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Twitter and Musk: Freedom of speech and beyond | Prof. Rajeshwari writes for Wion News

• May 25, 2022 | WION

The article highlights that Musk's problem will be dealing with tweets from every other country on the planet, none of which guarantees free speech as vigorously as the United States. The European Union has warned him that new laws forbidding disinformation will be imposed on Twitter. Musk will need to think hard on what to do with Moscow, Tehran, and Kabul, all of which use Twitter to spread anti-US propaganda without reciprocity.

The perils of ignoring the sustainability trend | Prof. Hema Swamy writes for Construction Week

• May 16, 2022 | Construction Week

The article highlights that there are a few industries that are growing more sensitive to the sustainability trend and make a concerted effort to invest in it. According to a recent McKinsey report on the global packaging industry, India, Indonesia and China lead among a global list of 30 countries in terms of concern and willingness to pay for sustainable packaging.

Catalysing EV Prospects Among Start-Ups, MSMEs, Large Firms by Prof. Raj Shankar | Mobility Outlook

• May 12, 2022 | Mobility Outlook

Prof. Raj Shankar wrote an article titled, 'Catalysing EV Prospects Among Start-Ups, MSMEs, Large Firms', published by Mobility Outlook.

The article highlights that the Union Budget for FY23 reinforced India’s ambitious commitments declared at the COP26 for a green future. The FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) scheme witnessed a three-fold increase in allocation – a whopping 263.5% increase at INR 2,908 crore.

Is FMCG Distribution at the Cusp of a Technological Revolution? | Prof. Rajeshwari writes for Indian Retailer

• May 10, 2022 | IndianRetailer

Prof. Rajeshwari K with Ramasubramanian (PGDM Co '22) wrote an article titled, 'Is FMCG Distribution at the Cusp of a Technological Revolution?', published by Indian Retailer. The article highlights that over 90 percent of FMCG trade in India is still unorganized and any technology intervention results in its differential adoption across urban and rural, thus leading to working capital variances.

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai hosts its 16th and 17th Convocation

• Apr 28, 2022 | The Telegraph

Chennai-based Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) conferred degrees on a total of 1,145 students at its 16th and 17th convocation held jointly for the 2020 and 2021 batches of full-time and executive management courses, the B-school said in a statement on April 28.

B-School aspirants have to prepare for data-driven future - Dr. Suresh Ramanathan

• Apr 07, 2022 | The Week

Dr Suresh Ramanathan speaks on the significance of preparing for a data-driven future. The questions posed by The Week were on the lines of the pandemic changing the way we look at traditional education, the ever-transforming shifts in consumer preferences, the significance of a course like data analytics today, and more.

India’s senior citizens are an untapped group | Prof. Rajeshwari K & Sunmeet Singh Oberoi

• Mar 28, 2022 | ThePrint

The article highlights the fact that India lacks a startup which can leverage the business and monetisation potential that the country’s ageing population holds. The article provides solutions on how this can be tapped into and can be a potential success for businesses targeting this untapped group.

Transformation in times of crisis | Book Review by Dr Suresh Srinivasan

• Mar 25, 2022 | The Hindu Business Line

Every crisis, while deeply unsettling, contains the seeds of opportunity. Nitin Rakesh, CEO of Mphasis and Jerry Wind, Lauder Professor Emeritus and Professor of Marketing at Wharton have written a book to help transform crisis into opportunities by applying the eight principles and an analytical framework to your own unique situation. "Challenging one’s own mental models is vital to stay ahead and the authors illustrate how innovators and disruptors do it." Dr Suresh Srinivasan's review of this book, 'Transformation in times of crisis' has been published by The Hindu Business Line.

Modern Vs. Traditional Channel Trade Power Game - Prof Trichy Krishnan

• Mar 24, 2022

Prof. Trichy Krishnan talks about the 'Modern Vs. Traditional Channel Trade Power Game' in his latest article published by AdGully. The article explains traditional channels, modern channels and poses questions on the future of both these channels.

Great Lakes Institute of Management announces centre for women leadership

• Mar 05, 2022 | Edugraph

The Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, announced the launch of a Centre for Women Leadership under the guidance of its associate professor, K. Rajeshwari, at the Women’s Week Leadership Conclave. The announcement was made by Suresh Ramanathan, dean, Great Lakes Institute of Management, at the inauguration of the Women’s Week Leadership Conclave - #ChoosetoChallenge (The Status Quo) in the campus on March 4.