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Honouring an icon

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Fashion and design industry icon Sunil Sethi was conferred with Honorary Doctorate, Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) Honoris Causa by Chitkara University at a ceremony held on Tuesday, for his exceptiona­l contributi­on to design, fashion, business, education and humanity.

Prof. Cavita Taragi invited Dr Ashok K Chitkara and Sethi on the stage, where the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) chairman was conferred with the honour.

An elated Sethi shared at the event, “I’m delighted to be a recipient of this coveted hon

our, second to none other than His Holiness The Dalai Lama. I would like to thank Dr Chitkara and his team for giving me this award; I’m humbled. My work in the space of fashion and product design has

always been passionate, as it drives me towards excellence. I hope the students of the university can take a slice from my life experience­s of chasing one’s dream and making it happen.”

With the temperatur­es expected to rise further in the Capital, in the days to come, it’s not just us humans who need to up our water intake — our furry friends also need hydration. Here, a pack of monkeys queue up to quench their thirst. So, make sure you keep that bowl of water handy for animals and birds.

Solo travel gives you the chance to indulge yourself fully. And in such trips you’re your own guide, companion and photograph­er. So don’t miss on any equipment that you might need. Make sure to have a selfie stick to capture all memories. Research a bit and download location specific taxi apps, food apps, language translator­s and other crucial applicatio­ns.

 ?? PHOTOS: HTCS/RAAJESSH KASHYAP ?? (L-R) Dr Ashok K Chitkara, Sunil Sethi and Prof. Cavita Taragi at the ceremony
PHOTOS: HTCS/RAAJESSH KASHYAP (L-R) Dr Ashok K Chitkara, Sunil Sethi and Prof. Cavita Taragi at the ceremony
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Sunil Sethi addresses faculty and students
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PHOTO: ANI
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