We will be celebrating Makar Sankranthi this week, albeit under different names in the various states of India. However, the significant factor that connects this festival everywhere is that it is a harvest festival and we celebrate it with so much fun and gaiety, as it is the first festival of the year. It is a …
The new year began with a focus on spiritual growth. We visited the Tirumala Devasthana in Tirupati, where we had the blessed opportunity to receive darshan of Tirupati Balaji. Prior to that, we explored another ancient and beautiful temple, the Sri Kalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh, which has stood for over a thousand years. This temple …
Time can sometimes feel like it drags on, while at other times, it seems to pass by in the blink of an eye. For me, 2024 flew by quickly, largely due to a series of personal and professional milestones throughout the year. One of the most significant events this year was the inauguration of the Dubai …
Last Monday, I wrote about the importance of reading books, and today I’d like to share my thoughts on one of my recent reads, Genome to Om. Recently, the National Book Trust organized the Pune Book Mahotsav, one of the largest book festivals in India. Held at Fergusson College, it was a wonderful opportunity for me …
I absolutely love reading books! Recently, Pune hosted both the Pune Pustak Mahotsav and the Pune International Literary Festival, where I had the honour of being invited as a speaker. Not long ago, I was also invited to participate in a book discussion on Yuval Noah Harari’s latest work, Nexus. It’s fascinating to explore his perspective …
Today marks an interesting occasion—World Computer Literacy Day, launched by the Indian computer company NIIT in 2001 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This day was initiated in response to research showing that the majority of computer users worldwide were men. Celebrated annually on December 2, its goal is to promote technological skills, especially among children and …
As a Chair Professor under the Faculty of Media & Communication, Symbiosis International University, Dileep Padgaonkar’s contribution to Symbiosis was immense. After he joined Symbiosis International University, he taught students, and it was such a treat for the students, especially the students of media & communication, to have a person like Dr. Dileep. Apart from that, …
A magnanimous event took place in Dubai on the 14th of November, and it was one that matched Dubai’s image of holding a place on the world’s glitterati map. This was the grand inauguration of Symbiosis International University’s first international campus. The event reached new heights with the esteemed presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak …
On this National Education Day, we celebrate the transformative power of education and reflect on how it shapes individuals, societies, and entire nations. The day holds special significance as it commemorates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a visionary leader and the first Minister of Education in independent India. His advocacy for inclusive and …
Over the past four days, we celebrated Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights, marked by joyous festivities, gift exchanges, and the warmth of family and friends coming together. It’s a cherished time that brings everyone closer, creating lasting memories. On the first day of the festival, I noticed something heartening: the citizens of Pune seemed increasingly …