PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The Asian School celebrated its 27th Founders’ Day enthusiastically on Thursday. The occasion commenced with the address by the school’s director Gaganjyot Juneja, who shared his vision while emphasising its continued pursuit of excellence. The director-principal, Anant Vijay Dutt Thapliyal presented the annual report for the academic session 2025–26.
Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, an eminent military veteran and strategic thinker, also addressed the gathering with insightful reflections. He exhorted students to use technology wisely and remain smarter than their smartphones, drawing a distinction between the virtual world of reels and the realities of life.
The school’s literary tradition was celebrated through the unveiling of the 27th edition of ‘Colors’ its annual magazine; the fifth edition of ‘Reflections’, a collection of original stories; and the second edition of ‘Midnight Hues’, an anthology of poetry.
Five outstanding young storytellers were also felicitated in recognition of their literary accomplishments. Besides, meritorious students of the CBSE Class X and XII Board Examinations 2025–26 were honoured for their exemplary academic achievements.
The cultural programme presented a blend of entertainment, imagination and reflection. The evening saw ‘Birbal vs AI’, an imaginative production juxtaposing timeless human wisdom with the possibilities and complexities of artificial intelligence.
