10th December, 2025; Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi celebrated Gita Jayanti with great enthusiasm through ‘Gitanushilanam 2025’, organised by the IKSMHA Centre (Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications) in collaboration with Learn Gita Live Gita, an online platform dedicated to the scientific study of the Bhagavad Gita. At IIT Mandi, the IKSMHA Centre strives to make use of ancient wisdom of Bhagavad Gita in addressing issues such as mental well-being, science of consciousness, and sustainability.

This year, more than 5,000 students from over 25 schools and colleges across Mandi and neighbouring regions participated in a month-long series of Bhagavad Gita–based competitions. Under the mentorship of IIT Mandi faculty and students, the participants were introduced to the science and philosophy of the Gita. Students enthusiastically engaged in shloka recitation, essay writing, artmaking, and quiz competitions, culminating in the grand prize distribution ceremony during the Gitanushilanam celebrations.

A central highlight of the event was the chorus recitation of the Bhagavad Gita, paying homage to the sacred dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The collective chanting created an atmosphere of devotion and introspection, leaving a profound impact on the audience.

Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the teachers of all participating schools, the students, performers, and the dedicated volunteers whose collective efforts made the event meaningful. He described the Bhagavad Gita as “the soul of India — the very essence that makes India what it is.” Emphasising its transformative power, he noted that pressing societal challenges in Himachal Pradesh—such as drug abuse, rising suicide cases, and mental health distress—can be effectively addressed when the wisdom of the Gita reaches every hand and every household. He thanked the young children for embracing this guiding light so sincerely and highlighted that the third consecutive celebration of Gitanushilanam at IIT Mandi has been a grand success, reflecting the institute’s commitment to nurturing values-based education alongside academic excellence.

Ms. Soumya Sambasivan, DIG (Deputy Inspector General of Police), Dharamshala Range, highlighted the Gita’s role in emotional development and moral leadership among today’s youth. She shared,

“It was an honour to experience the same spirit of contemplation that Swami Vivekananda embraced. Returning to the IIT Mandi campus feels truly special. I encourage students to walk the path of devotion and respect for their teachers, as these values strengthen character and help overcome life’s challenges.”

Mr. Lalit Kumar Awasthi, Vice-Chancellor, Sardar Patel University, Mandi, appreciated IIT Mandi’s efforts in introducing spiritual learning to young students. He remarked,

“It is heartening to see IIT Mandi offering children the opportunity to learn the Bhagavad Gita from an early age. Having recited the Gita twice myself, I firmly believe that embracing its teachings can bring meaningful transformation in one’s life.”

The event featured a vibrant array of cultural performances, including Natti Folk Dance, Mandav Nagri Nrutya, Yoga Dance, and a captivating Shadow Drama based on Gita teachings. The celebrations concluded with an engaging Mega Quiz conducted by the Honourable Director, encouraging active participation and joyful learning. Winners received copies of the Bhagavad Gita along with prizes, inspiring them to apply its teachings in their daily lives.

Event organisers expressed that the purpose of Gitanushilanam is to help young minds experience the Gita not merely as a scripture, but as a living science (way of life) —one that nurtures clarity of thought, emotional resilience, righteous action, and ethical leadership.

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·         Distinguished awards including President’s Gold Medal and Director’s Gold Medal conferred to meritorious students

Bengaluru, 24 June 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) celebrated the culmination of academic journeys for 2,848 students at its 58th Convocation Ceremony, held on campus on June 23. The ceremony, a significant milestone in the lives of the students from diverse disciplines, was graced by Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Mahesh Gupta, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur,  presided over the convocation, along with Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur.

Held over two sessions, the convocation began with a grand gathering at the Main Auditorium, where high-achieving students received their medals and degrees in the presence of the institute’s leadership and the chief dignitary. The second session, conducted across various lecture halls, involved the formal conferring of degrees by departmental faculty, ensuring that every graduate was honoured and participated in the celebration.

Shri Sanjay Malhotra, who completed his BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1989, reflected on his return to his alma mater with pride and humility. Addressing the graduating batch, he said, “It is a privilege to return to IIT Kanpur after 36 years. Walking through the same corridors, reflecting on memories with my batchmates from 1985, and seeing the brilliance of today’s students fills me with deep pride and nostalgia. To all the graduating students and awardees, my heartfelt congratulations. This moment marks not an end, but a beginning of a journey where learning must never stop. The world is changing faster than ever, and your adaptability, curiosity, and commitment will define your path. In my own journey, I’ve learned that trust and integrity are the cornerstones of leadership, and that hard work, is what truly shapes outcomes. Carry these values with you, and you will make not just your institute and country proud, but also yourselves.”

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director IIT Kanpur, congratulating the students said: “The technology space is undergoing an exciting transition, giving rise to great opportunities for new discoveries and applications of relevance to the world in general and India in particular. I am sure that with your abilities and training, you will have a significant role to play in this transition.  I wish you all the best for your future endeavors. May you find success, joy, and prosperity in life. Stay in touch!”

Dr. Mahesh Gupta, Chairman of the Board of Governors, extended his best wishes to the students and encouraged them to uphold IIT Kanpur’s values of ethical leadership and lifelong learning.

This year’s graduating cohort included: 269 PhD recipients, 29 from the MTech-PhD Joint Degree Programme, 2 from the MDes-PhD Joint Degree, 2 from the MS (by Research)-PhD Joint Degree, 480 MTech graduates, 874 BTech, 204 BS, 194 MSc (2-year), 145 MBA, 20 MDes, 83 MS (by Research), 40 from PGPEX-VLFM, 26 Double Major, 93 Dual Degree, 26 MS-PD, and 361 students from the eMasters programme. Additionally, 192 students graduated with one minor, 90 with two minors, 30 with three minors, 3 with four minors, and one student with an exceptional five minors, highlighting the academic flexibility and interdisciplinary ecosystem at IIT Kanpur.

The institute’s highest academic honours were conferred during the ceremony. The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Talin Gupta from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The Director’s Gold Medal for the 4-year UG programme was presented to Dhruv Misra from the Department of Electrical Engineering, and the Director’s Gold Medal for the 5-year UG programme was awarded to Kalash Talati from the Department of Physics. The Ratan Swarup Memorial Prize was conferred upon Varun Tokas from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Medal was awarded to Abhishek Kumar Yadav from the Department of Chemistry.

In addition to these top honours, twenty-one students were awarded the Outstanding PhD Thesis Award for their exceptional research contributions across departments including Aerospace Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.

Continuing its ceremonial tradition, the convocation followed a traditional dress code. Male students wore cream-coloured kurtas with white pyjamas, while female students donned cream kurtas with white churidars or leggings, or sarees. The dignified and understated attire reflected the solemnity and pride of the occasion.

The 58th Convocation stood as a celebration of not only academic excellence but also of values, community, and future leadership. As students stepped forward to receive their degrees, they carried with them not only the prestige of one of India’s foremost institutions but also the hopes of a nation looking toward its future innovators, thinkers, and changemakers.

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His visionary leadership brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to sustainable practices that redefine NCL’s journey in the coal industry.

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The CoE will offer a range of certification and diploma courses in collaboration with esteemed institutions such as IITs and IIMs. These courses will cover fundamental concepts of Kavach, advanced designing of KAVACH’s Station RFID network, Onboard equipment, and Cyber Security. Additionally, the CoE will serve as the assessment agency for the globally recognized competency certification of IRSE License, catering to both seasoned railway professionals and young engineers. This includes workplace assessments and competency assessments for the IRSE license

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Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister recalled getting the opportunity to visit Hubbali earlier this year and highlighted the blessings showered upon him by the people who came out to welcome him. Recalling his visits to Karnataka in the past few years from Bengaluru to Belgavi, Kalburagi to Shivamoga, and Mysuru to Tumkuru, the Prime Minister said that he is indebted to the overwhelming love and affection shown by the Kannadigas and also underlined that the government will work towards fulfilling the needs of the people by making their lives easier, creating many employment opportunities for the youth, empowering the women of the region as a way of repayment. “The double-engine government of Karnataka strives for the complete development of every district, village and hamlet of the state with utmost honesty”, the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister said that for centuries, Dharwad has been a gateway between Malenadu and Bayalu Seeme regions which has welcomed everyone with open heart and enriched itself by learning from everyone. Therefore, “Dharwad did not remain just a gateway but became a reflection of the dynamism of Karnataka and India” , the Prime Minister said.  Dharwad is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka known for its literature and music. The Prime Minister paid tribute to cultural doyens from Dharwad.

The Prime Minister mentioned his Mandya visit earlier in the day.

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Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and MoS for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre will grace the occasion (in-person) as Guests of Honour.

The Convocation will be conducted in a hybrid mode with a physical in-person ceremony with limited attendance in the Institute’s Dogra Hall, and an online webcast reaching out to all graduating students, their parents, distinguished alumni, invited guests, and everyone else. At the 51st Convocation, degrees will be conferred on 2019 graduating students.

S.No. Programmes No. of Graduating Students

1. Ph.D. 298

2. Master of Science (Research) 13

3. M.Tech. 522

4. Master of Design 20

5. MBA 116

6. Master of Science 151

7. PG Diploma of IIT Delhi (Naval Construction) 25

8. Diploma of IIT Delhi (DIIT) 01

9. M.Tech (Dual Degree Programme) 105

10. M.Tech Under Advanced Standing 10

11. M.Tech (05-Year Integrated Programme) 01

12. B. Tech. 744

13. Undergraduate Diploma

13 Total 2019

The Institute will award President’s Gold Medal, Director’s Gold Medal, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (former President of India) Gold Medal, Perfect Ten Gold Medals and Institute Silver Medals to the graduating students at the Convocation. (Medal Winners’ details- Annexure 1 attached) The President’s Gold Medal is awarded to a student who is topper amongst all graduating UG students for highest academic achievement/ CGPA. Director’s Gold Medal is awarded to a graduating UG student for his/her achievements in Academics as well as ExtraCurricular Activities. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (former President of India) Gold Medal is awarded to a graduating PG student who is adjudged as best among all M.Tech graduating students for INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI PAGE | 2 general proficiency including character & conduct, excellence in academic performance, extra-curricular activities and social service. Perfect 10 Gold Medal is awarded to a graduating PG student who secures CGPA of 10 out of 10. The Institute Silver Medal is awarded to a graduating UG student securing highest CGPA in respective programme. At the 51st Convocation, IIT Delhi will also felicitate its esteemed alumni with Alumni Awards 2020. Five IIT Delhi alums will receive the ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’ and one alumnus will receive the ‘Distinguished Alumni Service Award’. The Institute also announced addition of a new Alumni Award i.e. ‘Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD) Award’ from this year onwards. This award will be given in two categories- i) Teaching & Research, and ii) Entrepreneurship. (Alumni Awards 2020 Awardees’ detailsAnnexure 2 attached) eVIDYA @IITD On the ocassion of the Convocation, eVIDYA@IITD (ई-विद्या@IITD)- Enabling Virtual & Interactive-learning for Driving Youth Advancement will be launched by the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. Under this initiative, online certificate programmes will be offered by IIT Delhi in different domains of Engineering, Technology, Science, Humanities and Management for the Indian as well as international participants. eVIDYA @IITD will cater to the needs of the Industry, Society and Individual Participants. Chairperson, Board of Governors (BoG), IIT Delhi Hon’ble President of India and Visitor, IIT Delhi, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Dr. R. Chidambaram, former Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to GoI as the Chairperson, Board of Governors (BoG), IIT Delhi (   additional charge). Dr. R. Chidambaram is also  Chairperson, BoG, IIT Jodhpur.

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इस हिसाब से तो अल्लामा इकबाल का लिखा सारे जहां अच्छा हिंदोस्ता हमारा पर भी बैन हो जानी चाहिये . सारे जहां से अच्छा इस गीत को प्रसिद्ध शायर मुहम्मद इक़बाल ने १९०५ में लिखा था और सबसे पहले सरकारी कालेज, लाहौर में पढ़कर सुनाया था। यह इक़बाल की रचना बंग-ए-दारा में शामिल है। उस समय इक़बाल लाहौर के सरकारी कालेज में व्याख्याता थे। यहां तक कि इंकलाब जिंदाबाद का नारा भी उर्दू से आया है . अरे भाई कम से कम शायरी और साहित्य को तो मुल्कों में मत बांटों .

पंछी नदिया पवन के झोंके कोई सरहद ना इसे रोके .अगर हम सचमुच कला को भी बांटने लगे तो लगता है कि गुलाम अली और मेंहदी हसन को भी सुनना मुशिकल हो जायेगा . फिर बात निकलेगी तो दूर तलक जायेगी क्योकि तब तो दिलीप कुमार पाकिस्तान से आये थे और आडवाणी जी भी .नूरजहां भी पाकिस्तान चली गयीं और सहादत हसन मंटो भी तो क्या सबको बैन कर देंगे . वो भी आईआईटी जैसी जगह पर जब इस तरह की बात होती है तो लगता है कि हम सचमुच आदिम युग की तरफ पहुंचकर ही मानेंगे .

इसेआईआईटी के फैकेल्टी डॉक्टर वासी शर्मा ने इस वीडियो के साथ इसकी लिखित शिकायत डायरेक्टर से की है. आईआईटी प्रशासन शुरू से इस शिकायत को चुप्पी साध रहा था, आज कई दिनों के बाद आईआईटी डायरेक्टर इस मामले में सफाई देते हुए बोले की मामले की जांच हो रही है. आईआईटी प्रशासन ने इसकी जांच के लिए डिप्टी डायरेक्टर मणीन्द्र अग्रवाल के नेतृत्व में एक टीम नियुक्त की है. पूरे मामले की जांच कर रही है. जांच रिपोर्ट आने के बाद दोषियों पर कड़ी कार्रवाही की जाएगी.

पाकिस्तान के मशहूर शायर फैज़ अहमद फैज़ का जन्म 13 फरवरी, 1911 में पंजाब के नरोवल जिले में हुआ फैज़ शायर होने के साथ-साथ पत्रकार भी थे. भारत-पाकिस्तान बंटवारे के बाद फैज पाकिस्तान में रह गए. अपनी शायरी के जरिए फैज़ ने पाकिस्तान की हुकूमत के खिलाफ आवाज़ उठानी शुरू कर दी. फैज़ की कलम की धार उस समय और बगावती हो गई जब 1977 में जिया-उल-हक़ ने फैज़ के दोस्त जुल्फिकार अली भुट्टो का तख्ता पलट कर दिया और 3 साल बाद जुल्फिकार अली भुट्टो को फांसी दे दी तब फ़ैज़ अहमद फ़ैज़ की कलम से निकली नज़्म ‘हम देखेंगे लाज़िम है कि हम भी देखेंगे’.

ये है उनकी वह नज्म जिस पर विवाद हो गया है:

बस नाम रहेगा अल्लाह का
जो ग़ायब भी है हाज़िर भी
जो नाज़िर भी है मंज़र भी
उठेगा अन-अल-हक़ का नारा
जो मैं भी हूं और तुम भी हो
और राज करेगी खल्क-ए-ख़ुदा
जो मैं भी हूं और तुम भी हो
हम देखेंगे
लाज़िम है कि हम भी देखेंगे

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