Dear friends, all the previous blogs have been on my experience, my observation, my comments on anything that I have come across. Pondering upon what I can write in this post, I thought why not present you with simple but crazy problems to wreck your brain. I hope it would be a good change compared to the previous posts. Since I am also going to CAT classes i came across few of the manyyyy "cool" problems. So here you go...
1. 9 different coins are to be divied into 4 identical bags such that the sum of the coins in 3 bags is 7 and no bag remaining empty. Find the number of ways of partitioning the coins.(IMS SIMCAT1 - 2005)
a.12852 b.17892 c.12012 d.24204
2.Mr Desai has a wife and three children. Mrs. desai is 3 years younger to Mr.desai. The ages of the three children, being in Arithmetic Progression, add up to 6/5 times that of Mr.Desai's age. While the youngets child of Mr.Desai is a female, the sum of the ages of the three males in the family is 85 years.( All ages are integers only)
(IMS SIMCAT1 - 2005)
2.a the age of the second son can be
a.22 yrs b.19 c.18 d.14
2.b Find the sum of the ages of the females in desai family
a.40 b.56 c. option a or option b 4.None of these
3.Let f(n)= 1!+2!+3!+...n!
for how many values of n will f(n) be a perfect square?
a.2 b.3 c.1 d.infinite
4. In a car race, A and B started with certain speeds from the same point. After 6 hrs, A's car developed some problem and so he had to slow down to 2/3rd of his initial speed. At the same time, B increased his speed by 2 km/hr. Then he overtook A after 15 hrs. Now, to finish the race B too 5 hrs and A took 6 more hrs. Find the difference between their initial speeds.
a.0 b.3 c.7 d.5
5. If the letters of the word "COLLOQUIAL" are rearranged, then what is the probability that the letter 'L' is between two 'O's?
a. 1/7 b. 1/6 c. 1/15 d.1/630
6. After selling a watch, Shyam found that he had made a loss of 10%. he also found that had he sold it for Rs.27 more, he would have made a profit of 5%. The initail loss was..
a.2.70 b.16.65 c. 18.00 d.Data insufficient
7. A doctor, a businessman, a broker and an MBA all lived in the same building. Their names were Tom, herry, mark and frank, not necessarily in the same order
a. Tom and the MBA were not friends with mark
b.jerry and the broker were friends
c.mark and the doctor lived on the same floor.
d.The businessman was friends with Frank and the broker
7a. what was mark's profession
7b.who was the MBA
7c.Who was the businessman
7d.what was tom's profession
8. A B C
* B C
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B 8 A
A A 2 8 0
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A Q 2 6 A
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8a. what is the value of(A+Q)
8b. what is the value of C^2
9. A sprinter starts running on a circular path of radius r meters. her average speed (in metres/minte) is pi*r during the first 30 second, pi*r/2 during next one minute,pi*r/4 during next 2 minutes and so on. What is the ratio of the time taken for the nth round to that of the previous round?(CAT 2004 - 2 mark sum)
(pi = 22/7)
a.4 b.8 c.16 d.32
10. Two trains move around a concentric set of tracks. the radii of the tracks are 6 km and 8 km. The trains are 400 and 500 meters in length. The two trains start from line A. If the speed of the 400 metre trainis 4km.hr and it travels on the 6km track and the 500 metre train travels along 8 km track at 6km/hr, after how much time will the front ends of the two rains meet each other for the third time at the starting point.(pi = 22/7)
a.864*pi hrs b.72*pi hrs c. pi hrs d.cannot be determined
Answers.
1.b
2a.c
2b.c
3.a
4.d
5.option c
6.option c
7a. broker
7b. frank
7c. jerry
7d. doctor
8a.OPTION B
8b.OPTION A
9.ans is option a
10.ans is option b.
-If you want to know the explanations just drop the question numbers in the comment-
If you think all this is too much and i am simply fooling around, please feel free to comment to avoid any more postings like this. But variety is the spice of life rite, so spice up ur thoughts just for a few moments and till next blog, c ya...
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Does Islam sponsor "terrorism" ?
Many of my friends had asked me why Islam is alleged of supporting terrorism, and its recalcitrant attitude in the present world even though people around my friends are not exactly what the western countries have been portraying. They have asked me on numerous occasions about their doubts and every time i try my best to clear it. I thought why not I put a general view of Islam on my blog so that its easy for my friends to comprehend.
Being a muslim, its really distressing for me to see the various ways in which the Islam is being portrayed in the present world. The muslims are look upon with contempt and "feared" in many parts of the world. I, with the very little knowledge I have, will try to clear any doubts that you might have it in ur mind, for its my utmost responsibilty to do that.
Today Islam is being treated synonymous with terrorism. What does Islam say?. Islam means peace, yes, it literally means peace. It is derived from the word salaam, which is peace. So when we say "Asalamallaikum" in arabic, what me are saying is "let peace be upon you" translated in english. Now you tell me friends, is there a better way to wish someone than wishing him peace. Better than any wishes we can think of. We call our God as Allah, Allah is the God of muslims. Well, again the meaning of Allah is "The God". Yup, Allah means God in arabic. Its not a name of the God , but its literally "God". Al = the Lah =God. Now what ambiguity can arise from this. Isnt this the most neutral aspect?
I tell you, Islam prohibits fighting severly. Yes, it does and i can quote many verses from the Holy Quran as proofs. Now, why there are sooo many things going around dealing with the so called "Islamic terrorism" where muslims are considered belligerent. As far as i know, in Islam fighting is very strictly prohibited expect when a probelm arises to the Islam itself. Yes, when a muslim is not able to do his duties to the religion, he is commanded to fight. And that too he is prohibited fighting in four months, can be breached only on the utmost necessity. Isnt this a breach of a secularism if a person is not allowed to follow his religion?. As most of u have heard there are five imperative duties bestowed upon a muslim, praying five time a day is one among them. One needs to be in a place where he can perform to do this. If he is prevented, as Americans did waging war during the month of fasting and prior to that, does any one have any choice. But ofcourse I can give many proofs that Bush and his counterparts' sole intention was not to capture Osama but the rich oil fields, again , lets not get into that.
Problem happens when people read the Holy Quran literally. So the hardliners when they interpret Quran they would always find this present world contradicting to the prescribed mode of living. I tell you some of the things are prohibited to us. First, pork meat. I can give umpteen number of examples why pork is harfmul to our health but lets not go into it. Second one is usury. The worst from of dwindlig a man's livelyhood. And it forms the crux of the western banking system, albeit in a milder way. Thirdly, exploitation of women. We turn to the tv today, we see women beiong exploted unnecessarily. Freedom of expression is one thing but can you watch a hindi channel now with your parents around. You throw money and (most)women will do anything. Does it sound chord with someother thing?. Doesnt a woman need self respect. Is she always have to portrayed as a trade doll. What does a woman mean in a cricket match commentating or a watch ad! Sleazy movies, songs only pollute the minds of the people. Having said that, it is generally held in misconception that Islam suppresses woman's right. NO!, it doesnt. Infact as far as i know, woman enjoy every right in decision making, ownership rights, wills, business and commerce. Only thing, they have to be modest. We will always like to see women in sleazy clothes but if its our own sister or mother, would we allow it?, the one thing Islam hates is hypocrisy.
I can give many more clarifications but the blog ud not be sufficient. In my humble opinion, as far as I know, Islam is very tolerant and strictly avoids any fighting. We are prohibited from lying, we are prohibited from touching( you know what i mean!) other woman than our wife, we are prohibited in putting interest on money while payback, we are prohibited to have liquor as it imbalances a soul,we are ordered to be on fast for a month to practice self-denial, and so many things. All these only adds value to the human life. I dun see any thing wrong with Islam. Infact seeing its attributes I am proud of it that i belong to it. So as the few elemets try to portray it, Islam doesnt sponsor any kind of terrorism. Its only an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. What u do is what u get back.
I would say Islam has been a scapegoat for the western politics. Bush waged war on Iraq to caputure the Weapons of mass destruction(WMD) but we get the news time in and time again that there was not even an iota of proof available to Bush. In my opinion, he wanted to do where his father has failed, George Bush senior. GB Sr tried invading Iraq but it was futile. I would not take the side of Saddam Husseien coz he is no good than bush. But why do you use religion for ur personal use. Americans are always known to kindle the cradle. They talk abt liasing peace between India and pakistan, but they sell f-4 figter jets to pakistan and submarines to India. For me, Bush is just a downright hypocrite. So please do not lend your ears to what this man has to say, and also to the fundamentalists and the hardliners.
I know this is a very contentious issue, I would appreciate any comments or clarifications on whatever u have in ur mind abt this blog. I would try my level best to give you a most suitable reply. I have written this blog from the most neutral point of view and I need not mean to hurt any one. If inadvertently i have done that, please forgive me because Islam doesnt allow that too.
Being a muslim, its really distressing for me to see the various ways in which the Islam is being portrayed in the present world. The muslims are look upon with contempt and "feared" in many parts of the world. I, with the very little knowledge I have, will try to clear any doubts that you might have it in ur mind, for its my utmost responsibilty to do that.
Today Islam is being treated synonymous with terrorism. What does Islam say?. Islam means peace, yes, it literally means peace. It is derived from the word salaam, which is peace. So when we say "Asalamallaikum" in arabic, what me are saying is "let peace be upon you" translated in english. Now you tell me friends, is there a better way to wish someone than wishing him peace. Better than any wishes we can think of. We call our God as Allah, Allah is the God of muslims. Well, again the meaning of Allah is "The God". Yup, Allah means God in arabic. Its not a name of the God , but its literally "God". Al = the Lah =God. Now what ambiguity can arise from this. Isnt this the most neutral aspect?
I tell you, Islam prohibits fighting severly. Yes, it does and i can quote many verses from the Holy Quran as proofs. Now, why there are sooo many things going around dealing with the so called "Islamic terrorism" where muslims are considered belligerent. As far as i know, in Islam fighting is very strictly prohibited expect when a probelm arises to the Islam itself. Yes, when a muslim is not able to do his duties to the religion, he is commanded to fight. And that too he is prohibited fighting in four months, can be breached only on the utmost necessity. Isnt this a breach of a secularism if a person is not allowed to follow his religion?. As most of u have heard there are five imperative duties bestowed upon a muslim, praying five time a day is one among them. One needs to be in a place where he can perform to do this. If he is prevented, as Americans did waging war during the month of fasting and prior to that, does any one have any choice. But ofcourse I can give many proofs that Bush and his counterparts' sole intention was not to capture Osama but the rich oil fields, again , lets not get into that.
Problem happens when people read the Holy Quran literally. So the hardliners when they interpret Quran they would always find this present world contradicting to the prescribed mode of living. I tell you some of the things are prohibited to us. First, pork meat. I can give umpteen number of examples why pork is harfmul to our health but lets not go into it. Second one is usury. The worst from of dwindlig a man's livelyhood. And it forms the crux of the western banking system, albeit in a milder way. Thirdly, exploitation of women. We turn to the tv today, we see women beiong exploted unnecessarily. Freedom of expression is one thing but can you watch a hindi channel now with your parents around. You throw money and (most)women will do anything. Does it sound chord with someother thing?. Doesnt a woman need self respect. Is she always have to portrayed as a trade doll. What does a woman mean in a cricket match commentating or a watch ad! Sleazy movies, songs only pollute the minds of the people. Having said that, it is generally held in misconception that Islam suppresses woman's right. NO!, it doesnt. Infact as far as i know, woman enjoy every right in decision making, ownership rights, wills, business and commerce. Only thing, they have to be modest. We will always like to see women in sleazy clothes but if its our own sister or mother, would we allow it?, the one thing Islam hates is hypocrisy.
I can give many more clarifications but the blog ud not be sufficient. In my humble opinion, as far as I know, Islam is very tolerant and strictly avoids any fighting. We are prohibited from lying, we are prohibited from touching( you know what i mean!) other woman than our wife, we are prohibited in putting interest on money while payback, we are prohibited to have liquor as it imbalances a soul,we are ordered to be on fast for a month to practice self-denial, and so many things. All these only adds value to the human life. I dun see any thing wrong with Islam. Infact seeing its attributes I am proud of it that i belong to it. So as the few elemets try to portray it, Islam doesnt sponsor any kind of terrorism. Its only an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. What u do is what u get back.
I would say Islam has been a scapegoat for the western politics. Bush waged war on Iraq to caputure the Weapons of mass destruction(WMD) but we get the news time in and time again that there was not even an iota of proof available to Bush. In my opinion, he wanted to do where his father has failed, George Bush senior. GB Sr tried invading Iraq but it was futile. I would not take the side of Saddam Husseien coz he is no good than bush. But why do you use religion for ur personal use. Americans are always known to kindle the cradle. They talk abt liasing peace between India and pakistan, but they sell f-4 figter jets to pakistan and submarines to India. For me, Bush is just a downright hypocrite. So please do not lend your ears to what this man has to say, and also to the fundamentalists and the hardliners.
I know this is a very contentious issue, I would appreciate any comments or clarifications on whatever u have in ur mind abt this blog. I would try my level best to give you a most suitable reply. I have written this blog from the most neutral point of view and I need not mean to hurt any one. If inadvertently i have done that, please forgive me because Islam doesnt allow that too.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Rising crude oil prices
Its high time for our goverment of India to do something about the rising global oil prices. The oil barrel is hovering around 69$ per barrel in the market. Lets see why such a fuss is made over the crude oil prices in India and around the world.
As you all know, Indian economy is currently in a robust mode. The manufacturing sector has recorded a growth of 11.06% in the FY-05 compared to FY-04 at the same time. Now certainly, how do we drive the growth in this manufacturing sector not mentioning the agriculture and the IT sector. Of course, the input is needed to sustain these markets. The major input to any process is of course power. In india unfortunately more than 70% of the power generated is thermal. This has its toll on Indian reserves. Also crude oil is need for our ever growing population of the vechiles, the pharma industry, the burgeoning beauty and cosmetics industry and of course to the domestic in the form of kerosene and LPG.
Now we come to the worse part, India has to import 3/4ths of its oil requiremnt. Just imagine the rise in this commodity relate to the pricing. Currently due to the pressure from the left parties i.e the CPI CPM et al, the goverment has not increased the oil prices, meaning the oil companies which import these commodities like IOC ONGC BPCL HPCL wagera wagera have to bear upon the costs. For the first time IOC profits has ended in the red for the last quarter. The under-earnings have increased about 25000 crore rupees from 15000 to 40000 crore rupees in this current year. Why all this nonsense is happening. Lets consider a hypothetical situation. If the profit on one barrel of oil is 2$ i.e selling price - cost price = 2$, we if we import one million barrel per day, the profit is 2 million dollars to the oil companies. This figure is actually very small. Lets assume that the C.P of an oil barrel is 54$. So the giverment sells its at 56$. Now the prices of the oil have risen to 68$/barrel. Now the loss is 14$/barrel. Hence the overall loss is 14 million dollars. Instead of earing two million we loose 14 million just because of this rising crude oil prices. Now why not we just increase the price of the oil in India and compensate it?Lets see the argument of the left. The left says that 57% of the price is in tax. Now why don't the goverment cut the excise duty on the crude oil ergo reducing the oil prices. Why the goverment always wants to pass it on to the aam-junta?
Point well taken, problem in India has always been the implementation. The taxing in the India is in concurrent list, that is both the state and the centre can impose taxes. With the absence of proper implementation of VAT( about which i have mentioned in an earlier blog- please refer to archives) it is impossible to have a concurrent pricing in the states at this time. The goverment erstwhile has planned to divest stakes at the navaratna companies but again due to left assholes, it has to be shelved. Now instead of having a bull-run in the market, these healthy oil units are turning sick due to mindless propositions of our left friends.
We have the best leaders to rule our country at this time, Mr. Manmohan Singh who brought the revolutionary reform in 1991, Mr. Chidambaram and Mr. Montek singh Ahuliwalia. They are the pioneers when it comes to Indian economy. Now i really dunno what the left see that these people dun see. Its really high time for the so called lefts to molt their fake coats and really support the prime minister to take his decision. Just because one is a communist it doesnt mean that he should always hinder the development process. The current buzz word is market capitilization. Tell me, are we more communist than China or Russia? Look at the growth of these economies. India can very well over take the growth of these ecnomies if the architects of our Indian econom are allowed to carry on their work. For atleast one time, let the stupid politics need not interfere with the executive decisions.
As you all know, Indian economy is currently in a robust mode. The manufacturing sector has recorded a growth of 11.06% in the FY-05 compared to FY-04 at the same time. Now certainly, how do we drive the growth in this manufacturing sector not mentioning the agriculture and the IT sector. Of course, the input is needed to sustain these markets. The major input to any process is of course power. In india unfortunately more than 70% of the power generated is thermal. This has its toll on Indian reserves. Also crude oil is need for our ever growing population of the vechiles, the pharma industry, the burgeoning beauty and cosmetics industry and of course to the domestic in the form of kerosene and LPG.
Now we come to the worse part, India has to import 3/4ths of its oil requiremnt. Just imagine the rise in this commodity relate to the pricing. Currently due to the pressure from the left parties i.e the CPI CPM et al, the goverment has not increased the oil prices, meaning the oil companies which import these commodities like IOC ONGC BPCL HPCL wagera wagera have to bear upon the costs. For the first time IOC profits has ended in the red for the last quarter. The under-earnings have increased about 25000 crore rupees from 15000 to 40000 crore rupees in this current year. Why all this nonsense is happening. Lets consider a hypothetical situation. If the profit on one barrel of oil is 2$ i.e selling price - cost price = 2$, we if we import one million barrel per day, the profit is 2 million dollars to the oil companies. This figure is actually very small. Lets assume that the C.P of an oil barrel is 54$. So the giverment sells its at 56$. Now the prices of the oil have risen to 68$/barrel. Now the loss is 14$/barrel. Hence the overall loss is 14 million dollars. Instead of earing two million we loose 14 million just because of this rising crude oil prices. Now why not we just increase the price of the oil in India and compensate it?Lets see the argument of the left. The left says that 57% of the price is in tax. Now why don't the goverment cut the excise duty on the crude oil ergo reducing the oil prices. Why the goverment always wants to pass it on to the aam-junta?
Point well taken, problem in India has always been the implementation. The taxing in the India is in concurrent list, that is both the state and the centre can impose taxes. With the absence of proper implementation of VAT( about which i have mentioned in an earlier blog- please refer to archives) it is impossible to have a concurrent pricing in the states at this time. The goverment erstwhile has planned to divest stakes at the navaratna companies but again due to left assholes, it has to be shelved. Now instead of having a bull-run in the market, these healthy oil units are turning sick due to mindless propositions of our left friends.
We have the best leaders to rule our country at this time, Mr. Manmohan Singh who brought the revolutionary reform in 1991, Mr. Chidambaram and Mr. Montek singh Ahuliwalia. They are the pioneers when it comes to Indian economy. Now i really dunno what the left see that these people dun see. Its really high time for the so called lefts to molt their fake coats and really support the prime minister to take his decision. Just because one is a communist it doesnt mean that he should always hinder the development process. The current buzz word is market capitilization. Tell me, are we more communist than China or Russia? Look at the growth of these economies. India can very well over take the growth of these ecnomies if the architects of our Indian econom are allowed to carry on their work. For atleast one time, let the stupid politics need not interfere with the executive decisions.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Renaissance...
"The only time you must not fail is the last time you try"(I have no idea who said this is...read in a book!)
I have always wanted to be an MBA...as most of you who are regular to my blog will know. Since my second year I have worked hard to earn that, and it didn't happen the first time. I didnt make it at CAT 2004. After that, eigth sem came, I was so engrossed with the project. And the college got over and I was trying for some jobs at suitable organizations. Even when I was doing all these things, my mind has always been with MBA only. Now I got an offer, I was thinking how to spend my time in a useful way. I have already bought the CAT form for 2005, I want to take another shot.
But you know people, I am bit rusty now. I am not the same when I was in my seventh sem, my peak. But yet, there is this desire burning in my heart to go for it. I tried reading at home, didnt go well so far. Lagging way behind in wordlists, my aptitude has gone really bad(Even though I have never failed in any aptitude tests in any inteviews so far...)...I think my CAT form has gone down. But something happened today has turned everything.
I am currently undergoing selection process at aptech e-learning services which none of you would have known(pay scale is really good...). I thought its not such a big deal so I didnt tell this to anyone. Anyway, I cleared couple of rounds and today I was called for a group discussion. There, there was this HR lady who told today is not GD but we called u up to let u people know how the GD will be and the further selection process. She asked if any of us had sat for a GD before. I and few others shook the hand. Then unexpectedly, she asked me to whether I can share what i know with others. It was like...old college days, the days I used to give extempores on various topics before you all. I was indeed very happy. I tell you, I never felt that comfortable in any interview, save TCS. At first I was a bit rusty, no practise...but as I went on I got tuned. And after I finished, I got a good applause and the HR appreciated. She said she has nothing to add coz I have told everything clearly.
At that time I knew it, I cannot be anything other than an MBA. I always want to get connected with people, I want to talk before crowds, I want to make presentations, I want to teach, I want to lead, I want to be responsible and above all, I want to learn more. Now it does not matter to me what I will be in the short term, a software engineer in a reputed company or some other unexpected job which may come, I know now where I want to end up...right at the top. And with this, and only 95 days to go for the CAT I start from square one. I went to Ims, my ex-coaching centre to enroll in simcat series. My course which I did last year was CAT catapult..a full length course spanned over 13 months...I paid 15000 rs for that. But I know I cannot afford to pay that much now. But, by His grace and only by His grace, they offered 50% off for ex-class room students. The 8 month regular course which is a 3 month fast track course which costs 11000...they offered me for 5500 rupees.
This was indeed a great news for me. Now I can enrol for the regualar full length course in the weekdays. And now, I will try to put much effort than what I did last time around. I didn't get through last time, I may or may not get through this time. But with His help I will definitely get thru some day. May be I will do my MBA at a much bigger institute than IIMs. The quote which is at the start for this post, I think, I most suited for this occasion. I just want to share with u all that, if you have the desire and faith to do your job sincerely you will definitely get help from all means. And rightly, as I have learned in the past two months after college, "luck happens when preparation meets opportunity"
When I was at college, there was onus on me to perform in both academics and CAT. I wasn't at any job so it was a must-do situation for me. But now its completely different for me. Now I have an offer, I feel secure. I am free now with no commitments. And above all I am relaxed. I am much confident now. And its definitely not a must-do now...may be a want-to-do situation. I belive, this mindset of mine would help me to achieve what more than what I did last year.
I cannot measure how much I owe to Anitha for her help when I was really poor in talking in english. She gave me tips on how to present for my first paper presentation. For me Anitha has been the biggest inspiration when it comes to presentation. Thank you so much Anitha for helping me knowingly and unknowingly. And , those who have prayed forme last time for me to get in to CAT, comtinue the prayers...
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never have tried to succeed."
(This one, I think its FD Roosevolt(Ex-US president).
I have always wanted to be an MBA...as most of you who are regular to my blog will know. Since my second year I have worked hard to earn that, and it didn't happen the first time. I didnt make it at CAT 2004. After that, eigth sem came, I was so engrossed with the project. And the college got over and I was trying for some jobs at suitable organizations. Even when I was doing all these things, my mind has always been with MBA only. Now I got an offer, I was thinking how to spend my time in a useful way. I have already bought the CAT form for 2005, I want to take another shot.
But you know people, I am bit rusty now. I am not the same when I was in my seventh sem, my peak. But yet, there is this desire burning in my heart to go for it. I tried reading at home, didnt go well so far. Lagging way behind in wordlists, my aptitude has gone really bad(Even though I have never failed in any aptitude tests in any inteviews so far...)...I think my CAT form has gone down. But something happened today has turned everything.
I am currently undergoing selection process at aptech e-learning services which none of you would have known(pay scale is really good...). I thought its not such a big deal so I didnt tell this to anyone. Anyway, I cleared couple of rounds and today I was called for a group discussion. There, there was this HR lady who told today is not GD but we called u up to let u people know how the GD will be and the further selection process. She asked if any of us had sat for a GD before. I and few others shook the hand. Then unexpectedly, she asked me to whether I can share what i know with others. It was like...old college days, the days I used to give extempores on various topics before you all. I was indeed very happy. I tell you, I never felt that comfortable in any interview, save TCS. At first I was a bit rusty, no practise...but as I went on I got tuned. And after I finished, I got a good applause and the HR appreciated. She said she has nothing to add coz I have told everything clearly.
At that time I knew it, I cannot be anything other than an MBA. I always want to get connected with people, I want to talk before crowds, I want to make presentations, I want to teach, I want to lead, I want to be responsible and above all, I want to learn more. Now it does not matter to me what I will be in the short term, a software engineer in a reputed company or some other unexpected job which may come, I know now where I want to end up...right at the top. And with this, and only 95 days to go for the CAT I start from square one. I went to Ims, my ex-coaching centre to enroll in simcat series. My course which I did last year was CAT catapult..a full length course spanned over 13 months...I paid 15000 rs for that. But I know I cannot afford to pay that much now. But, by His grace and only by His grace, they offered 50% off for ex-class room students. The 8 month regular course which is a 3 month fast track course which costs 11000...they offered me for 5500 rupees.
This was indeed a great news for me. Now I can enrol for the regualar full length course in the weekdays. And now, I will try to put much effort than what I did last time around. I didn't get through last time, I may or may not get through this time. But with His help I will definitely get thru some day. May be I will do my MBA at a much bigger institute than IIMs. The quote which is at the start for this post, I think, I most suited for this occasion. I just want to share with u all that, if you have the desire and faith to do your job sincerely you will definitely get help from all means. And rightly, as I have learned in the past two months after college, "luck happens when preparation meets opportunity"
When I was at college, there was onus on me to perform in both academics and CAT. I wasn't at any job so it was a must-do situation for me. But now its completely different for me. Now I have an offer, I feel secure. I am free now with no commitments. And above all I am relaxed. I am much confident now. And its definitely not a must-do now...may be a want-to-do situation. I belive, this mindset of mine would help me to achieve what more than what I did last year.
I cannot measure how much I owe to Anitha for her help when I was really poor in talking in english. She gave me tips on how to present for my first paper presentation. For me Anitha has been the biggest inspiration when it comes to presentation. Thank you so much Anitha for helping me knowingly and unknowingly. And , those who have prayed forme last time for me to get in to CAT, comtinue the prayers...
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never have tried to succeed."
(This one, I think its FD Roosevolt(Ex-US president).
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Should Engineers head to call centres
First of all, i would like to thank you for respecting my word and being here. Well thanks anyway even though u dun respect my word;)...and i would like to have ur opinions abt it too...I would like dedicate this blog to my very good friend vasanth who is working in verizon right now.
Perception differs, of course, and thats how humans are. Ever since we finished our degree, there has been a mad rush to get in to the most coveted jobs. Ofcourse due to the herd mentality, we started to look out for the software jobs...including me. But if you had remembered, we had a very bad time in our college during the start of our final year regarding campus placements. We have seen our friends from other colleges getting into the best industries, and we have not. The only reason was being at the wrong place(thats our college) at the right time. How many times have we met the principal, dean and all other useless fellows who have never gave a damn to our feelings. So we were really pushed to the wall to find ANY job...some how.
First placement was polaris, and you all know what happend in that. After that there was only bpo's...and a few even took them...including me...since i have mentioned his name before...vasanth too. He got into sutherland and i got into Netvision. Even cd got into some off-beat job...laser words. It was a mere desperation on our side, coz we were not able to take that we are left out of this job hunt. I wanted something to scrap out of this college. And after that came the revolutionary anna university placements. Hoards of our class members began to get placed at the best...and i dare say...i belive the elite of our class have got what they have deserved.
The biggest mistake i ever did in my opinion was choosing this college, second was choosing net vision. And because of that, i had to sit out of all the remaining placements. But, seeing all that now...i dun regret it coz He has thought of a different plan and has helped me out, the Exalted and Wise. But nevertheless the point is, why we shoudl go for a bpo when they dun deserve to have us. I tell u, any tom dick and hairy can get into a bpo, all they need is a tenth certificate. For God's sake we are engineers, we are ECE, the most coveted branch in India at this very moment. And we head for call centres. Yes i know it is not easy for u. I know how it felt just to sit idle and see others going to jobs and training. But i would always say to myself that i dun deserve this and i dun wanna end up here. So i strictly refused my call center offer. Hats off to vasanth, he has taken a very bold move at the earliest and now he deserves to be where he is now.
But i tell you people, if money is the most important thing at this point of ur life ok..yeah u can. But if you have a little time with u and if ur parents are willing to go that extra for u...and if u have the desire, i think why u shud go opt for a call centre than tryin for the jobs that suit to our taste. Just for record, TCS selected 1112 in this off campus program. Thats ut of 3016 of the shortlisted. Look at the ratio! CTS off campus at ANNA UNIV - they shortlisted 350...infact they shortlisted 800, but ANNA UNIV people didnt allow them to take that many students. Their reason, "if you take all the students, what will happen to the companies coming after you." This can be verified with manimekalai ma'am who is in ANNA univ right now. Muthu gave this info to me. See people, this i how the demand is, and i belive we are the most luckiest batch. Coz the experts belive that next year the recruitment may not be this crazy. Its not a problem if u work for part time at call centre. But bonds like 15 months, depositing some money...and all that...only deprives us from the opporunity we are bound to get. So people, please think and decide...and feel free to post ur comments.
p.s: once again, this blog is intented only to those who are interested. Those who dun give a damn why do u bother!!!!!
p.s 1: Never ever make that mistake again nirmala. Dun ever give ur work to others. This is the best opportunity u have missed i ud say. But need not worry too much for that, just dun repeat it the next time...
Perception differs, of course, and thats how humans are. Ever since we finished our degree, there has been a mad rush to get in to the most coveted jobs. Ofcourse due to the herd mentality, we started to look out for the software jobs...including me. But if you had remembered, we had a very bad time in our college during the start of our final year regarding campus placements. We have seen our friends from other colleges getting into the best industries, and we have not. The only reason was being at the wrong place(thats our college) at the right time. How many times have we met the principal, dean and all other useless fellows who have never gave a damn to our feelings. So we were really pushed to the wall to find ANY job...some how.
First placement was polaris, and you all know what happend in that. After that there was only bpo's...and a few even took them...including me...since i have mentioned his name before...vasanth too. He got into sutherland and i got into Netvision. Even cd got into some off-beat job...laser words. It was a mere desperation on our side, coz we were not able to take that we are left out of this job hunt. I wanted something to scrap out of this college. And after that came the revolutionary anna university placements. Hoards of our class members began to get placed at the best...and i dare say...i belive the elite of our class have got what they have deserved.
The biggest mistake i ever did in my opinion was choosing this college, second was choosing net vision. And because of that, i had to sit out of all the remaining placements. But, seeing all that now...i dun regret it coz He has thought of a different plan and has helped me out, the Exalted and Wise. But nevertheless the point is, why we shoudl go for a bpo when they dun deserve to have us. I tell u, any tom dick and hairy can get into a bpo, all they need is a tenth certificate. For God's sake we are engineers, we are ECE, the most coveted branch in India at this very moment. And we head for call centres. Yes i know it is not easy for u. I know how it felt just to sit idle and see others going to jobs and training. But i would always say to myself that i dun deserve this and i dun wanna end up here. So i strictly refused my call center offer. Hats off to vasanth, he has taken a very bold move at the earliest and now he deserves to be where he is now.
But i tell you people, if money is the most important thing at this point of ur life ok..yeah u can. But if you have a little time with u and if ur parents are willing to go that extra for u...and if u have the desire, i think why u shud go opt for a call centre than tryin for the jobs that suit to our taste. Just for record, TCS selected 1112 in this off campus program. Thats ut of 3016 of the shortlisted. Look at the ratio! CTS off campus at ANNA UNIV - they shortlisted 350...infact they shortlisted 800, but ANNA UNIV people didnt allow them to take that many students. Their reason, "if you take all the students, what will happen to the companies coming after you." This can be verified with manimekalai ma'am who is in ANNA univ right now. Muthu gave this info to me. See people, this i how the demand is, and i belive we are the most luckiest batch. Coz the experts belive that next year the recruitment may not be this crazy. Its not a problem if u work for part time at call centre. But bonds like 15 months, depositing some money...and all that...only deprives us from the opporunity we are bound to get. So people, please think and decide...and feel free to post ur comments.
p.s: once again, this blog is intented only to those who are interested. Those who dun give a damn why do u bother!!!!!
p.s 1: Never ever make that mistake again nirmala. Dun ever give ur work to others. This is the best opportunity u have missed i ud say. But need not worry too much for that, just dun repeat it the next time...
A new leaf...
Life has changed so drastically in the past few
months. This transition period from college to not-in-college-
anymore, as sayee put it, is making the lump getting bigger. Its the
responsibilty to be serious about our life is giving the creeps. So
much have happened since we finished the college. But the great
feeling is, none of one has changed at his/her heart. This is what
true friendship is all about where we would remain the same no
matter how we are.
Sayee is going to fly on 8th. We really miss u
sayee...i personally do, coz...i hope u remember..u are the first
friend i made in the college..(thanks to man utd and hakkinen). I
wont forget the days when we had a gala time going to symposiums
along with muthu...all those ad zaps...cool days na. You are really
bright(literally) and i felt you were one person whom i could turn
to ask any help. And i know everyone does. You really deserve in
being at what u are now, coz you are really harworking and in my
opinion hard work pays off...and it does really well.
Well as for muthu , he is one person whom i admire a
lot...i dont know how to explain. He is THE coolest guy i have ever
met. So calm, i have never seen him get angry and he always seem to
the have situation under control. And of course, in my humble
opinion he has the luck rivalling that of harry potter.
If i go on writing about each and everyone among
you, well...i wont be able to finish the mail. At this time almost
all of us have laid plans for the future and some people have
already found it. Nirmala, shankar, charu ...are the one to name a
few. Congrats to all those who have got themselves job through
various means, and all the very best to those who are already going.
(prathiba, vasanth, shankar, kanakambika,
geetha,rajesh,narendran,swaroopa,rajesh...dunno who else..and
ofcourse our great MBA manoj).
But not all of us are happy and satistifed at this
time. For a few, the college seems to haunt again. For those, i am
not able to find any words for consolation coz...i know how hard it
is for u people to take it. But just dont let this feeling to take
control over you, i have had this feeling loads of time. Not of your
calibre but...i would just like u to tell that, belive in God and he
perseveres patiently. Now, just do your work promptly and be
regular, and just hope the tide turns.
I request all of you to please keep in touch coz
the life we had at coll cant be replaced or refilled. ofcourse we
had a few hard times, i too had some..lot infact, but the happy
moments over rides all of it. I would like you all to keep us
connected. However trivial may the news be, what ever the incidents
are, feel free to share coz we are always here to hear.
months. This transition period from college to not-in-college-
anymore, as sayee put it, is making the lump getting bigger. Its the
responsibilty to be serious about our life is giving the creeps. So
much have happened since we finished the college. But the great
feeling is, none of one has changed at his/her heart. This is what
true friendship is all about where we would remain the same no
matter how we are.
Sayee is going to fly on 8th. We really miss u
sayee...i personally do, coz...i hope u remember..u are the first
friend i made in the college..(thanks to man utd and hakkinen). I
wont forget the days when we had a gala time going to symposiums
along with muthu...all those ad zaps...cool days na. You are really
bright(literally) and i felt you were one person whom i could turn
to ask any help. And i know everyone does. You really deserve in
being at what u are now, coz you are really harworking and in my
opinion hard work pays off...and it does really well.
Well as for muthu , he is one person whom i admire a
lot...i dont know how to explain. He is THE coolest guy i have ever
met. So calm, i have never seen him get angry and he always seem to
the have situation under control. And of course, in my humble
opinion he has the luck rivalling that of harry potter.
If i go on writing about each and everyone among
you, well...i wont be able to finish the mail. At this time almost
all of us have laid plans for the future and some people have
already found it. Nirmala, shankar, charu ...are the one to name a
few. Congrats to all those who have got themselves job through
various means, and all the very best to those who are already going.
(prathiba, vasanth, shankar, kanakambika,
geetha,rajesh,narendran,swaroopa,rajesh...dunno who else..and
ofcourse our great MBA manoj).
But not all of us are happy and satistifed at this
time. For a few, the college seems to haunt again. For those, i am
not able to find any words for consolation coz...i know how hard it
is for u people to take it. But just dont let this feeling to take
control over you, i have had this feeling loads of time. Not of your
calibre but...i would just like u to tell that, belive in God and he
perseveres patiently. Now, just do your work promptly and be
regular, and just hope the tide turns.
I request all of you to please keep in touch coz
the life we had at coll cant be replaced or refilled. ofcourse we
had a few hard times, i too had some..lot infact, but the happy
moments over rides all of it. I would like you all to keep us
connected. However trivial may the news be, what ever the incidents
are, feel free to share coz we are always here to hear.
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