PRAYAGRAJ, July 27 -- A distinguished alumni award ceremony was held at Ishwar Topa Auditorium of the Allahabad University (AU) on Saturday. On the occasion, the Allahabad University Alumni Association honoured four alumni of the university who are currently serving as Supreme Court judges namely Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Manoj Misra. In his address, Justice Vikram Nath emphasised the vital role of teachers in the success of students. He said the relationship between teachers and students at the university forms the foundation of students' achievements. Justice Nath stressed the need to strengthen the dialogue and bond between teachers and students in today's times. He advised students to remember that hard work is never wasted: "The more effort you put in, the further you will progress. Comfort and ease never build a bright future. Study with true heart and sincerity and success will surely follow," Justice Nath added. He further advised the students to respect not only their parents but also their teachers. Addressing law students, he said law is not just found in books but is alive in everyday life. "Understanding the society is key to truly grasping the law. Read the newspapers daily and engage with courtroom discussions to learn continuously," he said. Presiding over the event, AU vice chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava said the Allahabad University has a rich academic heritage spanning 139 years. Currently, 532 faculty members are employed, of which 350 have been appointed in the last four years, significantly improving academic standards. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia highlighted the importance of understanding others to maintain unity in India's diversity. He said instead of rushing to quick judgments, tolerance and humility should be embraced. "This tolerance is the very foundation of India," he said. Justice Dhulia described academic life at the university as an integral part of shaping the future. Students at Allahabad University learn not only in classrooms but also through campus conversations. Sharing his own experience, he said, "The university gave me the opportunity to embrace progressiveness and understand various perspectives. It provided a lens to comprehend societal discriminations." Justice Pankaj Mithal recalled his experiences during his time at the AU. He said besides gaining knowledge in classrooms, personal experiences teach students a great deal. He said the campus environment and discussions helped him develop an interest in art and literature, recalling moments spent writing and interpreting poetry in hostels. He fondly remembered his teacher Dr BB Saxena. Justice Manoj Misra said while computers, AI, and technology are important, humanity cannot be developed through them alone. To become better human beings, emphasis must also be laid on teaching arts, social sciences and literature. Using political science as an example, he said that during the political ideology course, he gained valuable insights into Indian and Western thoughts. "The lessons learned at Allahabad University have served me throughout my life," he added....