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Good sex everyday, keeps doctors away
21 Oct 2008, 0000 hrs IST, MONIKA RAWAL
You would have never thought that a kiss could help keeping dental worries at bay or a gratifying sexual act at night make you feel fit and fresh the next morning. But that's what studies across the web claim.
Healthy sex leads to a healthy life. You may have tried copious measures to get that extra glowing skin and shiny hair. You must have also worked out rigorously to achieve that perfect ten figure you've desired. But the key to your mind and heart is fulfilling sex. Even for those who lose their temper or are always in a depressed state of mind, 'sex' can be the solution.
A happy sexual life with your partner not only gets you in shape with better skin texture and silken tresses, it also burns extra calories, keeps you fit, combats asthma, relieves headache, reduces depression and tranquilises your mind. From make-up experts, hair stylists, sexologists and fitness connoisseurs – there's a common consensus that a vigourous sexual life leads to a healthy life – both physically and emotionally. We get them share more on this...
There have been several notions stating that 'sex' produces certain hormones that bring happiness, which lead to a fit body and a healthy mind. Shedding some light on this, Dr. Sanjay Chugh, specialist on sexual issues, states, "Sex contributes to general good health. Any sexual intimacy that is enjoyable and pleasurable promotes well being by providing several physical
and psychological benefits. It is believed that sex boosts chemicals in the body that protects us against diseases. Research also suggests that sex and masturbation can help ease joint and muscle pain, combat depression, promote heart health and
lengthen one's life span."
Dr. Samir Parikh, clinical physiatrist adds, "The basic fact is that a good sex life also means in a larger picture, a good relationship with one's partner and this makes the partner happier, less stressed and by virtue of that physically
healthier."
Not just this, sex also accelerates blood circulation and one's basic metabolic rate, which further enhances the well-being of our mind and soul and helps us calm down.
On these emotional benefits, Dr Chugh adds, "A satisfying sexual relationship strengthens the bond between couples, making them feel secure and loved. The feeling of emotional connectedness adds to ones sense of belonging, which in totality helps
them achieve a positive physical, psychological and spiritual state that is necessary for one's general health."
Elaborating further, on a scientific angle, Dr Avdesh Sharma, a consultant psychiatrist, and an expert on relationship issues shares, "Sex is a way of bonding at the physical, mental and emotional level and leads to health (including psychological)
benefits. If it is used as a mechanical process, it may have limited benefits. There are physiological benefits of positive changes in parameters like pulse, heart rate, reduction in blood pressure (after an increase in B.P. specially if vigourous
sex is tried), dilation of blood vessels and capillaries of the skin, leading to a 'glow', burning of a few calories (depending on the duration of the act and vigour), exercising of some of the muscles, thus improving lung capacity (during
heavy breathing)."
However, we also need to understand that sexual acts work more in terms of improving resistance, but are not a safe guard or a treatment to illnesses. Any sexual act can neither be used as a treatment nor would it change your stresses of life, which
one would need to resolve irrespective.
"The extra edge of sex may be due to the feeling of being wanted, an expression of emotions and certain hormonal and physiological changes that happen as an expression of love for another individual. Unfortunately, the benefits of sexuality are usually quoted out of context and people may look at this as a panacea for everything. But sexuality without emotions have limited value," concludes Dr Avdesh Sharma.
Here are some lesser known fun facts about sex.
Have sex stay fit : Sex may seem like the safest sport you can take up. It de-stresses you, keeps you rejuvenated, elevates your moods and stretchs, tones and exercises your body muscles.
Expert opinion : Dr Ishi Khosla, clinical nutritionist, Director Whole Foods asserts, "Sexual acts certainly lead to a normal mental well-being and a healthy state of mind. This in turn creates a physically fit body. If there's an ill-health or
manifestation of any problem, it would reflect on your outer body."
Dr Samir Parikh adds, "You would still need a balanced lifestyle, which means that if you compare two equals in terms of lifestyle age and other factors as a constant, then it's possible that a sexually active person feels better."
Sex burns extra calories : It is indeed a form of exercise and naturally burns one's calories too.
Expert Opinion : Dr Geetu Amarnani, wellness expert at Kolmet Hospital, opines, "While having sex, the BMP (basic metabolic rate) increases and that ultimately helps in burning the calories, so it's widely believed that one can shed that extra flab through sexual encounters."
Sex for glowing skin and hair : When women make love they produce the hormone oestrogen which makes their hair shine and their skin smooth.
Expert Opinion : Make-up expert Sylvie, also an expert on sexual issues asserts, "As sex helps releasing the extra level of frustration and stress on one's mind and body, so logically it leads to a glow on your face and your skin texture looks
better too. Also, hormones in our body are activated at a faster rate than usual during sex, which helps in better blood circulation, adding that extra shine to one's skin and hair."
Sex brings relief from headaches, reduces depression and tranquilises your mind : A satisfying love-making session releases tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain. It brings you out of a depressed state of mind and acts as a tranquilliser.
Expert Opinion : Dr Sanjay Chugh, "The pleasure that is derived from a satisfying sexual act tends to relax one's mind, taking away headache. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being. Good sex leaves the person feeling relaxed and satisfied thus acting like a tranquiliser."
A kiss to keep dental problems at bay : It is medically accepted that a kiss encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay. It also prevents the build-up of plaque.
Expert Opinion : Dental expert, Dr. Vandana Jyoti opines, “Anything that increases salivation will help in bringing down the acid level, which causes damage to one’s teeth. It also prevents cavity. Other than a kiss, chewing gum and more of lemon
intake also tend to act in the same manner. But one has to be extra careful, as it might act the other way round, in terms of spreading germs, if either of the two persons involved in a kiss is suffering from a tooth infection.
monika.rawal@indiatimes.co.in
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3334523.cms
You would have never thought that a kiss could help keeping dental worries at bay or a gratifying sexual act at night make you feel fit and fresh the next morning. But that's what studies across the web claim.
Healthy sex leads to a healthy life. You may have tried copious measures to get that extra glowing skin and shiny hair. You must have also worked out rigorously to achieve that perfect ten figure you've desired. But the key to your mind and heart is fulfilling sex. Even for those who lose their temper or are always in a depressed state of mind, 'sex' can be the solution.
A happy sexual life with your partner not only gets you in shape with better skin texture and silken tresses, it also burns extra calories, keeps you fit, combats asthma, relieves headache, reduces depression and tranquilises your mind. From make-up experts, hair stylists, sexologists and fitness connoisseurs – there's a common consensus that a vigourous sexual life leads to a healthy life – both physically and emotionally. We get them share more on this...
There have been several notions stating that 'sex' produces certain hormones that bring happiness, which lead to a fit body and a healthy mind. Shedding some light on this, Dr. Sanjay Chugh, specialist on sexual issues, states, "Sex contributes to general good health. Any sexual intimacy that is enjoyable and pleasurable promotes well being by providing several physical
and psychological benefits. It is believed that sex boosts chemicals in the body that protects us against diseases. Research also suggests that sex and masturbation can help ease joint and muscle pain, combat depression, promote heart health and
lengthen one's life span."
Dr. Samir Parikh, clinical physiatrist adds, "The basic fact is that a good sex life also means in a larger picture, a good relationship with one's partner and this makes the partner happier, less stressed and by virtue of that physically
healthier."
Not just this, sex also accelerates blood circulation and one's basic metabolic rate, which further enhances the well-being of our mind and soul and helps us calm down.
On these emotional benefits, Dr Chugh adds, "A satisfying sexual relationship strengthens the bond between couples, making them feel secure and loved. The feeling of emotional connectedness adds to ones sense of belonging, which in totality helps
them achieve a positive physical, psychological and spiritual state that is necessary for one's general health."
Elaborating further, on a scientific angle, Dr Avdesh Sharma, a consultant psychiatrist, and an expert on relationship issues shares, "Sex is a way of bonding at the physical, mental and emotional level and leads to health (including psychological)
benefits. If it is used as a mechanical process, it may have limited benefits. There are physiological benefits of positive changes in parameters like pulse, heart rate, reduction in blood pressure (after an increase in B.P. specially if vigourous
sex is tried), dilation of blood vessels and capillaries of the skin, leading to a 'glow', burning of a few calories (depending on the duration of the act and vigour), exercising of some of the muscles, thus improving lung capacity (during
heavy breathing)."
However, we also need to understand that sexual acts work more in terms of improving resistance, but are not a safe guard or a treatment to illnesses. Any sexual act can neither be used as a treatment nor would it change your stresses of life, which
one would need to resolve irrespective.
"The extra edge of sex may be due to the feeling of being wanted, an expression of emotions and certain hormonal and physiological changes that happen as an expression of love for another individual. Unfortunately, the benefits of sexuality are usually quoted out of context and people may look at this as a panacea for everything. But sexuality without emotions have limited value," concludes Dr Avdesh Sharma.
Here are some lesser known fun facts about sex.
Have sex stay fit : Sex may seem like the safest sport you can take up. It de-stresses you, keeps you rejuvenated, elevates your moods and stretchs, tones and exercises your body muscles.
Expert opinion : Dr Ishi Khosla, clinical nutritionist, Director Whole Foods asserts, "Sexual acts certainly lead to a normal mental well-being and a healthy state of mind. This in turn creates a physically fit body. If there's an ill-health or
manifestation of any problem, it would reflect on your outer body."
Dr Samir Parikh adds, "You would still need a balanced lifestyle, which means that if you compare two equals in terms of lifestyle age and other factors as a constant, then it's possible that a sexually active person feels better."
Sex burns extra calories : It is indeed a form of exercise and naturally burns one's calories too.
Expert Opinion : Dr Geetu Amarnani, wellness expert at Kolmet Hospital, opines, "While having sex, the BMP (basic metabolic rate) increases and that ultimately helps in burning the calories, so it's widely believed that one can shed that extra flab through sexual encounters."
Sex for glowing skin and hair : When women make love they produce the hormone oestrogen which makes their hair shine and their skin smooth.
Expert Opinion : Make-up expert Sylvie, also an expert on sexual issues asserts, "As sex helps releasing the extra level of frustration and stress on one's mind and body, so logically it leads to a glow on your face and your skin texture looks
better too. Also, hormones in our body are activated at a faster rate than usual during sex, which helps in better blood circulation, adding that extra shine to one's skin and hair."
Sex brings relief from headaches, reduces depression and tranquilises your mind : A satisfying love-making session releases tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain. It brings you out of a depressed state of mind and acts as a tranquilliser.
Expert Opinion : Dr Sanjay Chugh, "The pleasure that is derived from a satisfying sexual act tends to relax one's mind, taking away headache. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being. Good sex leaves the person feeling relaxed and satisfied thus acting like a tranquiliser."
A kiss to keep dental problems at bay : It is medically accepted that a kiss encourages saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay. It also prevents the build-up of plaque.
Expert Opinion : Dental expert, Dr. Vandana Jyoti opines, “Anything that increases salivation will help in bringing down the acid level, which causes damage to one’s teeth. It also prevents cavity. Other than a kiss, chewing gum and more of lemon
intake also tend to act in the same manner. But one has to be extra careful, as it might act the other way round, in terms of spreading germs, if either of the two persons involved in a kiss is suffering from a tooth infection.
monika.rawal@indiatimes.co.in
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3334523.cms
Friday, November 21, 2008
Jet Airways Bengaluru/Mangalore Flights & Pune/Bangalore Services,Dec 01,2008
Nov 20, 2008
Bengaluru/Mangalore, November 17, 2008: Jet Airways India’s premier international airline, will reintroduce daily service on
the Bengaluru – Mangalore – Bengaluru sectors, effective December 01, 2008.This has been necessitated due to rise in popular
demand in passenger traffic on these routes in the up coming holiday season.
Flight 9W 3561 will depart daily from Bengaluru at 0855 hrs in the morning, and arrive at Mangalore at 0955 hrs. On the
return leg, flight 9W 3562 will leave Mangalore at 1025 hrs and arrive back at Bengaluru at 1125 hrs.
In the evening, flight 9W 3563 will depart Bengaluru at 1730 hrs and arrive in Mangalore at 1830 hrs. On the return journey,
flight 9W 3564 will leave Mangalore at 1900 hrs and arrive back into Bengaluru at 2000 hrs.
With these timings, passengers travelling on business will find it convenient to take advantage of a same day return
facility.
Also effective 1st December'08, Jet Airways will further enhance its services to and from India’s the IT hubs Pune and
Bengaluru. Flight 9W 3559 will depart Pune daily at 0620 hrs and arrive in Bengaluru at 0820 hrs. 9W 3560 will then depart
Bengaluru 2030 hrs and arrive in Pune at 2250 hrs.
This is in addition to Jet Airways’ existing services operated by 9W 445 on the Bengaluru – Pune, and 9W 446 on the Pune -
Bengaluru routes.
All the above routes will be serviced by Jet Airways’ comfortable turboprop aircraft, ATR 72-500 series, with an all economy
configuration.
About Jet Airways:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 85 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 11 Airbus A330-200
aircraft, 52 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 12 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft.With
an average fleet age of 4.38 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world.
Flights to 64 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (both JFK and Newark), San
Francisco, Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok,
Kathmandu,Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
About JetLite:
JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007.Positioned as an
all-economy value carrier, JetLite promises to offer value for money fares.JetLite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft,
which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series.The airline flies to 30 domestic destinations and
2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).
Jet Airways, with the acquisition of JetLite, today has a combined fleet strength of 109 aircraft.
Jet Airways
Public Relations
New Delhi & Mumbai,India
November 2008
Jet Airways (I) Ltd
Ragini Chopra
Vice President – Corporate Communications & PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-4164 5080
Fax: +91-11-4609 5084
raginic@jetairways.com
A.K. Sivanandan
Sr. General Manager – PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-2652 3357
Fax: +91-11-2652 3348
asivanandan@jetairways.com
Srirupa Sen
Manager – PR
Mumbai,India
Tel: +91-22-2852 3648
Fax: +91-22-2920 4437
ssen@jetairways.com
Source: http://www.mediasyndicate.com
Bengaluru/Mangalore, November 17, 2008: Jet Airways India’s premier international airline, will reintroduce daily service on
the Bengaluru – Mangalore – Bengaluru sectors, effective December 01, 2008.This has been necessitated due to rise in popular
demand in passenger traffic on these routes in the up coming holiday season.
Flight 9W 3561 will depart daily from Bengaluru at 0855 hrs in the morning, and arrive at Mangalore at 0955 hrs. On the
return leg, flight 9W 3562 will leave Mangalore at 1025 hrs and arrive back at Bengaluru at 1125 hrs.
In the evening, flight 9W 3563 will depart Bengaluru at 1730 hrs and arrive in Mangalore at 1830 hrs. On the return journey,
flight 9W 3564 will leave Mangalore at 1900 hrs and arrive back into Bengaluru at 2000 hrs.
With these timings, passengers travelling on business will find it convenient to take advantage of a same day return
facility.
Also effective 1st December'08, Jet Airways will further enhance its services to and from India’s the IT hubs Pune and
Bengaluru. Flight 9W 3559 will depart Pune daily at 0620 hrs and arrive in Bengaluru at 0820 hrs. 9W 3560 will then depart
Bengaluru 2030 hrs and arrive in Pune at 2250 hrs.
This is in addition to Jet Airways’ existing services operated by 9W 445 on the Bengaluru – Pune, and 9W 446 on the Pune -
Bengaluru routes.
All the above routes will be serviced by Jet Airways’ comfortable turboprop aircraft, ATR 72-500 series, with an all economy
configuration.
About Jet Airways:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 85 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 11 Airbus A330-200
aircraft, 52 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 12 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft.With
an average fleet age of 4.38 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleet in the world.
Flights to 64 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (both JFK and Newark), San
Francisco, Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok,
Kathmandu,Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
About JetLite:
JetLite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd. and was acquired by Jet Airways in April 2007.Positioned as an
all-economy value carrier, JetLite promises to offer value for money fares.JetLite currently operates a fleet of 24 aircraft,
which includes 17 Boeing 737 series and 7 Canadian Regional Jets 200 Series.The airline flies to 30 domestic destinations and
2 international destinations (Kathmandu and Colombo).
Jet Airways, with the acquisition of JetLite, today has a combined fleet strength of 109 aircraft.
Jet Airways
Public Relations
New Delhi & Mumbai,India
November 2008
Jet Airways (I) Ltd
Ragini Chopra
Vice President – Corporate Communications & PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-4164 5080
Fax: +91-11-4609 5084
raginic@jetairways.com
A.K. Sivanandan
Sr. General Manager – PR
New Delhi,India
Tel: +91-11-2652 3357
Fax: +91-11-2652 3348
asivanandan@jetairways.com
Srirupa Sen
Manager – PR
Mumbai,India
Tel: +91-22-2852 3648
Fax: +91-22-2920 4437
ssen@jetairways.com
Source: http://www.mediasyndicate.com
KSRTC launches online hotel booking
Bangalore: If you plan to travel, you can now book hotels online through the new KSRTC website -- www.ksrtc.in -- that was
launched on Wednesday. The corporation has developed a software for booking hotels through private and e-booking services.
Many hotels in Bangalore, Mysore, Pondicherry and Mangalore have entered into agreement with KSRTC to use the online booking
service.
Transport principal secretary Upendra Tripathy said a state transport policy is in its planning stage. "Mobility is a
fundamental right. There should be 1,000 buses for every 10 lakh people," he said. "But for 4.5 crore population in
Karnataka, there are 20,000 buses maintained by four corporations and 7,000 private buses. The number should be 45,000
buses," he added.
Along with the launch of the website, Suvarna Karnataka tickets were also released. These tickets are valid for three or four
days and are ideal for short distance travel, such as in weekends. Passengers can buy the tickets online too.
The corporation has also launched a web portal to accommodate advertisements. The webpage will also offer news and other
information.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com (20 Nov 2008)
launched on Wednesday. The corporation has developed a software for booking hotels through private and e-booking services.
Many hotels in Bangalore, Mysore, Pondicherry and Mangalore have entered into agreement with KSRTC to use the online booking
service.
Transport principal secretary Upendra Tripathy said a state transport policy is in its planning stage. "Mobility is a
fundamental right. There should be 1,000 buses for every 10 lakh people," he said. "But for 4.5 crore population in
Karnataka, there are 20,000 buses maintained by four corporations and 7,000 private buses. The number should be 45,000
buses," he added.
Along with the launch of the website, Suvarna Karnataka tickets were also released. These tickets are valid for three or four
days and are ideal for short distance travel, such as in weekends. Passengers can buy the tickets online too.
The corporation has also launched a web portal to accommodate advertisements. The webpage will also offer news and other
information.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com (20 Nov 2008)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
IMS: IIM CAT 2008
IIM CAT 2008, CAT 2008 : IMS India : Training for IIM entrance exams, MBA in India, MBA Abroad, CAT Coaching / training
IMS India assists / trains / coaches MBA aspirants prepare for the Indian B School/ IIM / MBA entrance exams such as CAT,
XAT, GMAT, FMS. Coaching through Classroom courses and correspondence distance learning preparation options are available.
The IMS faculty comprises graduates from top B Schools such as Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM
Bangalore. This year IMS students have received calls over 2479 calls from IIMs alone. For the Fall '06 cycle of MBA abroad
IMS helped students get admits to Tuck, Sloan, Wharton, Insead, LBS and a host of top B schools in US and UK. IMS admission
consultancy services have helped get over Rs.4.5 crore scholarships for IMS students.
Click Here for IIM Ahmedabad,
IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow
http://www.imsindia.com/
IMS India assists / trains / coaches MBA aspirants prepare for the Indian B School/ IIM / MBA entrance exams such as CAT,
XAT, GMAT, FMS. Coaching through Classroom courses and correspondence distance learning preparation options are available.
The IMS faculty comprises graduates from top B Schools such as Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM
Bangalore. This year IMS students have received calls over 2479 calls from IIMs alone. For the Fall '06 cycle of MBA abroad
IMS helped students get admits to Tuck, Sloan, Wharton, Insead, LBS and a host of top B schools in US and UK. IMS admission
consultancy services have helped get over Rs.4.5 crore scholarships for IMS students.
Click Here for IIM Ahmedabad,
IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow
http://www.imsindia.com/
Countdown to CAT 2008: Experts answers from IMS Learning, T.I.M.E, Career Launcher and PT Education on MBAUniverse.com
Its now down to the final over of this T20 match called CAT! November 16 is just a few days away. To help lakhs of CAT takers across the country, MBAUniverse.com has initiated yet another tool for MBA Aspirants – Ask the Experts.
We presents the answers from experts from IMS Learning, T.I.M.E., Career Launcher and PT Education. The experts on 'Ask the Experts' include Mr Gejo Srinivasan, General Manager, IMS Learning, Mr Dhruba Jyoti and Mr Ajay Nayar, T.I.M.E., Mr R Shiva Kumar, Director, R&D, Career Launcher and Mr Subhashish Mitra, VP (Academics), PT Education.
While responding to a student's query, Mr Mitra shared the '4 S Strategy' and said, "Surely, you must have identified your strong points (areas) within each section. Even in your weakest area - there would be some "Areas of Comfort" as we call it. Try and score from these areas. Remember to follow the 4 S strategy - Scan / Search / Select and the Solve - in each section."
Click here for more.
We presents the answers from experts from IMS Learning, T.I.M.E., Career Launcher and PT Education. The experts on 'Ask the Experts' include Mr Gejo Srinivasan, General Manager, IMS Learning, Mr Dhruba Jyoti and Mr Ajay Nayar, T.I.M.E., Mr R Shiva Kumar, Director, R&D, Career Launcher and Mr Subhashish Mitra, VP (Academics), PT Education.
While responding to a student's query, Mr Mitra shared the '4 S Strategy' and said, "Surely, you must have identified your strong points (areas) within each section. Even in your weakest area - there would be some "Areas of Comfort" as we call it. Try and score from these areas. Remember to follow the 4 S strategy - Scan / Search / Select and the Solve - in each section."
Click here for more.
Career launcher: Will they make the IIM cut?
Bangalore: A fter years of holding down tough managerial positions and leading many in the boardroom, a few get back to the classroom. CAT candidates over 35, though few, are not uncommon. According to statistics provided by the Indian Institutes of Management, the number of candidates over 35 in 2007 was 22.72% higher than the previous year.
After garnering work experience, what interest could CAT possibly be hold for these candidates? According to Ajay Arora, director, TIME, of the total candidates, at least 3% fall in the over-35 category. "Most write the CAT because they feel they've reached a plateau and are looking for a career shift. An IIM degree would certainly add weight to the resume," said Arora. It's not the only reason -- some candidates are actually PhD aspirants or want to pursue the fellowship programme, added Arora.
According to Kavitha Narendra, head, academics, Career Launcher, said working software engineers also add to the number of CAT candidates over 35 years. "They take CAT for the post-graduate course in Software Enterprise Management, believing that an IIM degree adds value to their resume," said Kavitha.
Age, said these experts, is no hindrance. "Quite the opposite. As they've already been in the industry, they bring in a different perspective to the class than a person without any experience," said Arora. CAT experts said age and work experience are actually an advantage. "They're really focused because they know what they want. Besides, they've already experienced pressure in the workplace. It is easier for them," added Kavita.
Experts also said that if money is not a constraint, getting an IIM degree never goes waste. Manikantan Kumar (name changed), 38, works as an MNC global product manager. A mechanical engineer, he started working soon after getting his degree. With 15 years of experience to his credit, he's appearing for the test so "he can grow further and have a quantitative career jump". He said, "I'm looking at becoming a CEO of my company. For that, I need good qualifications," he said.
Disability no bar
Sanjeev Chaodhari, a visually impaired candidate, started his preparation in July but he's still not satisfied. "I'm in no hurry to get into the IIM or any other B-school. This time, I'm looking at improving my percentile and get familiar with the paper. For the next CAT, I'll start my preparation earlier," he said.
computer programmer Sanjeev said his toughest challenge is geometry and algebra as he's never studied geometry. He added that by next year, he'll be thorough with the basics in these subjects.
Like Sanjeev, there are other physically challenged candidates. Data provided by Career Launcher, a coaching centre, shows that IIM-Ahmedabad and IIM-Calcutta each has three Persons with Disability (PWD) who will pass out in 2009. In 2010, 10 students will complete the course from IIM-A.
Shiva Kumar, director (R&D), Career Launcher, told STOI that from his coaching centre, three PWD candidates will take CAT-2008. "PWD candidates are given extra time. For every hour, they get an extra 20 minutes according to IIM norms. Candidates come with their scribes who should be less qualified than the candidate," he said, adding that 3% of seats are reserved for PWDs.
Coaching such candidates, especially the visually impaired, is not easy. "We have software which can convert the entire study material into a PDF document. Most have this software, but it's just a small part. Some candidates don't have a problem with English but geometry is challenging for them and data interpretation (DI) document doesn't really help," he explained.
He added that candidates are given a feel of geometrical cut-outs. But the difficulty is in DI as it involves a lot of expressions. "We train candidates to ask the scribe the right questions when it comes to DI," Shiva Kumar said, adding that they sometimes advise candidates to quit geometry.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
After garnering work experience, what interest could CAT possibly be hold for these candidates? According to Ajay Arora, director, TIME, of the total candidates, at least 3% fall in the over-35 category. "Most write the CAT because they feel they've reached a plateau and are looking for a career shift. An IIM degree would certainly add weight to the resume," said Arora. It's not the only reason -- some candidates are actually PhD aspirants or want to pursue the fellowship programme, added Arora.
According to Kavitha Narendra, head, academics, Career Launcher, said working software engineers also add to the number of CAT candidates over 35 years. "They take CAT for the post-graduate course in Software Enterprise Management, believing that an IIM degree adds value to their resume," said Kavitha.
Age, said these experts, is no hindrance. "Quite the opposite. As they've already been in the industry, they bring in a different perspective to the class than a person without any experience," said Arora. CAT experts said age and work experience are actually an advantage. "They're really focused because they know what they want. Besides, they've already experienced pressure in the workplace. It is easier for them," added Kavita.
Experts also said that if money is not a constraint, getting an IIM degree never goes waste. Manikantan Kumar (name changed), 38, works as an MNC global product manager. A mechanical engineer, he started working soon after getting his degree. With 15 years of experience to his credit, he's appearing for the test so "he can grow further and have a quantitative career jump". He said, "I'm looking at becoming a CEO of my company. For that, I need good qualifications," he said.
Disability no bar
Sanjeev Chaodhari, a visually impaired candidate, started his preparation in July but he's still not satisfied. "I'm in no hurry to get into the IIM or any other B-school. This time, I'm looking at improving my percentile and get familiar with the paper. For the next CAT, I'll start my preparation earlier," he said.
computer programmer Sanjeev said his toughest challenge is geometry and algebra as he's never studied geometry. He added that by next year, he'll be thorough with the basics in these subjects.
Like Sanjeev, there are other physically challenged candidates. Data provided by Career Launcher, a coaching centre, shows that IIM-Ahmedabad and IIM-Calcutta each has three Persons with Disability (PWD) who will pass out in 2009. In 2010, 10 students will complete the course from IIM-A.
Shiva Kumar, director (R&D), Career Launcher, told STOI that from his coaching centre, three PWD candidates will take CAT-2008. "PWD candidates are given extra time. For every hour, they get an extra 20 minutes according to IIM norms. Candidates come with their scribes who should be less qualified than the candidate," he said, adding that 3% of seats are reserved for PWDs.
Coaching such candidates, especially the visually impaired, is not easy. "We have software which can convert the entire study material into a PDF document. Most have this software, but it's just a small part. Some candidates don't have a problem with English but geometry is challenging for them and data interpretation (DI) document doesn't really help," he explained.
He added that candidates are given a feel of geometrical cut-outs. But the difficulty is in DI as it involves a lot of expressions. "We train candidates to ask the scribe the right questions when it comes to DI," Shiva Kumar said, adding that they sometimes advise candidates to quit geometry.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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