In this edition, we are delighted to feature a conversation with Anand Laxmivarahan R, IIM Bangalore alumnus and senior business leader whose career has taken him across multiple industries and transformative roles. In his latest book, Bytes and Breaths, Anand reflects on what it takes to lead with clarity, empathy,...
Brink – Bhaswar Mukherjee, PGP 1988 About the Book Death is not a single note-it is a symphony of endings and beginnings, of silence and echoes. Death wears many faces, and they need not all be morbid or signify a finality. This powerful collection of short stories, some of which...
IIMB Celebrates Distinguished Alumnus Dr. K. Radhakrishnan on His Appointment as Chair of IIT Bombay’s Board The IIM Bangalore community is proud to celebrate Dr. K. Radhakrishnan (PGP 1976), Padma Bhushan Awardee and former Chairman of ISRO, on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Bombay....
IIMB Foundation Day Lecture: Nirupama Rao on India’s Role in a Transitioning Global Order At IIM Bangalore’s 52nd Foundation Day, former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao delivered an insightful address on how the world is entering a new era of re-globalization—one defined by resilience, diversified partnerships and systems designed to withstand...
Parenting in the Age of AI: Reflections from Dr. Pavan Soni (PhD 2016) Innovation evangelist and IIM Bangalore alumnus Dr. Pavan Soni (PhD 2016) offers a timely perspective on what it means to parent in an age where artificial intelligence is increasingly woven into everyday life. As an author, columnist...
NSRCEL Startup Founder Chirag Bhandari Wins ‘Most Impactful CSR Leader of the Year’ Ennoble Social Innovation, a venture from NSRCEL’s Impact Orbit, led by Chirag Bhandari, has been honoured as the Most Impactful CSR Leader of the Year at the 14th Indian CSR Summit & Awards 2025 in Chennai. Ennoble...
IIMB’s PGPEM Enters Global Top 100 in FT EMBA Ranking 2025 IIM Bangalore’s Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), the institute’s weekend MBA for working professionals, has achieved a major milestone by securing #72 globally and #2 in India in the Financial Times Executive MBA (FT EMBA) 2025 Ranking....
– Prof. Nishant VermaIIM Bangalore Supply chain design can be the edge that capital cannot buy for start-ups navigating complex markets. Start-up conversations often gravitate toward funding rounds, product innovation, and customer acquisition. Rightly so, these are essential pieces of the puzzle. But amidst the high-decibel buzz around pitch decks...
– Rajeev R TripathiIIM Bangalore By backing out of the race for Google’s AI data centre, Karnataka has chosen prudence and restraint over optics In a world that glorifies relentless competition, Karnataka’s refusal to outbid Andhra Pradesh for Google’s $15 billion AI data centre may seem like a loss, but...
– Professor Rahul DeIIM Bangalore The idea is to focus on creating the “vibe” of software rather than detailed code, enabling users to translate ideas into executable applications within hours or even minutes. Vibe coding represents a groundbreaking shift in software development, emerging as a concept where natural language, spoken...
