GRE

What is GRE?

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a multiple-choice admission test for applicants to graduate schools. It is a common prerequisite for all Graduate School applicants. It is developed and conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS)-a subsidiary of the Graduate Record Examination Board of the U.S.A. The test is a computer-adaptive test (CAT), and consists of three scored sections.

The scores of this standardized, computer adaptive format test help graduate schools to assess the advanced study potential of their prospective students. GRE test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. GRE offers two kinds of Examinations to enable admissions panel to assess the applicants and their aptitude towards their chosen fields of study - GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. Most applicants to Graduate Schools are generally asked to take the GRE General test.

Why GRE?

The GRE General Test measures the skills that you've acquired over the high school and college years. It is an aptitude test because it is meant to measure your potential to succeed in graduate school. While the GRE is only one of several criteria that graduate schools use to evaluate your application, it is one of the most important. This is particularly true if your college GPA is not as high as you'd like. Exceptional GRE scores can open up new opportunities for grad school. The GRE General Test contains sections that measure verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills.

Eligibility

A 10+2 pass out of any recognised Indian Board or University is a suitable qualification to take the GRE but generally students go for it after completing their Bachelors degree.

Test Structure

Total time allotted for the Computer-adaptive GRE test is 3 hours, whereas for the Paper-based test it is 3 ¾ hours.

GRE offers two kinds of Examinations to enable admissions panel to assess the applicants and their aptitude towards their chosen fields of study - GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. Most applicants to Graduate Schools are generally asked to take the GRE General test.

GRE General Test : Generally taken by prospective graduate students, this test measures Verbal reasoning, Analytical and Critical Writing and Quantitative Reasoning skills of a candidate.

GRE Subject test : This version of GRE exam assesses candidates' knowledge level and accomplishments in a specific field of study. Unlike the GRE General test, this test is available only thrice in a year and can be taken only as the paper-based test. The scores of this test are often required for doctoral programs in the US, though some universities require the GRE Subject test scores for Masters-level programs too. The eight subjects in which the GRE subject test is presently conducted are: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Each of the three sections is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The average scores for the GRE are about 470 for Verbal and 570 for Quantitative.

How to apply?

There are no specific dates or schedules for taking the GRE/GMAT/TOEFL. These are conducted round the year.The procedure is to first obtain a form and consequently register your self for the exam.

1. Ordering the form- Forms and their details are available (free of cost) at:

Institute of Psychological and Educational Measurement(IPEM)

119/25-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg

Allahabad - 211001 (U.P.), India

Phone: 0532 - 624881, 623858

Fax: 0532 - 624637

E-mail : ets@ipem.org

Website : http://ipem.org/ The United States Education Foundation in India (USEFI):

Educational Advisor,

USEFI, Fulbright House,

12 Hailey Road,

New Delhi - 110 001

Phone : (011) 3328944

Fax : (011) 3329718

E-mail : vijaya@usefi.ernet.in

2.Registration : Thereafter, to register yourself for a particular test date, you can contact Sylvan Testing Services in New Delhi.

Address:

Sylvan Testing Services Pvt. Ltd.

Senior Plaza 160-A, Gautam Nagar, 3rd Floor Yusuf Sarai,

Behind Indian Oil Building

New Delhi 110 049

Tel: 011-6511649 Fax: 011-6529741

Acceptable Forms of Payment :

1.International Credit Card : The fee  can be paid to Sylvan Testing Services through any of  the following international credit cards- VISA, Master , American Express over a  telephone.

OR

2. Cheques, bank drafts, money orders payable in U.S. dollars must be drawn on banks located in the U.S  and be made payable to ETS-GMAT/GRE/TOEFL.

If payments are made in the Indian currency, these must be made at the telegraphic transfer selling (TTS) exchange rate of the U.S. dollar equivalent. Cheques, money orders payable in Indian Rupee must be drawn on a bank in India

Computer Based Test (CBT) Centres in India

ALLAHABAD - IPEM

AHMEDABAD

BANGALORE

CALCUTTA

HYDERABAD

MADRAS

MUMBAI

NEW DELHI

TRIVANDRUM

These links will give each and every details

http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/CenterListIntl.jsp?I=I

http://www.prometric.com/testtakers/contactus/Email.htm

Microsoft Dances Closer to the Set-Top With Xbox Music

Microsoft is taking another stab at the digital music industry with the Tuesday launch of Xbox Music, a streaming music service that will be an update to the Xbox. It will also be released as a built-in feature on Windows 8 PCs and tablets later this month.

Xbox Music lets users listen to music in whatever way -- and on whatever device -- they choose.

Users will be able to stream the service's 30 million tracks for free in an ad-supported version or purchase it at the now ubiquitous price point of 99 US cents per song.

There's also an option to pay $9.99 per month for unlimited cloud-based streaming of music purchases and playlists to any device.

A Microsoft spokesperson was not immediately available to provide further details.

Xbox as Set-Top Box

Xbox Music is clearly different from Zune in some important respects -- and it can be expected to change the Xbox dynamic, Rob Enderle of the Enderle Group told TechNewsWorld.
The Xbox is being positioned as more of a set-top box going forward, he said. Microsoft carved out its identity at first with games and then movies -- and now it is incorporating music into the mix."Music has proven relatively easy, and Microsoft leads with games; it is video that remains the bridge too far and both firms are struggling here," said Enderle.

Digital Music Nation

Microsoft has another factor in its favor now with Xbox Music. Digital music has become mainstream, and consumers expect easy access and a smooth experience, said Patrick Reynolds, EVP of marketing for Triton Digital.
"There has never been more interest in or listening to online music," he told TechNewsWorld. The market has become a very big pool, and "there's room for more than one player."

Table Stakes

In fact, a good music service has become table stakes for both Apple and Microsoft, Enderle said. It will be a critical issue for Google as well, if it is not already.
Google still relies mostly on third parties, he noted. However, "their music service, while not as well known, is actually rather good, being a bit more consumer-focused and a bit less record-label friendly."

Chiru's Filmography

Chiru's Filmography

INDUSTRY RECORDS: 
Khaidi, Pasivadi pranam, Yamudiki mogudu, Athaki Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Jagadekaveerudu Athiloka Sundari, Gangleader, Gharan Mogudu, Indra... Total 8

BLOCK BUSTERS:
Nyayam Kavali, Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnaiah, Challenge, Rakshasudu, Donga Mogudu, Abhilasha, Kodama Simham, Kondaveeti Donga, Rowdy Alludu, Master, Chudalani Undi, Tagore

SUPER HITS:
Idi Katha Kadu, Punnami Nagu, Chattaniki Kallu Levu, Subhaleka, Patnam Vachina Pativratalu, Goodachari No.1, Magamaharaju, Sangarshana, Goonda, Donga, Adavi Donga, Manchi donga, Vijetha, Chantabbai, Swayam Krushi, Khaidi No.786, Prathiband (Hindi), Mutamestri, Alluda majaka (Controversial Hit), Hitler, Bavagaru Bagunnara, Annayya, Shankar Dada MBBS

HITS:
Manavoori Pandavulu, Tayaramma Bangarayya, Punadirallu, Mosagadu, Mogudu Kavali, Srirasthu Subhamasthu, Kirayi Rowdylu, Manchu Pallaki, Palleturi Monagadu, Mantrigari Viyyankudu, Intiguttu, Jwala, Kondaveeti Raja, State Rowdy, Aaj ka Goonda Raj (Hindi), Sneham kosam, Stalin

CONTROVERSIAL HIT:
Alluda Mazaaka, can easily be termed as the most controversial film in 'megastar' Chiranjeevi's career. The movie came acroos with many controversial issues, faced many protests from Women organisations, BJP etc. for a long period. It has the dubious distinction of being one of the few films to be recalled by the Censors. But Alluda Mazaaka still became one of the top grossers in the Chiru's career, speaking volumes of his strength at the box-office. It was released with a record number of 120 prints and opened well everywhere. It completed 50 days in 75 theatres and set a new record for Chiranjeevi's films.

SOME SPECIAL MOVIES:
Rudraveena, Apadbhandavudu, Aradhana, Punnami Nagu, Sneham Kosam, Swayam Krushi

OTHER SPECIALITIES:

1st 10 crores Collected movie in south india was Gharan mogudu

1st hero to take more than one crore remuneration in India was
Chiru (1.25 crores) for Gharan Mogudu, 2nd was Amitab Bachan and Rajinikanth (75 Lakhs)

1st hero to take 7 crore remuneration in India was Chiru for Indra, 2nd was Amir Khan 6 crores for Lagaan

Rudraveena Movie is Ranked as some of the best movies of Telugu industry.

1st Telugu Hero Invited for Oscar Awards Ceremony was Chiranjeevi

According to IndiaToday National Media Chiru is one of the top 10 Personalities who inspired people a lot in India during the Decade 1990-1999.

Till date the highest No. of people attended for Public Meetings in India are INDRA’s 175 days Function in Vijayawada and PrajaRajyam Launching Meeting in Tirupati.

Satire On Modern Education System

H

ow many of you feel that you are a good learner and are being provided with the proper nourishment from your education machinery?  It is said that man is no better than a beast without education. But what kind of education really matters – quantitative or qualitative? Most of us would cast our vote in favour of the qualitative education which is hardly seen in today’s commercialization of the education system.

In the ancient era the basic motto of providing education is to imbibe the moral and ethical values in every individual for a better transformation. People in the past, considered education, as a tool for social change.

Things don’t change all of a sudden – a fact to be accepted. There might be some factors influencing for any change to occur. As the days passed by, not just the moral values are lacking among the students but also their creativity and imagination is being distorted with the uprising of the competitiveness in the society which always strives to give a tough fight for the external appearance as a technological gadget which lacks the basic configuration provided.

But yet to talk about the other side of the coin, one can say that, irrespective of the tough competition and westernization, the present education system is bringing out many beautiful jewels to the nations pride.

Education is not just holding degrees or getting jobs, but also to bring about different talents hidden in a student in various shades of his/her life which is actually being done by few of the many education machinery present in today’s modern era.

At times, there is a need for parents involvement too…., as such in understanding the capacity of the child, by not pressuring them and lay a path in supporting their child.

As quoted, ‘The greatest truth’s are always the simple’ how much ever the teacher provides, it’s the conscience of the student to realize that things wont work easily without his/her own interest, love and dedication towards the work.

Always remember that the very first walks of your life are taught by your parents having the confidence that you would lead the rest in the same way today’s education institutions providing a little nourishment to the students having left the rest to themselves in achieving and reserving a place in the future society.

Author Bio: This article is written by Miss T.M Pranathi, who is studying Senior Inter in a repuated IAS academy. 

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Zindhabadh Megastar Chiranjeevi

 Vijayawada  chiranjeevi garu ravadaniki inka 30 minutes undhi anagaane hungama start ayindhi.. Zindhabadh Megastar Chiranjeevi ani chesina hungama simply superb.