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The Internet Never Forgets: A Powerful Message from Mr. Laviero Buono, Head of Section – European Criminal Law, Academy of European Law, Germany

Mr. Laviero Buono, Head of Section – European Criminal Law, Academy of European Law, Germany, addressed the MBA students on 3rd Dec, 2025. Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director–MBA Program, welcomed him and appreciated his long journey to Mangalore, recalling how their first interaction began through emails a year ago before meeting in person at Sahyadri.
Mr. Buono discussed why most modern crimes are technology-driven and urged students to reflect on their mobile usage, reminding them that platforms like Google often know more about us than the people around us. He introduced concepts such as IP addresses, proxy servers, cryptocurrency, and open-source intelligence tools like Archive.org, explaining how digital footprints offer both opportunities and vulnerabilities.
He demonstrated how easily online content can be manipulated, for instance, by replicating a news website and presenting a fake screenshot as evidence, highlighting the need for strong digital verification skills. Stressing that “the internet does not forget,” he cited cases where online posts had irreversible consequences, including a woman who was tragically killed after a tweet went viral during her flight.

Mr. Buono also referenced digital traces linked to the 9/11 attacks, urging students to understand how quickly technology evolves, three times faster than business, while business itself moves ahead of the law. His visuals comparing the last 40 years of technology and business with 80 years of legal development highlighted this gap.
He concluded that for legal practitioners, technological awareness is not optional but essential. In today’s world, we are “playing poker with cybercriminals,” and only with well-informed police officers, judges, and advocates can society effectively track and trap cyber offenders.

Delegates from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Visit Sahyadri

A delegation from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Dr. AIT), Bengaluru visited Sahyadri on 1st December 2025. The team included:
• Sri S. Mariswamy, Hon'ble Chairman, PVPWT
• Shri A. R. Krishnamurthy, Hon'ble Treasurer, PVPWT
• Dr. M. Mahalinga V. Mandi, I/c Principal, Dr. AIT
• Dr. Vasudeva Murthy, EEE – In-charge Warden, Dr. AIT
• Mr. Vincent Dsouza, Founder Partner, JVGlobal
• Ms. Tejashree B. A., Managing Partner, JVGlobal

The purpose of the visit was to discuss potential collaborations and to explore Sahyadri’s R&D, innovation, and incubation facilities.
The delegates were warmly welcomed by Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal, and the Sahyadri team. A short briefing about the institution was presented, followed by discussions on collaboration opportunities.
The guests then visited Sahyadri’s state-of-the-art skill development labs, innovation hubs, and incubation centres that nurture research, technology development, and student entrepreneurship.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with both institutions expressing interest in exploring mutually beneficial partnerships.

Sahyadri team attended CII InSync Mangaluru – CHRO–Academia Meet on the theme “Bridging Campus and Corporate”

The CII InSync Mangaluru – CHRO–Academia Meet was conducted at Wrk Wrk, Mangalore, centred around the theme “Bridging Campus and Corporate.” The event brought together industry leaders, HR professionals, and distinguished academicians to explore strategies for building a future-ready talent ecosystem that aligns academic capabilities with corporate expectations. Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, along with Mr. Ramesh K. G., Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth, and Mr. Varun C. S., represented the college. Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management served as the institutional partner for the programme.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Sreekanth K. Arimanithaya, CEO of Xarpie Labs and Managing Partner, Singularity University India. This was followed by a thematic session on “Future Ready Talent,” featuring insights from experts across technology, HR, and academia. The speakers—Dr. Mani Madhukar (IBM Innovation Centre for Education), Mr. Balaji Mahalingam Srinivasan (Bosch Limited), Mr. Sudheer Pai (Infosys), and Ms. Shipra Rai (Niveus Solutions)—shared their perspectives on the competencies required for future-ready professionals and the initiatives undertaken within their organizations to nurture such talent.
A panel discussion on “Bridging Academia and Industry for a Future-Ready Talent Ecosystem” further enriched the event. Moderated by Mr. Jhonson Tellis, CEO, INUNITY, the panel included Mr. Veeranagouda Patil (Danfoss), Ms. Shwetha Vasudeva (ASM Technologies), Prof. Dr. A. N. Parameswaran (Nitte Deemed-to-be University), and Mr. Subray R. Hegde (NITK Surathkal). The discussion focused on skill preparedness, curriculum enhancement, collaborative research, internships, and institutional partnerships.

Placement and Training: A Power-Packed Sahyadri Job Fair: 28 Companies, 800+ Students

The Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) – Cum Job Fair was successfully held on 5th December, beginning with a vibrant inaugural ceremony. Shri Rahul Asati, Assistant Director of Training, BOAT (Southern Region), inaugurated the event and addressed the gathering with inspiring insights on industry expectations and apprenticeship opportunities.
Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri and Dean – Placements & Training, Ms. Rashmi Bhandary, graced the occasion and highlighted the importance of industry–academia collaboration in shaping students’ careers.

The fair witnessed an overwhelming response, with nearly 28 reputed companies from diverse sectors participating in the drive. Over 800 students from various Engineering, General Graduates and Diploma streams enthusiastically attended, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
The event served as a dynamic platform for students to explore job and apprenticeship opportunities, interact directly with company representatives, and gain clarity on career pathways. Recruiters appreciated the excellent hospitality, smooth coordination, and the high-quality talent pool. Overall, the BOAT Job Fair emerged as a high-impact career event, opening new doors for students and strengthening the institution’s commitment to empowering young professionals.

Final Year BBA students of GFGC, Kaup visited Sahyadri

Final-year BBA students, accompanied by two faculty members from Government First Grade College, Kaup, visited Sahyadri as part of an initiative to offer them practical exposure to industrial operations, entrepreneurial activities, and incubation facilities.
Ms. Manasa Shetty, along with student representatives from the Sahyadri Management Students Association, welcomed the group and coordinated a comprehensive campus visit. The students visited various in-house companies, startups, incubation centres, and launchpads, where they interacted with representatives and gained valuable insights into the functioning of each unit.
The group was later addressed by Prof. Ramesh K. G. and Prof. Padmanabha B., who explained how Sahyadri supports students in transforming their ideas into entrepreneurial ventures through the incubation centre. They also highlighted the significance of pursuing postgraduate studies to better prepare for corporate careers.

Alumni interaction with the final year MBA students

Kishor P, an alumnus of the 2023–2025 batch from the Department of Business Administration and currently working as an Administrator in Finance at Harsha (Prakash Pvt. Ltd.), addressed the final year MBA students about the functioning of the retail sector. He explained how retail operations work, the coordination between departments, and the importance of customer service and inventory management. He also highlighted the key roles and responsibilities of Department Managers and Store Managers. He discussed the career opportunities available for students in the retail sector in the coming days.

Team Sahyadri at ‘DAKSH & Open Day’ event at Christ University, Bangalore

A team comprising Dr. Vaishak N. L., Prof. Ramesh K. G., Prof. Padmanabha B., and Dr. Prashanth Duddela visited Christ University, Central Campus, Bengaluru, on 29 November 2025 to study the organization and functioning of the university’s Open Day and DAKSH events. The objective of the visit was to understand how a large higher education institution conceptualizes, plans, and executes student-driven outreach programmes aimed at prospective students and their families. Christ University, a NAAC A+ accredited multi-campus institution, offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Its major campuses—Central Bengaluru (Hosur Road), Bannerghatta Road, Kengeri, and Yeshwanthpur—operate with uniform academic structures, curriculum designs, and evaluation frameworks, ensuring seamless consistency across all locations.
At the Bannerghatta Road Campus, the Open Day was entirely student-led, with trained student volunteers representing academic departments, degree programmes, centres of excellence, and activity-based clubs. The stalls featured information on UG and PG programmes, alumni achievements, research initiatives, placement statistics, and co-curricular units such as NSS, NCC, cultural teams, and sports. External visitors had the opportunity to interact directly with student volunteers, while faculty participation at the forefront was intentionally limited. The Open Day was open to the general public across all Christ University campuses.
At the Central Campus near Dairy Circle, DAKSH showcased programmes offered across all university campuses, ensuring uniformity of information. For instance, the stall for B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering provided comprehensive details on curriculum, evaluation methods, infrastructure, and student opportunities available across the four campuses offering the programme. DAKSH also showcased student life, extracurricular clubs, innovation hubs, entrepreneurship cells, and community engagement initiatives. Dr. Sandhya, Faculty, Christ University, Yeshwanthpur Campus coordinated the visit.

HR Club of MBA Dept. organized a ‘Team Building’ session for first-year MBAs

On 1st December 2025, the HR Club of the Department of Business Administration organized an energetic team-building session for the first-year MBA students. Through engaging activities like group puzzles and collaborative challenges, juniors explored teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive way.
The event was smoothly coordinated by the second-year as well as first-year HR Club members, who guided the teams throughout the session. Faculty Coordinator Prof. Padmanabha B appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of team-building in managerial learning. The activity helped the new batch bond, interact freely, and experience the value of teamwork—making it a refreshing start to their MBA journey.

Sahyadri team participated in the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Regional Meet 2025

On 2nd Dec, 2025, students and faculty from participated in the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Regional Meet 2025, hosted by M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE, Government of India.
A total of 15 teams from Sahyadri were shortlisted for the AICTE Productization Fellowship, while three teams qualified for the Yukthi Innovation Challenge 2025. All shortlisted teams were evaluated during the regional meet, highlighting the institution’s strong presence in national-level innovation platforms.
Representing Sahyadri at the event were Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Director-R&D and President – Sahyadri Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC); Dr. Anush Bekal, HoD, ECE and Vice President – Sahyadri Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC); Prof. Harisha, CSE and Convener – Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).
In a moment of pride, Sahyadri received a Certificate of Appreciation for presenting the Best IIC Poster at the meeting. The IIC Regional Meet 2025 brought together innovators, educators, start-ups, researchers, and ecosystem enablers from across the region, strengthening the nation’s collective commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

MBA Alumni (2021-23 Batch) interacts with 1st year Students

Aparna Rajendra Nair, an alumna of the 2021–23 MBA batch, visited the campus and interacted with the first-year MBA students. During her talk, she emphasized the value of undertaking internships during the MBA program, as they offer valuable exposure to real-world organizational functioning. As an HR specialization graduate, she shared her professional experiences and highlighted that HR extends far beyond recruitment. She introduced students to various other HR domains such as HR Analytics, Labour Law Compliance, and Payroll Administration.
Aparna encouraged students to work on meaningful, topic-driven projects aligned with current industry trends to enhance their chances of securing placements in top companies. She also stressed the significance of Microsoft Excel as a tool for data analysis and informed decision-making that supports organizational growth. Additionally, she advised students to stay updated with the newly implemented Labour Codes across India, noting that non-compliance may create serious challenges for organizations.
After completing her MBA in HR, Aparna worked as a Human Resource Associate at NoBroker and is currently employed with Bhanzu as a Human Resource Trainee in HR Operations.

Sahyadri Girls Team emerged as the runner-up in the VTU Throwball Tournament

Sahyadri Girls’ Throwball Team emerged as runners-up in the VTU Mangaluru Division and VTU State-Level Throwball Tournament held at SDMIT, Ujire, on 3rd and 4th December 2025. In the State-Level Tournament, Ms. Diya H. Shetty was awarded the Best All-Rounder, and Ms. Kushi Rai was awarded the Best Receiver.
Team Players

Placements and Training:

Recruited by Black Duck

Jnaneshwari Rao B from the Information Science Department has been recruited by Black Duck as a Software Development Intern with a monthly stipend of ₹40,000.

KarMic Pool Campus Recruitment Drive

KarMic visited Sahyadri on 29th November 2025 to conduct a pool campus recruitment drive for the Electronics and Communication Engineering students of the 2026 outgoing batch. The process began with an engaging pre-placement talk, followed by a written test and a technical interview round. Students participated enthusiastically and showcased strong technical and problem-solving skills. The drive provided a great platform for aspirants to interact with industry experts and understand real-time expectations. Overall, the session was highly productive and well-received by the participants.

Placed in BEMAC at ₹27.51 LPA

Two students have achieved remarkable placements with BEMAC Corporation, securing an impressive package of ₹27.51 LPA. Vikas (CSE–AIML) has been selected as a Development Engineer, and Shiva K C (ECE) has been chosen as a Technical Engineer. Their outstanding achievement reflects their dedication, talent, and hard work, and brings great pride to Sahyadri.

CSE students presented a research paper at IEEE COSMIC 2025

Final-year CSE students - Charith Rai, Srujan M. Naik, K. C. Shodan, and Hemanth A. Naik, under the guidance of Dr. Poornima B. V, presented their research paper titled “Domain-Adaptive GAN for Underwater Image Enhancement” at the 2nd IEEE COSMIC 2025, organized by Sahyadri. The proceedings will be published in IEEE Xplore and are Scopus-indexed.
The paper proposes a Domain-Adaptive Generative Adversarial Network (DA-GAN) designed to enhance underwater images by learning domain-invariant transformations. It effectively converts degraded underwater visuals into natural, air-like outputs without the need for paired training data, significantly improving image quality for underwater applications.

ECE students participated in Sambhram’25, a national-level technical fest at SDIT, Mangaluru

Two students from the fifth semester - Jasmitha C and Sinchana Bhat G M, from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), participated in technical events—Gerber Battle (PCB Design) and IoT League (Mega Circuit Build)—at Sambhram’25, the national-level technical fest hosted by Shree Devi Institute of Technology (SDIT) Kenjar Mangalore.
In the Gerber Battle, students designed a complete PCB within one hour—right from interpreting the schematic to selecting footprints, placing components, routing the board, and exporting error-free Gerber files. The event provided a strong platform to apply PCB design skills under time-bound conditions.
In the IoT League, the team built a Smart Environment Monitoring System using an ESP32, which measured temperature and humidity, displayed data on an OLED screen, and triggered alerts using an LED and buzzer. They also integrated the system with Blynk IoT for real-time mobile monitoring, completing an end-to-end IoT workflow with on-spot component constraints. Both events offered valuable exposure to rapid prototyping, practical engineering applications, and real-time problem solving.

ECE students Excel in NPTEL Courses

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) celebrates the dedication and academic excellence of students who have completed various NPTEL courses across multiple domains. Their commitment to upskilling through rigorous, industry-relevant certification reflects the department’s continuous efforts toward fostering a culture of lifelong learning and technical competence.
Overview of Courses Completed:
• Electronics System Design: Fundamentals of analog/digital circuits, PCB design, schematic entry, routing, simulations, and essential CAD workflows.
• Introduction to IoT: Core IoT concepts, architectures, and applications across domains such as healthcare, agriculture, and smart infrastructure.
• VLSI Design Flow (RTL to GDS): Complete industry-aligned chip design flow covering synthesis, verification, physical design, and hands-on CAD tools.
• Computer Architecture: Key principles of computer organization, RISC architecture, memory systems, CPU design, and performance analysis.
• Microwave Antenna Design: Essentials of antenna theory, microwave radiation, numerical methods, and modern antenna design techniques.
• German – Level 1: Foundational German language skills focusing on basic communication, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural orientation.
Student Achievers:
• Neil Gibson Pinto: Electronic Systems Design – Hands-on Circuits & PCB Design with CAD Software
• Neha Raj: VLSI Design Flow: RTL to GDS
• Ashwin Suresh: VLSI Design Flow: RTL to GDS
• Bhumika Narayan
• German – Level 1
• Electronic Systems Design – Hands-on Circuits & PCB Design with CAD Software • Bhoomika V K
• Computer Architecture & Organization
• VLSI Design Flow: RTL to GDS
• Pranith Kumar: Electronic Systems Design – Hands-on Circuits & PCB Design with CAD Software
• Sinchana K: Electronic Systems Design – Hands-on Circuits & PCB Design with CAD Software
• Mahima M Naik: Introduction to Internet of Things
• Shiva KC: Electronic Systems Design – Hands-on Circuits & PCB Design with CAD Software
• Amrutha B: Analysis & Design Principles of Microwave Antennas
• Raksha: Analysis & Design Principles of Microwave Antennas

From Headlines to Spreadsheets: A Hands-on Session on Event Study Using Excel and SPSS

Department of Business Administration organized an engaging session titled “From Headlines to Spreadsheets: A Hands-on Session on Event Study Using Excel and SPSS” on 3rd Dec, 2025 by the Research Club. Prof. Sanath Kumar K conducted a practical workshop on conducting an Event Study to measure the impact of specific events (e.g., wars, policy changes) on market prices. Students received a step-by-step, hands-on guide through the entire process, preparing and aligning financial data in Excel, calculating expected returns and performing statistical tests for Abnormal Returns in SPSS, interpreting results to determine an event's significance. Students gained direct, applicable skills to translate a real-world event into a structured, quantitative analysis using common research tools.

From LeetCode to LLMs: A Journey Through Modern Tech

Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC) organized an engaging TEK TALK session titled “Logic Reloaded: The CP Breakdown & Behind the Buzz: How GenAI Works” on 29 November 2025. Pratheek G Shetty, SOSC Advisor and 4th-year CSE student, delivered an insightful breakdown of Competitive Programming, covering LeetCode fundamentals, problem-solving strategies, time–space complexity, and key DSA concepts like HashMaps, prefix sums, and range-sum queries. His session helped students understand how to approach coding challenges effectively.
The second half of the talk was led by Pranam N Kotian, SOSC Member and 2nd-year CSE student, who introduced the audience to the world of Generative AI. He explained machine learning vs generative models, neural networks, transformers, GPT evolution, diffusion models, and how LLMs predict text using embeddings and vector space. The session concluded with practical insights on prompting, use cases, and how GenAI is reshaping automation.

ED Club of MBA Dept. hosted ‘Fame Frame’ - Sell it if you can for first-year MBA

The ED Club hosted an energetic and fun-filled activity called “Fame Frame”, where creativity truly took centre stage. The session began with each participant writing a single word on a paper, which was later shuffled and used to surprise the teams.
One member from each team picked seven random papers, and teams were also assigned a product and a brand ambassador. Their challenge was to use all seven words creatively while marketing their product. This sparked quick thinking, teamwork, and plenty of imaginative ideas as students worked together to build engaging and often humorous pitches.
“Fame Frame” turned into a lively blend of learning and laughter, giving students the chance to showcase their communication skills and spontaneous creativity. The activity helped build confidence, strengthened teamwork, and reminded everyone how exciting the creative process can be.

ECE Dept. conducted Parent-Teacher Interaction for 3rd Semester engineering students

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at Sahyadri conducted its first Parent–Faculty Interaction for the newly inducted 3rd-semester students. This meaningful gathering served as an important platform to review student progress, align expectations, and reinforce the collaborative partnership between parents and faculty.
Key Points Discussed:
1. CIE-1 and attendance performance with eligibility conditions for the Semester End Examination of the autonomous framework
2. Importance of Skill Labs for internship and job opportunities
3. Timely submission of course registration and compensatory exam documents
During the session, Dr. Anush Bekal, Head of the Department highlighted several significant aspects related to discipline, safety, and academic readiness. Parents were requested to discourage students from commuting by two-wheelers, and instead opt for the college bus, public transport, or parent drop-off when necessary.
The department reiterated its commitment to enabling internship opportunities for every student, stressing the requirement of maintaining a minimum CGPA of 8.0 for internships and campus placements. Parents were reminded of college working hours and the expectation that students stay on campus until 4:30 PM as part of academic discipline and structured learning routines.
The session was thoughtfully organized by the class teachers, Abhishek A B Nayak and Dr. Nisha, whose efforts ensured seamless coordination and impactful engagement throughout the meeting. Mehnaz Fathima C also addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of the Mentor–Mentee Scheme.
This interaction reaffirmed the collective commitment of parents, faculty, and the department toward nurturing responsible, skilled, and industry-ready engineers.

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Sat Dec 06 2025