Kalaripayattu
Explore India’s cultural heritage through this psycho-physiological discipline originating in Kerala, said to be the world’s oldest fighting system. Various institutes offer short and long courses with a focus on training the mind and body, with some even throwing in a component of alternative health. Instructors often work in martial arts training centres as well as in entertainment, especially theatre and film.
Ethical hacking
Between Mr Robot and US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s sanctioning of cyberespionage by a foreign nation, hacking is having a moment. With cyberterrorism becoming more prevalent in our increasingly digitalised society, there’s a need for ethical hackers. Yes, it involves figuring out passwords, cracking codes and solving puzzles, but it’s also about creating robust security safeguards. You could work for big companies, financial institutions and governments. Check out, among others, the Indian School of Ethical Hacking, Arizona Infotech and the Institute of Information Security.
Gandhian thoughts
If you just can’t see yourself joining the rat race to work long hours in a job you hate, this one might be for you. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University in Nashik’s Gandhi Vichar Darshan delves into understanding the Father of the Nation and his way of life. Think servitude and working towards the common good. Perks include community living and field work.
Cartography
We hardly think about what goes into Google Maps or how ride-hailing or any GPS-based services work. Cartography combines art, science and graphic design and is applied in all kinds of maps — touristic navigation, city planning, weather reports and even the ones ensuring the delivery guy finds his way to your home. Visual display plays a huge role, but a lot of it comprises data capture and manipulation. Check out the Amity Institute of Geo-informatics and Remote Sensing, the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and the Indian Institute of Technology.
Disaster management
Bad things happen sometimes. But it would happen more often without people trained at various institutions around the country to anticipate and mitigate the impact thereof. They’re also equipped with the know-how to deal with disasters efficiently when they do occur. From managing the situation and leading the response to coordinating evacuation and follow-up processes, these professionals make natural and other disasters less devastating. Employment is in the public and private sector.
