International Students' Meet at Bearys Institute of Technology Mangaluru
Mangaluru : The International Students' Meet was held on Saturday, 1st September, 2018 at BIT. With the objective of creating unity even after lots of cultural, social, physical, linguistic, religious, political, ideological and psychological differences. Students from twenty countries participated in the event.
The program which began with invocation of Almighty truely set the tone for the occasion with its genuine spirituality. This was followed by a welcome speech by Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, HOD of Computer Science. In his speech he took everyone to the journey of hundred and twelve years of Bearys Education group. The Dean Academics, Dr. Mahabaleswarappa in his speech narrated the tolerant nature of Indians. He advised senior student to be a role model to their juniors, told them to take the decision keeping our country in their mind.
Prof Abdo Hassaan Ali of CSE department, proposed the vote of thanks. The foreign students shared their views related to stay at Mangalore and their studies. Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, HOD, Dept. of ECE, Prof. Purushotham, HOD, Dept. of CIVIL, Prof. Vivek Huddar, HOD, Dept. of Mechanical Engg were also present during the event. Prof. Ankita Bekal compered the program.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Dhyan Chand lifetime award to be replaced by Arjuna lifetime
New Delhi, Oct 24: The sports ministry on Thursday announced the discontinuation of the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement from this year onwards and the introduction of the Arjuna Award Lifetime in its place in a bid to "rationalise" the various sporting honours of the country.
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Lifetime Award, named after hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, is given to individuals in disciplines that are part of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, among others.
In 2023, the award was given to former shuttler Manjusha Kanwar, ex-hockey exponent Vineet Kumar and kabaddi player Kavitha Selvaraj.
"The various schemes for sports awards have been rationalised wherein Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced in place of Dhyan Chand Award. To recognise the efforts of coaches at grassroots/development level, they are now eligible for the Dronacharya Award," said a ministry statement.
"The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced and will be given for life time contribution to sports development.
"Further, to recognize the Khelo India scheme, the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy will be given to the University for Overall Top Performance in Khelo India University Games," it added.
The last date for applying for the national sports awards for 2024 is November 14.
