It’s always said and often widely accepted that, when you are recollecting an incident, you aren’t actually recalling that incident, but are recalling the last time you thought of that incident. So yes, what I am essentially trying to do here is to take you through a wonderful journey of mine, something which I hope to relive, as I take you along on this journey.
The moment you register yourself as a student of IIM Ranchi you can very well expect your life to change. And change for the better. Life at IIM Ranchi has various facets to it. The housing facilities are situated in Khelgaon amidst the scenic beauty of Ranchi where each student gets to realize a long harbored dream of having a single occupancy room. The door to the balconies open a door to another world, a world where you get the chance to reflect, retrospect and introspect while the voices of the children playing in the ground below are like sweet symphonies that warm your heart. At any point in the day or night, you can travel down a flight of stairs to reach the cafeteria where varieties of noodles add flavor to your life.
Suddenly I snap out of my daze as one of my classmates is explaining about how HUL handles its operations cycle. I realize that the last word I had heard was GE, and it strikes me that I am in induction and I had dozed off. Five minutes ago I was listening intently to the work flow at GE and the products it offers. When I think of it, this has happened very often, one minute I am listening to an analysis of a topic and the next second I am being shaken to consciousness by a friend.
The journey to an MBA program remains one of the most exhilarating experiences, almost like a rite of passage for those deemed worthy. Settling into the life of a management student however is another story, one that redefines the very idea of surpassing limitations. Here at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, student driven induction activities for the incoming batch is a system that serves to orient the students straight into the sweet spot of the arena that an MBA program is.
All the members of IIM Ranchi family came together on 15th August, 2016 to celebrate 70 years of Independence of our beloved nation. All the students gathered at Suchna Bhawan for the flag hoisting ceremony. Students in crisp traditional dresses carrying the national flag, patriotic music in the background, beautifully decorated podium and serene weather in Ranchi only added to the day’s charm. The ceremony begun as our Director-in-charge, Dr. Anindya Sen and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brigadier V.S. Saini unfurled the national flag, followed by the National Anthem.
It was time, Amit updated the group chat about guests being on their way from the Board Room to Seminar Hall. I had exactly two minutes to start the session. Manuj was signaling from the backstage to begin. Suddenly, air around me felt so cold that my hands started trembling. I felt weak. I was already on the podium; turning back at this point could create a huge complication in overall management. I threw a glance at audience. There were many familiar faces, in fact most of them. Closed my eyes, the audience was gone for the time being. Instead I could see it all moving in front of my eyes. 3 months ago, when we had our first planning meeting, felt like yesterday. Some movement in the hall brought me back to my senses. Now the empty front row seats were full of guests. I felt weaker. My mouth went dry. I turned back towards the small backstage opening for some water. All I could see was one heavy body holding a bouquet and making some gestures.
In a novel attempt to increase awareness about the benefits of cycling for health and environment, Cycle Day was organised in the idyllic surroundings of Koramangala on Sunday, the 7th of August with the objective of popularizing cycling within the locality. The event was organised by Praja in Association with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Koramanagala 3rd Block RWA and Bengaluru Coalition of Open Streets (BCOS) and supported by the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru.
“I never know this!! … Oh so I was wrong, I had a different image about him... I must improve my interpersonal skills, I need to open up, and I need to get more insights about myself. ….”
It’s always said and often widely accepted that, when you are recollecting an incident, you aren’t actually recalling that incident, but are recalling the last time you thought of that incident. So yes, what I am essentially trying to do here is to take you through a wonderful journey of mine, something which I hope to relive, as I take you along on this journey.
The moment you register yourself as a student of IIM Ranchi you can very well expect your life to change. And change for the better. Life at IIM Ranchi has various facets to it. The housing facilities are situated in Khelgaon amidst the scenic beauty of Ranchi where each student gets to realize a long harbored dream of having a single occupancy room. The door to the balconies open a door to another world, a world where you get the chance to reflect, retrospect and introspect while the voices of the children playing in the ground below are like sweet symphonies that warm your heart. At any point in the day or night, you can travel down a flight of stairs to reach the cafeteria where varieties of noodles add flavor to your life.
Suddenly I snap out of my daze as one of my classmates is explaining about how HUL handles its operations cycle. I realize that the last word I had heard was GE, and it strikes me that I am in induction and I had dozed off. Five minutes ago I was listening intently to the work flow at GE and the products it offers. When I think of it, this has happened very often, one minute I am listening to an analysis of a topic and the next second I am being shaken to consciousness by a friend.
The journey to an MBA program remains one of the most exhilarating experiences, almost like a rite of passage for those deemed worthy. Settling into the life of a management student however is another story, one that redefines the very idea of surpassing limitations. Here at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, student driven induction activities for the incoming batch is a system that serves to orient the students straight into the sweet spot of the arena that an MBA program is.
All the members of IIM Ranchi family came together on 15th August, 2016 to celebrate 70 years of Independence of our beloved nation. All the students gathered at Suchna Bhawan for the flag hoisting ceremony. Students in crisp traditional dresses carrying the national flag, patriotic music in the background, beautifully decorated podium and serene weather in Ranchi only added to the day’s charm. The ceremony begun as our Director-in-charge, Dr. Anindya Sen and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brigadier V.S. Saini unfurled the national flag, followed by the National Anthem.
It was time, Amit updated the group chat about guests being on their way from the Board Room to Seminar Hall. I had exactly two minutes to start the session. Manuj was signaling from the backstage to begin. Suddenly, air around me felt so cold that my hands started trembling. I felt weak. I was already on the podium; turning back at this point could create a huge complication in overall management. I threw a glance at audience. There were many familiar faces, in fact most of them. Closed my eyes, the audience was gone for the time being. Instead I could see it all moving in front of my eyes. 3 months ago, when we had our first planning meeting, felt like yesterday. Some movement in the hall brought me back to my senses. Now the empty front row seats were full of guests. I felt weaker. My mouth went dry. I turned back towards the small backstage opening for some water. All I could see was one heavy body holding a bouquet and making some gestures.
In a novel attempt to increase awareness about the benefits of cycling for health and environment, Cycle Day was organised in the idyllic surroundings of Koramangala on Sunday, the 7th of August with the objective of popularizing cycling within the locality. The event was organised by Praja in Association with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Koramanagala 3rd Block RWA and Bengaluru Coalition of Open Streets (BCOS) and supported by the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru.
“I never know this!! … Oh so I was wrong, I had a different image about him... I must improve my interpersonal skills, I need to open up, and I need to get more insights about myself. ….”
