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 …
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 …
Every city in the world carries its own quirks and peculiarities. Sometimes it’s geography, sometimes history, sometimes culture, and often—its people. Pune, the city I proudly call home, is no exception. What makes Pune stand out is a rare combination of history, education, technology, and culture—all woven together to create a city that feels both traditional …
Today, On 31st July 2025, my father, Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, founder and President of Symbiosis, will complete 90 remarkable years of life. As his daughter, I feel profoundly blessed and fortunate to have been born into a family of highly educated parents, both of whom were teachers. My childhood memories are deeply intertwined with the …
When I posted a photograph of my pet dog Snowy on social media yesterday, the number of likes and comments I received far exceeded what I usually get on any of my professional photographs. Snowy, our adorable little Maltese, has been a part of our family for the past four years, and his charm seems to …
I must confess—I am in awe of people who regularly practice Yoga. Personally, I’ve always preferred a brisk walk across our beautiful 400-acre university campus or sweating it out in the gym. I’m more of an “aerobics person” than a yogi! However, yesterday as we celebrated International Yoga Day, I was particularly pleased with this year’s …
The new year began with a focus on spiritual growth. We visited the Tirumala Devasthana in Tirupati, where we had the blessed opportunity to receive darshan of Tirupati Balaji. Prior to that, we explored another ancient and beautiful temple, the Sri Kalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh, which has stood for over a thousand years. This temple …
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 …
We all know that education is important. If asked, most people would respond by saying education is required to establish or forge a good career. However, a few of my observations led me to ask: Is that the only role that good education plays in our lives? I feel proud to say that I grew up …
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 …