Do you remember when parents would force their children to study Math or Science because that was the benchmark for being intelligent! Thankfully, those days are gone, and we owe a big thanks to the recent National Education Policy that has opened up so many opportunities for the younger generation. I am not against studying Math …
A student’s life within the university campus becomes one of the most memorable periods of his or her life. When he enters the university, he is anxious about the peers he will be surrounded with, anxious about teachers, anxious about leaving his home and staying in an unknown place, and anxious about whether he has chosen …
t In recent years, immense emphasis has been placed on bringing Industry and Academia together to create an employable workforce for our own country, India, and the industry globally. In sync with this thought, the 18th Annual FICCI Higher Education Summit, held in Delhi from the 28th to 30th November 2023, presented a timely opportunity for …
It was pure indulgence as we dove into an academic treat at the two-today International Relations Conference at the Symbiosis University Campus. The subject of International Relations is very close to my heart. After the 12th grade, I decided to become a doctor, but had I not, my next choice was to join the Foreign Services. …
I recently visited the Blue Nile Café in Pune with my friends. It was such a nostalgic moment when I remembered my days as a Resident Doctor while doing my PG in MD Gynaecology and Obstetrics at BJ Medical College and Sassoon Hospital. We used to visit the Blue Nile Café and the neighbouring Amit-da-dhaba so …
Tomorrow, the 14th of November, is celebrated as Children’s Day. In fact, I would say that it is a day to make us adults aware of the rights and education of children. It is a day celebrated as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday because he loved children and dedicated his birthday to the millions of children in …
The air is abuzz with the spirit of Diwali. Everywhere I go, I find the cheer and happiness so contagious. Friends have started making plans about Diwali parties, and we are all in a bid to freeze the dates as to who will host a lunch or dinner on which date. But before we start with …
What keeps employees associated with an organisation for a long time? My pondering emanates on the backdrop of two women who have been a part of Symbiosis for a long time. One is Dr. Rajni Gupte, who was the Vice Chancellor of Symbiosis for two terms, that is, ten years from 2013 to 2023. The other …
Today, is Navami, the last day of Navratri. Right since the first day of Navratri there is such immense feeling of gaiety and festivity in the house. Throughout the nine days there are various pujas scheduled for different days and each household has its own practices. There are traditions that are followed and when parents follow …
On Saturday, the 14th of October, Dr. Kiran Bedi visited the Symbiosis Medical College for Women to inspire the 4th batch of young doctors who were inducted into the medical college. I have known Dr. Kiran Bedi for quite some time. When you open the internet, you will find such inspiring information about her being a …