IIT-B likely to tie up with University of Singapore

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IIT-JEE 2004 Statistics

IIT-JEE 2004 Screening and Mains marks vs AIR extrapolation graphs are online now.  The extrapolation technique being statistical works better as the sample size increases.  Hence, the graphs must be taken as approximations only.  Here is the URL:

http://www.123iitjee.com/iitjee_2003_stats.htm .

Isn't it peculiar that some people are so clever at inventing alibis and so dull at doing the job that would make alibis useless?

If folks did their jobs with half the effort and creativity they waste in a vain attempt to deceive others, they could achieve great success at anything. It is tempting at times to emulate those who seemingly get by without working very hard, but those who cheat the company by not doing what they are paid to do will eventually pay the price. They will pay with the loss of their most valuable possession: their reputation. The value of a reputation for honesty and integrity is the difference between a career filled with promise and a life of failure.

Courtesy: Napoleon Hill foundation.

World's most famous programmer

An interesting write-up about the man due to whom Windows is seriously challenged and many things are happening that most people are unaware of!

 

http://www.scifidimensions.com/Jul01/linus.htm

More on Saarang

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IIT Madras Annual Cultural Programme

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Earlier this event which is conducted once every year on a large scale was called, "Mardi Gras", now it is called, "Saarang".

If you take care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves!

This old saying says a lot about preparation for JEE. Break a subject in topics, and do the topics deeply. It is the depth that matters in JEE. Once topics are done thoroughly the subject is automatically taken care of. A suject is like a large organisation, in which topics are different departments. If different departments work well, the organisation works well automatically.

Only those who have the habit of going the second mile ever find the end of the rainbow.

It is a fact of life that most of us try and fail many times before we ultimately achieve the level of success that we desire. You can expect to travel the extra mile many times only to find fool's gold at the end of your rainbow. But you will most certainly miss out on the great riches that await you if you quit trying. A superficial commitment to doing more than expected based only on what you expect to receive will not sustain you in the long term. Great achievement results from a commitment to do the right thing regardless of the consequences, and that commitment will ultimately lead you to the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow.

Courtesy: Napoleon Hill Foundation.

When you close the door of your mind to negative thoughts, the door of opportunity opens to you.

It is the nature of opportunity that it simply refuses to attach itself to negative thinkers. Negative minds cannot conceive exciting new business opportunities, invent innovative new products, solve difficult problems, or create beautiful music or works of art. All of these activities require a positive belief in yourself and your abilities. When you approach every challenge with a Positive Mental Attitude, you will always discover opportunities that others have overlooked. Relish your achievements and recall them when the going gets tough. Take comfort in the knowledge that you have succeeded in the past and you can do it again. You can do it if you think you can!

Courtesy: Napoleon Hill Foundation.

Quotable Quote

"Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that" - Michael Jordan

Many successful people have found opportunities in failure and adversity that they could not recognise in more favourable circumstances.

Samuel Johnson once observed that the prospect of being hanged wonderfully focuses the mind. You yourself may have found that your mind seems sharpest when you are faced with the greatest difficulties. Desperation often proves you really are better than you think. But with the exception of an immediate threat to your life or health, there are few situations that require instantaneous action. When the world seems to be conspiring against you and nothing is working out right, pause for a few moments to think the situation through-then develop the most appropriate plan of action, the one that has the greatest likelihood of success.

Courtesy: Napoleon Hill Foundation.

On the lighter side!

What is the difference between genius and stupidity? Genius has limits. - Albert Einstein.

Capitalising on IIT and IIM brand abroad

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A testing is indeed required before launching a full fledged operation in this regard. One must consider the fact that the success of IIT and IIM is largely due to the quality of students that they get. This is not the case in educational institutes abroad. It is easier to get admission in best US colleges as compared to IIT. If IIT go abroad and do not get the quality of students that they get there then it would affect the IIT brand adversely. Thefore, it is a good idea to do the concept testing at one place - say Singapore - and expand if it succeeds. It is good that the B.Tech. courses will not be offered in Singapore right now. If things do not go as per expectations then at the least the reputation of B.Tech. course is not affected.

Tsunami

A few points:

Tsunami originally is a Japanese word.

Tsu = Harbour

Nami = Wave

The waves travel at a very high speed (around 890 Kmph) in the deep sea region.

The speed is a decreasing function as one move towards shore.

However, they are not noticed even if one is present in a large ship in the deep sea. Why? The height of the wave is just a few inches in the deep sea. It reaches the shore rapidly (note the magnitude of the speed). And when it does, the height of the wave may become astronomically high.

Stanford considering tie-up with IIT or IIM

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Quotable Quote

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.  A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.  ~Bill Vaughan