Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Ludhiana, observed the 151st birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh along with the celebrations of the 77th year of India’s Independence. Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Kumar, Principal, and the college faculty, paid obeisance to Maharishi Sri Aurobindo, and hoisted India’s national flag TIRANGA. A paper reading contest on the topic ‘Great Are Strongest When They Stand Alone’ was organised on the occasion. Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, blessed with gift of the gab, presented the inaugural address in her own unique manner. Sh. R.K. Rewari, Secretary, Governing Body, SACCM, graced the occasion with his kind presence. He addressed the gathering in his rhetoric style, and urged the students to participate still more in such events that polish the soft skills of the students. He also dwelt upon the teachings of the sage and seer Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. Principal. Prof. Dr. Vishal Kumar, a missionary in the arena of academics, in his address to the gathering stated that Sri Aurobindo was not only a great Indian mystic but a meta human of sorts. His patriotic fervour and ace brilliance endeared him to the mass and the class throughout the length and breadth of India. Dr. Vishal, through his sagacious words, wanted the young listeners to follow the teachings of Sri Aurobindo, both in letter and spirit. Students from 1st semester participated in the contest and showcased their oratory skills. Enthused with ideas bathed in all-pervasive great Indian culture, the young orators virtually set the stage on fire through their electrifying gift of the gab. Ms. Tajinder Kaur, head, dept. of English, Ramgarhia College, Ludhiana, and Mr. Sahil Ghai, Assistant Professor, SACCM were the judges of the event. The judges were all enthralled with the zealous performance of the young orators. Rehmatpreet Kaur bagged first prize, Mehak Sethi got second prize and third prize went to Eeshta Aggarwal. The participants were quite buoyant over their performance.
Ms. Sarita Arora, the dynamic and the devoted teacher and an erudite scholar presented vote of thanks in her unparalleled charismatic style. The celebrations came to close with the rendition of national anthem. All this was followed by a refreshing luncheon to all present.
The takeaway is that the contest was rich both in content and conscience. It left a lasting and an indelible imprint on the impressionable minds of the young listeners.
