Articles for Alumni

Row over whitewashing of century-old murals at Kolkata’s government art college
1 day, 14 hours ago

Row over whitewashing of century-old murals at Kolkata’s government art college

The Hindu  

The 170-year-old Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, has found itself at the centre of controversy over the whitewashing of century-old Rajasthani murals on the college building. The Rajasthani motifs — painted in a repetitive, matrix formation on the arches of three floors — are believed to have been commissioned in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when …

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Tuition-Free Study in Germany: Benefits for Indian Students in 2025
1 week, 3 days ago

Tuition-Free Study in Germany: Benefits for Indian Students in 2025

Hindustan Times  

Pursuing international education can transform your life, but many students find the price tag too high. Top 7 Universities in Germany offering tuition-free education Below are seven prominent tuition-free public universities to study in Germany, based on the QS World University Rankings 2025: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Founded in 1472, LMU is one of Germany's oldest universities and a …

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Gitanjali Group of Schools Invites Alumni to Join 40th-Year Celebrations
1 week, 4 days ago

Gitanjali Group of Schools Invites Alumni to Join 40th-Year Celebrations

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Gitanjali Group of Schools held a press conference to announce and celebrate its 40th anniversary. Mr. Jai Karan, Managing Director of Gitanjali Group of Schools, addressed the gathering, underscoring the pivotal role of alumni in shaping the institution’s journey. Mr. Ssuyodhan unveiled the Alumni Poster alongside Dr. Gita Karan, symbolizing the official invitation to alumni worldwide to join the …

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Alumni collaboration and AI centre to drive global excellence : Nara Lokesh
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Alumni collaboration and AI centre to drive global excellence : Nara Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:Education minister Nara Lokesh announced plans to enhance the higher education ecosystem through alumni collaboration and the adoption of artificial intelligence. Speaking at Andhra University’s annual alumni meet, Lokesh outlined the government’s goal to restore the university’s prestige and position it among India’s top three and the world’s top 100 institutions. He also revealed plans to establish an AI Centre …

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Panjab University to hold fifth global alumni meet on Dec 21
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Panjab University to hold fifth global alumni meet on Dec 21

Hindustan Times  

Panjab University will hold its fifth global alumni meet on December 21. Departments have already begun alumni registrations, and some of the departments, including University Business School are organising department-specific events ahead of the main event. The UBS will hold its alumni meet on December 14, with UT home secretary Mandip Singh Brar as the chief guest, alongside guests of …

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Alumni reminisce campus days as LU marks 104th Foundation Day
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Alumni reminisce campus days as LU marks 104th Foundation Day

Hindustan Times  

The entire Lucknow University campus basked in the glory of its over-a-century-old history as it celebrated its 104th Foundation Day on Monday. An alumnus and India managing director of Merck Life Science Dhananjaya Singh said guidance, discipline, integrity and time management he learnt during his days in the university helped him excel in life. Others felicitated on the occasion were …

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Pan IIT Alumni India to host the third edition of PIWOT: PanIIT World of Technology
1 month ago

Pan IIT Alumni India to host the third edition of PIWOT: PanIIT World of Technology

Live Mint  

VMPL New Delhi, November 20: Pan IIT Alumni India proudly presents the 'PanIIT World of Technology Summit,' a global event dedicated to leveraging innovation for positive societal impact. PIWOT 2025 will feature keynote addresses from prominent figures in technology, policy, and industry, including Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education; Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science & Technology; Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of …

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Veterans' group hosts event celebrating alumni of National Defence Academy
1 month ago

Veterans' group hosts event celebrating alumni of National Defence Academy

India Today  

The Veteran Defence Forces Group hosted an event for the alumni of the National Defence Academy from the first to the 28th courses. This event celebrated the achievements and sacrifices of over 280 distinguished officers and their spouses who have played pivotal roles in shaping the defence forces and contributing to the nation’s security and prosperity. Notably, many among them …

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BITS Pilani celebrates convocation 2024, over 15,000 degrees awarded
1 month, 1 week ago

BITS Pilani celebrates convocation 2024, over 15,000 degrees awarded

India Today  

BITS Pilani, an esteemed institution for higher education and innovation, held its convocation ceremony at the Pilani campus, awarding degrees to 1,832 students across BE, MSc, ME, and PhD programmes. Emerging industries, including high-frequency trading and supply chain management, also featured prominently, with firms like Tower Research Capital and Micron recruiting BITS Pilani talent. BITS Pilani reported growth in PhD …

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Trump 1.0 Alumni Pompeo & Haley Not To Be In New Cabinet. Prez-Elect Thanks Them For Their Service
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump 1.0 Alumni Pompeo & Haley Not To Be In New Cabinet. Prez-Elect Thanks Them For Their Service

ABP News  

The US President-elect has ruled out several leaders from his administration that are currently in the process of being formed. According to a PTI report, he explicitly stated that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley who were members of his previous Cabinet are not going to be part of the upcoming …

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Commentary: Donald Trump is now ‘47’. Why Pomona College alumni want the number back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: Donald Trump is now ‘47’. Why Pomona College alumni want the number back

LA Times  

My favorite baseball cap is emblazoned with the number 47 on it. Long before Donald Trump launched his bid to return to the White House to become the nation’s 47th president, the number 47 held special meaning for me and my fellow Pomona College graduates and current students. Pomona College alumni have created a Facebook page — the 47 Society …

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UK's education champion highlights India as 'Absolute priority' country
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK's education champion highlights India as 'Absolute priority' country

India Today  

Sir Steve Smith, the UK’s International Education Champion, has underscored India as a top priority for strengthening educational ties, as the UK revisits its International Education Strategy under the new Labour government. Speaking at the launch of the third India-UK Achievers honours in London, Smith reassured that the popular Graduate Route post-study work visa will remain unchanged, affirming the UK’s …

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Miami's Alumni Flood the sidelines, fueling Hurricanes' resurgence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami's Alumni Flood the sidelines, fueling Hurricanes' resurgence

Associated Press  

The Miami football alumni are flooding the sidelines, with several veterans like Michael Irvin, Ray Lewis, Edgerrin James, Jessie Armstead, Bryant McKinnie, Rohan Marley, Bernie Kosar and Clinton Portis making appearances. This is a clear indicator of what's happening on the field, with the Hurricanes looking to build on their unbeaten start this season.

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Diamond Jubilee: A Homecoming for the Engineering Elite
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Diamond Jubilee: A Homecoming for the Engineering Elite

The Hindu  

Andhra University Engineering College alumni enjoyed a heartwarming reunion on their diamond jubilee. The event brought together the batch of 1964-69 engineers, who reminisced about their happy days on campus. They engaged in conversations, planted saplings, and enjoyed farm-fresh fruits and lime juice. The reunion was a testament to the enduring bond between the alumni and their alma mater.

Glion Institute of Higher Education: Tailoring Hospitality Education for Indian Students
2 months ago

Glion Institute of Higher Education: Tailoring Hospitality Education for Indian Students

Hindustan Times  

Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland offers innovative hospitality courses and opportunities for international students, particularly those from India. The institution's immersive and hands-on approach to learning, combined with rigorous academic training, sets it apart from other hospitality institutions worldwide. Glion offers a wide range of programs in hospitality management, luxury brand management, and innovation, tailored to meet the …

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Tsinghua Alumni London Art Exhibition: A Symphony of Art and Science
2 months, 1 week ago

Tsinghua Alumni London Art Exhibition: A Symphony of Art and Science

China Daily  

The inaugural Tsinghua Alumni London art exhibition titled Ubiquitous Technology: The Science of Aesthetics opened on Monday in London. The exhibition features nearly 50 works from 30 artists, with more than half from Tsinghua University. It explores the dynamic interplay between technology and art, with artists exploring how technology opens new dimensions for creative expression and how art, in turn, …

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17 actors, writers, directors and ‘SNL’ alumni choose their top sketch of all time
2 months, 4 weeks ago

17 actors, writers, directors and ‘SNL’ alumni choose their top sketch of all time

LA Times  

Will Ferrell as Gene Frenkle from “More Cowbell,” onstage with musical guests Queens of the Stone Age. Christopher Walken’s the producer and Will Ferrell’s coming in with a tight shirt just hacking away at the bell. Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, composer-lyricists Anderson-Lopez: The commitment every single person has to that sketch, except for maybe Jimmy Fallon. Anderson-Lopez: And then …

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Molly-Mae Hague hosts pop up with Love Island alumni and daughter Bambi to celebrate her new lucrative clothing line Maebe ahead of its launch
3 months ago

Molly-Mae Hague hosts pop up with Love Island alumni and daughter Bambi to celebrate her new lucrative clothing line Maebe ahead of its launch

Daily Mail  

Molly-Mae Hague gathered all of her best gal pals, including a host of Love Island alumni, for a lavish VIP pop up on Friday night to celebrate her new clothing line Maebe ahead of its launch next week. Molly-Mae Hague gathered all of her best gal pals, including a host of Love Island alumni, for a lavish VIP pop up …

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Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos
3 months ago

Tough treatment and good memories mix at newest national site dedicated to Latinos

Associated Press  

In the second half of the 20th century, Mexican and Mexican-American children in Marfa, Texas, were educated in an adobe-style building in classrooms that alumni describe as barracks. A Border Patrol color guard conducts the presentation of colors during the inauguration of Blackwell School as the newest National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. “It’s part of …

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Over 500 TISS alumni stand in solidarity with banned PSF
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 500 TISS alumni stand in solidarity with banned PSF

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a statement signed by over 500 alumni across various batches, courses and campuses of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, an appeal has been made to revoke the ban on the Progressive Students’ Forum, the institution’s oldest student-led organisation. HT Image On August 19, the TISS administration issued an office order banning PSF, a student group that has …

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NIT-C to celebrate foundation day on September 1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NIT-C to celebrate foundation day on September 1

The Hindu  

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut will celebrate its 64th Institute Foundation Day on September 1. Ravi Varma, Dean of International, Alumni, and Corporate Relations, said that the event would also witness the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2024, the NIT-C’s highest honour bestowed upon alumni for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Kamalakar, Director, ISRO/Honorary Adviser ISRO ; Roshan V. …

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'Country far before party': Hundreds of alumni of major GOP figures endorse Harris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Country far before party': Hundreds of alumni of major GOP figures endorse Harris

Raw Story  

Over 200 Republicans who worked for former GOP presidential candidates and a president turned on their party and endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, according to a report. Mitt Romney joined forces to "warn fellow Republicans that re-electing President Trump would be a disaster for the nation." "In those declarations we stated the plain truth, each predicting that another four …

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Capitol Police alumni rally around Kamala Harris
4 months ago

Capitol Police alumni rally around Kamala Harris

Raw Story  

CHICAGO — The Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol may be in the rearview for many Americans, but it’s remained a centerpiece of former President Donald Trump’s campaign — from his song with “ the J6 choir ” to him dubbing those federal convicts “ hostages.” And while the economy, immigration and war in the Middle East are …

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Tim Walz’s students travel to Chicago to introduce America to their teacher, coach and ally
4 months ago

Tim Walz’s students travel to Chicago to introduce America to their teacher, coach and ally

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When parents protested a day where students recognized LGBT+ rights during a week focused …

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