I had always heard of Davos — that quaint, quintessential Swiss town tucked away in the snow-capped Alps. For most of us, Davos exists in the imagination as the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual gathering that brings together Heads of State, diplomats, CEOs, global thinkers, and academicians. Honestly, I was fascinated by …
Yesterday, as the world celebrated Mother’s Day, I found myself reflecting on the remarkable journey of my own mother, Sanjivani Mujumdar—a woman whose quiet strength and selfless choices laid the foundation for everything I have been able to achieve in life. My mother was a highly educated woman. In fact, she was pursuing her Ph.D. while …
Last week, during the annual general body meeting of the Symbiosis Society, I had the opportunity to present the Annual Report as the Principal Director. While sharing the report, which highlights the activities of the Symbiosis International University, the Symbiosis Schools, the Symbiosis Museum, and other affiliated institutes, I reflected on the core values that have …
Dubai – A Global Education Hub Education has always held immense priority in India. Earlier, we had universities in India like Takshashila, Nalanda, and Vikramshila, which attracted a lot of foreign students and even other foreign scholars to India. So, internationalization or globalization of education has a very long history in India. The underlying question is: …
Today is Janmashtami, the day when we celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. Lord Krishna is known is one of the most popular amongst all the Hindu Gods, as a lot of foreigners also know about Lord Krishna. A lot of his fame can be attributed to his teachings given by him in the Bhagavad Gita, which are …
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 …
As new students enter, July and August are very significant months within the university campus. During the induction sessions, I can see new and anxious faces, and as I interact with the students, I realize that every student has a different personality, and this has led me to realize that several factors help mould a student’s …
Last Saturday evening was one of my most unforgettable evenings. I had the opportunity of being with three legends who have created history in their respective fields, through the work that they have done. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in education, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar in science, and Mr. Narayan Murthy in Technology! Why do we call …
Recently, an article that I read titled, ‘The Power of India: Top Indian-Origin CEOs Who Rule the World,’ simply echoed my thoughts! It discussed several CEOs of world-renowned companies who share the same background and are of Indian origin. As an educationist for over several decades, I have always been drawn to how appreciation for the …
For the last few days, I had been humming the famous song from the musical The Sound of Music, ‘I am 16, going on 17…,’ but with a difference…my words were… I am 60, going on… The age of 60 is a very significant year in our lives. For those leading a professional life, it means …