AIMIT bids adieu to final year MCA, M Sc students

November 29, 2011

Mangalore, November 29: 'Sayonara', the valedictory for the final year MCA and M Sc (Software Technology) batches of AIMIT, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) was held on Monday, November 28.

The programme began at 1.30 pm honouring the students who were achievers in various inter collegiate fests and competitions held during academic year. By giving each one a rose, Prof Santhosh Rebello, the Dean of the IT section of AIMIT felicitated the winners.

The formal function was followed by the entertainment programme organised by the junior batches of students in honour of the outgoing students. The final year students also entertained the audience with songs, dances and skits.

The programme ended with a prayer service and message given by Fr Denzil Lobo SJ, Director, AIMIT. He led the audience through an awareness exercise.

Quoting Swami Vivekananda, he said “You can achieve anything in life provided you have faith in God, faith in yourself and faith in others.”

He told the outgoing students that they were going to face a lot of challenges in life, but one has to be courageous and face all the hurdles in life to be successful.

Quoting Paulo Coelho he said, “One needs to have a lofty goal in life and then the whole world would conspire to help them achieve that goal”.

He reminded the outgoing students of the Jesuit principle: “MAGIS”, not to be satisfied with what one does but always try to improve, every day. Quoting words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, he told that they are like “salt of the earth” and “Light of the world”.

He also called upon the students to be “men and women for others” and serve the nation and the world and make it a better place to live in.

While soft music was played, outgoing students came forward one by one, got the blessings from Fr Denzil and planted a lighted candle in a box while praying to God, seeking His blessings.

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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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