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IIM Udaipur Opens Applications of its Full-Time 1-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management for 2022-2023

Jul 8, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) has announced opening of applications for its one-year MBAs in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management for the academic session 2022-2023. Applications are to be submitted online through its website www.iimu.ac.in and open on July 7th, 2021. The programs are 12-month full-time residential MBA programs. IIM Udaipur is the only IIM offering a 1-year full-time MBA in Global Supply Chain Management and the only Institute in India offering a 1-year full-time MBA in the Digital domain. The programs are open to graduates in any discipline and with 3+ years’ work experience in any domain, who meet the eligibility criteria and qualify in the selection process.

The 8th batch of GSCM that passed out this year received an average CTC of 19.27 lakhs per annum with the highest package being 34.98 LPA. The companies included Accenture Strategy, BNY Mellon, Bristlecone, Cognizant, Delhivery, DP World, Jain Irrigations Systems Ltd.,

ThoughtWorks, and Walmart Labs. The first Batch DEM Batch of 2020-21 has averaged CTC of 19.3 lakhs/annum with highest at 29.7 lakhs/annum. The Recruiters have included leading Companies like Accenture Strategy & Consulting, CGI Inc, Cognizant, Deloitte, LatentView Analytics, Persistent Systems and ThoughtWorks.

Prof Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “Our two 1-Year MBA Programs in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management are developed with active participation of eminent industry professionals. These programs provide participants with a solid foundation in management fundamentals and learnings in respective domains that prepare them to assume responsibilities and careers leading to leadership positions. The programmes are trimester based spread over a year, and divided into mandatory courses and two elective courses from a list of more than 30 courses covering subjects in general management and in respective areas of specialisation – supply chain and digital. The students will also work on projects relating to solving business problems using domain knowledge, data and technology. The programs offer a great opportunity for rewarding careers in companies across verticals like Business Consulting, E-commerce, FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail and IT companies.”

Eligibility criteria

• Minimum of 10+2 years of school education and 3 years of university education with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Valid GMAT score, or valid GRE score, or CAT scores of tests taken in 2018 or later
• Full-time work experience (after graduation) of minimum 36 months as of February 28, 2022
Selection procedure:
• Interested candidates fill in the onlineapplication form at www.iimu.ac.in
• Applicants are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and called for the second round where they are screened through a personal interview.
• An offer of admission is made based on the candidate’s demographic profile, academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and personal interview.

Important dates to remember:

Application Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Online application starts July 7th, 2021 August 21st, 2021

 

 October 11th, 2021

 

 December 1st, 2021

 
Online application ends August 20th, 2021 October 11th, 2021 November 30th, 2021 February 2nd, 2022
Announcement of results September 8th, 2021

 

 October 28th, 2021

 

 December 18th, 2021

 

 February 12th, 2022

 
Registration at IIMU April 6th, 2022 (Dates subject to change)
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IIMA Welcomes the 58th class of PGP and 22nd Class of PGP-FABM

Jul 2, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Chairperson – Admissions, #Dean (Programmes), #Director, #IIMA, #Prof MP Ram Mohan, #Professor Errol D’ Souza, #Professor Pradyumana Khokle

India: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), a premiere global management Institute, today announced the commencement of the 58th class of the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and 22nd class of the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM), virtually.

The inauguration and orientation programme was held in the Ravi J Matthai auditorium of the Institute in the presence of the Director, Dean (Programmes), Dean (Faculty), Dean (A & ER) and other senior faculty members.

Delivering the inaugural address to the incoming classes, Professor Errol D’ Souza, Director, IIMA said, “You are about to embark on one of the most important and vibrant phases in your life. The two years at IIMA will present you with unlimited opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills, explore your interests, and most important of all, build a network of friends and mentors who will supp ort you in the future.

As a premier global management Institute, it will be our endeavour to give you world class education and groom you to move into a career of your choice”.

Welcoming the new batches, Professor Pradyumana Khokle, Dean (Programmes), IIMA said, “Welcome to IIMA’s Two Year Post Graduate Programmes. IIMA’s post graduate programmes are a transformative journey that requires setting high standards and working in ways that may be different and better from the way you have worked earlier. As you navigate through this journey, you will encounter some great things, some thunderstorms, some things familiar and some unfamiliar waters. I hope you will enjoy navigating through all of them.”

This year, the Institute has registered a total intake of 432 students of which 385 students have joined in the PGP programme and 47 students joined the PGP-FABM programme. The PGP class comprises 72 per cent men and 28 per cent women. The average age of the PGP class is around 23 years and 67 per cent of the total students have been professionals with prior work experience.

In the current PGP-FABM batch, about 57 per cent are men and 43 per cent are women. About 96 per cent of the class comprises students in the age group of 21 to 25 years. Of the 47 students, as many as 14 come with prior work experience.

Diversity as Usual

IIMA has been a consistent advocate of diversity in its batches and follows an admissions policy that looks at diversity across education, profession, gender, socioeconomics, work experience and culture. Peer learning is an integral part of the learning experience at IIMA and this diversity enriches the learning experience of the students within and beyond the classroom. The present classes comprise students from arts, science, commerce, engineering, agriculture, and allied sciences, among others.

Increase in the Number of Women Students

It is interesting to note that there has been an increase in the number of women joining in both the PGP and PGP-FABM programmes. Women comprise 28 per cent of the total class size in the new PGP batch and 43 per cent of the total number of students in the new PGP-FABM batch – the numbers being 6 per cent higher than 22 per cent registered in the PGP class in 2020 and 9 per cent higher than the 34 per cent registered in the PGP-FABM programme in 2020, respectively.

Increase in Students from Agriculture and allied backgrounds

This year, the PGP-FABM programme has witnessed an increase in the number of students from agriculture and allied backgrounds as compared to the previous two years. PGP-FABM is a niche programme offering from the IIMA. It was launched as a Special Programme in Agriculture (SPA) in 1974.

Sharing his views on the process of student intake, Prof MP Ram Mohan, Chairperson – Admissions, IIMA, said, “This year the complete admissions process was conducted successfully online in a fair and transparent manner. This helped us onboard a meritorious class of students drawn from across the country. We are happy to welcome the new batch of young, bright and deserving candidates to our PGP and PGP-FABM programmes.”

Due to the prevailing situation, the Institute has taken the decision to start Term-I courses in online mode. It is likely to make further changes in the teaching mode based on the situation and Government guidelines announced from time to time.

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IIM Sambalpur conducts 4th & 5th annual convocation in the virtual mode

Jun 29, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Board, #Chairman, #Chairman and Managing Director, #Chief guest Shri Sajjan Jindal, #Director, #IIM Sambalpur, #JSW Group, #Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, #Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya

Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur, the hand-crafted IIM and one of the most promising and dynamic management institutions among the new generation IIMs of the country, concluded yet another successful academic year with the 4th (2018-2020) & 5th (2019-2021) annual convocation in the virtual mode. The convocation was graced by Chief guest Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, Shri CS Nagendra D Rao President, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, Board, IIM Sambalpur and former Chairperson of the State Bank of India and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur along with the faculty, staff and students, media journalists, guests from the Govt of India, Govt of Orissa and other distinguished guests. A total of 187 students were felicitated in the convocation with the 5th Batch having highest gender diversity across all IIMs with 46 female students in a batch strength of 95.

While congratulating the graduating students, Chief guest Shri Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director, JSW Group said, “The reason why IIM Sambalpur has achieved such rapid stride as a learning centre is owing to the fact that the institute has been imbibing young talent with experimental learning and orientation. I would like to thank the institute’s teachers and faculty for this achievement. These young leaders are the torch bearers of hope, and the society is looking up to for resilience during a disruption. This generation has learnt several valuable lessons at a young age from this pandemic that is how to negotiate extreme uncertainty and how to make better choices under extreme unpredictable conditions. These are among key lessons that will surely help and guide these students in a post covid world. We must remember famous Japanese Proverb “Nana korobi, ya oki” which means fall down seven times, stand up eight and never quit our endeavours no matter how many times we fail.”

Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, Board, IIM Sambalpur elaborated, “I am very pleased to see 187 graduating students from the two batches and I convey my heartiest congratulations to each one of them. I am positive that the precious time they have spent at IIM Sambalpur will go a long way in creating a solid foundation for a brilliant career in whichever field they choose to explore on. They will be going out of the portals of an institution where they have played a significant part in shaping its direction and characteristics. Even though this IIM is merely 6 years old, it is developing as a revered centre of excellence. I would advise the students to embrace the guiding values of our institute of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusiveness when they embark upon their new future.”

Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, stated, “The performance of IIM Sambalpur in academic year 2019 and 2020 has been remarkable and momentous despite the disruptions caused due to Global Pandemic in this period. We are extremely proud of our graduates and are confident that we have been able to mould these young minds in a way that today we are sending out responsible leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset into the world. We are optimistic that we have instilled IIM Sambalpur’s nine mantras of 3Is of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusiveness, 3Ds of Digitization, Democratization and Decarbonization of business and 3Ms of Mode, Model and Method in imparting education, and the students will use these ideals to accomplish great heights for themselves and our country in turn. These nav Mantra can neutralize the nav graha around our society. The knowledge and skill that they have gathered during their time at the institute will take them a long way in contributing towards the growth of their own, to make a mark in the organization they belong to and become a proud citizen of our country. A very difficult placement scenario was expected for all institutions during 2020 due to the global pandemic and the resultant domestic economic scenario. However at IIM Sambalpur, the Final Placement process for the MBA batch of 2018-20 witnessed close to 100 companies visiting the campus.”

While reading the Director’s report of last year, Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal reiterated the highlights of the academic year that included several milestones for IIM Sambalpur like Highest gender diversity among IIMs, Introduction of the concept of Flipped classrooms, first ever TEDXIIM Sambalpur, Laying of the foundation stone of the permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, Signing of several MoUs with International universities and B schools and with the Office of the Collector cum District Magistrate to address the COVID calamity in Sambalpur which received praise from Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, Introduction of Executive MBA degree program and many more.

IIM Sambalpur with its core values of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusiveness is focused on nation-building and is committed in their goal of contributing towards the development of the country. The institute thrives to impart these values in their students to raise responsible leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset who will work towards the betterment of their country. The 5th graduating batch of IIM Sambalpur have achieved 100% placement despite the pandemic with multi fold increase in recruiters across sectors.

IIM Sambalpur conducts 4th & 5th annual convocation in the virtual mode

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Realty market remain stable in Noida

Jun 28, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Ajnara India Ltd., #Ashok Gupta, #CEO, #CMD, #Dhiraj Jain, #Director, #Mahagun Group., #MD, #Migsun Group, #Sunworld Group, #Vijay Verma, #Yash Miglani

The market in Noida has been doing extremely well since Unlock 1.0, and it picked up pace in January-March 2021. However, the second wave brought a halt in activities for a shorter duration but the sales figures are encouraging as there is an increase in sales compared to the same period last year.

“The good thing is that the second wave has further cemented the people’s resolution to look for real estate assets. People are now seeking long-term financial security in real estate, which bodes well for the sales season. We expect that the real estate sector will pick up in two or three weeks from where it left after the first wave effects,” says Yash Miglani, MD, Migsun Group.

According to real estate experts, Greater Noida West, Sector 150, and Sector 43 in Noida, both near the commercial hub of Sector 137, remained popular for 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats. One of the key drivers in Greater Noida West was the availability of home units priced between Rs 35 and Rs 50 lakh. In Noida’s Sector 150 and 43, direct connection to the projected Jewar Airport and projects by well-known builders are seen as demand stimulators.

“Noida’s well-developed road network allows for speedier commuting, resulting in increased interest in the real estate market. Many homes will appreciate by 10% to 15% depending on their location and demand in that area. Once the Jewar airport is operational, the Yamuna Expressway will be a more popular destination than Noida,” says Ashok Gupta, CMD, Ajnara India Ltd.

The residential market in Noida and Greater Noida is continuing to grow. According to the realtors, Residential sales grew QoQ as a result of low home loan interest rates, new housing supply, and people’s persistent desire to purchase a home. Dhiraj Jain, Director, Mahagun Group, says, “Because nothing is more important than one’s well-being, and people are more aware of this than ever before, there is a tendency toward migrating to larger spaces. Noida’s prosperity is due to the image it has developed among the middle class. In the following months, we expect a tremendous response in the residential market since the momentum is unlikely to wane.”

The upcoming infrastructural developments are expected to stimulate the real estate market even further. Multi-level parking lots in Sector 3 and Sector 16A Filmcity, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park, Biodiversity Park, a shooting range, and an indoor stadium in Sector 21A are among the infrastructure projects set to be completed this year. Then work on underpasses is underway on the combat front in various Noida sectors to improve traffic flow. The projects aim to improve inhabitants’ living conditions, which will directly influence the real estate market.

Buyers are increasingly lured to plots along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Yamuna Expressway, with the latter gaining traction due to the planned Film City and Furniture Park. The price of residential plots along the Yamuna Expressway has jumped by 10-15%. Vijay Verma, CEO, Sunworld Group says, “The regions are popular among end-users, particularly among the working class, and sales have been fantastic. Infrastructural upgrades, such as metro, road connectivity, and announcements like Jewar Airport, are also supporting the development.”

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P.P. Jewellers by Pawan Gupta unveils New Store in South Extension 1, New Delhi

Jun 26, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #Mr. PAWAN GUPTA, #P.P. Jewellers by Pawan Gupta

New Delhi: Presenting P.P. JEWELLERS BY PAWAN GUPTA, India’s most popular house of handcrafted jewellery, in its revitalized identity along with an overhaul of its brand logo. With its flagship store in Karol Bagh, New Delhi, the brand has now broadened its horizons and gone the expansion route. P.P. Jewellers by Pawan Gupta unveils its second colossal showroom, in South Extension-1, New Delhi. Purveyors of everything luxe & precious, the brand’s rejuvenated identity ensures surpassed offerings for its patrons & prospective customers. Targeting the niche ‘South Delhi’ audience, a sensorial experience awaits them all at the new store, inspiring women to appreciate, own and treasure it for a lifetime; assuredly radiating nothing but luxury.

Sprawling over a palatial 10,000+ sq.ft. area, spread across 3 storeys, the new showroom is an epitome of rich Indian heritage fused with avant-gardism. Embracing modern aesthetics and international standard, a regal charm oozes premium aura amidst Persian carpets, grandiloquent lift, grandiose yet elegant carved interiors & 3 epochal enthralling chandeliers from Turkey. Introducing, for the first time ever by any brand in India- motion show-windows by P.P. Jewellers by Pawan Gupta at its new showroom. These pioneering motion shop windows, both- inside and outside the store, are akin to art installations; A feast for the eyes with innovative portrayal of the brand’s offerings, these kinetic show-windows instantly take the observer to utopia that environs the shoppers and the onlookers, and raptures them in its glory.

Clad in plush tones of gold, silver and white, the showroom’s rococo like décor promises a splendid shopping experience of jewellery, artefacts & fine furniture, in gold, silver, diamonds, polki, kundan and even gemstones. Two exclusive lounges for personalized, one-on-one shopping experience (On prior appointment) sojourn on the third floor. Poised with elegance, all diamond & gold jewels are stationed on the ground floor while the first floor is dedicated to silver- artefacts as well as furniture. Second floor embraces the enthusiasm of weddings with polki baubles predominantly, combined with other bridal trousseau worthy jewellery. Housing an eclectic mix of beguiling, contemporary as well as traditional jewellery options under one roof, the latest jewellery collections displayed in South Extension-1 are truly a class-apart.

Elated at the launch of this iconic showroom, Mr. PAWAN GUPTA, Director, P.P. Jewellers by Pawan Gupta said, “Just like every piece of our jewellery, this second showroom has been hand-picked & crafted to immaculate perfection, to match up to the standards of our exquisite offerings. With an aim to tap newer markets where there’s an affinity for differentiated designer jewellery, this new atelier of ours not only purveyors exclusive fine quality jewels but also an exclusive plush experience. We also take great honour & pride in pioneering a new VM in the Indian market with this store launch, which is in line with our brand’s philosophy to consistently extend the best-in-class experience & products, equivalent to international standards, to our patrons.”

“Engaging with a mélange of handmade Indian ethnic jewels to the cutting-edge styles of the urban world at our South Extension-1 showroom, our brand propositions picture-perfect adornments for daily & occasion wear, suiting varied sensibilities.”, he added.

Store Address: F-47, South Extension-1, New Delhi
Date: 12th June 2021, Saturday

Store timings: 11 AM till 8.30 PM

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On World Music Day, Bhushan Kumar announces T-Series’ ‘Mixtape Rewind’ presented by Amazon Prime Music

Jun 24, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Amazon Prime Music, #Bhushan Kumar, #Chairman and Managing Director, #Director, #Sahas Malhotra, #T-Series

Starting 30th June, this musical extravaganza featuring 20 talented artists will take you down the memory lane
Listen to these T-Series ‘Mixtape Rewind’ songs first on Amazon Prime Music

After successful seasons of Mixtape Hindi and Punjabi, T-Series gears up for its 3rd season of Hindi Mixtape but this time it goes ‘Rewind’. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and presented by Amazon Prime Music, ‘Mixtape Rewind’s first episode that premiers on 30th June will bring 10 beautiful episodes unveiling every week with songs that will make you reminisce the good old 90s and 2000s.

Bhushan Kumar chose World Music Day to unveil the trailer of the upcoming season which gives the audience a glimpse of the musical extravaganza they are set to experience in these episodes. Bringing together 20 talented Indian artists, the new season boasts renditions by Ash King, Armaan Malik, Benny Dayal, Darshan Rawal, Dhvani Bhanushali, Guru Randhawa, Jubin Nautiyal, Jonita Gandhi, Millind Gaba, Parampara Tandon, Payal Dev, Prakriti Kakkar, Palak Mucchal, Shilpa Rao, Sukriti Kakkar, Sachet Tandon, Tulsi Kumar, Tanishk Bagchi, Yasser Desai, Zara Khan. These artists bring fresh variations with their signature touch to timeless hits like Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi, Dheere Dheere, Aye Mere Humsafar, Wada Raha Pyaar Se, Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai, Beetein Lamhe and many more.

To celebrate the music and launch the trailer, all 20 artists along with Bhushan Kumar, video director Ahmed Khan &music director Abhijit Vaghani went live on the T-Series Instagram page to interact with their fans and take the trailer live. While ‘Mixtape Rewind’ episodes will go live on the T-Series YouTube page every Wednesday from 30th June, the audio of every episode will first be exclusively launched on Amazon Prime Music. The new season will be available exclusively first on Amazon Prime Music for Prime members to enjoy an ad-free and hands-free voice-enabled experience with Alexa.

Ahmed Khan, who directed the first season of T-Series Mixtape, helms the latest season, ‘Mixtape Rewind’. Every episode of this lavishly produced ‘Mixtape Rewind’ will be the perfect amalgamation of 90s – 2000s music which was romantic, melodious and peppy with a modern twist giving it a completely new & refreshed rendition. With composer Abhijit Vaghani along with the team at T-Series – Sonal Chawla, Shivam Chanana, Raj Chanana, and Vivin Sachdeva, who have conceptualized and developed Mixtape, this season is going to bring together Hindi music fraternity’s several young artists to add their charm to the iconic music.

Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, T-Series, says, “We have all enjoyed listening to these songs for the past several years, but this time with a modern twist in Season 3 of Mixtape we have made the same songs that will be enjoyed by the new young listener. 20 artists with Abhijit Vaghani have made this season of Rewind groovier, playful and entertaining. We are thrilled to further cement our collaboration with Amazon Prime Music on this very special Rewind season of Mixtape. I can’t wait for audiences to listen and enjoy these reimagined hits.”

Sahas Malhotra, Director, Amazon Prime Music said, “Amazon Prime Music and T-Series have a shared vision of bringing specially curated listening experiences for our customers and we are very excited to partner with T-Series for the third Mixtape partnership – Mixtape Rewind. The successful and overwhelming response by listeners from the previous Mixtape launches has inspired us to create the Rewind edition of Mixtape; with soulful renditions of iconic songs to unwind to the good old simpler times. This collaboration marks another step in our commitment to serving our listeners with delightful performances by their favorite artists, with all songs launching exclusively first on Amazon Prime Music

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Prof. Ranjana Pathania of IIT Roorkee awarded Senior Fellowship, DBT-Welcome Trust India Alliance (2020-2021)

Jun 22, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, #Director, #IIT Roorkee, #Prof. Ranjana Pathania, #Professor Ajit K Chaturvedi

Roorkee: Prof. Ranjana Pathania of the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at IIT Roorkee has been awarded the Senior Fellowship of the DBT-Welcome Trust India Alliance (2020-2021). DBT- Welcome Trust is backed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and the Welcome Trust, United Kingdom. The charitable organisation aids advance study and innovation in biomedical, clinical, and public health research to strengthen India’s health infrastructure. This prestigious fellowship will sponsor Prof. Pathania’s cutting-edge research in understanding pathogenesis of an antibiotic resistant pathogen.

The key aim of Prof. Pathania’s research is to understand molecular mechanisms through which bacterial pathogens develop antibiotic resistance. The understanding of mechanisms of resistance will help in creating powerful strategies to discover novel antibacterial compounds. The major challenge for antibiotic drug discovery for years, despite in-depth study and heavy financial investment, has been the development of resistance in bacteria. It renders the novel antibiotics ineffective. Hence, through her research, she is trying to unriddle the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and pathogenesis in the recalcitrant bacterial pathogen- Acinetobacter baumannii. Once decoded, this information will lead to the discovery of better antibiotics in the long run.

Speaking about her research project, Prof. Pathania said, “A. baumannii is one of the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia, urinary tract and wound infections across the globe. Due to its resistance level to the last-resort antibiotics, World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorised A. baumannii as a highly critical pathogen. Hence, it is imperative to develop novel antibiotics against such pathogens. To develop novel therapeutics, it is important to understand the physiological processes involved in its success as a pathogen and overcome host response. This funding will help us in understanding these pathways and targeting them for drug discovery in future.”

“I am delighted that Prof Pathania has bagged this very competitive and coveted Senior Fellowship of DBT Welcome Trust India Alliance. It is a recognition that Prof Pathania’s research goals are based on a strong scientific foundation. The generous financial support provided by the Fellowship will enable her advance our current understanding of this critical problem.” said Professor Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director IIT Roorkee.

Prof. Pathania’s research so far has elucidated ribo-regulation and other molecular mechanisms involved in the success of A. baumannii as a multi-drug resistant pathogen. This fellowship will enable her to decipher the role of small RNAs in A. baumannii physiology and pathobiology. On the whole, she will work on three such processes central to nutrient uptake and utilization in this pathogen. These may constitute the “Achilles heel” of the pathogen and help design therapeutic strategies in the near future.

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Motia Group announces ‘no rent for 18 months’ scheme for office space

Jun 8, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #LC Mittal, #Motia Group

Chandigarh: Looking at the current market situation affecting businesses, Punjab-based real estate developer Motia Group has come up with a scheme to support the entrepreneur, which will help the economy grow. The company announced an 18-month free rental period for anyone who decides to open an office at Motiaz Royal Business Park, Zirakpur. The offer does not apply to the co-working spaces.

Commenting on the development, LC Mittal, Director, Motia Group, “Entrepreneurs will only pay maintenance fee for 18 months,they will not pay rent. The step is being taken to encourage entrepreneurs and startups. Business development is crucial to maintain country’s economic growth, and we want to play our part in the process. We will give office space to corporate & established business houses and not individuals.”

Zirakpur has already established itself as a business-friendly location. Motiaz Royal Business Park situated on Chandigarh-Delhi Highway has more than 100 offices already operating. The commercial project has office spaces varying in sizes from 500 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft in furnished as well as unfurnished options.

Talking about the commercial viability, Mittal says, “With Chandigarh on the map for NRIs, the opening of properties in Zirakpur near Airport Road has provided them with the opportunity to expect high returns on their investment. It also has good access to important locations, close proximity to tourist attractions, and a high quality of life, making it a popular place to buy/invest. Furthermore, property investment is secure because you will earn a return on your investment, whether by rental or capital appreciation; short-term capital appreciation is expected to vary between 10% and 12%.”

Spread over 3 acre, the project is an ideal location for multiple businesses. Intelligent planning and a business-friendly ambience make the project stand out from others. The business park is replete with all modern business facilities and the necessary infrastructure to support growing businesses. It also has on-site parking, 24-hour surveillance, and power backup. “The area’s growth potential is immense, and many corporate houses have already invested in this location. Proximity to the international airport and IT city makes business operations easier,” adds Mittal.

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Bikano donates Rs 22 lakh in PM Cares Fund to serve nation during COVID second wave

May 27, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Bikano, #Director, #Mr. Manish Aggarwal

New Delhi: With the devastating second Covid wave testing the country’s healthcare to its limits, Bikano, India’s foremost snacks brand has pitched in with its contribution to the ongoing battle against the pandemic.Displaying its public spiritedness and devotion to a higher cause,the company has recently donated Rs 22 lakh for Prime Minister Cares Fund.

“The first wave of Covid was challenging enough. Now the second wave with all its ferocity has come upon us most unexpectedly impacting us Indianslike never before. And Bikano has always stood for what counts for the greater good.As a company with a conscience, we aim at not only winning the hearts and minds of our patrons and food lovers; we are sincerely looking forward to giving back to the wider society where we belong to. And what better than pitching in for a cause which has affected nearly every one of us in some ways or the other,” said Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Director, Bikano.

“Even as the authorities are doing everything in their power to stem the tide of destruction and death unleashed by the second wave, like everyone else, the Bikano family too has been jolted. We all remember that PM Cares Fund had been set up with the purpose of fighting a public health emergency of this magnitude. And so when the government is doing so much to make things better in the face of such a formidable public health challenge, how could we stay behind and remain passive onlookers. It was our bounden duty to come forward and make our small contribution count,” further said Mr Aggarwal.

The company has remained relatively unscathed from the economic headwinds coming on account of Covid-19 even during the second wave. In fact, only recently, Bikano launched as many as seven products on a single day nationally which was soon followed by separate launches in cities in Punjab and northern Hindi speaking markets of UP and Uttarakhand,demonstrating its brand strength and performance.

 

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Amidst Pandemic IIM Sambalpur achieves 100% placement with multi fold increase in recruiters across sectors in its flagship MBA program

May 26, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #IIM Sambalpur, #Placement Chair, #Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, #Prof. Diptiranjan Mahapatra

Mumbai: IIM Sambalpur, the hand-crafted IIM and one of the most promising and dynamic management institutions among the new generation IIMs of the country, witnessed close to 140 companies visiting the campus this season with prominent participants and recruiters such as Nielsen, Reliance Retail, Ramco Systems, Tech Mahindra, Mindtree, Amul, Vedanta, HCL, SBI Life, Tata Steel BSL, Accenture, IBM, BYJU’s, Infosys, ICICI Prudential, Trident Group, Bajaj Allianz, ZS Associates, Deloitte India, KPMG, Ernst & Young, etc. The graduates were offered a myriad of lucrative roles across Marketing, Sales, BFSI, Operations, Consulting, Analytics, ITeS and bagged highly coveted roles in Fintech, E-Commerce, FMCG, and so on. With more than a 90% increase in the companies visited for recruitment, IIM Sambalpur set new standards and surpassed its previous placement records. This season recorded the highest annual CTC offered at INR 26.4 LPA, with the top 25% CTC at INR 14.91 LPA.

Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, stated, “IIM Sambalpur has yet again bettered its previous records and will continuously strive to exceed expectations of all its stakeholders. Despite the current market dynamics, we are proud of our students who have achieved this feat owing to sheer hard work and dedication. I congratulate our graduating students on receiving such coveted employment offers. These demonstrate the high value of the blended pedagogy imparted at IIM Sambalpur and our students’ remarkable skills and capabilities. We would like to extend sincere gratitude to the esteemed recruiters for partnering with us and reposing faith in the quality of talent and its distinct academic culture.”
Amidst Pandemic IIM Sambalpur achieves 100% placement with multi fold increase in recruiters across sectors in its flagship MBA program

Additionally, IIM Sambalpur is proud to announce the successful completion of 100% Summer Placements for the sixth batch (2020-22) of its flagship MBA program. With more than 110 companies participating in the on-campus Summer Internship placement process for a batch strength of 157 students, this year concluded with one of the best placement seasons beating previous years’ records. The institute has witnessed a highly coveted pool of first-time recruiters and the noteworthy mentions are Google, Adani Ports, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bank of Baroda, IMCD India, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, DSM Group, IBM, Justdial, Tata Steel BSL, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), V Guard, ICICI Bank etc. among many others. The influx of recruiters saw an increase this year providing opportunities in multiple domains like Advertising, Apparel, Automobile, BFSI, Chemicals, Consulting, Consumer Goods & Services, E-Commerce, Edu-tech, Financial Services, FMCG, Insurance, IT/ITES, Mining, Pharmaceuticals, and Retail. This year the highest stipend offered was INR 1,70,000 domestic and the top quartile of the batch received an average stipend of INR 72,511. The top half of the batch secured an average stipend of INR 56,644 wherein the average and median stipend of the whole batch stood at INR 48,222 and INR 47,700, respectively. This year also saw a sharp increase in companies of Automobile, E-Commerce, and Pharmaceutical industries visiting the campus with a considerable percentage of students getting offers from these organizations.
Amidst Pandemic IIM Sambalpur achieves 100% placement with multi fold increase in recruiters across sectors in its flagship MBA program

Speaking about Summer Placements, Prof. Diptiranjan Mahapatra, Placement Chair, IIM Sambalpur, stated, “The speed at which our students received the offers are unparalleled and phenomenal. The outcome bears testimony of the recruiters’ continued trust in exceptional talent and academic excellence at IIM Sambalpur. With changing times, Consulting, BFSI, FMCG, IT/ITES, and Edu-Tech emerged as most sought after and lucrative amongst others with more than 50% of the batch opting for these industries. IIM Sambalpur would like to thank its various stakeholders including the recruiters for reposing faith in the institute, its students, and its distinct academic culture. With such strong support and collaboration, we wish to continue our journey of harnessing talents at IIM Sambalpur and providing students with the best opportunities to excel.”

IIM Sambalpur with its core values of Innovation, Integrity and Inclusiveness is focused on nation-building and is committed in their goal of contributing towards the development of the country.