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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Mar 1: Inter-collegiate dance competition 'IDC-2019' was inaugurated at Sri Ramakrishna College Grounds in the city on Friday, March 1.

The event is organised by students of Ramakrishna Mission College in the city.

Vasanth Shetty, general secretary, Buntarana Yane Nadavara Sangha, Walter Nandalike, founder, Daijiworld Media Group and Arjun Kapikad, cine actor, inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp.

In his inaugural speech, Vasanth Shetty said, "IDC-2019 is a stage for students to show their talents in dance. This competition gives a message of togetherness and leadership. It is not easy to bring more than 15 teams from various colleges of Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi districts. But the students and staff of Ramakrishna Mission College got success in this matter. It shows their leadership capabilities. On this occasion, I congratulate them and appreciate their effort. At the same time, I wish every success to the students participating in this event. Enrolling as a participant in IDC itself is a reward. So I congratulate all dancers, their choreographers and team members."

In his speech Walter Nandalike said, "Humbleness makes every one of us great achievers. Attitude kills our talents and puts down every individual in a short period of time. Nowadays majority of youths fail because of their attitude. If someone appreciates them once, they feel that they have achieved everything. The appreciation in social media makes them overwhelm. But they do not know most of the appreciation in social media is not genuine as it does not come from the heart.

“It has become a habit to press 'Like' button in social media. So my advice to the youth is to listen to the comments of their critics. Try to understand their words and do a self-evaluation. Be honest and take criticism and accept defeat in sportsman spirit,” he said.

Addressing the students Arjun Kapikad said, "Of course, IDC is a festival of dance. I know the importance of securing a trophy in inter-collegiate dance competition. These types of competitions encourage the students to show their talents.

“These types of extra-curricular events are very much needed along with the academic activities. At the same time, students should concentrate on their studies also. All should try to become an educated actor, educated dancer or an educated artiste in any field. Nowadays it is very difficult to live without education. Education gives opportunities for showcasing our talents also,” he said.

Prathima A Shetty, principal, Ramakrishna College, welcomed the gathering. Natesh Alva and Jenifer Alva, student coordinators, were present on the dais.

Actor Roopesh Shetty will anchore the event.