On Saturday, the Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow joined the list of varisities in the state to ditch black convocation robes. Coloured robes, Indian attire and safas are now preferred The word `convocation' conjures up an image of jubilant students in trademark black ceremonial robes, flinging their black scholars' hats into the air. Those black robes have been a staple of college and university convocations across the country for years. But of late, universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh are increasingly doing away with the traditional back gowns in favour of more colourful and vibrant attire. While some are merely experimenting with the colours and designs of the...
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