Exhibition of works by academy award winning artists inaugurated

Mangaluru Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Art Kanara Trust inaugurated a group exhibition titled “Contemplations and Dialogue” at Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture on Sunday, bringing artistic brilliance into focus.

The exhibition showcases works by three acclaimed Mangaluru-based artists—Veena Srinivas, Syed Asif Ali, and Rajendra Kedige—who were recently honoured by the Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. The show is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. till May 14.

Veteran artist and film-maker Madhusudhan Kumar, who presided the preview, praised the artists for channelling deep personal and social insights through their art. “Artists’ works speaks powerfully. It’s inspiring to see Mangalorean artists being recognised for such meaningful expression,” he noted.

INTACH convener and president of Art Kanara Trust Subhas Chandra Basu expressed pride in the achievements of the featured artists. “This is a proud moment for Mangaluru’s art scene. Having three State-recognised artists from our city is a significant milestone. We at INTACH and Art Kanara Trust are privileged to collaborate with these talented individuals,” he said.

The three artists were felicitated at the event. Ms. Srinivas displayed contemporary interpretations of Kaavi Kale, a traditional coastal art form. She said, “From an early age, I felt a strong calling to preserve this ancient art form. It holds deep meaning for our community.”

Mr. Ali exhibited a series of watercolour landscapes rich in mood and detail, reflecting his refined technique. A mentor to many emerging artists, his works stand out for their depth and sensitivity. Mr. Kedige presented abstract works rooted in geometry, offering a poetic interplay of form and feeling, which are hallmarks of his distinctive style.

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Emversity secures $5 Million in Pre-series A led by Lightspeed and Z47

The funding comes on the back of a breakout first year for Emversity in which it expanded its footprint to 36 campuses across 18 Indian states.

Beyond Odds Technologies, parent of the skill-based training and higher-education platform Emversity, announced the close of a $5 Million Pre-Series A round. The round was led by Z47 and Lightspeed, with participation from Alteria Capital and Innoven Capital. 

The funding comes on the back of a breakout first year for Emversity in which it expanded its footprint to 36 campuses across 18 Indian states. The company has also launched Travel & Hospitality and is aiming to end the current financial year with more than 75 campuses. 

Under the ‘Emversity School of Allied Health Sciences’, students train for roles such as nurses, therapists, caregivers, OT technicians, lab technicians, paramedics and other allied-health professionals. The newly launched ‘Emversity School of Hospitality’ has partnered with two large hotel chains to offer skill-based training in rooms, F&B service, and culinary at nine campuses starting this year. 

Founded by Vivek Sinha, former COO of Unacademy, Emversity attempts to bridge the skilled-workforce gap in industries by embedding work-integrated, technology-driven training into degree programs at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Its model tackles what Sinha calls the “three-pronged problem” in the higher-education-to-workforce pipeline: capacity shortage, inaccessibility due to prohibitive fees and misaligned curriculum. 

“Millions of roles in healthcare, hospitality and construction lie vacant, while one-third of graduates remain unemployed,” Sinha explains.“Our employer-sponsored stipend model solves accessibility, industry co-designed curriculum ensures relevance, and our Centres of Excellence expand capacity.” 

“In a sector full of broken promises, quality and outcomes are our biggest differentiators. We stay obsessed with best-in-class training and employment results; scale will follow,” he adds. 

Commenting on the investment, Harsha Kumar, Partner at Lightspeedsaid, “Vivek and his team are bridging a systemic gap between education and employment by aligning training infrastructure with real industry demand, creating a more job ready workforce for critical sectors. What excites me the most is the non-linear impact Emversity can unlock by connecting global demand with the talent pipeline that they are developing.” 

Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director at Z47, led the investment, alongside Chandrasekhar Venugopal, Principal at Z47. Venugopal commented, “Rajat and I are privileged to partner with Vivek and the team at Emversity as they take on this hard, but critical problem facing the country. From the first meeting, Vivek’s insight on fixing the education-employment gap through a job relevant pedagogy stood out. In under a year, he’s taken Emversity from this insight to national scale, with real outcomes and smart unit economics. At Z47 we are thrilled to go deeper on this journey with Vivek as Emversity scales in size and impact.” 

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Trio of talented law students Aschel Simson, Laxmi Vinod & Goury Pradeep secure top honors at National Moot Court Competition

 In an impressive display of legal acumen and advocacy skills, Aschel Yohan Simson, son of Royprakash Simson & Cheryl Simson being a third year student of BA LLB along with his team members Laxmi Vinod and Goury Pradeep, Students of SDM Law college Mangaluru, emerged victorious at the National Moot Court Competition held in Chitradurga, Karnataka on May 3-4.

The team’s exceptional performance earned them the coveted 1st place title, with Aschel Yohan Simson being further recognized and awarded as the ‘Best Gentleman Advocate’ of the competition.

The National Moot Court Competition brought together talented law students from across the country, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills in research, argumentation, and advocacy. The event was a testament to the teams’ hard work, dedication, and expertise in the field of law.

Aschel Yohan Simson, along with his team members, demonstrated exceptional prowess in navigating complex legal issues, presenting persuasive arguments, and responding effectively to challenging questions from the judges.

“We are thrilled and honored to have secured the top spot at this prestigious competition,” said Aschel Yohan Simson. “This achievement would not have been possible without the tireless efforts and unwavering support of my team members, Laxmi Vinod and Goury Pradeep. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing to excel in the field of law.”

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Jesnia Correa of Mount Carmel Mangaluru rolls to victory in Roller Skating at SGFI Nationals, New Delhi

 Mount Carmel Central School proudly congratulates Jesnia Correa for her outstanding performance at the Nationals of School Games Federation of India (SGFI) held in New Delhi from April 30 to May 3.

Displaying exceptional talent and determination, Jesnia Correa of grade VIII won the gold medal in the 500 metres rink race and the silver medal in the 1000 metres rink race in U-14 girls’ category. Her focus, hard work, and sporting spirit have brought immense pride to the school and her family.

Jesnia sharpened her roller skating skills at Hi Flyers Skating Club, Skate City, Ashoknagar, where she trained under the dedicated mentorship of her coaches, Mohan, Omkar and Ramanand. Her proud parents, Jerome and Preetha Correa of Bejai, have been her unwavering pillars of support, cheering her on every step of the way and celebrating her achievements with immense pride.

The school management, principal, staff and students of Mount Carmel Central School have congratulated Jesnia for her outstanding achievement in Roller Skating at SGFI Nationals.

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