Once in college, I was determined to push myself and not let the fear of failure stop me. I walked into Allen Solly, Van Heusen and chose the best of clothes to get my professional look right. I meant business. These have lasted even now during my post-graduate education. Going to college also involved a long commute. Little did I know that Aditya Birla had a part to play even in local trains. However, I decided that I would never back down even if I failed a million times, even if I was tired after the commute. Every time something scared me, I went for it. I signed up for Just A Minute(JAM) competitions, and I signed up for dance. Anything that involved the stage or scared me, you’d see me there. However, we don’t live in a fantasy world or a movie. So things didn’t fall into place immediately. JAM Finals – I froze; Dance auditions with the seniors – I chickened out. However, unlike my old self, these failures drove me to push myself even harder. Now, I had my life-changing movie moment.
I graduated with a silver medal, hosted multiple events and even won the duet dance event. I actively continued participation at my workplace, and although things do terrify me even now, I have learned to push myself even if it is something that seems impossible, even when it scares the living daylights out of me. Through my journey, I have learned to unlearn, to work in a team, to collaborate, to be straightforward, accept my weaknesses just as I would accept my strengths and found some amazing people along the way.
A culmination of these experiences helped me toughen up and make my way to IIM Ranchi eventually in spite of a hectic work schedule. The pain of living away from home was even made easier by Idea-Vodafone, the service that I’ve subscribed to ever since I had a phone.
Did I think that I would be here when I began? No. I learned to drive my work with commitment, integrity, and passion. Surprisingly, these are some of the values of the Aditya Birla Group. They actively give back to the society by actively making a difference in women empowerment, agriculture, health care, sustainable living, and what not. “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” They aren’t just an empire but a company that has made a difference in the lives of many.
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Leela Prasad Gedela
Leela Prasad Gedela, IIM Ranchi.
Thank you
17 Jul 2019, 07.44 PM
Navaneeta Saikia
MBA-HRM 1st year student at IIM Ranchi.
Nice read, articulate and beautiful!
19 Jul 2019, 01.39 AM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Navaneeta!
20 Jul 2019, 03.07 AM |
Tripti khushiram
Nice article visalani
19 Jul 2019, 03.04 AM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thank you Tripti!
20 Jul 2019, 03.08 AM |
VANISHA DEV D S
Vanisha Dev D S, MBA(2019-2021), IIM Ranchi An ardent and an optimistic sapien
It's just too good!
19 Jul 2019, 03.40 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thank you Vanisha!!
20 Jul 2019, 11.39 AM |
Saumya Sachdeva
Pursuing MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi.
An interesting read!
19 Jul 2019, 05.02 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Saumya!
20 Jul 2019, 11.39 AM |
Sibi Saravanan
MBA Student, currently pursuing my MBA in Human Resources management domain from Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Did my engineering from VIT university, Vellore. Was part of the Technology and Gaming club in VIT.
Nice article
19 Jul 2019, 06.32 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Sibi :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.39 AM |
NANDHAN G
Nandhan G Nandhan G is a 1st year student pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi
Good one
19 Jul 2019, 06.34 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Nandhan :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.40 AM |
P SUKHDEV SOREN
P sukhdev soren , IIM Ranchi
amazing article
19 Jul 2019, 07.48 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thank you, Sukhdev :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.40 AM |
Vivek Rana
He did his undergraduate from Hansraj College, University of Delhi and currently pursuing MBA-HR from IIM Ranchi.
Delightful
19 Jul 2019, 07.56 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Vivek :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.40 AM |
Gayathri Menon
After completing her B.Tech from NIT Calicut, Gayathri, an avid reader and a dance enthusiast, is currently purusuing her MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi.
Loved it!
19 Jul 2019, 08.36 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Gayathri!
20 Jul 2019, 11.38 AM |
Tania Chadah
Tania Chadah MBA student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Great read Visalini ! Very engaging :)
19 Jul 2019, 08.36 PM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thank you Tania :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.38 AM |
Vivek Sahu
I am a highly enthusiastic person and always ready for new challenges. For me, agility is the prime concern. Having a technical background in the field of mechanical engineering from NIT Agartala, I worked for Tata Motors for 46 months. There I was involved in the area of Operation and planning and this was the remarkable experience for me. Currently, I am pursuing MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi. My area of interest is not limited actually it's a little bit wider I have an interest in consulting, Analytics, Performance management, Industrial relation and more on the list. Traveling is the thing which is inseparable to me. This is my super hobby. Interacting with the new person and making networking, I do like.so, in short, I am an Icebreaker.
Amazingly crafted
20 Jul 2019, 01.49 AM
Vivek Sahu
I am a highly enthusiastic person and always ready for new challenges. For me, agility is the prime concern. Having a technical background in the field of mechanical engineering from NIT Agartala, I worked for Tata Motors for 46 months. There I was involved in the area of Operation and planning and this was the remarkable experience for me. Currently, I am pursuing MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi. My area of interest is not limited actually it's a little bit wider I have an interest in consulting, Analytics, Performance management, Industrial relation and more on the list. Traveling is the thing which is inseparable to me. This is my super hobby. Interacting with the new person and making networking, I do like.so, in short, I am an Icebreaker.
Amazingly crafted...Visalani
20 Jul 2019, 01.49 AM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Vivek :)
20 Jul 2019, 11.38 AM |
Aditya Vikram Sharma
Good Article!!
20 Jul 2019, 03.00 AM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thanks Aditya!
20 Jul 2019, 03.04 AM |
Charles Leonard
Nice article visa :)
20 Jul 2019, 08.09 AM
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Visalani R
Human Resources enthusiast and aspirant. Animal lover. Believes in understanding people beyond the initial perception. Loves reading. Social butterfly. Gets engrossed in research. Believes in giving her 101%. Always there to listen. Currently pursuing MBA-HR at Indian Institute Of Management, Ranchi.
Thank you Charles!
20 Jul 2019, 11.37 AM |
Parushi Garg
Great Work...
20 Jul 2019, 10.26 PM