News from NICO | Echoes of Imagination

Nitte Institute of Communication (NICO) held ‘Echoes of Imagination’, a creative showcase featuring audio content produced by second year BA (Media & Communication) students. The event highlighted a variety of student-led projects, including podcasts, talk shows, interviews, music performances and RJ segments, developed as part of their Radio Production course.

News from NICO | ‘Samkathana’ story reading series: Adab by Samaresh Basu

The Literary Club of Nitte Institute of Communication hosted the second session of Samkathana: Story Reading Series on 11th October 2024.

Ms. Swaramika Chatterjee, I BA (Media & Communication) captivated the audience with a reading of Samaresh Basu's "Adab", a poignant tale set against the backdrop of pre-independence India's communal riots. The story follows two strangers, a Muslim sailor and a Hindu worker, who find solace and humanity in each other amidst the chaos & fear. The event concluded with insightful discussions by faculty members on the power of storytelling and the importance of empathetic character portrayal.

News from NIPT | Service to the Sacred - Swachhata Drive

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT) conducted a “Service to the Sacred” Swachhata Drive at ISKCON Kulai, Mangaluru, on 27th October 2024. Principal, NIPT, Dr. Dhanesh Kumar K U welcomed the participants and introduced the program’s purpose, while Sri Nama Nishtha Das from ISKCON outlined the planned activities. Event convenor Mr. Rakesh Krishna organized the students into eight groups to carry out the cleanliness drive, focusing on the temple surroundings, library, kitchen and storage areas. 108 students, along with the NIPT Principal, Dr. Dhanesh Kumar K U and faculty members Mr. Rakesh Krishna Kovela, Mr. Jayesh Nair, and Mr. Nityal Kumar, actively participated in the initiative.

News from JKSHIM | An expert lecture on "Knowledge of Action- Srimad Bhagavad Geeta Sutras for Practicing Managers"

Dr. Sudhir Raj K, Professor, Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management, delivered an expert lecture on "Knowledge of Action- Srimad Bhagavad Geeta Sutras for Practicing Managers" at the plenary session of the 51st All India Oriental Conference held at 'Rajangana,' Shri Krishna Mukyaprana Temple, Udupi from 24th to 26th October 2024. He was felicitated by Sri Sri Sri Dr. Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji on the occasion.

News from JKSHIM | Two-day program on Managerial Training

Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management hosted a two-day program on Managerial Training for the non-executive employees of the MRPL on 18th & 19th October 2024. Dr. Sudhir Raj K, Dr. Sudhir M and Mrs. Shavina Soans provided training on contemporary themes, focusing on perceptions of quality, cost, revitalization, time management, authentic communication, personal mastery, leadership and alignment with the mission statement and emphasized integrating these values into performance touch points.

News from NIPE | Transform Your Passion into a Profession - The Power of Internships

The Internship & Placement Support Cell, NIPE organized an insightful program titled "Transform Your Passion into a Profession: The Power of Internships" on 16th October 2024.

The session featured Mr. Abdul Aleem Sheikh, Chairman & Founder, Nicozn Technologies, Mangaluru, as the guest speaker. Mr. Sheikh shared his inspiring journey of starting a tech company at a young age, with the support of the Atal Incubation Centre. He shared his experiences, highlighting the challenges & rewards of entrepreneurship, and motivated students to pursue their passions with determination and resilience. He emphasized the importance of developing strong foundational skills to excel in the tech industry and focused on areas such as back-end and front-end web development, app development, digital marketing and business analytics. He assured the students that Nicozn Technologies is committed to providing maximum internship support, helping them gain hands-on experience & valuable insights into the industry. The session was both informative and engaging, offering students practical advice on how to transform their interests into professional opportunities.

Ms. Nandana Santhosh, III BCA compered the session.

News from NIPE | Internship and Corporate Lecture Series | Hacks to Earn High-Paying Tech Jobs Using Low-Code Tools

The Internship and Placement Support Cell of Nitte Institute of Professional Education organized an enlightening session titled "Hacks to Earn High-Paying Tech Jobs Using Low-Code Tools" on 10​th October 2024. The session featured two guest speakers: Mr. Gaurav Kamath, Co-founder and CEO of MicroDegree, K-Tech Innovation Hub and Mr. Manikanta Nair, Co-founder of the same organization. The event was compered by Ms. Nandana Santhosh, III BCA.

The speakers shared valuable insights into the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of building a solid foundation in core concepts, effective communication skills, and continuously upgrading one's technical abilities. They highlighted how internships play a critical role in gaining practical experience and enhancing employability. Both speakers assured the students that they would support them in securing internships and projects that could add significant value to their resumes.

The event concluded with remarks from Dr. Jnaneshwar Pai, Principal, NIPE. He urged the students to continuously upgrade their skills and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

News from NIPE | Structured Innovation and Internship on IoT, Robotics, AI and ML

The Internship and Placement Support Cell of Nitte Institute of Professional Education organized an online event titled "Structured Innovation and Internship on IoT, Robotics, AI and ML" on 16th October 2024.

Mr. Puneeth Rai, Incubation Manager at Atal Incubation Centre Nitte, and Mr. Akshay Mashelkar, Founder of Experimind Labs Pvt. Ltd were the guest speakers. Mr. Puneeth Rai discussed the significance of structured innovation in technology-driven fields and highlighted the role of incubation centres in nurturing innovative ideas, supporting start-ups, and helping young entrepreneurs turn their concepts into viable products. He emphasized the importance of internships as a means to gain practical experience and to better understand the real-world applications of these advanced technologies.

Mr. Akshay Mashelkar elaborated on the latest trends and advancements in IoT, Robotics, AI and ML, focusing on how these technologies are transforming various industries. He encouraged students to develop skills in these areas, highlighting the growing demand for professionals with expertise in emerging technologies and emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adapting to the fast-paced changes in the tech landscape.

The interactive nature of the session allowed students to ask questions and engage in discussions, making the experience enriching and informative.

News from MRSMEMHS | Gandhi Jayanti

Dr. MRSM School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 2024 with great enthusiasm and reverence to honour the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The event aimed to instil Gandhian values in students, reminding them of the importance of truth, non-violence and simplicity in their daily lives. The day was filled with various activities that paid homage to Gandhi’s life and his contribution to India’s freedom struggle.

The celebrations began with a prayer followed by floral tribute to the two iconic figures, Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri by the President of PTA, Mr Pushparaj Chowta and the Principal, Mrs Shreelatha Rao.

Vallari of Class IX read out the values, students could imbibe from the two great personalities. Sadhvi of Class IX recalled an event from Gandhiji's life which highlights his simple living and self reliance. Adithya J Moily of Class X spoke on non-violent movements led by Gandhiji. Students also watched a short documentary on the same. The program continued with bhajans including the soulful recitation of Gandhi’s favorite devotional hymn, “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram,” followed by a moment of silence to reflect on his teachings.

Mr Pushparaj Chowta, in his address urged students to keep their surroundings clean and to re-use items to avoid junk. The Principal emphasised Gandhi’s ideals of peace, non-violence & honesty, and advised students to imbibe these values.

In alignment with Gandhi’s belief in cleanliness, students along with teachers, participated in ‘Shramadhan', cleaning the school premises for half an hour.

News from NISH | Ethnic Day and Dandiya Night

Nitte Institute of Speech & Hearing organized Ethnic Day and Dandiya Night on 19th October 2024 at Avishkar Auditorium, ABSMIDS. Students & faculty members participated actively in the program.