BIT hosts motivational session on “Building Winners Mindset” for first-year engineering students
Mangalore: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, organised a motivational session titled “Building Winners Mindset” for first-year engineering students on Friday at the International Seminar Hall. The programme was hosted by the institute’s Research and Development Cell and the Department of Basic Science.
The session featured a talk by Johnson Tellis, CEO and Co-Founder of InUnity LLP, Mangalore, who is known for his work in leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community innovation.
During the session, Tellis spoke extensively about the importance of cultivating a winner’s mindset by developing self-discipline, maintaining a positive attitude, learning from setbacks, and continuously striving for personal and academic excellence.
He also shared stories, real-life examples, and practical insights that encouraged students to embrace challenges, stay disciplined, and believe in their potential.
Dr. Imran Mokashi, Head of Research & Development; Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Coordinator, Center of Excellence; and Dr. Anjum Khan, Head of the Department of Basic Science attended the event.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks.
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Guv Gehlot clears bill paving way for Panchayat elections through ballots
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his assent to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act that will pave the way for holding the Panchayat elections through ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Following the assent, the Act was notified in the state gazette on Wednesday.
The bill was passed by both houses of the Karnataka legislature in March during the budget session, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
As per the law, the principle of secrecy of the ballot is a cornerstone of free and fair elections, as recognised by the judiciary, which emphasised that the secrecy of the ballot protects voters from coercion, intimidation, and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the sanctity of the democratic process in several judgments of the Supreme Court.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the functioning of EVMs, necessitating a return to the robust secret ballot paper system to restore public trust, according to the Act.
Justifying its decision, the Karnataka government said there is “a growing consensus on the need to strengthen electoral mechanisms that prioritise anonymity and transparency”.
