In recent years, many educators have found themselves confronting an unsettling question: What kind of world are we preparing our students for? As wars and geopolitical tensions reshape societies and disrupt lives, academic communities are being called to rethink their purpose. Beyond preparing graduates for employment, universities must consider how to nurture individuals capable of building …
I recently had the privilege of leading the Indian delegation of Vice Chancellors of Indian Universities to Australia, where we engaged in discussions on collaborations with Australian universities. As an educationist, I fully understand the immense benefits of these international partnerships. However, this experience made me wonder—do students truly recognize the value of such collaborations? When …
India places great importance on education, recognizing that while teachers are highly esteemed, the teaching-learning process relies fundamentally on students. This understanding is why World Students’ Day is celebrated each October, emphasizing the crucial role students play in shaping society and its future. World Students’ Day, observed on October 15, commemorates the birthday of Dr. Abdul …
I visited the Jagannath Puri temple with my parents this weekend. I took them to Kashi Vishveshwar and other temples a few years ago. I routinely visit the famous Ganesha temples in Pune- Dagduseth Halwai Ganapati and the Saras Baug Ganapati temples. It made me think, what is it so much in visiting the temples? By …
The month of January brings a sense of a new beginning and joy, which is also a time to make resolutions and think about your goals for the year. Then comes the month of February, and students, especially those in the tenth and twelfth grades, face the anxiety of exams. Unfortunately, examinations create anxiety, so much …
I have published the 100th blog today and it feels like an accomplishment! It is a milestone that I had set for myself and it is an amazing feeling to have reached it! Though a Medical Doctor by Degree and profession, I am an educationist by choice. I have always enjoyed reading and writing and during …
Many of you would be familiar that I write a blog under #MondayMotivation every Monday. I have been doing so for over a year, and it has become a habit. It takes a lot of effort to construct a blog and keep it rolling from one to another, and over time, it has drawn a fair …
An aspect that I often notice nowadays is that when we have more, then the will to face the challenges in life, is less. While some cower down to challenges, some decide to overcome each one till they have realized their aspiration! That in fact was the story of the twin sisters that I met recently. …
Progress is dependent on our adaptability to change. Change is inevitable and as the human mind is programmed to think, development is unstoppable. It is the human mind that has created Artificial Intelligence and the field is growing rapidly. For the past several years I had been hearing about the intervention of AI in various fields, …
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 …