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Question by Farah on Jul 25, 2024Hindi

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I am 21 completed my graduation wants to do international relations but confuse is there any prospect in this field

Ans: Farah, try for some other better options. All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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My Daughter has done her graduation in International Relations from University of Calgary. What career Opportunities she has in India?

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First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to know that your daughter has graduated in International Relations from University of Calgary. Nevertheless, I would like to let you know that we only deal with overseas education. Your daughter can pursue a Master's in Global Affairs, Master's in Human Rights, Master's in Development Studies, Master's in International Relations, Master's in Political Science, Master's in Security Studies, Master's in Public Administration, and Master's in Diplomacy in countries like the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, etc.

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My son has completed Masters in International Relations with specialization in Counter Terrorism and Extremism from Leiden University , The Hague in the Netherlands . What are the career opportunities that he can apply for. For future studies what do you recommend please

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I take 2 partial drop with pursuing plain bsc I was preparing for NEET exam but I wasn't serious the way I should be and wasted whole two years now I am not able to understand what to do I am not able to see anything about my career after bsc I don't understand what to do

Ans: Ansika, Feeling lost after a partial drop and NEET preparation is common, but a BSc degree opens a wide array of career paths across science, healthcare, technology, data, and even management sectors. You can pursue higher studies such as an MSc for specialization in your field, MCA for a strong IT career, or an MBA to transition into business roles. Direct job opportunities after BSc include research assistant, lab technician, data analyst, clinical research associate, teacher, or roles in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science. Government sectors like forest services, agriculture, railways, and hospitals also recruit BSc graduates for technical and administrative roles. If you are unsure of your interests, consider a psychometric test to identify your strengths and aptitudes, or seek guidance from a career counselor to align your skills with emerging opportunities. Explore internships or short-term certifications to gain practical experience and confidence in your chosen field. Focus on your strengths, stay open to diverse opportunities, and remember that many successful professionals started with uncertainty—your BSc is a valuable foundation for multiple rewarding careers. All the BEST for your Prosperous Future!

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My son scored JEE main rank 15256 with OBC-NCL and 51648 with CRL category from Tamilnadu. Which NIT/IIIT will be available for him. Preference course is CSE. But we can consider other courses if the college is highly reputed one. Please advice Thanks

Ans: Suresh Sir, Have Sathyabhama | Karunya | Hindustan | Sastra | SSN-If Fee is afforable for MQ Seat as back-up options. Regarding your question, please note, With a JEE Main OBC-NCL rank of 15,256 and CRL rank of 51,648, your son’s prospects for CSE in top NITs like Trichy (OBC cutoff: ~369) or Warangal (OBC cutoff: ~629) are unlikely, but he can secure CSE (AI) at IIITDM Kancheepuram (OBC cutoff: ~29,998) or CSE at newer IIITs like IIITDM Jabalpur (OBC cutoff: ~5,741–17,195) if seats remain in later counseling rounds. For reputable NITs, consider Mechanical Engineering at NIT Calicut (OBC cutoff: ~4,185) or Production Engineering at NIT Trichy (OBC cutoff: ~8,996), which offer strong institutional reputation and ~80–90% placement rates. Prioritize IIITDM Kancheepuram’s CSE (AI) during JoSAA counseling for tech-focused curriculum, and include NIT Trichy/Warangal’s non-CSE branches as alternatives balancing branch flexibility and institutional prestige. All the BEST for your Son's Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Asked by Anonymous - May 26, 2025

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My daughter just passed cbse 10, we are OK with her marks as she never studies but still scored decent marks, the issue is she doesn't listen, disrespect and always on phone playing free fire and talking on phone with boys

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
The virtual world is very exciting as it does not need any direct interactions with other humans and anyone can lose their way in this maze.
So, if you want her to be off gadgets, see that she is focused on sports or anything that will keep her active...as a family go on picnics, treks/hikes so that she realizes that being off the phone need not be boring and can be interesting as well..,
Having said that, she's at that age where her hormones can be all over the place, so talk to her more and listen to her more...she will possibly also talk to you about boys and learn from you on how to safely interact with them. Be open with your communication, you will see a change slowly!

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I've been married for 19 years. We live in a joint family with my husband and in-laws. Since last year, my father has recently become bedridden and needs constant care. Since he lives in another city, I have been travelling constantly to take turns to attend him. I want to bring him to our home, but my mother-in-law strongly objects saying they will lose their privacy. My husband tries to mediate but often ends up siding with his mother, saying she's getting old too. I am not able to decide being a daughter and a daughter-in-law. Is it unfair of me to expect support for my father, or am I compromising too much in this marriage?

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You surely are walking on a thin rope trying to balance both sides...it seems unfair, yes!
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Sir my son get 83% in state board PCM. Which course better vit integrated course and possible category 1,2,3

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