National Conference on Talent Management inaugurated at AIMIT

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March 11, 2011

Mangalore, March 11: The National Conference on Talent Management organized by AIMIT Business School of St Aloysius College, was inaugurated by Mr Mali Mahalingam, Vice president and Global People officer of Symphony Services Corp., Bangalore at 9 am on March 11, 2011 at the AIMIT auditorium, Beeri near here.

The programme began with the invocation of God's Blessings with the College Choir leading in Prayer song. The gathering of the Dignitaries, Guest Paper Presenters, the Press, the Faculty and students were formally welcomed by the Director of AIMIT, Rev. Fr Denzil Lobo SJ. He focused on the need for change, the need for visionary leaders in today's competitive world and leaders with a vision for the future. He also focused on the Role of HRM and the need for effective Talent recruitment, selection, training and retention. Talent Management leads to HR Development.

The traditional Lighting of the Lamp followed invoking the Presence of the Almighty on the Two day Conference.

In his insightful keynote address , Mr Mail briefed the audience on 'Irrelevance' and 'Comfort Zone' which everyone is specialized at. Mr Mail, also a product of the Jesuit Family, said that he was both humbled and honoured to be in this Institute. He emphasized the importance of people in an organization especially in this borderless world. He sensed that the Confucian Wisdom applies to Talent Wars. He quoted the perspective of “Elephant and the Blind man Story” on this occasion. He spoke about various perspectives about Talent. Further, he focused on 3 Big Gurus- Ed Michales, Peter Cappelli and Marcus Buckingham. He questioned and posed some of the aspects of Talent Management in this era and the “Experienced Economy.” He stated that Human Resource, though part of the Strategic Resource in an organization, is the first to be mortgaged in case of crisis and recession. He also held that Strategy-Structure-Staffing is the paradigms of Talent Management.

Rev. Fr Swebert D'Silva SJ, the Principal of St. Aloysius College delivered the Presidential Address and extended a formal welcome to our Chief Guest and briefed us on the Importance of the National Conference and all the benefit we derive from it.

The Chairman of the MBA Department, Rev. Dr. Oswald Mascarenhas SJ conferred the Prelude of the Talent Management Conference and focused on the Global Perspective of Talent Management and the adverse influence of corporate fraud on talent management. The future of Talent Management is threatened by Corporate Fraud and the all pervasive greed indebting young talent from making a difference in the society. Developing a talent of detecting, preventing corporate fraud is a must. Greed is the motivation behind the failure of most major corporate. Instead dignity of the human person should be the Anchor for all HRM.

Mr. Renjith Krishnan K, the Faculty Coordinator for the HR Conference formally extended his gratitude to the dignitaries on and off the dais and concluded the Inauguration Ceremony.

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs. 

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said. 

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Mangaluru East police have registered a case following a sophisticated online fraud where a 57-year-old local resident was allegedly cheated out of ₹13.4 lakh after being targeted on Facebook.

The scam began in February when the complainant, while browsing Facebook reels, was contacted by a woman identifying herself as "Lillian Mary George" from London. After establishing a chat relationship, the woman claimed she would visit India in November and bring a significant sum of money.

The trap was sprung on November 15, when the victim received a call from a woman named "Sonali Gupta," who claimed Lillian had arrived at Mumbai International Airport but was detained by customs. The fraudsters convinced the man that Lillian was carrying £25,000 (about ₹26 lakh) in traveller’s cheques and 1 kg of gold (valued at around ₹30 lakh).

Under the pretense of clearing these items, the victim was asked to make numerous online transfers between November 15 and 18 for various bogus charges, including:

•    "Pounds exchange registration"
•    "Customs declaration issues"
•    "Discount charges"
•    "Money-laundering charges"

Believing the fictitious story, the complainant transferred the cumulative sum of ₹13.4 lakh to various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. He realised he was cheated when the culprits later promised a refund within two days but stopped answering his calls. The Mangaluru East police are now investigating the case, which highlights the continuing threat of transnational cyber fraud using social engineering and promises of fictitious wealth.

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