National Science Day concludes at Manipal University

February 28, 2011

Manipal, February 28: Manipal University celebrated National Science Day with different functions over the last five days. It culminated on Monday with the prize distribution by Dr Anil Kakodar, Member, Atomic Energy Commission.

Over 300 students from 15 schools of the Academy of General Education and Dr TMA Pai Foundation took part in the five-day events. A series of competitions such as science seminars, drawings and display of models were held during the week for students from Class 5 to 10.

Speaking to the students, Dr Kakodkar said, “I do look forward to most of you pursuing a career in science. The rate at which India will progress will depend on how many of you do science, how many do research and how many develop new technologies. If you want to be the best in the world in economic wealth, there has to be a larger part of the youth working in science.”

However, he stressed on the importance of children choosing jobs in their own field of interest. “When you choose your career path, you always choose according to how lucrative the career is,” he said. “However, you should choose according to what suits you. It is wrong if someone else does the choosing.”

Dr K Ramnarayan, Vice-Chancellor, Manipal University, Dr GK Prabhu, Registrar, Manipal University and Dr K Satyamoorthy, Director, Manipal Life Sciences Centre were also present.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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