Success comes to those who are patient, have perseverance: Rohith Bhat at Bearys Knowledge Campus
Graduation day of BIT, BEADS, BIES 2025 held
Mangaluru: The Bearys Knowledge Campus at Lands End, Innoli, came alive on October 11 as Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS), BIT Polytechnic, and Bearys Institute of Emerging Science (BIES) jointly celebrated Graduation Day 2025.
The ceremony, which began at 10 a.m., marked a major milestone for the Bearys Academy of Learning, with BIT hosting its 13th graduation, BEADS its 6th, and BIES celebrating its very first.
The event brought together distinguished guests, academicians, parents, and students in a grand celebration of achievement and perseverance.
Architect Kirtee Shah, President of INHAF, Founder Director of ASAG, and Chairman of BBK Collaborative, Ahmedabad, delivered a thought-provoking address on the theme ‘Cities without Slums.’ He said that “slums are signs of inequality” and called for an inclusive approach to urban development. Commending the vision of Bearys Group, he remarked, “Syed Mohamed Beary is a visionary. Humans have become destroyers of environment and wildlife; we need to introspect and change ourselves from destroyers to creators. The Bearys Group has a campus that can create such creators and creativity among young graduates.”
Prof. Uday Kumar R. Yaragatti from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NITK Surathkal, and former Director of MNIT Jaipur, delivered the Graduation Day Address. Congratulating the graduates, he reminded them that their degree symbolises responsibility. “You should solve real-world problems and lift communities,” he said, urging them to lead sustainable change in society.
He emphasized that ethical grounding defines true success and that constant learning is essential in a world shaped by AI and data analytics. “With AI and data analytics, continuous learning has become a must for fresh graduates to stay relevant,” he noted. Prof. Yaragatti also appreciated the Bearys Foundation for its long-standing contribution to education and social welfare, lauding its commitment to service for over a century.
Rohith Bhat, Founder of WrkWrk, 99Games, and Robosoft, shared his personal journey and offered words of patience and encouragement to the graduating class. He reminded students that success takes time, saying, “Be patient. This is just a beginning. If nothing happens in your career for six months or a year, don’t get restless or paranoid. Success comes to those who wait.”
In his presidential address, Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, shared life lessons on values, gratitude, and faith. He said, “We are ready for the exams of the board, but we should be ready for the exams of life. In life’s exams, the questions are different at every step.”
He urged students to uphold honesty and integrity in every aspect of life. “Whatever we are, we should always be truthful. Be trustworthy when someone trusts you. Be just and fair always,” he said, adding that generosity, empathy, and gratitude are essential virtues. “God likes generosity. It is our duty to respect nature. Have empathy and sympathy. Be grateful to God. Success will never come without sacrifice,” he reminded the audience.
He concluded by highlighting the importance of spirituality, saying, “Prayer is the greatest power on earth. While being religious, it’s important to be spiritual also.”
The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, who extended greetings to the dignitaries and graduates. Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES, proposed the vote of thanks, while Prof. Joyson Miranda hosted the programme.
Also present on the dais were Abdul Rahman Beary, President of Bearys Group of Educational Institutions, Kodi, and Dr. Asif, Trustee of the institution. The ceremony was attended by Ar. Khaleel Razak (Principal, BEADS), Dr. Prithviraj (Director, BIT Polytechnic), Prof. Abdul Latheef (Principal, BIPU), heads of various departments, faculty members, alumni, and proud parents.
During the ceremony, degrees and awards were presented to graduating students from various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, architecture, and science streams, recognising their academic excellence and dedication.
The Bearys Academy of Learning described Graduation Day 2025 as a celebration of achievement, growth, and the spirit of innovation a reflection of its commitment to nurturing responsible and value-driven graduates ready to shape a sustainable future.
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India proposes preferential trade agreement with Mexico to deal with high tariffs
New Delhi (PTI): India has proposed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Mexico to help domestic exporters deal with the steep tariffs announced by the South American country, a top government official said on Monday.
Mexico has decided to impose steep import tariffs - ranging from about 5 per cent to as high as 50 per cent on a wide range of goods (about 1,463 tariff lines) from countries that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that India has engaged with the country on the issue.
"Technical level talks are on...The only fast way forward is to try to get a preferential trade agreement (PTA) because an FTA (free trade agreement) will take a lot of time. So we are trying to see what can be a good way forward," he told reporters here.
While in an FTA two trading partners either significantly reduce or eliminate import duties on maximum number of goods traded between them, in a PTA, duties are cut or removed on a limited number of products.
Trading partners of Mexico cannot file a compliant against the decision on imposing high tariffs as they are WTO (World Trade Organisation) compatible.
The duties are within their bound rates, he said, adding that their primary target was not India.
"We have proposed a PTA because its a WTO-compatible way forward... we can do a PTA and try to get concessions that are required for Indian supply chains and similarly offer them concessions where they have export interests in India," Agrawal said.
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Citing support for local production and correction of trade imbalances, Mexico has approved an increase in MFN (most favoured nation) import tariffs (5-50 per cent) with effect from January 1, 2026 on 1,455 tariff lines (or product categories) within the WTO framework, targeting non-FTA partners.
Preliminary estimates suggest that this affects India's around USD 2 billion exports to Mexico particularly -- automobile, two-wheelers, auto parts, textiles, iron and steel, plastics, leather and footwear.
The measure is also aimed at curbing Chinese imports.
India-Mexico merchandise trade totalled USD 8.74 billion in 2024, with exports USD 5.73 billion, imports USD 3.01 billion, and a trade surplus of USD 2.72 billion.
The government has been continuously and comprehensively assessing Mexico's tariff revisions since the issue emerged, engaging stakeholders, safeguarding the interests of Indian exporters, and pursuing constructive dialogue to ensure a stable trade environment benefiting businesses and consumers in both countries.
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Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai has said that Mexico's decision is a matter of concern, particularly for sectors like automobiles and auto components, machinery, electrical and electronics, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and plastics.
"Such steep duties will erode our competitiveness and risk, disrupting supply chains that have taken years to develop," Sahai said, adding that this development also underlines the little urgency for India and Mexico to fast-track a comprehensive trade agreement.
Domestic auto component manufacturers will face enhanced cost pressures with Mexico hiking duties on Indian imports, according to industry body ACMA.
