Success comes to those who are patient, have perseverance: Rohith Bhat at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Graduation day of BIT, BEADS, BIES 2025 held
Mangaluru: The Bearys Knowledge Campus at Lands End, Innoli, came alive on October 11 as Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS), BIT Polytechnic, and Bearys Institute of Emerging Science (BIES) jointly celebrated Graduation Day 2025.
The ceremony, which began at 10 a.m., marked a major milestone for the Bearys Academy of Learning, with BIT hosting its 13th graduation, BEADS its 6th, and BIES celebrating its very first.
The event brought together distinguished guests, academicians, parents, and students in a grand celebration of achievement and perseverance.
Architect Kirtee Shah, President of INHAF, Founder Director of ASAG, and Chairman of BBK Collaborative, Ahmedabad, delivered a thought-provoking address on the theme ‘Cities without Slums.’ He said that “slums are signs of inequality” and called for an inclusive approach to urban development. Commending the vision of Bearys Group, he remarked, “Syed Mohamed Beary is a visionary. Humans have become destroyers of environment and wildlife; we need to introspect and change ourselves from destroyers to creators. The Bearys Group has a campus that can create such creators and creativity among young graduates.”
Prof. Uday Kumar R. Yaragatti from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NITK Surathkal, and former Director of MNIT Jaipur, delivered the Graduation Day Address. Congratulating the graduates, he reminded them that their degree symbolises responsibility. “You should solve real-world problems and lift communities,” he said, urging them to lead sustainable change in society.
He emphasized that ethical grounding defines true success and that constant learning is essential in a world shaped by AI and data analytics. “With AI and data analytics, continuous learning has become a must for fresh graduates to stay relevant,” he noted. Prof. Yaragatti also appreciated the Bearys Foundation for its long-standing contribution to education and social welfare, lauding its commitment to service for over a century.
Rohith Bhat, Founder of WrkWrk, 99Games, and Robosoft, shared his personal journey and offered words of patience and encouragement to the graduating class. He reminded students that success takes time, saying, “Be patient. This is just a beginning. If nothing happens in your career for six months or a year, don’t get restless or paranoid. Success comes to those who wait.”
In his presidential address, Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, shared life lessons on values, gratitude, and faith. He said, “We are ready for the exams of the board, but we should be ready for the exams of life. In life’s exams, the questions are different at every step.”
He urged students to uphold honesty and integrity in every aspect of life. “Whatever we are, we should always be truthful. Be trustworthy when someone trusts you. Be just and fair always,” he said, adding that generosity, empathy, and gratitude are essential virtues. “God likes generosity. It is our duty to respect nature. Have empathy and sympathy. Be grateful to God. Success will never come without sacrifice,” he reminded the audience.
He concluded by highlighting the importance of spirituality, saying, “Prayer is the greatest power on earth. While being religious, it’s important to be spiritual also.”
The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, who extended greetings to the dignitaries and graduates. Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES, proposed the vote of thanks, while Prof. Joyson Miranda hosted the programme.
Also present on the dais were Abdul Rahman Beary, President of Bearys Group of Educational Institutions, Kodi, and Dr. Asif, Trustee of the institution. The ceremony was attended by Ar. Khaleel Razak (Principal, BEADS), Dr. Prithviraj (Director, BIT Polytechnic), Prof. Abdul Latheef (Principal, BIPU), heads of various departments, faculty members, alumni, and proud parents.
During the ceremony, degrees and awards were presented to graduating students from various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, architecture, and science streams, recognising their academic excellence and dedication.
The Bearys Academy of Learning described Graduation Day 2025 as a celebration of achievement, growth, and the spirit of innovation a reflection of its commitment to nurturing responsible and value-driven graduates ready to shape a sustainable future.
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Will not tolerate bias of Congress anymore: Muslim organisations of Karnataka slam party
Bengaluru: Representatives of leading Muslim organisations, associations and unions from across Karnataka have issued a strong and sharply worded joint statement, declaring that the Muslim community “will no longer tolerate” what they described as the biased attitude of the Congress party towards the community and its leaders.
The statement was issued by a wide group of leaders and organisations, including Maulana Syed Tanveer Hashmi, President, Muslim Muttahida Mahaz, Vijayapura; Abdul Khadeer Saheb, President, Shaheen Group of Educational Institutions, Bidar; Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Nadvi, President, Welfare of Humanity Foundation, Bengaluru; K. S. Mohammed Masood, President, The Muslim Central Committee, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District and former President of the State Minorities Commission; Haji Mohammed Hanif, General Secretary, The Muslim Central Committee, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District; Muhammad Maula, President, Udupi District Muslim Okkuta; Yaseen Malpe, Immediate Past President, Udupi District Muslim Okkuta; Maulana Abdul Raqeeb MJ Nadvi, General Secretary, Majlis E Islah Wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal; Ashraf Ali Basheer, Convenor, Muslim Voice of Karnataka, Hubballi; Dr Abdul Kareem, former President, Karnataka State Minorities Commission, Hubballi; K. Ashraf, President, Dakshina Kannada District Muslim Okkuta; Muhammad Hanif, Secretary, Dakshina Kannada District Muslim Okkuta; Maulana Abdul Azeez Darimi, Leader, Sunni Yuvajana Sangha Karnataka; Haji Abubakar Nejar, District President, Sunni Samyukta Jamaath, Udupi District; Mohammad Rafiq, District President, Karnataka Muslim Jamaath, Udupi District; Rafiuddin Kudroli, President, Uniwef Mangaluru; Kasim Shuaiburrahman Qureshi, President, All India Jamiatul Qureshi, Karnataka; Afzal Mahmood, Secretary, Karnataka Muslim Political Forum, Gulbarga; Jabbar Kalaburagi, President, Karnataka Muslim Unity, Bagalkote; Nisar Ahmed, State Coordinator, Eddelu Karnataka, Mangaluru; Naqwa Yahya Malpe, President, Namma Naada Okkoota, Udupi District; Afsar, President, Karnataka Souharda Okkoota, Mandya; Advocate Abdul Jabbar Gola, Vice President, Joint Action Committee, Gulbarga; Advocate Anshad Palya, State Committee Member, All India Lawyers Association, Karnataka and Leader, Hassan District Muslim Organisations Federation; Haji Suleiman Saheb, President, Thirthahalli Taluk Joint Muslim Federation; and Mujahid Pasha of Al Jamaatul Quraish Trust, Basavakalyan.
The organisations said the united support extended by Muslims in the state was the main reason for the Congress party coming to power. However, they alleged that the party and its government are not treating Muslims with dignity, and that there is growing anguish within the community over being repeatedly insulted by denial of proper representation in political appointments and key positions in the bureaucracy.
Referring to the Davangere by-election and recent developments, the statement said the Congress party appears to have sent a clear message to Muslims: “You are merely a vote bank for us. Your job is only to vote for the Congress party. Positions, status, representation and opportunities in the party are alms that we give. If you question your rights or the injustice done to you, disciplinary action will be taken.”
The organisations said this approach is unacceptable and warned that the community will no longer remain silent. They questioned the party’s disciplinary actions against certain Muslim leaders, asking what action had been taken in similar situations in the past involving others. “Otherwise, a serious question arises as to whether the party’s disciplinary rules are applicable only to one community,” the statement said.
Calling the issue one of dignity, the organisations said it is not just about a few individuals but concerns the entire Muslim community. They criticised the Congress for taking unilateral decisions without consulting religious and social leaders and said such actions cannot be justified as mere political decisions.
The statement also accused the party of portraying Muslims as being wrong for asking for fair representation. It said it is not fair to expect the community to campaign for the party without giving them tickets that should have been given fairly, and then initiate disciplinary action on what were described as trivial grounds. The organisations termed the attitude of “you should have simply obeyed what we said” as highly condemnable.
They also expressed concern over what they described as attempts by the party leadership to pit leaders of the Muslim community against each other. At the same time, the statement criticised certain leaders within the community for choosing to pursue personal interests instead of standing firmly against what it called discriminatory policies.
Drawing a comparison, the organisations said that when leaders from some communities commit even serious mistakes or make direct statements against the party, no action is taken and they are instead rewarded. “But if leaders from a particular community deviate even slightly from the party’s diktat, they are subjected to severe punishment this is not fair, this is not acceptable,” the statement said.
Warning of political consequences, the organisations said such discriminatory behaviour will harm the Congress party in the coming days and could lead to a serious setback. They said Muslims had supported the party to ensure a secular government based on constitutional values and to prevent divisive forces from gaining power. However, treating this support as a weakness and assuming that the community has no alternative would prove “politically very costly” for the party.
The organisations strongly condemned what they termed as mistreatment of the community in the name of political calculation and demanded that such unilateral decisions be stopped. They also called for the present decision to be reconsidered.
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