MUMBAI: In what is touted to be the first international placement in the 82-year history of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, an M-Tech student has received an offer of $100,000 (Rs 62.7 lakh) from Google. "This is also the highest salary offered to any of our students till date," says Pradipta Bandyopadhyay, dean of students, ISI.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Saturday, 28 September 2013
10km-tall monster cloud triggers rainfall in Kolkata
KOLKATA: Darkness engulfed the city on Friday afternoon as the sky was taken over by tall and voluminous clouds. A short spell of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, followed and provided the much-needed relief to the Kolkatans reeling under heat and humidity for the last few days.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
IIM-Calcutta among world's top 20 B-schools
KOLKATA: Country's premier business school, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) clinched the 19th rank among the top 20 management institutes of the world, a release said. IIM-C has been ranked as one of the best management institutes in the world as per the Financial Times (FT) Global Rankings survey, it said.
"IIM-Calcutta participated in the Financial Times (FT) Global Rankings survey for Masters in Management programme, for the first time this year. It was even more heartening that IIM-Calcutta was ranked higher than world renowned institutions like the London School of Economics, Aalto University, Manchester Business School and quite a few others," the release said.
IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Ahmedabad are the two institutions from India to feature in this ranking.
"This will not only attract the best students but also more renowned faculty to the institution, further strengthening our foundation for pursuing our vision of becoming 'An International Centre of Excellence in all aspects of Management Education'," the statement said.
"IIM-Calcutta participated in the Financial Times (FT) Global Rankings survey for Masters in Management programme, for the first time this year. It was even more heartening that IIM-Calcutta was ranked higher than world renowned institutions like the London School of Economics, Aalto University, Manchester Business School and quite a few others," the release said.
IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Ahmedabad are the two institutions from India to feature in this ranking.
"This will not only attract the best students but also more renowned faculty to the institution, further strengthening our foundation for pursuing our vision of becoming 'An International Centre of Excellence in all aspects of Management Education'," the statement said.
Calcutta University worst Indian performer in global rankings
LONDON/KOLKATA: India's academic institutions have slipped down the rungs in global rankings but the university that once led the order of excellence at home has taken the worst tumble.
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Hi-tech flying hospital a hit in Kolkata
KOLKATA: Equipped with a state-of-the-art operation theatre, laser treatment and sterilization room, recovery room and a 48-seater classroom, the flying eye hospital - ORBIS DC-10 - landed at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport a week back.
It has conducted 30 surgeries since then and has also been conducting classes for medical professionals. On Friday, little Shabana Khatoon and Laxmi Bauri underwent operation for crossed eye at the hospital. Over the next few days, ORBIS is likely to treat 40 more patients.
The 23-member staff on board the hospital include ophthalmologists, nurses, biomedical engineers, communication and logistics staff, flights mechanics and IT specialists.
The surgeries are recorded or broadcast live in the classroom for trainees to get a detailed idea. Apart from ophthalmologists and eye surgeons, nurses and paramedic staffers are also trained on eye-saving skills.
"The number of surgeries is not really huge because the idea is to impart training to professionals in order to develop skills. Therefore, all the cases that have been selected for surgery are those that are good for teaching purposes," said Flavia Draganus, communication and public affairs manager at ORBIS International.
It is after a gap of six years that An alliance forged between the medical and aviation industry, the specially-designed DC-10 aircraft is touching down in the city. A project by New York-based ORBIS International, the hospital has been flying to developing countries to improve eye care services. In India, it has tied up with the state-run Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) along with Susrut Eye Foundation, Disha Eye Hospital and Shankara Nethralaya among others.
"Despite the resource scarcity and the workload, we are quite impressed with the kind of medical service provided at hospitals like RIO. But there is the need for a close coordination in a team in order to provide quality service," said Dr Ahmed Gomaa, medical director of the flying eye hospital.
Dr Virender S Sangwan who had served as the hospital's medical director 20 years ago said, "This hospital has been providing excellent training to medical professionals for years." Sangwan flew in all the way from Hyderabad to catch up with the medical staff of the hospital.
State-of-the art operation theatre with latest equipment, laser treatment and sterlisation room, a recovery room and 48-seater classroom. This however is no regular eye hospital but a hospital with a wing that landed at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBIA) a week ago. The ORBIS DC-10 Flying Eye Hospital is in the city treating patients as well as conducting classes for medical professionals.
Friday saw little Shabana Khatoon and Laxmi Bauri being operated for crossed eye at the flying eye hospital. The hospital so far has conducted 30 surgeries during its Kolkata stopover and is expected to operate on 40 more paediatrics in the next few days. The surgeries are recorded or broadcasted live in the classroom where the attending trainees are explained on the surgery. Apart from opthalmologists and eye surgeons, nurses and paramedic staffs are also trained on eye saving skills.
"The number of surgeries is not really huge because the idea is to impart training to professionals in order to develop skills. Therefore all the cases that have been selected for surgery are those that are good for teaching purposes," said Flavia Draganus communication and public affairs manager at ORBIS International.
An alliance forged between medical and aviation industry, the specially designed DC-10 aircraft is touching down in the city after a gap of six year. A project by New York based ORBIS International, the hospital has been flying into developing countries with an aim to improve eye care services. In India it has tied up with the state-run Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) Kolkata, other private organistaions like Susrut Eye Foundation, Disha Eye Hospital and Shankara Nethralaya.
It has conducted 30 surgeries since then and has also been conducting classes for medical professionals. On Friday, little Shabana Khatoon and Laxmi Bauri underwent operation for crossed eye at the hospital. Over the next few days, ORBIS is likely to treat 40 more patients.
The 23-member staff on board the hospital include ophthalmologists, nurses, biomedical engineers, communication and logistics staff, flights mechanics and IT specialists.
The surgeries are recorded or broadcast live in the classroom for trainees to get a detailed idea. Apart from ophthalmologists and eye surgeons, nurses and paramedic staffers are also trained on eye-saving skills.
"The number of surgeries is not really huge because the idea is to impart training to professionals in order to develop skills. Therefore, all the cases that have been selected for surgery are those that are good for teaching purposes," said Flavia Draganus, communication and public affairs manager at ORBIS International.
It is after a gap of six years that An alliance forged between the medical and aviation industry, the specially-designed DC-10 aircraft is touching down in the city. A project by New York-based ORBIS International, the hospital has been flying to developing countries to improve eye care services. In India, it has tied up with the state-run Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) along with Susrut Eye Foundation, Disha Eye Hospital and Shankara Nethralaya among others.
"Despite the resource scarcity and the workload, we are quite impressed with the kind of medical service provided at hospitals like RIO. But there is the need for a close coordination in a team in order to provide quality service," said Dr Ahmed Gomaa, medical director of the flying eye hospital.
Dr Virender S Sangwan who had served as the hospital's medical director 20 years ago said, "This hospital has been providing excellent training to medical professionals for years." Sangwan flew in all the way from Hyderabad to catch up with the medical staff of the hospital.
State-of-the art operation theatre with latest equipment, laser treatment and sterlisation room, a recovery room and 48-seater classroom. This however is no regular eye hospital but a hospital with a wing that landed at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBIA) a week ago. The ORBIS DC-10 Flying Eye Hospital is in the city treating patients as well as conducting classes for medical professionals.
Friday saw little Shabana Khatoon and Laxmi Bauri being operated for crossed eye at the flying eye hospital. The hospital so far has conducted 30 surgeries during its Kolkata stopover and is expected to operate on 40 more paediatrics in the next few days. The surgeries are recorded or broadcasted live in the classroom where the attending trainees are explained on the surgery. Apart from opthalmologists and eye surgeons, nurses and paramedic staffs are also trained on eye saving skills.
"The number of surgeries is not really huge because the idea is to impart training to professionals in order to develop skills. Therefore all the cases that have been selected for surgery are those that are good for teaching purposes," said Flavia Draganus communication and public affairs manager at ORBIS International.
An alliance forged between medical and aviation industry, the specially designed DC-10 aircraft is touching down in the city after a gap of six year. A project by New York based ORBIS International, the hospital has been flying into developing countries with an aim to improve eye care services. In India it has tied up with the state-run Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) Kolkata, other private organistaions like Susrut Eye Foundation, Disha Eye Hospital and Shankara Nethralaya.
Thursday, 12 September 2013
MoU with KMC for 4G roll out
Kolkata: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Tuesday signed an MoU with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for laying out 4G network in the city, according to an official.
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Lolz...
A couple watching an IPL match on the TV together. After five minutes:
Wife: Is that Bret Lee
Husband: No. He is Chris Gayle. Bret Lee is the bowler.
Wife: Bret Lee is smart. He should be in the movies like his brother.
Husband: He does not have an actor brother
Wife: What about Bruce Lee
Husband: No no, Bret Lee is an Australian
Wife: OK. Look. Another wicket in just two minutes.
Husband: No. It is called action replay.
Wife: Looks like India is going to win this one.
Husband: It is not India. It is Bangalore vs Kolkatta
Wife: Why is the umpire calling for a helicopter.
Husband: He is not calling for a helicopter. It’s a free hit.
Wife: Did the spectators not pay for the tickets? Why is it a ‘ free’ hit?
Wife: Now whom is he saying ‘HI’ to?
Husband: He is signalling a ‘Bye’.
Wife: Why is he saying ‘Bye’. Is the game over?
Wife: How many runs to win?
Husband: 72 in 36 balls
Wife: Ah. That is easy. Just 2 runs in 1 ball
Husband turns off the TV .
Wife turns it on and watches ‘Saraswasti Chandra’
Husband: Who is this Saraswati Cahndra?
Wife: Don’t you dare disturb me.
Wife: Is that Bret Lee
Husband: No. He is Chris Gayle. Bret Lee is the bowler.
Wife: Bret Lee is smart. He should be in the movies like his brother.
Husband: He does not have an actor brother
Wife: What about Bruce Lee
Husband: No no, Bret Lee is an Australian
Wife: OK. Look. Another wicket in just two minutes.
Husband: No. It is called action replay.
Wife: Looks like India is going to win this one.
Husband: It is not India. It is Bangalore vs Kolkatta
Wife: Why is the umpire calling for a helicopter.
Husband: He is not calling for a helicopter. It’s a free hit.
Wife: Did the spectators not pay for the tickets? Why is it a ‘ free’ hit?
Wife: Now whom is he saying ‘HI’ to?
Husband: He is signalling a ‘Bye’.
Wife: Why is he saying ‘Bye’. Is the game over?
Wife: How many runs to win?
Husband: 72 in 36 balls
Wife: Ah. That is easy. Just 2 runs in 1 ball
Husband turns off the TV .
Wife turns it on and watches ‘Saraswasti Chandra’
Husband: Who is this Saraswati Cahndra?
Wife: Don’t you dare disturb me.
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