Anant Ashutosh Shukla, an accomplished IIM Bangalore alumnus, has carved a distinctive path by achieving significant success in both the demanding world of management consulting at McKinsey and the highly competitive sport of Lawn Bowls. His dedication recently culminated in a notable victory: securing a gold medal for Delhi at...
Meet Yatin Jaisingh, an accomplished author and a proud alumnus of IIM Bangalore (IIMB), who has penned the captivating novel, “SMASH – Love’s Double Fault.” This multi-layered story masterfully intertwines the thrilling world of sports, the intricacies of human relationships, personal ambition, and the enduring bonds of family. Inspired by...
Vikas Purohit (PGP 2002) to Spearhead New Business Ventures at The Times of India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India – The Times of India (BCCL) has announced the appointment of Vikas Purohit, a distinguished PGP 2002 alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), as the Chief Executive Officer of their...
Crossing the Rubicon: Wisdom trails with The Old Monk, Krishna Kumar Marayil, PGP 1982 About the Book What holds you back from becoming your truest self? In Crossing the Rubicon, a driven and restless leader, The Chief, stumbles upon a gentle yet profound guide in the mountains, an Old Monk...
Student’s Corner in Lsquare is a platform where students can express their creativity, share their artistic talents, and showcase their literary works and creative content, fostering appreciation and recognition for their artistic endeavors. This month, we present Shrestha S Bharadwaj’s captivating poem that draws a beautiful parallel between nature’s unpredictability...
NSRCEL Start-ups Shine on Season 4 of Shark Tank India Several start-ups from NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore made a mark on Season 4 of Shark Tank India, showcasing innovation and securing funding. These ventures exemplify NSRCEL’s commitment to nurturing start-ups across diverse sectors and empowering entrepreneurs to scale innovative ideas....
Dr. Rusha Das Invited as Visiting Scholar at Exeter Centre for Environmental Law and Business School Dr. Rusha Das, Public Policy area faculty at IIM Bangalore, has been invited as a Visiting Scholar by the Exeter Centre for Environmental Law (ExCEL) and Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, for a...
Book Launch: Atypical Strategy: Redefining Leadership in a Changing World Prof. Prateek Raj, University College London (UCL), launched his book ‘Atypical: Five Strategy Rules for a New World’ at IIM Bangalore on 28 February 2025. Conceived during his time at IIMB while leading a course on Strategic Stewardship, the book...
The IIMB Development Foundation (IDF) hosted ‘Donor Reception 2025’ on 28 February 2025, recognizing the generosity of individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the success of IIM Bangalore across various causes. Welcome Addresses Prof. Sourav Mukherji, Dean of Alumni Relations & Development at IIMB and Chair of the...
– Dr. M S Sriram Every few years, inclusive finance goes through a crisis with issues of excessive lending, coercive recovery practices, and high interest rates. The article explains the crisis by looking at product design and client vulnerability and arrives at four sources of stress. The two models of inclusive...
– Dr. Radul De and Rishabh Ohri In this article, we summarise some areas in which the impact is impressive, some areas in which it is weak, and the overall concerns that users have expressed with LLMs ChatGPT has created a huge buzz in the business world since its launch...
– Dr. Rishikesha T Krishnan & N Dayasindhu There has been a spate of reports and opeds exhorting India to build an LLM (large language model) or an SLM (small language model). Most commentators agree that it is strategically important for India to have its own capability in these foundational...
– Dr. Soham Sahoo and IIMB PhD scholar Muneer Kalliyil Private schooling has experienced rapid expansion in India – both in terms of number of schools and student enrolment. Analysing data from 2005-2017, this article shows that constituencies represented by ruling party-aligned politicians experience significantly higher growth in private schools, relative to those represented by...
– Dr. Allen P Ugargol and IIMB PhD scholar Swetcha Poladi The emphasis of healthy ageing is more on functional mobility or the capacity to achieve what one wishes to achieve. Population ageing is now a global phenomenon that is generating a great deal of interest in India. This phenomenon not only impacts...
– Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, OB&HRM Area B-schools are ensuring DEI becomes a central pillar in both their teaching and research and are forging partnerships with organisations that prioritise diversity and inclusion Business schools are increasingly at the forefront of addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concerns, recognising their critical importance in...
Panel Discussion: Navigating Innovation and Security in the Digital Ecosystem On 22nd February 2025, IIM Bangalore hosted a high-impact panel discussion, “Navigating Innovation and Threats in the Digital Ecosystem,” bringing together alumni and industry leaders from the tech, fintech, and banking sectors. The session was moderated by Neeta Shah, Head...
Poonam Bhojani Honored in Forbes Middle East’s ‘100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025’ Poonam Bhojani, an IIM Bangalore (PGP ’81) alumna, has been recognized as one of Forbes Middle East’s ‘100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2025.’ As the Founding CEO of Innoventures Education, Poonam has been a driving force in establishing a...
Akashvani: A Century of Stories from All India Radio – Vikrant Pande, PGP 1992 About the Book ‘To harness the ether for those who dwell upon the earth is one of the loveliest services that the modern age can render to humanity-Upward Radio!’-Sarojini Naidu’s note in the AIR visitors’ book...
IIM Bangalore Commemorates 76th Republic Day IIM Bangalore celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families for a memorable event. On January 26, 2025, Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIMB, unfurled the national flag and delivered an inspiring speech, highlighting the...
Sportz Village, India’s leading school sports organization, successfully hosted the 5th edition of the ‘Get Kids to Play’ (GKTP) Summit this year at IIM Bangalore. Led by Saumil Majumdar (PGP 1995 alumnus), CEO & Managing Director, Sportz Village brought together educators, policymakers, corporate leaders, young athletes, and parents to discuss...
