St Aloysius holds ‘KENSHO’ Intercollegiate Literary Competition

Mangaluru: The Department of English, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) holds an Intercollegiate Literary Competition ‘KENSHO—to look within’ on March 11, 2024 in LF Rasquinha Hall, LCRI Block.

Prof. Parinita, Chairperson, Department of English, Mangalore University, was the chief Guest. Rev. Fr Vincent Pinto, SJ, Finance Officer of the College, was the Guest of Honour. Dr Denis Fernandes, Principal in-Charge presided over the function.

Prof Parinita In her inaugural address, she emphasized the need to look within in a world obsessed by outward appearances.

Dr Charles Furtado, Director of Administrative Block, offered his felicitations. 

17 colleges around the state and the neighboring areas had registered for the various events, which include Theatre, Debate, Mock Press, Quiz and Murder mysteries.

Ms Severine Pinto was the host of the inaugural function. Ms Amritha C., staff coordinator, welcomed the audience. Mr Bidappa M.A., staff coordinator, introduced the Chief Guest. Fathimath Shama, student coordinator, delivered the vote of thanks.

The valedictory was held at 4.30 p.m. in the LF Rasquinha Hall. Dr Savil Uchil of Kasharp Fitness was the Chief Guest.

For the theater lovers of Mangalore, KENSHO, the Department of English, in association with Ranga Adhyana Kendra, will be organising a play titled “Manto’s Court.” This is an original production by the students of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) based on some of the short stories of Saadat Hasan Manto.

The play will be staged on March 12th, 2024, at 4.30 pm in LF Rasquinha Hall, LCRI Block.