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Which are the institutions offering M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics and what are the eligibility criteria?

Nuclear Physics is a sub branch of Physics. It is the scientific study of the forces, reaction and structure of atoms. Very few institutes offer M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics; Andhra University, Visakhapatnam is one of them. Eligibility is graduation with Physics as a subject. Other institutes like the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata offer higher courses in this field.

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I am in Std XI. I want to be a gynaecologist. What courses do I have to do? Which are the best universities in Gujarat? Please give me some more information about this field. Google

To become a gynaecologist (or any other specialist in the medical field), first you need to have a MBBS degree. This is a 42 year course followed by one year of internship. Then apply for MD and specialize in the field of your choice.

For MBBS, you need to apply to various medical colleges. CBSE conducts national eligibility cum entrance test (NEET) for admission to many medical colleges all over India. Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is necessary for admission to medical colleges in Gujarat.

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My parents had a love marriage; my mother is Muslim and my father Hindu. My mom did not convert to Hinduism, everything was fine but she was not accepted by my dad's family as their background is in politics and they thought that if they accepted her they would get a bad name. My dad was not accepted by my mom's family, but still they were happy. From the time I was born I've been staying with my mother's family and go to my dad's place on weekends. We often go out together for holidays, outings like movies, parks, etc. My parents love me a lot; they give me everything I want. But I feel bad when I see all my friends writing their father's surname, staying together, etc. Whenever I tell them to convert to one religion my mom will tell my dad to convert and my dad will tell my mom to convert. Then my mother says that it's better if they got separated. But I don't want them to separate. Every day I feel like crying loudly and hugging them, but can't even do that and there's no use of telling them to convert to one religion. I want to stay with them together as a family. I do not have any sibling with whom I can share all my sorrows. Please help me, I'm very depressed.

it is beyond your understanding and capability to do anything about the complex situation of your parents' inter-religious love marriage. You have to accept the situation as it is in the multi cultural and multi-religious reality of India. The sure and consoling reality for you is that your parents love you a lot and give you everything you want. Continue doing what you feel: "every day I feel like hugging them". Do hug them and tell them how much you love them and need to stay with them together as a family. Their love for you and your need of their love may help them to tackle peacefully the problems and crisis of their married life. Do not forget to pray to God for your family.

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I am doing my second year degree. When I joined college I had a gang of friends, we were always as a gang, but nowadays a lot of problems have risen. One of my friend's money is missing and everyone suspects that I have taken it. Now no one is talking with me. I am so disturbed by this; I even tried committing suicide. How can I prove to them that I didn't take the money? I love them a lot but now everything has turned upside down. I am very disturbed and can't concentrate on my studies too. Please help me.

Friendship is built on trust. I do not know why "everyone suspects" that you "have taken" your friend's money. If there is no proof they should not do so. The trust among you all seems to have broken down. Unless the person who took the money comes out and tells the truth, there is no way for you to prove that you have not taken that money. Painful as it may be, you may have to turn elsewhere for new friends.

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I am an extremely shy person by nature and find it very difficult to talk to my friends directly. I am doing my F.Y.B.A; a year has almost passed yet I cannot talk to people openly. I would like to change this attitude of mine as I cannot talk to anyone and as a result have only few friends. Please help me.

You may be suffering from low self-esteem which prevents you from feeling at ease in approaching people and talking to them. You may be afraid of making mistakes and so making a fool of yourself. No one is born a master in communication and relationships; sometimes we may learn also from our mistakes. As you have at least a "few friends", try to remember how you managed to relate to them successfully, making them your friends. Ask them what they like in you as a friend and apply this knowledge in relating to other people.

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I want to join the merchant navy. I have just completed Std X. What are the requirements and procedures? Also is it right to do it under NIT?

Mainly, there are three courses for joining the Merchant Navy. A bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering is required for the entry into the Engine Department of a ship, while B.Sc. (Nautical Science) is for entry into the deck department. The Polyvalent (Dual Certification) B.Sc. (Maritime Sciences) is designed in such a way that on completion of training, the cadet would be able to work both on the Nautical and Engineering side on board the ship.

Eligibility for these courses is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates should be mentally and physically fit for sea life. To join B.Sc. in Nautical Science and Maritime Sciences, normal vision of 6/6 is essential for each eye separately and those wearing glasses will not be eligible for admission. Whereas in marine engineering, glasses may be worn but eyesight in each eye beyond ±2.5 is not allowed. Defective colour vision is a disqualification for all the three courses.

There are many institutes all over the country offering these courses. So please check whether these courses are approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai (www. dgshipping.com). Some institutes like TS Chanakya, Navi Mumbai, takes students on the basis of IITJEE score while some like the Indian Maritime University, Chennai conducts its own entrance examination.

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I'm in Std X and want to be an interior designer but I don't know what to opt for in +1. I actually hate maths, too. Please guide me.

Diploma in interior design is the minimum requirement to enter this field. Various polytechnics, institutes and vocational colleges offer these courses for which the minimum eligibility is 10+2. The duration of the course varies from two to five years.

School of Interior Design, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad offers a five-year professional course in interior design in the country. Admission is through an entrance examination to evaluate one's drawing skills, especially technical drawing and spatial apperception and interview. Some other institutes are National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad; Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi; Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.

Creativity is crucial in these occupations. A good portfolio - a collection of samples of a person's best work - is often the deciding factor in getting a job. If you wish to be a successful designer, you must expect a long hard struggle. Years of experience and training are necessary in order to advance.

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I am in Std X. I want to be an interior designer. What are the advantages of choosing this as a career? Please suggest some good colleges and universities which have this course or training.

Diploma in interior design is the minimum requirement to enter this field. Various polytechnics, institutes and vocational colleges offer these courses for which the minimum eligibility is 10+2. The duration of the course varies from two to five years.

School of Interior Design, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad offers a five-year professional course in interior design in the country. Admission is through an entrance examination to evaluate one's drawing skills, especially technical drawing and spatial apperception and interview. Some other institutes are National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad; Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi; Sir J J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.

Creativity is crucial in these occupations. A good portfolio - a collection of samples of a person's best work - is often the deciding factor in getting a job. If you wish to be a successful designer, you must expect a long hard struggle. Years of experience and training are necessary in order to advance.

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I am doing my inter second year and I've opted for HEC (History, Economics, Civics). What are the options at graduation level and the best institutions for these courses in India and abroad? I am looking at psychology till now and I don't want to enter the economics or business-related fields.

Though History and Civics are not very job-oriented fields, they are helpful if you want to enter journalism, archaeology, publishing or even TV or film production. These subjects are a very popular choice for various competitive examinations at state and central level like civil services.

But a psychology degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, and new areas such as sports psychology and environmental psychology are also coming up. A strong foundation in the understanding of human behaviour opens the career door to a variety of options including personnel work for a company, child development, counselling and law, just to name a few.

Psychology graduates have knowledge of the assessment of personality, intelligence and attitudes, interviewing techniques, questionnaire design and analysis, child development, and methods of teaching and learning. This knowledge can be applied to an enormous number of occupations and professions like market research, social work, personnel management and career guidance. They may also be involved in investigations such as crime detection, lie detection.

Some of the good colleges are Indian Institute of Psychology & Research, Bangalore; Psychology of Education, Bureau of Education, Allahabad; University of Madras, Chennai; Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

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I have a great interest in civil engineering but my parents say that for girls there won't be good job opportunities. As there's a lot of field work involved and stress it is not a preferable course for girls. Please advise.

Civil engineers design and build things like roads and bridges. So you will be working with a diverse group of people ranging from the owners to the design consultants, to the contractors, to the government regulators, suppliers, the labour unions, and the general public. Sometimes you may have difficulty in working with the labour class and may face other site problems. Maybe your parents are concerned due to these reasons. But civil engineering is not limited to only field engineering; you can opt for off-site jobs like analysis, designing, tendering, managing projects, etc.

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I am a Std X student. I like software engineering and want to find a career in this field. Which courses should I take after Std X?

In order to become a software engineer, you should first complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Then go for Bachelor's in Engineering (B.E./ B.Tech.) and specialize in Computer Science. Admission various engineering colleges is through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other all-India level tests. After 10+2 you can also go for Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA).

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I am in Std X and would like to pursue a career in dentistry. What are the courses involved in this field? Please suggest some good colleges in India and abroad.

To become a dentist, you need to do Bachelor's in Dental Sciences (BDS) after 10+2 with PCB. Admission to various medical colleges is through NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and some other all-India level tests. Some of the good colleges in India are Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai; Institute of Medical Sciences, Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi; Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai; Maulana Azad Dental College and Hospital, Delhi.

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I am a student of Std X. I had scored very good marks (95%) in Std IX. My friend is very jealous of me. When I got this result she didn't talk to me for days. She is very jealous and leaves no chance to make me feel bad. She even robbed my book the day before.

The attitude of jealousy and even the theft of your book the day before the exams seem to prove that the girl you call your friend is not at all so. She acts more like an enemy. I advise you to tell her frankly that if she does not change her attitude you may have to look out for some other better friend.

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I am in Std XI and like all my friends I too want go out with them, say, for a movie but my dad just does not allow me to go out. The reason he gives me is that he does not wish to do so. All my friends are girls so I don't see the problem.

Your father does not give you the reason for not allowing you to go out with your girlfriends, except that "he does not wish to do so". Maybe he is afraid that something bad may happen to you or he may not trust your friends. His fear may be stronger if you are the only child. If your mother is living with you, she may also give her opinion. It could be useful if you introduced your friends to your dad so that he may be reassured about them.

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I have a best friend since three years. She was in bad company and I was counselling her to leave them since one year. She wasn't ready to listen to me. So, finally I told her mom and now she isn't speaking to me. Should I leave her and let her go? She is my best and most precious friend.

I hope you were absolutely sure that your best friend was in "bad company". If so, you did well to advise her to leave the wrong friends. She did not believe you and did not listen. At this point you should have given her lovingly more reasons for your advice and why the situation was wrong. It may take some time for people to realize their mistakes. You did not have patience and went directly to tell her mother everything; this has hurt your friend's feelings. If she is really your "best and most precious friend", wait and see if she and her mother come to some conclusion about her bad company. If you were right, your friend may come back to you.

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