IEEE Mangalore subsection hosts session on Personal Branding at BIT
Mangalore: The IEEE Mangalore Subsection, in collaboration with the IEEE Student Branch of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), organized an insightful session titled "Engineering Your Brand: Personal Branding for Success." The event took place at the International Seminar Hall of BIT, attracting enthusiastic participation from first-year engineering students.
The session was inaugurated with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, who underscored the significance of holistic development in students. He highlighted the need for cultivating not only academic excellence but also personal and professional growth skills. Dr. Gubbi encouraged the students to leverage this session as an opportunity to learn strategies essential for building a strong personal brand early in their educational journey.
The keynote speaker, Mohammed Faizal, Head of the Center for Professional and Organizational Development (CPOD) at PACE, shared his expertise in personal branding and professional development. He emphasized the core principles of creating a robust personal brand, urging students to stay focused on their goals, uphold honesty in their endeavors, and maintain consistency in their efforts. Faizal also stressed the importance of viewing failures as valuable learning experiences, noting that the ability to "learn to fail" is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Furthermore, Faizal inspired the students to strive for a lasting impact in their professional lives, encouraging them to build a legacy that extends beyond individual accomplishments. His advice on developing and sustaining a personal brand was well-received, with students actively engaging in the interactive session.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Joyson M from the Department of Basic Science, expressing gratitude to Faizal for his valuable insights and to the participants for their involvement.
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Class 12 exam paper 'leak' case: Private tutor among two held, four so far
Nagpur (PTI): A private tuition owner and his aide were arrested in connection with the suspected leak of Physics and Chemistry question papers of class 12 exams being conducted by the Maharashtra board in Nagpur, police said on Monday.
With the arrest of Mustafa Khan Munir Khan (42), who runs a teaching academy in the Mominpura area, and his aide Junaid Mohammad Abdul Javed, the number of people held so far has reached four.
Khan and Javed were remanded to police custody till February 26.
According to police, Khan allegedly shared the Chemistry paper on a WhatsApp group named "Tech 1", and Javed posted the answers. One Nishikant Mool had circulated the leaked content among students of his tuition classes.
The incident came to light on February 18 when a supervisor at St. Ursula High School examination centre spotted the paper on a student's phone.
Police said technical surveillance helped trace the accused. However, the original source of the leak remains unknown and further investigation is underway.
