Book Launch of Corporate Yoga
Co-authored by Dr. Shiv K Tripathi (Dean - CMRU), the book was launched by the Governor of Karnataka
Bengaluru, June 22: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Hon. Governor of Karnataka, Shri Vajubhai Vala, launched the book Corporate Yoga: A Primer for Sustainable and Humanistic Leadership in a well-attended event at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru. Written by Dr. Shiv K. Tripathi, Dean at CMR University (CMRU), and Prof. Wolfgang C. Amann, Academic Programme Director at HEC Paris (Doha), the book emphasizes on how morality and ethics should be developed in day-to-day decision-making and actions in the organizations.
Speaking at the event, the Hon’ble Governor highlighted the importance of Yoga in the modern age and said, "Yoga is an essential part of life and it is beyond just a physical activity, which is just a part of wider yoga philosophy.” He added that the philosophy of Yoga can be instrumental in promoting sustainable and balanced development across the world. While congratulating the authors for this unique work, he emphasized that this book will be a great contribution of knowledge in promoting ethical and value-driven leadership.
While introducing the book, Dr. Tripathi said that the book is based on Indian wisdom and stresses on practical ethics and prudence for ethical managerial action and decision-making. He stressed that the ethics and morality are at core of the sustainable enterprise.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. M S Shivakumar, Vice Chancellor of CMRU, said that CMR University is committed for creation and dissemination of high quality knowledge, which will contribute to larger social good. Appreciating the efforts of Dr. Tripathi in writing this book, he mentioned that the publication of this book is a beginning of CMR University publishing initiative, which will take full-shape in near future to come.
Hon’ble Shri K.C. Ramamurthy, Member of Parliament and Chairman, CMR Group of Institutions also participated in the programme and congratulated the author.
Other dignitaries in the programme included Prof. K. Janardhanam from Bangalore University and faculty members and staff from CMR University.
Published by Information Age Publishing, USA, the book can be purchased at all leading bookstores and e-commerce websites. Both authors of the book are renowned management experts. Prior to joining CMR University, Prof. Tripathi had worked in different roles in India and abroad for more than two decades.
Apart from the book launch, the university also organized a Yoga session in its premises which was attended by the staff members.
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Rising raw material costs push kite prices up by 40% ahead of Makar Sankranti festival
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (PTI): A sharp increase in raw material costs has led to a nearly 40 per cent rise in kite prices this year, affecting manufacturers ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival.
The minimum price of a kite, which was Rs 5 last year, has increased to Rs 7, a manufacturer told PTI.
The Rajput family from the Buddi Lane area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been engaged in the kite-making business for over 60 years. They supply kites across Maharashtra and to neighbouring states.
Every year, both local and outstation buyers flock to their shops during the festive season. At present, kite manufacturing is in full swing at the Rajput brothers’ workshops.
Speaking about the price hike, kite manufacturer Anil Rajput said there has been a significant rise in the cost of raw materials compared to last year.
"Last year, the paper rim cost us Rs 900, which has increased to Rs 1,100 this year. A bundle of 1,000 bamboo sticks earlier cost Rs 1,050, but the price has almost doubled to around Rs 2,000," he said.
He added that the increase in production costs has directly impacted kite prices.
"The minimum price of a kite was Rs 5 last year, which has gone up to Rs 7 this year. We now have to convince customers about the revised rates,” he said.
Rajput also expressed concern about the future of the traditional family business.
"Kite making involves heavy physical labour. Our younger generation is not interested in continuing this work. At our age, we cannot switch professions, so we continue to run the business to support our family," he said.
The family works long hours, often starting at 9 am and continuing until 2 am.
"My wife was paralysed earlier, but as she is recovering, she has also started helping us with the work," he said.
Govardhan Rajput, another family member, said kite making is their ancestral occupation and continues throughout the year, with peak activity beginning after the Ganesh festival in August–September.
"Our kites are supplied to places like Nizamabad in Telangana, as well as Nanded, Vaijapur and Yeola," he said, adding that the family expects business to pick up significantly in the coming days with Makar Sankranti approaching.
