5^th Graduation Day 2011

Chief Guest :
             Padma Shri K Raghavendra Rao,
             Chairman & Managing Director,
             Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,
             Chennai.

Batches : 2009 & 2010

Date : 30-12-2011

Time : 6.00 PM

Venue : Padmam Auditorium

It was on a very happy and exuberant note that the Chief Guest of the 5^th Graduation Day @ JSB, started his Graduation Day address on Dec 30, 2011. Padma Shri K Raghavendra Rao, CMD of Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited, Chennai, stated upfront that we all lived in “interesting times” – an open, liberalized and a globalised world. And to boot this, he told the Graduates of the 2009 & 2010 Batches, that age was on their side, and they can look forward to nothing less than 50 years of work-life. And just imagine the things that they can fashion during this long innings, exclaimed Shri Rao.

The 150 Graduates listened with interest and rapt attention, when the Chief Guest narrated to them his secret of success – the Power of Five:be passionate in your life, always have a pet project in mind, persevere, develop the ability to anticipate change, and always be open and be humble enough to learn from others.

On his variety of experiences in the corporate world, including his founding of Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Mr Rao stated that what really carries the day for any professional are two significant attributes, among others: have a strong work ethic, and have the willingness to challenge the status quo.

The Graduation Day Address pepped up the Graduates, and Mr Rao, in his characteristically enthusiastic manner, wished them all the best in their career, and posited that they can look forward to a great future for themselves and for India!