General KS Thimayya Memorial Lectures

Spotlight on Success

Our alumni are our pride, making significant impacts in fields as diverse as defense, academia, arts, sciences, and public service. We celebrate their success by showcasing how Cottonians continue to lead and inspire well beyond the School's hallowed halls.    

Honouring a Legacy

At the heart of what we do every year, the General KS Thimayya Memorial Lectures stand out as our flagship event. It's our way of keeping the conversation going on matters that touch our lives both locally and globally. We invite speakers who are not just leaders in their fields but also passionate storytellers, ready to share insights that matter to you and me. This isn't just about paying homage to General Thimayya's incredible journey and leadership—it's also about sparking conversations that matter. Conversations that challenge us, inspire us, and connect us more deeply with the world around us. Join us as we explore, question, and learn together, keeping the legacy of leadership and service alive in the most engaging way possible.
Edition Year Speaker Topic Lectures [YouTube Videos]
KST 1 2005 Nandan Nilekani, Padma Bhushan Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Leadership Trends & Issues YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 2 2006 Ambassador C.V. Ranganathan Emerging India and China: Perspectives & Prospects YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 3 2007 Col. Lalit Rai, VrC Kargil: A soldier's Story YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 4 2008 Philip Wollen, OAM Peace, Ethics, Occam’s Razor– and India’s Gift of Ahimsa YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 5 2009 G.K. Pillai, IAS India’s Internal Security: Challenges & Responses YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 6 2010 Dr. Ajit Varki Adventures in Anthropogeny: What Makes us Human? YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 7 2011 Dr. Dayalan Devanesan, AM Aboriginal Health, Medicine and Art YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 8 2012 Raj Chengappa India and the Bomb: Myths and Reality. YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 9 2013 Ramesh Vangal Beyond Boundaries: Karma, Innovation and India’s Economic Story YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 10 2014 Lt. Gen. K. Surendranath, PVSM, AVSM**, SM, VSM Confessions of an army general YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 11 2015 Dr. Rahul Rao & Dr. Rohan Murty Academia at Crossroads: Finding and Fostering Creativity YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 12 2016 Dr. Mandyam Srinivasan & Rev Dr. J Jayakiran Sebastian The world through the prison of science and religion YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 13 2017 Choitresh Kumar Ganguly The Timbaktu Story YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 14 2018 Harish Bijoor Redefining Brand Bengaluru YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 15 2019 Dr. Ajit Huilgol Organ Transplantion: From Myth to Reality YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 16 2020 Bharat Goenka The Tally Story YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 17 2021 Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM Indian Navy: Sea Power for National Security & Economic Growth YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 18 2022 Dr. Aditya Sondhi The Constitution and the Idea of India YouTube Video Thumbnail
KST 19 2023 Ricky Kej Saving the Planet YouTube Video Thumbnail