Random Thoughts

Finally i am getting an opportunity to go to the 'Mecca' of Indian B schools. Yes, on 19th Aug, I would be travelling to IIM Ahmedabad to compete in the finals of Sectornama . Sectornama is India's biggest consulting competition. More than 2000 teams battled in the various rounds and eventually only 12 teams have reached the finals. Yes, I am part of one of the 12 teams that have reached the finals (God, there were 2000+ teams, how did I clear all these rounds!!) I hope to bring some glory to IIM Indore through this consulting challenge.

So it happens again, i think it is the fundamental nature of people, rather i should say, people in positions of responsibility. At the time of elections, all the contestants are almost pleading for votes, but the scenario changes the moment people get elected. The so called 'leaders', forget that they are representing the people, and that their primary obligation is to serve those who have shown confidence in their promises. But it happens again and again and mind you i am not just talking about the politicians and their promises, but it happens even in institutions and colleges. Secretaries and committee chairs are elected after all the melodrama of section, regional and all sorts of politics, and in the end what happens, everyone is probably only bothered about their resume points. When it calls for actions, people hide in their rooms, shrug their shoulders and come up with sloppy excuses. Instead of leading from the front and voicing the concerns of the students in fron...

Today i bought a data card from Nehru Place and was surprised by the margin that the retailers get on the product. The MTS data card with MRP 1500 costs just 800 when you buy it from the distributor!! Some filthy big margins for the retailers.. Well, but that is not the focus of this post. Since i have my data card in place now, i was wondering what should i write about? The thought writing about my foodie escapades is still lingering in my mind? Well, let me keep this task for tomorrow.

End term has started. With one paper down, there are five more to go. Have filled up for a balanced mix of electives for next year. Lets see which all electives do i get. Keeping my fingers crossed. Well, today it was convocation day for PGP2 (Class of 2009-2011). Will miss few of the PGP2 guys, esp Anupam.

This has been so far the coolest mid term at IIM Indore. 2 exams spread over a week..3 days to study Corp. Fin. Its a different issue that we study only on the last day. But when i compare this mid term with the term 1 mid terms, oh what a difference.. Slowly, slowly I think that i have started liking this place.

Today I lost the consulting secy elections. Another good learning for me. It was a high stake game for me, but one thing i am sure of,there are some lessons which cannot be taught in classrooms. In the hindsight, what happens happens for the best..maybe something better is in store for me.

Feels like i am back to my original self. Yesterday I participated in SIBM's event and qualified the first round where 200 teams battled it out and only 35 got through to the next stage. The second round is the creative round and now i have to think creatively. If there are no challenges then what's the purpose of living? Change is always good..