FETING NEW IDEAS, OLD WISDOM

MPACTFUL conversations and thought-provoking debates marked the 13th edition of the ThinkEdu Conclave, presented by SASTRA University, held at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai on Monday.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Chennai

MPACTFUL conversations and thought-provoking debates marked the 13th edition of the ThinkEdu Conclave, presented by SASTRA University, held at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai on Monday. A stellar lineup of speakers, from policymakers to academicians, reflected on the contemporary challenges and opportunities in education and beyond.

The day began with a Saraswati Vandana by the students of MOP Vaishnav College for Women, followed by ceremonial lighting of lamp. In his welcome address, Prabhu Chawla, editorial director of The New Indian Express, highlighted the legacy of ThinkEdu as India's leading education conclave, underscoring its commitment to fostering dialogue between modernity and traditional knowledge.

Prabhu Chawla also cautioned against the over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the importance of balancing progress with values.