‘No short-cuts in order to be Successful’: Lokayukta DC Syed Riaz @ the Annual Day Celebrations of St. Anthony’s Institutions, Kengeri
“Let your focus be on becoming good citizens of the country through excelling in right conduct. Never ever get into the habit of short cuts in order to be successful” advised Mr. Syed Riaz, the Deputy Commissioner and PRO of Karnataka Lokayukta. He was addressing the students at the Annual Day Celebration function of St. Anthony’s P.U. College and Darshan College at Kengeri, Bangalore on Tuesday, 10th January.

He also appreciated the selfless service of Christian Educational Institutions. He was in all praise for the twin colleges run by Capuchin Fathers in Kengeri. He advised parents to grab the occasion by admitting their students to such colleges where not only academic excellence is achieved but the whole personality is blossomed.
St. Anthony’s P.U. College and Darshan College are the twin colleges run by Karnataka Capuchin Fathers along with their more than half a dozen schools run all over Karnataka. The Colleges also provide excellent hostel facilities for the students of the college.

Rev. Dr. Vincent G. Furtado, the Head of the Capuchins in India presided over the function. Sr. Therese, UFC, Headmistress, Gnanabodhini High School, Dubasipalya was the guest of honour. The Director of the Colleges Fr. Chetan Lobo welcomed the gathering and the Principal Fr. Veerus Concessao read out the report. Acclaimed Kannada Christian writer Dr. B. S. Talwadi was felicitated for his life time achievement. Fr. John Peter, Headmaster, St. Anthony’s Church School, Gangondanahalli and Ms. Rashmi Swamy, Principal, St. Anthony’s P.U.College were present on the dais.

A number of breath- taking cultural items were showcased on the occasion by the students of the twin colleges. Lecturer Ms. Smitha D’Silva along with students Kajal, Jyothi and John Francis ably compeered the programme. A large number of audience was present on the occasion.

Report by Fr. Chetan Lobo