Convert challenges into opportunities'

July 10, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 10: The Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies (post graduation) and the Department of Journalism (under graduation) of St Aloysius College organised a talk for the students on 'Facing challenges with a smile' at Eric Mathais Hall, on Wednesday afternoon.

Addressing the students, M V Nair, Chairman of Credit Information Bureau India Limited, laid emphasis on the importance of the role of youth in nation building.

“You should convert the challenges into opportunities,” he said.

He said, when India was marching towards becoming a super power nation, youth have highest responsibilities to contribute to the speedy growth and progress of the nation.

“Rapes, corruption and harassment cases are increasing in India. Youth can make changes in the society and bring a better future for nation,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Anantha Krishna, Chairman of Karnataka Bank, pointed out a moment of patience in a moment of anger can save thousands of moment of sorrows.

“Dream and make those dreams come true. Patience and hard work are the key to success,” he told the young audience.

Vishal Nayak, Coordinator of Department of Communication, and Media studies, Laxmi Shenoy, Bhavya Shetty, lecturers, were present on the occasion.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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