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- Strategic partnerships, global faculty and researchers, and alumni engagement will help Indian B-schools prosper, says Dipak C. Jain, Dean of INSEAD. Full coverage: India's Best B-schools
- The total cost of a management degree at FMS-Delhi is a fraction of that at IIM-Ahmedabad. But at an average Indian salary of Rs 16.5 lakh, new FMS graduates earn slightly more than the Rs 16.36 lakh that their counterparts at IIM Ahmedabad make.
- While the course content and standards of these overseas schools match those back home, the institutes themselves are often structured differently. Some are able to offer students a more enriching experience with global faculty and international exposure.FULL COVERAGE: India's Best B-schools
- Mumbai's NITIE is known for its expertise in operations and supply chain management. Add to that the return on investment, which makes engineering students looking to pick up management skills flock to the institute. FULL COVERAGE: India's Best B-schools
- After a year's hiatus, IIM-A is once again India's best business school. The institute scores well on brand value and in equipping students with the skills to become ethical business leaders.
- Along with his faculty, Father Thomas T.V., the energetic director of the university's Institute of Management, has been trying to address the need for affordable and high-quality education that does not exclude any segment of society.
- The Business Today-Nielsen Best B-schools survey gets sharper and much more comprehensive this year. We present a turbo-charged ranking of more than 200 of the country's top business education institutes. How and why we raised the bar, and what we found.
- Indian B-schools are far behind their global counterparts in publishing research papers.
- B-schools have proliferated, leading to oversupply and a fall in teaching quality.
- Mann Deshi Udyogini's unusual curriculum is helping women in rural Maharashtra emerge from poverty.
- B-schools in isolated areas are battling odds to offer the best education and placements to students.
- Several stalwarts emerged have emerged from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Snapshots from their personal archives.
- A good institute takes at least four years to break even.
- Its aggressive marketing draws hundreds of students every year. In a candid conversation with Business Today, Arindam Chaudhuri, Honorary Director, IIPM Think Tank, speaks about the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), his courses and marketing plan. Edited excerpts:
- An Israeli-American professor at ISB offers advice for overseas faculty who want to work in India.
- Learn as much as you can, do not restrict yourselves to the curriculum, and think about what you learn, says Santrupt Misra, Director, Group HR & CEO, Carbon Black Businesss, Aditya Birla Group.
- From 2003 to 2011, Business Today carried out a perception survey to rank B-schools. This year, we did two surveys: factual and perception, and combined their results.
- List of best business schools from 1998 to 2011
Food-tripping in Germany's stunning Southwestern state
Traditionally called the Schwarzwald, life here is rather retiring. Tourists and locals retreat before sundown.DoubleTree by Hilton, Gurgaon, puts a spin on traditional cocktails
DoubleTree by Hilton, Gurgaon, puts a spin on traditional cocktails and wows with delectable wood-fired pizzas.Rhino in Gurgaon serves up great cocktails
Rhino, the latest addition to Gurgaon's Golf Course road serves up great cocktails but the food is inconsistent.Domaine de Chateauvieux delivers great gastronomy
Hidden away in an old-world stone house amidst the vineyards of Satigny, Domaine de Chateauvieux delivers great gastronomy.
World's oldest watchmaker in operation: Vacheron Constantin
The world's oldest watchmaker in operation, Vacheron Constantin is a benchmark in art and accuracy.Let's get to know Sita Devi of Baroda
Born into a zamindar family from Madras in 1917, she was married off to another zamindar Apparao Bahadur of Vayyur.How ayurveda can keep you grounded during this Diwali
Looking to revitalise yourself this Diwali? Here's how ayurveda can keep you grounded.
How marathons help in mastering other aspects of life
A veteran at marathons holds sprinting as the key to work-life balance. When you are able to master the marathon, you master other aspects of your life in the process Let's take the long road home.Food review: Barka surprises you
The decor at Barka is harem-style and goes with the menu which is intended to be Mediterranean.Ideal international weekend destinations
Tired of the desk and eager to give your life a facelift? These international destinations make for ideal weekend jaunts from the metros.
New movie, book releases this month
With the rate at which Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) went around offending the bad guys in the 2008 box office hit Taken, it comes as no surprise that vengeance fuels the plot for a sequel.Mohit Anand's favourite things
Mohit Anand, Managing Director, Belkin India shares his favourite things.Why investing in art is a lucrative option
Art may evoke emotion and romance our senses, but if you're an investor there's no denying the pleasure of an appreciating asset.How to set up an environment-friendly home
Prem.C.Jain, CMD, Spectral Services, helps you set up an environment-friendly home.Yukio Nagahara of Sailor Pens talks about the precision and strength of high-end nibs
Unlike a ball pen, fountain pens can be customised for different writing styles. This is because there's an amazing array of nibs available for different kinds of writing styles. It's useful, it's sensible, and it definitely looks more mature than a backpack. The man-bag is making a comeback. So man up, and get one.
Roundup: People who made news last fornight
Satrring: Altamas Kabir, Joseph "joe" Hinrichs, David Blackmore, Sudarshan Venu, Anuj Khanna Sohum, Avani Saglani Davda
How ZTE, Huawei are hitting European rivals hard in India
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There is something about P Chidambaram's economics that the stock market loves, often disregarding the politics around him. But have the 10 weeks since Chidambaram's return to the North Block undone the damage done to the economy over the previous three years?What skills do you need to be an odour tester?
Meet some of the men and women who develop the fragrances your deodorants and packaged foods give off. Entry salaries for sniffers are around Rs 4 lakh per year, which rise to about Rs 15 lakh after a decade's experience.Karnataka's Hubli is home to growing bunch of tech start-ups
Besides the 20-odd tech entrepreneurs, Hubli has academia, global mentors, incubation facilities, fastgrowing infrastructure, and now, Jagadish Shettar, Chief Minister of Karnataka.Reforms effect: Business Today Survey finds business optimism inching up
The Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey finds that optimism inched up in the September quarter after the first set of reforms was announced.Sebi Chairman UK Sinha on Sahara decision, MF industry and more
In the 20 months he has been Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Upendra Kumar Sinha has taken several initiatives, but has also been involved in controversies. But the 60-year old IAS officer appeared unperturbed while speaking with Chaitanya Kalbag and Anand Adhikari in Mumbai.
Things, events to do this month
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour is the official theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil. Opened in London on October 12.
'The cover story on reforms was informative'
It analysed how the UPA government, led by the Congress, has failed to check rising inflation and angered the nation with its economic decisions on foreign direct investment and increase in diesel and LPG prices.
Roundup: Events of the fornight
The iconic Coming Up Mansingh Road hotel property in New Delhi will remain with the Taj Group of Hotels for another year or till the time an auction takes place, after the New Delhi Municipal Corporation extended the land lease.
SC judgment on allocation of resources: What it means
The Supreme Court judgment on allocation of resources retains judicial scrutiny of executive actions without circumscribing policymaking.India needs to do a lot for urbanising like China
Rapid urbanisation is essential to raise standards of living in the developing world, including India. Cities are hubs of economic activity and create wealth. Authorities in the United Kingdom have vowed to fix the 'broken' London interbank offered rates (LIBOR) system, a move that will have its repurcussions on Indian industry. A look at the genesis of the LIBOR scandal and its global implications:Kapil Sibal on problems of management education
Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal discusses some of the problems of management education with Sebastian P.T. Edited excerpts BT's 'Most Powerful Women' event was beyond just honouring the winners
BT's 'Most Powerful Women' event went beyond just honouring the winners.
Careers: How to benefit from the rise of algorithmic trading
Algo trading is an automated facility where trading is carried out by computer driven algorithms designed by traders.
'Best B-schools survey is the most comprehensive ever'
This bumper issue of the magazine is dominated by our 13th Business school Survey. It is the 10th conducted in partnership with Nielsen, the global market-research company, and it is our most comprehensive ever.
Tribute: Neil Armstrong (1930-2012)
Man's first steps on the moon inspired thousands of future astronauts and scientists. BT More pays tribute to the brave and humble explorer who was a trailblazer, with a special look at the equipment that helped him make that "giant leap for mankind".Five rising stars of the global culinary scene come together
Five rising stars of the global culinary scene come together to talk food and prepare their signature dish.Taiwanese bubble tea brand Chatime to India
Herbal teas, flower teas, fruit teas, green tea, red, white and black tea. You probably think there isn't any kind of tea left. A.K.Srikanth, CEO of Alchemist Foods, has now brought the Taiwanese bubble tea brand Chatime to India.
