A Round-up of the Kreaverse
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A new academic year has begun, and with it comes the quiet thrill of possibility. The campus has opened its doors once again to welcome those who arrive carrying not just suitcases, but aspirations and questions that will shape the months ahead. For our new MBA and Integrated MBA students of IFMR Graduate School of Business (GSB), these first steps mark the start of a journey that will challenge perspectives, ignite ambitions, and build connections to last a lifetime.
Returning students bring with them the wisdom and resilience earned over past semesters. Their presence is a reminder that learning is never a single moment but a series of discoveries — some planned, some unexpected — that gradually shape who we become.
While the inaugural events for the MBA programmes have set this spirit in motion, anticipation is building for the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) Orientation in the weeks to come. Soon, even more new voices will join our community, filling classrooms and courtyards with fresh energy and the shared hope that here, in this space of curiosity and collaboration, every dream has room to grow.
If you have stories or news to share with the Krea community, we invite you to connect with us at all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
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Prarambh and Enkainia Round-Up
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The inaugural Orientation event for our MBA and Integrated MBA programmes have concluded, marking the beginning of an exciting journey ahead. In the coming days, incoming students will be exploring the campus, engaging with peers and faculty, and participating in sessions designed to equip them with insights and connections for the path forward. We hope the Orientation will be an inspiring and informative introduction, laying the foundation for a year of learning, growth, and new possibilities.
The MBA cohort, with an average age of 24, comprises 264 students from 139 cities, 24 states and 2 Union Territories.
The IMBA cohort, with an average age of 17.6, comprises 72 students from 17 states and 26 cities.
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We are gearing up to welcome the newest entrants into the Krea family, SIAS Cohort of 2025 - 29. Kreators’ Mosaic, the Orientation Programme, will feature a rich mix of sessions and activities that will help students discover what makes our community so distinctive. From 16 - 19 July 2025. Krea University campus.
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Professor Akhila Ramnarayan has been appointed as the Controller of Examinations (CoE), Krea University. Professor Ramnarayan joined Krea in the autumn of 2024 and comes with a proven record of academic and administrative leadership.
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On another positive note, the Academic Services Unit has been restructured to bring together academic administration, student services, inclusive learning support, accreditation, and quality assurance. Aligned with the University’s mission of interwoven and inclusive education, the department will ensure service excellence, student success, and operational effectiveness across the board. Amanjit Kaur Ahuja, currently Director of Student Services, will lead the new department as the Director of Education and Student Experience.
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Last week, Microsoft Research India hosted a workshop, "Reimagining Undergraduate Education in the Age of GenAI" as part of its Academic Summit (24 - 25 June 2025). Dr Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi, Dean, SIAS, was part of it.
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In Author Prajwal Parajuly finds joy in dosa-less dinners and disappearing laundry, Prajwal Parajuly, Assistant Professor of Practice, Creative Writing, SIAS discusses how Sri City may not have a beach, a bar, or reliable laundromats, but offers something rarer; discipline, dodgy poker, occasional rocket launches, and a slow life.
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SIAS alum Tanishka Nandakumar and student Hriday Shankar are conducting a research under the guidance of Dr Swayam Sampurna Panigrahi, Assistant Professor, Operations, IFMR GSB and have presented the working paper on Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries: The Key to Sustainable EV Growth at “SOM 2024: XXVII Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management”, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad held from, 19 - 21 December 2024. The same research was also presented at the “FLAME Undergraduate Research Day 2025” held at FLAME University, Pune, on 19 March 2025.
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Employee Engagement and Job Satisfaction
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A research article by Vidhya S, Teaching Fellow, OB & HR, IFMR GSB and Naveen M, Teaching Fellow, Marketing, IFMR GSB has been published in the IPE Journal of Management (Volume 14, No. 2, July – December 2024), a UGC-CARE listed journal. The research article is titled The Dynamics of Employee Engagement: Investigating Its Influence on Job Satisfaction in the Workplace.
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A webinar on, “Importance of Cost Analysis & Process Mapping for Start-ups" was presented by Professor Jayaram Ramakrishnan, Professor of Practice, IFMR GSB, to the members of ICAI on behalf of the MSME & Start up Promotion Board (MSPB) of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India on the 30 June 2025. The same was attended by over 250 professionals of ICAI and was presided by the Chairman, MSME Board and Central Council members of ICAI.
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Dr Rakesh Sengupta, Assistant Professor, Psychology, SIAS, has authored an article titled Modeling Visual Working Memory Using Recurrent On‑Center Off‑Surround Neural Network with Distance‑Dependent Inhibition and it has been published in Scientific Reports (Nature).
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The Mathematics discipline at Krea University presented a talk titled "Contact Structures on 3-Manifolds" by Dr Tanushree Shah, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chennai Mathematical Institute, on 1 July 2025.
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On 30 June 2025, the last day of Pride Month, Inclusive Learning Support (ILS), in collaboration with Pride Circle, hosted a training session for the Placement and ILS teams. Facilitated by Saurabh Bajpai, Vice President, Everyday Banking, NatWest Group India – the session focused on sharing strategies to support LGBT+ students and maximise inclusive hiring opportunities.
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The June edition of the Krea Summer School (KSS) 2025 was held from 22 - 29 June 2025. This week-long residential programme welcomed 65 high school students from across the country to a week packed with experiences, both within and beyond the classroom.
Here’s a glimpse of the week that was.
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A little bit of nostalgia, some grayscale and countless memories. We decided to turn throwback Thursdays into Alumni Stories' days. Where alumni do a throwback of sorts to their university days, moments, memories and learnings that still continues to play a strong role in their lives.
This week, Jasmine Jose, an alum of IFMR GSB, the then cohort of 2014 and now Assistant Vice President, Model Execution - Barclays, responded to a few of our prompts to encapsulate the fantastic journey she had aka the IFMR GSB B-School life.
Read here
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This campaign series breaks down the Foundation Year experience for undergraduate students at SIAS. In this episode, we have Dr Srajana Kaikini, Assistant Professor, Philosophy, SIAS, explaining the unique features of the core course — Creative Expression.
Listen here
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Our MBA students are writing their own stories of success, pursuing their goals and transforming dreams into reality. Hear from them in their own words. Tenth in the series, hear from Ananya Manikandan, set to start her journey at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Know more.
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Pack. Shoot. Win. is a fun contest for current and incoming students of both schools. Film your packing process in a 3-minute video and stand a chance to win exciting Amazon gift vouchers. Prizes for the top 3 entries. Share the videos with your Instagram handles. Interesting reels will be featured on our official Instagram handle as stories. Send your video to all.commsteam@krea.edu.in
For more details
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Farewell and Thank you 🙏🏾
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Wishing our colleagues all the best as they move on to their next adventure
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Dr Nidhin Donald
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Sociology & Social Anthropology, SIAS
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Dr K Ravichandran
Controller of Examination
Examinations
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Mr Pinaki Banerjee
Teaching Fellow
Economics, SIAS
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Ms Nimshi Lal
Teaching Fellow
Economics, SIAS
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Ms Vyasitha Jappu
Executive
HR
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Mr Kaustav Mehta
Teaching Fellow
Data Science, SIAS
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Mr Rahul Sharma
Teaching Fellow
Economics, SIAS
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Mr Rahul Kumar Jha
Teaching Fellow
Economics, SIAS
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Mr Aman Raj
Teaching Fellow
Economics, SIAS
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Ms Vinissa Shri
Teaching Fellow
Economics, IFMR GSB
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Ms Ambica Addanki
Assistant General Manager
Outreach & Admissions
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Dr Rangachary Kommanduri
Visiting Assistant Professor
Data Science, SIAS
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As part of an employee engagement initiative, the HR team organised farewell celebrations for Liyana Gasnafar, Deputy Manager, Office of Student Life, which took place virtually on 28 May 2025, and for Raja Narayanan, Senior Manager, Career Services & Alumni Relations, IFMR GSB, which were held both in person and virtually at the Krea Admin Office on 30 May 2025.
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Medical Insurance Orientation
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A virtual Medical Insurance orientation was organised by the HR team for all new joinees on 10 May 2025, as part of an employee engagement drive.
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