History Books

History. The name itself evokes boredom. Lists of dates and of long-dead people, what good are they for the present day? Alright, maybe history does warn us about the mistakes we have already committed, but how on earth is anyone to read and remember all those lists of dates and long dead people, that too from every part of the globe? How interesting can it be to read about an aspiring Afghan chief who invited members of his family for dinner, excused himself in between and blew up all of his cousins (and rivals for becoming chief) through the hidden sacks of the gunpowder they were sitting on? Or about a certain king in Bukhara who threw a couple of English envoys into a pit full of all sorts of insects, kept them there for more than a year, and then finally killed them?

Nah. Boring History

Thing is, there are countless similar stories in history, all of them more boring than the other. Reading these stories? It's your life after all; so if you're even interested in reading history, you can 'do whatever you want to do'.

India has never been more united than it is now; that's a fact. For almost all of its human history, India has been composed of way too many diverse and divided people; all of these people have such different tales to tell that it's criminal to not know them. Start with this, and get an overview of the different lands of India in almost every main point of history.

Sometimes, the best account of what is happening can be understood from a complete stranger's eyes; this is especially relevant when it comes to history. It is only a person who has never seen the sights before who can give the most detailed description of that specific time in history. Based on this, the book here is a record of what the earliest tourists to India saw. 

I know what you are thinking; why would anyone want to read anymore about an event and about a man, both of whom have been a part of every history textbook we have opened? But what IF the event in question is being narrated by someone who experienced all of it, first-hand? And what IF the narrator went on to become the first ever President of India? This is as good as a slice of history in your hands. Have a look.

Even now, history is being created. Be it Trump or the Manipur elections, all of it will leave behind its records and be remembered, for better or worse. Something like that was what happened in Ayodhya. The narratives vary depending on who you ask, but the day it happened, these people created history. In today's times, where the familiar war of religion vs religion is being seen, this might be a refresher on what happens when both sides lose logic.

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Buisness Finance Books

Business Finance is a massive term. It includes, but is not limited to investment, accounting and debt management. While you obviously can get by with some limited knowledge, the key to surviving and prospering in business finance is to know what you're dealing with. What better than books to enlighten you and your quest? So, if you're looking for advice and tips which can help you understand business finance, stop googling for either. Take your pick from any of the below (or from our library) and sit down with your choice. Be it academically or professionally or even just as an avid reader (trust me, that happens), we can help you along your path.

For someone who hasn't been associated much with business finance & related stuff (like an engineering student; one unrelated subject in each semester, does not an expert make), it can be tough to understand the intricacies of the financial details. Why not start with a book especially designed for the folks like us?

Any financial-related person who is out in the field can tell you that securing the money is not just about the health of the company or your personal credibility. Granted, these do help, but when you sit down to get that additional funding or to secure a better loan deal, you need to know how to negotiate. Business finance is not just about the how-much; it is also about the how-to.

How to invest? Where to invest? When to invest? One of the most profilic and common facets of business finance is investing. But it can be pretty overwhelming to make sense of and formulating a sound investment strategy. A guide can be pretty handy in business finance related matters, after all.

Welcome to the big stage! Now that you are out there, this is a step up from the normal investing and more into business finance. Companies rarely leave the handling of their surplus to novices, and now you can find out just where do they put their money in. Managing entire potfolios and putting money in securities? This can help you in that field. 

Hedge funds has always been a popular term in the world of business finance books. They also tend to appear a lot in the finance section headlines. Find out more about them, and how they are important in investing, through this introductory reference to hedge funds in business finance. 

And lastly, while what-to-do is something that most people are ready to advice about, what-not-to-do is something definitely more tricky. It is just as important though; after all, if you're learning the do's of it, you definitely should know the don'ts of it. Courtesy Jaico Publishing House, this can help an aspiring investor as well as in business finance.

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How to get past the GATE

What is GATE?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an annual exam, jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). For example, the GATE 2017 (which recently released its scores) was organised by IIT Roorkee, while the 2016 edition was organized by the IISc. For every student looking to do a M.E or M.Tech or PhD, this is the entrance exam.

So, who is eligible for it?

If you're in the last year of, or if you have completed your B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Pharm/ B. Architecture, you're eligible for it. Completed your Diploma/ B.Sc? You're eligible too. Also, your scores will stand for 3 years. Plenty of time to decide.

When is it held? When do I apply?

Usually, held between January-February. By September-October, the official site for GATE applications goes online; you fill up your details, upload your photo and sign on it, and submit. Between December-January, your GATE exam admit cards will be available on the site for download.

How is it held?

Online. Some questions will require you to key in the numerical answers. The others will all be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). You will also be getting a virtual calculator. A 3 hour long test, it will be.

Where are GATE scores accepted?

Many, many places. Of course, the IISc and the IITs accept these scores, along with the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). But also, private colleges across India will accept your GATE scores. Not only that; even foreign institutes in Singapore and Germany will acknowledge your GATE score. This could, however, vary on an university-by-university basis, as does the importance which they give to the score.

Can I apply for a job using my GATE scores?

Surprisingly, yes. Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) recruit applicants on the basis of their GATE scores. These include Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, better known as BSNL, ONGC, Nuclear Power Corporation Of India, the Cabinet Secretariat, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and many others.

How do I know how good is my GATE score?

Yes, the All India Rank is a very good indicator of where you stand, with the top 500 safely being in contention for the IITs and the NITs. But as seen in many online statements by the students themselves, Personal Interviews can also influence your potential institute, especially in the IITs.

What is its syllabus?

Varies from stream to stream. Aptitude and Mathematics is seen in almost all the GATE exams, though the syllabus of it varies.

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How many streams of engineering does it cover?

A total of 23. You can look for your stream, but from Aerospace to Petroleum to Biotechnology to Civil to Mining to Electrical, it should have your branch covered.

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How to Choose Your Medical Exams Books

Among the many choices made in a lifetime, none make or break a science student's life as much as that between giving the medical exams books, the engineering exams or the 'others'. But even when you choose to be one of those brave adventurers who will go for the first option, there are still many obstacles to cross. Which medical exam to give, and for which course? Here's some help. 

NEET

The big one. For admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India, this is THE medical exam. This year, the online application process ended in March, with the exam to be held in June. As regards the big talking points, the Supreme Court will give its decision on the imposition of an age limit on candidates (no older than 25 is the current rule) on 31 March; as for the fate of Tamil Nadu colleges coming under NEET, technically speaking, they are as good as in. For one, medical education comes under the Centre's purview, and does not fall on the State or the concurrent list; two, Tamil Nadu took an exemption for one year, last year. All hail the new king!   

AIIMS

The fact that the AIIMS institutes have been allowed to have their own, separate entrance examination despite being a government college, shows just how big a deal they are. Under AIIMS, 7 institutes are included: Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, and an estimated 700 MBBS seats. For admission to any of these institutes, you will have to sit for the AIIMS medical exam; the registration closes in February, and the exam is held around May. Apart from AIIMS, there is also the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) medical exam, for two campuses in Karaikal and Pondicherry (the former being an off-site campus), and a total of 200 seats. From what students say, AIIMS is relatively the harder one to crack .

AIPVT

Becoming a vet is a much overlooked option; working with pets and nursing them back to health is just as rewarding (and lucrative) as it is with humans! Here, we have the All India Pre Veterinary Test (AIPVT) for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry course, which will make sure that you get in any college (with the specified course) all over India, apart from J&K. 

This year, however, the AIPVT medical exam will not be conducted by the Veterinary Council of India, the conducting body, due to 'administrative reasons'. The admissions for the same will be done on the basis of the NEET scores.

BAMS

Applying for Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)? Considering the present government's push and an increasing focus on the traditional, this course has good prospects. As of now, this course does not come under NEET. So, what then? Apparently, you will have to apply to the colleges individually as there is no common medical exam; both the Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore as well as the Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar ask the applicants to complete their 10+2 and apply. However, there is also the PAHUNT medical exam in Madhya Pradesh for all aspirants in Unani, Homeopathy, Ayurved, and others; suspiciously, there is no mention of PAHUNT 2017 online. 

Still unsure? Not to worry; as the cover of the book below shows, there are a number of options available for anyone giving a medical exam. All the best!

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Communication Journalism Books

The important thing to consider is that no college actually offers a course called ‘Communication & Journalism’. For DU aspirants, there is Journalism (Hons.) available after +2. For Mumbai University people, there is a Department of Communication & Journalism, but it only offers Masters and PhD courses in varying fields; ditto for Xavier, which has a Post Graduate diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication. Even the University of Iowa offers BA and BS in Journalism & Mass Communication.

Basically, when we say Communication Journalism books we refer to a multitude of courses, at different stages of your education, all of which relate in some way to the media industry. Why then, is this umbrella of Communication & Journalism so important? 

Today’s world requires the truth. It needs to show the people the place they live in, how it compares to other places, and maybe even give them ready-made conclusions. But this essential thing, the ‘truth’, is everything worth fighting for and proving that it is, in fact, the real deal. But how do you do this? Reporting the news and becoming a journalist?  

In fact, the definition of a journalist has never been more flexible; it has also never been more important. You can shout, you can keep your voice down, you can state the plain facts, you can write your most sarcastic take, ANYTHING. You could be anyone; you don’t need to be an employee to find a platform, you can choose your platform. Surely, the age of viral videos has taught us that much? Even Facebook Live has caught moments which have become headlines; you can use anything to show what you want to. You can use this, the written word, to say what the truth actually looks like. If nothing else, there is a reason why a picture is worth a thousand words. 

To become all this and to discover just what medium is the best for expressing your views and beliefs, a qualification in any of the varied courses available under Communication & Journalism can help. It isn’t mandatory, yes, but it will help you discover like-minded people, show you the conventional and unconventional modes being used by people in your field, and help you understand just where your place is in Communication & Journalism. 

The Department of Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, has its course details online (Honor’s Degree) for 2011-13. It includes, among other things: Photoshop, Newspaper Design, Newsroom Organization, Advertising, Blogging, Radio Production, Basic shots, movement and angles of Camera, Sound editing, Screenplay, Freedom of Speech & Expression, Writing for TV. Oh, and this all happens by the 2nd semester.  Tell me that you can’t see where to go from here, and no course on earth may help you.

Any & every course in Communication & Journalism offers you the chance to do what you like; look at the above to see the tangents from which you can go off on! But all of them have this thing in common: they let you express yourself and be a part of the world in the way you want to be. Heck, you can even be an event manager, and bring a big band or artist to India. That too can be done after a degree in Communication & Journalism.

What will you choose? That, my friend, is your call. All the best

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Today’s world requires the truth. It needs to show the people the place they live in, how it compares, and maybe even give them ready-made conclusions. But this essential thing, the ‘truth’, is everything worth fighting for and proving that it is, in fact, the real deal. But how do you do this? Reporting the news and becoming a journalist? What qualifications do you need to report on the truth?

In fact, the definition of a journalist has never been more flexible; it has also never been more important. You can shout, you can keep your voice down, you can state the plain facts, you can write your most sarcastic take, ANYTHING. You could be anyone; you don’t need to be an employee to find a platform, you can choose your platform. Surely, the age of viral videos has taught us that much? Even Facebook Live has caught moments which have become headlines; you can use anything to show what you want to. You can use this, the written word, to say what the truth actually looks like. If nothing else, there is a reason why a picture is worth a thousand words. 

To become all this and to discover just what medium is the best for expressing your views and beliefs, a qualification in any of the varied courses available under Communication & Journalism can help. It isn’t mandatory, yes, but it will help you discover like-minded people, show you the conventional and unconventional modes being used by people in your field, and help you understand just where your place is in Communication & Journalism. 

Basically, when we say Communication & Journalism, we refer to a multitude of courses, at different stages of your education, all of which relate in some way to the media. Why then, is this umbrella of Communication & Journalism so important? 

The important thing to consider is that no college actually offers a course called ‘Communication & Journalism’. For DU aspirants, there is Journalism (Hons.) available after +2. For Mumbai University people, there is a Department of Communication & Journalism, but it only offers Masters and PhD courses in varying fields; ditto for Xavier, which has a Post Graduate diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication. Even the University of Iowa offers BA and BS in Journalism & Mass Communication for undergraduates.

The Department of Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, has its course details online (Honor’s Degree) for the academic year 2011-13. It includes, among other things: Photoshop, Newspaper Design, Newsroom Organization, Advertising, Blogging, Radio Production, Basic shots, movement and angles of Camera, Sound editing, Screenplay, Freedom of Speech & Expression, Writing for TV. Oh, and this all happens by the 2nd semester.

Any & every course in Communication & Journalism offers you the chance to do what you like; look at the above to see the tangents from which you can go off on! But all of them have this thing in common: they let you express yourself and be a part of the world in the way you want to be. Heck, you can even 

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Engineering Books

In this age of digital resources and PDFs, just how relevant is a textbook? When you can have all the information you need from a few clicks and a good enough net connection, why bother picking up and going through these heavy tomes, especially when you probably need it for just a couple of semesters at best?

Fair enough. Now try remembering being a student at school.

Before your exams, all you had was a textbook. Maybe your notes and/or a worksheet, but the important thing was the textbook. All the information you ever needed (more importantly, all the information that the teacher needed from you), was here, all of it explained as well as humanely possible. All you had to do was read it. Because you knew that if you closed the last page of the chapter in the syllabus, you wouldn’t need anything else. In fact, even then, the kid who would come to the exam after reading the entire thing from the textbook had a special halo around her/ him. So, tell me, why will the situation be any different  in college?
Still not convinced? Don’t worry; we will keep pecking at you until you finally admit that you need a textbook!

Engineering Books

One of the frustrating things about being an engineer is the way people assume that it’s damn easy. I mean, come on people! Studying engineering books is tough, understanding them, tougher, and finding physical copies of these engineering books at reasonable prices? Phew!
Here, we present to you a list of some of the essential reading you need, and also where to find your copy of these engineering books. Let’s go!


One of the things that trips up students and keeps them sobbing over spoilt grades, is Mathematics; trust me, you will never need an engineering book as much as you need it for Maths. And for surviving that 1st year, when all of it seems Greek, this textbook is definitely worth a look.


Process engineering. Too many variables, too many formulae, and too less marks. The only thing that can save you here is practice and understanding; this engineering book will cover you on both these fronts.


At a time when the whole world is fussing over circuits and chips, this textbook can save you from blowing your fuse over it. This textbook by Sanjeev Gupta is recommended reading, more so as this engineering book is on the reference lists for Microwave Engineers, across universities.


Dr. O.P Aggarwal needs no introduction; you might have used his textbooks while getting into engineering. On the other hand, no one regrets learning too much about chemical bonds and lattices; better to rely on a trusted author and his engineering books online to let you revise all the concepts.


Inertia, moment of force and vectors can and will resurface in engineering, even if you’re not remotely associated with the structural and civil side of engineering. To be prepared when you have to deal with them, this engineering  book is a good textbook to have beside you.  


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How to learn a language and remember it

In the good old days, there was one common language learning books in every self-respecting middle class Indian household: Rapidex English Speaking Course. This spoke not only about their aspirations, but also about their preferred medium.

Cut to present day: The kids who saw these books in their cupboards have grown up, and have moved on from English to other languages; the medium has also changed, now including websites and applications. So, is a reference book still worth it?

For checking at a moment's notice, yes, the websites and the applications are a much better option. But language learning is hard work, and involves you, eventually, sitting down and trying to learn the intricacies of the foreign tongue. A comprehensive book, which does what it promises on its cover, will be of invaluable help in your language learning quest. And admit it: it feels more of a serious job when you take that book off your shelf, open it on your desk and thumb down to that desired page, whilst feeling a quiet pride at all the previous dog-eared pages of the book. Contrast this with opening the 16th application on your smartphone.

After all, there is a reason why even your parents preferred language learning through the  Rapidex books.

Step 1: Begin with a dictionary.

Why?

No one can learn everything in a day. Keeping a dictionary can be worthwhile, when you want to check your meanings or just refresh your memory. Having a good dictionary by the side has never hurt anybody.

Step 2: Work on your grammer.

Why? 

No matter what fancy words you use, if you cannot frame them properly, language learning is impossible. Grammer is the spine of a language; without it, it's just a meaningless collection of words. Work on it.

Step 3: Improve your vocabulary.

Why? 

Speaking of words, knowing new ones while language learning is a good way to make sure of your grasp on the language. In fact, learning and using fancy words, in the right context, can give you and your personality a certain gravitas, which can only enhance your aura. See what I did there? 

Step 4: Learn to get your message across

Why? 

Simplicity is an underrated virtue. Just like the Google homepage, the purpose and meaning of what you're saying and writing should be understood easily. Is language learning impossible without this step? Of course not. But, you do want to set yourself apart from the crowd, right?

Step 5: Keep learning.

Why?

Because language learning is never complete. If you know words, then there are always proverbs, which can compress an entire essay's message into a single sentence. Becoming better takes time, and a lot of effort. But when you see how far you've come from where you started, trust me, it is all worth it.    

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A Board named CBSE

Unless you live under a rock, you will have heard about the CBSE; maybe through the annual din of Board exams or most probably, by studying under it. It turns out that managing a board exam is merely one of the functions of the CBSE.

First, some history. The predecessor of the current CBSE was set up a couple of decades before Independence. After Independence, it was renamed CBSE, and schools under its affiliation began mushrooming all over the country. Now, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and countless other private schools, all of these come under the ambit of the CBSE. The CBSE itself comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, in the Central Government.  It even has schools outside India which are affiliated to its Board.

At this point in our country, the CBSE has emerged as the best choice for every school student; while its syllabus and teaching is much better than the state Boards and arguably, on par with/better than the ICSE, the sheer number of affiliated schools across the country make sure that the student will not have to go through the process of adjusting to new Boards all over again, if and when they have to move along with parents. Thus, in matters of education AND convenience, the debate has been comprehensively won by the CBSE. But this Education Board is important in the lives of students, even after school.

Apart from the task of setting a board exam every year, the CBSE is also responsible for holding the NEET-UG exam, as well as the UGC-NET exam. NEET-UG is now the default exam for all medical aspirants in the country. With the upper age limit recently removed, there are going to be more people in the queue for giving the exam. UGC-NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is the exam for students going on to apply for a PhD, for a Junior Research Fellowship or for being a lecturer in college.

Did I mention that the CBSE is one of the biggest education boards in the world?

The CBSE also offers a choice between English & Hindi, for the medium of instruction; not to worry though, it also offers students the opportunity to learn other languages, from French to Urdu, and and from Marathi to Kannada. In fact, one of the recent changes brought about by the Board has been its inclusion of believed to be 'alternate' subjects. These range from Fashion Studies to Theatre Studies, from Entrepreneurship to Psychology. Being exposed to subjects like these at a young age, and that too under the experienced eye of a teacher, not only expands the horizons of the normal CBSE school student. It also introduces their parents to the opportunities and the work involved in these 'alternate' studies. Ultimately, it brings both, the parents  and the students, awareness about available career paths, away from the gridlocked, eight lane highways of medical and engineering.   

All in all, studying in a CBSE school seems to be quite a deal. And just to make it clear, this is coming from a state Board student.

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