BIT hosts international faculty development program on new-age alloys, composites
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, successfully conducted a Three-day 1st International Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "New Age Alloys and Composites in the Advent of AI, ML, and 3D Printing" from April 7th to 9th, 2025. The program brought together leading academicians, researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe to discuss the convergence of advanced materials with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) with over 230 participants in each session.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Principal Dr. SI Manjur Basha, who emphasized the significance of integrating interdisciplinary technologies in engineering education and research. Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomed the gathering and highlighted the department’s commitment to fostering innovation and knowledge exchange through such global platforms.
Esteemed guests who delivered keynote sessions and technical talks during the program included Dr. Jinoop Arackal Narayanan from Teeside University, UK, Dr. K R Ramkumar from Iowa State University, USA, Dr. Manjiah from NIT Warangal and Dr. Sathyashankara Sharma from MIT Manipal. Their sessions covered cutting-edge developments in smart materials, AI-powered materials design, sustainable composites, and the future of digital manufacturing.
The FDP was coordinated by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S Assistant Professor and Prof. Prithviraj M., Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, who ensured the smooth execution of the sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions. Faculty members from various institutions across India and abroad actively participated, making it a dynamic and enriching experience for all attendees.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Imran Mokashi, Associate Professor in Department of Mechancial Engineering.
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BJP people 'gaddar', 'dramebaaz'; need to be removed from power: Kharge
New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, saying those indulging in "vote chori" are "gaddars" and need to be removed from power to save the voting right and the Constitution.
Addressing the party's 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan here, Kharge said it is the duty of all Indians to unitedly strengthen Congress ideology as only this party can save the country.
He alleged that the RSS ideology will "finish the nation".
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"The BJP people are 'gaddars' (traitors) and 'dramebaaz' (indulge in theatrics). They need to be removed from power," Kharge said.
The Congress president also said that he did not go for his son's operation in Bengaluru and stayed to attend the rally as he thought it was important "to save 140 crore people".
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "The leaders of the BJP only do drama...Some BJP leaders were questioning whether, after the Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi is going abroad. During the Parliament session, PM Modi never attends the session but goes… pic.twitter.com/DMa5nAyc3Z
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