Girl’s Night Out

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April 27, 2019

‘The Killjoys’! Do you believe it? Feminists like we have been tagged with that name. But, who cares! It is rather an inaccurate one for us, isn’t it?

The radical feminist buddies, I have been somewhat funny yet the finest persons around. But then, they sans the positive quality of joking, as they believe in gender equality. One really requires to sit back and ponder about this point! But, that’s not relevant for me, because I know how to have a good (quality) time. I tend to work (sort of) hard and believe in letting-my-hair-down harder! Partying alone is also not to a great deal for me. I have come up with 12 alternate ways of having the

The night begins with a Cuppa!

How about beginning the night with a jolt of caffeine, to get the engine roaring? You can always substitute the idea of having a cuppa, ranging from hot cocoa, or a bit Espresso, or else the weight –watchers have the option to sip-on Green Tea! A book in hand (a good one) or watching something sensible on TV, is not a bad option, what say?

Simply love yourself!

Try to get into the grind of the essences of Rihanna or The Knowles, just dab-on the red lip colour, with Smokey-eyed effect. Let the ‘inner-you’ come out! Others might smirk at you, but just keep calm and carry with your vibes, girl!

Wear what you want!

Just take out what you want from your closet, perk it up and don it rendering to your expertise. After all, it’s your choice, girl! And, if any individual takes the pain of demurring, just give two hoots to them. That IS the eventual Feminist act.

Dance the night out!

Dance the night out, with full energy, as if there is no tomorrow! Yes! That’s right. One must try to live life Queen Size, and shut their eyes with grooving music. Interesting, isn’t it? Try to be in the company of women, or listen to female musicians. They definitely will aid in incurring positive feels.

Be inspired and make others get inspired!

It is a great idea of being inspired and making others get inspired by the sweet, yet tender ingredients in the stick-on. Allow your lungs to inhale their thorough sweetness of wisdom. It can also be a good idea take get the notions of surviving from one of your female friend, who is trying to make her stand in the patriarchal society.

Get Set, Go.

This is the time when the night truly begins. Just don your desired outfit, plump up your face with the little make-up over-do’s, and voila! You are ready to rock, girl! Cherry-pick your friends (sometimes foes too does the magic) and hit the nearest or farthest ‘happening’ pub!

Pub-hopping!

How about the idea of hopping from one pub to the other. Yes, that’s right! This notion of keeping the night young, is not bad at all. Rather, it helps in adding the oomph factor, to your feminist attributes. This will help you attract more ‘think-alike’ and keep the night alive and kicking. So, go getta, girl!

House-party!

Next on your hit-list should be the house-party. Throw at the party, as no one has seen before (but keeping all intelligible things)! Gather all your bum-chums, and engage with them into pep-talks over beer pitchers and fries! Edge the place with great music (good collective ones) and set the milieu with dim lights or aromatic candles, maybe. Engage into a ‘moral’ gossip in abundance.

Getting tired… but!

Get totally tired out of all activities, but do not forget to relish the flavour of cursing your inappropriate male co-workers! That really will aid in boosting up your energy.

‘Home Sweet Home’!

You talk about a ladies night out, but with feminist attributes? Nothing feels better, when you have, to a great extent, have accomplished all your desires and smoked all your grievances in the air, with a puff! Unlocking the door and walking into your own room and plopping on your warm and welcoming bed, ah bliss! Nothing can beat this feeling of achievement, until one has gone through all.

So, it is never too late. Gear up girl!

SBI PO 2019, application, process and important dates

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Megha Bali

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April 26, 2019

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The state bank of India has released its application for the post of probationary officers in 2019. Candidates who are willing to join the bank can fill their form for SBI PO 2019 from the official website of the bank. Let’s take a quick tour of the important things you must know for preparing for the exam

Highlights of SBI PO 2019

Name of Exam	State Bank of India Probationary Officers Exam (SBI PO 2019)
Conducting Body	State Bank of India
Official Wesbite	sbi.co.in
Periodicity	Annually
Exam Level	National
Mode of Exam	Online
SBI PO 2019 Selection Stages	Prelims, Mains, Group Discussion/ Interview
Candidates Expected to Register for SBI PO 2019	Around 30 lakh
Available Seats	2000

Also read SSC 2019, all you need to know about the application process and dates

Number of SBI PO 2019 vacancies

The bank has released different vacancies according to different categories. The below given table shows the number of vacancies according to categories.

Category	SC	ST	OBC	General	EWS	Total
Vacancies	300	150	540	810	200	2000

Important dates for SBI PO 2019

Event	Dates
Release of SBI PO 2019 Notification	April 1, 2019
Availability of SBI PO 2019 Application Form	April 2 – 22, 2019
Call Letters for Pre-exam Training (SC/ST, Minorities)	2^nd week of May, 2019
Pre-exam Training Begins	4^th week of May, 2019
Release of SBI PO 2019 Admit Card (Prelims)	3^rd week of May, 2019
SBI PO 2019 Prelims Exam Date	June 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2019
SBI PO 2019 Result (Prelims)	1^st week of July, 2019
Release of SBI PO 2019 Admit Card (Mains)	2^nd week of July, 2019
SBI PO 2019 Mains Exam Date	July 20, 2019
SBI PO 2019 Result (Mains)	3^rd week of August, 2019
SBI PO 2019 Call Letter for Group Exercises and Personal Interview	4^th week of August, 2019
Date for SBI PO 2019	September, 2019
Declaration of SBI PO 2019 Final Result	2^nd week of October, 2019

SBI 2019 application process

Follow the below given steps to fill your application form for SBI 2019

· Login to the official website

· Click on career with us

· Select SBI PO 2019 and start filling your form

· Enter all your compulsory details

· Upload all the required documents

· Select your preferred method of payment for fees

· Take a print out of your form and submit it successfully

SBI PO 2019 exam pattern

Each stage at the exam has a different pattern and different difficulty level. The stage 1 and 2 are conducted in online form and stage 3 is held face to face.

Lt’s take a quick look at the exam pattern for prelims and mains

Prelims pattern

Mode of Examination	Online
Question Type	Objective
Number of Questions	100
Maximum Marks	100
Duration of Exam	60 minutes
Sections in Paper	3 (English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability)
Marks/Questions in each section	English language: 30, Quantitative aptitude: 35, Reasoning Ability: 35

Mains pattern

Question Type	Objective and Descriptive
Sections	2
Questions in each section	Objective : 155, Descriptive: 50
Time duration	Objective: 3 hours, Descriptive: 30 minutes
Sections in Objective Paper	4
Marks of Objective Type	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 60, Data Analysis & Interpretation: 60, General Awareness about Economy/ Banking: 40, English language: 40
Time Allotted to Each Section	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 min, Data Analysis & Interpretation: 45 min, General Awareness about Economy/ Banking: 40 min, English language: 40 min
Sections in Mains Descriptive	Letter writing and Essay

Pre exam training for reserved categories

As part of the government’s initiative, SBI provides pre-exam training to candidates from the SC / ST category or minority groups. The initiative was taken to assist such aspirants in preparations if they are unable to enroll in coaching centers.

· SBI PO Pre-exam training is usually a six-day program starting in the fourth week of May 2019.

·Interested candidates can apply for it and download the call letters.

· SBI PO 2019 pre-examination training is a kind of program of orientation for reserved and minority candidates.

· Candidates will be taught some important questions and topics in the training sessions.

Also read IAS exam 2019, application form, and important dates

Syllabus for SBI PO 2019

For prelims

Sections	Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude	Simplification, Number System, Average, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Number series, Data Interpretation, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination
Reasoning Ability	Inequalities, Ordering, and Ranking, Directions, and Distances, Coding and Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Line Up, Grouping, and Selection
English Language	Fill in the blanks, Reading, and Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Cloze test, Error spotting, Spellings, Phrase Idiom meaning,

For mains

Sections	Syllabus
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequality, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Verbal Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Miscellaneous topics, Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis and Interpretation	Bar graph, Line graph, Pie chart (single or double), Tabular graph, Radar chart, Mixed graphs (combination of any 2 of the above), Caselet/ Paragraph DI, Missing graphs
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, Para jumbles, Odd one out/ Theme based questions, Statement and Paragraph completion, Sentence Connectors
General Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking / Financial Awareness, Static Affairs

SBI PO expected cut off

Category	Final Cut-Off (Out of 250 marks)	Prelims Cut-off (Out of 100 marks)
General	95.10	57.00
Other Backward Caste (OBC)	87.42	55.25
Scheduled Caste (SC)	78.13	50
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	76.01	44
Hearing Impaired (HI)	76.16	15.75
Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)	75.03	46.25
Visually Handicapped (VH)	89.91	49

SBI selection process

SBI PO Preliminary Examination

It is the very first stage of the selection process for SBI PO 2019.

· SBI PO Prelims is a 1-hour online objective test.

· SBI PO Pre consists of 3 sections— English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

· In order to qualify for the next round, candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in all sections.

SBI PO Main Examination

The main review is the second stage of the recruitment process for SBI PO 2019.

It is an examination of 200 marks, consisting of 4 sections.
The 50-mark descriptive test would be carried out immediately after the objective test.
For calculations purposes, scores up to 2 decimal points are taken.
Candidates are shortlisted by considering the scores obtained in the main examination for interview.

11 home remedies for instant relief for Menstrual cramps

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Chitrotpala Chaitali Dash

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April 25, 2019

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It’s that time of the month, and once again you have to go through the ordeal of heavy bleeding, mood swings, bloating, headache and other body pains. But above all these, the soul-ripping feeling you get from a menstrual cramp is unfathomable. Menstrual cramp, medically known as Dysmenorrhea, occurs due to contraction of the uterus during the process of shedding off it’s endometrial lining (uterine wall). Ranging from a mild to terrible one, most women suffer from the pangs of menstrual cramps.There are a number of home remedies that will give you relief from menstrual pain, without having to depend on painkillers. For your menstrual cramps, try using some of the home remedies listed below, for instant relief from menstrual cramps.

1. Heat Treatment for menstrual cramps

11 home remedies for instant relief for Menstrual cramps

You must have heard your grandmothers suggesting you this during those days of the month. Well, this home remedy really does wonders to your uterine muscles. Studies have reported that this simple treatment relaxes your contracting muscles by increasing tissue elasticity and gives instant relief from menstrual cramps. You can use a hot water bag or a disposable heating pad, or simply use a hot water bottle.

How to apply heat?

Apply the heating pad on your lower abdomen area, where you are feeling the most discomfort. It is always recommended to apply heat through the outside of your clothing rather than applying directly on your skin. Do this 3-4 times a day during your periods and get instant relief from menstrual pain. Another option for getting relief from menstrual cramps is to take a warm water bath with some Epsom salt, which will relax your abdomen, lower back, and legs.

Another option to get instant relief from menstrual cramps is to take a warm water bath with some Epsom salt, which will relax your abdomen, lower back, and legs.

2. Sesame oil – A massage therapy for menstrual cramps

Sesame oil therapy for instant relief from menstrual cramps

This is another simple yet effective home remedy for your menstrual cramps. Sesame oil is rich in linoleic acid and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property. Gently massage your lower abdomen in a soft circular motion using sesame oil when you are menstruating heavily.

Adding essential oils

Using an essential oil along with sesame oil can give quicker results as they give you a calming effect. You can use a blend of lavender, lemon and peppermint oil. The soothing aroma of these oils relaxes your mind and induces sleep.

3. Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds can be an effective companion during your periods. A study published in the Journal of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology also showed a reduction in the intensity of nausea and weakness while giving relief from early menstrual pain.

General tip for usage

Fennel seeds form an excellent combination with water for instant relief from menstrual cramps. Soak 30 grams of fennel seeds overnight in water and drink it the next morning. The antioxidant property of fennel seeds relaxes your lower abdomen muscles and helps you during severe menstrual pain.

4. Cumin seeds

The anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties of cumin seeds make it an excellent home remedy to get rid of menstrual cramps. You can directly chew the seeds or combine it with an equal amount of sugar which acts as a savior for your taste buds. Or a more effective way is to boil some of these seeds in water and drink them twice or thrice per day.

Home-made pills

Another way of adding cumin seeds to your diet is by frying them with jaggery in a ratio 2:1 forming a bolus, which can be used as a home-made pill. These pills can be taken 1-3 days prior to your expected menstrual date.

5. Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea - A great reliever for menstrual cramps

A study conducted in 2012 showed that Chamomile tea increases Glycine levels in your body, which reduces muscle spasms and acts as a nerve relaxant as well. The tea has flavonoids that exhibit anti-inflammatory properties which help in curbing the prostaglandins running through your veins and gives relief from menstrual cramps.

Tip for usage

You will need a chamomile tea bag, 1 cup of hot water and a teaspoon of honey. Soak the tea bag in the hot water cup for 10 minutes and allow it to cool. Then add a teaspoon of honey to it. Drink this mixture 2-3 times daily during your periods and get effectual relief from menstrual cramps.

6. Ginger Root – Healing herb for menstrual cramps

This healing herb has a lot of benefits for your body and serves as a natural medicine for treating menstrual cramps and giving you instant relief. It lowers the prostaglandin levels in your body which are known to cause severe menstrual pain, and also help to combat other problems like PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) and irregular periods. Just add some grated ginger in hot water, followed by a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of salt. Drink it 2-3 times daily for best results.

7. Aloe Vera juice – An elixir for menstrual cramps

Aloe Vera Juice - An elixir for women suffering from menstrual cramps

We all are aware of the miraculous benefits of this wonder drink. Its anti-inflammatory properties help in improving the blood flow, thereby reducing the intensity of menstrual pain. A freshly prepared Aloe Vera juice mixed with a small teaspoon of honey is an elixir for women suffering from monthly menstrual cramps. You need to start drinking this juice at least once a day before your period begins.

8. Neem leaves

Neem leaves - An effective remedy for instant relief from menstrual cramps

The anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory quality of neem leaves make it an excellent combo for giving instant relief from menstrual cramps. It also helps in curing vaginal yeast infection and keeps bacteria at bay.

Procedure

Collect 7-10 neem leaves and grind it properly. Then mix the paste with a little amount of water and take it orally with buttermilk every day.

9. Do some gentle exercise

This sounds somewhat crazy, right? How would someone even think of exercising in such dying pain? But I am talking about some gentle body movements which will definitely relieve you of that soul-breaking menstrual cramp. Exercise enhances the endorphin levels which lowers the prostaglandin levels racing through your bloodstream.

Work-out technique

Ten minutes of shabasana (the corpse pose) increases blood circulation to your pelvic region and relaxes your uterine muscles to some extent. Even gently bending or lifting your knees while lying on your back will also help. A daily routine of light exercise and yoga is the best medication for menstrual cramps.

10. Acupressure

Acupressure - Gives instant from menstrual cramps

Acupressure helps to stimulate certain points of your body by applying pressure gently on those areas, which renders relief to menstrual cramps. Your foot also has a pressure point that is located about three finger widths above your ankle bone. You can gently massage on this area using your fingers and get instant relief.

11. Water – A great tonic for menstrual cramps

‘Drink plenty of water every day!’ This common refrain is used by our elders every now and then. But do we really drink this tonic in adequate amounts? Water has umpteen benefits on our body, and the right amount of water intake can keep a number of diseases at bay.

During the menstrual period, your body becomes easily dehydrated, which exasperates menstrual cramps. So you are advised to drink 5-8 glasses of water during this period. Hot water is more preferable as it increases your blood flow. This soothes your uterine muscles and gives you great relief from menstrual pain.

Chunaavi Nautanki

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SAMEER PARASHAR

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April 24, 2019

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Kahin mandir ke sapne, Kahin 70-72000 ke waade..
Kisiko shehzada kahein, uski khilli udaayein..Aur badlein me chowkidari me chor kehlaayein..
Kahin tukde karne walon ko neta banaye,Kahin aatankwadi ko sadhu batayein..
Kahin chaare ke ghotaale se, bhai-chaare ke ghotaale tak ka faasla tay karein..
Kahin cycle pe sawaar haathi na aaye, iska bhay karein..
Kahin sena ki bahaduri ko voton ke liye neelam karein..
Kahin ‘khilaadi’ se baat karein, saara din araam karein..
Kahin tamasha dekhein mazhab ke naam par bantwaare ka,
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Kahin baat baat me ye keh dein ki ab ki baar ho 400 paar..Par mann me hamesha ye sochein, kahin kissa hai bantwaare ka..
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Kahin ek khiladi ki shikast ka, dilli me anumaan karein..
Kahin azaadi ki baaton me,Chhal-kapat ki thodi boo aaye..
Kahin balle balle yaari me,Pakistan ke aangan choo aaye..
Kahin topi jhaadu ke hausle,Ko maila hote dekhein..
Kise vote karein, wo kahan pade,ab kispe aetbaar karein.
Kahin yaad karein us dauur ka jab,logon ko neta bhaate the.Ab rakh ke hatheli me rupiye,woh log khareede jaate hain..
Ye yaad rahe, ye khel tamasha, Kuch saalon pe fir aayega..
Wo dost jo hai saath khada,Sukh dukh me wohi nibhaayega..
Ehsaas rahe in bakwaason me,Yaaron se na anban ko..
Netaon ko aane-jaane do,atoot tumhara bandhan ho..

WORKING WITH THING SPEAK AND IFTTT

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Ayushi Mishra

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April 24, 2019

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Working with THING SPEAK and IFTTT can be a little confusing if there is no step by step guide available. For computer science students and for those who aspire to learn INTERNET IF THINGS can take help of this article to learn about it.

1) At first set up the coding part for the action which you want to receive constant information about, here we the action we’ll be working with is “SOIL MOISTURE”.

2) Make sure to connect the NODE MCU with your hotspot by including your hotspot name and password. ALSO, as we are going to link it with Thingspeak, include the API KEY and CHANNEL NUMBER in the code too.

3) Now, log on to THING SPEAK website, there make an account by signing in.

4) To start, navigate to Channels -> MyChannels. Click on ‘New Channel’ to create first channel to sent data to.

Add a suitable name, description and assign the required number of fields as shown in the screenshot below.
Each ‘Field’ will contain a specific kind of data.
For example, to monitor temperature and humidity of a greenhouse, temperature data is logged to one field and humidity to another field.
The number of fields corresponds to the number of different types of data you want to send to your channel.

Click on ‘Save Channel’. You have now created a channel. Explore to see what is possible!

NOW WE ARE DONE WITH CREATING A CHANNEL TO RECEIVE ONLINE GRAPH ABOUT OUR ACTION “SIL MOISTURE”.

5) AND NOW WE WILL LINK THIS SET UP WITH IFTTT SO AS TO GET MESSAGE ON EMAIL OR PHONE ABOUT THE ACTIVITY ON THE ACTION NAMED “SOIL MOISTURE”.

WORKING WITH IFTTT

For more details, you can follow the protocol given in the learning portal.

6) FIRST, IFTTT means if this, then that, its exactly how it sounds, it works on the basis of condition you have put so as to get alerts on the action happening.

7) Start by navigating onto the IFTTT website.

8) Click the “Sign Up”, link located on the upper-right corner. Here, enter the email and password of your choice. It is recommended that you use the same Email address in which you want to get the notifications about your system. If you do not want to log in using your Google account, click again on “sign up” at the bottom of the screen.

9) Next, you’ll be guided on how to use the website if you are first time user. Once done, click on CONTINUE.

10) Now lets dive straight into getting an SMS every time the moisture level of soil falls below a certain threshold. We will be using WEBHOOKS for this.

11) Click on “MyApplets” and create a new applet by clicking “New Applet”.

You will be directed to a new window with the big bold text reading “If this then that”. Click on ‘this’.

12) Search for webhooks in the services search bar and select webhooks service.

13) Click on “Receive a web request”, and create new event, giving it a suitable name. In our case, it can be something like “soil moisture level”. Finish by clicking on “Create Trigger”.

14) Next, click on the text “that”. Since we want an SMS notification, click on “SMS”. Click on “Send me a SMS”.

15) Type the appropriate Subject text and Body of the email you wish to receive. Ensure ‘Event Name’ is included in the Subject and the body. The body must also include ‘Value 1’. If these ‘ingredients’ aren’t available, you can add them by clicking on “New Ingredient”. Next click on create action.

16) Complete the process by clicking on “Finish”.

17) Next in the search bar, search for “Webhooks”. Click on the “Services” tab and select Webhooks.

18) Once redirected to the webhooks page, click on “Documentation”. YPU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO A PAGE.

19) You will find heading called “Make a POST or GET web request to:” followed by an URL. You will be able to edit a part of this URL which is denoted by “{event}”. Type the name of the event you created. Copy this URL. We are done with the settings in IFTTT. Now let’s head over to ThingSpeak.

20) Log in to your account and click on ThingHTTP under the “Apps” drop down menu at the top toolbar of the website.

21) Click on “New ThingHTTP”, and paste the URL you copied to the text box labelled “URL”. Change the method to “POST”. This means that we will be using HTTP POST. Remove existing headers under the Headers tab. Type an appropriate message you want to include with your HTTP POST command under the “Body” tab. This step is recommended but optional.

22) Next, click on “React”, which is also found under the “Apps” drop down menu at the top toolbar of the website. Click on “New React”. Using “React”, we can set the threshold at which an Email is sent to us.

23) Change the condition type to “Numeric”. Choose the field of data you want to act on. For example, if you want an alert each time the soil water content readings from your soil moisuture sensor drops below a certain limit, choose the field onto which the soil water content values are plotted. Choose the desired thresholds beyond which you wish to receive an Email.

24) Choose the Action as “ThingHTTP” and then choose the corresponding Request ID of your ThingHTTP from the drop down menu. Under “Options”, choose “Run action each time condition is met”. Save the React. This completes our Setup.

In todays generation computer science is the most flourishing field and computer science students are supposed to keep themselves updated with all the new information technology updates. This article will help computer science and non computer science students to complete their desired projects using THING SPEAK AND IFTTT.

That’s it! Simple, yet powerful. You will now receive an SMS every time the values in your chosen field exceeds the threshold.

SSC 2019, all you need to know about the application process and dates

By

Megha Bali

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April 24, 2019

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The staff selection commission( SSC ) exam is considered as one of the most important if you want to bag a job in government sector in India. As per the officially released calendar, SSC CGL 2019 application form will be available for filling as of October 31, 2019. Through its official website i.e. ssc.nic.in, interested aspirants can apply for the same. Once it becomes active on the official website of SSC, the online application link will be provided.

Highlights of SSC 2019

Name of Exam	SSC CGL 2019
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission
Official website	ssc.nic.in
Mode of registration	Online
Availability of SSC CGL 2019 Application Form	October 31, 2019
The minimum eligibility to fill SSC CGL 2019 Application form	Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Documents required for filling SSC CGL 2019 application form	Scanned copies of all academic certificates, recent photograph, and signature

SSC 2019 eligibility criteria

Educational qualifications

The students applying for this exam must have a graduate degree. Those who are in their final year can also apply.

Age eligibility for SSC 2019

You can apply for the SSC 2019 exam if you are above 27 years. The maximum age limit for this test is 32 years.

Let’s have a look at post wise age limit set by the commission

Department	Age Limit	Posts
CSS	20-30 years	Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau	Not exceeding 30 Years	Assistant Section Officer
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Up to 30 years	Assistant Enforcement Officer
M/o of Statistics & Prog. Implementation	Up to 32 years	Junior Statistical Officer
NIA	Up to 30 years	Sub Inspector
CBI	20-30 years	Sub Inspector
Narcotics	18-25 years	Sub Inspector
CBEC	20-27 years	Tax Assistant
Other departments	18-27 years	All other posts

Also read IAS exam 2019, application form, and important dates

How to apply for SSC 2019?

As of October 31, 2019, applicants may start filing the SSC CGL 2019 application form. The application process for SSC CGL 2019 consists of two main steps-Part I registration and Part II registration.

To fill in the form all you need to do is to follow the given steps:

Log in to the official website
Click on apply now and read the guidelines carefully before filling
Select the registration 1 link
Fill in all your required details like name, age, DOB, address and so on
Once verified click register
You will receive a registration number and password

Now use the registration number and password to login again and complete the registration 2 process

Upload all the documents required
Select the fees you have to pay
Select your preferred payment method
Upload your images
Finally, click submit

You will receive a confirmation Mail on submission of your SSC 2019 application form

Also Read LSAT India 2019 Application Form, Eligibility, Admit Card, Exam Pattern

SSC 2019 application fee

Category	Application Fee
General (Male Candidates)	INR 100
Female Candidates	Exempted
SC/ ST/ PH	Exempted
Ex-Servicemen	Exempted

The application fees for the exam can be paid either online or offline.

Online method: online fees can be paid using SBI internet banking, debit or credit card.

Offline method: students can pay the fees by the use of SBI challan and submit it at their nearest branch.

SSC 2019 admit card

The entrance ticket or hall ticket will be available for the respective candidate a week before the scheduled examination date. To download the document, visit the official website.

SSC releases SSC CGL Admit Card separately for various examination levels, i.e. Tier-I admit card will be released first followed by Tier-II admit card and so on. Applicants who have qualified Tier-I Exam will be issued a Tier-II admission card. Similarly, the Tier-III Admit Card will be issued to candidates who have cleared the Tier-II Exam, etc.

SSC 2019 exam pattern

Mode of Examination	Online (Except tier-3)
Number of questions	100 (in Tier 1 and Mathematics Tier-2), 200 (English Tier 2)
Maximum Marks	200 in Tier 1, 400 in Tier 2, 100 in Tier 3
Duration	1 Hour (Tier 1), 2 Hours (Tier 2), 1 Hour (Tier 3)
Sections	4 (In Tier 1)

Candidates would be selected through a SSC4-tier selection process in which only the fourth tier would qualify.

Tier 1 consists of 100 MCQs based on general ability to be performed within an hour.
Tier-2 is a descriptive test consisting of two Math and English papers with 200 marks each and duration of 2 hours.
Tier 3 would be a1-hour subjective exam.
Tier 4 would be the test / computer skill test.

SSC 2019 result

The results will be declared on the official website in October-November 2020. To check their results, candidates would be required to log in to the online portal. The results would be compiled with All India Rank 1 in post-wise and mark-wise manner with the candidate scoring the highest overall marks. Job allocations would be made on the candidate’s AIR basis.

SSC 2019 selection process

SSC CGL exam is divided into 4 stages i.e. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4.

Candidates who qualify in Tier 1, will be eligible to appear in Tier 2.
Candidates who qualify in Tier 2, will be eligible to appear in both Tier 3 and Tier 4.
Final Merit of SSC CGL will be based on cumulative marks of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3.
Tier 4 is of qualifying nature and mandatory for CSS / MEA / Tax Assistant Posts.

Cutoff list of SSC last year

Categories	Cut Off Marks	No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers I+II in Tier II	No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers III in Tier II	No. of Candidates Qualified for Papers IV in Tier II
UR	137.00	46422	10053	16002
OBC	125.50	56192	11351	16667
SC	114.0	24227	4236	7186
ST	103.0	11352	1073	3301
OH	97.00	2742	262	753
VH	68.00	1411	132	240
HH	20.00	2008	168	438
Ex-S	92.00	4965	329	706
TOTAL	–	149319	28234	45293

The candidates who clear the exam will be placed in different government sectors. The joining letters for which will be issued within a week.

IAS exam 2019, application form, and important dates

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Megha Bali

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April 24, 2019

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IAS Exam is also known as the Indian Administrative Service. it is a national competition examination held annually by UPSC to recruit civil service candidates such as IPS, IFS (Foreign), IAAS, IRS, IDAS, CAPF-AF, and others. Close to 2 lakh candidates appear annually for the Civil Services Examinations.

Highlights of IAS 2019

Exam Name	Civil Services Examination
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official Website	www.upsconline.nic.in (UPSC website)
Exam Periodicity	Yearly
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-Paper Mode)
Expected Registration	Approx. 3 lakh
No. of Vacancies	Nearly 700

IAS 2019 important dates to remember

Event	Date
Release of Application Form	February 19 – March 18, 2019
Availability of Admit cards	May 2019
IAS Preliminary Exam	June 2, 2019
Announcement of Preliminary Exam Result	August 2019
IAS Main Exam 2019	September 20, 2019
Announcement of Main Exam Result	January 2020

Age limit and educational qualifications for IAS 2019

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set for taking the exam by the authorities. The rules of eligibility are based on nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, number of attempts and physical standards. The eligibility criteria for the IAS Exam are given below:

Nationality For IAS and IPS the student must be a citizen of India.

Other exams you must one of the following
Must be Citizen of India or,
Subject of Nepal
Or must be a Subject of Bhutan
Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962
An Indian from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam

Age limit

The lower age limit for IAS Exam 2019 is 21 years while the upper age limit is 32 years
The special categories can enjoy relaxation according to the below schedule

SC/ST– Up to 5 years
OBC– 3 years
Defense Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities– 3 years
Ex-servicemen– Up to 5 years
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of five years of Military Service– Up to 5 years
PwD candidates- Up to 10 years

Qualifications for IAS 2019

The candidates must hold a degree from a reputed university.

Number of attempts one can give

A candidate is allowed to make an attempt for only 6 times.

IAS 2019 online application process

Interested candidates can fill out the examination application form on the upsconline.nic.in official website. Candidates clearing the Preliminary Exam must apply separately for the Main Exam.

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How to fill IAS 2019 form?

Follow the below given steps to fill the form

Visit the official website
Download the form
Enter all your details and submit
A new page will open that will ask for the payment details
Select your preferred payment option
Click on pay now and complete the payment process.

After this you will be asked to complete your registration

Upload your fee receipt on the form page
Enter the choice of exam center
Enter your qualification details
Upload the documents that are required

At last click on agree and submit your form.

Posts offered under IAS 2019

A total number of 782 vacancies have been declared for the IAS 2019 attempt.

Group A services

Indian Administrative Service	Indian Post and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service
Indian Audit and Accounts Service	Indian Postal Service
Indian Civil Accounts Service	Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Corporate Law Service	Indian Railway Personnel Service
Indian Defence Accounts Service	Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Defence Estates Service	Indian Revenue Service (Custom and Central Excise)
Indian Foreign Service	Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)	Indian Trade Service (Gr. III)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)	Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force
Indian Police Service	—

Group B services

Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services (Section Officer’s Grade)	Pondicherry Civil Service
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Services.	Pondicherry Police Service
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar haveli police services.	—

IAS 2019 admit card

The admit card will be made available on the UPSC website for both examinations. The Main Exam admit card will be released in August 2019. Candidates can download their admission cards by following the following steps:

Visit the official website.
Click on the link ‘Download IAS Prelims/Main Admit Card 2019’.
click ‘Yes’.
Enter Registration ID or Roll Number followed by Date of Birth of the candidate.
Submit after entering the captcha in the given blank field.
Print IAS Admit Card

IAS 2019 exam pattern

IAS Exam 2019 has three stages: Preliminary, Main and Personal Interview. Each examination has different patterns and questions about different numbers.

Specification	Preliminary	Mains
Mode	Offline	Offline
Medium	Bilingual (English and Hindi)	Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Number of qualifying papers	2	7
Total weight age	400 Marks (200 each)	1750 Marks
Type of questions	Objective	Both Objective and Subjective
Negative marking for each incorrect answer	one-third (0.33)	one-third (only for objective type questions)
Duration of exam	2 Hours per Paper	3 Hours per Paper

Cut off for IAS 2019

Category	Preliminary	Main	Final
General	150-200	660-679	860-889
OBC	140-201	600-631	809-845
ST	103-180	610-620	800-815
SC	101-185	615-633	815-835
PH 1	101-170	550-615	800-820
PH 2	89-120	550-630	780-835
PH 3	60-125	450-515	690-726

IAS 2019 selection process

IAS Exam’s selection process is a 3-stage process in which candidates must appear for Prelims, Mains and Personal Interview.
The preliminary examination is essentially a test involving more than 15 lakh candidates.
In IAS Exam 2019 Prelims, there are two papers for students to try compulsorily.
The basic requirement for clearing this stage is for the General Science section to secure at least 33 percent marks.
In addition, candidates register for the Mains exam on the basis of the results of the IAS Exam 2019 for prelims.
IAS Exam 2019 Mains will cover 9 papers of the type of essay, 2 of which are optional.
The selection of candidates is based on the Mains exam and interview session.
After the IAS Exam 2019 Mains exam of 1750 marks, candidates must clear the cut off as UPSC has decided.
The interview session is called for those who clear the cut-off.
Marks from a total of 275 marks obtained in a personal interview will also be considered during the preparation of the list of finally selected candidates.

15 cool and interesting hobbies you can try this summer

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Chitrotpala Chaitali Dash

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April 23, 2019

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Tired of watching Netflix and surfing the internet? It’s time to take a step back from your laptop and do something new and productive. Summer is a perfect time to hone new skills and unleash your creativity. Hobbies give you a learning experience and boost your self-confidence. Here is a list of hobby ideas you will love to try out this summer.

1. Learn a new language

Are you fond of learning about different cultures? If yes, then you should go for this hobby. You can start with one of your favorite state or country. This not only increases your knowledge but is also an amazing memory booster, enhancing your brain power. It improves your decision-making skills and stops the onset of dementia in old people. If you are still not able to decide from where to begin, then try out Duolingo. This addictive platform offers 24 different languages spiced with gamification to keep its users engaged.

2. Photography

15 cool and interesting hobbies you can try this summer

This is a hobby that most of you love to do. Being a nature-lover, I myself love taking pictures of flowers, birds, animals especially trees. They give me inspiration and idea for my blog. After all, an amazing picture definitely deserves a good blog post. And the best part is, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to take pictures. You just need to have a good digital camera and an eye for attractive frames. Photography stimulates your imagination and is an excellent stress-reliever.

3. DIY

Are you one of those people who like to collect old bottles, tin, papers, clothes, and craft out pretty things out of it? Are you someone who likes to challenge your creativity more often? If so, then this hobby is definitely for you. It will enhance your creative skills and will break your monotony as well. Even if you don’t have any idea, no worries, you can still try it. There are thousands of YouTube videos and Facebook pages that will give you weird and amazing ideas.

4. Explore the areas you live

There must be some areas in or near your city which you have always wanted to visit but never found a proper time to do so. If you are sort of bored sitting at home or walking past the same cafe or shops every day, then it’s time to pack your bags. This weekend, you can try visiting one or two such new places and explore them. This will make you feel happy, peaceful and will give you a feel of mini-adventure.

5. Season your recipe

Summer is the perfect time to upgrade your cooking skills to the next level. If you are a beginner, then YouTube is indeed the best cookbook for you. There are some other sites too. Still confused about where, to begin with? Then try searching for a veggie-stuffed pasta and sandwich. Cooking is a natural stress-buster and helps free your mind of any emotional baggage. It will keep you concentrated and engaged. So the next time you feel stressed out, go to your kitchen and try making a clean healthy recipe.

6. Start a club

This can be a mind-blowing platform to interact with people and learn a lot many things in the process. You can start with a book club, art club or a movie club and can later on progress to a business one if you are willing. Participating in a club is a great way to inspire and motivate each other or share your opinions on various matters of collective interest.

7. Nurture your plants

If you love seedlings and like to see them growing, then you have come across the right hobby. Gardening gives you a sense of accomplishment and makes you feel contented. It improves your hand’s strength and helps you sleep better. Research says that regular gardening can increase life-span by 30% in people over 60’s. This simple hobby relaxes your mind and has therapeutic benefits that help fight depression. It can also be useful to children as they can acquire a practical knowledge of different flowers and vegetables. Get gardening service by tree expert rancho cucamonga

8. Observe people

Did you know that just sitting idly and observing people could be a hobby too, and that too an addictive one! Last night when I was traveling by train, I saw a little girl with a palm tree hairstyle, who was moving back and forth and was trying to converse with passengers nearby. This sight took me down to the memory lane of my carefree days. You can also try out this interesting hobby anywhere you like. Just sit in a comfy place like a café or a park, and observe people, their dresses and their body languages. This super cool sport will not only entertain you but also flood you with inspiration and ideas. And if you are a writer, then who knows, the person sitting next to you could be the character of your next novel.

9. Role-play your favorite character

Admit it; we all have done this at least once as a child. Sometimes as a teacher, sometimes as a doctor or sometimes a more colorful and adventurous character we wanted to be in our childhood. The best part about this game is that you are not confined to any rules and you can be anyone you wish, anywhere and at any time. Role-playing stirs up your creativity and gives you a chance to enjoy something different and new. Be it with your friends or by yourself, you can let your imagination take you to any scenario of your choice without any bounds.

10. Write handwritten letters

Have you experienced the magic of sending handwritten letters to someone you love? If not, then why not try one now? This old-fashioned art is not just meant to convey your thoughts, but also restores the warmth and affection that has been lost in the mundane era of digital messaging. You can send these letters to a distant relative with whom you have lost connection or also to old age homes. These little efforts can comfort them and fill their hearts with hope and joy.

11. Knitting without needles

Whenever we think of knitting, the most common picture that comes to our mind is that of your grandma sitting with yarn and a pair of needles. Well, did you know that you can also knit using only your fingers? All you need is a yarn and only yarn. You can learn this simple technique of finger knitting from loads of the video tutorials available online. The next time you are hunting a present for your best friend, why not try gifting an infinity scarf?

12. Work with your non- dominant hand

You can try this mind-stimulating exercise as a part of your daily routine like brushing your teeth, buttering toast or while cleaning dishes. It improves memory functioning and enables people to vent some long-suppressed emotions buried deep within their minds.

13. Learn magic tricks

Magic tricks have always fascinated our imagination since childhood. It’s a wonderful way to amuse people and become the life of the party. Even simple tricks using cards, coins, toothpicks, spoons, and many such items will keep your spectators glued. If you want to take it to the next level, there are a whole lot of mind reading tricks which you can use to hack into your friends’ thoughts.

14. Paper folding

This is the easiest of all hobbies. The appropriate term for paper folding is ‘Origami’ which has originated from Japanese culture. The entire artwork can be crafted from a single piece of paper. You can decorate your walls with origami stars, flowers, birds, and butterflies. And it doesn’t stop here; the world of Origami has a lot more in store if you are willing to learn.

15. Collecting items

Start collecting something, no matter what. Bottle caps, coins, stamps, action figures, rocks and so on. I myself have this bizarre habit of collecting pen caps. Throwing away the used pen and gathering its cap gives a feeling of triumph. People have an entire room or “museum” dedicated to their collections. If you have never been a collector, then you can start being one right now. All the things you need to start a great collection are lying in front of you.

Eat Sleep and Hobby!

TOSHALI NATIONAL CRAFT MELA: ODISHA

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Ayushi Mishra

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April 23, 2019

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Are you a fan of handicraft? Yes? Then let me tell you about the handicraft carnival that takes place every year in Odisha. Whether you love craft or not, you can still go there to shop for clothes, jewelry, and food.

It started 13 years back and happens every year. Almost 380 stalls are set up every year displaying a variety of craft items, food, and clothes. This fair is conducted by the state Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicraft departments. This year the 13th Toshali National Craft carnival took place and it ended on 13^th January of this year. A total of 3.46 Crore rupees was spent for this fair. The department aims to earn about Rs. 22 crore-revenue from this event.

About Toshali

Toshali or tosali was an ancient city in the present day Odisha state in eastern India. It was the capital of the eastern province of the Maurya empire. Even today some scholars are trying to identify this ancient city with Dhauli which is 7 km away from the present capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. While others are inclined to identify this city with Shishupalgarh,5 km away from Bhubaneswar.

The vision of this carnival is to offer an open forum to artists and artisans for interaction. The main idea is to strengthen the position or status of the weavers and artisans who are economically weak by creating a market for their products. It is to preserve and nurture the tradition, its art forms, and handicrafts of India. It also serves as a beneficial example to make the newer generation learn and understand about the history and culture of our India.

What is this place?

Toshali handicraft mela is an event where one can learn about the skills, creative precise talent and hardwork involved in making the products.

In this, normally a food court having more than 30 food stalls are often set up by exclusive hotels and restaurants. It serves as a two way street between the sponsors and the people who went on to enjoy the carnival

Small swings and rides are often present in the play zone for the attraction and entertainment of young children. ATM counters are also present along with the first aid service and wheelchairs for senior citizens.

More about it

This carnival commences every day from 2 pm to 9 30 pm. Cultural programs often start at evening, by 6:30 pm. In these cultural programs, many eminent artists and troupes from Odisha and other states come together to put up their performances.

Many government educational institutions or organizations related to handloom, textiles, and handicrafts sectors such as National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubneswar, etc open their stalls for awareness and to address queries of the visitors. It is best for the students are in or wish to pursue a career in fashion or textile.

Government of India organizations such as National Handloom Development Corporation, Textiles Committee, Weavers’ service centre and the state tourism department also takes part in this carnival. Live demonstration on various craft activity is also conducted by students of Handicrafts training centre, SIDAC.

Its popularity

Every year around twenty lakh people visit this Toshali craft mela, and around twenty crore rupees worth of products are being sold in this carnival. It is perfect opportunity for advertisement, spreading awareness, business and trade. Organizing this mega event is normally too tough, still its worthy because of its glass clear motives to help in improving the lifestyles of artists and craftsmen.

One will absolutely enjoy it!

Study in Ireland: course, process and advice

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Shubham Bali

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April 23, 2019

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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, separated by the North Channel from Great Britain. Investing € 728 million annually in higher education institutions is the Irish government. Ireland thus has one of the world’s finest systems for higher education. Any international student’s University in Ireland would be a great choice.

Life in Ireland

The Irish are known to be fun-loving people, and their Nordic-Saxon heritage takes great pride in them. One can live comfortably with around 1500–1600 Euros a month as a student with a modest lifestyle. A big part of Irish cuisine is bread, Irish stew, Shepherd’s Pie and a glass of Guinness. The Irish also have a passion for rugby and soccer.

The education system in Ireland

There are three categories of Irish institutions: private independent colleges, universities and technology institutes.

Irish universities are independent but are funded by the government of the state. A range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available at the universities.

Ireland has 7 universities. There are 14 Institutes of Technology, offering diplomas, certificates and degrees in areas such as business, linguistics, science and engineering.

In fields such as art & design, rural development, business studies and law, private independent colleges have certificate, degree and vocational programs on offer.

Why study in Ireland?

Ireland is a popular choice for students from around the world, with many internationally renowned institutions. The country has consistently been recognized by the Irish people as a safe and peaceful city, in the world rankings. Various types of institutions provide higher education. These are universities, educational colleges and technological institutes.

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All Irish universities are government-funded, and therefore. In the 2019 QS World University Rankings, five universities in Ireland are top 500. The top ranking is Trinity College Dublin–Dublin University, which is 104th in the ranking.

In Ireland the academic year is similar to other countries in Europe and generally takes place between September and June / July, depending on the examination period. Traditional classes are offered in the classroom. Bachelors, masters, PhDs, diplomas and other types are all involved.

Study options in Ireland

Primary academic intakes start at most colleges and universities in Ireland in September, though in February some institutions offer intakes.

Undergraduate programs in the country usually last for 3 to 4 years (full-time study), which may vary from institution to institution. Awarded postgraduate qualifications might be a postgraduate or Ph.D. diploma.

At Irish institutions, both taught and postgraduate research courses are available. A typical postgraduate lasts 1–2 years of full-time study, and at Irish institutions, a Ph.D. lasts 3 years.

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Cost of living and studying in Ireland

The tuition fees paid in Ireland vary depending on where and where you choose to study. Ireland is running a full-time undergraduate Free Fee Initiative. You will not pay tuition fees if you are an EU student in a public university. If you are an EU student who does not study or do post-graduate studies at a public university, you have to pay fees.

You are probably required to pay a registration fee of about € 3,000 even if you are not required to pay tuition fees. You will need to pay fees regardless of the level of study you take and where you study if you are from anywhere else around the world.

Ireland is very similar to other European countries in terms of living costs. You pay more than smaller towns and towns if you choose to live in a bigger town. On average, between € 500 and € 800 per month is recommended. Accommodation, food, and travel are all involved.

Health insurance is another cost to students. You can access all the medical facilities you require for free if you are an EHIC card holder. You must ensure that you have a valid health insurance if you are not an EHIC card holder.

Language in Ireland

There are two official languages in Ireland; Irish and English. You’ll also hear a lot of other languages spoken all over Ireland. Irish and English courses are offered, but all postgraduate courses are taught in English.

If you study in a non-native language, your language skills will need to be provided. It is common for institutions to offer English language courses to help you improve if you do not meet the required standards.

Although English is widely spoken throughout Ireland, it would be a great experience to learn some Irish language!

Benefits of studying in Ireland

Courses are taught in the English language
Leading academic bodies recognize and accredit courses globally.
There are scholarships given to worthy students
Strong community from Asia. Close proximity to London and well connected to the rest of Europe-student life is something that must be experienced by everyone
A land of amazing beauty with incredible cliffs, lakes, and beaches. Dublin is Ireland’s tech hub. It’s also the European headquarters of Google.
Ireland is known worldwide as the largest software exporter and is also famous for its pharmaceutical industries.
International students at Irish institutions have 20 hours/week options to work part-time.

Visa formalities for Ireland

You may need a student visa to study in Ireland, depending on where you come from. You don’t need to get a visa if you’re from an EU / EEA country or Switzerland.

There are also a number of other countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements, listed on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The candidates must register with immigration authorities when you arrive in Ireland.

You will need a visa to enter Ireland if you are from a non-EU / EEA country or one that is not listed. The Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service can apply for this online.

You will need to submit certain documents to apply for the visa. These include a letter of acceptance, proof of medical insurance or EHIC possession, proof of adequate funding (currently at least € 7,000 per year), two recent passport photographs, proof of English skill, passport valid for six months after the end of your course.

Conclusion

In Ireland, you have more than one reason to study. With a strong economy in areas such as software and pharmaceutical development, Ireland offers a lot on an international student’s platter.