CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

CHRIST, Lavasa witnessed it’s yet another interactive event entitled, `Expressive Espresso’, on 20th February 2020 in the Amphitheatre of Management Block. The event was followed by numerous activities which took everyone down the memory lane and they fondly remembered their childhood. The highlight of the event was to watch with delight active participation of Student Council members and few faculty members of Bangalore campus. The session began with an introduction of people and then they were further divided into groups for the activities. It was an excellent gesture to watch students from both campuses work in tandem with each other and interact within themselves. The session also included a cup of coffee which inevitably induced forging and maintaining connections combined with jovial and animated conversations. It helped to break the ice and keep the conversation flowing. As evening descended, the games that followed kept all the students en

An enlightening and knowledgeable guest lecture by Professor Sangeeta Shroff from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics was organized for the students of Management and Economics on 20th February 2020 from 2.30 to 4.15 PM. The topic was `Indian Agriculture- Status, Importance and Role in Indian Economy’. The lecture was conducted in the Smart Room, Management Block and it began with an in-depth analysis of the Indian Agriculture Economy. Professor Sangeeta Shroff rightfully pointed out the evolvement of Indian Agriculture from post-independence period. She further spoke about how agriculture plays an important role in providing employment. It was quite enlightening to observe that she emphasised more on how institutional factors have played an important role in the agricultural development of India. The students were well versed with the fact that Indian Agriculture is a crucial sector of the Indian economy and contributes to its development. She further point

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" – Lao Tzu CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is one of the most recognized names in the country regarding higher education. It enjoys an exalted position in the minds of students who aspire to gain instruction from the crème de la crème institutes. The name of the University is synonymous with holistic development, and the quality of the alumni attests to this fact. With that said, we believe that it is essential to look back to our beginnings, to acknowledge our roots, and recognize where we came from to understand the monumentality of the growth that we at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa have had the privilege of experiencing. Set in the picturesque city of Lavasa, the Campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was established in 2014, with the inauguration of the Christ Institute of Management (CIM). The Christ Institute of Management, at that time, offered a single PGDM program, in which a total of 12

 The students of BSc and MSc Data Science, members of Computer Science Department along with Director & Dean, Dr Fr Jossy P George and Academic Coordinator, Dr Fr Arun Antony attended an informative lecture on `Innovation’ by Dr Sudeendra Thirtha Koushik, Director of Founder Institute and Chief Innovator at PRASU, member of body of governance and editor leader at IEEE TEMS on 18th February 2020. The guest lecture commenced with the phrase, ``What actually matters is awareness'’ followed by three main modules namely research, innovation and business. Dr Sudeendra mentioned that research includes asking pertinent questions, conducting literature survey followed by hypothesis testing, study and finally drawing a conclusion and giving a report. He further explained that innovation means developing something new which is useful and business refers to implementation of an innovation. It was quite informative to know about a cyclic process about money making. Dr Sudeendra e

Few students have just returned from Bengaluru campus after being placed at top notch companies. Here are some success stories to inspire the Christites. It was a dream come true for Akshita Jain to be selected by PWC; a part of the big four. She considers it to be an honour to have been selected. She is elated and eagerly looking forward to working at the designated post as a tax associate. The role is of her choice and her family members are happy for her. Akshita considers the location to be quite favourable as the city has tremendous growth potential. She thinks that the work culture of the organization is very conducive to learning and thinks that there will be plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Pulkit Goel is on cloud nine and is extremely thrilled to have cleared multiple rounds of the interview. The selection has come as a pleasant surprise for him and he considers himself to be fortunate enough to be selected by PWC. He expressed his gratitude and t

On 10th February 2020 the Faculty and students of the School of Law, Christ University, Lavasa were invited to Dosti House; the American Library attached to the American Consulate, BKC Mumbai to attend informative sessions on International Law. They were warmly welcomed by the Library staff; Ms. Irene and Ms Sitalaxmi. They observed the well-stocked library and noticed an extensive e-library too.  The students were first addressed by Mr Ben East, the public relations officer from the American Consulate. Then they attended an insightful lecture on International Law by the Consul, Ms Nazima Razick, the Chief of American Citizen Services and Consular Information Units. It was an interactive session wherein the students, faculty as well as the officials at the Consulate took an active part.  The students were also shown two important documentaries on current topics. They had the privilege to move around American Library and were also offered fifty percent discount for its annual

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa has organized its first Inter Collegiate Sports Fest - CHRISPO'20 from 14 th  to 16 th  February 2020. The inaugural ceremony commenced at 9:30 AM on 14 th  February 2020 in the Football Ground, opposite Management Block under the watchful guidance of Academic Coordinator, Dr Fr Arun Antony. The entire CHRIST fraternity assembled to witness the opening ceremony. Nearly 200 participants from various schools and colleges, 36 teams and 50 matches is an impressive score to start a tournament wherein the players will compete with each other to clinch the coveted trophy in basketball, football and badminton. The teams have primarily come from Pune and Bengaluru. The brand new trophies looked bright and inviting and all the players have begun to eye for the prize possession. The scene has been set, photographers positioned at strategic places and poised to capture the action. The dance performance by Kalarpana team on a medley of songs w

An extremely enlightening seminar was organized for the students of Management and Economics on 13th February 2020 and the topic was `The Analysis of the Union Budget of India 2020–2021’. The guest speaker was Dr Jyoti Chandiramani, Director, Symbiosis School of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pune.  The lecture was conducted in the Seminar Hall, Management Block, Lavasa and at the outset it began with an in-depth analysis of Union Budget 2020-2021. Professor Jyoti wisely pointed out the pros and cons of the same and briefed students aware about the current status of Indian economy. Dr Jyoti further spoke about the various components of the union budget. She specifically mentioned that the budget posed certain challenges to the present economy but also intends to bring some positive changes in the current economic scenario. The main motto of the budget is a focus on aspirational India, economic development and a concerned society which s

I am often intrigued by the fact that thousands of bright young minds in our country join business management courses with dreams in their eyes. Very soon, they are confronted with the harsh reality that even after excelling well, or very well, in academics throughout, they find themselves on the crossroads, when it comes to landing a good job. This is so sad and disheartening. Having spent many years in the industry and an equal number of years in academia, I realize that there is a gap between what we prepare our students for (through regular, sometimes rigorous) academics, and what skills the industry wants them to have at the entry level. This is the chasm we are talking about and it unfortunately only gets wider with time. I am not, at any point, undermining the importance of academic excellence, but at the same time, I am pointing towards the skills that a budding professional must seek to develop. This may not happen overnight, and definitely not in the last leg of the c

Mr Dhanesh Solanki, Principal Engineer (Architect), Harman Connected Service Corporation Pvt Ltd (Now Samsung), Bangalore conducted a workshop on `Machine Learning in Python’ on Saturday, 8th February 2020 at Smart Room, Central Block. It was organized by Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa. Director & Dean, Dr Fr Jossy P George and Academic Coordinator, Dr Fr Arun Antony inaugurated the workshop. Mr Solanki, holds nearly ten years of experience in Data Science and is currently associated with Harman Connected Service Corporation Pvt. Ltd (Now Samsung) as Principal Engineer (Architect) in Automotive Domain "ADAS". He is also a PhD student at Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, and his research topic is Hybrid Deep Neural Network. He holds M Tech from BITS, Pilani and B Tech from University of Rajasthan. He holds six patents which deal with multiple ideas selected from MIT Media Lab Boston Lab Under Harman Research of ADAS

A fun filled interactive session on expressions of love was organized as part of Connect Over Coffee venture on 7th February 2020 at Management Block Cafeteria. The theme was `Love Is In The Air’ and the students expressed their love for art, nature, dance, music, travel, literature etc. It was a perfect atmosphere to encourage students to shed inhibition and express their innermost feelings, thoughts, dreams, desires and ambitions. Director & Dean, Dr Fr Jossy George also shared his views on the occasion. He was appreciative of the efforts.  As evening descended the students gathered in the cafeteria and the session began over a cup of coffee. The informal ambience made them feel at ease and they began to express themselves as freely as possible. The candid thoughts and feelings straight from their heart was the highlight of the initiative. There is something about a cup of coffee that instantly invigorates people irrespective of taste or personal preferences.  It make

A guest lecture was organized by the Finance Department, Institute of Management, Christ University, Lavasa on 7th February 2020 from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm on FinTech / Financial Technologies at CIML, Management Block. The resource person was Dr Amarendra Sahoo, Chairman Atom Technologies Ltd and former Chief General Manager and Regional Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Dr Amarendra Sahoo, till recently Professor at SRM University-AP, has been a consultant with many companies. He has been Belpay India Managing Director, headquartered at Brussels dealing with Business-to-Business Payments and comprehensive solutions to risk management. and Vice President Cambridge Global Partners, an international strategy and business consultancy on risk management. He was formerly a consultant with HCL Infosystem, World Bank, Washington DC, and visiting Professor, City University of New York. Dr Sahoo was a veteran central banker with over three decades’ experience in public po

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa launched its very first global TEDx event amidst much fanfare on 4th February 2020. The Central Block buzzed with vibrant energy of the youngsters who had been working diligently for past two months to launch it and initiate a noble cause.  TEDxChristULavasa; an independently organized TED event, is a student driven event.The process began by applying for a license to host the event which came through after persistent efforts. The next task was to create teams for curation, art and decor, public relations, marketing and operations. The enthusiastic Christites exhibited their managerial skills and coordinated with excellence. They also showcased their creativity and decision making skills in the process. TED is a nonprofit initiative devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers alm

Day two, 1st February 2020 of INSPIRA'20 was quite eventful. The categories were aptly classified to tap the talent of the contestants and give them an opportunity to showcase their talent. The Champions and Change agents – The Best HR Team It is a fact that an organization is only as good as the quality of its workforce. Hence, handpicking the right talent for the right job at the right time is what makes an employee a sought-after HR manager. The students showcased their team’s caliber and their individual ability to handle a situation. The rounds were meticulously presented to identify adequately inspiring and aptly demanding HR managers. Every round refracted from a different detail and direction of Human Resource and drove the contestants into evolving from common managerial ground to a manager of substance. It had six rounds and only two students were allowed to take part in it. It was efficiently coordinated by Sanjit Mallik (BBA) and judged by Mrs Rajlakshmi Ra

An extremely informative guest lecture was organized for the students of Economics on 31st January 2020 by Mr Sunil B Kapadia from BSE Brokers Forum on `Understanding Role Of Capital Markets’. It was conducted for MBA Finance and Economics students. The lecture in Smart Room, Management Block, CIML, Lavasa began with an analysis of the basics of investing with specific reference to equity shares. He rightly said that equity shares are a source of `Wealth Creation’. He stated that from 1979 to 2016 the CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) return was 16.5 %. There is no tax if shares are held for more than 1 year but if sold for less than one year then 15 % short term capital gains tax is levied.  He further spoke about primary market with specific reference to IPO (Initial Public Offering). In this case the company goes to public for the first time to raise money. He clarified that IPO market is also known as primary market. To reiterate his point he gave an example of Co