IIITH celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day on 26 January at the Football Grounds. Celebrations began with a welcome address by the Chair-SLC; march past by students and security guards; hoisting of the national flag by Prof. P J Narayanan and singing of the national anthem. This was followed by the Director’s address, Registrar’s address and speeches by Student Parliament general secretary and speaker; and cultural programs – Songs of Renaissance by Ruhani Sangat, The Musical Research Scholars Group from University of Hyderabad (UoH); IIIT student clubs and cultural council; and faculty and staff kids. The programme concluded with distribution of refreshments to all present.
As part of the Republic Day Celebrations NSS-IIIT Hyderabad Blood Donation Drive in association with Osmania General Hospitals organized a blood donation camp at H-103 & H-104.
Shri. M K Raina, an Indian theatre actor and director gave a talk on Traditions of Dissent and Discussion on 25 January as part of the 76th Republic Day Celebrations. He is also a famous Bollywood actor who acted in renowned movies like Rab Ne Banadi Jodi, Taare Zameen Par, Lakshya and many more upcoming Bollywood films on Netflix. The talk was organized by the Cultural Wing of the Student Life Committee (SLC).
Pictures: 76th Republic Day Celebrations 2025 and Sri M K Raina’s Talk and Cultural Council students jugalbandi
January 2025