Dr Benazir Patil

University degrees? Is that the only career path today?

March 6, 2025

For decades, a university degree was considered the golden ticket to a successful career. Parents urged their children to pursue engineering, medicine, or law, believing that formal education was the only way to secure a stable future. However, with the rise of online learning platforms, boot camps, and skill-based hiring,...

Is hard work enough? Can it alone guarantee success?

February 10, 2025

For generations, Indian parents have drilled into their children’s heads the golden mantra: “Work hard, and success will follow!” It’s an uplifting thought, often packaged with bedtime stories of ants carrying food grains, labourers sweating under the sun, and that one distant uncle who studied under a streetlight and became...

‘Hegemony’ and its conflict with the development of humanity

February 7, 2025

In the modern world, where democracy and liberal policies are increasingly recognized as the foundation for progress, hegemony as a political approach stands in direct conflict with the development of humanity. Hegemony, by definition, involves the dominance of one state, ideology, or group over others, often maintained through economic, military,...

Philanthropy, is it a driver of social progress?

August 27, 2024

Philanthropy, fundamentally the practice of promoting the welfare of others through charitable donations and actions aimed at improving the quality of life, spans a wide range of activities including monetary contributions, volunteering, and advocacy for social causes. This practice, while ancient in its origins, has evolved significantly over time, reflecting...

Story-telling, the foundational element of social development

August 22, 2024

Storytelling is a timeless art form and a powerful means of communication that has been central to human culture since ancient times. The tradition of grandparents telling stories to their grandchildren remains prevalent and cherished in many cultures around the world, including in modern times. This form of storytelling continues...

Living without vaccines. should we?

June 18, 2024

Vaccine-preventable diseases are infectious diseases for which effective vaccines exist to prevent infection and spread. There are various vaccine-preventable diseases that we encounter on a day-to-day basis, such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), poliomyelitis (polio), hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), pneumococcal disease, rotavirus, rabies, tuberculosis (TB), and many...

Small Act of Kindness

May 20, 2024

In a world often overshadowed by grand gestures and larger-than-life accomplishments, it is easy to overlook the profound impact of small acts of kindness. However, it is these seemingly insignificant gestures that form the bedrock of compassion, empathy, and human connection. From a smile exchanged with a stranger to holding...

Work-life balance. . . doable or not?

May 17, 2024

Work-life balance in today’s world remains a crucial aspect of maintaining overall well-being amidst the demands of modern life. It is not just about creating a harmonious equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal pursuits, but also about prioritizing between the two aspects from time to time. In true sense, this...

Is micro and macro level understanding helpful in addressing socio-cultural challenges?

April 25, 2024

“Micro” and “macro” are prefixes used to differentiate between two levels of analysis in any field. While micro refers to the small-scale or individual level of analysis, macro, on the other hand, refers to the large-scale or aggregate level of analysis. We can see these dual perspectives in various disciplines....

Do we need more search on research?

April 23, 2024

Research is generally considered a reliable and valuable source of information. It involves a systematic investigation, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a specific question or solve a problem. The results of well-conducted research are often published in various domains, including peer-reviewed journals, where other experts in the field...

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