{"id":8172,"date":"2024-12-30T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/celebrating-milestones-with-gratitude-and-vision-the-century-batch\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:09:23","slug":"celebrating-milestones-with-gratitude-and-vision-the-century-batch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/celebrating-milestones-with-gratitude-and-vision-the-century-batch\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Milestones with Gratitude and Vision: The Century Batch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The FPM 2024 Batch Inauguration at ISBR Business School \u2013 \u201cThe Century Batch\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISBR Business School proudly marked a momentous occasion with the inauguration of its AICTE-approved Fellow Program in Management (FPM) Century Batch 2024. This milestone represents a testament to the institution\u2019s steadfast commitment to academic distinction, transformative education, and innovation in management research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Century Batch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With five successful batches preceding it, the 2024 cohort stands out not only for its impressive size but for the exceptional talent and ambition of its scholars. This historic batch epitomizes ISBR\u2019s dedication to nurturing thought leaders poised to redefine management practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FPM-Century-Batch-2024-1024x485-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8169\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Inspiring Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inauguration ceremony was a grand affair, graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries who added immense value to this special day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Ashok Sangappa Alur, Vice Chancellor of Kodagu University, Government of Karnataka<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Alur shared profound insights into Agricultural Management Research, emphasizing its critical role as the backbone of the nation\u2019s economy. His inspiring words encouraged scholars to pursue impactful and quality-centric research that contributes meaningfully to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mr. Hrushikesh Deshpande, Director \u2013 Learning Solution Oracle India<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Deshpande\u2019s visionary talk on the practical applications of AI in Management Research opened new avenues for scholars to explore cutting-edge methodologies that align with industry trends and modern requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1-FPM-Century-Batch-2024-1024x497-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8170\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acknowledging Visionary Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This milestone reflects the visionary leadership of <strong>Dr. Manish Kothari<\/strong>, Founder and President of ISBR Group of Institutions. Dr. Kothari\u2019s relentless dedication to fostering an environment of intellectual growth and innovation continues to inspire the ISBR community to scale greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally noteworthy are the contributions of <strong>Dr. M.R. Jhansi Rani<\/strong>, whose pivotal role in shaping the program since its inception has elevated it to one of India\u2019s premier doctoral offerings. The guidance of <strong>Dr. Manohar C.<\/strong> and<strong> Dr. Anandram K.S.<\/strong>, Senior Directors, has also been instrumental in its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Bright Future Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inauguration of the FPM Century Batch 2024 marks not just an institutional milestone but a celebration of vision, leadership, and the enduring pursuit of excellence. With the collective effort of scholars, faculty, and industry leaders, ISBR Business School continues to pave the way for transformative research and innovation in management education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-FPM-Century-Batch-2024-1024x467-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8171\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>About ISBR Business School: <\/strong>ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school\u2019s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FPM 2024 Batch Inauguration at ISBR Business School &#8211; &#8220;The Century Batch&#8221; ISBR Business School proudly marked a momentous<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":8173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,266,81,1589,1818,280,2600],"tags":[2786,2787,18,40,2788,2789,729,2790,21,9],"class_list":["post-8172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fellow-program-in-management","category-inaugurations","category-isbr","category-isbr-in-blog-phdscholars","category-lifeisbr","category-management","category-success-story","tag-fellow-program-in-management-2024","tag-inauguration-of-fpm-batch-2024","tag-isbr-business-school","tag-isbr-research-centre","tag-leadership-and-innovation-in-education","tag-management-research-in-india","tag-research-and-innovation","tag-the-century-batch","tag-top-business-schools-of-bangalore","tag-top-business-schools-of-india"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11196,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8172\/revisions\/11196"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}