The Conclave aspires to provide a platform to share the socio-economic developmental challenges and opportunities with business leaders, social entrepreneurs, national policy makers, civic organizations and academicians. It will also update participants on the major trends shaping the social development in India. Speaking about the importance of the Social Responsibility...
Read MoreDay 2 Sizzled with 3 contests. Contest 1 – The Fin Game was a simulation of day trading done by teams to handle their stock by investing real-time on the NSE/BSE listed companies. Based on fluctuations of the market, the value of their portfolio quivered. Continuing for 5 hours, the...
Read MoreMr. Raj Dharmaraj manages a core group of analysts, focusing on developing domain related assets and consulting solutions, project support for IT engagements in the life and retirement products area, as well as competency development and pre-sales support. He has an experience of 14 years in the IT and consulting...
Read MoreThe distinguished panel comprised of Mr. Mukherjee, the Assistant Editor of Business Week acting as moderator, Mr. Pal a Member of Parliament belonging to the CPI (M) party, Mr. V.K. Timothia, a Non-Executive Director on the board of Vedanta and Mr.V.S.Jain the MD of Jindal Stainless. With the panelists possessing...
Read MoreIt was really convergence of the corporate world and the academic fraternity, which is one of the ways that the institute looks forward to extend its tie – up with industry.The event saw panel discussions taking place on three wide topics under the theme “India Inc on the path of...
Read More63 of the best organizations from India and abroad vied for top talent from amongst the 185 strong batch. Of these 63 companies, 33 were new additions over last year, indicating the strong image IIMK has created in the recruiters’ minds over the past decade. Some prominent names that recruited...
Read MoreThe seminar aims to enlighten students from various undergraduate institutes from in and around Delhi planning to write their CAT this year; however this group does not wish to leave out the young MBA aspirants who would like to take up management as a career option and are curious to...
Read MoreDay one started off with the event being inaugurated by Mr. Ramesh Chandak, Managing Director of KEC International, an RPG group enterprise. It was followed by a workshop on ‘Innovation to leap frog’ by Ms. Parvathi Menon of Erehwon Consulting. This thought provoking lecture took the audience into the hearts...
Read MoreCite De La Prerana Cite De La Prerana was conceptualized to bring together stalwarts from all walks of life. This year to explore another facet of professionalism in association with Prithvi Theatre’s celebration of Prithvi Raj Kapoor’s 200 birth centenary, NITIE Business school’s Prerana showcased Working Title’s production of Ramu...
Read MoreStrong research, good team coordination and presentation skills won Arka Bhattacharya and Swarnim Bharadwaj of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi the Business Today Acumen 2006 National Debate Championship at the event National Finals in Mumbai on Saturday. The event itself was judged and set rolling by three...
Read MoreThe project is a path-breaking initiative by BRIDGES where students across multiple B-schools in India will collaborate to work on a single assignment. It is an attempt to tap the talent at these “islands of excellence” and form a geographically spread team that will work together. Two students each from...
Read MoreThe summit proposed to address the challenges and compile possible cures in the Indian Pharma Industry. Intellectual Property Rights Management, Health Insurance, innovations in Rural Health, Medical Tourism and positing the Indian Pharma industry in the global scenario were some of topics tackled. Dean Rao in his welcome address expressed...
Read MoreHarsha, how has your experience been so far at the Acumen National B-school challenge? Excellent! It is my second year at Acumen and I am enjoying being with young, intelligent people. Also, I like the people there, which has been important to me in everything I have done so far....
Read MorePost-lunch on Saturday, November 4 is when the fever catches on. Regional winner teams of Acumen 2006 have started pouring into Mumbai to participate in the National Finals event at The Ballroom, ITC Grand Central Sheraton and Towers. The teams comprise the who’s who of Indian B-schools – two Indian...
Read MoreThe celebrations included Kaikottikali, the popular folk dance, and the traditional feast served by the Malayali students themselves, but what stole the show were two elephants, decked up in traditional style, sporting a Nettipattam, the ornamental head gear worn by elephants during festivals. As they ambled into the centre of...
Read MoreSummers at IIM Indore were remarkable for a variety of reasons: 95 companies expressed the intent to participate though only 58 could be accommodated this season. On Day 0, a total of 133 offers were made, an increase of 82% over last year’s summer placement process. Of the 58 companies...
Read MoreThe themes are as follows:1.) Challenges and Opportunities in Retail Marketing. 2.) Future of Banking in India – Changing Imperatives 3.) Creative Chaos of Today’s Business World The sponsors for this event include Canara Bank, Covansys, CavinKare, FSS, Infosys, Sify, Tata Consultancy Services and Viveks. The media partners for the...
Read MoreIndia is a land of rich natural resources, but economic growth has been accompanied by accelerated depletion of its natural wealth, which has resulted in deterioration of environmental quality and even after continued development and growth, the dimensions of poverty in India is staggering, it still ranks as low as...
Read MoreThe event includes Mumbai Master PlanIn Winston Churchill’s words “The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” These five minutes aren’t even enough to define the spectra of problems Mumbaiites go through everyday. Rising real estate and water supply problems, ineffective transportation and last of...
Read MoreIMI alumni, called ‘Achievers’ command powerful and compelling positions in the present corporate environment. Their resounding growth and success have been instrumental in keeping the IMI ‘brand’ alive within the business fraternity and they proudly acknowledge the role of IMI – the college where they learnt the nuances of management...
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