Mangaluru: Dr. MS Moodithaya takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of Nitte 'Deemed to be University'
Mangaluru: Dr. MS Moodithaya, a renowned academician who was serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed to be University) in Mangaluru, has assumed the position of Vice-Chancellor of the university. His appointment as the Vice-Chancellor was officially announced on Wednesday.
Dr. Moodithaya brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of education. He previously held various important roles within Nitte University, including Registrar and Director (Global Initiatives). Additionally, he served as the director of K.S. Hegde Institute of Management in Nitte, principal of NSAM First Grade College, and taught at esteemed institutions such as SDM College of Business Management in Mangaluru, MGM College Udupi, and Mysore University, PG Centre in Davangere.
His educational background is impressive, having completed his graduation in commerce and post-graduation in cost accounting from the University of Mysore. He further pursued his doctoral degree from Mangalore University and conducted post-doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States.
Throughout his illustrious career spanning over four decades, Dr. Moodithaya has made significant contributions to academia. He has authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals, written ten books, and successfully completed more than a dozen research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, Karnataka State Agriculture and Marketing Board, NABARD, Ford Foundation, ICSSR, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Ministry of Finance, and the Government of India's UPenn Global Engagement Fund, among others.
Furthermore, he has served as a visiting professor at renowned universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania (U.S.), Erasmus University (Netherlands), Makerere University (Uganda), National University of Philippines, and the University of New England, among others.
He has also guided and produced PhDs on contemporary issues in management such as Financial Inclusion, Corporate Philanthropy and Quality Management Systems, a release from the university said.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
