Indian Design School Hosts first-ever IDS Design Fest and graduation day in Mangaluru
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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Siddaramaiah, I will abide by Cong high command decision on leadership issue, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will abide by any decision takeb by the Congress high command on the leadership issue in the state.
Speaking to reporters after returning from Delhi, the Congress state president said, he has full faith in the party leadership and that it would take an approapriate decision at the appropriate time.
The remarks comes amid speculations within the party and political circles about a possible leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after May 4, when the results for assembly elections in four states and one union territory, along with bypolls to two assembly segments in the Karnataka are announced.
"I will not speak about political issues before the media. I have already said that when the time comes you will get to know. So I will not tell you," Shivakumar said in response to a question on discussions with the Congress high command during his Delhi visit over the last couple of days.
He asserted that there are no issues within the party, and whatever has been already decided will take place accordingly.
Responding to a question on senior Minister Satish Jarkiholi's reported statement about internal differences, the Deputy CM said, "nothing like that, they (high command) will do what they have to do at the appropriate time."
"There are no issues, we have faith in our party, they will do what they have to," he added.
Asked about the issue of leadership change as the government is about to complete three years in office, Shivakumar said, "... I have never discussed this issue. The CM and I have both said that we will accept whatever and whenever the high command decides, and we will abide by it."
He declined to comment when asked whether any "good news" can be expected by his birthday on May 15.
The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, 2025. The speculation has been fuelled by the reported "power-sharing" arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the time of government formation in 2023.
Responding to a question on the BJP's criticism against the Congress government over its decision on internal reservation for Scheduled Castes, alleging injustice to several communities and questioning its intent behind the revised quota formula, Shivakumar said the BJP could not do anything on internal reservation while in power, but the Congress has kept its promise.
"We have found a solution and tried to do justice to all sections among SCs. We have fulfilled the promise made and every one should go together," he said.
Shivakumar warned his party workers against erecting flex banners for his birthday on May 15.
"For May 15, I want to tell everyone that no one should put up flex banners or advertisements for my birthday. If flex are installed I will ensure that cases are registered by authorities against those responsible, whether they are party workers or followers....no one should put such things on roads, this is my personal request," he said, adding that he has asked commissioners of the city corporations to register cases and impose heavy fines.
