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Monday Motivation: The Geopolitics of Climate Change

Journalism has emerged as a powerful force in shaping public understanding of climate geopolitics, holding governments accountable, and amplifying voices from vulnerable regions. I feel proud of the impact of climate journalism, especially the global recognition received by Sanket Jain, an alumnus of Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), Batch of 2017. Sanket Jain won …

Monday Motivation: Yoga – India’s Gift of Health to the World

I must confess—I am in awe of people who regularly practice Yoga. Personally, I’ve always preferred a brisk walk across our beautiful 400-acre university campus or sweating it out in the gym. I’m more of an “aerobics person” than a yogi! However, yesterday as we celebrated International Yoga Day, I was particularly pleased with this year’s …

Monday Motivation: New Year – Time to Set New Goals

Time can sometimes feel like it drags on, while at other times, it seems to pass by in the blink of an eye. For me, 2024 flew by quickly, largely due to a series of personal and professional milestones throughout the year. One of the most significant events this year was the inauguration of the Dubai …

Monday Motivation: Charting New Paths in Education

On this National Education Day, we celebrate the transformative power of education and reflect on how it shapes individuals, societies, and entire nations. The day holds special significance as it commemorates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a visionary leader and the first Minister of Education in independent India. His advocacy for inclusive and …

Monday Motivation: International Youth Day

Yesterday was International Youth Day. In 2000, the United Nations declared this day as International Youth Day which aims to celebrate the contributions of young people around the world and to raise awareness about the challenges they face. Each year, there’s a specific theme that highlights different aspects of youth issues, ranging from education and employment …

Monday Motivation: Proud of the Indian Culture

Internationalisation of education is not a new concept, in India. However, I do ponder upon the relevance of internationalisation in higher education. I think of the times when thousands of years ago, India had some wonderful universities such as Takshashila, Nalanda and Vikramshila that attracted foreign scholars from all across the world. Why did foreign students …