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A job to do

A job to do

| May 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

Internships are usually undertaken in order to get credits or experience in a particular course. What do students expect out of an internship? We find out Bhavneet Singh feedback@postnoon.com Internships for students are like insights into the future. They expect to get a sneak- peek into their future. It’s a time when one gets to [...]

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Can Green Energy solve the power crunch?

Can Green Energy solve the power crunch?

| May 13, 2012 | 1 Comment

As the world turns its back on nuclear power in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima disaster,experts worry that green energy will not be able to pick up the slack Barry Neild This week, as Japan suspends work at Hokkaido 3, its last operating nuclear reactor, many alarmed by last year’s Fukushima crisis will breathe a sigh [...]

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Pets aren’t playthings

Pets aren’t playthings

| May 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Bright eyes, smooth fur and their unwavering loyalty may make you want to keep a pet. But is raising one as easy as you think? We find out from pet owners Sneha Mashetty feedback@postnoon.com We had earlier carried stories about Fighter the St Bernard puppy which died due to ca­nine distemper owing to the negligence of [...]

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Watching the clock tick away

Watching the clock tick away

| May 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Photographer Shreya Sen gives voice to the secret fear on the minds of most single women today — is time running out for them? Shreya Sen feedback@postnoon.com In the past few decades we have been noticing that women in urban cities in India are steadily moving towards being career centric. That does not necessarily mean [...]

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Perk up! It’s only a job

Perk up! It’s only a job

| May 8, 2012 | 1 Comment

Money is no longer the draw for potential employees. Youngsters tell us about the perks and benefits that make them choose one job over another Sameena Kenaz feedback@postnoon.com You’ve got it all. A great job with a desired pay cheque, the perfect life, et al. But, there’s something missing. You wish you had more. The [...]

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Keeping it cool

Keeping it cool

| May 6, 2012 | 0 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, air-conditioners and coolers are not the best ways to cool down your house during summer. We give you more cost-effective and eco-friendly ways to beat the heat Bhavneet Singh feedback@postnoon.com Each summer, our various attempts to keep our houses cool hit the nature very hard. Though we cool down our house with [...]

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Something fishy in NYC

Something fishy in NYC

| May 5, 2012 | 0 Comments

Aquaponics is the latest rage among eco-enthusiasts all over the world Sebastian Smith So you recycle, drive a small car, and try to eat organic. But what about running an eco-sustainable fish farm combined with a naturally fertilized vegetable patch in your kitchen? Christopher Toole and Anya Pozdeeva, two former New York bankers who founded [...]

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What’s the buzz about PR?

What’s the buzz about PR?

| May 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

PR plays a very pivotal role in managing a company’s image Madhu Joshi feedback@postnoon.com Relationships are important, on all fronts. And as we say, build relationships and make them stronger. That is what Public Relations (PR) does for you. It helps in building a strong foundation and cements a relationship between you and the public. [...]

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The Big Cat Diaries

The Big Cat Diaries

| April 30, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Nehru Zoological Park now owns the largest number of jaguars in the country. With the addition of two more jaguars, the total number has jumped to nine. Today we learn more about this powerful animal Protection status Fast facts The name jaguar is derived from the Native American word yaguar, which means “he who [...]

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Be the change

Be the change

| April 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

While most of us crib about the water problems in summer, Postnoon talked to a few people who took the initiative to make a difference. Here’s how they did it Bhavneet Singh feedback@postnoon.com Every summer it’s the same old story—no water for domestic consumption. This is the time when the entire city is engaged in [...]

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