Manipal: Inauguration of INSPIRE - 2011

By Subhas Marne
Bellevision Media Network

Manipal, 25 May 2011: The inaugural function of INSPIRE 2011 was held at Chaitya Hall, Fortune Inn Valley View on 24th May 2011. Dr. Ramnarayan (Vice-Chancellor, MU) inaugurated the program by lighting a lamp. Addressing the students, he pointed out that being inquisitive and persistent will pay rich dividends in science. He urged the students to make best use of the time and facilities at Manipal.

 

 

This was followed by an evocative address by the chief guest, journalist and writer Mr. Chakravarty Sulibele, who urged the students to ‘look within’ to succeed in life. Citing examples of the discoveries of our ancestors, which were later proven to be true and formed the basis of sciences such as astronomy, he elaborated on the concept of being local to become global. In a speech filled with anecdotes, Mr. Sulibele encouraged the students to be ambitious, but not to lose their inner self that is capable of so much innovation and inspiration. He also urged them to travel wide but come back to work for the development of India.

 

Dr. Kumkum Garg, welcomed the gathering including the students from many places in Karnataka. Dr. K Satyamoorthy (Director, Manipal Life Sciences Centre) proposed the vote of thanks. This was followed by scientific lectures by Dr. S Ramakrishnan (IISc, Bangalore) and Dr. C Krishnaiah (Mangalore University).

 

The event, where more than 160 students at the PUC level from schools in Karnataka participate, is being organised by Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal University and is part of the initiative of DST, Govt. of India to inculcate scientific temper among students. The five-day event includes talks and interactions with renowned scientists, lab visits and demonstrations, industrial visit, and more. The event concludes this Saturday.