Addressing the quality of engineering education

Although the number is not exactly known, density of unemployed engineering graduates has been increasing across South Asia. According to a media report (Times of India), nearly 80 per cent of engineering graduates in India are not employable. After borrowing money they graduate with engineering degrees only to find themselves...

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Islamic finance principles revisited

The Economist published an article last week titled 'Not interest-free' which posits that Islamic banks are drawing non-Muslims in increasing numbers not mainly because of ethical issues; rather, they are driven by higher profit motive. Islamic banks in the UK can offer more attractive return compared to their conventional counterparts...

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