Mangaluru: Two-day national conference Scintilla 2025 concludes
Mangaluru: The two-day National Conference, Scintilla 2025: Perceptio – Crafting Reality with the Mind’s Eye, hosted by the Postgraduate Department of Counselling, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, in collaboration with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) concluded successfully on February 22, Saturday. The conference witnessed participants from 18 colleges across India.
The second day featured engaging sessions, including “Unlocking the Secret of Mentalism – Myth Busting and Reality Checking”, conducted by renowned magician and mentalist Dr. B.S. Rakesh. He captivated the audience with an enlightening session infused with magic tricks, demonstrating the psychological principles behind illusions and perception. The session also highlighted the role of language, communication, belief systems, and cognition.
Following this, the conference hosted “From Victim to Survivor: The Transformative Power of Perception”, an inspiring talk by Dr. Lavina Noronha, Director of Ave Maria Palliative Care Centre and founding trustee of the Shusheg Suicide Helpline. She shared insights on resilience and shifting mindsets in crisis situations, emphasizing the importance of shedding disempowering labels that render individuals helpless.
The valedictory ceremony marked the grand conclusion of the conference. Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Maria Rasquina delivered an address,speaking about the significance of networking, the art of Kaizan, and always changing to improve and enhance our understanding of the world and self. Professor Evelyn Benis delivered the presidential address and spoke about the importance of sharing and communal concern, and took home the valuable lessons that nature impart, which is that of a generous spirit and serenity.
IQAC Coordinator Dr. Saritha D’Souza, Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Maria Rasquina, Secretary of Social Services Professor Evelyn Benis, Organizing Secretary Ms. Thani Anwar, Dr. Rosa Nimmy Mathew, H.O.D, M.Sc Counselling, Student Cultural Secretary Mitra S comprised of the valedictory delegation.
Ms. Ifra Ayesha compered the event. Assistant Professor Dr. Wilsy Francis, Ms Akshaya Bhandary, and Associate Professor Cecilia F. Goveas, were present among others.
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Delhi remains warm, temperature hits 30.5 degrees C
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi remained warmer than usual on Monday, with no rainfall reported across key weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, clocking five degrees above normal temperature, while the minimum settled at 11.8 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area was the warmest at 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Lodi Road at 30.1 degrees Celsius. Palam recorded a comparatively lower maximum of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
While the Safdarjung weather station recorded a minimum of 11.8 degrees Celsius, Palam recorded 13 degrees Celsius, and Lodhi Road recorded 12 degrees Celsius, according to IMD data.
The weather department has predicted mist on Tuesday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to reach around 30 and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD said no rainfall was recorded in the region during the observation period, indicating continued dry weather conditions.
The air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 221, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
