Conexus It Is!

   

 ‘Conexus’: The word itself implies creating a connection, and that is what this association intends to do by integrating the entire BBA Department into one united unit. Directed by Razi Abbas of 3 BBM ‘B’ and Mohamed Aqib of 3 BBM ‘A’, Conexus was formed under the guide of Mr. Raj Sadhwani, Head of the BBA Department. His goal was the formation of an organization that would promote the various activities of the department through the use of electronic media and public relations.

    Within a few months of its establishment, Conexus has performed a number of activities and developed initiatives to promote the accomplishments of the students. ‘Humans of BBA’, a Facebook page directed towards the lives of the students and teachers of the BBA Department was developed to ensure that familiarity was created among the BBA section. In addition to this, Conexus assists in preparing video presentations for the various events undertaken by the department including the International Seminar. 

Team Conexus.

    Consisting of 30 members, the directors of Conexus promote participative management among the association and avoid any autocratic rule so as to motivate members to come forward with ideas and suggestions. Their vision is to make St. Josephs’s College of Commerce BBA Department one of the best in the country, a goal shared by Mr. Sadhwani as well.

    As for the future, Conexus has much in store. They aim to create database of student information which can be used for forthcoming events, thus centralizing the information of past and current batches. This is just a few of the many initiatives this association has planned, which will be implemented in the time to come.“Great things take time, but when they take shape, they produce phenomenal results.”,a notion Razi Abbas firmly believes in. 

Conexus plans to initiate a number of activities in the second semester. With the motivation and guidance of its directors and Mr. Sadhwani, there is no doubt that this association will reach extraordinary heights. As rightly said by Mohamed Aqib,“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try!”

Reporter :

Anoushka Fernandes

1 BBA ‘A’

Industrial trip all the way : Visit to TVS factory

The Students of Class 2 BBA A went on an Industrial Trip today and visited the fantastic TVS Factory located in Hosur. We saw the entire manufacturing process of scooters right from product design and planning to assembling and painting. We also understood the different types of plant layouts and Production Systems. 

TVS Motor Company is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India, with a revenue of Rs.11,516 Cr in 2015-16. It is the flagship company of the TVS Group. The company has an annual sales of 2.5 million units and an annual capacity of over 3 million vehicles. TVS Motor Company is also the 2nd largest exporter in India with exports to over 60 Countries. 

Class 2 BBA 'A' with mentor Dr.Himachalapathy and industry guide.

 TVS was established by T. V. Sundaram Iyengar.  The company set up a plant at Hosur in 1978, to manufacture mopeds as part of their new division. A technical collaboration with the Japanese auto giant Suzuki Ltd. resulted in the joint-venture between Sundaram Clayton Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corporation, in 1982. Commercial production of motorcycles began in 1984. In 2001, after separating ways with Suzuki, the company was renamed TVS Motor.

We were acquainted with a lot of information and learnt first hand facts about the plant- like labour arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, various buildings and facilities on the 300 acre property. It was amazing to watch some impressive machines at work.  Indeed a wonderful experience that  left delightful memories to cherish.

Reporter :

Owais 

2 BBA A

Industrial Trip all the way : Visit to Nestle

 “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine

1 BBA A went for its first industrial visit to Nestle, Nanjangud on 27^th August 2016. It was facilitated and coordinated by our class teacher Ms Tina Singh. We were very excited to board the bus on the appointed day and looked forward to a long day of learning. The students in the bus were filled with fanfare and enthusiasm enjoying the journey to Nanjangud. 

Class 1 BBA A  with mentor Ms.Tina Singh at their visit to Nestle.

Nestle is one of the largest food brands in the world. Its manufacturing plant set up in Nanjangud with an initial investment of Rs 360 crores, manufactures a range of culinary products like ketchups, pasta, instant noodles, mixed condiments and seasonings. As we reached the sprawling factory we were asked to put on white lab coats, shower caps and masks and were taken to the presentation room. Mr Victor the Production Manager gave us interesting details about the company, its origins and its culinary products with great emphasis on the Nestle brand of instant noodles ‘Maggi’ which as we all know is immensely popular in our country. This was followed by an interactive Q&A session where students clarified their queries about the company and workings of the plant.

We next proceeded to the plant and were thrilled to get a first had experience of the steps involved in the manufacture of our favorite noodles Maggi. Mr Naveen Kumar the Nestle Representative took us on a tour of the manufacturing set up and explained to us the product from its inception to packaging. The preparation of Maggi noodles starts with mixing of flour, water etc in a mixer to produce dough.

 The dough then goes through a series of rollers to form a thin sheet. This sheet is then made into fine noodle stands. This strands are waved, folded and cooked to form the final noodle cake. The noodle cakes along with the taste maker sachets are then wrapped and sealed in pouches. Nestle produces a record breaking 330 packets per minute. The product is well within the recommendation of the Indian Council of Medical Research and Maggi is constantly improving its nutritional profile.

Our next stop was The ‘Golden Grass Resort’ wherein we had lunch and a quick break. All of us enjoyed the buffet and after a short game of football and pictures for memorabilia, we boarded the bus to head back home. 

All in all this industrial trip was a very educative and memorable experience. Many thanks to our class teacher Ms Tina Singh without whom this visit would not have been possible. We look forward to many more such industrial visits in our future stay at the college. 

Reporter : 

Alyssa Merchant 

 1 BBA A

  

Swarashree!

     The Leadership Development Cell (LDC) in association with the Student Council of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce on 13th August, 2016, hosted ‘SWARASHREE- Singing Star of Bangalore’ auditions, organized by ‘Maharashtra Mandal’, Bangalore. Music, according to Plato the Greek philosopher is a fine art meant for the realization of the soul. Keeping with this spirit ‘Maharashtra Mandal’, a 96-year-old organization conducted Swarashree, wherein the best singing talents were showcased.

    The event began with Dr. Rajan, the host from Maharashtra Mandal, introducing the judges to the audience. The judges panel comprised of Mrs. Prawara Sundeep, a post graduate in music, a composer and singer, Mr. Omar Sangoram, an accomplished singer, composer and finalist of Zee ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ with 20 years of musical experience and Mr. Sundeep Limaye, a well versed percussionist and tabla player. Bhavesh Kr Mintri, the Director of LDC, wholeheartedly welcomed the judges, and set off the proceedings for the event.

    Registration for the event was done through an online portal inviting participants between the ages of 18 to 25 to enroll in the competition. Participants came from a variety of colleges and were very enthusiastic about participating in the event. They sang a wide variety of songs consisting of both Hindi and English. Some of the songs included the popular ‘Chunar’ from ABCD 2, ‘Silsil’ and ‘Holy Grail’ by Justin Timberlake. The judges were mesmerized by the beautiful singing and also tested the knowledge of the participants on various musical notes.

    The participants sang to the best of their capabilities. The singing was unparalleled and the songs covered by the participants gave it a completely new dimension. The winners selected for the next round were Kamal Drolia, Sheena Ambarin, Sweethaa P.S, Jharna Ashwani, Sushma Vijay, Tejaswini B, and Soundarya J. The winners have been provided with a platform to showcase their talents and have been assigned experts in the field to guide them. They were presented with medals and were congratulated on making it to the next round. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Bhavesh, thanking the judges and The Maharashtra Mandal for choosing SJCC to conduct the auditions. Mrs. Shivakami Rajan, the teacher in charge of the event played a huge role in the success of the whole program.

    All in all, the event was a great success with the able assistance of LDC and the Student Council. “It was a great privilege for us to have the Maharashtra Mandal of Bengaluru in our college. We thank them for choosing us as one of the hosts for Swarashree auditions. On behalf of LDC, I would also like to thank the college management and the Student Council, especially our President, Utkarsh for trusting us with this event, as it has only motivated us to work with even more diligence and sincerity on our future projects.”, said the LDC Director.

Participants selected in the ‘Swarashree  - Singing Star of Bangalore’ auditions

    “It has always been a pleasure to host events that hone the talent of the students in our college. This event was definitely one of them! It was flawlessly organized and conducted with great response.”, said Utkarsh Choraria, the college president.

    The organizers of the event included Mrs. Manikajay Pathwardhan, Mrs. Athi Ranade, Mrs. Ruchita Dawande and Dr. Rajan. Dr. Rajan was very impressed with the final result, “The event was extremely well organized. The smooth running of the competition was good to see. Almost seventy percent of the participants were selected for the next round, much to our delight. We hope to conduct events in St. Josephs College of Commerce in the future.” 

Organizing Committee (Team LDC) accompanied by Mrs. Shivakami and ‘Maharashtra Mandal’

 Reporter

Alyssa Merchant

1 BBA A