Saturday, November 1 2025

Inauguration: Sinchana 2025, an inter-departmental Cultural Extravaganza

The grand inauguration of Sinchana 2025 took place on 1st November, 2025 along with the celebration of Karnataka Rajyotsava with esteemed guests Ms. Asha Dileep Rai, Mathematics Teacher, Sri Vani Vijaya HSS Kodlamogaru and Ms. Thejaswini, artist and Mechanical Engineering alumna 2016-20 Batch. They were joined by Mr. Jagannath Chowta, Trustee; Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal and COE; Dr. Prashanth Rao, Dean of Student Welfare and HoD of Basic Science Dept.; Mr. Naveen Pilar, Coordinator of Art and Culture and Mr. Vagesh Bhat, Student Coordinator for Art and Culture. The event was marked by a symbolic ‘Chande’ drum beating, signifying the vibrant spirit of the festival. Later, the dignitaries on the dais offered flowers to Kannada Maate as a mark of reverence and pride on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava.

In her inaugural address, Ms. Asha Dileep Rai expressed that it was a blessing to be invited by Sahyadri, one of the most renowned institutions, as the guest for this prestigious occasion. She commended Sahyadri for promoting cultural events and instilling in students the importance of living by their values while respecting their culture. She appreciated the Gen Z audience for their patience and discipline, noting how attentively they had been listening since the beginning of the program—a reflection of the values and culture nurtured at Sahyadri. Ms. Rai then spoke about the rich history of Karnataka, its evolution, and remembered the brave individuals and writers who contributed to the state’s identity. Highlighting the significance of the Kannada language, she mentioned that Kannada stands among the top three ancient languages, after Sanskrit and Tamil. She encouraged the audience to become skilled professionals and technologists who work toward eradicating poverty in India. Though she expressed concern that Kannada is not widely used as a means of livelihood and is becoming rare, she passionately urged everyone to nurture and grow the language with pride.

Next, Ms. Thejaswini addressed the gathering. She currently works with Manipal Udayavani Digital and is also a background singer in films. A proud alumna of Sahyadri, she completed her engineering here before pursuing her post-graduation in Mass Communication. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to Sahyadri, acknowledging that whatever she is today is because of the values and lessons she imbibed during her time at the institution. She shared that many of the ideas she writes about today were first shaped while studying at Sahyadri. Quoting her mother’s words, she beautifully said, “Engineering gave me food for the brain, and cultural activities gave me food for the soul”. She also reflected on how Sahyadri taught her to experiment with life and explore her potential. Concluding her address, she urged the students to cherish every moment at Sahyadri and make it memorable, as missed opportunities may later lead to regret. She encouraged everyone to use Kannada as much as possible and keep the language alive in their everyday lives.

Mr. Jagannath Chowta, in his address, referred to Mr. Manjunath Bhandary’s vision of nurturing students who contribute to society by being strong in values, ethics, and morals. As a step toward realizing this vision, he said that ‘Sinchana’ is organized every year to instil cultural pride, discipline, and a sense of belonging among students. He further emphasized that people who speak Kannada are highly respected across the world, highlighting with pride that Kannadigas have won the highest number of Jnana Peetha awards—eight in total. Concluding his speech, he urged everyone to nurture and grow the Kannada language, calling it one of the most beautiful languages capable of expressing emotions in the most powerful way.

In his Presidential Remarks, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri reflected on the essence of Sinchana, describing it as a call to “sprinkle and spread the goodness, richness, and talent of culture throughout the community.” He remarked that while it is a holiday across the state on this day, the Chairman Mr. Manjunath Bhandary firmly believed that Karnataka Rajyotsava should be celebrated through culturally rich events that help instil cultural values in students. In his concluding remarks, he reiterated that the dream of building an honest and starvation-free nation can be realized through the values, integrity, and commitment of these very students.

Dr. Prashanth Rao delivered the welcome address, while student representative Mr. Vagesh Bhat proposed the vote of thanks.
More than 23 events were lined up for the day, for students to participate and exhibit their talent.
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Placement and Training: Pivotal - Recruitment Drive

Pivotal visited Sahyadri on 31st October 2025 to conduct a campus recruitment drive for Engineering students from all branches. The process began with a pre-placement talk, followed by group discussion and HR interviews.

Mentor-Mentee Interaction

Mentor: Prof Mallesh N, Department of Mathematics
Prof. Mallesh N is a dedicated academician and researcher with more than 18 years of experience and has been serving this institution for the past 15 years. Currently, he has been consistently contributing to mathematics education through effective teaching, student mentoring, and academic involvement. His research interest is in the area of fluid dynamics using analytical methods and tribology, where he continues to explore and contribute to advancements in the field. With a strong commitment to both teaching and research, he remains an inspiring figure in academia, guiding students toward deeper understanding and scientific inquiry.
Profiles of Mentees:
• MANVITHA M ACHARYA (AI/ML) is from Mangalore. She completed her schooling at St. Ann’s High School, Kuntikan, and her PU at Sharadha PU College, Mangalore, securing 91.59% in PCMB. She is confident in communication, a quick learner, and an effective team leader. She has been felicitated for her academic achievements and excels in Karate and other co-curricular activities. Her ambition is to become a skilled AI/ML engineer and contribute to innovative technological advancements.
• PRATIKSHA AJAY RAIKAR (CI) is from Karwar. She completed her schooling at St. Michael’s Convent School, Karwar, and pursued her PU at Premier PU College, Karwar, securing 87% in PCM. She is a hardworking student with a strong interest in coding. Her ambition is to become a software developer and work in a top product-based company.
• BIPUL KUMAR GUPTA (CI) is from Deoghar, Jharkhand. He completed his +2 from Indian Heritage School, Jasidih, Deoghar, with 70%. He is interested in coding and animation, and he wants to explore different fields related to software. His strength is that he learns new things quickly. His ambition is to secure a high–package placement.
• BASAVARAJ DANDGUND (CI) is from Kalaburagi. He completed his schooling at Kayaka Foundation School and pursued his PU at Gurukul Independent PU College, securing 85% in PCM. He is a hardworking and disciplined student with a strong interest in sports and a consistent academic record. His ambition is to become a software developer.
• MANAVI M SHETTY (AI/ML) is from Kundapura. She completed her schooling at Gurukula Public School and pursued her PU at Excellent PU College, Sunnari, securing 95% in PCM. She is a hardworking student with consistent academic performance. Her ambition is to become a good programmer.
• PREKSHA (AI/ML) is from Kundapura. She completed her schooling and PU at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chara, Udupi, securing 87% in PCM subjects. She excels in both academics and sports and has earned the NCC A Certificate. Her ambition is to become a good programmer.
• DEVA RAJ T (CI is from Kasaragod. He completed his schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and his PU at Chattanchal Higher Secondary School, Chattanchal, Kasaragod, with 80%. He enjoys drawing and learning new things. His ambition is to become a successful engineer.
• MOHAMMED SHABEEB (AI/ML) is from Kasaragod. He completed his schooling at Kunil Education Trust and his PU at GHSS Mogral Puttur, Kasaragod, with 92% in PCM subjects. He is skilled in programming and aims to become an AI/ML engineer specializing in MLOps, data analytics, and model training. His long-term ambition is to become a DevOps engineer.
• SATHWIK S BHANDARY (CI) is from Mangalore. He completed his schooling at Holy Saviour English Medium School and pursued his Pre-university education at Carmel Composite PU College, Mangalore, securing 80% in PCM. He is a hardworking student interested in bot building, and he maintains academic consistency and discipline. His ambition is to become a software developer.
• MOHAMMED ARSH (CI) is from Mangalore. He completed his schooling at Kunil School and his PU at Boscoss PU College, Mangalore, scoring 91% in PCM subjects. He is talented in creative designing and technology-related activities, and excels in both academics and extracurriculars. His ambition is to become a successful Full Stack Developer, combining creativity and technical skill to build innovative digital solutions.
• PURAV KANARA (AI/ML) is from Mangalore. He completed his schooling at St. Theresa’s ICSE School and his PU at Sri Chaitanya College with 80% in PCM. He is talented in sports, content creation, and design ideas. He is above average in academics and excels in extracurricular activities. His ambition is to get a job as a SAP ABAP developer in a product-based company.
• MANVITHA (AI/ML) is from Surathkal. She completed her schooling at Holy Family English Medium School, Surathkal, and pursued her PU studies at Canara PU College, Mangalore, securing 95% in PCM. She is a hardworking student with a positive attitude towards life. Her ambition is to work in a top software company.
• NIHAR S SHETTY (AI/ML) is from Adyar. He completed his schooling at St. Aloysius High School and his PU at St. Aloysius PU College, Mangalore, securing 86% in PCMC. He is a hardworking student, also good at sports, and has achieved district-level participation in the 100m and 200m events. His ambition is to become a successful engineer.
• KRITHIKA P RAI (AI/ML) is from Mangalore. She completed her schooling at Camel School CBSE, Mangalore, and her PU at St Aloysius PU College, Mangalore, with 92% in PCMC. She is hardworking, consistent in academics, creative, and passionate about learning new things. Her ambition is to become a skilled AI/ML engineer and a full-stack developer.
• VIMARSH S BHANDARY (AI/ML) is from Karkala. He completed his schooling and PU at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Udupi, securing 90.6% in PCMB. His curiosity towards computers and innovation inspired him to choose engineering. Known for his sincerity, adaptability, and positive outlook, he is confident and possesses strong leadership qualities. His ambition is to become a Data Analyst and work in a top company.
• DARSHAN K (AI/ML) is from Mangaladevi. He completed his schooling at Canara High School, Dongerkery, and pursued his PU at Canara PU College, Mangalore, securing 90.3% in PCMC. He has a strong interest in coding and technology, and his ambition is to become a good engineer.
• JASWITH N POOJARY (AI/ML) is from Puttur. He completed his schooling at Deva Matha English Medium School and his PU at Vivekananda PU College, Puttur, scoring 77% in PCMC. He is very keen on learning programming languages, and his ambition is to secure a high-package placement.
• LOUKITH (AI/ML) is from Padyana. He completed his schooling at Karnataka Public School, Kanyana, and his PU at Government PU College, Kanyana, securing 90.66% in PCMB. He has a strong interest in AI and programming languages. His ambition is to become a DevOps Engineer.
• Adithi S Shetty (AIML) is from Mangalore. She completed her schooling at Camel English Medium School and her PU at The Learning Centre PU College with 95%. Balancing both academics and art, her ambition is to become a skilled AI engineer.
• Nisha (AIML): She completed her schooling at Akshara Bharathi Vidyalaya and her PU at Vani Independent PU College, Belthangady, with 83%. She excels in co-curricular activities such as dance, music, and Bharatanatyam. Her ambition is to become a skilled AI engineer.
• AAMNA (CS) is from Kundapur. She completed her PU at Janatha Independent PU College, Hemmady, securing 79% in PCM. She excels in sports and co-curricular activities, and has represented the state in skating. She is a hardworking and dedicated student who is always eager to learn new things. Her ambition is to work in a top software company.
• Madhura C H(AIML) is from Vittla. She completed her schooling at St. Rita English Medium School, Vittla, and her PU studies at Vivekananda Pre-University College, Puttur, where she achieved 94% in PCM. She is known for maintaining strong academic consistency and has a passion for art and creative ideas. Her ambition is to become a successful AI/ML engineer.
• M S ABHIRAM (CI) is from Thirthahalli. He completed his schooling at Sahyadri ICSE School, Thirthahalli, and pursued his Pre-university education at Alva’s Education Foundation, securing 85% in PCM. He is a hardworking student with a keen interest in sports, while consistently maintaining strong academics and discipline. He aspires to become a good engineer.

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Inauguration: Sinchana 2025, an inter-departmental Cultural Extravaganza

Sat Nov 01 2025