People from different states and different cultures assemble here. But never do we see any form of discrimination. We amalgamate the various traditions and habits to make it look like a family. The Mumbaikar seems to enjoy the rasogolla from his bhai from Bengal to its core and our Sardarji trying curd rice for the very 1st time in his life - everything happens here, in Lucknow.
We party hard whenever we get a chance. These create some unforgettable moments like our Bihari babu dancing in bhangra style or our shy South Indian indulges in revelry under the influence of our Kanpur bhaiyaji and at the end, it’s the Kanpuriya bhaiyaji who carries his unconscious body to the hostel. These laugh out loud moments ease our lives in HeLL.
Class gets boring. Everyone resorts to our mischievous haryanvi bhai for help. As a result, the entire last bench gets punished and therefore relieved from the monotony. These are some blissful moments in the form of punishment where we have the best time cracking jokes and fabricating more such ideas. All I can say ‘yeh kalank nahi, bromance hai yeh’.
Also, the section wars like Camaraderie and Sangram adds to the bromance quotient as well. Though these are competitive, it’s the bromance that brings out the fun even in the otherwise stressed situations.
How can I forget the proxy in class during attendance? I don't know how many to thank for my staggering 100% attendance.
“Ladki badi hot hai bhau...chup kar saale, bhabhi hai teri” is an old but gold conversation that never loses its relevance in bromance. Ultimately, no one gets the girl and we end up abusing with a beer bottle in hand saying “launda to bada stud nikla, agli bar dulhaniya main hi leke jaunga”. Promises and resolutions are made to be broken though.
The late night studies which end up in mouth-watering gossips are the moments to cherish. But it’s the last moment tips from our bhai which makes us pass in the exams. Every kind of barrier is broken during our lunch and dinner. Mere leg pulling to serious “jhagda” occurs during this time. But the only thing that assuages my mind is knowing that it will last only a while because none can live without the other.
So it’s not just the degree that I am earning here, it’s the bhaigiri that emerges the winner. Because bromance is not just a 2-year course, it’s for life and perhaps eternity.
The subtle difference between friendship and bromance is what makes it even more appealing.
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Pratik Ranjan
Pratik is an MBA candidate at IIM Lucknow. He is an ardent aspiring marketing strategist. His passion for marketing multiplied multifold post his internship with Unilever, where he was conferred with a PPO. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug & seized by afflatus to read, write & explore, this twenty-something believes in the power of dreaming with his eyes open. He is a columnist in various newsletters and is up for any discussion that involves the nuances of marketing and strategy. P.S: He's charged by the fuel of caffeine.
Great choice of topic.
18 Mar 2019, 07.02 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks.
19 Mar 2019, 06.54 PM |
Shikhar Pant
Superb Stuff
18 Mar 2019, 07.35 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Glad that you liked it.
19 Mar 2019, 06.56 PM |
Koustav Chakraborty
Wonderful words
18 Mar 2019, 07.43 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks Koustav
19 Mar 2019, 07.05 PM |
JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks Koustav.
19 Mar 2019, 07.05 PM |
JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks a lot.
19 Mar 2019, 08.10 PM |
Ranjan Sinha
Chemical Technologist from premier institute of India working at corporate level with more than 25 years experience
Can relate in totality. Appreciate your lucid and honest writing style. You have a flair and funny bone.
18 Mar 2019, 09.08 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Glad u liked it.
19 Mar 2019, 08.11 PM |
Prerona Ghosh
Nice one
18 Mar 2019, 09.35 PM
Nayonika Saha
Nayonika is a Commerce Graduate from St.Xavier's College Kolkata. She has a work experience in Sales and Marketing for two years and has also been part of a Start up initiative. Currently she is pursuing her MBA from IIM Lucknow and has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Literary club, is an elected Member of Senate and is the captain of the Tennis Team.
Definitely brings a smile on the reader!
18 Mar 2019, 11.17 PM
Amiya Kumar
Not a degree but Bhaigiri - loving it... A nice writeup
19 Mar 2019, 12.38 AM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks Sir!
19 Mar 2019, 08.10 PM |
Ankita Arora
Amazing Jaidipl
19 Mar 2019, 12.53 AM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks!!
19 Mar 2019, 08.10 PM |
arnab sanyal
Truly depicts the bonds that are made during MBA. Nice work!
19 Mar 2019, 12.55 AM
Akash Chaudhuri
Senior Analyst at Deutsche Bank | Member of Bangalore Hikers
Good one Jaidip! Nice insight to your life at IIML.
19 Mar 2019, 01.11 AM
Devleena Das
Very well written!
19 Mar 2019, 01.43 AM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Glad u liked it!!
19 Mar 2019, 08.12 PM |
Rajesh Kumar
Very well put into words!!!
19 Mar 2019, 02.27 AM
arnab sanyal
Nicely stating about the bonds that a person makes in the MBA life. Good work!
19 Mar 2019, 09.55 AM
arnab sanyal
Nicely depicts the bonds a person makes during the MBA life. Good job!
19 Mar 2019, 09.57 AM
arnab sanyal
Perfectly depicted!!!
19 Mar 2019, 09.59 AM
Saheli Ghosh
Superb!!!
19 Mar 2019, 02.12 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Thanks!!!
19 Mar 2019, 08.12 PM |
Saheli Ghosh
Great!!
19 Mar 2019, 02.12 PM
arnab sanyal
Accurate!!!
19 Mar 2019, 02.20 PM
Mousom Datta
Mousom is currently in his first year of MBA at IIM Lucknow. He graduated from the West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. Hailing from the City of Joy, he has shown his mettle by bagging a summer internship at one of the leading brands, PepsiCo. The willingness to read, write & explore, this twenty-something believes in dreaming with his eyes open. He loves to code and read sports biographies.
Well written
19 Mar 2019, 02.32 PM
Arunabha Bhaumik
Awesome Bhai..!!!!
19 Mar 2019, 03.32 PM
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JAIDIP PALIT
Hope u enjoyed it.
19 Mar 2019, 08.11 PM |
Samresh Satapathy
Carpe Diem
Broooo.
19 Mar 2019, 08.35 PM
Agniva Das
I am an entrepreneur and a Cofounder of Phoenix Robotix Private Limited. A poet at heart, I love to dwell in philosophical soirees and scientific discoveries. Technology is my infatuation and conspiracy theories are my food for thought!
Samresh bro... Good article!
19 Mar 2019, 09.10 PM
PRAFULLA RANJAN DAS
Dost nahi, bhai h tu mera! :P Nicely written.
19 Mar 2019, 09.29 PM
Shampa Sinha
Flavour Technology and Perfumery
Life in campus is so relatable. I feel nostalgic. Essence of campus life is captured nicely.
19 Mar 2019, 09.58 PM
Anabil Dey
MBA graduate
Well written
20 Mar 2019, 07.14 PM
Shreya Samui
Nerdy Ambitious to learn Hungry for success Love to explore Active participant in different co curricular activities
Heat-touching one
22 Mar 2019, 06.47 AM