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    The 31st Foundation Day of Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) was celebrated on July 10, 2023. Over 400 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the event, which featured performances by renowned Indian classical musicians including Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad and Suhana Banerjee. Their performances on instruments like tabla, sitar, and harmonium captivated the audience. The event concluded with a fusion performance by Trio Craaft and brought the SIIB community together to commemorate the institution's journey.

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    The 31st Foundation Day of Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) was celebrated on July 10, 2023. Over 400 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the event, which featured performances by renowned Indian classical musicians including Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad and Suhana Banerjee. Their performances on instruments like tabla, sitar, and harmonium captivated the audience. The event concluded with a fusion performance by Trio Craaft and brought the SIIB community together to commemorate the institution's journey.

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    The 31st Foundation Day of Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) was celebrated on July 10, 2023. Over 400 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the event, which featured performances by renowned Indian classical musicians including Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad and Suhana Banerjee. Their performances on instruments like tabla, sitar, and harmonium captivated the audience. The event concluded with a fusion performance by Trio Craaft and brought the SIIB community together to commemorate the institution's journey.

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    31st FOUNDATION DAY OF SIIB

    31st Foundation Day of Symbiosis Institute of International Business

    Attendees- Batch 2022-24, Batch 2023-25, Faculty and Staff

    SIIB Auditorium| July 10,2023| 10:30am – 1 pm | Participants- 400+

    On 10th July 2023, SIIB came alive with a vibrant celebration on 31st Foundation Day. The
    entire institution, including students, faculty, and staff, gathered to commemorate this
    significant milestone. The event commenced with Director Dr. Asmita Chitnis extending her
    warm greetings, setting the stage for an unforgettable day. Following the lighting of the
    lamp, Dr. Chitnis gracefully proceeded to felicitate the esteemed guests. Among them was
    Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad, a renowned musician, tabla player, and recipient of the "Ratna of
    Bihar" for his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music. Pandit Arvind Ji stepped
    onto the stage, captivating everyone with his heartfelt and endearing speech, speaking
    about his connection with SIIB, and then offering his best wishes to the students.

    Adding to the grace and warmth of the event, Mrs. Ami Parekh took the stage to greet the
    audience. She expressed her gratitude to Director Ma'am and Panditji for the opportunity to
    be part of the celebration, extending a warm welcome to the students. With the formalities
    complete, it was time for the much-anticipated performances to begin. The first to grace the
    stage were the incredibly talented Tabla alankars Shri Ravi Guru and Shri Saurav Gulati.
    Accompanied by Shri Sandeepan Mukherjee on the harmonium, their tabla jugalbandi in the
    rhythmic taal teen taal was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The audience was captivated,
    their applause spontaneously erupting even mid-performance.

    Next, the stage welcomed Srimati Suhana Banerjee, a rising star from a music-rich heritage,
    and Guru Arvind Kumar Azad. Together, they presented a mesmerizing fusion of pure Indian
    classical music. Suhana Ma'am not only showcased her remarkable sitar skills but also
    shared insights into the instrument's components and its rich history. The performance was
    enchanting, leaving the audience spellbound. To conclude their act, Suhana Ma'am shared a
    profound philosophical quote, leaving everyone with a sense of introspection.

    The evening reached its climax with the arrival of the Trio Craaft, consisting of Mr. Rohit
    Kulkarni on the Keytar (a combination of keyboard and guitar), Mr. Nitin Satva on the
    Djembe and Cajon, and Mr. Amit Vennu on the flute. Their fusion of classical music was an
    extraordinary blend of their original compositions, adding a modern twist to traditional
    melodies. The stunning harmonies carried the audience away into a world of musical
    delight. The Trio Craaft concluded their performance with a burst of energy, captivating the
    crowd with a medley of popular Bollywood numbers.
    In conclusion, the 31st Foundation Day celebration at SIIB was a resounding success, filled
    with joy, talent, and a deep sense of appreciation. The event brought together the entire
    SIIB community, including students, faculty, and staff, to commemorate the remarkable
    journey of the institution. The captivating performances by renowned and accomplished
    artists showcased the richness of Indian classical music and the fusion of traditional and
    modern melodies. The attendees departed the event with a fresh sense of gratitude for the
    institute as it came to an end.

    Key Takeaways:

    “Attending the 31st foundation day of SIIB was an unparalleled experience. I had never
    thought I would enjoy classical music like this. All the performers touched our souls with
    their talent. The fusion of Indian classical and Bollywood music was an excellent ending to a
    perfect event.”

    -Anjali Sawhney, MBA-IB (2023-25)

    "On this 31st foundation day of SIIB, we witnessed Pandit Arvind Kumar Azad and his team
    performing live. The whole event was melodious, and we enjoyed it thoroughly."

    -Suhitha Kondireddy, MBA-AB (2023-25)

    "The foundation day programme was one of a kind. The Indian classical music couldn’t be
    more soothing, and it felt calming as the event proceeded. The programme was well
    scripted, and each performance was unique."

    -Sarthak Belekar, MBA-EE (2023-25)

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