IIM Udaipur carried out a plantation drive

Udaipur's IIM has already started showing its concern over the environment and place where they will have their building set up in coming years. The foundation batch students along with their mentors planted useful plants in the premises of IIM plat at Baleecha Udaipur.

Published on November 2, 2011 in Udaipur Plus of The Times of India

Victory for Anna and Country

Youth of Udaipur was no behind in supporting the maverickAnna Hazare in his peaceful protest against corruption and in favor of a foolproof ombudsman bill. Here's a story with Times Published on August 29. Now thenext question is are we really ready for a corruption free society? Are wewilling to pay a challan of 1000 rupees and won't offer a bribe of 100 rupeesto save 900 bucks. It won't be easy. Bad habits die hard. Anyways this is thetime to celebrate the success of this victory. Read this article to know what our youth has to say.

IIM Udaipur begins

IIM at Udaipur Rajasthan has started last week. The Premier institute was inagurated by Dr. CP Joshi. He interacted with students and answered their queries. The first batch consists of 58 students. Classes are being held in the Polymer science building of Mohan Lal Sukhadia University of Udaipur. The actual building for IIM will be constructed near Baleecha in Udaipur in two years for which work will start in 6 months. The land  has already been acquired.

Best time to see Udaipur

On one hand rain is casting magic on the scenic beauty of Udaipur City of Rajasthan State in India, Potholes and water clogged roads can also be seen all over. But the beauty of the city in rain is on its peak. This is best time to see Udaipur when water is flowing all over, Lakes are rising inch by inch, and blue mountains are being painted lush green by rain. Read this article published in the Udaipur Plus of The Times of India on July 27.

IIM director commutes on Biycle

The Director of IIM Udaipur Mr Janat Shah commutes to his office at Polymer Science Building in Mohan lal Sukhadia University on his bicycle. His wife also uses the bike for many things. Inspired by him, the VC of MLSU was also seen on Bicycle the other day. big guys setting up good examples. The story written by Prashand Shrivastava was published in the Times of India - Udaipur Plus on Wednesday July 20, 2011.

IIM Udaipur, first list out, classes from 25th July 2011

Commencing from July 25, the dream of IIM Udaipur has finally realized. IIM Indore has released a list of 72 students who have cracked the most reputed exam of country and one name in the list of from Udaipur too. Prahlad Shripati's name has appeared in the first list of 72 students. He had secured 78.72 percentile marks in the written test. Later with his skills, he also cleared the Group discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) rounds.

The IIM Indore which is organizing all arrangements for IIM-U this year has intimated selected students by post. Students can also see their details on website using their registration number on the IIM Indore website. The selected students will have to mark their presence to IIM Udaipur between June 25 and June 30 with the demand draft worth rupees 50000in favor of IIM Udaipur. Students can also deposit the same amount in IIM’s ICICI bank account. Details are there on IIM Indore website.

The maiden session of IIM Udaipur will commence from 25th July and is scheduled to run till 24 March 2012. The building of IIM is still under construction near Baleecha and till then the classes will run in newly constructed Polymer Science building in Mohan lal Sukhadia University of Udaipur.

Important links

Get your IIM admission details for IIMUDP here:

http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/results/iimudp-int2011.php

http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/results/iimudp-offer2011.php

http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/corporates/iim-udaipur-faculty-recruitment.php

Where to stay in Udaipur?

Being a tourist's paradise, the city of lakes and fountain - Udaipur is flooded with all kind of hotels. Ranging from Dharmshalas, guest lounges where you get an stay on first come first serve basis to Seven star hotels that are not only grand but have acclaimed world status. The Udai Vilas for example has featured many times in the top ten hotels of the world in the annual rating of Travel+Leisure magazine.

If you are rich enough to stay in highly expensive hotels like Udai Vilas, The Lalit, Lake Palace, Lakend, Jaisamand Resort etc, then you must have got the booking done already by your booking agent but if you are a normal visitor who does not want to spend many bucks just for a good night sleep or getting ready to set out to see the city, there are hundreds even thousands of hotels waiting for you.

As you de board from Roadways bus, Train, or a private bus, the nearest bunch of hotels can be found at the Udiyapole circle and nearby. Udiyapole is right in front of roadways bus stand and merely 700 meters from the city railway station. There is a long line of budget hotels here ready to take you on hands. The hospitality of hotels may differ as many would give you room service and others won't. But the rooms would normally be clean with hygienic washrooms attached.

You can also head to Dharmshala like Champalal dharmshala at Sooraj Pole (Less than 1 kilometer from Udiyapole) and Maaji ki Saraay, in fron of Rana Pratap Nagar Railway station. This place is some 4 kilometers from Udiyapole.

So, enjoy your stay. I will put a detailed list of hotels soon.

Prashant