Career Central

We see and admire their work on TV, in the form of glamorous models walking across the runway. But, do we actually know them? An incredible amount of hard work and thinking goes into every piece that a fashion designer makes. That’s right, today, we are going to get to know all about the nuances of a career in fashion design.

A career in math at a post secondary level is rare due to the sheer complexity of the course. But it is now becoming increasingly common because of its applications in areas like Economics, Computer Science and Engineering. Courses on Mathematics and Statistics are growing in demand and students often involve the subject in an interdisciplinary fashion along with several other streams. Listen to this episode to find out what a career in mathematics looks like!

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS)  is the administrative arm of the All India Services. The IAS is responsible for continuity and impartial governance. IAS officers hold vital appointments in the Union government, State governments and Public Sector Undertakings.

The skills required for an IAS officer are an understanding of national and international affairs and trends, leadership skills, the ability to make decisions, a good planning ability, general knowledge, good communication ability, ability to follow and give orders and directions and finally self confidence and composure in difficult situations.

Listen on to find out more about the IAS!

Sports coaching is one profession whose work is done behind the scenes. You only see their success in the form of players or athletes under them performing well. The ultimate goal is to be a coach in events such as the Olympics, the Asian Games, the Commonwealth Games, and more. Learn more by listening to the episode!

Have you ever wondered how meticulous the planning of your neighbourhood must have been? Or about your exact consumption of water and electricity, and the perfect positioning of the relevant infrastructure that makes this possible? If you haven’t, you haven’t heard of a career in urban development and planning!

People in urban development must have a keen sense of space, and must be adept at designing layouts and planning. You must also have patience and have the ability to communicate your ideas with clarity. Finally, urban planners are creative.

Listen on to find out how to be an urban planner!

The recently held World Summit Awards (WSA) celebrated the work of local innovators using digital platforms to enhance society. In the category of Health and Well-Being, the organisation MedHealth TV was the recipient of the prestigious award for the year 2018. Apart from this award, MedHealth TV has been the recipient of the Social media award, the mbillionth award and the Emerge social entrepreneur of the year award in 2016. MedHealth TV is the brain child of Dr. Padma R. This web portal offers medical advice (on maternal health, pregnancy, women’s health, postnatal care) in regional languages. Dr.Padma is a general practitioner, and a social entrepreneur. MedHealth TV has more than 70 million views on Youtube and has viewers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Middle East and many South Asian countries.

Listen on to find out how to create a career in social entrepreneurship!

Today we have with us Mr Bhangya Bhukya, an Indian Historian who has made significant contribution to the study of Banjara and Gond tribes of India. He did his MA and MPhil from Hyderabad Central University, India, and his PhD from the University of Warwick, UK, on a Ford Foundation International Fellowship. He is the author of  Subjugated Nomads: The Lambadas Under the Rule of the Nizams (2010) and Roots of the Periphery: A History of the Gonds of Deccan India (2017). He is currently working as a Professor at the University of Hyderabad.

Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching trends, and evaluating economic issues. Economists apply economic analysis to issues within a variety of fields, such as education, health, development, and the environment.

Khadi is a household name in India; in its literal meaning, it is a type of handwoven cloth. For Indians, it signifies a very integral aspect of our history because it is the same cloth that inspired self-sufficiency and economic independence from the British in our colonial period. Therefore the brand holds an important position for India today; wearing Khadi is making a statement.

Bangalore; the city we’re located in is a home for start-ups with new and exciting businesses popping up every day with college students turned CEOs. However, to be in the ‘glamorous’ position of CEO for an illustrious brand like Khadi is an entirely different playing field.

Pulmonology is a medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Pulmonology is known as chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. It is considered a branch of internal medicine, and is related to intensive care medicine. It often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation. Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.