Career Chakra

Introduction Sport in India has really come a long way from being a voluntary pastime to a rewarding career that it is today. Sports come naturally to some people, but to most others it could still be developed at least to a reasonable level with proper techniques and training. In the evolution of man from hunters to the modern day, activities such as running, throwing or even warding off physical dangers have come to reflect today in the sports that we play. Sport is an exciting and healthy pastime to many, but if sport is really ones passion it can be a very rewarding and satisfying career too. If one has to look at the growth and development of sport in India, 1982 was a water shed year. The Asian Games hosted at Delhi provided new infrastructure like modern stadia and holistic and fulsome training and coaching structure with the onset of Sports Authority of India. Media covered the Games in a big way and television beamed matches live to homes. All these aspects ...

Introduction Banking today is a niche career for enthusiasts in the field of commerce and accounts. For the beginners, it is the first step towards understanding the global economy, discovering the challenges of the marketplace and identifying themselves with a career that provides them with tremendous opportunities, both within the country and abroad. With new banks coming up every year owing to privatization of services, the industry indeed provides sufficient room for graduates in any field. If you are a student of BCom, you can get placed as a sales executive for loans, mortgages and insurance with any of the leading banks. All you need is good communication skills. Similarly, if you hold an MBA in finance from a good b-school, you can expect to be placed as a relationship manager. The salary packages are accordingly decided. Step-by-Step An admission to bachelor’s program in banking requires good percentage in Class XII. If you are a student from CBSE Board, y...

Introduction These job profiles bring vivid images of glitz, glamour and fame. Successful professionals associated with these profiles are constantly spending their working hours under the proverbial limelight. Did you guess what professional roles we are talking about here? Here is another hint. What’s more, these career options are considered the most sought after professions by the youth in our country these days. A good break in either of these professions is not only a dream come true but it can also raise your status to that of a social icon. Your name and fame will cross international boundaries. Yes, you guessed it right! We are talking about acting and modelling. Acting: Though Bollywood, the Mecca of the Indian film industry, is considered the ultimate goal of the upcoming actors, you can kick start your career in acting by getting a break on TV channels. These channels are growing in numbers and exploding with mega serials, reality shows, game shows and various co...

Do you want to become Katrina kaif or Amitabh Bachhan or break into show business, but have no idea where to start? All your life, people have told you that you were born to be an actor, now here's your chance to really do it.  There are several things you must ask yourself before making any decisions: What special talents do you have? Do you sing or dance? What type of acting do you want to pursue: TV, film or stage? Are you prepared to accept rejection? Are you prepared to accept a  LOT  of rejection? Are you willing to put everything you have into acting, no matter how many years it takes? When Sarah Michelle Gellar was four years old, she was discovered by an agent while eating in a restaurant. Think that's going to happen to you? Think again! Stories like that are extremely rare. Most actors spend years honing their craft and attending auditions before they get their big break.  Making it as an actor takes talent, but pure luck plays a major role in...

Introduction Mathematics is as old as  civilization  itself and is one of the most useful and fascinating branches of human knowledge. It encompasses many topics of study and as such it is difficult to define the term “mathematics” which comes from a Greek word meaning “inclined to learn”. It may, however, be broadly defined as the scientific study of quantities, including their relationships, operations and measurements expressed by numbers and symbols. In simple words, mathematics deals with study of numbers and their various calculations. The most important skills in mathematics are careful analysis and reasoning, and thus logic is the floor on which the structure of mathematics is built. The Importance of Mathematics: Mathematics is used by all individuals in everyday life. In science, mathematics is an essential tool for nearly all scientific studies. Scientists use in it designing experiments, analysing data, expressing precisely their findings by ma...

Medicine is one of the most sort out and rewarding career for those interested in Science and dealing with sick people. Over the years, the field of medical studies have undergone various stages of development, it has become so vast that specialisations within are increasing day by day. There is great scope for medicine as a professional career.  A doctor's profession involves a lot of hard work and at the same time, it gives the satisfaction of curing patients at times even saving lives. It is a very demanding profession. To be in this profession is more a responsibility than a privilege. It is more of what you can give the community than what you can get from it. The increasing complicated lifestyles giving birth to a variety of ailments have made it impossible for General Physicians with an MBBS degree to handle all ailments. It is here that specialisation in a particular...