Are you fascinated by crime mysteries? Do crime scenes, blood spatters kindle your curiosity? If yes, this interest can be turned into a viable career option. The field of forensic sciences has an abundance of opportunities for those who are keenly interested in criminal investigation, science and legal matters. In stark contrast to popular belief, this field is not new to India. It is true that India lags behind other developed countries in terms of technical advancements in this field. But we are catching up fast. Application of science in detection and investigation of crime dates back as far as the late 1800s. According to senior historians, India’s first forensic lab was set up in Madras presidency in 1849 to investigate a series of deaths due to poisoning. Since then, India has seen a plethora of advancements. From the 1870 onwards, a fingerprint bureau, serology units (labs to examine blood and urine), an explosives department, units to identify and track footprints, a note forgery department, ballistics department among others were set up and developed since then. The Indian government has been taking robust steps to promote forensic science to improve its applicability in modern day criminology. At the beginning of 2020, the government passed the National Forensic Sciences University bill. It believes that strengthening the study of forensic sciences and criminology play a crucial role in cracking criminal investigations and bringing down crime rates. Also, universities across India have now started opening up more PG. Diploma and M.Sc. courses as the number of students who opt to specialize in forensic sciences study are steadily increasing. Currently there are 91 colleges in India that offer full-time and part-time courses in this field. Forensic science in criminal investigations The application of forensic sciences in different fields are being explored constantly. But the criminal justice system still remains to be one of its strongest attributes. Also, as crime has been around since the beginning of the human race, so has the methods used to pin the culprit. Before complex methods arose, the practice of storing fingerprints of the guilty was a common practice in India. From this, we have come a long way to analyze DNA and other polymeric strains. Forensic science has remarkable contribution in supporting justice in crime investigations and other serious violations like rape, murder, homicide etc. The main goal of this field is to provide guidance to the police, judiciary and the public for a fair and unbiased prosecution. With the recent infusion of technology, police try to detect the crime, recreate the crime scene, identify and the alleged offender. The courts utilize this data to establish vital links and decide the innocence or guilt of the offender. Forensic sciences in law and judiciary Analysis of evidence makes use of concepts from various fields like physics, bio-technology, computer science, forensic chemistry and biology. It is the one subject that combines applications of science in answering questions that have legal significance. Some of the renowned techniques are analyses of fingerprint, DNA, ballistic, explosives blood culture and firearms. A forensic investigation helps in identifying who performed what type of crime where, when and how. With these data, it becomes possible to establish the reason behind the crime and also the relationship between the perpetrator and victim. As every crime scene is unique, it is imperative to preserve it with bare minimum adulteration. The emergence of DNA analysis has truly changed the scope of forensic investigation as it finds the guilty purely based on scientific evidence. However, the courts have to heavily rely on non-scientific data due to the lack of proper technologies. The usage of forensic sciences to crack cases in our legal system is very sparse. According to a survey by the Supreme Court in 2011, only 47 cases were cracked using forensic data. Experts in the field point out this is mainly because of lack of awareness and unpreparedness of the law enforcement to collect forensic evidence from the crime scene. As forensic sciences deal with natural elements produced by the human body, delay in inspection leads to the substance itself changing. For example, blood or urine samples may show presence of alcohol even if the person was not inebriated due to putrefaction of the sample. Also, there is a huge problem of maladministration when it comes to maintaining forensic labs. Most of them are under-staffed, do not have necessary equipment and lack funding as well. Lack of coordination between forensic scientists and the police force also greatly undermines the success of forensic criminal investigations. In the case of rape crimes, proper storage of DNA matter is crucial which is lacking in India. Career paths in forensic sciences An undergraduate degree in forensic sciences may be an unusual choice for a career, quite out of the norm when compared to medicine and engineering. But due to world-wide growth, the vast nature of the subject and advancements in this subject, there are more than a handful of options to pursue. There are many openings in both the government and private sector. Also, there is always an option of studying more and pursuing a master’s degree in a specialized forensic sciences discipline. Here is a brief list of careers one can consider taking up in India and the agencies that hire forensic experts: Forensic Ballistics Expert Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Forensic DNA Analyst Forensic Toxicologist Digital Forensic Expert Forensic Legal Expert Crime scene Investigator Forensic engineer Forensics document examiner Forensic Psychologist/Anthropologist Top recruiters A forensic scientist has many options when it comes to employment. They may work as a freelancer or set up their own labs or can work as a permanent employee with government departments and private agencies. As forensic science has a deep connection with law, scientists can even work in legal departments and investigation departments of government establishments. Specializing further will also enable you to work in niche fields within the forensic science arena. Here are some of the top places of work as a forensic scientist: Intelligence Bureau(IB) Central Bureau

A person who tries to articulate a thought or an idea through images and layouts with the help of technology and tools is a graphic designer. Whether it is advertising, posters, computer or magazines, product packaging and communication display, all of it comes under the role of a graphic designer. To remain competitive in the fast-paced designing world, one must be good at art and have sound knowledge of all the tools required for designing and creating art. To be precise, this job includes, editing and tweaking or even creating any piece of art or content through images and graphics and then finding the right layout, images, colors, different typefaces to be used for any piece of art, different tools and software to work on the designs suggested by the clients, digital illustrations by the art directors etc comes under the role of a graphic designer. As a designer, it is essential to know the basics and the techs trending in the same field. If you are an aspiring student of graphic designing and wish to pursue a course on the same to enhance your skills, you need to know the right courses to establish a career in graphic designing. Some major tasks of a graphic designer include the following: Here’s the job profile Thinking about the right idea to convert it into a design. Finding and discussing the budget of the requirement from the clients. Selecting the style and the format for the piece of art and setting up a timeline for the same. Developing creatives based on the inputs. Quality designs and appealing visuals. Now when you are clear with the tasks and the job role of a graphic designer, being an aspiring student, you need to know the eligibility as well. Qualifications: You should possess any degree or diploma in graphic designing. You should also have a knack of understanding and representing the thoughts into visuals using tools. If you have a certificate in any of the designing courses like that of an HTML or a Photoshop or a CSS course, it will be an added advantage. You should also have creative skills, problem-solving ability, IT skills, good communication skills, time-management and an eye to the meticulous details. Imagine you have completed the courses successfully and still in a dilemma to think of the roles you can work on for yourself, here is the list that will help you to get a clear picture of the roles you can be. Art directors: Have you ever imagined or dreamt of becoming the art directors working in a film studio? You can be one and direct them. Multimedia artist and animator: How do you think Moana, Rapunzel and Oggy the cockroach ever came into existence? Thanks to these artists and animators. They are the ones who gave birth to such dreamy fictional characters. You can be one in the future and create movies and cartoons and such legendary characters. Web designer: You can create sleeky and vibrant websites if you are a graphic designer. There are a lot many roles that you can actually take up. You can become drafters, product designer, mobile designer, industrial designer etc too. Here are the sectors that you can find your jobs in depending on your skill-set and interest. MNCs Corporate businesses Publishing house Television industry Multi-media company Web designing AD agencies TV and film company Design studios Marketing firms Training institutions Commercial packaging Web designing companies Once you get this clear picture of the job roles and duties, you can get yourself started. And yes, for super creative artists, there is no bar for salary. Go and get yourself started and pursue your dream career. Study the art and expertise in the same. Until you create another TOM and JERRY, or the famous Peppa pig, we wish you luck!

With the blow of pandemic, the entire world has been shifting into a new digital era. Right from schools, to consultation with doctors has been happening over the internet or the so-called virtual meet. Things have changed dramatically. But will journalism have any scope in the future? Will journalism catch up with the other streams? Definitely yes! There will be a huge demand with the end of this pandemic. Journalism certainly will have a wider scope when the world comes to a new normal. Before knowing the scope, let’s get into what exactly is journalism?  Journalism is the activity of collecting, establishing, analyzing, and conveying news and information on existing events that are based on facts. It is perhaps a way to communicate with the local audience. There could be different means and forms that one can adapt. There are different channels with which the message can be conveyed to the audience. But everything you do to convey a message to a targeted audience can be journalism. Scope and career in journalism India is a country where journalism is at the top of the list for any college student. With the huge population, and the nitty-gritty detailing now and then, the audience is always on a lookout for news. News of all forms and types, conventional & unconventional, old or new, and yes, not to be missed out, fact or fictitious, it hardly matters. As long as you display it on the small screen or even in the print copies, one can easily catch the attention of the audience. Journalism has also taken a big leap into digitalization due to pandemic. Podcasts and radio broadcasting have tremendous potential for journalism students as there’s a huge space that needs to be filled across the world in a different genre. Career options with print media Reporter As a reporter of any newspaper, magazine, news agency or television channel, your job will be to report the news with speed, precision and clarity. Editor To convey a message, news or information, the editor selects and prepares visual or written news for its readers or the targeted audience. Newspaper editors assign, review, edit, rewrite, and layout all copy in a newspaper. Copywriting Copywriting means ads you see in magazines, on billboards or newspapers. This is to promote goods and services. Photography Photography in journalism is also known as photojournalism. It is the process of storytelling using the medium of photography as your main storytelling device. He/she must possess the skills of writing appropriate captions and knowledge of technical aspects of photography. Proofreader Proofreader’s job is to analyze and compare proofs with edited copy. For this task, one must possess skills in grammar, punctuation, and spellings. Other profiles include critic, cartoonist and columnist. Types of journalism Investigative Journalism: If unlocking mystery is something that interests you, then this type of journalism is for you where you find the loophole and catch the thief or solve the crime. Crime Journalism: If you are steel hearted and have the nerves to delve into the meticulous details of any forms of crime, then this one’s for you! Celebrity Journalism: Following the celebrities, interviewing them, fetching details of what they eat and when they sleep. Gather this information and create a buzz among their fans and movie enthusiasts. Business Journalism: Keeping a track of the economy and perhaps finding details of the business from across the world comes under this type of journalism. An Ideal Journalist must possess these Qualities For becoming a journalist, one thing is for sure. No matter what you are and who you are, you got to be fearless! People hardly see what you present, the Indian audience is keener on your presentation part. If you think you are bold, curious, passionate, and have good communication skill, or if you think you have the qualities of an audacious journalist, and if news is something that interests you, then this field should be just perfect for you! Good luck with your career in the journalism field!

What is Hotel Management? Hotel management is the fastest growing industry in the field of hospitality and tourism. It involves dealing with people throughout the day, greeting and managing them and working for their comfort. Hotel management is primarily concerned with food and living space, the building and lodging of the guests, above all comfort and satisfaction of the customers. But have you ever researched the scope of hotel management studies and why one should study the same? We have collected all the basic and necessary details for you here. Read on to know more. Why choose Hotel Management Studies? Hotel & Restaurant management courses are offered in educational institutions to train students to become successful hotel managers, hoteliers, by enhancing their potential. It is one of the most sought-after courses as it provides a wide array of opportunities available in the hospitality industry in India and also abroad. The growth and promotion are based on hard work and performance, not on experience or seniority. This creates an equal opportunity for everyone. There is a good chance to travel to different parts of the world while studying and researching in the Hospitality, travel and tourism field. This creates opportunities and one can get exposure to various situations and environments. Wouldn’t this be an exciting one? Absolutely yes! People who are globe trotters and the ones who love exploring new places and meeting new people would fit in for this job. But what skills would be apt for this role and how would you know that you are the right fit for this one? Various Skills developed in Hotel Studies: A good communication skill, outgoing attitude, Leadership skills, interpersonal skills, decision-making skills, optimizing resources techniques, Self-awareness, Self-confidence, Presentation skills, Networking skills, Emotional intelligence, Resilience, Teamwork skills, Management Skills, Problem-solving skills etc. are some of the soft skills that are essential and are developed in this course. Responsibilities including hiring staff, managing budgets, taking care of public relations and setting sales targets tend to better leadership quality. Accounting functions, Front office procedures, Hospitality etiquette, Hotel housekeeping, Special event production, food production & service, Menu planning & design, Employee and public relations and many more qualities are imparted during the training. What are the scope and career options for a hotel management student? Here is a list for the same. Careers in Hotel Management: With the growth of the hospitality industry, propelled by foreign and domestic tourism and business travel, the demand for trained personals have been increasing day by day. Here is the list of courses that you can try for yourself if you are planning to pursue a degree in hotel management. List of Hotel Management Courses: Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration BA in Hotel Management BBA in Hospitality, travel & tourism BBA in Hotel Management Criteria for Hotel management Studies: Minimum qualification required for a hotel management course is 10+2. Depending on the cost and duration of the course, one can opt for a certificate, diploma or a degree course. Certificate courses can be of six months to one-year, a diploma of two years and a degree course of three years duration. The current status of Hotel management Studies: The recent state of the hotel industry shows that India is seen as a lucrative destination for hotel chains looking for growth. Incentives and funds are allotted from the Government of India, real estate developers and many other agencies. There’s a chance of rapid growth in the tourism and hospitality industry as the lockdown has almost come to an end.

Introduction If you are interested in making the lives of the patients better, before, or after a surgery or an illness, then this course is for you. What is Physiotherapy? It is a system of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, advice, treatment, and instructions to any patient with dysfunctional movement, physical or body disorder, disability from any accident, trauma, or disease. It is done using both mental and physical treatments such as exercise, mechanical, and electrotherapy devices. A physiotherapist is the one who deals with the patient by treating without the use of any medicines, surgeries, or any kind of operation. The major and core responsibility of a therapist is to restore the patient’s life to the normal state, alleviate the physical condition, restore functionality, and improve the patient’s condition. Therapies, physical activities, and various rehabilitation techniques come to rescue for a therapist. Course and the duration: Bachelor of physiotherapy: 4.5 years including the internship. Master of physiotherapy: 2yrs Ph.D. in physiotherapy The specialization includes the following Pediatrics physiotherapy Sports physiotherapy Obstetrics physiotherapy Neurology physiotherapy Geriatrics physiotherapy Orthopedic physiotherapy Cardiovascular physiotherapy Post-operative physiotherapy Major core subjects: Organizing & Enterprising Screening, Planning, & Diagnosis Research and Innovation Evidence-based Practice Preventive & Therapeutic Interventions Massage and Exercise therapy Physio-technical Applications Biomechanics Scope The advancement in technology, the rise of mechanization, and industrialization have led to a life that has increased the demand for physiotherapy across the country and outside too. A physiotherapist can either pursue higher education or go for the job or can directly get into a job once the bachelor’s course is completed. There are various career options as well for a physiotherapist. They can rise to various challenges and create jobs in the health care sector leading along with the frontline workers. Some of the roles that a therapist can take up after studies are mentioned below. Ergonomics care advisor Consultant physiotherapists in multi-specialty hospitals, health care centers, and NGOs. Healthcare physiotherapy instructor in the modern gymnasium Sports physiotherapist Physiotherapist in old age residential homes Physiotherapist in special schools Entrepreneurs in rehabilitation centers and organizations Clinical researcher Lecturer Private practitioner in a private clinic Role & Responsibility of a Physiotherapist: The profession of any healthcare service provider is very satisfactory and at the same time, it might get strenuous at times. However, this job and profession are very promising and rewarding as the paramedics have a huge responsibility. There are various opportunities that a physiotherapist can work on. Some of the responsibilities include Physical treatment using hydro collator, ultra-violet therapy, trans-electric muscle stimulation, cryotherapy, ultrasonic therapy, infra-red therapy, diathermy, contrast bath, etc. Exercise using automated machines Prescribing various exercises Treatment through manual therapy manipulation of soft tissue techniques etc Evaluating balance in patients who are affected neurologically Making the environment of the patient accessible and barrier-free by providing aid in-home evaluation Improving the functionality and status of the patients using different techniques Eligibility and admission Clinical researcher Lecturer Private practitioner in a private clinic To be eligible for the course you should have the Following criterions fulfilled. Here are the entry requirements The candidate should have passed the entrance exam conducted by the particular university Should be 17yrs or above The candidate should have physics, chemistry, and biology as majors in the higher secondary level Should have a minimum of 40% marks Skills Required Patience, grit, and persistence Good communication skill Organizational and administrative skills Good interpersonal skill Team working skill Ability to work under pressure Passion to learn more and the drive to make the patient’s life better Colleges Offering Physiotherapy Courses Garden City University, Bangalore Government medical college, Nagpur Indian Association Of Physiotherapy, MP Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad If you are looking for applying for this course, check out the link for further details. How would you know whether it is the right career for you or not? Before opting for any course, any candidate is suggested to do thorough research on the particular field you wish to pursue your career in, get counseling from experts, and take suggestions before making a final decision. Money is not just a single objective in life and hence earning is also not just a single goal in life. Physiotherapists have a bright scope when it comes to earning and settling down as a therapist in the country or even abroad. Many things are correlated to it and hence, analyze what you want in life and then take a call. Though this job as a therapist would be challenging and stressful at times, it is equally rewarding and makes you feel content. A decent amount of remuneration can be drawn if you are a fresher in this field and as any other profession, your salary might be increased as you get experienced.