CAT-2011 Starts Smoothly

One of the toughest examinations in the country The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2011 began across the country simultaneously on Saturday as 5,690 students appeared on the first go.  The test was in line with the expectation however the levels of difficulty has increased a bit this year. 

The computer-based CAT was introduced in the year 2009 which is jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and Prometric. 

For the students, first day was smooth with no reports of any technical malfunctioning has been reported. However, many students did complain of the registration process being slow at the All India Institute of Local Self Government, Janakpuri and Delhi Business School on Mathura Road. 

Students who appeared at the Prometric test laboratories, Gurgaon were a satisfied lot. "It was a good experience. Also, the information shared with the candidates before the exams helped us a lot. The difficulty level though has been a notch higher this time," said Meenakshi singha. 

Prometric has said that both the sessions have concluded without any major issue. "The first day of the test got off to a good start. Candidates are reminded to arrive at least one-and-a-half hour before their scheduled test time with their admit cards and valid photo identification. Candidates are also advised to check their emails and the CAT website regularly in case of any important update," said Soumitra Roy, managing director, Prometric India. 

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RRPSC) Ajmer Web site,www.rpsc.gov.in

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Ajmer the premier recruiter of Rajasthan government has a well structured Web site whose address is as follows.

http://www.rpsc.gov.in

The Web site of the RPSC is quite good it is informative and remains live 100% time live without any technical problem

RPSC site is the most authentic way to get the real-time information from the RPSC about the Recruitment, Result, Notification, Answer key, Syllabus etc.

RPSC conducts Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS)Examination, and other recruitment for the State Government.

MPPSC Bhopal Web site,www.mppsc.nic.in

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Bhopal the premier recruiter of MP government has a well structured Web site whose address is as follows.

http://www.mppsc.nic.in/

The Web site of the MPPSC is quite  identical to UPSC it is informative and remains live 100% time without any technical problem.

MPPSC site is the most authentic way to get the real-time information from the MPPSC about the Recruitment, MPPSC Civil services Result, MPPSC Notification, Answer key, Syllabus etc.

MPPSC conducts Madhya Pradesh Civil Service Examination, and other recruitment for the State Government.

   

Kishore Biyani: Man who Changed Retail Canwas of India

Kishore Biyani He is a commerce graduate with a post-graduate diploma in marketing management. He has over 25 years of experience in the field of manufacturing and retailing of ready-made garments.

Biyani  is the Group CEO of Group and Managing Director of Pantaloon Retail is known as the indian retail magnet who transformed the retail sector in India through his initative. Over the years he has crafted the emergence of Pantaloon Retail as a number one retailer in the country. While retail continues to form the core business of his Group, Mr. Biyani has guided the group to foray into allied businesses across the widening consumption space of India.

Future group has headquartered in Mumbai, operates under 16,000,000 square feet (1,500,000 m2) of retail space in over 85 cities  and 65 rural locations across India. Pantaloon Retail employs around 35,000 people.

At the heart of the organisation is what Biyani calls the Pantaloon Genes. These precepts are :

We like being simple

Speed is the essence of everything

We like to learn while we execute

We like thrift

We believe that customers are always right

We like to think in terms of the majority of people

We take pride in our core value of Indian-ness

We believe in ourselves

We do not like to blame others or external factors

We like to think positively in every situation

We like building and nurturing relationships

We love to rewirte rules even as we retain our values

Future Group’s retail arm follows a multi-format retail strategy and some of its leading formats include, Big Bazaar, Central, Food Bazaar, Pantaloons, Ezone, Home Town and Planet Sports.

 It also operates popular shopping portal, futurebazaar.com and rural retail chain, Aadhar. Future Group’s other businesses include financial services, insurance, brand development and logistics. 

Kishore Biyani is a staunch believer in the group’s corporate credo, ‘Rewrite Rules, Retain Values,’ Kishore Biyani considers Indianness as the core value driving the group business. He recently authored the book, ‘It Happened In India.’He also has philanthropic ventures.

Personal Life:

Kishore Biyani was born in August 1961 and is married to Sangita Biyani. They live in Mumbai with their daughters, Ashni and Avni.

Awards:

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

CNBC Indian Business Leaders Awards 2006 The First Generation Entrepreneur of the Year

Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards 2006 Young Business Leader

UPSC Examination Process is Flawless:Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The apex Court of India has confirmed that the present system of accepting forms for the Civil Services Examination by the UPSC, is comprehensive and fair. It asked the courts and CAT, not to allow students, in normal circumstances, to appear for the exam unless they have such a right since it puts burden on the commission and gives false hope to aspiring students.

A bench comprising justices Anil R Dave and MK Sharma allowed the appeal of UPSC challenging the order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. It had asked authorities to allow the student, S Krishna Chaitanya, to appear in the interview for IAS examination if found successful in the Civil Services (mains) Examination, 2010.

According to the UPSC, it had not received the application form of the student in question, but the CAT had directed it to permit the student to appear for the preliminary exam. Later, the tribunal had also asked the UPSC to declare his result.

The SC said: "... courts are becoming more sympathetic to the students and... authorities are directed to permit the students to take an examination without ascertaining whether the concerned candidate had a right to take the examination... if such a direction is given, the court must dispose of the case finally on merits before declaration of the result ," said Justice Dave.