Mangaluru: Asserting that there was need for educated class of people to step up in building a society free of hate, NITTE (Deemed to be University) Dr. N Vinay Hegde on Monday said the society was in chaos due to the hatred and that people have to stand by each in such times.

Dr. Hegde, who inaugurated the educational conference organized by the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) at the Town Hall in Mangaluru on Monday, said, “Society is choking because people have triggered hate for each other. The educated class should work at clearing such detestation and build a society free of hatred.”

He added that teachers contribute a lot to the growth and development of a students and play an important role in building a healthy society.

“All students should study together, without any sort of bias and discrimination. Our society needs this change. We should all work towards getting educated with peace and harmony.” he added.

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New Delhi (PTI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wished Team India ahead of the decisive rounds at the Chess Olympiads, saying now is the time to seize the gold and show the world what India is made of.

Grandmaster and World Championship challenger D Gukesh put it across Fabiano Caruana of United States to raise hopes of a maiden gold medal for the Indian men in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Indian women's team is also a favourite for the gold medal.

"Wishing Team India all the success as you step into the decisive rounds of the Chess Olympiad, both in the Open and Women's sections!" Gandhi said on X.

"You're on the verge of making history today. Your relentless dedication and exceptional skills have led you to this moment. Now is the time to seize the gold and show the world what India is made of," the former Congress chief said.

Gandhi, himself an avid chess player, was seen in a video put out by the Congress some months back, talking about his interest in the board game and its similarities with politics.

In the video, when Gandhi is asked who is the best chess player among Indian politicians, he said, "Me".