As an academician and an educationist, I had always been enthralled by the thoughts shared on platforms such as the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference. Inspiring words from eminent academicians, would never fail to inspire me and stoked my passion further to contribute in the progress of higher education in India. Therefore, when I was invited …
A heritage city and nothing less, that is Kolkata to me! It was only last month that I visited Kolkata and right since the time that I walked out of the airport, I felt deeply connected to the city. Perhaps it was my background which is deeply steeped in education and traditions that brings me closer …
As an educationist I have been seeking and working towards enhancement of industry academia partnership. In fact, through many of Symbiosis International University’s collaborations with organizations such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MCCIA) we have facilitated knowledge transfer from industry to academia, …
Rarely does the world see a man who not only talks about changes and reforms but also practices them in the earnest. Dr B R Ambedkar was one such man who stood true to his convictions. To honour his beliefs and practices, Symbiosis Society established the Dr. Ambedkar Museum & Memorial in 1997 and today, we …
The topic for the sixth edition of the International Conference- SIU-AIU Annual Conference on Internationalization of Higher Education in India, was chosen with great deliberation. The topic thus chose was Interregional Collaboration for Effective Internationalisation of Higher Education. This came on the backdrop of several of my observations in regards to Internationalization of Higher Education, particularly …
Summer is in full bloom. Temperatures are soaring outside but even with the air conditioning, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep the temperature in check at home. The greatest challenge that I see every day is the tussle that young mothers face in keeping their children engaged during the summer vacations. Both my daughter and …
In my last blog I had talked about the role of universities in making students more employable by imparting skills to them. It is indeed the need of the hour as those who have skills and sufficient knowledge of the field will emerge to be the employers or job creators, thus strengthening the economy of the …
I feel elated when I see that Symbiosis International University is contributing beyond the goals of education. I am sure you remember that it was just a few weeks ago when the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji inaugurated Aarogya Dham at Symbiosis International University. During his speech he had emphasized that universities should step …
Every Day is a Happy Day Yesterday was celebrated as the International Day of Happiness which led me to think that we should ideally celebrate everyday as Happiness Day. However, my observation of the recent times leads me to say that most people need reasons to be happy. When we were children we needed a reason …
Sheer euphoria has ruled my mind since the last week, and therefore do excuse me for not being able to pen-down my blog last Monday. The reason was the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji’s visit to Symbiosis as a Chief Guest for the Symbiosis Golden Jubilee celebrations, the biggest event that Symbiosis had ever witnessed …