OSA Hindu College Celebrates Excellence and Nation-Building at the 21st Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026

New Delhi.  The Old Students Association (OSA) of Hindu College hosted the 21st OSA Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026, celebrating the achievements, leadership and enduring contributions of distinguished alumni who have made their mark across diverse spheres of public and professional life.

Held at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the prestigious ceremony brought together distinguished alumni and members of the Hindu College community. Hon’ble Dr. Kavita Sharma and Shri Yashovardhan Azad were the Guests of Honour.

The annual awards reaffirm the institution's longstanding tradition of recognising alumni whose professional achievements and contributions to society reflect the values of excellence, intellectual pursuit, leadership and public service associated with Hindu College.

Recognising excellence across disciplines

This year's Distinguished Alumni Awards honoured accomplished personalities across a broad spectrum of fields.

Brahma Chellaney was recognised for Excellence in Public Policy, while Dr. Poonam Gupta received the award for Excellence in Economics & Banking.

For their contributions to Public Service, awards were presented to Pratyaya Amrit, Deepak Kumar and Jitendra Kumar Sinha.

Rajesh Talwar was honoured for Excellence in Education & Law, while Mukesh Kumar Begu received the award for Excellence in Media.

Dr. Nishi Chawla was recognised for Excellence in Education & Literature, and Anuradha Goel for Excellence in Social Welfare.

Rajiv Singh was honoured for Excellence in Security Services, while Vasuda Sharma received the Young Achiever Award in Music & Entertainment.

The ceremony also featured special recognition for two distinguished personalities. Rao Inderjit Singh received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Imtiaz Ali was honoured in recognition of the outstanding success of Main Vaapas Aaunga.

Alumni as catalysts for institutional and social transformation

Speaking at the occasion, Shri Ravi Burman, President, OSA Hindu College, said that Hindu College's 127-year legacy has been enriched by generations of alumni who have made significant contributions to the nation and society.

He emphasised that distinguished alumni represent important role models for current students, demonstrating through their journeys the value of innovative, logical and scientific thinking, professional excellence and the responsible use of knowledge and talent for wider social progress.

He noted that the Distinguished Alumni Awards have evolved into an important platform for celebrating the achievements of alumni from diverse professional backgrounds while strengthening the relationship between the institution, its alumni and the current generation of students.

According to Shri Burman, OSA Hindu College is committed to building a vibrant alumni network in India and overseas, enabling former students to remain connected with their alma mater, exchange knowledge and experience, and extend meaningful support and guidance to younger generations.

Preserving Hindu College's heritage

A significant focus of the Association's institutional initiatives is the restoration of the Old Hindu College Campus Building at Kashmere Gate, an important part of the college's heritage.

Shri Burman said that OSA Hindu College is working towards the restoration of the historic campus building and plans to establish a Memorial Museum at the site. Heritage architects have already commenced work, and the required Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) approval has been obtained.

The initiative seeks to preserve the institution's architectural and academic heritage while creating a lasting space that connects future generations with Hindu College's rich history.

Strengthening a legacy of excellence

Shri Ajay Verma, Secretary, OSA Hindu College, read out the citations highlighting the professional achievements and contributions of the award recipients.

The 21st OSA Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 thus served not merely as an occasion to honour individual achievement, but as a celebration of the enduring relationship between an institution and its alumni. The event reaffirmed OSA Hindu College's commitment to recognising excellence, preserving institutional heritage and creating meaningful avenues through which alumni can contribute to education, society and nation-building.

With its distinguished alumni continuing to contribute across public life, academia, policy, professional services, media, culture and the creative economy, Hindu College's alumni community remains an important part of the institution's continuing legacy.

 

Alumni Awards 2026