The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMACS), in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) organized a 5-day transformative workshop titled “Innovate 360 – Unveiling the Power of Data Science, Computing, and Beyond,” from 12-16 February 2024 at the Muddenahalli Campus. This week-long convergence brought together intellects, ideas, and cutting-edge technologies, showcasing the dynamic landscape of data science and computing. The event not only assembled experts but symbolized a collective effort to unravel the potential at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity. “Innovate 360” pushed the boundaries of what was deemed achievable, promising a journey into new realms of possibility.
PUNARMILAN (पुनर्मिलनम्)
Reconnect, Recollect, and Rejoice: A Day of Reunion – Alumni Homecoming
27th April, 2024
08:55 AM – 02:00 PM
“Punarmilan” is an alumni initiative to Reconnect, Recollect, and Rejoice to come together once again and celebrate the cherished memories at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus. Alumni spanning across ten batches are reuniting to reminisce, reconnect, and rejoice in the serene surroundings that shaped their academic journey.
This gathering is a tribute to the dedicated faculty and staff who played pivotal roles in our educational pursuits. It’s a collective expression of gratitude and appreciation for our alma mater, a place that holds a special corner in our hearts.
Join us for a day filled with reflections, laughter, and renewed commitments. Let’s relive the past while envisioning a promising future together.
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i-CUBE – iNCEPTION, iMAGINATION, iNNOVATION – A THREE-DAY WORKSHOP ON ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
India today is an emerging ecosystem for modern-day start-ups, being home to over one lakh start-ups and more than a hundred unicorns at the beginning of 2024. The start-up world traces its moorings in the entrepreneurial capabilities of a thousand creators and inventors who have overcome the inertia of staid business dealings and attained the heights of imaginative enterprise. India has always been the breeding ground for entrepreneurship with many family businesses having now expanded to becoming multi-national.
The Department of Management and Commerce of the Muddenahalli campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning has partnered with the Institution’s Innovation Council to conduct this three-day entrepreneurship development program titled i-CUBE from 14th – 16th March 2024. The i-CUBE conclave is an effort to bring together ideas for inception with imagination and innovation, with experts in the field of entrepreneurship listing their experiences and sharing their expertise.
All the resource persons are distinguished entrepreneurs with experience in industry and society. The list of esteemed speakers includes:
- C.N.Ram, Co-Promoter, FYNDNA Tech-corp (P) Ltd., Mumbai
- Debasish Chakraborty, Co-Founder, Perfios Software Solutions (P) Ltd, Bangalore
- B.G.Venkatesh, Director, MBG Shakti, Chennai (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning)
- Seshasayee, Founder, Farm Guru, Chennai
- B Ramesh, MD, Rams Fittings and Accessories (P) Ltd., Chennai
- Prashanth Raju, CEO, Trayee Business Solutions (P) Ltd., Chennai (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning)
- V Suresh, Co-Founder, Karkinos Healthcare (P) Ltd., New Delhi (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning)
- Sathya Pramod, Founder and CEO, Kayess Square Consulting (P) Ltd., Bangalore (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning)
- P S Gunaranjan, Social Entreprenuer, Founder, UC (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning)
- Viswas P, VP, Account Management Services, Teikametrics India Solutions (P) Ltd., Bangalore (Alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School)
- Thiruvengadam Parthasarathi, Former Senior Director, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India (P) Ltd., Bangalore
In the final session of the program, the students of the final year BBA class, inspired by the knowledge gained, will make group presentations on business ideas. The presentations as part of the event titled “PITCH PULSE” will be evaluated by a distinguished jury and prizes will be awarded to the best business idea.
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Read more7-day Training Programme on the NAAC Quality Indicator Framework (QIF) Held – A Report
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at SSSIHL, as a part of its post-accreditation quality initiative, successfully completed a 7-day Training Programme on the National Assessment and Accreditation Council’s Quality Indicator Framework! The Training Programme, held between 25th July and 4th August 2023, was mainly intended for the newly reconstituted IQAC team and the NAAC Criteria-Specific Steering Teams.
The following 7 Criteria were covered and discussed in detail:
- Criterion-1: Curricular Aspects
- Criterion-2: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
- Criterion-3: Research, Innovations, and Extension
- Criterion-4: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
- Criterion-5: Student Support and Progression
- Criterion-6: Governance, Leadership and Management
- Criterion-7: Institutional Values and Best Practices
The sessions gave the participants valuable and deep insights into the various metrics and their effective implementation at SSSIHL. Vibrant discussions ensued after every session to debate possibilities and challenges.
The distinguished resource persons, are Dr. Rani P L, Associate Professor of English, Former IQAC Coordinator, and currently Advisor to IQAC; Dr. S Balasubramanian, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Former IQAC Dy. Coordinator, and current Advisor to IQAC; and Sri K V R K Bhargav, Deputy Manager (Administration) – IQAC office, shared their rich experience, expertise, and guidance which enriched the sessions significantly.
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IGNITION 2023: Annual Alumni Interactions, 08 July 2023: A Report
The Department of Management & Commerce of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus, held its annual Alumni interaction program IGNITION 2023 on 08 July 2023 for its B.B.A. students. Over 12 members of the Alumni with various industry experiences actively participated in the event interacting and engaging with the boys through various talks and activity sessions throughout the day:
- Sri Parthasarathi V, Strategic Account Manager, GeeBee Education
- Sri Goutham Menon, Senior Territory Sales Manager, PhonePe Pvt. Ltd.
- Sri Abhayvelayudhan, HR Manager – TA, Oliva Skin and Hair Clinic
- Sri Manikanta B.V., Proprietor, Srinivasa Wood World
- Sri Sharath N, Founder and CFO @ FREE, MD @ Sharath Bharath Ventures
- Sri Sai Sandesh Sharma, Analyst at Dotdash Meredith India.
- Sri Krishnaprasad N P, Chief Marketing Officer, Koncepts Lab, India
- Sri Jagan Mohan Shesham, Manager – Search, GroupM Pvt. Ltd.
- Sri Shiva Rama Krishna Naidu Kamisetty, Manager, Development, Teach for India
- Sri Saunak Dey, Analyst, Government, and Public Services, Deloitte USI
- Sri Pratyay Das, Analytics Analyst, Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The objective of this initiative was for the students of the B.B. A. program to be able to view their experiences at the campus from different perspectives, understand the importance of the programme they are pursuing, and the way forward, keeping in mind the kind of opportunities available in the market today, all this by engaging in meaningful knowledge sessions of their choice while networking with members of the Alumni hailing from various industries.
The students made the most of the opportunity by actively participating and engaging with their seniors and were grateful to them for taking time out and spending the day with them.
76 Years of Indian Independence Celebrated At SSSIHL
Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav
15 August 2023 marks the 77th Independence Day of free India. It also marked the celebration of 76 glorious years of freedom. Reminiscing the struggle and sacrifices made by Mother India’s brave and noble children, the students and staff of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrated this momentous day with great pride in our hearts, across all four campuses. Here is a detailed report on the celebrations including the activities conducted by the students to commemorate all AKAM campaigns like Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Meri Maati Mera Desh, and Har Ghar Tiranga.
The students and staff of the Prasanthi Nilayam campus assembled at the Institute to celebrate the 77th Independence Day. At 8 a.m., the Director of the Campus Dr. R Raghunatha Sarma hoisted the national flag. The staff and students with great pride and joy saluted the flag, which was followed by the National Anthem. The Director then spoke on why the day was essential to remember the sacrifice, to review the readiness, to assess the progress, and to commit ourselves to building a strong nation. Remembering the great martyrs and their sacrifices, he said that the 13,500 martyrs recorded in the 5 volumes of the Dictionary of Martyrs are just a fraction of the men who sacrificed their lives for the country.
He reminded those assembled that freedom is at the cost of continuous vigilance and readiness and urged that we stay vigilant for seemingly non-violent wars in today’s modern world, like cyber-attacks, disinformation, and economic coercion, waged silently that have enormous ramifications on the country’s security and economy. He spoke on the immense progress made by our country on the path to becoming a fully developed nation soon.
Explaining the true meaning of the word ‘Swantantra’, he spoke about how Bhagawan during his interactions with students warned on how lack of unity could undo all the sacrifices and lead to us being enslaved again. He quoted Swami saying “Purity leads to true unity, and Unity leads to divinity”.
His speech was followed by a melodious patriotic song presented by the Music College students, that filled the air with nationalistic fervor and pride.
The Quest for True Freedom – A Short Play on the Life of Shri Aurobindo Ghosh
On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, the postgraduate students presented a play entitled “The Quest for True Freedom” in the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam.
In commemoration of 150 years of the birth of Shri Aurobindo Ghosh, the students chose to showcase the life of the mystic patriot, whose actions were a perfect integration of patriotism and spirituality. The play sought to delve into the true meaning of true freedom, brought out through instances from the life of Shri Aurobindo Ghosh. Apart from the fact that He was born on the 15th of August, the life of this true patriot saint, is an excellent example for people to emulate, especially at this time when divisions based on caste, creed, and religion are rampant.
The play was a clarion call for all of us to be united and together, harness the education we receive to serve the nation. More importantly, the youth of the country must inculcate spiritual discipline in their lives, which when coupled with patriotism, puts us on the path to true freedom. The play ended with a ‘one-India’ theme song summing up India’s all-round progress, followed by the National Anthem.
The staff and students of the Muddenahalli Campus were honoured to have Colonel T. V. Gopala Krishnan (Ret.) as the Chief Guest to celebrate the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the Muddenahalli campus. Escorted to the centre stage with a slow march by the senior students, Colonel T. V. Gopala Krishnan (Ret.) hoisted the national flag which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem by all present. Addressing the students and faculty, he emphasised the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by our brave freedom fighters and our Jawans. Then students sang patriotic songs describing the glory of India followed by planting saplings on the campus.
The celebrations at the Brindavan campus had our revered Chief Guest Group Captain Kashinath Damodar Bhat hoist the national flag. After the Salute, the National Anthem was played by the campus brass band. Later, the Director of the campus, Prof N Sivakumar, welcomed and greeted the audience on the 77th Independence Day of the nation. This was followed by a speech by Sri Sai Shivam Shah of III B.Com. (H) in Hindi. The speech by the chief guest followed, in which he exhorted the students to always adhere to 100% quality, use technology effectively and serve the country with sincerity.
Kartavya – Writing for Freedom – A Short Play
The second event of the evening was a drama presentation by the III-year students entitled, “Kartavya – Writing for Freedom”. The drama revolved around an imaginary freedom fighter named Mahendra who inspired the country through his writings and defending freedom fighters in court cases.
The students and staff of the Anantapur women’s campus assembled at the grounds to celebrate the 77th Independence Day. At 8 a.m., the Director of the Campus Prof. (Mrs.) M Praphulla hoisted the national flag. The staff and students with great pride and joy saluted the flag, which was followed by the National Anthem and the Pledge. A marchpast by all the students represented by their houses – Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, and Prema was then led by their house commander. The march past was followed by speeches in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Sanskrit languages, over the theme Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The cultural programs included songs, poems, and dance performances, based on patriotism.
On this occasion, we fondly remember the words of our founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who said “It is the patriotism and spirit of sacrifice enshrined in the hearts of the people and their spiritual outlook that will protect the nation”.
Meri Maati Mera Desh – Maati Ko Naman, Veeron Ka Vandan
As part of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign, all the students and staff across our campuses took the pledge to serve the nation and contribute positively to society. The students held a fistful of soil as they took the Panch Pran Pledge. At the Anantapur Women’s campus, a plantation programme was organised under the theme “Meri Maati Mera Desh”. 99 saplings of different types of fruits and shade-giving trees donated by Mr. A.G. Anil Kumar, Founder of, the Green Army organization, Anantapur, were planted by faculty, students, and non-teaching staff at various locations within the campus. The students were very thrilled to know that they would be the caretakers of the sapling they planted for their entire duration of stay at the campus. As a part of the ‘Veeron Ka Vandan’ activity, students dressed as various unsung heroes took centre stage sharing their contributions to the freedom struggle.
Har Ghar Tiranga
The Har Ghar Tiranga program was celebrated with patriotic fervor by the students at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. The students gathered together on the eve of Independence Day and sang patriotic songs while holding the National flag. The hostels were adorned with multiple Tirangas and each person had a small tiny flag replica with them. Students and staff were encouraged to come and take photographs both in groups and individually. Various patriotic songs were played at the Hostel campuses.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
The students and staff of the Sri Sathya Sai Institution of Higher Learning observed 14 August 2023 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, across all its campuses, reflecting and recounting the sacrifices of our elders who were rudely displaced from their homes, and subject to violence on religious grounds.
Sri Prasad RLK, Assistant Professor, DMC spoke on the occasion giving the students a peek into the sequence of events that took place that led to the partition and the role of our leaders. He spoke about the trauma caused by the violence to men, women and children alike. Those who survived were devastated as they were displaced from their families staying in the current day Pakistan and had lost their loved ones to the violence. The students got a perspective into the impact it had on the lives of millions of people uprooted from their homes for no fault of their own, and the excruciating pain experienced by them seeing their families being torn apart, exposed to the violence of all kinds, surrounded only with hatred, fear, and barbarity of unimaginable proportions.
Selfishness, religious intolerance, lack of unity and brotherhood, and hearts devoid of love were to blame had led to one of the largest forced migrations the world has ever seen. The students were then shown the exhibits on the topic curated by ICHR & IGNCA. The session ended with the National Anthem. The activity helped sensitise them on various issues of society and life, reiterating how love, unity, and tolerance are the basis of peaceful co-existence. We are reminded of a powerful message our Master and Beloved Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba gave the world when He said:
“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in character
Where there is beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home
Where there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation
Where there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.”
—Jai Hind—
Summer Course in Indian Culture & Spirituality 2023 – A Report
“Education should promote culture. It is not by education alone but by culture that one gets refined. Culture promotes refinement. It is termed as Samskaara, which consists of Sadguna (good character), Sadaachaara (good practices) and Sadbhaavana (good feelings).”
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Revered Founder Chancellor, SSSIHL
The Summer Course in Indian Culture & Spirituality serves as an induction programme to all students and teachers of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning with an objective to expose students of the University to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Bharat. It orients students into Bhagawan Baba’s educational philosophy and gives them deep, first hand insights into how they can directly benefit from this unique institution.
The genesis of the event dates back to the early seventies, when Bhagawan Baba organized Summer Courses in Indian Culture and Spirituality for the benefit of students. The course then was usually three to four weeks long and would typically consist of a series of lectures on Indian culture, the essence of the scriptures and other spiritual topics delivered by learned scholars, senior devotees and men of esteem. The highlight however was the daily discourse by Baba Himself, delivered typically in the evening.
In 2011, Bhagawan willed that the Summer Course be reinitiated in a shorter format of two-and-a-half days and which is now an annual event at SSSIHL in the beginning of each academic year that the Students and Teachers of the University eagerly look forward to participate, experience and learn.
The Summer Course was and is an effective way to inspire young minds to follow a life of good values and character. The event also marked the beginning of the academic year for students and teachers of all the four campuses of SSSIHL.
View a brief report along with pictures from the Summer Course 2023, held at each of the four campuses below:
SSSIHL Anantapur Campus
SSSIHL Brindavan Campus
SSSIHL Muddenahalli Campus
SSSIHL Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
IGNITION 2023: Annual Alumni Interactions, Dept of Management & Commerce, Muddenahalli Campus, 08 July 2023
IGNITION is an annual alumni interaction program conducted by the Department of Management & Commerce of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus. The objective of this initiative is for the students of the B.B. A. program to be able to understand what to expect from their experiences in the campus. The program also helps the students to understand the kind of opportunities available in the market today. Students will also be able to engage in meaningful knowledge sessions of their choice while networking with members of the alumni hailing from various industries, throughout the day.
Date: July 08 | 2023
Venue: Muddenahalli Campus
Workshop on ‘Future of Work’ – Preparing for Success: A Report
The Department of Management and Commerce (DMC) & the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMACS), SSSIHL organized a workshop titled ‘Future of Work’ on 27-28 January, 2023 at the Muddenahalli Campus.
The workshop saw eminent industry professionals speak to the future workforce on preparing for the impact that digital transformation, automation, and AI will have on various functions in an organisation.
The speakers were:
- Sri L. Ganeshkumar, Practice Head – Hi-Tech, Communications and Media, L&T Technology Services, Bangalore
- Sri Vivekananda Bharathi, Head of Growth, JoinMyTrip, Chennai
- Sri Mohit Sethi, Senior Vice-President, KrypC, Blockchain, Bangalore
- Sri Sathya Sai Mudigonda, Adjunct Faculty, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sri Sai Prasanna Annamalai, Software Engineer, Azure Storage, Microsoft India, Bangalore
- Sri Shoubhik Bose, VP & Head, Risk & Regulatory Data Platforms, Wells Fargo, Bangalore
- Sri N. Harish, Co-founder – “Save right”, Building Hyperlocal Robo advisory app in Fintech, Bangalore
- Sri Vivek Mandhata, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Chennai
- CA. Punith Kumar, Associate Director, PwC India, Bangalore
- Sri Upendra Sai Matsa, Director – Consulting Services, LatentView Analytics, Chennai
- Sri Natarajan Jagannathan, President & Chief Operating Officer, Karur Vysya Bank, Karur, Tamil Nadu
The workshop commenced with a Prayer and the Lighting of the Lamp. The Deputy Director, Muddenahalli Campus, Sri. B. Venkataramana welcomed the audience to the workshop. The inaugural address was then delivered by the Registrar (acting), SSSIHL Prof. Pallav Kumar Baruah, followed by an address by Dr. R Raghunatha Sarma, the Head of the Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science. The Chief Guest’s address was delivered by Prof. B Sai Giridhar, Vice-Chancellor (acting), SSSIHL.
The students had an enriching experience participating in the hands-on and interactive sessions that eventually helped them realise the importance of continuous learning and adapting in an age where technological advancement is fast paced and critical to survival and growth.
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