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A Roundup of the Kreaverse
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They return, and alongside they bring enthusiasm that's truly infectious. The beginning of each term brings with it a feeling of renewal and possibility, and we owe it mostly to the eagerness and fresh energy that our students bring to the table. May it be planning the Catalyst Centre for Entrepreneurship's inaugural event, carrying out critical research alongside their mentors, hosting unique collaborative events on campus, pumping adrenaline on the sports field, or crusading for causes they care for, they are back, and back in action. The faculty continued to elevate our academic pedigree with numerous publications, initiatives and achievements across the spectrum. The campus is alive, classes abuzz, and the collective spirit of Krea burns bright, while we look forward to what's in store for us in 2026.
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Inauguration of Catalyst CFE
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On 23 January 2026, we witnessed the inauguration of Catalyst CFE at Krea University, a collaboration between The Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and Catalyst AIC, an IFMR research centre. The event marked a significant confluence of founders, VCs, and CEOs from several notable Indian organisations. Through engaging panel discussions, the speakers shared their journeys of building startups from the ground up and offered valuable advice to aspiring student entrepreneurs on scaling their ideas and turning them into reality.
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Articles, Essays, Chapters and Papers
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Professor Chandrasekaran N, Professor, Operations and Strategy, Area Chair – Strategic Management, IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB) and Dr Suresh G, Assistant Professor, Economics, IFMR GSB along with Dr Ramasubramaniam, have authored a chapter titled Role of Technology in Sustainable Logistics and Inventory Management with Reference to the Food Corporation of India published in the book A Circular Economy for Manufacturing Waste Management: Pathway Towards Sustainability. Know more
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In Author Prajwal Parajuly romanticises Chennai winter and rightfully so, Prajwal Parajuly, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creative Writing, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) writes for The Hindu on how December in Chennai is less winter and more a smug, perfectly timed takeover of sabhas, canteens, coffee shops, and art spaces. Read more
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Dr Sambaiah Gundimeda, Associate Professor, Politics, SIAS has authored an essay titled Public Good or Private Gain? The Battle for Andhra's Medical Colleges in Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 61, No 2 (2026). Read more
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Naveen M, Teaching Fellow, Marketing & Communication and Vidhya Satish Kumar, Teaching Fellow, OB & HR, under the guidance and support of Dr Pallavi Pandey, Associate Professor, OB & HR, all from IFMR GSB have authored an article titled Silent Gatekeepers: How Boss-Level Bias Shapes Who Gets Hired published in The Economic Times – HRWorld. Read more
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Dr Praveen Bhagawan M, Associate Professor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance, IFMR GSB presented two research papers on bankruptcy reforms at the India Finance Conference (IFC) at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam. The papers were co-authored with Soumyabrata Basu, Centre Research Fellow Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy at IIM Ahmedabad and Dr Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay, Associate Professor, Economics, IFMR GSB.
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Professor Jayaram Ramakrishnan, Professor of Practice, IFMR GSB has authored a book titled, Enterprise Performance & Risk Management for MSMEs – A Primer on behalf of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).
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A research paper co-authored by Dr Junaid Iqbal, Post-Doctoral Fellow, IFMR GSB titled Leadership and Followers’ Voice Behavior in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry: Mapping the State-of-the-Art Trends and Future Directions has recently been published in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights.
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A research paper titled Psychological and dispositional underpinnings of Internalising, Externalising, and Co-Occurring disorders in children and adolescents co-authored by Dr Suhail Ahmad, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology, SIAS has recently been published in Current Psychology. Know more
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Mugdha Kinhikar, PhD Scholar, IFMR GSB has been selected as a mentee for the Earth System Governance (ESG) Mentoring Initiative 2026. The one-year programme supports early-career research fellows in advancing their career trajectories and fostering future leadership.
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Bio-X: The Interconnectedness of Life
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Fridays, from 23 Jan 2026
4.30 - 6.20 pm | NAB - 1A
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Anunaad: IFMR GSB Alumni Meet
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2:00 - 6:00 pm | 31 January 2026 | The Trident Hotels, Hyderabad
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Guest Lecture on Mergers & Acquisitions
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25 January 2026 | 11:30 AM onwards | Seminar Hall 1 | Register Now
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28 January 2026 | 02:00 – 04:00 pm| JSW 2D | Join here
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Pre-summit Event | Ethical & Responsible AI & IFMR Centres Alumni Network Launch
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28 Jan 2026| 9.00 am onwards| Delhi. View here
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The IFMR Super League Season 1, an inter-batch cricket league at IFMR GSB began with an exciting player auction held on 14 January 2026. The auction marked the first major event of the league, where 10 teams were formed through strategic bidding with around 150 participants.
Input by Khushi Sinha, MBA Cohort of 2026
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SAHAS, the Adventure Club’s winter trek expedition, saw participants summit 14,200+ feet on 31 Dec 2025. The 10-day adventure, a collaborative effort between SAHAS and Bharat Expeditions, consisting of 11 participants, including Sahana K A, Rishita Rai, Narbhavi, Sreesha Rao, Yaayin Sharma, Shardul Salve, Aditya Sharma, Iniyan, Arnav Agrawal, Achhat Singh, and Monu Rathore, was led by Naga Satish Pasupuleti, along with 5 experienced guides and support staff.
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Shiksha Nerd Team visited IFMR GSB for an in-depth podcast with Dr Soumya Pal, Assistant Professor, Economics, IFMR GSB providing a 360 degree view into the MBA Admissions process, programme, placements and life at the university. View more
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Arthasabha, Finance Committee at IFMR GSB hosted a guest lecture on Mergers & Acquisitions by Someshwar Chandrasekaran, Director, Investment Banking, KPMG on 25 January 2026.
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