Motu and Patlu Join BSF at Attari-Wagah for Republic Day Celebration

Hyderabad, January 2025: Republic Day is a time to celebrate the values of equality and liberty in the Constitution of India that make our nation so special. Nick India celebrated the day this year by partnering with the Border Security Force (BSF) at the iconic Attari-Wagah Border. True to their tradition of engaging children in meaningful ways, Nick India brought kids from FTE School of Round Table India and their favourite Nicktoons, Motu and Patlu, to experience a day filled with pride and joy alongside our brave jawans.

The day started with the beloved Motu and Patlu, known for their humour and playful charm cheering with the crowd. Euphoria filled the air with infectious energy. The National Flag was hoisted after the ceremony followed by the kids from FTE School of Round Table India, and Motu Patlu standing proudly alongside the BSF jawans as the tricolour waved against the backdrop of the border – a true symbol of the Republic Day spirit of togetherness and respect for those who serve the nation.

TR Anterpreet Singh Sahni, Chairman Area 18, Round Table India and TR Nitin Mehra, Chairman, Amritsar Round Table said, “It was a wonderful experience for our children from the FTE School of Round Table India to celebrate Republic Day at the Attari-Wagah Border with Nick India and the Border Security Force (BSF). Witnessing the ceremony up close, especially with their favourite Motu Patlu, truly made them feel connected, proud and excited about the significance of Republic Day”

The kids learned about the significance of Republic Day and the values embedded in the Constitution. As part of the celebrations, children were asked questions like “What does Republic Day mean to you?” and “What are some ways people can help the country?” The answers were simple but powerful, like, “Helping others makes our country stronger.” and “keeping our surroundings clean”.

SPPNPA Hosts Blood Donation Camp for Thalassemia on 76th Republic Day

Hyderabad, January 27, 2025: To commemorate the 76th Republic Day, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in partnership with the Thalassemia & Sickle Cell Society, organized a special successful blood donation camp at the National Police Academy. The camp aimed to provide vital support to individuals suffering from thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder. All the blood units collected was donated to the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society.

SVPNPA Director, Amit Garg, IPS and Dr. Chandrashekar along with Dr. Chandrakant Agarwal, President of the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society and Mr. Aleem Baig, Joint Secretary, TSCS attended the event and expressed their gratitude to the organizers, volunteers, and blood donors.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chandrakant Agarwal, President, TSCS said, “We are truly grateful to the donors and others who have come forward and donated blood to meet the blood requirements of thalassemia patients. We are extremely honored that the National Police Academy members have participated in the blood donation camp.”

Aleem Baig, Joint Secretary of TSCS, spoke about the blood donation camp, saying, “TSCS has been at the forefront of conducting mega blood donation camps in Hyderabad. We thank all the guests and donors who have extended their support to us and also promise to continue promoting awareness of thalassemia and its eradication.”

Actors recall their fond Republic Day memories from School days

Republic Day is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, symbolizing the spirit of unity and patriotism. &TV actors, take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing how they celebrated Republic Day during their school years. These include Smita Sable (Dhaniya from Bheema), Geetanjali Mishra (Rajesh from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabi from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai).

Smita Sable, aka Dhaniya in Bheema, adds, “For me, Republic Day was synonymous with cultural programs at school. I loved being part of skits and dances that showcased India’s freedom struggle and vibrant culture. The rehearsals were as enjoyable as the performances. Those celebrations were not just about the performances but about being part of a larger celebration of our nation and its incredible journey. May we all work together to uphold the values of our Constitution and create a brighter future for our nation.”

Geetanjali Mishra, aka Rajesh in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, recalls, “As a child, Republic Day celebrations at school began with an inspiring assembly, where we recited patriotic poems like ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’ I eagerly participated in elocution competitions, diving deep into stories of India’s independence and the making of our Constitution. The flag hoisting ceremony, with the national anthem playing, was deeply moving. We stood still, saluting the flag with immense pride and respect. At home, my family and I would watch the Republic Day parade on television, admiring the bravery of soldiers and the colorful tableaux representing India’s diverse states. Those moments taught me the importance of unity, diversity, and service to the nation—lessons I carry with me today.”

Vidisha Srivastava, aka Anita Bhabi in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, shares, “Republic Day celebrations in school were grand events that brought everyone together. I have vivid memories of participating in group dances and wearing outfits in the colors of our national flag—orange, white, and green. Performing songs like ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Desh Rangeela’ was exhilarating. The stories and speeches shared by our teachers about the making of the Constitution inspired us to dream big and contribute to our nation’s progress. Those celebrations instilled in me eternal love for our country that only grows stronger with time.”

SKYFORCE Soars as Akshay Kumar’s Big-Screen Comeback Leads Republic Day Celebrations at PVR INOX

January 24, 2025: This Republic Day, PVR INOX, India’s largest and most premium cinema chain, presents the highly anticipated action-packed thriller SkyForce, marking the first mega blockbuster release of 2025. A gripping tale based on true events, SkyForce celebrates the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of Indian Air Force, offering an exhilarating cinematic experience perfect for the Republic Day weekend.

The film marks the highly anticipated return of Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar to the big screen and introduces Veer Pahariya, who makes his acting debut as a fearless air force officer. Pahariya’s performance has already generated significant buzz, and moviegoers are eagerly awaiting his portrayal of a hero in the sky. Paired with a strong supporting cast including Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur, SkyForce promises to deliver a cinematic experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

SkyForce follows India’s elite air force squadron as they undertake daring aerial combat missions to defend the skies, delving into themes of valor, dedication, and love for the nation. This high-energy film, made for the grand theatrical experience, offers breathtaking visuals and a strong patriotic theme, making it the perfect choice to honor the nation during this significant occasion.

“SkyForce, with its patriotic theme, is the perfect cinematic experience that brings families together to celebrate. This highly anticipated Akshay Kumar blockbuster is made for the big screen, and we expect a 20% surge in footfalls during the Republic Day weekend. The response has been highly encouraging, and we’re excited to offer audiences the chance to experience it in all its glory.” – said Mr. Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy, PVR INOX Ltd.

Don’t miss out on this chance to soar high with SkyForce, celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces, and kick off 2025 with an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Granules India Records 21% (QoQ) PAT Growth in Q3 FY25

Mumbai, India, January 24, 2024: Granules India Ltd., a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Financial Summary (All numbers in INR Mn., except Margins)

QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS Q3FY25 Q2FY25 Growth (QoQ) Q3FY24 Growth (YoY)
Revenue from Operations 11,377 9,666 18% 11,556 -2%
EBITDA 2,303 2,033 13% 2,505 -8%
EBITDA % 20% 21% 22%
PAT 1,176 972 21% 1,257 -6%
PAT % 10% 10% 11%

 Financial and Business Summary for Q3FY25

  • The Company voluntarily paused the production at the Gagillapur plant in Sep-24 for risk assessment on account of the US FDA observations. Subsequently, the production resumed in October in a staggered manner.
  • Revenue from Operations of Q3FY25 stood at INR 11,377 , a decline of 2% YoY.
  • Revenue share from North America increased to 77% in Q3 FY25, compared to 66% in Q3 FY24.
  • Finished dosages (FD), Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (API) and Pharmaceutical Formulation Intermediates (PFI) contributed 76%, 12%, and 12% of revenue from operations respectively for Q3FY25.
  • ROCE for Q3 FY 25 is at 4% as compared to 15.3% for Q3 FY 24.
  • Net debt stood at INR 8,289 and Net debt to EBITDA ratio was 0.90.

Commenting on the results, Dr Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, Chairman & Managing Director of Granules India Limited said, “We continue to sustain our profitable growth in the finished dosages segment, driven by our North America business. We are enhancing quality and compliance through systemic improvements across our operations, including Gagillapur. Progress on our greenfield formulation expansion at GLS remains on track, reinforcing our capabilities and driving future growth.”

CISOs Strengthen Their Role in C-Suites and Boardrooms Worldwide, Says Splunk Report

INDIA – January 24, 2025 – Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, today released The CISO Report 2025, a global research report detailing the goals, priorities, and business strategies for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their boards of directors.

The CISO’s rise to the C-suite comes with more engagement with the boardroom, an audience with the CEO, and the power to make strategic decisions for the business. Notably, 82% of surveyed CISOs now report directly to the CEO, a significant increase from 47% in 2023. In addition, 83% of CISOs participate in board meetings somewhat often or most of the time. While 60% acknowledge that board members with cybersecurity backgrounds more heavily influence security decisions, only 29% of CISOs say their board includes at least one member with cybersecurity expertise.

“As cybersecurity becomes increasingly central to driving business success, CISOs and their boards have more opportunities to close gaps, gain greater alignment, and better understand each other in order to drive digital resilience,” said Michael Fanning, Chief Information Security Officer, Splunk. “For CISOs, that means understanding the business beyond their IT environments and finding new ways to convey the ROI of security initiatives to their boards. For board members, it means committing to a security-first culture and consulting the CISO as a primary stakeholder in decisions that impact enterprise risk and governance. Bringing these groups together requires educating boards on the details of cybersecurity, and for CISOs to understand the language and needs of the business while also making security a business enabler.”

“Leading and managing the cybersecurity and privacy programs at a higher education institution requires strong collaboration and communication with everyone from board members to privacy leaders, staff, faculty, and students to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organisation,” said Shefali Mookencherry, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, University of Illinois Chicago. “As the role of the CISO grows more complex and critical to organisations, CISOs must be able to balance security needs with business goals, culture, and articulate the value of security investments. By establishing strong relationships across various departments and stakeholders, CISOs can provide guidance and leadership to propel cybersecurity and privacy programs.”

The impact of CISO-board alignment 
Board members with a CISO background report stronger relationships with security teams and feel more confident about the organisation’s security posture. They are less likely than other board members to express concern they are not doing enough to protect the organisation (37% versus 62% survey average). Board respondents reported excellent or very good working relationships between the CISOs and board in the following areas:
  • Setting and aligning on strategic cybersecurity goals (80% for boards with a CISO member versus 27% for boards without a CISO member)
  • Communicating progress against milestones, security goal achievement and plan of record (60% for boards with a CISO member versus 16% for boards without a CISO member)
  • Budgeting adequately to meet goals (50% for boards with a CISO member versus 24% for boards without a CISO member)
CISOs with healthy board relationships also tend to have better collaboration throughout the organisation, reporting particularly strong partnerships with IT operations (82% versus 69% of other CISOs) and engineering (74% versus 63% of other CISOs). CISOs with good board relationships are also more likely to be given the ability to pursue use cases for generative AI, such as creating threat detection rules (43% versus 31% of other CISOs), analysing data sources (45% versus 28% of other CISOs), incident response and forensic investigations (42% versus 29% of other CISOs), and proactive threat hunting (46% versus 28% of other CISOs).
Bridging the CISO-board divide: priorities, skills, and measuring success 
While CISOs and boards indicate closer alignment on security priorities, gaps still persist. The largest gaps in top priorities between CISOs and boards include:
  • Innovating with emerging technologies (52% of CISOs deem it a priority versus 33% for board members)
  • Upskilling or reskilling security employees (51% for CISOs versus 27% for boards)
  • Contributing to revenue growth initiatives (36% for CISOs versus 24% for boards)
Boards have high expectations around CISOs building new skills to become better business leaders. However, learning new skills makes the CISO’s job more complex, with 53% saying their responsibilities and job expectations have become more difficult since they took the job. When asked what skills CISOs should develop, the biggest gaps in importance include:
  • Business acumen (55% for boards versus 40% for CISOs)
  • Emotional intelligence (45% for boards versus 35% for CISOs)
  • Communication (52% for boards versus 47% for CISOs
  • Regulation and compliance knowledge (44% for boards versus 57% for CISOs)

While boards and CISOs agree on core cybersecurity KPIs, 79% of CISOs say KPIs for their security teams have changed substantially over the recent years. Forty-six percent of CISOs said attaining security milestones was indicative of their success, compared to only 19% of board respondents.

Maintaining compliance is business critical
Regulatory environments have become more complex, expansive, and punitive, requiring faster incident reporting and placing more liability squarely on CISOs’ shoulders. While maintaining compliance is vital to the business, only 15% of CISOs ranked compliance status as a top performance metric, a significant disconnect compared to 45% of boards. Twenty-one percent of CISOs revealed they had been pressured not to report a compliance issue, however, 59% said they would become a whistleblower if their organisation was ignoring compliance requirements.

Budget cuts have serious consequences
Cyber budgets reflect inconsistent support and misalignment, with 29% of CISOs saying they receive the proper budget for cybersecurity initiatives and accomplishing their security goals, compared to 41% of board members who think cybersecurity budgets are adequate. Sixty-four percent of CISOs reveal that the current threat and regulatory environment make them concerned they’re not doing enough. Eighteen percent of CISOs revealed they were unable to support a business initiative because of budget cuts in the last 12 months, and 64% said that lack of support led to a cyberattack. CISOs also reported reduced security solutions and tools (50%), security hiring freezes (40%), and decreased or eliminated security training (36%) as top cost-saving measures. Ninety-four percent of CISOs report being victims of a disruptive cyberattack, with 55% experiencing them at least a couple of times, and another 27% experiencing them many times.

Methodology
The global survey was conducted in June and July 2024 in partnership with Oxford Economics. The report surveyed 600 respondents (500 CISOs, CSOs, or equivalent security leaders and 100 board members). Respondent categories included CISOs who self-identified as board members. The survey respondents were drawn from 10 countries: Australia, France, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They also represented 16 industries: agriculture, business services, construction/engineering, education, energy and utilities, financial services, government, healthcare, life sciences, information services, technology, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, telecom, and media and communications. Oxford Economics also conducted eight in-depth interviews with CISOs and board members for qualitative insight.

The Rise of NMIMS: A Story of Vision, Innovation, and Global Accreditation

Mumbai, January 24th, 2025: SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) marked an important milestone with the celebration of its 22nd University Day. This event, which took place at the Mukesh Patel Auditorium on the 24th of January 2025, had Shri T. R. Parasuraman, Senior Executive Advisor, Toyota Industries Engine India as the Chief Guest.

This event began with the poster exhibition inauguration at the Mukesh Patel Auditorium lobby, followed by the lighting of the lamp ceremony and Saraswati Vandana. Dr Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS, facilitated the Chief Guest and addressed the audience. He extended his heartfelt appreciation to every member of the NMIMS community and thanked them for their tireless effort, dedication and unwavering commitment. He emphasised the shared vision of every member of the NMIMS family and applauded them for their invaluable contribution to shaping the future of the society and the nation.

The journey of NMIMS began in 1934 with the establishment of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) which was born out of a visionary dream to nurture education across all dimensions: physical, intellectual, philosophical, and ethical. This visionary endeavour laid the foundation for what has now become a global institution.

NMIMS was started in 1981 with only four faculty members and forty students. Today, NMIMS has grown into a prestigious globally recognised institution with over 800 faculty members, 1000 staff members, and more than 30,000 full-time students across multiple campuses. The recognition of NMIMS as a university on 13th January 2003 marked the beginning of a new era. Now, NMIMS stands as a NAAC A+ Category 1 University with graded autonomy.

Vice Chancellor of SVKM’s NMIMS, Dr. Ramesh Bhat, said, “Our logo symbolises our core values. The elephant stands for wisdom, knowledge, and strength while the red quadrant indicates passion. The black bands symbolise the power of academic resources and the laurel wreath signifies achievements. We use our logo as our guide to consistently strive for excellence. Our Pharmacy School ranks among the top ten in India, while our Business Management School is among the top hundred institutions globally. We have received NAAC A+ accreditation as well as international accreditations such as AACSB, ABET, and EQUIS. We realise that these milestones are not just the years, dates, or events to celebrate. They represent decades of dedication, vision, and relentless pursuit of excellence. These numbers and ranks are not mere numbers; they represent our dreams realised and potential unleashed.”

The Vice Chancellor unveiled three new initiatives, namely the NMIMS Sustainability Oath, the NMIMS Gen AI Policy, and the NMIMS Social Media Policy, which are a part of NMIMS’ commitment to responsible education and societal impact. He touched upon the various initiatives that are already implemented across NMIMS campuses and emphasised how the forward-thinking university is providing a learning experience of par excellence.

Danube Properties Brings Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate to Pune with Mega Roadshow

Pune, 24th January 2025: Danube Properties, the fastest-growing property developer in Dubai, held an exclusive roadshow in Pune, Maharashtra. The packed event showcased the Group’s diverse portfolio of premium properties in Dubai, UAE. This initiative also reflected Danube’s commitment to strengthening its ties and engagement with the Indian investors and the expats.

Adding to its innovative approach Danube Properties also launched a new campaign, “Danube Hai Na!!” The campaign elaborates on more than 40 unparalleled amenities being offered in the Danube projects. It emphasizes the focus of the company toward intelligently designed living spaces which cater to each and every need of its residents. The tagline of the campaign translates to ‘Whatever convenience you think of, it’s there in Danube’s projects.’ For example if any resident requires urgent medical assistance at any time, a 24×7 Doctor-On-Call service is readily available within the community. Danube’s campaign highlights how its projects have redefined convenience, luxury and holistic living seamlessly from providing recreational facilities to all the essential services.

The grand event was marked with the august presence of Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group. Emphasising the importance of the Indian market in Danube’s global vision he said, “India remains a key focus area for us, and the roadshow is aimed to bring Dubai’s world-class real estate closer to Indian investors and expats. We are here to offer them seamless access to luxurious, affordable, and high-value properties launched and delivered by Danube in one of the world’s most sought-after real estate markets.”

The roadshow was well-attended by Danube’s Channel Partners in India. To strengthen their association with the Group, they were presented with lucrative schemes offering rich rewards for achieving targeted sales. Driven by Dubai’s status as a global hub for business, lifestyle and innovation, the roadshow underscored the growing interest among the Indians in real estate investment in UAE, especially in Danube’s properties which enjoy highest launch to delivery ratio. Dubai continues to be a preferred destination for Indian property buyers due to its strategic location, vibrant economy, excellent infrastructure.

The UAE’s Golden Visa program has already opened long-term residency and property ownership opportunities for Indian expats and the investors who account for a significant portion of buyers in Dubai’s property market. The roadshow served as a platform for Danube to highlight its premium real estate offerings, characterised by exceptional returns on investment ranging from 6-10% , apart from the flexible payment plans under its revolutionary 1 percent plan, coupled with world-class amenities that appeal to global audiences.

Known for its liberal business environment and thriving IT sector, besides its cosmopolitan population, Pune was chosen strategically for the roadshow. The city also has a reputation as a hub of emerging businesses and a dynamic investor community. Danube Group has the vision of empowering aspirational entrepreneurs. The Pune roadshow was the part of a broader initiative by the Group to enhance its presence in India by connecting with a growing number of investors seeking high-quality yet affordable homes in Dubai.

Pune to Be Part of Global Culinary Event: World’s Largest Competition for Student Chefs

Pune, January 24, 2025: The 11th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) the World’s largest culinary competition for student chefs, will yet again be a celebration of unity, solidarity and sustainability through food, which has historically built bridges of friendship among culturally diverse nations.

The week-long, (Feb 2 to February 8, 2025), YCO 2025, features an action-packed timetable for the ‘Young Culinary Olympians’ as well as the mentors. It is held under the aegis of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) in partnership with the International Hospitality Council (IHC) London. The contestants will undertake two rounds of culinary challenges in their quest to win the coveted YCO 2025 Champion Trophy and a validation of their skills by globally renowned experts from the food and hospitality industry.

But this year’s YCO leapfrogs into a new and permanent universe of integrating artificial intelligence with hospitality and hospitality education. This actually enhances the human aspect of hospitality by increasing efficiency and gaining time for hospitality professionals to do what they do best- enhance guest experiences through human touch.

A book on the A to Z of AI in hospitality and tourism will be launched during the opening of the YCO in Goa, with 50 countries signing a declaration to promote, integrate and assimilate AI from institutions to hotels and beyond

Speaking to the media in Pune, Dr Suborno Bose, the CEO of International Hospitality Council (IHC) and Founder YCO, and Chairman IIHM said, “The intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the hospitality industry is not only the future but the present. The book is not just a guide; it is a present-day reality and a vision for the future. From personalized guest interactions to operational efficiencies, AI is revolutionizing every facet of the hospitality business, making hospitality intelligent, thereby allowing it to be more humane.”

Talking about YCO 2025, Dr Suborno Bose, said, “Through the course of 11 years, the Young Chef Olympiad has grown from strength to strength and has taken on many worthy causes starting from unity in diversity to the UN Sustainability Development Goals and to the promotion of Millets. Through the immersive experience of the Olympiad, we aim to dismantle barriers and cultivate an environment where dialogue flourishes and friendship blossoms.”

The competition rounds will start, at the IIHM campus kitchens, from Feb 3, in Goa, and from Feb 4 in Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The top 10 ‘Olympians’ as per the scores of the two rounds will compete in the Grand Finale of YCO 2025 in Kolkata on February 8, 2025.

The Plate Trophy will also be held a day earlier on Feb 7 wherein the contestants holding positions 11 to 20 in the first round will compete, while the Dr Suborno Bose Challenge will be held on Feb 6.

A Galaxy of Stars: The Judges of YCO 2025
As in previous years Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor will be the Principal Judge and Mentor for YCO 2025 while Prof David Foskett OBE, the legendary hospitality educator and author is Chairman of the Jury. The judging panel includes internationally acclaimed celebrity chef judges including Chief Judge Chef John Wood, a Michelin Star Chef and Founder of KitchenCUT.

In each of the competition’s rounds, the contestants will be judged on their basic skills, innovation and creativity. Besides, judges will also mark on the cooking technique, along with portioning, presentation, colour and finish of the dishes.

On Feb 4, 2025, Pune will host students from Azerbaijan, Scotland, Egypt, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Netherlands, Lesotho, Italy and Bangladesh.

Judges in Pune will be Chef Henry Brosi (Lead Judge), Executive Head Chef, Lansdowne Club; Chef Andrew Mackenzie, Executive Chef, Exclusive Chefs Academy, Executive Collection; Chef Suvir Sharan, Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur and Author; Chef Magdala Caussimon, – Professor at Albert de Munn Paris; Chef Stephen Carter, Executive Chef at Boodles.
The Round 1 Director in Pune, will be Mr Neil Rippington – International Director, Global Education, International Institute of Hotel Management.

Showcasing the multicultural culinary diversity of different countries, YCO 2025 will also bring together the student chefs and chef mentors for the “United World of Young Chefs”. There will be World Cuisine display by the 10 participating countries at Pune & Food festival organized by IIHM Pune in partnership with Venue Partner Radisson Blu Kharadi, Pune on 3rd February 2025.

“This year an additional elimination round was the Young Chef India (YCI) round which saw participation from students from hotel management institutes across the country. We are proud that the winner of the YCI 2025 is Aliakbar Rampurawala from Bengaluru,” apprised by Mr Abdullah Ahmed, COO, International Institute of Hotel Management.

The Olympiad will conclude on February 8 with a closing ceremony, in Kolkata, where the YCO 2025 Champion, runners-up, Plate Trophy winner and Dr Bose Challenge winner along with other awardees will be announced.

KIIT World School Marks Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti with a Variety of Activities

Gurgaon: KIIT World School, Sohna Road celebrated the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose with a day filled with inspiring and educational activities aimed at fostering patriotism and holistic development among students.

The celebrations commenced with a lively session of indigenous games, including traditional sports like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, and Tug-of-War. Students participated with great enthusiasm, promoting not only physical fitness but also teamwork and camaraderie.

Following the games, a calming yoga session was conducted, where students learned basic yoga postures and breathing exercises. The session emphasized the importance of physical and mental well-being, leaving a lasting impression on the young minds about the benefits of leading a balanced life.

A poster-making competition on the theme “Life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose” showcased the students’ creativity and artistic expression. Thought-provoking and vibrant posters reflected the sacrifices and struggles of freedom fighters, reminding everyone of the invaluable contribution of Netaji to India’s independence.

The day concluded with the screening of an inspirational movie on the life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The film highlighted his unwavering courage, determination, and commitment to India’s freedom struggle, leaving the students inspired by his legacy.

KIIT World School Principal Neelima Kamrah shared her thoughts on the occasion, stating, “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s life is a shining example of courage and selflessness. By organizing these activities, we aim to instill a sense of national pride and inspire our students to contribute positively to society. The enthusiasm and participation of the students today were truly commendable.”