That is the central premise of Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekanis upcoming book Imagining India: Ideas for the New Century, which is slated for release on November 24.

Nilekani, who has been a key player in Indias growth story, points out that the countrys future rests on more than simply economic growth; it also depends on reform and innovation in all sectors of public life. Looking closely at recent developments, he examines the ideas and attitudes that have evolved with the times and contributed to our progress, as also those that keep us shackled into unproductive ways.

MBAUniverse.com had published a story on November 21, 2008, highlighting that according to our analysis of answer keys published by four major test prep institutes (IMS - Mumbai, TIME - Hyderabad, Career Launcher Delhi and PT Education Indore), answers to as many as nine CAT questions dont match. Responding to our queries, MBA test prep companies have acknowledged the differences amongst their answers, and have their reasons for the mis-match.
The questions (of CAT series # 111) where the CAT experts are disagreeing are: 39, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 86 and 90.

Worry no more because experts from IMS Learning and PT Education leading test prep companies have solved CAT questions for MBAUniverse.com. And they are now available online.
See the answers below. Remember to check what your paper serial number is (there were four test-papers of CAT 08), and then check your scores against the right tables. Share your feedback and queries to [email protected]
CAT 08: Answer Keys by IMS Learning

Q No
Set 111
Set 222
Set 333
Set 444

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Closely following the current financial crisis and its impact on the financial markets across the globe, IIM Calcutta has realized that this crisis is largely the result of managers not being able to completely understand and manage the operational risks of the new generation of derivatives.

Mr Gejo Srinivasan, General Manager, IMS Learning answered questions from MBA-aspirants on MBAUniverse.com expert chat on CAT day itself. Here are highlights from the analysis and expert chat.
Highlights from Career Launcher Analysis of CAT 2008

Data Interpretation

Mr Madhur Naneria, Center Head, PT Education, Indore answered questions from MBA-aspirants on MBAUniverse.com expert chat on CAT day itself. Here are highlights from the analysis and expert chat.

Highlights from PT Education of CAT 2008
Finally the BIG BANG happened. Approximately 2, 76, 000 atoms (students) who were in an atmosphere of very high pressure, temperature and density for months (possibly years for many) resulted in the BIG BANG i.e. CAT 2008.

Mr R Shiva Kumar, Director, R&D of Career Launcher answered questions from MBA-aspirants on MBAUniverse.com expert chat on CAT day itself. Here are highlights from the analysis and expert chat.

Highlights from Career Launcher Analysis of CAT 2008

Here is a round-up of summer placements trends across leading campuses like IIM C, IIM B and FMS Delhi.

IIM Calcutta attracts more firms, completes summer placements
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has upheld its reputation as the top choice of recruiters again this year. The summer placement process which was scheduled from the 9th to the 14th of November has been completed with the entire batch of over 300 students being offered the widest possible range of sectors and job profiles.

Remember these are early impressions and will get refined as the day draws to a close.
CAT 2008 was an easier paper, but Data Interpretation tougher: IMS Learning
IMS Learning say that overall CAT 2008 was on the easier side.

It adds, The increase in the number of questions in the Verbal section would have caught many by surprise, but this was offset by the fact that the questions were easier as compared to the last two years. The uneven number of questions across sections also meant that time- management became crucial.

MBA exam experts said that SNAP was a tougher test this year. MBAUniverse.com presents an analysis by MBA Exam Experts on SNAP 08.
Click on the links below to read analysis by IMS Learning and PT Education.

SNAP 2008: This years test was tougher that last year
http://www.mbauniverse.com/admission_2009_coverage.php?id=1686

SNAP 2008 Analysis: Modification is test pattern; Quant section moderately tough
http://www.mbauniverse.com/admission_2009_coverage.php?id=1682

Attempt at least 60% of SNAP test and target high accuracy: IMS Learning