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SRMIST Hosts Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Business ScalingSRMIST Hosts Two-Day Career Skill Workshop %u201cStep Ahead%u201d for StudentsSTAFF WRITERDepartment of Corporate Secretaryship and the Department of Accounting & Finance at SRM Institute of Science and Technology jointly organized a seminar titled %u201cEntrepreneurship %u2013 Scaling Your Business: Challenges and Opportunities,%u201d offering valuable insights into the evolving startup ecosystem.The seminar brought together academic leaders and industry experts to inspire students to think beyond conventional career paths. Addressing the gathering, Dean A Duraisamy emphasized the institution%u2019s vision of nurturing %u201cjob creators%u201d rather than merely job seekers, encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.Deputy Dean S Albert Antony Raj highlighted the importance of cultivating an innovationfirst mindset, stressing that creativity and adaptability are essential traits for success in today%u2019s dynamic business environment.Adding to the discussion, N Bhalaji elaborated on the robust incubation support systems at SRMIST, which help transform early-stage ideas into sustainable business ventures through mentorship and institutional backing.The highlight of the seminar was the address by Chief Guest E Sarathbabu Elumalai, Founder of Food King. Sharing his inspiring journey, he spoke about resilience, perseverance, and the importance of social responsibility in entrepreneurship, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.STAFF WRITERThe Department of Career Guidance, Faculty of Science and Humanities at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, successfully organized a two-day workshop titled %u201cStep Ahead: Skill-Building for Your Career Journey.%u201d The programme was conducted at the M.S. Subbulakshmi Hall and witnessed enthusiastic participation from pre-final year students.The workshop aimed to equip students with essential skills and practical knowledge required to navigate their career paths effectively. Sessions focused on understanding current industry expectations, planning a structured career roadmap, and developing strong resumes along with interview preparation techniques.In addition to the core modules, the workshop featured specialized sessions covering emerging and in-demand domains such as Generative AI, BCA and MCA career pathways, and cyber security, offering students a broader perspective on evolving career opportunities.A highlight of the event was the expert session delivered by Arun Raj, Data Science Specialist from HCL and GUVI. He shared valuable real-time industry insights, motivating students to align their skills with market demands and prepare strategically for their professional journeys.SRMIST, celebrated Mahakavi Bharathiyar%u2019s birthday as Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025STAFF WRITERThe SRM School of Law and the Department of Languages at the SRM Faculty of Science & Humanities, Jointly organised the event exciting competitions%u2014Bharathiyar portrait painting, poetry writing, oratory, and singing. Winners were honoured with prizes in various categories. Our chief guest, Prof. S. Balusamy, a former Tamil professor and head of Madras Christian College, delivered an inspiring keynote on Bharathi%u2019s vision for the nation, language, and people. Deans, faculty members, research scholars and language students came together to celebrate the legacy of Bharathiyar and the richness of Indian languages.Dr. A.Duraisamy, Dean, FSH felicitates Prof. S. Balusamy during Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 also seen Dr.P.Sree Sudha, Dean, law and Dr Karu. Nagarajan, President, Tamil Perayam.Deputy Dean FSH Dr.S.Albert Antony Raj felicitates the chief guest.2026 | Spectrum | Volume 19 Number 2 17