Hyderabad is gearing up for centenary celebrations at Osmania University with authorities swinging into action to make the fete a grand success.
The three-day event, to be held between April 26 and 28, is expected to attract close to 50,000 people.Clubbed under the theme, `100 years, 100 voices and one soul’, the cultural programmes will be peppered with performances by local OU students, international students and artistes roped in by the Telangana government’s department of culture.
“Every cultural programme will be put together by 100 students. A special five minute programme on the theme `sare jahaan se accha’ will also be presented during the inaugural function. Apart from this, the university will also screen a documentary showcasing 100 years of OU, made by students of the mass communication and journalism department.
On the guest list will be a host of eminent Hyderabadis including politicians, professionals, industry experts etc. “Also, there will be strict vigil on those participating in the celebrations.
A link on the official website has been developed wherein interested participants can register with their Aadhaar number. Those who do not register will not be allowed to enter the campus. With VVIPs coming for the event the security has already been beefed up.
