During the 7th convocation at IIT Tirupati, Cognizant co‑founder and KREA University Chancellor Lakshmi Narayanan inspired graduates to adopt a mindset encompassing #curiosity, #creativity, and #criticalThinking. Addressing the cohort of 212 B.Tech and 91 M.Tech recipients, he highlighted the importance of originality and diverse perspectives in shaping impactful careers. Narayanan encouraged graduates to look beyond individual achievement and uphold responsibilities to the community and society.

He cited the story of LEGO’s founder, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, as a testament to how imaginative, critical curiosity fuels innovation and success. Narayanan’s message resonated with the ceremony’s atmosphere, focused on nurturing professionals capable of transforming ideas into real-world solutions. His keynote emphasized that intellectual openness and creative courage will serve as vital tools in navigating complex challenges and creating value—both within enterprises and the broader society.

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