St. Stephen's College is a religious foundation drawing inspiration from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It aims at helping its members realise spiritual and moral as well as intellectual and aesthetic values.

Founded on 1 February 1881, St. Stephen's is the oldest college in Delhi. It was first affliated to Calcutta University, and later to Punjab University. Finally with the establishment of Delhi University in 1922, it became one of its three original constituent colleges.

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Mr. Prasenjit K. Basu

Mr. Prasenjit K. Basu

1986-89
07 September 2026
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Alumnus Prasenjit K. Basu Wins Inaugural R. C. Majumdar Prize

St. Stephen’s College congratulates its alumnus Prasenjit K. Basu (B.A. Honours Economics, 1986–89) on receiving the inaugural R. C. Majumdar Prize for Indian History for his book, India Reborn: The Epic Story of a Civilization’s Rebound from Two Centuries of Decline.

Published by BluOne Ink, the book examines India’s economic and civilisational journey, tracing its decline during the colonial period and its subsequent resurgence. It combines historical inquiry with economic analysis to present a broad account of India’s changing place in the world.

Prasenjit K. Basu received the award from Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the FIHCR Annual History Prizes ceremony held on 5 September 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The College warmly congratulates him on this achievement and wishes him continued success.