Life & Style | Education
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Friday May 25
Helping Sri Lanka after the tsunami
When the deadly 2004 tsumani hit Sri Lanka, killing thousands, former cricketer and businessman Kushil Gunasekera decided to use his charity, Foundation of Goodness, to rebuild his battered village with incredible results. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat meets him
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Friday May 25
Education Q&A: Pursuing an MCA
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday May 18
Education Q&A: Film-making
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Thursday May 17
UAE whiz kids faster than a calculator
These little ones walked into our office and solved 350 mathematical problems in eight minutes! What sets them apart from their peers and why is it that they are more self-reliant as students? Read on...
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Friday May 11
Education Q&A: IB diploma
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Apr 27
Education Q&A: Human resources
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Apr 27
Dubai programme making future leaders
Everyone can make an impact in the world and be a leader as long as they are encouraged early enough, says Sallyann Della Casa, founder of The Growing Leaders Foundation. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat meets her
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Friday Apr 13
Helping children to read is a never-ending story
Two years ago, Dubai-based Virginia La Torre Jeker sent 2,000 copies of her book to poor children in Sri Lanka. Learning how much joy it gave them, this year she organised another book-collection drive and sent off around 500 books for needy kids
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Friday Mar 30
University of Dubai president on his success
Dr Omar Hefni is a self-styled troubleshooter. He got the UAE University an international accreditation and put the University of Dubai up there with the best. He tells Shiva Kumar Thekkepat that he speaks softly, but walks with both eyes open
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Friday Mar 23
Education Q&A: A career in commerce
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Saturday Mar 17
The nursery necessity
Getting children into preschool can be a battle — between choosing the best for them and the very deep hole it burns in the pocket. But while educators say skipping preschool won't negatively affect a child's school experience, it's an important step towards independence for both parent and child
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Friday Mar 16
Overcoming the fear of the unknown
Bertrand Piccard, the man who flew around the world in a balloon, says doubts and questions, not certainties, propel innovation
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Friday Mar 16
Special for all the right reasons
Sports days, adventures at Wild Wadi, school and part-time jobs - the children and young adults at Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs do it all. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat visits the centre to find out more
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Friday Mar 16
Education Q&A: Career in animation
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Mar 2
Education Q&A: Pursuing an MBA
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Feb 24
Education Q&A: MBA in Human Resources
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Feb 17
Education Q&A: Telecommunications
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Feb 10
Education Q&A: Alternative curricula
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Feb 10
UAE Special Olympics team going for gold
They're young people who some dismissed because of their intellectual disability, but training for the Special Olympics has transformed their lives
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Friday Feb 3
Education Q&A: Business analysis
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Jan 20
Education Q&A: Career as a chef
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Jan 13
Education Q&A: ACCA certification
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Friday Jan 6
Education Q&A: Career in astrophysics
Sanjeev Verma, leader of Intelligent Partners in Dubai, answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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Sunday Jan 1
Back to school for grown-ups
From food to fashion, beauty to business, a short course can help you learn and develop new life skills. Louise Emma Clarke highlights the UAE's best courses
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Friday Dec 30
Education Q&A: International Baccalaureate
Sanjeev Verma answers questions on international education exclusively for readers of Friday
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How to stay fit at your desk
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Sweet hope for juvenile diabetes
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Abhay's 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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