Oxford University Student Union

"Dream Big, Never Give Up," Anil Agarwal exhorts students at Oxford Union

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Speaking at the forum, Anil Agarwal said,"Growing up, I only knew two words in English, 'yes', and 'no'.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking at the forum, Anil Agarwal said,"Growing up, I only knew two words in English, 'yes', and 'no'.
  • I would use the Oxford Dictionary to translate words from Hindi to English, and never got the opportunity to study at a university.
  • Post the interaction, Ms Anvee Bhutani, President of Oxford Student Union said, "It was lovely meeting the Vedanta Chairman, to hear his personal story in his own words and also challenge him in classic Oxford Union fashion."
  • Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pledged to give 75 percent of his wealth towards philanthropy and social good.