The University Grants Commission, the highest apex body governing higher education in India, made one of the very progressive announcements regarding biannual intake. Generally, the academic year starts in June and ends in April/May. With this announcement, colleges and universities can admit students even in January/February. This is primarily in line with the practices of top …
On this Saturday, an excellent seminar on ‘The Future is Exciting’ was organized by the Consulate of India in Dubai and Symbiosis International University Dubai in collaboration with the Indian Women in Dubai and the Services Export Promotion Council. It was a fantastic discussion between the students, parents and panellists. Celebrated Chef Sanjiv Kapoor gave insights …
Pune is known as a cultural and educational city. It was known as the city of the ‘Peshwas.’ Later, during the freedom struggle, it was known to be the city of Agarkar, Gokhale and Tilak! The city, which was always against the backdrop of Mumbai, gained its importance for 2 reasons – Education and IT. Pune …
We all know that education is important. If asked, most people would respond by saying education is required to establish or forge a good career. However, a few of my observations led me to ask: Is that the only role that good education plays in our lives? I feel proud to say that I grew up …
Some ties become more profound and more substantial with time. I had the opportunity to stay in the Sultanate of Oman for 6 six years in the early nineties, when Rajiv and I being medical doctors, worked in the Ministry of Health, Oman. We developed an appreciation for the robust healthcare system that this country boasted …
Today is the day of voting in Pune. The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are here, and many youth will be voting for the first time ever. I remember the first time that I voted. What a deep sense of achievement I had, as though I had the power to change the world. I remember how it …
Temperatures have been rising since February, but May has become particularly uncomfortable for all Punekars as temperatures have touched beyond 40 degrees Celsius! It is almost unimaginable how living beings adapt to such weather changes. This phenomenon is not restricted to Pune alone but the world over, summers have been extreme this year. It’s high time …
Some live to eat, and some eat to live! However, the fact remains that food is the most critical aspect of our lifestyles. Little do we realize that what we give our children to eat since their early childhood days, the effects of that are seen in adulthood. Several lifestyle diseases that we see today, such …
Today is World Earth Day, and over the years, as an educationist and leader of Symbiosis International University, I have realized that universities play an immense role in contributing to sustainability on the planet. The motto of Symbiosis is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, as we believe the world is one family. The word ‘Vasudha’ means earth, so we …
Universities are considered to be seats of knowledge generation in a civilized society. A country is often looked up to because of its excellent practices in education, the manner in which it is able to raise the level of the education and literacy of its people and also its contribution to building a competent human resource. …