I am absolutely delighted to be here, at a premier center of learning, among so much enthusiasm, that the kids have.
"If you think you are so smart, that you will out smart other people, then good people will stop working for you.”
I was so enamored, I wanted to enroll all over again. I hope the desire to learn exists with me through out. I would relish that. And recommend too. Learn. Just anything. How wonderful! The thought of preparing for examination again after having hated it 40 years ago!
All of you have to promise that you cannot think small.
FORMER CHAIRWOMEN, THERMAX
“This is an amazing campus, seriously.”
“The basic principles of investing has remained unchanged, over almost recorded history of centuries. Those fundamental principles have simply not altered. What has altered is, from time to time, our own interpretation of it."
"Obviously, you guys joined FLAME as you felt it was a little different from others. That means you are looking to do something in your life which you feel proud of."
“You don’t need to know the exact intrinsic or fundamental value of the company. You need to know whether it is significantly undervalued or significantly overvalued. You don’t need to know the exact weight of a person to know whether he is under-weight or over-weight.”
This is an exceptional institute and today is an exceptional day. To be part of an institute which is founded on the concept of liberal education, itself gives you a head start. FLAME has given you an indelible stamp. A stamp of differentiation, which I am sure will carry you all your life.
Having known the founders (of FLAME) over the years, and having witnessed their zeal for bringing about successful wholesome improvements for the benefit of the entire society, I am convinced that this “FLAME” too will continue to burn forever.
You know about institutions, they say that there are two things that matter. The first is, ambience; and the second is ambition. Getting these two together makes the magic work of creating a world class institution. And what I am very happy to see is this very unique combination of ambience and ambition here. It’s terrific!
“I am really going to miss this place. I am really going to miss my college.”
FOUNDER AND FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF BLOOMBERG UTV
“Coming from a film family, I got offers and opportunities that I wouldn’t have got otherwise. That being said, it’s up to you to make something of that, and if the audience doesn’t find you interesting, they don’t care who your father is.”
I have a confession to make. I have not seen a better campus than this in India. I honestly mean it. I have done four convocations this year amongst several in the past. I have never ever seen a class, a graduating class, which is more effervescent, more ebullient, and more enthused by their graduation.
“I went to university in London, and I feel I should have stayed here. It’s very very beautiful.”
"FLAME is one of the best institutes in India. The amount of subjects offered, fantastic facilities most of all, the excellent faculty, makes me want to relive my college days all over again"
“I was truly impressed with the approach FLAME is following for a holistic education in the field of management. I truly believe that a narrow ‘business’ oriented curriculum with emphasis on tools and techniques of improving performance is not adequate for building a competent manager and a durable business; and certainly not for improving the well being of the communities and the nation at large.
The best thing you can do is set your own benchmark.
“I wanted to meet Tendulkar, to understand what drives that person for 20 years? He can just go to the same field every day in the morning, practice, play for India, be dedicated to cricket. So if you have the desire and passion, you can carry on for years and years.”
“Sometimes you just have to go opposite. In the times of distress, you may get great businesses.”
“I wish we had such courses as interesting as film-making when we were in college."
“When we walked in over here, we couldn’t believe this was a college."
“Your self-knowledge and your self-awareness is ultimately the key to your success.”
“The FLAME School of Business is about the right brain, it’s about emotion, It’s about space, it’s about design. It’s not just about studying accountancy, strategy and going out into the world of business. It’s a different kind of school.”
“Quality ideas will not come to you everyday.”
"The journey of life is all about finding what makes you happy. That's where your personal success lies. It took me 20 years to understand this secret!"
"It's a great thing. All the students who are doing the course after 12th standard are doing a brilliant thing. Indian colleges, fortunately or unfortunately, don't really offer any scope for some good education. It's a different, innovative course. I am very bullish on this course."
“Thank you for inviting me to your wonderful campus. It is my first visit here and I am certain it will not be my last.”
"Very, very beautiful and fantastic campus. I wish I was your age and studied here. It’s an absolutely fantastic campus and you are really the fortunate ones studying here."
"In the case of insurance if they increase the FDI limit, nobody is going to lose any jobs. More and more jobs are going to be created.”
"Modern India needs such initiatives as FLAME in the field of education. We need visionaries who would help students to go ahead and face life without fear. An educated and dedicated workforce alone could constitute the bulwark for a strong India!"
“I don’t look back. I look at mistakes to learn from them, and move on. Making mistakes is okay, as long as you acknowledge them, learn from them.“
"The (FLAME) Campus is so beautiful, absolutely stunning, that makes you want to go back to studying."
"The biggest lesson that I had in my life is failure."
"This is a fantastic place. I wish we had such a pIace when we were young."
“I have come to realize how these same two qualities - the courage to act ethically and to have empathy and compassion - characterize so many of the great managers and leaders I have come to admire.”
"It (FLAME) is really very, very unique. I have not seen or come across any institution that is imparting education in such a liberalised manner."
Interdisciplinary thinking is at the core of diplomacy and foreign policy. You cannot do business today without knowing the world from multiple perspectives. This requires interpersonal and intercultural skills alongside foreign language proficiency. They are critical in providing us with the ability to put ourselves in the shoes of another person, transpose our thought process onto theirs and communicate what we want to say in the right way with the right nuance.
“For every asset management company, they at least have to have few products that are consistently among the best performing products, and that’s the challenge.”
Delighted to be at FLAME. What a wonderful campus! Makes me proud as an Indian. Look forward to the FLAME burning forever!
“Don’t get upset with small failures. Destiny will drive you to the right place, at the right time. Don’t give up.”
“While theory is good enough, you have to know theory, it’s a very good basic tool. But it’s really the experience that ultimately makes the difference.”
"This is truly a unique institution. It's a true crucible of innovative education. It is an innovator that brings all these disciplines as we've just seen together truly unique. I have been to many universities but I have never come across anything like this before."
“Cricket has taught me how to live life, and that you have to give respect to each other, you have to give respect to your elders, give space to others."
