How Students Are Driving Innovation, Startups and Leadership Culture in Pune Pune’s Changing Relationship With Student Ambition Pune’s reputation as a city of learning has existed for generations, but the way students engage with the city today looks very different from the past. While education remains central to Pune’s identity, students are no longer limiting themselves to classrooms, exams, and degrees alone. Increasingly, they are using their time in the ...

Vyapaar Manan 3.0 Finance in Action at BMCC College life in Pune typically evokes images of crowded cultural fests or high energy sports meets. But this January, the BMCC Finance Club is flipping the script, proving that numbers can be every bit as electrifying as a dance face off. On 30th and 31st January, Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Empowered Autonomous, is set to witness exactly that as the BMCC ...

January as a Turning Point in the Student Calendar In Pune, January does not feel like just another month on the academic calendar. For students, it often functions as a turning point, a phase where learning, exposure, and career awareness intensify all at once. After the slower pace of year end holidays, campuses regain momentum, and the city begins hosting a concentrated mix of academic, professional, and student driven activities. ...

Pune’s Identity Among Student Friendly Cities in India For decades, Pune has carried the reputation of being one of India’s most welcoming cities for students. Often referred to as the “Oxford of the East,” the city’s identity has been shaped not just by the number of colleges it hosts, but by the ecosystem it has built around student life. Pune is a city where education, culture, opportunity, and lifestyle coexist ...

E-Summit ’26: Navigating the Digital Maze – From Disruption to Direction The much-anticipated E-Summit ’26, organised by the Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM), embodied its theme, “Navigating the Digital Maze: From Disruption to Direction.” Held on Saturday, 17th January 2026, the summit served as a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders to gain clarity and direction in an increasingly complex digital landscape. The event focused ...

Pune, January 17, 2026: COEP Technological University today hosts the eighth edition of the Pune Startup Fest (PSF), reaffirming its stature as one of India’s most prominent student-driven platforms for entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup engagement. With Vivicta as the Title Sponsor and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as the Power Sponsor, Pune Startup Fest 2026 builds on a strong legacy of nurturing early-stage ventures while strengthening Pune’s rapidly growing ...

COEP Technological University to Host Eighth Edition of Pune Startup Fest, Strengthening Student Driven Entrepreneurship COEP Technological University is set to host the eighth edition of the Pune Startup Fest (PSF), reaffirming its position as a leading student-driven platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup engagement. The upcoming edition with Vivicta as the title sponsor and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as the power sponsor builds on a strong legacy ...

ORION 2026 – Feel the Retro. Live the Carnival. The excitement is building as ORION 2026, the flagship cultural and sports fest of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, is all set to return with its vibrant Retro Carnival theme. Over two electrifying days, ORION 2026 promises a perfect blend of sportsmanship, creativity, entertainment, and unforgettable campus energy. ORION is more than just an event—it is a celebration of student ...

SIDTM Pune Continues to Set Benchmarks in Digital and Telecom Education Positioned at the forefront of technology-driven management education, the Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM) in Pune continues to set benchmarks in preparing leaders for an increasingly digital and dynamic global business ecosystem. Located in the serene environs of Pune and operating under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SIDTM has established itself as a centre of excellence in ...

SIDTM Pune Organises Intellectica 2026 Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune’s Research and Publication Committee (RPC) is all set to organize a moderated discussion forum in the style of an MUN. The event will be held at SIDTM Convention Centre and will be attended by students of different colleges. The event aims to promote problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking through a framework of guided but dynamic discussions ...