“Ranchi – it makes PGDM better.”

It's been only a week that I have been in this new city all the way from the national capital but Ranchi has already showered me with some generous surprises and the lovely rain, of course. It seems to be the perfect place to be in, before I fall into the vicious circle of corporate life. Ranchi is good not only for your lungs, but also for your taste buds, as the city offers a lot of regional delicacies.

Ranchi, a city which is not found in everyone's 'must- visit' list. But having a glimpse of the city's beauty and culture, they are missing something that one shouldn't. One won't believe until they themselves visit Ranchi and they would surely fall in love with it. It’s a humble blissful retreat for all metro-fanatics.

XISS, Xavier institute of Social service - a name that is now etched with my name for this lifetime. PGDM in Human Resource Management from XISS- dream for some, now reality for me. Whether it is the value laden and disciplined induction program or the surprisingly interactive and jolly professors, the feeling is overwhelmed. And not to forget the fancy 'departmental tea'. The professors, staff and the seniors here are not only helpful, humble, easy to talk to, but highly understanding and cooperative. which is definitely a rare quality these days. The inspiration and guidance that the 2017-2019 batch is bound to get is surely limitless.

Being a first-time hosteller, I am marvelled at the mess food, rooms, strolling on the terrace, the recent India vs Pakistan Cricket Match commotion in the Girl’s Hostel, the late-night gossip sessions, and early morning lines in front of washrooms. Every single thing here - common for some is a new thing to witness for me.

Though I am yet to experience the highly recommended food of the food joints nearby, the scenic places and spots, I am sure enough of the blissful stay and amazing people I am going to have in this city!

Cheers to the upcoming time of our lifetime in XISS, Ranchi!

Ms. Ria Malik

Department of Human Resource Management

(2017-2019)

XISS-FAQs

FAQ's - just about #XISSRanchi

Q. What will be the class timings?

A. The first class will start at 9 a.m. and the last class of the day will be over at 3.30 p.m. There will be short break of 5 mins after the first class, 15 mins break after the second and an hour long lunch break before the last class. Usually the weekends are off unless any extra classes are scheduled.

Q. Is there some dress code?

A. The Institute has a uniform which you’ll be getting around mid-July. Until then you’re required to wear formals and smart casuals on Friday.

Q. Do I need to pay for the Uniform?

A. Yes, you’re supposed to pay an amount decided by the department you belong to.

Q. Do I need to carry laptop every day?

A. Not really. The faculties usually ask you to when required.

Q. Is the campus Wi-Fi enabled?

A. Yes, the campus and the hostels are Wi-Fi enabled.

Q. Is there a library facility available?

A. Yes, the Institute has a central library and a digital library too. You’ll be given two library pass to get the books issued, one against each.

Q. How far are the hostels?

A. The girls’ hostel is at 5 mins walking distance from the campus while the Boys’ Hostel is at 8 kms away and has a shuttle bus service.

Q. What are the extra co-curricular activities and students clubs I can participate and join?

A. The Institute organises Inter-Departmental Basketball and Cricket Tournament once every year. A number of academic and non-academic events are organised during the annual event, Panache.   XISS has an official music band MAXIS which you can join. Apart from that XISS has number of student clubs, Obscura (The Media Club), Embark, Rotaract Club of Social Revolution, XCEED, Pulse (Dance Club), FINAXIS (The Finance Club of XISS), and HRFX (Human Resources forum of XISS).

Q. Where to grab a quick bite?

A. The institute’s canteen is quite good. You’ll find everything from snacks to main course. Coffee, Tea and Cold drinks are available round the clock. The price is nominal.

Q. What are the good eateries nearby?

A. There’s many good food joints and places to hangout in 2 km radius of XISS,

    Hasty-Tasty, Nirvana, Lazeez, Chopstics, Punjabi Kitchen, the best to name a few.

by Mr. Vaibhav Sinha 

PGDM Finance (2016-2018)

World Environment Day

'WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY'

When there is a busy world in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things etc we as the occupants of this planet earth find ourselves stuck with our gadgets and do not know about what is happening to our planet outside. Our planet is getting polluted day by day by the emission of CFCs which is causing a great threat to the ozone layer leading to the disastrous Global Warming.

Considering this, the UNITED NATIONS has proposed a campaign for the protection of environment on June 5 1974 which came to be known as “World Environment Day”. This small thought set up a huge platform for almost 143 countries taking part in this campaign every year. Every environment day brings in a new idea on how to conserve our environment and adopt to advocate environmental causes.

Concerning the world environment day the earth anthem is proposed which reads:

“Our Cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl

The most beautiful planet in the universe

All the continents and oceans of the world

United we stand as flora and fauna

United we stand as species of one earth

Black, brown, white different colours

We are humans, the earth is our home”

The main reason for celebrating this environment day is to successfully get carbon neutrality, focusing on the forest management, reducing greenhouse effect, promoting bio fuels production by planting on degraded lands, use of hydro power to enhance electricity production and so on.

In a country like India, how far are we taking the environmental issues into concern every now and then we see people littering here and there making the environment polluted. 

Though campaigns like “Swacch bharat” which was launched on 2^nd October 2014 brought some change in the mind-set of people to keep the environment clean but as to how far this is successful, still the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai are existing where no proper hygienic conditions exist and people are surviving there. The people have to themselves bring a change in attitude as to keep the environment clean by not littering, preventing the usage of plastic, use of pollution free modes of transport and so on.

The concern for the planet Earth has to start from within us which can be improved by planting more and more trees conserving the forest and wildlife by preventing deforestation, throwing wastes in the water can lead to severe threat to sea life so we must control it.Control the emissions of highly toxic gases like the Bhopal Gas tragedy that occurred in 1984 which took lives of many people because of the gas Methyl Iso cyanate.

If we work together as a team we have every possible chance to conserve our planet earth and environment.

“This is where we live

Why are we hurting our home?

Live on our earth

Love our earth

This is the only one we have

Let’s save it”.

Courtesy:

Mr. Shashank

Deptt. of Information Technology (2016-2018)

Ms. Manisha Singh

Deptt. of Finance (2016-2018)