Mangaluru: BIT and BEADS, Engineering and Architecture College has  organized a Quiz contest named ‘BEARYS QUENCH GRAND FINALE -2019’ to emphasize on the improvement of the intellectual and General Knowledge skills of the students.

It was an inter college competition held exclusively for PUC-II students. Fifty two teams participated in it, comprising three students each. The topics for the quiz were from the history and Audio, visual, sports and current affairs. Every round was a mixed bag with questions from different fields.

The quiz competitions were commenced from the month of August the grand finale was on 14th December 2019. For the concluding session, the president of the function was Chairman, Bearys Group, Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary, The chief guest was Rtd. Director of education Govt. of Karnataka, Mrs. Philomena Lobo and the Guest of honor, Secretary PUC Association of Principals Dakshina Kannada and Principal Rotary PU College Moodbidri, Rtn. Vincent D’Costa. The event began with invocation of Almighty at 2:00PM.  

Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary delivered the keynote address in his speech he said “Winning is not merely an attitude, winning should be the way of life” and he told, for learning we need to have “Truth”, “Trust” and “Happiness”. Mrs. Philomena Lobo, spoke on this occasion and she told in kannada “Yelliyu Nilladiru, Maneyanendu Kattadiru, Koneyanendu Muttadiru, O anantavagiru, O nanna chetana, Aagu ni aniketana,” which is part of poem by Sri. Kuvempu. That is translated as “Never stop, never build be a stagnant, never touch the end, be infinite, oh my spirit”. 

The guest of honor, Rtn. Vincent D’Costa, addressed the gathering, in which he told to contribute for the society, “living for long is not important, how you lived is important” Mrs. Mamtha  Bhandary spoke on this occasion and congratulated each and every team for active participation.  

The first prize of Rs. 15,000 cash and trophy was won by Chaithanya PU College, Mangalore, The second prize of cash Rs. 12,000 and trophy was won by R.N Shetty PU College, Kundapur and third prize of cash Rs. 9,000 and trophy was won by Government PU College, Byndoor.

Quiz Master Mr. Clinton Baptist, Co-founder, Mt. Kinetics conducted the quiz in a very interactive way and the teams participated with great enthusiasm. They skillfully answered the questions asked. Though some of the questions were very tricky, the teams tried to answer them with confidence. The questions put forth to the teams were intriguing and exciting. Quiz was very informative and knowledge enriching for the participants as well as for the audience. The students displayed ecstatic spirit and enjoyed the quiz to the fullest.

The event was coordinated by Mrs. Mamtha Bhandary, Student welfare officer and Mrs. Prafulla, Student affairs. The welcome address was by, Principal, BIT- Mangalore, Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha. The master of ceremony was faculty of CSE department, Mrs. Ankitha Bekal. The event was witnessed by Principal of BEADS, Ar. Ashok Mendonca, Director of BIT-Polytechnic College, Dr. Aziz Mustafa,  faculties and students.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.



Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is projected to return to power in Kerala after 10 years, ahead of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, according to different exit polls released on Wednesday evening.

Most surveys indicate a lead for the UDF over the LDF, while the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to have limited presence in the Assembly with only a few seats projected.

According to Matrize, the UDF is likely to win between 70 and 75 seats, while the LDF is projected to secure 60 to 65 seats. The NDA is expected to get between 3 and 5 seats, as per the same survey.

People’s Pulse has projected a higher range for the UDF, estimating 75 to 85 seats, while the LDF is expected to get between 55 and 65 seats. The NDA is projected to win between 0 and 3 seats in this survey.

Axis My India has also forecast a clear lead for the UDF, projecting 78 to 90 seats for the alliance. The LDF is expected to win between 49 and 62 seats, while the NDA is again projected to remain within the 0 to 3 seat range.

Another projection by Vote Vibe estimates the UDF to win between 70 and 80 seats, while the LDF could secure 58 to 68 seats. Others are expected to get between 0 and 4 seats.

P-MARQ, in its survey for the 140-member Assembly, has predicted 72 to 79 seats for the UDF and 62 to 69 seats for the LDF, with around 3 seats going to others.

According to CNN-18, the UDF is projected to win between 70 and 80 seats, while the LDF may secure 58 to 68 seats. The NDA is expected to get between 0 and 4 seats.

NDTV has predicted 75 to 85 seats for the UDF and 55 to 65 seats for the LDF, while the NDA is expected to secure between 0 and 3 seats.

Meanwhile, today’s Chanakya has projected 72 to 80 seats for the UDF and 60 to 65 seats for the LDF, while the NDA is expected to get between 3 and 7 seats.

Kerala went to polls on April 9, and the counting of votes will take place on May 4.