Language is Not Just a Medium of Expression, But a Bridge to Success: Dr. Kunvar Shekhar Gupta

Language is Not Just a Medium of Expression, But a Bridge to Success: Dr. Kunvar Shekhar Gupta

Prayagraj, April 29: Kendriya Vidyalaya IFFCO Phulpur hosted a symposium on the second day of Tarunotsava-2025, a flagship initiative aimed at guiding students toward academic and professional excellence. The event featured distinguished speakers, including Dr. Daksha Sharma, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Legal Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi, and Dr. Kunvar Shekhar Gupta, Assistant Professor of English at United University, Prayagraj.  

The symposium commenced with a ceremonial tribute to Maa Saraswati, led by the school’s principal, 

Mr. Durga Dutt Pathak, who offered floral garlands and lit a lamp in her honor.  

The first session was conducted online, where Dr. Daksha Sharma provided students with a comprehensive understanding of career opportunities in the field of law. Addressing the audience, she spoke in detail about various legal domains, including litigation, corporate law, intellectual property rights, cyber law, international law, and environmental law. Dr. Sharma emphasized the growing relevance of legal professionals in navigating complex digital and global governance structures, urging students to consider law as a dynamic and evolving career path.  

The second session, held offline, featured Dr. Kunvar Shekhar Gupta, who delivered an engaging lecture on “How to Refine English Communication Skills to Meet Modern-Day Requirements”. Addressing students, Dr. Gupta stressed that effective language skills play a vital role in shaping personality and professional success. He highlighted key techniques to enhance English proficiency, including structured speech, precise writing, vocabulary expansion, and active listening.  

Encouraging students to integrate language learning into their daily routine, he remarked, “Language is not just a medium of expression, but a bridge to success. The more you immerse yourself in a language, the more naturally it becomes a part of your thinking and communication.” He further explained the psychology of language retention, comparing the human mind to a reservoir, where thoughts stored in one's native language may obstruct fluent expression in English. He advised students to actively use English in their thought process to enable natural and effortless communication.  

Students engaged enthusiastically with both speakers, participating in discussions that expanded their understanding of career choices and linguistic mastery. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Principal Mr. D. D. Pathak, who honoured the guest speakers with ceremonial shawls. The symposium was coordinated by Mr. Sachin Kumar Rai and efficiently moderated by Mr. Prem Deepak Mishra.