Shivaji College, Delhi University celebrated its 51st Annual Day

New Delhi: Shivaji College, Delhi University celebrated its 51st Annual Day on 4th April 2012.  Dr. (Mrs.) Renu Batra, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission was the Chief Guest of the Day.  The Programme was chaired by Prof. H.S. Prasad, Chairman, Governing Body, Shivaji College and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Delhi University. 

The Principal of the College Dr. Shashi Nijhawan presented the Annual Report which summarized the academic and ECA along with sports achievements of the students and the Teachers. In the field of sports  Komal Girdhar secured first position in Delhi University Inter-College Taekwando Championship.  Bogesh secured Gold Medal in Inter-College wrestling championship.  

Girl’s team secured silver medal in Inter-College Chess Competition. Other students also secured various positions in Inter College tournaments in different games. On the occasion the Chief Guest Dr. Renu Batra emphasized on inculcating strong human values amongst students.  

Education according to her is incomplete if a student does not imbibe characteristics like sincerity, discipline, punctuality and perseverance.  Talking about the role of teachers, she said that the teacher community is privileged as they engage with young minds, who in the near future could build the society and the nation. 

The Principal congratulated the Prize winners of all activities and wished them good luck for the forthcoming examinations. To make the college students aware of our cultural traditions a cultural shop was performed.  

This was a Kathakali dance featuring Dussasasana-Vadha from Mahabharatha which enthralled the audience. This helped the students to be introduced to multi-cultural ethos of India.