Vol. I | No.II Ensuring that you stay ahead
The mood in general is alleviated. Curtsey, our Finance Minister and the triumphant Indian Cricket Team! The Finance Minister, with an eye on the general elections 2009, has presented us with a please-all budget. And we do not mind as long as it gratifies our pockets. The Indian victory; both over the invincible, after a prolonged and arid spell of 23 years, and in the Under 19 World Cup, added to the blithe atmosphere. The tour which had become more of a mental game was put to a justified end by the men in blue who answered back through their spirited game. And with all these sunny news, we are here to present you the March 2008 issue of the IBSAF World.
If it’s celebration and business on the international and national scenario, IBSAF ambit is not lackadaisical either. This issue coincides with the big event, the IBS Admission 2008 that is. Let us take this opportunity and extend our hearty welcome to all those who have just joined the proud IBS family. This jubilation multiplies to see our very own members take time out of their busy schedules to participate in the selection process. Their valued inputs and lived experiences will prove vital to establish that perfect chord of inspiration among the newcomers. As IBSAF, we are truly proud to be a part of this very successful admission process. It gave us immense pleasure to experience the old familial feeling as we saw our members help the students evaluate alternatives, make judgments, re-think and analyze. Indeed it was a time of celebration!
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In this issue, we bring you the coverage of happenings ranging from the IBS Admissions 2008 to a photographic tour of the BOG meeting and the Re-Union 2008, held in January, to a new column ‘Campus Khabar’, where you’ll get info on various activities and accomplishments of IBS campuses. Hold your interest to know what’s more for you in the store.
Have a dekho into the lives of Biplab Bhattacharya, Uddipan Nath, Subash Bidare, Rakesh Kumar and Shrinivasan Kasthuri in Page 3. Jigyasa is back with her views on the intricacies and nuances of Brand Relaunch. The complicated concepts of merger and acquisition are made simple in Prashant’s article of the same title. Amit Mankekar takes a journey down the memory lane and back to the present in his composition on the Campus and on future. Regular features Bookwormz, Cool Links, Tech Gadgets, Movie Review, Just Jokin’ and Puzzles will keep you busy till we see you next and while we are at it, let’s not forget to pray for Tina Bose’s healthy and speedy recovery.
We are always ready to make IBSAF World even better.. Send us your raves, rants, and whatever your dil mange more to ibsafworld@ibsaf.org
Wish all of you a Colorful and Happy Holi and a very Happy Brithday to all you people born in march!
Happy Reading!
Raghab Prasad Panda
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1 | Page 3 Insight into the lives, careers and post IBS experiences of select members. featuring: Biplab Bhattacharya, Uddipan Nath, Subash Bidare, Rakesh Kumarand Shrinivasan Kasthuri |
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2 |Boom or Bust… How planning always helps… Get Tips on finacial matters by none other than the financial expert himslef - Mr. Kartik Jhaveri IBS, Mumbai,('99). Kartik features one some of the Leading TV Channels. |
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3 | Brand Re-launch: The Other Side of the Story I always wondered if Brand Re-launch is only about changing the look and reinventing the brand elements. But it is not merely about modifying the look, it is also something more than that. As a naïve consumer, I think we notice the following things most during a brand re-launch......... |
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3 | Biz Quiz Rack your brains and see whether you can recognise them. Rush your entries and win great prizes. |
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4 | Cool Links Best of the Web - Right here. Featuring: www.spacetime.com | www.windows.ucar.edu. | www.whatis.com | www.last.fm |
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5 | Puzzles A very private way to gage the loss or non - loss of intelligence. Solve these puzzles. |
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6 | We Heard from YOU Know where your Friends are and Post messages about your whereabouts. |
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7 | Did u know? Some Fast Facts, you always wanted to know but never had the time to fond out.... |
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8 | Bookwormz Pamper the reader in you.Catch up with the reviews of "The Castle in the Forest ","How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients","Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable","I Didn’t See It Coming: The Only Book You’ll Ever Need to Avoid Being Blindsided in Business" |
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9 | Just Jokin' Take time off to relax, have fun and laugh your wits off!! |
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10 | Astro Speak All you March borns.... Read what the stars have to offer |
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11 | In Photos Catch all the action here. Get a asneak peek on the events @ IBSAF and make sure you don't miss the next one. Featuring Events at BOG Meet Hyderabad | Reunion 2008 |
Chief Editor
Mr. S.K Sharma
Consulting Editor
Mr. Raghab Prasad Panda
Editorial Team
Girish
Surabhi
Sriparna
Mohan