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Hyderabad, 29th April 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0The renowned\u00a0Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad (IHM-Hyderabad)<\/strong>, a central government institute under the Ministry of Tourism, held its\u00a0Annual Awards Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0for the academic year 2024-25 with grandeur and pride, celebrating academic excellence, placement achievements, and overall student accomplishments. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the hospitality, spiritual, and academic sectors, making it a truly inspiring occasion for the budding professionals of the institute.<\/p>\n \n The ceremony was graced by\u00a0Sri Pradyumna Krishna Dasa<\/strong>, Spiritual Leader (ISKCON);\u00a0Mrs. Yamuna Ranga Rao<\/strong>, Founding Principal, IHM-Hyderabad;\u00a0Dr. Raja Rao<\/strong>, In-charge Principal, Osmania Medical College (OMC), Hyderabad;\u00a0Mr. Sailesh Mathur<\/strong>, Group General Manager, Hotel Abode;\u00a0Mr. Pankaj Sampat<\/strong>, President, HRATS, Area Director, IHCL, & GM, Taj Krishna;\u00a0Mr. Abhishek Menon<\/strong>, General Manager, ITC Kakatiya and\u00a0Mr. Sanjay Thakur<\/strong>, Principal, IHM-Hyderabad. Other notable guests included\u00a0Mr. Srinivas Indukuri<\/strong>, Director HR, Taj Krishna & Taj Deccan;\u00a0Mr. Arnold Lobo<\/strong>, L&D Manager, ITC Kakatiya,\u00a0Mr. T. Chandra Mohan<\/strong>, Principal, Chennais Amirta and\u00a0Mr. Karunya Teja<\/strong>, Faculty at Chennais Amirta and a proud alumnus of IHM-Hyderabad.<\/p>\n \n The ceremony commenced with a soulful\u00a0Ganesh Vandana<\/em>, followed by the National Anthem and a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam attack. The dignitaries joined students and faculty in observing a moment of silence in their honour.<\/p>\n \n Principal Mr. Sanjay Thakur extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries and expressed his heartfelt gratitude. Our Heads of Departments felicitated the guests, and Mr. Thakur reaffirmed the institute\u2019s dedication to nurturing future leaders in the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n Academic achievers of the institute and exceptional sports performers from catering colleges across the city were honoured during the event as a part of the\u00a0Yamuna Ranga Rao Trophy: Inter-College Sports Meet<\/strong>. The winners received their awards from\u00a0Mrs. Yamuna Ranga Rao,\u00a0<\/strong>herself. Another highlight of the evening was the felicitation of winners from the\u00a0Inter-collegiate Flower Arrangement Competition<\/strong>, who were applauded for their creativity and excellence on stage. This chapter of the competition saw participation from hoteliers in the Professional Category, which was won by Dolphin Hotels.<\/p>\n \n A proud moment for the institute came as\u00a0two students placed at Ritz Carlton, Naples<\/strong>\u00a0were recognized, along with\u00a060+ students placed as Management Trainees in leading hotel chains across India<\/strong>. Additionally, over\u00a0100 students who secured placements across sectors like QSRs, FMCG, Fashion & Jewellery Retail, Co-working Spaces, Airport Outlets, Hotel Aggregators, Corporate Catering, and Facility Management<\/strong>\u00a0were acknowledged for their versatility and preparedness for dynamic careers.<\/p>\n \n A memorable part of the event was the\u00a0insightful speech by Sri Pradyumna Krishna Dasa<\/strong>, who emphasized the importance of\u00a0Emotional Quotient (EQ)<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Spiritual Quotient (SQ)<\/em>\u00a0to create the much-necessary balance in professional and personal life.<\/p>\n \n Dr. Raja Rao<\/strong>\u00a0shared a moving account of how hospitality education at IHM-Hyderabad transformed his son\u2019s life, underscoring the far-reaching impact of this field.<\/p>\n \n Mr. Pankaj Sampat\u00a0<\/strong>spoke about the evolution of the hotel industry, highlighting the emerging opportunities available for young graduates. He emphasized how a career in hospitality offers the unique privilege of meeting and interacting with some of the most influential personalities across the world. He also noted that the dynamic nature of the industry provides professionals with an exciting<\/p>\n \n “kick” every single day, while\u00a0Mr. Abhishek Menon<\/strong>\u00a0shared his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry, narrating how he started his career and rose through the ranks to become the General Manager of the very same ITC Kakatiya. With heartfelt conviction and a dash of humour, he expressed that being a hotelier is not just a profession for him, but a calling\u2014one he wouldn\u2019t trade for anything else.<\/p>\n \n The dignitaries also released the 39th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of the institute\u2019s Annual Magazine\u00a0Cackle,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>based on the theme \u201cFood and Spirituality\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0during the ceremony,<\/strong>\u00a0showcasing student creativity, achievements, and institutional highlights from the past year.<\/p>\n \n The Annual Awards Ceremony 2024-25 was a true celebration of excellence, aspiration, and growth \u2014 marking yet another milestone in the illustrious journey of IHM-Hyderabad.<\/p>\n \n Academic Award Details<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Shambhawi Singh Dev, (Alumnus 2024)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip award for 1st rank, instituted by South India Hotels & Restaurants Association of Chennai; Highest Scorer in Final Year Accommodation Operations, award instituted by Panaroma Enterprises, Bangalore\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ; Topper of 2023-24 Final Year\u00a0 Highest Scorer in Final Year Food & Beverage service, instituted by Madam Yamuna Ranga Rao, founder Principal; & Yamuna Ranga Rao Academic Excellence Award<\/p>\n \n Tushar Aneja, (Alumnus 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip award for 2nd rank & 2nd Topper of 2023-24 Final Year<\/p>\n \n Preti Chaouhan,\u00a0<\/strong>(Batch 2025)<\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip award for 1st rank \u2013 2nd year.,<\/p>\n Topper of 2023-2024 2nd Year<\/p>\n Talera Group rolling trophy for 1st Rank in 2nd Year \u2026 Rooms Division subjects<\/p>\n \n Mandarapu Atchutha Sai Kumar (Batch 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip award for 2nd rank \u2013 2nd yr.,<\/p>\n 2nd Topper of 2023-24 2nd Year<\/p>\n \n Subhranil Dhar,\u00a0<\/strong>(Batch 2026)<\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip award for 1st rank \u2013 1st yr., Topper of 2023-24 1st Year<\/p>\n \n Kumari Ritika<\/strong>, (Batch 2026)<\/p>\n Thangam E. Philip cash award for 2nd rank \u2013 1st yr.,<\/p>\n 2nd Topper of 2023-24 1st Year<\/p>\n \n Meghana Bhutada<\/strong>\u00a0– Award for Vegetarian Course<\/p>\n \n N Manisha, Alumnus 23<\/strong><\/p>\n Topper of 2022-23 Food and patisserie course<\/p>\n \n Anmole Rohini Gunwant, (Alumnus 23)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2nd Topper of 2022-23 Food and patisserie course<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Yamuna Ranga Rao Trophy: Inter-College Sports Meet<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Carrom-Singles<\/strong><\/p>\n Runner up –\u00a0Anurag Gautam<\/strong>\u00a0(IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0Sukruth<\/strong>\u00a0(Culinary Academy)<\/p>\n \n Carrom -Doubles<\/strong><\/p>\n Runner-up –\u00a0Om Adithya Prakash<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Fayaz Mohammad<\/strong>\u00a0(Regency College)<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0Danavath Vishnu Rathod<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Punit<\/strong>\u00a0(IHM Shri shakti)<\/p>\n \n Chess\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Runner up –\u00a0M. Mukthananda<\/strong>\u00a0(Chennais Amritas)<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0MD. Yasir Khan<\/strong>\u00a0(Regency College)<\/p>\n \n Table tennis: Singles<\/strong><\/p>\n Runner up –\u00a0Sanika juikar<\/strong>\u00a0(IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Winner –\u00a0Varad Badhe<\/strong>\u00a0(IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n \n Inter-collegiate Flower Arrangement Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Professional Category<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Dolphin Hotel – K. Nagaraju & Aalok Kumar<\/p>\n \n Free Style<\/strong>\u00a0– 2nd Runner up- Sara Ashish Reddy (Chennais Amrita)<\/p>\n Runner up \u2013 Pranav Gawande (IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Hari Omm Shukla (IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n \n Flower Decoration<\/strong>\u00a0– 2nd Runner up- Saraswati Biswakarma (Regency)<\/p>\n Runnerup \u2013 Susan Sara Singh (IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Shiva Prasad (Regency)<\/p>\n \n Ikebana<\/strong>\u00a0– 2nd Runner up- Sattwikee Ray (IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Runnerup \u2013 Siddharth (Regency)<\/p>\n Winner \u2013 T. Mukhteshwar (Regency)<\/p>\n \n Bouquet<\/strong><\/p>\n 2nd Runner up- Md Abdul Ahad (IIHM)<\/p>\n Runnerup \u2013 Manthan Bahadure (CAI)<\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Sunidhi Nair (IHM Hyderabad)<\/p>\n Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hyderabad, 29th April 2025:\u00a0The renowned\u00a0Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad (IHM-Hyderabad), a central government institute under the Ministry of Tourism, held its\u00a0Annual Awards Ceremony\u00a0for the academic year 2024-25 with grandeur and pride, celebrating academic excellence, placement achievements, and overall student accomplishments. 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