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OU centenary celebrations held in US
Around 700 Osmanians, including youngsters, veterans, and super veterans from New York, Houston, San Francisco, Minnesota, Indiana, etc. attended the Centenary Celebrations of Osmania University organised by Glory of Hyderabad on Sunday at Shalimar Banquets, Chicago.
​Chicago: Around 700 Osmanians, including youngsters, veterans, and super veterans from New York, Houston, San Francisco, Minnesota, Indiana, etc. attended the Centenary Celebrations of Osmania University organised by Glory of Hyderabad on Sunday at Shalimar Banquets, Chicago.
An innovative exhibition, an inspiring documentary, and an informative souvenir turned them emotional and made them recall their eventful times in the University and their loving teachers and great friends.
Neeta Bhushan, Consul General of India in Chicago, said that alumni of Osmania University, who are spread far and wide globally, are its greatest strength. She said the organisation of the centenary celebration in Chicago was of special significance as Chicago was also known for its academic excellence.
She called upon the alumni of Osmania University to cultivate a culture of giving back which is one of the most constructive and rewarding ways they can contribute to the betterment of their alma mater. “There is, therefore, a need to diversify and enrich the efforts to bring the alumni and alma mater closer together“, she added.
Professor S Ramachandram, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, said the University has emerged as a pacesetter reflecting the agenda for higher education and carved out a niche as an icon of higher learning with international outlook and global outreach.
He said the University has become the most preferred destination for higher studies for foreign students and added that students from across the globe are pursuing their studies in the University.
He said such high profile educational institutions as IIMs, IITS, ISB, IISc, JNU, UoH, BHU, IIITs, etc., have made India a force to reckon with in the domain of professional education. He advised Indian Americans to send their children to India for pursuing their education, so that they reap the dual benefit of high quality education and exposure to Indian values.
Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy underscored the need for greater collaboration between the universities of India and the USA. “They have their respective competitive advantages and their networking in the fields of teaching, research, and consultancy will prove to be a win-win proposition,“ he opined.
Hardik Bhatt, CIO, office of the Governor, Illinois said Illinois and Telangana States have signed an MoU to share expertise in the domain of planning and execution of smart cities and hoped that Osmania University, like University of Illinois, will be a key partner in Illinois’ smart state initiative.
“Glory of Hyderabad, Chicago, has the rare privilege of being the only organisation outside of India to host first historic event of Centenary Celebration of Osmania University“, said Mir Khan, President, Glory of Hyderabad.
A highlight of the programme was the honouring of the following Osmanians for their notable accomplishments on this auspicious occasion: Hassan Chishti Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service and Literary Contribution, M M Taqui Khan- Distinguished Osmanian and Scientist of International Repute Award; Mr. Syed Hashim Ali-Award for Distinguished Contributions as Civil Servant and Vice Chancellor (posthumously), and Professor S Ramachandram-Award for Distinguished Service to Osmania University.
In addition, Neeta Bhushan, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Hardik Bhatt were presented awards for their Distinguished Community Services.
The highly acclaimed singers, Nipa Shah, Hitesh Master Nayak, and Rajesh Chalam, performed live and mesmerised Bollywood music lovers. They kick-started the scintillating evening with the most haunting melodies, followed by a wave of soulful numbers, and captured the hearts of the audience. On this occasion, Siasat Calligraphy Exhibition was inaugurated.
The visitors went around the Exhibitions and appreciated the rare calligraphy exhibits. An Exhibition of Osmania University was also inaugurated which was of help to visitors to understand the exciting journey of Osmania University during the last 100 years.
Earlier, Ashfaq Syed, Chairman Steering Committee, Glory of Hyderabad welcomed the gathering. Sami Siddiqi, Member, Steering Committee proposed a vote of thanks. Mohammed Faheem, Member of the Steering Committee was the Master of Ceremonies.
