SHIVAJI HOUSE
Motto
"Like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, our Shivaji House stands for Courage, Honour and Justice."
House Incharge
- Ms. Babita Bhandari
- Mr. Ganga Singh Bisht
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a legendary Maratha warrior and the founder of the Maratha Empire. Born on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri Fort near Pune, he displayed extraordinary courage from an early age, capturing Torna Fort at sixteen and Raigad Fort at seventeen, which later became his capital. A visionary ruler, he respected all religions, honoured women, promoted education, and established Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule). He also built forts, reservoirs, and dams for water conservation. Though he passed away on 3 April 1680, his ideals of bravery, justice, and leadership continue to inspire generations.
TAGORE HOUSE
Motto
"Like Rabindranath Tagore, our Tagore House stands for Creativity, Knowledge, Peace and Humanity."
House Incharge
- Mrs. Tara Naudiyal
- Mr. Pankaj Rautela
Rabindranath Tagore was one of India's greatest philosophers, poets, and educators. Born on 7 May 1861, he authored Gitanjali (Song Offerings), which earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first Indian and Asian Nobel laureate. He composed the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh and founded the famous school at Shantiniketan in 1901. In protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, he returned the knighthood conferred upon him by the British. His writings and ideals of peace, humanity, and education continue to inspire the world.
ASHOKA HOUSE
Motto
"Like Emperor Ashoka, our Ashoka House stands for Peace, Truth and Compassion."
House Incharge
- Mrs. Anupama Gupta
- Mr. Dheeraj Oberoi
Emperor Ashoka, the third and greatest ruler of the Mauryan dynasty, reigned from around 268 BCE to 232 BCE. Following the devastating Kalinga War, he embraced Buddhism and devoted his life to promoting peace, non-violence, compassion, and righteousness through his policy of Dhamma. He constructed numerous stupas and pillars to spread the message of Buddhism. The Lion Capital of Sarnath, India's National Emblem, and the Ashoka Chakra on the National Flag are enduring symbols of his legacy. His just and compassionate rule earned him the title Ashoka the Great.
RAMAN HOUSE
Motto
"Like C.V. Raman, our Raman House stands for Curiosity, Questioning, Discovery and Hard Work."
House Incharge
- Mrs. Shivali Tayal
- Mr. Krishna Bhatt
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V. Raman) was one of India's greatest scientists. Born on 7 November 1888, he discovered the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928, demonstrating how light changes its wavelength after passing through a transparent medium. This remarkable discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Indian and Asian Nobel laureate in the field. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954, and India celebrates National Science Day every year on 28 February in honour of his discovery. His life continues to inspire curiosity, innovation, and dedication to scientific research.