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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PM Modi arrives in Ethiopia on second leg of three-nation tour
Addis Ababa (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on the second leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali received PM Modi at the Addis Ababa International Airport. In a unique gesture, he also drove Modi to the hotel.
On the way, he took a special initiative of taking PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary.
PM Ali informed his Indian counterpart about the varieties of Ethiopian coffee during informal talks.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM’s special gestures show remarkable respect for Modi, sources said.
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"Celebrating age-old India-Ethiopia ties! Prime Minister @narendramodi arrives in Addis Ababa on his maiden bilateral visit to Ethiopia. In a special gesture, PM @AbiyAhmedAli came to personally receive him at the airport. Prime Minister was accorded a warm and colourful welcome," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on social media.
"Ethiopia is a key partner for India in the Global South and a fellow BRICS Member," he added.
Modi will be holding wide-ranging discussions with his counterpart on all aspects of India–Ethiopia bilateral ties.
“As partners in the Global South, the visit will be a reiteration of the shared commitment of the two nations to advance close ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation,” a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said before his departure from India.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
He will also meet the Indian diaspora during the two-day visit.
Addis Ababa is also the headquarters of the African Union.
In 2023, during India’s G20 Presidency, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20.
PM Modi arrived in Ethiopia from Jordan, where he held a one-on-one meeting with King Abdullah II at the Husseiniya Palace on Monday before the delegation-level talks.
India and Jordan also inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
From Ethiopia, Modi will visit Oman on the final leg of this three-nation tour.
