Category: Education

  • CBSE Opens Class 12 Answer Sheet Verification and Re-Evaluation Portal After Technical Delay

    New Delhi, June 2 (BNP): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially launched the online portal for Class 12 students to apply for answer sheet verification and re-evaluation, following delays linked to technical upgrades and system improvements.

    CBSE Opens Class 12 Answer Sheet Verification and Re-Evaluation Portal After Technical Delay

    The portal became operational on June 2, 2026, allowing eligible students who have already accessed scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets to report discrepancies, seek clarification on marking issues, or request re-evaluation of specific answers. The application process will remain open until midnight on June 6, 2026.

    The move comes after concerns were raised over the rollout of CBSE’s new On-Screen Marking system, which reportedly faced technical glitches and delayed the reopening of post-result activities. CBSE is understood to have worked with technical experts to strengthen the system and address operational issues before reopening the portal.

    According to board guidelines, students can apply for verification of answer book-related concerns, including issues such as blurred or incomplete scanned pages, by paying a fee of ₹100 per answer book. Re-evaluation of individual questions can be requested at ₹25 per question.

    To access the facility, students must log in through the CBSE portal using their Roll Number, School Number, and Admit Card ID. Aadhaar-based verification has been made mandatory for authentication. In cases where a student does not possess an Aadhaar number, details of a parent or guardian may be used, subject to identity matching requirements.

    CBSE has clarified that only students who have already downloaded and reviewed their scanned answer sheets are eligible to apply. No offline applications or requests submitted after the deadline will be entertained.

    Education experts have advised students to carefully review answer sheets and act within the limited application window to avoid missing the opportunity for corrections or reassessment.

  • CBSE to Soon Activate Class 12 Re-Evaluation, Verification Portal; Students Asked to Await Official Notice

    New Delhi, June 1 (BNP): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the online portal for Class 12 post-result verification of marks and re-evaluation will be activated soon, bringing clarity to students awaiting the application process following board examination results.

    CBSE to Soon Activate Class 12 Re-Evaluation, Verification Portal; Students Asked to Await Official Notice

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    The update comes amid growing concerns among students over delays in the activation of post-result services, which allow candidates to seek verification of marks and request re-evaluation of answer sheets.

    Responding to queries raised by students on social media platform X, CBSE confirmed that the verification and re-evaluation portal would go live shortly and stated that a detailed official announcement would follow.

    CBSE to Soon Activate Class 12 Re-Evaluation, Verification Portal; Students Asked to Await Official Notice

    The board had earlier indicated that the portal was expected to open during the final week of May. However, activation was reportedly deferred to ensure a secure, transparent and error-free process for handling post-result applications.

    Once operational, the portal will enable eligible students to apply for various post-result services, including verification of marks, access to photocopies of evaluated answer sheets and re-evaluation of specific responses as per prescribed guidelines.

    Under the verification process, CBSE examines whether all answers have been evaluated, marks correctly totalled and final scores accurately uploaded. Students dissatisfied with their performance may subsequently apply for re-evaluation, subject to eligibility norms and procedural requirements.

    Officials are expected to release detailed instructions regarding application dates, service fees, timelines and submission procedures shortly after the portal is activated.

    Meanwhile, students have been advised to regularly monitor official CBSE websites and notifications for updates and keep important credentials, including roll numbers and admit card details, readily available to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

    CBSE officials reiterated that students are not required to take any immediate action and should wait for the formal notification before initiating post-result applications.

  • Indian Students Invited to Join Rosatom’s Arctic Expedition to the North Pole

    Mumbai,  May 27: Rosatom has announced the launch of applications for the international stage of its scientific and educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026, giving Indian school students aged 14-16 an opportunity to join an Arctic expedition to the North Pole aboard the world’s largest nuclear icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, in August 2026.

    The programme invites students from India and 22 other countries to compete through a multi-stage selection process.

    The initiative has already seen participation from India. In the previous edition, 15-year-old Aayush Goyal from Kolkata was selected among nearly 4,000 applicants worldwide to join the expedition.

    Reflecting on his experience, Aayush said:

    “My journey so far has been a rollercoaster ride  mesmerizing, exciting, and filled with interesting people. As we board the ship, I feel like I’m literally on top of the world. I expect nothing less than a Pirates of the Caribbean experience and look forward to learning, participating in, and enjoying every single moment of it.”

    Participants will spend 10 days exploring the Arctic aboard the nuclear icebreaker alongside leading scientists, science communicators, and bloggers. The international selection process consists of three stages:

    • Students first register on the official website and complete a science-based quiz.
    • Participants then attend a series of webinars on Rosatom’s innovative solutions, including technologies used to ensure the safe development of Arctic shipping.
    • Finalists submit a video presentation presenting their ideas related to the topic of the final task in the form of a video business card.

    Speaking about the programme, Alexandra Yustus, Deputy Director General for Communications at RAIN Private Institution, said:

    Children from 23 countries will embark on a fascinating and educational journey to the North Pole on a nuclear icebreaker. During 10 days, they will explore the Arctic on board the nuclear icebreaker with leading scientists, science communicators, and bloggers. This expedition is an opportunity not only to reach the highest point on Earth, but also to broaden horizons, make new friends, set records, and perhaps even see a polar bear.”

    The Icebreaker of Knowledge project was launched with support from Rosatom to promote interest in science, technology, and nuclear innovation among young students globally. Over the past six editions, more than 400 students from different countries have participated in Arctic expeditions.

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    The scientific and educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge was launched with the support of Rosatom. Its aim is to promote natural sciences and nuclear technology, to discover and support talented and gifted children, to develop their skills and to offer them career guidance. The project involves schoolchildren and students from secondary vocational education programs aged 14 to 16 years old from around the world. The project involves schoolchildren and students from vocational schools aged 14-16 from around the world. The best of them embark on a scientific and educational expedition to the North Pole aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy. Over the past six seasons, more than 400 schoolchildren and students from various countries have participated in Arctic expeditions.

    Russia is the only country in the world that boasts a fleet of nuclear icebreakers operated by Rosatom’s Atomflot. Today, the fleet of Atomflot includes eight nuclear icebreaker.

    Rosatom and its companies place special importance on supporting and promoting educational, scientific, and cultural initiatives. They actively participate in the establishment of core departments at Russian universities, the implementation of scholarship programs and large-scale educational projects. They are also involved in the organization of practical training and internships for students, including their future employment.

  • Bank of Baroda to Launch Hackathon 2026 in Collaboration with IIT Gandhinagar

    Chandigarh, May 26 : Bank of Baroda, India’s International bank, is set to launch Hackathon 2026 in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, under the PSB Hackathon Series 2026 being organized under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services and the Indian Banks’ Association .

    Bank of Baroda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Gandhinagar through its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center for collaboration under this initiative. The Hackathon aims to serve as an open innovation platform for students and alumni to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world banking and financial services challenges identified by the Bank.

    As part of the Hackathon series, the Bank, in collaboration with IIT Gandhinagar, will focus on a critical problem statement under the domain of Cybersecurity and Fraud titled “Identity Trust, Protection & Safety.” The challenge aims to design a privacy-first, risk-based Identity Trust framework capable of continuously validating customer and enterprise identities across digital banking channels. The proposed solution is expected to intelligently detect high-risk events such as anomalous user behaviour, new device usage, suspicious onboarding or account recovery attempts, and misuse of privileged access, while triggering real-time verification only when elevated risk levels are identified.

    The expected outcome of the challenge is to help reduce account takeover incidents, KYC fraud, and insider misuse, while enabling secure, compliant, scalable, and friction-optimised digital access across banking channels as user and transaction volumes continue to grow.

    Through this initiative, Bank of Baroda aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry while encouraging young innovators to contribute towards shaping the future of secure and resilient digital banking.

    Speaking on the initiative, Shri Sanjay V Mudaliar, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, said,

    “Bank of Baroda believes that innovation thrives when academia and industry come together to solve real-world challenges. Through Hackathon 2026, we aim to create a platform that empowers young innovators to develop impactful solutions that can redefine customer experience, strengthen digital capabilities, and contribute to the evolving banking ecosystem. As digital banking adoption accelerates, strengthening identity trust and cybersecurity frameworks will play a critical role in ensuring safe, seamless, and future-ready banking experiences.”

    The initiative reflects Bank of Baroda’s continued commitment towards driving innovation-led transformation and leveraging emerging technologies to build secure, customer-centric, and future-ready banking solutions.

    Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Rajat Moona Director, IIT Gandhinagar, said,

     “We are delighted to collaborate with Bank of Baroda on this initiative that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship among students and alumni. Such engagements provide participants with an opportunity to apply their technical expertise to practical industry challenges while contributing meaningfully to India’s digital transformation journey.”

    The Hackathon will include multiple stages of evaluation, mentorship, and solution development, culminating in a grand finale where shortlisted teams will present their solutions before a distinguished jury comprising leaders from the banking, technology, and academic ecosystem.

  • MAHE Partners with the UK Government to Host the UK–India HealthTech Accelerator Programme

     

    The 4th Edition of the Programme Will Be Hosted at the MAHE Campus in Manipal from 22–24 July 2026

    MAHE Partners with the UK Government to Host the UK–India HealthTech Accelerator Programme

     

    Manipal, May 25: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, will be the Host Institution for the prestigious UK–India HealthTech Accelerator Programme for the 2026–2028 cycle, in partnership with the UK Government. In a significant milestone for India–UK collaboration in healthcare technology, the 4th Edition of this programme will be hosted at the MAHE campus in Manipal from 22–24 July 2026.

    The three-day accelerator programme will bring together HealthTech startups, innovators, policymakers, healthcare experts, investors, and industry leaders from India and the United Kingdom to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in healthcare technology.

    The programme will select 25 HealthTech companies from across India to participate in the fully funded accelerator. Among them, six companies will receive an opportunity to participate in a fully funded immersion visit to the United Kingdom, enabling direct engagement with the UK healthcare ecosystem and industry stakeholders.

    The initiative aims to support Indian HealthTech companies developing innovative solutions that can address global health concerns, to get access to experts in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). While enabling founders and businesses to have a global impact, the programme strengthens India–UK collaboration in healthcare technology and digital health transformation. The accelerator will focus on critical thematic areas, including workforce productivity, preventive care, patient pathway management, urgent care optimisation, healthy ageing, FemTech, artificial intelligence, and healthcare data technologies.Speaking about the initiative, Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, “Hosting the UK-India HealthTech Accelerator reflects MAHE’s commitment to not just engage with global healthcare conversations, but to shape them. Our partnership with the British High Commission is rooted in a shared belief in purposeful innovation and the power of collaboration. We are pleased to welcome India’s leading HealthTech startups to Manipal and look forward to ideas from this programme creating a meaningful impact for patients in the UK and beyond.”Chandru Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka added “India’s HealthTech ecosystem, one of the largest in the world, is developing rapidly, underpinned by innovation and affordability. And the UK is keen to work with Indian health-tech companies that are developing pioneering solutions. Through the Accelerator, a select cohort of companies would receive tailored guidance to align their propositions in line with the UK’s health priorities, connect with experts and decision-makers, and build partnerships propelling them to scale. We are delighted to partner with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), taking forward our joint vision to enable innovators to build solutions for patients worldwide.”

    Through this collaboration, MAHE reaffirms its commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and translational research at a global scale. The university’s role as Host Institution positions Manipal as a nodal point for some of the most consequential conversations in healthcare technology today, effectively connecting Indian ingenuity with the needs of one of the world’s largest and most complex public health systems. HealthTech startups and innovators interested in participating in the 4th Edition of the UK–India Health Tech Accelerator Programme can register through the official programme portal.

    Please use the link below to complete your registration

    https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/19743/home/

     

     

     

  • Histria Books Signs Former US Navy Commander Ron Terrell for Debut Thriller Book

    Yemen-set political thriller draws on author’s years of US Navy service in the Middle East; publication scheduled for spring 2027 under the Histria Fiction imprint.

    NEW YORK — Histria Books, an independent US publisher distributed by Simon & Schuster, has signed former US Navy Commander Ron Terrell for his debut novel, The Last Cocktail in Yemen. The book is the first installment in a planned trilogy and will publish in spring 2027 under the Histria Fiction imprint.

    Set in Yemen during the rise of the Houthi movement, the novel follows Jack Marshall, a US Navy officer stationed in Sana’a, and Nur al-Sayed, an Egyptian journalist, whose relationship unfolds amid political turmoil and personal danger. Terrell draws on years of firsthand experience in Yemen and the Middle East region.

    Histria Books Signs Former US Navy Commander Ron Terrel for Debut Thriller Book

     “Ron Terrell brings to the thriller shelf what most novelists have to research from a distance: actual experience on the ground in the country the book is set in. That shows on every page.” — Dr. Kurt Brackob, Director, Histria Books

    A Foreign Area Officer specializing in the Middle East and Arabic language, Terrell retired from the Navy at the rank of commander. Originally trained as a civil engineer at Purdue University, he later earned a master’s degree in security studies from the US Naval War College, pursued advanced Middle East regional studies at the US Naval Postgraduate School, and studied Arabic at the Defense Language Institute.

    He served across the Middle East, including an assignment with US Naval Forces Central Command, where he led maritime engagement with Yemeni and Omani naval forces. He lived in Bahrain during the Arab Spring and traveled frequently to Yemen during the rise of the Houthi movement, working alongside local naval forces and, at times, US special forces.

    “I wanted to write the Yemen I knew, not the Yemen of the headlines. Everything Jack and Nur live through was inspired by something I saw or someone I met.”

    — Ron Terrell

    Now living in Puerto Rico, Terrell spends his time writing, diving, and enjoying family and coastal life. He is currently writing the second volume of the trilogy.

    Firehouse Communications & Partners is the originating agency and publicist for Ron Terrell and The Last Cocktail in Yemen.

     

    About Histria Books

    Histria Books is an independent US publisher with twelve imprints spanning literary and commercial fiction, children’s, academic, romance, science fiction and fantasy, young adult, Christian, classics, and nonfiction, including the Center for Romanian Studies. Histria Books is distributed by Simon & Schuster. Learn more at histriabooks.com.

     

    About Firehouse Communications & Partners

    Firehouse is a leading independent reputation management and publicity firm with a track record of bringing first time authors to market.

    Its principal, Simon Fowler is also a leading adviser to governments and global corporates.

    Author website: ronterrell.com

     

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  • The Golem’s Holocaust by Scott Eveloff, now available from Histria Books

    The Golem’s Holocaust by Scott Eveloff now available from Histria Books

    Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Golem’s Holocaust by Scott Eveloff. This novel is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.

    In The Golem’s Holocaust, Scott Eveloff merges the brutal reality of Nazi-occupied Europe with ancient Jewish mysticism. The novel follows Shayna, a young Jewish girl, and Emet, a mythical Golem summoned to protect his people from destruction.

    The Golem's Holocaust by Scott Eveloff, now available from Histria Books

    What makes this approach stand out is how it reimagines history not just as a record of endurance, but as a site of supernatural defiance. Instead of focusing purely on tragedy, Eveloff gives physical form to cultural resilience and the desire for vengeance. Bringing folklore to life against the backdrop of the Holocaust shifts the lens away from victimhood and toward raw, mythical agency. The book asks difficult questions about survival, justice, and the moral weight of fighting back against absolute evil. Readers looking for historical fiction that takes bold risks will find a fresh, visceral exploration of collective trauma and the enduring power of myth.

    Scott Eveloff MD is a retired pulmonary physician with thirty years of clinical experience and past appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, ABC’s 20/20, and Inside Edition. His writing is fueled by a fascination with historical mysteries, the supernatural, and a lifelong dedication to uplifting the disadvantaged. Now spending his retirement “resuscitating plot lines instead of patients,” Dr. Eveloff enjoys traveling with his wife and writes in enduring memory of his late son, Andrew, whose boundless enthusiasm continues to inspire his characters.

    The Golem’s Holocaust by Scott Eveloff, 264 pp., ISBN 978-1-59211-722-2, is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. This title is also available as an ebook. Titles published under the imprints of Histria Books are distributed in the United States and Canada by Simon & Schuster and in the rest of the world through Unified Book Distribution. For information on publishing with Histria Books, please visit HistriaBooks.com or contact us at info@histriabooks.com.

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  • Under25 Expands Campus Awards Network to 200 Colleges

    Mumbai,  May 19 : India’s college festivals have traditionally followed a simple format institutions organise, students participate.

    Under25 Expands Campus Awards Network to 200 Colleges

    But a growing shift is underway in campus culture, where students are no longer just attendees. They are becoming builders, operators, marketers, creators and community leaders themselves.

    At the centre of this shift is the Under25 Summit At Campus (SAC), a decentralised youth festival model that has expanded from just 7 Summits across 3 cities in 2024 to over 200 student-led Summits across 36 cities in less than two years, reaching over 1.2 million students on ground.

    What began as an experimental campus initiative has now evolved into one of India’s largest student-led youth engagement ecosystems.

    To recognise the Indian students driving this movement, Under25 hosted the third edition of – “Under25 Campus Awards 2025–2026” under the theme #IBuiltDifferent on Instagram Live, spotlighting the organisers, creators and campus leaders shaping a new era of student-led experiences across the country.

    Jeel Gandhi, CEO of Under25, mentions,

     “At a time when internet culture is increasingly shaped by communities instead of institutions, the awards marked a unique moment for India’s campus ecosystem: where student leadership, creator culture and digital participation came together on a national scale.”

    The awards saw participation from over 250 colleges and universities including Bennett University, Christ (Deemed to be University), Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Shoolini University, BVDU Navi Mumbai, Poornima Engineering College and Reva University, among others.

    The platform received over 800 nominations across 27 categories spanning campus leadership, event execution, creator campaigns, student engagement, brand integrations and cultural impact. A total of 35 winners were recognised across categories including Public Choice Awards, Backbone Awards, Brand Awards, Superlatives, Do It For The Gram Awards and Big Bang Awards.

    Unlike conventional college fests, SACs operate through Under25’s Fellowship model, where students independently conceptualise and execute Summits on their campuses. From partnerships and sponsorships to production, programming, creator outreach and audience growth, students lead every aspect of the experience themselves.

    Over time, the model has evolved into a live experimentation ground for youth engagement, creator-led communities and campus culture. SACs have brought together students with entrepreneurs, artists, creators and cultural voices including Dolly Singh, Sanya Malhotra, Buvan Bam, Prajakta Koli, Avinash Tiwary and Kishore Biyani, among others, across campuses in India.

    For many students, the impact has gone beyond events.

    For Shubham Gaikwad from Khopoli, on the outskirts of Mumbai, the SAC Awards marked a defining personal milestone. Alongside BVDU Navi Mumbai’s sweep of five awards, Shubham was recognised as Fellow of the Year – reflecting the larger spirit behind #IBuiltDifferent: students stepping beyond participation and becoming leaders within their own communities.

    The rapid growth of SACs reflects a wider shift in how Gen Z engages with culture, communities and identity itself. Instead of passively consuming experiences, young people increasingly want participation, visibility and ownership in shaping them.

    Jeel adds,

    “We realised very early that young people don’t just want events anymore, they want ownership. SACs work because students aren’t volunteering at the edges; they are building the entire experience themselves. What started as a campus initiative has now become a nationwide network of student-led cultural infrastructure across India.”

    As brands, creators and institutions look for more meaningful ways to engage youth audiences, student-led ecosystems like SACs are emerging as far more than just campus events or properties. In a country with one of the world’s youngest populations, they are becoming cultural infrastructure and a blueprint for how India’s next generation wants to gather, create, collaborate and lead — online, offline and increasingly, on their own terms.

  • XLRI Jamshedpur announces the Second Batch of Public Policy & Sustainable Leadership (PPSL)

    Jamshedpur, India: Building on the successful launch of its pioneering executive education initiative in public policy and leadership, XLRI – Xavier School of Management has commenced admissions for the second batch of its flagship Public Policy & Sustainable Leadership (PPSL) programme.

    Launched in collaboration with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India, PPSL, the one-year hybrid executive programme, has emerged as a distinctive interdisciplinary platform bringing together policymakers, administrators, academicians, development professionals, sustainability practitioners, professionals from private sector under one academic ecosystem. One of the unique elements of the programme is the eclectic class mix comprising of both government sponsored candidates and self-sponsored candidates.

    XLRI Jamshedpur announces the Second Batch of PPSL

     

    The inaugural cohort includes officers from the Government of India (IAS, IPS, IFoS and State Civil Service officers) and various state governments, senior professionals from UN Women, PSI India, Council on Energy, Environment & Water (CEEW), PCI India, IBM Research Labs, and academicians from public administration institutes.

    The 180 hours programme has been carefully designed to accommodate working professionals through a hybrid delivery format combining two short immersive campus residencies with interactive online sessions held on Sundays. It offers a multidisciplinary curriculum covering public policy, public finance, public management, public systems, governance, sustainability, leadership, stakeholder engagement, business strategies & non-market strategies and emerging developmental challenges.

    Speaking about the programme’s relevance and impact, Prof. Kalyan Bhaskar, Associate Professor, XLRI and Programme Director of PPSL, stated:

    “The PPSL programme reflects XLRI’s larger vision of creating responsible leadership at the intersection of public policy, governance, civil society and public value creation. The diversity of the participants enriches classroom discussions, peer learning and enables meaningful dialogue between administration, academia, development sector and industry.”

    With increasing complexities in public policy, governance, sustainability transitions and public administration, the programme aims to create a new generation of leaders capable of designing inclusive, ethical and evidence-driven solutions for society.

    The second batch is expected to further strengthen the programme’s relevance by fostering collaborative learning among officers, practitioners and professionals working across public systems and developmental institutions.

    The last date for application is 18th August 2026. The program commences on 18th September 2026 with the inaugural campus component at XLRI Jamshedpur.

    More details about the programme, eligibility and admissions are available at the XLRI website. Link: https://application-portal.xlri.ac.in/ppsl

  • Mahatma Hansraj Memorial Lecture & Felicitation Ceremony” at Hansraj College

     

    Mahatma Hansraj Memorial Lecture & Felicitation Ceremony” at Hansraj College

     

    New Delhi, May 15: Nishtha Society of Hansraj College, University of Delhi, organized the “Mahatma Hansraj Memorial Lecture & Felicitation Ceremony” today at the College Library Auditorium. The central theme of the programme was “Concept of Service and Development in Indian Culture: Viksit Bharat @2047.” The event celebrated and felicitated Hansraj College students and alumni who successfully cleared prestigious Civil Services Examinations.

    The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Vikas Gupta, Registrar, University of Delhi, attended as the Guest of Honour.

    Addressing the gathering, Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu urged students to move forward with India’s cultural consciousness and moral values. He stated that the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved merely through economic progress, but through service, inclusivity, and a deep sense of responsibility. He encouraged the youth to actively contribute to nation-building.

    Recalling the ideals of Mahatma Hansraj’s educational philosophy, national service, and character-building, he remarked that the Indian tradition of education has never been limited to the acquisition of knowledge alone; rather, it has always aimed at creating responsible, sensitive, and ethical citizens. He noted that the ideals with which Mahatma Hansraj carried forward the DAV educational movement remain highly relevant in the contemporary process of nation-building.

    Sharing his experiences associated with the University of Delhi and Hansraj College, he described the institution as not merely a center of academic excellence, but also a nurturing ground for national consciousness, social responsibility, and leadership. He emphasized that Hansraj College has consistently produced individuals who have made remarkable contributions in administration, education, diplomacy, science, and various other spheres of public life.

    Referring to his extensive diplomatic experience, he observed that while representing India across the world, he realized that the true strength of any nation lies in its cultural roots, moral values, and youth power. He added that today the world views India not only as an emerging economic power but also as a center of cultural and ethical leadership.

    Congratulating the students selected in the Civil Services Examinations, he said that success in such examinations is not merely a personal achievement, but the beginning of a larger responsibility toward society and the nation. He urged the youth to see administrative services not only as a career option, but as a medium of public service and national commitment.

    He also laid special emphasis on value-based education, character formation, and leadership rooted in Indian culture. He remarked that the dream of Viksit Bharat @2047 can only be realized when the education system nurtures sensitivity, ethics, discipline, and a spirit of service along with knowledge. He encouraged students to move forward with a strong sense of Indian identity, social harmony, and human values.

    Dr. Vikas Gupta, Registrar, University of Delhi, appreciated the glorious legacy and academic contribution of Hansraj College. He stated that the institution has consistently produced outstanding students and responsible citizens for the nation. Congratulating the successful candidates, he said that their achievements would inspire future generations.

    In her address, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Rama described education as the foundation of nation-building and said that the life of Mahatma Hansraj remains a living example of service, dedication, and social responsibility. She urged students to move ahead by harmonizing India’s knowledge traditions with modern perspectives.

    A major highlight of the ceremony was the felicitation of students and alumni who excelled in various competitive examinations. Among those selected in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 were Sakshi Saxena (AIR 151), Kumar Kanishka (AIR 280), Komal Mavi (AIR 314), Swati Arya (AIR 366), Abhishek Meena (AIR 766), and Ayush Semwal (AIR 851). In addition, Abhay Singh (Rank 3), Raju Modanwal (Rank 11), and Abhimanyu Singh (Rank 69) from UPPSC Examination, as well as Hardik Agarwal (Rank 375) from RPSC Examination, were also felicitated. Abhishek Nehara, selected in the UPSC Indian Economic Service Examination 2025, received special recognition during the ceremony.

    The successful candidates credited their achievements to their teachers, families, and the inspiring academic environment of Hansraj College. The auditorium resonated with enthusiasm and pride during the felicitation ceremony.

    During the programme, a new women empowerment initiative titled “Naari Setu Bharat” was also announced, aiming to promote girl child education and women leadership across the country.

    The programme was presided over by Principal Prof. (Dr.) Rama. It was convened by Dr. Prabhanshu Ojha, Convener of Nishtha Society, while the proceedings were gracefully conducted by Dr. Anmolpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy.

    The event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by IQAC Director Dr. Alka Kakkar, followed by the National Anthem. The ceremony left the audience inspired with renewed ideals of service, excellence, and national commitment.