Mangalore: Associate Professor Dr. Anasuya Rai in the Department of Commerce, University College Mangaluru, an affiliated college of Mangalore University has been appointed as the principal of the college (In-Charge) on 31st March.

Daughter of Late Patel Shri Induhasa Rai- Sulochana Rai couple, Dr. Anasuya Rai has been teaching Commerce for almost 35 years. She has completed her primary, high school and undergraduate education at St. Agnes Education Institutions.

She completed M.Com at Mangalore University (1985) and served at Vijaya College, Mulki, Government First Grade College, Belthangady, and FMKMC College, Madikeri. She completed doctorate under the guidance of Prof. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya, the present Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University. She has also served as the M. Com department co-ordinator and Special Officer for Mangalore University. She has mentored 8 research students so far.

She recalls the motivation of her husband Late Kishore Kumar Shetty to climb higher position in professional life.