The 26th Annual Convocation of Ramaiah Institute of Management (RIM) was held on 25th November, 2022 at the MSRIT Campus in Namma BENGALURU

 The 26th Annual Convocation of Ramaiah Institute of Management (RIM) was held on 25th November, 2022 at the Apex Block Convention Hall of the MSRIT Campus

The graduating class of 2022 had 172 students. The chief guest for the occasion was Sri. Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director, Volvo Group, India.  The dignitaries present were the Director & Trustee of GEF Shri. M.R. Anandaram, Chief Executive, Engineering & General Sciences, Shri. B.S. Ramaprasad, Chief of Finance, GEF, Shri. G. Ramachandra, Director-Academics, Research & Administration, RIM, Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam and Registrar Evaluation, Dr. Savitha Rani Ramachandran. 
The Convocation began with a procession. This was followed by an invocation song and the Ramaiah anthem. Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam welcomed the gathering. The Honorable director, Sri M.R Anandaram declared the 26th Convocation open. The Dignitaries lit the lamp and paid floral tribute to the founder Chairman, Late Dr. M.S. Ramaiah. Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam, presented the Annual Report highlighting the milestones achieved by the Institute during the year 2021-22 and administered the oath to the graduating class of 2022. 
The Post Graduate Diploma Certificates were presented to all the students by the Chief Guest and the dignitaries. A scintillating medal and award ceremony was also part of the Convocation that recognized outstanding achievements in academic and co-curricular activities. Mr. Dhananjaya V was awarded the gold medal for academic excellence and the outstanding student of the batch went to Ms. Pooja Ohja. 

                   
The Chief Guest delivered the Convocation address. He talked about the resilience of India in the post COVID era. He attributed this to a relatively young work force in India which has the required technological and digital skills, strong GDP growth, and the rapid development of infrastructure. He suggested combating today’s uncertainty by being adaptable and flexible to change. He suggested embracing sustainability by being economically efficient, in an environmentally friendly context. He suggested companies should be socially inclusive and foster a balanced culture that encourages innovativeness and growth. He emphasized the importance of ethical and moral values. He highlighted the need for competitors to collaborate with each other to foster sustainability, creating ecosystems where large companies collaborate with start-ups to drive innovation and change. He concluded the speech with a Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” 

The Chief Executive, Shri. B.S. Ramaprasad delivered the Presidential address. He highlighted the way the GEF guides and develops future leaders by collaborating with its sister institutions. He also highlighted how the Ramaiah Evolute (cross disciplinary start-up ecosystem) serves as an innovative platform for students to provide solutions for the wellbeing of the society.
Sri M.R Anandaram, Director RIM, declared the 26th Convocation closed. The Convocation ended with a vote of thanks by Dr Savitha Rani Ramachandran, Registrar Evaluation, RIM, who thanked the guests and the RIM fraternity for their commendable efforts to make the event a grand success. This was followed by the National Anthem.

The Graduating Class this year have performed a Stellar Job with 100% placement,bringing accolades to the Institution and the Country.

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https://www.msrim.in

HERO ELECTRIC announces 1st edition of BANGALORE ONE Race in Namma BENGALURU and the 8th edition of Tour of Karnataka

Hero Electric announces 1 st edition of Bangalore One Race in Bangalore and the 8th edition Tour of Karnataka 

- One Race is a Sewa inspired run includes 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km run Half Marathon- Indian actress and Fitness enthusiast Gul Panag will flag off the race in Bangalore

Bengaluru, 17 th November 2022: Hero Electric, India’s oldest and largest E2W company, announces thefirst edition of ‘One Race’ and the eighth edition of the Tour of Karnataka in Namma  BENGALURU today. 

Hero Electric also unveiled Optima E5, the award prize for the male and female winners of the half marathon.

Mr. Naveen Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Electric; Mr. Chethan Ram, Founder, and Director, Tour of Karnataka; Mr. Thomas Bobby Philip, first Indian to successfully run the Boston Marathon barefoot; Mr. Amandeep Sandhu, acclaimed writer, and journalist; Mr. Vivek Anand, Founder, and MD,Oaks Asset Management were present at the conference.

                                        

Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric

Over the years, Bangalore has witnessed a resurgence in marathons and running events as fitness and well being become a priority for urban dwellers, who are becoming more health-conscious and aware of the importance of a clean environment. It is Hero Electric’s first edition of ‘One Race’ in Bengaluru andits third-year association with Tour of Karnataka. Moreover, it highlights the mission of ‘No Emission' and promotes electric mobility to curb air pollution and build a sustainable environment.

Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric and Mr. Chethan Ram, Founder and Director, Tour of Karnataka

TOK is a cycling tour conducted by Cadence90 every year in November. Spread

 over four days, cyclists ride through scenic, serene routes of Karnataka and soak in

 its beauty. Cyclists challenge themselves across different terrains (mountains,

 coastal) and weather conditions while experiencing local traditions and culture.

 The 8th edition of TOK starts on November 22, 2022, with 106 riders and this

 growing tribe of TOK cyclists will ride a distance of 523 km.

“TOK is a Cycling Carnival for people to come together and be more, and

 experience the beauty ofKarnataka. A vast state with a rich cultural heritage, the

 best way to savor Karnataka is on a bicycle. It isalso a great way to make new

 friends and wonderful memories”, said, Chethan Ram, Founder and Director,

 Tour of Karnataka.

  

(L-R) Mr. Vivek Anand, Founder and MD, Oaks Asset Man ... marathoner, Mr. Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric

Speaking on the association with Hero Electric & One Race, Gul Panag, Actress and Fitness Enthusiast,said, “Fitness has always been my priority and I believe it should be everyone’s too as well as we have just witnessed during the pandemic how important it is. I am delighted to be associated with Hero Electric One Race and very much excited to flag off the race. I like to call out as many people to participate in this event as it is happening for the first time in Bangalore.”

The first edition of the Bangalore race is scheduled to be in February 2023, and

 registrations for the runwill be open for individuals who can register by visiting the

 One Race official website. The Bangalore run will consist of 5 KM, 10km, and the

 most popular Half Marathon race and will be flagged off by Indian actress Gul

 Panag. She is a half-marathon runner, a biker, and a certified pilot. A health

 activist and fitness advocate Gul Panag co-founded the health, and fitness startup

 Mobie Fit in 2017. Hero Electric has been successful in organizing multi-city

 editions of half marathons in North India that began in the year 2016.

NAMMA BENGALURU our TECHNOPOLIS / IT CAPITAL of  INDIA leads the way FORWARD in conducting

 Sporting / Athletic Events/Marathon races...with SPORTSPERSONS from all over the World participating in the

 Famous races like the TCS 10 k  Race Extravaganza,sponsored by TATA  CONSULTANCY  SERVICES(INDIA's

 largest IT Enterprise/Company);BANGALORE ONE Race sponsored by HERO ELECTRIC,which recently opened

 it's New VIDA EV(Electric Vehicle)EXPERIENCE  CENTRE/POSH SHOWROOM on Vittal Mallya road in the

 Heart of the CBD(Central Business District)catering to the Customer Experience(CX) ,Test Drives...  on the fabulous

 EV Models/range(2 wheelers:Motorbikes,Scooters..) of  HERO ELECTRIC,one  of the World's  leading,High-Tech

 Manufacturing Co;in the  EV 2 Wheeler (E2W)Automotive field

About Hero Electric India:

HERO ELECTRIC is one of the oldest and India's Largest Electric two-wheeler company and has been at the forefront of the electric 2-wheeler industry. The company’s manufacturing unit is in Ludhiana, and it sells a wide range of electric scooters catering to a wide spectrum of customers. Hero Electric currently has over 850+ (andrapidly expanding) sales and service outlets spread across the country along with a widespread charging network and trained roadside mechanics on EVs. It has a lot of firsts in the industry ranging from developing and launching the first lithium ion based electric scooters in India to launching the unique concept of charging stations for anywhere, everywhere charging. With over 5 lakh electric two-wheelers in India, the company has been delivering sustainable travel solutions over the past 15 years and counting ; has played a crucial role in developing and promoting the EV market in the country.

 For more details, please visit https://heroelectric.in/