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11th International Yoga Day with the theme 'One Earth, One Health' Celebrated in Sahyadri Campus

11th International Yoga Day was celebrated at Sahyadri with much fervor and unity on 21st June 2025. The members of teaching and non-teaching faculty and students took part enthusiastically in the Yoga performance session organized by the NSS Unit and the Dept. of Physical Education in the wee hours of the day.
The inauguration of yoga day was performed by lighting of the lamp by the guest of honor Mr. Abhishek Vaish, Associate Professor-IIIT Allahabad; Dr. S S Injaganeri; Dr. Rangappa, Director –Tapaswi Yoga Shikshana Kendra and the resource person; Dr. Sudhir Shetty, Vice- Principal along with the coordinators of the event Ms.Smitha Shenoy and Mr. Karna. Around 100 students performed yoga on the corridors in entrance of the College, in separate wings for girls and boys, while about 150 staff members did yoga in ‘Shristi’ outdoor auditorium.

Dr. Gurusiddayya Hiremat of AI & ML Department, a yoga enthusiast among the staff was the instructor for the students. Mr. Raviteja , a student of third year B.E demonstrated the Aasanas to the staff members during the performance. Another student Ms. Sriraksha S H of first year B.E played the Patanjali Yoga Mantra in her own music composition at the end of the session. The celebration ended with a group photo with highly charged smiles on faces of the participants.

Innovation Outreach Program by Dept. of Electronics, IT & BT at Sahyadri

One-day state-wide ‘Information Dissemination Outreach’ by the Dept. of Electronics, IT & BT, Govt. of Karnataka was inaugurated by Principal, Dr. S S Injaganeri; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA and Ms. Aishwarya, Incubation Manager of Shine Foundation at Sahyadri on 20th June 2025.
The session by Mr. Abhinav Reddy, Assistant Manager, KITS and Mr. Shubham R, Technical Executive, KITS was conducted to raise awareness among students and aspiring entrepreneurs about Karnataka’s progressive policies in innovation, biotechnology, and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM). The session focused on how the state is fostering a start-up-friendly environment through dedicated infrastructure, incentives, and skill development initiatives. Karnataka’s biotechnology policy, built on key pillars such as research, innovation, skill training, and infrastructure, was explained in detail. The session emphasized how world-class biotech hubs and government-supported parks are enabling innovation, while initiatives like Nipuna Karnataka are helping bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The state’s strong position in the ESDM sector was also discussed, where Karnataka ranks second in India. The policy includes two streams—one for start-ups and another for large-scale manufacturing—with specific processes to gain incentives and special support. Students were introduced to the benefits of these policies and how they can be part of this ecosystem.
Awareness was also raised about the IT Policy (2020–2025), GCC policy, and cybersecurity policy, which aim to promote R&D, internships, and start-ups. Karnataka’s data centre policy and vision for space technology were briefly covered, highlighting emerging opportunities for youth.

The session concluded with insights into Start-up Karnataka, ArtPark, and how Bengaluru is now the fourth largest tech cluster in the world. Students were encouraged to explore resources and the roadmap available on the official website of the Department of Electronics, IT, and Bt.
The program was followed by an interactive Q&A session, where students’ doubts were addressed, and further guidance was provided on how they can engage with the state’s innovation and start-up ecosystem.

Vrikshotsava: Sapling planting program by Sahyadri at Pilikula

“The real love for nature comes when a person participates in different nature related activities right from the beginning. If a student sees the seed sprouting into a seedling and growing in to a plant and later to a tree, the involvement can add so much inquisitiveness to him or her. This kind of deep interaction with nature can motivates the student to protect nature” said Mr. Devadas Hegde, Trustee of Sahyadri. He was talking to students participating in ‘Vrikshotsava’, sapling planting program. Devadas Hegde has a rare hobby of planting seeds in plastic bags and developing sapling to plant in every monsoon. The NSS unit has been utilizing his favorite hobby for its afforestation program every year.

The ‘Vrikshotsava’ event was organized on 19th Jan 2025 jointly by the NSS Unit and the Basic Science Department. During which the saplings grown in the yard of Sahyadri were planted at Pilikula. About hundred saplings of different variety of fruits like Chiku, Jamoon, Jackfruit, Mango and Almond were planted under the ‘Vrikshotsava’ programme at Pilikula Biological Park, Mudshedde Mangalore.
Sri. Prashanth Pai, Director, Pilikula Biological Park; Smt. Suchitra N Rao, Zoo In-charge; Sri. Devadas Hegde, Trustee; Dr. Prashanth Rao, Dean SW & HoD Basic Sciences, Prof. Shivakumar and Prof. Madhu R from Dept. of Basic Sciences, Smt. Smitha Shenoy, AAO & NSS Officer, Smt. Rashmitha Nishal, SWO, Sri Vasanth, Campus Manager, Sri Nikhil, Asst. SWO, Sri Naveen Pilar, Art & Culture Co Ordinator and accompanied the students.

Valedictory: Sahyadri Management Students’ Association (SMSA) of MBA Dept.

Sahyadri Management Students’ Association (SMSA) of MBA Dept. for the AY 2024-25 came to end on 17th June 2025 in the presence of the Chief Guest – Mr. Praveen Udupa, Founder and Technical Director, A1 Logics and Alumni Guest – Darshan Vachani (MBA Batch 2018-20), Managing Director-Arjun Traders along with Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal; Mr. Devadas Hegde, Trustee-Bhandary Foundation; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program; Prof. Sagar Attavar, Faculty coordinator and the student representatives – Prajwal R Shekha, President-SMSA and Vishaka Pai, Vice-President-SMSA.
Dr. Vishal Samartha welcomed the gathering and, in her concluding remarks, advised the graduating students to uphold the values of ‘being human’ and to maintain a lasting connection with their faculty and alma mater.

Later, Mr. Prajwal R. Shekha presented a comprehensive report on the activities conducted by the Sahyadri Management Students’ Association (SMSA) and the outcomes achieved through its 13 clubs during the academic year 2024–25.
Following this, the dignitaries on the dais presented awards for academic excellence, sports achievements, subject proficiency, and the Best Outgoing Student.

In his address, Mr. Praveen Udupa remarked, “Today marks not an end, but a new beginning. While grades have mattered so far, the focus will now shift to CTC as you step into your professional journey.” He concluded with a warm note, saying, “Welcome to the corporate world.”
Reflecting on his Sahyadri journey, Darshan Vachani shared how participating in various activities helped him gain the confidence to address an audience today. He encouraged his peers to consider entrepreneurship as a career path rather than working for someone else.

In his presidential address, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri congratulated the achievers and shared words of wisdom with the graduating students. He stated, “Real education begins now. Until today, mistakes may have been corrected by parents, teachers, or friends. Moving forward, every task will be critically evaluated, and there will be little room for error”. He concluded by saying, “Life is simple, but how you shape it depends on your approach, value system, and attitude”.

First-Year ECE Students Win Best Prototype Award at Socio Spark 2K25

First-year students from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)—Rudramanyu, Nishanth, Pratham, Manoj, Yashwith, and Aniruddh—have won the Best Prototype Award at Socio Spark 2K25, a 24-hour hackathon organized by Technical Career Education (TCE).
The event brought together young innovators to address real-world challenges through hands-on prototyping, ideation, and impact-focused pitching. With support from industry experts and faculty mentors, the team developed a functional solution aimed at tackling environmental issues.
Their project focused on building a smart and sustainable system for removing trash from drainage water, earning praise from the judges for its practicality, innovation, and social relevance.

ECE students Excel in Industry-Oriented Embedded Systems Internship at Technical Career Education (TCE)

Seven students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), are excelling in a high-impact academic internship on “Embedded Systems Design & Development” at Technical Career Education (TCE).
This project-based internship is conducted at the Skill Lab, TCE, under the expert mentorship of Ms. Medini B V, Senior Embedded Engineer. It is structured around real-time engineering applications, equipping students with hands-on experience in:
• Hardware Design: STM32, Arduino, ARM Cortex, PCB Design
• Firmware Development: C/C++/Python, Communication Protocols, RTOS
• Testing & Validation: HIL/SIL, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers
• Advanced Applications: Robotics, Sanitation Systems, Automation
• Client-Oriented R&D: Customized engineering problem-solving
Intern Team Contributions:
• Bhoomika H Salian & Megha Akku Mathew – STM32 programming and robotic system development
• Gagan H & Shreya Hoblidar – PCB design, embedded hardware, and STEM kit development
• Anshul Ramprasad (Team Lead), Prajwal P, & Hardhik A – Developing C.L.E.A.N.S: a Self-Cleaning Sanitation Robot using Jetson Nano, SLAM, and LiDAR

Session on ‘Accelerators/Incubation Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early-Stage Entrepreneurs’

Department of Mechanical and Robotics Engineering in association with ISTE, IEI, and FLAMES & FLARES organized an informative session on “Accelerators/Incubation Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early-Stage Entrepreneurs” on 18th June 2025 for the Mechanical, Robotics and automation engineering students. The event was conducted under the banner of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students and faculty. The session was aimed at helping early-stage entrepreneurs understand the support systems available to bring their ideas to life.
Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth, Associate Professor in the Department of CSE AIML was the resource person for the event. He delivered an insightful session covering the concept of innovation and its various types, helping participants differentiate between incremental, disruptive, architectural, and radical innovation. He emphasized the importance of innovation in solving real-world problems and encouraged the audience to develop a problem-solving mindset by exploring new perspectives and ideas.
Dr. Prashanth discussed how incubation centres serve as nurturing grounds for start-ups by offering infrastructure, mentorship, technical support, and access to funding. The session was coordinated by Prof. Kiran Prakasha A, Prof. Gagan Shetty, Prof. Prasad Chandran N, along with senior academic members, making it a valuable platform for aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs at the institution.

Experiential Learning for MBA-HR students: Educational Visit to District Labour Court

On 16th June 2025, students of MBA 2nd Year, specializing in Human Resource Management, visited the District Labour Court, Mangalore, as part of their subject Industrial Relations and Labour Laws. The visit was an initiative under innovative teaching-learning practices aimed at providing students with practical exposure beyond the standard curriculum.
To begin with, the court staff briefed the students on proper courtroom decorum and gave them an overview of the types of cases the labour court handles. They also explained the daily proceedings and the role of the presiding officer in adjudicating disputes.
During the visit, students had the opportunity to observe two live case hearings.
• The first case involved the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, in which a contract worker had been allegedly terminated by tax authorities without due legal procedure. The case featured a cross-examination conducted by Ms. Latha Holla, a distinguished labour lawyer in the district.
• The second case related to the Industrial Disputes Act, where the respondent’s lawyer presented arguments contesting the court's jurisdiction and claimed that the client did not fall under the Act’s purview.
This field experience was conducted under the 'Content Beyond Syllabus' initiative and guided by Prof. Ramesh K. G., faculty in charge of the subject. At the end of the session, students and faculty interacted with Sri Patil Veeranagouda Somashekhara Gouda, the Presiding Officer of the Labour Court. He appreciated the college’s efforts to extend student learning beyond classroom boundaries. This visit served as an eye-opener for the HR students, bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world legal proceedings in industrial and labour law.

Brainiacs: First Year MBAs host Business Quiz for final year ED Club members

In a vibrant display of initiative and team spirit, first-year MBA students organized ‘Brainiacs’ — a business quiz event exclusively for the seniors of the Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Club on 16th June 2025.
The quiz covered a range of topics from startups to marketing and economics, offering an engaging platform to test business knowledge while building camaraderie between the batches. From planning to execution, the event was entirely managed by the first year students, showcasing their creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm. ‘Brainiacs’ proved to be more than just a quiz — it was a celebration of learning, bonding, and the entrepreneurial spark that defines the ED Club.

‘Innovation Expo – Recreate, Reimagine, Reuse: Exploring Physics Through Waste’ by Dept. of Physics

On 14th June 2025 Dept. of Physics organized an Innovation Expo themed "Recreate, Reimagine, Reuse – Exploring Physics Through Waste" competition for the Physics cycle students held at Engineering Physics Lab. The event aimed to blend creativity with scientific thinking by encouraging students to build physics-based models using waste materials, promoting the idea of turning "waste into wealth." The expo was designed to encourage students to merge scientific understanding with sustainability.
A panel of esteemed judges comprising Dr. Ajith B S, Associate Professor & Associate Dean IPR, and Dr. Nisha, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering evaluated the models. A total of 24 teams registered and presented their models in the competition. Approximately 400 first-year Physics cycle students participated, showcasing strong enthusiasm and creativity throughout the event. The competition was coordinated by Prof. Sharel Victoria Coelho, Department of Physics.
Highlights of the Event
• A Hydraulic Bridge Model made using cardboard, syringes, and plastic tubes to demonstrate Pascal's law.
• A Simple Electric Generator constructed from discarded motor parts, magnets, and wire, showcasing electromagnetic induction.
• A Solar Oven made with a Thermocol box, aluminium foil, and plastic wrap that could cook basic food items using solar energy.
• Wind Turbines and Water Wheels built using plastic bottles and scrap wood to generate small amounts of energy.
• Hologram Model, designed to create a 3D visual effect using light reflection principles using transparent pyramid made from glass sheets placed on a smartphone or tablet screen. When a specially formatted video is played, the reflections on the pyramid surfaces give the illusion of a floating 3D hologram.

‘Innovation Expo – Recreate, Reimagine, Reuse: Exploring Physics Through Waste’ by Dept. of Physics

As part of the National Environment Week celebrations during June 5th – June 11th, 2025, various competitions such as seminar presentations, poster making, and quizzes are being conducted for first-year students. The theme for this year is "Beat Plastic Pollution." These events are being organized by the Dept. of Basic Science, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Cell.
The Seminar Presentation competition was held on June 9th, 2025. The session was judged by Prof. Rathish Chandra Gatti, Dean–Research & Development and Prof. Suchetha S., Department of Mathematics.

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Sat Jun 21 2025