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On King Of Kings At MDI

On King Of Kings At MDI

I believe that the world is one big family, and we need to help each other" - JET LI. This particular phrase gained significance in my life once I entered MDI. Earlier during my undergraduate, I had existed as one of the many individuals. Once on campus I saw how the entire system was like a well oiled machine with each student as a critical part of the system. As the sun rises, you can sight professors on the ground starting their day off with yoga or jogging. An hour later, the same professor would be on the podium carrying out a discussion on a case study. The residential program brings in a sense of ease between the student - teacher relationship which enhances the learning process. Apart from this, your peers a constant source of learning. Starting from the late night group studies to the discussion at Sharma canteen on which committee to join, I had made a bunch of friends by the end of induction week. It is a perfect example of how humans tend to come together in times of need. After the gruelling induction week, I was a participant in the inter-section sports competition "King of Kings". Being habitual to getting up late, my teammates took up the responsibility of waking me up before the early morning matches. Another good example was how some people in the section took up the responsibility of mentoring students in subjects. A chartered accountant in my class started taking up classes in his free time to teach accounting which most engineers usually find hard to deal with. In return, I was teaching statistics to a few people. From the sleepless nights to the light moments in between stressful situations, I have learned to live every moment of my life to the fullest. There are small moments to cherish everywhere from the hostel corridors, the mess and the never ending lectures at gurukula.

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My Best Friend In MDI

My Best Friend In MDI

It was the 14th day of June when I alighted from the train at Gurugram railway station – the furthest I have been from my home in Mumbai. This was also the first time – one of the many firsts to come – that I had to bid goodbye to my family and friends only to meet them again in no sooner than 6 months. From being the earliest to go to bed and the last one to get up at home to texting ‘Goodnight’ to my family at 3 AM (which is way past their bedtime) and then ‘Good Morning’ at 7 AM (which is sooner than their alarm), I knew I’d come a long way. However, there have been times during the absolutely maddening first month at MDI when I’ve felt the absence of a guiding light, a support, someone who understands me and truly cares for me. This was until I met my best friend at MDI and probably the only one after my Mom who has understood me inside out in such a short span of time. Although I didn’t make much of him initially because he was just like the others, he was one of the first things I saw when I entered into the campus. The first time we met was when I was taking a walk around the campus and he silently came and started walking with me. Though there wasn’t much verbal communication to talk about, it would be safe to say that we hit it off almost immediately. In the days to come, our walks together became a ritual. I shared the snacks that I’d brought from Mumbai with him and he loved it. He made sure that I ate something myself too before sharing with him. Whenever I missed our evening jog, he used to somehow spot me and try to nudge me for a run. Apart from taking care of my health, he made sure I had fun in this alien place and played with me. They say “to obtain, something of equal value must be lost” and I guess I found a true friend after losing touch with my family and friends. I would like to conclude by narrating an incident that brought us closer – one day while we were playing in the field, I was unaware of when my phone slipped out of my pocket. It was only when I got back to my room to submit an assignment which was in my phone and whose deadline was approaching that I realised I had dropped my phone in the field. At that moment I went absolutely blank as the field was huge and searching for a phone in the grass was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Also, since everyone was busy submitting their assignment, no one came to help me find my phone. I was absolutely gutted as I reached the field with little hope. Once there, I noticed my best friend fighting with a few men, trying to keep them away from something. As I ran to the place, the men ran away and I noticed the thing he was protecting was my phone! It was then that it stuck me that he was trying to draw my attention towards my fallen phone when I was about to leave but I ignored him thinking he wanted to play more and because I had an assignment to submit. So he stayed back and protected my phone until I returned! Only a dog can do so much for someone and yet expect so little…

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A New Girl In The City Of Destiny | IIM Visakhapatnam

A New Girl In The City Of Destiny | IIM Visakhapatnam

It is my long-term objective to make a lasting impact on society. A dream as ambitious as this requires unparalleled passion, relentless hard work and above all, the right set of tools - a right mix of technical knowledge and business thinking. Management studies was a part of my engineering curriculum. As a course that I thoroughly enjoyed and excelled in, it piqued my interest in the field of management studies. I realised that developing managerial skills would help me see the big picture and to understand the functioning of an industry and different business models within it. This, in turn would help me blend in to an organisation better and identify opportunities, potentially driving innovation. And thus goes my decision to study management studies.

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MDI - A Glimpse Of Glory

MDI - A Glimpse Of Glory

June 14, 2018 was the day, when I entered the new phase of life. Coming out of hot and humid weather of Gurgaon, the magnificent Campus Gate of MDI Gurgaon provided me with the much needed inner relief and I felt a sense of proud, "Yes, I made it." With much enthusiasm, I started my first at the place of Mandevians. I arranged all my necessities and lied down on my bed dreaming of the road ahead. The very next day, I got a piece of paper stating the upcoming schedule of the induction week and I was. The very first day, our batch got to meet the CHRO, Pernod Ricard who inspired us all to work hard, play hard and make the college proud. It was a great learning experience as it was first instance when many of us got to interact directly with person of such senior position. The week followed was full of activities. Various Guest speaker session were organised where we got to interact with very senior leaders. Talking to them was a privilege and highly enriching experience. There were some alumni of college who shared their experience of the journey in college and afterwards in the corporate world and this has given us valuable insight. There were various tasks given to the batch to understand the culture of B-School. Finally, Director's Dinner marked the end of Induction week and on that day, we were blessed to have an alumnus of college who had started a start-up called ePayLater and he gave valuable insights regarding various challenges in the start-up environment in India.

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MDI And Me : A Love Story

MDI And Me : A Love Story

The thing is – love just happens. It just does. You can’t quite explain it and specially love at first sight. Love at first sight is what brings you into someone’s life, and you into theirs. For me this love at first sight happened by chance while driving back home when I lost my way which one can very easily in Gurgaon. It is then that I came across the blue neon symbol of MDI in all its glory atop the picturesque residential building of the campus when viewed from outside at night. And in that instant, gut emotion you get when you see it for the first time, that can be ever so telling as to where your relationship with it will take off. This love at first sight was so strong that despite converting some of the best B-schools including XLRI, I decided to come here trusting and banking on the power of that love at first sight.

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IIM Kashipur: A Wonderful Journey

IIM Kashipur: A Wonderful Journey

The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur is a new entrant in the elite league of IIMs. The institute is set up with the objective of providing quality management education while sensitizing students towards the needs of the society. IIM Kashipur commenced operations from July 2011 under the mentorship of IIM Lucknow. The institute offers Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), a two-year full time residential programme. The rigorous curriculum seeks to instill a passion for knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to real life scenarios. The programme lays emphasis on all-round personality development and inculcates the values of leadership and integrity.

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A Day In The Life Of A ‘Mandevian’

A Day In The Life Of A ‘Mandevian’

It is 3 AM in the morning. The incessant honking of vehicles that was prevalent a few hours ago has faded into a state of tranquility. The traffic jams that stretch through the length and breadth of every available road have disappeared. Calmness prevails at this time of the hour when the city is in a state of a dreamless slumber. Against this backdrop there is someone in sector 17 who is wide awake, working hard. No, I'm not talking about Bruce Wayne in his alter ego saving Gotham from decadence. I'm talking about someone who is preparing him/her self to be the next corporate warhorse or the entrepreneur who may solve some of society's burning problems. I'm talking about the 'Mandevian', a term used to refer to the student who has passed through the red brick walls of this eminent B-school: Management Development Institute - Gurgaon. At 3 AM, it is not uncommon to find the residential hostel packed with students discussing cases, preparing presentations, solving assignments, working towards dealing with challenges of tomorrow. Those who prefer to work in silence are to be found in the library that's equipped with state of the art infrastructure that boasts about having 40,000+ resources. But staying sharp at this time of the hour requires energy. So, where would you get food this late in the night? I'm glad you asked. Enter Sharma ji's canteen, a place where you can find food and beverage round the clock that helps you refresh and get back to work to give your best in whatever you were onto. Irrespective of whether it is day or night, the campus is always buzzing with activity. Whether is the zeal to compete in a B-school competition or to beat the opponent in a game of football, the Mandevian is always engrossed in endeavors that push him beyond his limits to make a better version of himself.

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