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Alumni Annual General Meet hosted by Jaipuria Lucknow

On 1st March: Alumni Annual General Meet hosted by Jaipuria Lucknow elicits fantastic response from alumni who offer priceless suggestions and inspire current students to achieve greater success

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow hosted its 14th Annual General Meet, Samyantar on 1st March 2014. An annual event that brings together distinguished alumni of the institute, it was held in the jam-packed hall of Hotel Grand JBR, Lucknow. Jaipuria Institute of Management has always considered its alumni to be its global ambassadors who have managed to keep its education standards quite high. Hence, it was no surprise to see the ‘who’s who’ from Jaipuria Institute of Management present at the event to welcome home its alumni.

Prof. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, Director General, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Dr. S. R. Musanna, Director, Jaipuiria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Dr. Dheeraj Gupta, Dean, Dr. Kavita Pathak, Associate Dean, Mr. Amit Vij, Vice-President of Alumni Association, Dr. Manisha Seth, Treasurer of Alumni Association and all other faculty members made their presence felt at the event. But the highlight of the evening was the institute’s alumni representing different batches who had descended on the historic city from various parts of the world. And, they filled the function hall with infectious energy that was carried forward throughout the evening.

The events unfolded with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, after which the Director General and Director welcomed the alumni. They also went on to talk about the achievements of several of the alumni, which was quite inspiring to the large number of students in the audience. The platform was then set for Dr. Pankaj Gupta to make a proud announcement on the behalf of the institute. Jaipuria Institute of Management has received AIU certification for equivalence of PGDM with MBA in effect from 26th November, 2013. The fantastic news drew big applause from the audience, which was now clearly in a celebratory mood.

The audience was also in for a cultural treat with dancer Ajay Wadhwa, dressed as Lord Krishna, left the audience enthralled with a mesmerizing dance performance. Current students of the institute also put together a video on the theme of “Past holds Future” for the alumni. It was a visual walk down memory lane for the alumni who could relive past memories that they treasured so much. The video had turned the mood in the hall quite emotional and it somehow managed to bring the whole gathering, across different years, at the institute together.

After the nostalgia trip, it was time to look forward to the future with the panel discussion titled “Gearing up for the Change – Campus to Corporate”. Mr. Amit Vij from the batch of 97 moderated the talk that was meant to offer direction for the institute and its future students in order to take on the challenges of the corporate world. Mr. Arpan Sanyal, CII executive got things going as he talked about resistance to change, while Mr. Bilal Ahmad, Manager, Central Bank of India from the batch of 2010, mentioned how change can be incorporated at the campus level.

Several of the illustrious alumni put forward their opinions during the highly engaging panel discussion that drew healthy feedback from the audience. Mr. Abhishek Agarwal, Chairman Lotus Institute Of Management (Batch 2006), then proposed a unique idea of an alumni funded annual competition for students. The panel discussion then came to an end with promises to work on the suggestions made by the alumni.

A vote of thanks was then proposed before the alumni cut a cake to begin the informal celebrations. It was a great opportunity for them to interact with each other and current students who obviously had a lot of questions for them. Everyone finally had a chance to let their hair down and groove to the music as the evening came to an end with the promise of coming together next year. And many present at this grand gathering can hardly wait.

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Management Conclave held by Jaipuria Lucknow brings Consumer Experience Management into focus

On 22nd February, the Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow hosted a Management Conclave, which focused on the important field of Consumer Experience Management. The conclave also brought forward new ideas that are necessary for future managers in the world of marketing. This event was a great benefit for the institute’s students, who made the most out of the opportunity to interact and learn from industry experts. And, the experience of listening to stalwarts in the industry was the icing on the cake for the students who are eager to embark on a career in management and marketing.

Students came in large numbers to hear from Mr. V. P. Kamath, Group Chief Operating Officer at Nova Medical Centers Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. A renowned name in the field, Mr. Kamath gave the opening address at the conclave and had the audience enthralled throughout his talk. Right at the onset he made students aware of the evolving scenario in marketing and the current trends that are here to stay. The traditional approach to marketing as far as consumer experience is now passé, and that’s something he highlighted in his speech.

“Two main things drive current marketing scenario: technology and globalization. As these two elements keep growing, prospect of marketing will grow disproportionally,” Mr. Kamath declared. According to him, these aspects have somehow contributed to the shift from marketing in its traditional sense. He reminded students how conventional strategies involved a focus on mass population and low participation of consumers, which is something one cannot afford in today’s times.

Students at the conclave listened in rapt attention as Mr. Kamath began talking about relationship building, which is the future of marketing. “Earlier success of a company was determined by the current market share and profits”, he said. “But today the participation of consumers is high and success is determined by lifetime market share and profits. Hence if you want to survive in the market, there is no alternative to long term relationship building.”

It was a point well made by the eminent speaker who strongly held the students’ attention. And, they were in for another enriching experience when Mr. Achal Rangaswamy, Director Marketing Advatech Cera Tiles Ltd, Ahmedabad took to the podium. He had students’ interest piqued right from the word go when he said, “[the] Spirit of enterprise always starts with saving. Ordinary people sell bulbs, good people sell lights and outstanding people sell a noble prize.”

Mr. Rangaswamy then went on to share experiences from his own glittering career. That’s just what the participants of the conclave were hoping for because it brought them insight into different functions of companies. The lesser known facts about businesses that he shed light on are certainly going to stay with the students, as is his message about reaching out to consumers: “Sell joys, experience, adventure, saving, comfort, sleep, peace, fun and not just product.”

“It is all about loving your job,” he continued as his speech and the conclave came to an end. That was another important bit of information for the students who left the event excited and enlightened.

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CSR Initiative led by students of Jaipuria, Indore seeks to improve the City’s traffic situation

January 24-25, 2014: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, organized and implemented a two-day CSR initiative with the objective of improving the traffic situation in Indore. The initiative, named ‘Better Traffic in Indore’, was conducted in association with the Indore Traffic Police. Prior to the event, students were given traffic related training by the Indore traffic police at the Traffic Thana in Indore.

During the event, students, wearing Jaipuria t-shirts, in teams of four to five were stationed at ten major traffic junctions of the city.

Banners carrying the theme of the event were displayed near the students’ positions. At their respective traffic junctions, students handed chocolates and Jaipuria pens as a token of appreciation to those who followed safe traffic norms, such as wearing seat belts or helmets. Traffic violators, on the other hand, were provided with pamphlets that contained statistics of road accidents in Indore, as well as appeals to follow traffic rules. Some students went a step ahead and asked many who were not wearing seat belts to wear seat belts; the motorists, surprisingly, agreed to do so! At other junctions, students were seen taking an active role in managing traffic, which included making drivers stop at red light signals. The Indore traffic police constables at the traffic junctions served tea to the students in appreciation of their service. The ASP, Indore Traffic Police, and Ms Anjana Tiwari, who personally witnessed the actions of the students, appreciated their efforts. The event also received press coverage in some newspapers in the city.

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Annual Fest Jai Utsav hosted by Jaipuria, Indore becomes a student extravaganza

On 9th to 15th Feb: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore hosted its second annual fest recently amidst much fanfare. Jai Utsav was held from 9th to 15th Feb and brought together students from several B Schools in the city including Acropolis, IPS, Pioneer and PIMR. The organizers did everything possible to ensure that the student extravaganza was an event to remember and that’s just what it turned out to be. An air of healthy competition filled the venues and student camaraderie shone through during the week-long event.

Mr. Saurabh Bhatnagar, Associate Vice President, Nai Duniya and Dr. J. P. Upadhyay, Director Jaipuria, Indore were present for the inauguration of the event along with faculty members and students from various institutes in the city. The event was graced by many eminent personalities including Mrs. Basmati Devi Upadhyay, Mrs. Mamta Upadhyay, Mrs. Usha Jain and Mr. Nishant Naik.

Given the magnitude of the event, it wasn’t surprising to see top-rung sponsors, including Dainik Jagran, Red FM, Kaya, Tatva, V Pizza, Capiro, X Fun and E TV putting their weight behind it. Amidst much enthusiasm all around, Dr. J. P. Upadhyay delivered the welcome address that focused on the importance of hosting college festivals in B Schools as they are a part of practical experience for corporate life. He also had a message for students: “Look at this event as a platform to showcase your talent or discover your hidden ones. And test your mettle by competing with students from other B schools.”

As the anticipation at the venue kept building up, Dr. Priti Bakshi gave an address detailing the program for the event that included management games, sports and cultural activities. Mr. Saurabh Bhatnagar then declared the event open, which was followed by a cake cutting ceremony. It was then time for students to match their wits and prowess in different activities to make their respective institutes proud. And they all gathered for an inter-institute get together on the campus to begin the revelries on the first day.

Business Challenge, Word War (Debate), Brandology (Brand Antakshari), Rajya Leela (Political Quiz), Silver Screen (Bollywood Quiz), Jo Dikhey So Bikey (Ad Mad Show), The Journalist and Business Simulation were some of the innovative and fun games that tested participants’ skills on Day 1. There was also a Presentation Competition and Salesmen of the Year contest that allowed future management professionals to display their talent. Play with Colours (Rangoli) and Kagaz Ki Kalakari activities added to the cultural element of the day.

Fun-filled events meant for celebration of student spirit marked Day 2 of the event. Dramebaaz, The Portrait (Inter-collegiate Photography Competition), The Reel (Documentary), R J Hunt, Role Play, Bazm-e-Jaipuria (Kavi Sammelan), Dancing competition were some of the activities that spread cheer on the day. A mimicry competition filled the venue with laughter as participants imitated Bollywood artistes and created their own scripts, much to the amusement of the audience. A glamorous Fashion Show rounded up the day’s proceedings as students walked the ramp on the themes of Corporate, Traditional and Wild Life.

“Innovating For India” was the overall theme of all the activities that were conducted throughout the event and the message was conveyed loud and clear. More than 350 students had attended the first two days of the extravaganza and they were brimming with more enthusiasm for the activities to follow over the next five days. The event, organized by students of Jaipuria, Indore under the guidance of its Director and faculty members was shaping up to be a huge success. Winners of different competitions went home with trophies and prizes that they will cherish for a long time to come. But looking at the smiles on all participants’ faces, it was obvious that this was an event where everyone was a winner.

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Jaipuria Indore Placement Update

Chandrakant Lovanshi, from Khandwa, M.P., lands a job with Capital IQ, Hyderabad and finds a foothold in his dream sector

“I was looking for an organization in the field of Research & Analysis. When I heard Capital IQ was coming for campus placement, I applied immediately because finance sector is exactly where I want to start it all from,” says Chandrakant Lovanshi. This headstrong PGDM student from Jaipuria, Indore chased his dream with gusto and managed to bag a job as a Junior Research Associate with the Hyderabad based company.

This is no small feat for the boy from the sleepy town of Khandwa, who has been on the road for more than a decade pursuing his academic aspirations. The Biology graduate was keen on making a mark in the world of management and focused on Jaipuria, Indore as the institute where he could realize his goals. Although he had heard a lot about the B School, he did his homework by visiting the campus in order to make sure that it was the right fit for him.

“I realized that Jaipuria, Indore was the best place for me to go to because of the brilliant learning environment and fantastic infrastructure it offers,” says Chandrakant, who is specializing in Finance and Marketing. “Given my background, understanding management concepts was initially difficult for me. But thanks to the support of my faculty and friends I have a good grasp of the subject now.” It was this understanding of the concepts that he believes held him in good standing during the selection process for the job. After having gone through a written and general aptitude test, he was put through three rounds of interviews. During the interview process, his confidence shone through, which is how he managed to bag the coveted job with Capital IQ. “Two years at Jaipuria, Indore have prepared me to face any kind of challenges,” he says with a smile on his face.

Jaipuria Institute of Management has always strived to make its students industry-ready and for Chandrakant the process involved being a part of several initiatives, including the Media Relations Club. He also went through an exhaustive Summer Internship Project with SIDBI, Mumbai, which he believes gives him the confidence to take on the role of a corporate professional himself. “I am really impressed with the curriculum offered by the institute as it focuses on the overall development of an individual,” Chandrakant says. “It has a culture of learning, which has helped me immensely. Not only did I get exposed to the business world, but I also managed to work on my overall personality.” He even goes on to recommend the program to future candidates, as he believes it gives them a much-needed competitive edge.

Now that he has had a head start in his professional journey, Chandrakant wants to work towards a successful future ahead. In five year’s time he hopes to be working in a leadership position handling important projects. But he also has a long term plan, which is a desire to work with a big International organization. And the way this Finance-minded individual is going, you shouldn’t put your money against it.

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Jaipuria Jaipur Placement Update

Sanjay Mehta from Jaipuria, Jaipur earns a placement with Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt Ltd.; opens doors for opportunities to grow

Growing up in a simple, middle class family in Amritsar, Sanjay Mehta dreamed big and wished to conquer the world of finance. That is the reason why he made his way to Jaipuria, Jaipur, a place with a brilliant reputation, as well as a fee structure that, he says, suited his father’s modest pockets. The institute is where his dreams were nurtured and are now on the way of being fulfilled as he’s bagged a job with Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt Ltd.

The company is focuses on the urban poor and operates within one of the fastest growing segments, relatively new to India’s microfinance industry. 

Sanjay is pleased to the punch after going through a very competitive placement process. Now he will be working as a Management Associate with a company that offers him the best platform to grow further in his professional career. When asked about his job profile, Sanjay says candidly, “It is a kind of profile where you need to understand customers and be very clear about the management fundamentals. Thankfully, my two years at the institute have prepared me for this challenge.”

What Sanjay is most excited about is the fact that he’s found placement with a company that is in keeping with his goals for the future. That is one of the benefits of the placement program at Jaipuria Institute of Management. It attracts a wide array of employers for its students, from big name companies to start-ups and smaller brands. Students can make their choices based on what they are looking for at this initial stage of their career; they can make decisions based on brand name, job profile, opportunities to grow, or a vibrant working environment.

Sanjay is definitely happy with the choice he’s made and is raring to go with the company. Talking about the future, he says, “There are many opportunities to grow. Since I will be a part of NBFC, new licensing of banks will open doors for further growth. I don’t know what I will be able to bring to the job as such, but I am pretty sure that I will make my mark and raise the bar for my colleagues to come.”

This kind of confidence sits well with a man who believes that “Attitude is more important than IQ.” However, Sanjay reveals something that might surprise some people. He says that while he excelled in his academic career, he struggled with his confidence. That changed when he joined Jaipuria, Jaipur, which has been the catalyst in his overall growth: “I learned to stay focused on my goals and being consistent in all that I did,” he says, gratefully. “The institute also moulded my personality to a great extent. The learning here helps you become a better individual, team member and citizen.”

After gaining a great deal from his PGDM program at the institute, Sanjay highly recommends it to management aspirants of the future. “It’s an extremely competitive world out there and a well-rounded program like this helps you make your unique identity,” he says. “It lets you have a practical approach and works on the all-important presence of mind, which goes a long way in your professional careers.”

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Mentoring Week turns out to be a huge success among students of Jaipuria Indore

Jaipuria Institute of Management – Indore has always recognized the importance of the role that a mentor can play in the life of a student, whether they are still in school or are just beginning their journey into the corporate world. The act of offering advice and life experience to one who is seeking guidance forms a bond that is not easily broken between individuals and can serve to be mutually beneficial to both. It is in celebration of this unique relationship that Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore recently held Mentorship Week across the Indore campus as a means of both honoring and facilitating the link shared between mentors and their protégés.

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore has developed a distinctive mentorship program that assists students seeking additional leadership, be it in the fields of academia or business. This mentorship program combines academic and industry experience to create a bridge for students as they transition from the academic environment to the corporate environment. The goal of the mentorship program is to ensure that students get the most out of their experience at the insitute, while being able to take their acquired school knowledge and transforming it into knowledge that they can take into their corporate life.

This mentorship week began with an idea from Dr. Nitin Merh who crafted a proposal for every faculty mentor. The proposal suggested that every faculty mentor take their students for an outing that would combine education with a chance for some fun. This proposal was then adopted into a trip to Nakhrali Dhani, an ethnic village resort that reflects the Rajasthani and Malwi cultures. The trip was a chance for both the mentors and their charges to spend time with one another, while also enjoying the rich warmth and rustic charm of the festivals that are generally held in Nakhrali Dhani.

Not surprisingly, the trip was a huge success with all those who were involved. While engaging in such activities as riding on camels, students were able to spend time with their respective mentors in an atmosphere that was conducive to learning. As Professor Arindam Saha stated, “Mentorship helps us to interact with one another and increases the understanding among students as well as the mentor. The concept of the trip was an interesting one, and more activities like this should be planned to fully reap the benefits for both the students and their mentors.” Additionally, Aman Kumar, a student who attended the event has this to say about the trip, “Besides all of the activities that took place, we had a lot of fun and forged a strong bond of togetherness and openness with our menotrs that enabled us to share our thoughts and ideas.”

Overall, students from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore experienced immense opportunity over the course of the event. Along with their mentors, the students were given a chance of acquiring guidance towards achieving their dreams and attaining long-term success. Prof. Megha Jain describes the whole process significantly well- “Mentoring is the process that can elevate your professional capabilities exponentially. It involves a long term relationship where person becomes your trusted ally and feels you motivated whenever you are need his/her support.”

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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Hosts 3-Day MDP on Rajbhasha (Hindi)

The Jaipuria Institute of Management recently hosted a three-day Management Development Program (MDP) on Rajbhasha (Hindi) at its Jaipur campus. It was held from December 26 to 28, and drew 33 participants from the Power Grid Corporations, Ltd.

The theme of the workshop was the use of the Hindi language as a statutory requirement in business. Participants spent three days in sessions which highlighted the growing importance of this topic. The event was highly successful because of participants’ enthusiasm and interest in the topic and in the MDP sessions.

The first day of the program started with a welcome address by Dr. Prabhat Pankj, Director of the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur. He highlighted the use of Hindi in the Indian Constitution as an official language. His message was especially well-timed because Rajbhasha (Hindi) has grown in importance during recent years. After this relevant introduction by Dr. Pankj, the MDP sessions began in earnest.

The first session was hosted by Shri Prem Singh, a resource expert, who covered the topics of the statutory requirements of Rajbhasha (Hindi) usage in official and government- functions and procedures and for preparing a checklist of activities to be undertaken for implementing Rajbhasha (Hindi). In addition to these topics Mr. Singh also discussed the President’s Orders on the recommendations of the Committee of Parliament on the official language. Mr. Singh also led a session explaining the President’s Order-1960, the Official Languages Act-1963, the Official Languages Resolution-1968, and the Official Languages Rules-1976. The sessions were extremely informative and were a huge success with the participants. As one attendee stated: “Mr. Singh condensed a lot of complicated information into palatable bits that made it easy for us to understand. I was thoroughly impressed with the session.”

The next session was conducted by Professor S. P. Garg, a faculty member of the Jaipuria Institute of Management-Jaipur. His topic was the use of Hindi through practical approaches such as writing in Hindi, ANUVAD KI PRATIBHA, translating English into Hindi, and writing memos/circular/notices for official purposes. Following this session, Dr. Vichar Das, a resource expert, highlighted the provisions set down by the Central Hindi Training Institutes (CHTI) and the Central Translation Bureau (CTB) to the participants.

A final presentation was made by Ms. Akriti Jain, a student PGDM, 2012-2014, on a lighter topic – motivation and happiness.

Participants who attended the three-day program said they found the experience to be a highly-rewarding one. As one remarked: “The three-day MDP was brilliant. I learned so much about Hindi and I am ready to carry this information over into the real world.” Such responses proved the MDP was a rewarding experience for all that attended.

Shalvi Sharma,
PGDM 2013- 2015

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