Monday Motivation: Happy Friendship Day!

Happiness, laughter and cheer fill the air whenever I am with my friends. A long week at work, tiredness and fatigue are washed away in their warmth. Over these many years my friends have become an integral part of my life. Now, when I see friendships budding in the Symbiosis’ campus I imagine how these will …

Monday Motivation: Our inspiration for ages to come

Yesterday was celebrated as International Student’s Day at Symbiosis and it brought back so many memories. It brought back memories of the time when Symbiosis was established. In the early 1970s, the city of Pune witnessed the arrival of international students from African Asian countries. These students came to Pune on their own, without any assistance …

Monday Motivation: Becoming Mentally Mindful!

We can achieve all that we want and it is the faith and belief in our abilities that leads us to our successes and accomplishments. Every year when I witness hundreds of students from Symbiosis International University get their placement and start their career, I am reminded of my days when I also embarked upon my …

Monday Motivation: Career Options- Spoilt for Choice!

The world has changed drastically in the past few decades and education has been a primary reason. Another factor that has been a contributor to this change is access to information. During the times when I was in school students were hardly aware of their potential or even their passion. We had a few limited choices …

Monday Motivation: Walk the Wari

“A tree without roots is just a piece of wood,” said the world-renowned Chef Marco Pierre White. In India we are blessed that we are steeped in tradition and one such tradition is the ‘Wari.’ This 800-year-old tradition is a distinctive part of the Maharashtrian culture and is the ritualistic essence of the Wakari Panth (a sampradaya …

Monday Motivation: International Yoga Day 2022

Even after a hectic day that I might have spent attending to tasks outside the university campus, as soon as I enter the campus I feel rejuvenated. I attribute this to the fact that the campus belongs to the students who are ever full of energy. India, itself is a young country where the majority of …

Monday Motivation: Digital Skilling

Recently, the Hon’ble Minister of Education, GoI Shri Dharmendra Pradhan was here on the Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, Pune. Though all of us in the education domain follow the reforms and policies closely, we at Symbiosis International University are quite motivated by the Hon’ble Minister’s commitment to Digital Skilling. I couldn’t agree more with …

Monday Motivation: World Environment Day

Yesterday was celebrated as the World Environment Day, across the world. Thankfully, we live in an era where a vast population is aware of the importance of conservation of the environment. Though many may even argue that the larger population is not aware of the importance of environment conservation, I would say that the realisation has …

Monday Motivation: Roundtable on National Education Policy 2020, at Symbiosis International University

I am still reeling under the effects of the wonderful, intellectual and engaging roundtable that was held at the Symbiosis International University campus, Lavale on Saturday. Much to our delight Shri Dharmendra Pradhan the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of India graced the roundtable as the Chief Guest. Not only did the Hon’ble Minister address the …