Indian Institutes Of Management

Govt should stop interfering with how IIMs should be run; better focus on primary, secondary education

Another sore point with centres of excellence – including IIMs – is the government’s reluctance to give them total autonomy over finances.

Con man inspired by 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl' arrested for duping over 15 women of Rs 50 lakh

34-year-old man duped several women over the last six years on the pretext of marrying them and would later blackmail them with intimate videos.

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Prakash Javadekar says govt shouldn't interfere with functioning of IIMs

Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) should be given "freedom and autonomy", Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday emphasising the need to do away with government interference at these premier institutions.

It's time to revisit MBA entrance processes

When it comes to the regular 2-year MBA programs, India may be one of the few countries where accepting freshers or those with very little experience is the norm rather than the exception.

Competitive industries, youth are India's driving force: Kamath

On building successful global brands and organisations, Kamath said, that requires strong leadership, entrepreneurial managers, consistent strategy, ability to trust and to manage multi-cultural environments.

India's B-schools need a reality check. They're not the only ones

Premier higher education institutes in the country are riddled with problems. But B-schools aren't the only ones facing an education crisis.

2011 could be worse than 2009 for IIMs as job offers drop

As economies world over struggle with the financial downturn, IIMs are finding it tough to place students with the best jobs.

Delhi student Shashank Prabhu tops CAT

Firstpost did a quick interview with Shashank Prabhu, who has topped the Common Admission Tests (CAT) 2011.

Annual placements at B-Schools resemble cattle fairs: Satish Pradhan

Speaking at the 13th Annual Confluence at the IIM-A, Tata Sons' Chief Group HR Satish Pradhan said, "the placements held annually (at B-schools) are like the annual cattle fair held in Pushkar, Rajasthan.

'One day at IIM-A' programme gives and receives joy

50 students got to study at the premier institute, without even having applied to take the CAT.