Another 365 days gone! Well, the academician in me cannot help but say that 365 days of learning is what I have gained. I am richer by 365 days, worth of knowledge, as knowledge is true wealth. While one may lose all of one’s tangible assets, one will never lose the knowledge that they have gained. …
The month of December is a beautiful time of the year. It’s the end of a year’s hard work and therefore a time to enjoy and take a holiday. The weather is lovely, there is a chill in the air. Christmas, one of the most celebrated festivals across the globe also falls in the month of …
The festive season is such a delight, especially for children and their parents. A break from school, breaks the monotony. Stepping away from routine is quite therapeutic too. I have seen my grandchildren being more excited about waking up in the morning on holidays though on school days it is difficult to get them out of …
India, a country replete with festivities is such a pleasant sight during Navratri! In Sanskrit, Navratri means nine nights. Navratri is celebrated all across the country with a lot of gaiety by Hindus. It is essentially dedicated to the worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine deities. There is a story that lies behind Navratri. Mahishasura was …
I feel blessed to have had access to good education, unlike many girls in the country. Recently, the Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a lecture at Symbiosis where she mentioned the dismal state of education for many girl children in the various States of India. She talked about innovations done in some States …
At the onset of my blog for today, let me wish all the teachers a very Happy Teachers’ Day! The word teacher brings me several thoughts and a deep-rooted sense of gratitude. The first teachers that I bow down to are my parents, Prof. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar and Mrs. Sanjeevani Mujumdar, who have inspired their …
Just a few days ago, India celebrated its 76th Independence Day! A proud day for all Indians. It is also a reminder to all of us that these glorious 75 years of independence have only been made possible due to the sacrifices of our soldiers who guard our borders and allow us to sleep peacefully within …
“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 …
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 …
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 …