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Team Freshly Brewed From MICA - Mahindra War Room - Season 11

Team Freshly Brewed From MICA - Mahindra War Room - Season 11

The most exciting thing for a b-schooler is to work on real-world problems of one of India's top federations. And what better way than to do it with case study competitions? Mahindra War Room is a unique opportunity for business school students. In this series of Mahindra Warriors, we feature the 20 teams - the finalists. The ones who have made it to the last leg of the competition. The series comprises of the Warriors' journey.

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Who Should Avoid An MBA?

Who Should Avoid An MBA?

With less than 40 days left for CAT, let us come to arguably the most important question. Is an MBA the right choice for you? How does one find that out? Based on my experience here at a B-school and that of others, I feel that these are some valid reasons for giving an MBA a miss for the time being -

Niranjan Jha
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How To Keep Yourself Motivated For CAT

How To Keep Yourself Motivated For CAT

Exam hain, toh stress hain - and no matter how on-track you’re, the stress only builds up as the dates close in. There is really no way to avoid it but a little motivation can do just the trick. Here’s a comprehensive list (more like a compilation) of songs, articles, cell-phone apps, TED talks and videos that you can consume for that extra dose of motivation.   These songs have known to inspire the very spirit in anyone who wants to achieve a goal. While your goal (of getting a 99%ile in CAT) is pretty different from what Rocky Balboa or Karan Shergill were aiming for, nonetheless their struggle and the songs written to bring that out will do you good. In no time you’ll find yourself humming the tune and repeating the lyrics. All said and done, music can be one of the best breaks you can take, especially when you’re drowning in quant.  

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This Is What MBA Schools Are For, Preparing You For Life - K J SIMSR

This Is What MBA Schools Are For, Preparing You For Life - K J SIMSR

As I stepped into the Somaiya Campus, I was covered with an umbrella to protect myself from the Mumbai rains. As I peeked from the inside of the umbrella, the view was mesmerizing. The green gardens, concentric courses for running, the arena for sports as football, basketball, and many indoor games are a part of the campus, a rare view in a fleeting and bustling city of Mumbai.  Inside the K J Somaiya Institute of the Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), the Ganpati statue at the center imbibes the auspicious beginning of a great journey ahead. One can experience the peace and contentedness in its environment.

Shreya Matta
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How To Make The Most Of 30 Days Before CAT/SNAP/IIFT?

How To Make The Most Of 30 Days Before CAT/SNAP/IIFT?

You have been working hard for the last god knows how many months juggling between work/studies/relationship goals etc. You have gone through enough DI/LR/Quant/Verbal to start your own coaching institute. Your parents have probably forgotten that you exist. Now it’s only 30 days before the big finale – so what do you do?

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Corporate PPTs - Proof That Mediocrity Exists

Corporate PPTs - Proof That Mediocrity Exists

If you are a B-School student or have been at some point in time, there is one thing which you would remember very clearly – the disappointment and irritation after attending every corporate PPT. A corporate PPT is like an iPhone. You can call it 6/7/8/X - they all are the same with some minor changes. What I am going to talk about are some aspects which every IIM or top B-School student will surely relate to. After sitting through 197024083 company PPTs on campus, this is what I have learnt about them -

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