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Madras HC Judge Urges Technology To Protect Human Dignity
A judge from the Madras High Court spoke at a university graduation ceremony in Thanjavur.
He said technology should help people, not make them less respected or valued.
He also said women should have opportunities in many professions and leadership roles.
The ceremony was the 34th convocation of the Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology.
In total, 1,811 students received degrees.
This included undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students.
Some students received medals for excellent performance.
Writer and scholar Suki Sivam also received an honorary degree for his work supporting women and communities.
Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandra said technology should assist people without diminishing human dignity.
He urged women to pursue roles as scientists, engineers, researchers, judges, educators and leaders.
The remarks were made during PMIST’s 34th convocation in Thanjavur on Saturday.
A total of 1,811 graduates received degrees, including 1,383 undergraduates, 410 postgraduates and 18 doctoral scholars.
Tamil scholar Suki Sivam received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree for his work in women’s empowerment and social responsibility.
- Who
- Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandra, PMIST graduates, university officials and scholar Suki Sivam.
- What
- The judge delivered a convocation address, 1,811 students received degrees, and Suki Sivam received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree.
- Where
- Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology in Thanjavur.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The event marked PMIST’s 34th convocation and recognized graduates and an honorary degree recipient.
Key facts
- Institution
- Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology
- Convocation
- 34th convocation
- Total graduates
- 1,811
- Degree breakdown
- 1,383 undergraduates, 410 postgraduates and 18 doctoral scholars
- Medal recipients
- 121 meritorious and outstanding performers
- Honorary degree
- Suki Sivam received a Doctor of Letters degree
- Key message
- Technology should assist people without diminishing human dignity
Quotes
Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandra
Madras High Court judge who delivered the convocation address
“Their voices must be heard in the decisions that shape the institutions and communities.”
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