Fr. Raj told us more about the Singapore center which we have launched in a tie-up with Image International (ably managed by Dr. Rajshree and Mr. Rajan). We now have about 40 executives who are part of the 2-year course which has classes only over the weekends. Fr. Raj also gave us an update about our plans to launch a new center which could be in Hyderabad. However, this is at a very primitive stage, good thing being the A.P. state government's interest in XLRI opening up a new campus there, and their initiating this.
Sam (aka Ramaswami, from the batch of 1980) who has been staying in Singapore for more than 25 years, shared his rich experience in 'coping up with the laws of the land'. The brief session was specially useful for a fresher (in Singapore) like me - 'experiential learning' you see!! Robin (87 batch) a die-hard Brazil supporter was spotted with a Brazilian yellow t-shirt inside and headed straight for Clarke Quay to catch the action on the big screen. I missed out on a treat from him which he promised had Brazil won that day :((
A big thanks to Vinod Martin (Batch of 90) for taking the lead and getting the venue and food organized. It was very generous of him to sponsor for the wine that evening. The meet got over at about 10:30pm with a group photograph (truly XL ishtyle). For those who could not make it (especially the KL gang), we do hope to see you next year round. Click on the link below to catch glimpses of the meet:
Singapore Alumni Meet 2006 Photos
Do drop in comments...
Xlers who attended :
Regards,
Udit Saraff
Standard Chartered Bank
#09-00, Plaza By The Park
51, Bras Basah Road
Singapore - 189554
M: 8128 5640
Kim - or should that be karishma ?
ReplyDeletethanks for the post - are you and Udit batch mates?
was curious that you saw the posting on sports in xlsingapore and was wondering...i noticed now that you are in india but it is obvious your eyes and years are global -
wish you all the best!
And yes I loved the book Shantaram too - awesome narration and what a movie it will make...