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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Empowering youth: IIM Shillong's workshops focus on biz communication
Shillong: In a step towards enhancing employability and professional readiness among Meghalaya's youth, IIM Shillong, through its North East Centre for Community Impact and Engagement (NE-CCIE), conducted a series of intensive business communication and presentation skills workshops across leading institutions in Shillong. Held under the chief minister's Business Catalyst Initiative from May 19 to 30, the programme reached students at MIT University, Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), and William Carey University. The workshops were led by Cassie DeFilippo, an International English Language Fellow with the US Department of State, and organised in close collaboration with PRIME Meghalaya and the Govt of Meghalaya. "Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including business, tourism, finance, and marketing, the sessions focused on nurturing essential communication skills critical for success in today's evolving professional landscape," an IIM statement said. Participants explored various facets of effective communication, such as professional project writing, distinguishing between formal and informal language, using active and passive voice appropriately in business contexts, and the responsible integration of AI tools into communication tasks. Shillong: In a step towards enhancing employability and professional readiness among Meghalaya's youth, IIM Shillong, through its North East Centre for Community Impact and Engagement (NE-CCIE), conducted a series of intensive business communication and presentation skills workshops across leading institutions in Shillong. Held under the chief minister's Business Catalyst Initiative from May 19 to 30, the programme reached students at MIT University, Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), and William Carey University. The workshops were led by Cassie DeFilippo, an International English Language Fellow with the US Department of State, and organised in close collaboration with PRIME Meghalaya and the Govt of Meghalaya. "Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds including business, tourism, finance, and marketing, the sessions focused on nurturing essential communication skills critical for success in today's evolving professional landscape," an IIM statement said. Participants explored various facets of effective communication, such as professional project writing, distinguishing between formal and informal language, using active and passive voice appropriately in business contexts, and the responsible integration of AI tools into communication tasks.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
He waited for his brother's MBA before pursuing his IIM dream!
1 2 3 Ahmedabad: A remarkable tale of two brothers has unfolded in Ahmedabad, where the elder one's dedication enabled his younger sibling's success. After Dinesh Kevlani, 24, completed his studies at IIM Lucknow , his 27-year-old elder brother, Dipesh Kevlani , residing in Naroda, successfully cleared the Common Admission Test (CAT) and received an offer from IIM Shillong this year. "My father passed away when I was 11 years old. My mother raised us brothers, and my maternal uncle has remained the pillar of strength for us, supporting us financially and emotionally. I worked in a footwear shop in my formative years while studying and, since Class 12, got a job as a watchman at a govt-run hospital, which continues to date," recounts Dipesh. Achieving over 80% in both Class 10 and 12, Dipesh enrolled in a commerce college in Naroda for a BCom course. His CAT performance placed him in the 92.5 percentile. Supporting his family with a Rs 19,000 salary, he resumed his educational journey following his brother's encouragement after his MBA from IIM Lucknow. Dipesh subsequently completed MCom from HL College of Commerce. "I am currently working to secure a loan of Rs 25 lakh for the IIM fees. The overall expenses will be about Rs 30 lakh for the course. I hope to take finance as a specialisation. I am also hoping to get calls from other IIMs with fingers crossed," he adds. Another Ahmedabad youth, Suraj Soni from Chaloda village near Dholka, also received an IIM Shillong offer. Born to a peon father and a domestic help mother, Soni demonstrated that determination overcomes obstacles. "I studied in Gujarati medium till Class 12 and then took admission in HL College of Commerce for a BCom degree, where I scored 78%. I did not know much about MBA courses and IIM when I got admission to the college, but several of my group members were taking courses, and I thus got interested. I enrolled in one such class and prepared hard. I am in the 82.14 percentile of students," said Suraj. Similar to Dipesh, he awaits loan approval and additional IIM offers. "Getting into IIM is a dream for anybody, and I believe that my education may help my family," he added.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tripura ropes in IIM Shillong to strengthen rural governance
1 2 Shillong: In a significant stride toward empowering rural governance in Tripura, the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis of IIM Shillong signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the rural development (panchayat) department of Tripura in Agartala on Saturday. The MoU was signed in the presence of Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha. The agreement was formally signed by Prof. Nalini Tripathy, director (I/c), IIM Shillong, and Abhishek Singh, secretary, rural development (panchayat) of the Tripura govt. "This partnership aims to reinforce the shared commitment of both institutions toward good governance, rural empowerment and sustainable development. The collaboration will focus on: Enhancing administrative efficiency through strategic management training; equipping panchayati raj institutions with modern tools for inclusive and participatory governance; facilitating effective planning, execution and monitoring of grassroots development initiatives," an IIM statement said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: Over-40s are snapping up the new indestructible military smartwatch Indestructible Smartwatch Undo "As part of the implementation, the Dr Kalam Centre, IIM Shillong, will design and deliver customised training modules, interactive workshops and field-based learning programmes to strengthen rural governance in Tripura. The initiative will build capacity in key areas such as financial management, community mobilization, leadership development and monitoring and evaluation," the statement read.
