Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Aug 18: “There are some students in ITI who failed in SSLC, but it does not mean you have failed in life; it only means you failed in a subject. Follow your passion and you will find success. We must not underestimate anyone. The syllabus may have an end, but learning in life is continuous. If you combine skill with your will to succeed, you will be a successful person,” said Walter Nandalike, founder and managing director of Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd.
He was speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the new academic year 2025-26 and the student council of St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute (SAITI), held on August 18 at the SAITI auditorium. Nandalike also shared real-life experiences to inspire the students.
Fr Melwyn Joseph Pinto SJ, rector of St Aloysius Institutions, presided over the programme. In his presidential address, he said, “There is good scope for skill education. ITI graduates have reached higher levels and are very successful. Believe in yourself and work hard.”
Guests of honour included Sameer K A, general manager of Baraka Overseas, Ullal; Remona Evette Pereira, Golden Book of World Records holder in Bharatanatyam; and Hethesh Nayak, actor, singer, graphic designer and alumnus of SAITI.
The programme began with an inter-religious prayer song, followed by a welcome address by principal Roshan D'Souza. The new academic year was inaugurated by lighting the lamp.
Remona Evette Pereira, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Mangaluru who is currently pursuing her BA at St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), was felicitated for her achievement of entering the Golden Book of World Records by performing Bharatanatyam for 170 hours. The felicitation ceremony was led by training officer Wilson N.
The staff members sang a group song with the message of “Unity in Diversity”. Vice principal Alwyn Menezes led the felicitation of alumnus Hethesh Nayak.
As part of the event, an anti-drug awareness programme was conducted by Bunder police, with Pradeep T R, police sub-inspector of North Police Station, Bunder, serving as the resource person.
Convener John D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks, while training officer Noel Lobo compered the programme.