Another anecdote that stays afresh in my mind is how my mother made it possible in the absence of my father to make the occasion worth remembering. So it was the D-day of my inter-college exams and I was in a nearby internet café to see my results. To my surprise, I had topped in my school. My mother had a pre-hand intuition that I will be performing well. She had planned a surprise and it was the first handset of my life that she gifted me unaware of the fact I can’t get a sim card issued under my name. She rose to the occasion and accompanied me to the nearby vendor. She had this tagline going on her mind and very innocently asked the vendor “Bhaiya, wo sirji wala sim dena”. He read between the lines and handed over an Idea sim card. There she stood, an innocent lady bubbling with the zeal to get her son the first mobile phone of his life. I often tease her with that “sirji” banter till date.
Challenges:-
I was not clear as to what to pursue after my engineering. I was into managing events and conducting workshops at my college but I lacked the guts to pay heed to my inner call for an MBA. Belonging to the mechanical branch, I adhered towards GATE preparation. I was in a constant fight with myself. And by mid-December, I very well knew that it was not my cup of tea. It was a catastrophe as far as my career decision was concerned. I went ahead with the exam and performed as a mediocre.
I joined my family business after my engineering and started working hard to help the revenue go up the ladder. I was in my comfort zone working with strategies to project our offerings as completely different from our competitors. I collaborated with few competent tailors in my locality and started procuring designer clothing kinds of stuff from Surat. Eventually, we started delivering customized dresses to our ladies customers at an affordable price to the likes of lehengas, kurtis, etc. this whole strategy worked wonders for our business and helped us carve a niche for our business.
Amidst all these happenings, I had a dream to be a part of a revered B-school. I started preparing for CAT simultaneously on my own. I secured a decent percentile. But again it was a daunting task to leave my family business and go for an MBA degree. The onus was on me to take the call as has always been the case. It was by far the toughest decision of my life and here, I am at IIM Ranchi, a budding Crow trying to settle down and make this home his own.
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Abhijit Dey
MBA student at IIM Ranchi
Great Article Subham
19 Jul 2019, 10.25 AM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.06 PM |
A B Samhitha
I am A B Samhitha.Currently pursuing MBA HR at IIM Ranchi.
Good read
19 Jul 2019, 07.21 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.07 PM |
Mayur Patil
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Nice Article
19 Jul 2019, 07.39 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.43 PM |
Kavya Barnadhya Hazarika
Kavya Barnadhya Hazarika is currently pursuing an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. He did his graduation in Computer Science Engineering from Tezpur Central University, Assam.
Good job Subham! Nice article.
19 Jul 2019, 07.51 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you Kavya
20 Jul 2019, 01.46 PM |
Tuhin Subhra Samanta
A dreamer, a believer, an achiever
Very catching article. Good one.
19 Jul 2019, 09.01 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.47 PM |
Sarthak gupta
Very well written!!
19 Jul 2019, 09.09 PM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.45 PM |
SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.46 PM |
Aishwarya Rai
A voracious reader and a religious Pink Floyd fan who also loves to travel to unfamiliar places , meet new people , listen to their stories and create some of her own!
Very well written!
19 Jul 2019, 10.05 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.44 PM |
Tanay Agrawal
I am pursuing MBA at IIM Ranchi. I seek a career in the field of Finance. I am awaiting the results of CFA Level 2. I am passionate about writing.
Interesting Title!
19 Jul 2019, 10.49 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.46 PM |
Prajwal Singh
Very well written!
19 Jul 2019, 10.57 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.49 PM |
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Graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University . I am an Athlete and always ready to run .
nyc one !!
19 Jul 2019, 11.41 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.47 PM |
Rakhi Mittal
I am quite passionate about my work and thrive to excel in the challenges that comes in my way. I tend to self-motivate myself. I am more of a creative person and loves to take risk. In my work ex, I had been constant in gaining new skills and keep myself updated to perform better.
Well said!
20 Jul 2019, 12.51 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you..
20 Jul 2019, 01.43 PM |
Stuti Gupta
An ambitious dreamer trying to fit into reality.
Interesting read
20 Jul 2019, 01.10 AM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you..
20 Jul 2019, 01.42 PM |
Gopinath M
M.Gopinath MBA from IIM Ranchi - Batch 2019-21 A free spirit, who loves to travel. If a door doesn't open when knocked, then break it. Hustle, More Hustle, Achieve...
Well thought and written article Subham!
20 Jul 2019, 01.29 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.42 PM |
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Vinoth Kumar N N MBA 2019-21 Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi
Great!!!
20 Jul 2019, 01.59 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
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Well written...
20 Jul 2019, 07.16 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.50 PM |
Arijeet Debnath
Good read!
20 Jul 2019, 08.22 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.53 PM |
Pratiksha Lingayat
Apart from being an Artist, I like to channelise my energy in Social Activities towards society and under previledged kids. MBA candidate at IIM Ranchi 2019-21, concentration in Strategy and Consulting. Goal: ”Management Consulting"
Nice Article
20 Jul 2019, 09.41 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
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Vanisha Dev D S, MBA(2019-2021), IIM Ranchi An ardent and an optimistic sapien
Good article
20 Jul 2019, 09.59 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you Vanisha
20 Jul 2019, 01.53 PM |
Ananya Das
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Well articulated!
20 Jul 2019, 10.44 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
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SHIVSANTOSH SAHU
Good one SUBHAM AGRAWAL... :) in complete AWE of ur writing. Loved the way in which u specified every moments... :)
20 Jul 2019, 10.48 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
thank you btro
20 Jul 2019, 01.41 PM |
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Amazing storytelling. Good Job.
20 Jul 2019, 11.02 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
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Nice article!
20 Jul 2019, 11.34 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
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20 Jul 2019, 01.52 PM |
Aru Sharma
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Well Written!
20 Jul 2019, 11.40 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.51 PM |
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Aaryav Anand is a startup enthusiast and a strong believer in the fact that entrepreneurial ideas and innovation can solve the bigger problems of the world. He has a good understanding of solving ground-level problems which have developed because of his entrepreneurial journey with different Startups working to solve ground level problems in India.
Great article
20 Jul 2019, 11.45 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.52 PM |
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Well done!
20 Jul 2019, 11.50 AM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you bro
20 Jul 2019, 01.48 PM |
Dipika Basumatary
Appreciator of aesthetics and go-getter. PGP-MBA student at IIM Ranchi.
Great narration Subham!
20 Jul 2019, 12.47 PM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
thank you Dipika
20 Jul 2019, 01.51 PM |
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 12.56 PM
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
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Sanjeev Kumar
I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I LOVE TO LISTEN MUSIC TOO.
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Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
Thank you
20 Jul 2019, 01.49 PM |
Sheereen Kerketta
The sophisticated creator who dissolves in the artistic aesthetic of imagination and creation and portrays it into a layman's language.
Nice article
20 Jul 2019, 01.33 PM
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SUBHAM AGRAWAL
Subham Sekhar Agrawal, PGDM(2019-21) Student, IIM Ranchi
thank you Sheereen
20 Jul 2019, 01.48 PM |
deepika agrawal
So honest!! Love it
20 Jul 2019, 05.44 PM
T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Inspirational :)
20 Jul 2019, 10.06 PM
Ruchi kumari
Very well written
21 Jul 2019, 07.58 AM
Abhishek Kumar Meghwal
Good one
21 Jul 2019, 08.31 AM
Tarun Desu
Great work Man ,Well articulated! You're a true inspiration! Keep inspiring....! I wish you all the best for your future endeavors Subham!
22 Jul 2019, 03.27 AM
Rupa Senapati
Commendable!
24 Jul 2019, 08.34 AM