COVER STORY
Prof. (Dr.) P.P. Mathur – Redefining Quality in Education
There is no worst time than the pandemic to take the leadership of a reputed university. However, Prof. (Dr) P.P. Mathur, who took over the reins as Vice-Chancellor at Birla Global University during the peak of COVID-19 restrictions, successfully...
FEATURED COLLEGE
Dr. Amita Dev – A Pioneering Leader Cultivating STEM Talent in India
When a curious child with a spark in her eyes is encouraged by her parents, she gets the wind beneath her wings to fly high and succeed. The journey of Dr. Amit Dev, Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University...
Dr. Anant M. Chakradeo – Nation-Building with Creativity and Innovation
With over 25 years of experience in the education industry, Dr Anant M Chakradeo has proven to be an inspiring leader. His work at the MIT Art Design and Technology University and his commendable role in establishing the Institute...
Prof. Dr. C. Krithika – The Embodiment of Academic Administration
Professor Dr C Krithika, the Registrar at Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), makes it to the list of the 10 Most Inspiring Leaders in Education in 2022 for her extraordinary management skills. As the registrar, Dr...
Dr Indranil Sen Gupta – Reshaping Research in Academics
In 1979, the world knew a little about computers. The concept of the internet was nothing but a distant dream. However, Dr Indranil Sengupta, now the Vice-Chancellor of JIS University, took the bold step of taking up BTech in...
Dr. K. T. V. Reddy – A Visionary Leader Setting Example for Others
Regularity, sincerity, punctuality, and hard work are the noble virtues essential for leading a successful personal and professional life. Dr. K. T. V. Reddy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FEAT), Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), considers...
Dr Parsanjeet Kumar – Guiding Pupils towards a Brighter Future
The coronavirus pandemic has created the most extensive disruption in the education systems. The closure of schools, colleges, and other learning platforms has substantially affected the global student population. However, looking on the brighter side of this detrimental situation,...
Dr R. Balaji – Leading SBIOA at All Forefronts
The Covid-19 pandemic caught us unawares, and the world of education changed overnight with the sudden lockdown imposed all over the country. The dynamic shift from physical classes in school to attending classes on a virtual platform proved challenging....
Raunak Jain – A Visionary Leader with High Aspirations
Raunak Jain, the Managing Director of Tula’s International School (TIS), defines a leader as someone who inspires, motivates, and sets the bar high for others through their actions irrespective of designation. Be it family members or subordinates, or even...
Prof. Suman Chatterjee – Grooming Pupils to Become Future Industry Leaders
Known as the youth icon of India, Swami Vivekananda was an advocate of self-education. For him, education was not only a collection of information but something more meaningful; he felt education should be man-making, life-giving, and character-building. Swami Vivekananda’s...
ACADEMIC VIEWS
B-school Moulding Students to Become Innovators of Tomorrow
Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, S.P. Mandali’s Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool)
Prof Dr. Uday Salunkhe is the Group Director of Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (now WeSchool). His 20 years of academic experience coupled with his industry experience of over 11 years and Doctorate in...
Future of Work Post COVID-19
Parmita Debnath, Global Head – Student Experience and Professional Development, EMBA, S P Jain School of Global Management
Parmita has over 16 years of experience in corporate and academics. She has been associated in the HR domain during her career span, working with different leading organizations including IBM, Damco Logistics, specializing in areas like L&D, Talent Management,...
MENTOR'S MANTRA
Teaching of Liberal Arts – An Indian Perspective
Dr. Y.S.R. Murthy, Founding Vice Chancellor, RV University
Prof. (Dr.) Y.S.R. Murthy assumed charge as the First Vice Chancellor of RV University, Bangalore recently. As a former civil servant from the 1985 batch of IAS and Allied Services, he held many responsible and sensitive assignments including in...
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
Helping Young India to Pursue Educational and Lifelong Dreams
Lejo Sam Oommen, Managing Director, ETS India
Lejo Sam Oommen is the Managing Director of ETS India, a subsidiary of ETS based in Princeton, NJ, USA. He is a seasoned business leader with deep management experience and wide business perspectives developed working across locations and sectors....
Emerging Trends in Skill Development
Anish Srikrishna, CEO, Times Professional Learning
Anish Srikrishna is the Chief Executive Officer of Times Professional Learning, the Edtech Higher-Ed business of the Times of India group. Anish brings over 25 years of experience in leading businesses and shaping large consumer brands. Having started his...
The Safety Net for India’s EdTech Revolution: Smart Regulations
Anant Begani, Co-Founder, Zell Education
Anant is the Co-founder of Zell Education. With over 10 years of professional experience backing his skills, Anant’s expert insights into the world of accounting & finance have contributed to the success of Zell. While pursuing his Chartered Accountancy...
Bridging Learning Gaps and Building Conceptual Clarity is the Core of After-School Tutoring
Dr Sankar N Krishna, Teacher and VP - Product Development, BYJU’S
Sankar N Krishna is a teacher and VP – Product Development at BYJU’S. Sankar has a PhD in Life Sciences from Northwestern University and came back to India to pursue his passion for teaching. At BYJU’S he teaches Biology...
Edtech Trends to Watch Out For in 2022
Amol Ghemud, Founder & CEO, UpGrowth
Amol Ghemud is the Co-Founder and Optimizer-in-Chief at upGrowth, a Pune-based growth marketing consultancy. A serial entrepreneur, he uses his past experience as a founder to catalyse business growth for businesses using strategic & data-driven methodologies. With a decade...
RECOGNITION
10 Most Inspiring Leaders in Education -2022
Editorial Team
The past two years have been extremely challenging for the global education system. During this time, we spoke to the administrators and academicians of prestigious educational institutions across India. These inspirational leaders come from different backgrounds and have unique...
MANAGING EDITOR’S NOTE
Leading in the Toughest of Times
Sarath Shyam
Education leadership has never been tougher than today. When educational institutions around the world were closed due to the spread of COVID-19, our experienced academicians had to take on the additional job responsibility of crisis managers. Even the hardcore...
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Dr. Amita Dev
Vice-Chancellor
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Dr. Anant M. Chakradeo
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
MIT Art Design and Technology University
Dr. C. Krithika
Registrar
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER)
Dr. Indranil Sen Gupta
Vice-Chancellor
JIS University
Dr. KTV Reddy
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FEAT)
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Parsanjeet Kumar
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Noida International University
Prof. (Dr.) P.P. Mathur
Vice-Chancellor
Birla Global University
Dr. R. Balaji
Secretary and Correspondent
SBIOA Educational Trust
Raunak Jain
Managing Director
Tula’s International School
Prof. Suman Chatterjee
Registrar
Sister Nivedita University