Sunday, February 04, 2007

 

Vol-3/Issue-2/2007

Institute of Cartoonists at Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Cartoonists has been set up to promote the art of cartooning in the country. The Institute based in Bangalore aims to recognise talent in the field, showcase and preserve their art for future generation, guide young and budding cartoonists and above all papularise the art among the masses.
The Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Limited Managing Director and Institute’s Chairman Ashok Kheny launched the web site http://www.cartoonistsindia.com/ on January27th 2007. The portal features the history of cartoons in India, works of well known cartoonists such as Mario Miranda, R K Laxman, Shankar, Unny, Keshav and others. There is a section on the works of late cartoonist Rama murthy. Shortly the Institute will open exclusive cartoons gallery on MG Road Bangalore. It will feature an exhibition of cartoons by Mr. Mario Miranda during its launch. The Institute has proposed annual awards and lifetime achievement award for excellence in cartooning in India.
As per the report NICE will provide the infrastructure inside its proposed 300 acre film city near BMIC famous clove leaf intersection at Sompura.

The Hindu Dated January29/ 2007/ Page 4

Saturday, February 03, 2007

 

Vol-3/issue1/2007

Educational and Career opportunities-1
Tenth pass students can appear for CA (Chartered Accountancy) course
New curriculum for aspirants for CA course

Indian Chartered Accountants are the most sought after overseas. More than 12000 Chartered Accountants who qualified from Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are well placed in different countries.
The format of CA (Chartered Accountancy) is changed in order to attract the young students who pass tenth standard (Class X). A student can appear for Common Proficiency Test (CPT) after passing class X. The CA course requires four years with practical training for three and a half years. The professional course includes information technology, a course on personality development. The main idea is to produce IT –savvy Chartered Accountants (CA) who can effectively conceive, design, market ideas and services.
Common Proficiency Test (CPT) deals with four subjects but included in a single paper of four hour. It is an objective type with negative marking. The test will be held once in three months.
Education Times 15th January 2007 page six

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