Saturday, May 24, 2008

The sprightly new look of Manipal University buses

The Manipal University - Dubai buses featuring Anil Kumble as part of the new look. (Pic by R. N. Shukul)

Wondering what the new look for the buses is all about? Why is Anil Kumble on it? Well look no further and read on, the Manipal University - Dubai Community Blog reveals the inside scoop.

Manipal University - Dubai in keeping with its strategy to offer quality education had Anil Kumble, brand ambassador of the Manipal Education Group announce in a highly publicized event the official launch of Engineering courses at the Manipal University - Dubai Campus.

Anil Kumble, Indian test cricket team captain and a qualified high ranking engineer was the perfect choice to promote the University's courses. The University’s vision is truly reflected with the cricketer’s academic and extra curricular activities which states ‘Learn from the leader today’.

One of the buses sporting the new look featuring Anil Kumble. (Pic By Joseph John Nalloor)

The Manipal University - Dubai Campus buses have begun featuring him on the bus exterior art work as seen in the pictures . We spoke to Ms. Javeria Pasha, Chair, Department of Fashion Technology, Manipal University, Dubai Campus, who introduced this new look for the buses. ‘Anil Kumble, apart from being our brand ambassador, is a national icon. Being a qualified professional himself, he is now promoting educational values among the youth with the new courses in Manipal University, Dubai.’

So are we going to see more of Mr Kumble around? ‘We are revising the look of the University’s website. Apart from the buses, Mr Kumble is being carried in the print advertisements for the University as well.’

Speaking to Mr Krishna Kumar, Manager, Facilities, Manipal University - Dubai, he was all praises for the new look concept and designing of the buses. ' So far, 10 buses are carrying the new look. Slowly, 20 more buses will be redecorated. The mileage so far - has been great. ' Howzzat!

(From Left to Right) Mr. Ahmed S.H., Mr. Ibrahim Khan, Mr. Krishna Kumar, Manager, Facilities, Manipal University - Dubai and Mr. Ravi, Transport Co-ordinator, Manipal University - Dubai with the 'new look' buses. (Pic by R. N. Shukul)

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