Firebird Faculty Feature on MW Kangla and FM Sangai

Interview with Firebird Dean Dr. Thoudam Prabha Devi

An exclusive radio interview with Firebird Dean Dr. Thoudam Prabha Devi, Dean of Academics and International Affairs at the Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore, was successfully broadcast on MW Kangla and FM Sangai on June 19, 2025, at 6:12 PM, as part of the popular programme Naharolgi Khonjel.

The discussion, titled “Business Management tambana nahasingda piba kanaba” (The Role of Business Management in Empowering Youth), explored the evolving landscape of business education and its transformative potential in shaping future leaders. Dr. Prabha Devi emphasized the need for management learning to adapt to emerging global demands while maintaining its regional relevance and inclusivity. She noted that business education today must blend academic rigour with practical exposure to nurture young people with strategic thinking, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The session was moderated by Thoungambi Irom, who guided the conversation through themes of professional development, cross-cultural exposure, and international academic collaborations initiated by Firebird.

This feature spotlighted Firebird’s commitment to thought leadership, academic outreach, and fostering dialogue that bridges institutional expertise with public discourse. Such platforms reinforce Firebird’s vision to catalyze knowledge sharing, skill empowerment, and global readiness among aspiring business professionals.