Mangaluru: The Indian Design School (IDS) successfully hosted the inaugural "Innovids Design Fest" on the 29th and 30th of May 2023. This inter-college design festival, focused on interior design, marked a significant milestone for the design community in Mangaluru.

The IDS Design Fest witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 100 students from various colleges in and around Mangaluru. The event aimed to showcase the students' creativity and skills through a series of exciting and fun-filled competitions. The festival was meticulously organized by the students of IDS, who dedicated months to preparations for the event.

The festival featured a range of competitions such as Tech Couture, Hand Pixel, Art Fusion, Zero Heat Cuisine, and more, which brought out the best of the participants' talents. The IDS campus was abuzz with the vibrant energy and creativity of the students throughout the festival.

The IDS Design Fest was followed by the momentous Graduation Day ceremony for the batch of 2019 on Wednesday, 31st May 2023, starting at 10:00 am. The ceremony commenced with a tree-planting ceremony by esteemed guests and Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar. Ar. Mohammed Nissar warmly welcomed the gathering, which included distinguished guests Dr. Akther Husain (Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics), Dr. Moksha Naik (Principal, K.V.G Dental College, Sullia), and Dr. Kishori Nayak K (Professor, Mangalore University).

The guests delivered inspirational talks, encouraging and appreciating the graduates for their accomplishments. Dr. Akther Husain, along with the graduates, took the graduation pledge, following which the graduates received their convocation certificates from the dignitaries. The college magazine was also unveiled by the esteemed guests during the ceremony.

The Graduation Day ceremony was accompanied by the prestigious "Interior Design Wow Awards" (IDWA). IDWA is a platform that recognizes excellence in design work that goes beyond the practical purpose of buildings. The awards encompass the works of both professionals and design students.

The event honored the winners of the IDS Design Fest, who were acknowledged for their outstanding performance. Ar. Chethan Kamath graced the occasion as the guest of honor. The IDWA ceremony also featured the presentation of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Mr. Hasan Yusuf, who was recognized for his remarkable 43-year service and is currently serving as the CAO at The Shepherds International Academy. Ar. Chethan Kamath, along with Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar and Ar. Ramnath Nayak, presented the award to Mr. Hasan Yusuf. Additionally, Salim Malik, a staff member of IDS, was also honored during the ceremony.

Ar. Chethan Kamath captivated the audience with a visual presentation of his work and delivered words of encouragement to the students. The ceremony concluded with the felicitation of IDS students for their exceptional performance during the academic year 2022-2023, followed by the announcement of the winners of the Innovids Fest 2023.

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New Delhi (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Wednesday amid protests by Opposition members over the Adani controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues.

As soon as the House met for the day, many Opposition members, including from Congress, were on their feet as they sought to raise various issues.

Some members from the Congress and Samajwadi Party were in the Well while other Opposition members stood in the aisle and shouted slogans.

Speaker Om Birla asked the Opposition members to allow the Question Hour and said they can take up their issues later.

Amid the din, one question was taken up.

However, the protests continued and the proceedings, which went on for about six minutes, were adjourned till noon.

The Opposition members wanted to discuss the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal.

The Adani Group said on Wednesday that Gautam Adani, and his nephew Sagar have not been charged with any violation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment that authorities filed in the New York court in an alleged bribery case.