Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera

A soul shaped by stories, stilled by the shore, and strengthened by faith...

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

KIIT_KISS_Asian_GamesCongratulations to my lovable KIITians on representing India at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, Japan, and winning 21 medals for India.

[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

Honoring a true visionary! Warmest congratulations to Dr. Achyuta Samanta on being awarded his 76th Honorary Doctorate. Thank you for your selfless service and tireless dedication to society. 👏
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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Always happy to meet my dear friend and brother Dr Nik Gugger. We have known each other for over 15 years, and his warmth and positive spirit have remained the same. As Global Ambassador of KIIT & KISS, he has always shown great affection for our children.

Dr Nik is a 3 term Member of the Swiss Parliament. He was in Delhi as part of the delegation accompanying H.E. Mr Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, during his official visit for talks with the Government of India. It was lovely to spend time with him again. I value his friendship very much.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, my warm wishes to all our daughters. Every girl deserves to grow up safely, receive an education and make her own choices in life.

Nearly 80% of our students at KISS are girls. Giving them a home, an education and the confidence to stand on their own feet has always been close to my heart. I want every one of them to have the chance to build the life she chooses.

[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

Immense pride for the entire KIIT family! 🏆 Congratulations to our visionary founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta Sir, on being unanimously elected as the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF). A monumental step forward for youth and sports in India! 🇮🇳✨
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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

76th Honorary Doctorate

I am grateful to the Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for conferring an honorary doctorate on me on its 15th Foundation Day. This is my 76th honorary doctorate, and I receive it with humility.

My heartfelt thanks to the Governing Body and the entire IAR family for this honour.

[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

Incredible achievement by our student-athletes at the 20th Asian Games 2026! 🇮🇳

​KIIT has topped all Indian universities with an incredible 21 medals (3 Gold, 7 Silver, 11 Bronze). So proud to see our students making the country proud on the global stage! 🏅✨
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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that 33 faculty members from KIIT Deemed to be University and one from KISS Deemed to be University have been featured in the single-year list of the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists database. Eleven of our faculty members are on the career-long list.
My heartiest congratulations to each of them. KISS Deemed to be University is only nine years old. To see a KISS teacher on this list makes me especially happy. I know how much patience and hard work good research takes, and I am proud of all our teachers.

I hope their work inspires my lovable KIITians and KISSians to keep growing.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Yesterday evening was very special as I joined the Ganesh Puja celebration at the Ambani family residence, Antilia, in Mumbai, on the kind invitation of Smt. Nita Ambani Ji.

In the midst of the Puja and so many guests, Nita Ji, Mukesh Ji and Anant Ji personally took time out to receive me and spend time with me. We had a warm interaction and discussed several things close to our hearts.

During the evening, I spent a few minutes interacting with Anant Ambani Ji and found him to be very warm, humble and wonderful, despite the stature he holds.

I have always admired their simplicity, warmth and respect for people. I am very grateful to the entire Ambani family for their love and respect for my work. The evening was special with the darshan and blessings of Ganpati Bappa.

[Dr. Saranjit Singh, Ph.D @Saranjit72]

Heartiest congratulations to our proud alumna Jyotirmayee Nayak. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and her success proves that sincere effort and dedication always bring meaningful results.

#KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

Heartiest congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on her remarkable victory. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and this achievement has filled all of us with immense happiness and pride. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to my lovable KIITian and Odisha’s pride, Jyotirmayee Nayak, on winning Indian Idol Season 16. By becoming the first Odia to win the title, she has created history and made the entire KIIT, KISS and KIMS family very happy.

Just a few days ago, when she visited KIIT & KISS before the Grand Finale, we welcomed her with great affection and gave her our blessings. Today, seeing her lift the trophy gives me immense happiness. Her talent, hard work and humble nature have brought her this success.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone in Odisha and across the country who supported and voted for her. May Mahaprabhu bless our lovable Jyotirmayee with many more achievements in her musical career.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to respected Smt. Nita Ambani Ji on being ranked No. 1 in Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026 list. Her work through Reliance Foundation in education, healthcare, sports and women’s empowerment has touched millions of lives. On behalf of the entire KIIT & KISS family, I convey my best wishes to her.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Ms Neeru Dhanda on becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual women’s trap gold medal at an ISSF World Cup. Her historic performance in Lonato, Italy, has made the entire country proud. My best wishes to her for many more achievements in the days ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

74th Honorary Doctorate

Humbled to receive my 74th Honorary Doctorate from IES, Strasbourg (France), for my contributions to society over the last three decades.

I am deeply grateful to IES, Strasbourg, its Founder, Ms Soula Kyriakou, and its Co-founder, Ms Zinaida Kyriakou, for this honour. It gives me more strength to continue working for society and humanity.

Happy that KIIT has also signed an MoU with IES, Strasbourg, to further strengthen meaningful collaboration and create new opportunities for students and faculty.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On World Bicycle Day, I remember my childhood days when the bicycle was my simple companion. It taught me simplicity, discipline, health and care for nature.

Happy that KIIT and KISS are contributing to cycling through the international-standard Cycling Velodrome, created in honour of Odisha’s first Arjuna Awardee in cycling, Ms Minati Mohapatra.

May our youth take up cycling for good health and a better future.

[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

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[Dr. Seshadri Binaya Behera @Binaya91]

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Ms Sadhvi Satish Sail of Goa on being crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 at the Grand Finale of KIIT Presents 61st Femina Miss India 2026, held at KIIT today. My congratulations also to Ms Rajnandini Pawar of Maharashtra, 1st Runner-Up, and Ms Sree Advaita G of Uniona Territory, 2nd Runner-Up. It was a matter of pride for all of us that this prestigious national event was held in Odisha for the first time, and at the KIIT campus.

For the last few days, the participants and officials had been with us and experienced KIIT, KISS and the rich culture of Odisha closely. Today, seeing this beautiful journey come to its grand conclusion gave me much happiness.

I thank everyone who worked day and night and helped conduct the entire programme smoothly and gracefully. My sincere thanks to The Times Group, Femina, all officials, participants, guests, students, staff, volunteers and the entire KIIT and KISS family. Everything was completed very smoothly, and that gave me happiness.

[Reliance Industries Limited @RIL_Updates]

As Dr. Nita Ambani received an Honorary Doctorate from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, she delivered a powerful message on seva, peace, compassion, and the belief that India can be a global force for unity and healing. A stirring call to the youth to shape not only the future of India, but the conscience of the world.