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The new normal has redefined the working space for men and women. As a woman who has been working for the past 3 decades, I too have faced several challenges that I have overcome to sustain a healthy work-life balance for myself and my family. However, the pandemic brought in a few realizations and observations that were unheard of till now. When the lock-down re-opened and employees started coming back to the office, I thought perhaps it would be inconvenient for many of the women who were used to working from home. Much to my surprise and amazement, it wasn’t so! I have tried to highlight the 5 most important challenges of working from home, that led women to want to come back to their offices.
2024-04-22 04:56
Today is World Earth Day, and over the years, as an educationist and leader of Symbiosis International University, I have realized that universities play an immense role in contributing to s… Read More
2024-04-15 11:32
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 i… Read More
2024-04-08 03:53
I am sure all my readers are aware that I love to write about festivities! They bring so much joy, cheer, bonding and family time that one feels rejuvenated for several weeks thereafter. Wha… Read More
2024-04-01 13:25
Summer is around the corner, though given the present weather conditions, one might feel that they have already arrived. Unlike earlier times when summers were only for fun and frolic, new-a… Read More
2024-03-25 03:20
A very Happy Holi to everyone!
Holi, the festival of colours is here finally after a year-long wait. This is a day when you can enjoy by splashing colours and playing with friends and famil… Read More
2024-03-18 04:58
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- Da… Read More
2024-03-11 11:06
Teaching and learning have metamorphosed in the past few years or a decade. When I say teaching and learning, I do not mean only in higher education but also school education.
The earlier me… Read More
2024-03-04 04:52
As I sat wondering about the topic that I should choose to write on for this Monday, I saw that my inbox was inundated with invitations to speak on International Women’s Day, and thus… Read More
2024-02-26 02:49
In modern-day life, which is so hectic and torn between managing the home, work, family, and friends, among several other routine tasks, one must find ways to relax. For me personally, it i… Read More
2024-02-19 05:23
Today is Shiv Jayanti, a day to celebrate one of the greatest leaders of not just Maharashtra, but possibly the world. I feel particularly proud of the fact that he brought name and recognit… Read More
2024-02-12 06:44
Since the time we become parents, all our actions are focused on our children whether it’s their education or their marriage. However, beyond the material wealth we create for our chi… Read More
2024-02-05 05:00
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 studen… Read More
2024-01-29 04:31
Like several other things Symbiosis has been a pioneer in initiating the first ever film festival hosted by a University in India, and I feel so proud about it. There are many higher educati… Read More
2024-01-22 03:45
It is a proud moment for all Indians as today on this historical day we celebrate the Pran Pratishthan of Ram Lalla at the Ram mandir in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama, a c… Read More
2024-01-15 03:08
Makar Sankranti is primarily a harvest festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the harvesting season. Communities come together for bonfires known as Lohri or Bhogi. Makar Sankran… Read More
2024-01-08 05:20
In the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending over ten weddings, each more regal than the last. Every wedding has left an indelible mark, creating a memorable experience… Read More
2024-01-01 09:48
As we bid adieu to 31st December and welcome 1st January, we realize that the New Year is a special day. One, because you say goodbye to the earlier year and keep remembering all the good a… Read More
2023-12-25 00:09
Once again, the festive season has arrived, bringing brightness and cheer to our surroundings. This joyous feeling takes me back to my childhood days at St. Joseph’s Convent, where De… Read More
2023-12-18 04:00
Do you remember when parents would force their children to study Math or Science because that was the benchmark for being intelligent! Thankfully, those days are gone, and we owe a big thank… Read More
2023-12-11 10:59
A student’s life within the university campus becomes one of the most memorable periods of his or her life. When he enters the university, he is anxious about the peers he will be sur… Read More
2023-12-04 08:33
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In recent years, immense emphasis has been placed on bringing Industry and Academia together to create an employable workforce for our own country, India, and the industry globally. In syn… Read More
2023-11-27 05:17
It was pure indulgence as we dove into an academic treat at the two-today International Relations Conference at the Symbiosis University Campus. The subject of International Relations is ve… Read More
2023-11-20 13:02
I recently visited the Blue Nile Café in Pune with my friends. It was such a nostalgic moment when I remembered my days as a Resident Doctor while doing my PG in MD Gynaecology and O… Read More
2023-11-13 16:43
Tomorrow, the 14th of November, is celebrated as Children’s Day. In fact, I would say that it is a day to make us adults aware of the rights and education of children. It is a day cel… Read More
2023-11-06 10:19
The air is abuzz with the spirit of Diwali. Everywhere I go, I find the cheer and happiness so contagious. Friends have started making plans about Diwali parties, and we are all in a bid to… Read More
2023-10-30 04:34
What keeps employees associated with an organisation for a long time?
My pondering emanates on the backdrop of two women who have been a part of Symbiosis for a long time. One is Dr. Rajni… Read More
2023-10-23 07:27
Today, is Navami, the last day of Navratri. Right since the first day of Navratri there is such immense feeling of gaiety and festivity in the house. Throughout the nine days there are vari… Read More
2023-10-16 11:33
On Saturday, the 14th of October, Dr. Kiran Bedi visited the Symbiosis Medical College for Women to inspire the 4th batch of young doctors who were inducted into the medical college. I have… Read More
2023-10-09 07:38
Symbiosis was established with the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam which also resonates well with Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophy of Vishwabharati.
Over the years, many foreign s… Read More
2023-10-02 06:37
2nd October is an important day in Indian history as we celebrate the Birth Anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri ji. Each one of them has taught us so much that is relevan… Read More
2023-09-25 08:27
Ganesh Puja became a festival, thanks to Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak! It was he who in 1893 made Ganesh Puja a ‘sarvajanik utsav.’ His philosophy was that the puja should not be… Read More
2023-09-18 10:01
Internationalisation of education is not a new concept, in India. However, I do ponder upon the relevance of internationalisation in higher education. I think of the times when thousands of… Read More
2023-09-11 05:23
In the age of AI, when everyone is talking about things being fast-paced and too technologically driven, I would like to talk about some positive changes in the teaching world.
For example… Read More
2023-09-04 05:06
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 Doct… Read More
2023-08-29 09:19
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 construc… Read More
2023-08-21 04:51
We all lead busy lives that are torn between work, family and friends. What is it that can help us find ourselves then?
I feel hobbies should be an important part of our lives. Every indivi… Read More
2023-08-14 09:58
The past 77 years have given us several reasons to be proud of being an Indian and it is India’s growth in the field of education that makes me particularly proud to be an Indian.
The… Read More
2023-08-07 08:07
10,000,00 Indian students are studying in universities outside of India, while only 50,000 foreign students come to study in Indian universities! Doesn’t speak well, right?
However, th… Read More
2023-07-31 05:36
A visionary, an inspirer and a true leader! The man that I am talking about is Dr S B Mujumdar Sir, and I am fortunate to have been born as his daughter.
I was born into a very different f… Read More
2023-07-24 08:46
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… Read More
2023-07-17 09:26
Imagine being cocooned and sheltered for several years and then having to leave that comfort zone and moving out into an unknown world. I am sure that many students who have moved out of sc… Read More
2023-07-10 15:10
Parenthood is a blessing!
However, the present times are challenging. Even if the parents struggle to meet two ends, they will do their best to provide the child with whatever they have aske… Read More
2023-07-03 04:09
The month of June has always been of immense significance to me. While this month gives the sense that half the year is over and makes us introspect so that we can learn from our mistakes a… Read More
2023-06-26 15:44
Universities play a transformative role in shaping the minds and lives of the younger generation so that they become nation-builders. Learning beyond the classroom is an essential aspect of… Read More
2023-06-12 05:36
I had been planning and looking forward to today for the past many weeks, and it finally happened. Today, I walked with the Wari, and it was exhilarating, to say the least. When thousands o… Read More
2023-06-05 04:55
While a lot is being said on World Environment Day on how we need to make a difference and make a change, I ponder upon the years gone by when being connected to the environment was a way o… Read More
2023-05-29 08:40
All my life, I have grown up in Pune, barring a few years that I lived in Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman. I have also had the fortune of visiting several countries across the world. During… Read More
2023-05-22 10:40
We are living in the age of globalization. Therefore, the most poignant questions that arise are What leads to globalization? How can we achieve it? And even more importantly, how can we ex… Read More
2023-05-15 05:21
Among the various roles a woman plays in her lifetime, perhaps the one that is most challenging and impacts her the most is that of a mother. It’s one of the most beautiful roles that… Read More
2023-05-08 04:31
I was fortunate to have had the privilege of growing up in a household where humaneness was not only taught but practised in all forms. Later when I joined the B. J. medical college, Pune… Read More
2023-05-01 06:04
I wish everyone a very Happy Maharashtra Day! This day is one of the most important days for the state’s citizens, celebrated as Maharashtra Day, commemorating a separate state formed… Read More
2023-04-24 04:47
All of you who read my blogs on every Monday would probably know by now that I am committed to promoting healthy lifestyles. This could be attributed to the fact that I am a medical doctor… Read More
2023-04-17 02:50
My quest for ways and means to raise India’s position among the world leaders in education led me to take up a PhD in Internationalization of Higher Education. Subsequently, the New E… Read More
2023-04-03 06:17
It’s that time of the year when India’s favourite fruit is back, the mango! I can see the orchards (आमराई in Marathi) laden with beautiful mangoes… Read More
2023-03-27 04:34
“Please keep that phone away,” or “Please switch the TV off,” may sound like regular pleas in any household. While earlier, these could be said only in the context of… Read More
2023-03-20 04:39
Wishing everyone loads of happiness on International Day of Happiness!
In two weeks, two Bhutanese Ministers, the Finance Minister Mr Lyonpo Tshering and the Home Minister H.E Ugyen Dorji… Read More
2023-03-13 07:27
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… Read More
2023-03-06 04:29
We are living in a progressive age. Women are becoming aware of the need for empowerment, and I am often asked questions seeking answers to the key to women’s further empowerment. In t… Read More
2023-02-27 06:23
India is known to be a land of diversity. Yet, the largest democracy in the world, India is united in its diversity. In every state, one will find a mix of people from other states of India… Read More
2023-02-20 08:09
India has been given the G20 Presidency for the year 2023. While as an Indian, this makes me proud, I also feel obliged to drive the country’s G20 motto of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- One… Read More
2023-02-13 09:32
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar established Symbiosis in 1971 as a small welfare organization for foreign students. The first centre that was established was the Symbiosis International Cultural Centre… Read More
2023-02-06 06:08
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 Arti… Read More
2023-01-30 04:40
Last week Symbiosis celebrated the Symbiosis Sanskrutik Mahotsav which was initiated 28 years ago. It is organised for three days before the anniversary of Symbiosis which is on 26th of Jan… Read More
2023-01-23 05:24
The National Education Policy 2020 has come with various changes. Symbiosis International University was recently commended by the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradha… Read More
2023-01-16 09:55
Oman is my second home. Last week, my visit to the Capital city of Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman rekindled old memories. When I was a medical doctor and had just started my medical practi… Read More
2023-01-09 04:49
Many may not be aware, but it was way back in the early 1970s that Dr S. B. Mujumdar founded Symbiosis to address the difficulties faced by African foreign nationals coming to study in Indi… Read More
2023-01-02 04:27
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 weal… Read More
2022-12-26 04:26
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 chi… Read More
2022-12-19 04:22
G20 – One earth, one family, one future- Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam…A Time to Prove that the World is Indeed One Family!
Symbiosis was established in 1971. Even as a young girl, I w… Read More
2022-12-12 05:19
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 b… Read More
2022-11-28 04:33
Rarely does one come across a man with not just a high intellect but knowledge of various fields. Dr. Dilip Padgaonkar was one such man. He was the Editor of the Times of India. A man who wa… Read More
2022-11-21 04:45
Recently, during a discussion with colleagues, I came to know of the World Television Day, which is being celebrated today, on the 21st of November. It takes me back to fond memories when th… Read More
2022-11-14 06:31
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 prec… Read More
2022-11-07 04:24
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… Read More
2022-10-31 04:52
The festive season is such a delight, especially for children and their parents. A break from school, breaks the monotony. Stepping away from routine is quite therapeutic too. I have seen m… Read More
2022-10-24 04:06
Festivities, lights, sweetmeats, friends and family- all make my Diwali an outstanding one! Each year this festival brings so much of happiness and joy. The festive spirit lights up every f… Read More
2022-10-17 05:34
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… Read More
2022-10-10 04:37
This Sunday morning, I was reading a book on Indian traditions and culture and the different festivals and traditions we celebrate. Then it took me to the thought of what Indian weddings ar… Read More
2022-10-03 04:36
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 gaie… Read More
2022-09-26 06:25
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 wher… Read More
2022-09-19 04:43
This has been the slogan of our Hon’ble Prime Minister. What does this exactly mean and how can we inculcate this amongst our young ones? It only means how can we come together to mak… Read More
2022-09-12 09:11
Recently, the young and dynamic Minister of Civil Aviation, GoI Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindia visited Symbiosis International University. He first delivered a speech to the students where he c… Read More
2022-09-05 08:11
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… Read More
2022-08-29 06:51
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Today is National Sports Day and I couldn’t have been prouder to celebrate this day. Indian athletes’ exemplary performance in the Olympics and, thereafter, the Commonwealth… Read More
2022-08-22 09:10
Just a few days ago, India celebrated its 76th Independence Day! A proud day for all Indians. It is also a reminder to all of us that these glorious 75 years of independence have only been… Read More
2022-08-15 08:36
As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day it is time for us to reflect on all that we have achieved thus far and all the we are determined to achieve in the future.
This celebration has… Read More
2022-08-08 04:46
Happiness, laughter and cheer fill the air whenever I am with my friends. A long week at work, tiredness and fatigue are washed away in their warmth. Over these many years my friends have b… Read More
2022-08-01 06:19
Yesterday was celebrated as International Student’s Day at Symbiosis and it brought back so many memories. It brought back memories of the time when Symbiosis was established.
In the… Read More
2022-07-25 06:44
We can achieve all that we want and it is the faith and belief in our abilities that leads us to our successes and accomplishments. Every year when I witness hundreds of students from Symbi… Read More
2022-07-18 05:00
The world of education is truly dynamic at it is dependent on multiple factors that change constantly. It is therefore a constant challenge for educators, as we have to design courses to cr… Read More
2022-07-11 05:48
The world has changed drastically in the past few decades and education has been a primary reason. Another factor that has been a contributor to this change is access to information. During… Read More
2022-06-27 06:13
“A tree without roots is just a piece of wood,” said the world-renowned Chef Marco Pierre White.
In India we are blessed that we are steeped in tradition and one such tradi… Read More
2022-06-20 14:22
Even after a hectic day that I might have spent attending to tasks outside the university campus, as soon as I enter the campus I feel rejuvenated. I attribute this to the fact that the cam… Read More
2022-06-13 05:57
Recently, the Hon’ble Minister of Education, GoI Shri Dharmendra Pradhan was here on the Symbiosis International University campus in Lavale, Pune. Though all of us in the education d… Read More
2022-06-06 04:47
Yesterday was celebrated as the World Environment Day, across the world. Thankfully, we live in an era where a vast population is aware of the importance of conservation of the environment… Read More
2022-05-30 04:46
I am still reeling under the effects of the wonderful, intellectual and engaging roundtable that was held at the Symbiosis International University campus, Lavale on Saturday. Much to our d… Read More
2022-05-23 06:03
As an academician and an educationist, I had always been enthralled by the thoughts shared on platforms such as the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference. Inspiring words from eminent ac… Read More
2022-05-09 04:35
A heritage city and nothing less, that is Kolkata to me! It was only last month that I visited Kolkata and right since the time that I walked out of the airport, I felt deeply connected to… Read More
2022-05-02 04:35
As an educationist I have been seeking and working towards enhancement of industry academia partnership. In fact, through many of Symbiosis International University’s collaborations w… Read More
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