Survival Of The Fittest Or Just Competitive Spirit In MBA?

“Life is a race. If you don’t run fast, you will be a broken egg.” These were the words used in the popular Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Well, these words define the life of an MBA. MBA aspirants face challenges much before they enter B-schools. Competitive exams take a toll on their lives and give them a taste of the amount of pressure they can anticipate in the future. By then, they realise that it is all about survival. They have survived competing against lakhs of students of the country while taking competitive exams. They have survived among thousands of students appearing for interviews. Now, they have to survive among hundreds of students joining the B-school to eventually grab the best placements of the batch.

Pranav Velkar29 Nov 2016

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The New Age Definition Of A Superhero - SPJIMR Development Of Corporate Citizenship

When I was a child, my teacher asked, “Who’s your favourite hero?”. “Shaktiman!”, I blurted out along with many of my classmates, imagining myself as the superhero in the red suit. As I grew up, my preferences evolved with the speed of light, sometimes it was the “Caped crusader” while some other time it was the “Man of Steel”.

SPJIMR Mumbai29 Nov 2016

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The US Immigration Bill And Its Effects On Labor Exchange - Bad News For IT Services?

The Indian IT industry has long counted The USA as one of its biggest markets for IT related services.  Several models have evolved in the IT industry to cater to the US market and among it is the Onsite-Offshore model of service delivery.  This is a highly effective model for delivering IT services at a lower cost that leverages low cost resources at locations outside USA to execute a major part of the work combined with a few client-facing resources in the US.

Srinivasan R27 Nov 2016

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The Great Arctic Office Conspiracy Theory - Office Diaries

Have you heard of The Great Arctic Office Conspiracy theory? The evidence to support the theory lies in the sweaters that lie inside the desk drawers of thousands of women. Come on, don't tell me you haven't noticed your colleague shivering like she's stranded beyond the Wall.

Pooja Wanpal23 Nov 2016

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The "Loudspeaker" Syndrome - Office Diaries

Every office has an “office loudspeaker”. There is at least one, if not many. By “loudspeaker” I mean by the virtue of their loud voice/muscular throat or attitude they keep on loudly speaking on the phone from time to time. No, no, why should they bother that you are being disturbed, after all, they are doing their job and you are idling your time coming to the office everyday. You should mind your own Business and let me them not mind their tongue.

Anuya Thorat23 Nov 2016

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Caught In The Web - The Internet Of Everything

The Internet of Everything, a superset of Internet of things, is a word that most of us have heard of. The recent buzz about smart cities has only added to the excitement of what is to follow.

Kriti Doneria21 Nov 2016

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Donald Trump And The Indian Techie

10 years ago, in mid-July of 2006, Indian techies in the US went on a sick-in strike in large numbers.

Rajiv Dabhadkar20 Nov 2016

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Coldplay Emulates Robin Hood - Take From The Rich, Give To The Poor - Views From Prabhakar

For those of you who think that this is one of the most expensive Western pop music shows to be staged in India with the Silver zone tickets at Rs 20,000 ( almost £250 at depressed post-Brexit £ prices) you may just be right, although tickets were also available at Rs 5000. (I am told Gold Zone was at Rs 35,000) You might find the composition of the line-up in India for the Global Citizen concert in Mumbai, a little different from the New York concert held recently on 24th September. Read the Economist article Global Citizen Festival: a mash-up of music fans, bands and prime ministers. So here in Mumbai, you will have more actors than musicians. And fewer Prime Ministers, Heads of State and First Ladies. So don't expect the equivalent of Michelle Obama who graced the 2015 show in New York. We don't have one!

Prabhakar Mundkur16 Nov 2016

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Survival Of The Fittest Or Just Competitive Spirit In MBA?

“Life is a race. If you don’t run fast, you will be a broken egg.” These were the words used in the popular Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Well, these words define the life of an MBA. MBA aspirants face challenges much before they enter B-schools. Competitive exams take a toll on their lives and give them a taste of the amount of pressure they can anticipate in the future. By then, they realise that it is all about survival. They have survived competing against lakhs of students of the country while taking competitive exams. They have survived among thousands of students appearing for interviews. Now, they have to survive among hundreds of students joining the B-school to eventually grab the best placements of the batch.

Pranav Velkar29 Nov 2016

Read More

The New Age Definition Of A Superhero - SPJIMR Development Of Corporate Citizenship

When I was a child, my teacher asked, “Who’s your favourite hero?”. “Shaktiman!”, I blurted out along with many of my classmates, imagining myself as the superhero in the red suit. As I grew up, my preferences evolved with the speed of light, sometimes it was the “Caped crusader” while some other time it was the “Man of Steel”.

SPJIMR Mumbai29 Nov 2016

Read More

The US Immigration Bill And Its Effects On Labor Exchange - Bad News For IT Services?

The Indian IT industry has long counted The USA as one of its biggest markets for IT related services.  Several models have evolved in the IT industry to cater to the US market and among it is the Onsite-Offshore model of service delivery.  This is a highly effective model for delivering IT services at a lower cost that leverages low cost resources at locations outside USA to execute a major part of the work combined with a few client-facing resources in the US.

Srinivasan R27 Nov 2016

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The Great Arctic Office Conspiracy Theory - Office Diaries

Have you heard of The Great Arctic Office Conspiracy theory? The evidence to support the theory lies in the sweaters that lie inside the desk drawers of thousands of women. Come on, don't tell me you haven't noticed your colleague shivering like she's stranded beyond the Wall.

Pooja Wanpal23 Nov 2016

Read More

The "Loudspeaker" Syndrome - Office Diaries

Every office has an “office loudspeaker”. There is at least one, if not many. By “loudspeaker” I mean by the virtue of their loud voice/muscular throat or attitude they keep on loudly speaking on the phone from time to time. No, no, why should they bother that you are being disturbed, after all, they are doing their job and you are idling your time coming to the office everyday. You should mind your own Business and let me them not mind their tongue.

Anuya Thorat23 Nov 2016

Read More

Caught In The Web - The Internet Of Everything

The Internet of Everything, a superset of Internet of things, is a word that most of us have heard of. The recent buzz about smart cities has only added to the excitement of what is to follow.

Kriti Doneria21 Nov 2016

Read More

Donald Trump And The Indian Techie

10 years ago, in mid-July of 2006, Indian techies in the US went on a sick-in strike in large numbers.

Rajiv Dabhadkar20 Nov 2016

Read More

Coldplay Emulates Robin Hood - Take From The Rich, Give To The Poor - Views From Prabhakar

For those of you who think that this is one of the most expensive Western pop music shows to be staged in India with the Silver zone tickets at Rs 20,000 ( almost £250 at depressed post-Brexit £ prices) you may just be right, although tickets were also available at Rs 5000. (I am told Gold Zone was at Rs 35,000) You might find the composition of the line-up in India for the Global Citizen concert in Mumbai, a little different from the New York concert held recently on 24th September. Read the Economist article Global Citizen Festival: a mash-up of music fans, bands and prime ministers. So here in Mumbai, you will have more actors than musicians. And fewer Prime Ministers, Heads of State and First Ladies. So don't expect the equivalent of Michelle Obama who graced the 2015 show in New York. We don't have one!

Prabhakar Mundkur16 Nov 2016

Read More