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 …
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 …
It’s a usual Monday Morning and after a weekend full of rest and ample idle time, to my surprise I find my grandchildren all pepped up and enthusiastic about attending their online kindergarten classes. My grandson who is just 5 years old, screams “today I’ll go globe-trotting!” I look at him and wonder whether he even …
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 …