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The Vishwakarma Group: Investing in Youth Skills In a rapidly evolving world, equipping the youth with relevant skills is paramount. World Youth Skills Day, observed on July 15th, emphasises the importance of providing youth with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in the modern and evolving workforce. The Vishwakarma Group (VG) stands at …

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When Internships Become More Than Domain Learning Last week, the Builders Association of India (BAI) Pune Chapter started its 11th cycle of hiring interns. BAI has been taking interns for the last 6+ years and has been very successful in growing and sustaining this activity. This year itself, more than 150 students from various engineering …

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I visited the #HannoverMesse in April 2017. I had heard much about this fair and this was my first time attending it. Hannover Messe, which translates as Hanover Fair, is one of the world’s largest trade fairs. With about 6500 exhibitors, it was bigger than I had ever imagined. It is spread across more than …

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Shivaji: The Indian Management Guru As students of MBA, we are pushed to read the book “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu -One of the greatest books on strategy. It’s a known fact that in businesses, we should be taking inspiration, analogies and ideas from the strategies used by the kings and commanders during …

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We as a family are fervent devotees of Goddess Laxmi. My grandfather started the construction of the temple opposite Sarasbaug, which is devoted to the Goddess Laxmi, Goddess Saraswati, and Goddess Mahakali. My father completed the temple and today the Mahalaxmi Temple, Sarasbaug, is an important landmark and a place of worship in Pune. While I …

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We have all been fascinated by the mammoth creatures that once ruled the Earth- Dinosaurs. We know that they became extinct due to their inability to adapt to the climatic changes that were taking place in the Earth’s atmosphere. Lately, I have been intrigued by the word “adaptation”. Today, the world is changing at a …

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Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune has yet again been ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) amongst the top 200 engineering colleges in the country. Earning a top NIRF ranking is not just personally gratifying to us, it is also a validation of our hard work as a team, and our unwavering commitment to …

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Writing my speech for the BNI (Business Network International) Biz Mania ’23 brought back a flood of memories. My learnings from setting up our manufacturing unit Aakar Foundry Pvt Ltd are evergreen. The main takeaway was that when starting a  company, you must have a contingency plan in place. When creating a strategy for your new venture, it’s best …

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An effort to build an Innovation Quotient can help students develop valuable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. These skills are crucial for success in today’s rapidly changing job market and can prepare students for careers in a variety of fields. Additionally, this can encourage students to be proactive and take initiative, …

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India is witnessing an industrial renaissance, predominantly triggered by the successful ‘Make in India‘ initiative. This significant policy intervention has an overarching goal: transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. By facilitating substantial foreign investments, the initiative has invigorated India’s manufacturing sector, sparking an era of economic dynamism and enhancing India’s global economic standing. The …

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Congratulations to all the graduating students! It is a moment of immense pride to see each one of you emerge as successful engineers, ready to contribute to society and the world at large. As we embark on new journeys, it’s essential to acknowledge and express gratitude to those who have shaped us: our teachers, parents, …

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