“Learning has no age limit.” - Dr. Laksmikant Deshmukh at Kaveri College

Renowned novelist, Retd. IAS officer and the President of 91^st Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Dr. Lakshmikant Deshmukh, while speaking on the third Graduation Ceremony of Kaveri College of Arts, science and Commerce stated that “learning has no age limit.” To bring the point home he shared that the great literareuer Rabindranath Tagore started painting at the age of 65 and

has left behind him an oeuvre of approximately 3,000 drawings and paintings. He said that the 21^st Century is the century of knowledge and students must strive to acquire comprehensive knowledge about varied subjects.  He advised students, “Build your reputation and earn name, money will automatically follow.” He encouraged students to step outside their comfort zone and to always have positive attitude in life. Dr. Deshmukh was invited as the Chief Guest for the Graduation Ceremony of the College. The students received the Graduation Degree Certificate at the hands of Dr. Deshmukh.

On this occasion, Mr. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha Pune, Mrs. Malati Kalmadi, Secretary, Kannada Sangha, Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri Colllege, Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Vice Principal, Mrs. Sujata Bachhav, Chief Exam Officer, teaching and non-teaching and the students were also present on the occasion.

Dr. S.B. Kharosekar welcomed all the dignitaries and shared the 13 year of momentous journey of Kaveri College. He introduced Dr. Deshmukh and his immensely awe-inspiring work in the field of Literature, Administration and Research. Dr. Kharosekar said that Dr. Deshmukh, a multifaceted man with varied life experiences is a great inspiration to the students who will be starting their life afresh after graduating from the College.

            Mr. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha, made the students aware that there is no short cut to success.

He said that key to success is getting high quality education and working tirelessly towards realizing one’s dream.  Mr. Hegde asked the students to aim high and work with patience relentlessly to go ahead in life.

            Mrs. Bhakti Dandekar compered the program whereas MRs. Sujata Bachhav presented the vote of thanks.