ANI | Book released to celebrate 100 years of Delhi University, Hardeep Puri says students define an institution

Sep 30,2022

A book which is a compilation of anecdotes and personal narratives of some of the most celebrated alumni of Delhi University, was released on Tuesday with the chapters

encapsulating the true essence of the university to allow prospective students to discover its vibrant culture and student life through the eyes of famous students.

The Hindu College hosted the release of the book "Delhi University: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years" to mark "What makes an institution great? While a great faculty and administration are the pillars of a great institute,it is the students that define an institution. We gather here today to celebrate the University of Delhi, the first
in a series of celebrations to come in the years ahead."

Speaking of students' experience at college, he said, "What you gain and what you give, it stays with you as a part of your life." He then invited every speaker to reflect upon their biggest takeaways from their college days.

The book begins with a foreword by Amitabh Bachchan, an alumnus of Kirori Mal College (1958-61). Recalling his college days, he writes, "We would stroll into each other's colleges, mix with fellow students, relax at each other's canteens, travel in the same university bus to our home locations, become bitter rivals at
intercollegiate competitions, and immediately forget all that animosity to join our voices in cheering for the university when it played against another."

Among those present were Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh, Managing Partner of Karanjawala & Company Raian N. Karanjawala, renowned author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Namita Gokhale, former Assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations and the former Deputy Executive Director of UN Women Lakshmi Puri and renowned film director, producer, actor Imtiaz Ali.the centenary of Delhi University,.

Edited by Hindu College alumnus, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the book has brought together some of India's most illustrious and accomplished personalities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Tharoor, Bibek Debroy, and Imtiaz Ali.