Parents should encourage empowerment of girl child, make them self-reliant: Dinesh Gundu Rao
Graduation Ceremony for Bearys Public School and His Grace Montessori held
Mangaluru: Bearys Education organized the Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony for Montessori (M3) students of Bearys Public School and His Grace Montessori on Saturday at Town Hall in the city.
Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, attended as the chief guest. Dr. Meena Monteiro, Dean of the School of Social Work at Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, and Police Sub-Inspector P. Manjula were present as guests of honor.
Dinesh Gundu Rao, addressed the gathering and appreciated the growth and contributions of Bearys Academy of Learning in the field of education.
He emphasized the importance of empowering girls and urged parents to focus on making them confident and self-reliant. He highlighted that providing girls with equal opportunities and a supportive environment would help them achieve success in various fields and contribute meaningfully to society.
Syed Mohammed Beary, Founder and Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, chaired the event and addressed the gathering.
Speaking on the occasion, he said he considered himself blessed in many ways, but if he had to highlight one aspect he was most grateful for, it would be the opportunity to impart education and knowledge.
He emphasized that education goes beyond acquiring degrees and that everyone has a role to play in contributing to the progress of society and the nation through education.
Highlighting the role of technology in academics, he noted that passing examinations has become easier, but what truly matters is passing the examination of life, which requires resilience and values.
Expressing concern over the mindset of the younger generation, he pointed out that endurance and patience seem to be lacking. He added that many young people expect things to happen as per their wishes, and when they face challenges, they struggle to cope, leading to a rise in suicides.
He stressed the importance of teachers showing empathy and understanding towards students. He also urged both parents and teachers to respect children, stating that this approach would help build confidence in them.
Dr. Meena Monteiro, Dean of the School of Social Work at Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of positive parenting in the present times.
She emphasized that parents should create a nurturing environment for children by keeping violence and anger away from their sight, as constant exposure to negativity can impact their emotional well-being.
Highlighting the importance of encouragement, she urged parents to appreciate even the smallest achievements of their children. She said that recognizing their efforts, no matter how minor, helps boost their confidence and self-worth.
She also stressed the need to prepare children to face failures, stating that setbacks are a natural part of life. She encouraged parents to guide children in handling disappointments constructively rather than shielding them from difficulties.
Dr. Monteiro further advised against fear-based parenting methods, stating that using threats or intimidation to discipline children can have long-term negative effects. Instead, she advocated for a supportive approach that fosters open communication and trust between parents and children.
Shayaan of class X proposed the vote of thanks, while KM Gulfam and Abbu Aniq Ali compered the event.
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Parameshwara rules out internal differences in Congress in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Ruling out any internal differences in the ruling Congress in Karnataka, senior party leader and Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said there may be certain minor differences of opinion, but there are no major issues or confusions within.
He also said that his absence in Delhi where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and several senior Ministers are camping and plan to meet party high command, is not because of any disgruntlement. Even though he agreed he was not invited to Karnataka Bhavan inauguration in Delhi, he said it is not too important to attend it.
"Where is the internal difference? I myself don't know. You (media) may be creating certain things and speaking. There is no difference among us. Congress is in power and we are running the administration and are implementing programmes," Parameshwara said.
Responding to a question whether there will be an end to internal differences in the Congress with the Chief Minister meeting party senior leader Rahul Gandhi and other central leaders in Delhi, he further said, "There may be minor difference of opinion, it will naturally be there, but it cannot be called an issue or confusion."
CM Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi early on Thursday.
The meeting is seen as a significant one in the backdrop of power tussle in the ruling Congress and speculations about the change in Chief Minister's post later this year. Shivakumar and Parameshwara are seen as the major contenders for the post.
Party sources said that issues like demand to replace Shivakumar from the post of state congress chief, honey-trap attempts as alleged by Minister K N Rajanna might have taken up for discussion as well.
Responding to a question on speculations within the party including the one about changing state Congress President, Parameshwara, who held the post in the past said, "Some want change, some want the same person to continue. It was the same thing when I held the post and when my first term ended, high command called all the state leaders and spoke to them, and then I was asked to continue."
Deputy CM Shivakumar is currently on an extension in the KPCC President post.
Asked whether his opinion has been sought by AICC regarding the developments in the state unit and nominations for vacant MLC posts, the Home Minister said, no one has sought any opinion and there has been no discussion in this regard.
"My opinion is not important, with the passage of time things keep changing. With the flow of fresh water, old water has to flow forward. You interpret however you want," he said when reporters tried to elicit his response on whether his opinion is being considered by the party while making decisions.
Parameshwara said he was not invited for the inauguration of the reconstructed Karnataka Bhavan building -1 'Cauvery' on Wednesday evening, but ruled out any disgruntlement.
Noting that he was the one who had laid the foundation for the Karnataka Bhavan, as the then Deputy Chief Minister, he said, "I don't know, no one has invited me. How to go to the event in Delhi without any invite? So I did not go..."
He however also said that he did not find the event to be that important for him to attend. "Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and PWD Minister were already there and I don't feel that I too should be there. I felt it was not necessary to attend."
Rejecting any difference with Shivakumar as the reason for skipping the event in Delhi and Siddaganga Math event in Tumakuru, he said, "I can even now go to his house immediately if needed. We don't have any such things, we are very good friends."
