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Celebrating 69th Indian Independence Day

Independence Day

As the National Flag flew high all over the country, La Martiniere College, Lucknow, celebrated the 69th Indian Independence Day with immense pride and zest. The various wings of the NCC along with the Rovers, Cubs and the College Band put up an immaculate parade in front of the East Terrace which was attended by the Chief Guest, Professor Alok Dhawan, along with his wife and son. Dr Dhawan, an old boy of the College is an eminent scientist in the field of biological sciences. Currently the Director of the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, he has published several papers on his subject. He specializes in Nanomaterial Toxicology and Genetic Toxicology. A Fellow of the National Academy of sciences, India, Dr Dhawan is also the Vice President of the Environmental Mutagen Society of India and the Founder of the Indian Nanoscience Society. He has won the CSIR Young Scientist Award, 1999 in the field of Biological Sciences, Shakuntala Amir Chand Prize 2002 in the field of Biomedical Research, ICMR among other distinctions.
After hoisting the National Flag, the Chief Guest spoke on the need for scientific development in India and also reminisced about his days spent in the College. The cadets and the Band put on a befitting display to honour the National Flag in front of the Staff and students.

In the evening the Annual Entertainment Programme in Hindi was held. The boys of the Junior and Senior schools displayed their talents in music, dance and acting. For the play, the boys enacted ‘Chief Ki Dawat’ while pleasant songs of R D Burman among others, and passionate dances made for a memorable evening.

 

Posted on: 20 Aug, 2015