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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Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said he was confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party would form the government in West Bengal as early counting trends began to emerge.

Speaking after initial trends in the ongoing vote counting, Adhikari said the party was expecting to win more than 135 seats in the state.

He also claimed that Hindu votes had consolidated in favour of the BJP, which, according to him, would translate into victory for the party.

Counting of votes is currently underway, and official results are awaited.