Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 30: Manel Srinivas Nayak Memorial (MSNM) Besant Institute of PG Studies hosted ‘Agneya 2K19, an inter-College cultural fest at their campus at Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel on Friday September 27.
Chief guest, Lekshmi M Kumaran, GGM, Marketing Coordination & Branding, MRPL inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp. Manel Annappa Nayak, vice-president, Women’s National Education Society presided over the function, in the presence of Dr Molly S Chaudhuri, director of the institute.
Addressing the students, Lekshmi M Kumaran stressed on how students should pursue their calling with passion in life. She enlightened the students on real life lessons to be learnt from the cultural activities which would help them later in their professional career. “Cultural events enhance the overall personality of the people. The 3C’s of Consistency, Character and Commitment should be ideals on which students should build their lives,” she said.
Manel Annappa Nayak said that education has become tough and competitive in the current scenario. Hence, students should gear up for future employment opportunities by participating in activities beyond academics.
Dr Molly S Chaudhuri welcomed the gathering and gave a short introduction about the guests present at the event. The faculty coordinator, Chandrika Rao provided an insight into the cultural fest and various events that are going to be held as part of the fest. Aishwarya Prabhu gave the vote of thanks and Anjana T V took over as MC for the event.
The day-long event had competitions in four categories: Aakriti (Rangoli), Shringar (Mehendi), Rangitharanga (Face Painting) and Utsav (Dance). A total of ten colleges participated in the event. SDM College, Ujire emerged as the overall champions of Agneya 2K19 and Government First Grade College, Balmatta was declared the runner up.
The winners of the different contests were:
Face painting – First prize: Sagar B Salian and T Akshay (Srinivas University); Second prize: Sahana and Saurav (Canara College)
Rangoli - First prize: Suraksha M (Govt First Grade Women’s College, Balmata); Second prize: Tejaswini (Dr G Shankar Govt Women’s First Grade College, Udupi)
Mehendi – First prize: Shakira and Shifa (Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management); Second prize: Sonali R Das and Poorvika (SDM College, Ujire)
Dance - First prize: Sindhulaxmi and Dashami team (SDM College, Ujire); Second Prize: Sampritha and Anju team (Govt First Grade Womens College, Balmata)
Valedictory function
Vathika Pai, proprietor of Vathika International Travels and former president of Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry was the chief guest for the valedictory function. She appreciated the students’ performance and said that these cultural events develop management and leadership qualities in the students. They encourage leadership, teamwork, organizing skills and budgeting in these events.
K V Raghav Kamath, member of the Governing Council of the institute, presided over the programme. He spoke on the need to build human capital especially intellectual capital which is very important today.
Faculty coordinator Nanditha Sunil summed up the day’s events and declared the results. Student coordinators, Nischitha welcomed the guests, Prince Joseph gave the vote of thanks and Ranjitha was the master of ceremony.