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Description: 20th May 2026: - Convent of Jesus and Mary Chelsea, Shimla, hosted Forum 2026: Looking Beyond Books today, bringing together five distinguished achievers to inspire students to look beyond academic scores and discover success through service, courage, and purpose. The forum opened with a timeless invocation from Swami Vivekananda — ‘Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached’ — setting the tone for a morning of profound learning. On behalf of Principal Sister Greta, the school extended a warm welcome to the eminent panel. Distinguished Panelists: 1. Lt Col Sukhvinder Kaur (Retd) — Army Veteran with 24 years of service, among the first women officers in a combat role. She now mentors young girls aspiring to join the Indian Army. 2. Dr. P.K. Ahluwalia — Former Professor of Physics, HPU Shimla; Commonwealth Academic Fellow, University of Edinburgh; President, Indian Association of Physics Teachers. 3. IPS Mehar Panwar — 2022 Batch, Himachal Pradesh Cadre; alumna of Lady Shri Ram College; currently ASP City, Shimla. 4. Dr. Nishi Sood — Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, IGMC Shimla; 30 years of clinical experience; specialist in high-risk pregnancy and oncogynaecology. 5. Advocate Abhinav Mohan Goel — Legal expert in IPR and civil-commercial litigation; practiced in the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court. Each panelist addressed the students, sharing personal journeys that demonstrated how success is etched in courage, sculpted through service, and measured by lives uplifted. Highlights of the Forum: - Symbolic Welcome: Students presented potted plants to the panelists — a symbol of knowledge that blossoms when nurtured with wisdom, dedication, and purpose. - Panel Addresses: The speakers urged students to pursue excellence with integrity across diverse fields — from national defence and scientific inquiry to public service, healthcare, and justice. - Interactive Q&A: Students engaged directly with the panelists, asking thoughtful questions on career choices, challenges, and social responsibility. - Felicitation: Principal Sister Greta felicitated the guests as a token of the school’s profound respect and gratitude. - Vote of Thanks: Head Girl Sahaj Dhiman proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the panelists for illuminating new paths for the students. The forum concluded with the message that true education lies in applying knowledge to serve society. CJM Chelsea continues its tradition of nurturing not just scholars, but responsible citizens and future leaders. About CJM Chelsea: Established in 1864, Convent of Jesus and Mary Chelsea, Shimla, is one of India’s premier all-girls institutions, committed to academic excellence and character formation.