Rashmi Kothari

The Indian education system has failed us.

At a recent meetup with young consultants, I had a discussion with several young professionals who were all wrestling with a big decision: whether to pursue an MBA or not.

As we dug into their reasons, it became clear that many of them felt stuck in their current jobs, craving more opportunities for growth and better pay. But they also wondered if an MBA was really the ticket to success, especially when I mentioned that 1 out of 4 MBA grads are unemployed.

It got us all thinking about how traditional MBA programs are falling short, focusing too much on theory and not enough on real-world skills.

The reason for this is that the government controls what must be taught in the curriculum, meaning students are still studying case studies and learnings from the 2000’s. On top of it, the professors need to have some minimum qualifications to be eligible which doesn’t necessarily translate to them having in-depth industry knowledge.

In today's tech-driven world, having a mix of business knowledge and tech know-how is key for career success.That's when someone mentioned Scaler School Of Business's 18-month full-time program in Management & Technology.

I hadn't heard much about it before, so I did some digging.

Specifically, I was quite intrigued by the approach they have taken to address the needs of a business professional in a world that is evolving fast, keeping a strong focus on business fundamentals without losing sight of the practical context required in real-life.

Imagine learning directly from experts who have built billion-dollar businesses and participating in real-world case studies, presenting them to industry leaders for feedback.

As part of the curriculum, you get an opportunity to build your own business, test it in the market, and pitch the idea to VCs to raise capital—all while you’re studying.

Check out the link in the first comment for more information :)

#business #startups #mba #ad

So the holiday season is here:

A lot of us are travelling here and there with our family, friends and loved ones.
For the ones who are not travelling I know how it feels.
Sabko ghumte huwe dekhna aur sochna yaar hum kab ja payenge ghumne ye padhai kab khatam hogi, kab naukri lagegi, kab paise honge, kab koi saath jaane wale friends milenge.

Jab samay hoga sab hoga, until then ———

This holiday season you can do a lot of things to keep yourself busy:

1. You can watch Netflix! I love watching netflix it puts my brain to ease and makes me feel happy so never guilty about watching a series or movie.
You can watch Wednesday it’s a heck of a series. Maybe watch Emily in Paris if you want the Christmas vibes. Manifest ❤️

2. Read books. I recently read Psychology of Money, The Alchemist and am reading Atomic Habits now! I recommend reading all three of them. Also you can read To kill a Mockingbird, IKIGAI and many other amazing books!

3. Upskill yourself: You can do free courses from YouTube, LinkedIn Learning (Premium users), Udemy, Coursera and W3 schools ( I personally love this- if you like python, java, sql etc)

4. Spend time with your family: We have all been working, studying but while this we ignore our parents and siblings the most. Make out time, go out with them, maybe play games at home together. Bonding is important.

5. Take out time for a hobby/your passion: I love playing badminton and chess. Similarly you all must be having some hobby or some passion. Do what you love doing.

6. Kuch naya karna ho toh: Maybe trying baking a cake. ( Trust me it’s so soothing, acha banta hai toh kya khushi milti hai! Recipe ke liye comment kar sakte ho!)

7. If you are a student: Do take a break yaar! You need it. Obviously padhai super important hai but all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! Study but also find out a little time to do what you love to!

8. Maybe go to pretty cafes/malls and click some cute pictures! Christmas vibes all around❄️🎄🤶

Happy Holly Daze Connections!

Hoping to listen to what you are planning to do during this holiday season in the comments!

#connections #work #planning #love #christmas #weekend #holidayseason #family #friends #celebrations

Hey Linkedin Fam,

I have been super inactive in the last few months. Too many travel plans, work and a lot of things going in both my personal and professional lives. I shall update you all soon.

Last time I planned meetups in Western/Southern part of the country this time since I get a lot of complains that I have been living in Gurgaon for so long but I haven’t planned The Anti-Social Networth meetup yet.

Thought of doing one this weekend for folks in Delhi-NCR.

Anti-Social Networth on:

5th May, 2024: Gurgaon* Timing - 6 - 8 pm

*Location to be disclosed after successful registration.

Might as well do one in Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata if you guys want me to. Let me know in the comments.

I have already organised 6 such meetups in cities like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

It will all be games, ice breakers, pictures and networking.

The registration form is given in the comment below. Registration is mandatory.

PS: Here are some pictures from the last meetup!

Hoping to see you!

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#networking #meetup #antisocialnetworth #linkedin

I started working in 2018 and ever since then, my expenses have risen multi-fold. I opened numerous bank accounts sometimes for salary or discounts on shopping websites. The more bank accounts/ credit cards I opened, the more difficult it became to maintain my money. Their constant tracking for income tax returns became a headache but thanks to INDmoney tracking my finances has become a seamless process now!

INDmoney is a comprehensive financial platform that allows one to track all their bank accounts in one place. Instead of logging into several banking websites or separate apps, one can simply open the INDmoney app to view all the accounts. This feature eliminates confusion and saves a substantial amount of time that we otherwise would have spent switching between apps. It also enables one to download their bank statements directly from the app.

A key feature of INDmoney is that it provides insights into our spending and savings. It also auto-categorises the expenses into food, travel, shopping etc. and analyses the spending patterns.

I realised my expenses multiplied too much from November to December, the reason of which I could not identify until I checked the monthly comparison of my expenses on the app, which provided me insights into my spending and financial habits.

INDmoney is a financial tool that not only tracks our bank accounts, credit cards, and investments but also gives us a comprehensive view of our net worth. By providing constant tracking and detailed insights, the app helps me to have a grip over my financial life, ultimately enabling me to make confident and knowledgeable financial decisions!

#finance #expenses #budget #ad #financialdecisions

Never posted anything with the white board so far. But I think it’s time ✨

Took a session on how to host events on Sunday at EIRC, ICAI Bhavan Kolkata.
We shared a whole lot of insights and I learned some new things interacting with the bright minds.

Pointers that are to be taken care when you are hosting an event:

✅ Maintain eye contact: Your audience connects best with you when they feel you are talking to them.

✅ Body Language: The times we don’t speak we still speak. It’s our body that interacts with the audience. This however comes with practice.

✅ Timing: Allow the audience to process the information you are giving out. Interact with them time to time to keep them engaged.

✅ Filler Words: Avoid using the same filler words repeatedly. While practicing identify what are the words you use often when you forget your script. Find alternative to those words.

✅ Confidence: Be confident. Whatever you have prepared is only known to you and not the audience. You would know your flaws not them if you can cover it up on stage.

✅ Accent: Pronounce the words correctly and clearly. Don’t rush. Avoid using fake accents.

✅ Avoid the negative comments: It’s very normal that a part of the audience might not like you and they might pass negative comments or make fun of you. Avoid all the negativity around. Perform your best. You can do it and that’s the only reason you have come so far ❤️

Belief in yourself. You can climb the highest mountain if you aim to!

Feel free to tag yourself and your friends if you are here!

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#linkedin #publicspeakingtips #emcee #hosting #events #speaker #icai #eirc #growtogether #motivation #snc #fear #linkedinforcreators

I am not okay! Are you?


May is the month for Mental Health Awareness which is about to end. But the discussions should not end here!

Why can we not say openly that we are not okay? When we can randomly gossip about things, give them every single detail about our day, why can we not share this?

You are scared to talk about your feelings. Just the thought of being judged stops you. The thought that you would lose that one person you had, forever. That feeling of what if I am too much!

Those moments when you feel numb but are too afraid to share, because you feel that you don’t have anyone to listen. You really want to share what you feel but you know no one would understand. You smile too hard, just to hide those scars. You are clotting your feelings, piling layers after layers just like a volcano waiting to be erupted.

Let out those tears that are building in the fear. Build your self esteem. People would always call themselves your friend but it doesn’t matter how many friends you have all that matters is who truly understands you.

You sometimes feel something that cannot be expressed in words. You are not alone. All of us do feel the same at some point in life. You are always in a crowd but you come back home to the night only to realise how hard it was, pretending to be happy all day.

You are trying to be positive around people but only you know the amount of pain you’ve been carrying all alone hiding it.

You have been backstabbed by your closest friend but you still can’t blame them. You keep losing people around you. Choosing the wrong people who never cared for you.

Always choose the people who would genuinely love you, understand you. Have someone who keeps a check on you! Who takes you out for that one plate of momos on the days you feel sad.

Burn, but learn to love yourself. If you wait for people to love you it would take another life! Choose your people wisely if you wish to not get hurt again! Make lesser friends but stay surrounded by quality people.

Most importantly trust yourself, you are your bestest friend. Talk to yourself. Cry alone when you feel low. You are enough for yourself, have faith in yourself!

Go out there. Speak your thoughts. You just needed that one push. Here’s yours. Tag me in any post you write about mental health or any thought that makes you feel better. Let’s discuss openly about it! A discussion forum on LinkedIn.

The month is ending not the awareness.

PS: Just me travelling somewhere for my mental well being!

What’s your take on mental health? Let me know through your post or in the comments! Waiting to read all your thoughts.

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#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #wellbeingatwork #linkedin #comment #motivation #inspirationalthoughts #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #may2023

Why do women need to be celebrated?

If yes, why just today? Why not everyday?

She who works day and night,
With no expectations,
No pay, no rewards.

Is disregarded saying she does not earn.
Is that the reason why she burns?

She who goes out to earn,
Listens to her boss in turn.

Is judged for her inattentive attitude towards her family,
Oh woman, you are always taken for granted no matter what!

Being told that her children don’t learn,
What will she do with the money she earns.

Taunts coming her way,
Only to give her tears all day.

Is this the reward she deserves,
For day and night selfless serves?

Are we celebrated because we can do everything?

No, not because we can do everything but because we can do everything and with a smile on our faces.

We the women of 2024 are strong, fierce and bold!

We can fight for our rights and raise our voices against the wrong.

We are independent and can pay the bills of the dates we go on!

We pamper ourselves, we are our own favourites but still we care more about our families and prioritise them first because we are caring and nurturing by nature.

Hoping that the world becomes a safer place for women!

We are our own Heros! ❤️

Or for that matter Heroine maybe! Who cares!

You are already shining my lady 💕

Happy International Women’s Day ❤️✨

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#womensday #womenempowerment #poetry #linkedinforcreators