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I'm studying in Std XI and have taken Arts as I have a great interest in writing articles, stories, etc. I just love to read novels. I want to be a journalist in the future. I especially have a keen interest in becoming a celebrity journalist. How can I do that? When do I have to do the course and which are the good journalism institutes in India?

Journalism studies focus on communication, for example, writing, editing, public speaking, photography and video or film-making. There are a number of universities and institutes offering training in journalism. You can do a 3-year Bachelor's in Journalism/ Mass Communication after 10+2. Some institutes also provide a 1-year course in journalism after graduation. Generally, institutes conduct their own  entrance test followed by an interview, for the selection of suitable candidates.

Some of the good institutes include Xavier Institute of Communications, St Xavier's College, Mumbai , Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore , Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

'Celebrity' or 'people' journalism focuses on the personal lives of people, primarily celebrities. After few years of experience, you can specialize in that field.

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I am a Std XI student and my subjects are physics, chemistry and maths. My dream is to become a commercial pilot, but due to the present situation of airlines in India I'm a bit confused whether I should go forward or choose another line?

Jobs for airline pilots fluctuate with the economy. The demand for air travel increases with the growing population and expanding economy and in turn, increases the demand for airline pilots. Even large corporate houses with their own aircraft require the services of pilots. With globalization jobs as commercial pilots are available in airline companies outside India like USA, UK, Australia and some European countries. But due to increase in ticket fares, there may be a decline in air travel, leading to decrease in the number of planes and airline pilots flying.

If you are really keen on becoming a pilot, there is another route. Join the Indian Air Force and become a flying officer. After finishing your graduation, you can enter the flying branch through the Air Force Academy, which is one of the most prestigious training establishments of the Indian Air Force. Selection is through the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE). Upon successful completion of the training, cadets are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers.

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