Prep graduation ceremony of Barakah International School and College held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Former MLA of Mangalore North Moidin Bawa said that combining cultural awareness with formal education is important for the overall development of children. He said such an approach helps shape responsible and confident citizens. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Prep Graduation Ceremony of Barakah International School and College.
Students who completed their preparatory education presented a series of cultural programmes during the event. These included skits, action songs, short plays and other performances, showcasing the confidence and skills developed during their early years at the institution.
Several guests were present at the programme, including Abdul Naser, popularly known as Lucky Star and President of the Wakf Advisory Committee; Dr Mohammed Nohman; S A Khaleel, Chairman of Bolar Islamic Centre; Naufal Kokkada, President of SKSM Youth Wing; Suhail Kandak, Chairman of Make a Change Foundation; and Mohammad Ashraf Badriya, President of Muslim Aikyata Vedike.
The programme began with a welcome address by Principal Sharfuddin B S, who spoke about the school’s educational approach that focuses on academics along with moral and cultural values.
Ayan Ashraf, Director of Barakah, conveyed the Chairman’s message and spoke about the institution’s continued focus on value-based education.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mohammed Haneef, Principal of Islamic Studies.
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai (PTI): French President Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
On Tuesday, Macron held discussions with Modi as part of efforts to further strengthen India-France strategic ties.
During the Mumbai visit, the French president and his wife also met some of India's top filmmakers and actors, and had an animated exchange with them about cinema, culture and collaboration.
President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in the national capital Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.
PM Modi will inaugurate the summit on February 19. As many as 20 heads of states, including French President Macron, will be present at the inaugural session, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said.
