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NMIMS’ Unnikrishnan wins Revelation’s The Colossal Clash

Bengaluru: Abhinav Unnikrishnan (who called himself 42) won Colossal Clash: The Best Manager event of Revelation 2016, the annual management festival of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management. He faced stiff competition from colleges including IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, SIBM-Pune, XIME and SIIB, Pune. The event, which saw over 60 aspirants across India participating, kicked off with an online round post which the shortlisted teams were invited on campus. The battle, which spanned out over two days, tested the persistence and temperament of every participant for 36 hours continuously. The challenges went beyond the realm of every other management event and participants were put through a series of multi-faceted events. It taught the participants that “if you don’t stand the test of time, you will fall and only the legend will emerge.” There were thirty rounds, including including multiple stress rounds which tested the mettle and temperment of participants. However, the most grilling and interesting round was called Wargasm’ where participants from all the management events - Finance, Operations, Human Resources and Marketing - came together to implement their business ideas in teams. Participants were also made to sell earbuds to studentsby employing their negotiating skills. They also had to make a video where they had to reveal the reasons why they were not the suitable candidate to be the best manager. Unnikrishnan took home prizes Rs. 15,000 worth and a bike from Scolarian worth Rs.25,000. We would like to thank our sponsors who made the event possible: Action Sports: Sports Partner, SlimRide: Ride Partner, Radio Mirchi: Co-Sponsor, Scolarian Bikes: Best Manager Sponsor, Furtados: Gear Partner, Game PRO: Gaming Partner, Frogo: Gift and Activities Partner, Style Studio: Styling Partner, Cash Karo: Marketing Event Sponsor, Sitara: Food and Beverages Partner, Resonance Studios: Recording Partner, Wicked Ride: Pit Stop Sponsor, Just Shawarma: Associate Sponsor, Evolve: Hangout and Café Partner, Play Arena: Associate Sponsor, Prozene: Online Quizzing Partner.

SIBM Bengaluru10 Feb 2016

JKBS Students Return From ‘Tomorrow’s India’ Conference In Singapore; Enriched, Inspired And Invigorated

Seven JKBS students had an experience of a lifetime being part of a truly international conference, ‘Tomorrow’s India’ held between 24th and 26th January. Global Social India Foundation, a non-profit initiative in partnership with Global Cultural Alliance Ltd had organized the conference to mark India’s Republic Day Celebrations. It showcased the might of the country via entrepreneurial strength and academic excellence. Cultural exchange, knowledge sharing and business focus were the important themes of the conference that offered the students from different parts of the country, studying at the institute, a huge learning experience.

JK Business School Gurgaon10 Feb 2016

L'Oréal Brandstorm West Zone Round @ SJMSOM,IIT Bombay

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay was delighted to host the West Zone Round for L’Oréal Brandstorm for the third year in the running. Brandstorm is L'Oréal's unique business competition for students that provides a platform to unleash their creativity and apply ground-breaking ideas to one of L'Oréal's international brands and distribution channels every year. Since 1992, Brandstorm has given to more than 70,000 students worldwide: the possibility to work on real life challenges and be coached by top L'Oréal executives.

SJMSOM IIT Bombay09 Feb 2016

IIM Ranchi's Leadership Talk Series, "AAROHAN" Starts Off On A Promising Note

IIM Ranchi successfully launched Aarohan, the Leadership Speak Series aimed at student interaction with stalwarts of their respective fields. The prime intent of the leadership speak series is to invite role models across various fields, to come and address the IIM Ranchi community, particularly the students. Through this the students gain the opportunity to interact with the best of minds from various fields. It would also promote intellectual growth and stimulation and facilitate the development of a more inclusive world-view.

IIM Ranchi08 Feb 2016

Save Delhi | Delhi Bachao - Prakash, An IIM Bangalore Alumnus Shares His Views

Once upon a time there was a king and once when he returned from the tour of his kingdom he found that his feet were dirty due to patchy road and dirt all around the city. He was sad and decided that he should get built a good quality road so that his feet do not get dirty again. He had a wise minister and proposed that instead of spending treasury on road king should wear a good quality long boots which can cover his feet and this would solve the problem!

Prakash Singh06 Feb 2016

FORE School Collaborates With Vietnam For Management Education And Training

FORE School of Management, New Delhi based premium B-School signs MOU, with University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City and other top universities of Vietnam to promote academic collaboration and training. Last year a learned group of experts in diverse fields of management and economics comprising of Faculty, Director and President, Board of Directors of the institute have undertaken a country specific study tour to learn and share developments in business and industry, with academicians and industry experts of the host country. The tour was flagged off by TRAN QUAN TUYEN, Minister and Deputy Mission of Vietnam Embassy in India and BACH THANH BINH, Head of Political and Cultural Section, Vietnam Embassy in India. The study tour is being followed by a compilation of research articles on business and economy of Vietnam contributed by faculty members of the tour. The publication of the book is expected to happen soon.

nitin s04 Feb 2016

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With each passing day, the number of new smartphones in the market is rising. What we didn’t think was possible a decade ago is now readily available to us at our fingertips. The smartphone technology these days is incredible and if you like to stay ahead of the curve, you will want to get your hands on the best version available. So whether it’s the iPhone 6S or the Samsung Galaxy On7 you want, here’s your chance to get these fantastic phones on EMI without the use of your credit card.

Arwind Sharma03 Feb 2016

MDI Murshidabad Extends Date For Applications

Management Development Institute (MDI) Murshidabad has released an admission notification, inviting interested and eligible candidates to enroll for its two-year full-time post-graduate program in Management (PGPM) for the batches 2016-18, extended date to apply is March 15, 2016. “The environmentally inviting and intellectually stimulating campus encourages the students and faculty alike to work hard, execute and deliver with a set of key performance parameters. Education is matched with colloquiums on best practices delivered by some of the finest intellects and practitioners from pan-Indian section of the academic diaspora who takes cognizance of the fact that performance of the students moving out of the campus to a turbulent corporate world, will no longer be mapped with a CAT score or CGPA but how they execute, deliver, adjust and sustain in a volatile and uncertain business environment” says, Prof. Dr. Gurudas Gupta, Director, MDI Murshidabad. MDI has been a leader in providing working executives with learning opportunities through its wide range of MDPs. The Management Development Programme offered by Management Development Institute, Murshidabad, West Bengal so far has catered to executives of coveted companies both existing in public and private sectors like RBI, NABARD, SBI, LIC, SAIL, Coal India, IOCL, Berger Paints, L & T Construction etc., The programmes are well architected on topical themes to create value for participants from diverse backgrounds. Eligibility criteria The candidates Should be able to furnish valid score of CAT 2015, The candidates must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII. The candidate must have minimum 3 year’s Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Specialization offered: Post graduate program in management (PGPM) in Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management and Operations Management Selection procedure Selection will be done on the basis of scores obtained in CAT and a creditable performance in the group discussion and personal interview which will be held in Kolkata, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Credits will be accounted for work experience, scores of graduation, PG/PG diploma, Class 10 and 12 etc. The last date for submission of application is March 15, 2016, more information can be obtained from admission office at MDI +91-8348021165; admissions@mdim.ac.in or www.mdim.ac.in, MBA Aspirants can directly apply at http://mdim.ac.in/ApplyOnline.php MDI Murshidabad which comes with the rich legacy of MDI Gurgaon, a brand synonymous with quality management education and often ranked after IIM, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Kolkata; is nestled amidst lush green and serene atmosphere in a historic landscape in Murshidabad, 250 KM away from Kolkata.

MDI Murshidabad03 Feb 2016