Students are architects of India’s future, says Rohit Ramesh

Rohit Ramesh, Director of The Hindu Group, said students are the architects of the country's future and should look forward to the next 80 years with a sense of purpose. Speaking at VIT's 80th Independence Day celebrations in Vellore on Saturday, he urged students to dream big and work hard, reminding them of the sacrifices of freedom fighters. The event included an NCC parade, a rendition of Vande Mataram, Honesty Awards, and a dog show.

Separately, at VIT Chennai's 14th convocation on Sunday, former Union secretary T Ramasami called on graduates to be agents of transformational change. The New Indian Express reports he said education must combine knowledge, character, and social responsibility, and that India's youth have a historic opportunity to help restore the country's status as a great civilisation. Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Ganesanathan Geathiswaran said the next chapter of India-Sri Lanka relations must be built through education, technology, and innovation.