Parenting
An International Women’s Day Message
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy speaks about being yourself and achieving work-life balance by setting the right expectations.
Language Bites
A vs. The
Let us analyze these two sentences: “I am a student.” “I am the student.” Are you ‘a’ student or ‘the’ student? Both the above are correct sentences but what is the difference? Other similar examples: 1. I am an Indian. Read more…
Language Bites
Can – May – Will
Let us look at these three sentences: 1. “Can he speak to her?” 2. “May he speak to her?” 3. “Will he speak to her?” All of the above are correct but convey different shades of meaning. ‘Can’ refers to Read more…
Women's Empowerment
Monologue of a modern woman
I’m a woman. I don’t need to be put on a pedestal. I just want to be treated like an equal human being. I’m not a flower in a temple. Don’t hold me to higher and convenient moral standards. I’m Read more…
Language Bites
Affect vs. Effect
Here are some sentences with the words ‘Affect’ and ‘Effect’. Anna’s ideals and determination have affected lakhs of people. Will the bill really come into effect? What effect will it ultimately produce? The movie was so affective that it moved Read more…
Parenting
Tips for freshers at college
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy advises first year under graduate students on how to approach student life and their journey forward, at VIT Vellore.
Parenting
Tips for students from rural areas
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy talks to freshers from rural districts about pride, confidence, joyful learning and smart work.
Parenting
Aspirations of school students
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy at a Mathematical meet at VIT Vellore advises school students and encourages them to share their dreams and aspirations.
Teaching & Learning
Local Language Preservation and Linguistic Integration
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy shares her first experiences in Tamil Nadu, local language preservation and learning other languages.
Dr. Sandhya in the News
VIT-AP Virtual Convocation 2021
Virtual Convocation by VIT on Sep 23rd 2021. Dr M Stanley Whittingham, Noel Laureate, Binghamton University (SUNY), USA, Nobel prize winner for the development of lithium-ion batteries was the honoree, 460 students were awarded with their graduation certificates. Read More Read more…