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Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar

ILLUMINATIX - The Media and PR Cell of
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar Presents
Thought Leaders of Tomorrow
"Predicting the Unforeseeable Future"
A National Level Open Essay Competition on
Futurology and Futuristic Trends

Introduction
"While theoretically and technically television may be feasible, commercially and financially it is an impossibility." - Lee De Forest

"Stocks have reached a permanently high plateau." - Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929

Well these gentlemen got it completely wrong, but here is your opportunity to play the soothsayer. ILLUMINATIX, the Student's Media and PR Cell of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar announces the launch of "Thought Leaders of Tomorrow: Predicting the Unforeseeable Future", a national level open essay competition on futurology and futuristic trends.

Background
"There is Nothing New Under The Sun. In other words, you are not smart enough to create anything. Everything and anything that is relevant has already happened, been thought of, or tried. In other words, the future has already happened." See http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?NothingNewUnderTheSun

Futurology is the study of the medium to long-term future, by extrapolating present technological, economic or social trends, or by attempting to predict future trends.

"Several authors became recognized as futurists. They researched trends (particularly in technology, business or socieatal issues) and wrote books describing their observations, conclusions, and predictions. Initially, they followed a cycle of publishing their conclusions and then beginning research on the next book. More recently, they have started consulting groups or earn money as speakers. Alvin Toffler and John Naisbitt are two prominent examples of this class. Many business gurus present themselves as futurologists. Futurology, although sometimes based on science, cannot follow the scientific method, as it is not falsifiable except by waiting for the future to happen. It is instructive to compare predictions of the future made in the 19th century to see how accurately they predicted the present." See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurology.

Opportunity
In a break from tradition, we have decided not to restrict the scope of the theme by suggesting any definite topics. You are free to write on any future trend that you foresee in the areas of business, politics, technology, society or any other area of relevant human interest.

However this does not mean you can just go about building castles in the air.

The idea is to create a plausible or possible future scenario while substantiating it with historical data/trends, systematic timeline and a scientific hypothesis that should stand the basic tests of logic and sense.

The checklists of parameters that will fetch you points are:

1. Innovative heading/introduction/title
2. Ability to link it with it recent issues across the globe
3. Creativity and Originality (plagiarism of any kind will lead to immediate disqualification)
4. Hypothesis or formulation of any kind
5. Research methodology and/or scientific theory design
6. Well designed timeline or plan, if any

Rules and Regulations
1. This is an individual event and every participant is allowed only one entry. This competition is open to all students of colleges, universities and autonomous and affiliated institutes as well as members of registered institutes/organizations and corporate organizations. A photocopy copy of their college/institute ID card must accompany student entries.

2. Prize money:
In the Corporate Essay category:
Winner: Rs. 8,000/-
Runners Up: Rs. 4,000/-

In the Student Essay category:
Winner: Rs. 6,000/-
Runners Up: Rs. 3,000/-

3. There is no entry fee for students. For corporates, an entry fee of Rs. 250/- is applicable. The money can be sent in form of Cheque/DD favouring "XIM Student Council" payable at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Add Rs. 20 extra for all outstation cheques.

4. All submissions must adhere to the following submission instructions and guidelines:

a. Cover Page: The first page of the manuscript should contain the following information: (i) the title; (ii) the name and institutional affiliation of the author; (iii) an abstract of not more than 100 words. A footnote on the same sheet should give the name, address, telephone, and fax number, homepage link (if any) and e-mail address.

b. Typing: Paper must be printed on A4 size paper (21 cm x 29.5 cm), in Times New Roman 12 point font, single spaced lines, and double spaced paragraphs. Left margin must be 3.5 cm inches and other three margins 2.5 cm each.

c. Size: The size of the contribution should not exceed 3000 words including references, footnotes, and bibliography and printed on one side of the paper only. All pages should be numbered consequently. Titles and subtitles should be short. References, tables, and legends for the figures should be printed on separate pages.

d. Tables: Tables must be numbered with Roman numerals. Tables must be self-contained, in the sense that the reader must be able to understand them without going back to the text of the paper. Each table must have a title followed by a descriptive legend.

e. Figures: Figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals. All figure captions must be typed in double space on a separate sheet following the footnotes. A figure's title should be part of the caption. Figures must be self-contained. Each figure must have a title followed by a descriptive legend.

f. Copyright: Submission should be original contributions and should not be under consideration by any other publication at the same time. Authors submitting warrant that the work is not an infringement of any existing copyright, infringement of proprietary right, invasion of private, of libel and will indemnify, defend, and hold XIMB harmless from any damages, expenses, and cost against any breach of such warranty. For ease of dissemination and to ensure proper policing of use, contributions become the legal copyright of the Xavier Institute of Management, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. The last date for entries to reach us is the 15^th of September, 2004. The final results will be displayed on our site http://www.ximb.ac.in/~media on the 3^rd of October, 2004. Individual winners will also be intimated the results by e-mail. The prize money will be sent as cheques by the 15^th of November, 2004.

6. A panel comprising of eminent faculty and industry members will be evaluating the essays. The decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding. All disputes will be under the jurisdiction of courts in Bhubaneswar. Members of IlluminatiX core-committee are not allowed to participate in this competition.

7. The winning entries will be published in our annual student magazine titled "The Talking Tree" and winners will be receiving a copy of the issue. If the article is of really high quality, it might be forwarded (only) for consideration of publication in our management journal titled "Vilakshan".

Entries should be send in triplicate to:
The Director's Office
Xavier Institute of Management
Xavier Square, Off Nanadankanan Road, Bhubaneswar–751 013
<Attention: Arnab Pal, The XIMB Media & PR Cell>

Superscribe the envelope with the heading: "TLT 2004 <author, institute/organization>". Also mail a soft copy to this address: illuminatix_ximb@yahoo.co.uk.
The subject of the mail should be same as heading of envelope.

For further queries please contact any of the following persons:
Ankit Tiwari : (u103065@ximb.ac.in, (0) 9861172118)
Arnab Pal : (u103067@ximb.ac.in, (0) 9861085730)
Dipali Sarangi : (u103075@ximb.ac.in, (0) 9861161181)

ILLUMINATIX - The Media and PR Cell of
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar
Presents
Thought Leaders of Tomorrow
"Predicting the Unforeseeable Future
A National Level Open Essay Competition on Futurology and Futuristic Trends

Source : E-mail August 7, 2004

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar

RURAL MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION OF XIMB
Presents
ANANYA
The Business Plan Competition

The competition gives you the opportunity to work in teams, to turn innovative ideas into reality. The event also brings together the finest managerial talent in the country. The UNIQUE business plan is rewarded in full measure.

ANANYA – The Unique intends to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen for succeeding in today's competitive world. A world with newer, greater challenges and opportunities. Spot opportunities, develop new strategies, let your vision your dreams find full XPRESSION.

No venture can begin without a concrete blueprint. Ideas without action are dreams. Come to XIMB-where dreams are rewarded.

Time Schedule for the Competition
Announcing the event : August 19th
Receipt of business plans : September 15th
Announcing the results : September 21st
Presentation by Teams : During XPressions 4th October

Rules and Regulations
1. Teams of four are invited to participate in this event.
2. The concept/Product for the plan can be chosen by the team
3. The business plan may have the following broad headings
• An Executive Summary
• Vision and Mission statement.
• Physical Infrastructure
• Legal Procedures
• Product / service Specifications
• Production / Operation Methods
• Overview of the Industry with projections
• Management and staffing.
• Implementation Plan (monthly / yearly).
• Marketing strategy that will be adopted.
• Risks – its confidentiality and coverage.
• Financial Summary (Project balance sheet, Projected cash flow etc)
• Any other heading the contestant may find relevant.
4. Weightage will be given for developing a detailed costing and marketing strategy
5. Any number of entries from a B-School will be accepted
6. Each team can submit only one plan
7. The Business plan should not be more than forty pages.
8. The font should be Times New Roman.
9. Font Size 12 with a spacing of 1.5 lines.
10. The plans should be sent in soft copy to u303017@ximb.ac.in, u303010@ximb.ac.in, chelladurai_a@yahoo.com (you are advised to send the plan to multiple IDs to avoid any delay due to server problems)
11. The last date for sending the soft copies is 15th September 2004
12. The hard copies must reach XIMB by the 19th of September 2004
13. Hard copies must be sent along with a letter from the head of your institution.
14. Selected Teams will be informed of the results by the 21st of September 2004.
15. Two members of the selected team will be invited to make the presentation at our institute, you shall be our guest and you will be reimbursed Second class sleeper fair along the shortest rail route. Boarding and lodging would be provided for one day and two nights.
16. The total prize money is Rs 10,000/-. (First prize-Rs.5000/-, Second Prize-Rs.3000/-, Third prize-Rs-2000/-). The final round (Presentation) will be at XIMB.
17. All decisions taken by the organising committee and the panel of judges would be final and binding upon the participants.
18. The panel of judges will consist of bankers, academicians and specialists in enterprise development. Incubation of exceptional plans is also a possibility.
19. All the Business Plans which are submitted to R MAX are the property of R MAX.
20. Non compliance of any of the Rules & procedures will lead to disqualification

Contact Numbers and Emails
Sanjib Kumar Jha - u303043@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9437111081
Jeevan.J.Arakal - u303017@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9861170376
Chelladurai.A - u303010@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9861232675
Varundeep - u303048@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9437111048
Anjaneyulu - u304024@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9861140475
Kusuma - u304017@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9861134516
Prakash Sinha - u304027@ximb.ac.in, Ph - 9861105091

The address to which the hard copy is to be sent is:
Jeevan J Arakal
Room No. 107, CENDERET Hostel
Xavier Institute of Management
Bhubaneswar–751 013 (Orissa)

Source : E-mail August 19, 2004

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar

RURAL MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION OF XIMB
Presents
THE COUNTRY VAULT
Real people…Real problems…Real solutions
At
XPRESSIONS 2004

THE COUNTRY VAULT is a unique contest which will test your mental strengths in a real, not hypothetical, situation which ails the financial services in the rural sector. Here, real issues and pressing needs are to be taken care of, which will require research, analysis and strategizing. Since so much effort is being put in this event, the rewards will be more than just appropriate.

The participation for this contest is now declared open but there is a catch. Time is of the essence here, as you will be told about the case only once you respond to the invitation. Following your intimation confirming your participation, you will be sent the case and other details of the contest. There is a deadline for the submission of solutions, so don't waste time and be proactive!!!! The quicker you confirm, the more time you can spend on strategizing.

The timeline is as follows:

1. Declaration of contest as open : 24^th August
2. Last date for confirmation of participation : 10^th Sept.
3. Distribution of case details (as per confirmation) : 1^st - 10^th Sept.
4. Last date for submission of solutions/ strategies : 17^th Sept.
5. Declaration of 3 top entries (being called for presentation) : 21^st Sept.
6. Declaration of 3 top entries (being called for presentation) : 21st Sept.
7. Presentation of the solutions to decide the best strategy, at XIMB during
XPRESSIONS-2004 : 4th October

RULES OF THE GAME

Each participating team will be composed of two members.

You have to confirm your participation by the due date, as mentioned above which will then register you for the contest.

After the confirmation you will be given the details of the case.
* The case will deal with an existing constraint in rural financial services (as faced by a bank or a NBFC) and will ask for a strategically thought-out solution for it.
* The format of the submitted solutions and other will be given along with the case.
* All solutions are required to be sent as soft copies by 1700 Hrs on 17^thof September, 2004

Any number of teams from one B school is allowed.

Team names may be sent to any of the following e-mail accounts (preferably more than one) the_country_vault@yahoo.com / hiadiboss@yahoo.com / u303007@ximb.ac.in / manjumenon80@rediffmail.com with the subject line - TCV Registration

The total prize money will be Rs.10000.
Rs.5000 for the 1st prize
Rs.3000 for the 2^nd prize
Rs.2000 for the 3^rd prize.

The contest will be judged by a panel consisting of finance faculty, XIMB and luminaries of the rural finance sector, whose decisions shall be deemed final and binding.

Those called for final presentation are required to carry three hard copies of their solution on 4^th of October, 2004

The teams called for presentation at XIMB will be reimbursed the shortest rail route fare.

All the submitted strategies will become the property of RMAX and may be used by RMAX in any manner it deems fit.

Non compliance with any of the above regulations as well as those intimated with the distribution of the case will result in immediate disqualification.

ALL THE BEST!!!

TEAM COUNTRY VAULT,
PGPRM, XIMB

Xavier Institute of Management
Bhubaneswar–751 013 (Orissa)

Source : E-mail August 26, 2004

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar

IlluminatiX: The Ximb Media and PR Cell
Pre-Xpressions 2004 Media Release
Skill City: Upgraded Version Launched

" If life doesn't give a game worth playing, then develop one" - Anthony D' Angelo

It's not that life at XIMB is in anyway lacking in activity- rather, it was the urge to develop something unique which drove a group of XIMBians to develop SKILL CITY last year. A unique game that tests capabilities such as negotiation, analytical thinking, leadership, team building skills, creativity, problem solving ability, strategy building and stress management…to name a few. These quintessential abilities are instrumental in determining the difference between an efficient manager and a wannabe.

This year, besides the b-school event, the development team has also extended the game for the corporate houses and wishes to establish it, as the one and only game of its kind to comprehensively test all those skills that are actually tested in an assessment center.

Participation Details:

The b-school event is to take place during the annual b-school festival, Xpressions, i.e. October 2- 4, 2004. This year, the selection of participants would be done on the basis of a quiz that is to be held on 14^th September 2004. The quiz requires a team of 2 people and there are no upper limits to the number of teams participating from a particular institute. The format of the quiz would be uploaded on the 14 ^th of September along with the registration form on our site (http://www.ximb.ac.in/skillcity). The participants have to solve the quiz and e-mail us back the format by the given time. Thereafter, the selected teams would be invited to play the game in our campus. The total prize money is Rs.25,000.

The Situation of the Game:

The game takes one back to the medieval age, when there was anarchy and bloodshed all around. The crystal of life had been uprooted from the Temple of Euthania. The crystal was the source of prosperity for the world and its uprooting caused mayhem. After years of war and loss of hundreds of men, all the emperors decided to set an end to this situation and restore back peace and prosperity by placing back the crystal in the temple.

But….

This would not be an easy task. The Temple of Euthania was in the intellectual capital, Skill City, where wealth and acumen were in abundance. SKILL CITIZENS were the most skilled and astute beings on earth. They had their own defensive warfare, and these were clever traps built within the city. They would obviously not want any interference in their religious matters from outside as they prospered by the blessings of Goddess Euthania.

It is from here that the task of the teams starts. The aim is to work your way up the rungs of the city – right from the Gate to the Temple. And in this, time would be the biggest constraint and the team's soft skills, the only resources. Each module would be testing the teams on certain soft skills. The idea is to transcend all the barriers created by the citizens and reach the temple.

The game is not just about testing of managerial skills, but it creates a challenging situation for the team to resolve. Not confined indoors, the game will require an actual traversing of the make believe Skill City. Novel ways of gathering information, new ways to survive and succeed, constant adaptation to changing circumstances… this game will not just replicate the real world, it will transcend it. The differentiating factor will not be what you know, but who you are! So play the game to discover your true Self ....your true potential, your Skill set.

For further details, you may check Institute website: http://www.ximb.ac.in/skillcity
Or, write to Shantanu Saha, Coordinator, at skill@ximb.ac.in
Xavier Institute of Management
Bhubaneswar–751 013 (Orissa)

Source : E-mail August 28, 2004

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