Bhopal

Tributes paid to Shakuntala Devi Thakral

Staff Reporter

A programme ‘Smriti Divas’ was organised at Oriental College of Technology in the memory of the late Shakuntala Devi Thakral here last Thursday. During the programme, students paid rich tribute by singing songs and emphasising the importance of mother as the nurturer and custodian of family. The students gave spectacular performances that were filled with enthusiasm and energy. The audience also enjoyed the energising performances presented on the stage.

Moreover, to make the function even more enjoyable, renowned singer, Raju Rao known for his melodious voice and mesmerising performances, also paid a tribute to Shakuntala Devi Thakral. He performed the bhajans in remembrance of mother and wrapped the gathering in an emotional aura. As he began singing the whole atmosphere became vibrant and the audiences were seen enjoying the bhajans whole heartedly.

Praveen Thakral, Chairman, Oriental Group and Kavita Burse, Director, Oriental College of Technology, were also present on this auspicious occasion. Invited dignitaries, including S.C Chaubey, Professor and HOD, Department Of Electrical Engineering (UIT, RGPV), Saroj Rangnekar, Professor, Department of Energy, Energy Center (MANIT), Asha Shukla, Principal, Bal Bharti School, Nishadpura, Yogendra Singh, Principal Bal Bharti Vidhaylaya, Ratibad. Brijesh Shrivastav, Principal, Bhopal Academy, Deepika Masand, HOD Department Of  Electrical Engineering, OIST, were also honored for their  esteemed contribution in the field of education and society to mark the grand conclusion of the programme.