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Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Today's graduates should mentor the next generation: Jindal
Tirupati: Chairmanof the IIT Tirupati Board of Governors and head of the JSW Group Sajjan Jindal, called on the latest batch of IIT Tirupati graduates to remember their roots and give back to the institution as they advance in their careers. Speaking at the institute's 7th convocation on Sunday, Jindal said that giving back doesn't always mean financial contributions – it can also be in the form of time, ideas, mentorship, or support. 'As alumni, it is your responsibility to uplift the next generation of students,' he said. Jindal also highlighted the national vision of Viksit Bharat, which aims to transform India into a developed economy. Achieving this, he said, requires a holistic approach that combines both economic progress and social development and most importantly, the sustained dedication of every citizen. The chief guest for the event, Lakshmi Narayanan, co-founder of Cognizant Technologies and chancellor of KREA University, advised the graduates to remain open to diverse perspectives and to always stand up for what is right. He encouraged them to stay curious, creative, and critical in their thinking, qualities that he said would serve them well both professionally and personally. 'Exercise your faith and keep exploring your doubts until faith takes their place,' he added. IIT Tirupati director Prof K N Satyanarayana shared the institute's progress since its inception and outlined its plans for the future. He announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase B of the campus expansion had recently been approved by the Cabinet. Under this phase, the student capacity is expected to grow to 2,685 by the 2028-29 academic year. The government has sanctioned Rs 2,313 crore for the project, with tenders set to be invited by the end of 2025. At the convocation, 417 degrees were awarded across various programmes: 212 BTech, 91 MTech, 53 MSc, 16 Master of Public Policy (MPP), 13 MS (Research), 28 PhDs, along with dual degrees, a diploma, and a certificate in Foundations in Engineering Sciences. Eighteen students received medals and prizes for their academic and extracurricular achievements. Among the awardees, Arvind Srinivasan stood out by winning the President's Gold Medal for the best academic performance among the 2025 BTech graduates. Megavarshini was awarded the Governor's Prize for her all-round excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. Other top performers in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were also recognised.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Be curious, creative and critical in thinking, Cognizant co-founder tells IIT graduates
Lakshmi Narayanan, co-founder of Cognizant and Chancellor of KREA University, called upon young graduates to nurture curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking as they step into the next phase of life. Speaking at the seventh convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology-Tirupati (IIT-T) on Sunday, he emphasised the importance of being unique and different from the rest. 'Always pay attention to diverse perspectives, lend a hand to those in need and speak up for what is right. Write your own stories and be the heroes of those stories,' he advised the graduating students. To inspire the young audience, Mr. Narayanan cited the example of Ole Kirk Kristiansen, a skilled carpenter who built the world-renowned Lego brand by taking the path less travelled. JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal, also Chairman of IIT-T's Board of Governors, highlighted India's major policy thrusts in technology and service sectors. He underscored the importance of the 'Viksit Bharat' vision of transforming India into a developed nation, achievable only through the collective dedication and perseverance of all citizens. In his annual report, IIT-T Director K.N. Satyanarayana spoke of the institute's progress, including the completion of its permanent campus and significant developments in academic and research initiatives. A total of 417 degrees were awarded during the ceremony: 212 91 53 16 MPP, 13 MS (Research), 28 PhD, one dual degree, one MS (Research)-PhD dual degree, one diploma, and one certificate in Foundations in Engineering Sciences. Eighteen students were presented with medals and prizes. Arvind Srinivasan received the President's Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance, while Mega Varshini was awarded the Governor's Prize for excellence in both curricular and extracurricular activities among the 2025 batch.
