Though a bit late I wanted to make my presence felt on the web as a creative - funny person :P
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Monday, March 08, 2010
Open Question to Caterrorist: Prometric Boss
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/assessmentcat-fair-prometric/87787/on
American firm Prometric, which conducted the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT), today sought to allay doubts raised over the credibility of the assessment of papers and said "fair and equal opportunity" was given to candidates to display their knowledge.
"How did you decide that every one was given a fair and equal opportunity? Will you be kind enough to enlighten us? Was anyone found guilty of cheating? Or by fair and equal opportunity you meant those who got less marks their marks were increased and for those with higher higher marks, it was decreased."
"We have reviewed the test scoring and we are completely confident that the results are appropriately distributed across the population, and that the test were performed well within international standards," Prometric Chief Operations Officer Charles Kernan told reporters here.
Despite repeated requests why are you shying away from sharing these international standards and their impact on the CAT scores?
The three-step CAT test development process includes calculation, equation and scaling of the raw scores and was conducted in alignment with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, the American firm said.
Now even a nursery class student knows this - we are asking how you equated the scores. And if you so confident gives us our actual scores.
The computer-based 'CAT-2009' in the first phase was marred by technical glitches from the very first day as students faced problems while logging on at centres in Gujarat, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Bhopal.
Nearly 7,000 students had to take the test in January this year during the second phase. They could not take the exam in the first phase due to glitches that were attributed by the IIMs and Prometric to virus attacks and hardware problems.
"We take the blame for whatever happened. But, this is the first time in 31 years that the IIMs preferred the computer method. Even EVMs were criticised when they were introduced 10 years ago. Now, they are path-breaking," Prometric India Managing Director Soumitra Roy said.
Definitely EVMs are here to stay but do you think you have a single chance of staying here. I can go on and on but the best one is: IIMA director himself has said you guys faltered 'badly'.
American firm Prometric, which conducted the computer-based Common Admission Test (CAT), today sought to allay doubts raised over the credibility of the assessment of papers and said "fair and equal opportunity" was given to candidates to display their knowledge.
"How did you decide that every one was given a fair and equal opportunity? Will you be kind enough to enlighten us? Was anyone found guilty of cheating? Or by fair and equal opportunity you meant those who got less marks their marks were increased and for those with higher higher marks, it was decreased."
"We have reviewed the test scoring and we are completely confident that the results are appropriately distributed across the population, and that the test were performed well within international standards," Prometric Chief Operations Officer Charles Kernan told reporters here.
Despite repeated requests why are you shying away from sharing these international standards and their impact on the CAT scores?
The three-step CAT test development process includes calculation, equation and scaling of the raw scores and was conducted in alignment with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, the American firm said.
Now even a nursery class student knows this - we are asking how you equated the scores. And if you so confident gives us our actual scores.
The computer-based 'CAT-2009' in the first phase was marred by technical glitches from the very first day as students faced problems while logging on at centres in Gujarat, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Bhopal.
Nearly 7,000 students had to take the test in January this year during the second phase. They could not take the exam in the first phase due to glitches that were attributed by the IIMs and Prometric to virus attacks and hardware problems.
"We take the blame for whatever happened. But, this is the first time in 31 years that the IIMs preferred the computer method. Even EVMs were criticised when they were introduced 10 years ago. Now, they are path-breaking," Prometric India Managing Director Soumitra Roy said.
Definitely EVMs are here to stay but do you think you have a single chance of staying here. I can go on and on but the best one is: IIMA director himself has said you guys faltered 'badly'.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Racism and favorism - Sports
Though most of the International Sporting Bodies claim themselves to be anti racism and someone who are promoting harmony but its hard to understand that how come the way their officials treat the Asian countries go unnoticed needless to say whenever they are a 'bit' aggressive and winning. A recent incident in Hockey world cup when a minor incident was served with a 3 match ban - needless to say a brown player was banned.
Its a pity that the so called 'responsible media' has nothing to say on this while the country federation does nothing to help the poor player. Coincidentally, its an Australian (a country of the culprits and LEAST RACIST) who has handed the ban...!!!
I have no issues if everyone is treated as same but the issue is they have one set of punishment for one group and another set for other. God knows, why the hell are they happy accepting all this bullshit in the face. I know it doesn't matter either ways but seeing such an attitude of all the parties involved, you ought to feel sad for the player and worried for the whole nation. I might be exaggerating but this is the reason how Indians are taken for granted everywhere - by the people, by the companies and what not.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Monday, October 19, 2009
Quote
Zindagi main jalna sabko ek na ek ek din hota hai, it depends on you ki chandan ki lakdi pe jaloge ya neem ki...!!! - obviously Me ;)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Quotes
Anyone can pick something when they know what it is. It takes real leadership to pick something you're clueless about. - Simpson's the Movie
Zindagi mein hamari waat iffe nahi lagti ki hum kaunfa raafta chunte hai. Waat lagti hai iffe ki hum kaunfa raafta chodte hai -Kaminey
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A few quotes...
- The world is my 'lesbian wedding' - Mr. Bing... Friends 2x11
- Shouldn't I also be given a bailout; aftreall anyone who does a stupid mistake gets one...!!!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
I-Day Playlist
Well, anyone who stumbles here... can add any good songs I am missing :)
This is the list specific to IDay and RDay. And every time I keep adding a couple of songs but still I believe I am missing some good ones :(
Taqat Watan Ki - Prem Pujari.mp3
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon.mp3
Kabuliwala-AyeMerePyareWatan.mp3
19897_Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan.mp3
Mera_Mulk_-_Kumar_-_Aditya.mp3
Zindagi_Maut_Na_Ban_Jaye.au
apni-azaadi-ko-hum(MastiMag.com).mp3
13831_Ham Laaye Hain Toofan Se .mp3
Kismat - Door Hato Ae Duniyawalon.mp3
A R Rehman - Maa Tujhe Salaam.mp3
21468_Aye Watan - Fast.mp3
5 Sarfaroshi Tamanna - Mohd. Rafi
14535_Nanha Munna RahiI Hoon.mp3
Aao Bachhon Tumhen Dikhaaye.MP3
12788_Nanhe Munhe Bacche.mp3
De Di Hamein Aazaadi.MP3
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de di hamein azaadi.mp3 (heard it only once as it makes me hate the guy aka mk gandhi even more.. ) And atleast today i wanted to hear these songs peacefully...
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