B Tech toppers Mohammad Aslam, Jayalakshmi want to teach

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September 25, 2011

Mangalore, September 25: P M Abdul Khader and Souda, the couple from Kasargod were on cloud nine at eighth convocation of National Institute of Technology - Karnataka (NITK) as their son Mohammad Aslam A K received four gold medals in Civil Engineering from the chief guest Man Mohan Sharma, Emeritus Professor of Eminence, ICT, Mumbai on Sunday.

Mr Aslam bagged U S Mallya Memorial Prize for the Best Student of the final year B Tech (Civil Engineering), Prof M N Shivashankar Gold Medal for First Rank holder in B Tech (Civil Engineering), Dr R K Yaji Gold Medal for the Best Out Going Student in B Tech (Civil Engineering) along with Institution Medal in B Tech (Civil Engineering).

Having finished his PU Course at Kendriya Vidyalaya Centre at Bangalore Aslam is presently in third semester pursuing M Tech in Geo Technical Engineering at IIT, Mumbai. “It was regular classes and practical classes that helped me to achieve success in academics,” an elated Aslam, who is fourth son among five children and first engineer in the family, said.

On being asked about his choice of career, a firm Aslam said it was academic teaching. “Yes, teaching is my dream field; teaching with research. It can fetch you a good bucks too,” he said.

It was the same story with Jayalaxmi M too, who received four gold medals in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering including Sudarshan Bhat Memorial Prize for the Best Student of Final Year B Tech, Karthik Alloys Gold Medal instituted by Bhupal Gopala, Prof H V Sudhaker Nayak Gold Medal for the first rank holder in B Tech along with Institution Medal.

Daughter of Seetharam Poojary, Retired Principal of Mangalore University College, Mangalore and Sunanda Poojary, a Commerce lecturer at Mangalore University College, Jayalaxmi also wants to become lecturer once through with her post-graduate studies which she is pursuing at IIT, Chennai in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

She said she used to study 2-3 hours every evening also she was concentrating on regular classroom teaching. A Bharathanatya dancer, Jayalakshmi has keen interest in Kannada literature too. Poornachandra Tejaswi is her favourite Kannada writer.

She credited her superlative performance to her teachers in the college and parents.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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