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From Waste to Flame: How the Biogas system at IIMB turns food waste into clean energy

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In-campus biogas system that transforms daily leftovers into cooking fuel and compost In a world increasingly turning its attention to sustainable living, IIMB stands out with a hands-on, efficient approach to waste management, particularly in food waste. At the heart of this initiative is a biogas plant that doesn’t just process waste; it powers kitchens, nourishes the soil, and sets an example for others. Converting Waste into Clean Energy Installed in 2016, IIMB’s biogas plant has become an integral part of its sustainability ecosystem. With a treatment capacity of 400…

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IIM Bangalore’s Textbook Recycle and Reuse Initiative: A Step towards Sustainability

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IIMB’s commitment to sustainability through textbook reuse At the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), sustainability is not just a principle; it is a practice integrated into everyday academic life. The textbook Recycle and Reuse Initiative reflects the institute’s commitment to reducing environmental impact through mindful resource use. How It Started: From Choice to Change The Textbook Recycle and Reuse campaign at IIM Bangalore launched in 2023, under the “Beyond Books at B” campaign, a collaboration between IIMB’s Sustainability Taskforce and the Environment & Sustainability (ENS), a student-run club that…

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A glimpse from the two-day National Conclave on Organ Donation held at IIMB on September 2 - 3, 2023.

Building Social Sustainability Through Organ Donation Research at IIMB

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Satyajit Roy, PhD scholar at IIMB, focuses his research on public healthcare systems. Satyajit Roy is a PhD research scholar at IIM Bangalore in the Production and Operations Management area. His research interests are in the environmental and social sustainability value chains. One of his core research projects explores systemic inefficiencies in India’s organ donation ecosystem, where the deceased organ donation rate remains under one per million population (PMP). He is currently working under the guidance of Prof. Haritha Saranga, his Dissertation Advisory Committee Chair. Prof. Haritha Saranga, Chairperson, Sustainability…

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Classroom to Boardroom: IIMB’s ‘Shadow a Leader’ puts MBAs in the hot seat

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Across two months, PGP 2025 students shadowed top executives, many of them IIMB alumni, gaining firsthand exposure to high-impact decision-making In a unique experiential learning opportunity, PGP students from the graduating batch of 2025 stepped out of classrooms and into corporate boardrooms, policy chambers, and executive decision-making arenas as part of the Shadow a Leader initiative at IIM Bangalore. The premise of the program was to embed students into the field, among industry front runners, decision makers and innovators to better understand the complex changes and challenges shaping the business…

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Seoul Searching: PGPEM’s Tanya Sethi reflects on her international immersion

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Why global exposure is more than an academic milestone For Tanaya Sethi, a second-year PGPEM student at IIM Bangalore, the Student Exchange Program at KAIST College of Business in Seoul was more than a semester abroad. This experience was one of the most enriching and memorable times of her academic journey. Nestled amid rolling hills and scenic mountain ranges, KAIST’s picturesque campus provided the perfect backdrop to its rigorous academic environment and strong research focus. Tanaya immersed herself in classroom activities, thought-provoking discussions with professors and peers, and gained exposure…

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Dr. Basha (center) with his colleagues at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.

Can doctors be good administrators? A doctor’s prescription for healthcare overhaul

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Dr. Riyaz Basha, GMHE Exec Programme alum, outlines the new face of healthcare leadership Dr. Riyaz Basha is part of a growing tribe of senior healthcare professionals who want to shoulder the administrative burden of healthcare operations. There’s a general sense that healthcare providers cannot be good administrators due to the strong human element involved in their day-to-day jobs. An ally to one, an adversary to another, bureaucrats have perennially been relied upon in administrative roles. Armed with firm will, ready to change minds, Dr. Basha climbed the ranks of…

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Dr. Mathew with the GMHE cohort- Batch 6

From Crisis to Command: The Pandemic’s Premium on Management Expertise

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Dr. Anie Mathew, a GMHE Exec Programme alum’s rise to operational excellence Alumna of the General Management Programme for Healthcare Executives (GMHE)- Batch 6, an Executive Education Programme at IIM Bangalore, Dr. Anie Mathew currently serves as the General Manager of Operations at Svatantra Integrative Neuro Rehabilitation Centre. The debris of the pandemic were still settling on the healthcare sector when Dr. Anie Mathew received an unsuspecting call from her clinical practice. She was tasked with leading a Covid-19 taskforce in Al Ain, UAE. At the time, a General Dentist…

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Final Phase of EPGP International Immersion Unfolds at ESCP Business School Madrid 

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The last leg of the International Immersion brought IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme students to ESCP Business School Madrid, closing out their global adventure with fresh perspectives.  The program kicked off with Prof. Fernando Moroy’s comprehensive overview of the Spanish and European economies, unveiling the geopolitical forces that shape businesses in Spain and Latin America. The session laid a strong foundation for understanding regional business opportunities, marking a strong start to a week of insightful learning.   Day 2 saw Francisco Hernández dissect the business model of Real Madrid C.F.,…

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Vision Beyond Boundaries: Shekar Naik’s unseen journey to IIMB 

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“My journey at IIMB started in 2012, during the first ever T-20 World Cup,” says Shekar Naik, Program Administrator at IIM Bangalore.  Shekar is many things- a Padma Shri awardee, an accomplished national cricketer, and captain of the Indian National blind cricket team. Achieving everything that he has, Shekar says, “There is only ability in disability.”  The first ever Blind World Cup T-20 witnessed a participation of more than 9 countries. Ramping up to big event, Shekar, then-captain of the India National Blind Cricket team couldn’t avail a single practice…

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Accessibility at IIMB: Never an afterthought says EPGP’s Tanya Gupta 

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“I believe it is crucial for educational institutions to communicate the support available for students with disabilities,” says Tanya Gupta, MBA-EPGP ’25, in a conversation about her journey with low vision and albinism.    Tanya brings over five years of experience as a Product Manager, specializing in the FinTech and F&B sectors. Her passion lies in building tech-driven solutions from the ground up, approaching product management with intentionality and innovation.  Reflecting on her early career, Tanya admits, “Initially, I faced significant challenges in collaboration due to my low vision and hesitation…

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