In its latest study titled ‘Global Competitiveness Report (2013-14) ‘ by the World Economic Forum, India is seen to be continuing its downward trend and is a painfully ranked 60th of 148 economies. This report holds importance as it contributes to an understanding of key factors that determine economic growth, why some countries are more […]

Prof Devanath Tirupati of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) took over as director in-charge of the institute yesterday, after the extended term of Prof Pankaj Chandra, the earlier director, came to an end. Prof Tirupati is currently the dean (academic) of IIM-B. He has completed a BTech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; […]

Some of the older theatres still maintain a separate ‘Current Booking’ counter for those who want to watch a movie next on schedule. Here is when ‘all’ come to know that there is a ‘female’ wanting to watch a movie all alone. The stares begin in the queue itself, as if studying every part of […]

When the students of tomorrow sit in the classrooms of yesterday, it is our teachers who are failing. –Bill Ferriter The Internet has changed the way the world interacts, does business and communicates. It is also time it changes the way we learn. Next week, we will launch a set of free mock CATs that […]

We live in a complex world. The way mankind has evolved, even the most ordinary kind of living requires a mind-boggling array of skills, aptitude and the will power to survive. And after receiving modern education, keeping things simple is below the dignity of our degree-laden, convocation-enabled, snooty-snobbish egos. So it is such a pleasure […]

Dr N Ravichandran’s term as director of IIM Indore is about to end. In an exclusive chat with PaGaLGuY, he spoke about his job, the controversies surrounding his institute and his future plans. How has directorship been? My stay has been truly enjoyable. Over the years, I have realised the power of mediocracy, difficulties in […]

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data indicates that criminal activities across the country is on an upsurge, not only sexual assaults but also theft and killings. What is worse is that jails all over are reporting jammed capacities and are in no position to accommodate the surging numbers. We decided to do a quick […]

My experience with CAT preparation is also very same to other people here. I attempted CAT 2 times with serious preparation but every time one or the other factor thwarted my way to top MBA colleges. Getting admission in a good MBA college in India is seriously a tough nut to crack for a candidate […]

How do we become really successful? Let me crisply answer this fundamental question, using my experience as a guide. When we talk about MBAs – managers – what do these guys really do? Even before that, just who are these guys? Well, the “who” ratio is approximately 20:30:40:10. 20% are entrepreneurs – totally self-driven and […]

“Football is not just a matter of Life and Death, It’s much more than that” – Bill Shankly Two games, two 1-0s, two clean sheets, a manager without the vast experience, a side missing their talisman player, but 100 years when the Great Shankly was born and the stadium of Anfield which lit up to […]