An aspect that I often notice nowadays is that when we have more, then the will to face the challenges in life, is less. While some cower down to challenges, some decide to overcome each one till they have realized their aspiration! That in fact was the story of the twin sisters that I met recently. …
Imagine being cocooned and sheltered for several years and then having to leave that comfort zone and moving out into an unknown world. I am sure that many students who have moved out of school or junior college face this fear. I too have undergone the same when I moved out of the portals of Fergusson …
Parenthood is a blessing! However, the present times are challenging. Even if the parents struggle to meet two ends, they will do their best to provide the child with whatever they have asked for. While it takes a lot of physical and financial toll on the parents, the children, on the other hand, receive the message …
The month of June has always been of immense significance to me. While this month gives the sense that half the year is over and makes us introspect so that we can learn from our mistakes and start afresh. It is also my birthday month and is even more dear to me. It is an exceptional …
Universities play a transformative role in shaping the minds and lives of the younger generation so that they become nation-builders. Learning beyond the classroom is an essential aspect of the growth and development of students, and an equally important role is played by diversity and inclusivity. Internationalization of higher education is vital to bring perspectives from …
I had been planning and looking forward to today for the past many weeks, and it finally happened. Today, I walked with the Wari, and it was exhilarating, to say the least. When thousands of people walk together with a common thought, their positivity multiplies manifolds, and I wanted to contribute to it while also soaking …
While a lot is being said on World Environment Day on how we need to make a difference and make a change, I ponder upon the years gone by when being connected to the environment was a way of life. When I was a child wherever we stayed, whether it was an apartment or a bungalow …
All my life, I have grown up in Pune, barring a few years that I lived in Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman. I have also had the fortune of visiting several countries across the world. During my travels, I observed many differences in how the international populace behaved in their country and how Indians behave …
We are living in the age of globalization. Therefore, the most poignant questions that arise are What leads to globalization? How can we achieve it? And even more importantly, how can we expose the next generation to it once we have achieved it? I had my first taste of the benefits of international exposure when I …
Among the various roles a woman plays in her lifetime, perhaps the one that is most challenging and impacts her the most is that of a mother. It’s one of the most beautiful roles that a woman plays. I have realized this through my journey and as I have grown up watching my mother. She, too, …