Hyderabad : Dr B R Ambedkar Open University celebrating “Education Week” on “Innovation Inclusion, Institutional Excellence and Outreach” from May 11 to 17, 2026 at the university campus. As a part of this, the University organized “Book Talk” on Saturday. Prof. V. S. Prasad, Former Director NAAC and Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU attended as the chief guest for the program.
Prof. Prasad stated that knowledge can be acquired through continuous reading of books, and that this serves as a means to study the history of events that have occurred across the globe. Hementioned that he had recently read the book “Do You Know Your Hinduism” authored by Rajmohan Gandhi and proceeded to elaborate on the themes discussed therein. He explained that the author had addressed several pivotal issues in the book, writing in a manner highly relevant to the current socio-political climate. Noting that India is a secular nation home to people of diverse religious faiths, he stated that while there is nothing wrong with individuals respecting their own religion, one must conduct oneself in a manner that does not offend the opinions or sentiments of people belonging to other faiths. Further, Prof. Prasad revealed that the author has expounded at length in the book on the essence of true Hinduism which, he noted, advocates for respecting others and treating people of other religions, along with their respective customs and beliefs with absolute equality.
The Distinguished guest Prof. G. Haragopal, former professor of Hyderabad Central University, explained the points mentioned in the book “WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA: DECODING A NATION’S SYMBOLS” written by renowned author T. M. Krishna, stating that he had recently read it. He revealed that the book discusses in detail how people belonging to various religious communities living in the country hold diverse opinions regarding topics such as the National Flag, the Ashoka Chakra, the National Anthem, the Preamble to the Constitution, and Vande Mataram. Prof. Haragopal suggested that students of the current generation should cultivate the habit of reading if they wish to understand the developments unfolding in the country and gain knowledge of its history. He further remarked that it appeared the author had conducted extensive research prior to writing this book.
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Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU preside over the program. Prof. Chakrapani explained that students should regularly visit libraries as part of their continuous academic pursuits, noting that this would prove beneficial for both research and the acquisition of knowledge. Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic remarked on the literature of Chalam, observing that it is truly remarkable that the works he penned in those days continue to remain popular and relevant even today.
Dr.Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar, BRAOU also spoke on the occasion. Prof. ARD Prasad; Prof. N. Rajani, Prof. Ravindranath Solomon, OSD to VC; University Directors Prof. Pallavi Kabde, Prof. P. Venkata Ramana, Directors, Deans, Heads of the Branches, Teaching and Non-teaching Staff members, Representatives various services Associations were participated in the event.
