What No Algorithm Can Give You | Shri Kvulo Lorin at Tetso College Commencement 2026

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Shri Kvulo Lorin, the Chairman of Tetso College, opened his address by using the metaphor of a tree to emphasize that while growth can occur without deep roots, true stability and lasting impact depend on them. He acknowledged the collective effort behind the college's success, crediting the dedication of teachers who work late hours, parents who make quiet sacrifices, and students who persevere through difficult times. By inviting Reverend Dr. Wati Aier to speak on reconciliation among Naga tribes, Shri Lorin framed it as an inseparable part of the college's philosophy, arguing that healing requires staying connected to one's roots rather than walking away from conflicts. The core of his message focused on the unique value humans possess in an age dominated by artificial intelligence. He noted that while machines can write, calculate, and design faster than anyone present, they lack the ability to generate conviction or explain the "why" behind actions. Shri Lorin challenged the graduating class not to try to outpace technology but to become something algorithms cannot replicate: individuals driven by a deep sense of purpose and the courage to stand firm in their beliefs when things get tough. He asserted that an education rooted in heritage provides this essential foundation, preparing students to face a global future with integrity rather than just speed or efficiency. He then highlighted the tangible achievements and future aspirations of the institution, noting the enrollment of roughly 800 new undergraduates and the support provided through over 200 scholarships. Shri Lorin expressed excitement about the college's progress toward autonomous status and the planned establishment of a School of Law and a Physical Education Department in the near future. He also shared a touching story about the graduating class contributing their own savings to fund a scholarship for a current student, demonstrating that legacy is not a one-time event but a continuous choice to give back. This act of generosity before even becoming alumni illustrated the living spirit of the "tree of hope" he had described earlier. In his concluding remarks, Shri Lorin addressed the parents directly, reminding them that their names are the first on their children's degrees and that their sacrifices have secured a legacy for the next generation. He declared that once students earn their degree, Tetso College becomes an integral part of their identity forever, binding them in a lifelong connection regardless of their personal choices. Ultimately, he defined heritage not as something left behind but as what is carried forward and handed to others, ending with a heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026 and a promise that the story of the college continues through their future endeavors.

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May I now invite Shri Kulaloring, the Chairman of Tetso College, to deliver his address. >> A tree that forgets its roots may still grow tall for a season, but it is the roots that decide how long it stands and how far its shade can reach. Good morning, everyone. Thank you very much, Chairperson Dr. Homai Bam Royomba. Our respected commencement speaker, Reverend Dr. Wati Aier. Our respected Principal, Dr. Hewasa L. King. To our Vice Principals, Deans. To the parents of the graduating class of 2026. To all the teachers present here. And of course, to my dear students, the graduating class of 2026. Whatever we celebrate today was not built by one person or one generation. It was built by teachers who stayed late, parents who sacrificed quietly. And you students who kept up showing on hard days. I am simply grateful to stand here and watch it come together. In a few minutes, Reverend Dr. Wati Aier will address you. A man who has spent much of his life working toward reconciliation among our Naga tribes and communities. And also has had a widespread impact across the world. I don't think that work in what I'm about to say are two separate messages. Reconciliation, like everything I believe about this college, requires roots. You cannot heal what you are willing to walk away from. So, as you listen to him after me, I'd ask you to hear him as the other half of the same idea. We just watered the tree of hope. A small ritual that says everything about who we are. A tree needs roots before it can hold anything up. And that is that school's whole philosophy in a single image. We are rooted in heritage, but we are not standing still. We are ready for the world. That readiness is being tested today. You're graduating into a world where artificial intelligence can write, it can calculate, it can design faster than any of us in this hall. But a machine can generate an answer, it cannot generate conviction. What no algorithm can hand you is the why behind what you do, and the courage to stand behind it when it's difficult. That why is what an education rooted in heritage gives you. And it is my challenge to every one of you. Don't try to outpace a machine. Be something it cannot be. This year gives real evidence that all of you are living up to that challenge. We welcomed roughly 800 new undergraduates this year. Over 200 students have received a Tetso College scholarship. Real proof that we don't just talk about opportunity, but we are also funding it. We are actively working towards autonomous status. And toward new programs, hopefully, God willing, we will be having a Tetso School of Law and a Physical Education Department by next year, provided we get the necessary clearance from Nagaland University. I think we are deliberately trying to grow towards becoming the institution becoming an institution that Nagaland's next generation deserves. And hopefully, we will head there with your prayers and with your support. It means now that you are part of this legacy. But in terms of legacy and financial terms, let me speak to our parents directly. You paid fees. You gave up your own comforts. You postponed your own plans and trusted Tetso College with the most important years of your children's lives. Whatever success follows their names today, your names are the first names on this degree. The titles that they bear are yours. I also want this entire hall to know something before I close. This graduating class of 2026, even before graduating, even before earning anything, they saved up their money and contributed. It's and it's not about the amount that matters. They saved up their own pocket money and contributed a total of 13,632 for a third-semester psychology student to be given a scholarship, which was awarded by this batch even before being an an alumni. So, thank you for not even waiting to be an alumni and giving back. That is the tree of hope in action. To every alumni here, a legacy is not something you leave once. It's something you keep choosing to leave. I hope every one of you also joins them. I congratulate the class of 2026. Tetsuo College is proud of you today. We will be watching everything you build next. Our story is not over. We expect each and every one of us to be connected lifelong because once you take this degree, Tetsuo College is now part of you, whether you like it or not. Heritage is not what we leave behind us. It is what we carry forward and hand to someone else before we go. Thank you very much. Congratulations, class of 2026.