Mangalore: A Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the topic “Qualities of 21st Century Faculties” was held at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore.

The session was led by Ateeq ur Rahman, an NLP trainer and motivational speaker. He spoke about the changing role of teachers in the current times and explained how educators must develop different types of energy — including emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and creative — to stay effective and adapt to changing needs.

He also stressed the importance of emotional intelligence, self-renewal, and adaptability in the teaching profession.

The event began with an address by the Principal of BIT, who spoke about the importance of such programmes in improving teaching skills. Faculty members from different departments attended the session.

The programme ended with a vote of thanks from Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES. The session was reported by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department.

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Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.

Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.

"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.

With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.

Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.

The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.

"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".

Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.

Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.