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 …
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 …
I have always emphasized upon the importance of following our age-old traditions, and one among the many Indian practices is Yoga. The history of yoga is ancient and complex, spanning thousands of years and evolving through various cultures and philosophies. Yoga is said to have originated in Ancient India and its history can be traced back …
The University Grants Commission, the highest apex body governing higher education in India, made one of the very progressive announcements regarding biannual intake. Generally, the academic year starts in June and ends in April/May. With this announcement, colleges and universities can admit students even in January/February. This is primarily in line with the practices of top …
Pune is known as a cultural and educational city. It was known as the city of the ‘Peshwas.’ Later, during the freedom struggle, it was known to be the city of Agarkar, Gokhale and Tilak! The city, which was always against the backdrop of Mumbai, gained its importance for 2 reasons – Education and IT. Pune …
Some ties become more profound and more substantial with time. I had the opportunity to stay in the Sultanate of Oman for 6 six years in the early nineties, when Rajiv and I being medical doctors, worked in the Ministry of Health, Oman. We developed an appreciation for the robust healthcare system that this country boasted …
Today is the day of voting in Pune. The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are here, and many youth will be voting for the first time ever. I remember the first time that I voted. What a deep sense of achievement I had, as though I had the power to change the world. I remember how it …
Temperatures have been rising since February, but May has become particularly uncomfortable for all Punekars as temperatures have touched beyond 40 degrees Celsius! It is almost unimaginable how living beings adapt to such weather changes. This phenomenon is not restricted to Pune alone but the world over, summers have been extreme this year. It’s high time …
Universities are considered to be seats of knowledge generation in a civilized society. A country is often looked up to because of its excellent practices in education, the manner in which it is able to raise the level of the education and literacy of its people and also its contribution to building a competent human resource. …