News from NISH | A session on the ‘Phonak Technology - Demonstration & Training’

A session on the ‘Phonak Technology - Demonstration & Training’ was organized by Nitte Institute of Speech & Hearing on 15th November 2024 at Chintana Hall, Justice K.S. Hegde Hospital. Ms. Varsha Elizabeth Sam, Phonak-Regional Audiologist South, served as the resource person. The postgraduates of Audiology and the faculty of NISH participated in the program.

News from NISH | ‘Best Scientific E-Poster’ award

Raghav Katyal (PG student), Mahima C (UG student) and Jim Saroj Winston (faculty) won the ‘Best Scientific E-Poster’ award for their paper titled ‘Impact of brief therapeutic on motor sensitivity in affected individual: Phase I report from comparative group study’ presented at the Zonal level CRE Conference on ‘Vestibular, Evaluation, Rehabilitation & Training (YEN-CONVERT 2024)’ organized by the Dept. of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore on 28th & 29th October 2024.

Achievements at FOCUS - the 4th State level Conference of Speech & Hearing held on 8th & 9th November 2024, organized by the Dept. of Speech & Hearing, Father Muller College, Mangaluru.

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  Ritwik P (PG student) & Dhananjay Rachana (faculty) bagged the ‘Best Paper Oral Award - Audiology Category’ for their paper titled ‘Effect of Maskers on Pitch Pattern Perception in Malayalam Speaking Young Females’
  
  
  
• Kalyani AV (PG student), Thomson Lissa Thomas (UG student) and Dr. Darshan HS (faculty) have bagged the ‘Best Paper Oral Award - Speech & Language Category’ for their paper titled ‘Narrative Production abilities in Early bilingual Kannada-English School going Children - A Preliminary Study’
  

News from NMAMIT | Finite Loop Club won prizes during Synergia 2024

Student members from Finite Loop Club, NMAMIT, Nitte participated in DevHost, the flagship event at Synergia 2024, hosted by Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangalore on 8th & 9th November 2024. This event featured multiple technical events like Bit Breaker (CTF event), CSS Actions, Hacknight - a thrilling 20-hour hackathon, and many more.

In the event HackNight 2024 Hackathon, Team ‘Gini’ with its members Aryan Singh (2nd year AI&ML), Keerthan K (2nd year AI&ML), Rishi Bhati (2nd year Cyber Security), Neelima Bhaktha (2nd year AI&ML) won the First Place with a Cash prize of Rs.30,000 and Team ‘Git Committed’ with its members Athul D Bhandary, Samarth H Shetty, Nagvarapu Saarvari & Rakshith N Poojary from 3rd year AI&ML Engg won the Third Place with a Cash prize of Rs.10,000

Omkar G Prabhu of 3rd year Information Science & Engineering & Amrith R Naik of 3rd year AI&DS won the Second place in the Bit Breaker event.

News from NMAMIT | Workshop on Digital Discovery

The NSS-IT Wing of NMAMIT organized a workshop titled ‘Digital Discovery’ for the students of Govt High School, Kalya, on 8th November 2024 as part of its ongoing mission to promote digital literacy and foster meaningful community engagement.

Ms. Niyatha introduced the workshop and emphasized the NSS IT Wing’s commitment to enhancing digital literacy in underserved areas. The core session of the workshop featured a technical presentation led by Mr. Aryan Shenoy and Ms. Vasavi Joshi, who expertly covered essential computer concepts. They explained the role of input and output devices as key interfaces between users and machines and delved into the workings of the CPU, often referred to as the "brain" of the computer, highlighting its integral components. To add an interactive element, Ms. Shraddha and Ms. Disha conducted a Quiz at the end of the session.

Mr. Subashchandra Shettigar, Headmaster, Govt High School, Kalya and Mr. Ram Moger, Faculty of Mathematics played a crucial role in making this event possible. Dr. Shashank Shetty, Dr. Puneeth R P, Mr. Guruprasad Nayak and Ms. Ankitha A Nayak were the faculty Coordinators of the event from NMAMIT. The student volunteers included Ms. Shreya, Mr. Keshav, Mr. Aryan, Mr. Anup, Ms. Harshitha, Ms. Akshatha, Ms. Disha, Ms. Vasavi, Ms. Adaline, Ms. Niyatha and Ms. Shraddha.

News from NMAMIT | Rajyotsava and Traditional Day celebrations

'Divyankura'- Kannada Rajyotsava celebration and Traditional Day was organized by Isiri Kannada Samiti of NMAM Institute of Technology on 6th November 2024.

Chief guest of the program Actor, Voice-over Artist and Anchor Badekkila Pradeep in his inaugural address said "It is important for the youth to understand the history and importance of Kannada language, culture and folk arts. It is necessary to use local language more often to save and nurture our language and culture."

Prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners of several competitions conducted in the college as part of Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations.

Student Avanti welcomed the gathering. Surabhi S Shetty,, student leader of Isiri Kannada Samiti, proposed the vote of thanks. Dr. Narasimha Bailkeri, Dean (Student Welfare) coordinated the program moderated by student Kyati.

After the stage program, members of Taleem, Stereo Club, Kalasangama, Liquid Gold and Kalanjali showcased the rich culture of Karnataka through different cultural programs. Students Aishwarya Jain and Sangamesh compered the cultural program.

News from NMAMIT | Bronze medals at the 40th Karnataka Championship and Selection Trials 2024-25

Zaneta Velika D'Souza of II ECE showcased her extraordinary talent in skating by winning silver and bronze medals at the 40th Karnataka Championship and Selection Trials 2024-25.

The competition, organised by the Karnataka Roller Skating Association, took place in Mysuru between 7th and 10th November 2024. Representing the Coastal Roller Skating Club, Udupi, Zaneta competed in the speed quad women’s category (above 17 years) and secured her spot in the upcoming national-level competition.

v Zaneta, hailing from Udupi, is the daughter of Agnello D’Souza and Jacintha Rose D’Souza. She attributes her success to the guidance of her coaches, Shri Manish Bangera and Shri Kishore Kumar, who have been instrumental in honing her skills.

Her achievement brings pride to NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte.

News from ABSMIDS | An awareness talk on importance of blood donation

The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in association with Youth Red Cross Unit, ABSMIDS and Nitte Blood Unit Center KSHEMA, organized an awareness talk on importance of blood donation on 24th October 2024 followed by a Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation day on 25th October 2024. Dr. Chandrika Rao, the resource person of the program, delivered a comprehensive lecture on blood, its component and the importance of donation.

The voluntary blood donation camp was held at the Integrated Clinic, 3rd Floor, ABSMIDS. The screening was done for 120 enthusiastic participants and the total blood donors were 44.

The camp was coordinated by Dr. Gopinath Thilak PS and Dr. Aishwarya MU, along with the Coordinators of Youth Red Cross and Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ABSMIDS.

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News from NSAMEMHS | RYAN MINITHON

Students of Dr. NSAM English Medium High School participated in the RYAN MINITHON-2024 organised by Ryan International Sports Club on 9th November 2024.

Under the 14 years category (3 Km), Varshith of Class 8 bagged the First place, Drishan & Khushi J Shetty of Class 7 bagged the Fourth place and Adithi of Class 7 bagged the 5th place.

Under the 16 years category (5 Km), Rakshath and Stuti of Class 9 bagged the First place; Jesta, Bhavish and Swathik of Class 9 secured bagged the 2nd, 3rd & 4th place respectively.

By securing the highest points, our school clinched the overall championship. Nearly 314 athletes from Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts participated.

News from NSAMEMHS | Niveus Mangalore Marathon 2024

Students of Dr. NSAM English Medium High School participated in the Niveus Mangalore Marathon 2024 held at Mangala Stadium, Mangalore on 10th November 2024.

Rakshath and Jesta of Class 9 bagged the First place; Stuti of Class 9 and Khushi J Shetty of Class 7 bagged the Second place and Rashabh of Class 9 won the Third place under 5KM category.

We applaud their praiseworthy performance.