Bearys institute of technology celebrates int'l women's day with competitive programming talk
Mangalore, March 8, 2025 – Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) celebrated International Women’s Day with an inspiring session on Competitive Programming in association with the IEEE Student Branch. The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, featured Ms. Ashwini Holla, Chairperson of the Women in Engineering Bangalore Section Affinity Group-2024, as the keynote speaker.
The session, hosted by Ms. Saima as the Master of Ceremonies, focused on empowering aspiring engineers with insights into the world of competitive programming. Ms. Ashwini Holla captivated the audience with her expertise, sharing valuable problem-solving techniques and strategies to excel in programming challenges. She also emphasized the importance of women’s participation in STEM fields.
Adding to the event’s significance, Navami Kini, a Site Reliability Engineer at Google Cloud, and Sanyukta Pawaskar from Delhi, both IEEE influencers, also graced the occasion. They shared their experiences in the tech industry, offering motivation and guidance to students interested in programming and engineering careers. Their presence added immense value to the event, encouraging young minds to embrace opportunities in technology and innovation.
The program concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where students had the chance to interact with the esteemed speakers.
The event was a resounding success, leaving participants inspired to take on new challenges in competitive programming while celebrating the achievements of women in engineering.
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Sex racket busted in Navi Mumbai; two girls rescued, one man arrested
Thane (PTI): Two minor girls were rescued after a prostitution racket was busted in Navi Mumbai, a police official said on Monday.
On a tip off about one Harish running a flesh trade racket, the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch started a probe on February 20, the official said.
"A decoy customer was sent to verify the information, following which a trap was laid in front of a hotel in Sector 11. The Anti Human Trafficking Cell nabbed Harish Vikas Chhari, a resident of Koparkhairane, while his associate Raj Singh is on the run. Two minor girls were rescued," the CBD Belapur police station official said.
A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official added.
