News from Dr. NSAM First Grade College, Nitte | Sports Day

The Sports Day of Dr. NSAM First Grade College was held on 17th March 2022. Mr. Madhu GR, Principal, Alva’s College of Physical Education was the chief guest of the event. In his address, he stressed the importance of health and encouraged fellow students and institutions to inculcate sports in their lives and curriculum. After the inaugural function, various sports and games were organised for students, teaching & non-teaching staff.

Mr. Ramesh M, Student Welfare Officer welcomed the chief guest. Presidential address was delivered by Dr. Veena Kumari BK, Principal. The vote of thanks was rendered by Mr. Rakshith, Sports Secretary.

II BBA emerged as the overall champions while I BBA were the runners. Mr. Sriram MJ of III BCom (A) and Ms. Shrilaxmi of III BSc won the Individual Championship under Boys and Girls categories respectively.

SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
Mr. Salman of I BBA, Mr. Sagar of I B.Sc, Mr. Rahul Moolya of III B.Sc and Mr. Yashwanth R. of III BBA represented Mangalore University at the Inter-University Basketball Championship held at Christ University, Bangalore from 28th December 2021 to 3rd January 2022.

Ms. Harini M. S. and Ms. Bindhushree Gowda S.A. of I BBA represented Karnataka State (under 18) Women`s Basketball team at the National Championship held from 4th to 11th January 2022 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Ms. Harini M S, Ms. Bindhushree Gowda S.A. and Ms. Divya B.S. of I BBA were winners in South India Basketball Tournament ‘Slam Dunk’ held at NITK, Surathkal from 4th to 6th March 2022.

The following students bagged prizes at the Udupi District Junior Amateur Athletic Championship, held at B.C. Alva Sports Complex, Nitte on 8th March 2022:

• Mr. Rahiyan, I B.Com won the Gold medal in Javelin Throw
• Mr. Charan Raj, I BBA won the Silver medal in High Jump
• Mr. Kantesha, III B.Sc won the Bronze medal in Javelin Throw
• Ms. Shrilaxmi, III B.Sc won the Bronze medal in Long Jump
• Ms. Chaithanya, II B.Com won the Gold medal in 400mtrs Running Race
• Ms. Reesha D’souza, III B.Com won the Bronze medal in Shot put

News from NSAM FGC, Nitte | Aurora

Finale of Aurora the interclass fest was held on 4th February 2022 at Sadananda auditorium. Aurora comprised 36 events that were conducted over a span of one month. The Chief Guest of the ceremony Mr. Jayaram Prabhu, CMA reflected on the relevance of management and cultural fests in the curriculum and how it builds team spirit, leadership quality, and coordinating capacity among the students. He encouraged the students to apply for internships to get practical exposure.

Dr. Veena Kumari BK, the Principal, presided over the function. Mr. Ramesh M, Student Welfare Officer introduced the guest to the gathering. Mr. K. Sumanth Kamath, Student Council Secretary presented a bird’s eye view of the events. Mr. Sachin Kumar, Assistant Professor, read the list of the prize winners and the overall champions. Final Year B.Com(A) emerged as the overall champions while Final year B.Com (B) were the runners. Mr. Vignesh Shenoy B., Assistant Professor, delivered the vote of thanks.

News from NIPT | A hands-on scientific workshop titled ‘Sensory Integration Approach in Sensory Processing Disorders’

A hands-on scientific workshop titled ‘Sensory Integration Approach in Sensory Processing Disorders’ was organized by Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, on 24th March 2022 in association with Mangalore Physiocon 2022 at KS Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte, Mangalore.

Prof (Dr) Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, NIPT welcomed the gathering. Prof Sai Kumar N, Senate Member, RGUHS and Prof (Dr) Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Vice Chancellor, Nitte DU addressed the gathering.

The resource person, Dr Rakesh Krishna Kovela, Professor & Dean (Academics), Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, elaborated on the innovative techniques in Sensory Integration along with a hands-on practice of the same.

A book titled ‘Fundamentals of Cardiorespiratory Investigations and Musculoskeletal Examinations for Physiotherapists: - A Guide to Clinical Practice’ authored by Vivek Vijayan Menon, Assistant Professor, NIPT, was released by the Vice Chancellor, Nitte DU. 

45 delegates from various physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka participated in the event.

News from NIPT | Veerangana: Swaraksha for Women

The Women’s Cell of NIPT and Gender Sensitization Cell (GSC), of Nitte DU in association with Swaraksha for Women Trust conducted an event ‘Veerangana: Swaraksha for Women’ which focused on self-defence techniques for women.  The event was open to all faculties, undergraduate and first year postgraduate physiotherapy students. A total of 180 people were in attendance. The event was anchored by Aishwarya Nair, Assistant Professor.

The invocation ceremony was led by Ms Gana Pilinja (III year BPT) followed by a welcome address by the Principal, Dr Dhanesh Kumar K U. Opening remarks were given by the Chairperson of GSC, Prof (Dr) Shailaja Moodithaya.

The Chief Guest of the event and the Registrar of Nitte DU, Prof (Dr) Alka Kulkarni addressed the gathering with an important message of moulding oneself and using presence of mind in any situation. The resource persons were Karthik S Kateel, a Karate expert, and his mother Mrs. Shobhalata who demonstrated multiple self-defence techniques using real-life instances.

The session ended with students raising questions and sharing feedback. The vote of thanks was delivered by NIPT’s Women’s Cell Coordinator and organiser of the event Ms Neha Shetty.

News from NIPT | ‘Lasya 2022’

‘Lasya 2022’, a Literary Week, was held at the Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT) from 14th to 18th March 2022. These events were designed around themes like T​V shows, carnivals, and others.  Mehendi application, Photography, Elevator Pitch, Essay Writing, Monologue, Cooking​without Fire, Musical Ustaad, Heads Up, Quiz Up, Face Painting, Debate and Street Play were the events conducted. 

All the Bachelors's and Masters's students of NIPT actively participated in the events.

‘Beyond the Binaries’

The Gender Sensitization Cell of Nitte (Deemed to be University) organized a lecture, ‘Beyond the Binaries’ on 21st April 2022 at Avishkar Auditorium to create an awareness in the young minds about the struggles of the LGBTQ community.

The presentation was carried forward by Dr. Akkai Padmashali, Founder Ondede, social & political activist, na nayaki, State convener. Dr. Akkai is a transgender woman and a social activist and her journey has been instrumental in changing many lives of the members of this community. She received the Rajyotsava Prashasti, the second-highest civilian honor of the State of Karnataka, which speaks volumes of her courage and determination. This lecture brought about a social awakening and targeted the importance of gender inclusivity as also the need to stay away from the patriarchal notions of the social order and be in touch with the true essence of human life and values.

Dr. Akkai explained about the struggle one faces as a transgender, being denied job opportunities, being looked down upon as the weaker section of the society and being portrayed as a sex worker. It is rightly said - ‘What is life worth without trials and tribulations which are the salt of life’. Akkai has been nothing but an epitome of this. After all the hardships she faced, she still managed to emerge victorious as a proud social and political activist who now many look up to.

News from NIPT | International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, 8th March 2022, a Frontier Lecture and screening program was organized by Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy.

Following an invocation ceremony and welcome address by Principal, Prof. (Dr) Dhanesh Kumar K.U., the resource person for the event, Dr Neetha Poonja, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KSHEMA, delivered an enlightening talk on Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) in females.

A screening program was conducted for all undergraduate and postgraduate students with the assistance of five OBG postgraduate students under the supervision of Neha Shetty, Women’s Cell Coordinator.

A total of 140 female students were screened and data was recorded. The master of ceremony was Aishwarya Nair, Assistant Professor.

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