A JOURNEY THROUGH THE REMARKABLE DAY OF MY LIFE ( 24/08/2012)

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE REMARKABLE DAY OF MY LIFE

“Hurry up get the cable from the van, we need to go live”, I could see a middle aged man, who wore a badge which had a colorful national bird that said CNBC- Media, shouting at his assistant.

There I was, at the NIMHANS Convention centre, Bangalore, in front of a 7ft flex board which  read “Welcome to 16^th Annual Convocation of IFIM”, the no.1 private b school in Bangalore. The registration committee and robing committee volunteers are finding difficult to give rest to their legs, keeping themselves busy making the arrangements. Midst the chaotic arrangements, there I stood waiting for the memorable moments in lives of hundreds to start. The day was indeed memorable as almost 190 members are getting graduated from the hands of the greatest entrepreneur of India; Mr.N.R.Naryana Murthy, while he is making his presence here today. “Excuse me sir”, a voice that disturbed my deep thoughts and startled me, “I am from THE HINDU, can you please guide me to the auditorium”, then I headed to the auditorium with him.

There is the legend, dressed in a long red robe, walking through the aisle, I was amazed at the austerity he displayed despite being such a great man:Padmavibhushan Mr.N.R.N Murthy. The song “hey sharade, ma sharade” gave a great start to the event. The stage was soon occupied by the honorable guests of the day: Padmavibhushan Mr.N.R.Narayana Murthy, Padmasri Mr.Pritam Singh, Mr.Jayashankaran , hon’ble Chairman, Director & board of directors of IFIM.

“Now I request our Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr.N.R.N Murthy to present the P.G.diplomas to the graduating students” there came the announcement, the graduating students with much excitement and enthusiasm stepped ahead to receive their diplomas. The entire auditorium was resonating with the claps when the awards for the academic excellence were announced. The scholars took their medals from Mr.N.R.N and honorable Chairman of IFIM Mr. V.B.Padode. The next moment I saw a lady sitting next to me started weeping, then I realized it was joy tears flowing down as her daughter just received a gold medal from Mr.N.R.N, what else does a parent want.

 “The young generation today should have the learnability: the ability to operate in multi-cultural teams, being a good communicator” his speech still ringing in my ears, I felt very fortunate to be there at the event beholding Mr.N.R.N’s presence.  Then came the inspirational speech from Mr.Pritam Singh,Director general of IMI Delhi, “students today should fight a war not a battle by moulding skills as their  greatest weapons” (in his words). The followed events were administration of oath and pledge for the graduating students. The event closed with the vote of thanks by prof. Anand Narsimha, Dean (Planning and Development) IFIM.

Travelling in the car I took a look back at day, it was a surreal and exhilarating journey of my life.