Convocation Speeches

Published On 3-6-12

I feel deeply honored to be invited to deliver the convocation address at this great institute. Our country is going through uncertain times as happens with every society periodically.

Published on 4-4-11

Good morning. Good morning. I know it’s your convocation and you are supposed to be solemn. But as your chairman said it’s a celebratory occasion and I want to be, begin by thanking your Chairman and your Director for being kind enough to invite me here.

Published on 26-4-10

I feel deeply honored to be invited to deliver the convocation address at this institute, in midst of young managers and an esteemed faculty.

Published on 8-8-2009

It is all of 45 years since I first stepped into Radhakrishnan hall at IIT Kharagpur as a student. Since then I have visited on and off. But today’s visit is special.

Published on 2-5-2009

As I rise to speak today, we all know that times are tough and good jobs are not easy to come by. It must be a bit disappointing for a graduating class in this year.

Published on 29-3-2008

  I feel deeply honored to be invited to deliver the convocation address at this institute, headed by my respected friend Ramesh Venkateshwaran

Published on 31-3-2007

It is a great honor to address the students and guests at such an important function at a prestigious management school. Thank you for the opportunity

Published on 18-3-06

Experts say that if the earth began on 1st January, then it was not until 31st December, 11:40 p.m. that the first modern humans appeared.

Published on 27-6-05

(Slide 1) It is a pleasure for me to be able to speak to young communications management students today. Management has become the most sought after profession in the country today.