Mangalurean Dr Amitabh Anand among top 50 best business professors in the world

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November 18, 2018

Mangaluru, Nov 18: Dr Amitabh Anand, hailing from Mangaluru, the port city of coastal Karnataka, currently residing in France, has been chosen one among ‘the top 50 best undergraduate business professors in the world’ by the American-based Poets and Quants, a web-based communication Institute.

Dr Anand, who is the Assistant Professor & Head of International Business Program for BBA at SKEMA Business School, University of Cote d’Azhur in French Riviera, is the only Kannadiga and only professor from France and Europe to get this recognition this year.

Poets and Quants, which has been focusing and helping many aspiring students to choose business courses worldwide, annually picks a select group of professors from across the world to inspire students with their charisma, creativity and learning inspiration.

This year, it received close to 400 nominations worldwide and the final list of 50 best professors was posted on Nov 13, 2018 on their website officially. This list is dominated by the American professors from universities such as MIT Sloan, Michigan Ross, Berkeley Hass, and Wharton School.

On the other hand, SKEMA Business School, a top ranking business school in Europe and one of its programmes is ranked within top 10 in the world.

According to Poets and Quants, Dr Anand was among the top three to get highest nomination worldwide and poets and quants quoted that, the micro-pedagogical method he deploys ensures students learn with keen interest, both in and out the class. Students cite the rapport he builds with them is the reasons he’s so popular. In addition, Dr Anand is well-networked and frequently brings industry experts to class. Above all, he has made his mark with his passion and kind attitude which attracts students and colleagues alike.

Students describe that Dr Anand’s class is always full of curiosity and makes everyone hungry for more knowledge, to help students better make the most use of the class, his contents go way beyond what’s in the textbook.

Dr Anand has inspired many young researchers in Europe aiming for good teaching and inspiring students. This news has come as a proud moment for France as this Dr Anand is the only member to reach the Top 50 in the world.

Dr Anand feels his mission as a professor is accomplished when students can help their fellow classmates in learning and be bold enough to express their honest opinions. He gave the credit of his achievement to his parents and people of Karnataka, who, have been a constant support for him and to his colleagues and students at SKEMA. A special support from Madam Alice Guilhon, the Dean of Skema for her constant support and encouragement. Dr Anand has inspired many young researchers aiming for teaching and it is a proud moment for people of Karnataka and India.

Dr Anand holds Engineering degree from Mysore, MBA from Stockholm University and Ph D from NEOMA Paris.

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Young achiever, wonderful achievement...

Mangaloreans really proud of him.

Congratulations. That’s a great achievement.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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