Terrorism is main enemy of world: M.J. Akbar
Chinese Study Centre inaugurated at Manipal
Manipal, August 27: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs MJ Akbar inaugurated the Chinese Study Centre, instituted by the Department of Geo-Political International Relations of MAHE here on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, MJ Akbar said that the major threat to the world peace today was terrorism. The terrorism was not only disturbing the mankind through criminal activities, but also destroy and disturb the unity, harmony, pluralism and more importantly peace.
Today, the Indian education system was getting much appreciation across the globe
due to which, there was a demand for education in India. The world has been expecting more from India in education sector. This was because, Indian education system has comprehensive approach without sticking to any particular ideology. Fame was not important in education. Holistic approach should be the main objective in the education. No one should deprive of education, he said.
MAHE vice chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat said that China would become a model in terms of higher education. In education sector, China has opened its universities abroad like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and other countries.
In the same way, India has also opened the branches of its universities in 20 countries. In the Chinese Study Centre, subject experts on China would guide the students, he said.
MAHE Geo-Politics Department Head Dr Aravind Kumar explained the objectives of the centre. MAHE Pro-Chancellor Dr HS Ballal, Registrar Dr Narayana Sabhahit, Pro-Vice Chancellor Poornima Baliga and others were present.
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DC break Chepauk jinx after 15 years
Chennai, Apr 5 (PTI): Senior batter KL Rahul set up Delhi Capitals' comprehensive 25-run win over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Rahul top-scored with 77 off 51 balls as Delhi Capitals posted 183 for 6 after opting to bat first at the Chepuk. Abishek Porel chipped in with 33 while Tristan Stubbs remained not out on 24.
Chasing 184 for a win, CSK struggled to get going as they ended at 158 for 5 in 20 overs.
Vijay Shankar made an unbeaten 69 off 54 balls while MS Dhoni also remained not out on 30 off 26 balls.
Leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam (2/27) was the most successful bowler for DC.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 183 for 6 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 77, Abishek Porel 33; Khaleel Ahmed 2/25).
Chennai Super Kings: 158 for 5 in 20 overs (Vijay Shankar 69 not out, MS Dhoni 30 not out; Vipraj Nigam 2/27).
