Nelson Mandela
My dear young graduates, I am positive that Dear graduates, once again my heartiest
each and every one of you will certainly use congratulations on your success and the very
your ability to the fullest. Stick to values and best wishes to all of you.
be ethical; be sincere in your thoughts and Ladies and gentlemen, once again I extend
action, for sincerity always pays in the long a gracious welcome to all of you to this
run. Remember there are no short cuts to occasion.
success. Be a credit to your profession. Be
a credit to your alma mater. Your teachers, Thank you
your parents and most of all to yourself. This
is a wonderful world in which you have been
born. Preserve and nurture it.
I are pleased to offer you a warm welcome.
“Education is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the world.” said
Overview of the University
Dr PLNG Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor (Quality Assurance) MAHE, Manipal
presented an overview of the University (same as Day 1 Presentation)
Introduction of the Chief Guest
Good afternoon, esteemed dignitaries, ladies
and gentlemen.
With immense pride and pleasure I stand
before you to introduce the chief guest of
today’s convocation, a very accomplished
alumnus of our University, Mr Mahesh
Shahdadpuri. Mr Mahesh Shahdadpuri is the
founder and CEO of TASC (TASK) Outsourcing,
the founder and CEO - Boston Foods, and
the Director - Nikai Group of Companies. Mr
Mahesh Shahdadpuri has been quoted as: “A
Game Changer” by Bloomberg and is listed
by Forbes as one of the Top 100 businessmen
in the Middle East.
Introduction of Chief Guest by
Dr Srikanth Rao, Director, MIT,
MAHE, Manipal
Mr Mahesh Shahdadpuri graduated from
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE,
Manipal, with Bachelor’s of Engineering in
Electronics and Communications in the year
1992. During his formative college days at MIT,
Manipal, the highly talented Mr Shahdadpuri
exhibited immense interest in entrepreneurial
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