Philosophy
The Precious Encounter
It hit me like a boulder that came from nowhere. Suddenly, everything went dead. All I could feel was silence and serenity. I think I know what this is. It’s the moment I always wondered about. What happens after death? Read more…
Dr. Sandhya in the News
VIT Business School and Women-Up Tamil Nadu host Successful Women’s Leadership Conclave
Chennai, January 5, 2024 – VIT Business School, a distinguished entity within Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai, partnered with Women-Up Tamil Nadu to orchestrate a highly successful Women’s Leadership Conclave on January 5, 2024, at VIT Chennai. Under the esteemed Read more…
Towards Eminence
Gratitude
When we express gratitude, we bring a feeling of fulfillment to that person. Our thanks can make the person feel appreciated and recognized. When we inform them why we are thankful, we kindle a spark of encouragement in them. What Read more…
Towards Eminence
Adaptability
Darwin’s quote of ‘survival of the fittest’ has more to it. Leon Megginson, professor of management, wrote in 1963: According to Darwin’s Origin of Species, it is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the Read more…
Language Bites
Rein in before you reign over
‘Reign over’ vs. ‘Rein in’ ‘Reign over’ means to rule over something or someone. Ex: The queen reigned over the country for over 3 decades. Reign can be used as a noun (as in the period of rule, rule, power) Read more…
Language Bites
Though and Despite
“In spite of” and “Despite” are interchangeable. Both are followed by nouns or noun clauses. Ex: She went to the park in spite of the rain. She went to the park despite the rain. She submitted the designs in spite Read more…
Towards Eminence
Be Versatile
The more versatile you are, the better your work and greater your career growth. Versatility means ability to do several different things or serve various functions. If a carpenter says he would only cut wood or only shape wood or Read more…
Towards Eminence
Diversity
A garden is beautiful only if there are various kinds of trees, plants and flowers in it. An organization that has diverse people is more beautiful, than the one that doesn’t. Do not stereotype people based on their background, culture, Read more…
Teaching & Learning
Build for the future
Did you see the development of transportation infrastructure in India such as bridges and widening of roads and think “Why are they building these to meet just today’s needs when they are actually going to take five more years to Read more…