University of Kashmir DDE Invites Applications for Distance M.Com Program

Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), University of Kashmir, Srinagar invites applications for admission to distance Master of Commerce (M.Com) program for the academic year 2013.

Eligibility     

For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.  

Website- http://egov.uok.edu.in

 

Important Dates-

Last date for submission of application froms: Friday, June 28, 2013.

Central University of Tamil Nadu Invites Applications for PhD in Mathematics Program

Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur invites applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program in Mathematics offered at School of Mathematics and Computer Sciences for the academic session 2013-14.

Eligibility     

For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.  

Website- http://www.cutn.ac.in/news_det.php?id=MjEw

 

Important Dates-

Last date for receipt of applications: Saturday, July 20, 2013.

Change What Needs Changing, Not What's Easy

Decades ago, British Rail had a real fall-off in business. Looking for marketing answers, they went searching for a new ad agency – one that could deliver an ad campaign that would bring their customers back.

When the British Rail executives went to the offices of a prominent London ad agency to discuss their needs, they were met by a very rude receptionist, who insisted that they wait.

Finally, an unkempt person led them to a conference room – a dirty, scruffy room cluttered with plates of stale food. The executives were again, left to wait. A few agency people drifted in and out of the room, basically ignoring the executives who grew impatient by the minute. When the execs tried to ask what was going on, the agency people brushed them off and went about their work.

Eventually, the execs had enough. As they angrily started to get up, completely disgusted with the way they’d been treated, one of the agency people finally showed up.

“Gentlemen,” he said, “your treatment here at our Agency is not typical of how we treat our clients – in fact, we’ve gone out of our way to stage this meeting for you. We’ve behaved this way to point out to you what it’s like to be a customer of British Rail. Your real problem at British Rail isn’t your advertising, it’s your people. We suggest you let us address your employee attitude problem before we attempt to change your advertising.”

The British Rail executives were shocked – but the agency got the account! The agency had the remarkable conviction to point out the problem because it knew exactly what needed to change.

As Yogi Berra once said...

"Before we build a better mousetrap, We need to find out if there are any mice out there."

The Wife Who Follows

There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He's very proud of her and always wanted to show off her to his friends. However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with some other men.

He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient and in fact is the merchant's confidante. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times.

Now, the merchant's 1st wife is a very loyal partner and has made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, "Now I have 4 wives with me. But when I die, I'll be alone. How lonely I'll be!"

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.

The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant's heart. The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you so much for all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is so good over here! I'm going to remarry when you die!" The merchant's heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, "I always turned to you for help and you've always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave." The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated.

Then a voice called out : "I'll leave with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The merchant looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, "I should have taken much better care of you while I could have !"

Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives

a. The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.

b. Our 3rd wife ? Our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.

c. The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we're alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

d. The 1st wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of material, wealth and sensual pleasure.

Guru Nanak Dev University Invites Applications for M.Tech/M.Arch Programs

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar invites applications for admission to 2 year Master of Technology (M.Tech) programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Software systems at Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering offered at Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at GNTU campus and Regional campuses in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur and Urban Planning offered at Guru Ramdas School of Planning and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program in Urban Design offered at Department of Architecture for the commencing session 2013.

Eligibility     

For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.  

Website- http://www.gnduadmissions.org

 

Important Dates-

Last date for receipt of application form: Thursday, July 04, 2013.

University of Delhi Invites Applications for M.Phil/Ph.D in Education Programs

University of Delhi (DU), Delhi invites applications for admission to full-time and part-time Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and full-time Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programs in Education offered at Department of Education (Central Institute of Education), University Of Delhi for the academic year 2013.

Eligibility     

For the complete detail about the program, eligibility criteria and application procedure follow this link.  

Website- http://cie.du.ac.in

 

Important Dates-

• Last date for availablity & submission of application forms:
  • For M.Phil Program: Friday, July 05, 2013.
  • For Ph.D Program: Wednesday, July 10, 2013.
• Date of DU CIE-2013 written test: Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

 

 

Take Responsibility

Bear Bryant, the great Alabama football coach, was once asked what was the key to his coaching success. He thought for a second and said, “When we win I give them (the players) all the credit and when we lose I take all the blame.” He smiled and walked away. When things go wrong, great leaders take full responsibility for the results. No excuses. Harry Truman made this clear when he uttered his famous four words...“The buck stops here!”

In one of Ronald Reagan’s cabinet meetings, General Colin Powell presented an idea he was passionate about. This discussion went on for about an hour with Reagan asking tough questions because he felt the proposal had flaws. In the end, however, he said, “Colin, it’s your call. If you think it will work, we’ll go for it.”

A few months later, however, Reagan was grilled at a news conference because the plan had failed miserably. One of the reporters asked the question, “Whose idea was this; yours or someone else’s?” Reagan didn’t hesitate. He said, “I take full responsibility.” He then glanced at Powell sitting in the front row and saw tears welling in his eyes.

After the news conference, Powell walked over to a friend and said, “I’d do anything for that man.”

Let’s take a second and look at how taking responsibility applies to my business, Dark Horse Recording.

When people under my employ don’t come across warm and hospitable on the phone, whose responsibility is it?
If my electric bill skyrockets because one of my employees left all thirteen central air systems on over the Christmas holidays, whose responsibility is it?
If one of my biggest clients starts recording elsewhere...because we weren’t up on our game...perhaps a grounding problem...or some of the equipment wasn’t working to 100% satisfaction...whose responsibility is it?
If my bills don’t get paid...If my invoices don’t get collected...If lightning strikes and wipes out Bill’s computer files in the front office because they weren’t backed up...whose responsibility is it?