If it wasn’t for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the united nation of India would not have existed. The Iron Man of India brought together 565 princely states, laying the foundation for…
Month: October 2021
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Unicorns of Indian Business
The past decade has been one of the best times for Indian business with the rise of many Unicorns. What is a ‘Unicorn’? Unicorns are businesses that have reached or…
Hits & Misses of UN in Higher Education Over the Years
Now, you may wonder what the United Nations (UN) organization has to do with higher education? However, not many know but the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)…
Girls in Higher Education
“When women are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” -Michelle Obama Michelle Obama, the former 1st Lady of the USA, is a strong advocate of women’s education and…
Higher Education – As Gandhi Perceived it
“What is really needed to make democracy function is not knowledge of facts, but right education.” – Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known to us as Mahatma Gandhi, the…
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the Gandhian Who Gave Army Nod to Launch India’s First Surgical Strike
A diminutive leader who was all of five feet, Lal Bahadur Shastri’s stature and influence were truly breathtaking. While the nation celebrates October 2 as the birthday of the Father…