Unfurling the charm that St. Xavier’s College has exuded since 1869, it welcomed its alumni once again for an exclusive dinner on 6th January 2024. Awash in the warm evening illuminations, St. Xavier’s College looked like a burnished citadel dressed to enchant its alumni “Back to Xavier’s”. Canopied under the starry sky, its alumni met in the quadrangle of their alma mater to exchange pleasantries, re-bond and network with each other. The presence of the retired faculty enhanced the nostalgic appeal of the evening as the alumni enthusiastically re-lived their past. 

Inorder to treasure its enduring legacy, St. Xavier’s used this event as a platform to felicitate its eminent alumni. The star-studded list of illustrious alumni included the following: Ms. Shalmali Kholgade, a well-known playback singer, Ms. Melanie Duggal, a professional singer, Mr. Kiran Dighavkar, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, BMC and author of ‘The Dharavi Model’, Ms. Saiyami Kher, a renowned actress, Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai, veteran Indian journalist and news anchor, Ms. Tinaz Nooshian, Editor-in-Chief, Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd, and Aspi Chinoy, a seasoned and well-reputed lawyer.

Principal Dr. Rajendra D. Shinde and Rector Dr. Fr. Keith D’Souza reiterated the influence of the alumni on the operations and the current culture of the institution.  The seamless participation of the alumni, the retired faculty, current faculty and the management in the alumni dinner was a visual symbol of a bond that cannot be torn asunder. 

Dr. Rashmi Lee George