The time between getting the admission offer and joining a foreign university provides a unique window to hone new skills, learn about socio-cultural fitments, pick up a language, and master part-time work laws to fit into the new destination well. Pawan Adhikari, founder of international education consultancy start-up, DP Cube Learning, tells Moneycontrol about five key areas students must work on before joining a campus overseas to make their stay at the study destination smooth. 1. Breaking the language barrier : If you are going to an English-speaking country, try to learn the local pronunciations. Watching videos is a good way to get a hang of the way English is spoken there. As an example, even within the UK, spoken English will vary depending on where you are – Ireland, Scotland and Welsh, for example, have very different accents. If you are travelling to a destination where English is the second language, make an effort to familiarise yourself with the native … [Read more...] about Study abroad: Five things to remember before joining a foreign university
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The Accessories Startup Hollywood Loves
This Oscars season, jewelry startup Dannijo will likely play a starring role. Spotted on models like Brooklyn Decker and actress Jessica Alba, the brand has become a big name among the celebrity set and trendy fashionistas. Not bad for a company that started from a childhood love for jewelry making. Read on for the story of how the founders went from playing around with wire to building a thriving business. (And check out more stories in our Built From Passion series.) Where the Idea Came From It all started in the mid-1980s when sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder were growing up in Jacksonville, Florida. The story goes that Danielle and her older sister would sneak into their cardiologist father's "glorified dopp kit" to play with his surgical tools. "He had a lot of clamps, things you can use to hold arteries or veins," Danielle says. They also worked equally well for fashioning homemade jewelry. Over time, the girls taught themselves to do wirework and a passion for … [Read more...] about The Accessories Startup Hollywood Loves
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges In NY, Denied Bail
R. Kelly appeared in a Brooklyn, New York courtroom Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges of racketeering and sexual abuse. The 52-year-old singer, wearing blue prison togs over an orange shirt, entered a plea through his attorneys Douglas Anton and Steven Greenberg to five federal criminal charges, per Variety magazine . (RELATED: R. Kelly Indicted On Racketeering And Sexual Exploitation Of Children) Grammy-winning R&;B star R. Kelly… in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski The charges include, one count of racketeering and four counts of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits sexual trafficking across state lines, involving five victims, according to NPR magazine . (RELATED: Fans Don’t React To R. Kelly’s Boycott Over Sexual Abuse Allegations The Way You’d Expect) Judge Steven L. Tiscione also denied the singer bail and said he was “not going anywhere” after attorneys for the government argued that if the “Bump n’ … [Read more...] about R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Charges In NY, Denied Bail
Harry Winston’s Majestic Escapes Collection Is Inspired By The Places We All Want To Be This Summer
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin ‘Tis the season for great escapes, and in certain circles, being seen in the right jewelry is part of the trip. Harry Winston has you covered with its Majestic Escapes high jewelry collections, a set of eight suites, all named for exotic locales: Amalfi Coast, Fiji, Grand Canyon, Marrakech, Okinawa, Rainforest, Santorini and St. Bart’s. “To be majestic is to show impressive beauty or dignity,” says Harry Winston, and it’s the perfect description of the new collection that represents these scenic havens. The jewelry, which took more than two years to create, from conception to completion, is all about brightly colored gemstones, and because it’s Harry Winston, every gem in the series is individually hand selected for quality and color match. They are incorporated into the designs in a way that represents the terrain of each locale. Here’s a tour: Santorini is all about shades of blue and white, using sapphires, aquamarines and … [Read more...] about Harry Winston’s Majestic Escapes Collection Is Inspired By The Places We All Want To Be This Summer
Bob Dylan & Elvis Stay True
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In the last few weeks, I’ve had two cultural experiences that I’m still trying to get my head around: Bob Dylan on his ‘Rough and Ready Ways” Tour and Baz Luhrmann's “Elvis.” Each, in their singular way, speaks to the struggle for authenticity in one’s art. Bob Dylan, who recently turned 81, performed three nights at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. I attended the first night’s performance: Dylan spent most of the night behind the piano, occasionally venturing beside his piano to sing, play harp, and occasionally play guitar. He was clean-shaven and still has a full head of hair (although it can’t really be that dark). Dylan was dressed in one of his Western suits. Whether this was an actual Nudie confection or another’s – it spoke to Dylan being of the West, and at the same time, being a creature of Showbiz with a nod to those other rhinestone cowboys such as Hank Williams. Dylan didn’t seem as sure footed on stage as he … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan & Elvis Stay True
Family Of Firefighters Lose One Of Their Own In Blaze That Killed Another, Injured 8 Other Firefighters
A New York City firefighter was killed and eight other firefighters injured Sunday while fighting a large house fire in Brooklyn. Timothy Klein, 31, was a firefighter for six years, according to a news release by the New York City Fire Department . Klein’s father, Patrick Klein, is a retired FDNY firefighter and other relatives are also firefighters. Another person was also killed in the blaze, but officials have not yet identified the victim, reported the Associated Press (AP). A New York City firefighter died responding to a house fire in Brooklyn where a ceiling partially collapsed, injuring several other firefighters and leaving at least one person missing, authorities said. Timothy Klein, 31, had been on the job six years. https://t.co/818V8zNxCY — The Associated Press (@AP) April 25, 2022 “New York City has lost one of its bravest today – Firefighter Timothy Klein,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. “He lost his life doing the job we asked of him every … [Read more...] about Family Of Firefighters Lose One Of Their Own In Blaze That Killed Another, Injured 8 Other Firefighters
The Greek Hotel Brand You Need To Know If You’re Visiting Santorini And Mykonos
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There’s no doubt that there are plenty of options when it comes to hotels in Santorini and Mykonos. But when you’re planning your next vacation to these two famed Greek islands, Katikies is one brand you should keep in mind while booking accommodations. Founded by Nikos Pagonis in 1987, the company started with Katikies Villa Santorini. Nestled in the popular town of Oia, it was, and still is, home to just seven rooms. Its intimacy, prime location, and exceptional service quickly made it one of the finest boutique lodging options on the isle and since then things have only gotten better. Between Santorini and Mykonos, Katikies has seven hotels in their portfolio. All of them seamlessly blend into the environment, mimicking the traditional architecture of the Cycladic islands, featuring bright white facades with blue accents. Majority also feature minimalist interiors, allowing for the stunning blue waters of the Aegean Sea to … [Read more...] about The Greek Hotel Brand You Need To Know If You’re Visiting Santorini And Mykonos
Coney Island’s Brightened Luna Park Is The Place To Enjoy Return To Fun
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Coney Island is as much a state of mind as a physical entity. In song, on film, it has been lauded for more than a century as a magical place to escape to while still in the great borough of Brooklyn. And among its ongoing, yet evolving attractions is Luna Park. This wonderland is debuting two new attractions, not bothered at all by the pandemic. They are a hold-your-breath roller coaster and a keep-calm ride we used to call the loop-de-loop—the log-flume experience. Luna Park is a family-owned business being preserved these days by Alessandro Zamperla. “The rides pay homage to the Coney Island legacy of these attractions,” says Alessandro. “We want to preserve it. It’s a magical place.” Indeed it is. Luna Park itself is an open-admissions adventure, with guests paying only for the rides they go on. The roller-coaster is named Tony’s Express, but that’s just for starters. Described as “family-friendly,” it … [Read more...] about Coney Island’s Brightened Luna Park Is The Place To Enjoy Return To Fun