Mangaluru: Two-day intercollegiate ”Aloysian Fest 2023” begins at St. Aloysius College
Bigg Boss Fame Aravind KP graced the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest
Mangalore: ‘Aloysian Fest 2023’, the annual two-day intercollegiate talent fest organised by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore kicked-off on Friday morning at its campus premises.
Aravind K P, an accomplished alumnus of the college and a renowned professional motorsports racer, graced the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. He is also recognized for his impressive performance as the first runner-up in the eighth season of Bigg Boss Kannada. Alongside Aravind, Divya Uruduga, his co-star in the movie ‘Ardham Bardha Prema Kathe’ also accompanied him in the inaugural ceremony.
Meanwhile, Martin J Aranha, the Managing Director and CEO of Globelink West Star Shipping Company (LLC), was scheduled to attend the ceremony as the guest of honour. However, due to his demanding schedule, he was unable to make an appearance.
The ceremony was presided over by Fr. Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, the Rector of St. Aloysius group of institutions. The valedictory ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 1, with Dinesh Kumar B P, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Mangaluru City, set to appear as the chief guest to award the championship trophies. Dr. Suresh Poojary, the director of the college research cell, will also be present as the guest of honour. The programme will be presided over by the principal, Fr. Praveen Martis S J.
“It’s a confluence of cultures, colours, talents and a confluence of the student’s”
Addressing the gathering at the Mother Theresa park, Melvin Joseph the principal of the college said that this fiesta is a confluence of cultures, colours, talents and students who have come altogether. Emphasising on keeping students' chin up even if they attain no trophies at the event, he said “ definitely you all have come to win trophies, but beyond that it's going to be a part of the learning process. You may go without a trophy that doesn’t matter, but understand that you have learned something.”
In the meantime, Bigg Boss Fame Aravind KP also shared his experiences at the campus. He asserted that the fest is one of the best fest’s that were held during his college days, and now different departmental fests have been amalgamated to form a mega event. “It’s not just a fest, there are a lot of experiences that you gain from here,” he added.
“Life is like an ECG, use your highs to create momentum and lows to create conviction”- Aravind KP
In a motive to stimulate the gathering, Aravind further added that Life constantly gets tougher as you persistently move ahead, hence you “got to be tough to face life, Life is like an ECG, there are always ups and downs, and if it goes flat that means you’re not living.” He advised that one must not fear these ups and downs, but “you got to use your highs to create momentum and lows to create conviction.”
Speaking on achieving success, he said “nobody gets to taste success without failures, failures are the setting stones to success.” Failures drives in creation of one’s character and builds confidence, he added
Dr. Alwyn Dsa, the coordinator of the fest, announced that this year's festival is composed of nine events, including six discipline-specific fests: ACME for Commerce, ART-BEAT for Arts, IMPRINTS for Science, COMPOSITE for Computer Applications, SPINOUT for Business Administration, and INITIA for Vocational Studies. Additionally, there will be an ASTHITVA Cultural Fest, an ALOYSIAD Sports Fest, and an exhibition.
With students from various institutes in attendance, the fest has attracted 114 registered teams, with a total of 1400 members gathered here to participate in the festivities at the time of inaugural
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Belagavi: UT Khader lauds Munawwar Zama's Four-Pillar Education Model
Hubballi/Belagavi: Eminent motivational speaker and educationist Munawar Zama delivered the keynote address at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Sana Group of Institutions, held at the Presidency Club in Belagavi. The event brought together management heads and senior representatives of educational institutions from across North Karnataka.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Minister for Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare, and Naseer Ahmed, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. During the event, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan felicitated Munawar Zama in recognition of his contribution to education and youth development.
In his address, Munawar Zama spoke on the importance of effective management and coordination in educational institutions. He presented what he described as a “four-pillar” model of education, comparing an institution to a vehicle that requires all four wheels to function smoothly. According to him, the four essential pillars are management, teachers, parents and students, and imbalance among any of these can affect the overall progress of an institution.
Explaining the role of management, he said leadership plays a central role in shaping the vision, governance standards, infrastructure and learning environment of an institution. He emphasised the need for transparent systems and long-term planning to sustain academic quality and public trust.
He described teachers as the backbone of the education system, noting that their role extends beyond academics to shaping students’ values, confidence and character. He said motivated teachers, supported through professional development and institutional backing, help create an environment that encourages discipline, curiosity and critical thinking.
On the role of parents, Munawar Zama said education is a shared responsibility. He stressed that parental involvement strengthens coordination with teachers and helps reinforce positive habits and values in students. Students, he said, remain the central focus of the educational ecosystem, and their attitude towards learning and growth determines the effectiveness of collective efforts.
He also highlighted the importance of mathematics, urging students to build a strong foundation in the subject regardless of their chosen fields. According to him, mathematics helps develop logical reasoning, analytical skills and structured problem-solving abilities that are relevant across professions.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker U. T. Khader lauded Munawar Zama’s four-pillar education model, describing it as practical and relevant to the current needs of the education system. He said the framework clearly highlighted the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in building strong and effective educational institutions.
Participants, particularly institutional heads, said the four-pillar framework encouraged reflection on collective responsibility and balanced participation in education.
As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the Sana Group of Institutions, based in Hubballi, organised the North Karnataka Educational Summit 2025. The institution is led by Chairman Mohammed Hussain Malagi, Managing Trustee Ashraf Ali Bashir Ahamed, and Executive Trustees Ayub Savanur, Mohammed Tariq Mujahid and Khalid Malagi.
A key outcome of the summit was the decision to form the Association for Advancement of Minority Institutions, North Karnataka (AAMINK). The association aims to work collectively on educational, administrative and legal issues, with the objective of strengthening minority institutions through cooperation and shared representation.
The Silver Jubilee celebrations concluded with discussions on institutional development and long-term strategies for improving education across the region.
