Another attempt at Print Ad: Das Auto

Das Auto means the car. VW is venturing into the Indian market. It has been using Das Auto tag line for marketing all over the globe. The marketing team wants us to relate VW with cars, just as we associate Lion to the Animal, Rose to the flower, and Diamond to be the Rock.

Q Is VW or Beetle is Das Auto? Is it so for India?

Time will tell, as Beetle is rolled in the Indian market. Initial 500 are imported and coming at a higher price tag. It makes marketing sense to try out an imported product before beginning manufacturing. But a higher price tag might offset the tactic. They may be banking on any compulsive / obsessive Beetle lover out there in India. Lets wait an see if that species is found on the Indian subcontinent. Nonetheless we shall see more of VW as it picks up stake in one of the current players.

GMPians on Mission placement

Placement is not the end, its only a means to the next step.
A lot of us will be sitting for placememnts, don't know why it is called sitting, when you have to stand run and slog most of the time.
Nonetheless it is an essential part of doing MBA. Most people strategize to get the most out of it. For some it is about winning or losing, for others it is just a change in the sign of the cash flows. As we get to 2010, the "Mission placement" begins.

We are getting encouraging signs and advice. I received a very useful mail from one of the brightest minds in Houston about the career ahead. I quote from the email.

"From my perspective, the opportunities for growth are the highest when you interact with customers and have a significant role in managing revenues and profitability of a firm. Whether you stay in India or go abroad is not the issue but being at that interface is.
Second point is that firms go through three phases in their “returns focus”. They first try to maximize, then optimize and satisfy their shareholders expectations. Try to work in early areas of maximizing returns or optimizing returns. "

Words of wisdom, He further talks about spotting a company like Infosys was in its early 90's. Hope guys find it useful and wish all the best. I would try to write more, and bring in good news about the batch soon.

Tulane Update

After Dodging Hurricane Ida, The 29 strong Tulane team reached the beautiful city of New Orleans. Days in the first week have been eventful and fun. Initially drowsy bcoz of jet lag, folks were hibernating in a daily cycle. Eating lots to survive in a 12 hr sleep cycle. Lovely and sumptuous breakfast served @staybridge suite in the morning did the needful...

GMPians learned to greet good morning to each other in the american way. Eating loads of food and rushing every morning to catch the 7:30 Bus is the way we jumpstart the day.

The Classes go on from 8 at Freeman school of Business @ Tulane. Prof Wilson talks about competitive strategy and also gives us gyan about New Orleans.

Some days are reserved for a project @ Idea Village where four teams work with budding entrepreneurs and stanford graduates to turn brilliant ideas into reality.

We return around 5 in the evening to the hotel in Downtown....
A comfortable suite, two guys per room, spacious room, nice kitchen... but who wants to cook when the food is so good from salads to Gators..

With a Harrah's casino accross the street the evening are fun. We have great Gamblers losing money and young guns rakin in the moolah. One guy made $125 in just one hour.

As the moon shines, junta heads towards Bourbon street. It is the most happening place @ NOLA (New orleans Lousiana). The street has a mix of all that really matters in life... Good food, good Jazz music and good advertisements or teasers of something more.

Overall it's been amazing, the guys work hard by the day, slog in the projects and party harder in the night...

Adieus term 2...

The jury delibrated long and hard...
And just before you thought you could leave for the international immersion.
The top ten quotes of term two....

10. The difference between an OB professor and a Law Professor.

9. Be dumb but dont be so dumb

8. How can you go to first floor without going to ground floor.

7. Are you alive, spiritually and in class!!!

6. I am going to Darden.

5. Neglience is sleeping in class, Rashness is sending SMS in class.

4. Same wife Vs Similiar wife

3. I want to tell the guys in class, The girl outside the bookshop is married!!!

2. Value is measured with and without.....

1. Ladoo dropping in mouth at Chhapan Bhog

The term two got over and we are half MBAs...
There was learning and there was pressure...
And now there is a phoren college in front of us...

So let's move on and keep the GMP flag flying high.

Results of Section A Survey

Mamma's boy (Most Sincere) - SABYASACHI GUHA ROY, SAIKAT DAS (26% each)

Funny bone (Best sense of humor) - PRACHEESH PRAKASH (64%)

Newton in making (Most intelligent questions in the class) - DURGESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA (23%)

Bheja fry (Most irrelevant question asker) - SUBHENDU SHEKHAR BALIAR SINGH (36%)

Our challenge to Obama (Best orator) - XAVIER PIRES (23%)

Haath ki safai (Best chappal chor) - HEMANT KUMAR (41%)

The 'Snore' (Best sleeping beauty during lectures) - ANURAG SINGH (34%)

Ek Dujhe Ke Liye (Best couple of the class) - PANDEY plus MOBILE (49%)

Khiladiyon ka khiladi (Best sportsperson in class) - SAURAV DUBEY (23%)

Meri shaadi karvao (Most eligible bachelor) - MISHA ARVIND JAIN (51%)




Looking forward to a similar survey from Section B.

It's that time again...

TERM 2 ends for the GMP batch. Amid the hustle bustle for the international immersion, It's time to look back at the term that was....

For the uninitiated....
Memorable quotes and events will be revisited and ranked.
But this time there is a difference.

You can mail / write comments for the most memorable event that redefines classic and deserves to go down in history.

Please do not miss this opportunity....
And others watch out for this one as GMP press promises to deliver the best.

Negligence Vs Rashness

While talking about negligence by workers in Industry.
A very interesting example was quoted in the class..

"Negligence is like sleeping in class, Rashness is like sending an SMS in class.... "

And suddenly, a guy looks up and tries to get rid of the evidence in his hand.

The taste of Success

The taste of success is sweeter than the pastries we had at the Brubeck Bakery Jamshedpur. Sometimes it can be fun delivering under pressure.
MBA is also about working in groups and facing tough situations together.

XLRI welcome Dow Jones MD

XLRI GMP Batch proudly welcomes Mr Mitya New, MD Dow Jones, India.

Don't miss a wonderful opportunity to listen to people who define financial in financial news!!!

Open for all XLRI faculty & Students.

Labor reform Vs Unions Vs Management

In a world where no one is selfish, we don't need laws.
But that's not the case unfortunately.

We need laws to ensure that the weak are protected from the strong.
But why the strong have to be selfish in the first place?

The "Strong" to remain so need to be selfish.
Or selfishly they want to remain strong.

The unions need to come in to rescue the weak.
They also selfishly want to get established themselves.

Union uses its own strength selfishly to help either party based on what suits them.
In either case strong and union fight it out.
But Strikes and lockout do not help weak.

Nobody benefits.
weak remain weak.

We study law and IR trying to find mistakes.

We do not respect labour, By labour I do not mean workmen 2(s).
I mean that we look down upon labour as it is an abundant resource.
We waste abundantly available resource, price it low, disrepect it.

In another economy where labour price is expensive we respect it more.
So should reforms set a very high minimum wage rate. Say Rs 5000 a month.
Just to get respect if not anything else.

Repercussions will be mass unemployment and inflation in the short run.
But just like people adjust to any hike in sugar price, This hike accompanied with our own salary hike will help overall picture.

It is a far dream, but to solve our core problems and protect the weak, a major relook at ensuring that organized and unorganized workers earn a basic pay that ensures a good standard of living.

After writing upto this point I remember the village I visited in the deep interiors of Jharkhand. No electricty, No food, No hygiene, No future.. where a whole village of 50 people would not have Rs 5000. And I wish that all in my country earn Rs 5000 a basic pay.

Being far from reality is easy. Sitting in a room with AC working and with a laptop, I can write anything, But in the real world there is not much I can change.

So atleast can I ask the Strong to not be selfish and make sure that the lowest wage earner gets a higher pay. Not celebrate the exploits of the exploiter whose performace is measured on cost savings achieved by holding back pay of the weak.

At least the law can come upto a point where the law punishes the exploiter. And I wait for my dream of high std of living for some more time.

Application Open for 2010 Echoing Green Fellowship!

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6 months to go....

Time is ticking.....
we may or may not be regular but time is.
Every minute is always completed in 60 secs.....


And 6 months to go to end of course...
To complete all objectives....
To earn back the 10L
(measured in past value. Find out the PV yourself if you have time.)

Sun rises on the TT table

GMPians take their TT seriously. That is why they chose the Diwali day to have the TT semi final & Final. Amid a lot of fanfare, Puja, sweets & crackers... we witnessed three cracking games. The four players had reached the top after beating the Saikats , the Xaviers among many others.

Sec A: Semifinal Sourav Vs Pracheesh (For junta too much into law,this is not a case)
Chop chop slow slow bang....
This was the theme. Sourav tried to make Pracheesh error and played defensive. He was thinking that it was futball and he was the defender. Pracheesh controlled his unforced errors to win in three sets.


Sec B : Semifinal Mohit Vs Suraj ( p.s this is not a case either....)
Huge crowd turnout and lot of support for both players. This three set match was a cliffhanger and in the end Suraj defeated Mohit, but both won for their effort and focus. The focus was a key in front of a belligerent crowd. One popular slogan chanted was a really confusing one.
" Jab tak suraj chand rahega, Mohit tera naam rahega"

Until sun & moon stay, mohit's name shall stay.


Grande Finale: Suraj Vs Pracheesh
The Sun rises in the east, but last nite after Sun Down, the mighty Suraj(sun) rose on the TT table to take the title for Section B. Pracheesh fought hard but Suraj played like a champion to be GMP 09 TT champ.

cRAZY GMP cRICKET mATCH aNALYSIS bY a dOC

sOURCE : dR pRACHEESH.......
wHO cAN bE fOUND cHANTING hIS oWN nAME iN c bLOCK cOMMON rOOM..............
raNJAY moHIT & paRTH ARE fictitious cHARACTERS.
aNY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY gmpian IS a mERE cOINCIDENCE.


jAMPOT : 11 oCT 2009
GMPians grouped for a cricket match against Defense batch (Ds from now onwards). As we, the XLRI GMPians approached the playground we saw some lean, fit and cheerful guys practicing and discussing cricket….;;;”we definitely are in for good competition from an athletic and determined lot” , the thought reverberated through all GMPians(Gs from now onwards). With the mind-body connection the Gs had, a tough challenge was lined up for the sculpted Ds.

The match started with Gs opting to bat after winning the toss. Odd patches of green and rough undulations on the pitch limited the array of strokes Gs usually demonstrate. Good bowling line and accurate length, complimented by good fielding led to early success for Ds and soon Gs were struggling. Some good late hitting by Ranjay propelled Gs score to 64 for 9 in the allotted 15 overs.

BREAK FOR 15 MINUTES.
Taking into account the difficult batting conditions the field was set for a thrilling contest. Ds batted steadily for the first few overs with occasional hiccups. It was the introduction of Parth that turned the tide and swept away the heroics of Ds. Parth bowled a fine line and Mohit from the other end maintained a steady pressure on the batting side. With a 5 wicket grab Parth destroyed the opposite camp and Ds were bundled for a mediocre 36 runs.
Catching was exceptional and a brilliant run out reflected the overall good fielding status of Gs. Ample crowd support and unbiased standard umpiring from Sanjeev Reddy added to the enthusiasm and the competitive spirit.

Finally, the entire Gs team was heard encouraging each other by taking PRACHEESH’s name throughout the contest. It was later explained to amused Ds that chanting Pracheesh’s name was the success mantra and hence was repeated as often as possible.
We were clicked by waiting and pleading photographers towards the end and the match proceedings ended with cold drinks at the canteen sponsored by the winning team’s captain.

Chintu ki duniya

Pareshaan thi Chintu ki wife
Non-happening thi jo uski life
Chintu ko na milta tha aaram
Office main karta kaam hi kaam

Chintu ke boss bhi the bade cool
Promotion ko har baar jate the bhul
Par bhulte nahi the wo deadline
Kaam to karwate the roz till nine

Chintu bhi banna chata tha best
Isliye to wo nahi karta tha rest
Din raat karta wo boss ki gulami
Onsite ke ummid main deta salami

Din guzre aur guzre fir saal
Bura hota gaya Chintu ka haal
Chintu ko ab kuch yaad na rehta tha
Galti se Biwi ko Behenji kehta tha

Aakhir ek din Chintu ko samjh aaya
Aur chod di usne Onsite ki moh maya
Boss se bola, "Tum kyon satate ho ?"
"Onsite ke laddu se buddu banate ho"

"Promotion do warna chala jaunga"
"Onsite dene par bhi wapis na aunga"
Boss haans ke bola "Nahi koi baat"
"Abhi aur bhi Chintus hai mere paas"

"Yeh duniya Chintuon se bhari hai"
"Sabko bas aage badhne ki padi hai"
"Tum na karoge to kisi aur se karunga"
"Tumhari tarah Ek aur Chintu banaunga"

Source: Anonymous. Probably some talented IT guy.... Better known to the world as "Chintu"

Finally it's time for a break

Long hours...
Four classes in a day...
Presentations....
Surprise quizes..

Term II has been painful.
Most people have survived by counting days to vacation.
Finally it is time for a break.


Last week was very eventful but tiring
#The brochure preparation and photoshoot kept most junta busy.
#SportsCom futball match b/w GMP & Staff was a hit.
#People immersed in the intricacies of electives and international outing schedules.
#GMP Junta gave their staff a reason to smile this Durga Puja and continued a tradition. Hopefully the next batch carries it on.


There is so much to feel glad about.
So lets enjoy the hard earned break, Without worrying about what happens after the break.

GMP's Micheal Schumacher and his red ferrari

Many of the GMP junta would have felt it....
Not may would have been able to see it...
It travels faster than sound and slower then light...

But it is a fact that people have spotted A fast red car
driving on the campus as if it is the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.

Although it is known from sources that the driver has nothing in common with the legendary MS other than the Red Car... which sadly is not even close to being the Ferarri.

GMP Press would like to report the following incidents...

1. A dead black cat was reported on the campus.
2. People have been nudged and pushed off the road.
3. Junta have been hit by beer bottles thrown by elements in killing machine.

Our MIS was used to confirm the above incidents.

In such times, GMP press would like to ask all fringe stakeholders to be careful while walking. Protect your children and pets....

Top spammers on xlri mail id

Spammers on the official id have taken all of us by storm.
In between tussles on various issues and hajaar surveys, some witty spammers are able to write one liners.And they always love to do Reply All...


This blog pays tribute to their comments...

Some guys discuss about parties in the mess after 12.
Spammer says "Two thumbs-up to that!!"

Some guy sends a ppt to a prof.
Spammer says "Gr8 going Sir"

Some guys gives gyan.
Spammer says "I agree with XYZ"

Some guy says we are starting a group. Will send XL
Spammer says "CMIT" ( Count me in too).......

Some guy gets good marks in one subject
Spammer says "I got 100/100 in upper KG"

ABCD OF XLRI By Dev D

A special contribution by very own Dev D.


A Azz a rezult
B Brilliant!!
C CR CR CR
D Darden
E Eighteen * three = fifty four
F Focus groups
G Garam Masala Press
H HIPs Vs LIPs
I IT Jokers
J Jai Sawal - Jai Jawab
K Kudiyan ( XL Ki)
L LH 9 & 10
M Mango bite
N Networking
O Outbound
P PlaceComm
Q Quiet Time
R Relative Vs Absolute Grading
S Sabbatical
T Ten Lakhs
U Urs sincerely,
V Very Good Sir
W When I was in US
X XLRI Xellence Xlerated
Y Yah Man
Z Zzzzzzz (afternoon siesta in 2:30 pm class)

what a party man!!

Rarely things get in perfect groove....
But today they did.....

The GMP batch showed their respect to their faculty by organizing the party of the season. Several people coordinated and came together to put together a wonderful evening. The faculty, families & students had a blast.

This party clearly showed that you don't need a DJ, You don't need sleazy clothes ( though we did miss our friend sleazy) and you don't need to have a dance floor.
Its all about how a party feels.

Thanks to all who came up with this idea and those who implemented it.
We had one of the best parties in quite a long time.

Sabbatical issue props up again...

Today we learnt about Inflow, Interflow and Outflow in Human Resources.
This was compared to the life cycle.
i.e. from cradle to grave....

Term (Meaning in organisation)=>Equivalent from real life
Inflow(Employee joining)=>Birth
Interflow(Employee retention)=>Leading a normal life
Outflow(Employee exit)=>Death

I wondered where to put sabbatical in this context

(Employee on sabbatical)=>Person in COMA.

Most memorable quotes from the term that was....

Our first term ends tomorrow....
Tommorow junta will only be bothered about getting drunk.
Cheers to that thought. Happy Boozing...

So before we get lost in the next term.
Let's look at the most memorable quotes from the term thats gone.

10."Why do they sell pedigree at E-Choupal"

9. "Papa, Mummy and Bacche kaha hai!!"

8. "I got 100/100 in my 7th grade maths exam sir"

7. "Why don't we launch limited edition Sariyas"

6. "I raised my hand so long I forgot why I did it"

5. "Take it from me, all items are self explainatory"

4. "I mean that way..."

3. "Madam tussi ye dasso, Corn flakes paranthe de pehle khaane hai ya baad mein"

2. "54 goes into 18 one time, 18 goes into 54 three times"

1. "Lips Vs. Hips"

I used all possible Non parametric tests to get these ranks.
You are welcome to do a better ranking in the comments section below.

Keep feeding the hungry fish on right side of the blog....
Just click on it and give them food.

AIM Vs Darden

Lets compare Life at Darden Vs AIM

See how a typical day @ Darden feels like.


A typical day @ AIM for exchange students



No Seriously....

The last over at Father Prabhu Hall.

The scene was set...
It was like the last over of a Cricket Match.
Tensions were running high.

Along came the batsmen, some with runs in the last match and others with hard time spent in nets. But still the pressure was there.

There were only three balls to play and thirty runs to score.

An anxious lull prevailed as people prepared for the first ball.
Can't say if someone saw it coming. But it was a bouncer....

The deafining silence was now sprinkled with sporadic grunts of disbelief.

Few lucky one were able to connect with the bat, though most got caught at slips.
A few of those may have beaten the slip cordon to score some runs...
And by golly they deserve all of it.

The dressing room was full was people who managed to score ducks.
And people were asked to pad up again for the second innings in just five minutes.

Coolest dude in our class!!

The coolest dude in our class...
Can you guess who...

Let me help.
Unfortunately, he won't be with us in the next term.

Thats true....

He is one our profs.

Take it from me...
He is the coolest guy in our class room when he is teaching.
His opening lecture had the junta mesmerized.
Some of his examples were legendary.

But why is he cool.
a) His wit
b) His style
c) His personality

The answer is (d). All of the above.
The concepts that he has given will stay on much longer.
For sure he is going to be missed.

I take the opportunity on behalf our batch to say....
Thank you sir!!!!
You are beyond cool.

Mambo Italiano

End terms are over....
We are officially 25% MBA.

So its Mambo time........

I have no idea what this song is. I dont know where I heard it from.
But it is a catchy song for sure.
See if you like it.

Catch the cat

The most additive game I found on net.
You have to catch a smart cat. and I mean a really smart cat.
Dont blame me if you are unable to do anywork after you open it.

"But take it from me".....
It gives a real sense of accomplishment once you catch the cat.


Enjoy....

http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html

Funniest one of the day!!!

One smart guy doing MBA mailed to the group....

"We got first in our batch to score 100% in a subject...

ABC XYZ has got his MicroEconomics marks and he scored 50 out of 50...

Hats Off...."

A smarter guy replied.....


"Congratulations!
Welcome to the club sir - even I got 100/100 in 7th grade maths!"

My first attempt at print advertisement

Mess committee in action

After reports by GMP Press.
Mess Committee got into action.
We will cover the impact that GMP press had on the food quality in coming weeks.
(Thanks to Venky for the photo)

Mess food getting messy

Too many assignments
overloaded mind
and poor diet.......

Makes GMPian a dull boy ( I dont know what happens to gals).

USA Today's 2000 Super Bowl Ad Winners

Mountain Dew's Cheetah came 2nd, But was a winner in turning around the fortunes of his brand. Most advertisers go for quick, high impact, unpredictable and funny themes.
After all "time is money".

Super Bowl ads are the biggest ad business in US.
Major companies make a run for getting consumer attention and affection.

Not drunk!!!! It really shook

Last night, I was doing a project on Ethical Leadership project for Wipro. Suddenly around 1:30 AM things appeared to be shaking around me.I wondered if I had made Azim Premji unhappy with my comments on the share holding patterns @ Wipro.

Well, there is something about an earthquake,
you always seem to take time to figure out whats actually going on...

Typically the thought process is like:
1. Is this for real?
2. Was I drinking too much?
3. Am I OK, what did I eat?
4. Finally, oh is this an earthquake...

Unfortunatley, the fourth stage could not be confirmed.
So I went to my neighbour to confirm,
The guys coolly assured me that nothing had happened
And probably I was hearing noises from the other world.

So I came back to my room. Not sure what to make of it.
And then it happens again, for the Seismically challenged, it is called "Aftershock".

I pretended to ignore the aftershock, until my neighbour came and said...
"You are not drunk, it really shook...."

For those who still dont believe
http://www.siasat.com/english/content/earthquake-tremors-felt-west-bengal-jharkhand

Gino's Pizza

Thanx to XLRI for conducting interviews @ Chicago for US junta.
Fortunately, I was able to visit my favorite peetzuh place once again.

Its GINO's.

People argue about the best pizza in US. Some say it is NY's thin crust others prefer Chicago's Deep pan crust. I am a fan of the Chicago deep dish pizza.


My last pizza @ Gino's


Gino's East @ Chicago

A VERY SHORT HISTORY OF GINO'S EAST
In 1966 two Chicago cab drivers, Sam Levine and Fred Bartoli, became disgusted with the rush hour traffic and decided to quit hacking around. With the help of George Laverde, they went into the restaurant business. From the humble beginning on Superior St., pizza history was made and Gino's East became Chicago's most celebrated pizza. At last count, 847 other Chicago cab drivers have also tried to open restaurants in chicago....


THE WRITING ON THE WALL
Gino's owners believe in the right of "free expression". Not only do they let you write, scribble, print, autograph or draw your thoughts on anything that doesn't move, they also give you a pack of crayons so you can!

So, if someone goes to Chicago for International immersion, do visit this place and try to find my name on the wall.

Sabse Bada Rupaiya

I shall quote an email

"Only those people would be considered for the party who make their payments by 10 am on Sunday, 09th August ’09."

Need I say more...........

Na Biwi Na Bachcha
Naa Baap bada na Bhaiya....
SABSE BADA RUPAIYA

(Translation
Neither Wife, Nor child,
Nor father, Nor Brother,
Rupee is bigger than All).


Another mail has come in stating "LEAST WE CAN DO IS CONTRIBUTE THE MONEY IN TIME SO THAT PEOPLE CAN PLAN BETTER."

Disclaimer: Guys I paid up last night, those who did not please pay up soon....
or we shall be bombarded with more such scary mails.....

Little did I know...

Life was beautiful, Life was fun....
Little did I know.... how much they make you run...

Though life is still beautiful and fun.....

Ghajini model of class participation

Sticking to the theme of Garam Masala. Here is a run of the mill interpretation of the type of class participation going on. There are various ways a student participates in class.

Classical Ghajinis
These people never ask a question, if the prof cold calls they cant seem to recall anything.

Improvised Ghajinis
They too have a problem, but they have improvised, they go out of turn to speak their answers before their memory is washed away.

Other Ghajinis
Other junta having varying state of ghajininess.

123456789 & epidontknowlogy

Today ( August 7, 2009) @ 12 hrs 34 minutes and 56 seconds was a very special moment.

The timestamp was
12:34 56 7/8/9

i.e
123456789

This will never happen again in our lifetime.
I hope you enjoyed the moment.
If you are in B section, you probably were immersed in Ontology and epidontknowlogy.

SK-II

SK-II

A few days ago in Organization theory class, there was a reference to SK-II.

As with all such products, SK-II is special because of a secret ingredient. Pitera is the signature ingredient in all SK-II products, and is 'the secret key' to beautiful skin.

A Chance Discovery
Pitera, was discovered purely by chance. About thirty years ago, a scientist noticed that the hands of workers at a Japanese saké brewery looked beautiful and young. This was the inspiration behind five years of research by a team of scientists who screened through over 300 types of yeasts and refined the precise conditions for fermentation, leading to the discovery of SK-II's signature ingredient, Pitera.

Derived from a unique yeast's fermentation, Pitera is a blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that work together to allow the skin's natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime, enhancing the renewal of the skin's outer layer. Continued usage of Pitera leads to clearer looking, smoother skin.


A Ritual

In the East, it is believed that the key to a balanced life lies in the power of rituals. The SK-II ritual inspires complete devotion to those who practice it. Morning and evening is a time dedicated to caring for oneself. An escape that first begins with getting into a meditative state, clearing your mind and visualising your ideal skin, both now and for the future. This subtle, yet powerful step originates from the timeless philosophy of the East, that the mind and body are one, inextricably linked spiritually and physically.

Freeter Controvery resolved

Freeter

n. A person who takes a series of temporary jobs; job-hopper, temp worker, freelancer

Etymological Note: free + Ger. arbeit ‘work’
Citations: 1989 Minoru Koshida @ Tokyo (Reuters) (Sept. 22) “More Japan College Graduates Rebel Against Jobs For Life”: Kato worked for a trading firm for about two years after he graduated from college with a major in law in 1982, but decided to quit when he realised he could take time off anytime he wanted and have larger pay cheques if he became what is known in Japan as a “freeter”.


Verdict: German word "arbeit" means work.
But its japanese adaptation “arubaito” meaning part-time work.
“Freeter” is a combination of the English word “free” and the Japanese word “arubaito” meaning part-time, casual or temporary work


Danken Sie Ihrem für Lesen (Thank you for reading)

Who is this guy???

This is the legendary Abraham Maslow.

And the winner is Utpal Bhowmick.

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"Put your hands up" but carefully

Marketing classes are very interactive. Some cases have multiple people trying to pitch in valuable points. At times people wait long for their turn.

Today, something happened that had some amount of inevitability attached with it. A guy (who always puts in good points) raised his hand for a long time. And then his mind wandered in the vast jungles of marketing fundas.

But his hand did not accompany him there!!!!!
The raised hand stuck out there for the prof to finally call him out.

Prof: Allright you there?
Guy: No response
Another Guy prods ...
Our guy comes back from the jungle, but cannot recall the question.
He spends a few excruciating seconds to recall and finally gives up with a remark.
"I raised my hand for so long, I cannot remember why I did it".

Placecom is in place.

A very well organized placecom election was completed today.
We have picked a good lot and all eyes are on them.

Eight popular people have been picked.
Somebody had to be Number Nine.
Again yours truly was up to the task.

Nonetheless I would want to thank all who supported me.

Best question asked @ soap box

After a lot of delibration, I rank the best question from today's session.

A poor soul was explaining what was his aim and what was the objective of the placecom.

A not so poor soul asked.
"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIM AND OBJECTIVE".

Where GMP batch wants to be

Maslow was right : Food Vs Placecom

Maslow's hierarchy of needs prevailed today.
Soap box for selection of placecom was scheduled at 1.00 pm
Soap Box was delayed as the mess does not provide lunch till 1.00 pm.


Physiological needs ( Eg Food)
For the most part, physiological needs are obvious - they are the literal requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met the human body simply cannot continue to function.

Safety needs ( Eg Job Security)
With their physical needs relatively satisfied, the individual's safety needs take over and dominate their behavior. These needs have to do with people's yearning for a predictable, orderly world in which injustice and inconsistency are under control, the familiar frequent and the unfamiliar rare. In the world of work, these safety needs manifest themselves in such things as a preference for job security


Unless physiological needs are satisfied, safety needs take a backseat.
Hats off to Mr Maslow.

Mankiw's Ten Principles for the uninitiated

A Phd's take on Mankiw's Ten Principles.
It is fun, have a look for your self.....

Strange men with stranger facial hair

Some junta have taken it upon them to make strange facial hair a fashion. It is reported that full beard, only beard, anything that vaguely resembles beard & left overs from bad shaving have been reported.

Yours truly is a culprit too and will listen to the fashion police by getting rid of the nuisance ASAP.

Limited Edition Rebar (Sariya)

Today we had a very interesting session about branding of Rebar (Sariya) done by Tata in the form of Tata Tiscon. A lot of creative juices were flowing as branding as a concept was talked about.

The most jhakkas idea came out in the form of "Limited Edition Rebars".... Ouch.........
It was suggested that people can have their names etched on Special Rebars that were only limited edition. The intellectual assumption was based on funda that junt will flock stores to get Sariyas with their name just to make RCC structures.

Disclaimer: Among several good ideas, sometimes a few go overboard. But documenting them is the responsibility of this blogger.