The ISME Newsletter - November 2025
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Welcome to the ISME Newsletter, November 2025 issue ! ISME was founded in 2006 by a team of visionary leaders with academic roots in globally renowned institutes such as IIT, IIM, CMU, Purdue, and Wharton. ISME has consistently been ranked among the Top 30 B-Schools in India by the Times of India (2025) and among the Top 4 Eminent B-Schools of Super Excellence by Competition Success Review (2024). Here’s what’s been keeping our campus buzzing! In this edition, we bring you the latest highlights from exciting events and student achievements to the celebrations that make ISME vibrant and dynamic.Read on to catch all the action! | | |
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ISME has partnered with Simandhar Education to launch an integrated PGDM + US CPA pathway. |
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| | | | ISME successfully conducted the Corporate Training Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship for the Manipal Group from 16th September to 21st November.
Participants showed strong engagement, completed the program, and received certificates. | | |
|  | | | | | The Career Opportunity Cell, Admission Department, and External Linkages Department represented ISME at the Bengaluru Tech Summit from 18th to 20th November with a dedicated institutional stall. | | |
|  | | | | | ISME Marks Two Decades with a Grand Alumni Reunion – MILAAP 2025 | | |
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ISME proudly hosted MILAAP 2025, the annual alumni meet celebrating 20 glorious years of the institution’s legacy. The event brought together alumni, faculty, and leadership for an evening filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and togetherness. The celebrations began with a warm welcome and a grand Curtain Raiser, officially marking ISME’s 20-year milestone. Addressing the gathering, Ankit, Amrutha, and Director Dr. Nitin Garg reflected on the institute’s remarkable journey and the strength of its alumni network. The Alumni Success Celebration highlighted the outstanding achievements of ISME graduates across the last 20 years, followed by the presentation of the 'Memory Lane' segment which revisited cherished campus moments. The evening concluded with networking, music, dinner, and dance creating a joyful atmosphere of camaraderie. | | |  | We are delighted to announce that Barani Devi, a dedicated first-year PGDM student at ISME Bangalore, has achieved an exceptional milestone by winning the Gold Medal in the Women’s U-58 Kg Category at the Bangalore University Inter-Collegiate Weightlifting Competition, held at Jyothi Institute of Commerce. Her remarkable strength, discipline, and perseverance has brought immense pride to the ISME community. Building on this outstanding achievement, Barani Devi will now represent ISME and Bangalore University at the Inter-University Weightlifting Competition, competing against top athletes from across the region. We wish her continued success and excellence | | |  | ISME proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of first-year B.Com students Kanisha Prabu and Swasti Agrawal at the BU Inter-Collegiate Swimming Competition. Kanisha won four Silver medals across multiple events, while Swasti secured three Bronze medals with strong performances. Their dedication and excellence in sports bring great pride to ISME and inspires their peers to pursue their passions with determination. | | |  | The TEDxISME Bangalore 2025 event on “Society and Culture in a Rapidly Changing Urban Landscape” was successfully organized at ISME on 29th November 2025. The inspiring lineup of speakers and engaging discussions made it a truly impactful and enriching experience for all participants | | |
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 | Dr. Shashikala Patil was invited as a Session Chair at the ICSSR-SRC Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Viksit Bharat 2047: A Roadmap for India’s Inclusive and Sustainable Development,” held on 30th and 31st October 2025 at Presidency College, Bengaluru. | | |
|  | Dr. Shashikala Patil and Shashi Rekha, B V attended the NASSCOM Technology Confluence 2025, a gathering of visionary leaders and industry pioneers shaping the future of technology and innovation. The event offered deep insights into the rise of Global Capability Centers, the rapid growth of the Engineering R&D sector, and India’s strategic roadmap toward Viksit Bharat 2047. The inspiring discussions, ideas, and forward-looking perspectives made the experience enriching and empowering, leaving them more future-ready and aligned with emerging technological trends | | |
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 | Dr. Rony G. Kurien, Shashi Rekha, B V and Neethushree attended The Futuristic Leadership Summit 2025 organized by the Bangalore Management Association, where leaders and experts shared powerful insights on emerging trends in technology-driven and human-centric leadership. | | |
| | |  | At the 18th International Accreditation Conference held on November 14 & 15, 2025 at Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bengaluru, Dr. Rony G. Kurien, Dean of ISME, shared impactful insights during the Deans/Directors & Academic Leaders Panel Discussion. | | |
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| | Behavioral Finance: Understanding Investor Psychology in Volatile Markets | | | | | | |
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| | From Opinion Mining to Deep Learning: Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Sentiment Analysis | By Dr. Bharathi Ravishankar | | |
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| | Financial Cognition And Sustainable Fintech Adoption: Behavioral Insights From Data-Driven Payment Ecosystems In Bangalore | | | | |
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| | A Critical Overview of Goods and Services Tax(GST) in the Indian Context | | | | | | |
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 | | | We at ISME proudly celebrated the 70th Karnataka Rajyotsava with great enthusiasm and spirit!
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 | | | Diwali Gala Night - Jhilmil Sitaare | | |
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|  | | | Curtain Raiser for BUZI BUZZ 2026 – A National Level Fest! | | |
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|  | | | Cultural Week 2K25 – A Celebration of Heritage, Creativity & Togetherness | | |
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| | On 26th November, we proudly celebrated Constitution Day with a meaningful initiative organized by the UG Welfare Committee , a Poster Presentation Competition themed “One Nation, One Faith.” The event showcased the creativity and civic awareness of our students as they reflected on the spirit of unity, shared values, and constitutional principles that bind us together as a nation.
Their posters beautifully captured how our Constitution continues to guide us toward justice, equality, and harmony despite our diverse identities. | | |
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Dear Students and Parents, | | |
| As we approach the end of another remarkable year at ISME, I want to take a moment to reflect on the achievements and growth we have experienced together.This year has been filled with academic and co-curricular activities, conclaves and community engagement. Our students have demonstrated creativity, hard work and dedication, and we are incredibly proud of their contribution. As we close this year, I encourage our students to take this time to rest,recharge and return with fresh enthusiam and renewed determnation to prepare for new opportunities. To the parents, thank you once again for placing your trust in us. Your association with us remains a cornerstone of our collective success. We remain committed to guiding your children not only academically, but also as responsible citizens. Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. May the coming year bring prosperity, good health and new opportunities for learning and success. With warm regards Dr.Rony G Kurien Dean | | |
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