Don't hide your talent: Dr Hannibal Cabral

July 7, 2011

Mangalore, July 7: Hiding the talent, skills and wealth are the hindrance for the development of the country, said the Karnataka Christian Educational Society (KACES) Secretary Rev Dr Hannibal Cabral.

He was delivering presidential remarks at 'KACES Day' on July 6 organised to remember its founder secretary and its past secretaries at Bishop Jathanna Auditorium in Balmatta.

“We have an ill-tradition of hiding. Countries like Japan did not hide the skills and talent at any cost. Therefore they develop in terms of technological advancement and infrastructure” he said. He also suggested the students to not to hide the talent and skills.

On the occasion, Central Excise Superintendent D M Soori inaugurated International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) of KACES which was introduced through its institute Balmatta Institute of Language and Vocational Studies (BILVS).

He said the IELTS qualification will help to open doors to international education and employment.

Achievers from Protestant Christians community were felicitated on the occasion. Shreya Dafney, State Topper in CET (Architect), Benson Prabhakar, who plays mouth organ with his nose, Sharvin Deon Chandran, artist, Christabel Jathanna, teacher, J Ananda Sons, international level sportsman, Elwin Glen Sons , national level sportsman were given a warm felicitation.

Bishop CL Furthado, KACES Treasurer Rathnakar Sadananda, Sarojini Jathanna and others were present.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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