Senco Gold & Diamonds drew up a noble way to pay homage to the martyrs of our country by organizing a Youth Talent Hunt contest in Bengaluru recently.

Christened “An Ode to the Nation,” the contest—being held in memory of the 41 CRPF jawans who gave up their lives to protect the nation—not only presented the students and youths of Bengaluru with an opportunity to showcase their talents but also to pay their tributes to these brave souls.

The fbb Colors Femina Miss India South 2019 winners walked hand-in-hand with the children from Gifts of God (Sri Sai Krupa Charitable Trust) to spread the message of unity and show the world that the little children are the future of the country.

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore received a cheque of Rs. 50,001 towards Mid-day Meal for the needy students, Vasantharatna Foundation received Rs.1 lakh for the stronger future of martyrs’ families and empowering Veer Naris (War Widows) of our Nation, Honourpoint received Rs 50,001 for the development of the online memorial for Indian soldiers and creating support system for martyrs’ families and Sri Sai Krupa Charitable Trust received Rs. 70,001 for development of the education system for orphaned children.

The following guests from various walks of life came forward to express solidarity – Mr. K Unnikrishnan (Father of Maj Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Ashok Chakra) and Mrs. Dhanalakshmi Unnikrishnan (Mother), Ms. Salma Shafeeq Ghori, wife of Major Shafeeq Khan Ghori, Wing Commander M A Afraz (retired), Captain (retired) Naveen Nagappa, Sena Medal, 13 JAK RIF, Kargil War, Major Aditi Mohan (Retired), Lady Indian Army Major, Major Pankaj Adhar (Retired), Mr Saurabh Mukherjee, Deputy commandment of CISF, Regional Head CISB, Col Sandeep Sirohi (Retd), Paratrooper 7 Paras officer, Col Ashok Panghal, Administration K&K sub area, Mr. Rupak Kumar Dutta, IPS, former DG & IGP, Karnataka Police & Member, Karnataka State Human Rights Commission, Dr. K.V Jagadeesh, IPS, DCP (Traffic East), Bangalore, Dr. Fr. Victor Lobo, Principal, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Dr. Fr. Melwyn D Cunha, Rector, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Mrs. Shashi Shivarudra, Trustee Member, Sri Sai Krupa Charitable Trust, Mr. M Lakshminarayana, ex Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, President, St Joseph’s College Alumni Association and Director – B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics, Mr. David Sagayaraj, Vice President, St Joseph’s College, Alumni /ae Association, Mr. J C Sharma, VC & MD, Sobha Ltd., Mr Prakash Raj, eminent Film personality and social activist, Mr. Ranjon Ghoshal, eminent theatre personality, Ms. Carlyta Mouhini, Indo-Brazilian Vocalist & Dadasaheb Phalke Music Awardee, Dr. Aneesh Vidyashankar, Walking Violinist, Mrs. Adrija Sen, Founder, Desh Family, Mr. Rudra Shankar Roy, Convener, SXCCAA – South Zone Chapter & Chief Coordinator – An Ode To The Nation, fbb Colors Femina Miss India Kerala 2019: Jane Thompson; fbb Colors Femina Miss India Andhra Pradesh 2019: Nikita Tanwani; fbb Colors Femina Miss India Karnataka 2019: Aashna Bisht; fbb Colors Femina Miss India Tamil Nadu 2019: Rubeiya SK; fbb Colors Femina Miss India Telangana 2019: Sanjana Vij and Mr. Tanmoy Banerjee, Managing Director, Senorita.