Sonia won the south zone competition, which was the start of it all. After finishing her MBBS, she began blogging as a full-time career. She spent over a year devoting all her time and energy to developing content without a single dime. After a ye earning ar, she started receiving smaller jobs that kept her motivated and encouraged her to strive harder toward her ambitions! For Sonia Thiyam, there has been no turning back since. She worked as a full-time blogger and part-time as a doctor.

Sonia did not have an easy time achieving success. She had to go against her family's expectations when it came to her work, and as the eldest in the family, she was under a lot of pressure. Despite the difficulties, Sonia has worked hard to get to where she is now. In spite her financial difficulties, she decided to hire a photographer since she understood that quality photographs were crucial to her blogging profession.

Eventually, numerous brands recognized and appreciated her fashion curation and content. They wanted her on board for projects and campaigns. Sonia's approach to fashion is creative, simplistic, and centered on comfort with a refined sense of style. Her incredible fashion sense is evident in her Instagram images.

Sonia Thiyam feels that it is important to pay attention to and be inspired by the smallest aspects in one's surroundings. Sonia's employment is a work of art for her; she doesn't do it for the fame; she does it to create an impact.

Sonia Thiyam has now built a hefty fan following of around 303k followers on Instagram, working in fashion full-time. She has also worked with famous brands such as Balmain. Sonia wants to encourage young people to follow their dreams no matter what challenges they face. She firmly believes that one should love what they're doing and make sure to live their dreams!

The Indian Express (23rd December, 2021)

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against certain sections of the Right to Education Act-2009 for being “arbitrary and irrational” and seeking the introduction of a common syllabus and curriculum for children across the country. The plea filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay said that sections 1 (4) and 1 (5) of the RTE Act are the biggest barriers in expounding the Constitution and the absence of a common curriculum in mother language leads to the fostering and perpetuation of ignorance.

PIL in SC seeks common syllabus, curriculum for students across India

Globe Newswire (18th October, 2021)

An overview of the market based on geographical scope, segmentation and financial performance of key players is presented in the report.The global private tutoring market size is expected to reach USD 171.93 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. The market size stood at USD 92.59 billion in 2020.

National Mathematics Day 2021: India celebrates 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Ramanujan

Times Of India (22^nd December, 2021)

India celebrates National Mathematics Day on the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the most remarkable mathematicians of the 20^th century. India marks its National Mathematics Day on his birth anniversary. Dr Manmohan Singh, then Prime Minister, declared the December 22 as National Mathematics Day in 2021. This is the 10^th occasion when India is celebrating the National Mathematics Day and 134^th birth anniversary of Dr Ramanujan. 

Work Based Learning Degrees – Need of the Hour

Work-based degrees are an effective way of upskilling employees and developing their skillset. Employees can work towards a qualification, while studying primarily in a workplace and earning a wage.

Employers can benefit from staff retention and investing in their workforce, improving the confidence and skills of their staff. Our courses are designed in partnership with industry to ensure that they fit the needs of both the students and their employers.  

Dr. Santosh Shriram Sonavane, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Vijaybhoomi University

Stepping into new year 2022 is again an opportunity for a fresh start. A new page in life waiting to be filled, new questions to be asked and embraced. To discover the unanswered questions and live in this transformative phase of self-discovery. Carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in new year 2022. For only dreams give birth to change. And most importantly, be the change you want others to see.

With this positive note, it’s finally time to enter 2022, keeping your loved ones in loop.

Students at Vijaybhoomi University enjoyed 31st night by watching movies, spending quality time with each other, having great food, dance and finally cake cutting by welcoming the new year 2022. Students enjoyed and celebrated the last night of the year 2021 together. However, most of the students went out in clubs but some students were safe at university by taking COVID-19 precautions

“Everyone went to club but we few students enjoyed among us, and it was really fun."

Atif Mirza, 2nd year B.Tech student Vijaybhoomi University

“I am very excited for new journey in new year 2022. Waiting for more exciting opportunities and fun.”

Archana Jaiswal 2nd year BBA student, Vijaybhoomi University

Christmas - the season of love, joy, laughter and cheer… the season of happiness and peace!

The 2 days of the Christmas Panorama held on campus at VU were filled with loads of fun, energy & excitement. Two days of music marathons with 28 acoustic live performances on day 1 and 25 Live Band performances on day 2. 

“15^th and 16^th of December wasn’t Christmas but we had Christmas celebrations alongside with open mic, food stall and games organized by cultural committee, and all of us had a lot of fun.”

Mustafa Kutbuddin, 2nd year B.Tech Student, Vijaybhoomi University

“ Amphitheater lit up by bright lights and the colors of good Christmas vibes had us gone crazy, and we had first ever VU king and queen show.”

Dhwani Bandari, 2nd year B.Tech student, Vijaybhoomi University

“As life felt closed it was great to experience actual normal things back again. As a music student at VU in True School of Music I’ve started valuing more to the learning process, being on campus interacting with fellow students and teachers and socializing in general.

It feels great performing live with such talented musicians at events and gigs, it felt alive again as an artist. It was little challenging but fun to give the live exams and getting feedback from the tutors. I want to utilize this and looking forward for more opportunities and growth in my skills.”

Mansvi Sarnayak, CHM Mumbai

Leading, managing, or starting a business has become increasingly complex in our interconnected world. Jagdish Sheth School of Management [JAGSOM] is amongst the first six business schools in India to be awarded the AACSB accreditation.