Manal Kaup earns dual degrees from top U.S. Universities, receives multiple academic honours
Mangaluru: Manal Kaup has become the first woman from the Beary community to graduate with dual Bachelor’s degrees from two prestigious American institutions, Madonna University, Michigan, and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), New York.
Daughter of Dr. Kaup Mohamed (Vice Chancellor, London American University College), Manal earned her Bachelor of Science in International Business and Economics from Madonna University, graduating with High Honors and securing First Rank in her class. She also completed a Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management from RIT, a university consistently ranked among the top in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
During her time at RIT, Manal actively participated in student governance and served as Events Director of the Aegis Club. Her academic and co-curricular achievements include:
* Dean’s List for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement (Fall 2021, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
* Global Collaboration Certificate (X-Culture, May 2022)
* Certificate of Participation – Global Day 2023 (RIT Student Government Dubai)
* Digital Marketing Business Simulation Certificate (EDUardo, March 2025)
* Certificate of Graduation – NxL Leadership Program (L'Oréal x Nestlé)
* Certification in Entrepreneurship – Harvard University, USA
She has also been a guest speaker at various events, speaking on topics such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship. Manal is currently pursuing her MBA from one of the top-ranked American universities.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
