Pallavi Sharma
Dharamshala: The Newz Radar’s prestigious Shining Star Awards 2025 unfolded as a powerful tribute to academic excellence, self-discovery, and future-readiness at an event held in the auditorium near Degree College, Dharamshala. The ceremony, which honored students who scored over 90% in Classes 10 and 12, saw an impressive turnout of more than 1,300 attendees including Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, senior officials, educators, and families of awardees.
Among the event’s key speakers was Siddharth Narwani, Assistant Marketing Manager at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, who delivered a motivational address that deeply resonated with students and parents alike.
Encouraging students to think beyond conventional pressures, Narwani emphasized the importance of aligning career choices with personal passion. “The most critical decision at this stage is to determine your path and follow your passion,” he said, recounting insights from his recent interactions with high school students during education fairs across northern India.
Narwani also shared milestones of Graphic Era University, one of India’s top-ranked institutions, known for its academic excellence and forward-thinking approach. The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation and has been consistently ranked in the Top 100 Universities in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), currently positioned at #52 in both University and Engineering categories, and #59 in Management.
In 2025, Graphic Era set a new benchmark in placements, with a record highest package of INR 61.99 LPA offered by global software firm Atlassian. Strong industry collaborations with companies like IBM and Tata Technologies, alongside comprehensive placement training, have helped students secure roles in leading global firms.
Further reinforcing its commitment to innovation, Graphic Era was recently declared India’s first GEN-AI campus powered by AWS, integrating cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies into its academic model.
Situated in the serene environs of Dehradun, Graphic Era offers a spectrum of undergraduate to doctoral programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Management, Life Sciences, and Humanities. With international collaborations and alumni placed at industry giants like Microsoft, the university continues to be a launchpad for aspiring professionals.
