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SRHU Celebrates Himotsav 2026 with Culture, Talent and Student Achievements

Published on: March 12, 2026

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, celebrated its three-day foundation festival Himotsav 2026 with vibrant cultural performances, student achievements, and community participation. The event brought together students, faculty, staff members, and guests in a grand celebration of talent, tradition, and academic excellence.

The festival commenced on 10 March 2026 with an inaugural ceremony where SRHU President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Ashok Deorari, and Director General (Academic Development) Dr. Vijendra Chauhan lit the ceremonial lamp before the portrait of founder Gurudev Dr. Swami Rama. The evening featured colorful cultural performances reflecting diverse Indian traditions including Garhwali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Rajasthani, and South Indian dance forms. A special highlight was the classical dance-drama “Navaras Devi” presented by Sadhana Sangam Dance Centre, Bengaluru, portraying the nine forms of the Divine Mother through expressive classical dance.

The second day of Himotsav showcased a vibrant cultural evening celebrating India’s rich folk heritage. Students and staff presented captivating performances representing Garhwali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Himachali, Nepali, Haryanvi and South Indian traditions. Dance performances, musical jugalbandi, solo songs, yoga demonstrations, and group acts kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.

The concluding day featured a Student Felicitation Ceremony, where 240 meritorious students were honored for their achievements in academics, sports, arts, and literature. The awards included 166 academic awards, 25 diploma awards, 4 sports awards, and 35 fine arts and literary awards. Additionally, 10 students received scholarships of ₹20,000 each in recognition of their outstanding performance.

During the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal emphasized that SRHU remains committed to providing value-based education along with academic excellence, encouraging students to uphold human values while contributing to society.

The festival concluded with celebrations of talent, culture, and achievement, reaffirming SRHU’s commitment to holistic student development and a vibrant academic community.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.