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Live chat: Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2013

Live chat: Last minute tips to crack the CAT 2013

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Join us for a chat with ARKS Srinivas, IIM-Calcutta alumnus and CEO, VistaMind today, October 11 between 4 and 5 pm IST.

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The government on Wednesday announced the appointment of veteran banker K V Kamath as chairperson of the newly set up Rs 20,000 crore development finance institution NaBFID to catalyse investment in the funds-starved infrastructure sector. Parliament had in March cleared the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) Bill 2021 to support the development of long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing in India, including the development of the bonds and derivatives markets necessary for infrastructure financing.

How to crack the CAT in 6 months

How to crack the CAT in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

CAT expert and IIM-Kharagpur alumnus Ravi Handa tells you how to ace the MBA entrance test.

MBA schools have grown faster than there are jobs: Nachiket Mor

MBA schools have grown faster than there are jobs: Nachiket Mor

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Don't worry about negative feedback. Ask if you are learning something: Dr Nachiket Mor's advice to India's young students about the career they choose.

We entered the smartphone race too early: D Shivakumar

We entered the smartphone race too early: D Shivakumar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

'We were ahead of others when we launched our N-series in 2006 and 2007.'

Naukri.com founder's next big bet

Naukri.com founder's next big bet

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Sanjeev Bikhchandani is on the lookout for start-ups which have the potential to become as big as his own venture.

Top 7 job-friendly courses in Accounting and Finance

Top 7 job-friendly courses in Accounting and Finance

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Shajan Samuel, an IIM Calcutta alumnus and Divisional Head, IIJT Education suggests seven useful courses in Accounting and Finance that graduates can pursue in India.

Meet Ramesh Srivats, entrepreneur and Twitter celeb

Meet Ramesh Srivats, entrepreneur and Twitter celeb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

An alumnus of IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad, Ramesh Srivats may be a serial entrepreneur, but he is more popular for his witty one-liners on Twitter. In a candid interview, he tells us more about his source of ideas and his plans for the future.

BSE's new chief faces a tough task

BSE's new chief faces a tough task

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Ashish Kumar Chauhan, who was appointed BSE's full-time chief executive officer and managing director early this month, has his job cut out - to steer the country's oldest stock exchange through challenging times and get it listed.

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The CBSE exam paper leak fiasco can be a blessing in disguise if it can give an impetus for such an exam reform, says Arghya Banerjee, founder of The Levelfield School, and an IIT-IIM alumnus.

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Ankur Agarwal, a guest author and an IIM Lucknow alumnus discusses the implications of the new CAT exam pattern.

The success story of a serial entrepreneur

The success story of a serial entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Swaminathan K can be described as a serial entrepreneur who started young; in fact, from his school days.

How to improve your vocabulary

How to improve your vocabulary

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and author of two CAT books, Sidharth Balakrishna provides an innovative way to remember the meanings of certain words.

The fall of the rupee: When is it going to stop?

The fall of the rupee: When is it going to stop?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

As the rupee continues its downward slide it could have some unpalatable consequences.

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

In an online chat hosted on October 4, Aziz Manva, an IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to post CAT strategies to crack Essays, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and more. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

7 things you must do at a B-school

7 things you must do at a B-school

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

An alumnus from IIM-Ahmedabad suggests seven activities that management students should take up during their course of study at a management institute.

Want to be an entrepreneur? Don't miss this!

Want to be an entrepreneur? Don't miss this!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

At the Gurukul session, Vijay spoke about 'managing your psycho-dynamics' (a phrase Vijay claims ownership to), various ways of managing it, and why managing it plays a crucial role in an enterprise's success.

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Gaurav Bhushan Sharma, an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad is a busy entrepreneur these days. His one year old start up C2B Consulting, which is primarily a crowd-sourced strategy consulting firm today employs young graduates and aims to cater to the SME (small to medium enterprises) segment of the market. On our request, he shares his journey and tells us how his life changed after one CAT exam.

'The level of difficulty of XAT is typically higher than CAT'

'The level of difficulty of XAT is typically higher than CAT'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In two online chats with readers on October 27 and November 1, 2011, Aziz Manva of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to cracking the CAT and other b-school entrance exams. For those who missed the live chats, here's the unedited transcript.

CAT 2011 unplugged: No surprises in the exam

CAT 2011 unplugged: No surprises in the exam

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

There were hardly any surprises in CAT 2011 exam, says ARKS Srinivas, author and IIM Calcutta alumnus.

'Indian institutes are also good for MBA'

'Indian institutes are also good for MBA'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

In an online chat with readers on October 18, Aziz Manva, IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to cracking CAT 2011 exam, which will commence from October 22, 2011. For those who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

CAT Tips: Practice different question types

CAT Tips: Practice different question types

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

In an online chat with readers on October 11, Aziz Manva, IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed queries related to cracking CAT, XAT and other b-school entrance exams. While the CAT 2011 is scheduled between October 22 and November 18, 2011, the Xavier T is scheduled on January 8, 2012. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

'Never do more than one mock test a day'

'Never do more than one mock test a day'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

In an online chat with readers on September 29, Aziz Manva, an IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed queries related to cracking the CAT 2011 in one month. For those who missed it, here's the transcript:

Tips to crack CAT 2011 and other b-school exams

Tips to crack CAT 2011 and other b-school exams

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

In two chats with readers on September 15 and 23, Sidharth Balakrishna, an IIM Calcutta alumnus and adjunct faculty member at leading b-schools across the country, addressed queries related to cracking CAT 2011 and other b-school entrance exams. For those of you who missed it, here is a combination of the two transcripts.

Meet India Inc's best performers

Meet India Inc's best performers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Asian Paints Managing Director & CEO P M Murty is the Business Standard CEO of the Year for 2009-10.

How to crack the CAT in 50 days

How to crack the CAT in 50 days

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

In an online chat hosted by Get Ahead on August 30, IIT Alumnus and head of Testfunda.com, Aziz Manva fielded reader queries and suggested tips to aspirants on how to prepare themselves for CAT 2011.

Effective tips to crack CAT 2011

Effective tips to crack CAT 2011

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

In an online chat hosted by Get Ahead on August 11, Ashish Sinha, an alumnus of IIM-Kozhikode and CAT Director at T.I.M.E. addressed reader queries related to CAT 2011.

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

IIT student reacts: Mr Ramesh, that's insensitive

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh recently stirred the hornet's nest when he suggested that the faculty members of IITs and IIMs were not 'world class' and that the institutes were 'excellent' because of the quality of students. Jeeva V an IIT Bombay alumnus reacts.

Last minute tips to crack CAT 2010. Share yours!

Last minute tips to crack CAT 2010. Share yours!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Alok Chandra, an IIM Kozhikode alumnus, shares his advice for students preparing to take the CAT this year.

'I want to use education for empowerment'

'I want to use education for empowerment'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Founder of MBAGuru Deekshant Sehrawat on the various aspects of entrepreneurship.

'I cracked the CAT and you can too'

'I cracked the CAT and you can too'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Kaushik Saha, an IIM C alumnus, shares his experiences.

'It pays to build brands'

'It pays to build brands'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

An interview with Suresh Ramanathan, teacheer, consumer behavior and advanced marketing strategy at the Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago.

When two IITians went radical

When two IITians went radical

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Bored of their routine jobs two IITians start a unique concept that can radically change the publishing industry in India.

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Eruditus runs on a partnership model with top global universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, INSEAD, Wharton, and UC Berkeley, offering courses in coding, data science, fintech, block chain, and entrepreneurship.

The soldier who played a soldier

The soldier who played a soldier

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

Pointers for B-School admissions

Pointers for B-School admissions

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Get into your dream B-School with these tips from experts.

Which B-School will accept you?

Which B-School will accept you?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

CAT trainers ARKS Srinivas and Rahul Reddy of T.I.M.E. offered sound advice during a post-CAT chat with Get Ahead readers.

CAT: Nervous? How to build confidence

CAT: Nervous? How to build confidence

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

CAT trainers P Viswanath and Manek Daruvala of T.I.M.E suggested these tips in a recent chat with Get Ahead readers.

Chandresh Nigam joins Pru-ICICI MF

Chandresh Nigam joins Pru-ICICI MF

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Chandresh Nigam will join Prudential-ICICI MF in July as senior fund manager (equity), and will report to Dileep Madgavkar, vhief investment officer.

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Byju's, says Anita Kishore, has given the founders of the businesses it has acquired the independence to operate separately and maintain their core culture.