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Dr. Moid Uddin Ahmad from Jaipuria presents his research at the prestigious Singapore Economic Review Conference

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Post date September 11, 2015

Dr. Moid Uddin Ahmad, a faculty member at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, recently presented his paper “How effective are the monetary policy changes made by the central bank” at the Singapore Economic Review Conference (SERC).The event is one of the most prestigious conferences in the area of economics and finance, and is held every two years in Singapore. Hosted by Nayanang Technical University (NTU), Singapore, the conference was held on August 5th- 7th and brought together leading names from the field.
The three day event held at the Hotel Mandarin Orchard had 20 expert talks, which included Prof. Euston Quah, NTU, Editor, SER, Mr. Ravi Menon, Governor, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and noted names from Harvard, Cambridge, and Stanford Universities. 250 papers from several South Asian and South East Asian countries, as well as from Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland, were presented during the conference.

Dr. Ahmad called the event an enriching experience. “This kind of international exposure is critical for academicians and researchers as we are exposed to latest trends in methodology and functional areas,” he elaborated. “You can also learn best practices and collaborate with likeminded people for teaching and research.”

Dr. Ahmad is also the author of the acclaimed book An Uncommon Life and is known for his research in the field of Finance. The paper that he presented at the SERC further bolstered his credentials as it focused on the role of the Reserve Bank of India, or any central bank, in ensuring economic stability in the country. Central Banks use Cash Reserve Ratio and interest rates, like Repo rates, to control liquidity and inflation in the country. But these measures have to be verified and the research, which is a part of a working paper on the theme, strives to test and verify the effectiveness of the changes in monetary and policy rates on the desired critical variables.

If you ask Dr. Ahmad about the paper, he says, “Quite simply, the research aims to offer inputs to decision makers in formulating policies, and contribute to the existing literature on the subject.” While presenting at a conference of this stature was no mean feat, Dr. Ahmad was more upbeat about his experience: “The plenary sessions with professors from top schools across the globe were informative. The session with the Editors of top journals was definitely one of the highlights for me.”

Dr. Ahmad’s achievement is also a proud moment for Jaipuria Institute of Management, which has always supported research activities amongst its faculty members and students. In fact, the institute has several faculty members with a strong research base, which works to the students’ advantage. Dr. Ahmad has the last word on the subject, saying, “Students are motivated and encouraged when they see their faculty members gain international exposure. They are very interested in experience sharing and it boosts their confidence, as well”.

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A workshop on ‘learning beyond the classroom’ conducted at Jaipuria Jaipur by Industry expert Dr. Rupande Padaki

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Post date September 11, 2015

By Samreen Monga and Nimisha Kothari

Dr. Rupande Padaki, Director, The P&P Group, and Trustee at India Care Foundation, conducted an insightful workshop for Jaipuria students on the importance of focusing on learning beyond the classroom and through unstructured learning experiences.

This workshop was part of several others that the institute organizes throughout the year to offer varied exposure to students and groom them into well rounded individuals.

Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, a leading expert in the area of HRM & Operations and Director of the institute, started the proceedings by talking about the importance of learning beyond the classroom: “Too much structured learning is not a sign of healthy learning. There has to be effective learning apart from a structured learning; structured learning prepares a student for a job, whereas unstructured learning prepares a student for life.” With his impactful speech he set the tone for the special guest session and handed the dais over to Dr. Padaki.

In a bid to make things interesting and relevant for students, Dr. Padaki kept her talk interactive and focused on learnings in the field of management. She highlighted the example of IIMs and how only 50% of students get the job of their choice because of a lack of skills. “The growth of business houses has led to need for transformation from home business managers to professional managers,” she explained. “Cross border business in India is growing and people are supposed to work in different time zones, which require innovative learning methods.”

According to Dr. Padaki, some of the important aspects of learning that B Schools should focus on include integration into the needs of the industry, high quality skill sets for leadership roles, improvement in communication skills, and analytical and reasoning abilities. “Classroom learning is important but not sufficient. Learning should be of concepts, theories, framework and basic foundations, which have to be remembered through one’s life,” she continued. “Alternative learning methods have shown promising results.”

Dr. Padaki also talked about the type of exposure that should be on three levels. While the first level is of self-learning, level two is comprised of interpersonal skills, and the third level is about interacting with teams, groups and society. She then encouraged students to build a life kit that can help them achieve their goals.

As the talk came to an end, the students were made to take part in activities that had important lessons for them. First, the ‘Obituary Exercise’ required them to write how they should be remembered in their lives. It was a fun, yet thought provoking activity for Jaipuria student Benett, who said, “I am now looking forward to making my life worth it so that people remember me for good after my death.”

The other activity taught students all about teamwork and made its mark amongs students like Vandita who added, “Sessions like these really add to our classroom learning.” And that was the general consensus amongs the students who were going back home enlightened after the session and looking for “a life beyond the pines”.

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H.E. Major General V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, delivers an eye opening lecture and stresses on the importance of educational exchanges.

Aug 20, 2015: It was a special moment for students of Jaipuria, Noida as their institute invited H.E. Major General V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan to India, to come and interact with students and faculty.

Bhutan, known for following the Gross Happiness Index as a substitute to Gross Domestic Products, is a subject of study for a lot of policy makers, as it is taking a different approach to measure the well-being of its citizens. The concept looks at non-economic measures for the overall happiness of the nation and its citizens.

So, aptly, the special guest delivered a talk on “Political Changes in Bhutan and Indo-Bhutan Relations with Reference to Gross Happiness Index & its relation with Education”.

He started by talking about the strategic geographical position of Bhutan as it is bordered by China to the North and India to the West. He also shed light on the social and political fabric of the country and its transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. Elaborating on the much talked about GNH, he said, “Gross National Happiness (GNH) was coined as a signal of commitment to building an economy that would serve Bhutan’s culture based on spiritual values and its four development pillars.”

The Ambassador also reminded the audience of the long standing relationship the two countries shared, beginning with Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and continuing to Mr. Narendra Modi. According to Gen. Namgyel, Mr. Modi’s visit focussed on the regular high-level exchanges, which were required to nurture the bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two countries. He then graciously invited the participants to his country. He was also appreciative of Director, Dr. Rajiv Thakur’s proposal of educational exchanges, which he believed were imperative for the bilateral bond.

Thus, the highly engaging session came to an end, but not before the Ambassador had answered all the queries the participants had for him. The event concluded with High Tea as the students had an opportunity to mingle with the esteemed guests. It turned out to be an eye opening session as Pratishtha Singh, student of batch 2015-17 put it, “There is so little we know about our neighbouring countries. It’s fascinating that Bhutan measures prosperity in terms of gross national happiness (GNH) and the spiritual, physical, social and environmental health of its citizens.” And that was just one of the revelations of the day for the students.

The event was attended by several big senior leadership from Jaipuria and Royal Bhutanese Embassy, including Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman; Mr. Norbu, Counselor (Political) at Royal Bhutanese Embassy; Dr. H. Halve, Director, Jaipuria Indore; Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director, Jaipuria, Jaipur; and Dr. M. A. Rizvi, Director, Jaipuria, Lucknow.

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Jaipuria, Jaipur hosts Induction and Orientation programs for its students to acquaint them with the road ahead.

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Post date August 12, 2015
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Jaipuria, Jaipur recently organized a comprehensive Induction program to get its new batch of students familiarized with the campus and everything that’s in store for them over the next two years. The 12 day event held between the 30th of June and 11th of July was high on energy as the students who had just gone through a rigorous selection process had a lot to look forward to.

The renowned B School also held a 5 day Orientation program for second year students in order to prepare them for the selection process during the placement season at the end of their program.

The new PGDM batch of 120 students represented cultural and geographical diversity to the fullest, with representatives from Assam to Gujarat, and UP to Rajasthan.

Garima, student for PGDM batch 2015 – 2017 said “The first day of college was so nice for me because I got to meet a lot of students from different states. Various activities were organized for us in order to break the ice amongst our batch mates and also helped us to feel at home.”

The students of batch 2015 – 2017 were given a warm welcome to the campus during the Parent Orientation session that kicked off the Induction program. Dr. Prabhat Pankaj, Director of the institute, along with other faculty members offered students insight into the Jaipuria way of life. The formal inauguration had Dr. Deepak Malhotra, VP HR ILF&S, and Mr. Rajesh Joshi, AVP Finance, Genpact, as the Chief Guests.

The talks from these dignitaries, including Ms. Nehal Jain, Times of India Group, also motivated the students to step up to the challenges ahead of them. Over the next few days, there were several leading lights from the industry, including Ms. Kiran Preet Kaur, HR Manager, Clarks Amer Hotel, Mr. Sankalp Gupta, Genpact and Ms. Sapna Mahesh, a Freelance Journalist, who helped students understand what the industry looks for from future management professionals and what’s expected of them in their academic years with the institute.

While the new students were inspired by these sessions, they were also kept engaged through city walks and other activities that acquainted them with Jaipur, which is to be their home for the next two years. It was clearly a program for holistic learning, as Art of Living and Yoga sessions helped students explore the power of their minds.

Students also appreciated an opportunity to interact with their seniors, who were in their shoes only a year ago. Khoj, a talent hunt competition, brought out different facets of students’ personalities and showcased their many diverse talents.

Dr. Pankaj, Dr. Swati Soni, Assistant Dean, Academics, and Dr. Sheenu Jain, Program Director, inaugurated the Orientation Program for the second year students on the 6th of July. They made them aware of their responsibilities as seniors, while guiding them in regards to their future course of action. Mr. Gaurav Hajela, CEO and social media expert, talked to the students about Personal Branding, while Mr. Himanshu Vyas, Dr. Priya Sharma, Mr. Prafful Jain and Dr. Anvay Bhargava offered a session on Placement orientation.

Over the course of five days, the students had an opportunity to hear from industry experts like Mr. Vineet Sharma, Training Wizards, Dr. Archana Baj, Head – HR, KGK Infra/Jewellery, Ms. Neha Swati, Zonal HR, Mahindra Finance and several others. There were different activities, such as panel discussions and interview workshops, that prepared the students for the all-important placement season. The Orientation program also brought forth the winners of the SIP pitch activity, which on its own was an important element of preparation in their future corporate careers.

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Jaipuria Lucknow’s Orientation program ‘Talaash ‘15’ for its incoming batch 2015-17 had something for every student

It’s a special year for Jaipuria Lucknow – as the institute is completing 20 years in its journey. It was no surprise then, that the orientation program was planned perfectly to ensure that the incoming batch realizes that ‘Jaipuria is a home away from home’ and the students get their first taste of the two years ahead.

To make the six-day program memorable, Jaipuria Lucknow had thoughtfully planned over 50 different activities for its new students:

There were fun activities – Antakshari with four rounds, singing, Rangoli, Carom, Badminton, poetry writing, creative writing, poster writing, group dance, and Tattoo making.

There were student competitions to be won – JAM, an extempore speaking challenge, Tug-O-War, which emphasized team spirit, Collage, chess and debating.

Students got their first exposure to Management challenges through the AD Mad Show –where they had to create advertisements, IT quiz, Operations quiz and HR quiz.

Harshit from PGDM batch 2015 – 2017 said, “I did a number of POP presentations, which helped me get over my stage fright. I even won an award, which was a pleasant surprise.”

For a fitting finale, the fashion event called – Fashionista, with themes like Nawabi Andaaz and Beach rounds got maximum cheers from all the students.

By the end of six days the orientation program served its objectives – how to get each student to showcase her skill, build an atmosphere of healthy competition and fun and give the students initial glimpse of how to acquire and use management skills.

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Janhvi Singh, PGDM Batch 2014 – 2016, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow believes that one can learn a lot from the summer internship experience

“Summer Internship program gives MBA students comprehensive knowledge about the preferred thrust in the industry. They get an idea of the work culture in the corporate world. Moreover, students can also do an efficient SWOT analysis of their career segment so they have a clear idea of what they are in for,” says Janhvi Singh of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, who got an opportunity to work with FedexExpress as a Market Research Analyst. She describes the experience as a massive learning experience.

Janhvi joined Jaipuria, Lucknow because she had heard a lot about it from her seniors who spoke highly of the Jaipuria, Lucknow and their experience there. She wanted to join Jaipuria, Lucknow in order to create a strong platform for her career in the corporate world. And, she believes it will happen with this SIP: “This experience of working with a major brand will always be with me and I gain so much from it. As I deliver on my responsibilities right from completing projects to conducting research and collecting data, I will learn from every task.”

A healthy working environment with cooperative colleagues is something Janhvi looks forward to in her SIP. She also asserts that she will do her best to learn about the ethics of the organization, which, she believes, is an important element of working in the corporate world. “After this experience, I can gain detailed insight into the working processes of the logistic industry,” she says. “I will also gain an understanding of marketing and business strategies that are used by a big name brand. This kind of learning will be important for my career in the long run.”

As Janhvi prepares for an important phase in her student life, she feels confident in taking on the responsibilities given to her. That’s because she feels her institute has prepared her for the corporate journey. “My institute trained me in different areas that can help me during the internship program, from communication skills to becoming a decisive thinker,” she explains. “I have also become more detail-oriented and capable of working under strict deadlines. Besides, I have realized the importance of team work.”

Janhvi also stresses on the importance of numerous presentations, live projects and, of course, exercises through case studies at the institute. She believes it has led to her grooming as a management professional. “Guest lectures with industry professionals were highly beneficial and the industry mentor concept works perfectly,” she says, outlining one of the many ways that events on campus have benefitted her. “It ensured that we were learning from the best in the business. Overall, my institute has given me a solid theoretical knowledge base besides practical insight into the industry, which I will treasure.” Janhvi speaks highly of her institute. This is because it has given her exactly what she expected: a solid foundation for a career as a management professional.

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Kunal Negi talks about realizing his dream of working in the luxury automobile industry during his Sumer Internship Program (SIP)

It was a dream come true for Kunal Negi, student of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida , when he bagged an internship with Ducati India, since he is interested in working in luxury goods, especially the automobiles industry, after his MBA. Jaipuria, Noida had certainly found him an SIP that was the best fit for his talents and goals. The iconic Italian superbike brand, which had recently made a re-entry into the Indian market, offered him the perfect platform to showcase his talents. Kunal did just that, and here he talks about how he benefited from his highly successful SIP.

Ducati India is the youngest of the 11 subsidiaries of the company and owns its largest store in the world in Delhi NCR. Thus, this was a tremendous opportunity for Kunal to use his education in a real-world corporate environment. “I was a sales consultant and my key responsibilities involved sales consulting, where I was supposed to effectively engage with our high profile prospective customers and provide them with full specifications of the superbikes,” he explains. “I was also a part of promotional activities and I was involved in building brand visibility for the company.”

Kunal was given a target of selling one superbike during his 80 day internship, but he outdid himself by selling five, a fact that he is quite happy about. He also had to interact with high profile clients, which for him was a learning experience in itself. He offers a lowdown on his internship stint, as he says, “Everything from the working culture to ambience, and food and general facilities were all top class. I felt a sense of pride whenever I wore my red colored DUCATI T-shirt as I developed a strong bond with the brand.”

Kunal also claims to be lucky to have the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) as his industry mentor. He quickly became his guide and motivator, who helped him through the various processes that were a part of his internship. “I was tremendously lucky as the COO also took the time to help me understand the finer points of the business. Besides sales, I was a part of briefings, conferences and meetings with the management on various issues. His guidance ensured that I sailed through it all and learned from the experience,” he says with pride.

Ask Kunal about his biggest takeaways from the internship, and he is quick to reply: “The Rs. 30,000 I earned every month did not hurt. The company also had an incentives policy based on sales performance and I won some handsome cash incentives. But overall, since it’s a new company, the learning was immense. I was exposed to new, unexpected situations which required me to think quickly and make split second decisions.” He also admits that having to multitask during his stint was an experience that taught him a lot.

But Kunal acknowledges the fact that none of this would have been possible without his institute, which takes the effort to find its students the best opportunities. He remains grateful for their contribution and persistent guidance. “I would like to thank the training and placement and development departments, because without them I would never have realized this dream,” he says, humbly. “I would also like to thank my faculties, especially my business communication faculties who taught me the finer aspects of communicating in an efficient manner.”

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Mozilla Web Application Development workshop

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Post date August 7, 2015
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Jaipuria, Lucknow hosts a Mozilla Web Application Development workshop and gives students an insight into the IT industry.

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow organized a workshop on Mozilla Web Application Development for the benefit of its students on the 11th of July. The theme of the workshop revolved around how the application can be used to promote an open source technology. The event drew big names, including Dr. Ankit Mehrotra, Area Chair, IS and Mr. Priyam Srivastava, Mozilla Firefox Student Ambassador, Webmaker mentor and Contributor. Ms. Ankita Mishra, student ambassador, also made her presence felt during the event that brought out different aspects of the field and offered a huge learning experience to the participants.

Jaipuria, Lucknow has always done its best to create initiatives where students not only gain practical exposure to important concepts, but also an opportunity to interact with the best minds in the business. This workshop ticked both those boxes as the experts made the students aware of various aspects of Mozilla Firefox, which is a free and open-source web browser developed for Windows, OS X, and Linux, with a mobile version for Android. Through different activities students were also offered insight into Firefox Operating System applications, which gave the gathering an introduction to new technologies.

The Mozillians present at the venue also took the effort to make the workshop highly interactive, which was something the participants appreciated to a great extent. The team distributed goodies like badges, t-shirts and stickers, much to the delight of the students. They also went a step further in guaranteeing student involvement by forming a club of some of the students from the institute to conduct similar workshops, not only in Jaipuria, Lucknow, but other colleges as well. Thus, the workshop offered them an opportunity to grow, innovate and share, which is something they are bound to cherish.

Mr. Srivastava played his part as the mentor, and was on hand to answer queries for the students. He also talked about the latest job trends in IT, saying, “Today, recruiters are looking for web developers more than candidates inclined towards JAVA and other languages. Mozilla is an open source platform, so one can simply join in and learn his way up. If you want to make a career as a manager in IT, you need to learn more and get a better understanding of the field.” As he offered examples from his own company to drive his point home with the students, the workshop became more than a learning experience – it was an interactive introduction to emerging technologies and an opportunity to witness the trends of the future.

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For Ayushi Pal, the grooming to crack the SIP started from the Orientation Program itself.

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Post date August 6, 2015

Ayushi emphasizes the relevance of SIP in the life of a management student: “It’s hugely important because in many ways it’s a demo to what you will be doing when you eventually get placed. You get into the habit of going to the office and interacting with new people and playing a role in managing aspects of the business. Not only does it tell you about how the industry works, but it also gives you a practical understanding of the concepts you have learned in the classroom.” And, the Marketing and Finance major clearly sees that as a huge advantage.

To make her point, Ayushi talks about reading Philip Kotler for the past 3 semesters, but not knowing how those concepts are implemented in the professional sphere. “But when you go out there, you start applying these concepts to real life situations and everything falls into place,” she explains. “Moreover, every organization has a different work culture and you learn to adhere to that,” she adds. However, going through the SIP is no cakewalk; it can be a challenge, which is something Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow prepares its students for every step of the way.

Ayushi believes that the process begins right from the 15-day orientation program, which is a learning experience in itself. She remembers students of her batch performing on stage during the program, while Ayushi had to speak in front of a large gathering. “It was terrifying because I am an introvert and I had tremendous stage fear,” she says, reflecting on the experience. “But being put in a situation like that, I had no choice. I feel a huge change in me since then and I’d even go as far as to say that I have become an extrovert now. My communication skills have improved and that’s a good thing because the marketing stream requires that.” As Ayushi reflects on her time at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, she reveals the grooming process that the institute focuses on. And, for her juniors, her words on the institute and how it helps students are something to pay attention to.

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Talent is most important ingredient for starting up a venture.

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Post date August 5, 2015

Centre for entrepreneurship development works on its objective to motivate students to select ENTREPRENEUR as a career it also provides hand holding to its students at Jaipuria and is also working in creating awareness and providing support to people around the region. On, 19th July organizations came together to give a boost to start up ecosystems in Lucknow.

Dr Reena Agrawal, Chairperson of Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Jaipuria Lucknow welcomed the guests and enlightened them about the objectives of Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED). She said that CED at Jaipuria Lucknow through its diverse initiatives has been fostering entrepreneurship in the region. Besides encouraging young aspirants to take up entrepreneurship as a career it also provides them hand holding support to initiate their ventures. CED also aims at creating an active ecosystem platform, fostering research & consulting and augmenting innovation in the region. The CED therefore actively engages with local entrepreneurs and start ups to help them establish and scale their business.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Jaipuria Lucknow along with bootstrap weekend, a non-profit organisation joined hands with IIT-Kanpur and managed to bring chief editor of your story Mr. Alok Soni (a BITS Pilani and IIM Ahemdabad graduate) to Lucknow to share his views on start-up ecosystems in Lucknow & in India & to highlight the challenges faced by them.

He appreciated forming more groups like bootstrap weekend as it gives a platform to discuss the issues in start-up community & find some viable solutions. he also emphasized upon the need of forming entrepreneur cells on the lines of ones formed by Jaipuria & IIT – Kanpur to arrange more such programmes to build new breed of entrepreneurs.

“We’re never in lack of MONEY, we LACK PEOPLE with dreams, (people) who can DIE for Their DREAMS.”