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I am a Std XII Arts student. I want to be a chef and then start my own business. I mostly want to specialize in breads and cakes. What can I do o achieve my goal? Also if some courses can be suggested it would be of great help.

Due to an unprecedented growth in the culinary industry, there is an increase in the demand for professional chefs. But it requires years of work experience, dedication, hard work and discipline in order to get far in this competitive industry.

Before starting your business, you should have proper education which should include management and accounting courses also. If you want to be a hardcore baker, equip yourself with internships and apprenticeships by working with the best in your chosen field. Food trucks, cafes, bistros, taco stands, ice cream carts, chocolate shops, and pizzerias are all creative ways to market your food dreams.

A variety of diploma courses are available in this field. Some of these are: Diploma in Food & Beverage Service, Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery, Diploma in Kitchen Management. I suggest you go for a 4-year Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) degree, for which qualification is 10+2 in any stream. While pursuing this course, you will also learn about the other related fields such as housekeeping and general management. Later you can specialize in Food & Beverage.

 

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I am a student of Class 11. I want to become an Actuary. But I don’t understand which subjects I should choose in Class 11. And I don’t know in which subject I should graduate.

Actuaries are individuals responsible for measuring risk for some unforeseen future event and assessing the cost of that risk in a variety of situations. The study of actuarial science requires high aptitude in Mathematics.

To become a full-fledged Actuary, one has to clear, through self-study, a series of examinations conducted by the Actuarial Society of India (ASI), Mumbai. Eligibility is 10+2 with at least 85% in Mathematics/Statistics or Graduation/Post-Graduation with Mathematical subjects like Mathematics, Statistics or computer science etc.

Some other institutes which offer courses in Actuarial science are: Amity School of Insurance and actuarial Science, New Delhi, College of Insurance, Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. While Actuarial Science can be pursued at various universities, the ASI alone confers the Fellowship in India.

 

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Psychiatry, a branch of the medical profession, is focused on the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional and behavioural disorders. To get admission in Psychiatry, students should go for 5 ½ years MBBS programme for which eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admission in MBBS course will be done through NEET.

After completing MBBS, student can go for Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM) or a Diploma of National Board exam (DNB) this is equivalent to an MD degree. The Master course in Psychiatry takes 3 years to complete while the diploma course takes two years.

 

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I am a Std XI student. I am currently preparing for IIT-JEE. I would like some information on Meteorological engineering. Is there a good scope in this field?

Meteorological Engineers are also known as Atmospheric and Space Scientists. They investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.

There are two ways to enter into this field: Pursue a 3-year B.Sc. Meteorology/Physics/Mathematics/Computer science followed by M.Sc. Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences. Otherwise go for a 4-year B.Tech. in Atmospheric Sciences.

There are good prospects for this career due to the advent of global warming and increasing occurrence of natural disasters like tsunamis. Apart from environmental concerns, knowledge of meteorology is used in other fields like agriculture, construction, energy production, military and transport. You’ll find employment in several sectors such as meteorological departments, space organizations; research and development areas related to weather and climate departments, planetary sciences etc. there are good opportunities for overseas assignment to military bases and outposts throughout the world.

 

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I am a student of Class 8 and soon will be student of Class 9. Should I choose Economics or Computers as I want to do UPSC? Please help me with a list of institutions and courses related to my future steps.

Entry to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is through the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC. The basic eligibility for appearing is graduation in any stream. So, do not worry about the subjects and institutes. Rather focus on subjects which you like and do your best.

This is truly an intense competitive examination and requires at least one year of dedicated preparation. The standard of questions is usually an inter-mix of both graduate and post-graduate level of study. Even now you can start preparing by reading at least two good magazines and two newspapers that deal with Indian and international affairs, political, economic and business issues, and other current events, thoroughly. Buy guide books on the IAS exams to practice and prepare.

The examination consists of three levels: Preliminary Examination (two papers of multiple-choice questions), Main Examination (nine papers of essay type questions) and Interview. Preliminary examination consists of two question papers. General studies (GS) test contains questions on the constitution of India, history, geography, economics, science, and current affairs. It is just a screening test to shortlist candidates for the further selection process.

Those who quality Prelims are required to re-register for IAS Mains, which assesses a candidate’s academic expertise in his specialized subject. Further, selected candidates will appear for the personal interview round.

The marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview determines final ranking. The candidates are then allotted to various services on the basis of their ranks and the preferences expressed by them. Roughly 800-900 candidates make it through the final selection every year. The top ranking 100 or so candidates are inducted into the IAS.

 

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I am a student of Class 9 and I want to take Arts in Class 11 as I want to pursue my career in IAS, but my school doesn’t have Arts stream. I thought of leaving my school, but my school is one of the best schools in West Delhi. What is the solution to this?

Entry to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is through the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC. The basic eligibility for appearing is graduation in any stream. So, do not worry about the subjects and institutes. Rather focus on subjects which you like and do your best.

This is truly an intense competitive examination and requires at least one year of dedicated preparation. The standard of questions is usually an inter-mix of both graduate and post-graduate level of study. Even now you can start preparing by reading at least two good magazines and two newspapers that deal with Indian and international affairs, political, economic and business issues, and other current events, thoroughly. Buy guide books on the IAS exams to practice and prepare.

The examination consists of three levels: Preliminary Examination (two papers of multiple-choice questions), Main Examination (nine papers of essay type questions) and Interview. Preliminary examination consists of two question papers. General studies (GS) test contains questions on the constitution of India, history, geography, economics, science, and current affairs. It is just a screening test to shortlist candidates for the further selection process.

Those who quality Prelims are required to re-register for IAS Mains, which assesses a candidate’s academic expertise in his specialized subject. Further, selected candidates will appear for the personal interview round.

The marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview determines final ranking. The candidates are then allotted to various services on the basis of their ranks and the preferences expressed by them. Roughly 800-900 candidates make it through the final selection every year. The top ranking 100 or so candidates are inducted into the IAS.

 

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Ever since I have grown into an adolescent, I have always had this sheer desire towards perfection. I have always tried hard to be perfect in everything I so including studies, domestic responsibilities and all other activities. But the more I want to build myself into a perfect and idealistic person, the messier I become. I just want to stand out in the crowd as an extraordinary and spotless character. But in this process I have turned into a person with huge insecurities hidden beneath my shell of confidence. I have turned into a toxic, narcissistic, clingy, impulsive and most unfortunately, a compulsive liar. I feel disgusted and guilty. But people help me come out of this phase and be what I am supposed to be. Help me to get rid of compulsive lying and be myself happy.

I appreciate you for your self-awareness – it is a superb quality and a great starting point for change!

Here’s the ‘mental’ math that you are doing. Ideal me in future – Ideal me now = I have to be perfect = shortfall + I don’t love myself +Negative self-image and Cover-ups (Closed mindset). You can see how it puts you in an imaginary prison of your own making.

So, how a new question: Realistic yet Ideal me in future – Real me now = Areas I can work on = I love myself and don’t have to be perfect + Positive self-image (Open minded).

Over the next few weeks, keep a journal of your strengths and weaknesses, positives and negatives, likes and dislikes. Each day, take one of the positives and write out why you are grateful they are there. When you are ready, take a few not-so-positive things and write why you are grateful that these too are there in your life. Pick the ones you want to change and be patient with yourself while doing so.

No one is perfect. You could compare it to the sun – it is not perfect, it has spots, yet it radiates its light. Similarly, if you love yourself who you are, you will automatically start radiating the joy and happiness you feel within.

 

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There’s a boy on Instagram whom I am addicted to. We’ve been friends since the past seven months but I recently realized that I love him. I’ve never met him but trust me, he’s very nice and genuine guy, so there’s no worry that he’ll harm me in any way. We are connected to each other through social media. He doesn’t know about my feelings and right now, I don’t want to tell him. I forget all my worries and stress when I talk to him. The problem is that I have to appear for my board this year, but I am always busy with my phone because I think that if he comes online and uploads something, I may miss the chance to see it. Due to this, my grades have decreased. I fear that if I stay even a minute away from a phone, I might miss something about him. In short, I am stuck between my studies and love life. I also think that if I don’t give time to him, he may forget me one day and I can’t afford to lose him. I am very confused.

Looks like you have a ‘Fear of Missing Out’ (FOMO) on an interaction with this guy. You are hardly likely to miss any posts from a person you are following, for social media both gives a notification for it, as well as indicate that it is unread. Also, posts remain available until the person who posts deletes them.

You also seem to consider giving your board exams as a ‘problem’ which is getting in the way of social media and relationships, instead of the other way around. Board exams coma at one point of time, while a relationship can be developed over the years.

You can help yourself by making an agreement with yourself. Go online as a reward for focusing on studies. For every two hours of study, give yourself a maximum of 15 minutes on social media and then get back to studies. Or, use the clock to fix a time with yourself to cut off when you need to.

 

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I am in love with a girl and feel nervous to propose to her. In this situation I am not able to focus on my studies and my percentage is deteriorating. This year I have to appear for my board exams. What should I do?

You’re torn between your studies and your heart. And the heart ends up winning. But your mind does know that your board exams are a priority.

Do you already know this girl? Or are you mooning over her from a distance? Either way, right now is the time to have a light-hearted friendship and get to know her if you can. If not, you need to be a bit firm with yourself, and put out of your mind for a while.

Your future is more important and studies come first this year, and up to Class XII. Think about it…wouldn’t you like to do well in your exams and take up a good career? It will certainly impress a girl if you work hard for your success.

 

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I always get jealous when my best friend is with her friend. She doesn’t talk to me because she is busy with her friend all the time. Now she doesn’t share things with me. She even ignores me sometimes. I don’t know what to do now.

You must be feeling very upset, hurt and angry that the person you consider to be your best friend doesn’t return your feelings and share things with you, but instead ignores you.

Ask your friend for time to sit and talk this through. If she agrees, then you can share your feelings and listen to what she feels as well. If she doesn’t respond, unfortunately there is nothing that you can do to make her spend time with you.

While it is important to feel the pain, but not for a long time, so you will need to deal with your feelings and also keep your self-esteem up. Use the power of your feelings to help you find out what you’re good or to become better at something you have a talent for – perhaps some sport? Art? Writing? Dramatics? You can also keep a journal of your feelings.

Also look for new friends who share your ideas and interests. The fortunate thing is that each one of us is capable of finding joy by building relationships with many different people.

 

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When I was in Std VII my childhood best friend had to move away because his father was transferred. After that I entered into a relationship and then broke up. I remained upset and couldn’t decide my feelings. My mood swings became so high that I started hurting myself to remove my frustration. I always feel alone and start crying. I want my friend back. I want to get out of my loneliness and frustration and to stop hurting myself. Please help me out.

When you were in standard VII you had a “childhood best friend” and were happy. Subsequently he “had to move away because his father was transferred”. After that you started feeling upset, frustrated and lonely. You even “started hurting” yourself to remove your frustration. In your letter you do not mention anything about your family; don’t you have mother, father, brothers or sisters? Did you not feel loved and cared for by them? You are presently 14 years old and at this age your security and happiness should be in a relationship with them. Friends come and go, but family is always with you and you are never lonely. If you have lost your family, I am sure someone else is taking care of you with love. Have patience and grow in age and experience. In life we cannot always have all that we want: “I want my friend back”. After going away with his father that boy never contacted you and has moved on in his life. You too should move on; start a new good and loving relationship with people around you and your loneliness will go away.

 

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I loved a boy who was once my senior; he is three years older than me. I told him of my feelings; time passed and he started treating me like his girlfriend – fighting with me like a boyfriend, telling me he loved me and singing romantic songs to me. But one day he said that he doesn’t love me and that he already had a girlfriend who was my friend. I was completely broken but I didn’t say a word. I wanted him to be with me as I can’t end my feelings for him but he was not even ready for that. After that I had many relationships but I just couldn’t accept anyone as he was my one and only. I think about him all the time although two years have passed. I just want him back. My friends have suggested that I move on with someone who loves me. I know it was not infatuation but rather a true one-sided love. Should I forget him or should I hate him and move on with another guy? He cheated me but I still love him.

You want back at any cost a boy who plainly confessed “that he doesn’t love you” and that “he already had a girlfriend”. This made you feel “completely broken” but did not stop you from feeling that he is your “one and only” and so you “think about him all the time”. Love should be felt from both sides but you are making it a one-sided affair: “I just want him back”. Love cannot be imposed on anyone. He has made his choice and there is nothing you can do about it. Your friends are right when they tell you to “move on with someone who loves you”. Hating him will serve no purpose; it will only embitter and upset you. In due time you will find someone open to a real love relationship with you.

 

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I am a 16-year-old girl and I feel that I am indulging in social media too much. Whenever I sit to study I always begin thinking about what my friends are doing on social media at that time and this makes me touch my phone repeatedly. And I start getting involved in long chats with them. This is causing a great hindrance to my studies. I have tried many times but I am unable to prevent myself from using social media. How can I lessen the use of mobile phones so that I can concentrate my time well on my studies?

You are well aware that you are “indulging in social media too much” and that this habit “is causing a great hindrance” to your studies. I am sure that your parents are not happy with your waste of time and are advising you to concentrate more on your studies. At the age of 16 you should feel responsible and serious about your duties as a student and as a child of your parents. You are acting as an addicted person who has no freedom of choice. Your love for your parents and for God should motivate you to take a firm decision about this problem. You could hand over your phone to your parents, asking them to give it to you only for a short time and for necessary calls. Remember also that it is your duty to help out at home. This will prove that you are serious about your home.

 

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I’m in love with a 17-year-old guy. He studies in a different school. Once I talked to him on social media, but couldn’t tell him that I love him. Initially it was just a crush, but I really don’t know how it turned into love. I want to confess my love for him. But I am scared that he will think very badly about him. Please help me in confessing my love for him. I am not able to concentrate on my studies. I think that if I tell him about my feelings I will be able to get serious with my studies. I am ready to accept whatever he replies. Please help me out.

At the age of 15 you had a crush on a 17-year-old guy and talked to him on a social media. Now you are not able to concentrate on your studies and want to “confess” your love for him. True love grows slowly and deeply in the hearts of people who care for one another, sacrifice and serve each other, always ready to forgive and trust. Love cannot just be experienced online; it has to be experienced in actions of self-sacrifice and is not going to change anything as you cannot prove your “love”. It takes months and years to build a solid and lasting love relationship. Be patient, kind, respectful and caring in relating to him. Just be a good friend to him and wait to see if he shares with you the same “feelings”. A good friendship can sometimes turn into real love.

 

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I liked a girl in my class when I was in eighth standard. But now she has left the school. I was hurt, but I found her online and now I chat a lot with her. But I am getting addicted to her and I think about her the whole day. I am unable to concentrate on my studies. Should I stop talking with her?

Addictions are always bad, whether related to drugs, alcohol, smoking, sex or even relationships. You have more important things to do at your age than “thinking about her the whole day”. Think of your family, good dear friends and teachers. Last, but not least, think about God who created you and loves you so much, explain your problem to her and stop chatting “a lot with her”. She will definitely agree to that. Do not waste your precious time.

 

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