Mangaluru: Two-day national conference Scintilla 2025 concludes
Mangaluru: The two-day National Conference, Scintilla 2025: Perceptio – Crafting Reality with the Mind’s Eye, hosted by the Postgraduate Department of Counselling, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, in collaboration with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) concluded successfully on February 22, Saturday. The conference witnessed participants from 18 colleges across India.
The second day featured engaging sessions, including “Unlocking the Secret of Mentalism – Myth Busting and Reality Checking”, conducted by renowned magician and mentalist Dr. B.S. Rakesh. He captivated the audience with an enlightening session infused with magic tricks, demonstrating the psychological principles behind illusions and perception. The session also highlighted the role of language, communication, belief systems, and cognition.
Following this, the conference hosted “From Victim to Survivor: The Transformative Power of Perception”, an inspiring talk by Dr. Lavina Noronha, Director of Ave Maria Palliative Care Centre and founding trustee of the Shusheg Suicide Helpline. She shared insights on resilience and shifting mindsets in crisis situations, emphasizing the importance of shedding disempowering labels that render individuals helpless.
The valedictory ceremony marked the grand conclusion of the conference. Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Maria Rasquina delivered an address,speaking about the significance of networking, the art of Kaizan, and always changing to improve and enhance our understanding of the world and self. Professor Evelyn Benis delivered the presidential address and spoke about the importance of sharing and communal concern, and took home the valuable lessons that nature impart, which is that of a generous spirit and serenity.
IQAC Coordinator Dr. Saritha D’Souza, Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Maria Rasquina, Secretary of Social Services Professor Evelyn Benis, Organizing Secretary Ms. Thani Anwar, Dr. Rosa Nimmy Mathew, H.O.D, M.Sc Counselling, Student Cultural Secretary Mitra S comprised of the valedictory delegation.
Ms. Ifra Ayesha compered the event. Assistant Professor Dr. Wilsy Francis, Ms Akshaya Bhandary, and Associate Professor Cecilia F. Goveas, were present among others.
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Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry
Beijing (PTI): Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world, and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Xi and Trump, who is on a three-day visit to China, met twice on Thursday and discussed a range of bilateral and global issues.
Trump is due to leave on Friday after a luncheon meeting with Xi.
Summing up the outcomes of Trump’s visit to Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the two presidents had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings.
They agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability to provide strategic guidance for bilateral relations over the next three years and beyond.
The two presidents also agreed to promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations, and bring more peace, prosperity and progress to the world, said a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson.
Trump visited China at the invitation of Xi.
The two presidents are meeting in person again for the first time since their Busan meeting last October, and it is the first visit to China by a US president in nine years, the statement said.
On Thursday, President Xi held a welcome ceremony and a banquet for Trump, held talks and visited the Temple of Heaven with him.
VIDEO | Beijing: On second day of bilateral talks, US President Donald Trump (@POTUS) thanks Chinese President Xi Jinping for 'incredible' China trip.
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