Manipal throngs KMC Greens for ‘Run for a Cause-Marathon’ conducted by TAPMI-Atharva

TAPMI-Atharva organised a ‘Run For A Cause Marathon’ on 26^th January 2014 starting at KMC Greens as a prelude to Atharva 2014. This year, TAPMI-Atharva partnered with Men Against Rape and Discrimination (MARD) to host the city-wide marathon. MARD,an initiative by the renowned movie celebrity and social activist Farhan Akhtar, fights for gender equality and respect towards women. It does so by encouraging the men of the nation to become the agents and catalysts of change in the mindsets of the people. It dreams of a sustained society in which every man is a proud protector of the rights of a woman.

The ‘Run ForA Cause Marathon’ was inaugurated by the honourable Assistant Superintendent of Police, Karkala, Mr Annamalai. The marathon was flagged off by him at 5 pm. He also extended his support for the cause by participating in the marathon along with the 416 participants who thronged the venue. Besides athletes and professional runners, hundreds of young students of Manipal participated in the 4.1km run amidst the loud cheers.

The volunteers from TAPMI were stationed at checkpoints with water and refreshments and guided the participants through the route. They motivated the participants to reach the finish line with encouraging quotes and constant cheers. There was also an ambulance on standby throughout the run to ensure the safety of the participants.

The run was completed first by Mr Gangadhara, who was pronounced as the winner of the marathon and received prizes worth Rs. 10,000. The top 5 running enthusiasts who completed the run were also rewarded with exciting prizes .TAPMI-Atharva pledged its support towards the welfare of the the society by donating Rs. 25,200 to Magic Bus which was collected by sale of marathon tickets.

 

Apart from raising funds, the marathon also brought an overwhelming experience for the populaceof Manipal as they challenged their limits to run together for a noble cause.

A glimpse of Atharva 2014

  

Atharva 2014 – is Transcending Boundaries in its new avatar!  The annual B-school fest of T.A. Pai Management Institute has gone international this year – with an online prelims round for exclusively for the international students participating in Quiz on the Beach, their flagship event. In its 26 years of existence Atharvan's have lived up to their motto “Strive to Seek” to deliver their best, over and over again, with perfection and consistency.

Atharva 2014 Teaser
 

QOTB – The only quiz on the beach in the country – is where the inquisitive minds can exercise their grey cells to the best of their abilities in the beautiful backdrop of Kaup Beach. Known for its serene beauty, The Kaup Beach hosts one of the biggest B-school quizzes in the country – which gives away prizes worth 13 lakhs! The 11^th edition of QOTB just got bigger and better! Prelims were held at Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai along with online national and international prelims to provide a platform for students of all geographies. The quiz will be hosted by Dr Navin Jaykumar, of the Landmark Quiz fame.

Official QOTB Teaser
 

Run for a Cause – The event where the student fraternity of Manipal joins hands to support a cause. This year they will run a 4 km long marathon to support MARD – Men against Rape and Discrimination, an initiative started by Farhan Akhtar – to show their solidarity for the cause. The sum collected will be contributed to Magic Bus, an NGO supported by MARD.

Marathon 2014 Teaser
 

Polemic is the socio-corporate debate where eminent personalities from various spheres and different backgrounds congregate to discuss social issues. The industry stalwarts and the academicians  indulge in an intellectual battle with an approach to understand and discuss the current state of affairs and suggest a solution which could be adopted to make the world a better place to live in!

                                          Polemic 2013

 

Sankalp – The 26 year old B-plan formulation competition started by TAPMI – the second management institute to initiate a B-Plan contest and has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. True to its name, Sankalp tests the determination and creativity of those who dream of treading the challenging path of entrepreneurship. This year Atharva is making waves with the latest format of Sankalp. For the first time the winners of Sankalp will be given the golden opportunity of being mentored and guided by a special expert panel after being  evaluated by venture capitalists. This interaction would be highly beneficial for the students as they can learn the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship from the Crème de la crème of the industry.

InFINity - The event for those who see the unforeseen! It tests the financial acumen of the participant in a unique setup of the stock market. Infinity bridges the gap between awareness levels of product offerings from financial services companies and end consumers by providing a platform to design a strategic plan for the client. Uniqueness and feasibility of the idea is judged by financial services companies.
 

Make your Mark is an event which tests the marketing acumen of all participants and allows them to compete with the best brains from the best B-Schools. The event is designed to push the limits, challenge the competition and make a global mark in the field of marketing!
 

TAPMI conducts a plethora of events to gear up for Atharva!

Right Angles is one such event which encourages the students to take out their wandering lens and capture precious moments! The theme for the year is “Reflections!”

Vibes allows the best of the dancers to express themselves and enthral the crowd with their sassy moves. There are various online events to keep the participants on their toes during Atharva.

                                                  Flashback ! Atharva 2012-2013 !

The theme for the year is ‘Transcending Boundaries’ and Atharva has certainly widened its horizons by adding innovative twists to its challenging competitions, opening new doors of opportunity to the students, trailing footprints in neighbouring states and most importantly by going global with its international online quiz prelims. Atharva would be inaugurated on the 31^st of January at the Valley View Hotel with Polemic. Participants from various B-schools across the country such as the IIM’s and other reputed institutes such as XLRI, SPJIMR, SCMHRD, NMIMS would prove their mettle and showcase their skills at the lush green hill-top campus of TAPMI, Manipal. The finale would be held at the picturesque location of Kaup Beach on the 1^st of February 2014 – while the stately lighthouse and the crashing waves on the sea-shore will witness another year of Atharva going down the lanes of history. 

Quiz On The Beach is back with a bang!

“Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch “ – Ivern Ball

Atharva, TAPMI’s illustrious B-Fest and a symposium of the brightest managerial minds is here yet again, with an exciting theme of ‘Transcending Boundaries’. The event beckons the finest talents from undergraduate and post-graduate schools across the globe and is poised to become the perfect platform for budding managers to prove their business acumen taking into consideration the corporate and media attention it attracts.

The three day fest, to be conducted from January 31- Feb 2^nd 2014 will be hosted in and around the student hub of Manipal. India’s only ‘Quiz On The Beach’ (Official QOTB teaser -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs1aLHoGkBU), the flagship event of Atharva, is on its way to become the most spoken about quiz in the nation and showcases the best of quizzers in the country and abroad, who were carefully shortlisted  through the city qualifiers that were held in Mumbai,Chennai and Bangalore and the national and international online prelims that were conducted in the month of November 2013. The top finalists from the city qualifiers and the national online prelims would get the opportunity to become part of an exquisite quizzing experience as their business awareness would be tested by quizmaster Dr. Navin Jayakumar in the backdrop of the picturesque beaches of Kaup. 

The city qualifiers held in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore saw more than 280 enthusiastic quizzers fighting it out to be among the top 16 teams to be invited to participate in the grand finale of QOTB

Atharva 2013-14, will witness competition that is intense than ever before with participation from around the world and hopes to recognize the diversity of human interests by incorporating a unique mix of events that hold a significant relevance in the current global setting.  Tensions are bound to rise as the budding managers interact and challenge each other on various grounds in order to garner recognition from industry experts and venture capitalists. Among other competitive events and shows, participants will also get a flavor of the TAPMI culture and hospitality that shall make Atharva 2013-14, a fun filled event with a lot of experiential learning from it. 

So pack your bags, iron your suit and book your tickets to Manipal, for the stage is all yours to impress!