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Pramath Sinha
Founder's Message
Founder & Trustee, Ashoka University Founder, Harappa Education
YIF'21
Dear Class of 2021, What a year! I have always maintained that every year of the YIF is unique. Every year we have some firsts, we stop what we were doing earlier, we start something anew. In fact, since inception, it is in the DNA of the YIF that each year be fresh and vibrant. But, who would have ever imagined that in its 10th year YIF will have an entire year with no on-campus classes! You have redefined the YIF—by showing us how this program can be experienced entirely online. Yes, you have a right to be disappointed that you did not get to spend more time on campus and meet any of your professors in person. Given that there was little you could have done about it, your resilience, conduct and attitude through this once-in-a-century pandemic has been commendable. Congratulations on showing the way, kudos for living the YIF’s values in a tough year and all the very best for the future. Remember YIF is not only about the one year on campus, but also a Fellowship for life. The Fellowship never ends! So what if this year was not what you expected, you now have bragging rights for life!
