Researchers exhorted to be socially responsible

August 23, 2011

Mangalore, August 23: Researchers should not live in ivory towers, instead should evince social responsibility, said Prof. R.K. Sridhar, of Mangalore University. He was inaugurating the Biotechnology Research (Ph.D.) Centre of St Aloysius College, here on Monday.

Research, ultimately should have social bearings. Its benefits should reach common man/woman, Prof. Sridhar opined. Speaking on how to go about research, the chief guest exhorted young scholars to be original and creative. While asking them to be open to new ideas from others, he warned them to shun plagiarism.

In his presidential remarks Fr Joseph Rodrigues, Rector of the St Aloysius College Institutions expressed his happiness over the giant strides made by St Aloysius College in higher educations, especially research. He called upon researchers and people engaged in higher education to be actively involved in the life of common people. Subalterns should be our concern in research, he said.

Detailing the path of Research at St Aloysius College, Dr Shashikiran, Coordinator of Research at St Aloysius College, explained what was planted as a small sapling in 1980 under the guidance of Rev Dr Leo D'Souza, has now grown to be a full-fledged research centre, with three guides. Dr Smitha Hegde, Dr Asha Abraham, and Dr Monica Sadananda, the three guides at this research centre as well as in various other universities, have published a number of research articles in national and international journals, secured crores of rupees worth of research projects from various agencies, and are actively involved in guiding research guides.

In the current academic year, eleven scholars have registered to undertake research under their guidance, were felicitated and wished well. Fr Swebert D'Silva SJ, principal was present at the program.

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Siddaramaiah's camp on alert as Karnataka Congress leadership rift escalates

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp is reportedly on alert as the Congress leadership tussle in the state intensifies, particularly amid speculation over the potential promotion of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah is said to be in a “wait-and-watch” mode after admitting to “confusion” earlier this week and urging the party to “put a full stop” to it.

Sources say his supporters are ready to act if senior leaders — including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi — give any indication of backing Shivakumar. If the party insists on a leadership change, Siddaramaiah’s camp has a list of alternatives, underscoring the deep rift between the two leaders. One possible candidate is Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a Siddaramaiah loyalist and influential Dalit leader.

The strategy was reportedly finalized at a meeting led by PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, another Siddaramaiah supporter, who stressed that Delhi leaders need to resolve the issue. Kharge and the Gandhis are expected to meet soon, after which Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar may be summoned to Delhi.

Shivakumar has largely stayed non-confrontational, publicly endorsing Siddaramaiah and downplaying speculation about his own ambitions. However, he has made pointed comments emphasizing the importance of honoring promises, directed at Siddaramaiah.

The feud traces back to the 2023 state election, when Siddaramaiah was chosen as Chief Minister while Shivakumar, who led the party’s campaign, was made Deputy CM and state party chief — a departure from the Congress’ usual “one post per person” rule.

There were also hints of a prior understanding that Siddaramaiah would step down midway through the term. As the halfway mark passed last week, Shivakumar-aligned lawmakers have ramped up pressure on the party for a leadership change, with Shivakumar himself hinting at stepping down as state party chief to pursue the top job.

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