COIMBATORE: Dr Arvind Perathur was a successful physician at Albany Medical Centre, New York State University , until a couple of months ago. Last month, he returned to India to join Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.Like Arvind, many Indian academicians and professionals working abroad are returning to India to join as faculties in premier educational institutions. Given the increasing competency levels and stringent eligibility criteria, it has been tough for Indian institutions to find enough teaching talent within the country. "We have a good alumni network in foreign universities and it helps us to connect with prospective candidates," dean of administration, IIT-Madras, P Sriram said. We also meet Indian students and post-doctoral fellows in the US and Canada and inform them about positions," said dean, faculty affairs at IIT-Bombay, J K Verma.Deemed private varsities like Amrita University believe in meeting potential candidates during their chancellor's trips abroad.

Source: Times of India September 27, 2016 19:13 UTC