Mangaluru: In an address at the 13th Convocation of Yenepoya (Deemed) University, Dr. Azad Moopen, the Founder President and Managing Director of Oscar DM Health Care, emphasized the vital role of modernity and technology in advancing healthcare and the medical field.
Reflecting on India's rich heritage in medicine, dating back to Yoga and Ayurveda nearly five thousand years ago, Dr. Moopen stressed the importance of addressing the evolving needs and challenges of the health and medical sector in the context of a future value-based society.
The event, presided over by Yenepoya University Chancellor Prof. Vijayakumar, witnessed the participation of prominent personalities, including Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, Chairman of IAE Trust Mohamed Kunhi, Vice-Chancellor of Yenepoya University Farhaad Yenepoya, Vice-Chancellor Dr. BH Sripathi Rao, Chancellor Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji, Chancellor of Examinations Dr. BT Nandish, BOM member Yenepoya Abdul Javed, and Deans of various centers, along with faculty members and academic board representatives.
Dr. Azad Moopen highlighted the historical trajectory of medical education in India, tracing it back to the establishment of the first medical school in Calcutta in 1835. He underscored the remarkable progress witnessed since then, with 701 medical colleges currently contributing significantly to medical education in the country. Dr. Moopen emphasized the transformative impact of modernity and technology in shaping the medical landscape, bringing about substantial changes not only in healthcare practices but also in medical education methodologies.
Dr. Azad Moopen urged the youth community to actively engage with the transformative potential of modernity and technology in the healthcare sector.
A total of 2277 candidates, comprising Ph.D. scholars, Post Doctoral Fellowship recipients, Master's Degree holders, and those awarded Post Graduate Diplomas across various disciplines, were conferred degrees during the convocation ceremony. The event also recognized academic excellence, with nine outstanding students from diverse fields receiving prestigious gold medals in recognition of their exceptional achievements.
The convocation proceedings began with Prof. Vijayakumar extending welcome to the attendees. The program was compered by Dr. Mallika Shetty and Dr. Rouchelle Tellis.



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Bengaluru: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted in broad daylight in Bengaluru after she rejected repeated relationship advances from a man she had met through social media. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place on December 22 around 3.20 pm, NDTV reported.
According to police, the accused, identified as Naveen Kumar, had been in contact with the woman after connecting with her on Instagram earlier this year. While they initially remained in touch through calls and messages, the man reportedly began pressuring her to enter into a relationship, which she refused.
On the day of the incident, the footage shows the woman standing beside a scooty, believed to be an online ride, when the accused arrives at the spot in a car. He is seen taking her purse and checking it before moving towards her and groping her.
The man then repeatedly hits the woman on her head and back and drags her along the road. Despite the presence of two to three bystanders at the scene, no one intervened to help the victim.
The victim later approached the police and filed a complaint. Based on her statement, an FIR was registered, and Naveen Kumar was taken into custody. Police said further investigation is underway.
