Archive · 7 Aug 2026
AI and integrity urged for FDDI Hyderabad graduates at convocation
A big school called FDDI in Hyderabad held a special celebration called a convocation.
This celebration is for students who finished their studies and are ready to start working.
A very important guest named Dr Malini Divakala came to give them advice.
She told them to learn about new technology called Artificial Intelligence, or AI.
AI is like a smart helper on computers that can do amazing things.
She said technology should be used in a good and honest way, not just for fun.
Another leader named Dr Narsimhugari Tej Lohit Reddy also gave advice.
He told students to work hard, follow rules, and be responsible.
During the celebration, 56 students got special awards called medals for doing really well in school.
Some students got gold medals and some got silver medals.
The ceremony included the National Anthem and a lamp lighting ceremony.
Everyone was very proud of all the students who worked so hard.
Dr Malini Divakala, Director of NIFT Hyderabad, was the chief guest at FDDI Hyderabad's 6th convocation ceremony.
She urged graduates to embrace AI, innovation and lifelong learning while using technology responsibly and creatively.
FDDI Hyderabad Executive Director Dr Narsimhugari Tej Lohit Reddy advised graduates to uphold discipline, ethics and professional commitment.
A total of 56 students from the Schools of Fashion, Footwear, Leather Lifestyle and Product Design were honored for academic achievements.
Gold Medals were presented to Sailashmi Didddi and Ishika Bhardwaj, while Silver Medals went to Poojaleskhmi S. and Benecia Mariam Babu.
- Who
- Graduating students of FDDI Hyderabad, with chief guest Dr Malini Divakala (Director, NIFT Hyderabad) and Executive Director Dr Narsimhugari Tej Lohit Reddy.
- What
- The 6th convocation ceremony of FDDI Hyderabad, where 56 students were honored and graduates were urged to embrace AI, innovation and integrity.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- FDDI Hyderabad campus, Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To celebrate academic excellence and prepare graduates for evolving careers in design, footwear and technology.
- Event
- 6th Convocation Ceremony
- Host Institution
- Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad
- Chief Guest
- Dr Malini Divakala, Director of NIFT Hyderabad
- Students Honored
- 56
- Gold Medal (M.Des.-Fashion)
- Sailashmi Didddi
- Gold Medal (B.Des.-Fashion)
- Ishika Bhardwaj
- Silver Medal (B.Des.-Footwear)
- Poojaleskhmi S.
- Silver Medal (B.Des.-LLPD)
- Benecia Mariam Babu