GITAM University Honors 1218 Graduates at 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony

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Bengaluru, July 13th, 2024 – GITAM Deemed-to-be-University marked a milestone in its academic calendar with its 15th annual convocation ceremony held today at its Bengaluru campus. The event celebrated the achievements of 1218 graduating students from GITAM.
Present on the occasion were Mr. Sudhanshu Mani, the Visionary Engineer of Vande Bharat Express, Shri M Sribharat, President of GITAM (Deemed to be) University, and  Prof. Dayananda Siddavattam, Vice-Chancellor, GITAM (Deemed to be) University. 
Gold medals were awarded to outstanding students, acknowledging their exceptional academic performances and contributions, from different domains, including Technology, Science, and Management. Additionally, honorary doctorates were awarded to Ms. Leela Samson, renowned dancer and Padma Shri recipient, and Mr. Anand Malligavad, the “Lakeman of India” known for his water conservation efforts.

Shri M. Sribharat highlighted the importance of a student-centric approach, stating, “At GITAM, we are committed to providing a 360-degree learning experience. Our mission is to create an environment where students can find their ikigai, pursue ground-breaking research, and emerge as compassionate, skilled professionals ready to make a difference in the world. I encourage each and every student to embrace all available opportunities, challenge the status quo, and strive to be the innovators and leaders who will drive positive change in our society.”
Mr. Sudhanshu Mani, emphasized the importance of transcending traditional education, stating, “In an era where modern skills buttressed by cross-cultural competence are paramount, the future demands a workforce adept in these areas. Educational institutions must prioritize fostering this ability in their students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about applying it to solve real-world challenges. GITAM’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in this background is commendable.”
Prof. Dayananda Siddavattam highlighted the university’s commitment to being an exceptional knowledge-driven institution. He commented, “Our vision is for GITAM to be an exceptional knowledge-driven institution. Through initiatives like the Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI), we encourage multi-disciplinary collaborations to address pressing global challenges. Today’s graduates are a testament to our commitment to excellence in education and research.”
GITAM Deemed to be University’s 15th convocation ceremony stands as a proof to the university’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development. With its diverse range of disciplines, focus on applied learning, and emphasis on research, GITAM nurtures the valuable futures of its graduates, and aids them on a transformational journey to become future leaders who will make a positive impact on the world.

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2024 ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ
ಭಾರತ ದೇಶದ ನಾಡಿನ ಮೂಲ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಜನಪದ ನಮ್ಮ ನೆಲ ಮೂಲ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಇವತ್ತಿನ ಯುವ ಜನಾಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಅವರ ಎದೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಪದಗೀತೆ ಬಿತ್ತುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಿಂದ ಸಮೂಹ ಜಾನಪದ ಗೀತೆಗಳ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಅದೇ ರೀತಿ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಭಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಭಾವೈಕ್ಯತೆಯ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರೌಢ ಶಾಲಾ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಲೇಜು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮೂಹ ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿ ಗೀತೆಯನ್ನು ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲಾ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿ ಗೀತೆ. ಸಮೂಹಗಾನ, ಮತ್ತು ಜನಪದ ಗೀತೆ, ಸಮೂಹಗಾನವನ್ನು ಎರಡು ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆಯನ್ನು” ಜುಲೈ 25 ಮತ್ತು 26, 2024 ರಂದು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಬಹುಮಾನ ಪಡೆಯುವ ಮುಖಾಂತರ ದೇಶಭಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಜನಪದ ಗೀತೆ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ  ವಿನಂತಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ ಎಂದು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆವೈಸಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ ಶ್ರೀಗಳಿಂದ “ತಪ್ತ ಮುದ್ರಾ ಧಾರಣೆ”- 17-7-2024

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ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯ ಶ್ರೀಗಳಿಂದ “ತಪ್ತ ಮುದ್ರಾ ಧಾರಣೆ” 17-7-2024
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಜಯನಗರದ ಐದನೇ ಬಡಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಷಾಢ ಶುದ್ಧ ಪ್ರಥಮ “ಏಕಾದಶಿ” ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ  17-7-2024 ಬುಧವಾರದಂದು ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ ಮದ್ವಾಚಾರ್ಯಮೂಲ ಮಹಾಸಂಸ್ಥಾನದೀಶ್ವರರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಗಳ ಮಠದ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಪೀಠಾಧಿಪತಿ ಗಳಾದ ಪರಮ ಪೂಜ್ಯ 1008 ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಸುಬುಧೇಂದ್ರ ತೀರ್ಥ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದಂಗಳವರು ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ ಮೂಲ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರದೇವರ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾನ ಪೂಜೆಯನ್ನು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿ ,ಶ್ರೀ ಸುದರ್ಶನ ಹೋಮದೊಂದಿಗೆ ತಾವು ತಪ್ತ ಮುದ್ರ ಧಾರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ತದನಂತರ ಶ್ರೀಮಠದ ಶಿಷ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಬೆಳಗ್ಗೆ 7:30 ರಿಂದ ರಾತ್ರಿ 9:30 ವರೆಗೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ತಪ್ತ ಮುದ್ರ ಧಾರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಮಾಡಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀಮಠದ ಪಂಡಿತರಿಂದ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಲಿಕೆಯು ನೆರವೇರಲಿದೆ, ಎಂದು ಶ್ರೀ ಮಠದ ಹಿರಿಯ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕರಾದ ಆರ್ ಕೆ ವಾದಿಂದ್ರ ಆಚಾರ್ಯರು ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

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‘Book Brahma Literarature Festival- 2024’ poster released Country’s largest Indian language literature festival launched

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Bengaluru, July 13– “Book Brahma Literarture Festival-2024 is the largest language literature festival of the country, organized by Book Brahma will be held on August 9-10-11 in Bengaluru. Around 300 writers from Kannada – Malayalam – Telugu – Tamil and English languages will participate in more than 80 panel discussions” said senior writer and researcher Nadoja Hampa Nagarajaiah.

He mentioned the above words at the poster release ceremony of ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival -2024’ during a press conference at Bangalore Press Club premises. Senior writer-researcher-critics Dr Mallepuram G Venkatesh, Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya and Festival Director author-journalist Satish Chapparike were present during the release of #BBLF-2024 poster.

“This mega literature festival will be held on August 9-10-11 at St. John’s Hall and Premises, Koramangala, Bangalore. There will be a four tracks to be held in parallel. India’s great writers like K. Satchidanandan, Paul Zakaria, B. Jayamohan, Perumal Murugan, Benyamin, Volga, H.S. Shivaprasad, Viveka Shanabhaga, Girish Kasaravalli, Mamata Sagar, S.G. Vasudeva etc. will participating in the festival as speakers” he explained. Speaking on the same occasion, Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya said, “Book Brahma Literature Festival is very relevant and necessary if we take into account the present time and cultural conditions. The contribution of Kannada Tamil – Malayalam – Telugu languages to world literature is immense. The purpose of this festival is to bring all the four historically important languages on one platform and facilitate mutual interaction.”

“Such a huge effort to unite all four languages has never been done anywhere in India. ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival’, which will witness many firsts, will become the pride of Kannada. Along with the writers, South Indian publishers will also come together here. Representatives of the University of Chicago in America will hold a round table meeting with South Indian publishers. The University of Chicago has created a special department called SALT for identifying important literary works in Indian languages and taking them into English,” he said.

One of the mentors of this literature festival Dr. Mallepuram G. Venkatesh said. “This is not just a literature festival. This is the Maha Sangam of South Indian Art – Culture – Literature. A total of 9 cultural performances will be held during the three days of the festival. Padmashri Ventakesha Kumar, R. K. Padmanabh Prakash Rai, Bindumalini, Manasi Sudhir and Meghana Chandramouli are going perform. There will also be a stage performance by Natana and Nirdiganta troups. An Yakshagana performance by Keremane Mela will also be there.

“There will be more than sixty bookstores in five languages on the premises of St. John’s Hall. Besides, there will also be a separate play yard for small children who come to the festival with their parents. An exhibition and sale of the works of about twenty artists has also been arranged. Our intention is to form ‘Book Brahma Literature Festival’ as an important platform where all the minds of South India can come together and exchange their views on literature, art and culture,” he said.a

Registration is open, free

BENGALURU, July 13– Book Brahma Literature Fesitval-2024 has free entry for all literature lovers. However, registration is mandatory.

All those who want to participate in this literature festival can visit the website http://www.bookbrahmalitfest.com and register their participation. Each registered person will receive a registration number via email. On the day of the Sahitya Utsav, a ‘Delegate Pass’ will be issued to the

‘Registration Desk’ located in the premises of St. John’s Hall and giving that çnumber. Concerts, Art Shows, Cultural Shows and Book Exhibitions are open to all who have a ‘Delegate Pass’.

Those who accidentally forgot to register, even after arriving at the venue of the festival, if they register using the QR code and show the registration number. they will be given a ‘Delegate Pass’ at the venue.. A food court will be arranged in the premises where the #BBLF will take place..

There you can buy meals and snacks by paying a fixed price. Delegates can take advantage of it.

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Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Signs Long Term Collaboration Agreement with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York for Specialty Care Development and Quality and Technological Advancements

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Collaboration between the two leading healthcare providers is aimed at benefiting patients in India and across the region

Bangalore, India July 12, 2024: Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), one of India’s leading multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospitals based at Bengaluru, Karnataka, has signed an exclusive agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System today, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership that aims at advancing healthcare services through collaborations in clinical excellence, quality of care, research, innovation and technology.
The collaboration, formalized through a long-term a collaboration agreement, reinforces the commitment of both institutions by provisioning Mount Sinai’s support to the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital to further advance the development of its clinical competencies and centers of excellence in a host of select specialty areas, including, but not limited to, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurosciences, Urology-Nephrology, and other Clinical Specialties.
A key component of the Ramaiah-Mount Sinai collaboration will include the periodic review of Ramaiah’s complex clinical cases by both Ramaiah’s and Mount Sinai’s top clinical experts across various clinical specialties to assist Ramaiah in identifying the best treatment options for patients.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Dr. M. R. Jayaram, Chairman – Gokula Education Foundation shared, “At Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, we are excited to announce this significant collaboration with Mount Sinai in New York which is aimed to advance clinical excellence, enhance patient care, safety, quality, further medical innovation and technology, and take the standard of the overall healthcare offerings to the next level.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Szabi Dorotovics, President of Mount Sinai International said, “It is in the spirit of Kempegowda – the founder of Bengaluru – who, to this day, is remembered for enabling the citizens of Bengaluru enhance their development and prosperity, that Mount Sinai and the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital have now forged our long-term collaboration and partnership. Together, we seek to provide the citizens of Bengaluru, and the State of Karnataka, with the highest international standards of healthcare to enhance their wellness, and thereby, their prosperity.”
                                                                                                                                                     

Dr. David L. Reich, President – Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens, speaking on the occasion mentioned emphasized that “The pairing of Mount Sinai with the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is an ideal partnership combining two leading institutions with long histories that are dedicated to medical education, clinical innovation, and an unwavering focus on providing world-class healthcare services to their patients. In the coming years of our collaboration, it will be my honor to facilitate Ramaiah’s access to Mount Sinai’s clinical and management expertise and best-practices, and I look forward to our continuously-evolving mutual engagement.”                                                                                                                                                                                 
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and Mount Sinai look forward to a fruitful collaboration that will set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery and positively impact the lives of patients in India and in the sub-continent.
Shri M R Sreenivasa Murthy, Chief Executive, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) said, “Our commitment to clinical excellence is a testament to our continuous strive to improve and innovate. We invest in the latest technology and techniques to ensure that our patients have access to the most advanced treatments available, and we are constantly working to improve our processes and procedures to deliver better outcomes for our patients. The collaboration with Mount Sinai in New York is a step towards taking this commitment further for the benefit of our patients and the clinical fraternity.”
Dr SC Nagendra Swamy, President – Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, emphasized the hospital’s dedication to clinical excellence and continuous improvement, stating, “With our strategic collaboration with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, our offerings as a leading healthcare provider in the region will be compounded manifolds and will open doors for providing patient care, safety and quality excellence along with possible medical research for our clinicians as well as to learn and acquire the latest clinical exposures from the best minds at Mount Sinai  via virtual webinars, workshops and on-site case reviews/discussions as part of the collaboration initiative. Ramaiah is committed to empowering its team of healthcare professionals through advanced training programs, workshops, and access to the latest medical research, knowledge, techniques and technologies.”

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