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Time of India
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- Time of India
Stephen's alumni meet was about old bonds, food faves
Prof. Charu Kapoor, class of '91, serving up Bollywood classics – with Amit Dhanda, class of '97, strumming away on the guitar Time blurred as St Stephen's alumni from different decades came together for a nostalgic lunch in Delhi recently. From meeting old friends to connecting with seniors, the afternoon was filled with meaningful conversations, music, and dance. Talking about how she never felt the need to go out during college, Arjuna award-winning cricketer Anjum Chopra recalled the popular Kamla Nagar as 'KNags' and said, "Bahar jaane ki zarurat hi nahi hai – college aa gaye toh bahar jaana hi kyun hai? College itself is an event." Alumni enjoyed an event filled with music and dance 'You get to widen your intellectual horizons in college' You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi Alumni spoke about the values and opportunities the college gave them. Siddharth Singh Longjam, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Defence, class of 1990, recalled his initial days. "When you sit in the cafe, you tend to overhear, or you are sitting and quietly listening to a lot of colleagues who are experts in speaking. That kind of learning experience is equivalent to reading hundreds of books every day," he shared. Dedicating his success to the college, economist Prasenjit Basu from the class of 1986, said, "You get to widen your intellectual horizons in college to an extent that is almost impossible to replicate anywhere else." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They were so beautiful before; look at them now; number 10 will shock you Boite A Scoop Undo This is a very special institution that shapes people's character Anjum Chopra, class of '97 Actor Abhinav Chaturvedi (L), class of '87, with economist Prasenjit Basu, (C) class of '86; Arjuna awardee, cricketer Anjum Chopra (R), class of '97 'The proud feeling of being a Stephanian always remains' Whether you graduated in the 70s or are a current Stephenian, you know it's cafe and not a canteen, residence and not a hostel. Anjum, from the class of 1997, said, "The enormity of being a St Stephen's alumna and the proud feeling that we get is going to remain the way it is." Meanwhile, talking about the college cafe's ambience, author Satya Saurabh Khosla, class of 1978, recalled, "There was nothing in Delhi to offer like our cafe had. " George Abraham (L), class of '79, who runs an NGO for the visually impaired; Rahul Jain (C), class of '92, organiser of the Delhi chapter; Siddharth Singh Longjam (R), class of '90, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Defence Commenting on the famous rivalry with Hindu College, Siddharth said, "It was a very healthy competition. They had several plus points. And it's always good to exchange notes and see what the other people are doing. It helps in life." Adding to the conversation, George Abraham – class of 1979 and founder of an NGO for the visually impaired – described the air of superiority often associated with Stephanians as "foolish. " "It's the people you learn from," he said. "If you distance yourself because of this so-called superiority, you're missing out." Remarking on the importance of alumni events, actor Abhinav Chaturvedi, class of 1987, said, "It's important that we give back to the college." Food that Stephenians reminisced about Mince, the famous chicken cutlets Scrambled eggs and toast Bhel puri from across the street Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Hosts Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh At KBC: Highlights From The Episode
Last Updated: The Independence Day KBC episode featured Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. The Independence Day special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 17 offered viewers insights about the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor– India's airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK as three decorated women officers of the Indian Armed Forces shared the inside story behind the operation that rattled Pakistan's terror infrastructure. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh (Indian Air Force) and Commander Prerna Deosthalee (Indian Navy) appeared on Friday's episode of Amitabh Bachchan-hosted reality show. These officers had been the public face of the operation during official media briefings. What Happened In The Show? The Bollywood star welcomed the three women officers– Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy, on the show. While speaking about the ghastly Pahalgam attack, Colonel Quershi said that Pakistan has been doing such acts for many decades and it was necessary to respond to such terror attacks. She said that Operation Sindoor was not a retaliation, but it was a response that this is a new India. The whole world had to be told that there is a new India with a new thinking. 'Pakistan has been carrying out such acts repeatedly. A response was necessary, and that's why Operation Sindoor was planned," she said. Wing Commander Singh highlighted the speed and precision of the strikes, saying, 'From 1:05 am to 1:30 am, we completed the entire operation in just 25 minutes." She also highlighted her personal connection with Pahagam saying that she had spent a lot of time there. She said that Pakistan carried out this attack because it was upset with the tourism there as a record number of tourists visited the town last year. Commander Deosthalee emphasised the mission's planning accuracy, saying, 'Targets were destroyed and no civilians were harmed. That was a top priority for us." Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's mother also praised her daughter's courage and said that she is not just her daughter, but of all of the nation. Colonel Qureshi also revealed that her ancestors have fought for Rani Lakshmi Bai. 'I belong to a family where everyone was in the Army. My great-grandmother's ancestors were with Rani Lakshmi Bai," she was seen telling Bachchan. 'I have not heard lullabies. I have heard tales of bravery, and I have listened to talks that tell the meaning of courage," she added. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
2 hours ago
- Mint
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2: Biggest opener of 2025, Rajinikanth's movie crosses ₹100 crore milestone
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2: Coolie, which is already leading all 2025 releases in India to be the biggest opener of the year, has now crossed the ₹ 100 crore milestone at the Indian box office. Released on Thursday, August 14, superstar Rajinikanth's movie is setting the bar for domestic box office performance this year. Coolie has been released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, boosting its pan-India appeal. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has already surpassed the ₹ 100 crore milestone in just two days. On Friday, August 15, the Rajinikanth movie minted ₹ 40.57 crore. With this, the record-breaking, Coolie's 2-day total stands at ₹ 105.57 crore. Sacnilk said ticket prices surged dramatically, reaching as high as ₹ 4,500 in Chennai. Both the superstar actor and the hit filmmaker achieved their personal career-best opening day with Coolie ( ₹ 65 crore), surpassing all previous films in their respective records. Coolie became the first Tamil movie to cross the 150 crores worldwide mark on its opening day, cementing its place in cinematic history, said Sacnilk. Minting ₹ 153 crore globally, Coolie is the biggest Indian opener of 2025 at the worldwide box office. Singapore even granted paid leave for fans wanting to watch Coolie on opening day. Trade analysts estimate it needs around ₹ 600 crore worldwide to be considered a hit. Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. It is backed by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. In addition to Rajinikanth in the lead, the film also stars Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy. Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is also a part of the film in a cameo role as Daaha. Anirudh R scored the music and the songs of Coolie. The film has received mixed reactions from netizens so far. At the box office, it is clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2.
