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A Conversation That Sparked Reflection Recently, I watched a powerful and thought-provoking video by Sonu Sharma . He began with a striking statement: “Bollywood stars are no longer becoming wealthy from films alone. The real wealth is being built quietly — through land and real estate.” That line stayed with me. Because beneath the motivational tone was something deeper — a structural wealth insight. And as DMETians, we are trained to think structurally. 🎬 What We See vs. W

There is a principle I live by today—one that defines how I build, partner, and lead. I call it the Sunshine Test . If every decision, every document, every transaction were placed under open sunlight—would it still stand without discomfort? This principle was not learned in classrooms or boardrooms.It was learned the hard way. Eight Years of Building, One Unequal Blind Spot In my early years, I spent eight long years helping build a company —from the ground up into somethin

Lessons From My Own Journey Entrepreneurship within the DMET ecosystem is a rare commodity. And this is not because we lack capability. In fact, DMETians consistently rise to the pinnacle of leadership — in shipping, energy, operations, technology, and global corporations. We command ships, manage fleets, lead organizations, and influence industries across continents. Yet, when it comes to building our own enterprises , the numbers are surprisingly small. This thought has sta

I’ve always believed that entrepreneurship is a lot like life at sea. When you start sailing, the first day feels incredible.  There’s wind in your hair, hope in your eyes, and a deep sense of purpose in your heart. You stand on the bridge (or the poop deck , in my case) looking at the horizon and imagine the destination — all the places you’ll go, all the milestones you’ll reach. That’s how startups feel in the beginning too. There’s excitement, energy, and ambition. You sha

It brings me great pride to share this opportunity with the DMET community. IntelliRail , a visionary tech venture founded by Piyush...

📅 Date:  March 8, 2025 Saturday, 5 PM- 7PM 📍 Location:  DMET Club Citadel (Online) on Zoom Join Zoom Meeting...

Valiance, a pioneering AI and data analytics firm, is offering exciting career opportunities exclusively for DMET alumni. Co-founded by...

N ew Delhi, February 27, 2025 – The Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), in collaboration...

A few months ago, I encountered a startup team consisting of three founders with very different backgrounds and perspectives. One of...

Left: DMETian Shailendra Kathait In a landmark achievement for AI-driven conservation, Valiance Solutions , a venture founded by a DMET...

DMET Roll Number: 4963 (Class of 2000) The maritime industry is a complex and ever-evolving sector, requiring expertise in both technical operations and legal frameworks. Among the distinguished professionals bridging these two domains, Ritesh Kaushik  stands out as one of India's most celebrated maritime lawyers.  A DMET alumnus & DMECA Member, Ritesh has successfully transitioned from being a chief engineer onboard ships to becoming a leading advocate in maritime law. Today

We are thrilled to announce that Navico Serve, a pioneering venture by DMET alumni, has joined hands with Gastops  as a trial partner....

In the dynamic and challenging maritime industry, Shipsmith  stands as a distinguished name, delivering unparalleled ship repair and...

Sunday Citadel Alert If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together! At the heart of every thriving business is a...

Introduction to Sanjiv Kakkar: A DMETian Pioneer Clearly Dmetian Sanjiv Kakkar stands out as a remarkable figure. Sanjiv, A graduate of...