Virtual City Meet 2021 Day 1: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Rajasthan Team Genesis- the Admissions Committee of IFMR GSB conducted interactive virtual city meets with the juniors from 21 different states of India.
Virtual City Meet 2021
Day 2: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam.
Team Genesis- the Admissions Committee of IFMR GSB conducted interactive virtual city meets with the juniors from 21 different states of India.
The first round of activity as part of the ice breaking session, organized by Team Genesis- IFMR GSB's admissions committee, involved a "Treasure Hunt", that showcased high enthusiasm from the incoming batch. Catch a glimpse of the same.
The next set of activities as part of the ice breaking session, organized by Team Genesis- IFMR GSB's admissions committee, involved "Advertise to Entice" and "Gaming Night" that showcased high enthusiasm from the incoming batch. Catch a glimpse of the same.
May the spirit of freedom leads us all to success and glory in life. Happy Independence Day!
Laasya- The Cultural committee at IFMR GSB organised ‘Connectere’, an opportunity to bring the
junior and senior MBA Batches together and interact in person. Members of Laasya firmly believe
that interactions and getting to know other students are best done beyond a formal set-up.
Therefore ‘Connectere’ was an attempt to connect the gaps between both the batches and break
the proverbial ice between them. Held on 11 December 2021, participants were students who have
been staying on campus for a few months now. While a fraction of the junior batch were still in their
respective homes, they still contributed and were heavily involved in the setting up of ‘Connectere’.
While students participated and joined in, the highlights were performances by the other clubs
including Raga, Abhinay and Nritya, with seniors and juniors teaming up for a melange of activities.
Heavily decorated with a mix of the festive cheer, ‘Connectre’ came at a perfect time, breaking the
monotony and ensuring everybody had a good time. Memories from the event were captured
perfectly by Shutterbugs, IFMR GSB’s photography club.
With the help of senior Laasya members, the Office of Student Life (OSL) , the operations team and
the student council, ‘Connectre’ was a success and a memorable one! Socially distanced and highly
anticipated, members from the Krea community participated and witnessed this in-person event.
‘Connectre’ also marked the beginning of several such hybrid events in the future.
Abhinay, the drama club of IFMR GSB, gave a performance to remember at the recently concluded ‘Connectre’ event organised by Laasya, the B-School’s cultural committee.
The team enacted a fictional story with a bit of reality added called ‘Baap baap hota hai’. High on the relatability scale, the story focused on situations - some real, some fictional - experienced by a first-year MBA student.
What really made this performance one to remember was the fact that the club performed in person after almost two years! To seniors and juniors, this event brought them closer after months of online learning and interactions. Right from the beginning till the end, the two MBA batches collaborated, ideated, and executed a performance that will forever remain memorable to them.
Team Abhinay showcased the perfect amalgamation of a memorable and entertaining performance, whilst having a blast on stage. Here’s to scripting more such performances in the future!
Abhyudaya, the flagship event of IFMR GSB, Krea University, brings together all clubs and committees under an umbrella to provide a platform for 2 days of technical, cultural, and management excellence. It helps various Clubs and committees to collaborate, ideate, and create a unique experience. Abhyudaya attracts huge participation from major B- Schools across the nation. Developing an ecosystem surrounding the fest which includes alumni, industry experts, corporates, and dignitaries.
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It gives us immense pleasure to announce that the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of Abhyudaya’22 on 26th of February is Mr. Gautham Vasudev Menon- A renowned film director. Also, Harsh Gujral will be performing live on the 27th of February. Their presence will make the event more intriguing and enamoring.
Happy Tunes
-by Raga
Raga Club presented a Musical Heist as part of IFMR GSB’s annual cultural festival Abhyudaya. For the preliminary round, Game of Tunes, 69 participants submitted 2-3 minutes of their performance. Language was not a barrier and students could choose any song; the only rule was that they did not use any filters or editing software to create the clips. From the prelims, 16 participants were shortlisted for the final round titled Bella Ciao. Archana Padhi, one of the finest Odia and Sambalpuri singers in the country was the judge for this virtual competition. During the event, she performed a beautiful song that mesmerized listeners. Ridhi Samavedam from Vellore Institute of Technology came in first and was awarded a cash prize of Rs.7000. In second place was Rajeev Lochan Dash from Xavier Institute of Management University who was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5000. In third place was Vishal Kumar Singh from Delhi University who was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 3000. Himanshu Joshi from Ramjas, Delhi University, Sukanya Priyadarshini from Maitreyi College, and Siddharth N from Seshadripuram First Grade College, Bangalore were given a special mention and cash prize of Rs 1650 each. All the performances were beautiful and over 90 people joined the final zoom meet to tune in. Students of Krea who were on campus, logged in from Kothari hall.
Taking Centre Stage
by Abhinay
To become contributing members of society, as much as we need to learn the sciences, formulas, maths equations and language, we also need to become self-confident and creative, and empathetic individuals who can work together to achieve a common goal. That’s precisely the skills a student builds upon at the Theatre Club of IFMR GSB, Abhinay. For participants, on stage and off it, being a part of the theatre group stimulates their creativity and thought process, instills discipline, raises awareness on issues and changes their perspective on life at large. In short, students learn a great deal of life skills, that will prepare them for the future.
Recently, the Club organized a national level dramatics competition as part of IFMR GSB’s annual cultural festival, Abhyudaya. This year’s festival spanned over two days and was conducted online. With 107 registrations, the festival showcased two rounds, One Tell Tale and Spoof It Out.
Each performance was entertaining and thought-provoking. Winners were decided by judges, Zoha Sanofer and Shivam Tripathi, along with an audience vote. The first place was secured by Team Eklavya and was awarded a cash prize of Rs 12,500. The second place winners Team Kalakriti was awarded a cash prize of Rs 7,500. Team Nautankis came in third and was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5,000.
The audience loved each and every performance, as much as the team did organising it.
Captured In One Frame
by Shutterbug
200 students from across India registered for photography club Shutterbug’s photography competition this year. The event was part of IFMR GSBs annual cultural festival Abhyudaya. For the first round, titled Mugshots, participants had to send a photograph of their city, depicting its culture and diversity. Only 20 participants made it to the final round, after an intense scrutiny of all the entries. These 20 participants were asked to send their photographs which had to relate to a dialogue, movie, song or storyline found on OTT platforms. It was amazing to see the creativity of participants across many B-Schools of India like IIMs, MICA, TAPMI, NMIMS and the list goes on. The winner of Shutterbug this year was Sarfaraz Ahmad- Future institute of Engineering and Management who was awarded a cash prize of Rs 6000 and a certificate, In second place was Jayasankar S Tapmi who was awarded a cash prize of Rs 4000 and a certificate; and in third place was Kritika Kushwahafrom the Indira Gandhi National Open University who was awarded a cash prize of Rs 3000 and a certificate.
Inspiring Talks
by External Relations
Speakers like Rakesh Godhwani and Janaki Sabesh motivate students to make a change. Invited as part of IFMR GSB’s annual cultural festival, Abhyudaya by the External Relations Club, the guests gave an engaging talk.
Rakesh Godhwani, Founder of the School of Meaningful Experiences, an online ed-tech startup in Bangalore, spoke on why failure should be embraced and how it can be an incredible driver to success. In the second session, Janaki Sabesh, an actor, storyteller, voice and theatre artist, and trainer, emphasized the use of storytelling to communicate efficiently in the corporate world. She also highlighted how storytelling can bring out the hidden emotions from an audience.
The online talks allowed listeners to pause and reflect on life, and how they communicate with others.
Speak Up
by MUN
We all love a good debate, and that’s what the MUN Club organises every year. On January 25, this year, the MUN Club hosted its first intra-college event of the year, the parliamentary winter session. On the theme freedom of speech and expression in India, the agenda paved the way for some interesting conversation.
With 20 enthusiastic participants, each representing a delegate, the event had three rounds in total. In the first round, delegates made an introductory note on the main theme; the second round saw a serious discussion and exchange of views among the delegates on the topic. In the final round the delegates got an opportunity to present their opinions in the parliamentary session.
The total prize money for the event was Rs6,500. The first prize winner took home Rs2500; the second prize winner took home Rs1750; the third prize winner was awarded Rs1250, and two special mentions were given Rs500 each.
The winners for 2022 were:
First Prize - Sushant Yadav as Pramod Mahajan
Second Prize - Vidushi Hingorani as Smriti Irani
Third Prize - Varun Kumar Bhalla as Akhilesh Yadav
Special Mentions - Varun Toshniwal as Shashi Tharoor and Tushar Bhardwaj as Kanhaiya Kumar
The first steps taken into the Krea campus have always meant the beginning of a story, of a dream and of treasured moments. A story woven by bonds in these hallways, strengthened by the knowledge in the classrooms and inspired by the ethos we share.
It only felt right to celebrate the Krea campus as seen through the lens of the Krea community. A pinch of nostalgia, a dollop of warmth, the fondest of memories, friendships for life and that sentiment we all dearly call home.
Presenting a series on the Krea campus, and the life out there.
The Krea Candids
Campus Clicks Camaraderie
Stay tuned and do watch this space for more
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La Fiesta, a fresher’s event for the MBA batch of 2024 was held on 23 July, at the Open Air Theatre on Krea University’s campus.
This student-led event was organised by Laasya, the Cultural Committee of IFMR GSB, to foster new bonds of friendship.
The cultural spectacle included performances by the student clubs Raga, Abhinay and Nritya.
In the spirit of fun and light-heartedness, the students competed for the titles of Mr Fresher, Ms Fresher, Mr Eve and Ms Eve.
This sparkling evening concluded with a DJ party, under the theme of Casino Night.
Here’s Team Genesis wishing you all a Happy Republic Day!
Let the fire to serve the country continue to burn bright in us.
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There are some who trek simply to feel the epinephrine rushing through their blood. Trekking, at some point, does count as an adventure sport. – be it looking down at the precipice of the valley you just ascended, or rappelling down a cliff-face. It satisfies the thirst for living on the edge.
One such attraction near IFMR GSB is Tada Falls.
Tada Falls is a tourist location in Chittoor district. It is an ideal place for trekking, hiking and other forestry activities for adventure lovers. Besides, Tada Falls is known for its an incredible landscape, lush greenery and ethereal hillocks.
It is at a one hour distance from IFMR GSB by road. Enjoy traveling at daytime to immerse into a breathtaking and picturesque view.
PC: Ritika Yadav (Cohort 2022-24)
Team Genesis extends a warm welcome to all of you to our new feature, Campus Corners, where we showcase some of our college’s most picturesque and tranquil buildings and locations.
The HT Parekh library is one of the most stunning and influential locations at IFMR-GSB, and it is featured in today’s edition of Campus Corners.
The all-new library block was inaugurated by our honourable Minister of State for Education Shri Subhas Sarkar. Library has a rich collection of over 30000 printed books on various aspects of Management, Social Sciences Literature, and more. The library consists of over 260000 e-books and over 60000 e-journals along with 8 printed and e-newspapers and access to multiple databases.
All modern facilities provides a conducive environment to the users for their learning and research. . OPAC: provides the facility of searching, browsing, and reserving physical materials available at the library. Users can log in, check the status of the issued books, suggestion, fines, create reading list etc. Hope you join and engage in an immersive learning experience at H.T. Parekh Library.
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A beautiful summer evening along with a group of friends at a lake. How mesmerizing does it sound!
We bring another travel destination - ‘Pulicat Lake’ in our Campus Corners Series.
Located at a twenty minutes distance from IFMR GSB, students can hang around here and have a jolly time. The main attraction about this place is enjoying the sunsets while on navigating the waters on a boat.
The breeze and the water lapping against the boat will get as soothing as one can imagine. At Pulicat, it will be a relaxing experience.
So book your autos and get down to have an enthralling experience.
Pic Credits - Namrata and Ritika
