BIT hosts faculty conclave 2025, highlights role of academics in nation building
Mangaluru, Sept. 20: The Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, in collaboration with the IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection, organised the Faculty Conclave – 2025 at its International Seminar Hall on Saturday. The event brought together senior academicians, researchers, and professionals from across Karnataka to deliberate on the role of faculty in driving research, technology, and nation building.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Chandrakanta Kumar, Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section and Project Director at ISRO, urged the academic community to “wake up to the dream of a developed nation.” He emphasised the need for preparedness across service, agriculture, and industrial sectors and stressed on how faculty play a crucial role in shaping students to meet future challenges.
Speaking on the theme of nation building in a broader context, Dr. Chengappa M. R., Vice Chair (TC), IEEE Bangalore and ORAN Specialist, underlined the importance of collective responsibility in strengthening the country’s growth trajectory.
Dr. Parameshachari B. D., Vice Chair (MDC), IEEE Bangalore Section and HoD of ECE at NMIT, elaborated on the benefits of IEEE membership, while Dr. Devanathan M., Associate Professor at Reva University and SAC Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section, stressed on the need to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
A session by Mr. Subramanya Navada, Secretary of IEEE Bangalore Section, Associate at JPMorgan Chase, and National Balshree Awardee, on “AI Enigma: The Realities,” offered fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
Earlier, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, welcomed the gathering and expressed pride in the institute hosting faculty members from different parts of Karnataka. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department, while Prof. Joyson served as the Master of Ceremonies.
The conclave also featured the presence of Dr. S. V. Sathyanarayana, Dean (R&D) at JNNCE and Chair of IEEE Mangalore Subsection, and Dr. Arun Balodi, Professor at DSU, Senior Member of IEEE, and Execom Member of IEEE Bangalore Section.
The day-long conclave served as a platform for exchanging ideas on innovative teaching methods, research, industry partnerships, and emerging technologies.
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PM Modi, myself don't have 'wife issue': Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi (PTI): In a friendly banter, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he didn’t have "the wife issue", as the Congress MP emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives.
Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments to the women's quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Gandhi said women are a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective.
"All of us in this room have been influenced, taught, and have learnt a lot from women in our lives – from mothers, sisters, wives," Gandhi said.
"Of course, the prime minister and myself don't have the wife issue, so we don't get that input, but we have our mothers and sisters," he said while referring to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's light-hearted remark that he got a scolding at home as he did not pen a poem for his wife like Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal did.
Gandhi also lauded his sister and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
"Yesterday, I was watching my sister achieve in five minutes what I have not been able to do in 20 years of my political career – make Amit Shah Ji smile," Gandhi said to peals of laughter.
