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Over the last few decades, with the development of Information Technology, architecture as a profession has witnessed a tremendous change. Software such as AutoCAD, Revit and even 3D Max has replaced traditional equipment and the way of dealing with projects. For example, now it is possible for you to rework your designs and edit them by previewing your previous ones!

With the real estate sector beginning to look up again, architecture is also poised for growth. There are about 150 Schools of Architecture in the country, which are approved by the Council of Architecture. Each offers a B. Arch degree, which enables graduates to register with the Council of Architecture and practice as architects. Says Ashish Saxena, Architect, Stambha Design House, New Delhi, “To be an architect one needs to have a knack for design and construction.’’ The University School of Architecture and Planning offers a five-year full time course leading to a Bachelor of Architecture degree. To pursue this course, the minimum eligibility requirement is 10+2 with mathematics and physics. As per the Council of Architecture’s norms, you must also pass NATA or the National Aptitude Test in Architecture that is conducted by the Council of Architecture. This measures your aptitude in drawing and your observation skills, sense of proportion, aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking ability, etc. “You can go abroad for further studies. Almost all universities offer a postgraduation in architectural conversation, urban design, industrial design, landscape architecture and project management etc.,” says Saxena.

After completing the architecture course you can start as a junior architect, and go on to become senior architect and then team leader. You have chances with various architectural firms such as Arcob etc. who give juniors a good start. “It’s one’s own zeal, which drives him. Many start their own practice and earn independently servicing their own clients instead of sticking to a job format,” says Sanil Kumar, Architect, Stambha Design House.

“The job prospects in India are excellent. The prospects abroad however, will be contingent on the state of the economy in that country. However, it may be noted that Indian graduates invariably do well abroad,” says Professor AGK Menon, School of Planning and Architecture, GGSIPU. “The term permanence is now not associated with architecture, so people often renew and redesign their structures. Often old structures are razed to the ground. In fact, just like cars, architecture has also become a personal statement,” says Kumar. According to Professor Menon, A fresher or young architect can start his/her career with about Rs. 25,000 per month (in a metropolitan city), after that the sky is the limit for someone who is hard working!

British IELTS Scholarships higher studies

However it will be a tough competition as out of 40 shortlisted candidates, only eight scholars will receive scholarships worth Rs. 3 lakh each.

Eligibility: You should be an Indian resident and begin your full-time PG programme outside the country this year. It is important to remember that this scholarship will be feasible only with institutes that accept IELTS as their admission requirements. You should have a valid IELTS score with a minimum band score average of 6.5. The score is applicable for two years, hence test results since July 2008 are valid. And most importantly, provide an acceptance letter from the attending academic school by August 20, 2010.

Procedure: The first stage is to take an IELTS test if you have not done so, so far. You must take this test at a British Council centre and if you are unsure that your test centre is attached to the Council, then you may check by writing to the British Council. You may then download the application form from the official website and complete selection Task A at this initial stage. By August 6, 40 candidates will be notified via email who will then prepare a 10-minute presentation on a given topic, followed by an interview round. While you prepare for the final selection, do not forget to post your acceptance letter by August 20, as failure of submission will eliminate you from the race.

Are you trying for admission to a university in the UK but skeptical that your finances will perhaps not let your dreams come true? If yes, then put your worries aside as you can be amongst the lucky few to grab a scholarship. The British Council is offering scholarships to Indian students who intend to pursue their postgraduation abroad. The high point is that the scholarship is not restricted to UK universities alone but to all international ones which accept the IELTS score. The scholarship will be awarded as part of your tuition fee directly to the university which you will attend but only after the British Council officially confirms your admission.

The OBCs, whose current number is estimated at anything between 35 to 40 per cent of the population, already enjoy a 27 per cent quota in government jobs and educational institutions, and if you add to this the long-standing 22.5 per cent reservation for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, there is a total quantum of reservation of 49.5 per cent.

In the last detailed census in which caste-related data were included, in the heyday of the British Raj, it was discovered that 58 per cent of castes had a population of less than 1,000. Also, this count had a lot of inaccuracies as the British, for instance, lumped Marathas and kunbis together as Marathas in the 1884 Bombay Gazetteer, while in the Nasik Gazetteer they were shown separately.

A later enumeration of castes in 1931 was also not done on a scientific basis. While it cannot be denied that the government does need an accurate count of the number of OBCs and other castes in the country, in order that the funds earmarked for their uplift are correctly allocated, it would be a huge mistake to conduct this caste census in a hurry. India is so ridden with the caste factor and the issue is so complex that the entire matter needs to be handled with a lot of care and sensitivity.

Decentralisation in data collection is an absolute must. Even Christians and Muslims in India are nowadays demanding reservation on the basis of caste! Political leaders who have built up their parties and risen to power in some states primarily on the basis of their caste identity bear a special responsibility. It is mainly at their urging that the government has decided to include caste in the census, something that had not been done since Independence, and they must therefore understand if they really want to ensure the uplift of OBCs and other “backward” groups, a meticulously-conducted count is imperative.

Speed, in this instance, is not of the essence, but accuracy is. These leaders should be aware, more so than some of their brethren, of the multiplicity of sub-castes and sub-groups under the broad OBC umbrella, which in some cases stretch into the thousands, with none comprising even one per cent of the total. There are also substantial area-wise variations, and all these would have to be synchronised while compiling accurate data on a nationwide basis. It is easy for things to go haywire: for example, between 1971 and 1981, it was discovered that Maharashtra’s Scheduled Tribe population had shot up disproportionately. It was eventually found that this was because the Halba tribe suddenly claimed it fell into the ST category.

With no systematic data collection methods, it is easy for similar inaccuracies to creep in elsewhere. For the forseeable future, there appears no alternative but for India to live with its caste-based divisions. But no government and no political party — and particularly those who espouse the cause of the “backwards” — should lose sight of their ultimate responsibility to ensure the speedy uplift of those at the bottom of the heap, so that at some future date the need for reservations will no longer exist

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Your company found you the most eligible candidate to handle the project. They have high expectations from you. You are suddenly in the limelight and once you complete the project, your career will touch the skies.

As the celebrations come to an end and the initial excitement calms down you begin to come in terms with the reality. The job is Herculean; you have to work from scratch and you have no option but to succeed. The most difficult part of this whole job is building a suitable team. You have to identify the skills and attributes required in the team to execute such a project. Then you should identify the right people, train them and deliver results. There are equal odds that you win or lose.

There are no hard and fast rules to ensure success in such cases. However, the following is some advice:

Get ready: Working without sufficient resources, be it infrastructure, equipment, software or knowledge, is frustrating. Acknowledge that your journey is going to be tough.

Also, understand that, tougher is the task of identifying the right talent and persuading them to accept the challenge of attaining goals with meagre resources. So, be prepared for the physical, mental and emotional roller coaster ride.

Be adaptable: The initial months of a project are critical in terms of finances. In order to keep costs low, you have to be adaptable. You have to grasp things quickly, learn fast, improve your acumen and extract more from little. You have to wear different caps, set yourself as an example for different roles and get the work flowing.

Small teams: Managing small teams is easy; it saves time and effort. And when the future is uncertain, they can provide you the essential control. In these teams, there are fewer nodes, so you know who is working with what or where a mistake or delay was committed. You can have better influence on the team members.

As the work flow is transparent, team members have a better idea about where they are heading. Since the total responsibility of the whole project rests on the few selected individuals, they are more focused. They would be more willing to communicate, collaborate and innovate.

Over a period, these individuals would pick up multiple skills and constitute the strong foundation of an expanded team. Or they could be recognised as competent and resourceful employees, and shifted to other key roles in the organisation.

Evaluation: Periodically evaluate whether the present constitution of the team is fit enough to cater to the demands of the project. They could have been critical contributors in the past, but you should still assess them objectively. Consider whether they are open to learning and improving further or reached saturation. Do not hesitate to take unpleasant decisions to ensure that the team is going forward. Then take stock whether you are in a position to attract the right talent. Fresh talent is essential to keep up the enthusiasm and healthy competition.