Continue imagining and exploring after you leave college: JNU Prof. Valerian Rodrigues
Eighth graduation day of BIT, first of BEADS held
Konaje: The eighth annual graduation day of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and 1st graduation day of Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS) ceremony was held on Sunday at the Bearys Knowledge Campus, here in Mangaluru.
Prof. Valerian Rodrigues, Professor of JNU Delhi and Dr. Deepika Shetty, Director of Manipal School of Architecture and Planning , were present as the Chief Guests and guest of honor of the event respectively.
In his address to the students, Prof. Valerian Rodrigues spoke about his experience as the member of court of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and referred to PM Modi's recent statement terming the university as 'Mini India', Rodrigues nodded in agreement with PM Modi.
He also urged students to continue imagining and explore in their professional careers.
He further lauded the efforts of Syed Mohamed Beary for his continued efforts in providing quality and ethical education to all classes of the society.
Dr. Deepika Shetty also addressed the students and shared her life experiences. She stressed students to become responsible first and successful professionals later.
Ganesh Poojary, Vice President of Lodha Group, an alumni of Bearys School Kodi, Kundapur, who was recently featured in Forbes Top 100 People Managers of the country, delivered online motivational lecture during the event.
Poojary asked students to follow their goals and to learn from their failures adding that it ultimately leads to success in Corporate world. Poojary also shared a six-parameter-based concept and success mantra to excel in corporate industry.
He thanked Syed Mohamed Beary while recalling his early days in Bearys School wherein he asserted that they were trained for life and not just for exams by Syed Mohamed Beary.
The event was presided over by Syed Mohamed Beary, the Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning.
In his presidential address, Syed Mohamed Beary advised students to work on acquiring three Ps in their life that stand for - Passion, Perseverance and purpose and added that it will lead them to success in their professional lives.
He also asked the students be truthful, trustworthy and to empathise . He then stressed the students to be humble and loving towards their parents and to always have an emotional connect with them.
Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT welcomed the guests and audience to the event, while Arch. Ashok Mendonca, Principal of BEADS presented vote of thanks.
Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Director, BIT Polytechnic administered oath to the graduating students.
Several students were awarded the 'Best outgoing student award' from their respective departments. The list of awardees is as follows:
Best outgoing student BEADS: Afrah Bashir.
BIT Civil Engineering: Zahid SH
BIT CSE: Madiha Nousheen
BIT Electronics and Communications: Saniya Rahman
BIT Mechanical Engineering: Mohammed Thashreef
BIT Polytechnic: Muneera Hassan
BIT Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Swastik K.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
