Girls ruled the roost at the 39th and 40th annual convocation of Gulbarga University here on Wednesday. “I dedicate all these eight gold medals to my family members and teachers who have been the guiding force for all my achievements.” was the reaction of Poornima Linganna, who won 12 gold medals in MA Kannada.
Ms. Linganna, a native of Raichur district, said the poor economic background of her family did not deter her from working hard.