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Monday Motivation: Youth 20 Consultation 2023

Y20 – ideas from the youth that can result in actions! It was a proud moment for Symbiosis International (Deemed University) yesterday as we hosted the fourth Youth 20 Consultation in the country. In January this year, Symbiosis International University was selected from among hundreds of universities in the country to host the Youth 20 consultation, …

Monday Motivation: 2023 – Brighter Beginnings

Another 365 days gone! Well, the academician in me cannot help but say that 365 days of learning is what I have gained. I am richer by 365 days, worth of knowledge, as knowledge is true wealth. While one may lose all of one’s tangible assets, one will never lose the knowledge that they have gained. …

Monday Motivation: A Beautiful Time of the Year

The month of December is a beautiful time of the year. It’s the end of a year’s hard work and therefore a time to enjoy and take a holiday. The weather is lovely, there is a chill in the air. Christmas, one of the most celebrated festivals across the globe also falls in the month of …

Monday Motivation: The 19th Convocation Ceremony

The day before yesterday was the 19th Convocation of Symbiosis International University. I have been a part of every convocation since the last 19 years. The number of students getting their degrees has been expanding but the hope and satisfaction on their faces when they receive their degrees has remained the same for the last 19 …

Monday Motivation: Happy Children’s Day!

At the onset, let me wish a very Happy Children’s Day to all the children out there. You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives. Your smiles, laughter, and cheer are more precious to us than anything else. As a grandmother, I feel so proud of my grandchildren. I feel prouder of their most …

Monday Motivation: Make a Difference

You might have heard “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” Well, I would say the same for doctors too- “Once a doctor, always a doctor.” Even though it was many years ago, I cannot forget the late nights that I put into the preparation during my 12 th Std (as fortunately there was no medical entrance …

Monday Motivation: Digitised India

Every day brings new amazement! I witness a new chapter of evolution being written in India every day and I find myself admiring every bit of my country! Last week during the festivities of Navratri I visited the Chaturshinghi temple, just as I do every year. Before we enter the temple, we purchase flowers, garlands, incense …

Monday Motivation: The Festival of Navratri

India, a country replete with festivities is such a pleasant sight during Navratri! In Sanskrit, Navratri means nine nights. Navratri is celebrated all across the country with a lot of gaiety by Hindus. It is essentially dedicated to the worshipping Goddess Durga and her nine deities. There is a story that lies behind Navratri. Mahishasura was …

Monday Motivation: Making Education Inclusive & Equitable!

I feel blessed to have had access to good education, unlike many girls in the country. Recently, the Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a lecture at Symbiosis where she mentioned the dismal state of education for many girl children in the various States of India. She talked about innovations done in some States …