Independence Day 2019 was celebrated at MET with great enthusiasm and pride to mark the 73 years of Independent India. Indian Flag Hoisting was followed by enthusiastic and power-packed performances by the students and staff of MET Institutes including MET Rishikul Vidyalaya. The glorious celebration included mesmerizing patriotic songs that narrated the stories of bravery and selflessness sacrifice. The energetic dances and performances by MET Rishikul Vidyalaya students displayed the unwavering determination of Indian freedom fighters for the motherland. The occasion was graced by the MET Trustees, Directors, Principals, HODs, faculty, staff, students and parents.

MET Institute of Pharmacy Second Year Diploma students namely Abhishek Yadav, Aditya Gupta, Devansh Upadhyay, Purva Chaugule, Mansi Pawar, Saba Khan, Ankita Khandekar & Sahil Gupta won second prize in the event of Chem-o-Skit (A chemistry related skit competition) and Sharnam Bansode, Huneza Ansari and Purva Chaugule won second prize in the event of Chem-o-Doodle (A chemistry related competition of art of drawing & guessing) Events were organized under 4^th CHEMTASTIC 2019 by and at VES College of Pharmacy, Chembur on 27/07/2019. These students were awarded with cash prize and certificates. Ours was the only Diploma level institute getting prizes among other diploma, graduate and post graduate participants.

‘Guru Purnima’ is a day celebrated as a mark of respect to the ‘Gurus’. This auspicious day has great significance for both the ‘Shishya’ (student) and the ‘Guru’ (teacher). Gurus play an important role on our road to success by guidance, support and rectifying our mistakes thereby making us competent enough to face the world. The students of MET IOP took the opportunity to express their gratitude by gifting a floral bouquet and organizing a cake cutting ceremony for the professors of Diploma and Degree. The program concluded by words of wisdom from Dr. U. B. Hadkar, Dr. Abha Doshi and Dr. S. D. Bhosale.

Everyday is a blessing from God and considering it a new genesis, we the entire MET IOP family started off the academic year 2019-20 by celebrating Aashadhi Ekadashi on 13^th July 2019. We began this joyous festival with the ‘Dindi’ march within the college campus followed by an endearing Lezim played by the entire teaching, non-teaching staff and students. Some students recited abhangas and devotional songs devoted to Lord Vitthal. The religious gathering was concluded by an Aarti and distribution of ‘tirth prasad’. A special thanks to our director Dr. U.B. Hadkar, who encouraged us to celebrate the event and be a part.

Reflecting on the current scenario of the world, few students of MET IOP enacted a skit based on the topic ‘Child Labour’ which was held in the college campus. Lack of security, hunger and poverty are the fundamental drivers of child labour. The performers demonstrated reasons leading to such situations some of them being; owners who treat children as slaves and separate them from their family; parents who forcefully send their children to work in order to meet the necessity; access to compulsory, free education is limited. Child labour keeps a child away from childhood, a happy and memorable phase in life. It interferes with regular school attendance which makes them socially dangerous. We appreciate the efforts taken by the students for participating in this social awareness event.

MET organized a Guest Talk by Mr. Sunil Lulla, Group CEO, Balaji Telefilms Ltd for the Students, Faculties, Staff of MET as a part of its 30 years celebration of MET academic excellence, Mr. Lulla addressed the houseful audience on the topic ‘Rules Will Break Rules! What Will You Do?’ This interactive, knowledge sharing question & answer session on industry, OTT, Media World was met with utmost enthusiasm and inspiration amongst all the METizens. The session helped Students to comprehend vision board and its importance to stay on course of life and it also highlighted that how deviations from what you want to do is good at times to arrive at a successful road map.

METIOP celebrated Marathi Bhaasha Diwas on 27th February 2019. The theme of the program was the various festival celebrated across Maharashtra and by the Marathi speaking, Maharashtrians! Students and staff of degree and diploma courses presented these festivals by talking about the mythological and scientific significance and also in the forms of drama, songs and dances. There was a special Marathi quiz too for all the audience. The event was a grand success as everyone participated with great enthusiasm as participants or audience.

On 1^st October 2019, METIOP celebrated the festival of Navratri with zeal and excitement. Navratri is a festival for celebrating the victory of good over evil. The event started off with traditionally dressed participants gathering on the dance floor to flaunt their garba moves. ‘Garba’ and ‘Dandiya Raas\' was performed by students and teachers with absolute enthusiasm, energy and vigour. Prizes were awarded to Ms. Mayuri Desai and Ms. Jil Shah for the best dance performances and Mr. Hitesh and Ms. Madhuri Goswami for their colourful costumes. The event proved to be a grand success and created memories for the years to come.

The Students of second year MET Institute of Pharmacy (Degree) organised a ‘Masquerade’ themed Freshers’ Party on 31^st August, 2019; to welcome the new batch of B.Pharm. The purpose of this event was to make the new students joining Bachelors of Pharmacy feel connected as an integral part of the MET family. The occasion was graced by the Director Dr. U. B. Hadkar, Principal, Dr. Abha Doshi and Dr. S. D. Bhosale; who addressed and motivated the students. The event began with a classical dance devoted to Lord Ganesha, followed by games and various energetic performances. The pulsating and cheerful waves among the audience made the environment enthusiastic. The event ended as the students returned home with radiant smiles and lots of memories, now to be followed by academic rigour that makes MET one of the best pharmacy college in Mumbai.

Established in 1989, MET is celebrating 30 glorious years of Academic Excellence. The celebrations continued with all the MET Institutes and School getting together on the occasion of Holi, one of the most joyful and vibrant festivals in India. The staff and students showered each other with flower petals and brightly coloured powders of pink, yellow, blue and green. The Holi celebration took place with a lot of joy and verve throughout the MET campus.

August 15, 1947, was the day when the tricolor was raised and Independent India emerged. It has been a revolutionary period of more than 71 years for India since the nation became independent from colonial rule. This auspicious day was celebrated with great fervor at MET and MRV. This patriotic occasion was graced by renowned theatre and film personality Ms. Rohini Hattangadi. MET Trustees, Directors, Principals and HODs with students, staff and parents delved into the spirit of patriotism as they watched the performances through dances, speeches and role-plays.