In its endeavor to give back to the community, Rotaract Club of Powai, NITIE organized a free Medical Health Camp for the underprivileged around NITIE on 21st March 2010. The aim of the camp was to serve people who hardly visit doctors for any ailments. In this camp, general check up and eye testing were done. Based on the eye testing reports, free spectacles will be distributed to every patient. General check up was aimed at looking for symptoms of more serious diseases. Medicines were distributed for immediately addressable diseases.
Three doctors from Rotary club participated in this camp. This Camp was organized exclusively for the underprivileged people near Morarji Nagar and NITIE. More than 100 eye checkups and 50+ general checkups were done in this camp. The Rotary Club of Powai, the involved doctors, volunteers and Rotaract club members - all were very enthusiastic and lent their support for the successful organization of this camp.
Venue: Congress Office (outside NITIE first gate),
Date: 21st March 2010
Timing: 10:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Rotaract club of Powai, NITIE believes that a partnership between the corporate community and individuals has enormous potential for strengthening society. Contribution to the community has no predefined rules or boundaries. If the collective value addition that management graduates make at their workplace is applied to community service even in a limited fashion, India can be made a better place for every citizen.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NITIE triumphs in HUL and CNBC-TV18’s Lessons in Marketing Excellence
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, has once again stamped its credentials as one of India’s premier B Schools by winning the “Lessons in Marketing Excellence”, the highly prestigious, inter-college marketing case-study competition held under the aegis of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) and CNBC-TV18. The finalists for this round were teams from NITIE and IIM-Ahmedabad.
Team ‘Front Runners’ from NITIE, comprising Abhijit Kamra, Jeeta Das and Jitin Sharma, all first-year students of PGDIM programme, beat off stiff competition from IIM Ahmedabad to emerge as the winners at the glittering Grand Finale held on 19th March 2010 at Taj Colaba, Mumbai. This event, attended by noted industry stalwarts, media and advertising personalities, top academicians and other dignitaries, focused on a case study concerning the most ambitious project of the Government of India, the Unique Identification Number (UID) Project.
The competition consisted of three rounds in which India’s premier B Schools viz. the 6 IIMs, NITIE, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SP Jain and JBIMS, were invited to participate. The first round was an intra-college selection round, where different B Schools were given live case studies from different industrial sectors. After acing the institute level case study on Deccan360, the students from NITIE then proceeded to the next round where a live case study on Knorr soups and Ready-to-Cook category was organized by HUL. The teams from NITIE and IIM Ahmedabad were selected during this round, to face each other at the Grand Finale.
To add to the relevance of the gala concourse, Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, UIDAI, Government of India and former Chairman, Infosys Technologies and Mr. Nitin Paranjpe, CEO, HUL were present at the occasion. Other dignitaries present in the august audience included Ms. Leena Nair, Vice President HR - HUL, noted adfilmmaker Mr. Prahlad Kakkar, Mr. Sam Balsara, Chief - Madison Communications, Mr. Marten Pieters, Global Head - Vodafone, Mr. Kishore Biyani, CEO - Future Group, CNBC head honcho, Ms. Anuradha Sengupta, Dr. Subhash D. Awale, Director, NITIE and others. The jury of the Finale included eminent personalities such as Ms. Rama Bijapurkar (market strategist and thought leader), Mr. R Balki (Executive Creative Director, Lowe Lintas and Director of critically acclaimed films Cheeni Kum and Paa), Mr. Shrijeet Mishra (Executive Director, HUL Foods), Mr. Gopal Vittal (Executive Director, HUL) and Mr. Sanjay Pugalia (Editor-in-chief, CNBC Awaaz).
The first prize received by NITIE includes an opportunity to be a spectator at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Moreover, the students also get to attend the reputed business leadership training (BLT) program of Unilever and a chance to be the guest-editor on a Storyboard episode on CNBC TV-18. Dr. S.D. Awale, Director, NITIE on this occasion congratulated both the teams and in his words,”I always encourage my students to aim higher and higher. It’s always the sincere efforts that bear fruit.”
More details about the event: http://www.lime.moneycontrol.com
Team ‘Front Runners’ from NITIE, comprising Abhijit Kamra, Jeeta Das and Jitin Sharma, all first-year students of PGDIM programme, beat off stiff competition from IIM Ahmedabad to emerge as the winners at the glittering Grand Finale held on 19th March 2010 at Taj Colaba, Mumbai. This event, attended by noted industry stalwarts, media and advertising personalities, top academicians and other dignitaries, focused on a case study concerning the most ambitious project of the Government of India, the Unique Identification Number (UID) Project.
The competition consisted of three rounds in which India’s premier B Schools viz. the 6 IIMs, NITIE, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SP Jain and JBIMS, were invited to participate. The first round was an intra-college selection round, where different B Schools were given live case studies from different industrial sectors. After acing the institute level case study on Deccan360, the students from NITIE then proceeded to the next round where a live case study on Knorr soups and Ready-to-Cook category was organized by HUL. The teams from NITIE and IIM Ahmedabad were selected during this round, to face each other at the Grand Finale.
To add to the relevance of the gala concourse, Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, UIDAI, Government of India and former Chairman, Infosys Technologies and Mr. Nitin Paranjpe, CEO, HUL were present at the occasion. Other dignitaries present in the august audience included Ms. Leena Nair, Vice President HR - HUL, noted adfilmmaker Mr. Prahlad Kakkar, Mr. Sam Balsara, Chief - Madison Communications, Mr. Marten Pieters, Global Head - Vodafone, Mr. Kishore Biyani, CEO - Future Group, CNBC head honcho, Ms. Anuradha Sengupta, Dr. Subhash D. Awale, Director, NITIE and others. The jury of the Finale included eminent personalities such as Ms. Rama Bijapurkar (market strategist and thought leader), Mr. R Balki (Executive Creative Director, Lowe Lintas and Director of critically acclaimed films Cheeni Kum and Paa), Mr. Shrijeet Mishra (Executive Director, HUL Foods), Mr. Gopal Vittal (Executive Director, HUL) and Mr. Sanjay Pugalia (Editor-in-chief, CNBC Awaaz).
The first prize received by NITIE includes an opportunity to be a spectator at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Moreover, the students also get to attend the reputed business leadership training (BLT) program of Unilever and a chance to be the guest-editor on a Storyboard episode on CNBC TV-18. Dr. S.D. Awale, Director, NITIE on this occasion congratulated both the teams and in his words,”I always encourage my students to aim higher and higher. It’s always the sincere efforts that bear fruit.”
More details about the event: http://www.lime.moneycontrol.com
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Patal Bhuvneshvar temple
बसतस्या महादेवः पातालभुवनेश्वरः l
ब्रह्माविष्णु महेशानां कृत्वैकत्वं नरेश्वरः ll
क्षयस्त्तिशेवगणाः सेवितु भुवनेश्वरम् ll
निवसन्ति हि पाताले महेन्द्रप्रमुखां इह l
Situated at the height of 1350 meters, Patal Bhuvaneshwar, a small village of district Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand is a place that has been bejeweled with Nature’s bountiful creations. There is a reference to Patal in Manskhand of Skandapurana. At this shrine, the natural rocks have taken the shape of the characters of the great Hindu pantheon, as if the gods had left their remnants behind after reposing in the cave. The hood of Sheshnag, the torso of Lord Ganesha with Sastradal Kamal hanging over it, Goddess Bhuvaneshwari standing guard with her weaponry, the cursed Hans (the swan of Lord Brahma) with his head turned, the heavenly tree, the Kalpavriksha, the udders of Kamadhenu, Jatas of Lord Shiva, the Saptahrishimandal, the thousand legs of Airavat, the elephant of Lord Indra are some of the features visible here.
According to mythology the temple was discovered by King Rituparna of Ayodhya. Once King Nala was defeated by his queen Damayanti. He asked Rituparna to hide him in the forests of the Himalayas with his face besmirched so that Damayanti could not recognize him. Both of them, with some warriors reached the deep of part of the woods, the Daruka Vana. On seeing a deer, the king ordered his men to catch it and announced chastisement for the man who allows it to escape. The stag escaped from the King's side.
The king followed the deer and reached a cave. He halted there overnight and sent back his companion, determined not to return without catching the deer. The animal appeared in the king's dream and asked him to give up the chase because he was not a deer.
The king worshiped Kshetrapal for two months. Kshetrapal appeared before him and informed that there lay the idols of all the Gods in the caves. He introduced Rituparna to Adisesha (Seshnag), creator of the cave.
Seshnag lifted Rituparna on his head and toured the cave all around for six months and sent him back with the warning that revelation of this secret place would result in his death. But unable to suppress the truth from his nagging wife (queen) he revealed the secret and lost his life. After sometime, with great difficulty, the queen reached this place. She went inside the cave with the help of a rope and later built the stairs. The queen could see only the idols and did not have Divyadarshan. On her return, the queen, described the region that had remained unknown for thousands of years, and later the Kings of Chand and Katyuri dynasties found this place on the basis of the purana. Emerging as a place of interest on the international tourism map, Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a wonder of the Nature.
Situated at the height of 1350 meters, Patal Bhuvaneshwar, a small village of district Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand is a place that has been bejeweled with Nature’s bountiful creations. There is a reference to Patal in Manskhand of Skandapurana. At this shrine, the natural rocks have taken the shape of the characters of the great Hindu pantheon, as if the gods had left their remnants behind after reposing in the cave. The hood of Sheshnag, the torso of Lord Ganesha with Sastradal Kamal hanging over it, Goddess Bhuvaneshwari standing guard with her weaponry, the cursed Hans (the swan of Lord Brahma) with his head turned, the heavenly tree, the Kalpavriksha, the udders of Kamadhenu, Jatas of Lord Shiva, the Saptahrishimandal, the thousand legs of Airavat, the elephant of Lord Indra are some of the features visible here.
According to mythology the temple was discovered by King Rituparna of Ayodhya. Once King Nala was defeated by his queen Damayanti. He asked Rituparna to hide him in the forests of the Himalayas with his face besmirched so that Damayanti could not recognize him. Both of them, with some warriors reached the deep of part of the woods, the Daruka Vana. On seeing a deer, the king ordered his men to catch it and announced chastisement for the man who allows it to escape. The stag escaped from the King's side.
The king followed the deer and reached a cave. He halted there overnight and sent back his companion, determined not to return without catching the deer. The animal appeared in the king's dream and asked him to give up the chase because he was not a deer.
The king worshiped Kshetrapal for two months. Kshetrapal appeared before him and informed that there lay the idols of all the Gods in the caves. He introduced Rituparna to Adisesha (Seshnag), creator of the cave.
Seshnag lifted Rituparna on his head and toured the cave all around for six months and sent him back with the warning that revelation of this secret place would result in his death. But unable to suppress the truth from his nagging wife (queen) he revealed the secret and lost his life. After sometime, with great difficulty, the queen reached this place. She went inside the cave with the help of a rope and later built the stairs. The queen could see only the idols and did not have Divyadarshan. On her return, the queen, described the region that had remained unknown for thousands of years, and later the Kings of Chand and Katyuri dynasties found this place on the basis of the purana. Emerging as a place of interest on the international tourism map, Patal Bhuvaneshwar is a wonder of the Nature.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Life@NITIE
Swine flu has come as a respite to NITIEians who were struggling to keep pace with hectic schedules, at least this is true for me. Life at NITIE is hectic contrary to what suggested by our seniors. Our typical schedule is as follows:
9:00 AM: Day start at 9 morning. Nana comes early in the morning in my room and says '@#$%#% se class kub hai'. I am still trying to understand why Nana is obsessed with that part of Man's body so much that he speaks it in his sentences. I can remember the incidence when we were coming inside NITIE and security guard asks for I-card and Nana said '@#$%#% nahin dikhoon'. I still don't know whether Nana would have shown that part if he was asked to do so.
Meanwhile puppy wakes up from his bed and first thing he does in morning is calling his gf and 'chappu...' with her. 'Chappu' means speak in Telugu. He is the chillest person at NITIE. When everybody in NITIE were slogging their asses to get passing marks in statistics, Puppy was chill and chappuing with his gf.
9:20 AM: Time to stand on line at mess for breakfast, then swallow breakfast somehow in 2 min and rust towards 95 stairs of destiny. Somehow we reach Admin block after climbing 95 stairs. Here I normally go with Appu hathi. Appu hathi(aka lala) is a synonym of laziness. He reminds u of a typical halwai, whose belly goes first wherever he goes. Even when he enters in our room, his belly comes first and then comes his foot. Rumors have linked this belly to 'Bobby darling' aka boyfriend.
9:30 AM: Somehow we reach class and try to capture back seats.
9:30 – 5:00 PM: Emotional atyachaar in class. Who wants to study anyways apart from few junkies.
Evening in NITIE is cool. You can hear lot of noise around pond and giggling of students. Admin has recently installed lights around pond to prevent advances by lovers. I still don't understand why few kisses make admin so nervous. Maybe they could not do anything in their young days. Anyways lovers always find new areas for their activities.
During evening walks you can see Adi Baba giving gyan to his toli. This toli is increasing by bits and pieces every day. Adi Baba is a former sarkari engineer now having fun time in NITIE. He is one of the most respected person in NITIE( of course apart from me).
Sunday, June 14, 2009
My CAT experience : tips on how to prepare
CAT is round the corner. CAT is considered the toughest exam for bschools admissions in India. I would like to give last minute tips for persons who are preparing for CAT.
My Profile:
CAT 2008 percentile: 98.97
XAT 2009 percentile: 98.18
Converts: NITIE(PGDIM), MDI(PGPM), IMT-G(Finance)
So here goes the Gyan:
1. Give Mock cats very seriously. Every test should be reflection of your studies. Solve each and every question at home. Develop strategies and find what works best for you.
2. Read a lot from English news papers. Particularly people from state boards. English is achievable. I had studied in Hindi medium till 12th standard and even then I was able to get 97 percentile in verbal.
3. Aim for best. Aim for IIM A. It is very much achievable. I have seen normal people going to IIM A. They just had done hard work and had one good day in interviews. Particularly people getting around 90 percentile in mocks can get 99.5 + percentile in CAT with some extra effort. I have seen such cases(practical experience dude).
4. Solve only one material(either TIME, or CL or IMS) now, but do it completely. Solve every question. Try to have second scan on material.
5. Don't loose hope till the last moment. Those who dream, win the battle. Give your best shot.
6. Those who have just started preparing, 3 months is enough for CAT preparation. Brush up your basics and practice a lot.
Best of luck junta.....
My Profile:
CAT 2008 percentile: 98.97
XAT 2009 percentile: 98.18
Converts: NITIE(PGDIM), MDI(PGPM), IMT-G(Finance)
So here goes the Gyan:
1. Give Mock cats very seriously. Every test should be reflection of your studies. Solve each and every question at home. Develop strategies and find what works best for you.
2. Read a lot from English news papers. Particularly people from state boards. English is achievable. I had studied in Hindi medium till 12th standard and even then I was able to get 97 percentile in verbal.
3. Aim for best. Aim for IIM A. It is very much achievable. I have seen normal people going to IIM A. They just had done hard work and had one good day in interviews. Particularly people getting around 90 percentile in mocks can get 99.5 + percentile in CAT with some extra effort. I have seen such cases(practical experience dude).
4. Solve only one material(either TIME, or CL or IMS) now, but do it completely. Solve every question. Try to have second scan on material.
5. Don't loose hope till the last moment. Those who dream, win the battle. Give your best shot.
6. Those who have just started preparing, 3 months is enough for CAT preparation. Brush up your basics and practice a lot.
Best of luck junta.....
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Pithoragarh My Paradise
Pithoragarh was carved out of the district of Almora, Uttar Pradesh in 1962. Pithorgarh boasts majestic peaks like Nanda Devi East, Nanda Devi West, Trishul, Hardeol, Nandakhat, Rajrambha, Bambadhura, and the Panchchuli group amongst others. It has its fair share of magnificent glaciers too, like the Milam, Namik, Ralam, Meola and Balati glaciers. From these flow the mighty rivers of Kuti, Dhauli Ganga (East), Gori Ganga, Ram Ganga (East), Saryu and Kali (Sharda) which provide ample scope for rafting and canoeing. The lower hill ranges are home to picturesque summer resorts like Champawat, Lohaghat, Pithoragarh, Didihat and Berinag. The lush forest cover is home to a mind-boggling variety of flora and fauna.
On the south, Pithoragarh district touches the Tarai area of Nainital. The northern part of the district is the abode of exotic and colourful tribes whose adventurous spirit is legendary in the annals of mountaineering and exploration. The Raji tribe, on the verge of extinction, makes its home in the jungles of the Himalayan range.
Festivals and religious ceremonies take place in all parts of the district all year around. The festival of Devi Dhura is famous for its large scale stone-pelting by two rival teams. Some of the ritualistic festive events of Beas, Chaudas and
What to See
Pithoragarh: The district headquarters is located at an altitude of about 1650 mts in a lush sprawling valley, also known as Sore. The hill of Chandak located at about 2000 mts commands a wonderful panoramic view of the divine snow rage extending from Trishul-Nanda Devi, Panchchuli Group and
Champawat: 76 kms from Pithoragarh at an altitude of 1615 mts is Champawat, the erstwhile capital of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon. The ancient fort now houses the Tehsil offices. The site of several shrines, the principal temple here is the Nagnath temple. A tourist bungalow is available for accomodation.
Devidhura: 45 kms from Lohaghat lies Devidhura at a height of 2500 mts. It is the site of the famous
Gangolihat: Gangolihat, an important religious site, lies 77 kms from Pithoragarh. At the ancient Kali temple, a colourful fair is held during Navratris. The famous Patal Bhuvneshwari caves are located 14 kms away. PWD and Zila Parishad Dak Bungalows are available for accomodation.
Chaukori: 112 kms from Pithoragarh is picturesque Chaukori which boasts a splendid view of the
Berinag: Berinag lies 102 kms from Pithoragarh, which also provides a fantastic view of the great mountains. PWD and Forest Rest Houses are available.
Jaul Jibi: 68 kms from Pithoragarh, Jaul Jibi is the venue of a grand fair, held every year at the confluence of the rivers Gori and Kali, in the month of November, which attracts people from neighbouring
Ritha-Saheb: A major Sikh pilgrimage site, Ritha-Saheb lies 62 ks from Lohaghat. Accomodation facilities are provided by the Gurudwara authorities.
Rameshwar: 36 kms from Pithoragarh is Rameshwar, located at the confluence of the Ram Ganga (East) and Saryu rivers. It is the site of a Shiva temple, where a huge fair is held every year on Makarsankranti (January).
Milam Glacier: This majestic glacier lies 208 kms from Pithoragrah. From Munsiyari one has to trek for 54 kms. Rest Houses are available enroute.
Munsiyari: Munsiyari lies 154 kms from Pithoragarh enroute to Milam Glacier. Perched at an altitude of 7000 feet, Munsiyari commands a fascinating view of the
Shyamla Tal: 132 kms from Pithoragarh is Shyamla Tal, a beautiful natural lake at the bank of which is located Swami Vivekananda Ashram where accomodation facilities are available on request.
Adventure Tourism: The upper reaches of Pithoragarh district provide thrilling treks like Trail’s pass, Milam Glacier,
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