My Perspective

One of the oldest tricks in the book of a scamster is either a Ponzi scheme or a Pyramid scheme. Both are illegal in most countries but the scamsters disguise them to avoid getting caught. This video explains the difference between a Pyramid scam and a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) scheme. MLM is legal as it is a direct marketing scheme. It also explains how to spot a pyramid scam that is disguised as a MLM scheme. Beware, if you are paying to join any Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) scheme (like Q-NET or IM academy) so that you could buy products or recruit other members in the MLM then it is a Pyramid scheme disguised as MLM scheme. Folks who recruit others in to a pyramid scheme on social media tend to say their favourite book is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Do not fall for this they are just priming you to believe in what they say. The only way to earn money is through hard work in creating value either in the form of a product or as a service.  

The casual indifference of undergraduate (UG) engineering students towards their academics is well known to all - not just students and their parents, even faculty and employers as well. This is not just limited to non-elite engineering colleges but rampant even in prestigious institutes like IITs as well [1-2]. Since the engineering education is heavily subsidised in all national or state owned or government-aided institutes, our country needs a better return on investment in the education sector. There are a number of factors that affect student motivation like the role of teacher to inspire the students through engaging lectures, assessments that are not testing the memorisation potential of the student. But in this article I limit my discussion to those factors that are solely dependent on the students themselves. I conclude with my suggestions on how to address these. The reason for this attitude stems right from the time of admission

Prof Andrew Ng, former faculty at Stanford University, provided good insight on what the graduate student admission committee looks for in a personal statement (also known as statement of purpose) from a applicant on his website [1]. The overall points raised are also applicable to any SOP not just for university admissions. I made a summary of the points raised for my personal use (and hence the first part is written in first person). I felt that I should share it on my blog for others who might find it useful. Here are my notes on the how to write a SOP and more importantly what not to write in an SOP for a graduate application. Previous relevant experience Discuss small number of relevant projects Role in the project Specific work Insights I had, experiments and outcomes Result - publication, award, impact Briefly mention a

Education can have a tremendous effect on the economic development of a country. Here is my plan to encourage students to pursue a higher education degree.  "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela In evolving a plan to encourage students to pursue a higher education degree, I propose a multi-pronged approach with government, educational institutes and industry acting as key partners in this 'agenda for change'.