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@ 2014-06-30 2:26 PM (#15859 - in reply to #15857) (#15859) Top

debmohanty




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debmohanty posted @ 2014-06-30 2:26 PM

dopuzzle - 2014-06-30 2:14 PM

At what time test will end
Typically around 5PM.


prasanna16391 - 2014-06-30 2:20 PM
dopuzzle - 2014-06-30 2:07 PM

can some of my friends come with me without their registration.

I assume registration is probably a way for them to plan ahead knowing the number of participants, so I'd probably be on the safe side and ask your friends to register too.
I recall that last year they allowed one person per registration in some cities. So better to have your friends registered.

@ 2014-06-30 4:56 PM (#15860 - in reply to #15856) (#15860) Top

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rvarun posted @ 2014-06-30 4:56 PM

dopuzzle - 2014-06-30 2:07 PM

can some of my friends come with me without their registration.


Hi. Please ask your friends to register. The Registration message was verified in the previous editions before the first round.
@ 2014-06-30 11:01 PM (#15862 - in reply to #15860) (#15862) Top

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Dileep Singh posted @ 2014-06-30 11:01 PM

It would be good if this time, TOI can provide certificates to the finalists.
It hurts wwhen after being chosen as a finalist from a city and still have no proof to show.

Edited by Dileep Singh 2014-06-30 11:12 PM
@ 2014-07-01 12:18 AM (#15864 - in reply to #15840) (#15864) Top

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LokeshJK posted @ 2014-07-01 12:18 AM

Hi Dileep, How was the exp and the format last time. Can you pls share the format?
@ 2014-07-01 11:09 AM (#15868 - in reply to #15840) (#15868) Top

dopuzzle



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dopuzzle posted @ 2014-07-01 11:09 AM

if would be good if anyone here can give some detail about schedule of 7 hrs(10-5 pm) is there a break in between since 7 hr is a long interval of time.
what's deadline of registration
@ 2014-07-01 1:06 PM (#15869 - in reply to #15862) (#15869) Top

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purifire posted @ 2014-07-01 1:06 PM

Dileep Singh - 2014-06-30 11:01 PM

It would be good if this time, TOI can provide certificates to the finalists.
It hurts wwhen after being chosen as a finalist from a city and still have no proof to show.


You can always carry a copy of the newspaper photo and article after you qualified in the regional round :D ...

This was in a lighter note :)
@ 2014-07-01 3:24 PM (#15870 - in reply to #15840) (#15870) Top

ashwinparadkar



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ashwinparadkar posted @ 2014-07-01 3:24 PM

I tried to register ... TOISUDM Ashwin25 is what I sent as the message ... response is invalid keyword request. Anybody facing the same problem ?
@ 2014-07-01 3:24 PM (#15871 - in reply to #15840) (#15871) Top

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rajgupta83 posted @ 2014-07-01 3:24 PM

waiting for this........atlast
@ 2014-07-01 3:25 PM (#15872 - in reply to #15870) (#15872) Top

rajgupta83



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rajgupta83 posted @ 2014-07-01 3:25 PM

give space after Ashwin "Ashwin 25"
@ 2014-07-01 3:31 PM (#15873 - in reply to #15840) (#15873) Top

ashwinparadkar



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ashwinparadkar posted @ 2014-07-01 3:31 PM

I tried with the space as well. same error message
@ 2014-07-01 3:40 PM (#15874 - in reply to #15873) (#15874) Top

rvarun



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rvarun posted @ 2014-07-01 3:40 PM

ashwinparadkar - 2014-07-01 3:31 PM

I tried with the space as well. same error message


Hi Ashwin. Try the following and send to 58888.

TOISUDM ASHWIN 25

Edited by rvarun 2014-07-01 3:40 PM
@ 2014-07-01 3:41 PM (#15875 - in reply to #15868) (#15875) Top

lenson




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lenson posted @ 2014-07-01 3:41 PM

dopuzzle - 2014-07-01 11:09 AMif would be good if anyone here can give some detail about schedule of 7 hrs(10-5 pm) is there a break in between since 7 hr is a long interval of time.what's deadline of registration

Check this: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sudoku.cms

It looks similar to previous years. Basically, the number of people registering would be much more than what can be accommodated in a single group. So there will be multiple preliminary rounds with different groups of people and a few people will be chosen from each of these rounds to proceed to the regional final round which will be held later in the day.

Edited by lenson 2014-07-01 3:42 PM
@ 2014-07-01 4:13 PM (#15876 - in reply to #15874) (#15876) Top

prasanna16391



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prasanna16391 posted @ 2014-07-01 4:13 PM

rvarun - 2014-07-01 3:40 PM

ashwinparadkar - 2014-07-01 3:31 PM

I tried with the space as well. same error message


Hi Ashwin. Try the following and send to 58888.

TOISUDM ASHWIN 25


I tried TOISUDM Prasanna23 and got an immediate response. The only possible error I see is the number entered.
@ 2014-07-01 4:28 PM (#15877 - in reply to #15868) (#15877) Top

prasanna16391



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prasanna16391 posted @ 2014-07-01 4:28 PM

dopuzzle - 2014-07-01 11:09 AM

if would be good if anyone here can give some detail about schedule of 7 hrs(10-5 pm) is there a break in between since 7 hr is a long interval of time.
what's deadline of registration


So you sms-ed and got the timing of 10 AM? Typically that makes you an early batch participant, and so yes, you will have an interval. I'd advise you mainly to make sure you give the right contact details in the first round sheet, so that if you do qualify, they'll be able to contact you easily to notify. Also, don't go too far away from the venue of course, so that you can reach back in time for the next round.

The second round is typically longer and then there's the time taken to check and decide the winners, all of this combined is what takes it to 5 and such. If I remember right, in Mumbai, last year we were called for the 2nd round at 2 PM.

All of this information is assuming it is the same format as last year. So don't take any of it as a given unless an organizer confirms it.
@ 2014-07-01 5:21 PM (#15878 - in reply to #15864) (#15878) Top

Dileep Singh



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Dileep Singh posted @ 2014-07-01 5:21 PM

It was a good experience to participate in the contest.
Last year, in Round1: One had to solve 8 6*6 sudoku in 15 minutes.
In Round 2: there were 4 classic sudokus and 4 of variant types, 1 each of odd-even, trio, diagonal and alphabet sudoku. And time allotted for the second round was 1hr..but to get selected one had to solve all the sudokus in less than 40mins. Let's see if there will be a change in the format.
I am looking forward for the contest. Best wishes for all the participants. Just enjoy the competition, it will be a great experience.

Edited by Dileep Singh 2014-07-01 5:22 PM
@ 2014-07-01 9:14 PM (#15880 - in reply to #15878) (#15880) Top

prasanna16391



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prasanna16391 posted @ 2014-07-01 9:14 PM

Dileep Singh - 2014-07-01 5:21 PM

but to get selected one had to solve all the sudokus in less than 40mins.


Not exactly. It was the top 4 participants, regardless of time. In the Mumbai round, the 4th qualifier did not finish the set within the 60 minutes I think. It depends on difficulty. Going by the announcement, I suppose this year its top 3 participants and not top 4 who get selected.
@ 2014-07-03 7:43 AM (#15901 - in reply to #15880) (#15901) Top

Dileep Singh



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Dileep Singh posted @ 2014-07-03 7:43 AM

Ohh..i was assuming on the basis of my last year experience.

I have read the terms and conditions at toi.in/sudoku, they have mentioned in terms and conditions that top3 will be selected in city rounds. But they also have mentioned in the rules that top4 will be selected.
I am confused.
@ 2014-07-03 9:03 AM (#15904 - in reply to #15840) (#15904) Top

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rakesh_rai posted @ 2014-07-03 9:03 AM

Dileep Singh - 2014-07-03 7:43 AM

Ohh..i was assuming on the basis of my last year experience.

I have read the terms and conditions at toi.in/sudoku, they have mentioned in terms and conditions that top3 will be selected in city rounds. But they also have mentioned in the rules that top4 will be selected.
I am confused.


Top 3 from each city qualify for national finals.
From the 12 finalists, top 4 will be selected.
@ 2014-07-03 1:10 PM (#15907 - in reply to #15840) (#15907) Top

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souviksam posted @ 2014-07-03 1:10 PM

Which one is the toughest among all the different types/variants in Times Sudoku ???
@ 2014-07-03 2:45 PM (#15908 - in reply to #15840) (#15908) Top

sreejith



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sreejith posted @ 2014-07-03 2:45 PM

In the toi websit,the format for sms is mentioned as toisud(city)<space>name to 58888...but in the examples mentioned they have typed some extra number after the name...should we mention our age as well then??

Edited by sreejith 2014-07-03 2:46 PM
@ 2014-07-03 3:00 PM (#15909 - in reply to #15908) (#15909) Top

souviksam



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souviksam posted @ 2014-07-03 3:00 PM

Yes

Edited by souviksam 2014-07-03 3:01 PM
@ 2014-07-03 3:00 PM (#15910 - in reply to #15908) (#15910) Top

souviksam



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souviksam posted @ 2014-07-03 3:00 PM

sreejith - 2014-07-03 2:45 PM

In the toi websit,the format for sms is mentioned as toisud(city)name to 58888...but in the examples mentioned they have typed some extra number after the name...should we mention our age as well then??


Yes you have to mention your age also.
SMS TOISUD(city) name age to 58888

Edited by souviksam 2014-07-03 3:04 PM
@ 2014-07-03 10:53 PM (#15919 - in reply to #15907) (#15919) Top

prasanna16391



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prasanna16391 posted @ 2014-07-03 10:53 PM

souviksam - 2014-07-03 1:10 PM

Which one is the toughest among all the different types/variants in Times Sudoku ???


Any Sudoku variant can be made easy/difficult and also it could depend on personal preferences. Assuming it is similar to last year, the Sudokus will have points assigned to them, which is an estimation of difficulty.
@ 2014-07-04 10:57 AM (#15930 - in reply to #15840) (#15930) Top

shivin garg



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shivin garg posted @ 2014-07-04 10:57 AM

@administrator : Can I have the password of contest 'Road to London'....
@ 2014-07-04 11:08 AM (#15931 - in reply to #15840) (#15931) Top

shivin garg



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shivin garg posted @ 2014-07-04 11:08 AM

@Administrator : I need to practice before tomorrow's Delhi's Round...
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