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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I often wonder whether a student’s journey with his/her education institution ends when he/she passes out of its portals? When I see the alumni network of some of the Ivy Leagues such as the Harvard University and the London Business School, I’m surprised to see how well the alumni are connected and engaged with their Alma …
A year has gone by since the Symbiosis Medical College for Women was inaugurated. While for me as an administrator, a doctor and a facilitator it has been simply wonderful to see the first batch of women doctors being groomed into ethical doctors, the journey belongs to these young girls. Therefore, in this blog I have …
As promised, this blog is a continuation of my previous blog. Here, I am going to talk about women who have chosen to follow their dreams and their urge to become an entrepreneur. A little help from the Women Entrepreneurship Wing at Symbiosis has helped them in creating a more robust future for themselves. The first …
The earlier dictate of breaking the glass ceiling has been rendered non-existent by modern-day women entrepreneurs. In fact, women entrepreneurs have contributed immensely to the growth of the Indian economy. Moreover, their area of expertise has not remained limited to any particular field. Even way back in 1978, there was a name that was being spoken …