Kanchipuram silk or Kanchi Pattu sarees is an exceptional variety of sarees manufactured in the Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu. The first image which strikes our mind when the name of saree is taken is a bright, colourful object which is what a typical Kanchi silk saree looks like. These sarees enjoy the same popularity in south India which Banarasi sarees have in the north.

The city of Kanchipuram is primarily known for two reasons- First, it is the “city of thousand temples” and it has some magnificent architectural structures in it. Second, this city manufactures the queen of silk sarees called as the Kanchipuram sarees. As of 2008, it was estimated that the city had an estimated 5,000 families involved in the production of these sarees.

These families through the silk of highest quality manufacture Kanchipuram silk sarees. The raw materials used in these sarees are pure mulberry silk...

Earning your degree overseas will provide you with numerous personal and professional advantages. The international experience you gain at an Australian or New Zealand university will make you more attractive to firms eager to hire candidates who are multilingual, flexible, and comfortable in multicultural settings.

Here are some benefits of studying abroad.

Academic Growth

Whether you’re an undergraduate student or a researcher, some of the essential learning is done outside the classroom. For instance, you can learn and improve your English while having fun with friends in Australia or New Zealand than studying a textbook for years back in Singapore.

I have met many such students who developed a great appreciation for wildlife and natural science by seeing some of the world’s rare species and natural phenomena in countries like Australian and New Zealand.

A classroom made of brick...

A sari is a primary clothing item for women in the Indian sub-continent. It varies from 4.5 metres to 8 metres in length and 60 cm to 1.20 m in breadth. The word translates to a piece of cloth and it originated during the Indus valley civilisation.

A unique dying technique which is used to manufacture sarees is Ikkat. It is a resist dye technique used to pattern textiles. Usually, resist dying involves covering parts of fabric to shield reserved areas from penetration of the dye. The term “ikkat” is used to describe a process before weaving, warp (lengthwise yarn) or weft (crosswise thread). Sometimes, both are tied off with fibre knots that resist absorbing colour and are then dyed.

The origin of this technique is not particularly clear as Asia has several cultural regions where ikkat tradition is popular. Southeast Asia, India and Central Asia all can be possible destinations for...

If you are a Singaporean student looking to study abroad in an exotic country, you may gravitate towards studying in Australia. While for Singaporeans, Australia may seem a fairly cultural transition, it is more than an extended vacation destination. The country offers abundant opportunities for academic as well as personal enrichment. In case you are planning to make the most of your studies abroad, here are key things you should know if you wish to make Australia your overseas education destination.

Study Areas Singaporeans Choose to Explore in Australia

Around 90 percent of Singaporeans in Australia are pursuing the higher education. From undergraduate degree through masters and doctorate programs, the quality of education offered by the Australian universities is popular among Singaporeans. Singaporeans often choose to study medicine, engineering, accounting and nursing in...

The right sports shoes are essential for athletes to deliver the best performance be it a workout or in a sport. Even when not involved in any games, a simple running exercise also requires the right fit of sports shoes. It was a complicated task to buy sports shoes for men, but the scenario has changed with the rise of online shopping.

E-commerce allows buyers to select the brand, price range, durability, comfort and style. Online shopping portals enable buyers to choose the right pair by giving a detailed description about them. The following are the categories of sports shoes which are available-

•Motion control shoes- These shoes are the most rigid and durable kind of shoes which helps in conditions like the flat foot. The designs, durability and resistance of these shoes are also excellent.

•Running shoes- These shoes are ideal for people who like running on the road and has an...

If you have decided to join Professional Year Program, you deserve some appreciation as you have made the best investment to make a bright career.

However, deciding to join Professional Year (PY) is just a beginning. Now you need to make an all-important decision- where to join the PY? For each PY area (IT, Engineering and Accounting), there are more than five providers to choose from, all of which are entirely different from each other. So what are the things that you need to keep in mind while picking the right one?

The following are four things to consider:

Job Placement

Your internship during the program may well be your best chance of getting a job. That’s why, when deciding on providers, you need to ask questions related to the job placement rate. In short, what percent of students are offered a job at the host company once they finish the PY program? Knowing these sorts of...

SEO or Search Engine optimisation is the method to increase sales and brand visibility of an organisation by increasing its rank in the search results. The position is increased through organic or unpaid means as opposed to the paid form of advertisement. It is expected that a site featuring higher on the search results will have more traffic and that will result in higher sales.

Although the digital marketing landscape has changed drastically, SEO remains as one of the most effective forms of advertising. The five most effective uses of SEO services are mentioned below-

• Increased traffic- The traffic on a website increases as it begins to appear on the first page of search results. The task of an SEO expert is to create information and keywords which are relevant to the title tags and meta description of the results page.

• Good ROI- The results provided by SEO are trackable...

If you want to pursue your higher education outside your country and confused about picking the right education destination, you can choose Australia. A ‘true paradise’ for Nepalese students, Australia offer many different courses in Australia for international students. The Government of Australia has also allocated a budget of AUD200 million for international scholarships. Here is a list of some convincing reasons to study in Australia.

Excellent education system

Australia maintains a world-class education system. The country has more than 1100 educational institutions which offer over 22000 courses in different study areas. About 8 Australian universities are included in the world’s top 50 universities.

An interesting aspect of Australian education is that it focuses on developing the practical skills along with the theoretical one.

Work and study in Australia

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Australia is one of the top destinations for pursuing higher education for overseas students. The education system is lauded and recognised across the globe. Modern educational infrastructure and world-class training facilities attract students from everywhere. Conducive environment, high living standard, liberal society, welcoming locals, best student cities, and so on delivers an enlightening studying experience to students.

The presence of world’s best universities is another reason that influences students to study in Australia. The state is a top destination for international studies in various study fields. It has 37 (out of 43) universities included amongst the world’s best according to QS World University Ranking, two more from 2017.

Most importantly, seven universities are ranked in the Top 100 QS World University Ranking edition of 2018. Here are the seven top universities of...

Australia has transformed into a global education hub for overseas students. The land down under has got the ideal study-abroad destination for overseas students owing to numerous good reasons.

Some of them are the conducive environment, exotic flora and fauna, high standard of living, welcoming locals, best student cities, and so on. In fact, Australia is no less than a paradise for international students.

Australia had a robust healthcare industry and known for quality medical services to its citizens. One can witness international standard nursing and medical services. The nurses work along with doctors to treat, care, and counsel patients to regain health. Thus, Australia is a dreamland for every nursing aspirants.

Australia offers a wide range of career options in nursing. Maternity, critical care unit, emergency care, differently-abled nurse, etc. are the top options. Most...