In her tenth book across genres, What They Don’t Tell You About Marriage, Yashodhara Lal (PGP 2002) explores the emotional architecture of long-term partnership. Drawing from years of therapeutic practice and personal experience, the book examines the quiet tensions modern couples navigate—between tradition and autonomy, expectation and acceptance, love and...
Reminiscence 2026 brought the PGPEM community back to campus for a gathering that celebrated continuity, connection, and collective growth. Anchored in the theme “Then. Now. Next.”, the event reflected on the programme’s journey across cohorts while looking ahead to the evolving future of its alumni network. The programme opened with...
On 15 February 2026, the IIM Bangalore campus came alive with renewed energy as alumni returned for SPARSH 2026, the annual reunion of the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP). This year’s gathering was especially meaningful, unfolding as part of Samvay 2026, the flagship business conclave of the EPGP community —...
Priyanka Pankajam (PGP 2008) Conferred National Best District Election Award Priyanka Pankajam (PGP 2008), Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was conferred the National Best District Election Award by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of exemplary performance in election administration. The award honours outstanding district-level leadership...
Rama in the Startup Exile – Srinivas Mahankali, PGP 1990 About Book Ram did not leave his old life in anger.He left because staying had begun to feel dishonest. What followed was not failure, but exile. Across India’s startup cities—where optimism is loud, systems are quiet, and patience is constantly...
Professor Subbarayan Prasanna It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Subbarayan Prasanna, who passed away in Bengaluru on 10 January 2026, at the age of 88. Professor Prasanna joined the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore on 31 July 1978 and served the Institute with distinction...
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. The Architecture of Resilience: Gita Lessons from IIM Bangalore In the high-pressure corridors of IIM Bangalore, where...
Vikasana Vikasana, the social impact club at IIM Bangalore, organised the Republic Day Scholarship Distribution Ceremony on 2 February 2026, reaffirming the Institute’s commitment to community welfare and educational inclusion. The initiative supported 215 students from the families of IIMB’s non-teaching staff, each receiving a scholarship of ₹4,000, amounting to...
Bridging Continents Through Words: Prof. M. S. Sriram’s Kannada Anthology of Latin American Fiction A new Kannada anthology, Nadiya Mooraneya Dande, curated, translated, and compiled by Prof. M. S. Sriram, Professor of Public Policy at IIM Bangalore, introduces Indian readers to 21 landmark short stories from Latin America. Put together...
Careleavers Inner Circle (CLiC) Forum Careleavers Inner Circle (CLiC) Forum, incubated under NSRCEL’s Impact Orbit – Tech-Enabled Social Innovations in partnership with Capgemini, has been recognised in Forbes India 30 Under 30 – Social Impact. Founded by Girish Mehta and Anisha Sharma, CLiC supports young adults transitioning out of institutional...
AI Drives the IIMB Alumni Golf Tournament – D. Kishore ( PGP 1985) How an IIM Bangalore Alumni Group Reimagined the Modern Golf Off-Site For more than a decade, a close-knit group of alumni from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore – Class of 1985 has been quietly redefining what...
– Professor Arjun RamachandraIIM Bangalore Overthinking has been increasingly recognized as a major contributor to stress and underperformance in high-stakes situations. As a manager in a leading MNC, you’re worried. Tomorrow is a high-stakes client presentation that could clinch a major project; every slide is reviewed, every objection anticipated, and...
– Prof Srinivasan R, Chaitrali Bhoi, Ruchi Chaurasiya & Abhishek ChavanIIM Bangalore IIM B’s Sustainability Stack applies India’s DPI model to unify fragmented EES data, mapping 42 entities across seven layers to enable interoperable, real time, city to ward sustainability intelligence. India has redefined scalable governance and population-scale orchestration through...
– Professor V Ravi Anshuman & Srijith MohananIIM Bangalore & JAGSoM As infrastructure spending accelerates, public-private partnerships will drive growth and jobs only if risks are allocated and managed prudently Infrastructure investments are not only a prime driver of future GDP growth, but also generators of significant rural employment. A recent...
– Professor M S SriramIIM Bangalore While small finance banks are solvent and working well, we need to ask if there has been a breakthrough in stretching the inclusion agenda beyond MFIs It has been a decade since the process of licensing small finance banks (SFBs) was announced. In terms...
Anjan Mukherjee’s journey reflects a willingness to step away from the expected path to pursue what truly mattered to him. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore (PGP 1989), he began his academic journey at IIT Bombay before opting out to pursue marine engineering at DMET, Kolkata—a decision that shaped both his...
In this conversation, Sanchali Sharma (PGP 2020) reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, technology, and a commitment to building for inclusion. From leading AI-first products at global organisations to co-founding Talkingly AI, she shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership under uncertainty, and what it takes to build meaningful technology in...
Karunakaran Azhisur Appointed Country Head – India at Guardian Life Karunakaran (Karun) Azhisur, an alumnus of IIM Bangalore’s PGPSEM Class of 2009, has been appointed Country Head – India at Guardian Life Insurance India Operations Private Limited, the global capability centre of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In...
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of members of the IIM Bangalore community. We remember them with respect and gratitude for their contributions and the lives they touched. Guhesh Ramanathan (PGP 1988) Mr. Guhesh Ramanathan, former Chief Operating Officer of NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, and alumnus of...
IIMB Orators Club Installs New Executive Committee Theme for July-December 2025: Onwards and Upwards On January 10, 2025, the IIMB Orators Club—the official Toastmasters chapter at IIM Bangalore— the longest running alumni initiative (16+ years), held its Installation Ceremony at the IIMB Auditorium, marking the formal transition of leadership from...
