Dr. Sandhya in the News
Seb’s schools provide the much needed primary education to Tribals in the remote Jawadhi Hills
It was an occasion of great joy in the Jawadhi Hills, as children and parents from 10 Seb’s NRSTC primary schools gathered together in the village of Pattikolai to celebrate their Annual Day. Seb’s Projects India, an NGO that works amongst remote tribal communities in the Vellore district, provides access Read more
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? Is there a life after death? Does God exist? Will 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 guidance of Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director of Vellore Institute 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 better way is there than showing gratitude, to make the 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 strongest that survives; but the species that survives is 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) or as a verb (to possess or exercise power). ‘Rein 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 of the fact that her team did not approve. “Though”, 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 only nail or only glue, he would not be able Read more