| Oct 23, 2007 |
Social enterprises — the answer to true happiness?
SMU SIS alumni Shashank NIGAM writes that living in Boston has a number of upsides. One of them is the opportunity to meet world-renowned luminaries such as Dr Mohammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Grameen bank.
Published in The New Paper |
| Sep 27, 2007 |
Plane spotting takes off, thanks to the Internet
Shashank NIGAM, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, observes the renewed popularity of plane spotting, with a new twist: the use of online forums for hobbyists to share photos and comments.
Published in The New Paper |
| Sep 11, 2007 |
Let's create street buzz to showcase talent
Shashank Nigam, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, advocates enlivening the cultural scene by creating “free performance zones” where people are able to perform without an official license or by paying a fee.
Published in The New Paper |
| Aug 28, 2007 |
Let more parties have a say in shaping our fourth Uni
Shashank NIGAM, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, says that to create a new university with a new model, there needs to be a new type of steering committee—one that includes students, teachers and other stakeholders.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jul 31, 2007 |
When searching for ideas, almost Anything goes
Shashank NIGAM, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, says his experiences as a student entrepreneur give him an appreciation for the determination and passion of the creators of the “Anything” and “Whatever” canned drinks.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jul 17, 2007 |
It's time to modernise cricket into a 2-hour game
Shashank NIGAM, a recent graduate from SMU's School of Information Systems, says that cricket administrators should remain in touch with the needs of their busy audience, just like businesses cater to the needs of their customers.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jul 03, 2007 |
Two stories, two outcomes, one lesson
Shashank NIGAM, a recent graduate of SMU's School of Information Systems, recounts a friend's unconventional and difficult path to success as a reminder that there are people who have had to go through much more to get what most of us take for granted.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jun 19, 2007 |
Have we lost edge because we have it easy?
Recent SMU SIS graduate Shashank NIGAM writes that curiosity, enthusiasm and self-reliance skills are seldom harmful. So why shy away from them? They may be what's needed to make us tick faster than the rest of the region.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jun 05, 2007 |
Get over UNSW shock and aim even higher
Recent graduate from SMU's School of Information Systems Shashank NIGAM considers strategies for Singapore to become a globally-recognised brand in international education. He suggests that Singapore could establish overseas programs in countries like India, where there growing demand for high-quality education.
Published in The New Paper |
| May 22, 2007 |
Banish ghosts of the past to forge ahead
SMU School of Information Systems student, Shashank NIGAM, sees last week's talks between Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as a positive example of win-win diplomacy, in contrast to the sanctions favoured by many countries.
Published in The New Paper |
| Apr 24, 2007 |
I'm glad I stayed ‘home'
SMU student Shashank NIGAM enrolled in the School of Information Systems four years ago and benefited from a very valuable education.
Published in The New Paper |
| Apr 10, 2007 |
Let's motivate by trust instead of fear
SMU student Shashank NIGAM voices objection over the use of fear to motivate social behaviour such as anti-smoking or anti-terrorism.
Published in The New Paper |
| Mar 27, 2007 |
Singapore, here are ways to 'love your neighbours'
With Singapore considered the rich little place in South-east Asia that others love to hate, SMU SIS undergraduate Shashank NIGAM suggests that National Social Responsibility might go a long way in soothing nerves in the neighbourhood.
Published in The New Paper |
| Feb 27, 2007 |
Don't forget to set aside time for yourself
SMU SIS student Shashank NIGAM wrote that spending time with me, myself and I is not such a selfish notion after all.
Published in The New Paper |
| Feb 13, 2007 |
One day to live? Your inner circle comes first
Final year SIS undergraduate Shashank NIGAM writes about how often we spend our time with those in the outer few circles, at the expense of those in the innermost ones.
Published in The New Paper |
| Jan 16, 2007 |
SIS undergraduate Shashank NIGAM suggests that Singaporeans must make an effort to become a hub of creativity by building on the efficiencies and perfections that already exist in Singapore.
Published in The New Paper
Published in The Electric New Paper |
| Jan 2, 2007 |
SIS undergraduate Shashank NIGAM comes up with the top three things he wishes we could change for a more exuberant, passionate and inviting Singapore.
Published in The New Paper
Published in The Electric New Paper |
| Nov 21, 2006 |
Shasank NIGAM, 4th year BSc (ISM) student, writes about a failed student entrepreneur, whose greatest success was in knowing when to close his venture down.
Published in The New Paper
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| Oct 10, 2006 |
Shashank NIGAM, 4th year BSc (ISM) student, writes to his fellow Singaporeans about the need for the 6th C - Compassion.
Published in The New Paper |
