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India Chapter of IAESTE holds fifth anniversary international evening

September 26, 2011

Manipal, September 26: A.R. Rehman's “Jai Ho” topped the charts in five countries and was among the top in UK and Us too. On Friday the Chaitya Hall in Fortune Inn Valley View came alive with the song from Slumdog Millionaire when the exchange students of IAESTE made a heart-warming rendition of the Academy Award winner.

The song was well-rehearsed and equally well presented by all the foreign students who are here for the exchange programme. That set the tone for the International Evening's entertaining cultural programs. And, the occasion was, completion of five years of the Indian chapter of the International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience - IAESTE India MIT.

Girls from Manipal College of Dental Sciences as they danced to praise lord Shiva. The students of Manipal Institute of Communication illustrated the spiritualism and strength of the feminine power through a Marathi folk dance.

The interns from Norway, Austria and Germany shared a breif about their country through power point presentations. Two interns from the Gulf spoke about their experience, in terms of work and fun in India.

Before all the cultural program, were the formal introductions and speeches. The wonderful mix of interns from over fifteen nationalities in a university town depicted the prevalent international education environment in Manipal University. Themed upon the Indian culture, the evening witnessed most students in traditional Indian attire. The tagline, “effacing boundaries, exchanging culture and intellect,” was apt for the occasion and reflected in everything the students did.

Dr. G.K. Prabhu, Registrar, Manipal University was also the chief guest for the evening; Dr. Kumkum Garg, Director, Manipal Institute of Technology; Dr. Vitthaleshwar, Deputy Director, Planning and Mentor IAESTE IndiaMIT; Dr. K. Raghunandana, Associate Director(Practice School & Public Relations) and Faculty Advisor of IAESTE IndiaMIT were present.

Dr. K. Raghunandan, in his opening speech provided an insight into the working of the local committee and national Secretariat, namely the two hierarchical strata in the organization. He commended their work and cited them exemplary for being all-rounders.

Dr. G.K.Prabhu said the IAESTE exchange programme was one of the most relevant and useful undertaking by the students. “It helps the student gain valuable work experience bridging the gap between the classroom and industry. International students help a company add diversity to the work culture, making it more dynamic and adherent to the globalization demands,” he said.

The International Evening was based on the Indian culture that has stemmed from our opulent and prolific history. Dr. Kumkum Garg, rightly said that anyone who wants to understand the Indian culture has to refer back to our rich past.

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