IHM-Hyderabad annual academic awards
The Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad (IHM-Hyderabad), a Central Government institute under the Ministry of Tourism, held its annual awards ceremony for the academic year 2024-25 with grandeur and pride.
The ceremony was graced by Pradyumna Krishna Dasa, spiritual leader of ISKCON, and Yamuna Ranga Rao, founding principal, IHM-Hyderabad, among others.
Academic achievers of the institute and exceptional sports performers from catering colleges across the city were honoured during the event. The dignitaries also released the 39th edition of the institute's Annual Magazine Cackle, based on the theme 'Food and Spirituality.'
Shambhawi Singh Dev (alumnus 2024) was honoured for five academic achievements, including the first rank in five segments.
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