BITS Pilani Alumni Relations Official

Announcing the #BITS #DistinguishedServiceAward 2026 Recipients! At #BITSPilani, we proudly celebrate alumni whose unwavering commitment to service, nation-building, and community upliftment embodies the true spirit of giving back. The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) honours #BITSians who have made exceptional contributions through their time, expertise, and leadership - positively impacting society and strengthening the Institute. Join us in celebrating these exceptional individuals whose dedication continues to inspire generations: 🔹Rajesh Chelapurath, President & Managing Member, Ceera Investments, LLC 🔹Mr. Krishna Vavilala, Founder & Chairman, Foundation for India Studies, USA and Consultant, Bechtel Corporation 🔹Hanuman Bengani, CEO at Airgases Projects Pvt Ltd We extend our heartfelt appreciation to these remarkable individuals. Your dedication, service, and lifelong commitment inspire the entire #BITSian community. #BITSAlumni #DSA2026 #AlumniLeadership #BITSianSpirit #CelebratingService #GratitudeAndHonor #AlumniImpact #BITSians

Announcing the #BITS #DAA 2026 recipients! At #BITSPilani, our #alumni are our greatest pride, strength, and key stakeholders. We take immense pride in their achievements and love celebrating their successes. The prestigious #BITS Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA) recognizes outstanding #alumni who bring honor to their #alma mater, society, and the #nation. 𝐃𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬: 🔹Prof. Mustaque Ahamad – Professor of Cybersecurity and Privacy & Computer Science, School of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Georgia Tech 🔹Prof. Arthi Jayaraman – Professor at University of Delaware 🔹 Prof. Suraj Srinivasan – Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School 🔹 Ms. Rashmi Badwe– Chief Operating Officer, TIAA Wealth Management 🔹 Ms. Miriam Daniel – VP & GM, Google Maps 🔹 Mr. Joseph Anantharaju – Co-Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Happiest Minds Technologies 🔹 Mr. Jai Bhagat – Board Member, Haystack Technologies 🔹Mr. Mukesh Chatter – Co-Founder and CEO, Alsym Energy, Inc. 🔹 Mr. Ishan Bansal – Co-Founder, Groww 🔹 Mr. Raj Neervannan – CTO & Founder, AlphaSense, Inc 🔹 Mr. Phani Sama – Founder, redBus; Chairman, Deshpande Skilling 🔹 Mr. Dilip D'Souza – Independent Writer and Journalist Join us in applauding these exceptional individuals whose accomplishments inspire us all and reflect the highest standards of #excellence. Congratulations to our #awardees for their remarkable contributions and for making us proud!

The latest edition of #BITSology is live. In this issue, discover: A Fireside chat featuring Prof. Kartik Hosanagar (The Wharton School), Ms. Revathi Advaithi, CEO, Flex (Distinguished Alumnae Awardee), and Mr. Abhinav Khushraj, Head of Product at Google Cloud (Distinguished Service Awardee), moderated by our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. V Ramgopal Rao. Highlights of the 25-Year Celebration organized by BITSAA Silicon Valley Chapter (SVC) Held in the heart of the #BayArea, BITSync 2025 brought together founders, tech leaders, dreamers, and doers. From Mr. Prabhakar Raghavan (Google) to Ms. Miriam Daniel, VP Google Maps, Mr. Dheeraj Pandey, and Mr. Sanjay Nath the stage was set for powerful conversations and big ideas. A spotlight on innovations reshaping classroom and research practices #Alumni changemakers making waves across #industries and continents Glimpses from recent #campus events, #faculty and #student-led initiatives, & collaborations How #BITS is reimagining leadership in higher education? And much more that reflects the pulse and potential of our BITS community Read now: bits-pilani.ac.in/BITSology/ Do explore, share, and celebrate the stories that make BITS truly extraordinary.

#IndependenceDay is more than political freedom; it’s about #educational freedom that builds a capable and self-reliant citizenry. #BITSPilani champions #qualityeducation and needs #your support for #PowerofMANY. Contribute now to make a difference: discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/… @ramgopal_rao @BITSAA @DirectorBITSGoa