Volume II : Issue 3 March 2016

SIMS
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Leading through Innovation

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SANKARA

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC, An ISO 9001-2008 Certified Institution
Affiliated to Bharathiar University and Approved by AICTE, New Delhi

2016

Newsletter from SIMS

www.sankara.ac.in

about SIMS

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content

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www.sankara.ac.in

Sankara Institute of Management Science

Since its inception in 2000, Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) has been one of the finest
B-Schools in South India , providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students. At
SIMS, we adapt innovative teaching pedagogy and excellent training opportunities for overall development.
SIMS transforms its MBA students into leaders representing India on the global map. SIMS-MBA is a
fun-filled, integrative and intellectually stimulating experience. Students will assimilate profound knowledge
in the functional areas such as HR, Finance, Marketing and Systems and this will aid students to acquire
plethora of Management Skills and essential capabilities in managing people and implementing effective
decisions in the highly competitive world. SIMS sole aim is to achieve the excellence in management
education, with high quality deliverable and competency based education to the younger generation
preparing them to face any given challenge in their day-to-day life.

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Mission

To Motivate, Contribute and elevate every student at SIMS to be an invaluable asset to their parents, our
nation and in all their pursuits of their personal life career and to emulate as great example for future generations. So as to metamorphosis into living legacies.

Vision

Developing quality citizens with a strong character, duty, dedication and discipline and to revive the traditional
heritage of our holy land in the various Spiritual, Cultural, Educational and Technical areas, by which we want
to be the Best Management Educational Institution in Coimbatore

Quality Policy

The Sankara Institute of Management Science a learner oriented Educational Institution, is committed to
provide quality higher education and strive continuously for the growth of the students and derive satisfaction
in pursuit of their knowledge and aspired goals.
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about SIMS
Mission Vision
Quality Policy

from the
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Joint Secretarys
message
editorial board

activities @
SIMS

activities @
SIMS Continued...

DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this newsletter has been provided by Sankara Institute
of Management Science related to the academic activities of SIMS.
The information contained in the newsletter is not to be displayed
except in PDF A4 format. No liability is accepted for any information or
services which may appear in any other format. No responsibility is
taken for any information or services which may appear on any linked
websites.

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from the
Secretarys desk
Dear Reader,
Greetings!
It gives me immense pleasure to share with you the
quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The publication of this
newsletter titled SIMScript would go a long way in
highlighting the multifarious activities and
achievements at our campus. I am fully confident
that the department will march ahead and add more
achievements and accolades in the years to come.
My best wishes to the Head of the Department, Staff
and Students for doing a commendable task.
Wishing the very best!!
Best Regards
Shri.T.P.Ramachandran
Secretary
Sankara Educational Institutions

Learn...
and
Lead...

about SIMS

SIMScript

content

Page

Page
www.sankara.ac.in

Sankara Institute of Management Science

Since its inception in 2000, Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) has been one of the finest
B-Schools in South India , providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students. At
SIMS, we adapt innovative teaching pedagogy and excellent training opportunities for overall development.
SIMS transforms its MBA students into leaders representing India on the global map. SIMS-MBA is a
fun-filled, integrative and intellectually stimulating experience. Students will assimilate profound knowledge
in the functional areas such as HR, Finance, Marketing and Systems and this will aid students to acquire
plethora of Management Skills and essential capabilities in managing people and implementing effective
decisions in the highly competitive world. SIMS sole aim is to achieve the excellence in management
education, with high quality deliverable and competency based education to the younger generation
preparing them to face any given challenge in their day-to-day life.

Page

Page

Mission

To Motivate, Contribute and elevate every student at SIMS to be an invaluable asset to their parents, our
nation and in all their pursuits of their personal life career and to emulate as great example for future generations. So as to metamorphosis into living legacies.

Vision

Developing quality citizens with a strong character, duty, dedication and discipline and to revive the traditional
heritage of our holy land in the various Spiritual, Cultural, Educational and Technical areas, by which we want
to be the Best Management Educational Institution in Coimbatore

Quality Policy

The Sankara Institute of Management Science a learner oriented Educational Institution, is committed to
provide quality higher education and strive continuously for the growth of the students and derive satisfaction
in pursuit of their knowledge and aspired goals.
SIMScript Volume II : Issue 3 March 2016
Page 1

Page

1
2
3
4
5

SIMScript

about SIMS
Mission Vision
Quality Policy

from the
Secretarys desk

Joint Secretarys
message
editorial board

activities @
SIMS

activities @
SIMS Continued...

DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this newsletter has been provided by Sankara Institute
of Management Science related to the academic activities of SIMS.
The information contained in the newsletter is not to be displayed
except in PDF A4 format. No liability is accepted for any information or
services which may appear in any other format. No responsibility is
taken for any information or services which may appear on any linked
websites.

SIMScript Volume II : Issue 3 March 2016

Page 2

from the
Secretarys desk
Dear Reader,
Greetings!
It gives me immense pleasure to share with you the
quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The publication of this
newsletter titled SIMScript would go a long way in
highlighting the multifarious activities and
achievements at our campus. I am fully confident
that the department will march ahead and add more
achievements and accolades in the years to come.
My best wishes to the Head of the Department, Staff
and Students for doing a commendable task.
Wishing the very best!!
Best Regards
Shri.T.P.Ramachandran
Secretary
Sankara Educational Institutions

Learn...
and
Lead...

SIMScript

editorial

activities @ SIMS

Chief Editor

GET INVIGORATED

Dr.S.Gowri
Head of the Department
Sankara Institute of Management Science

Editors
Prof.Sathyanarayana Rentala
Prof.K.P.Radhika
Sankara Institute of Management Science

Joint Secretarys
message
Greetings from SIMS!
Quality is never an accident but the consequence of
hard work and continuous process. Yes, one such
success step of SIMS is the release of this quarterly
newsletter SIMScript that attempts to highlight the
achievements and activities carried out in different
spheres by the department. The second edition of
SIMScript will be a value addition acting as a ready
reckoner of events and activities at our campus. I
would like to send my best wishes to the Head of the
Department, Faculty and Students for showing
commendable performance in worthwhile endeavours
both academic and non-academic.
Wishing great success ahead!!
Best Regards
Smt.Sandhya Ramachandran
Joint Secretary
Sankara Educational Institutions

Transforming
Talents....

Designer

SIMScript

The Get Invigorated VII was organized on 16th October 2015 on the topic Capital Markets and Economic
Reforms in the Elite Hall. Mr. Mahesh P L, Asst Vice President & Branch Head Axis Bank, Saibaba Colony
branch, Coimbatore and his team elaborated on the importance of capital markets, its functioning, the
various roles in Indian economy and the impact of reforms on the capital markets.
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized the Get Invigorated I for the even semester, when Mr.
P.R.Natarajan, Retd TNEB Engineer, spoke on Attitude Determines Altitude on 08.01.2016 (Friday) in the
Elite Hall. The interactive session was facilitated through motivational videos of Martin Luther King,
Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar and like to imbibe positive attitude among the students. Mr. Natarajan
highlighted the significance of attitude by quoting that one should love what you do.

Prof.S.Nithyanandh
Sankara Institute of Management Science

From the Editors

Desk
New Year Greetings from SIMS!
Welcome to the third issue of the volume II of
SIMSCRIPT, the quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The
editorial committee and the student contributors
have expressed great zeal in contributing towards
this newsletter through their participation in varied
activities. This newsletter highlights the events both
internal and external organized and participated by
our students and faculty, which reveals the zeal and
creativity of the stakeholders of SIMS. Our sincere
thanks to the team, whose hard work and enthusiasm has made it possible to record and cherish all
the dynamic efforts, activities and laurels of our
students and faculty in large. We hope this edition
will give readers the joy of continuity and gainful
knowledge sharing of our institution.
Have a pleasant reading!!
Best Regards
Editors of SIMS

INDUSTRIAL VISITS
The students of I MBA were taken to an IV to Autoprint Technologies on 09.10.2015 in Kanuvai, CBE. The
students learnt the process of DTP printing with its various processes.
The IV was coordinated by Prof. K. Balakrishnan and Dr. S. Gowri.

RELEASES
Release of Sankara International Journal of Management Issue 2. Vol 1.
The second issue of the Management journal of SIMS, Sankara International Journal of Management was
released on 28th October 2015, by the renowned Social Entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham,
CEO, Jayshree Industries, Coimbatore.
The second issue of Sankara Express the creative in-house journal of SIMS was released on December
7th 2015 by our Deputy Joint Secretary Miss. Nithya Ramachandran. Prof. K. Balakrishnan was the editor
and Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan was the designer of the journal.

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editorial

activities @ SIMS

Chief Editor

GET INVIGORATED

Dr.S.Gowri
Head of the Department
Sankara Institute of Management Science

Editors
Prof.Sathyanarayana Rentala
Prof.K.P.Radhika
Sankara Institute of Management Science

Joint Secretarys
message
Greetings from SIMS!
Quality is never an accident but the consequence of
hard work and continuous process. Yes, one such
success step of SIMS is the release of this quarterly
newsletter SIMScript that attempts to highlight the
achievements and activities carried out in different
spheres by the department. The second edition of
SIMScript will be a value addition acting as a ready
reckoner of events and activities at our campus. I
would like to send my best wishes to the Head of the
Department, Faculty and Students for showing
commendable performance in worthwhile endeavours
both academic and non-academic.
Wishing great success ahead!!
Best Regards
Smt.Sandhya Ramachandran
Joint Secretary
Sankara Educational Institutions

Transforming
Talents....

Designer

SIMScript

The Get Invigorated VII was organized on 16th October 2015 on the topic Capital Markets and Economic
Reforms in the Elite Hall. Mr. Mahesh P L, Asst Vice President & Branch Head Axis Bank, Saibaba Colony
branch, Coimbatore and his team elaborated on the importance of capital markets, its functioning, the
various roles in Indian economy and the impact of reforms on the capital markets.
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized the Get Invigorated I for the even semester, when Mr.
P.R.Natarajan, Retd TNEB Engineer, spoke on Attitude Determines Altitude on 08.01.2016 (Friday) in the
Elite Hall. The interactive session was facilitated through motivational videos of Martin Luther King,
Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar and like to imbibe positive attitude among the students. Mr. Natarajan
highlighted the significance of attitude by quoting that one should love what you do.

Prof.S.Nithyanandh
Sankara Institute of Management Science

From the Editors

Desk
New Year Greetings from SIMS!
Welcome to the third issue of the volume II of
SIMSCRIPT, the quarterly newsletter of SIMS. The
editorial committee and the student contributors
have expressed great zeal in contributing towards
this newsletter through their participation in varied
activities. This newsletter highlights the events both
internal and external organized and participated by
our students and faculty, which reveals the zeal and
creativity of the stakeholders of SIMS. Our sincere
thanks to the team, whose hard work and enthusiasm has made it possible to record and cherish all
the dynamic efforts, activities and laurels of our
students and faculty in large. We hope this edition
will give readers the joy of continuity and gainful
knowledge sharing of our institution.
Have a pleasant reading!!
Best Regards
Editors of SIMS

INDUSTRIAL VISITS
The students of I MBA were taken to an IV to Autoprint Technologies on 09.10.2015 in Kanuvai, CBE. The
students learnt the process of DTP printing with its various processes.
The IV was coordinated by Prof. K. Balakrishnan and Dr. S. Gowri.

RELEASES
Release of Sankara International Journal of Management Issue 2. Vol 1.
The second issue of the Management journal of SIMS, Sankara International Journal of Management was
released on 28th October 2015, by the renowned Social Entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham,
CEO, Jayshree Industries, Coimbatore.
The second issue of Sankara Express the creative in-house journal of SIMS was released on December
7th 2015 by our Deputy Joint Secretary Miss. Nithya Ramachandran. Prof. K. Balakrishnan was the editor
and Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan was the designer of the journal.

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activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

SIMS-QBiZ 2015...
One of the promising B-Schools of Coimbatore City, Sankara Institute of Management Science here on
Thursday 15th October 2015 organized an inter-college national business quiz entitled SIMS QBiZ 2015 in
association with Eidos Inc; one of the leading training institutes. The quiz saw registrations from over 45
educational institutions across South India, with an overwhelming response of 200 teams composed of 130
UG teams and 70 PG teams for this mega event. The quiz master Prof. Rangarajan; credited with more than
1000 quizzes anchored the show with high zeal throughout the day by conducting separate quiz for the
undergraduate students and the post graduate students. Mr. Jis Sebastian and Mr. Feny Joy from The
Cochin Law College were the winners of the UG category who bagged a certificate and cash prize of Rs.
10000 sponsored by Eidos, the event partner. The runner up team was Mr. Fazal Basheer and Mr. Thomas
Mathews from MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. The Winner of the SIMS QBiZ 2015 PG was
Mr. Gowtham B & Damin Rokas Kisban. C who bagged the cash prize of Rs. 10000 and the students from
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textiles Management, Coimbatore were the runner up, who bagged the
cash prize of Rs. 7500.

activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

STUDENTS CORNER
The final year MBA students of SIMS Miss Juliee, Miss Princy K. Joy, Miss Shilpa, Mr. Gibi George, Mr.
Sajan K. Viswanath and Mr. Dipin participated actively in the debate session organized by The Indian
Express on the theme Sahitya Academy Awards the returning by leaders at the Indian Express Office,
Coimbatore on 17.10.2015.
The students of SIMS from I MBA Mr. Hardik, Miss. Priya Johnson, Mr. Ashiq and Mr. Titus Jose
actively participated in the debate and discussion organized on Moving towards corruption free India
by the Coimbatore EPFO office and the enforcement Directorate on 29.10.2015 at the Dhanam Hall in
conjunction with the students of SANSAC. The students received a cash prize of Rs. 500 each.
Indian Express on December 3rd 2015 interviewed our I MBA students on the topic Is Coimbatore
ready for facing floods similar to Chennai. I MBA students Mr. Hardik, Miss Sandhya, Mr. Dhivagar, Mr.
Vijayshanth, Mr. Santhosh and Mr. Rojan Prakash expressed their view on Coimbatore citys readiness
for facing natural disasters and the same was published on December 5th 2015 issue of Indian
Express.
I MBA Students Miss Amudha and Mr. Hardik participated in the Kovai Shopping Festival organized by
CODISSIA from Dec 31st 2015 to 3rd Jan 2016.
The students of SIMS participated in the talk show by The Indian Express in the city on 28.1.2016
when they discussed on Why a film personality deserves a Padma Award. Miss. Priya Johnson ,Miss.
Gnana Sowndarya, Mr .S. Daniel, Mr. Shankar and Miss. Dharani expressed their views on the topic
with high zeal and note.
I MBA students Miss. Priya Johnson and Mr. Vijayshanth have won 1st Prize in the business quiz event
organised by The Coimbatore Productivity Council on 16th February, 2016. Ms. Priya Johnson also
participated in the presentation contest. The events were organised as part of the National Productivity
Week celebrations organised by The Coimbatore Productivity Council during 12th-18th February, 2016
I MBA students Mr. Vijayshanth and Mr. Rojan have participated in the business quiz competition
organised by Coimbatore Management Association at GRG School of Management Studies on 20th
February, 2016

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activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

SIMS-QBiZ 2015...
One of the promising B-Schools of Coimbatore City, Sankara Institute of Management Science here on
Thursday 15th October 2015 organized an inter-college national business quiz entitled SIMS QBiZ 2015 in
association with Eidos Inc; one of the leading training institutes. The quiz saw registrations from over 45
educational institutions across South India, with an overwhelming response of 200 teams composed of 130
UG teams and 70 PG teams for this mega event. The quiz master Prof. Rangarajan; credited with more than
1000 quizzes anchored the show with high zeal throughout the day by conducting separate quiz for the
undergraduate students and the post graduate students. Mr. Jis Sebastian and Mr. Feny Joy from The
Cochin Law College were the winners of the UG category who bagged a certificate and cash prize of Rs.
10000 sponsored by Eidos, the event partner. The runner up team was Mr. Fazal Basheer and Mr. Thomas
Mathews from MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. The Winner of the SIMS QBiZ 2015 PG was
Mr. Gowtham B & Damin Rokas Kisban. C who bagged the cash prize of Rs. 10000 and the students from
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textiles Management, Coimbatore were the runner up, who bagged the
cash prize of Rs. 7500.

activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

STUDENTS CORNER
The final year MBA students of SIMS Miss Juliee, Miss Princy K. Joy, Miss Shilpa, Mr. Gibi George, Mr.
Sajan K. Viswanath and Mr. Dipin participated actively in the debate session organized by The Indian
Express on the theme Sahitya Academy Awards the returning by leaders at the Indian Express Office,
Coimbatore on 17.10.2015.
The students of SIMS from I MBA Mr. Hardik, Miss. Priya Johnson, Mr. Ashiq and Mr. Titus Jose
actively participated in the debate and discussion organized on Moving towards corruption free India
by the Coimbatore EPFO office and the enforcement Directorate on 29.10.2015 at the Dhanam Hall in
conjunction with the students of SANSAC. The students received a cash prize of Rs. 500 each.
Indian Express on December 3rd 2015 interviewed our I MBA students on the topic Is Coimbatore
ready for facing floods similar to Chennai. I MBA students Mr. Hardik, Miss Sandhya, Mr. Dhivagar, Mr.
Vijayshanth, Mr. Santhosh and Mr. Rojan Prakash expressed their view on Coimbatore citys readiness
for facing natural disasters and the same was published on December 5th 2015 issue of Indian
Express.
I MBA Students Miss Amudha and Mr. Hardik participated in the Kovai Shopping Festival organized by
CODISSIA from Dec 31st 2015 to 3rd Jan 2016.
The students of SIMS participated in the talk show by The Indian Express in the city on 28.1.2016
when they discussed on Why a film personality deserves a Padma Award. Miss. Priya Johnson ,Miss.
Gnana Sowndarya, Mr .S. Daniel, Mr. Shankar and Miss. Dharani expressed their views on the topic
with high zeal and note.
I MBA students Miss. Priya Johnson and Mr. Vijayshanth have won 1st Prize in the business quiz event
organised by The Coimbatore Productivity Council on 16th February, 2016. Ms. Priya Johnson also
participated in the presentation contest. The events were organised as part of the National Productivity
Week celebrations organised by The Coimbatore Productivity Council during 12th-18th February, 2016
I MBA students Mr. Vijayshanth and Mr. Rojan have participated in the business quiz competition
organised by Coimbatore Management Association at GRG School of Management Studies on 20th
February, 2016

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SIMScript

SIMS STUDENTS EVENTS

activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

YOUTH DAY

Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a speech contest for its I MBA students on 30th
October 2015 in the Elite Hall. The best fluent speaker Mr. Anoop V.K of I MBA was awarded with
Rs.2,999 worth bag and a certificate. Prof. D. Nithya coordinated the event.
A contest to showcase the photography skills was organized at SIMS through its official facebook
page SIMS. The photography contest was an online event, that gave opportunity to all the faculty and
students of Sankara Educational Institutions to show case their photography skills. The winner of the
contest was Mr. Raj Fazeer of I MBA, for his creative and outstanding photography, who bagged a
watch worth Rs. 2000. This was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan and Prof. S. Shiny.
Fun activity Diwali Dhamaka - SIMS organized the fun event of November for students on 5/11/2015
in the Elite Hall at 2.00 p.m. The students were given the theme Thrash the Dark where they were
asked to light a candle and brief of a bad quality that they would like to let go this Diwali.
The students actively participated in the event and said they would like let go of habits like excessive
eating, sleeping, talking too much, gossiping, wearing neat pants, bunking classes, shouting at
parents, reducing anger, driving bike rashly, playing mobile games, chatting in whattsapp and making
fun of others. The students also performed song, dance, mimicry with the diwali and rock songs that
entertained the gathering. The event concluded with a Happy and Safe Diwali Wish by Prof. L. Gandhi,
Head of the Department.
The stress buster event for month of December was organized by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan on
December 2nd 2015 on the topic Lateral thinking and out of the box thinking. Students were given
problems based on reasoning and creative thinking skills were tested.

DHOTI DAY
SIMS observed International Dhoti day on 6th January 2016 with the inclination to imbibe the rich tradition of India among the young budding managers of SIMS and the gent faculty. The idea of wearing the
traditional attire of India was well received by the students and the faculty as they came robed in the
dhoti that enriched the atmosphere with cultural air. The students opined that this event motivated them
to stay tuned to preserve the traditional culture of India while working and thinking globally. Dr. S. Gowri
appreciated the students and gent faculty for this endeavour that created awareness to preserve the
traditions of India and motivating youth of India to follow the traditional attire.
Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan coordinated the event.

SIMScript Volume II : Issue 3 March 2016

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Sankara Institute of Management Science organized the National Youth Day in the Elite hall of SIMS
block, as a mark of respect to Swami Vivekananda on Jan 12th 2016.
The students were motivated to express their views on Swami Vivekananda through essay writing
and pictorial presentation competition on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Additionally,
a business quiz competition was organized for the MBA students. Many students actively participated
in the various events with high zeal. The highlight of the day was when Mr. Prashanth. R. Tamil Movie
Reviewer addressed the students on the power of youth and motivated to Arise, Awake and Stop
not till the goal is reached.
The winners of the competitions organized were:
Essay Writing (English):
First Prize - Miss.Soundharya - II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss.Anagha. V. II BA Eng
Third Prize - Miss.Nithila Carmel II BA Eng
Pictorial Exhibition :
First Prize Miss. M.Chithra II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss D.Sathya I BSc CS

Essay Writing (Tamil):

First Prize - Miss. D.Angaleeswari - II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss.B. Shrividya - III BSc CS
Third Prize - Mr. J.Anandha Kumar III BCom CA A
Chart Presentation :
First Prize Miss.Sukanya Krishnan &
Miss.C.Shilpa II BSc CS
Second Prize Mr.Gopinath III BSc CS

Business Quiz :
First Prize: Mr.Vishnu Prakash and Ms.Maju. Mr.S.Raj ( I MBA A)
Second Prize: Mr.Chanchel Prasad and Mr.Jobin Joseph Zachariah ( I MBA A)
Third Prize: Mr.Sebin Thomas and Akhilmon Johny ( I MBA A)

COOKERY SHOW
Sankara Institute of Management Science in collaboration with
Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, Sankara College of Science and Commerce organized a cookery
show titled Sankaras Kitchen Cast on 20.1.2016. Seven teams
of students from Department of Catering and MBA grouped and
brainstormed on innovative cooking ideas and set up stalls with
themes as Namma Samayal, KFC, Chinese Treasure, Jatpata
Chat, Snack Street and Biriyani Corner. Smt. Sandhya
Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions
(SEI) and Miss. Nithya Ramachandran, Deputy Joint Secretary,
SEI along with Principal Dr. H. Balakrishnan and Dr. S. Gowri,
Head of SIMS inaugurated the stalls and congratulated the
endeavour of the students. Mr. Bernard Edward, Vice Principal of
SANSAC appreciated the efforts of the students on the collaborative work. The winning team of the show was Team Biriyani Cafe
and the runner up team was Golden Dragon. The Gol Gappa Stall
with chat items was the most popularly visited stall of the day.
Prof. Radhika. K.P. thanked the management, students and the
faculty for making Sankaras Kitchen Cast a grand success.
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SIMScript

SIMS STUDENTS EVENTS

activities @ SIMS

SIMScript

YOUTH DAY

Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a speech contest for its I MBA students on 30th
October 2015 in the Elite Hall. The best fluent speaker Mr. Anoop V.K of I MBA was awarded with
Rs.2,999 worth bag and a certificate. Prof. D. Nithya coordinated the event.
A contest to showcase the photography skills was organized at SIMS through its official facebook
page SIMS. The photography contest was an online event, that gave opportunity to all the faculty and
students of Sankara Educational Institutions to show case their photography skills. The winner of the
contest was Mr. Raj Fazeer of I MBA, for his creative and outstanding photography, who bagged a
watch worth Rs. 2000. This was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan and Prof. S. Shiny.
Fun activity Diwali Dhamaka - SIMS organized the fun event of November for students on 5/11/2015
in the Elite Hall at 2.00 p.m. The students were given the theme Thrash the Dark where they were
asked to light a candle and brief of a bad quality that they would like to let go this Diwali.
The students actively participated in the event and said they would like let go of habits like excessive
eating, sleeping, talking too much, gossiping, wearing neat pants, bunking classes, shouting at
parents, reducing anger, driving bike rashly, playing mobile games, chatting in whattsapp and making
fun of others. The students also performed song, dance, mimicry with the diwali and rock songs that
entertained the gathering. The event concluded with a Happy and Safe Diwali Wish by Prof. L. Gandhi,
Head of the Department.
The stress buster event for month of December was organized by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan on
December 2nd 2015 on the topic Lateral thinking and out of the box thinking. Students were given
problems based on reasoning and creative thinking skills were tested.

DHOTI DAY
SIMS observed International Dhoti day on 6th January 2016 with the inclination to imbibe the rich tradition of India among the young budding managers of SIMS and the gent faculty. The idea of wearing the
traditional attire of India was well received by the students and the faculty as they came robed in the
dhoti that enriched the atmosphere with cultural air. The students opined that this event motivated them
to stay tuned to preserve the traditional culture of India while working and thinking globally. Dr. S. Gowri
appreciated the students and gent faculty for this endeavour that created awareness to preserve the
traditions of India and motivating youth of India to follow the traditional attire.
Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan coordinated the event.

SIMScript Volume II : Issue 3 March 2016

Page 7

Sankara Institute of Management Science organized the National Youth Day in the Elite hall of SIMS
block, as a mark of respect to Swami Vivekananda on Jan 12th 2016.
The students were motivated to express their views on Swami Vivekananda through essay writing
and pictorial presentation competition on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Additionally,
a business quiz competition was organized for the MBA students. Many students actively participated
in the various events with high zeal. The highlight of the day was when Mr. Prashanth. R. Tamil Movie
Reviewer addressed the students on the power of youth and motivated to Arise, Awake and Stop
not till the goal is reached.
The winners of the competitions organized were:
Essay Writing (English):
First Prize - Miss.Soundharya - II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss.Anagha. V. II BA Eng
Third Prize - Miss.Nithila Carmel II BA Eng
Pictorial Exhibition :
First Prize Miss. M.Chithra II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss D.Sathya I BSc CS

Essay Writing (Tamil):

First Prize - Miss. D.Angaleeswari - II BSc CS
Second Prize Miss.B. Shrividya - III BSc CS
Third Prize - Mr. J.Anandha Kumar III BCom CA A
Chart Presentation :
First Prize Miss.Sukanya Krishnan &
Miss.C.Shilpa II BSc CS
Second Prize Mr.Gopinath III BSc CS

Business Quiz :
First Prize: Mr.Vishnu Prakash and Ms.Maju. Mr.S.Raj ( I MBA A)
Second Prize: Mr.Chanchel Prasad and Mr.Jobin Joseph Zachariah ( I MBA A)
Third Prize: Mr.Sebin Thomas and Akhilmon Johny ( I MBA A)

COOKERY SHOW
Sankara Institute of Management Science in collaboration with
Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, Sankara College of Science and Commerce organized a cookery
show titled Sankaras Kitchen Cast on 20.1.2016. Seven teams
of students from Department of Catering and MBA grouped and
brainstormed on innovative cooking ideas and set up stalls with
themes as Namma Samayal, KFC, Chinese Treasure, Jatpata
Chat, Snack Street and Biriyani Corner. Smt. Sandhya
Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions
(SEI) and Miss. Nithya Ramachandran, Deputy Joint Secretary,
SEI along with Principal Dr. H. Balakrishnan and Dr. S. Gowri,
Head of SIMS inaugurated the stalls and congratulated the
endeavour of the students. Mr. Bernard Edward, Vice Principal of
SANSAC appreciated the efforts of the students on the collaborative work. The winning team of the show was Team Biriyani Cafe
and the runner up team was Golden Dragon. The Gol Gappa Stall
with chat items was the most popularly visited stall of the day.
Prof. Radhika. K.P. thanked the management, students and the
faculty for making Sankaras Kitchen Cast a grand success.
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OUTREACH initiatives

Celebrations @
SIMS

AWARENESS RALLY DO NOT USE MOBILE WHILE DRIVING

The traditional poojas Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja were observed on 20th October 2015 at
SIMS when pooja was performed in the library, for the buses and in classrooms seeking the blessings
of the three goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi.
SIMS observed the first year death anniversary of the founder correspondent of Sankara Educational
Institutions Shri. T.K. Pattabhirama Iyer on 16th October 2015. The biography of the founder was read
and floral tributes were paid to the founders photography by the professors and students along with
Secretary in the SIMS block, followed by observance of two minute silence to honor the correspondent.

In its initiative to create awareness and sensitize on the impact of using mobile phones while driving to the public of
Coimbatore city, Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a rally as an outreach activity on 03.11.2015.
Mr. Christuraj. T, District Revenue Officer and Additional District Magistrate, Coimbatore, flagged off the rally in front
of Government Womens Polytechnic College in the presence of Mr. B. Mohamed Ali, Medical Superintendent (R)
and the Consultant APAC of Coimbatore. Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan, Prof. D. Nithya and Prof. S. Shiny
coordinated the event.

Christmas day was observed on 18.12.2015 when Joint Secretary Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran cut
the Christmas cake. Students of Sankara Institute of Management Science enthusiastically prepared
the Christmas Hut depicting the story of Jesus Christ. Prof. S. Gowri and Prof. Nithya. D coordinated
the event.
New Year eve was celebrated with the popular management movie Pursuit of Happiness telecasted
in the SIMS Elite Hall from 11.00 a. m to 1.30 p.m. for the students. Students enjoyed the movie and
learnt many management lessons from the same.

AIDS AND TB AWARENESS PROGRAM

An awareness lecture was organized on AIDS and Tuberculosis for the students of SIMS on 3.11.2015 at 2.30 p.m.
in the Elite hall. Dr. Mohammed Ali, Medical Superintendent (R), Consultant and Member T.B. Association spoke
vividly on the causes, symptoms and preventive methods of these two deadly diseases. Mr. Hardik, I MBA welcomed
the gathering and Mr. Sooraj, I MBA proposed the vote of thanks.

DONATION DAY
As an act of generosity and care for the thousand people who starve for basic food, cloting and shelter in and around
Coimbatore city, Sankara Educational Institutions observed Donation Day on 16/11/2015. Donation day had a good
acceptance and start this year when students, staff and management were asked donate their old clothes, accessories, shoes, note books, stationery items and similar things that could be used by the less privileged people. All items
received generously were donated to a reputed orphanage by the management in the city of Coimbatore. This act is
an attempt to inculcate the noble thought of giving for wellbeing of our fellow men and caring for the society among
the students. The event was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan of SIMS.

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OUTREACH initiatives

Celebrations @
SIMS

AWARENESS RALLY DO NOT USE MOBILE WHILE DRIVING

The traditional poojas Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja were observed on 20th October 2015 at
SIMS when pooja was performed in the library, for the buses and in classrooms seeking the blessings
of the three goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi.
SIMS observed the first year death anniversary of the founder correspondent of Sankara Educational
Institutions Shri. T.K. Pattabhirama Iyer on 16th October 2015. The biography of the founder was read
and floral tributes were paid to the founders photography by the professors and students along with
Secretary in the SIMS block, followed by observance of two minute silence to honor the correspondent.

In its initiative to create awareness and sensitize on the impact of using mobile phones while driving to the public of
Coimbatore city, Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a rally as an outreach activity on 03.11.2015.
Mr. Christuraj. T, District Revenue Officer and Additional District Magistrate, Coimbatore, flagged off the rally in front
of Government Womens Polytechnic College in the presence of Mr. B. Mohamed Ali, Medical Superintendent (R)
and the Consultant APAC of Coimbatore. Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan, Prof. D. Nithya and Prof. S. Shiny
coordinated the event.

Christmas day was observed on 18.12.2015 when Joint Secretary Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran cut
the Christmas cake. Students of Sankara Institute of Management Science enthusiastically prepared
the Christmas Hut depicting the story of Jesus Christ. Prof. S. Gowri and Prof. Nithya. D coordinated
the event.
New Year eve was celebrated with the popular management movie Pursuit of Happiness telecasted
in the SIMS Elite Hall from 11.00 a. m to 1.30 p.m. for the students. Students enjoyed the movie and
learnt many management lessons from the same.

AIDS AND TB AWARENESS PROGRAM

An awareness lecture was organized on AIDS and Tuberculosis for the students of SIMS on 3.11.2015 at 2.30 p.m.
in the Elite hall. Dr. Mohammed Ali, Medical Superintendent (R), Consultant and Member T.B. Association spoke
vividly on the causes, symptoms and preventive methods of these two deadly diseases. Mr. Hardik, I MBA welcomed
the gathering and Mr. Sooraj, I MBA proposed the vote of thanks.

DONATION DAY
As an act of generosity and care for the thousand people who starve for basic food, cloting and shelter in and around
Coimbatore city, Sankara Educational Institutions observed Donation Day on 16/11/2015. Donation day had a good
acceptance and start this year when students, staff and management were asked donate their old clothes, accessories, shoes, note books, stationery items and similar things that could be used by the less privileged people. All items
received generously were donated to a reputed orphanage by the management in the city of Coimbatore. This act is
an attempt to inculcate the noble thought of giving for wellbeing of our fellow men and caring for the society among
the students. The event was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan of SIMS.

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Pledge to Vote Campaign

Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS), Coimbatore organized the Pledge to Vote
signature campaign in the city on 19.02.16 at the Fun Republic Mall, Coimbatore. The signature
campaign was commenced by Shri. T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran,
Joint Secretary and Miss. Nithya Ramachandran, Deputy Joint Secretary, Sankara Educational
Institutions. Dr. H. Balakrishnan, Principal, and Dr. S. Gowri, Head of the Department, SIMS were
present in the campaign. Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan and Prof. D. Nithya were the program
co-ordinators.

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NAYA 2016
The annual fest of Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) in association with Sankara College of Science
and Commerce (SANSAC), NAYA 2K16 was held on 10.2.2016 with high spirits and captured the imagination and
competitiveness of graduates across South India. NAYA 2K16 provided a platform for students to exhibit their skills
and display their co-ordination as a team through the plethora of events sketched by the organizers. The event also
attracted corporate houses in and around Coimbatore as Sponsors and event partners, like the Aashaa Metallurgical
Consultancy, Leap Learning Academy, DSP Garments.etc.
NAYA 2K16 the mega event was inaugurated in the college premises on an auspicious note by lighting of the lamp
by Mrs. Sandhya Ramachandran, Joint Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions, who inspired the participants by
the famous quote Success is when you discover your passion and go for it with everything you have. The organizers promised events with full of fun, learning and surprises through AdMad, Best Manager, Best Management Team,
Group Dance, 100 seconds to fame, facial painting and short film. The events aimed at testing skills, talent, knowledge and patience of the participants. As many as 50 colleges from across South India with around 700 students
marked the grand reach of NAYA 2K16. All the events simultaneously commenced at various venues in the SANSAC
and SIMS block. Veteran experts in various fields were invited as judges and the best participations were awarded
judicially.
The total cash prizes bagged by the winners of all the events put together amounted to Rs. one lakh. The highlight
of the event venues that gave value addition to the participants were the selfie corner, eateries, ice cream stalls and
more and ensured participants had a great time at SIMS with fun filled campus. Dr. H. Balakrishnan, Principal
SANSAC, distributed the prizes and thanked the participants for their enthusiasm and support throughout the day of
NAYA 2K16. Dr. S. Gowri, Head of the Department, SIMS appreciated the tireless efforts of the student coordinators,
students, faculty coordinators and administrative staff of MBA and SANSAC for making this event a grand success.
NAYA 2K16 was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan, Prof. D. Nithya and Prof. S. Shiny of SIMS.

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Pledge to Vote Campaign

Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS), Coimbatore organized the Pledge to Vote
signature campaign in the city on 19.02.16 at the Fun Republic Mall, Coimbatore. The signature
campaign was commenced by Shri. T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran,
Joint Secretary and Miss. Nithya Ramachandran, Deputy Joint Secretary, Sankara Educational
Institutions. Dr. H. Balakrishnan, Principal, and Dr. S. Gowri, Head of the Department, SIMS were
present in the campaign. Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan and Prof. D. Nithya were the program
co-ordinators.

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NAYA 2016
The annual fest of Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS) in association with Sankara College of Science
and Commerce (SANSAC), NAYA 2K16 was held on 10.2.2016 with high spirits and captured the imagination and
competitiveness of graduates across South India. NAYA 2K16 provided a platform for students to exhibit their skills
and display their co-ordination as a team through the plethora of events sketched by the organizers. The event also
attracted corporate houses in and around Coimbatore as Sponsors and event partners, like the Aashaa Metallurgical
Consultancy, Leap Learning Academy, DSP Garments.etc.
NAYA 2K16 the mega event was inaugurated in the college premises on an auspicious note by lighting of the lamp
by Mrs. Sandhya Ramachandran, Joint Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions, who inspired the participants by
the famous quote Success is when you discover your passion and go for it with everything you have. The organizers promised events with full of fun, learning and surprises through AdMad, Best Manager, Best Management Team,
Group Dance, 100 seconds to fame, facial painting and short film. The events aimed at testing skills, talent, knowledge and patience of the participants. As many as 50 colleges from across South India with around 700 students
marked the grand reach of NAYA 2K16. All the events simultaneously commenced at various venues in the SANSAC
and SIMS block. Veteran experts in various fields were invited as judges and the best participations were awarded
judicially.
The total cash prizes bagged by the winners of all the events put together amounted to Rs. one lakh. The highlight
of the event venues that gave value addition to the participants were the selfie corner, eateries, ice cream stalls and
more and ensured participants had a great time at SIMS with fun filled campus. Dr. H. Balakrishnan, Principal
SANSAC, distributed the prizes and thanked the participants for their enthusiasm and support throughout the day of
NAYA 2K16. Dr. S. Gowri, Head of the Department, SIMS appreciated the tireless efforts of the student coordinators,
students, faculty coordinators and administrative staff of MBA and SANSAC for making this event a grand success.
NAYA 2K16 was coordinated by Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan, Prof. D. Nithya and Prof. S. Shiny of SIMS.

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Seminars,Conferences and Workshops

HR CONCLAVE 2015
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized an HR Conclave on the theme HR Challenges in the VUCA
Business World on 7th October 2015. The conclave commenced with an inaugural session at 11.00 a.m. in the Elite
Hall, when Dr. Dhanapal. D., Correspondent and Managing Trustee, Kovai Vidyashram Schools, Coimbatore delivered the key note address on the theme HR Challenges in present day scenario. The forenoon session was
geared up by Mr. C. Priyesh Cherruveettill, Principal, Sankara Polytechnic College, who brought out the core concept
of VUCA and its relevance to modern HR practices. The highlight of the HR conclave was the panel discussion during
the post lunch session that gave way for high level deliberations on the theme. Mrs. Rachel Premnath, COO, Point
Perfect Solutions, Mr. Suresh Vengodan, DGM-HR, M-Modal Global Services and Mr. Wonder Joky, Business Head,
Eidos Inc were the panel facilitators and Mr. Priyesh, Principal; Sankara Polytechnic College was the moderator.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
START UP INDIA STAND UP INDIA
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a one day national conference on the theme Start up India,
Stand up India on 28.19.2015. The one day conference was sponsored by Koral Knitting Groups, Tiruppur. The
conference was inaugurated by the world renowned entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham, CEO,
Jayshree Enterprises, Coimbatore. 20 papers were presented from 30 colleges across south India. Mr. Ajay Kumar
Singh, AGM Indian Overseas Bank, Coimbatore and Mr. Narasimhan, GM Venteswara Steels, Coimbatore
chaired the technical sessions. Dr. P. Murugesan, Dean Academics, SIMS welcomed the gathering and Prof. Nithya.
D. proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions felicitated the
gathering and congratulated the organizers and participants for deliberating on the theme that is aimed to promote
economic development of India.

REAL TIME ONLINE SHARE TRADING PROGRAM

Sankara Institute of Management Science in association with Anamalai Capital Services, Coimbatore signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Real Time Online Share Trading Program on 21.1.2016. The MOU was
signed between Dr. H. Balakrishnan and Smt. S. Chitra, Director, Anamalai Capital Services in the presence of Shri.
T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions, Coimbatore. The technical session of the day after
the inauguration was facilitated by Mrs. Chitra and Mr. Thangaraj who highlighted on the significance of the program,
the basic fundamentals to work with ROSTP and in depth the theoretical perspective. The students gained hands on
knowledge on the basics of online trading and continuous training will hone their trading skills.

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Seminars,Conferences and Workshops

HR CONCLAVE 2015
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized an HR Conclave on the theme HR Challenges in the VUCA
Business World on 7th October 2015. The conclave commenced with an inaugural session at 11.00 a.m. in the Elite
Hall, when Dr. Dhanapal. D., Correspondent and Managing Trustee, Kovai Vidyashram Schools, Coimbatore delivered the key note address on the theme HR Challenges in present day scenario. The forenoon session was
geared up by Mr. C. Priyesh Cherruveettill, Principal, Sankara Polytechnic College, who brought out the core concept
of VUCA and its relevance to modern HR practices. The highlight of the HR conclave was the panel discussion during
the post lunch session that gave way for high level deliberations on the theme. Mrs. Rachel Premnath, COO, Point
Perfect Solutions, Mr. Suresh Vengodan, DGM-HR, M-Modal Global Services and Mr. Wonder Joky, Business Head,
Eidos Inc were the panel facilitators and Mr. Priyesh, Principal; Sankara Polytechnic College was the moderator.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
START UP INDIA STAND UP INDIA
Sankara Institute of Management Science organized a one day national conference on the theme Start up India,
Stand up India on 28.19.2015. The one day conference was sponsored by Koral Knitting Groups, Tiruppur. The
conference was inaugurated by the world renowned entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham, CEO,
Jayshree Enterprises, Coimbatore. 20 papers were presented from 30 colleges across south India. Mr. Ajay Kumar
Singh, AGM Indian Overseas Bank, Coimbatore and Mr. Narasimhan, GM Venteswara Steels, Coimbatore
chaired the technical sessions. Dr. P. Murugesan, Dean Academics, SIMS welcomed the gathering and Prof. Nithya.
D. proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions felicitated the
gathering and congratulated the organizers and participants for deliberating on the theme that is aimed to promote
economic development of India.

REAL TIME ONLINE SHARE TRADING PROGRAM

Sankara Institute of Management Science in association with Anamalai Capital Services, Coimbatore signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Real Time Online Share Trading Program on 21.1.2016. The MOU was
signed between Dr. H. Balakrishnan and Smt. S. Chitra, Director, Anamalai Capital Services in the presence of Shri.
T.P. Ramachandran, Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions, Coimbatore. The technical session of the day after
the inauguration was facilitated by Mrs. Chitra and Mr. Thangaraj who highlighted on the significance of the program,
the basic fundamentals to work with ROSTP and in depth the theoretical perspective. The students gained hands on
knowledge on the basics of online trading and continuous training will hone their trading skills.

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RENDEZVOUS WITH DABBAWALAHS OF MUMBAI

RELEASES

Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS), Coimbatore organized an interactive seminar on short management lessons by Mr. Subodh Sangle and the Mukkadham (group leader) Mr. Narayanji, a representative of the
Dabbawalahs who were in the city on 13.2.2016. The demonstration by the Dabbawalahs left the audience awe
struck when they knew that the entire process does not involve the usage of any technology. Mr. Sangle and the
mukkadham explained their flow of operations right from collection of the lunch boxes (dabbas) to sorting them,
uploading them into the trains, downloading them from the trains at various stations and finally sorting again and
distributing without errors to various destinations. The best part of lesson was the illustration of the unique coding
system that ensured the minimisation of errors. The short management lesson was a life time message carried by
both students and the corporate executives. Shri. T. P. Ramachandran - Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions
felicitated the noble work and cause of the dabbawalahs. Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran - Joint Secretary, Ms. Nithya
Ramachandran - Deputy Joint Secretary, Dr. H Balakrishnan Principal and Dr. S. Gowri, Head of SIMS were present in the workshop. Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala welcomed the gathering and Prof. K.P. Radhika proposed the vote
of thanks.

Release of Sankara International Journal of Management Issue 2. Vol 1.

The second issue of the management journal of SIMS, Sankara International Journal of Management was released
on 28th October 2015, by the renowned Social Entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham, CEO, Jayshree
Industries, Coimbatore.
The second issue of Sankara Express the creative in-house journal of SIMS was released on December 7th 2015
by our Deputy Joint Secretary Madam Miss. Nithya Ramachandran. Prof. K. Balakrishnan was the editor and
Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan was the designer of the journal.

FACULTY IN ACTION
Prof. K.P. Radhika participated in the Pan IIM World Management Conference and the doctoral workshop organized
by IIM Indore from Dec 15th 18th Dec 2015.
Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala published a research article entitled: Satyanarayana Rentala, Byram Anand, Prabhakar
Nandru and Phani Kumar Vutukuri (2015); Determinants of Export Performance of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
in the Transitory & Post-TRIPS Periods. St. Theresa Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1 (2), 1-18. ISSN:
2408 2120.
Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala presented a paper titled, Export competitiveness of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry:
A comparative analysis of transitory and post-TRIPS periods in the National Conference organised by GRD
College of Science, Coimbatore on 4th February, 2016
Prof. K P Radhika presented a paper titled, Determinants of financial inclusion outreach in SAARC Countries in
the National Conference organised by GRD College of Science, Coimbatore on 4th February, 2016

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RELEASES

Sankara Institute of Management Science (SIMS), Coimbatore organized an interactive seminar on short management lessons by Mr. Subodh Sangle and the Mukkadham (group leader) Mr. Narayanji, a representative of the
Dabbawalahs who were in the city on 13.2.2016. The demonstration by the Dabbawalahs left the audience awe
struck when they knew that the entire process does not involve the usage of any technology. Mr. Sangle and the
mukkadham explained their flow of operations right from collection of the lunch boxes (dabbas) to sorting them,
uploading them into the trains, downloading them from the trains at various stations and finally sorting again and
distributing without errors to various destinations. The best part of lesson was the illustration of the unique coding
system that ensured the minimisation of errors. The short management lesson was a life time message carried by
both students and the corporate executives. Shri. T. P. Ramachandran - Secretary, Sankara Educational Institutions
felicitated the noble work and cause of the dabbawalahs. Smt. Sandhya Ramachandran - Joint Secretary, Ms. Nithya
Ramachandran - Deputy Joint Secretary, Dr. H Balakrishnan Principal and Dr. S. Gowri, Head of SIMS were present in the workshop. Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala welcomed the gathering and Prof. K.P. Radhika proposed the vote
of thanks.

Release of Sankara International Journal of Management Issue 2. Vol 1.

The second issue of the management journal of SIMS, Sankara International Journal of Management was released
on 28th October 2015, by the renowned Social Entrepreneur Mr. Arunachalam Muruganantham, CEO, Jayshree
Industries, Coimbatore.
The second issue of Sankara Express the creative in-house journal of SIMS was released on December 7th 2015
by our Deputy Joint Secretary Madam Miss. Nithya Ramachandran. Prof. K. Balakrishnan was the editor and
Prof. K. Thirugnana Sambanthan was the designer of the journal.

FACULTY IN ACTION
Prof. K.P. Radhika participated in the Pan IIM World Management Conference and the doctoral workshop organized
by IIM Indore from Dec 15th 18th Dec 2015.
Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala published a research article entitled: Satyanarayana Rentala, Byram Anand, Prabhakar
Nandru and Phani Kumar Vutukuri (2015); Determinants of Export Performance of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
in the Transitory & Post-TRIPS Periods. St. Theresa Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1 (2), 1-18. ISSN:
2408 2120.
Prof. Satyanarayana Rentala presented a paper titled, Export competitiveness of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry:
A comparative analysis of transitory and post-TRIPS periods in the National Conference organised by GRD
College of Science, Coimbatore on 4th February, 2016
Prof. K P Radhika presented a paper titled, Determinants of financial inclusion outreach in SAARC Countries in
the National Conference organised by GRD College of Science, Coimbatore on 4th February, 2016

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