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Hindu college alumni honoured; 'Alumni portal' launched

New Delhi | Saturday, Apr 22 2017 IST

Old Students Association, Hindu

College today launched a "Alumni portal" and "News letter" containing all the information about the institution, its ex-students and future plans of the college at a glittering get-together of teachers and ex-students here at 15th distinguished alumni awards function. Planning, Urban Development Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Rao Inderjit Singh was the chief guest for the function. On the occasion, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa, who is an alumni of Hindu college, recalled his memories as student of the institution. Ex-Hinduiites who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields were awarded on the occasion by the distinguished guests. On the occasion, Mr Rao Inderjit Singh observed,'' Hindu college's Old Students' association is head and shoulders above other college's associations. On comparison even with schools, we find that Hindu college has an upper hand. The Hindu College association is going from strength to strength and though the alumni association is still in its formative years, it will cover in its ambit more ex-students with a period of time.''Mr Lalit Bhasin, President of OSA opined, "Hindu college has alumni who have achieved laurels in bureaucracy, sports, foreign affairs and politics. Though it was ex-president Tara Chand Mathur who started the OSA , the alumni awards were instituted in 2000 only & ''Mr Bhasin was instrumental in organising the Alumni Awards’’. The current Acting Principal of Hindu college said, ''We need the OSA all the more than before. OSA is needed to complete the infrastructure projects currently underway in the college. Also, it is because of the support of the OSA that Hindu college is first amongst the colleges in DU to get A+ grading. OSA will certainly take its alma mater to higher pedestal,'' she noted. Dr Kavita Sharma, former Principal of the college stated, "Hindu is a pioneering college and emulating it colleges like Miranda House too have started their own OSA. We hope that the college grows leaps and bounds through initiatives of the OSA.'' She also said that the time has come for the OSA to look beyond the College and spread its activities to the wider world'' On the occasion, distinguished alumni of Hindu college from different walks of life were recognised by way of conferring special awards. Award for "Excellence in Foreign Service" went to Mr Pankaj Saran, Mr K K Sharma was given "Excellence in Police Services" award, Mr Ragavendra Singh was bestowed with "excellence in civil service" award and Ms Veena Jain got the "Excellence in Media" award.Other awardees included Mr Sanjay Singh for "Excellence in Corporate sector", Mr Krishna Verma for "Excellence in National security", Mr Sunil Jain for "excellence in Journalism'' and "Lifetime Achievement Award for Journalism" went to Mr Prem Prakash, who did his BA from Hindu college (1948-51) and covered the Indo-China war of 1962 and Indo-Pakistan war of 1965.The two achievers who stood out in the noon of felicitation were Dr Sita who was conferred the award for "excellence in Science and Technology" and Ms Jasleen Kaur decorated with "Young achievers' award in Music.''Dr Seetha was awarded for her outstanding work as ISRO Project Director & Scientist and bringing laurels for the country and Ms Jasleen Royal has been associated with top-notch Bollywood Music producing super duper hits like Shivaay, Love u Zindagi and Phillauri. The participants dispersed with a promise of another round of meet of OSA next year.UNI SY RSA SHK 1904

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 India Today ---  Rao Inderjit, KK Sharma felicitated at distinguished alumni awards

PTI April 22, 2017 | UPDATED 21:50 IST A +A - New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Union Minister Rao Inderjeet Singh, BSF DG KK Sharma and Raghvendra Singh, DG National Archives of India were among the 15 alumni of Delhi University’s Hindu college who were felicitated here today. Distinguished alumni awards, is an annual event by Hindu college OSA where its alumni excelling in various spheres are awarded. "This award ceremony is not merely a platform to honour the old students, but also provides us with an opportunity to know and meet fellow Hinduites," Singh, the Minister of State for Ministry of Planning said at the award ceremony. Among others who were conferred upon the award include Supreme Court judge Justice Navin Sinha; Gyanendra Badgaiyan, Director General, National Centre for Good Governance; Seetha Somasundaram, Program Director at The ISRO Space Science Program Office; Veena Jain, Director General, DD News; Cricketer and comentator Deep Dasgupta; Sanjay Singh, Chief Representative Director, Tata Sons; Pankaj Saran, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation; Krishan Varma, Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat; and Rakesh Kacker, Director, India Habitat Centre. PTI GJS IKA

DNA --- Rao Inderjit Singh, K K Sharma felicitated at Hindu College

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res1 Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, BSF DG KK Sharma and Raghvendra Singh, DG National Archives of India were among the 15 alumni of Delhi University's Hindu college who were felicitated here today.

Distinguished alumni awards, is an annual event by Hindu college OSA where its alumni excelling in various spheres are awarded.

"This award ceremony is not merely a platform to honour the old students, but also provides us with an opportunity to know and meet fellow Hinduites," Singh, the Minister of State for Ministry of Planning said at the award ceremony.

Among others who were conferred upon the award include Supreme Court judge Justice Navin Sinha; Gyanendra Badgaiyan, Director General, National Centre for Good Governance; Seetha Somasundaram, Program Director at The ISRO Space Science Program Office; Veena Jain, Director General, DD News; Cricketer and comentator Deep Dasgupta; Sanjay Singh, Chief Representative Director, Tata Sons; Pankaj Saran, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation; Krishan Varma, Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat; and Rakesh Kacker, Director, India Habitat Centre.

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OSA Hindu College Awards Its Illustrious Alumni April 24, 2017

Shri Rao Inderjit Singh – Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Planning and Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India & Shri Ashok Lavasa, Finance Secretary, Government of India were the Chief Guests

The Hindu College- Old Students Association (OSA) hosted the 15th edition of “Distinguished Alumni Awards” today at The Hyatt Regency. These awards were conferred upon the alumni of the College who have excelled and achieved laurels in their respective fields of work and expertise. This year 15 alumni from fields such as Law, Police Service, Civil services, Corporate, Sports, Media, and Journalism amongst others were awarded.

An alumnus of Hindu College and past awardee as well, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh said, “Our alumni association is certainly way ahead of other college or universities’ alumni bodies, and there should be a constant effort to keep this flag flying high. This award ceremony is not merely a platform to honour the old students, but also provides us with an opportunity to know and meet fellow Hinduites which would eventually make this endeavour a greater success in the days to come.”

Shri Ashok Lavasa, another alumni of Hindu College, said, “I would like to congratulate the winners and complement OSA and everyone involved in this initiative for the commendable job that you are doing in recognizing the flag bearers of Hindu College.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lalit Bhasin President, OSA Hindu College said, “Hindu college has been churning out students who have not only done well for themselves or brought laurels to the college, but also made the country proud. We have instituted this award ceremony since the year 2000 for recognizing the role of our distinguished alumni all these years. Lately, we also have started honouring the Young Achievers to encourage them to pursue whichever path they have chosen in life, besides the one who have already distinguished themselves. I would like to thank each and everyone who contributed to the success of Old Students Association of Hindu College and in making the Distinguished Alumni Awards as one of the most anticipated events of the year.”

Shri Ravi Burman, Secretary, Old Students’ Association (OSA), Hindu College said, “We are glad to have hosted the 15th Distinguished Alumni Awards today, which carries the legacy of close to two decades. I thank all the alumni who have graced the occasion with their presence and contributed in their own way to make this initiative a grand success. The OSA of Hindu College has been the most active alumni association among its peers. I urge all the alumni to take part in the OSA’s activities and make it even more vibrant.”

The OSA Distinguished Alumni Awards annually recognizes OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS who have excelled in their respective fields and made a significant contribution to the society at large. Some of the distinguished alumni who have been honoured in the past include Late K.K Birla, Late Prof. Bipin Chandra, Vinod Rai, Dr. Pervez Ali Ahmed, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Dr. Kapila Vatsyan, H. K. Dua, Manoj Kumar, Rao Inderjit Singh, Sreenivasan Jain, Imtiaz Ali, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rekha Bharadwaj, Arjun Rampal, Tisca Chopra, Loveleen Tandon, Saba Karim, Murali Kartik, Gautam Gambhir, Dr. Subramanyam Swami, Arnab Goswami, M.K.Venu, Anil Goswami, Yashovardhan Azad, Ashish Vidyarthi, Venkatesh Kini, Ashok Lavasa, Rajiv Jain, Neha Khanna et al.

The Old Students Association (since the Centenary Celebrations in 1999- 2000) has been annually recognizing its distinguished alumni in a glittering celebration that grows every year by leaps and bounds.

The Hindu College is recognized as one of the premier academic institutions in the country. The College is committed to providing the leadership and direction for the times ahead in every sphere of human enterprise and Endeavour.

The 15th Distinguished Alumni Awards-2017 honoured the following alumni of the Hindu College:

Distinguished Alumni Award

1. Justice Navin Sinha, Judge Supreme Court, Excellence in Law 2. K. K. Sharma, Director General, Border Security Force (BSF) Excellence in Police Service 3. Raghvendra Singh, Director General, National Archives of India, Ministry Of Culture, Excellence in Civil Service 4. Dr. Gyanendra Badgaiyan, Director General, National Centre for Good Governance, Excellence in Governance 5. Dr. Seetha Somasundaram, Program Director at The ISRO Space Science Program Office, Excellence in Science & Technology 6. Veena Jain, Director General, DD News, Excellence in Media 7. Deep Dasgupta, Indian Cricketer and Commentator, Excellence in Sports 8. Sanjay Singh, Chief Representative Director, Tata Sons, Excellence in Corporate Sector 9. Pankaj Saran, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, Excellence in Foreign Service 10. Krishan Varma, Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Excellence in National Security 11. Rakesh Kacker, IAS, Director, India Habitat Centre, Excellence in Civil & Public Service 12. Sunil Jain, Managing Editor of Financial Express, Excellence in Journalism

YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS

1. Mayanti Langer, TV Sports Journalist with Star TV, Excellence in Media 2. Jasleen Royal, Singer, Songwriter and Music Composer, Excellence in Music

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Prem Prakash, Founder Chairman, The Asian News International (ANI), Excellence in Journalism Jasleen Royal, while accepting the award, enthralled the audiences with a popular number from her recent hit movie ‘Dear Zindagi’. The OSA also launched the Alumni Portal www.hinducollegeosa.org and the 11th edition of annual newsletter ‘The Alumni’ for its alumni at the event.