alumni core-committee
Prof. John Varghese
Bio
Prof John Varghese, the XIII Principal of St Stephen’s College, completed his education at Loyola College, Chennai and the Madras Christian College. He has taught at Loyola College, Chennai, George Mason University’s off shore campus at Ras al Khaimah and was Head, Department of Communication at the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, before taking charge of St Stephen’s College.
Prof Varghese has taught in the areas of English Language, English Literature and Media & Communication, but Literature remains his favourite. His doctoral thesis was in the area of Victorian Fiction and Psychoanalysis. He has supervised research work and has also written and edited books in both Literature and English Language Teaching. He also has a special interest in Media and Language Teaching.
Mr. Philip Mathew
Bio
Mr Philip Mathew is the editor of Malayala Manorama, one of the largest circulated language dailies in the country. Born in Mumbai, Mr Mathew attended St Stephen’s College for his undergraduate and postgraduate studies. He joined the Malayala Manorama group of publications, owned by his family, in 1979, and has thenceforth, been based in Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala.
He was the Chairman of the Press Trust of India twice (1993-1994 and 2004- 2005), Chairman of the Press Institute of India/Research Institute of Newspaper Development (2002-2003) and Chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (2002-2003). He was also the Vice-Chairman of the International Press Institute, Vienna, till May 2005. He successfully organised the World Congress of the IPI in Delhi in 2001.
Philip Mathew has been awarded the ‘Management Leadership Award 2009’, instituted by Kerala Management Association. He is a recipient of ‘The CF Andrews Distinguished Alumnus Award 2015’ awarded by the college on 7 March 2015.
Dr. Chinkhanlun Guite
Bio
Dr Chinkhalun Guite is the Bursar of the college. He is also an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics. Dr Guite did his B. Sc. in Physics Hons in 2003 from St Stephen’s College. He went on to pursue his post doctoral studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore during 2013-2015. He earned an Int. Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2013.
He is the Central Public Information Officer and the convener of the Grievance Redressal Cell. He is also a member of the College Governing Body.
He is the President of the Social Service League, the Coordinator of the Centre for Languages (CFL), and the Convener of the Research Project Monitoring Committee and the Science Facilities Committee.
Apart from college, he holds various positions in the external domain. He is the Treasurer of the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE). He is also the Adviser of Atal Tinkering Lab (set up by the NITI Aayog under Atal Innovation Mission), St. Paul’s Institute.
Mr. Bishwajit Bhattacharyya
Bio
Bishwajit Bhattacharyya was born on 26 January 1952. He joined St Stephen’s College in 1968 and graduated with a Master’s degree in Physics in 1973. He has been a banker, teacher, freelance columnist, amateur singer, author, and lawyer. He has served as the Additional Solicitor General of India in the Supreme Court of India. Currently, he practices law as a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court.
A Note
My dear respected Alumni,
Welcome to the St Stephen’s College Alumni Website!
As India celebrates 75 years of independence, my personal greetings to you!
As you know, St Stephen’s College played a stellar role in India’s freedom movement.
Our 4th Principal, Prof S.K.Rudra (Principal from 1906 to 1923), became the first Indian to head our College. In 1906, the 3rd Principal Prof H.Hibbert Ware (Principal from 1902 to 1906), gave up his post in favour of Prof S.K.Rudra. What a terrific gesture!
Mahatma Gandhi and Principal Rudra were close friends. Gandhiji visited Principal Rudra frequently and stayed at his house. Many historical decisions were taken by Gandhiji while staying with Principal Rudra.
Deenabandhu (friend of the poor, the name given by Mahatma Gandhi) Charles Freer Andrews, a faculty member of our College (1904 to 1914), was an active member of India’s freedom movement. It was C.F.Andrews, who brought Principal Rudra, Tagore, Gandhiji, and Sarojini Naidu together. It is believed that the seeds of the Quit India movement were sown by these stalwarts together. Interestingly, Tagore visited Principal Rudra’s house in 1916, and it was here that he translated “Gitanjali” in English that won him the Nobel Prize. Such is the legacy of our College! From the legendary Principal Rev. Samuel Scott Allnutt, the founding Principal, with 3 teachers and 5 students in a small house in Chandni Chowk, St Stephen’s College today, in the 142nd year, has the 13th Principal, Prof John Varghese (from 2016), another great visionary in the field of education. Each Principal and every faculty member has contributed to the glory of our College. Our alumni are the best, I dare say. We, in the Alumni Association, have been contributing towards strengthening bonds amongst the alumni. We have different chapters in different parts of India, and abroad. Please join in our endeavour to contribute to the activities of the alumni in whatever manner you possibly can. We hold seminars, group discussions, lectures, and friendly gatherings with lunch/dinner. Our London chapter recently held an excellent gathering.
Our core committee, under the inspiring leadership of our President, Mr.Phillip Mathew, has been meeting periodically to further give a fillip to the activities of the Alumni Association. The cordial meetings reflect the commitment of our core committee members. Our dream is to unite all Stephanians, not only in India but in different parts of the world, to spread the ultimate message: life is evanescent; let’s strengthen our bond and live life intensely to bring joy and inspiration all around!
Kindly contact Ms Ann Susan Aleyas, the ever-efficient faculty coordinator of our Alumni Association office, and revive memories!
My deep personal regards and best wishes.
Ad Dei Gloriam
Dr. Sudipto Mundle
Bio
Dr Sudipto Mundle is Chairman of the Board of Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram and serves on the boards of several other organizations. Formerly he was a Distinguished Fellow at the National Council of Applied Economic Research, Emeritus Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and Visiting Faculty at the Indian School of Public Policy. He was also a member of the Fourteenth Finance Commission, India, the erstwhile Monetary Policy Advisory Committee of the Reserve Bank of India and the National Statistical Commission, where he also acted as Chairman.
He spent much of his career until 2008 at the Asian Development Bank, Manila, where he held several positions including that of a Director in the Strategy and Policy Department as his final assignment. In his earlier career in India, he served in several academic institutions including the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, the CDS, Trivandrum, and NIPFP, New Delhi, where he was the Reserve Bank Chair Professor.
He was an economic adviser in India’s Ministry of Finance from 1986 to 1989.
Dr. Mundle graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, in 1969 and has a Ph.D in economics from the Delhi School of Economics. He was a Fulbright Scholar at Yale University, USA; a Joan Robinson Memorial Fellow at King’s College, Cambridge University, UK; and has also had visiting assignments at the Institute of Social Studies at the Hague and the Japan Foundation, Tokyo.
His current research interests include development economics, macroeconomic policy and modelling, fiscal policy and governance. He has published several books and papers in professional journals. He is also a regular columnist for the financial newspaper Mint and a life member of the Indian Econometric Society
A Note
On this special occasion I would like to share my happiness with the St. Stephen’s College alumni in the remarkable achievements of our alumni over the years in their respective fields in government, the private sector, academia and civil society both in India and abroad. It is well known that our alumni continue to serve at very senior levels in international organizations, as CEOs of leading multinational corporations, as professors in several of the leading universities of the world and as cabinet ministers in government. It is less well known that a Stephanian family of father and daughter have also planted the Tricolour at the peak of mount Everest. Remarkable achievements across the board. It is my hope that we will continue to maintain our high standards of probity and strong commitment ethical values. These values will help us navigate our way through challenging times as we launch ourselves into 2023 and beyond.
Prof. Mukesh Williams
Bio
Mukesh Williams is a distinguished professor at Shoolini University, professor at Soka University and advisor to South Asia Research Center, Soka University Japan. He is also a news analyst for the BBC London and on the editorial board of Japan Spotlight, Japan Economic Foundation.
A Note
St. Stephen’s College is an extended family spread out to different corners of the world. In recent times, this family has developed stronger bonds through digital technology. When Stephanians are unable to meet, they communicate through social networking platforms and remember the good old days. The launch of the New Alumni Website on the 7th of January 2023 is a great emotional landmark to connect Stephanians living in different parts of the world. We are honoured to be an eyewitness to this great event. Come all ye Stephanians to spread fellow feeling and take the College to greater heights in the coming years.
Since I left College in the 1990s, my frequent interactions with Stephanians across the world have given me strength to go ahead in life. The completion of thirty years of partnership between St Stephen’s College and Soka University in 2022 gave me immense joy. Last year when I visited St Stephen’s College, I was able to meet many dear friends who gave me immense encouragement to live my life with vigor and joy. I could also visit the College Cafe and Allnutt North and feel the gentle breeze from the trees and the hubbub of excited conversation. An interaction with nature and people opened a storehouse of memories. Thank you Stephanians.
Ad dei Gloriam.
Mr. Raman Sidhu
Bio
Mr Raman Sidhu is a qualified Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India (ICAI). He is a member of the Management Committee of the Association of Chartered Accountants of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales in India. He is the Chairman of the EBG Federation, India. He is also the Senior Advisor of the TMF – Group India and the Senior Advisor of the Accord Group (India), besides the part of AltoPartners Worldwide, and the Senior Executive of the search firm and the SpeakIn Bureau. He is an Independent Director on the board of Selan Exploration Technology Ltd.- an oil drilling and exploration co. as well as of Cremica Food Industries Ltd., in India.
He has twice been appointed by the NITI Aayog to serve as a Member of the Jury to select the top 20 Women Entrepreneurs of India. He has served on similar juries for the SpeakIn as well as the BBG. He is an alumnus of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference 1998. Mr Sidhu is a Member of the Core Group of the Global Alumni Committee of college.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar
Bio
Shri Rajesh Kumar did his graduation in History in 1994, and was the topper of his course. Prior to joining college, he studied at St Xavier’s School, Hazaribagh and St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh. Whilst in college, he was awarded the Shankar Prasad Memorial Gold Medal and the Commonwealth Essay Prize. He is also a recipient of the University of Delhi’s Scholarship awarded to students for postgraduate study in History.
He was one among the Joint Secretaries of the History Society. However, his interest in the field of electronics and scientific experimentation provided him the opportunity to officiate as one of the Joint Secretaries of the Electronics Society. He regularly contributed to the journals of both – History Society and Physics Society, besides journals of national prestige such as “The Main Stream”.
He is one of the most decorated IRS Officers in the Indian Customs and GST Department. He commanded the first ever Tableau of the Ministry of Finance during the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, Delhi in 2012. He was selected to be the face of an Indian Customs Officer on the first ever POSTAL Stamp released by the Postal Department, Govt. of India on Indian Customs in 2012. He was awarded with the national level GST Appreciation Certificate in 2021.
He is an UNEP accredited trainer on Anti-Smuggling of ODS / Green Customs and Intellectual Property Rights. He is also a Content Creator on Search and Seizure of Digital Evidences as part of iGOT-Mission Karamyogi of DoPT / PMO.
Mr Kumar has been a regular Resource Person for St Stephen’s Centre for Advanced Learning (SCAL). He is actively involved in the local community affairs. He looks forward to interacting with young minds during science workshops, interactive sessions on civil services, drug menace etc.
A Note
My dearest esteemed Alumni,
A warm welcome to the St Stephen’s College Alumni Website! It is a dream come true for every Stephanian and would indeed take the College to greater heights. I am sure that the Alumni Website would help unite Stephanians across the globe and spread the ethos of Stephania at a faster pace.
For me, “The College” is my second mother as the golden moments of my life were spent in its cradle. I still feel that being admitted to college was the biggest achievement of my life that brought me everlasting joy.
As a part of the Core Committee, I urge all the fellow Alumni to walk an extra mile for every Stephanian in need. We should help connect various Societies like Incubation Club, Leadership Society, Civil Services Forum, Cine Club etc and their potential future leaders and artists with external philanthropists for the purpose of funding. We also need to pool in more resources to further improve the infrastructure as well as sponsorship aids such as Scholarships for the needy students. I am hopeful that with the Alumni Website, We the Alumni of “the Best College of All” shall bring laurels to the august Alumni fraternity strengthening camaraderie.
Ad Dei Gloriam!
Jai Hind!
Mr. Sanjeev Meston
Bio
Sanjeev Meston graduated from St. Stephen’s College in 1984 with a Science degree. Since then, he has acquired additional qualifications in Physics, Computing and Digital Technology. Professionally he is an Educationist and has worked in India, UAE, and Australia.
He has held several positions of responsibility in the Education sector. Currently he is actively involved with STEM Education as a Resource Developer and a Facilitator with Australian Universities, Schools and for the Mathematical Association of Victoria (in Australia). He regularly presents at International STEM conferences in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Sanjeev is an Accredited International trainer for Texas Instruments Education division for CAS Technology (Computer Algebraic Systems) and Coding in Python.
He continues to pursue his sporting passions, including long distance running.
A Note
I had the pleasure and privilege of spending three wonderful years at St.Stephen’s College as a resident member. These three years were extremely enriching, and to a very large extent, shaped me into the person that I am today.
I had the honour to Captain the College Cross-Country team in 1983, and also represent the College at various Track and Field and Cross-Country championships. This helped me earn the College colours for both these sporting activities. The college has, since 1981, been an integral part of me; more so for the past three years since I have been a part of the College Alumni board. I feel the bond is a lot stronger and I couldn’t have asked for anything better than to remain connected with an institution that is so dear to me.
Like fellow Alumni Board members, I represent all Stephanians, however, to a larger extent, I proudly represent Stephanians from the ‘80s. I would like to see Alumni members all over the world reconnect with the college by way of regional or global Stephanian chapters. Stephanians in the Oceania region are requested to connect with me so that we can have an Oceania region chapter. This will enable us to widen our network, and remain updated with College happenings and events. The connections would go a long way in building ties with the current junior members in college.
The College is experiencing significant growth and is looking at providing the best learning opportunities to students. The college Alumni Board welcomes monetary contributions to help the college achieve the goals it has envisaged for itself and strives to continue nurturing the very best intelligentsia.
Ad Dei Gloriam
Email: meston@meston.info
Dr. Shachi Gurumayum
Bio
Dr Shachi Gurumayum ( Chemistry ’98) is a senior executive, with experience in both the corporate and philanthropy sectors. Shachi grew up in a community of smallholder farmers and has two decades of R&D and General Management experience in four continents spanning the chemical, Oil & Gas, and agriculture industry.
Shachi is the Director of AgriMayum GmbH that provides strategic and implementation support to companies looking to expand into Africa, Asia and Europe. He is also the founder of the MaolKeki Foundation that provides last-mile ag training, health assessments, and nurtures Agri Entrepreneurs. Dr Gurumayum is one of the innovators behind BalmeticaTM- Swiss Made Physiotherapy & Massage Cream, and a 2021 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee (the highest honour conferred to an overseas Indian by the President of India).
A Note
St. Stephen’s College was the institution I was admitted into, without any conditions. I scored the requisite marks and cleared the interview, that was it, and I was in! The very experience of securing admission to the college left an impression on me about the college’s uniqueness. The staff members provided me with a caring ambience to explore new ideas and it instantaneously made me feel that this is where I belong. From spending the leisure hours of my first break distilling aromatic ingredients from the many flowers on campus (I would like to admit that setting up a homemade distillation kit in residence was not entirely approved), immersing myself in the Stephanian ways of electioneering, to serving as the chancellor of the exchequer alongside the President to bring tangible changes to life on campus, it all brought everlasting joy. I would also like to mention that the installation of a big screen Akai TV in the Junior Combination Room earned me the infamous title of ‘Lord of the JCR’ at Grad Dinner! Post my graduation, I moved abroad to pursue higher studies. A detour to Imphal, often with family, became a practice, for it was lovely to bump into senior members and gyps from college.
As I established the MaolKeki Foundation, one of the first projects I undertook was the setting up of the MaolKeki Memorial Scholarship in College. I was moved by the inconvenience faced by junior members and senior members in paying their tuition and accommodation fees, whilst in college during the pandemic. My room baap, as I fondly call him, and I, initiated a fundraising campaign that secured commitment close to Rs. 30 lakhs from alumni around the world.
Now that I look ahead, in my capacity as an alumnus and as a member of the Alumni Advisory Board, I acknowledge the upgradation of existing infrastructure as the College’s immediate need. For instance, the (walls of) Assembly Hall, a place visited by each Stephanian to seek food for thought to begin the day with, is in need of repair.
I would like to use this opportunity to urge alumni across the world to reflect back and reminisce about the time they spent in college, while also reciprocating the contribution of the college to their lives by giving back in whatever capacity feasible for them.
Mr. Akash Mohapatra
Bio
Akash Mohapatra was in College from 1986-91 (Eco Hons), and was the President of the Students Union in 1989, and currently is part of the Alumni Board. He leads the Alumni Chapter in Singapore. He is the Legal Head for Deutsche Bank’s Sales and Trading business across Asia Pacific. Akash has 26 years of experience in the legal industry and financial markets. As a subject matter expert in the legal domain, and a specialist in the derivatives space, he has contributed to the growth of Singapore as a leading global financial center and to the development of the derivatives markets in the region through his key engagements in various industry associations such as ISDA, SFEMC, EMTA etc. He was recognized as an IBF Fellow by the Institute of Banking and Finance in 2021.
Beyond his bank and industry commitments, Akash is also a champion for community causes, both in and outside the bank. He leads strategy and programme management for the bank’s philanthropic activities in Singapore. He is also a passionate crusader for championing mental health initiatives. He chairs a charity called the Mental Health Film Festival (Singapore), and is an ambassador for Caring for Life, besides serving on the Advisory board of Parivaar Education Society.
He enjoys trekking, yoga and photography in his leisure time. He lives in Singapore with his wife, Manali and son, Aaman, who is now serving National Service in the Singapore Army.
A Note
The five years in College from 1986 to 1991 were some of the best years of my life, and the time when I made some of my best friends for life!! I fondly remember my interview with Hala Saab, KRC, Malhan Saab, and VC, and the excitement when I saw my name on the list. I shall refrain from penning down the numerous pranks we pulled in college, that is for face-to-face banter after a couple of drinks. But the college was our home and the friends, the gyps, the office staff, and faculty were our family! During festivities we would throng to Arya Saab’s and other faculty members’ homes for some awesome delicacies which would be waiting for us. Of course we would be soaked in the remnants of the Holi ‘Mud Pit’ and intoxicated with a delicious drink of milk, various dry fruits and some other natural herbal ingredients!
My vision for our college alumni body is to foster a strong and enduring connection between the college and its alumni, and support the success and well-being of both- current students and alumni. Below are some of the key areas for us to focus on:
Promoting the interests and values of College
Facilitating networking and professional development opportunities for alumni around the world
Helping set up a vibrant alumni office that is actively engaged with alumni around the world.
Providing support for current students, through mentorship, scholarship programs and internships
Advocating for the college and supporting its fundraising efforts
Support college in bringing international best practices in relation to course offerings, curriculum, placements, alumni engagement etc
Prof. Priya Ranjan Jha
Bio
After finishing BA in Economics from college in 1989, Priyaranjan did an MA in Economics from Delhi School of Economics. He taught at St Stephen’s College for a year, from 1991 to 1992. He left for the USA in 1992 to pursue a Ph. D in Economics at Columbia University in New York. After completing his Ph.D. in 1997 he joined the University of California, Irvine, as an Assistant Professor. Since 2010, he has been a full-time professor in the Department of Economics at UC-Irvine.
His research interest lies in the fields of International Trade and Economic Development. In addition to publishing peer reviewed articles in economics journals, he has written an undergraduate textbook in International Trade. He also serves on the editorial board of several journals.
A Note
Some of my best memories from college days are those surrounding college elections. My very close friend was running for President, and we campaigned very hard for his victory. Given the ranked choice voting that college used for elections, we struck an informal deal with a candidate who was likely to finish third to swap our second choice votes. This ended up giving us a large margin of victory. Following the college tradition in those days, we celebrated the victory at the iconic Machan in Taj Mansingh where the celebrations went on till the wee hours of early morning. Later, I also successfully organized the college festival ‘Harmony’ in my capacity as the chief coordinator.
My aim in the core committee is to keep the alumni engaged with college so that they can contribute financially to the development projects and serve as role models for current students. More importantly, as the cost of attending college has increased significantly over time (particularly for students coming from outside Delhi who have to pay for boarding and lodging), it is important to have a pot of money to provide financial assistance to students from less privileged backgrounds. This will go a long way in making the college accessible to students from less privileged backgrounds. I would be in favor of setting up a scholarship fund for this purpose, to which alumni can contribute generously.
Mr. Naveed Ali Ahmed
Bio
Naveed Ahmed grew up in Shillong (now in Meghalaya) and studied in St Edmund’s College. After his ISC (where he secured a state scholarship for coming 2nd in the state of Assam) he joined St Stephen’s College, where his father, two uncles, an aunt and subsequently his brother and cousins also studied. In 1966 he joined BSc Maths (Hons) and was in residence in Rudra North.
After college, he recognised that computing, which was in its infancy, was likely to take off as a potential career and decided to go to the UK and took up a course in Computer Studies. In 1974 he joined the Cranfield Institute of Technology (now Cranfield University) and completed his MSc in Management Studies. Following a short spell as a Research Associate at the Cranfield School of Management, Naveed joined Tesco Stores Ltd.
Naveed spent the next 33 years working for Tesco Stores Ltd in a variety of Head Office based management roles ranging from Marketing, Buying, IT, Finance, Property, Programme and Change Management. Amongst his key achievements was to develop Management Information systems for Commercial, Finance and Retail management. He was also part of the team that set up the Tesco Service Centre in Bangalore in 2004 for “back office” processing and IT development for all of Tesco’s UK and International operations.
Following Naveed’s retirement in 2010, he decided to use his knowledge and skills for the charity and not for profit sector. He recognised the wonderful work many of the charities did for their communities and felt that he could support their senior management and boards to be more effective in their marketing and business strategy. He is now a volunteer consultant and mentor working with the Cranfield Trust and has successfully completed over a dozen assignments for diverse charities. He is also the Chairman of a charity that provides day care and other services to elderly people in North London.
Naveed loves travelling, reading, watching most sports, is still involved with his local cricket club and regularly tries to improve his golf handicap.
A Note
I am delighted to have been appointed the UK representative of our Alumni Association. As I start researching and compiling the list of Alumni in the UK, I am pleasantly surprised to find out the large number we have living here from the 1960’s to recent graduates and those conducting post graduate studies in the UK. Although some have retired following distinguished careers, there are many who are in diverse professions ranging from Academia, Banking, IT, Business, Journalism etc.
It will be one of my challenges to connect with as many of our Alumni in the UK, help organising social and networking activities and ensure that we are there to support our Alumni as part of an extended family. I do hope that all our UK Alumni also look out for fellow Alumni should they ever need any help or guidance.
St Stephen’s was for me a place where I grew up to be an adult, built lifelong friendships, shaped my thinking and enjoyed the carefree comradeship of my contemporaries. Let our Alumni be an extension of that mindset.
Ms. Shweta Verma
Bio
With 15+ years of educational and corporate experience in teaching, training, advertising and media, Shweta is currently working as a Senior Cambridge and CBSE Teacher in Daly College, Indore, a top legacy school of the country.
Previously, she has held the position of Head of English Department and TOK Coordinator
at Choithram International, Indore – an IB World School. She is a qualified IBDP English Literature-HL Examiner and part of the global IB Examining team.
She has been an independent contractor with International Data Corporation (IDC) and has worked on their projects in the APAC region. She has also worked with an eminent MBA institute managing the media and communication department, besides taking classes for soft skills for MBA and BBA students. Furthermore, she has experience of working as a freelance content creator for marketing and business communication for spectra of verticals.
Shweta is an avid reader, a keen singer and a fitness enthusiast. As a student at Daly, she has represented Madhya Pradesh in Squash Nationals.
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My fondest college memories are undoubtedly the ones when our professors would take us to the lawn behind the Dining Hall to deliver their lectures in the crisp Delhi winter mornings and afternoons…Nothing felt better.
Another cherished memory is the time I spent at the Chapel. I was a soprano in the College Choir, and I remember singing “Issay, Issay”- a mellifluous Ethiopian Christmas song. The regular Chapel students had initiated a Christmas concert named “Mistletoe” for which we did everything, from drafting posters, chalking out the sequence, to getting sponsorships, inviting performances from other colleges and so much more! I am unsure if this event exists anymore, but we had the time of our lives planning and executing it.
Sitting in this whirlwind of nostalgia, I simply cannot resist talking about the “Harmony” Fest. What an insane amount of fun and frolic that was! The zany t-shirts, the mind-boggling competitions, the delectable food, the stunning rock bands, the exhilarating karaoke performances, the energetic street plays – ALL OF IT. Unadulterated Stephania!
While there are tomes to write on learning and experiences at St. Stephen’s College, my final nostalgic nugget is my room, my haven – O-1, in Rud South. Ours was the first batch in which girls were allotted residence in Rudra South, and every moment spent there was sheer bliss.
Ms. Ann Susan Aleyas
Bio
Ms Aleyas is a former student of College, who read English (2013, UG & 2015, PG). She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of English in College and the Faculty Coordinator of the Alumni Association.
Reach out to her at alumni@ststephens.edu and say hello!
