ONAM 2015

Onam was celebrated amidst a lot of fun and frolic in the campus of IFMR on the 14^th and 15^th of September,2015.

The celebrations on the first day were kick started with traditional Onam games where most of the IFMRians participated with great enthusiasm. Tug of war which is locally known as Vadamvali was a big hit amongst the students. The evening was further intensified with a flash-mob dance performed by the Malayali Students who extended a formal invitation to all of us at the end of it for the festivities of the next day.

The second day of celebrations brought with it a delicious traditional Onam lunch called Onam Sadhya for the entire IFMR family. It had a generous spread of a variety of Kerala food that all of us enjoyed thoroughly. The cultural program began in the afternoon in the portico of Takshashila. Prof P.K.Biswas, TR Venkatesh, Suresh Venkatraman and Sunil Bhatla Sir lit the traditional lamp and gave a formal go ahead signal for the night. A beautiful performance of Thiruvathira captured the crowd’s heart. A skit was enacted revealing the story behind Onam.

The evening was brought to an end with the traditional arm wrestling completion called Panja Gushti. 

      - Bhabana Pathak,(PGDMB16)

Futsal-IFMR Sri City’s First football tournament

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane Quoted “I don’t believe skill was, or ever will be, the result of coaches. It is a result of a love affair between the child and the ball.” And believe me exactly the same happened when, even budding managers from this cricket frenzy nation jumped down to join the passion called football.

Yes,It was one of the most  awaited sporting events of the calendar,and also anticipated to be one of the most followed up.It turned up the same, even it surpassed all the expectations as well, turning down the tide(believe me or not!) of assignments and presentations that were there lined up to follow them the next day, They gunned them down,or as an avid Arsenal fan would use metaphorically.

 Wherever the game is played,a flurry of emotions follow, it is always the passion and the sportsmanship which has been the essence of any sport. Significantly in a team game like football,the team chemistry matters,which was visible,and took no time build. Hesitatingly, I would comment that they played like professionals teamed up for this particular event for so long,as it was the desire to excel.

 Sweat flowed out and water jars were called in,men(women as well) fought it for the love affair Mr Keane has already mentioned . One will win,and others will disappear the pages of history, wounds  and blood will dry,and the unkempt,dusty and war torn ground will soak the upcoming droplets of rain.

But the men will carry what  the game has unraveled about,is of pride,unity and cohesiveness,which is also exhibited by the audiences, who came to witness it live-blood.

Oh,Now I see what made them electrifying and ever defiant,it would be an gross injustice if the support from their colleagues, Sports Committee and the ever  fatherly college management has not been mentioned.

It was just because of them who provisioned, checked and physically remained present to

cheer us all along and back us when we fall.

 Back to the game it was two teams from batch 16^th The Flying Mavericks & The Titans who made it to the finals,The Flying Mavericks continuing their dream run from the just concluded basketball event, just to be unlucky enough to be stopped the reigning Titans who were in no mood to let the loose the sight of the trophy.

Thus the final scores being 3-1 favouring the Titans.

The sports committee promised to bring the fiesta again next year,and we can be  outrightly assured to add it to ‘must watch list’ alongside UEFA Champions League,English Premier League and La Liga.

Till then I can engage myself in FIFA 15,as the sportsman in me is ready to unleash,

Whistles….Kick off!

- Nabhonil B. Choudhury (PGDMB16) 

FRESHER’S NIGHT 2015

“LO and Behold” The D- day arrived – the 12^th of July, 2015 at IFMR with a ‘BANG’!

 Following the age old tradition, the seniors (Batch 15) got their act together and the magic finally unleashed after a tedious month full of assignments and exams.

Batch 16 were asked to assemble at ‘Seminar hall-3’ at ‘6.30 pm’.

The fresh faces couldn’t be more excited, the energy, thrill and the enthusiasm was reflecting from their faces. Dressed in best of their apparels, the ladies and the gentlemen stunned the hall. And the seniors gave a tough fight too.

The event started with the prominent voices of ‘LAASYA’ – the cultural club of IFMR and thereafter the stage was taken over by the singing talents - Samridhi, Vibhu, Sudharshan, Anmol and Vivek (of Batch 16). Songs like ‘’ROOBAROO’’ ; “HAMMA HAMMA” thrilled the crowd, and mood for the occasion was set up perfectly.

Then came the important time when the contestants for Mr. and Ms Fresher were to perform. The questions were fired at them, sometimes there were ‘awkward ones which amused the crowd the most.

“Nritya- the Dance club” hit the floor with all of its dancing sensations, it could not have gotten anymore entertaining with ‘Jalebi Bai and Gandi baat’ blasting off the speakers.

Settling down, after the sizzling performances, at the choice of the crowd, the contestants were picked up for ‘Mr. and Ms. Best dressed’. The contestants blazed up the ground with their signature walks and moves.

The title for Mr. and Ms. Best dressed was given away to Ashwin and Shivangi of Batch 16.

Samuel hit his strings, with the song ‘Money can’t buy you happiness’ and bagged the title ‘Best singer male’ and Soumya  won for the ‘Best singer female’.

Smriti Vig and Abhinav Mehta won the Best dancers title for their fiery routines.

The ambience was up and then came the most awaited moment. Parth Kaura and Prachi Shrivastava  took away MR. and Ms. Fresher’s title, with their bold and spontaneous attitude. 

The lady from Punjab - Harneet Kaur,  blew the crowd away with the most entertaining performance of the evening, when she performed ‘Bhangra and Gidda’, accompanied by Smriti Vig’s jaw dropping dance routine.

It was all a synchronized chain of amazing events which led to the sumptuous dinner.

Well fed with the food and entertainment, the Best part was yet to come.

‘’DJ time!” At 9.30 pm, We all rushed towards ‘the Portico’, and the crowd roared along with the songs.

Thinking back, it was the night which brought everyone together ‘The big IFMR family’, and has registered itself amongst THE most memorable days at IFMR. 

- Barbie Majumdar (PGDMB16)

& Abhiroop Datta (PGDMB16)

Convocation 2015

Our convocation was one of the few opportunities that we got to be on the Sricity campus with our juniors. It was a big day for all of us. After two long years of classes and exams, we were finally going to get our degrees. Our professors seemed to be more excited than we were, trying to get us ready for one of the most important days of our life. Rehearsals were fun with professors arguing about minute details and arrangements and trying to get us students to behave at least for those few hours of the graduation ceremony.

We were told to remember umpteen things; shake hands with the chief guest, smile, say thank you, pose for the camera all within those few seconds we got to be on stage. But for me, the most difficult task of all was not to trip and fall in front of all those people, it being made tougher with the saree that was draped with inexperienced hands. I was nervous and excited at the same time.

Despite all this on my mind, those few seconds were one of the most memorable of my life. Along with my degree, I received the scholarship as well as the C.M Kothari award for meritorious performance. As I walked back to my seat wearing the gold medal, I saw my parents’ happy faces in the audience and at that point of time I felt that all the effort and time spent on MBA was totally worth it. 

I carry happy memories from the convocation. Meeting friends after a long time, congratulating each other, getting the blessings of professors, taking a million pics and of course throwing our graduation hats in the air. I wouldn’t say I am sad that college days are over because I know that I would always be in touch with all the friends I made during those 2 years. IFMR has given me more than what I asked for. Though I have graduated before, this day would always remain special.

                                                                                                                       - Charusree Rajagopal

                                                                                                                          Batch 14