The 72nd celebration of our Independence Day was viewed with joy and pride by the staff and students of Sahyadri. Ms.Jyotika Alva, Head- HR & Director, Tetherfi, Chief Guest, hoisted the national flag after which the gathered students, faculty members and the staff sang the national anthem with pride. The Student Council of Sahyadri was then introduced to the guests by Prof.Balakrishna SS, Vice-Principal.

Jyotika is currently handling India Centre as the Director. Prior to this, she worked with Flexi resources as Asst. Manager Operations. She has also worked as a Team Lead for Recruitment at Elgiva Business Solutions. She was also an HR Manager at Yogika Enterprise and Blue Skies Pvt Ltd.A large part of her experience lies in start-up scenarios where execution frameworks do not exist and there is high value on creating these frameworks and policies. She has also been a part of Talent Acquisition Team in most of her assignments with focus on operations & engagement along with resourcing activities to fulfill project execution needs.

While addressing the gathering, Jyotika, remembered the struggle that our forefathers went through in order to free us from the British. She said this shows the strength of our country and urged students to set their mind towards a common goal and we can achieve anything. She also spoke on Nation Building which is achieved through Education. Education can make an identity for self as well as the nation. She stimulated students to do something for the nation with the Education they have. She also encouraged students to represent themselves in International forums which will be a great contribution to our country. She concluded her talk by asking students to raise their voice against injustice and also work closely with NGOs and conduct sessions for people who are deprived of opportunities. Post her talk, the National Song – ‘VandeMataram’ was sung which instills the essence of Unit is Strength.

The Achievers of 2017-18 in extracurricular activities like Sports, Cultural & Scouts & Guides were felicitated on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day. Mr.ManjunathBhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation was also present during the celebration

Department of Art & Culture organized Kannada Rajyotsava-2018 celebration along with inauguration of cultural extravaganza, i.e. Sinchana-2018 in the campus. The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Baskar Rai Kukkuvalli in the presence of Mr. Jagannatha Chowta, Trustee of Bhandary Foundation by playing the instrument called ‘Taase’.

Mr. Baskar Rai Kukkuvalli in his inaugural speech spoke about Karnataka State formation. He told, ‘This was the day in 1956, when all the kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka. Our ancestors had love and affection towards our Kannada Maathe as well as love towards Bharatha Maathe. Unfortunately, present generation is not showing affection towards our mother tongue, i.e. Kannada. He said - English needs to be learnt but Kannada needs to be saved’. Principal Dr. R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte spoke about the importance of Kannada language.

The 71st celebration of our Independence Day was viewed with joy and pride by the staff and students of Sahyadri. Mr. B Shrinath Samaga, Manager, Human Resources, Hinduja Global Solutions, Mangaluru, Chief Guest, hoisted the national flag after which the gathered students, faculty members and the staff sang the national anthem with pride.

Mr. B Shrinath Samaga is in the HR domain for the last 15 years with an exposure to IT & ITES Sectors. He has prior experience at IBM, iGate, Artech Infosystems and Mphasis Pvt Ltd. The Student Council of Sahyadri was introduced to the guests by Mr. Balakrishna SS, Vice-Principal. While addressing the gathering, Mr. Shrinath, expressed his delight to see the upcoming leaders who are going to make a difference to the nation. He mentioned that Independence is not only for the nation but also to our self. He urged all to grow up to the fullest potential to make one’s career and one’s life.

Mr. Preetham Hegde, Head of IT, Mayor’s Office, New York City also graced the occasion. He has graduated from the Harvard University. While speaking to the audience, he expressed his happiness to be back to India after 26 years and also to view the Independence Day Celebration. He mentioned that there were fewer opportunities during his course of study unlike the opportunities made available at Sahyadri and that the students should grab them with both hands for their progress. He re-iterated that one should seek independence of mind and the soul should belong to one place. What you feel inside is important. He also urged the students to develop a sense of belonging to the country.

Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation, appreciated the presence of Mr. B Shrinath Samaga who has recruited highest number of Sahyadrians for his organization & Mr. Preetham Hegde who is one of the most connected person’s with the rest of the world. He said that these days, it is unfortunate that we treat Independence Day as a Holiday and not as a Festival. He re-iterated that thousands of people sacrificed their lives for our freedom and it is a day to remember their contribution to the nation. He stimulated the crowd to create awareness among the generations to come about the gift of freedom given by our forefathers.

The Achievers of 2016-17 in extracurricular activities like Sports, Cultural & Scouts & Guides were felicitated on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day.

Post the formal Independence Day Programme, the students and staff showcased their talent in a cultural programme.

Department of Art & Culture organized “Sinchana 2017” – Sprinkle of Talents, A Cultural Extravaganza as a part of Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration in Sahyadri Campus. Dr. Narasimha Murthy, Retired Associate Professor of Kannada, Mangaluru & Mr. Jagannath Chowta, Trustee, Bhandary Foundation were the guests for the Inaugural Ceremony. Dr. Narasimha Murthy inaugurated the programme by beating drums. Addressing the audience he said – It is often taken for granted that we live in Kannada Nadu & only express our gratitude to the state on November 1st each year. This day in the year 1956 is considered to be one of the greatest days for the dwellers of Karnataka as our state emerged with 19 districts in it.

Karnataka was formed considering the majority of kannada speaking people in the region. It was then called as Mysuru Rajya, however during the reign of Devaraja Arasu in 1973, the state was renamed as Karnataka. He emphasised on the Karnataka Flag and its relevance, however National Flag is more important. Kannada language is not merely a medium of communication but we should appreciate that Kannada is the language which is in existence for the last 2,000 years & can be written as well as spoken. He referred to the great kannada poets and their contribution in the field of literature and urged all of us to be proud of it. Kannada has won 8 Jnana Peeta Awards which is the highest in comparison to other states. He appreciated youth’s role in bringing kannada in front through social media. He had words of praise for Sahyadri in organizing a programme on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava in the form of Kannada Song, Skit, Folk Art etc., which keeps the spirit of Kannada alive among students. One should develop a sense of belongingness to Kannada. He said Kannada language has greater sense of logic since writing and pronouncing the words are similar. He concluded by saying Let us Grow Kannada and Love Kannada. One contribution is much better than 1,000 words, meaning one contribution to Kannada and the state is better than just expressing in words.

Mr. Jagannath Chowta in his presidential address expressed that it is unfortunate to see that we make an effort to know our mother tongue only when we fill the application forms to take admission in college. A mother decides the mother tongue of a child and her contribution is immense hence we refer to our nation and our state as mother. He shared an anecdote that brought out the importance of mother tongue for a child. He urged the students to retain the tradition and culture of Karnataka.

Various competitions like solo and group classical, filmy and western songs, solo and group classical and non classical dance, Sketching, Face painting, Photography, Variety and other competitions were conducted at various venues of Sahyadri.

The 70th celebration of our Independence Day was viewed with joy and pride by the staff and students of the Sahyadri Educational Institution. Mr. Joy Devasia, Vice President & Center Head (Mangaluru), Mphasis, an HP Company, the Chief Guest, hoisted the national flag after which the gathered students, faculty members and the staff sang the national anthem with pride in their hearts.

Mr. Devasia is working with Mphasis, an HP Company for almost 14 years now with a total experience of 20 + years. He is responsible for Profit & loss, Service delivery, client relationship, contract management, business development and site administration at the Organization.

Mr. Devasia in his 70th Independence Day Speech appreciated Sahyadri for providing Human resources for Mphasis, an HP Company. He urged the gathering to remember our forefathers on the occasion of Independence Day celebration who strived relentlessly, in spite of knowing the fact that they would not be able to witness the joy of Independence. He reminded us of the concept; our forefathers gave us that we are the flag bearers of our nation and we should uphold it proudly at all situations. He also stated that people outside India will not remember us by our name but will always remember that they met an Indian and these concepts should be passed on to the next generation as well.

Mr. Devasia introduced the Student Council Members of the academic year 2016-17, also the Achievers in Sports and Culture were felicitated on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day.

After the hoisting of the national flag, the students and staff showcased their talent in a cultural programme on the Independence Day celebrations in the Campus.

Sinchana 2016 Sprinkle of Talents, a cultural extravaganza had been celebrated in the campus on Sunday, 6th November. Mr. Jagannatha Chowta, Trustee, Bhandary Foundation and Governing Council Member of the college inaugurated the programme by beating drums. Addressing the audience he said art and culture is important for every individual in order to shed away negativity and recoup good energy which forms as a driving force for our daily work. He gave a call to the students to make use of the platform to exhibit their talents. He narrated a story to emphasize on the importance of empathy to others and the society. Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Principal, presided over the function and in his presidential remark, urged the students to effectively utilize the opportunity. Prof. Balakrishna S S, Vice Principal, welcomed the gathering and Ms. Varsha rendered the Vote of Thanks. Mr. Chinmay Bharan, Council Head for Art & Culture, Mr. Naveen Pilar, Head of the Department of Art and Culture were present on the dais.

Various competitions like solo and group classical, filmy and western songs, solo and group classical and non classical dance, Sketching, Face painting, Photography, Variety and other competitions were conducted at various venues of Sahyadri. The events were judged by renowned persons in the respective field.

In the concluding ceremony, Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman and Mr. Devadas Hegde, Trustee, Bhandary Foundation delivered prizes to the winners. Prof. Umashankar, Dean Academics and Prof. Balakrishna, Vice Principal were present on the dais. The Department of Computer Science has emerged as the overall Champions by scoring highest points.

In association with SPIC MACAY, Mangaluru Chapter, Pt. Pushparaj Koshti gave a Sitar and Surbahar Musical Concert in Sahyadri, mesmerizing the audience with his musical flavour and unique creativity in the art. The future musicians of Sahyadri were deeply touched by the soothing rhythm and the audience greatly appreciated the concert and the finesse of the sitar & Sur Bahar.

Pt. Pushparaj Koshti is a renowned player of Sitar and the Surbahar and a leading exponent of the Dhrupad style. His first Sitar teacher was his father, the Late. Ramlal Koshti. Pt. Pushparaj Koshti is an A grade artist of All India Radio and has appeared throughout India and across Europe, including a stint as a teacher at the Rotterdam Conservatory, the continent's leading institution in the field of World Music Education. He was accompanied by Vid. Vivekanand Karungale on Tabla.

SPIC MACAY is an affirmation of the need to conserve and promote an awareness of the rich cultural tapestry of India among the youth, through focus on the classical arts with its rituals, mythology and philosophy and to facilitate an appreciation of their deeper values. The movement is educational in spirit and character and locates itself in educational institutions.

The 69th anniversary of our Independence Day was celebrated with joy and pride by the staff and students of the Sahyadri Educational Institutions. Mr. Sharath K. Shetty, Managing Director and Co-founder, Telenetix Private Limited, the Chief Guest, hoisted the national flag after which the gathered students, faculty members and the staff sang the national anthem with pride in their hearts.

Mr. Sharath Shetty in his 69th Independence Day Speech said that the celebrations on this day, took him back to his NCC days when he used to proudly take part in the March Past on Brigade Road in Bangalore in front of the Governor and a huge crowd. He was proud to see the students, staff and management celebrating the Independence Day with such pride. He thanked the Chairman, Mr. Manjunath Bhandary and the Principal, Dr. U. M. Bhushi for inviting him on the occasion. Giving a brief about his stint in the US, he said that it was India that pulled him back and this is how he started a company in the rural area so that he can give back to society and ever since he has created numerous jobs. He told the audience that the pull was so great that he has never regretted his decision of coming back to India.

Mr. Sharath K. Shetty is a B.E. in Electronics & Communications from BIT, Bangalore and MBA from Edinburgh Business School, UK. In a career that spans over two decades, Mr. Shetty has mostly worked on leading edge technologies, researching and developing niche products in computer telephony and healthcare. He is still an active C++ programmer and believes in combining strong technical knowledge with domain knowledge, to deliver the best possible solution to his customers. The programme concluded with a rendition of Vande Mataram. The Principals of Sahyadri Educational Institutions, the teaching and non teaching staff and students were present. The achievers in NSS, NCC and sports were honoured by the Chief Guest. Sweets were distributed on the occasion to recall the elation felt by every Indian at the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947.

After the hoisting of the national flag, the students and staff showcased their talent in a cultural programme on the Independence Day celebrations in the Campus. Mime, dance, solo and group singing were performed by staff and students.

The Department of Art and culture conducted a cultural fest Sinchana-2015 in the Campus. The fest held yearly, is a platform for students to exhibit their innate talents.

Sinchana - 2015 saw the undergraduate and postgraduate students showcase their talents in a cultural extravaganza. Students gave a scintillating performance and the audience consisting of the staff, the parents and the students were awed at the performance of the participants.

Student won prizes in competitive events like Classical Dance (Solo), Classical Singing (Solo), Dance- Eastern/ Western (Solo), Western Singing (Solo), Singing (Group), Filmy Eastern Singing (Solo), Group Dance (Eastern/ Western), Photography and Poster- Making.