Introduction

Talaash’25, the flagship event of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, brought together creativity, strategy, and leadership in a three-day festival of intense learning and spirited competition. Held from 7th to 9th July 2025, the event series offered a rich blend of activities designed to nurture managerial skills, innovation, and holistic development among students.

Day 1 – 7th July 2025

The opening day featured three intellectually stimulating events aimed at testing students’ analytical, creative, and leadership skills.

1. The Opposite Angle

A debate competition that emphasized spontaneous thinking and articulation. Participants, with minimal preparation, debated diverse perspectives—promoting critical reasoning, empathy, and confident public speaking.

2. Decode & Deliver: The AI Icebreaker

A modern twist to traditional problem-solving, this event combined AI-based riddles with poster design challenges. Participants used tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Canva, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and digital fluency.

3. Best Manager

A multi-round challenge that placed students in crisis scenarios to assess their decision-making, communication, leadership, and ethical judgment under high-pressure conditions.

Day 2 – 8th July 2025

The second day focused on applying theoretical knowledge in practical simulations with a strong competitive edge.

1. Drawasaurus: Draw It & Get It

A creative guessing game where teams illustrated and identified brands, movies, and food items. The event highlighted teamwork, creativity, and intuitive thinking.

2. Negotiators Nexus – Round 1

Teams engaged in strategic bidding for brand elements using virtual capital. This round tested their negotiation skills, valuation understanding, and ability to make data-driven decisions.

3. Market Madness: Supply & Demand Challenge

A real-time marketplace simulation where students acted as buyers and sellers. The activity deepened understanding of pricing strategies, market dynamics, and supply-demand behavior.

Day 3 – 9th July 2025

The final day was a confluence of strategic presentations, quick decision-making, and expressive performance.

1. Negotiators Nexus – Round 2

Teams developed and pitched brand revival strategies based on their previous day's bids. The round tested their grasp of brand positioning, strategic thinking, and persuasive presentation.

2. DeciStorm

A case study competition where participants tackled real-world business problems and responded to an unexpected twist introduced just 30 minutes prior. It encouraged problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork under pressure.

3. Stage & Stride

An expressive event combining corporate skits and a formal ramp walk, concluding with a rapid Q&A round. This segment celebrated confidence, creativity, and the power of presentation in professional settings.

Special Feature: Business Orientation Project (OIP ‘25)

Conducted alongside Talaash’25 on 9th July 2025, the Business Orientation Program featured entrepreneurial pitches from the incoming Batch of 2025–27. Participants presented a variety of innovative business ideas, including food ventures, home service solutions, cafés, consulting, and printing businesses.

Judges:

• Mr. Sunny Manglani (Alumnus, Jaipuria Institute of Management)

• Mr. Vindhyawasini Srivastava (Founder & CEO, Saveit)

The session was a vibrant showcase of fresh ideas, reflecting the passion and entrepreneurial spirit of the new batch.

Conclusion

Talaash’25 is more than a fest—it is a dynamic platform for experiential learning, peer collaboration, and personal growth. The events provides students with an opportunity to discover their potential, push boundaries, and celebrate the essence of management education through creativity, competition, and camaraderie.