When you do something new, there is always this sense of adventure. So also today was one such day. Armed with everything, the day began with the long mails and tending to the various admin issues. But then life aint ending there. With the presentations for Paragana as well as M&M, the day was as tight as tight could describe. To top with it came the mis-management and the complete hopeless show put up by us, the things were surely not going to get any better. How could we have been so over confident and so complacent. We really need to pull up our socks. Check on the time when we start and how we do it. Is the setup there or not.. Some things that I have forgotten in my RCNI days. But then is the commitment still there and is there this wish to excel ? I wouldnt really know.
With the day being full of fights and decisions against decisions, we still took the right decision. But I am sure, that I surely did. And that was to stand up and decide that enough was enough and a shift was needed. Much needed change has to brought in. Else, this place would be robbed of its glitter and glam and the respect that it should get. There is an urgent need to revamp this organisation, for it would then a little too late to get into this later. More so, it is said that one should change when its possible and the most effective. If there is any time so ripe it is now.
Anyways... just hope that we end up nice and tidy.. a long way to go still..
But yea.. as a glimmer of hope, AB did get me organised on my reading habits... :) So one management taken care of. All the best team P, hope it all ends well.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Jail !!!
When I entered Nirma and the walled campus, guards, checkposts... I wondered if it was an Institute or not. But the 4 years there were wonderful. The management and the trustees seemingly more knowledgeable and more student and education oriented.
The life here seems to have drifted far away from that. With each day bringing in new issues to resolve. There is more wastage of energy in trying to undo the wrong... Where does one find time to do things one loves. Be it this or something else. It is just impossible to grow in such a scenario. Oh.. not growth in terms of new courses and more fees, I meant in terms of stature and quality.
What can a new individual do to a place that digs its own grave. How can one save this piece of ....... And now is the wonderful time when someone literally comes up to the council and asks me till when I am going to be there. How is it his business anyway. And now it really pinches, as to why are we here? What kind of education are we getting? Can we really grow and become what we wanted to be ? The wonderful corridors of college are our of bounds for the students. And why not... we are so many in number. And to do that diligently is a guard whose only job is to stop people from using the " elite " corridors reserved for the "faculty and the Top management" And thanks to that, a class that was just a min away, becomes a nice mile long walk. Ofcourse with the new corridor block, the One way and No Entry on the roads is aptly depicted on campus.
In school we wrote on topics like technology a boon or bane. But seems like this institute suddenly woke up to the fact that there should be a firewall and Lo !!! there it is, blocking every possible site on earth. Wanted to check the latest cricket scores, Sorry !! Blocked. Why ??? Sports !!! Why do u need sports in an educational institute. Sometimes, I feel like pulling my hair out. (Some answers here from the staff are really mind boggling and more so frustrating) And if u thought that plagiarism was unlawful, the IT team here surely thinks so.. Oh of course that means that e-snips is off. G-Talk was thankfully restored, for otherwise instead of these sites, the IT head would have been the next casualty. And when we talk to the IT head, pat comes the reply. "All these sites and chats add a lot of unwanted load on the server" Or were we wrong in assuming that this was centre of education. Where we were supposed to sit and discuss and interact. Facebook can no more show its face on campus. (Orkut was the victim long ago) Ironical that an Institute of this repute has to block off sites which are related to sports, movies, and much more. There is simply nothing more disastrous than this to ward off people from the campus. Of course if that is the case, so that more of them can be added in the new courses that have been started, it would be a different case altogether.
As if to add to all this is the wonderful rule of the library closing down at 12. Oh yes as mentioned earlier, it is an hours grace.. Oh thank you so much sir !!!. I had thought of a B School where life exists 24x7. Why should it not, it is supposed to be so. MBA is supposed to be all about interaction and a lot more of it. But here, how can one interact forget studying. Its simply impossible to get this into the heads of the s...... out here. Its sad that such things arent seen in the same light as the more educated and the needy lot. Many many different versions and excuses doing the rounds, but nothing that can really support the decisions taken. Be it security or whatever, there has to be a justifiable reason.
As if an icing on the cake, in the 15 min break that you get, a tea at the kitli outside is also time wasting. The gate of entry and exit are also marked. And why not, with all this pain, why should we be allowed to bear a little more. And so there goes the tea. With the new canteen also allowing the other students to sit and enjoy themselves, we are left with more so no space to have food or tea. Some way to diet aint it. Heavens !!! or rather HELL !! is all one can say, keeping in mind the latest that is happening on this place. What are they doing to this place..........??? If one problem was taken care of, there are 5 more created and by the management only, such that we are all bound and stuck in quicksand.
Parampara, done with a lot less of hooting et al, was still deemed as one of the worst student events, the fresher's party not having the permission for the girl's late entry... and a lot more. Is it not something really discerning. And I feel, why am I wasting my time thinking and trying to solve these?
And someone said that the alumni here didnt bother about the Institute. I would say.. " why should they?" There is nothing nice that I am going to remember except for the times that I have spent in this place with my buddies. Where is that connect? Where is that feeling of self gone? Would it ever come to me? Somewhere in this race of money and more money, this institute has lost all its sheen, its caliber, its worth and status. Just hope, they realise before its a tad too late....
Sigh... till then we just have to live with hope that this place may become something better than .. jail.. !!!
The life here seems to have drifted far away from that. With each day bringing in new issues to resolve. There is more wastage of energy in trying to undo the wrong... Where does one find time to do things one loves. Be it this or something else. It is just impossible to grow in such a scenario. Oh.. not growth in terms of new courses and more fees, I meant in terms of stature and quality.
What can a new individual do to a place that digs its own grave. How can one save this piece of ....... And now is the wonderful time when someone literally comes up to the council and asks me till when I am going to be there. How is it his business anyway. And now it really pinches, as to why are we here? What kind of education are we getting? Can we really grow and become what we wanted to be ? The wonderful corridors of college are our of bounds for the students. And why not... we are so many in number. And to do that diligently is a guard whose only job is to stop people from using the " elite " corridors reserved for the "faculty and the Top management" And thanks to that, a class that was just a min away, becomes a nice mile long walk. Ofcourse with the new corridor block, the One way and No Entry on the roads is aptly depicted on campus.
In school we wrote on topics like technology a boon or bane. But seems like this institute suddenly woke up to the fact that there should be a firewall and Lo !!! there it is, blocking every possible site on earth. Wanted to check the latest cricket scores, Sorry !! Blocked. Why ??? Sports !!! Why do u need sports in an educational institute. Sometimes, I feel like pulling my hair out. (Some answers here from the staff are really mind boggling and more so frustrating) And if u thought that plagiarism was unlawful, the IT team here surely thinks so.. Oh of course that means that e-snips is off. G-Talk was thankfully restored, for otherwise instead of these sites, the IT head would have been the next casualty. And when we talk to the IT head, pat comes the reply. "All these sites and chats add a lot of unwanted load on the server" Or were we wrong in assuming that this was centre of education. Where we were supposed to sit and discuss and interact. Facebook can no more show its face on campus. (Orkut was the victim long ago) Ironical that an Institute of this repute has to block off sites which are related to sports, movies, and much more. There is simply nothing more disastrous than this to ward off people from the campus. Of course if that is the case, so that more of them can be added in the new courses that have been started, it would be a different case altogether.
As if to add to all this is the wonderful rule of the library closing down at 12. Oh yes as mentioned earlier, it is an hours grace.. Oh thank you so much sir !!!. I had thought of a B School where life exists 24x7. Why should it not, it is supposed to be so. MBA is supposed to be all about interaction and a lot more of it. But here, how can one interact forget studying. Its simply impossible to get this into the heads of the s...... out here. Its sad that such things arent seen in the same light as the more educated and the needy lot. Many many different versions and excuses doing the rounds, but nothing that can really support the decisions taken. Be it security or whatever, there has to be a justifiable reason.
As if an icing on the cake, in the 15 min break that you get, a tea at the kitli outside is also time wasting. The gate of entry and exit are also marked. And why not, with all this pain, why should we be allowed to bear a little more. And so there goes the tea. With the new canteen also allowing the other students to sit and enjoy themselves, we are left with more so no space to have food or tea. Some way to diet aint it. Heavens !!! or rather HELL !! is all one can say, keeping in mind the latest that is happening on this place. What are they doing to this place..........??? If one problem was taken care of, there are 5 more created and by the management only, such that we are all bound and stuck in quicksand.
Parampara, done with a lot less of hooting et al, was still deemed as one of the worst student events, the fresher's party not having the permission for the girl's late entry... and a lot more. Is it not something really discerning. And I feel, why am I wasting my time thinking and trying to solve these?
And someone said that the alumni here didnt bother about the Institute. I would say.. " why should they?" There is nothing nice that I am going to remember except for the times that I have spent in this place with my buddies. Where is that connect? Where is that feeling of self gone? Would it ever come to me? Somewhere in this race of money and more money, this institute has lost all its sheen, its caliber, its worth and status. Just hope, they realise before its a tad too late....
Sigh... till then we just have to live with hope that this place may become something better than .. jail.. !!!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Ghoshtly - Campus !!!
Movie/Person/Character/Event what does it actually refer to............ a lot of things and meaning a lot deeper.
Oh why not !!! This is another trailer. Of the things to come at the end. As if the inflation and the interest rates hike weren't enough, here he is to scare everyone away. What is the basic motive is then the next question. An institute which pays for the services rendered should then technically show the door, shouldnt it.
But then, in these difficult days of the teaching profession no more being a profession, what do we do with more and more students to teach each year.
Or is there some other angle to this very story ? Of course the money would continue with many more being left behind each year. And the risk of this asset is self controlled. These are confirmed cash flows, so why not propagate this idea. A wonderful value proposition, which cannot be solved even if you study for 4 days in a row with nothing else to do or even if you are the person in self. Not to forget the compulsory sessions which simply make no sense (are not meant to, is it ?) And why shouldn't we miss these, so that the person in need can comment and take a trip at wish. Oh whims and fancies get a new follower (rather an old patron repeating the practice.)
This title also refers to something that this vibrant campus becomes, as the clock strikes 12. Oh yes, now its an hour of grace. One more hour added to the increasing Reliance Electricity bill for the library. Cost cutting to security all are the excuses that have been so far floated. Head to the super head to the super super head, all have been scratching their heads and trying to reason out the simple request. Why ?? (How I wish I could comprehend). As Einstein had failed some 10,000 ways, so also one needs to ask as to how many times do we have to try and fail before we succeed in convincing " the gujju" management that the lib aint a method to thin down the energy bill, but one which would lead this institute to be much better and the trustees much fatter.
So what are they trying to make this campus into ?? Or... is the word campus incorrect now on.. ? Sigh....
Oh why not !!! This is another trailer. Of the things to come at the end. As if the inflation and the interest rates hike weren't enough, here he is to scare everyone away. What is the basic motive is then the next question. An institute which pays for the services rendered should then technically show the door, shouldnt it.
But then, in these difficult days of the teaching profession no more being a profession, what do we do with more and more students to teach each year.
Or is there some other angle to this very story ? Of course the money would continue with many more being left behind each year. And the risk of this asset is self controlled. These are confirmed cash flows, so why not propagate this idea. A wonderful value proposition, which cannot be solved even if you study for 4 days in a row with nothing else to do or even if you are the person in self. Not to forget the compulsory sessions which simply make no sense (are not meant to, is it ?) And why shouldn't we miss these, so that the person in need can comment and take a trip at wish. Oh whims and fancies get a new follower (rather an old patron repeating the practice.)
This title also refers to something that this vibrant campus becomes, as the clock strikes 12. Oh yes, now its an hour of grace. One more hour added to the increasing Reliance Electricity bill for the library. Cost cutting to security all are the excuses that have been so far floated. Head to the super head to the super super head, all have been scratching their heads and trying to reason out the simple request. Why ?? (How I wish I could comprehend). As Einstein had failed some 10,000 ways, so also one needs to ask as to how many times do we have to try and fail before we succeed in convincing " the gujju" management that the lib aint a method to thin down the energy bill, but one which would lead this institute to be much better and the trustees much fatter.
So what are they trying to make this campus into ?? Or... is the word campus incorrect now on.. ? Sigh....
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The tradition shall continue.... !!!
Tradition: (trə-dĭsh'ən) n. 1. The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication.
2. A mode of thought or behavior followed by a people continuously from generation to generation; a custom or usage.
3. A set of such customs and usages viewed as a coherent body of precedents influencing the present: followed family tradition in dress and manners. See synonyms at heritage.
The tradition or Parampara as one may aptly call in India, is exactly all of this. One batch came, experienced and passed it on to the next and so continued the chain of events though, getting a tad better (depends on whose side you are on) each time.
Why should this year be any different ? is what one senior remarked ?? Correctly so perhaps..
And what could be different? What of the tradition of the juniors having to hold their nerve and face the music even without the mikes, dance when the music is not the one they jived on.
What would the alumni remark on seeing the characters come and perform on stage without any disruption? Any answer for those innumerable vocal cords which became hoarse trying to sing without the mike? For those lectures and juhu beach visits that have been sacrificed for this eventful(fateful) day. It would be sad to deny those souls some peace which never were allowed on stage.
Oh No !!! there is no reason to feel any revengeful act here, it is plain and simple - Tradition - 'Parampara'. Something that would continue for the years to come (Or we would have made history - being the last organizers of Parampara !!!).
The department of memories wouldnt have been so loaded had it not been for the wonderful manner of the conduct of the event. Undoubtedly these days are etched in the minds of one and all for the years to come. Some reason to smile is it ??? Why not, ofcourse it is.. ask those who have never had more fun than, in those days of practice, those moments to see your crush practice, talk and chit chat till the end of the day. Practice till you would drop dead, or rather get firing from those blood sucking seniors. Not to forget the auditions and much more. And well as if it were not enough, to be treated twice... :):)
And,as if were not enough, came the fresher's party and the official welcome leading straight out of RockBottom. And, an honour to welcome the wonderful new batch, one that comes with a lot more promise and hope.
And as I sign out, the prophecy still remains " U want it, go get it. There is simply no looking back" With this in mind, am sure " The tradition SHALL continue"
2. A mode of thought or behavior followed by a people continuously from generation to generation; a custom or usage.
3. A set of such customs and usages viewed as a coherent body of precedents influencing the present: followed family tradition in dress and manners. See synonyms at heritage.
The tradition or Parampara as one may aptly call in India, is exactly all of this. One batch came, experienced and passed it on to the next and so continued the chain of events though, getting a tad better (depends on whose side you are on) each time.
Why should this year be any different ? is what one senior remarked ?? Correctly so perhaps..
And what could be different? What of the tradition of the juniors having to hold their nerve and face the music even without the mikes, dance when the music is not the one they jived on.
What would the alumni remark on seeing the characters come and perform on stage without any disruption? Any answer for those innumerable vocal cords which became hoarse trying to sing without the mike? For those lectures and juhu beach visits that have been sacrificed for this eventful(fateful) day. It would be sad to deny those souls some peace which never were allowed on stage.
Oh No !!! there is no reason to feel any revengeful act here, it is plain and simple - Tradition - 'Parampara'. Something that would continue for the years to come (Or we would have made history - being the last organizers of Parampara !!!).
The department of memories wouldnt have been so loaded had it not been for the wonderful manner of the conduct of the event. Undoubtedly these days are etched in the minds of one and all for the years to come. Some reason to smile is it ??? Why not, ofcourse it is.. ask those who have never had more fun than, in those days of practice, those moments to see your crush practice, talk and chit chat till the end of the day. Practice till you would drop dead, or rather get firing from those blood sucking seniors. Not to forget the auditions and much more. And well as if it were not enough, to be treated twice... :):)
And,as if were not enough, came the fresher's party and the official welcome leading straight out of RockBottom. And, an honour to welcome the wonderful new batch, one that comes with a lot more promise and hope.
And as I sign out, the prophecy still remains " U want it, go get it. There is simply no looking back" With this in mind, am sure " The tradition SHALL continue"
Friday, October 12, 2007
Hats off seniors…!!!
B School…. Well, what do u go there for? Of course, for getting education, placed and then on enjoying your life slogging off 16 hrs a day in the office. But then this has to be facilitated. Placements have to happen.
However may you curse the college, but then there is simply nothing but words of praise when it comes to the senior batch. For me, they were angels. When it came to the placements, they were all there, in full force, to bail us out of the quick sand.
However may you curse the college, but then there is simply nothing but words of praise when it comes to the senior batch. For me, they were angels. When it came to the placements, they were all there, in full force, to bail us out of the quick sand.
Who said it was just the October heat, it was actually the summer placements that sent the mercury soaring high. First time was an effort made towards synergizing the energy for a couple of days and getting most of the students placed in a few days, a Herculean task in itself. Well, hats off to the seniors. But for the tremendous planning and execution efficiency that was displayed there on, probably we all wouldn’t have been where we are. What do they teach us here; is a question asked many a time. Well, it all came out in these days. From managing people, to bragging to the company Hr about your college, to smooth flow of all processes, it all came into actual practice.
A different ball game all together is what it is. One day and 12 companies, was the task in front of them. With a frugal junior force with them, the seniors pulled up the ace up there sleeve. All the wonderful seniors donned the volunteers cap. Handled companies in their own slots and saw to it that each and every one of us was comfortable and relaxed before we would go in. Time clashing of the students in various processes and delays and unavailability of the students never deterred them. They were all there to help. The din would have put of any sane man, but not them. With quite a lot at stake, they kept their managerial tasks in their minds and hand held us as we walked that path of placements. Well, not always would u have people, helping you at every stage. Felt like a baby, and why not, that’s what we all were. But then, those smiles on their faces to see us placed us, was in itself the answer to why they were doing it.
For the unfortunate many like me, who had to see 3 days of placements, the seniors were the only source of inspiration and support. With all their help, be it in CV checking, to slotting us as per our convenience, they did everything that they could.
Real, heartfelt thanks to them all. The very gesture was touching and inspiring.
Salute to u all. :) :)
Monday, October 1, 2007
Mockery of exams or that of the entire educational system??
Dreams are fulfilled when u strive hard. Something that we were all taught when we were in school. What say? But what happens when at a premier
“Please give me your class’s feedback”. “Your feedbacks are really important to us. So please give us an honest feedback about it”. “We might not be able to change anything right away, but then it helps us know and take steps in the future.” What use are these words when they are from the chief administrator of a B School. What I being taught in the four walls of the class seems to have been put in place only till there. It seems the walls have not allowed the transmission of this knowledge to the admin offices below. What use is the action, when taken a full 3 months after u bring it to notice. And then people blame that the government is very lethargic and not doing anything for the people, but then what about such institutes aka temples of learning are so lethargic in making decisions.
Oh man!!! What a wonderful B School it is, thoughts that plague the mind of the new entrants, but then are they aware of the reality. 10th, 15th, blah.. blah.. blah. the magazines go on and rank these institutes. On what basis is all this hooplah? May I ask?
University status, a wonderful thing to have for the people in those offices; but then are the students at any benefit, probably not. When there aint enough space for the students to study, when extra classes are not scheduled coz a space crunch, then what else remains to be said. 60 to begin with, 120 later on and then with globalization it went to 240. But then when just for the sake of a status, it gets increased to 400? What of all those students who trusted the name and came in? What of all those who joined thinking of the zillion promises that were made?
Oh!! We have a social responsibility cell on campus of highly educated faculty and the students with a mission to bring about a change in this world. Forget the world, what of the very canteen that exists on campus? Why are goods sold at a price higher than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Quiz the canteen ‘anna’ and he would say “parvadta nahin”. Callousness at its peak is what one can say. Complete apathy.
Phew!! Was it that it was the end of exams that made me write so much as I have been made used to in the paper or was it the real frustration within. I am in search of excellence. J
For the present, am going home. So enjoy.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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