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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicIIM Ahmedabad

Topic: IIM Ahmedabad

IIM-A survey shows gradual improvement in sales, but profit margins remain low

The Business Inflation Expectations Survey also predicted that expectations on sales will increase to 4.28 per cent by November this year, as against 3.87 per cent in October 2020.

Facing criticism from alumni, architects, IIM-A says it won’t demolish Louis Kahn dorms

IIM-A received letters from alumni, historians, architects and even the children of legendary American architect Louis Kahn to restore & preserve the dormitories designed by him.

IIM-A decision to demolish historic dorms ‘cultural vandalism’ — experts write to institute

Architects, historians and organsiations within India and abroad write to IIM-Ahmedabad, urging institute to conserve the dorms designed by American architect Louis Kahn.

IIM-Ahmedabad alumni slam demolish drive, say buildings in other nations stand for 100 yrs

About 300 former students have created a WhatsApp group called 'Save Louis Kahn's IIMA' where discussions are underway regarding the administration's decision.

‘Unsafe for living’ — IIM-Ahmedabad to raze 14 dorms designed by Louis Kahn

In a letter, IIM-A director Errol D’Souza says 14 dormitories, built by the renowned American architect Louis Kahn, are ‘unsafe for living due to the (2001) earthquake and seepage’. 

IIMs in Bangalore, Lucknow, Rohtak raise fee for MBA course, top three charge at par now

IIM Bangalore joins the league of IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta which charge nearly Rs 23 lakh for an MBA. IIM-B said the fee hike is due to annual increase in salaries, operating costs.

45% civil society leaders say ‘very few’ govt functionaries accessible in pandemic: IIM survey

A survey was conducted to gather the experiences of 66 civil society leaders working during the Covid-19 crisis

No regular income for 74% low-earning families in Ahmedabad since lockdown, finds IIM survey

A survey of 500 households by students and staff from IIM-Ahmedabad has found that 40% families were facing food or medicine supply-related issues.

IIM-Rohtak director’s appointment under scanner for ‘gaps in educational, career record’

Dheeraj Sharma’s appointment as IIM-Rohtak director has been challenged in Punjab & Haryana High Court. 

Ignoring govt objections, IIMs are now giving out one-year executive MBA degrees

HRD ministry officials say India has no provision for a Master’s degree to be awarded for a one-year course, but IIM-Ahmedabad says they’re following the IIM Act.

On Camera

Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India opens door for Delhi to shape post-war Europe

Ukraine’s outreach to India is about constructive engagement of a rising power that has bridged the broken links between East and West and North and South on many occasions.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.