Infosys organises district level painting competition for school children

September 11, 2011

Mangalore, September 11: Infosys Limited in association with Dakshina Kannada District Council for Child Welfare organised a district level painting competition for school children in its Kottara campus in Mangalore today. Children in the age group ranging from 5 to 18 years participated in this competition under different groups.

The painting competition saw participation from 120 students from 80 schools. The event was presided over by Dr. Manjula K. T., Principal, Besant Women's College.

Prof. Hilda Rayappan, Founder Trustee of Prajna Counselling Centre, served as the guest of honour. Mr. Shameer Ali from BGM School of Fine Arts judged the competition. Mrs. Dinha D'Silva from Infosys gave the welcome address.

The winning entries for various categories are as follows:

Green category (Age group: 5 – 8 years)

First Prize: Shivani Acharya, St. Aloysius UPS, Urwa

Second Prize: Nidisha Kava, BGS Education Centre, Kavoor

Third Prize: Varsha H, Government Upper Primary School, Kuthkunja

White category (Age group: 9 – 12 years)

First Prize: Kedar Prabhu, SDM English Medium High School, Ujire

Second Prize: Laxmiprasad Achar, Government Upper Primary School, Bannuru

Third Prize: Anvesha Jain, D. J. E. M. Upper Primary School, Moodabidri

Blue category (Age group: 13 – 16 years)

First Prize: Vaibhav Shenoy, Canara Composite High School, Dongerkery

Second Prize: Manishma Manoj, Infant Jesus Joyland High School, Bolar

Third Prize: Shubham Varnekar, St. Aloysius High School, Kodialbail

Red category (Age group: 11 – 18 years)

First Prize: Ramesh, Mangala Jyothi Integrated School

Second Prize: Abhishek, Mangala Jyothi Integrated School

Third Prize: Mohammad Ashif, Christ Raj Navachetan Special School

Yellow category (Age group: 5 – 10 years)

First Prize: Joyus Periera, St. Agnes Special School

Second Prize: Harsha, Chetna Special School

Third Prize: Sushant, Christ Raj Navachetan Special School

The winners of the painting competition were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 5000 for the first prize, Rs. 3000 for the second prize, and Rs. the 2000 for third prize. The winning entries will be submitted to the National Painting Competition to be organized by the Indian Council for Child Welfare.

The winners of the National Competition will be eligible to receive scholarship per month on year to year basis till the child attains the age of 18 years or completes Class XII, whichever is earlier during the schooling years. Scholarship will be given to only those winners whose family income does not exceed Rs. 5000/- per month.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.