Beyond Boundaries III, the annual
global convention of Xaverians was held in the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Singapore on the 11th to the 13th of May, 2012. Rev. Fr.
Dr. J. Felix Raj, SJ, led a delegation of 100 Xaverians from Kolkata. Members
from Bangalore, Bangladesh, Dubai, Mumbai apart from Singapore flocked in to
make the conference of the most well organised and attended chapters of beyond
Boundaries.
Welcomed by the traditional Lion
Dancers of Singapore, the conference started with a bang – the morning session
being graced by the Hon. Deputy High Commissioner of India in Singapore, where
the traditional lamp was lit. Danseuse Jaya Seal Ghosh performed the
traditional Ganesh Vandana to invoke
the spirits for the success of the event.
The Global Xaverian Awards were
conferred upon Mr. Ashoke Mitra, currently settled in Indonesia and Sayeed
Manzoor Elahi of Bangladesh, for their outstanding achievements in the true
Xaverian spirit of Nihil Ultra (Nothing Beyond).
“Success Beyond Boundaries” a
panel discussion comprising of Sanjeev Sanyal, Sandip Roy and Arvind Agarwal,
Moderated by Abhijit Ghosh with inimitable participation of Rev. Fr. Dr. S.
Xavier, SJ had the audience enthralled.
“Beautiful Bengal” – the Xaverian
tribute to the home state was chaired by Hon. Father, Rev. Dr. J. Felix Raj, S.
J. The Hon. Minister of Industries, Government of West Bengal who flew all the
way from Kolkata to participate, saw a galaxy of industrialists from Bengal and
beyond, along with representatives of three trade bodies sharing the dais. The
first of its kind, the event was an effort by the alumni of an institution to
attract investments for the home state, by highlighting the opportunities that
Bengal has to offer. The event was graced by the Indian High Commissioner in
Singapore, Hon. Mr. T. C. A. Raghavan and was generated a good amount of
interest among the local industrialists.
The evening was rendered
memorable by the up and coming Xaverian duo “You & I” who harmonized
popular numbers with their raga roots in the most melodious manner.
The All Chapters Meet witnessed
the spirit of Nihil Ultra, when within a matter of minutes, Xaverians from
around the world pledged INR 42 lakhs for the college. The occasion was the
launch of “Lakshya” where Xaverians can personally or collectively pay the
College INR one lakh or more. It is my
ardent request to all of you to take part in this movement. Matters concerning
the college, the alumni movement and the developmental programmes in hand were
discussed threadbare.
Usha Uthup and Xaverian Bikram
Ghosh the stage on fire as Xaverians dropped all inhibitions and danced their
way to nirvana. Arindam Sil as the master of ceremonies excelled in his
inimitable was as Nusrat Jahan added the glamour. The duo auctioned a painting
of college alumnus Rabindra Nath Tagore and a cricket bat signed by Sourav
Ganguly to raise another INR 9.5 lakhs for the college.
Beyond Boundaries IV will be held
in London in 2013. The Global Xaverian Award will be conferred on Mr.
L.N.Mittal and Mr.Sanjeev Goenka.
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