IT Fest 'Epitome-2k12' inaugurated at AIMIT

March 29, 2012

Mangalore, March 29: Epitome-2K12, the IT fest organized by the IT section of AIMIT, St Aloysius College(Autonomous), Mangalore, was inaugurated by Dr Ravichandran, CEO, Glotouch Technologies, Mangalore on 29th March at 9.30 a.m. Rev. Fr Walter Andrade SJ, Finance Officer, St Aloysius College presided over the function.

In his inaugural speech Dr Ravichandran recounted his own days as an alumnus of St Aloysius College and how he received so much from his alma mater. Looking at the recent developments at St Aloysius College, especially the AIMIT campus at Beeri, he said “it is unbelievable that such a place exists in Mangalore- a place on par with any foreign universities with breath taking beauty and ambience for studies”. He complemented Fr Denzil Lobo SJ, the architect of the new campus for his initiative and perseverance to create best environment for IT and Management studies. As a sequel to his speech he told the august gathering of youth from all over the country, not to be greedy but try to offer the best to the business they join. He said that we are lucky now that many foreign countries are coming to India for BPO and other IT related jobs since we have excellent human resource. But if we put up our price, a time would come when foreign clients would choose places like Philippines and other countries where they would get the job done at a much lower price.

Quoting Robert Kiyosaki, “when you are young work to learn and not to earn”, Fr Denzil Lobo SJ, also reiterated what Dr Ravichandran said in his speech. He spoke about the future changes that are going to take place in the IT field. Quoting IBM research he said, “The next three areas of advance are: computing power, understanding of human cognition and analytics software”. He mentioned how human person, computer software are going to produce conscious artifacts which would understand the needs of man. But still he said that creativity would be very much part of human effort and would not be replaced by machines. Hence he said THINKING is very important and that our educational system should promote such education where learning and creative thinking happens.

Fr Walter Andrade SJ also acknowledged the efforts by students in organizing such a programme and wished them all the best.

Prof Santhosh Rebello, Dean IT section of AIMIT welcomed the gathering and Mr Arun D'Silva, faculty coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs Annapoorna, faculty coordinator, Shishir Amin and Amanda, student coordinators were present on dais. Twenty six teams from all over are attending the two days fest which will be over on 30th evening.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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