Knowledge is the only true investment that leads to success: Umar Teekay
Orientation program held for first-year students of BIT, BEADS,BIES at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Mangaluru: The orientation program for the first-year students of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS), and Bearys Institute of Emerging Sciences (BIES) was held at the Bearys Knowledge Campus on Wednesday.
During the event, Dr. UT Iftikhar Ali was also felicitated for his appointment as the Chairman of National Commission for Allied and Healthcare.
Addressing the students, Umar Teekay, MD of the Teekays Group, Bengaluru, and honorary president of MEIF, emphasized that the ultimate goal of every human being, whether consciously or unconsciously, is happiness, which he stated can only be attained through achievements. He highlighted that there is no achievement without action and distinguished success from achievement, explaining that success is merely the recognition of one's accomplishments.
Umar Teekay encouraged the students to dream big and cultivate the mindset of a go-getter and achiever. He further advised them to accumulate as much knowledge as possible, noting that knowledge is the only true investment that leads to success.
Ibrahim Sharief, CEO of TruGlobal Inc, USA, spoke to the students about the benefits of pursuing a corporate career, emphasizing that it offers financial stability, career growth, work-life balance, skill development, and opportunities to travel around the world. He further explained that the key to corporate success lies in hard work, education, specialization, effective communication, and applying for the right jobs.
Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, presided over the event. During his address, he praised the humility and professionalism of Dr. UT Iftikhar Ali, congratulating him on his recent appointment as the Chairman of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare. Syed Mohamed Beary also shared his vision of promoting diversity at Bearys Education, aspiring to make the institution a reflection of India's rich cultural variety.
Addressing the students, Syed Mohamed Beary stressed the importance of character building. He remarked that while academic success is vital, it holds no true value without a strong moral foundation. "Your achievements will mean nothing if they are not backed by a good character," he said, urging students to focus on integrity and ethics alongside their studies.
He further advised students that their time at the Bearys Education institutions would be among the most crucial years of their lives, as the experiences and education they acquire would shape their future. He urged them to make the most of their time and avoid any activities that could bring dishonor to their community, the institution, or the country.
Syed Mohamed Beary also outlined the future plans for the campus, including the construction of the Late UT Fareed Sports Arena and a PU College, aiming to expand the opportunities available to students and the local community. He expressed the Bearys Group’s commitment to reaching out to every family, positioning the institution as a beacon of hope and progress for society.
Speaking after being felicitated, Dr. UT Iftikhar Ali expressed his gratitude to Syed Mohamed Beary for the honor and urged the students to recognize the sacrifices their parents have made to help them reach this stage of their education. He reminded them of the challenges and hardships their families may have faced and encouraged the students to work hard and make their parents proud through their achievements at the institution.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of Bearys Institute of Emerging Sciences. In his speech, Dr. Mustafa highlighted the rapid advancements in technology and emphasized the need for students to stay updated. He also linked this concept with the institution's slogan, "Get Future Ready," encouraging students to prepare themselves for the future challenges in the field of technology and innovation.
Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT proposed vote of thanks.
Prof. Prithviraj, Director of BIT Polytechnic, Ar. Khalil Razzak Shaikh, Principal, BEADS were present on the dias during the event.
Asst. Prof Joyson and Hanina compered the event.
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Bus helper held for stealing USD 1,600 from Iranian woman's purse in Delhi; money recovered
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a bus helper and recovered USD 1,600 that was allegedly stolen from the purse of an Iranian woman who had forgotten it on a private bus at ISBT Kashmere Gate, an official said on Sunday.
The incident came to light on December 15, when a complaint was lodged at the ISBT Kashmere Gate police post by Dr Ali Akbar Shah, a professor at Delhi University and a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, the police said.
He informed police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence, they said.
The woman had travelled to Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and was returning to Delhi on December 15 in a bus. While de-boarding at ISBT Kashmere Gate around 1.45 pm, she inadvertently left her purse on the bus seat, the police officer said.
After some time, she received a phone call from the bus operator informing her that the purse had been found in the vehicle. However, when the purse was handed back to her, she discovered that USD 1,600 in cash kept inside was missing," the officer added.
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Based on Dr Shah's statement, an FIR was registered at Kashmere Gate police station on December 16, and an investigation was taken up, police said.
During the investigation, the team questioned the driver and conductor of the bus in which the woman had travelled, police said.
During questioning, the conductor told police that Monish, the bus helper, found the purse lying abandoned on a seat and handed it over to him, police said.
Monish initially attempted to mislead the investigators, but later confessed to stealing the US dollars from the purse, police said
Following his disclosure, Monish was arrested on December 17 and recovered the entire stolen amount, police said.
The accused, Monish, 26, is a resident of Jahangirpuri in north Delhi.
He has studied up to Class 10 and has been working as a helper with the private bus service for the past year, they said.
