On January 2, 2025, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore, hosted "समीक्षा" a book review competition organized by the Library Department in collaboration with the Programme Management Committee. Chaired by Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Associate Professor and Library Chairperson, along with Ms. Vinita Atre, Deputy Manager of the Library, the event celebrated literature and intellectual discourse. Students presented insightful reviews across three categories—Fiction, Inspiration & Spirituality, and Business—showcasing their creativity and understanding of diverse books.

The Fiction Books category, judged by Ms. Aparna Tiwary, featured presentations on notable novels. Mahak Punjabi highlighted the timeless themes of love, marriage, and societal norms in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Somya Agrawal, Paridhi Bhalerao, Yashaswi Mulay, and Kanak Jain emphasized the pursuit of dreams and listening to one’s heart, with Kanak providing a chapter-by-chapter analysis of Santiago’s journey. The metaphor of “the universe sending signals” was explored with examples like Steve Jobs and JK Rowling. Arpit Jaiswal and Dev Jat presented The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma, using humor and storytelling to highlight lessons on personal growth, mindfulness, and balance. They depicted Julian Mantle’s journey of self-discovery, with Arpit’s humorous take making the presentation engaging and thought-provoking.

In the Inspiration & Spirituality category, judged by Dr. Vinayak Vishwakarma.Nancy Tehlani presented The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, emphasizing mindfulness, self-awareness, and living in the present. Her practical and philosophical insights captivated the audience.

In the Business Books category, Dasu Shiv Kumar highlighted strategies for success in the first three months of a leadership role from The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins. Himanshu Sharma summarized The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch, emphasizing the impact of focusing on the vital 20%. Akash Vijayvergiya, presenting remotely, outlined five key strategic choices from Playing to Win by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin.

The competition concluded with the announcement of the winners:

Arpit Jaiswal in the Fiction category: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma

Himanshu Sharma in Business: The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

Nancy Tehlani in the Inspirational category: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The runners-up included Paridhi Bhalerao for The Alchemist, Dev Singh Jat for The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and Dasu Shiva Kumar for The First 90 Days.

The event culminated with a prize distribution ceremony, where Dr. Deepankar Chakrabarti, Director of Jaipuria Institute of Management, awarded prizes to the winners and runners-up. He expressed his happiness at the successful execution of the event and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in fostering a culture of learning and intellectual growth.

"समीक्षा" was a resounding success, sparking meaningful discussions about literature, leadership, and personal growth while showcasing the students’ creativity and critical thinking.
 

Team Media Relations Committee for the Event Coverage:

Photographs – Dev Kumar Rurya, Dev Jat

Content – Programme Management Committee

Graphic Designer – Dev Kumar Rurya

SPOC – Vignesh Nair & Vihit Aradhya RR