Theme: Ripples to Waves

Ripples, as we simply understand, are capillary waves, most commonly seen in water and sand, caused by the subtle interaction of wind and water, or the physical interaction of water with another object.
Ripples metaphorically mean the effects of our actions in life- the ones that extend out beyond where we can observe them. Most often than not, ripple effect has positive connotation. Genuine admiration for someone, and demonstrating it, can make all the difference in one’s life. This can be actualized by making someone feel needed and important, by propelling them on a positive path emotionally, physically and mentally.
However, this works only if there is no holding back. If we hold back from admiring others, it will lead to no positive ripple effect.
In the field of education, the ripple effect occurs when the action or experience of a student influences the behaviour of other students. The behaviour of teachers, both inside and outside the classroom, will affect the way students learn, and this is known as the Kuonin Ripple Effect.
So, if you cause one person to feel upbeat in their life, they are more likely to pass along a kind act to another, possibly, without even realizing it. That is because when we release kindness into the world around us, that in all probability, will burgeon into waves of goodness.
If a wind blows steadily across a large patch of water for a few hours, the ripples grow into waves and these certainly do not ebb easily, but generate a steady flow.
Similarly in life, these waves of goodness, will improve our sense of contentment, increase serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin and these feel-good hormones in turn, improve our mood, reduce pain and boost feelings of love.
Thus, every positive ripple in our lives, in any form, in any situation, can burgeon into waves, but only if we have the inclination and the willingness to initiate and forge them forward and all around us.

JG CAMPUS OF EXCELLENCE
JG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
J G CAMPUS OF EXCELLENCE, SOLA ROAD
AHMEDABAD, Gujarat, 380061
India

Captain Dinesh Balasubramanian

Senior Commander

Captain Dinesh RB is a seasoned, fearless and certified pilot and flight instructor who is committed to his undying love for aviation. He productively extends this beyond himself by having grown a strong online platform and community via Instagram and YouTube where he consistently and creatively uploads easy-to-understand content in fun ways. He has been flying for 16 years, with 11000+ hours of flying and 6000+ flights in his arsenal. He currently is a Commander at SpiceJet Airways, whilst previously being employed by Jet Airways and Delta Qualiflight Aviation Academy. Having flown all over the world, he has come to realise that the world is one and expresses just how deeply he enjoys his dream job. He stresses that the profession demands discipline and willpower but it’s all worth it in the end. Accrediting his father for serendipitously nudging him towards aviation, he speaks from experience when he advises to stay focused and have confidence with clarity, to achieve one's targets.

Dr Malhar Ganla

Healthcare Innovation | In love with all things obesity | Storyteller | Founder - School Sports Program | Founder - Obesity Task Force

Doctor Malhar Ganla is an uncompromising passion-seeker who considers himself blessed to have found his passion in both work and personal life. He credits his guide in Auckland for metamorphosing him into the stellar obesity physician he is today. He advocates that everyone deserves to be happy and as a doctor, that’s what he enjoys directing others towards. He strongly believes in the ability of physical activity to transform humans. With that as a bedrock, today he is the founder of the Obesity task force and the managing director of School Sports Program Pvt. Ltd, and runs his own private practice in Pune. His main purpose here is to sensitively, respectfully, and truthfully help his patients, free of prejudice, through their journey to becoming healthier, more content, and liberated from obesity. Apart from this, he is also a zealous enthusiast and participant in marathons and triathlons and enjoys serenading his loved ones with tunes on his guitar.

Ms. Aarti Sharma

Corporate Professional

Aarti Sharma is a veteran corporate professional – with an arsenal full of degrees involving an MA in Economics and MBA in marketing. Aarti has worked across 4 industries and 8 different geographies. She also has the rare assortment of both marketing, strategy and hard core sales in her inventory of skills. Additionally, Aarti is enthusiastic about empowering young women in tier 2 and 3 cities to be nurtured so that they can compete with equal chutzpah with their tier 1 city equivalents. She invests a fair amount of time on weekends giving pro-bono lectures to universities cross-country to impart the knowledge that she has gleaned over the years. Aarti is also an avid music and travel fanatic. As of today, she has toured over 30 different countries. Her biggest role models are her parents who Aarti says are the key instrument in her striving to be the best version of herself everyday.

Ms. Asmani Surve

Human Resources Professional, Author

Asmani Surve is a phenomenal empirical and HR management professional who proposes that human capital is a pivotal investment in business and that human resources are a function, optimisable with simplistic yet effective methods, as gauged by her achievements in the field. She expresses that one’s brand is built by being consistent, focusing on what you do, observing what those who do good in their own way do, and improving your work by bringing your own flavour and uniqueness to the table. Additionally, she counsels that to keep progressing, we must remember: that there is no glass ceiling, the boundaries lie in our minds, and emphasises the importance of a strong support system in one’s life. Asmani is also an amazing networker, and loving mother and enjoys activities like meditation, writing, and swimming.