It is time to reform our schools and colleges, to impart marketable skills and to reorient the youngsters to harsh reality of private sector jobs.

23-year-old MBA student-cum-entrepreneur Sidharth Nambiar discusses how he manages both studies and business.

A senior executive with global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs, Sanjay Patel, has been named among the UK's 20 most powerful fund managers. Currently in his second spell at Goldman Sachs, after leaving it for an alternative asset management fund house GSC Partners, Patel is co-head of Goldman Sachs' European PE and Indian capital equity businesses. Patel returned to Goldman Sachs in February 2006.

To questions related to UK study and study visas, Chris Breeze, student team leader, Visa Services, British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on April 23. Here's part 1 of the transcript.

Foreign education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers and addressed all their Study Abroad questions. Here's the transcript.

If you're planning on getting yourself a summer job, listen up! A programme by the US Department of State now gives college students the chance to land themselves a summer job in the United States!

International education consultant Karan Gutpa responds to reader emails about various aspects of studying abroad.

Education consultant Karan Gupta hosted a chat with rediff.com readers on study abroad issues. The transcript.

As it pits itself against the sarkar and the "company" in a $12 billion stakeout, Latha Jishnu speculates about the future of a small village with an idyllic - but apparently doomed - way of life.

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Tapir Gao from Arunachal east constituency discussed China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh, the development in the state and other issues during a chat with rediff.com readers on Thursday. This is the transcipt.

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part II of the transcript.

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part I of the transcript.

Written by experts in management, business and strategy, these books promise to be inspiring, informative and educational. Some of them may even be fun reads.

A humourous look at the growing influence of the cultural and moral police.

23 year old Preeti Mehta was determined to do an MBA after her graduation. The high cost of doing an MBA did not deter her from pursuing her dreams. Here she speaks about her experience of taking an education loan and how she plans to repay the same.

Vivek Pehlajani discusses how he went from college dud to media dude despite having left off studying halfway.

Karan Gupta discusses MBA programmes, various degrees and competitive examinations.

Marketers must create a dynamic (and hopefully interesting, fun, and meaningful) forum in which brands and people interact directly -- not just experientially, but in the form of mutual dialogue, of collaborative brand creation.

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, answers questions about internships abroad. He stresses the importance of networking, research and good marks.

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 12 expert chat.

So you've always believed that it's only dimbulbs who opt for arts? Read on to find out why you're wrong.

Clinton Cerejo makes his presence felt in Partner.

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, discusses MBAs, dentistry and other aspects of the study abroad process.

Top Careers and You representatives answer questions about the GMAT exam. They tell you how to study for it and when you should enrol.

College cut-offs have seen a significant rise since last year. Should you be worried?

If you thought a great GMAT score would get you admission to the school of your choice, think again.

Arun Vakil answers student questions regarding US studies. Part one of the transcript.

The Arts stream is no longer considered an option just for potential homemakers and home science dropouts. Here's all you need to know about an Arts degree.

India has been experiencing a different kind of 'environmental warming' phenomenon in the last few years. This has to do with the fever that sets in the millions of parents and their school-going children at the onset of January each year.

Speakers at TiE conference bullish on India and its continuing growth.

Protester Kaneez Fatima pointed out that for her attending the rally was important as she had to register her voice against any kind of oppressive rules for women.

Charanpreet Singh, associate dean, Praxis Business School, advises readers on MBA programmes.

As graduates complain about a lack of jobs, companies across India see a lack of skilled applicants.

A lot needs to be clarified about your work visa when you are thinking of migrating to US, even if it is for a couple of years. Here's help from experts.

G K Pillai, chairman of India's Board of Approval for SEZs, demystifies SEZs and the controversy surrounding them.

G K Pillai, who heads the government's SEZ panel, demystifies SEZs and the controversy surrounding them.

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani recalls his early childhood and what his father Dhirubhai taught him.

Satish Magar speaks about his long journey on what often seemed like a road to Utopia.

Las Vegas has emerged as the top city for entrepreneurs, a huge source of new jobs, and one of America's busiest convention destinations. A look at where you can work hard -- and play hard.

Tall and well-built, his face and hairstyle extremely similar to Saddam's, Amlani has always savoured every moment of his fame.