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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
What's your Plan B?
What are the career opportunities for someone who has finished B.A. Functional English? Rishal Dear Rishal, Options include content writing, proof reading, editing, technical writing, social media management, public relations, corporate communications, journalism, blogging, proofreading, teaching, customer service, and administrative roles. Master grammar, develop your vocabulary and writing skills, become proficient in word processing, editing software, online communication tools and digital tools and platforms. Also, consider a Master's degree in English, Journalism, or Communication for specialised roles. Gain certifications in areas like Digital Marketing, or TEFL/TESOL. I have a Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, but don't have any related skills. I want to attempt the government exams, but am afraid I will be a waste of time given the competition. What can I do? Arathi Dear Arathi, Government exams test general knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning, which are skills you can develop. Competition is intense, but not insurmountable. Success depends on your preparation strategy, dedication, and consistency. Assess your strengths and weaknesses and identify the subjects you are comfortable with and those you need to focus on. Take mock tests to evaluate your current level of preparation. Research various exams and choose one that aligns with your interests and abilities. Develop a structured study schedule, break down the syllabus into manageable chunks and set realistic daily and weekly goals. Refer to standard textbooks, past question papers, and online resources and join a reputable coaching institute or an online platform if needed. Practise regularly to write essays and answer questions clearly to improve your speed and accuracy. Celebrate small victories. Take regular breaks and engage in activities you enjoy. Connect with other aspirants for support and motivation. Also, identify a Plan B in case this does not work out. I am in Class 11 and thinking of becoming a dietician. What should I do for this? Aiswarya Dear Aiswarya, Becoming a dietician is a great choice if you are interested in nutrition, health, and helping people lead better lifestyles. I hope you have a Science background now with Biology, Chemistry, and Home science. If you don't have Biology, you can still become a nutritionist, with some specialised dietetics courses and certifications. Pursue a in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science and Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition or Home Science (with specialisation in Nutrition and Dietetics). Colleges like Lady Irwin College (Delhi University) and AIIMS (for clinical nutrition) in Delhi; SNDT University in Mumbai; Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru; Manipal University, and NIN in Hyderabad are well known institutes. An in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition or Food and Nutrition will help you progress in your career. To become a Registered Dietician (RD) in India, you will need to complete your Master's in Dietetics/Nutrition, complete a six-month internship from an IDA-approved hospital, and pass the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) RD Exam. Other options are being a clinical dietician, sports nutritionist, public health dietician, corporate wellness coach, among others. I am working in engineering but planning to switch my career. I have a strong interest in neurology, human evolution, and biology. I am considering pursuing an open Anthropology or B.A. Psychology. How should I approach this? Hasanul Dear Hasanul, What are your specific interest*? Which aspect of neurology, human evolution, or biology excites you most? Do you want to focus on research, clinical applications, or a combination? As far as your long term goals go, B.A. Psychology, (particularly Neuropsychology or Biological Psychology) will provide an understanding of the brain and its functions. Anthropology, especially Biological Anthropology, would be the ideal choice to study human evolution, primate behaviour, and the biological origins of humans. Both Biological Anthropology and Biological Psychology provide a strong foundation in human biology, evolution and explore the biological basis of behaviour, from a different perspective of course. If your primary interest is in the biological and evolutionary aspects of humans, choose Anthropology. Anthropology will focus on the study of humans, past and present. Its subfields would be Physical or Biological Anthropology, Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, which teach human evolution and biological aspects of humans. If your primary interest is in the brain and behaviour, choose Psychology. B.A. Psychology will focus on the study of the human mind and behaviour. It would include Neuropsychology (relationship between the brain and behaviour), Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology (physiological basis of behaviour), which align with your interest in neurology and human behaviour. If you are interested in both, consider a Liberal Arts programme with one as major and the other as minor. Research universities and curriculums carefully. Also study career paths that align with your interests. Consider roles in research, academia, healthcare, or other related areas and then shortlist the educational requirements for your desired career. Examine the course curriculum and descriptions for programmes that fit your requirements. Reach out to professors, researchers, and professionals in these fields and ask them about their experiences and career paths.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Across states, chorus from Pahalgam victims' kin: ‘Were waiting for this day'
From Haryana to Kerala, from Arunachal Pradesh to Andhra Pradesh, the families of the Pahalgam attack victims, who come from across the country, said they felt a sense of justice after India carried out Operation Sindoor, hitting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with airstrikes. The strikes came two weeks after the April 22 terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 25 tourists and a local man were killed. The Defence Ministry said in a statement early Wednesday that the airstrikes were undertaken as part of the 'commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable'. The father of Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the Pahalgam attack, thanked the government for carrying out the airstrikes. 'It was expected for many days. I thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and our Armed Forces for their decisive and targeted response. I saw the news reports in the early hours. It is an appropriate action. People had been asking me what I want from the government. This is the befitting reply given to terrorists and their facilitators,' said Rajesh Narwal, from Haryana's Karnal. Recalling going to collect his son's mortal remains, Rajesh said, 'It was like a tsunami that had hit my life. At the same moment, a thought crossed my mind that the 26 lives these terrorists took will give a new direction and purpose, not only to our nation, but the entire world.' One of the terror sites targeted during Operation Sindoor in Muridke town of Pakistan's Punjab province, on Wednesday. (AP) He called on the whole world to join hands with India in acting against terrorism. 'Otherwise, such terror attacks will continue. These attacks not only destroy families, but demolish an entire nation. Our entire country has been in grief since April 22. Everybody was awaiting such an action by our armed forces. The culprits need to be punished, severely,' he said. In Kerala's Kochi, N Ramachandran's daughter Arathi said the family has been 'waiting for this day' since her father was killed in Pahalgam. 'Now, there is a sense of relief and comfort. There is a feeling that justice was done,' she said. 'Operation Sindoor is the most suitable name for the operation. Nobody can find a better name for this mission. We salute the Indian forces and all those behind this operation,' she said. Recalling that terror attack, Arathi said, 'They attacked and killed only men. The terrorists might have wanted to give the message that the women can be allowed to live in trauma for the rest of their life. Let them understand that all Indian women are not going to spend their life shedding tears. We have a country and system to give a fitting reply to them.' Kajalben Parmar (45), who lost her 17-year-old son Smit and 46-year-old husband Yatishbhai in the Pahalgam attack, said the strikes in Pakistan brought a sense of justice to the family. 'We won't forget what the country and Army did for us. The action taken by the Army and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi sahab, which comes 15 days after the death of my husband and son, makes us feel really good. The terrorists have been taught a lesson. The loss and grief cannot be forgotten, but at least their soul will be in peace,' she said. She said Wednesday's strikes should only be a 'glimpse' of the action India takes against terrorists, 'who took away our sindoor and the lives of our sons'. In Arunachal Pradesh, family members of 30-year-old Corporal Tage Hailyang, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, thanked the Indian armed forces and the government for Operation Sindoor, while expressing hope that the security forces remain safe. 'We have been watching the news since the morning, and there is a sense of justice in knowing that there has been considerable damage done to terrorist groups operating there. We thank the Indian government and forces for this action. We want justice for all the families who lost their loved ones that day. We also hope that there will not be any losses to our forces in any action now by Pakistan,' his younger brother Tage Lilang told The Indian Express. Tage Hailyang, from Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district, was a corporal in the Indian Air Force's Srinagar base and had joined the force in 2017. He married Charo Kamhua around a year ago and had just been transferred to Assam. Another brother of his, Tage Taka, said that Charo Kamhua is still in shock. 'He was killed in front of her eyes. We will be grieving this for a long time,' he said. In Visakhapatnam, the family of retired SBI employee J S Chandramouli also got some closure. 'Our armed forces did a great job. It provides some sense of justice. This operation was required,' said B Nageswara Rao, his brother-in-law. 'While we uphold peace and oppose violence in principle, inaction in the face of such heinous acts is not an option.' Chandramouli and his wife Naga Mani had gone on a vacation to Kashmir with two other senior citizen couples when the attack took place. They arrived in Jammu on April 18 and were supposed to return on April 26 after visiting several tourist destinations in Kashmir. Chandramouli was initially reported missing, but his bullet-riddled body was found later. Sumathi Rao, a resident of Shivamogga in Karnataka, said she woke up on Wednesday to the news that she was hoping for. Her son, Manjunath Rao, was among the 26 killed in Pahalgam. 'My son will never return, and I know no action can undo what has happened,' she said. 'But I believe innocent, unarmed people should never be targeted. My son was one such innocent victim. I had faith that justice would be served, and I have been waiting patiently for it. Though I welcome the operation, I still feel the terrorists deserve harsher punishment.' She also said she prayed that no more innocent lives would be lost. In Bengaluru, the family of 35-year-old Bharat Bhushan said they were confident India would hit back for the terror attack that claimed his life. 'Besides the airstrikes, I also thank government for taking steps like suspending the Indus Water Treaty,' his father, Chennaveerappa said. 'Pakistan has long harboured terrorists. India's response is justified… No more Pahalgams should happen, and we must remember the sacrifices of our soldiers along the LoC as well,' Chennaveerappa said.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘We have been waiting for this day… justice was done': Pahalgam victim's family from Kerala after Operation Sindoor
The daughter of one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack said Wednesday they salute the Indian forces and all those behind Operation Sindoor, the exercise against the terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. 'We have been waiting for this day. Now, there is a sense of relief and comfort. There is a feeling that justice was done,' said Arathi, the daughter of N Ramachandran, one of the 26 people who were shot dead in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. 'Operation Sindoor is the most suitable name for the operation. Nobody can find a better name for this mission. We salute the Indian forces and all those behind this operation,' Arathi, a resident of Kochi, told the media. Recalling the Pahalgam terror strike on April 22, Arathi said the terrorists attacked and killed only men. 'The terrorists might have wanted to give a message that would let the women live in trauma in their lives. Let them understand that not all Indian women are going to live shedding tears. We have a country and system to give a fitting reply to them (terrorists),' she said. After terrorists shot dead her father Ramachandran, Arathi ensured the safety of her two minor sons even as she ensured that her mother, Sheela, was not immediately exposed to the news about the death of Ramachandran. She had praised two local drivers, Musafir and Sameer, who she said stood with her after the terror attack. She said the drivers had looked after her as brothers. On April 25, Arathi and Sheela gave a heroic farewell to Ramachandran with the slogan of Bharat Mata Ki Jai in front of his flower-strewn body in Kochi.
Gulf News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Pahalgam terror victim's daughter Arathi faces cyberbullying after praising Kashmiri helpers
Arathi Menon, the daughter of a victim of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, has become the target of online harassment after publicly expressing her gratitude towards two Kashmiri men who provided her with crucial assistance following the tragic incident. Arathi whose father Ramachandran was among those killed in the attack, recounted how a Kashmiri driver, Musafir, and his friend, Samir, supported her. They treated her "like their own sister" during a time of immense grief and distress. Her moving accounts, shared with the media, focussed on the humanity and kindness she experienced amidst the tragedy. However, Arathi's expression of gratitude has been met with a wave of abusive and hateful comments on social media platforms. Cyberbullies have seemingly taken issue with her positive portrayal of individuals from the region, with some even questioning her motives and loyalty. Victim shaming Many were also upset that she didn't break down in front of the media. Comments ranged from what they expected her to do to directly accusing her of wishing her father dead. "She should be mourning, not praising random people." "Maybe they were involved somehow. You can't trust anyone." "How coolly does she describe how her father was shot dead! Looks like she has manifested her father's death.' 'Looking for a film role?' Others found fault with her appearance. "Look at this daughter narrating her father's death. She didn't forget to put on a bindi and apply eyeliner and lipstick. Looks like it is not her father who is killed." "With nice makeup and all she has come to give a press conference with a great secularism wala story & script. Is she vying for a role in Prithviraj Sukumaran's next movie?" another questions. Support swells However, the bright side is that a significant number of social media users have also rallied in support of Arathi, condemning the cyberbullying and applauding her courage and balanced perspective. "It takes immense strength to show such grace and acknowledge kindness in the face of tragedy. More power to Arathi," one supporter wrote. "These hateful comments are shameful. She's sharing her personal experience, and it's beautiful that she found support," wrote another. "Let's not generalize an entire community based on the actions of a few. Her experience highlights the good that exists everywhere." "So proud of Arathi for not giving in to hate and recognizing the humanity shown to her."
Gulf Today
25-04-2025
- Gulf Today
VIDEO: Kashmiris treated us like family, says Pahalgam attack victim's daughter
Arathi R Menon, daughter of N. Ramachandran, the Keralite killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, on Thursday said her Kashmiri drivers, Musafir and Sameer, treated her like a sister and stood by her in the most traumatic moments of her life. Arathi survived the gruesome massacre on Tuesday along with her mother and eight-year-old twin sons. She recounted the horror a day after her father's mortal remains were brought back to Kochi, their hometown. "Musafir and Sameer stood by my side like brothers. They took me to the mortuary for identification and stayed with me till 3 am. When the identification didn't happen that night, they picked me up again at 6 am," Arathi said. "At the airport, I told them I had gained two brothers from Kashmir, and that Allah would bless them," she told media persons here on Thursday. Arathi was all praise for both government officials and local people in Kashmir 'who extended immense support'. "A hotel even allowed us to stay, although we hadn't checked in there," she said. Her father, Ramachandran, was among the 26 people shot dead by terrorists at a meadow in Baisaran near Pahalgam in Kashmir valley on Tuesday. "We were at the grassland amid a vast forest. A terrorist came out and fired a round leaving us in a frozen state. We were all ordered to lie down and we did so. The tourists were in different groups and we saw the terrorist going to each one and asking something and shooting at some", recalled Arathi. "One of the terrorists shot my father after asking him something. I knew that my father was dead and there was no point in trying to cover his wound to stop the bleeding. I ran away from there with my children," she said. Arathi said she had no clue as to how to reach the main road, and she chose to follow the footprints of the ponies used to carry the tourists up and down the hills. "The ponies were also running, and earlier a guide had told me they know the paths very well. I told my kids, let's follow the ponies' footprints. I cannot remember how long we ran. After a point, my phone got a signal and I could call our driver. When I saw military personnel running up, I felt a bit relieved as I knew we were close to the road," she said. Arathi said she saw only two terrorists, and she did not know how many more were there. Arathi's mother, Sheela, had chosen not to trek the hills as she had undergone two angioplasties. Arathi said she managed not to let her mother know about Ramachandran's death until they were back in Kochi. A Gulf returnee, Ramachandran lived in Edappally with his wife and daughter. His body was flown to Kochi by 8 pm Wednesday and taken to the mortuary of a private hospital. The mortal remains will be kept for public homage at Changampuzha Park on Friday from 7.30 am to 9.30 am. Final rituals will follow at his residence, and the cremation will take place at Edappally at 11 am, according to family sources. On Thursday Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that 575 Keralites remain in Kashmir following the April 22 terror attack. He assured that measures are being taken to provide travel, medical assistance, and food to those in need. The Chief Minister's office released a statement detailing arrangements, including ticket bookings for onward travel, for those arriving in Delhi from Kashmir.
