North East: Why do I love being here?

The word 'Racism' induces a fair amount of discomfort, given its contrasting connotation to the official 'Unity in Diversity'. Having stayed in Delhi for most part of my life, the tension with respect to the people of North East has always been palpable in the city. Honestly I was also unaware about the behavior and culture of these people. I had never interacted with anyone from that part of the country and whenever the tabloids featured news on discrimination to these people, I always wondered if there was any logical explanation. It felt as though there was an intangible demarcation and it didn't seem right. Such events were sporadic and over the years it created a string of misconceptions in my mind.

Sagar Riaz06 Mar 2015

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The Real Stars!

I’m trying to search for a good beginning. But honestly I’m at a loss of words. The literary scholars say that a catchy start can win you the appreciation for your piece, so I guess I’ve lost out on that. It so happens sometimes when something is very close to your heart you fail to express it. The perfect argument to this maybe “then why are you writing at all ?” ( I got a start..now we’re talking!!). I think this is a great platform to share my 33 months of work experience at the Paralympic Committee of India. ”But why would anyone be interested in YOUR experience? Isn’t that a little, rather very pompous of you? ”My defense : No no..Just hear (sorry read) me out.

Amrita Singh06 Mar 2015

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Life at a Business School!

When a fresh graduate walks through the enormous gates of any of the premier management schools, he or she will be geared up to face a new challenge in their lives. But what they fail to foresee is that there is an all together different set of challenges that awaits them there.

Mathews Mathews06 Mar 2015

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The Diversity that is Planet – I

When we take admission into a B-school, all we here is how they look for diversity. Gender diversity, background diversity all sorts of things come into play. But it was not till a couple of days back that I actually was left speechless with two instances. There were people with whom I have been interacting for more than 8 months, but never did I expect this.

Sayantan Banerjee06 Mar 2015

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Why MBA - Dare to Think Beyond Grades

9.00 AM - The piercing blare of my phone’s alarm brings me back from the thirteenth dimension of deep sleep as my non-REM cycle aborts and I awake with a splitting headache, with the choicest of cuss words for my phone, my timetable, my life in general. But a good seven snoozes later I’m back to my best behaviour. Picking the least smelly pair of jeans from the laundry bag, I jog to my 9.30 class.

Ashutosh Pathak06 Mar 2015

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My Stint of Financial Inclusion at Trichy

The farewell to the seniors last week reminded me of our fresher’s party eight month before. It was hard to realize how quickly the time passed by. Within one  month, and the first year was about to complete. The involvement in the daily academic works and co-curricular activities made the time to fly unnoticeable. Quizzes, assignments and projects became the part of my daily life. Late night discussions and few hours of sleep now had become a common phenomenon.

Ankit Shah06 Mar 2015

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The Mesmerising IIM Lucknow Campus

For an MBA student the college campus becomes a home for the next two years. Even the festivals, celebrations all are spent at the institute. The aesthetically appealing IIM Lucknow campus has made the frenetic life of the b-school way simpler. The red bricks enclosing wisdom and the picturesque views at every blink, describe the world’s 34th most beautiful business school.

Vartika Jaiswal06 Mar 2015

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A Cup of Friendship and the Smell of Hope

2 States and Chetan Bhagat, are the bane of every MBA aspirant, especially the IIM ones. The story gave us hope, of surreal and love, minimal studies and lots of dances. You enter the campus thinking your life will change with a serving of sambhar but behold, the last feelings you will have after entering the mess are love and appreciation. You believe you will never have to attend classes, roaming in the corridors with books in hand are enough... my poor friends, you will grow old in the classes, the clock won't move its hands and some of you will feel your cells dying. And you might feel that in spite of so many dances, romances and dramas, you will get placements in a jiffy... you all must have gotten the drift by now... except a lucky few, placements will test your patience, endurance and faith in god.

Remika Roy Chowdhury06 Mar 2015

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North East: Why do I love being here?

The word 'Racism' induces a fair amount of discomfort, given its contrasting connotation to the official 'Unity in Diversity'. Having stayed in Delhi for most part of my life, the tension with respect to the people of North East has always been palpable in the city. Honestly I was also unaware about the behavior and culture of these people. I had never interacted with anyone from that part of the country and whenever the tabloids featured news on discrimination to these people, I always wondered if there was any logical explanation. It felt as though there was an intangible demarcation and it didn't seem right. Such events were sporadic and over the years it created a string of misconceptions in my mind.

Sagar Riaz06 Mar 2015

Read More

The Real Stars!

I’m trying to search for a good beginning. But honestly I’m at a loss of words. The literary scholars say that a catchy start can win you the appreciation for your piece, so I guess I’ve lost out on that. It so happens sometimes when something is very close to your heart you fail to express it. The perfect argument to this maybe “then why are you writing at all ?” ( I got a start..now we’re talking!!). I think this is a great platform to share my 33 months of work experience at the Paralympic Committee of India. ”But why would anyone be interested in YOUR experience? Isn’t that a little, rather very pompous of you? ”My defense : No no..Just hear (sorry read) me out.

Amrita Singh06 Mar 2015

Read More

Life at a Business School!

When a fresh graduate walks through the enormous gates of any of the premier management schools, he or she will be geared up to face a new challenge in their lives. But what they fail to foresee is that there is an all together different set of challenges that awaits them there.

Mathews Mathews06 Mar 2015

Read More

The Diversity that is Planet – I

When we take admission into a B-school, all we here is how they look for diversity. Gender diversity, background diversity all sorts of things come into play. But it was not till a couple of days back that I actually was left speechless with two instances. There were people with whom I have been interacting for more than 8 months, but never did I expect this.

Sayantan Banerjee06 Mar 2015

Read More

Why MBA - Dare to Think Beyond Grades

9.00 AM - The piercing blare of my phone’s alarm brings me back from the thirteenth dimension of deep sleep as my non-REM cycle aborts and I awake with a splitting headache, with the choicest of cuss words for my phone, my timetable, my life in general. But a good seven snoozes later I’m back to my best behaviour. Picking the least smelly pair of jeans from the laundry bag, I jog to my 9.30 class.

Ashutosh Pathak06 Mar 2015

Read More

My Stint of Financial Inclusion at Trichy

The farewell to the seniors last week reminded me of our fresher’s party eight month before. It was hard to realize how quickly the time passed by. Within one  month, and the first year was about to complete. The involvement in the daily academic works and co-curricular activities made the time to fly unnoticeable. Quizzes, assignments and projects became the part of my daily life. Late night discussions and few hours of sleep now had become a common phenomenon.

Ankit Shah06 Mar 2015

Read More

The Mesmerising IIM Lucknow Campus

For an MBA student the college campus becomes a home for the next two years. Even the festivals, celebrations all are spent at the institute. The aesthetically appealing IIM Lucknow campus has made the frenetic life of the b-school way simpler. The red bricks enclosing wisdom and the picturesque views at every blink, describe the world’s 34th most beautiful business school.

Vartika Jaiswal06 Mar 2015

Read More

A Cup of Friendship and the Smell of Hope

2 States and Chetan Bhagat, are the bane of every MBA aspirant, especially the IIM ones. The story gave us hope, of surreal and love, minimal studies and lots of dances. You enter the campus thinking your life will change with a serving of sambhar but behold, the last feelings you will have after entering the mess are love and appreciation. You believe you will never have to attend classes, roaming in the corridors with books in hand are enough... my poor friends, you will grow old in the classes, the clock won't move its hands and some of you will feel your cells dying. And you might feel that in spite of so many dances, romances and dramas, you will get placements in a jiffy... you all must have gotten the drift by now... except a lucky few, placements will test your patience, endurance and faith in god.

Remika Roy Chowdhury06 Mar 2015

Read More