We all have an uncanny desire to be famous, known to people at large and be seen on televisions and mentioned in news papers. We also want to have an exciting career which can shake the foundation of even well entrenched governments and politicians. We also want to be the first to break a sensational story to the world and be in the thick of action at all times and places. What about if you can do all that and also be paid to do so handsomely. If these idea excite you then Media and Journalism is the right career choice for you.
Media can broadly be divided into two categories – Print and Electronic. Journalism in the print media consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests, publications and news agencies. On the other hand, journalism through the electronic medium consists of television, radio and the internet. There are a plenty of career options for professionals in the field.

The plethora of 24/7 TV channels and a large number of news papers and the consequent need to be the first to break the big story has led to an increased demand for electronic media reporters spread over every nook and corner of the country bringing stories and scoops into our living rooms. It has also led to increased demand for other supporting staff such as camera men, electronics and sound engineers and technicians, content providers, researcher and presenters etc.

Print Media also requires professionals from various fields such as editors, sub editors, proof readers, content writers, field reporters, critics, photo journalists, columnists, specialists in various fields, cartoonists, feature writers, correspondents and people in sales and marketing side. There are plenty of opportunities and the growing awareness level among people is only going to make more demands on the profession.
Success in the field depends upon your aptitude and willingness to put in long hours at a stretch. Stress levels in the field are high and so are benefits and compensation packages. The first and foremost requirement is excellent communication skills- both written and spoken, flair for language, confidence levels, presence of mind, a sense of responsibility and willingness to cover unchartered path.

Various universities and private colleges alike offer degrees, diplomas and post graduate diplomas in mass communication and media which are very handy to carve a career in the field.

For those of you who want to be a part of the exciting and exhilarating field of journalism as well for those who are guided by a desire to unravel the truth for the overall good of the society, it is never too late to be a part of this industry. There are enough opportunities for various skill sets and the growing interests and larger number of TV channels, radio channels and various publications are only making life more exciting for professionals in the field. It is a nice career and one which will give you immense satisfaction for ushering in change for the better

With the way the Indian economy is growing and integrating with the world economy, there will be a sharply increasing demand for company secretaries both in job and in public practice. Further, as global integration of the Indian economy grows, company secretarial services will be more in demand. With corporate governance and compliance management-related services being provided by company secretaries gaining momentum, more and more bright students are joining the course as they find this profession challenging and promising. The future of this course looks indeed brighter for all those who decide to take on the mantle.
Following are the areas where company secretaries can provide their services to the companies and management:

Secretarial Audit:
A large number of companies are going for secretarial audit to keep track of practices and processes being followed by the company in these areas. The idea is to see that internal audit trail is maintained and the investors and shareholders are also entitled to good services.

Corporate Law:
This is the core areas of specialization of company secretaries and one of the most lucrative career opportunities available to them. A good number of experience and willingness to keep oneself abreast of the latest developments in the field can fetch very good returns to persons expert in the area.

Corporate Advisory Services:
The services of Company secretaries are also utilized in the areas of corporate restructuring, capital reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and compliance etc.
Certification:
A number of regulatory requirements such as corporate governance compliance etc. require certificate from the practicing company secretaries and is a good opportunity to professionals.

Audit and Inspection:
Services of Company secretaries are also much in demand in case of complex audit of company records and minutes of meeting and other areas where compliance with various statues is required.

Investment Banking:
Whenever a company is coming out with initial public offer or a rights offer or a mutual fund brings out it new fund offer, it has to file a draft prospectus and comply with regulatory requirements relating to full and adequate disclosure and that nothing is omitted. Company secretaries help management prepare these documents and see that requirement is complied with.

Compliance:
Company Secretary is the chief compliance officer of many companies and is required to ensure compliance with all the legal requirements. He also acts as a liaison officer of the company with lawyers in case of any court case or other legal matters. He is the chief corporate legal advisor of the management in terms of corporate law and securities laws.

Thos who want to pursue a career in the field are expected to have a strong conceptual base in Corporate Law and be well conversant with listing requirements, SEBI Regulations, statutory compliances, investor services, secretarial procedures and corporate governance norms.

In addition, excellent communication skills are a prerequisite. Aspirants for a career in the Secretarial function should demonstrate the drive and commitment to keep abreast of developments in the legislative environment and the willingness to expand bandwidth through contemporary learning.

Anthropology, a word coined by Aristotle is a science that deals with human behavior and human evolution. The subject thus gives an insight into the history of one’s own kind. There are two major branches of anthropology: physical and cultural. Physical anthropology deals with origin of life, man and the universe. It tries to identify why human beings differ biologically and genetically. Cultural anthropology concentrates on human behavior, differences in marriage patterns, dressing, food, religion, culture and traditions etc.

Skill sets
The subject requires understanding and an open mind. One must be curious to know all aspects of various and differing culture, religions, traditions, mythology etc. Important requirements include deep sense of observation, extensive reading and skillful interaction with people from all walks of life. Field work in remote areas is also imperative and anthropologists should be enthusiastic about the events taking place in the society and finding reasons for the same.
Eligibility
HBA and BSC graduates (preferably with biological sciences or humanities specializations) are eligible for further studies and honing of skills in the field. B.Com graduates can also apply but they would have to give a written test and interview to test their aptitude in the field.

Specialization
You need to have a minimum of 55% in MA or MSC. Thereafter you make take the National Entrance Test (NET) or State Entrance Test (SET). Having successfully qualified the test, you become eligible to work as degree college professor of Anthropology. You can also go into research field and work as Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Senior Research fellow (SRF) as also as Research Associate (RA) in various fields and branches of the subject.
Job Opportunities
With diverse cultural and linguistic patterns, the field offers good opportunities to students. One can find jobs in areas like teaching, research and counseling. There are many opportunities in government sector as well such as Anthropological Survey of India, Census Department, State Tribal Research and Training Institute, Institute of Population Studies, National Aids Research Institute, Forensic laboratories, Urban Development and Planning Centers. Besides various NGOs and medical research institutions also seek qualified anthropologists to cater to the needs of tribal and rural areas.

Investments and Returns
A course in the subject will set you back by almost Rs. 5-6000 per annum. In teaching field, your starting monthly take home would be around 12000. As a counselor, your starting project can fetch you Rs. 6000-7000 which can go up very soon based on experience and knowledge. Decent grants are also offered for research assistance in the field.