Friday, June 13 2025

Placements and Training: Recruited by Kyndryl

Prathiksha A from Data Science and Sudheeksha from Cyber Security have been recruited by Kyndryl with a salary package of 5.9 LPA.

Third consecutive time SIRO Recognition for Sahyadri by DSIR, Government of India

Sahyadri has once again been recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). The institute had applied for renewal of SIRO and the recognition was renewed till 31-03-2028. Sahyadri has been recognized as SIRO for the third consecutive time (2019-22,2022-2025 and 2025-2028).
SIRO stands for Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. These are voluntary organizations operating in the non-commercial sector that are recognized by the Department of

Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR). They are involved in activities like scientific and industrial research, design, and the development of indigenous technology. In simpler terms, SIROs are research organizations that are recognized by the government for their work in science, technology, and industry. So far only 889 organisations in India are SIRO recognized (Reference: https://www.dsir.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-05/dir_siro_2024e.pdf)

Immersive MBA: Former Senior Vice President at Reliance Jio conducts classes for MBA’s on ‘Strategic Management’ Course

Mr. Ananth Ravi, Mentor and Investor and Former Senior Vice President at Reliance Jio, conducted an industry expert session on ‘Strategic Management’ for all three batches of first-year MBA students as part of the Immersive MBA Program on June 11th and 12th, 2025. During his talk, he emphasized the importance of formulating a clear vision and mission for organizations, and highlighted the role of SWOC analysis in identifying strengths and opportunities.
He shared valuable insights on Reliance Industries’ transformation into a major conglomerate under the Ambani leadership. He also spoke about how his personal journey illustrates the power of converting knowledge and skills into viable opportunities. Mr. Ravi credited the Indian Institute of Science, his alma mater, for shaping his entrepreneurial mindset. His session shed light on the strategic approaches adopted during his corporate tenure, enhancing the students’ understanding of high-level decision-making and execution strategies.
Mr. Ravi encouraged students to undertake initiatives on:
• In-depth balance sheet analysis across sectors for better financial literacy
• Interdisciplinary projects to strengthen domain knowledge
Mr. Ravi lauded the innovative teaching methods adopted at Sahyadri, acknowledging its rapid emergence as a reputable brand.

A Day of Insight and Preparation: UGC-NET Workshop for MBA students

A workshop on ‘UGC-NET in Management’ was conducted on 13th June 2025 for the MBA students aspiring to qualify for the UGC-NET exam and pursue a career in academics and research.
The resource person for the session was Mr. Chethan Kumar, an alumnus of the 2018–2020 MBA batch and currently a Doctoral Fellow at TAPMI, Manipal. He has cleared UGC-NET-JRF and K-SET. He has received the ‘Young Service Researcher Award’ at TAPMI. He is a reviewer at ABDC and Scopus-indexed peer-reviewed journals.

Mr. Chethan drew from his own experience and deep academic insights to guide the students through the structure of the UGC-NET examination, key focus areas, preparation strategies, and resource planning. He also shared his personal journey—from Sahyadri to TAPMI—and inspired the students to aim high and stay committed to their academic goals.
Chethan’s services as a resource person marks as a step towards giving back to his alma mater and guiding the next generation. A total of 22 MBA students participated in the workshop, aiming to clear the upcoming UGC-NET examination.

Faculty Published Article: From Research to Revolution – Building India’s Innovation Ecosystem for the Next Century

India is not short of ideas—it's short of translation. The next chapter of India's growth will not be written by code alone, but by converting research into results, science into scale, and breakthroughs into businesses. This is not just a roadmap for innovation—it's a manifesto for national transformation. Here's a distilled 10- point blueprint to unlock India's potential as a global innovation powerhouse.
By Dr. Anush Bekal and Dr. Ananth Prabhu Gurpur
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Fri Jun 13 2025