It has been just a fortnight since ISBR has started its batch of PGDM 2017-19 with great glory and energy. These two weeks of introductory sessions, industrial exposures, workshops, etc. appeared to be a long-lasting festival. To add colors and make this feast more remarkable, the sparkling faces of MBA r 2017-19 started marking their entry and it’s time to give them a grand welcome in ISBR way. As always, it’s the new bunch of students(PGDM 2017-19) who gained enthusiasm in this short span and took up the responsibility to welcome their fellow mates in this where dreams turn to reality.
In the presence of esteemed Chief Guests, the auditorium was filled with a joyous and pleasant aura. It was an honor to have Mr. K. Raghu (Member, Board of International Federation of Accounts USA, Past President Institute of Chartered Accountants, India) as the Chief Guest. We had Sri Muralidhar Halappa (Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Board), Dr. P.M. Bhansali (CMD Bhansali Group, PDG Rotary International Dist. 3190), Shri Subhash Chandra Reddy (MD, Sangeeta Mobiles), and Mr. Ranjeet Solanki (President Rajasthan Cosmo Foundation Trust). Along with them, we had star invitees from SHRM, Springwell, Aarusha Homes, Robsoft Technologies, and Samosa Singh. Alumni invitee Smt. Arunima Salopal along with ISBR dignitaries with Mr. Manish Kothari (MD, ISBR), Dr. K.S. Anandram (Senior Director, ISBR), Dr. C. Manohar (Dean, ISBR), Dr. Chandra Niranjan (Dean, Finishing School, ISBR), Dr. T. Karpagam (Director Academics, ISBR), and all the faculty members marked their presence and added flavor to the gathering.
Dr. Anandram formally inaugurated the batch and gave an enthusiastic speech. He shared his views on how ISBR differentiates and stands out among other Premium B Schools which produce thousands of graduates. He explained the significance of ’3Es’ (Employment, Empowerment, and Enhancement) in one’s successful career. He recalled Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s Words, “Dream is not something that you see when you are asleep; it’s something that will not let you sleep!”
Dr. Chandra Niranjan addressed the gathering and shared her views about how Pre Master’s Program proved valuable inculcating the desired qualities amongst students, and how it boosts the confidence of the students before starting their first step’on-campus!
Chief Guest K. Raghu shared his experience of Harvard University visit and gave important inputs on how adopting the technology in today’s world is absolutely necessary. He advised students to get modernized with the current happenings like GST. He also emphasized on how to cope up in the corporate world. He said, “In management we have to be familiar with modern technologies. As management professionals, we have to bring good corporate regimen He concluded by delivering the success formula: hard work, humility, set your goals, chase your dreams.
Inspiring students to keep themselves renewed by learning new skills, Guest of Honor, Muralidhar Halappa said, “Skill the youth during their studies irrespective of their backgrounds He expressed that his learning of management capabilities came through Mr. Jai Ram Ramesh Ex-Union Minister. He united with the government school children in the audience by speaking in Kannada and drove the desire to accomplish their goals. He closed his speech by stating, “Make your mother’s dream a reality He also expressed his desire to collaborate with ISBR to promote short-term skill development courses.
Sangeeta mobiles owner, Mr. Subhash Chandra Reddy took the opportunity to share his life events, experience, and the 43-year-old journey with Sangeeta. He was glad to share the bond he had with his father and explained how the transformation of gramophones to cell phones.
This was followed by the distribution of new school uniforms to the indigent children by Mr. Bhasali and Mr. Solanki. They have been engaging in CSR activities for years. ISBR as a part of the ‘Umeed’ program got the privilege to join hands with these personalities. Thus, marking its care for the ‘Umeed Run’ 2K17 was also announced on 3rd September. This part of the program was eye catchy as well as the tribute to the society by the corporate world.