India is fast becoming the knowledge capital of the world. To be fair to our knowledge bank, we have always been the knowledge hub, it is just that we are now being taken more seriously. And this change in perception was made possible by super achievements of the software professionals. By saying this, I do not intend to undermine the contributions of other streams but Information Technology was the first of knowledge streams responsible for cementing India’s position as knowledge hub. Today, we have moved from mere black box testing …

Finally some respite for CFA aspirants in India. Delhi high court yesterday allowed CFA institute to conduct the June 2008 exam in India. The court ruled that the AICTE act does not apply to CFA exams in India. But conducting further examinations and enrollments of future CFA exams in India will be subject to final verdict on the writ petition.
CFA preparation material.
I recently got hold of some CFA videos and books for CFA level I. The videos are from two of the most credible video suppliers, Schwezer and Allan resources. …

August 25, 2006 :*#$%*!*%$^*!$ Arjun Singh introduces OBC reservation bill in parliament.
December 14, 2006 : A few wise men sitting in parliament approve the quota bill.
January 4, 2007 : Section 3 (iii) of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission), Act 2006 comes into effect.
January 7, 2007 : YFE files a petition against 93rd amendment of Constitution of India.
March 29, 2007 : Two judge bench vacates the interim stay on reservation bill.
August 8, 2007 : SC stays the quota implementation.
April 11, 2008 : SC clears 50.5% general category quota.
May …

There was a time when a lone general MBA degree meant a high profile job. Then times changed and specializations became important and companies started to pick people with relevant specialization. A general degree was still sought after but the charm was fading away. Then dreamers started doing dual specializations to have an edge over the competition. Obviously that didnt last for long either. MBA students are now looking beyond their regular MBA degrees. Add on certifications to complement specializations is fast becoming the in thing.
One such add on is …

Recession or not, the world economy is definitely slowing down. And to make matters even worse we have food shortage and slower oil supplies pushing up the prices worldwide. In India, inflation touched a 42 week high for the week ending April 25th. Not very conducive for recruitment season, one would assume. US B school grads are already facing the heat of a slowing economy, According to an article published here, US B schools are seeing a downtrend in number of recruitments. Unlike Indian B Schools, US B Schools anyways …

Affirmative action is good provided it gives the results. If after 60 years of independence we still need quota then there is something seriously wrong somewhere.How has 15 years of reservation for SC/ST category helped the community? I dont think there are many cases where in a student who got benefits from the reservation has gone back to the community with some sort of vision or help. Indeed, it is our collective responsibilty to take everybody along as we progress, but In my viiew, those who reap the benefits of …

Season 2008 is coming to an end. Barring the big I’s, the IIT’s , SPJ, MDI & IMT (they dont plan to declare results this year. Kiddin), almost all the results are out. So, this is the time to go loan shopping, if you wanna apply for one that is. Thanks to Indian governments emphahsis on education, all Nationalised banks are forced to give away education loans. Following are some of the standard loan conditions.
Loan amount you can avail of

Upto Rs. 4 lacs - No Security
Above Rs. 4 lacs …

IMT is one of the pioneer B schools in India and This fine B school has a very positive image in the mindscape of MBA aspirants. IMT used its first mover advantage to the fullest to make this B School what it is today. IMT is now about to extend its first mover advantage to a new level. First batch of IMT Dubai will pass out this season. Placements are in full swing and results are decent enough. But, do these placement figures justify the high investment cost one has …

One of the greatest gifts of web 2.0 has been the never ending crop of social networking sites. How one uses these tools is an individual decision. While on one hand, one keeps hearing about all the harassment that junta especially kids are going through these sites, On the other hand we have junta who are using it for some amazingly innovative purposes. LinkedIn is one example where web 2.0 / social networking is being used for job referrals and beyond. Facebook also started as campus networking site but it …

This is a old news but I thought some fine points ought to be highlighted. Last year, AICTE decreed that any course of duration less than two years cannot be called MBA. Let alone MBA, the programmes do not even qualify as PG Diploma. All such courses will be called as certificate programmes. AICTE might de-recognize all such programmes which call themselves One year PG diploma in management. AICTE goes on to say that all institutes have to mention specialization, functional or sectrol, along with the final diploma or degree …