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Navratri is not a festival of devotion,dance and celebration,it is also a time of self discovery,positivity and new beginning. At Edinbox Communication,we believe festivals like Navratri hold deep inspiration for students. Just as Maa Durga fought challenges with strength,courage and wisdom students too can embrace these values in their academic and personal lives.

Navratri teaches us discipline,focus and determination. For students preparing for exams, building careers or dreaming of success in fields like media journalism, design technology or communication, this festival reminds us that hard work with devotion always brings victory. Each of the nine nights of Navratri represents a different form of Goddess Durga symbolizing power, knowledge, courage and creativity.These qualities are the true guiding lights for every learner.

• Maa Shailputri inspires you to begin new academic journeys with confidence.
• Maa Bramcharini motivates you to stay dedicated to your studies. 
• Maa Chandraghanta gives you courage to face academic challenges.
• Maa Skadamata encourages wisdom and compassion.
• Maa Katyaani symbolizes strength to achieve your goals.
• Maa Kaalratri reminds you not to fear challenges.
• Maa Mahagauri shows the importance of clarity and focus.
• Maa Siddhidatri blesses you with success and accomplishments.

Why Festivals like Navratri Matter in a Student’s Life

Festivals are not only about traditions they are about learning life lessons. For students,Navratri teaches 

Discipline- Managing time like fasting and devotion.

Balance- Just as there is celebration and prayer, balance study with relaxation. 

Courage- Like Maa Durga, never give up on your goals.

Unity and Networking- Celebrating together builds strong connections ,just like students should in their academic journey.

At Edinbox Communication, we believe every student is like a lamp when guided with the right education ,it spreads light everywhere. Navratri is a perfect time to remind you that your journey may have challenges but with focus, strength and blessing you can shine bright.

Celebrate with joy,study with dedication and grow with purpose. Your future is waiting to bloom,just like the divine energy of Navratri.

In 2025, with the emphasis on sincerity, support, and self-awareness, generation Z (born around 1997 to 2012) is redefining dating. Rather than mindless swiping through dating apps, they seek meaningful relationships based on shared narratives instead of superficial interests. This transition into meaningful relationships has significant implications for students and in particular, students who are about to start their careers. 

Why is Gen Z Dating Different?

According to recent studies, Gen Z believes in emotional honesty, mental well-being, and reciprocity in relationships. As reported by Bumble in its 2025 global report survey of more than 40,000 young adults, this generation is fond of micro-mances, small, considerate gestures such as sharing songs or inside jokes, that create authentic relationships instead of the dramatic romances of their parents.

Furthermore, Gen Z is more accepting of alternative relationship forms, focusing on agreeing on values and identity, including by supporting queer and non-traditional relationships. They usually value their mental state and emotional safety, as they understand that healthy relationships enhance individual stability.

What Does This Have to Do with the Careers of Students?

In the case of college and university students, supportive and healthy relationships have the potential to make them more focused, confident, and resilient to achieve academic and professional achievements. Once the students form networks founded on honesty and self-understanding, they are less likely to be distracted and emotionally disturbed and can have more definite career objectives.

Furthermore, the communication and empathy focus of the dating culture within Gen Z is easily applied in the workplace where teamwork and emotional intelligence are valued. By learning how to maneuver relationships wisely, students can acquire interpersonal skills that employers appreciate very much.

On the flip side, the stress and anxiety associated with occasional experiences of situational relationships aka “situationship” or uncertain dating can occur due to experiences of this type, which are predominant in this generation, potentially impacting studies or work. Thus it becomes very important to be conscious of these struggles and attain balance. 

Balancing the career and connection 

Although Gen Z will have the tendency to stress much on their personal growth and career building and establishing long-term relationships, they are also aware that emotional support systems can be beneficial to their professional growth. A relationship of mutual respect and care may provide encouragement, life balance, and motivation during stressful times such as exams and job hunting.

Practical Tips for Students

• Focus on Communication: The creation of free and frank conversations about relationships can decrease misunderstandings and enhance emotional dependability.
• Cultivate Mental Health: Include healthy dating practices that support mental health, including setting boundaries and using support when necessary.
• Learn to Empathize: Apply personal relationship experiences to grow teamwork and leadership competencies applicable to career.
• Balance Togetherness with Personal Goals: Foster relationships that promote self-growth as well as the collective goals.

The dating life of Gen Z in 2025 is not only about love but also about the increasing maturity regarding self-awareness and backing. This translates to relationships that not only bring happiness but also build career readiness and personal resilience to students. Through sincerity and emotional intelligence in dating, Gen Z is setting the stage to an even-handed, complete future that is both personal and professional.

Taylor Swift's tunes at Duke University are labeled no longer just for play lists and concert stages but now in class. A new course titled Writing 101.46: Taylor's Version makes pop icon Taylor Swift's discography an acceptable topic of study.

The course, taught and cultivated by Lisa Andres, employs Swift's "Eras" as a model of critical analysis, cultural critique, and narrative criticism. Stuart Hall's theory of encoding and decoding is employed to teach students via which mass media messages are regarded as being constructed, interpreted, and re-formulated by viewers. Swift's discs and evolving public image are rich soil upon which this exercise can be conducted.

"Taylor Swift provides a unique case study of artistry, media, and fandom interfacing with power. Through her music, students can read how cultural meaning is produced, disseminated, and disputed," Andres said.

Assignments are not the usual essays. Students do weekly lyrical deep-dives, Swift's narrative strategies deconstruction, and media narratives analysis. To put the icing on the cake, they create podcast-like projects that balance scholarly discipline and creative flair.

Swift's life—roots in country to pop stratosphere global dominion—provides varied material for analysis. Her struggles over music ownership, rerecorded albums, and image management fit into larger arguments around gender, power, and authorship in popular culture.

The class also takes advantage of Swift's immense cultural footprint.The classroom offers a venue to investigate fandom as a cultural force, as her fans—the "Swifties"—set online trends, ticketing sites, and even political discourse.

"It's not just about Taylor Swift—it's about learning how stories, whether in music or media, shape our lives," explained one student.The student response has been enthusiastic, with students describing the course as a refreshing break from conventional course work. 

By turning chart-topping anthems into texts for critique, Duke is a part of a growing roster of schools—from Stanford to NYU—that are introducing Swift's work into the academy. Writing 101.46: Taylor's Version points to how the boundaries between pop culture and scholarship remain erased.

Actor R Madhavan, who is now becoming famous for playing roles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English films, had a totally different dream about his working life when young. Much earlier than the first experience with the film industry, Madhavan would always daydream about wearing the Indian Army uniform. His childhood in National Cadet Corps (NCC) and his performance there had taken him near achieving the dream, but it was not possible under the rules. 

Madhavan: An NCC star cadet

Madhavan was a very active NCC cadet during his early years. He was class one in performance and was declared Maharashtra's Best NCC Cadet. It was an exceptional talent that provided an exceptional opportunity available to a small group of cadets. He was one of the privileged few eight NCC cadets who went to England and were trained by the British Army, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force.

The training exposed him to global standards of the military and discipline at a very early age. For an Indian youth, it was not only prestigious but also a move towards the career he had wanted in his childhood.

Why he couldn't join the Indian Army

Since Madhavan was half a year older than the cut-off age for joining the Army, he attempted to get into the Indian Army after his return from England. But it did not work. The policy was strict and no relaxations were permitted.

Although a world-class officer and top of the cadets, he could not be permitted to go further. It was a setback for Madhavan, who was destined for the Army, and set his life on a different path. 

Changing course: From army dreams to studies

Once he failed to get into the Army, Madhavan turned his attention to academics. He did a Bachelor of Science in electronics. During this period also, he opted for a taste of public speaking and communication. He started holding personality development workshops and went on to become a public speaking instructor.

He also participated in the Young Businessmen Conference in Tokyo in 1992, but this time, representing India. This reveals that he possessed many other skills apart from the Army and the NCC. This was the time that boosted his confidence and experience which one day proved useful in his career beyond imagination.

At the beginning of Madhavan's acting career, he had already appeared in a sandalwood talc ad as a guest artist in 1996. He spent a couple of minutes on camera, and next thing he knew, he was doing TV serials like Banegi Apni Baat and Sea Hawks. The guest roles gave him exposure and set him up to make his foray into films.

He continued to work in movies that made him a star among many. He gained popularity among the younger generation after his role in Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein. One of the greatest blockbusters of his career that reinforced his position in Bollywood even more was 'Three Idiots'. He continued to work in projects of different languages throughout his years and became an omnipresent actor.

His NCC days are unearthed by his fans

Years ago, some of the vintage pictures of Madhavan from his NCC cadet days surfaced on Reddit. A few of his fans were shocked to view him in his army attire, showing the discipline and physique that he had picked up during his teenage years.

Others noted how his life experience added depth to his performance as an officer in Rang De Basanti and in Aarohan. One of the fans wrote, it appears as though "Madhavan has lived several different lives," which summarizes how his life experience as a cadet to become actor has earned him respect.

On the professional front

Even now, Madhavan keeps making his entry through offbeat projects. He was recently seen in the OTT release Aap Jaisa Koi with Fatima Sana Shaikh. His next project Dhurandhar will have him sharing screen space with Ranveer Singh.

From coming close to being an Indian Army soldier to becoming one of the best actors, Madhavan's life teaches us how life becomes a different turn. Though he never got all dressed up in the Indian Army fatigues, his days at the NCC are one of his most valuable pages of life.

India's first AI movie has been revealed. The film, named Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal, is produced by Vikram Malhotra and Vijay Subramaniam. The movie was revealed with a formal poster on social media today. This followed the humongous success of the animated mythological movie, Mahavatar Narsimha. Still, the revelation of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal raised alarm among cinema lovers.

Vikramaditya Motwane responds to AI-created film

Vikramaditya Motwane responded to Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal's news and the implementation of AI in bringing the film to life. With concern, the CTRL director posted on Instagram Story, "And so it begins.Who TF needs writers and directors when it's 'Made in AI'(sic)."

Posting the poster of Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal, the producers said, "Proud and humbled to present the ageless tale of 'Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal', on the big screen, in a first-of-its-kind, 'Made-In-AI', 'Made-In-India' form. With utmost respect for our culture, heritage and history, we are all set to unleash this path-breaking spectacle on screens on Hanuman Jayanti 2026." 

Netizens responded to the tweet in the comment box. One stated, "@swaindiaorg should urge authors to boycott all producers and production houses that engage with AI. A film is not merely a commercial venture, give some respect to the art form please!" Another person stated, "We crossed a new low each day." One netizen said, "No human involved at all in this art?

What is the point of even watching something that is computer generated, pathetic." Ranveer Singh posted a comment, however, "Wah," and expressed his appreciation for the work.

About Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal is the first AI film to be made in India. The announcement has sparked further debate as the industry recently united to take a stand against the AI-altered climax of Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa’s Tamil version, Ambikapathy, starring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor.

With an aim to enhance value-based education in schools, two books—Jnanapatha and Jnanaratha—were released on Tuesday under the Yoga and Moral Education Project. The launch function, organised by the Shanthivana Trust at Dharmasthala, saw some influential cultural and educational personalities participating in it, reflecting the need for moral orientation in the current schooling environment.

Award-winning Kannada film director V. Nagendra Prasad, who brought out the books, told that today's youth are desperately in need of ethical orientation and that these educational resources can be "guiding lights for a worthwhile life." While recollecting about his long-standing connection with Dharmasthala while filming Sri Manjunatha, Prasad spoke about how the movie was not merely a movie project but a pilgrimage that prompted him to study Jain philosophy and Kannada literature. In spite of the losses he suffered financially, he spoke of the work as a labor of devotion and education.

Emphasizing the role played by families in instilling values, seasoned actor H.D. Dattatreya (Dattanna) said, "It is not how long we live, but what meaning we give to it that is important. Nice books and virtuous company show us the way to do it," he averred, pleading for tighter literary and moral influences during childhood.

Chairing the event, Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade once again stressed the bigger aim of the project: inculcating moral clarity and discipline among students through yoga and value education. "Our children are future citizens. Instructing them to rein in their senses and shun evil habits through such efforts will make them an asset to society," he added.

The establishment of Jnanapatha and Jnanaratha marks the revival efforts to incorporate holistic education into school curricula, where the formation of character takes equal prominence with academic achievement.