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11th November 2025: The Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) successfully organized the Management Case Conference (MCC–2025) on Monday, 10th November 2025, through the online mode. The event brought together academicians, researchers, and industry professionals from across India to deliberate on innovative and sustainability-driven management practices through case study presentations.

The conference commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ranjit Tiwari, Associate Professor, CIMP, followed by the Inaugural Address delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP. The inaugural session was graced by the Chief Administrative Officer (Mr. Kumod Kumar), CIMP, and the Associate Dean (Prof. Sunil Kumar), CIMP, whose presence added significance to the occasion.

In his inaugural remarks, Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP, highlighted the importance of case teaching as an experiential learning tool that bridges the gap between theory and practice. He emphasized that case-based pedagogy encourages analytical thinking and decision-making among management students.

The session also featured two distinguished keynote speakers: Prof. Pradeepta Sethi, Professor, T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, and Mr. Dinesh Saboo, CFA, Writer, Speaker, and Career Coach (Ex-CEO, Finmeraki). Prof. Sethi reflected on “the dilemma of choosing the right from right options”, a core challenge in managerial decision-making, while Mr. Saboo highlighted the growing importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into case-based teaching methods and training students to use AI tools effectively in management education.

This year’s conference received 32 case submissions, of which 20 were accepted, and 14 were finally registered for presentation after a rigorous review process.

The conference featured two thematic tracks:

Track I (11:00 AM – 01:24 PM), chaired by Prof. Debi Prasad Satapathy, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, showcased thought-provoking cases on governance, sustainability, industrial efficiency, and responsible production.

Track II (02:11 PM – 04:30 PM), chaired by Prof. Manvendra Pratap Singh, NIT Rourkela, explored themes such as corporate sustainability, financial literacy, e-grocery supply chains, and rural prosperity through cooperative models.

Participants represented a diverse range of reputed institutions across India, including BML Munjal University (BMU); Fore School of Management, New Delhi; NIT Rourkela; Alliance University, Bengaluru; IMI Kolkata; Ahalia School of Management (Kerala); NIT Bhopal; Amity Business School, Bengaluru; YBN University, Jharkhand and CIMP among others.

The sessions featured insightful and solution-oriented case presentations covering diverse areas such as governance, sustainability, financial literacy, behavioural management, employee satisfaction, and circular economy practices. The deliberations collectively underscored the need for sustainable and inclusive business models aligned with India’s developmental priorities.

MCC–2025 reflected CIMP’s continued commitment to promoting case-based learning, sustainable management practices, and collaborative research between academia and industry.

Jamshedpur, 10th November, 2025: XLRI  Xavier School of Management has successfully completed the Summer Internship Placement (SIP) process for the batch of 2025–27 across its flagship two-year programs Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM), Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDM-BM), and Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PGDM-LSCM).

A total of 583 students from both the Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses participated in the process and secured 584 offers from 114 leading organizations, including 28 new recruiters. Offers were spread across key domains such as Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing, General Management, Product Management, Operations, Systems/IT, and Human Resources.

The institution recorded an average stipend of INR 1.6 lakhs per month and a median of INR 1.55 lakhs per month, while the highest stipend stood at INR 3.50 lakhs per month, offered from the BFSI sector. The average stipend for the top 5%, 10%, and 25% of the batch stood at INR 2.49 LPM, INR 2.40 LPM, and INR 2.23 LPM, respectively. Notably, 38% of the batch secured stipends above INR 2 LPM, 62% above INR 1.5 LPM, and 81% above INR 1 LPM.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. (Fr.) Sebastian George S.J., Director, XLRI Jamshedpur, said:

“The successful completion of the Summer Internship Process 2025 marks yet another milestone in XLRI’s legacy of excellence and industry trust. This year’s process reflects the institute’s enduring commitment to forming responsible business leaders who excel amidst evolving market dynamics. We are deeply grateful to our recruiting partners for their continued faith in XLRI’s talent and proud of our students whose performance and professionalism uphold the values of integrity, competence, and purpose that define this institution. My heartfelt appreciation also goes to our faculty, staff, and placement committee for their relentless efforts in ensuring yet another remarkable season of placements.”

Key Highlights of XLRI SIP 2025

Median stipend: INR 1.55 LPM; Top 5% average: INR 2.49 LPM; Top 10% average: INR 2.40 LPM.

Top domains: Management & Advisory Consulting, Sales & Marketing, and General Management.

Top recruiters: Aditya Birla Group, Accenture Strategy, Amazon, American Express, Bajaj Auto, Boston Consulting Group, Flipkart, HUL, and ITC.

Highest domestic offer: INR 3.5 LPM by JP Morgan Chase (BFSI).

New recruiters: 28, including Eternal, Standard Chartered, JioStar, UKG, Pine Labs, Meesho, Deloitte USI, Deutsche Bank IB, Diageo, Valorant Consulting, Philip Morris, Firstclub, and Joveo.

Sectoral Overview

Human Resources:

XLRI, widely regarded as Asia’s best institution for Human Resource Management, continued to attract top HR recruiters including Accenture TAP, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Citi, Godrej, HUL, HCCB, ITC, Mahindra, Mondelez, Nestle, Ola, P&G, Pepsico, Reckitt, Reliance, Sun Pharma, TAS, Vedanta, and Zeiss. Roles spanned Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, HR Consulting, HR Analytics, and HR Business Partner functions.

Consulting Advisory:

The Consulting and Advisory domain accounted for nearly 30% of the batch placements. Leading firms such as Accenture Strategy, Bain, BCG, Deloitte USI, EY Parthenon, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, PwC US, and others participated actively, reaffirming XLRI’s position as a preferred consulting campus.

BFSI:

The BFSI sector witnessed strong participation from firms such as Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Barclays, Citi Bank, DE Shaw, Deutsche Bank (Investment Banking), Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ICICI Bank, JPMC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NIIF, and NPCI, offering roles across Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Markets, Wealth Management, and Equity Research.

FMCG, Consumer Durables &Pharma:

Top companies such as AB InBev, Asian Paints, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Emami, Haleon, HUL, ITC, L’Oréal, Marico, Mondelez, Nestlé, P&G, PepsiCo, Reckitt, Samsung, Sun Pharma, and Tata Consumer Products continued to recruit in large numbers.

Conglomerates:

Aditya Birla Group, Godrej Group, JSW, Mahindra, Reliance, Tata Administrative Services, and Vedanta led this cohort.

ITES,E- Commerce & Online Services:

The technology and e-commerce sectors featured recruiters like Amazon, American Express, CarDekho, Flipkart, JioStar, Media.net, Samsung, TransUnion CIBIL, and UNext.

Automotive, Heavy Industries & Telecom:

New entrants and returning firms included Airtel, AM/NS, Bajaj Auto, BPCL, Carl Zeiss, Michelin, Ola, Renew Power, RPG CEAT, Shell, Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Vodafone Idea.

“This is the century of India”, says Former Ambassador Dr Deepak Vohra

 

Bodh Gaya, November 10, 2025:

The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya hosted its annual flagship leadership summit, Netritva 3.0, on November 8, 2025. “This isn’t the decade but the century of India”, said Dr. Deepak Vohra, former Ambassador of India to Armenia, Sudan, and Poland, delivering the keynote address. Referring to the ‘can do’ spirit of the resurgent India in a power-packed address, he said, “we are all Indians not because we live here, but because India lives in all of us.”

The summit commenced with an inspiring inaugural address by Dr. Vinita Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya, who said, “Leadership is all about the legacy that you leave behind and the script that you write.” The welcome address by Dr. Sanjay Kaushal, Chairperson of the Media and PR committee, set the tone for a day rich in insight and dialogue.

The first panel discussion with the theme “The Fluid Frontier: Rethinking Leadership in a Disrupted World,” featured Mr. Amitabh Ray, Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce National Expert Committee on Technology, Innovation & Advancement, Mr. Sachindra Kumar Rai, Chief Compliance Officer at NaBFID and Ms. Seema Pathak, VP & Head of Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance at inFeedo. The discussion explored how leadership paradigms must evolve amid volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. During the discussions, Mr. Amitabh Ray said, “Do not worry about change, but sail confidently through the sea of change by anchoring yourself to what remains constant.”

The second panel discussion, with the theme “The Alchemy of Leadership: Shaping Culture and Capability,” featured Mr. Rajiv Yadav, Head of Talent Acquisition at ElectraEV, Dr Swarnpreet Singh, AVP & Campus Head at ICICI Lombard, Ms Harpreeya, a Human Resources and L&D professional, and Mr. Rishav Dev, a strategic HR leader. The panel highlighted leadership as an alchemy that blends vision, values, and skills to create environments where innovation flourishes and individuals thrive.

This year’s Netritva showcased IIM Bodh Gaya’s dedication to advancing leadership discourse and empowering aspiring leaders with insights to drive meaningful change. Netritva continues to be a beacon of leadership thought and practice, nurturing dialogue that bridges theory and application while inspiring young leaders to lead with impact in a rapidly changing world.

Educate Girls Wins Magsaysay Award, Honoured 55,000 Volunteers for Transforming Education for Millions of Girls in India

Manila (Philippines), 8th November, 2025: Educate Girls, the first Indian organisation to receive the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, has dedicated Asia’s highest honour to the thousands of field coordinators, volunteers, and local youth mentors who tirelessly work to ensure that every girl in India has the opportunity to return to education and reclaim her future.

Founded in 2007, Educate Girls has spent nearly two decades breaking cycles of poverty and illiteracy, working in four States Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar across more than 30,000 villages. With the support of over 55,000 community-based volunteers since its inception, the organisation has brought back to school more than 2 million girls and supported over 2.4 million children through its remedial learning program.

While accepting the award in Manila, Safeena Husain, Founder of Educate Girls, said, “This award is for our girls, who inspire us with their courage, grit, and resilience. Girls who manage household responsibilities and study late into the night to build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their country. Through this recognition, we honour the parents, teachers, community members, and 55,000 Team Balika volunteers who stand alongside our girls every day. Their dedication shows that when communities come together to educate girls, every girl has opportunity, choice, voice, and agency.”

Gayatri Nair Lobo, CEO of Educate Girls, said, “This award is a reminder of the incredible power of people coming together communities, governments, local partners, staff, Team Balika volunteers, philanthropists, and other supporters united by one purpose to educate girls. It honours our collective efforts, innovative programs, and the government’s impactful initiatives. More importantly, it fuels our ambition for the next milestone: 10X10 reaching 10 million learners by 2035. Millions of girls around the world are still waiting for their chance to learn, and we are determined not to let them wait any longer.”

In awarding Educate Girls, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation recognised the organisation’s “commitment to addressing cultural stereotyping through the education of girls and young women, liberating them from the bondage of illiteracy, and infusing them with skills, courage, and agency to achieve their full human potential.”

Abdur Rahman, who joined Educate Girls in 2010 as the first employee at the Mumbai headquarters, travelled to Manila to attend the official ceremony. He reflected, “It has been an incredible journey for me and for the organisation. I’ve witnessed its growth just as I’ve seen millions of girls grow alongside us. I still remember walking from village to village in Pali, Rajasthan, meeting families door-to-door, and using a loudspeaker for Bhopu Prachar to mobilise young volunteers. Those volunteers became Team Balika—the backbone of our movement to shift mindsets and break barriers so every girl gets a fair chance. From those humble beginnings in a small village to standing on a global stage feels incredible.”

Balu Gawande, the office assistant who took his first international flight for the award ceremony, said, “As a parent of two girls, this mission is very close to my heart. It’s a proud moment to be part of the Educate Girls team receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award and contributing to a movement that empowers countless girls across India.”

Educate Girls thanked Air India for sponsoring tickets for the first-time flyers — learners and volunteers — to travel to Manila for the award ceremony.

“We take pride in the fact that our students are not only advancing in technology but are also driven by innovation and social responsibility. Dr. Kalam envisioned young Indian scientists shaping the nation’s future, and our students have taken a significant step in that direction.”

Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research (VESIM) Chembur Holds Blood Donation Drive in Association with Rotary Club of Chembur and Sion Hospital Blood Bank

MUMBAI, 07th November, 2025:  Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research (VESIM) successfully organized a Blood Donation Drive in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Chembur and the Sion Hospital Blood Bank, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to community service and healthcare support. 20000+ml of blood was collected from 40+ donors.

The initiative brought together students, faculty and staff from the colleges as well as community members to contribute to the critical need for blood supplies in Mumbai’s healthcare system. The drive was conducted following all medical protocols and safety standards, with medical professionals from Sion Hospital overseeing the donation process.

“We are proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Chembur and the Sion Hospital Blood Bank for this vital community service initiative. This blood donation drive reflects our institution’s core values of social responsibility and community welfare. Every unit of blood donated today has the potential to save three lives, making this truly a life-giving endeavour,” said Vijay T Raisinghani, Director, Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research (VESIM).

The blood donation drive aligns with VESIM ongoing commitment to social causes and community outreach programs. The Rotary Club of Chembur involvement underscores the power of collaborative efforts in addressing healthcare needs, while Sion Hospital participation ensured professional medical supervision throughout the event. All donated blood will be utilized to support patients in need of blood transfusions, contributing directly to provide critical care services to the community.

777 Aakash Educational Services Limited’s (AESL) Students Shine in Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics 2025, Qualify for RMO 2025

New Delhi, 04th November, 2025: In a remarkable achievement, an impressive 777 students of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, have qualified in the prestigious Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM), 2025. The selected students will now advance to the next stage of the Olympiad journey, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), scheduled for November 16, 2025.

RMO is conducted by the regional coordinators under the supervision of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. The HBCSE regional coordinators review RMO response documents, and the results are submitted to the HBCSE.

Mr. Chandra Sekhar Garisa Reddy, (MD & CEO), Aakash Educational Services Limited, said,

“This is a remarkable performance by our students. We congratulate all the qualifiers for their impressive achievement in IOQM 2025. Their success shows their focus, discipline, and the strong academic foundation they have built at Aakash. We also thank the parents for their faith and encouragement. Best wishes to all the students for the RMO and beyond.”

The International Mathematical Olympiad program is aimed at bringing secondary and higher secondary students with exceptional mathematical ability and passion for the subject from across the world together in a friendly competition of the highest level. India has been participating in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) since 1989, and Indian students have won a large number of medals over the years. After RMO, selected students will compete in the third stage of the Olympiad, the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). After INMO, the students undergo a month-long training camp, i.e. International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC), where problem-solving sessions and several selection tests are held and this year approx. 65 students from all over India will compete against each other. 6 selected students from IMOTC are chosen to represent India at the international level in IMO and are given training in the Pre-Departure Camp (PDC). During the camp, orientation is provided to students for IMO, and emphasis is laid on developing conceptual foundations and problem-solving skills.

Ramagya School initiates ‘Mont Lab’ for the improvement in Montessori-based education

India, 1st November, 2025: Ramagya School has launched ‘Mont Lab’, a specially developed Montessori lab with a vision to facilitate the children to acquire knowledge through discovery, self-directed activity and experimentation. The lab is provided with Montessori sensorial, language, maths and practical life materials.

Mont Lab facilitates self-directed learning, moving from concrete experience to abstract thoughts. With hands-on materials, children learn more naturally and effectively. They also develop independence with a sense of responsibility which encourages them academically along with their overall learning. In Mont Lab, the children learn to make decisions, take care of their environment and complete simple tasks independently while also developing confidence and life skills at an early age.

Ramagya School firmly believes in moving beyond rote learning, and focusing on a skill-based curriculum that nurtures holistic development. The school is gearing up future generations for the 21st century by instilling in its pedagogy the 6C’s of learning which comprise: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Citizenship and Character. This allows the children to grow into balanced individuals who possess life and leadership skills.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Utkarsh Gupta, Managing Director, Ramagya Group said, “The Mont Lab is meant to provide space for children to explore, question and discover and foster responsibility and resilience. As educators, what we need to do is to mentor and create an environment where learning becomes not only enjoyable but purposeful also. At Ramagya, we think that early years’ education should foster independence and curiosity.”

The program also enhances critical thinking and problem-solving in students through organised activities that develop reasoning, sequencing and logic skills in them. This fosters mental curiosity and adaptability that help in preparing students to meet challenges in academics and life.

One of the distinguishing aspects of Mont Lab is its well-prepared environment which offers safe, organised and welcoming setting in which children can explore freely without any constraint. Teachers serve as guides, encouraging discovery as opposed to dictating instruction. The balance between structure and freedom allows each child to learn at their own speed. 

With Mont Lab, Ramagya School continues to integrate international best practices within its curriculum along with maintaining its vision for value-based and holistic education. The program also enhances the mission of the school to produce confident, self-dependent, and future-ready children.

CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Sanskrit Edition of ‘Dilli ki Bulbul’; Hails Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain’s Efforts to Promote Sanskrit Among Children

India, 31st October 2025: Shri Yogi Aadityanath ji, Chief Minister U.P., launched the Sanskrit version of ‘Dilli ki Bulbul,’ stories based on environment & morality, authored by Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, former IAS officer and children’s author. C.M. appreciated the book & praised Dr. Jain’s efforts to keep the Sanskrit language alive amongst children. ‘Dilli ki Bulbul’ now available in 9 languages, has been called ‘Modern Panchtantra’ & it’s Hindi version is being used as a textbook in California.  Also present were Anushree Jain, story advisor, Saurabh Jain, Managing Director, Vidya Prakashan Meerut.