An early morning drive through Mulshi near Pune, this weekend, allowed me to see the lush green paddy fields, once again. The sheer greenery around was mesmerizing, and soothing at the same time. Though we have driven through this area many times in the past, it never loses its charm on me or my family. Perhaps …
My childhood friend Raj and I have been very close friends since the age of 4 ! She and I studied in the same school and later had to depart because of our careers. Though our careers were demanding, our friendship remained strong and we would always find time to meet each other. Raj was a …
Dear Students, Greetings from Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Let me first congratulate you for making it through a tough examination like NEET and getting admission to SMCW. You have joined a prestigious University which is ranked amongst the top 50 Universities in India as ranked by the Govt. of India. SMCW has been established as a …
The first day in the month of May holds special significance for the state of Maharashtra as the existing state was formed on this day about 60 years ago when it was divided from Bombay in 1960. To commemorate this day, the people of Maharashtra celebrate 1 May as the Maharashtra Day or Maharashtra Diwas, which …
The past year that is 2020, is a year that we will remember for all our life. Women played an important role not just as mothers who supported their children who were confined to their homes or those that supported their old parents and in-laws who needed extra care, or even wives who supported their husbands …
Hon’ble Minister for Education Shri. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ Ji, Dr. Mashelkar Sir, Mr. Uday Shankar, Secretary-General FICCI Mr. Dilip Chenoy, my Co-chairs Dr. Rupamanjari Ghosh and Dr. Sekar Vishwanathan, Dr. Ranjan Saxena, ladies, and Gentleman. More than 3000 academia and Industry and Civil Society. On behalf of FICCI, Higher Education Committee, I welcome you to the …
It was indeed a different day for our medico students. Tapsee Pannu was shooting for her new film at Symbiosis University Hospital and I requested her to address our students at the Symbiosis Medical College for Women. Apart from the usual interaction about her films, the Question & Answer session was fantastic. As she answered her …
These three aspects have undoubtedly been the pillars in the functioning of the institutes of Symbiosis. Symbiosis institutes were established at a time when it was relevant to impart an education that focused on relevance. Stepping beyond the didactic practices, Symbiosis has always emphasized the need to research and innovate so that education becomes practical and …
My dear friend Lt. Gen(Dr.) Madhuri Kanitkar addressed the first batch of girl students at the Symbiosis Medical College for Women. It is needless to say that even before she addressed the girls, they were captivated by the ‘lady in uniform’. Having been in service for 38 years, she has accomplished so much as she has …
I feel sheer pride and utter joy as we induct the first batch of 150 women, into the first batch of medical graduates at the Symbiosis Medical College for Women! Reminiscing about my first day as a medical graduate at BJ Medical College Pune, still brings back the butterflies to my stomach and I can empathize …