Manipal: Farhan Akhtar rocks on Revels stage

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March 16, 2015

Manipal, Mar 16: Bollywood heartthrob Farhan Akhtar had the students of Manipal University grooving to his scintillating music at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Quadrangular here on Saturday night as the curtains came down on a memorable note on the 36th edition of Revels, the cultural fest of MIT.

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Revels was a success in all aspects: from its association with Hip-hop International to outstation participation, from the sale of almost 1,300 delegate cards on the first day itself to the biggest ProShow night ever, the success was unprecedented.

The ProShow with Farhan Live also had an undercurrent of women’s liberation, with a couple of songs by Farhan dedicated to it, and he repeatedly urged the crowd to pledge for MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination).

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Events based on innovative ideas saw a larger footfall this year. ‘Moods,’ putting forth palettes of human emotions on words, was a popular event. ‘Psychus,’ an off-beat category, piqued the curiosity of numerous students, alongside events such as ‘Conquest,’ a labyrinth of manipulations, interpersonal skills, and stress handling.

The fashion show under ‘Haute Couture’ was a show stealer, with the turnout rivalling the ProShow. ‘Zamir,’ the event showcasing talent in Eastern Vocals had its participants proving their mettle. Virtuoso, the instrumental affair, saw a few participants handling uncommon instruments such as sarod, ukulele and darbuka, with panache.

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A huge audience cheered their mates in the Western Group Dance category. Day four also saw crowd-pullers like ‘Mr. and Miss Revels,’ judging its participants on their latent talents and their presence of mind. ‘Battle of Bands,’ where 17 performances were led by three teams from MIT, including ‘The Lungi Band.’

The photography events were also based on out-of the-box ideas, such as a creative take on mundane arrangements of various consumer products, to showing them in a strikingly attractive light. The sports events saw participation of nearly 1,100 outstation members.

However, MIT teams proved their mettle by bagging the first place in football, hockey, squash (women) and tennis (both men and women), to name a few, bringing home the ‘Revels Sports Trophy’. VIT Vellore were the runners-up. Other teams who showed an impressive performance at Revels’15 were NIT-Trichy, KVGC-Sullia, SSN-Kalavakkam.

This edition of Revels was constructed on the foundation of SAHIL (Students Against Her Ignominy and Libel), carrying on the flame lit by MIT Sports Club with a cross-country run, put out the message of students against the restrictions, misogynistic beliefs, and superficial treatment of women.

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January 16,2020

Udupi, Jan 16: The mandatory implementation of FASTag, across the country, was not enforced in the toll gates located in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.

The toll gate personnel cited that they had not received any directions from the NHAI and hence vehicles were being allowed to ply as per the current practice.

As per government order, two gates each have to be reserved for locals, emergency entry and cash transactions. All other lanes are to be used for FASTag.

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May 21,2020

Kozhikode, May 21: Six employees of a private clinic here and a taxi driver have been put on mandatory 14 days quarantine as a lady gynaecologist running the dispensary tested positive for COVID-19 in Bengaluru.

District Medical Officer Dr V Jayashree said the gynaecologist had returned to Karnataka a fortnight ago and tested positive while she was on quarantine there. Six staff members of the clinic at nearby Thamarassery and the taxi driver who dropped her inBengaluruon May 5 have been asked to go on quarantine, she said.

Patients had visited the clinic, belonging to the gynaecologist and her doctor husband, till April-end. Sources said the district administration is trying to figure out thecontacts of the gynaecologist, including pregnant women, for being quarantined.

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M.V. Mallya
February 1,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 1: Rotary Club of Mangalore city team represented by Rtn. Dr. Ranjan Rao and Rtn. Sumith Rao duo bagged the 14th Annual prestigious Rotary Quiz Trophy by securing 380 points. The Rotary Club of Vijayanagar Mysore represented by  Rtn. H.M. Harish secured 370 points and was declared runners up.

Rotary Club of Mangaluru central as a part of Rotary movement awareness campaign conducted their 14th Annual “Dist. Level Inter Club Rotary Quiz”  contest on Friday 31.01.2020 at Hotel Ocean Pearl Hall, Mangaluru. The Quiz was based exclusively on Rotary related affairs, matters and issues.

Chamarajnagar City based Eminent Pediatrician and Rotary past Dist. Governor Rtn. Dr.R. Nagarajun  graced the occasion as Chief Guest, in is address he lauded the  invaluable contributions of Dr. Rai to the Rotary Movement and congratulated on his achievements.  Later he awarded the Rotary Glittering Trophy, Certificates and Cash prizes of R.3,000 to the Winners and Runners up and congratulated them on their unique achievements.

13 Teams from Mangaluru, Bykampady, Panamburu, Deralaktte, Puttur, Mysore, participated in this contest. Rtn. Dr. Devdas Rai was the Quiz Master and officiated the closely contested  quiz contest. Asst. Governor Zone-2  Rtn. Geethanand Pai was the guest of honour he released the weekly club news bulletin “Centor”. Club President Rtn. Dr. Jayaprakash Poonja presided over the function. Secretary Rtn. K.M. Hegde presented the monthly report. Rtn. Prakash Chandra proposed the vote of thanks.  The event was sponsored by Chairman and Managing Director of Athena Hospital Rtn. Raviraj Shettiyan and Eminent Chartered Accountant C.A. Nithin Shetty.

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