Raconteur The Quarterly Newsletter ______
January-March 2018 Volume 7, Issue 1 T A BLE OF CONTENTS
Editorial ( i ) Institute Events Independence Day Celebrations 1 Hindi Fortnight 3 Launch of UNGC PRME Connect series 5 Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat 6 Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 8 Vigilance Awareness Week 10 People Analytics conclave 12 Quami Ekta Week 14 9th Foundation Day 15 69th Republic Day 17 7th Convocation 18 Faculty Activities 20 Management Development Program 23 Student Activities AGON 3.0 27 Teachers’ Day Celebrations 29 RUSH 3.0 31 TedX 33 Radix 35 Ignatia 37 Counselling cell 39 Joy of giving 40 YourStory startup 41 Futsal 43 IIM Ranchi in News 44 EDITORI A L
We proudly present to you another issue of the IIM Newsletter, Raconteur. These last months have been very eventful for IIM Ranchi as our college conducted innumerable activities with great success. IIM Ranchi culminated its ninth year with pomp and show as the celebrations of foundation day took place. Our college went on to become the first IIM (of the 20 IIMs) in India to DR. JAYANTA KUMAR TRIPATHY become a signatory of PRME.
Plethora of activities- Independence Day, Hindi Pakhwada, Teachers Day, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and many more took place with immense gusto. This year the sixth edition of TedxIIMRanchi introduced the theme: Defiers of Murphy’s Law, where eleven eminent speakers marked the event and spoke about their journey of overcoming the obstacles in their life. Business Conclave- Radix NEHA NOUGAI selected the theme of ‘Business 361’ for its fourth (PGDM 2017-19) edition and the event involved enigmatic speakers from the industry, coming together to share their experiences and insights. Other college events like Agon 3.0, Rush 3.0, Ignatia and Futsal also saw humongous participation and the vivacious performances raptured the crowd in awe. Counselling Cell also got formed as an independent body to offer a space for addressing psychological concerns of students, enabling their personal, professional and social growth. ASHUTOSH MOHAPATRA (PGDM 2017-19)
This season was the season of giving where silent auction by Samarpan sponsored the dreams of differently abled children and brought joy in their lives. This edition also contains all the publications and management development programs undertaken by the faculty. We hope that you will find this issue of Raconteur interesting and informative.
DHEEPAK G (PGDM 2017-19)
( i ) INDEPENDENCE D A Y 2 0 1 7 – IIM R A NCHI
The 71st Independence Day of His message to the IIM Ranchi India was celebrated by the family was to focus all efforts to Indian Institute of Management, building the brand - IIM Ranchi. Ranchi, at Suchna Bhavan, in high He announced the institute’s spirits. The Director, Prof. association with the United Shailendra Singh, hoisted the Nations Global Compact national flag, and gave a moving programme and the commitment address to all those present. He towards the 6 Principles of highlighted the fact that not Responsible Management many of us present here today Education (PRME). In line with the were born before Independence, same, two projects targeting food- and may not fully understand the wastage and electricity realities of the struggle to consumption reduction within the independence. He urged students institute were flagged off. The to be committed and disciplined cultural programme that followed and always bear in mind our had students of the institute giving efforts will contribute to the soulful renditions to songs of the nation's progress. occasion, with meaningful introductions.
1 / 45 The event culminated with a The day also saw a visit to the “Nukkad Naatak” by Dramebaaz, Jharkhand War Memorial by the the Dramatics group of the entire fraternity of IIM Ranchi to pay institute, presented for the a floral tribute to our nation’s members of IIM Ranchi and the martyrs. Army officials gave an residents of Khelgaon. The enlightening tour of the memorial. street play highlighted India’s struggle for freedom and ended The celebrations for the day with a strong message of social continued at the IIM Ranchi hostel responsibility and need for campus in Khelgaon with a tree “Swacch IIM” and “Swacch plantation drive by staff and Bharat”. students.
2 / 45 3 / 45 4 / 45 LAUNCH OF UNGC PRME KONNECT SERIES
Inculcating the vision of SIG and The Literary empowering the future Club. Professor Rohit business leaders with the Kumar kicked off the principles of evening with his inspiring sustainability- a dire need words, of the hour for majority of urging the students to the organizations- this keep up the participation was the vision with which in large numbers for the IIM Ranchi set out to the initiatives that had been first IIM to be associated laid out for the entire with United Nations year. Following this was Global Compact- an address by Professor Principles for Responsible Asit Mohapatra about the Management Education importance of developing (UNGC-PRME). This newly a sustainable mindset, not formed body, led by Dr. only for managers but in Shailendra Singh, all walks of life with the launched the first series ideals set high for the of its initiatives, the evening, the student body UNGC-PRME Konnect of the steering committee Series, on 16th September, announced the first 2017. With two pilot competition: an elevator projects on food wastage pitch for the first steps to reduction and energy be taken in developing a conservation already in sustainable culture in IIM place, the initiative was in Ranchi. The excitement in place to create an impact the air was easily on the minds of IIM discernible as the Ranchi fraternity. students enthusiastically formed teams of four and The goal for the evening developed their 10 minute of 16th September was to elevator pitch. As the imbibe in the students’ evening rolled on, High fraternity the importance Note enthralled the of developing a audience with a series of sustainable mindset. A mesmerizing songs. Last whole evening of activities but not the least, Cinema was planned in association Paradiso turned out to be with High Note the highlight of the evening.
5 / 45 EK BHARAT SHRESHTA BHARAT
India is a unique nation, whose during the Rashtriya Ekta Divas fabric has been woven by diverse held on 31st October, 2015, to linguistic, cultural and religious commemorate the birth threads, held together into a anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai composite national identity by a Patel. Hon’ble Prime Minister rich history of cultural evolution, propounded that cultural coupled with a rousing freedom diversity is a joy that ought to be struggle that was built around the celebrated through mutual tenets of non-violence and justice. interaction & reciprocity between The spirit of mutual people of different States and understanding amidst a shared UTs so that a common spirit of history has enabled a special unity understanding resonates in diversity, which stands out as a throughout the country. Every tall flame of nationhood that State and UT in the country needs to be nourished and would be paired with another cherished into the future. State/UT for a year, during which they would carry out a The idea of a sustained and structured engagement with one structured cultural connect another in the spheres of between denizens of different language, literature, cuisine, regions was mooted by Prime festivals, cultural events, tourism Minister Shri Narendra Modi etc. For example, Andhra Pradesh is
6 / 45 paired with Punjab for the year 2017. Indian States and Union During the year, Punjabis would Territories through a year-long attempt to learn key words in Telugu, planned engagement between a few Telugu books would be States; translated into Punjabi & vice-versa, iii. To SHOWCASE the rich Andhraites would hold food festivals heritage and culture, customs and offering Punjabi dishes, Punjabis traditions of either State for would perform Andhra folk dances, enabling people to understand and while Andhraites would perform appreciate the diversity that is Bhangra at staged events etc. This India, thus fostering a sense of pattern of cultural adoption of the common identity. partner State/UT would be followed iv. TO ESTABLISH long-term by all States and UTs. engagements and, v. TO CREATE an environment All the 36 States/UTs in India have which promotes learning between been paired for an entire year. The States by sharing best practices paired States/UTs would sign MoUs and experiences. with each other, delineating a set of activities that they would carry out We then had a talk from our through the year. An activity calendar esteemed Director, Dr. Shailendra for each pair would be prepared Singh who spoke how in IIM through mutual consultation, paving Ranchi as is it is India, we have a the way for a year long process of varied diversity of people from all mutual engagement. states of India, with work experiences in varied industries as The broad objectives of the initiative well as gender diversity. are as follows
Later we had the celebrations i. To CELEBRATE the Unity in where we had Bengali song Diversity of our Nation and to performances (solo and duet) from maintain and strengthen the fabric of Ballari Bhowmik and Shubhadeep traditionally existing emotional Bhattacharyya. To end the day we bonds between the people of our had a vote of thanks given by Country; Anurupa to thank all the ii. To PROMOTE the spirit of national participants and the guests integration through a deep and present. structured engagement between all
7 / 45 SW A CHH BH A R A T A BHIY A N
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a gathering and shared his thoughts campaign by the Government of on Gandhi Jayanti and Swachh India to keep the streets, roads Bharat Abhiyan. Various speakers and infrastructure of the also gave motivational lectures on country's 4,041 statutory cities cleanliness and sanitation. These and towns and its rural areas sessions were very much applauded clean. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was by the audience. launched on 2 October 2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi (145th birth Pledge anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi) to fulfil the vision of Swachhta Pledge was taken by the clean India of Mahatma Gandhi. faculty, staff and students. They In continuance of the same IIM took pledge to remain committed Ranchi observed “Swachhta Hi and devote time towards cleanliness Seva” fortnight from 15th and propagate the message of SWACHHTA PLEDGE September 2017 to 2nd October Swachh Bharat Mission in villages WAS TAKEN BY THE 2017 to celebrate the 3rd and town. FACULTY, STAFF AND anniversary of Swachh Bharat. STUDENTS. Presentation by Students and Quiz On this occasion IIM Ranchi Programme conducted the following activities related to Swachh Bharat The students made presentations on Abhiyan. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. A quiz programme was also conducted Motivational Lecture among the audience and the winners were awarded prize by the Director. Prof. Shailendra Singh, Director, IIM Ranchi addressed the
8/45 Plantation Drive Garbage Collection
On this occasion the faculty and The garbage collection system in the staff of the Institute had a tree campus and the hostel was revamped. plantation drive in the permanent Prizes were distributed to the campus. Many trees were planted housekeeping staff to motivate them. in the new campus area.
9/45 VIGIL A NCE A W A RENESS WEEK - 2 0 1 7
Vigilance awareness week was iii. Vigilance awareness week observed in Indian Institute of coincides with the birth Management Ranchi from 30th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai October to 4th November 2017 Patel. We observed 142nd birth with the theme “My Vision- anniversary of Sardar Patel on the Corruption Free India”. The occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas following activities were on 31.10.2017 at Hostel at conducted during the week. Khelgaon. Our Director, Prof. Shailendra Singh, students and i. Vigilance awareness week 2017 employee of IIM Ranchi along with started with the display of the members of Khelgaon society banners at IIM Ranchi campus at had a walkathon/Run for Unity and Suchna Bhawan and hostel at aided in spreading awareness Khelgaon Complex. among the public against corruption. ii. On the first day of the week, INTEGRITY PLEDGE IIM the faculty, staff and the students iv. We organised Debate RANCHI of IIM Ranchi took Integrity Competition on 01.11.2017 for the Pledge acknowledging their students. The topic was commitment to uphold the “Observance of vigilance highest standards of honesty and awareness week: does it really help integrity. They also took e-pledge in eradicating corruption? Prof, marking their commitment to Asit Baran Mohapatra and Prof. fight against corruption. Pradeep Kumar Bala were the judges of the event.
10/45 v. We organised Elocution viii. Sri Pankaj Kamboj, Supdt Competition for the students on of Police, CBI, ACB, Ranchi 01.11.2017. The topic was “My vision: made a presentation on the corruption free India”. Prof. Amit working of CBI and means & Sachan and Prof. Anubhav Mishra ways to exercise vigilance and were the judges of the event. combat corruption on 03.11.2017. vi. A Sensitization Programme on Policies/Procedures and Preventive ix. Our Director, Prof. Vigilance was organised on 02.11.2017. Shailendra Singh presided over Mr. Manoj Kumar, Dy. General the concluding session of the Manager, Vigilance Department, Vigilance Awareness Week 2017 MECON Limited was invited to which was held on 04.11.2017. conduct the programme. He Mr. S. Malik, Additional SP, CBI deliberated on various preventive Ranchi was the chief guest for vigilance measures. the concluding session. Certificates were distributed to vii. A lecture by Mr. Sandeep Raj, the winners of various Chief Vigilance Officer, CMPDI competitions. Limited was arranged on 02.11.2017 to provide in-depth acumen on the topics.
WALKATHON, KHELGAON COMPLEX, RANCHI
11/45 PEOPLE ANALYTICS CONCLAVE
Industries cutting across different sectors and geographical locations are adopting HR Analytics for giving HR policies and practices a scientific and practical approach, rather than being driven by opinions by opinions. National HRD Network, a non-profit organization in association with IIM Ranchi, XISS and SAIL MTI organized People Analytics Conclave on 11th-12th November 2017.
It brought together strategists and practitioners from diverse industries for sharing their experiential knowledge on People Analytics. The Conclave helped corporates in assimilating ideas for applying analytics in designing their people related policies and practices. As successful HR interventions and their alignment with business goals are mostly based on close collaborative efforts between line and HR professionals, large number of delegates from line as well as HR functions participated.
Session: “Setting the tone” Gaurav Marathe, Faculty, IIM Ranchi: Prof. Gaurav Marathe, opened the session by giving an introduction about the specialized tracks to be discussed by the eminent leaders. He discussed that clarity about many assumptions can be brought about with effective use of frameworks. Further he welcomed the speakers, and gave a brief introduction about each one of them. He shed light upon the flow of the session and explained his role as a moderator for the session opening the floor to the speakers.
Speakers : Amulya Sah, Director HR, Samsung Research Mr. Amulya Sah started the session with a question addressed to the audience, “Are you happy to be here?” His light noted introduction made the audience feel comfortable and caught their attention. “There’s a little bit of analytics in every HR’s life” is what he emphasized upon by giving real life examples. He talked about the ‘best of times’ and ‘worst of times’ that can be seen in today’s age pertaining to influx of technology in our lives. He quickly shifted to the question, “Why people analytics, isn’t financial data not enough?” As an answer to this very question he brought in the facts that in the recent future almost 5 generations of people will work together, 50 million jobs will get replaced by robots, gig economy will be disrupt the way organizations function, leaders will be chosen by team members and not top management, there will be a shift from outsourcing to crowdsourcing.
12 / 45 Session: Analytics & Reward Management
Amitabh Bhattacharya, SAIL
The session was chaired by Mr. Amitabh Bhattacharya who welcomed the audience and introduced the speakers for the track ‘Analytics and Reward Management’. He then shared his thoughts on reward citing that ‘Reward is as important as recruitment and compensation’. It was pointed out that rewards can be task oriented, group oriented and it can be a motivator for people to go beyond their responsibilities and take that extra initiative. As mentioned by the speaker, analytics can only help bring a more scientific approach to designing and delivering rewards. Also, between the public sector and private sector there is a huge difference in the way rewards are given and thus there is a difference in retention of talent overall. He thus pointed out that even during recruitment, people discuss about reward process and this affects their perception of the job. The discussion ended on the note that the conclave has been an eye opener and thereby an immense learning curve for all. The floor was then opened for discussion.
13 / 45 QAUMI EKTA WEEK REPORT
With a view of fostering and by IIM Ranchi students, our reinforcing the spirit of respected faculty and the Acting communal harmony, National Director of IIM Ranchi. Integration and pride in our vibrant composite culture and nationhood, the ‘Qaumi Ekta On the Constitution day, we had Week’ (National Integration our Acting Director Prof. Subir Week) was observed in IIM Ranchi Chattopadhyaya read out the on the 25th and 26th of Preamble of the Indian November, 2017. Constitution, followed by Prof. Asit Mohapatra who talked about This occasion provided us an the Fundamental Rights accorded opportunity to reaffirm our age to the citizens of India. They old traditions and faith in the were followed by a few of our values of tolerance, co-existence students who explained each of and brotherhood in a multi- the Fundamental rights and then cultural and multi-religious went ahead to explain the society. The observance of the ‘ importance of having such rights Qaumi Ekta Week’ also helped to for every citizen of India. highlight the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and potential It was followed by a cultural threats to the eclectic and night at Khelgaon where our secular fabric of our country, and students showcased their talent nurture a spirit of communal through dance and singing harmony in its widest sense. performances to an enchanted audience who appreciated the With the above purpose in mind, plethora of creativity the IIM Ranchi conducted ‘ Qaumi performers had to display. Ekta Week’ on the 25th and 26th of November, 2017, with a pre event on 23rd November, 2017 All in all, both the days helped focussed on ‘Women’s Day’ in enlighten us on how important it order to highlight the importance is to conserve communal of Women in Indian Society and harmony while celebrating our their role in nation-building. The diversity, be in religious, gender, event had emerging women geographical, etc. and how such leaders from our institute speak actions can only serve to about Women’s rights, equality in strengthen the communal fabric the workplace and Women’s role of the nation and help us grow in today’s society. stronger together. We were also reminded of the Preamble and It was followed by Conservation the Fundamental rights accorded day on the 25th of November and to every citizen of India and Constitution Day on the 26th of through the event gained a new November, 2017 which was respect for the constitution and attended its understanding.
14 / 45 FOUNDATION DAY 2017
IIM Ranchi celebrated its 9th Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Foundation Day on December Honourable Governor of 15, 2017. The celebrations took Jharkhand was the Chief Guest place at Dr. Ramdayal Munda for the function. Prof. Shailendra Kala Bhawan Auditorium, Singh, Director of IIM Ranchi, Khelgaon, Hotwar, Ranchi. IIM Dignitaries from Jharkhand Ranchi was the 9th IIM to be Government, all the faculty, staff established with the extensive members and the students of the support of the Indian Institute institute graced the occasion. of Management Calcutta and the Government of Jharkhand, working under the guidance of The celebrations started with Ministry of HRD, Government the Saraswati Vandana and of India. Since then the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Institute has grown from Guest, Director Prof. Shailendra strength to strength and is Singh. Director delivered the now counted among the best welcome speech which was B- Schools in the eastern zone followed by sublime cultural of India. events marking the rich culture of the institute.
15 / 45 The maiden classical duet dance core of IIM Ranchi-people, events, galvanized the audience with solo clubs and committees took place singing and group dance follow up. later. The Dramebaaz group of IIM Ranchi gave an overwhelming stage play The event culminated with a vibrant performance themed around Aabroo cultural function featuring dance, ie izzat of women to demonstrate the drama and a band performance by condition of women during the the students. The celebration ended communal riots at time of partition. A with the National Anthem. The day group song followed uniting everyone was a memorable milestone for IIM in mirth. A quiz revolving around the Ranchi.
16 / 45 6 9 T H REPUBLIC D A Y
The love of one's nation The celebrations at Suchna transcends all lingual and spatial Bhawan began with the unfurling boundaries. As the nation of tricolor by our director, celebrated the 69th Republic Day, Professor Shailendra Singh. In we at IM Ranchi also the end, keeping with the idea of commemorated the making of the providing a green cover for biggest republic in the world. The generations to come, a tree day began with the celebrations plantation drive was planned in at both Suchna Bhawan and our new campus which Khelgaon. At Khelgaon, Prof. K.N. enthusiastic students and Singh and Prof. Asis Chakraborty faculty. hoisted the flag. A thought provoking speech by Prof. K.N The celebration concluded with Singh made the hearts of delectable snacks for students, students fill with pride for their faculties and staff members. The nation. The speech was followed day concluded with a blood by mellifluous performances by donation drive being organized the students of IIM Ranchi. Mr. by Samarpan, the Social Sivarama's rendition of 'Maa Responsibility Club, for the Tujhe Salaam', filled the air with students as well as residents of patriotic zeal and Ms. Ballari's Khelgaon to mark the occasion. performance made the day even more melodious.
17/45 7 T H CONVOC A TION OF IIM R A NCHI
IIM Ranchi witnessed its seventh In the seventh convocation the convocation on Thursday, March Doctoral students of IIM Ranchi 15, 2018 at Dr. Ramdayal Munda were awarded the Title of Fellow Kala Bhawan Auditorium, of the IIM Ranchi for the first time Khelgaon, Hotwar, Ranchi. since institute’s inception.
The ceremony started with the 2 Research scholars received the academic procession followed by Title of Fellow of IIM Ranchi Post lighting of the lamp and Graduate Diplomas were invocation, Prof. Shailendra conferred on 222 students from Singh, Director, IIM Ranchi the graduating students from the welcomed Shri Deepak various programmes: Premnarayen, Executive Chairman & Founder – ICS Group Post Graduate Diploma in and Shri Jalaj Ashwin Dani, Co- Management (PGDM) = 134 promotor – Asian Paints the Chief students Post Graduate Diploma in Guests of the Ceremony, Human Resource Management Chairman, Board of Governors, (PGDHRM) = 51 students Faculty Members and the guests. Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGEXP) = 37 students
18/45 Chief Guest, presented Medals ii. Second Position (Recipient of and Director’s Medal & Certificate of Book Prizes to the students for Merit) = Ms. Aparajita their Rai. academic excellence. iii. Third Position (Recipient of The recipient of the awards are: Chairperson’s Medal & Certificate Post Graduate Diploma in of Merit) = Mr. Kundan Management (PGDM) (2016-18 Kumar. batch) Prof. Singh congratulated all the i. First Position (Recipient of BoG graduating students, Recipient of Chairman’s Medal & Certificate of the Medals, Awards & Book Merit) = Ms. Gouthami Makineni Prizes. It was followed by the . award of Diploma to the ii. Second Position (Recipient of graduating students by the Director’s Medal & Certificate of Chairman, Merit) = Mr. Keerthan Sharma. Board of Governor, IIM Ranchi. iii. Third Position (Recipient of Chairman Board of Governors, Chairperson’s Medal & Certificate Shri Praveen Shankar Pandya of blessed the graduating students Merit) = Mr. Ran Vijay. and Post Graduate Diploma in Human congratulated them on their Resource Management (PGDHRM) success. (2016-18 batch) Chief Guests Shri Deepak i. First Position (Recipient of BoG Premnarayen and Shri Jalaj Chairman’s Medal & Certificate of Ashwin Dani, during their address Merit) = Ms. Neha at the Gupta. convocation, mesmerized the ii. Second Position (Recipient of audience with his motivational Director’s Medal & Certificate of statement. They also blessed the Merit) = Mr. Karthik K. graduating students and wished iii. Third Position (Recipient of them success and bright future. Chairperson’s Medal & Certificate The Chief Guests were presented of “Leadership Excellence Award” by Merit) = Mr. Gourab the chairman BoG –Shri Ghosh. Praveen Shankar Pandya. Executive Post Graduate Diploma The convocation was attended by in dignitaries from Govt. of Management (PGEXP) (2016-18 Jharkhand, educationists, batch) graduating i. First Position (Recipient of BoG students and their parents. The Chairman’s Medal & Certificate of ceremony was concluded with the Merit) = Mr. Kumar National Anthem. Sanjay Sawarni.
19/45 F A CULTY A CTIVITIES
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kumar, M., Jauhari, H., Rastogi, A., & Sivakumar, S. (2018). Managerial support for development and turnover intention: roles of organizational support, work engagement and job satisfaction. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 31(1), 135-153. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-06-2017-0232
Venugopal, A., Krishnan, T. N., & Kumar, M. (2018). Identifying the focal role of top management paradoxical cognition in ambidextrous firms. Management Decision, 56(1), 47-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-04-2017-0402
Kumar, R., Sachan, A., & Mukherjee, A. (2018). Direct vs indirect e-government adoption: an exploratory study. Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, 20(2), 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPRG-07-2017-0040
Adhikari, A., & Paul, S. (2018). An analytical modelling approach for assessing the impact of competition on a homogenous product firm’s investment decision in innovation. Global Business Review, 19(3_suppl), S39– S53. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0972150918760057
Kannadhasan, M., Charan, P., Singh, P., & Sivasankaran, N. (2018). Relationships among social capital, self- efficacy and new venture creations. Management Decision, 56(1), 204-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-04-2017-0304
Adhikari, A., Basu, S., Biswas, I., Banerjee, A., & Sengupta. P. P. (2017). A route efficiency analysis using Shannon entropy-based modified DEA method and route characteristics investigation for urban bus transport in India. INFOR: Information Systems and Operational Research, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/03155986.2017.1393727
Kumar, A., & Dutta, S. K. (2017). Tacit knowledge transfer in coopetition: an empirical investigation of the role of business group (BG) affiliation. Journal of Strategy and Management, 10(4), 453-468. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSMA-07-2016-0047
20 / 45 Kumar, P., Bera, S., & Chakraborty, S. (2017). An examination of the association between service convenience flexibility in healthcare delivery systems and patient satisfaction. South Asian Journal of Management, 24(4), 35-54. http://www.amdisa.org/journ_24_no4
Kumar, R., & Bala, P. K. (2017). Recommendation engine based on derived wisdom for more similar item neighbors. Information Systems and e-Business Management. 15(3), 661-687. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10257-016-0322-y
Sharma, S., & Anand (2017). Does diversification of income source influences bank's risk-return characteristics? Evidence from the Indian market. International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 15(3), 350-379. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJICBM.2017.087314
Mukherjee, S., & Bala, P. K. (2017). Sarcasm detection in microblogs using naïve bayers and fuzzy clustering. Technology in Society, 48, 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2016.10.003
Saha, K., Kumar, R., Dutta, S. K., & Dutta, T. (2017). A content adequate five dimensional entrepreneurial orientation scale. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 8, 41-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2017.05.006
Saravanan, P., Sivasankaran, N., Srikanth, M., & Shaw, T. S. (2017). Enhancing shareholder value through efficient working capital management: an empirical evidence from India. Finance India, 31(3), 851-871. http://financeindia.org/data/2017/FI313/FI313-Art5.pdf
Soni, M. J. (2017). Effects of varying involvement level within a television program on recall of cognitive versus affective advertisement. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 34(4), 338-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCM-09-2015-1532
Kumar, P., Chakraborty, S., & Bera, S. (2017). Impact of flexibility on patient satisfaction and behavioral intention: a critical reassessment and model development. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 122, International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering, 11(2), 367 - 370. https://waset.org/publications/10006340/impact-of-flexibility-on-patient-satisfaction-and-behavioral- intention-a-critical-reassessment-and-model-development
Kumar, A., Kumar, R., & Haque, M. R., Chowdhury, S. P., & Islam, S. (2017). Entrepreneurial networks and knowledge transfer: the moderating role of incubator/accelerator affiliation. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 7(11), 1093-1107. DOI:10.18488/journal.aefr.2017.711.1093.1107 http://www.aessweb.com/journals/November2017/5002/3906
21 / 45 Srivastava, A., Bala, P. K., & Kumar, B. (2017). Transfer learning for resolving sparsity problem in recommender systems: human values approach. Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management, 14(3), 323-337. http://dx.doi.org/10.4301/s1807-17752017000300002
Ghosh, P., Ojha, M. K., & Geetika. (2017). Determining passenger satisfaction out of platform-based amenities: a study of kanpur central railway station. Transport Policy, 60, 108-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2017.09.007
Ghosh, P. (2017). Professionalizing a religiocentric firm through workplace learning: STPL: mixing oil with water. Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, 42(4), 261-264. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0256090917734929
MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Mishra, A., & Samu, S. (2018, Mar 25). Sales: plunging into online mode for shopping. Business World Online. http://businessworld.in/article/Sales-Plunging-Into-Online-Mode-For-Shopping-/25-03-2018-144344/ Nandy, A., & Sur, A. (2018, February 6). Corporate income tax: a slippery slope. Mint. https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/7wdjF4NYTmPKHrHbFSHxBO/Corporate-income-tax-a-slippery- slope.html
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION/PROCEEDINGS
Snehvrat, S., & Dutta, S. K. (2017). Metaroutines and multi-level ambidexterity: case of new product introduction at Tata Motors, India. Paper presented at the Academy of Management, Annual Conference, Atlanta.
Saha, K., Kumar, R., Dutta, S., & Dutta, T. (2017). A content adequate five-dimensional entrepreneurial orientation scale. Academy of Management (AoM) Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia, USA: Academy of Management
BOOK/BOOK CHAPTER
Ghosh, P., & Dutta, T. (Eds.). (2017). People analytics: compilation of recent trends. New Delhi: Bloomsbury India
22 / 45 M A N A GEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGR A MME
FOUR DAYS NON- RESIDENTIAL IN-COMPANY PROGRAM ON “PROJECT ANALYSIS, APPRAISAL & FINANCING FOR THE OFFICERS OF INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT, GOVT.OF JHARKHAND”
The CMDP office of IIM Ranchi of project finance including has conducted a 4 days ICP on “ identification of projects, market Project Analysis, Appraisal & and demand analysis, technical Financing for the Officers of analysis, estimation of capital Industries Department, Govt.of cost,operating cost and working Jharkhand” during 29 & 30 capital needs, projection of December 2017 and 9&10, financial statements, estimation of February 2018 . cost of capital & target rate of return of projects, DCF analysis, Prof. Subir Chattopadhyay and project risk analysis, social cost – Prof. Anand were the program benefit analysis , financing of directors of this training projects and financing program. Prof. Sayantan Kundu, infrastructure and large projects Prof. Subir Chattopadhyay and to the participants. The Prof. Anand were the resource participants were divided into four persons. Around 20 participants groups and were requested to from the Industries department prepare a project report and have effectively participated in present it to the resource persons the training program. on the last day of the program. This is a unique and first of its The program was inaugurated by kind program designed by three of Prof.Shailendra Singh, Director of our finance faculty members in an IIM Ranchi. Mr. Ravikumar I.A.S., interesting manner .The Director of industries participants have informed the department, govt. of Jharkhand organizers that their ROI had was the chief guest both in the exceeded their target ROI from inaugural and valedictory of the this program due to the dedicated program. efforts of all the three resource persons. Prof. Shailendra singh, The three resource persons have the director of IIM-R had offered their thought provoking & distributed the participation inspiring insights on various certificate to all the participants aspects in the valedictory function of the program. 23/45
A FIVE DAYS IN COMPANY PROGRAM (ICP) ON E- GOVERNANCE
A five days In Company Program Prof. Pritee Ray, Prof. Arnab (ICP) on E-Governance for Adhikari, and Prof. Sasadhar Bera officers of Government of were the program directors. Jharkhand was conducted at BNR Around 35 participants from Chanakya, Ranchi. This program different Public Enterprises was scheduled from 18 Dec to 22 attended the training program.The Dec 2017 and was attended by 28 program was inaugurated in the officers from various districts of presence of Mr.Nitin Madan Jharkhand. Prof. Ambuj Anand, Kulkarni, I.A.S. Secretary, Power & Prof. Amit Sachan, Prof. Rohit Energy, Govt. of Jharkhand. Kumar and Prof. Swarup Kumar Dutta were the key resource The three resource persons have persons. offered their thought provoking and inspiring insights on This program was specially understanding risk, drivers of risk designed to provide inputs on with the real-life business best management practices in the examples. Risk management field of e-Governance. It was processes including identification, widely appreciated by the analyse and mitigation of risking participants. It also created a the context of supply chain and platform for interaction between project management were the state level officers with presented. Various analytical senior IAS officer. Ms. Nidhi methods, tools and techniques Khare (IAS) attended sessions on were presented to the participants two days in order to interact and to identify, measuring categorize, motivate the officers to adopt and devising strategy to manage digitization initiatives. risk. Analytical techniques such as Decision analysis under uncertainty and Simulation THREE DAYS PROGRAM modelling were illustrated with ON “RISK MANAGEMENT” case/examples. Hands-on sessions FOR THE OFFICERS OF were conducted for in-depth DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC understanding of the concepts of ENTERPRISES risks and resolve real life risk management issues.
Prof. Shailendra Singh, the director of IIM Ranchi and Mr. The CMDP office of IIM Ranchi has Sanjay Singh I.A.S. Principal conducted 3 days program on Secretary to Chief Minister, Govt. “Fundamentals of Risk of Jharkhandhad distributed the Management” for the officers of participation certificate to the Department of Public Enterprises participants in the valedictory from August 21-23, 2017. function of the program.
24/45 FIVE DAYS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ON “GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EXECUTIVES OF RASTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED “(RINL) VISHAKHAPATNAM”
The CMDP office of IIM Ranchi Financial Statement Analysis-1 , has conducted a 05 days ICP on Financial Statement Analysis-2 , “General Management Program Strategic Management 1 , Strategic for Executives of Rashtriya Ispat Management 2 , Budgeting & Cost Nigam Limited (RINL) Management-1 , Budgeting & Cost Vishakhapatnam” during 19-23 Management-2 , Stress February, 2018. Management-1 ,Stress Management-2 , Project Prof. Subir Chattopadhyay, Prof. Management-1 , Project Manish Kumar and Prof. Anubhav Management-2, Mishra were the program ERP,CRM&Customer Focus , directors of this training Decision Support System , B2B program. Prof. Shailendra Singh, Marketing , Digital Marketing & Prof. K.N.Singh, Prof. Subir Customer Grivance redressal Chattopadhyay, Prof. machanism , Decision Support P.K.Bala, Prof. N. Systems-2 , Business Process Re- Sivansakaran, Prof. Swarup Kumar engineering , Negotiation & Dutta, Prof. Manish Conflict Management-1 , Kumar, Prof. Anubhav Mishra and Negotiation & Conflict Prof. Shilpee Dasgupta were the Management-2.This is a unique resource persons. Around 30 and first of its kind program participants from the Rashtriya designed by nine of our faculty Ispat Nigam Limited have members in an interesting manner effectively participated in the .The participants have informed training program. the organizers that their ROI had exceeded their target ROI from The program was inaugurated by this program due to the dedicated Prof. Shailendra Singh, Director efforts of all the three resource of IIM Ranchi. Mrs. R. Sumee, GM persons. Prof.Shailendra Singh, the (Med. Admn) RINL was the chief director of IIM-R had distributed guest in the inaugural of the the participation certificate to all program. the participants in the valedictory The all nine resource persons function of the program. have offered their thought provoking & inspiring insights on various aspects of. Public Speaking , Effective Meeting ,
25/45 THREE DAYS ICP ON APPRECIATIVE ENQUIRY WORKSHOP FOR COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS FOR OFFICERS OF “JHARKHAND URJA VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED “(JUVNL)”
The CMDP office of IIM Ranchi The all four resource persons has conducted a 03 days ICP on have offered their thought Appreciative Enquiry Workshop provoking& inspiring insights on for Collaboration Solutions for various aspects .This is a unique Officers of “Jharkhand Urja Vikas and first of its kind program Nigam Limited (JUVNL)” during designed by four of our faculty 21-23 February, 2018. members in an interesting manner .The participants have Prof.Asit Baran Mohapatra and informed the organizers that Prof.Gaurav Manohar Marathe their ROI had exceeded their were the program directors of target ROI from this program due this training program. to the dedicated efforts of all the Prof.Shailendra Singh and Prof. three resource persons. Anubhav Mishra were the Prof.Shailendra Singh, the resource persons. Around 25 director of IIM-R had distributed participants from the Jharkhand the participation certificate to all Urja Vikas Nigam Limited have the participants in the effectively participated in the valedictory function of the training program. program.
The program was inaugurated by Prof.Asit Baran Mohapatra, faculty OB & HRM Area of IIM Ranchi and Mr. M.P. Yadav, ESE (Training) JUVNL was the chief guest in the inaugural of the program.
26/45 A GON 3 . 0
Agon 3.0, the two days’ over the stalls in campus and management fest of IIM Ranchi so organizing some on-spot event like far had been a great success with Beer Game, Price Battle and “Sab the aid of Agon Operations team, Bikta Hain” was yet another streak. organizing Clubs and with humungous participation from Second leg of Agon 3.0 began on the many B schools across India like same lines with many events XLRI, XISS, NMIMS, IMI Delhi, unfolding over the day. Starting with BHU, DU and many more. Plutus organized by Finance Club, where teams had to choose an IT First day of Agon had lot of stock to do the valuation and then events spread across the day and recommend to whether to buy, sell few “not to miss to mention” ones or hold to come profitable over a and eye catchy ones which period of time. Rigors of preparation enthralled the participants and were not over yet as the teams had infused the hall with enthusiasm to go through Q&A grind of of aspiring managers to win over esteemed judges like IIM Ranchi the others, were cricket Mandi, Prof. N Sivakaran, Mr. Dudani- Open Outcry, Marcase, Country Director, Huawei Sytematique Entrepreneurship, technologies, Mr. Anirban Dutta- Vorstand, Bizsim and Managing Director, Jetage Securities Samadhan. First day was not just and Apoorv Tulsyan- Owner, Tulsyan limited to the campus but had a Infrastructure. Surviving the spread of events to the hostel hardship were the winners’ team too. Regaled the participants with Findigo from IMI Delhi and the sumptuous food Runner Up team- the Golden Trio from IIM Ranchi. 27 / 45 Simultaneously going on was “Crack Consulting club of IIM Ranchi the case 3.0”, organized by Operations conducted the event Symvoulous Club, which involved participating 3.0, the case study competition in teams to pitch operational which XLRI Jamshedpur, IMT recommendations for Ola in front of Ghaziabad, IIM Ranchi, IMI Delhi Anu Anupum-Senior Program Manager participated. It was judged by Mr. and Anuj Kumar Jha- Assistant Yateen Suman- Associate Director, Manager, Ola. Subsequently took place PwC India, Mr. Rajeev Kumar Manuever, an HR event, comprising a Gupta- PwC India and Prof. bidding competition where the teams Soumya Sarkar- Faculty IIM contest for their desired candidate Ranchi. with the given funds where the underpin evaluation was the IIM Ranchi for these two day recruitment strategy used by the became a fierce battle ground for teams. Business Gladiators and brought forth the best ideas in students to An E-cell event, Envent 1.0, where solve real life business problems. teams were supposed to be an acting These events become breeding CEO to present an extensive business grounds to brain storm, to check proposal to setup a food outlet in the viability of the idea in front of the desired city and the participation from industry experts and to validate FMS, XISS, BHU, IIM Ranchi made it a personal rationales and domain cut throat competition and a knowledge to grow and become conundrum for Judges- Manish Piyush corporate-ready managers and Aditya Kumar- Entrepreneurs, Max Digital Solutions, Deepak Krishna- IIM Ranchi Alumnus, Naveen Chaudhary- Entrepreneur to find hairline edge in teams to declare that single winner.
28 / 45 TE A CHERS D A Y 2 0 1 7
BY ANKIT
As the teachers’ day has come and the recent time to celebrate IIM Ranchi is geared up to teachers’ day on the birthday of Dr. celebrate the event in full swing, Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan. One can the IIM Ranchi family assembled be a teacher in any phase of life at CMPDI to felicitate and pay irrespective of education, age, respect to the teaching culture and rather one can extend fraternity. The evening alms to needy to make teaching a commenced with an apt Sarasvati selfless profession. Vandana at this occasion to commemorate Goddess Saraswati The most awaited time to have every for teaching humanity, the sheer faculty on stage for the cake cutting significance of knowledge. and for the students to cheer for the favorite ones. Auditorium was rife with positive energy and students put in Vibrant dancing colors draped in two efforts to manifest their affection first year students, danced over the for the teachers to make their stage portraying dance forms in special teacher feel privileged. Bharatanatyam over a semi- classical music track. The whole auditorium Director Prof. Shailendra was setting the rhythm by Singh briefed the students on applauding along and infusing high history involved in the backdrop energy. of celebration of teachers’ day, tracing it from the days of The next set of musical Dronacharya and taking it performances filled the hearts of the through the official documented crowd with their soothing music and reason to the recent time to guitar strings. 29/45 One of the chief guests took over Dance performance by the only the stage to brief students on the girls’ group of IIM Ranchi, prevalent problems of cleanliness dancing over the tracks and urged us all to take vow on encapsulating right from 90’s cleanliness. Subsequently the to all recent dancing raptures, guest asked students to not be a rightly keeping in mind the job seeker rather be a job creator music taste of faculty and to take head on some serious students, not to disappoint issues across society. anyone.
Comedy outpoured as the drama The whole show culminated on team was over the stage and were the exhilarating note and our obliged to entertain. They proved every brain cell was charged to their acting prowess and left an go back to fall back in the nest indelible memory in our invaluable of IIM Ranchi and soar high boxes of memory to help us cache every day to leave a mark in good times of our college life. our MBA days.
30/45 RUSH 3 . 0 2 0 1 7
Rush 3.0: The most awaited two CUJ after winning the toss had put day’s Sports & Cultural fest of IIM a huge score of 208 runs to which Ranchi, witnessed humungous the opponents retaliated with a participation with more than 1500 score of 96 runs, resulting in a win students participating from all by 112 runs for CUJ. premier colleges of the country like IIM Calcutta, IIM Raipur, IIM Meanwhile, the first day also Samabalpur, IIM Bodhgaya, XLRI, witnessed a basketball match XIMB, IIT Kharagpur, SP Jain and between Central University of local colleges like BIT Mesra, Jharkhand (CUJ) and IIM Sambalpur. NUSRL, RIMS, NIFF. CUJ with their stellar performance and skill had won the match with The first day of the fest began the points being 69 to 29. Table with a cricket match between IIM Tennis on the other hand, also Ranchi and IIM Sambalpur. witnessed the same result as CUJ Winning the toss, IIM Ranchi continued their winning streak in decided to bat first and set up a the game against IIM Sambalpur target of 116 to win, there was with a lead of 3 to 1. great excitement in the air as the game progressed till the last over In midst of all these events, Carom- with 7 runs to win from 3 singles event was hosted with IIM balls. The match proved out to be Ranchi battling it out with IIM indeed a thrilling one as IIM Bodhgaya in a two round head to Ranchi held their nerve and won head challenge. IIM Ranchi the match by 1 run. The second emerged winners on both the match was between IIM Bodhgaya rounds thus proving their mettle and Central University of and determination. Jharkhand (CUJ).
31 / 45 The melodious evening saw huge college like IIM Ranchi, IIM amount of participation in solo Sambalpur, IIM Bodhgaya, XLRI, instrumental and solo music Central University Jharkhand, BIT competition. The crowd enjoyed the Mesra, BIT Sindri, NIFFT and RIMS mellifluous songs sung by etc. actively participated on the participants from several colleges, final day of the fest. Sports have including BIT Mesra, IIM Samabalpur, always instilled sportsmanship, IIM Bodhgaya, XLRI, XIMB, IIT teamwork and leadership qualities Kharagpur and many more. Following in its players. Such was a game which, the dance competition was played by students of IIM Ranchi organized which added more fun to in a badminton match against IIM the event as all the participants Bodhgaya that that everyone mesmerized the audience with their stopped the game to witness the energetic dance moves. match.
At the end of the day, the crowd The cultural events included solo, started to gather for the rock and roll duet and group dance, solo performances of bands in “War of singing, street play, face painting bands” event as 6 teams from St and live photography, etc. Xavier’s, IIM Ranchi, XIPT Ranchi and Ranchi university battled to find out The major highlight of the day the best band. It was followed by a includes a performance by the glamorous walk down the ramp by the Raghu Dixit Project which is a students of IIM Ranchi in the event of contemporary Indian Folk band, Fashion Show. featuring the popular Bollywood singer-song writer-Raghu Dixit. After the successful completion of DAY 1 of RUSH 2017, the Sports and RUSH 2017 attracted major Cultural fest of IIM Ranchi, Day 2 was sponsors like Central Bank of marked with immense enthusiasm India- Title Sponsor, JSSPS- Venue and ardour. Partner, Nestle- Beverage Partner, The day comprised of final matches Pantaloons- Styling Partner, BIG of several sports events including FM- Radio Partner, CCL, Tata football, basketball, volleyball, table Motors. tennis, chess and carrom. Students from various B-Schools, engineering and medical
32 / 45 T E D x I I M R A NCHI: THE DEFIERS OF MURPHY ' S L A W
The sixth edition of The first speaker of the TedxIIMRanchi was organised on morning was international 28th January 2018. The theme was motivational speaker Dr “Defiers of Murphy’s law”. The Pawan G Agrawal, the theme truly captured its essence- founder and president of “we believe in making wrong Kamalabai Educational and things right”. There were eleven Charitable trust, who spoke eminent speakers who spoke about Dabbawalas and how about how they had overcome the they manage to satisfy the obstacles in their real life and customers. The next speaker had climbed up the ladder to Padma Shri Ashok Bhagat success. The event marked the spoke inclusion being the presence of all the students who essential thing in our enthusiastically came to listen to society. their struggle stories.
33/45 Ritu Saini spoke about the to believe in themselves. Ayesha difficulties she faced ever since the billimoria explained her passion acid attack on her. Harshdeep Ahuja towards running face, and how explained how passion could winning increases the pressure. become pressure sometimes. Major Manasi pradhan spoke about Gen P K Saighal was keen to tell the woman empowerment and the crowd fascinating stories inspiring current scenario in our country. us to overcome the difficulties. Rajendrani stunned the crowd Shubha Vilas gave a very informative with his quotes. Mercy Tetseo speech on life and the satisfaction along with her sisters gave a that we seek. Priyadarshini proper end to the event with a Chatterjee left the crowd in awe nagamese folk song. The speakers with her speech inspiring everyone were felicitated at the end by director of IIM Ranchi, Prof Shailendra Singh.
34/45 R A DIX 4 . 0 : BUSINESS 3 6 1
IIM Ranchi organized Radix’18, its Mr.Harpreet Kanwar, CTO Life annual business conclave, on 10th Sciences, Cognizant, an innovation and 11th of February 2018. The driver and Dr. Harish Pant, MD, event involved eminent speakers Hampson Industries, an industry from the industry coming stalwart and experience of over 33+ together to share their years in numerous companies. experiences and insights. It provided a base to complement Mr. M Sathya Kumar explained the the learning imbibed in a B- growth factors of businesses and the school with the hands-on importance of social responsibility, experience from the industry how the businesses should be run which the students aspire to be a with consciousness. Mr. Ashwini part of. Tambi expounded upon the need to bring education to masses and its The theme selected for the fourth huge potential and challenges. Mr. edition of Radix was ‘Business ARKS Srinivas threw light on 361’. The major speakers of the entrepreneurship in the field of day were Mr. M Sathya Kumar, a education and also spoke about motivational speaker, enthusiast various areas of opportunities, and CEO of Tycoon advisors, Mr. challenges and enlightened the Ashwini Tambi, an educationist, a success factors. developer of goals and the co- founder and director of Mr.Harpreet Kanwar explained how bookmyadmission.com, Mr. ARKS technology is impacting all Srinivas, an entrepreneur, an industries and the need for academic guru, and the CEO of companies to keep up with the MBA group Career Launcher, changes. . 35/45 Mr. Harish Pant elucidated rethink, redesign, recreate and manufacturing block chain and the transform. The third speaker of need to tap wasteful activities to the day was Ms. Richa Pant. She create change explained the concepts of corporate social responsibility The major speakers of the second (CSR) and how it goes beyond day were Mr. Anupam Dutta, CEO, compliance. From philanthropy to Allied Blenders & Distillers Pvt. Ltd., shared value approach she gave Mr. Manoj K Prasad, Vice President- industrial insights of creative Organization change, Talent mgt, ideas towards CSR. The last OD & learning, Reliance Industires speaker of the day was Mr. Limited, Ms. Richa Pant, Head, CSR, Sandeep Chatterjee who L&T Finance and Mr. Sandeep expounded the shift from Chatterjee, Supply chain traditional supply chain to the professional, Deloitte India. digital supply chain through several real life case studies. He Mr. Anupam Dutta elucidated the six explained that disruption is life core principles of businesses. He and the need to have a mind-set explained how disruption is not only tuned to that. Finally, there was a related to radical changes in panel discussion with all the industries but also to the mind set speakers on the various issues of consumers. His six principles that disrupt the evolving business. revolved around consumer insight, innovation and problem solving, All the Speakers of the Radix’18 building equity, impact of had elucidated what that 1 degree execution, paranoia of inflexion and in addition is required to succeed organizational purpose. Following and stay in competition in the which, Mr. Manoj K Prasad began his frequently changing business speech with how the only thing that models and how to manage is permanent is the change itself. disruptions. He explained the change in technology, processes and people and the need to
36/45 IGN A TI A’ 1 7 ( E A STERN IIM SPORTS MEET )
KANCHARLA VENKATA SRI HARSHITA
I was very excited when our We reached IIM Indore on 22nd journey started at IIM Ranchi to July, 2017. By the time we Indore on 20th July, 2017, as it is reached, we got to know that few my first opportunity to represent competitions had already started. our college at a prestigious However, our seniors had Sports event. Though it was long coordinated with the sports journey of 35 hours, it helped us committee of IIM Indore to in connecting well with seniors manage our timings and inspired and our batchmates. We had fun us to focus on the game. Seniors games, movies in the travel, taught us the game techniques which created joyous mood in the and kept us motivated. We journey instead of tiresomeness. cheered each other during the Greenery on the other side of bus game, that raised winning reminded me village atmosphere enthusiasm in us. and it was an eye feast to watch the pleasant nature during bus travel.
37 / 45 We have given tough It was proud moment when we competition in all the games we reached Ranchi, as all our played. IIM Indore has also batchmates and seniors were waiting supported us well by guiding for our arrival. Needless to say, it and helping us whenever in was great experience to be part of need. Coming to the results, we Ignatia’17, that not only gave me won silver in cricket, women’s chance to play but also in volley ball and bronze in chess. strengthening friendship bonds. Though we had lost some Though the journey was long, I had matches, but gained more many cheerful moments and learnings from the game and memories. I’m very grateful to our improved sportsmanship. With seniors who stood by us in each step heartful memories we had during journey. I’m looking forward bidden adieu to IIM Indore on to participate and gain more such 23rd July, 2017 experiences in the days to come.
38 / 45 COUNSELLING CELL
The Counseling Cell is an independent body which seeks to offer a space for addressing psychological concerns of students, enabling their personal, professional and social growth. The aim is to create an environment that fosters happiness and well-being.
The members of the Cell act as a student friend and maintain full confidentiality in all interactions. Information shared during sessions would not be diverted to any other purpose.
The Cell aims to work with a range of themes including but not limited to:
- Stress - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Grief/Separation - Relationships - Gender Identity - Psychiatric Concerns - Communication skills - Interpersonal and social skills - Time Management - Self Concept
39 / 45 JOY OF GIVING
The festive season is all about price. After having details of offered gifting. And there are many products and services, an auction options to do something good for was organized and the highest children who aren’t as fortunate bidder bought the product/services. as us. The proceeds from the auction went to “Joy of Giving” and account of SAMARPAN, the CSR Club of IIM collection and expenses was shared Ranchi had come up with a afterwards. The collected amount unique and special initiative was directly used in fulfilling the called “Joy of Giving” which wishes of these special children and promised to do just that. They in making the festival of lights make had collected wishes of children their lives shine with care and love. from “Kshitish” which is a school for differently abled children and The idea behind Silent Auction was: Everyone gets a chance to bid for “Sahayak”- IIM Ranchi facilities SAMARPAN TEAM staff and had used their rare products and services which DISTRIBUTING BLANKETS TO managerial acumen to make these might not be available otherwise and THE STAFF dreams a reality through an in turn contribute for such a noble innovative Silent Auction and also cause of lighting up a child’s life that via direct sponsoring. Diwali. The day was also lined up with lots of other fun activities like For the Silent Auction, Painting, Rangoli Making, Crafts and participants provided products Games. and professional services for an opening auction
40 / 45 YOURSTORY STARTUP MEET AT IIM RANCHI
With the start up culture JoCC - Jharkhand Open coffee club - booming in India, the the community partner of the entrepreneurship cell of IIM yourstory event at IIM Ranchi is an Ranchi organized YourStory open community of Entrepreneurs in Meetup where in 15 Ranchi and was duly represented in entrepreneurs from various parts heart and form with almost 100% of of Jharkhand shared their start up all pitches being a part of the JoCC stories. The event was held in community. Hasan from JoCC said partnership with JOCC and EAI. "we believe in a open culture and community of Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurs association of spirit". India Jharkhand charter supported the YourStory event at Abhinav Jha the founder of CoLabs IIM Ranchi. Malavika Sharma from talked about his journey from being EAI said "EAI Jharkhand is looking a Mechanical engineer to founding a at launching the Start Up Yatra in start up that provides support to Jharkhand which shall be innovators in order to bring their travelling to each of the 24 ideation into practice. districts and holding youth awareness camps on “A strong team is very important entrepreneurship. We shall be when starting a business.”, said mentoring and helping incubate Vivek Kumar, the founder of PitStop grassroot entrepreneurs."
41 / 45 Street. PitStop street is a startup that Many other speakers from budding facilitates online bike servicing through start ups like Khaanaman, their website and app. In addition to a Fynkart.com, Wordaholicz, having a good team, he also emphasized on Cyberpeace foundations and Nailofy importance of focus on financing any shared their vivid start up project while running a start up. experiences.
Udaan – Let’s Fly, a start by Alka and Kajal under the guidance of The Butterfly YourStory Meetup was organized by Project shared their experience of how YourStory in 12 different Indian parents find it difficult to guide their cities simultaneously. YourStory is children with their studies and career India's no.1 media technology path. This all women start up provides platform for entrepreneurs, counseling to parents, students as well as dedicated to championing and teachers for better career development of promoting India’s entrepreneurial young minds in Jharkhand and West ecosystem.It is the definitive voice Bengal. of startups and most sought-after media technology platform for Sarabpreet Singh pitched in his innovative visibility. solution of hiring an intern through his online platform justintern.com. “With so YourStory.com has published over many job searching platforms already in 41,000 stories of entrepreneurs and the market, what differentiates Just Intern provided business networking from others is that we use Big Data opportunities to over 50,000 Analytics, data mining and the concept of entrepreneurs through various artificial intelligence to provide the conferences and meetups across the recruiter with the personality profile of country, such as TechSparks and the candidates.” MobileSparks.
42 / 45 FUTSAL 2017
Bill Shankly had once remarked A pre-final exhibition match was that football is more serious than held between the junior (Blazing life and death. Each year, Phoenix) and senior (Black Rose) innumerous teams around the girls teams where Blazing Phoenix world battle for glory on a registered a win over Black Rose by football field. 1-0. On 22nd of October, the two finalist teams met to decide the Keeping with the tradition of IIM winners of Futsal’17. In a tough Ranchi, the sports committee match between the two, The Smokin’ organized Futsal’17. The Aces emerged as the winners of the tournament commenced with the tournament. selection of team owners and players. The Futsal players’ The players with exemplary auction saw owners of the six performance in the game were also teams bidding for the best in the felicitated. Manu M. Pillai won the game. Best Glove for conceding the minimum number of goals Over 60 players clashed for the throughout and Swarnendu was the coveted title. All the six teams Best Defender. The Golden Boot was fought hard but the ones deemed awarded to Ramnath Krishnan who worthy to fight the last battle was also the Player of the when The Smokin’ Aces and Tournament owing to his remarkable HaveliWale. performance.
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