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Newsletter of Volume 10, January 2017 Chairman’s Message

I ndia holds an important place in the domain of world education industry. India’s is the third largest higher education system in the world and has the potential to grow further. In this educational scenario, Heritage Group of Institutions has made their benchmark in the world class education systems around the globe. This year once again, The Heritage School was honoured by Education World as the top co-ed day boarding school in the State. Moreover Careers 360 has given the prestigious rating of AAA+ to our School. In addition to all these accolades, THS once again received The Telegraph School of the Year Award for excellence in education in 2016. One of our students of B.Tech, Ms. Mayurakshi Mukherjee of Heritage Institute of Technology (HITK) brought laurels to our Institution and also to our country by getting selected from Rowing Federation of India for the 2016 Asian Indoor Rowing Championships. HITK also fetched laurels to KBT by winning the All India PRSI Award for Page-10 Page-24 FOTA The Telegraph 2016 School of the ICABET 2016 (An International Conference organized by Year Award HITK) in the category of “Best Event Managed during the year” at the ALL India PRSI Conference 2016 held at from 16th December till 18th December 2016.

These achievements mark a significant milestone in the history of Heritage Group of Institutions which Page-5 would not have been possible without the Foundation Day of HITK efforts of the students, faculty members and staff of The Heritage family who toiled day and night to place our institutions in the Hall of Fame. Kalyan Bharti Trust feels proud of the Heritage family without whom the unique journey of 15 years towards excellence would have been impossible. We have concrete future plans to establish a Medical College, a Design Institute and Page-9 Film finally a world class university to make our legacy Festival in quality education prominent in this part of the country. Page-2 Education We have miles to go before we reach the final World destination.

Thank you and Wish you a Happy 2017. Page-3 Shri H.K. Chaudhary Outstanding Achievers

Quad Scripsi, Scripsi Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man What I Have written, I have written Swami Vivekananda 1 Lead Story

Education World Award THS wins the Education World Award consecutively for four years as the top co-ed day boarding school in the state- a legacy since 2012

Ms. Runa Chatterjee with the Education World award

The Heritage School received prestigious rating of AAA+ from Careers 360 (a unit of Outlook magazine) for outstanding overall performance HBS soars high

• HER ranked Heritage Business School as ‘The Management College of the Year 2016’ in their ranking carried out in December, 2016. • India Today (December 2016 issue) has ranked Heritage Business School as one of the Top 5 B Schools in Kolkata.

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All India PRSI award 2016 conferred on KBT

Shri P.K.Agarwal, CEO, KBT, receiving the award from Dr. Chandan Mitra, Editor, Pioneer, in the presence of Swami Veditanandaji, Principal, R.K.M., Shilpamandir, Dr. Ajit Pathak, President, PRSI and Mr. Soumyajit Mahapatra, President, PRSI, Kolkata Chapter on 16th Dec 2016

All India PRSI Award 2016 was conferred to KBT under the category of ‘Best Event Management’ for ICABET 2016 organized by HITK in the month of January 2016. The Award Ceremony was attended by various eminent luminaries from the PR Fraternity. Mayurakshi makes Heritage Proud

Ms. Mayurakshi Banerjee, the only girl selected from West Bengal by Rowing Federation of India (RFI) for the 2016 Asian Indoor Rowing Championships that concluded in Pattaya, Thailand made the country proud by winning a silver and a bronze medal. Our Country bagged 12 medals in all, including five silvers. A student of Electronics & Communication Engineering at the Heritage Institute of Technolgy, Mayurakshi is passionate about rowing. She has participated in several national events and won medals for the state. “This was a great achievement by the Indian team. I am also proud of my daughter who bagged a silver in the Open Mixed Four category and a bronze in Women’s Doubles. She takes the sport very seriously and is a member of Bengal Rowing Club and West Bengal Rowing Association (WBRA). She was at the RFI National Training Camp in since September 30 before proceeding to Thailand for the event. She arrived in Kolkata on Monday,” Ms. Mayurakshi Mukherjee, a student of Heritage Institute of Technology, the only girl - Milon Mukhopadhyay, father of Mayurakshi. selected from West Bengal for 2016 Asian Indoor Rowing Championships

3 India Today laurels Winning 650 points, The Heritage School were runners-up at the India Today Wiz-Quiz organized from 13th to 15th Sep’16 at New Delhi.

Career Fair @THS

On 7th September 2016, THS organized a Career Fair. Eminent The students got an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives universities like Berkley University, University of Buffalo, University from these universities that will help them make the right career choice of San Fancisco, University of Ithaca and many more participated. for higher education.

News Desk Grand Freshers’ welcome by HBS

HBS Celebrated Freshers’ welcome in a grand manner on 9th September 2016 where the students were engaged in various activities like fashion show for the selection of Mr. and Ms. Fresher of the year and many more. The faculty members were actively involved in making this event a success.

Dramatic Dreams @ THC THC - War of Words

An Inter-Departmental Debate competition on the motion ‘Recent Demonetisation move by the Government of India would surely restrict the Expression was brought to life at the drama competition Black economy in India’ on 19th November 2016. organized by The Heritage College (THC) on 9th December, aptly named, ‘Dramatic Dreams’. The themes traversed by The debate had 10 teams representing all the Departments of the College. the four interdepartmental groups were ‘Twisted Fairy Tales’, Dr. Tilak Chatterjee, Principal, Bankim Sardar College, 24 Parganas (S), ‘Circus’ and ‘Terrorism’, provided by the college itself. was invited to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.

4 Heritage Group of Institutions Celebration of the 15th Foundation day of HITK Confluence of many minds but one goal and that is excellence in education

“Celebrate what you have accomplished but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed” – Mia Hamm

From L to R- Dr. Shyamsundar Bang, Prof. Ajoy Dr. Shyamsundar Bang, Executive Director, Prof. Ajoy Ray, Director, IIEST, Shibpur Ray, Shri Vikram Swarup, Dr. Bikash Sinha Jubliant Life Sciences

Prof. Kankan Bhattacharya, Ex Director, Prof. A.S. Kolaskar, VC, The Neotia University Prof. Siddhartha Dutta, Former Pro VC, JU IACS, Kolkata This was the flavor of the season at Heritage. To commemorate 15 years solving energy crisis. Prof. Kankan Bhattacharya elucidated about the of its unique journey, HITK organized a three-day National Conference sea change brought about by mobile phones. He emphasized on the on ‘Recent Advances in Science & Technology’ sponsored in association early green revolution followed by white revolution leading to abundant with TEQIP-II on 27th Sep. ’16. The Conference was addressed by supply of milk and then the pink revolution which created phenomenal the Chief Guest, Padma Bhushan Dr. Bikash Sinha, Homi Babha changes in the pharmaceutical industry. Professor, Former Director of SINP and VECC. The other dignitaries Later on Mr. Shyamsundar Bang spoke about the feasibility of were Shri Vikram Swarup, Vice-chairman, Kalyan Bharti Trust, Prof. investments in capital intensive projects for research and development Ajoy Ray, Director, IIEST, Shibpur, Prof. Kankan Bhattacharya, Ex- giving the discussion a commercial angle and also touched upon the Director, IACS, Kolkata, Mr. Shyamsundar Bang, Executive Director, applicability of science and technology in the economic growth of the Jubilant Life Sciences, Noida and Emeritus Professor, Department of Nation. “The phenomenal development of science and technology Chemistry, HITK, Prof. D.C. Mukherjee. will help us to create knowledge from the vast data,” said Shri Vikram In his opening address, Dr. Pranay Chaudhuri, Principal, HITK spoke Swarup during his address in the inaugural session. about the developments of the Institute during the last 15 years. Prof. The final day witnessed a panel discussion on ‘Innovations in Science Ajoy Ray, during his inaugural speech, spoke about recent developments & Technology’ which was moderated by Prof. A.S. Kolaskar VC, The in science and technology stressing on the increase in use of smart Neotia University. The panelists were Prof. Siddhartha Dutta, former devices. He also spoke about intelligent networks, recognition of Pro-VC, , Prof. D.K. Banwet, VC, University of patterns in analyzing data that will help in solving many problems. Engineering & Management, Kolkata and Prof. D.K. Sinha, Former VC, Dr. Bikash Sinha spoke about the relationship between science and Viswa-Bharti University. Prof. A.S. Kolaskar gave examples of various technology and their inseparability from each other. Technology is used latest inventions in science and technology that transformed mankind. in science to invent new things to benefit mankind. He stressed upon Prof. D.K. Banwet provided various practical applications of innovation the importance of Nuclear Energy and emphasized on the reasons from his experiences when he was at the Department of Management behind climate changes, focusing more on green energy that will help in Sciences at IIT Delhi.

From L to R- Prof. Pinaki Bhattacharya, Dr. Pranay Chaudhuri, Dr. Shyamsundar Bang, Prof. Ajoy Ray, Shri Vikram Swarup, Dr. Bikash Sinha, Prof. Kankan Bhattacharya, Prof. D.C. Mukherjee

5 News Desk HR Conclave @ HBS On 1st Oct. ’16, an HR Conclave was held at HBS. Dr. Anupam Anand, A panel discussion moderated by Mr. Suraj Kumar, Regional Head-HR Director, Personnel, Hindustan Copper Ltd., Mr. Jimmy Tangree, Head East, Axis Bank, and constituting Mr. George Thomas, VP-Corporate 91.9 FM and Dr. Siddhartha Pandey, VP HR, EMC Ltd addressed HR, MSP Group and Ms. Sima Tiwary, Head HR, Emami Realty the audience. Dr. Anupam Anand spoke about the role of HR in Ltd., deliberated on the topic ‘Innovative efficiency of the HR Team mergers and acquisitions while Mr. Tangree spoke about the role of HR in media. Dr. Siddhartha Pandey spoke about the essence of HR determines the overall efficiency of the organization.’ practices in a manufacturing industry.

Dr. Anupam Anand, Director Personnel, Mr. Jimmy Tangree, Head 91.9 FM Hindusthan Copper Ltd. addressing the students

Mr. Jimmy Tangree addressing the students Decoding Journalism in the global arena “Journalism can never be silent: That is its greatest virtue and its greatest faults. It must speak and speak immediately while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horror, are still in the air” – Henry Anatole Grunwald

While Kolkata was engaged in pre Durga Puja preparations, the follow-up stories about the Uri attacks were discussed like the effect Department of Media Sciences at The Heritage Academy was busy of such attack on the film industry, economic growth, sensex and holding an International Workshop in collaboration with ‘Talk 360’ and many more. The workshop also stressed on the art of crafting a new nd India Blooms News Services (IBNS) on 2 Oct. ’16. story with the latest innovations in the field of journalism. Use of social Journalism students from several Kolkata colleges along with faculty media like You Tube can be actively used to make the stories more members with an urge to upgrade their knowledge participated in this lively and interesting. event. Mr. Sujoy Dhar, Group Editor, IBNS, Ms. Jayalakshmi Sengupta, Apart from these, television journalism, blogging, digital media and Editor, Niyogi Books and Consulting Editor, IBNS, Mr. Pradip Bagchi, Senior Editor, TOI, New Delhi and Ms. Laura Ungar, Senior American search engine optimization techniques were also discussed. Ms. Journalist, USA Today, Washington were the speakers. The recent Ritusmita Biswas, CEO of Digital Brands also interacted with the Uri attacks that caused a thaw in Indo-Pak relations was discussed students about social media marketing and branding. “We have been as a case study of news reporting. The students opined that such organizing these workshops since many years and our motive is to attacks would result in a sharp fall in the economic growth of both give a practical insight to the students of journalism,” said Mr. Sujoy the countries thus affecting the common man adversely. Examples of Dhar, Group Editor, IBNS.

6 Heritage Group of Institutions The Great ASISC Literary Meet @ THS “Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary.” – Boris Pasternak

Mr. Gerry Arathoon, CEO & Secretary, Mr. K.V. Vincent, Secretary & Shri H.K. Chaudhary Shri B.D. Tikmany, Chairman, CISCE felicitating the winners Treasurer, ASISC during the handing over the award Agrasain Group of Schools, Award Ceremony sharing the proud moment

The winners on the stage

The completion of 15 years witnessed a significant event at Heritage. School graced the event along with the Principal, Ms. Seema Sapru, The All India ICSE Schools Literary Meet 2016 was organized at THS Vice-principal, Ms. Meenakshi Atal, CEO, Shri Pradip Agarwal, on 19th Sep. ’16. About 50 schools including 180 students and teachers Director, Shri Probir Roy and many other dignitaries of Kalyan Bharti from various ICSE & ISC registered schools in India participated in Trust. “The National Meet will encourage students to think beyond the Grand event. The National Meet was inaugurated by Mr. Gerry classroom teachings and will help them to appreciate the essence of Arathoon, CEO & Secretary of the Council of Indian School Certificate literature which is an important aspect of the School curriculum,” said Examinations, New Delhi as the Chief Guest in the presence of Mr. Arathoon. “We are privileged to get such an opportunity to host this great event,” said Ms. Seema Sapru. The students participated in Mr. K.V. Vincent, Secretary-Treasurer, ASISC Schools. various competitions like debate, creative writing, drawing, painting and Shri Jaydeep Chitlangia, Chairman, Managing Committee, The Heritage declamations.

Mr. K.V. Vincent & Mr. Gerry Arathoon with the students of The Heritage School

7 News Desk The Annual Concert: a gala affair @ THS

The Middle School Annual Concert was staged on 6th Oct ’16. The students once again got an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents during this event. They were engaged in various types of cultural activities like drama, group dance and many more.

The event was held on 5th & 6th October for the Junior & Middle School students respectively

SHOW TIME

8 Heritage Group of Institutions Mini-input Film Festival @ THA “If it’s a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on” – Alfred Hitchcock

Mr. Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Actor Mr. Barun Chanda, Actor Mr. Jawhar Sircar, Former CEO, Prasar Bharati The Department of Media Sciences at The Heritage Academy organized students to make a vibrant career in the world of media and stated that ‘The Heritage Mini Input Film Festival’ on 11th Nov. ’16 to motivate the scenario in the sector had witnessed a sea change where making students towards appreciation of films. Mr. Jawhar Sircar, former CEO, a film is possible through crowd funding. Mr. Barun Chanda, who was Prasar Bharti was the Chief Guest along with other well known actors Mr. the hero in Ray’s film ‘Seemabadhya’ spoke about importance of Barun Chanda, Mr. Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Mr Anjan Bose (Chairman, KIFF Selection Committee) and eminent personality Mr. S.V. Raman who discipline and time management by stating an example when he worked was the Guest of Honor. The Festival commenced with lighting of the with Mr. Ray and how Mr. Ray meticulously emphasized on each and lamp by the Chief Guest followed by screening of some world famous every minute details for making such a great film as ‘Seemabadhya’. International Public Television Films. Mr. Sabyasachi Chakraborty spoke about his love for theatre, his passion The Festival also comprised two-minute Short Film Making Competition to be a technician behind the screen and moving on towards photography. amongst students of various Kolkata colleges. Mr. Sircar motivated Some excellent films were showcased to motivate students.

From L to R- Dr. M. Bakshi, Prof. G. Bannerjee, Mr. Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, Mr. Anjan Bose, Mr. Jawhar Sircar, Mr. P.K. Agarwal, Mr. Probir Roy, Mr. Barun Chanda, Mr. Abhijeet Dasgupta, Mr. S.V. Raman Abhivyakti 2016 @ THS Life should be full of festivals to motivate innovative minds. THS organized an Inter-school Fest ‘Abhibyakti 2016’ on 11th & 12th Nov. ’16 to promote bonding and camaraderie amongst students of different Schools. Smt. Bindu Swarup and Smt. Bhawna Agarwal did the inauguration in the presence of Principal, Ms. Seema Sapru, Vice-principal Ms. Meenakshi Atal, CEO-KBT, Shri Pradip Agarwal and Director-KBT, Shri Probir Roy. Ms. Meenakshi Chaudhary, the Chief Guest on the second day, motivated the students. It saw the holding of various events like Sports (Football, Kho Kho, Tennis, Rock Climbing, Fun Smt. Bindu Swarup lighting the lamp in the Relay, Free Style Swimming), Bilingual Elocution, Mangalacharan (chanting of shlokas), Harmony presence of Smt. Bhawna Agarwal (use of unconventional instruments to produce music accompanied by vocals), Rhythm Roots (Indian Tribal or Martial Art Dance), Leap out of the Book, Potokatha, Pebble Art, Mrittika, Finger Food, Hasna Mana Hai, Creativity.com, Story Board and Mime Workshop. Special Children of IICP (Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy) and Noble Mission were given a platform to compete at par with the other children proving that The Heritage School is truly an inclusive school. THS emerged as winners in Abhivyakti followed by Modern High School for Girls. Birla High School was adjudged second runner-up.

Smt. Meenakshi Chaudhary during the prize distribution ceremony

9 FOTA 2016 News Desk “Management’s job is to optimize the whole system” – W. Edwards Deming

Department of Mathematics, Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata, in association with ORSI Kolkata Chapter organized an International Conference on ‘Frontiers of Optimization- Theory & Applications (FOTA 2016)’ from 24th to 26th Nov. ’16. The Conference was presided over by Prof. Vijay Chandru, Co-founder & Chairman, Strand Life, Prof. Damodar Acharya, Former Chairman, AICTE, Prof. Tatsuo Oyama, NGIPS, Japan, Prof. Bani Sinha, Prof. Vijay Chandru, Co-Founder and Prof. Baoding Liu, Tsinghua University, China, Prof. Baoding Liu, Tsinghua University, Chairman, Strand Life Dr. Samarjit Kar and Prof. R.N. Mukherjee China Prof. Vijay Chandru spoke about the sea change in the field of Operations Research and its importance. Ex-chairman, AICTE, Prof. Damodar Acharya who had visited Heritage Institute 8 years ago said that the Institute had progressed a lot in the field of engineering education and is one of the best institutes in West Bengal. He also spoke about the utility of Operations Research in management and administration towards making significant decisions. Professor Tatsuo Oyama spoke on different perspectives especially in the Public Utility Sector and said that West Bengal needs to focus more towards it that can only be achieved through the effective use of Operations Research.

Prof. Tatsuo Oyama, NGIPS, Japan The conference witnessed participation of various research scholars and scientists across the country.

Dignitaries on the dais THS – the 2nd runners-up in Saevus Eco Achievers Quiz

Mr. Prosenjit Chatterjee felicitating the THS students The winners on the dais

Rotary Club of Calcutta Yuvis and Inner Wheel Club of Calcutta Metro Maidan in association with NGO Saevus the country’s foremost nature and wildlife magazine supported by The Heritage School hosted a School Based Nature Quiz on environment involving kids of standard V to VII from about 50 prominent schools of Kolkata on 10th of Dec. ’16. This Annual Quiz is an all India event and is held in about 20 cities. THS students being the 2nd runners-up brought laurels to the institution. Eminent actor Prosenjit Chatterjee was the Chief Guest during the Award Distribution Ceremony.

10 Heritage Group of Institutions The Germans visit THS

German Sophie School, Wenningson visited THS as part of German Exchange programme from 2nd till 30th Nov ’16. During this visit the students from the German School also taught a few students of Suryakiran for the first time as a part of social initiatives beyond the classrooms.

Students of German Sophie School, Wenningson during the exchange programme You have made us proud

Mrs. Seema Sapru, Principal, THS was felicitated during the ASISC Annual Principal’s meet held from 23rd to 25th November at Lucknow.

Smart India Hackathon 2017

An Awareness Workshop on ‘Smart India Hackathon- 2017’ was organized at HITK on 19th Dec. ’16 in association with Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, AICTE and Inter Institutional Inclusive Centre (I4C), a non-profit organization engaged in building the innovation road-map for the nation. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. B.L. Rama, Director, Policy & Academic Planning Bureau, AICTE in the presence of Dr. M.S. Ghuge, Regional Officer, AICTE, Dr. Abhay Jere, Organizing Secretary, Smart India Hackathon 2017 and a team member of I4C, Dr. Pranay Chaudhuri, Principal, HITK, Dr. D.C. Ray, TEQIP Coordinator of the Institute, Dr. S. Biswas, Deputy Director of the Institute, Shri Pradip From L to R- Prof. B.B. Paira, Prof. D.C. Ray, Dr. M.S. Ghuge, Agarwal, CEO, Kalyan Bharti Trust and other dignitaries. Dr. B.L. Rama, Prof. Abhay Jere, Shri Pradip Agarwal, Dr. Pranay Chaudhuri, Dr. S.N. Biswas

11 Bird’s eye view of The Heritage Campus

The Heritage School Heritage Institute of Technology Heritage Business School www.theheritageschool.org www.heritageit.edu www.hbs.edu.in

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The Heritage Academy Heritage Law College The Heritage College www.tha.edu.in www.hlc.edu.in www.thc.edu.in

13 THA-Media Sciences amazes with the First Video

Two students of The Heritage Academy, Sayandip Sikder and Malick Arjoon Roy made a video on the topic ‘Indo Asia Connectivity for Shared Propserity’, organized by the US, Consul General of Kolkata. This video was highly appreciated by the US Consul General of Kolkata and it was treated as an official video, that was posted on 21st Dec. ’16 on their Facebook page.

For the Society

Students of Suryakiran showcased their talent for the first time Seven German students flew down to Kolkata specifically to by performing a dance item during the Junior School Concert teach the students of Suryakiran. They were very impressed with the type of social endeavors of KBT.

Nearly 1200 children from Jyotirmoy Club participated in an Annual Picnic organised at THS on 18th Dec ’16

14 Heritage Group of Institutions Inaugurating The Heritage Calendar

Padma Shri Dr. Mani Lal Bhaumik, an Indian-born American physicist and a bestselling author of ‘Code Name God’ inaugurating The Heritage 2017 Calendar at a function at Science City auditorium on 23rd Dec ’16.

The Ph.D club entrants

Dr. Jhumpa Bhadra Dr. Partha Basuchowdhuri Dr. Atanu Kundu Maths, Assistant Professor CSE, Assistant Professor ECE, Assistant Professor

Dr. Sriparna Bhattacharya Dr. Dip Prakash Samajdar Dr. Sandip Chatterjee ECE, Assistant Professor ECE, Assistant Professor Maths, Assistant Professor

15 Media Coveredge The Heritage in News

16 Heritage Group of Institutions Fond memories... of days gone by

17 Visitors @ Heritage: 2001 & on... Scientists

In this special section we have meticulously compiled eminent dignitaries who visited and encouraged us in our 15 year journey. We are indeed immensely grateful to them. Nobel Laureate Prof. Yuan Tseh Lee Nobel Laureate Prof. Ei-ichi-Negishi Padma Shri Dr. R.A. Mashelkar Late Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. H.N. Sethna Padma Shri & Bhushan Prof. Bikash Sinha Padma Vibhushan Dr. M.M. Sharma

18 Heritage Group of Institutions Sports Persons

Eminent cricketer Mr. Saurav Ganguly

Padma Shri & Bhushan Mr. Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj

Mr. Pullela Gopichand Padma Shri & Bhushan Padma Shri & Bhushan Ms. Sania Mirza Padma Shri Indian Mountaineer Ms. Santosh Yadav Arjuna Awardee Mr. Joydeep Karmakar

Eminent Cricketer Mr. Saba Karim

Brazilian Footballer Mr. José Marcio Ramirez Barreto

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Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Swimming Champion,Ms.BulaChoudhary Padma Shri, Former Indian National Women’s eiaeGopo Institutions of Group Heritage Educationists Singers University ofSussex Prof. MichaelFarthingFormerVice-chancellor,

Ms. Usha Uthup

Padma Shri Mr. Limba Ram Olympian Mr. Bhodru Bannerjee Mr. Prosenjit Chatterjee Mr. Manoj Joshi Ms. Hema Malini Celebrities

Ms. Dia Mirza

Mr. Sabyasachi Chakraborty Mr. Barun Chanda Mr. Govind Arun Ahuja (Govinda) 21 Classical Musicians Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia Pandit Bickram Ghosh Classical Dancers Padma Bhushan Ms. Mallika Sarabhai Contemporary Dancer Ms. Tanushree Shankar

Painters

Odissi Dancer Ms. Alokananda Ray

Industrialists Painter Mr. Sanatan Dinda

Shri Basant Kumar Birla

22 Heritage Group of Institutions Baba Ramdev Economist ofWorldBank Dr. KaushikBasu,SeniorVice-President&Chief

Ambassador of Bulgaria Mr. Borislov Kostav Economists

Ms. Beth A. Payne Former Consul Generals

U.S. Consul General Kolkata Yoga Gurus Ambassadors Visionary Ophthalmologist Visionary Yoga GuruDr.H.R.Nagendra Dr. SengameduSrinivasaBadrinath Padma ShriandBhushan

H.E. Mr. Kenneth Thompson Ambassador of Ireland to India

23 The quest for excellence continues... “Winning means you are willing to go longer, work harder and give more than anyone else” —Vince Lombardi

The Telegraph School of the Year Award for Excellence 2016 iihm.ac.in PRESENTS

26th November 2016 marked an important day in our history when THS won The Telegraph School of the Year Award for Excellence in Education in the State of West Bengal for a second time. A proud moment indeed and a milestone for The Heritage family.

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