Articles in IIM Rohtak
The last time there were close to 1.94 lakh registrants for the Common Admission Test (CAT), the total number of IIM seats on offer was less than 1,500. That was 2006. Seven years later, about the same number will vie for 3,335 seats, more than twice those many. No wonder then, that many candidates who […]
Business education deals with the triple bottom line of the People, Planet, Profit. Education is based on the triple foundation of humility, character and righteousness. This is to nurture a social conscience that delivers performance and excellence across cultures, functions and geographies – again a triad. This concept derives inspiration from this trial of things […]
Yet another case of drugs abuse has hit the Indian Institute of Management Indore. This time 3 students of the Integrated Programme in Management were caught smoking up on the campus. The incident happened a week ago and a disciplinary committee was set up to probe it. Committee members apparently had long discussions with the […]
Former director MJ Xavier’s exit from IIM Ranchi was not smooth at all. Though Prof Xavier has termed his departure as ‘for personal reasons,’ there is apparently more than what meets the eye. According to sources close to the institute, Prof Xavier was forced to take the decision of stepping down due to incorrigible differences […]
Prof Rakesh Godhwani of IIM-B and Prof Soumendra Bagchi of XLRI have recently published books. In a first of sorts, we got the professors to review each other’s books. Below is Prof Soumendra Bagchi’ review of Prof Godhwani’s book titled – Seek: Finding Your True Calling Rakesh Godhwani The book is a finely packed collection […]
Prof Rakesh Godhwani of IIM-B and Prof Soumendra Bagchi have recently published books. In a first of sorts, we got the professors to review each other’s books. Below is what Prof Rakesh Godhwani’s review of Prof Bagchi’s book titled – Election Campaign – A strategic theory. Prof Soumendra Bagchi Soumendra ‘s effort of writing on […]
Prof Devanath Tirupati of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) took over as director in-charge of the institute yesterday, after the extended term of Prof Pankaj Chandra, the earlier director, came to an end. Prof Tirupati is currently the dean (academic) of IIM-B. He has completed a BTech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; […]
Dr N Ravichandran’s term as director of IIM Indore is about to end. In an exclusive chat with PaGaLGuY, he spoke about his job, the controversies surrounding his institute and his future plans. How has directorship been? My stay has been truly enjoyable. Over the years, I have realised the power of mediocracy, difficulties in […]
Ashish Nanda, new director of IIM Ahmedabad After months of delay behind the appointment of the new director at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Harvard Law School professor Ashish Nanda will finally take charge on September 2, 2013. Currently in Ahmedabad, he spoke to PaGaLGuY exclusively through e-mail.What is your plan of action for […]
IIM Ahmedabad (Photo: Kunjan Detroja) The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has altered its selection criteria for admissions to the PGP batch of 2014-16. From each of five academic disciplines covering the arts, commerce, medicine, science and engineering defined by IIM-A (more here, see Table 2) the top 50 or 1% (whichever is lower) […]