The Uncommon Commoner - Bobby Sinha, NMIMS Mumbai

During my stay there I interacted with many managers and seniors who would encourage me to not just restrict myself to the technical assignments but get a glimpse of the broader segment. One such engagement was to brainstorm the new features to be added in power calculator in DecisionSpace Geoscience space used by the clients. It began with an intense 90-minute discussion which went on for weeks till the blueprint for the power calculator was finalized. Post this I became a regular participant in all such engagements be it with the client or my managers. It was during those days that I decided to get masters, to be precise MBA.

Deciding to get an MBA was one thing but being aware of the time and effort required to get into the business school of my choice was another story. I took a week’s time to gather all the data related to the course, talked with dozens of people in the same domain, consulted with my undergrad faculties and of course few friends (who were also aspiring the same).

Leaving my job was not an option for me as I really enjoyed my work, so I tailormade the following schedule to give ample attention to both work and MBA entrance test preparation (let’s call it MBA prep):

• My day usually started at 6.30 hours followed by 90 minutes of reading newspaper and articles (mostly related to topics that interest me or anything which had been in news during that time)                                                        
• I tried to stay late in the office to solve questions of analytical and reasoning skills – I had colleagues who were also preparing for MBA and they helped me a lot                                                                                                              
• At night, I used to continue with my analysis of past mock tests and note the areas I need to focus on. I used to go to bed midnight to get proper sleep of 5-6 hours to be fueled enough for the next.

I followed the above regime religiously for 7 months and when the result of my convert to NMIMS, Mumbai was announced I was sitting in a restaurant in Bangalore and it was the proudest moment of my life till date. 

Now that I am here in Mumbai pursuing the course, I feel challenged every day by the talented people around which also motivates me to keep going and overcoming challenges in my life.

Why Aditya Birla Group is big in my life?                                                       

Aditya Birla Group which is currently functional in over 42 nationalities has been immensely impactful throughout my whole life. The diverse products and services offered by the Aditya Birla Group have touched not only mine but every Indian’s life since its inception.

The brands like Allen Solly, Forever 21, People and of course Ted Baker have made sure I am always on point as far as my appearances are concerned. There is a sense of loyalty especially with Allen Solly which has been a must-have purchase for me whenever they have their collection refreshed. Pantaloons which was recently acquired by the group has always been my go-to shop for all my undergrad college wear shopping, apart from my family has also been consistent in their likes for the store.

Vodafone Idea Limited has been important in making my life seamlessly connected to the world irrespective of my geographic location. Another example would be of Freshwrap (which is a synonym to quality) has always been a silent companion of all my packaging needs, be it for stacking things in the refrigerator of taking outdoor meals.

Apart from the above-mentioned brands Iva which is comparatively new in my closet is very rapidly becoming my choice of preferred fabric.

Birla copper Limited probably has the biggest impact on my life with their instrumental role in the Indian Railway. Finally, the massive and beautiful structure, the magnanimous Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai which has been a lifeline for Mumbaikars has not just created a mark on my life but has been soul for all the Mumbaikars.

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