As I was looking for a solution, I got to know about “AAYAM”, our college’s hyped annual fest where everyone was taking a part in something or the other. I decided to use this opportunity for hostel's advantage, did all the hard work, prepared a dance, somehow got in touch with the cultural committee, showed them what we had in store and ended up convincing them that if given a chance, we, the people from boys hostel can give them the best group dance performance of the upcoming cultural night. They agreed on the pretext that we have to prepare and show them the performance at least five days in advance. This part was the easiest, the toughest was to convince my fellow hostel mates for a DANCE PERFORMANCE. Well, why specifically a dance, do you ask? Because while obsessively searching on YouTube for the kind of performance we could do, I got hold of a dance form where you have to keep a straight face, take a fixed position and dance on the lyrics of some old classic Bollywood songs in a funny way. It was entirely a new concept back then and since we had a little time to prepare, it was our best shot. Somehow I knew a few more dejected hostel-mates who were looking for an opportunity and when I shared my idea, they bluntly rejected it with a NO. But then, I had to persuade them and even had to perform it in front of them. It somehow managed to crack them up and that’s how they gave in.
The performance relied heavily on synchronization and we did extremely well. After we were done with our performance we got called out by our college’s director and were made to sit with him for an interview with a news channel. Our performance is till date the college’s most viewed performance on YouTube and their official Facebook handle. We got approached for selfies by strangers and the best part was that there was a slot fixed for boys hostel every year that followed.
That’s how I changed my perception of running away from problems. We as a team changed the tarnished image of boys hostel and that’s how an IDEA helped us change lives of many hostelers that came after us.
Comments
Divya Bhatia
Currently pursuing MBA-HR from Indian Institue Of Management, Ranchi.
Great Article
19 Jul 2019, 01.27 PM
parvathy lekshmi
Myself Parvathy Pillai. I am an avid reader and a novice writer.I have a strong penchant for public speaking.Currently pre occupied with the task of exploring the myriad facets of my personality.
Nice work
19 Jul 2019, 01.27 PM
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.
Nice article!
19 Jul 2019, 01.34 PM
Shivakshi Singhal
Pursuing MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi
Very well written!
19 Jul 2019, 04.19 PM
Saumya Sachdeva
Pursuing MBA in HR from IIM Ranchi.
An interesting read!
19 Jul 2019, 04.19 PM
Darpan Janwe
HR Passionate who loves to spread happiness all around. Motto in life- Be Happy, Make Everyone Happy.
Journey from doubt to most watched YouTube video is commendable.. Well wrtitten..
19 Jul 2019, 04.53 PM
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 Ateet
19 Jul 2019, 05.19 PM
Mebin Dominic
I am a 24 year old MBA HR student at IIM Ranchi with core knowledge of iron making.
Looking forward to a repeat performance of the dance :D
19 Jul 2019, 05.25 PM
Navaneeta Saikia
MBA-HRM 1st year student at IIM Ranchi.
Great read!
19 Jul 2019, 05.27 PM
Ankit Simon
Ankit Rayan Simon IIM RANCHI
good read
19 Jul 2019, 05.55 PM
NANDHAN G
Nandhan G Nandhan G is a 1st year student pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi
Good one
19 Jul 2019, 06.10 PM
Manish Seth
An emotional poet who gets philosophical at times! Manish Seth || IIM Ranchi || HRM
Aye Aye Captain! Good one Captain!
19 Jul 2019, 06.20 PM
Tania Chadah
Tania Chadah MBA student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Well articulated and an engaging read.
19 Jul 2019, 06.51 PM
P SUKHDEV SOREN
P sukhdev soren , IIM Ranchi
great article bro
19 Jul 2019, 07.10 PM
Vivek Rana
He did his undergraduate from Hansraj College, University of Delhi and currently pursuing MBA-HR from IIM Ranchi.
Marvelous
19 Jul 2019, 07.12 PM
megha kanapala
Proud of you mentee ... shine on!!!
19 Jul 2019, 10.16 PM
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.
Nice Article Ateet
20 Jul 2019, 01.09 AM
TR NIVETA SURUTI
I am currently pursuing MBA-HR from Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Nicely written !!!
20 Jul 2019, 11.03 AM
Parushi Garg
Great Work...
20 Jul 2019, 08.40 PM