I possibly cannot keep a count on the many ways ABG has had an impact on my life, but with conviction, I can say ‘Yeh Dil Maange More from ABG’
‘You must follow your passion and do something that’s close to your heart’ - Kumar Mangalam Birla
Defining passion at the age of 19 was a task for me. Frequent impulses of ideas sometimes would lead me to think that this is what passion might sound like. Of my greatest desires in life, one was to be an entrepreneur and it still is. Businesses always fascinated me. The very thought of a valuable idea that could change the dynamics of a society excited me. Inspired by Mr Birla’s quote, taking one such idea which I believed in I started to work with my friend in the second year of my college. Stepping into the ecosystem was exhilarating. Days would pass from giving shape to the ideation, checking the market, pitching the plan to investors, and trying to convince ourselves that it would all work out. The beginning brought good responses from people to whom we were pitching but with time we started to realise the frailties that we carried in our plan and as individuals. Long story short, after a year and a half’s struggle, the business couldn’t take a flight. The process was tiring and the period quite low. It was not just because of the fact that the business didn’t work but it was more because we saw the real world for the first time. It made us feel small. After some time, rationality kicked in and we realised that the learning nevertheless was priceless. During the journey, I met a lot of people and listening to their stories I can say that ‘Skills are cheap, Passion is the deal’. Mr Birla’s words are indeed true. Blessed I am to be in an institution which teaches us to follow that passion with Humility, Hard work and Honesty
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Rohan Chowdhury
Rohan Chowdhury is currently a MBA candidate (batch of 2019-21) at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. He did his graduation in commerce from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata with specialisation in Marketing management. Rohan has special interests in marketing and will pursue a career in the marketing and sales field.
True that...
19 Jul 2019, 05.06 PM
SRINIVAS NANDIKANTI
Currently pursuing MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Experienced Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the Crushing & Screening industry. Skilled in Product - Management, Development, Application & Training. Strong professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Mining Machinery Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Well written!
19 Jul 2019, 05.53 PM
Aishwarya Singh
Aishwarya Singh , Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Nice article
19 Jul 2019, 10.05 PM
Abhishek Raiwani
Keeping up with the century, except when it comes to books. A techie at heart, pursuing MBA.
Nice one pawan !
19 Jul 2019, 11.29 PM
Himani Bhatia
When not reading or writing, I can be found in a gym.
nice article
20 Jul 2019, 10.32 AM
Puneet Pasari
CA. CS Executive.
Nice work!
20 Jul 2019, 10.48 AM
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.
Great Job Pavan
20 Jul 2019, 11.37 AM
Ameya Gabale
First Year MBA student at IIM Ranchi aspiring to take India to the world!
Very well written article!!
20 Jul 2019, 12.32 PM
Vineetha Guntupalli
Current student at IIM Ranchi (2019-21 batch). Electronics and Communication Engineer with an experience of 36 months at Tata Consultancy Services
Nice Article
20 Jul 2019, 12.46 PM
Rahul Roy
Rahul Roy - Current MBA Student of PGP - 2019-21 Batch at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Loves to play football, loves photography and music
Well written. Keep it up.
20 Jul 2019, 12.50 PM
Aman Srivastava
Introvert Most of the time WEIRD
Nice one!
20 Jul 2019, 12.51 PM
Jaswanth Kumar
Great article.
20 Jul 2019, 12.53 PM
Konari Chandra mouli
Just another human being who wants to be better than he was the previous day. A regular guy next door who has colorful dreams and always on the look out for opportunities to make them true.
Nice work!
20 Jul 2019, 12.54 PM
Vishal Agrawal
Enthusiast about knowledge. Seldom indulges in sketching. Shopaholic.
Awesome!
20 Jul 2019, 12.55 PM
Priyadarshini Purkayastha
I am the person who looks back at every moment and tries to find the fun in it so that my mind can recall it as a pleasant memory. A little bit of happiness, forgivingness, and optimism is what this world needs and I am doing my part to try and make a positive change.
Nice article
20 Jul 2019, 12.57 PM
Shefali Jaiswal
Small town, super enthusiastic girl. In the world to achieve 2 Gs- Goal and Glow!
Well written!
20 Jul 2019, 12.57 PM
Sauvanik Roy
Sports enthusiast. Yearning for knowledge. Takes it as it comes.
Good read!
20 Jul 2019, 01.01 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, 01.01 PM
Riya Handique
Ambivert with a happy-go-lucky attitude and a taste in writing prose-poetry during my free hours!
Good work!
20 Jul 2019, 01.01 PM
Mohammad Masood
Great job
20 Jul 2019, 01.06 PM
Atul Tiwari
MBA student at IIM Ranchi(2019-21). Traveller, intraday trader and I love to follow the stock market
Great!
20 Jul 2019, 01.17 PM
Gopi SIRIPURAPU
Gopi Siripurapu,persuing MBA at IIM Ranchi
good one
20 Jul 2019, 01.20 PM
Siddharth Kumar
My name is Siddharth Kumar and I am thankful to Aditya Birla Group to give me an opportunity to express my story of getting into IIM Ranchi.I am a huge football fan and am always looking forward to learn and experience new things in life.
Good job
20 Jul 2019, 01.25 PM
Deep Shikha
Deep Shikha is a first year student of the MBA program at the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Coming from the humble city of Jamshedpur, she is one of the many dreamers who wishes to make it big.
Nice article
20 Jul 2019, 01.25 PM
Sanjeev Kumar
I LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I LOVE TO LISTEN MUSIC TOO.
nice
20 Jul 2019, 01.34 PM
Yamini chawda
Self believer
Well written
20 Jul 2019, 01.40 PM
MONIKA BAHETI
An avid learner. Currently pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi.
Well written!
20 Jul 2019, 01.44 PM
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Pawan Kumar Agrawal
Thanks Monika.
20 Jul 2019, 01.52 PM |
Ankit Saharia
A thoughtful person with a deep well of experience which speaks louder than words.
Nicely written!!
20 Jul 2019, 01.46 PM
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Pawan Kumar Agrawal
Thanks buddy
20 Jul 2019, 01.51 PM |
AYUSHI VERMA
My own kind of weird.
good work pawan
20 Jul 2019, 01.55 PM
Arun G R
Arun G R Pursuing MBA at IIM, Ranchi (2019-21)
More to you!
20 Jul 2019, 01.58 PM
Jeyakumar Aarthy
Nice
20 Jul 2019, 02.14 PM
ATAL KISHORE SHARMA
Pursuing MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, batch of 2019-21.
Nice
20 Jul 2019, 03.44 PM
Abhishek Mishra
witty, adventure loving and naive at the game of life.
kya baat hai. biggest takeaway: "skills are cheap, passion is the deal"
21 Jul 2019, 03.10 PM