Mangalore: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, organised a motivational session titled “Building Winners Mindset” for first-year engineering students on Friday at the International Seminar Hall. The programme was hosted by the institute’s Research and Development Cell and the Department of Basic Science.

The session featured a talk by Johnson Tellis, CEO and Co-Founder of InUnity LLP, Mangalore, who is known for his work in leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community innovation.

During the session, Tellis spoke extensively about the importance of cultivating a winner’s mindset by developing self-discipline, maintaining a positive attitude, learning from setbacks, and continuously striving for personal and academic excellence.

He also shared stories, real-life examples, and practical insights that encouraged students to embrace challenges, stay disciplined, and believe in their potential.

Dr. Imran Mokashi, Head of Research & Development; Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Coordinator, Center of Excellence; and Dr. Anjum Khan, Head of the Department of Basic Science attended the event.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks.

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Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (PTI): New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match here on Saturday.

Amid a slight drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.

But the steady droplets soon transformed into relentless pouring, forcing the officials to call off the match without a ball being bowled.

Before the skies opened up, Pakistan made one change to their eleven, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay.

New Zealand made three changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue and Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also found a place in the XI.

But all those calculations and combinations will have to wait for another day, as Pakistan will now face England here on February 24.

New Zealand will make a light travel to Colombo to face home side Sri Lanka on February 25.

The washout has also placed both the Kiwis and Pakistan in a relatively tighter place ahead of their remaining two Super Eights matches.

A similar result in any of the following matches, a possibility considering Sri Lanka’s weather pattern, or a defeat can put their semifinal ambitions in serious jeopardy.