Mangaluru: The Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry ‘Rachana’ organized a talk on mind-mapping and work-life balancing at the MCC Bank Hall in the city on Thursday.
Eminent speaker Dr. Sarfaraj J Hasin, who was invited for the program, advised the audience, “You are the best person to influence and decide on your life. Think positive and your subconscious mind will support the positive thoughts. If you think negatively, the same will affect your life.”
He insisted that we lay stress on forgiving and loving each other. “Think positive thoughts and your personality will change forever,” he reminded.
Rachana President Vincent Cutinha welcomed the gathering. Governing body member Charles Pais introduced the speaker, while another member Leslie Rego compered the event.
Around 60 people attended the program held by Rachana. Professor Joselyn Lobo, Donnet D’Souza and CMD of MCC Bank Anil Lobo were also present.


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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.
