Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Muscat, Oman, for a family wedding. As I stepped onto Omani soil once again, I was filled with a strange and beautiful mixture of nostalgia, warmth and gratitude. For me, Oman is not just another country. It is my second home. My husband and I spent some of the …
Who Is Responsible for Our Stress on Pune’s Roads? Every day, as Punekars, many of us begin our journey to work, college, school, or simply to get from one part of the city to another with a sense of stress. And surprisingly, that stress is often not because of home or work. It is because of …
I write a blog every Monday with original thoughts that may inspire my readers. However, I read an anonymous forwarded message on WhatsApp that I felt was very important, especially for the younger generation. The message was as follows: This year, I have seen more jamun (Indian blackberry) fruits in the market than I have ever …
We have been married for 41 years. When I look back today, I often wonder how differently our generation approached marriage, relationships, careers, and family life compared to the younger generation today. I was just 21, and Rajiv was 24 when we got married. We were both medical students and had just completed our 3rd MBBS. …
There are thousands of engineering institutions across the country, each shaping the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and technologists. Traditionally, engineering education has been structured around distinct departments; computer science, mechanical, electronics, civil, and others. While this specialisation adds depth, it has also unintentionally created silos in which students and faculty remain confined within their disciplines, …
This weekend I spent some wonderful time with my grandchildren. As grandparents often do, I found myself talking to them about the importance of reading books. It was a simple conversation, but it also made me reflect on a larger concern we share today. In earlier times, children naturally gravitated toward books. Stories lived in the …
Today marks a truly memorable and historic day in the journey of Symbiosis. Coinciding with the 55th Anniversary of Symbiosis, the Rotary Peace Centre was formally inaugurated, symbolizing the culmination of a vision rooted in peace, international understanding, and global harmony. Rotary International, one of the world’s most respected and impactful NGOs, had issued a global …
Yesterday, at the 22nd convocation of Symbiosis International University, I stood on stage watching PhD students receive their degrees. That moment transported me down memory lane and prompted me to pause, reflect, and revisit my own PhD journey. I completed my MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1989 and practiced as a gynaecologist for more than …
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 …
Last night, as I sat glued to my TV, heart pounding with every ball, I realized something: this wasn’t just a cricket match. It was history unfolding. The Indian Women in Blue were on the brink of winning their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, and I could feel the weight of decades lifting — from …