Yogendra or "Yogi" briefly studied Architecture at IIT, Kharagpur (inspired by Howard Roark in "The Fountainhead") before switching to a five-year sojourn at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi where he majored in History. He dabbled in International Relations in California, taught English and History at the Doon School and Mayo College (in between games of squash and sets of tennis) before doing Research in Education at the University of Cambridge and, subsequently, at the University of London where he submitted a dissertation on "Education in a Rural Environment – A Blueprint for India."
Awards and Distinctions
Honourable Mention in
- "Outstanding People of the 20th Century"
- "2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century"
- Five Hundred Leaders of Influence
- Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 1999 and 2000 (Yogendra Durlabhji is a subject of biographical record in Who’s Who in the World, inclusion in which is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their own fields of endeavour and who have, thereby, contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.– Citation)
- Who’s Who in the 21st Century
- The First Five Hundred at the New Millennium
- Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, 2002-2003
- The International Biographical Centre Living Legends
- International Peace Prize – 2002-2003
- 2002 President, TiE, Jaipur (a part of TiE Global, Silicon Valley, USA)
- 1998-99 Chairman, CII National Committee on Sports
- 1997-98 CII-Chairman, Rajasthan State Council
- 1977-78 "Sportsman of the Year" (Churchill College, University of Cambridge)
- 1972 "Man of the Year" (St. Stephen’s College, Delhi); the David Raja Ram Prize for "displaying habits of regular work, interest and some performance in outdoor games, devotion to study and selfless service."
- Special citation by Shri S.C. Sircar, Principal, St. Stephen’s College: "Yogendra is one of the best products of St. Stephen’s College in recent years. He has combined high standards of academic achievements with equal rank in the world of sport. He has developed a sense of responsibility and commitment which has earned him the respect of his teachers and fellow students."
- Vice-President of Games and Sports, St.Stephen's College, Delhi (1971-72)
- 1970 The Kishan Prashad Memorial Prize for "steady interest in extra-curricular activities, particularly in sports, combined with a reasonable standard of ability and attainment in studies" – St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
