tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103872962024-03-06T23:32:00.621-08:00The Road...The turns, the twists, the journey...Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-12947608800368504782008-04-23T20:32:00.000-07:002008-04-23T20:32:04.068-07:00What Warren Buffet thinks on US economy, traditional modeling etc...Check this great article - an interview with Warren Buffett on Fortune Magazine's latest edition. It is most surprising to find that he knew the sub prime mess was going to start in early 2007, when most people had no clue ( Check his notes to shareholders in the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Reports ). While I am a strong fan of Warren ( who would not be! ) and have started reading the Annual Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-28034810711421447152008-03-04T13:44:00.000-08:002008-03-04T13:44:09.502-08:00Case for private equity in IndiaCase for private equity in IndiaNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-49450555241324649062008-03-04T13:38:00.000-08:002008-03-04T13:38:01.805-08:00Manufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsManufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-36730390185138677122008-03-04T13:37:00.001-08:002008-03-04T13:37:59.354-08:00Manufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsManufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-65197660956912867572008-03-04T13:37:00.000-08:002008-03-04T13:37:56.423-08:00Manufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsManufacturing in India: opportunities, challenges, and mythsNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-32679642734705139452008-01-29T18:13:00.000-08:002008-01-29T18:13:07.294-08:00Deliver a Presentation like Steve JobsSmart tips on how to deliver a presentation a la Steve Jobs style!Deliver a Presentation like Steve JobsNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-51591454239156855002008-01-29T09:22:00.000-08:002008-01-29T09:22:40.287-08:00Smart Tips on Grooming for womenFor all the ambitious (and not so ambitious ) ladies, here are some smart tips on grooming for women from executive coaches. Some small tips but very effective ones!Employment Digest » Blog Archive » Grooming Women for the Top: Tips from Executive CoachesDo let me know if this was useful.Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-61342633914428584942007-10-10T10:22:00.000-07:002007-10-10T10:22:27.267-07:00The amazing story of Hanung Toys"Hanung" - Did the name sound Korean? No, you are wrong. It is an Indian company.Read on to learn more about The success story of Hanung ToysNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-50070037797293312122007-09-30T09:49:00.000-07:002007-09-30T09:49:13.826-07:00Equity funds see heaviest inflows- Markets-The Sunday ET-ET Features-The Economic TimesThe article below vindicates what I was expecting and anticipating to happen about the rally in the stock markets. Given the cut in federal rates, many investors would be moving to India and the stock markets would see a rally in the short term ( See the earlier article ).Equity funds see heaviest inflows- Markets-The Sunday ET-ET Features-The Economic TimesNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-33277080641190211102007-09-29T17:40:00.000-07:002007-09-29T17:40:49.074-07:00Sub-prime Crisis and side effectsHere is a nice article on the sub-prime crisis and its side effects on India. I agree with the first part of analysis about the causes for the sub-prime crisis - the low interest rates spurring the growth;However, I disagree with the fact that in the near short term the asset prices in India would be coming down. In the long run, I see that the Indian economy getting affected because of the rupeeNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-2993009118620987132007-09-28T11:53:00.000-07:002007-09-28T11:53:38.650-07:00Tuck remains top in Forbes list of American Business School rankings"Forbes magazine has released its fifth ranking of American business schools. Dartmouth University's Tuck School of Business remains at the top of the bi-annual survey, which measures the return on investment (ROI) of different schools' MBA programmes. According to Forbes, Tuck students net $115,000 over the five years after they take an MBA. Students from Stanford, which ranked second, earn an Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-9815033942690049862007-09-28T11:50:00.000-07:002007-09-28T11:50:00.753-07:00Tuck #1 in The Wall Street Journal ranking of MBA programsTuck ranked #1 for the 4rth consecutive year in WSJ rankings: More hereTuck News and Events - Tuck #1 in The Wall Street Journal ranking of MBA programsNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-67670482500514438852007-08-12T10:48:00.000-07:002007-08-12T10:50:57.406-07:00Completed the ealrier article - Differences in preparationIn case you have not noticed, I completed my second article in the preparation for MBA - "Differences in Preparation – Overview of preparation for US MBA - II"Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1685783250393239522007-08-09T21:17:00.000-07:002007-08-11T11:09:12.932-07:00Ever thought of the added-value of your life?Have you ever thought of added-value of your life? Sounds MBA-"jargony"? I agree.. but it is a nice point.I was watching a movie - The wonderful life - which talks about how the world woudl be if a person was not born. In this movie, the protoganist plans of committing suicide becuase his company is going to go bankrupt. An angel comes down to show him how valuable his life is and the way he doesNishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-64137989627084812002007-08-02T09:47:00.000-07:002007-08-03T07:25:25.634-07:00Advisor Garage - A forum for entrepreneurs, VCs and industry expertsThose of you who are already or planning to become entrepreneurs and start your own business, or those of you who are venture capitalists and looking to invest funds, here is a good forum for finding similar entrepreneurs, VCs and industry experts - advisorgarage.com . The forum contains very interesting articles about entrepreneurship - right from finding the investor to exiting the business. Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-780478784582124672007-07-29T19:11:00.000-07:002007-08-12T12:06:45.109-07:00Differences in Preparation – Overview of preparation for US MBA - IIHere is the second post (Completed). Again, the disclaimer holds true - My opinions are not unquestionable. These reflect my understanding and not the view of admission officers.Before I start, let me tell you two major points that get ignored -1. MBA selection is as much about you selecting a school as much about the admission committee selecting you! If you dont like the school or its culture, Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-63484783949125564822007-07-22T21:30:00.000-07:002007-08-15T08:09:40.475-07:00Advertising - money to charityIn case you noticed, there are two changes - one, I have started writing articles again :) I feel bad that I could not complete the basic articles for MBA preparation. I should have completed them. I decided that I will write articles atleast one per week.Two, I have given away the space for advertising. The money that will come from adsense will purely go to charity - particularly the school Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1147251359106148612006-05-10T01:51:00.000-07:002007-08-11T11:19:16.694-07:00What an attitude! Hats off Mr.SubramaniamEver seen a rags to riches story? Not in movies, in real life? Ever seen a person who overcomes all difficulties and rises to top.. We all do, but the range of difficulties we face are very diverse... Here is a person who has surmounted very huge difficulties.... and proved that its the attitude and determination that matters... Mr.Subramaniam, propreitor of RichCoreIndia. http://Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1145971531178702242006-04-25T06:01:00.000-07:002007-08-11T11:10:43.814-07:00Scholarship for writing GMATCheck out the blog of Eric at http://beatthegmat.blogspot.com. The blog is a great collection of relevant material for preparting for GMAT. Use it as a supplement along with the soft copies at the gmail account I have stored materials it. He is also offering scholarship for 2 candidates for writing GMAT. Btw, if you are do not know Eric, let me introduce you. He is supposed to be one of the whiz Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1143033060774502092006-03-22T04:42:00.000-08:002007-08-11T11:17:58.095-07:00Books to ReadBeen extremely busy with personal commitments... Got a breather today and could browse for a few mins... Found this link on net: http://www.joshkaufman.net/personalmbaHave to grab a few books and read... Currently have with me "The Goal"... Let me complete it... Be ready for reviews...Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1142312961852711942006-03-13T21:07:00.000-08:002007-08-11T11:14:33.768-07:00Accepted in UNCAdds a little pleasure to see that I have been admitted in University of North Carolina as well. I considered this my backup and when I told people this, they grinned at me! Those of you who grinned at me, I have made it :)Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1141915238107807452006-03-09T06:37:00.000-08:002007-08-11T11:14:33.768-07:00Tuck Interview ( Conducted on 18th Jan)Again, this is a copy of a mail that I had shooted to sept-2006intake yahoo groups. I am posting my Tuck interview experience as some of my friends wante d me to. I am a January round applicant ( currently waiting for the results ) and was interviewed by Ms.Kristine Laca. Here are the details: My interview was scheduled at 2 PM Friday afternoon at Oberoi with Ms.Kristine Laca, Director of Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1141915045640577542006-03-09T06:30:00.000-08:002007-08-11T11:14:33.769-07:00ISB Interview ( Conducted on 27th Jan)I am just posting my ISB interview experience as some people asked me to. I am an R2 applicant ( now admitted ) and was interviewed on 27th Jan at Taj Residency. This post is more of a cut-copy-paste from my earlier mail to isb-pgp yahoo groups. My interview was scheduled at 12:00 PM. Reached venue at 11:30. got an essay topic to write for - "Why cant India produce great sportspersons" wrote Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1141902968714486792006-03-09T03:02:00.001-08:002007-08-11T11:10:43.815-07:00Preparing for GMAT – IVPlease note: This article is however by no means exclusive and is intended for basic introduction to GMAT and no way unquestionable. These is my understanding and my view alone.Introduction: GMAT is a computer-based adaptive comprising verbal, quantitative and writing assessment sections. The verbal and quant sections are objective and are rated together on a total of 800 and the Analytical and Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10387296.post-1141900368105992892006-03-09T02:20:00.000-08:002007-08-11T11:10:43.815-07:00MBA Preparation - Slight Change in the order of PostsI will be posting an article about preparation for MBA. The preceding two articles - Differences in Preparation and Calendar will be posted later. Meanwhile, for these, you could check the articles written by Sowmya ( aka Simbha) earlier. You could also refer to Swetha's ( She is currently doing her MBA at Univ. of Wisconsin ) articles at http://swetha.balla.googlepages.com/mbagyan. Some of my Nishkalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01977768723542874128noreply@blogger.com0