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 …
The air is alive with the spirit of Diwali, and the joy is truly infectious. Everywhere I turn, friends are buzzing with excitement, planning festive gatherings and trying to coordinate who will host lunches or dinners on which dates. Before diving into the celebrations and decorations, we engage in our annual tradition of cleaning and sprucing …
India places great importance on education, recognizing that while teachers are highly esteemed, the teaching-learning process relies fundamentally on students. This understanding is why World Students’ Day is celebrated each October, emphasizing the crucial role students play in shaping society and its future. World Students’ Day, observed on October 15, commemorates the birthday of Dr. Abdul …
At Symbiosis, we believe that education is a continuous and holistic journey that extends beyond the classroom. We actively create platforms that enhance the teaching and learning experience, allowing students to explore new realms of knowledge. Throughout the year, various events are organized across our campuses, all managed by students who handle everything from finances to …
Last week, during the annual general body meeting of the Symbiosis Society, I had the opportunity to present the Annual Report as the Principal Director. While sharing the report, which highlights the activities of the Symbiosis International University, the Symbiosis Schools, the Symbiosis Museum, and other affiliated institutes, I reflected on the core values that have …
Dubai – A Global Education Hub Education has always held immense priority in India. Earlier, we had universities in India like Takshashila, Nalanda, and Vikramshila, which attracted a lot of foreign students and even other foreign scholars to India. So, internationalization or globalization of education has a very long history in India. The underlying question is: …
Earlier, maybe two or even three decades ago, IQ or Intelligence Quotient gained a lot of importance. There were small agencies that had mushroomed all across the country that would help test a child’s IQ. Parents would endeavour to have their children’s IQ tested so that they would be able to identify the appropriate stream of …
Ganesh Puja became a major festival thanks to Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak. In 1893, Tilak transformed Ganesh Puja into a ‘sarvajanik utsav,’ advocating that it should extend beyond the confines of homes and become a public celebration to unite people in the fight for “swaraj.” His efforts brought significant attention to Pune, establishing it as the epicentre …
Today is Janmashtami, the day when we celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. Lord Krishna is known is one of the most popular amongst all the Hindu Gods, as a lot of foreigners also know about Lord Krishna. A lot of his fame can be attributed to his teachings given by him in the Bhagavad Gita, which are …
Today is Raksha Bandhan, a special occasion that honors the bond between brothers and sisters. I have a younger sister, and while we don’t have a biological brother, we’ve never felt the absence of one. Since Dr. S.B. Mujumdar established Symbiosis in 1971, many of the foreign students have been like brothers to us. Back in …