Good show by Karnataka in ICSE, ISC; girls again on top

May 18, 2013

ICSE_ISC Bangalore, May 18: The State performed exceedingly well in the ICSE and ISC exams by securing a near-100 per cent passing ratio in both.

Out of the total 9,832 ICSE students and 1,105 ISC students who appeared for the exams in Karnataka, there were only 14 unsuccessful candidates in the former and 13 in the latter. The pass percentage was a staggering 99.86 for ICSE and 98.82 for ISC.

Like previous years, girls from the State outperformed boys in the exams. A total of 4,763 and 522 girls appeared for the ICSE and ISC exams, respectively, and their passing ratio was 99.92 per cent in ICSE and 99. 43 per cent in ISC. There were only seven unsuccessful girl candidates, both exams combined.

Alisha Kalyanpur from Inventure Academy, Whitefield was tremendously pleased with her outstanding performance of 98.2 per cent in ICSE. “I am glad that my hard work has finally paid off. Such results only encourage me to aim higher,” she said.

Alisha has not decided what to pursue in higher studies, but is clear about one thing: “I want to do something that will be for the good of the community and the people.” Sanitha Jugulum from Bishop Cotton Girls" School, St Marks Road notched up a staggering 98.6 per cent in ISC?Commerce and topped her school in the stream. “I knew I would do well, but I really did not expect such a high percantage,” she said.

Having scored 100 in both Economics and Mathematics, Sanitha wants to attend the Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi to pursue an honours degree in Economics.

Sanitha has big plans for the future, and wants to do a PhD in Econometrics from Harvard or Cambridge, and then join the Planning Commission. “Her hard work has paid off extremely well”, said her father Jugulum Ramesh, a chartered accountant.

The girls faced stiff competition from the boys, who secured impressive pass percentages of 99.80 and 98.28 in ISCE and ISC, respectively. A total of 5,069 and 583 boys appeared for their ICSE and ISC respectively, out of whom there were only 10 unsuccessful candidates in each.

Alistair Lewis, a student of Clarence High School, Richards Town, was among the toppers in the City in ISC, having scored an excellent 98 per cent.

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Cosmopoetica – a 2-day international poets conference organised at St Agnes College

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February 25,2020

The Post Graduate Department of English, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) organized COSMOPOETICA – a Two-Day International Poets Conference, transcending the boundaries of language and bringing together scholars from English, Hindi and Kannada languages. The key-note speaker was Dr Hima Urmila Shetty and the Panel of Experts included Maggie Harris, a Commonwealth short stories award winning poet of Broadstairs, Kent; Dr Kathryn Hummel, a visiting professor at IIT Hyderabad; Prof Raj Rao, acclaimed poet and novelist, former HOD of English, Savithribai Phule University; Lata Chouhan from Bangalore; Vijay Tiwari from Ahmedabad; Dr. Nagaveni Manchi, an acclaimed Poet and Professor, Govt College, Carstreet and Ms. Chandrakala Nandavara, former Principal of Ganapati PU College.

Dr Sr Jeswina A.C., the Principal; Dr Sr Maria Roopa A.C. the Superior and Dr Sr Vinora A.C., graced the occasion.

Dr Geralyn Pinto, the Staff Convenor; Dr Malini Hebbar, the HOD and Ananya Sneha the student Convenor organised the Conference.

The highlight of the Conference was the Poetry Workshop, Slam Poetry Competition in three languages and paper presentations on various aspects of poetry.

Overall the conference drew together poets and academicians to discuss poetry as a genre and practice with ignited minds.

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Shwetha Rasquinha conferred doctorate by Mangalore University

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January 2,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 2: Shwetha Rasquinha, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Social Work, St Aloysius College, Mangaluru, has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree by the Mangalore University for her thesis titled “Effectiveness of Social work intervention on caretakers of cancer patients- A social work study in Mangalore”.

She did her studies under the guidance of Dr Rameela Shekhar, Professor (Rtd), School of Social work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru.

Ms Shwetha Rasquinha hails from Vittal, D/o Vincent Rasquinha and Late Regina Rasquinha, and is the second person to complete doctoral studies from the Vittal Parish.

Her colleagues and well-wishers have congratulated her for her highest achievement in academics and successful completion of quality research.

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Mangaluru: St Agnes College celebrates 99th College Day and Merit Programme

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February 13,2020

St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which is celebrating its centenary year, celebrated 99th college day and merit programme of the academic year 2019-20 in P.U College Auditorium on February 11.

Ms. Philomina Lobo, Retired Director, Secondary Education department of public instructions, Government of India was the chief guest of the programme. The programme began by evoking the blessings of God. Sr Dr M Jeswina A.C, Principal, St Agnes College, Sr Dr M Maria Roopa A.C, the Joint Secretary, Mr. Ronald Pereira PTA Vice President, Mr Charles Pais the Controller of Examinations ,Dr Subha Rao were present.

Ms. Seemanthini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications presented the annual college report digitally, highlighting the achievements of the institution, staff and students for the academic year.

Addressing the students, Ms Philomina Lobo advised, “You have knowledge and intelligence but you need to pray for wisdom. Use your talents in the right way.” She also mentioned that the companies today are looking forward for skilful youngsters and asked the students to “be skilful” in order to achieve success in life.

Students received Principal's role of honour, various scholarships and merit certificates for their excellence in academics. The cabinet members of the current academic year were also awarded on the occasion. The Principal gave a token of gratitude to Ms Philomena Lobo, who is also an alumna of the college. Mrs Meera, HOD, Department of History proposed the vote of thanks.