CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

What if businesses could move beyond intense competition and create entirely new markets where rivals become irrelevant? This compelling question set the stage for an engaging guest lecture on Blue Ocean Strategy, inspiring 38 MBA students at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus, to rethink conventional approaches to business strategy and market competition. Organised by the School of Business and Management, CHRIST University, Lavasa Campus, the session featured Dr Fr Arun Antony, who introduced students to the transformative principles of Blue Ocean Strategy. Drawing on the pioneering work of W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne, he encouraged participants to move beyond the traditional pursuit of market share and explore opportunities for creating new demand through innovation, differentiation, and strategic thinking. In today's dynamic business environment, organisations frequently encounter saturated markets, aggressive price wars, and shrinking profit margins. Competing...

Wearing Pink, Starting Conversations On 13 October 2026, the Quadrangle in Central Block turned a little pinker. The Centre for Counselling and Health Service (CCHS) marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a campus campaign that was simple in design and meaningful in intent: get people talking about breast health. A Ribbon as a Conversation Starter From 9:00 AM, pink ribbons were handed out to students and staff at the Quadrangle. Pinned on and carried across campus, they became a visible symbol of solidarity with everyone affected by breast cancer. The ribbon also gave people an easy opening to ask, “What’s this for?” Seeing peers and colleagues wearing the same ribbon created a sense of collective participation, a reminder that health is a shared concern. Posters That Inform and Bust Myths Awareness posters displayed across campus covered: Risk factors for breast cancer Warning signs worth noticing Early detection and why it matters Myths vs. Facts, addressing common misconceptions...

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a Digital Transformation and Modern Technologies Awareness Program at the Auditorium, Central Block, to familiarise students with the growing importance of digital transformation and emerging technologies. The program brought together first-year and second-year students from B.Sc., BCA, and M.Sc. programmes, encouraging them to explore technological advancements and their applications in education, research, and professional development. The session was conducted by Dr. Rimy Nandy, Assistant Professor, who served as the resource person. The initiative aimed to enhance students’ technological awareness, encourage innovation, and help them understand the relevance of digital solutions in addressing real-world challenges. Understanding Digital Transformation Digital transformation involves integrating digital technologies into everyday activities, organisational processes, and professional practices. It has significantly chan...

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, academic excellence and technical competence are merely the baseline requirements for entering the workforce. The true catalyst for long-term career distinction often lies in an individual's executive presence, interpersonal maturity, and professional presentation. Recognizing the paramount importance of bridging classroom learning with corporate realities, the Department of Business Administration recently organized a dedicated one-hour Grooming and Personality Development session tailored specifically for second-year BBA students. The event centered on the timely and essential topic of "Professional Grooming and Workplace Presence," providing undergraduates with crucial insights into projecting confidence, authority, and credibility as they prepare to step into the corporate domain. The workshop was led by Dr. Monica L, Head of the BBA Department, whose extensive academic experience and deep understanding of industry expectat...

The transition from the familiar, highly structured corridors of high school to the sprawling, dynamic environment of a university campus marks one of the most profound milestones in a young adult's life. For many, this leap is accompanied by a thrilling sense of newfound independence, but it is equally paired with an undeniable layer of anxiety. Suddenly, the comforting routine of school, where schedules are micromanaged and expectations are explicitly laid out, vanishes. In its place stands a vast, complex educational ecosystem that demands a high degree of self-reliance, proactive networking, and mature decision-making. For students stepping into a professional degree program like the Bachelor of Business Administration, this environmental shift is even more critical. In a premier business school setting, students are not merely viewed as passive learners; they are treated as managers-in-training from the very first day. Recognizing the immense pressure of this transition and th...

Inside a packed Management Block Auditorium, one hundred and forty first-year business students leaned forward in collective silence as an unmistakable premise resonated through the speakers: algorithms will not replace accountants, but accountants who harness artificial intelligence will inevitably replace those who do not. The energy in the room shifted instantly from quiet apprehension to sheer intellectual curiosity. To address this critical technological disruption, the School of Business and Management - BBA at Christ University Lavasa orchestrated the online forum, titled "Human + AI: The New Equation for Accounting." As the global financial sector races toward intelligent automation, the modern commerce curriculum faces an urgent imperative to transcend manual ledger training. Bringing world-class perspectives to the Lavasa Campus, the forum featured Ms. Presana Arikrishna, a distinguished lecturer, researcher, and educational innovator from Sunway University, who unr...

The crisp chime of the ceremonial bell cut through the quiet anticipation, signaling far more than the start of an evening gathering. As Sergeant-at-Arms Rtr. Rishab called the room to order, forty changemakers rose together, eyes fixed on the dais. Under the solemn cadence of the Rotary Four-Way Test, a fresh chapter of purpose-driven leadership officially commenced in the hills. Organized by the Rotaract Club at Christ University Lavasa, the Installation Ceremony for the Rotary Year 2026–27 brought a formal and inspiring leadership transition to the forefront of student governance. In an era where empathetic, socially conscious changemakers are needed more than ever, this student-led milestone established a bold blueprint for ethical engagement and community action. With delegates and university mentors gathered in unison, the assembly represented a powerful convergence of vision, dedication, and institutional pride, setting a high standard for youth empowerment across the region. Di...