3,054 students receive degrees at SPMVV convocation
The Hindu
Governor and Chancellor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan presides over the session virtually
In view of the COVID-19 situation, the 18th annual convocation of Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) was held both online and offline in Tirupati on Wednesday. Governor and Chancellor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan presided over the session virtually from Raj Bhavan. Participating as a special guest of honour, Minister for Education Adimulapu Suresh hailed women’s empowerment as the first step to social development. The other proceedings, including presentation of degrees and awarding of doctorates, were conducted at the campus. As many as 3,054 students from different streams received degrees at the convocation. The varsity also presented 150 gold medals and 31 book prizes in life sciences, social sciences and engineering & technology.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
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