34Th CONVOCATION DAY ADDRESS by SHRI V.K

34th CONVOCATION DAY ADDRESS BY SHRI V.K. SARASWAT, FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL, DEFENCE R & D MEMBER, NITI AAYOG, GOVT. OF INDIA

From left Prof. A.M. Khan Registrar (Evaluation), Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Shri. T.B. Jayachandran, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and Pro-Chancellor and Shri. V.K. Sarswat, Former Director General, Defence R&D Member NITI Aayog, Govt. of India, Prof. T.D. Kemparaju, Registrar and recipients of Honorary Doctorates, S.L. Bhyrappa, Renowned Novelist, Dr. C.N. Manjunath, Cardiologist and A.J. Shetty, Chairman of A.J. Group of Institutions, at the 34th Annual Convocation at Mangalore University Vol. 27 No. 1 Jan - June, 2016

CONVOCATION ADDRESS Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka & Chancellor of Mangalore University, Shri Vajubhai Vala, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education and the Pro-Chancellor of Mangalore University Shri Mangalore University Newsletter T.B. Jayachandra, Prof. K. Byrappa, Vice I would like to share with you the Vision of our Chancellor, Registrar, Distinguished Members Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji of of Governing Council, Deans of various “Digital India for Inclusive Growth”. Disciplines, Faculty Members, dear graduating Digital revolution has been sweeping the world students, Media friends and Ladies and and there is already explosion of information at Gentlemen. an unprecedented scale. The storage and I take this opportunity to congratulate all the retrieval of available data is assuming graduating students for their excellent challenging proportions. What is more performance and for achieving the coveted and challenging is the analysis and processing of cherished degrees. I also congratulate the data for possible economic and social gains. “Esteemed Teachers, Mentors’ for sharing their There is empirical evidence to substantiate that valuable knowledge and for moulding and those societies and individuals who can operate training the young minds in different disciplines. computer based tools and related software are I consider that you have nurtured and created a able to develop software (s) that can adapt to the new segment of resource for our country and I emerging challenges and develop skills to value this as a great achievement. analyse avalanche of data are able to enter the My dear Young graduates, higher economic growth bracket. On the other hand, those who are not able to cope with the Mangalore University is well known for its digital tools and remain digitally illiterate are excellence in offering higher education since being pushed down the economic growth ladder. 1980. I am extremely delighted to notice your pleasant campus which is very conducive for To bridge the digital divide, our Hon’ble Prime higher learning and research. Mangalore Minister has launched the “Digital India” University has already expanded with 25 PG programme with a commitment to transform Departments and large number of affiliated India to a “connected economy”. The institutions. Its graduates are leading programme aims to connect the 2.5 lakh villages professionals or Researchers/Innovators across India through broad band highways, wherever they are working. I congratulate all of public internet access, universal access to you for this outstanding performance. While mobile connectivity, e-governance, e-kranti, Mangalore University is primarily engaged in information for all, a robust electronics imparting higher education in Science, liberal manufacturing regime, early harvest programme arts, commerce, law, education etc., and I see and IT for jobs-known as the nine pillars of large number of young people graduating in Digital India. The cost of this programme is these disciplines, and Technology education is estimated at Rs.1,13,000 crore. Prime Minister not its forte, there is a common thread that is himself would be monitoring this programme. binding all of them in the 21st Century viz., Digital Digital India Programme seeks to be Information, Computer, Communication, and transformative in totality with its vision centering Cognition Technology, which is also around three key areas: characterised as “Digital Space”. It is Digital • Digital infrastructure as utility which Space that is going to transform our education, seeks to provide every citizen with high healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, mobility speed internet facility, a cradle to grave and delivery of services. The advent of digital internet identity, mobile phone and bank technology, big data and customization will account, access to common service impact education at all levels and of all types. centre, sharable private space on public That is why our Hon’ble Prime Minister has given cloud and safe and secure cyber space. a call for “Digital India Mission”.

• Governance and services on demand integrated across departments and which will be available in real time for jurisdictions. All citizen documents to be online and mobile platforms, seamlessly 2

FROM VICE-CHANCELLOR’S DESK

I am happy to write a few lines in this issue of Newsletter of the University which highlights the significant achievements and contributions of the University in the areas of teaching, research, innovations, infrastructure facilities, administrative initiatives and co-curricular activities held during January-June 2016. Mangalore University has been striving to be one of the premier Universities at the national level in terms of research, curricular and co-curricular activities. We have been able to admit a good number of international students from different parts of the world for UG, PG and Ph.D programmes in various disciplines. With the inauguration of CARER an addition has been made to our central facilities for research like CARRT, PURSE, Microtron Centre, etc. The Adjunct Professors are motivating the students and faculties with their expertise by delivering special lectures. The University promotes interdisciplinary programmes at research levels. The University administration is bringing all the constituent and affiliated colleges closer to the mainstream and discussing the issues on various platforms to promote quality of teaching and inculcate research among UG teachers. Our students have performed well in sports and cultural activities. We have won the second place in the All India Inter University Athletic Championship and have been runners up in the All India Inter University Youth Festival. I congratulate the faculty and students for their cooperation in all our efforts towards achieving excellence in higher education and research. I appreciate the efforts of the editorial committee in bringing out this issue of the Newsletter. Prof K. Byrappa VICE- CHANCELLOR

SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

APPLIED ZOOLOGY Department of Human Consciousness and Yogic science and Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha Two day workshop on Zoo Taxonomy was conducted by the Department of Applied Zoology, during March 28-29, 2016 under UGC SAP programme. The workshop was inaugurated by Professor C. A. Viraktamath, Chairman, Department of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus. Professor K. Byrappa, Vice- Chancellor, Mangalore University presided. The “Workshop on Zoo Taxonomy” brought together over 120 delegates, speakers and other participants from a wide range of disciplines. Sri . A.B. Ibrahim, Hon’ble D.C inaugurating the four day International Workshop on Yoga Therapy. In the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Byrappa and Prof. T.D. Kemparaju and Prof. Jong Soon Seo Provost of WDU,S. Korea in Mangalore University on Feb. 02, 2016 of Mangalore University organised four day International Workshop on Yoga Therapy during Feb. 2-5, 2016 at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri . 21 Delegates from Wonkwang Digital University (WDU) South Korea and Indian delegates participated in the Professor C. A. Viraktamath, Chairman, Department of Entomology, University of workshop. Agricultural Sciences, inaugurating the Sri A.B Ibrahim, Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner workshop on Zoo Taxonomy inaugurated the Workshop. Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor presided. Prof Jong Soon Seo, Prof WDU was the chief guest. Prof COMMERCE T D Kemparaju, Registrar was present. The Department of Commerce, Mangalore Yoga Day Celebration University organised a two day State Level Research Methodology Workshop for Newly recognized Research Guides in Social Sciences during March, 5-6, 2016. 65 members participated in the workshop. The Department of Commerce, Mangalore University organised a two-day National Conference on ‘Business Education and Employability: Challenges and New Directions’, during April 29-30, 2016. About 135 members participated in the National Conference.

HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND YOGIC Prof. K. Byrappa Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SCIENCES Mangalore University inaugurated the International Yoga Day

BLOOD DONATION CAMP

Practical Demonstration

International Yoga Day was celebrated on June

21, 2016 at the Mangalagangothri Campus. Dr. Sushil Jathanna, Vice-Chairman, Indian Red Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Cross Society inaugurating the blood donation Mangalore University presided over the function. camp. Prof. Muniraju, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Mangalore University , Prof K M Balakrishna, Mangalore University Blood Donor’s Group President of Mangalore University Teachers (MUBDG), an initiative of Communication Club Association (MUTA), Prof. Sripathi Kalluraya, of the Department of Mass Communication and Finance Officer, Mangalore University, Prof. Journalism in association with Indian Red Cross Udaya, Director of Student Welfare, Mangalore Society, Mangalore organized a blood donation University, Dr. K. Krishna Sharma, Co-ordinator camp on April 5, 2016. Dr. Sushil Jathanna, for the International Yoga Day celebration and Vice-Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Chairman of the Dept. of Human Consciousness Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore Former Chief and Yogic Sciences and Dr. Udayakumara K of Executive, National Health Service, Cambridge Dharmanidhi Yogapeetha, Dept. of Human U.K inaugurated the camp. Prof. K. Byrappa, Consciousness present on the occasion. Vice – Chancellor, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri presided over the 2. ‘Pracharopanyasa’ lectures programme. About 100 students and staff donated blood. 1. Dr. Udayakumara K. at Shri Gokarna- theshwara College, Mangalore on FILM FESTIVAL 2016 Feb.09, 2016. 2. Dr. Ganapathi Joisa H at Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kateel on Feb. 21,2016. 3. Sri. Srikanth S.V at Shri Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Kudupu, Mangalore on Feb.12, 2016. 4. Sri Ganesh Bhat Shri Mahalinge-shwara Temple, Puttur on Feb. 29, 2016.

5. Thirumaleshwara Prasada H at Shri Mr. Shashikanth Gatti, renowned director, Venkatarama Swami College, speaking at the Film Festival Bantwal on March 02, 2016. 6. Sri. Udayakumara K at A.J. Institute of The Department of Mass Communication and Management, Kottara Chowki, and Journalism organised three days FILM Mangalore on March 22, 2016. FESTIVAL from April, 4 to 6, 2016. Mr. Shashikanth Gatti, Screen writer and Film Director, Bengaluru inaugurated the Film Festival. Three award winning films were

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screened at the film festival such as ‘Bharath Stores’ (P Sheshadri, Kannada), The Song of Sparrows (Majid Majidi, Iranian), Manjhi – The Mountain Man (Ketan Mehta, Hindi). SOCIAL WORK Department of Social Work, Mangalore University organised a ten day research methodology workshop sponsored by – ICSSR, for PhD Scholars, during Jan. 11-20, 2016. Prof. Jogan Shankar, Hon’ble Vice-chancellor of SOCIOLOGY Kuvempu University, Shimoga, inaugurating the programme. Department of Sociology, Mangalore University, organized a seminar titled ‘Indigenous inaugurated the programme. Prof. R. Indira, and Indigeneity: Growth of Sociology and Research University of Mysore delivered the felicitation in India’ on May 13, 2016. address. Prof. Jacob John Kattakayam, Professor Emeritus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Prof. Jogan Shankar, Hon’ble Vice- delivered the key-note address. Prof. K Byrappa, Chancellor of Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Honorable Vice-chancellor, Mangalore University, presided over the inaugural function. About 200 delegates participated in the conference. FOREIGN VISITS BIOSCIENCE Business and Economics held at NanyangTechnological University, Singapore Dr. Suresh P.S. presented two papers titled during Jan.12-15, 2016. “Effects of Mifepristone on Ovarian Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Epidermal Social Work Growth Factor Family Members during Dr. P. G. Aquinas presented a paper title Ovulation in the Gonadotrophin- Primed “Implementing Employee Performance Immature Rat” and “Exploration of the Cross Management System: A Scoping Review” at the Talk Between Leptin and Estradiol Signalling in International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Endometrial Tissue: Probing for Molecular Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Mechanisms Linking Obesity and Endometrial Education and Management” (ICEECMPE) Cancer” at the Endocrine society annual meeting organised by Industrial Electronics and Electrical at Boston, USA, during April 1-4, 2016 Engineers Forum, Hong Kong on Mar. 27, 2016. Commerce Dr. Ishwara. P. presented a paper titled “A study on IPOs Performance in Indian Capital Market” at the Asian American Conference for 14

VISITING DIGNITARIES ENGLISH Dr. Vijay Sheshadri, Professor of English and MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM Coordinator Canadian Studies Centre, University of Dr. Gopakumar V, Goa University Library, Goa, Mysore delivered a Special Lecture on “Canadian India delivered special lectures on ‘New Media literature: Contours of literature and Culture” at Technology, Web Designing and Digital Mangalore University on Feb. 12, 2016. Publishing’ on April, 25, 2016. Dr. Udit Narayan Singh presented the Adjunct Prof. D.S. Poornananda, Dept of Mass Professor lectures on March 1st 2016. Communication and Journalism, Kuvempu Dr. Ian. M. Cook, Department of Sociology & Social University, Shimoga delivered special lectures on Anthropology, Central European University and ‘Methods of Communication Research, Visiting Scholar at the Indian Institute of Human Sampling Techniques, Environmental Settlements delivered a Special Lecture on “The Movements and Reporting for Media’ on April, Immoral City: Community, Urbanisation And 27, 2016. Vigilantism In Mangaluru” on Mar. 12, 2016. Mr. Ravi Posavanike, Senior Photo Journalist, Dr. Valerian Rodrigues, Centre for Political Studies, Times of India, Mangalore delivered special lecture School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru on “Photo Journalism” on May, 11, 2016. University, New Delhi delivered a Special Lecture SOCIOLOGY on “Ambedkar as a Philosopher” on Mar. 31, 2016. Sri. K. Arkesh IGP (Rtd.) CRP, Karnataka Range, Adjunct Professor delivered a Lecture on “Internal Dr. N. Sukumara Gowda, Ph.D (Toronto), MEd Security – Challenges and Preparedness” on (Queen’s University) Director, Centre for Studies in Mar.14, 2016 Education, Puttur delivered a Special Lecture on “Changed Perspectives Of Curriculum Transaction” on April 27, 2016. . SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Name Title of the Paper Name of the Seminar/ Date & Place Conference/ Workshop APPLIED ZOOLOGY Manupriya B R, Lathika, Assessment of insect International conference Bhabha Atomic Research Shenoy K B, Patil S L and infestation in gamma Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anushakthinagar Somashekarappa H M irradiated wheat flour over on Radiation Research: Mumbai storage Impact on Human Health Feb. 11-13, 2016 and Environment (ICRR – HEE 2016) Manupriya B R, Gamma irradiation International conference DAE Township, Lathika, Patil S L effects on – (IARPIC 2016 Anupuram, Tamil Nadu Somashekarappa H M Gamma irradiation convention centre Feb.22-25, 2016. and Shenoy K B effects on Indian Association for Radiation Protection

Narasimhaiah N Diversity of Zooplankton of National Conference on NIO, CISIR Institute, Goa. Anekere Lake in Karkala, Quaternary Climate: Recent India Udupi district, Findings and Future April 28-30, 2016. Karnataka Challenges Narasimhaiah N, Rajashekhar Reproductive biology of female XXVI National symposium Department of Studies in K. Patil and Shivaprakash fish,whipfin silver biddy Gerres on Chrnobiology Zoology, University of S.M. filamentous (Cuvier1829) off Mysore, Mysore, Mangalore Coast June 2- 3, 2016. Deepak Naik & Check-list of butterflies National Conference on Insect Department of Animal Mustak M.S. (Lapidoptera) of Dakshina biodiversity studies – where Science, Central University of Kannada, Karnataka does India stand in the global Kerala, Kasaragod Map? Mar. 29-31, 2016. BIOSCIENCES Suresh P S Phosphatase-ER cross talk in National workshop on Mangalore University, May breast cancer emerging targets and 16-18, 2016 Biomarkers in cancer therapy Sridhar K.R. 1. Biodiversity visible and invisible

2. Microbial diversity 3. Fungal diversity and conservation - 4. Significance, strategies and implications 5. Ecology of aquatic hyphomycetes 6. Marine fungi and their SAP phase III programme Department of Botany, bioactive compounds Karnatak University, 7. Fungal endophytes and their Dharwad metabolites Mar.16-19, 2016. 8. Microbial bioremediation - Recent trends and prospects 9. Advances in microbial polysaccharides Monika Sadananda Ibotenate induced c-fos National Conference on Central University of Kerala expression as a tool for mapping Genomics April 7-8, 2016. multi-synaptic pathways Rajashekhar M. Effects of heavy metal stress UGC Sponsored National Government First Grade on freshwater cyanobacteria Seminar on “Environmental College, Vijayanagar, isolated from polluted habitats of degradation and its effects on Bangalore, Karnataka, Mangalore city, Karnataka sustenance of life” Mar. 4-5, 2016. Simple and economical teaching tools in advanced cell and molecular biology learning among post graduate students: National Seminar on “Recent Suresh P.S. Our experience. Advances in Molecular Kannur University, Exploration of Genotoxic and Biology” Mar. 9-11, 2016. clastogenic effects of Gambogic acid on root tip of Allium cepa

Parinitha Women Leadership from International Conference Karnataka Theological Karnataka on Women Political College Leadership in Karnataka Feb. 05, 2016. HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND YOGIC SCIENCES Sharma K.K. Role of Yoga in National National Seminar on St. Aloysius Evening Integration Role of Yoga in National College, Mangalore Integration Jan.30, 2016. Sharma K.K Yoga as a means for 8th International Kaivalyadhama Yoga Improving the lung Conference on Yoga and Institute Lonavala functions of School Education Principles and Jan. 2–7, 2016. Children Practice Udaykumara K. A research study on the 103rd Indian Science University of Mysore, effect of yoga on sinusitis Congress Mysuru, Jan. 3 – 7, 2016 Basics of Yoga Therapy: CME Programme CME for Yoga Teachers, Health Concepts in Yogic Barkatullah University, Texts Bhopal, Sharma K.K. Feb. 11, 2016 Principles adopted in Yoga International Conference Therapy on Yoga and Education: Trivandrum Yoga for health Principles and Practice Feb.22 – 23, 2016 Thirumaleshwara Concept and Management International Workshop of Back Pain on Yoga Therapy Mangalore University, Prasada H. Mangalagangothri, Udaykumara K. Concept and Management International Workshop Feb.2 – 5, 2016 of Sinuties on Yoga Therapy Basic principles of Yoga Therapy

Yoga for health aging International Conference on Haridwar, Uttarakhand Sharma K.K. Systematic Yoga Practices can Yoga and Holistic Health, Manage Occupational Health Stress Mar.12 – 13, 2016. and Hypertension Maithili Parkala Yoga and Therapy National level Conference on Bangalore University Yoga and Modernity Mar. 12 – 13, 2016. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Sarojini B.K. Studies on the properties of nano International Conference on BMS College of Engineering, metal oxides doped DNA-CTMA Advance Materials and Bengaluru matrix Applications (ICAMA 2016) June 15-17, 2016. Resource Person DST-INSPIRE Manipal University May 26, 2016

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Khaisar M. Khan, Ramasesh Use of Assistive Technology for National Conference on University of Mysore, C.P. and Venkatesh Accessing Grey Literature by the Library and Information Manasagangothri, Visually Challenged Members of Services for All: Reaching the the Academic Libraries Unreached in the Digital Era Mysore (Special focus on information Feb. 11-12, 2016 services for visually challenged) 19

Khaisar M. Khan and Shabir Bridging Digital Divide to Reach National Conference on Ahmad the Unreached: Role of Library Library and Information and Information Centres Services for All: Reaching the Unreached in the Digital Era (Special focus on information services for visually challenged) University of Mysore, Khaisar M. Khan and A study on Community National Conference on Manasagangothri, Mysore Vijayalatha C. Information Need and Role of Library and Information Feb. 11-12, 2016 Medias to Provide information to Services for All: Reaching the Rural Community in Kodagu Unreached in the Digital Era District (Special focus on information services for visually challenged)

Metrics in Research Evaluation: National Conference on Manipal University, Manipal Tools and Trends Management of Modern Feb. 19-20, 2016 Libraries (NACML 2016) Role of New Information Professional in Digital Age, SEARCH Khaisar M. Khan and Shabir Library Automation and Content National Workshop on Library Jiwaji University, Gwalior Ahmad Management Using Open Source Automation and Content Feb. 11- 13, 2016 Softwars Management Using Open Source Softwars Research Methodology for newly Two days state level workshop Dept. of Commerce recognized guides on Research Methodology for Mangalore University, newly recognized guides Mangalagangothri Mar. 5-6, 2016

Empowering Scholars for an UGC Sponsored Research Besant College, Mangalore Umesha Naik Effective Research Design Methodology Workshop April 25 -27, 2016

Data Analysis using Excel and 7 days National Workshop on Dept. of Business SPSS Data Analysis using Excel and Administration, Mangalore SPSS University Dec. 26, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016

Mahesh V. Mudhol Resource Person Second National Conference Health Sciences Library and on “Management of Modern Department of Library and Libraries (NACML) – 2016 Information Science Manipal Role of New Information University, Manipal Professional in Digital Age” Feb. 19-20, 2016. Khaisar M. Khan Resource Person National Conference on University of Mysore, “Library and Information Manasagangothri, Mysore, Services for All: Reaching the Feb. 11-12, 2016. Unreached in the Digital Era (Special focus on information services for visually challenged)” Umesha Naik Resource Person National workshop on School of Studies in Library “Library Automation and and Information Science Content Management Using Jiwaji University, Gwalior Open Source Software” (M.P.) Feb. 11-13, 2016. 20

Umesha Naik Resource Person Three days UGC Sponsored Besant Evening College, Research Methodology Mangalore, Workshop on “Empowering April, 25-27, 2016. Scholars for an Effective Research Design MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM Shivram G.P. Resource Person 11th GCA International University of Mysore, Conference on Ombudsman: Mysuru Media and Social Jan. 28-29, 2016. Responsibility Waheeda Sultana An Analytical Study of the International Conference on Carmel College, Nuvem, Goa, Documentary Film ‘India’s Women Studies & Social India Daughter’ in the Leading English Sciences – 2016 Mar. 03 – 05, 2016. Dailies of Karnataka MATERIALS SCIENCE Optical Properties of Workshop on Optical St. Aloysius College, Nanoparticles Methods of Chemical Mangalore Analysis Feb. 4, 2016. Evaporated Silver Particulate International Conference ICSMTEE, Sahyadri, Films on Smart Material and Mangalore, Technologies for Emerging Feb. 19-20, 2016. Electronic Antimicrobial Applications of Science Academies' Alva's Institute of Engg. & Manjunatha Pattabi Silver Nanoparticles Lecture Workshop on Tech., Moodbidri, Nano- Science and Nano- Mar. 11-12, 2016 Technology Microscopy- Some basic ideas Workshop on Materials RVCE, Bangalore Characterization, June14, 2016

Scanning electron microscopy Workshop on Polymers and RVCE, Bangalore Polymer Nanocomposites June 30, 2016 Processing PHYSICS Guruswamy B, Optical, Thermal And National Seminar and Mangalore University, Ravindrachary V., Microstructure Studies On workshop on Functional Mangalagangothri Bhajantri R F Cadmium Oxide Nanomaterials for Energy, Mar. 21-22, 2016 Praveena S D Nanoparticles Doped on Environmental and Health Sodium Alginate Datta Hegde, Shruthi C, Optical, Thermal, Electrical Rohan N Sagar and Nano structural Study of th PVA-PVP doped with SnO2 4 National conference on Nanoparticles Condensed Matter Physics MIT Manipal Shreedatta Hegde, Optical, Structural and and Applications-2016 May 23-24, 2016 Ravindrachary V., Thermal properties of Praveena S D., Guruswamy NH4Cl/PVA polymer B., Rohan N Sagara, composites Shruthi C Lakshmeesha B. Rao, ZnO Nanoparticles Dispersion Functional Nanomaterials – Mangalore University, Mahadevaiah, R. in Hydroxypropyl FuNEH 2016 Mangalagangothri Madhukumar, S. Asha, R. Methylcellulose (HPMC) Mar. 21-22, 2016 Somashkar, Prashantha Films for Antifungal Naik, Sharath K. Chandra, Resistance Sangappa Y. 21

Lakshmeesha B. Rao, A Study of Surface Madhukumar R, Wettability and Antibacterial Shivananda S, Rajesha Activity of HPMC/ZnO BNCs G.Shetty, Harish K. V., for Food Packing Application Neelkandan R., Sangappa Y. Shivananda C.S, Colloidal Silver Lakshmeesha B Rao, Nanoparticles: Madhukumar R., Asha S., Characterization and Their Functional Nanomaterials – Mangalore University, Narayana B., Byrappa K., Antibacterial Properties FuNEH 2016 Mangalagangothri Sangappa Y. Mar. 21-22, 2016 Madhukumar R., Asha S., Dose Dependent Size of Silk Lakshmeesha B. Rao Fibroin-Silver Nanoparticles Shivananda C.S.,Youjiang Wang, Narayana B., Byrappa K., Sangappa Y. Anil Kumar K V and Picosecond third - order Dharmaprakash S M nonlinear optical investigations of Tetra- International conference on Sahyadri College of tertbutylphthalocyanine by Smart Materials and engineering and spin coating method technologies, (IC-SMTEE - Management, Mangalore Kumar and Dharmaprakash Synthesis of Oleic acid 2016) Feb. 19 - 20, 2016 S M capped YVO4 nanoparticles by Sol gel method Kumar and Dharmaprakash Synthesis of L-Glutamine 4th National conference on Department of S M capped water soluble YVO4 condensed matter physics physics, Manipal nanoparticles and Applications Institute of Technology, Manipal University May, 23 - 24, 2016. SOCIAL WORK Building Sustainable National Conference on Mangalore University Tourism in Mangalore – An Emerging Issues in Department of Business Empirical Study Management and Administration Tourism Mangalagangothri And Association of British Scholars, Mangalore Chapter National Jan.2-3, 2016 Religious Temple Tourism National Conference on Department of Post Aquinas P.G. – A case study of Shri Business Education and Graduate Studies and Kshethra Dharmaastasthala Employability: Research in Commerce Employability Skills Challenges and New Mangalore University required for Women Directions In Association with Beauticians: A Case Study Kanara Chamber of of Beauty Parlors in Commerce and Industry, Mangalore City Mangalore (KCCI) April 29-30, 2016

22 A Review of Research Department of Post Literature on Domestic Graduate Studies and Violence Among Women National Conference on Research in Commerce Business Education and Business Education and Mangalore University Employment Challenges and Employability: Challenges In Association with New Directions and New Directions Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangalore (KCCI) April Aquinas P.G. 29-30, 2016

Implementing Employee International Conference Industrial Electronics and Performance Management on Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Engineers System: A Scoping Review Computer Science, Forum, Hong Kong Mathematics, Physical Education and Mar. 27, 2016 Management” (ICEECMPE) Employability Skills required for women beauticians A case study of Beauty parlors in Mangalore City Two-day National Department of Post A review research Conference On Business Graduate Studies and Yashaswini B literature on Domestic Education and Research in Commerce violence Among Women Employability: Challenges Mangalore University Business Education and and New Directions. April 29-30, 2016

Employment Challenges and New Direction SOCIOLOGY

Impact of Microfinance on UGC sponsored National Canara College, Mangalore Poverty Alleviation: a study on conference on ‘Micro Jan. 29-30, 2016 Sylhet District of Bangladesh Finance: Growth Engine for Rural Economy’. Dimensions of Social National Conference on Development “Social Science and Social Development”. St. Aloysius College, Water and Sanitation Practices National Conference on Autonomous, Mangalore and Their Health Related Social Science and Social Feb. 12-13, 2016 Vinay Rajath D Issues: A Study on the Tea Development. Garden Workers in Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh Growth of Research in Sociology in India ICCR sponsored National Department of Sociology, ‘Hygiene Practices and Conference on Indigenous Mangalore University Health: A Study on the Tea and Indigeneity: Growth May 13, 2016 Garden Workers in of Sociology and Research Moulvibazar District, in India Bangladesh' 23

CENTRES' ACTIVITIES CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES DR. P.DAYANANDA PAI & SRI P.SATHISH PAI, YAKSHAGANA STUDY CENTRE Seminars/Workshops/Demonstrations Yakshagana Study Centre and Chinthana Ranga Adhyayana Kendra®, Uthara Kannada jointly organized a seminar on Yakshagana Kalike : Parampare mattu Adhunikate on Feb. 28, 2016 at Government Primary School, Baalekoppa, Siddapura. 2. Extension Series Conducted Extension series lectures have been organised by Yakshagana Study Centre in various colleges Gender Champions in collaboration with the local colleges. Centre for Women’s Studies organized Gender Yakshagana artists and scholars were invited to Champions training programme during give special lectures, Demonstrations under this February, 3 - 4, 2016. Ms. Merlyn Mertis NGO programme. DEEDS from Mangalore and Manjula Sunil were 1. Sri Jabbar Samo, Famous the Chief resource persons. The Coordinator of Yakshagana Thalamaddale Artist SPARSH, Prof. Mustairy Begum, and former delivered a special lecture on Director of Women’s Studies Centre, Prof. Thalamaddale - Arthagarike at Sri Kishori Nayak K also present for the training. Sharada College, Kodialabail on April 5, Prof. R. Shashidhar, Dean Faculty of Arts was 2016. the chief guest of valedictory programme. 14 students - 9 girls and 5 boys participated in the 2. Sri Ashok Shetty Sarapady, Famous training. Yakshagana Artist delivered a special COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL lecture on Tulu Yakshagana : Sadhyathe Mattu Savaalugalu at Government First 1. College Development Council, Mangalore Grade College, Mudipu on April 5, 2016. University organised a two day Workshop on Essentials of Research and 3. Dr. Kamalaksha K. Principal, Nalanda Research Funding during Feb. 24-25, College, Perla - delivered a special lecture 2016. A total of 151 participants from on Yakshagana Vaachika : Swarupa affiliated colleges and University campus Mattu Vaishistyathe at Sri Vidyarashmi participated in the workshop. First Grade College, Savanoor on April 22, 2016. 2. Workshop on ICT Initiatives in University Governance was organised on March 24, 4. Sri. Bhaskara Rai Kukkuvalli Lecturer, 2016 at Udupi Division and on Mar. 28, Government Pre University College, 2016 at Mangalore Division. The Gurupura delivered a special lecture on workshop aimed at training Principals and Yakshagana : Parampare Mattu office staff in the online transaction with Prayoga at St. Philomena College, Darbe the University on matters related to on April 22, 2016. admission, affiliation and examination and on college office management. A total of 427 participants took part in the programme. 25

DIRECTORATE OF STUDENT WELFARE I. University Level Debate Competition

A University Level Debate Competition on IV. SAMBHRAMA 2016 “Cooperation” was organised by the An Inter-Departmental Cultural Competitions, “Sambhrama Directorate of Student Welfare on Jan. 30, 2016” was held on 21st and 22nd April 2016. The 2016 at University College, Mangalore. The competitions were inaugurated by Sri. Devdas Kapikad, Debate Competition was sponsored by who is a Tulu film and theatre actor, director, writer, Karnataka Rajya Sahakara Mahamandala, producer, lyricist and singer. Mr.Harish Bellare, an Bangalore. Nine U.G. students and five P.G. Yakshagana Artist was the Chief Guest at Valedictory students participated and the following were Programme. Prof. K. Byrappa, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor the prize winners: Mangalore University presided. Prizes and Certificates U.G. Category: were distributed to the winners of various Inter Departmental competitions. I Prize - SANDEEP K - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MANGALORE II Prize - SUPRITHA C - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, MANGALORE III Prize - ASPAR - MILAGRES COLLEGE MANGALORE POST-GRADUATE CATEGORY I Prize - APEKSHA RAI – VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE PUTTUR II Prize - PRIYANKA D’CUNHA - St. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE M'LORE III Prize - AMRUTHA – VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE, PUTTUR I and II prize winners participated at the State Level Debate Competition on “Cooperation” held at Agricultural University of Dharwad, Dharwad on 9.02.2016 and Mr. SANDEEP K has won the II prize. II. All India Inter University National Level Youth Festival A team comprising 01 participant with 01 Team

Manager for Mimicry represented Mangalore University Sri. Devdas Kapikad inaugurating the programme at National Youth Festival held at Mysore University, An Inter-Departmental Cultural Competitions, st nd Mysore during 15 - 19 February 2016. “Sambhrama 2016” was held on 21 and 22 April 2016. The competitions were inaugurated by Sri. Devdas III. Prathibha Puraskara Kapikad, who is a Tulu film and theatre actor, director, The Directorate organized a felicitation programme writer, producer, lyricist and singer. Mr.Harish Bellare, an on 31.03.2016 to the students who represented Yakshagana Artist was the Chief Guest at Valedictory Mangalore University and won prizes at the South Programme. Prof. K. Byrappa, the Hon’ble Vice- Zone Youth Festival held at Mangalore University, Chancellor, Mangalore University presided. Prizes and Mangalore, All India Inter University National Level Certificates were distributed to the winners of various Inter Youth Festival held at Mysore University, Mysore and Departmental competitions. State Level Debate Competition on “Cooperation” held at Agricultural University of Dharwad, Dharwad Cash prizes totalling to Rs.1,18,000/- were awarded to the prize winners. Prof. Krishnegowda, Principal, 26 St.Philomena College, Mysore was the Chief Guest Prof. K. Byrappa, the Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Mangalore University presided.

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th th UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, MANGALORE 16 and 17 February 2016. Dr. Ranganath Navalagund Senior Advisor, ISRO Bengaluru Awards and Recognition inaugurated the Conference. Prof. K. Byrappa Dr. Nagarathna K.A, Asst. Professor, Department of Hon’ble Vice -Chancellor, Mangalore University Zoology was presented State Award- Best NSS presided over the function. Dr. R. V. Verma, Officer 2014-15 by H.E The Governor of Karnataka Director, Institute of Regional Studies Kanpur and Rajyabhavan, Bangalore on Mar. 5, 2016. Dr. Edmond Fernandes, CEO Centre for Health and University College, Mangalore Development (CHD) Mangaluru were present on Seminars/Workshops/ Organised by the the occasion. Departments Foreign Visits GEOGRAPHY Kusumakara Hebbar C presented a papers on “A study of Dispensation of Justice in proprietary Folk cults of Coastal Karnataka” & “Role of Information Technology in Business” at International conference on Social Sciences, Economics, Finance at Pattaya, Thailand from Jan 23-24, 2016. Kusumakara Hebbar C presented a paper on “Green Banking Awareness and Perceptions: A study with special reference to State Bank of India of Uttara Kannada District Karnataka State” at International Research Publication Innovative Conference on Commerce Management and Social Science at Pattaya Thailand from Mar. 23-24, 2016

From Left: Prof.A.S.Rayamane, Dr. Ranganath Kusumakara Hebbar C presented a paper on Navalagund Senior Advisor, ISRO. Bengaluru, Dr. “Influence of Demographic Properties in D.P. Angadi Organising Secretary, Prof. K. Byrappa, Creation of Marketing Strategies” at International Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Mangalore University, Dr. Conference on Economics and Management at Uday Kumar M.A. Principal, Prof. Ashok D. Hanjagi University of Vienna, Austria from April, 23-24, and Dr. Laxminarayana Bhatta H.R 2017. The Department of Geography, University College, Jayaraj N presented a paper on “A Study on the Managaluru and UGIT’s Bangalore University, Social Fabric of Tulunadu with special reference Bengaluru jointly organised 4th International UGIT to Buffalo- race (Kambala)” at International Conference on “Remote Sensing and GIS Conference on Social Sciences Economics and Applications on Coastal Management” during Finance at Pattaya, Thailand from Jan. 23-24, 2016.

Yathish Kumar Concept and impact of new start-ups on Hotel Industries: A study with special reference to Hotels in D.K District

Electronic frauds with special reference to Automatic Teller UGC sponsored National Canara College, Mangalore Machine: Key Issues and Challenges Conference on Micro Finance: Jan 29-30, 2016. Growth Engine for Rural A study on Customer Satisfaction Economy towards E- banking solutions

Effective Management Practices Creating Employee Happy

Initiative for Rural Women Development through micro Finance Schemes: A fresh Empirical Outlook Gayathri N Natural disaster and social Two day National Conference St Aloysius college Mangalore Development on Social Science and social Feb. 12-13, 2016. Sociology and disaster Management Development.

Fourth International conference on remote sensing University college Mangalore on 16th Feb. and GIS application son 16-17, 2016. coastal Management. Nagaratna N Rao Hindi AtmaKathaonme Abhivyak Two day International Shri Kadasiddeshwar College, Hubli. Vedana Conference on Hindi Mar. 28-29, 2016. Atmakatha

Stri Sashaktikaran One day National Seminar on Canara College Mangalore Women Empowerment. Jan. 30, 2016.

Samakaleen Hindi Katha Sahitya One day National Seminar on MMK and SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Samakaleen Hindi Sahitya Mysore. Feb.5, 2016.

Ekkisvi Sadi Ka Kavya Two day National Conference Dept. of PG Studies in Hindi, University on EkkisviSadi Ka Sahitya. of Mysore Mar.18-19, 2016.

Suma T Rodanwar Desh Videsh Me Hindi One day International Seminar Jawaharlal Nehru RajkiyaMahavidyalaya,Portblar, (Andaman &Nikobar) Jan.12, 2016. Mahila One day National Conference Canara College, Sashaktiaran Mangalore Jan. 30, 2016.

Jayaraj N Tulu oral tradition A hisoriographical National Seminar on University College Mangalore perspective Karnataka through the Ages- April 12-13, 2016 New Historiographical perspectives Ganapathi Gowda An historical outline with reference to National Seminar on University College Mangalore major dynasties of north canara region Karnataka through the Ages, April 12-13, 2016 New Historiographical Perspectives Meenakshi M.M Colonial Writing and Identity Karnataka through the Ages- University College Mangalore formation in Kodagu New Historiographical April 12-13, 2016 Perspective

Adhnika poorva kodagige Karnataka State Level Seminar Government College Kushalnagara Meenakshi M.M sambhasidante Portuguese on April 16 -17, 2016. dhakaleyondara avalokana History and Archaeology Colonial writing and identity National Seminar on University College Mangalore formation in Kodagu Karnataka through the Ages- April 12-13, 2016 New Historiographical Perspective

UNIVERSITY EVENING COLLEGE,  Workshop on Communicative English was organised MANGALORE on March 29, 2016  One day Panel Discussion on “Union Budget 2016- New Course and Projects 17 and Its Implications” was organized on March 08, 2016 University Evening College, Mangalore has started new courses in M.A (Konkani), Certificate/Diploma in German language and Certificate/Diploma in French language these courses have commenced from June-July 2016

Seminars/Workshops/ Organised by the Departments Department of MBA (IB) & P G Studies and Research in Commerce organized  Workshop on Research Methodology during March 9 -13, 2016.  Seminar on Innovations in the Emerging Education

Scenario from May 7, 2016. Prof. AM.Narahari, Prof. B.V.Raghunandan, Sri Sadashiva  Seminar on Interactive Dialogue on Emerging Rao, Mr. I.V.Sharma, Mrs.Vatika Pai are seen Issues of Higher Education from May 07, 2016  Intercollegiate Management Fest 2016 was  Dr. Shubharekha, Professor, delivered a special organised on March 19, 2016 lecture on Statistical Analysis on March, 11, 2016.  Mr. Chandrahas K, Advocate delivered a special lecture on Ethics and Civil Consciousness in Legal Business on February 09, 2016.  Mr. Zerald D’Souza, delivered a special lecture on Reinvent Yourself on March 2, 2016.

Chandra Sekhar M, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Mangalore, Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Mangalore University inaugurating the intercollegiate Management Fest 2016

Papers presented at Seminars/ Conferences /Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Seminar/Conference/ Workshop Subhashini Srivatsa Issues & Challenges of Micro finance: Growth Canara College, Commercial Banks in micro Engine for rural Economy Mangalore financing-A study made in Jan. 29-30, 2016 Dakshina Kannada District Concept of Green Marketing Business Education and Dept. of Commerce, and the level of awareness Employability: Challenges Mangalore among people-A study with and New Directions University reference to Mangalore city April 29-30, 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE “The Essentiality of Expression in STUDIES IN ENGLISH, FMKMC Literature Study”. The talk was followed COLLEGE, MADIKERI. by literary activities namely Speedy Speller, Dumb Charade, Show and Narrate, Master  A literary activity programme called Mind, and Spotlight.

‘Expressions’ was organized on 1st April 2016, for both the PG and UG students of  Trained PG students for UGC, NET, SLET English literature. Dr. Pushpa Poovamma, examination in English Grammar and Head of the Dept of English, Cauvery Comprehension on 26. 03. 2016 at College, Gonikoppal delivered a lecture on F.M.K.M.C college, Madikeri.

FMKMC COLLEGE, MADIKERI.

New Projects

Minor

Principal Funding Title of the Project Amount Year (From- Investigator Agency in Rupees To) Manjunatha J.G Mangalore Development of Electrochemical 55,000 2016-2018 University Sensors for the Determination of Estriol Hormone using Polymer Modified Carbon Paste Electrode Madhava Mangalore PÀgÁªÀ½ PÀ£ÁðlPÀzÀ vÀÄ¼ÀÄ AiÀÄPÀëUÁ£À 45,000 2016-2018 University ¥Àæ¸ÀAUÀUÀ¼À zÁR°ÃPÀgÀt ªÀÄvÀÄÛ «±ÉèÃµÀuÉ Suresh Mangalore Contribution in Non- 40,000 2016-2018 University Governmental Organisations (NGO) to Women Empowerment : A Case study of Kodagu |District of Karnataka State Karunakar N.V Mangalore ¥ÁæzÉÃ²PÀ EwºÁ¸À ¥ÀoÀåªÁV eÁvÉæ –ZÉA§Ä 45,000 2016-2018 University G¼ÁîUÀ¼ï £ÉÃªÀÄzÀ «±ÉÃµÀ CzsÀåAiÀÄ£À

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Theme of the Place & Date Name Title of The Paper conference/workshop

Thimmaiah T.D Contributions of Sir M. FMKMC College Madikeri Vishveshwaraya towards Two day State Level Seminar Mar. 4-5, 2016 Economic Development of

Mysore State Maj. Raghava B Efforts of colonial officials UGC sponsored International University College, Mangalore in the preservation of Conference Feb. 16-17, 2016. Indian Heritage

Thippeswamy E Tourism in Karnataka : A UGC sponsored University College, Mangalore Case Study of Kodagu International Conference Feb. 16-17, 2016. District

Women Empowerment National Seminar Cauvery College, Virajpet Through Self Help Groups Virajpet Jan. 22, 2016.

Kamala K P Women Entrepreneurs in Second International Education Pune India- Emerging issues and and Leadership Feb. 24, 2016. Challenges Poonacha The Merchant of Venice; National Seminar on Cauvery College, Gonikoppal clash between religions Re-visiting Shakespeare Jan. 28, 2016.

Hindi Upansome uthara Two days National Seminar Department of Hindi Karnataka Adhunikata University Dharwad Talawar B.H. Feb. 26-27, 2016. Contribution of Mysore State Level seminar Social Field Marshall K M Cariappa rulers for the Development Economic Reforms in princely College, Madikeri of Hindi and Sanskrit state of Modern Mar. 4-5, 2016

Renushree .H Contributions of Sir M V State Level seminar Social Field Marshall K M Cariappa vishweshwaraiah for Economic Reforms in princely College, Madikeri Economic Development of state of Modern Mar. 4-5, 2016 Mysore state Gayathri Devi. A Micro Finance; A Tool For National Seminar Cauvery College, Virajpet Jan. 22, Financial Inclusion in 2016. Banking Sector Rajendra .R On energy of order prime National Conference on Maharani’s Science College for graph of a finite group Energy of Graphs (NCEG-2016) Women, Mysore and DOS in Maths, University of Mysore March 11-12, 2016 Micro finance and rural National seminar on Inclusive Cauvery college, UGC, Virajpet Pradeep .R Bhandary credit: issues and banking and women Jan. 22, 2016 challenges empowerment in rural areas

Micro finance a tool for financial inclusion in banking sector

Language as carrier of State level seminar on Green Mountain College, Thoughts Changes and Challenges of Madikeri HRM in an Organisation April 02, 2016. Ramesh H R Shekespeare’s Romantic National seminar on Re- Cauvery College, Gonikoppa, Comedies Visiting Shakespeare Madikeri April 28, 2016.

Soumya .K Microbial Nano National seminar on Trends Alva’s College, Moodbidri, Particles- A Potential and Innovations in Marine Mangalore emerging alternative in Biotechnology Feb. 26, 2016. medicine

Geethanjali P.A Sustainable Utilization of Agro Wastes for the Production of Bioactive International conference on Department of Botany, St. metabolites of Industrial Green Technologies for Joseph’s College, Bangalore Importance through SSF Sustainable Ecosystems & Technique Trade Show Feb. 26 -27, 2016

Degradation of Pesticides by the Bacteria and Fungi isolated from the Coffee Plantation Soil

Publications of Books 2. The annual athletic meet was held on March, 29, 2016 in the College Ground with Mr. Ravi, Director of Sai Dr. Parvathy A.A (2016) “Comparative Government and Politics, I BA II Semester” (ISBN 978-93-83427-54-3, PP216) Training institute was the Chief Guest. Dr. Parvathy A.A (2016) “Thaulanika Sarkara Mathu Rajakiya (Translated)” (ISBN 978-93-83427-58-1,PP.182)

Dr.Nayana K.S (2016) “Kanasa Lekhaki, Translation of ‘Dream Writer’ (Children’s Book) (ISBN 935046788-7) Dr.Nayana K.S (2016) “Marali Banda Bholu, a translation of 3. The College boys Hockey team won the third place in the ‘When Bholu Returned’ (ISBN 935046797-6) Inter-Collegiate Hockey Tournament held at Cauvery Sports, NCC, NSS Activities: College, Gonikoppal on February, 02, 2016.

Sports: 4. District level Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament was 1. Inter-College District Level Staff Tournament 2015 was held on February, 06, 2016 for the College teachers of held on February, 6, 2016 and was inaugurated by Dr. Kodagu District. Pushpa Kuttanna. 5. The College Football team won the fourth Place in the Inter Collegiate Football Tournament held at Mangalore University from February, 22 - 25, 2016.

NCC:

a) Cadet Nishnath B.S participated in Special National Integration camp held at Andaman & Nicobar Island in the month of February 2016. He is one out of five who have represented KAR and GOA directorate and only one from the Battalion.

BESANT WOMEN’S COLLEGE, MANGALORE New Courses and Projects: Minor Research Project

Principal Funding Title of the Amount in Year Investigator Agency Project Rupees (From – To)

Praveen K.C. U.G.C A Study on Issues and Challenges of 70,000 Exporters and Importers of Dakshina Kannada Ravi Prabha U.G.C. The Kishori Shakthi Yojana – 1,40,000 Scheme for the Empowerment of Adolescent Girls, A Study with Reference to Selected Anganawadi’s in Mangalore Area Nayana U.G.C Study on Self Concept and Level of 60,000 2016 - 2018 Aspiration among Higher Secondary School Students with Reference to Rural and Urban Area in Mangalore Jnaneshwari M U.G.C. Worship of Kote Babbuswamy- 55,000 A Socio Cultural Study Aruna D. U.G.C. Impact of Mechanisation on Traditional 35,000 God Jewellers

Seminars/Workshops/Organised by the departments

University level English workshop was organized on January 22, 2016

Three day Workshop on Soft Skills by Mr. Pavan Bhakta, Managing Director- Training Etiquette was organized during March 3- 5, 2016

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Seminar/ Theme of the Seminar/ Place & Date Place & Date Conference/Workshop Conference/Workshop Sudha Winning Member Positioning Co-operatives in Pune (ISSC) in Kornginnaya Allegiance - A Key for Emerging Market Economy Collaboration with Repositioning the in the 31st Annual National University of Mysore Cooperatives Convention of Indian Mar. 5-6, 2016. Society for Studies

. future challenges in Business Management” on SRI BHUVANENDRA, COLLEGE April 6, 2016 .

Awards and Recognitions: The College was awarded Two day state-level seminar was organised by Dept. the ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ by UGC of Mathematics on “Linear Algebra and its during 2016. Application” on March 11 -12, 2016.

Seminars /Workshops/ organised by the Departments

A special programme was organised on March, 12, 2016 by Prof. M. Ramachandra endowment committee, Former Vice-Chancellor of KSOU Dr. B.A.Vivek Rai spoke on ‘Pampana kavyadalli tarkika parikalpane’.

One day national seminar was organised by Dept. of Commerce on “Global issues innovations and

CANARA COLLEGE, MANGALORE

New Courses and Projects Principal Funding Title of the Projects Amount Year Investigator Agency (Rs.) (From- To)

Sushma R.Shetty UGC Investment opportunity 65,000 2016- 2018 for women in stock exchange

Seminars / Workshops organized by the various opportunity for the students to present their research Departments: papers and poster designing through competition such as Student Researchers and Student Centre for advanced studies in Commerce and Innovations. 24 teams from various Colleges Management organised a UGC Sponsored National participated in these competitions. 107 research Conference on “Micro Finance Growth engine for papers were presented in 6 sessions. Dr. G.V.Joshi, rural Economy” during Jan 29-30, 2016. Mr. Allen Professor of Economics, Justice K. S. Hegde C.A. Pereira, Former Chairman and Managing Institute of Management, Nitte gave the Valedictory Director of Bank of Maharashtra delivered the Key note address. This conference provided an address

Ms. Kamakshi S. Pai, Joint Director, Bankers Institute of Rural Development, Mangaluru inaugurating the conference on Micro Finance Growth Engine for Rural Economy. 37

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Theme of the Place & Date Name Title of The Paper Seminar/conference/workshop

B-chromatic number of On Recent Advancement on Madura College, Madurai Premalatha V. complement of some distance, Domination and Jan. 21-22, 2016 graphs. Labeling in graphs

Availability and utilisation of micro credit: A case study Seema Prabhu S. of Konkani Kharvi Fisher folk of Udupi District

Utilisation Of Micro Sushma R. Shetty, Finance By Self Help Smitha M and Groups - A Study Of Ashalatha Dharmasthala Rural Development Project

Canara college, Vinoda V. Nayak and UGC Sponsored National Mangaluru Usha Nayak Impact Of Micro Finance Conference on Micro Finance: Jan.29-30, 2016 On SHG’S Growth engine for rural economy

Microfinance Through Cooperatives – Performance Jayashree Shetty and & Prospects : With Dhanya Shet Reference To Cooperative Banks Mangalore

Laghu vittha aur nari – Kalpana J. Prabhu bharath ke samaj mein. UGC sponsored national seminar on Micro finance with special SDM college, Ujire Micro Finance- A boon for reference to business Usha Nayak March 23, 2016 self help groups correspondent model in financial

inclusion and empowering the vulnerable Impact of industrialization National seminar on Inclusive Usha Nayak on environment – A case green growth, institutional Besant Women’s College, study on Mangalore City innovations, environmental Mangalore, Youth’s perception towards policy and implications for April 22-23, 2016 green marketing and their Dhanya S. Shet employment generation with attitudes towards buying special reference to D.K. green products Youth’s perception towards Two day National Conference on green marketing and their Business Education and Mangalore University Campus, Dhanya S. Shet attitudes towards buying Employability: Challenges and Mangalagangothri, green products New Directions April 9-10, 2016. Impact of financial inclusion on Konkani National Conference on Post Graduate Department of Seema Prabhu S. Kharvi fisherfolk of Coastal Financial Sector Reforms Commerce, St.Mary’s College, Karnataka Shirva Interest Rate small savings – May 6, 2016 A case study on PPF National Conference on Usha Nayak account with reference to Financial Sector Reforms” Mangalore city

X. Publications: CULTURAL FEST

Seema Prabhu S (2016) authored a book titled “Cost and  “Dhwani” Cultural Fest 2016 was held Management Accounting for 4th semester B.Com. DURING January, 21 – 23 in the Academy Mangalore University” by United Agencies, Mangalore Hall, of FMCI. publishing (ISBN: 978-93-85682-11-7) CAMPS Sports, NCC, NSS – Success in National and International Events  The Department of Speech and Hearing conducted a free three day camp for screening  Mr. Shashank Shetty of II B.Com. represented individuals with stuttering defects. This camp Karnataka State in Republic day Parade on was held in association with the National January 26, 2016 at New Delhi. Institute of Technology, Karnataka, (NITK),  Ms. Namrasha N. Ganiga of II B.Com. won Surathkal during Feb.11-13, 2016. second place in ‘Kata’ and III place in ‘Kummiti” in International Karate Championship held in Malaysia. She also BHANDARKARS ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, participated in National level ‘Wushu’ KUNDAPURA, UDUPI competition in Chandigarh, Punjab. Seminar’s /Workshops/Conferences Organized by the College

One –day workshop on “Bharathiya Kathana FATHER MULLER COLLEGE, MANGALORE Sahithya” was organised in association with Dr.T.M.A. Pai Sahithya Peetha, Manipal University on January 27, Seminars/Workshops/Conferences organized by the 2016. Prof. T.P. Ashok, Dr. L.C. Sumithra, Dr.Avinash, college Dr. Shrikantamoorthy were the resource persons. A workshop on ‘Isensorobotic’ was held in A Seminar on “Noise Pollution: Sources, association with NRC, Bombay and IIT, Chennai during Environment and Audit Protocols” was organised on Feb. 5-6, 2016. April 2, 2016. Dr Ajish Abraham, HOD Dept. of A two day workshop on Android Application electronics, AIISH Mysore was the resource person. 85 Development was organised during Feb. 26-27, 2016 in students benefited from it. association with Training Bulls and IIT Madras. Inter-collegiate commerce and management fest The college organized a guest lecture on SPARDHA-16 was held on April 2, 2016. Sri Jayapraksh “Electroacoustic measurements and Real ear Hegde, Ex-member of Parliament was the chief guest. measurement” on February 29, 2016. Mr. Arivudai An awareness programme on “Tulu Nambi, Associate Professor Dept. of Audiology and SLP, Literature” was organised in association with Tulu KMC Mangalore was the resource person. Peetha, Mangalore University on March 23, 2016. Dr. A guest lecture on “Neuroanatomy of Speech Abhaya Kumar, Professor, Kannada Department, and Language Disorders” was organized on 30.01.2016. Mangalore University was the resource person. Dr. Gopeekrishan, Manipal University was the resource person.

MILAGRES COLLEGE, KALLIANPUR

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Theme of the Author Title of The Paper Place & Date Seminar/conference/workshop

Post Graduate Department of National Seminar on Dislocation Diaspora and Literary English, St. Aloysius College, Vincent Alva Identities a Multi Culturalism Conflicts Mangalore and Diaspora Feb 24, 2016.

SACRED HEART COLLEGE, MADANTHYAR

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Seminar/Conference/Workshop Agnes Rodrigues Microfinance Sector in India: Trends in Game changing Scenario Ishwara Gowda P. Micro-Rural Insurance Awareness, Micro Finance: Growth Engine Canara College, Mangalore January issue and strategies: A Micro-study for Rural Economy 29-30, 2016. of Rural Insurance with reference to Belthangadi Taluk Role of construction workers in Rural Entrepreneurship Alva’s Institute of Engineering & promotion of rural development-A Technology department of Business study with reference to Belthangady Administration April 28-30, 2016 Sam Joel Dias Micro-Rural Insurance-Awareness, Micro Finance: Growth Engine Canara College, Mangalore Jan. 29- Issues and strategies: A Micro-study for Rural Economy 30, 2016. of Rural Insurance with Reference to Belthangady Taluk Role of construction workers in Rural Entrepreneurship Alva’s Institute of Engineering & promotion of rural development-A Technology department of Business study with reference to Belthangady Administration April 28-30, 2016. Venkatesh Nayak Inclusion of ‘sin tax’ in goods and 2nd International Education and Indo Global Chamber of service tax (GST) Regime- An leadership Summit (IELS) Commerce, Industries and overview (ISSN) Agriculture in Association with Confederation of India Universities (CIU) Feb. 24, 2016.

SRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MANGALORE

Awards and recognitions

Mr. Deviprasad received the Best Co- ordinator Award for District level annual performance appraisal of the consumer club by District Consumer Federation (R) Mr. Deviprasad receiving the Best Co- Mangalore on 2015-16, Mangalore ordinator Award for District level annual performance appraisal of the consumer club

Seminars/ Workshops organised by the various departments

A three day Advanced Level Microsoft Excel training programme for BBM and B.Com students was held during April, 11 – 13, 2016. Mr. Ravi Kumar, a Microsoft certified excel professional from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh was the resource person.

Inter-collegiate Paper Presentation Competition on the topic “Rural Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth”

The Students council of the college organized an Inter- “Rural Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth” on collegiate Paper Presentation Competition on the topic January, 28, 2016

. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops attended

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Date and Place conference/ Workshop Smitha and Anasuya A study on impact of office ergonomics on

employees performance with Best place to work reference to post office SDM College of Post Graduate Thrishanth Kumar and Role of leader and supervisor for and Research Centre, Mangalore Sowmya Hegde staff development Feb. 19, 2016.

Rashmi T Ethics in Emerging Ethical Advertisement Issues and Concerns in Samanvay Global Business Arena Deepashree G. Shenoy Ethics in Global Business Feb. 22, 2016

Gururaj G. Role of Entrepreneurship Bhuvanendra College Karkala Government in development April 6, 2016. Entrepreneurship development SRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) UJIRE

Seminars / Workshops organized by the College

The Department of Sanskrit organised the UGC Sponsored one day National Level Seminar on “The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Sanskrit Teaching” on Jan. 29, 2016. About 65 participants took part in the seminar.

Prof. Srinivasa Varakedi, Dean, Karnataka Sanskrit University inaugurating the seminar

Papers presented at Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Seminar/ Place and Date conference/ Workshop Sooryanarayan Bhat, Vocabulary Richness in International Conference on Gurunanak Dev Written English of English Grammar University, Amrithsar Commerce Students Feb. 8-12, 2016. Vandana Jain Empowerment Model for Dalit Girls National Conference PG Department of Sudheer K.V. Self-Concept and on Psychology: Existing Psychology, SDM Emotional Competence Trends and Emerging Fields College, Ujire of Adolescents with Feb. 18-20, 2016. Dual and Single Parents Satheeshchandra S. Crystal Growth International Sahyadri College of Kinetics, Spectral and Conference on ‘Smart Engineering and Optical Properties of Materials and Technologies Management, Glycine Mixed Sodium for Emerging Electronics Mangalore Nitrate Feb. 19-20, 2016. Jaya Kumar A. Micro Health Insurance National Seminar on JSS Population Programmes and Approaches and Challenges Research Centre, Access of Health in Combating Non- Dharwad Services: A Case Study Communicable Diseases in Feb.19-20, 2016. of SSP of SKDRDP India Suresh Babu K. N. Faculty Role in Imparting Higher Education National Conference SDM PG Centre for on A Great Place to Work Management Studies & Gurudath Shenoy Role of Faculties in Research, Mangalore Imparting Quality Feb.19, 2016. Education

Gurudath Shenoy, A Study on Ethics in National Seminar on Milagres College, Prasad Kumar and Life Insurance Industry Ethics in Business Mangaluru Suma with Reference to LIC Feb. 22, 2016

Suresh Babu K.N. and Economic Empowerment of National Conference SDM College, Ujire Gurudath Shenoy Rural on Micro Finance with Mar. 23, 2016. Poor – A Case Study Special Reference to Business With Special Reference Correspondent to SKDRDP Model in Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable Shashiprabha Synthesis, National Seminar on Government Science Characterization and Emerging Trends In College , Hassan Biological Activities of Analytical Techniques - 2016 Mar. 28-29, 2016. Derviates of Fenobam, Thiofenobam and Analogues Gurudath Shenoy Role of Microfinance National Conference Sri Bhuvanendra in the Upliftment of on Recent Trends in College, Karkala Rural Women – A Case Study Commerce and April 6, 2016. with Reference to SKDRDP, Management Belthangady Keerthishree Feminism in Shashi Deshpande's Binding Vine

Jinson Thomus Preference To Films Over UGC sponsored two day School of Social Work, Roshni Literature; A Recent Trend National Seminar on Nilaya, Mangalore Changing Literary Trends and Jan. 8-9, 2016. Unity Totaliterian Society Perceptions

Sunil Naik Method of Finding the Tenth State Level Mathematics MMK and SDM MahilaMaha Digit When Conference Vidhyalaya, Mysuru Jan. 25, A Positive Integer is Raised 2016. By A Positive Integer

Pushparaj K and Micro Finance Institution Deepthi Bangera Challenges and opportunities

Deepti S and Vijeth Micro Finance as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation – An UGC sponsored two day Canara College, Mangalore Empirical Study National Conference on Jan. 29-30, 2016. Indhushree S A and Micro finance and Poverty Micro Finance: Growth Saritha Bhat Alleviation - A study with Engine for Rural Economy special reference to SKDRDP‘ Micro Finance as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation – An Empirical Study Mayur U Karvekar Chemical Analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Prajwala D R, Optical Methods of Chemical St. Aloysius College Analysis using Refractrometer National Seminar on Optical (Autonomous), Mangalore Methods of Chemical Feb. 4-5, 2016. S. J. Mubarakali Chemical analysis by Analysis Polarimetry Pratik Mohan Motikar Emotional Intelligence of UGC sponsored National Professors Conference on Psychology: PG Department of Psychology, Existing Trends and SDM College, Ujire Suvarchala Ambekar Emotional Maturity of Emerging Fields Feb.18-20, 2016. B.S. Singleton Children Durga Prasad and Micro Finance Institution Prajwal Challenges and opportunities

Shwetha K V and Financial Soundarya K Inclusion Through Cooperative Sector in Rural Areas UGC sponsored one day National Conference on Micro Finance with Special SDM College, Ujire Apoorva B M and Micro Finance is a Tool for Reference to Business Mar. 23, 2016. Chaithra S Poverty Alleviation: An Correspondent Model in 10 Empirical Study Financial Inclusion and Empowering the Vulnerable Preetham and Krishna Consumer Kiran S Perception and Satisfaction towards Daily Deposit Scheme with Special Reference to Ujire Village Bharathi Financial Inclusion with Special Reference to Streeshakthi Yojana

Indushree S. A, Saritha An Empirical Study on Bhat and Avinash B Nonperforming Assets of State Bank of Mysore

Ankitha Jain, Bharathi T, Issues and Challenges Faced by and Pratheeksha Retail Trade

Siddharth Jain, Joylan Women Entrepreneurship is a and Mithun Tool for Women Empowerment

Amarnath and Antony Growth and Challenges in

Retail Sector

Rashmi, Likith and Economic Impact of MSME’s Dhanalaxmi Entrepreneurship Promoted by SHGs UGC sponsored one day Sri Bhuvanendra College, Prakyath, Rakshith and Problems and Prospects of National seminar on Global Karkala Dhanyashree MSME’s Entrepreneur Contemporary Issues, Mar. 23, 2016. Promoted by SHGs Innovations and Future Nishkal A study on Problems and Challenges in Business and Management Prosperity of Rural Entrepreneurship and inclusive Growth of Belthangady Region Apoorva and Chaithali A Study on Entrepreneurship Interest Among Engineering Students With Special Reference to SDMIT, Ujire Amrutha and Chintana Role of Rural Entrepreneurship in Economic Development Amitha and Sumalatha Customer Perception Towards Health Insurance With Special Reference to Belthangady Taluk

Shwetha K.V and Women Entrepreneurship in Soundarya K.N India

Shwetha S.P, Harshitha Role of Communication in an T.P and Sindu H.R Organisation

Rashmi Kote and Microfinance for the Vindhya Development of Rural Poor

Sneha Achar and Rural Entrepreneurship: Samyuktha Jain problems and Challenges Ganavi D Synthesis of n-Phenylaniline Derivatives and Characterization Mohan B Synthesis of Monoester of M- Two day PG Department of Chemistry, methyl-l-valine with guanine National Seminar on Government Science College, derivative Emerging Trends in Hassan Mar. 28-29, 2016. Analytical Techniques -2016 Mayur U Karvekar Synthesis and Characteriztion of 3,5 di substituted Isoxazoline derivatives

 Cadets Sanketh Kumar of II B.Sc., Sagar of I Mohannarayana, Smt. Sonia Yashovarma, Prof. BCA and Rathan Kumar of II B.Com. attended Bhaskar Hegde, HOD of Journalism and Republic Day Parade on January, 26, 2016 at members of the faculty and students were New Delhi. present at the function.  PO Cadet Bhumesh, II B.Com participated in  Student Placements the cultural programme held as a part of Prime 277 students have been successively placed in Minister’s Rally on Republic Day on January, reputed companies like Tata Consultancy 26, 2016 at New Delhi. Services, Wipro Technology, Infosys Technology Pvt Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Any Other State Bank of India, Info Tech Pvt Ltd, Flo  Inauguration of Community Radio Station Learning Solutions, Accenture etc., in Campus The Community ‘Radio Ninaada 90.4 FM’ of Recruitment Drives organized by SDM Rotary the college was launched by Smt. Hemavathi V. Career Guidance and HRD Cell of the college. Heggade on 16 January. Dr. B. Yashovarma, Secretary, SDME Society, Principal Prof. K. S.

SRI MAHAVEERA COLLEGE, MOODBIDRI

Awards and Recognitions

Ajaz Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce was awarded Ph.D for his thesis on “Impact of Shopping Malls on Unorganised Retail Sector: A Case Study of Mangalore region” by Dravidian University, Kuppam.

Minor Research Projects

New courses and Projects

Principal Funding Agency Title of the project Amount Year Investigation (Rs.) (From-To) Dr. Vaman Baliga UGC Balancing of Work-And –Family 60,000/- 2014 to 2016 Associate Professor Issues of Urban Working Mothers – Department of A Study with Reference to Dakshina Commerce Kannada and Udupi District Dr. Ajaz Ahmed UGC Impact of Global Financial Crisis on 1,00,000/- 2013 to 2016 Associate Professor Migrants and their remittances-with Department of special reference to Dakshina Commerce Kannada and Udupi District

Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Seminar/conference/ Workshop Harish E-banking solutions National Seminar Naipunya Institute of Management & Information Technology, Trisur, March 31, 2016. Radhakrishna Inclusive Growth and Informal National Conference SDM College, Ujire Sector Feb. 12, 2016 Financial Inclusion through National Conference SDM College, Ujire Self Help Groups: Indian Mar. 23, 2016 Experience Vidyadhar M.V. Inclusive Growth National Conference SDM College, Ujire Feb. 12, 2016

Intercollegiate Competitions:

The following Inter Collegiate competitions were held New Courses during January –June 2016.

 Mangalore University level intercollegiate  The college has introduced B.com integrated softball tournament for Men and Gracy course in Association with Certified Chartered Machado Rolling Trophy for Women was held Accountant (ACCA) UK, Commerce stream. It on January 11-12, 2016. is a global body for professional accountants in  Mangalore University level Paper presentation association with International Skill and Quiz competitions related to Physics subject Development Corporation (ISDC) was held on February 6, 2016. Seminars / Workshops organized by the College  National and Grameena level open flood light volleyball tournament ‘SMC Golden Jubliee  A Workshop for University lecturers on Trophy -2016’ was held on February 13, 2016. “Biological Techniques of Mangalore  “Tulunada Siri Madipu 2016” - Mangalore University New Syllabus” was organized by University level cultural competition was held the Department of Botany on June 25, 2016. 22 on April 13, 2016 in collaboration with Tulu lecturers attended this workshop. An exhibition Sahitya Academy, Old Students Association, was organized on “GRAIN SCIENCE” Tulukoota Moodbidri and the Tulu Sangha of Varieties of Pulses and Cereals with emphasis Sri Mahaveera College. on rare grains was organized for one day as a part on 30 years of DBT celebration. ST. AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE

Awards and recognitions  A workshop was conducted on the topic ‘Food Safety and Food Hygiene Awareness’ on 27  Dr. Geralyn Pinto, Associate Professor of January, 2016 for MZC students. English at St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore, won the First Prize for her short story, “Here they are, Saar....” in the 2016 at

the International Creative Writing Contest organized by the Save as Writers Group, 49 Canterbury, England.

P.G. Departments

 Workshop on “Creativity and  Workshop on “Online test development” was Entrepreneurship in Psychology” was organized on 29th February 2016 for M.Sc. conducted on 3 February 2016 for psychology Psychology Students. students of Mangalore city.  Conducted Life Skill Workshop for MSW Students of Aloysius College on March 16, 2016.

Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops Attended

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the conference/ Place and Date Workshop Ita D’Souza Building a value conscious 3 day National Level Seminar Christ University, Bengaluru. society through extension and on Christian Higher May 10-12, 2016. services Education- Rethinking and Refocus

ST. ANN’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AUTONOMOUS), MANGALURU Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops Attended Author Title of the Paper Theme of the conference/ Place and Date Workshop Flosy Clara Roshan Addressed on Service- Three-day Conference on Christ University Bangalore D’Souza, Learning in Catholic Higher Catholic Higher Education in May 10-12, 2016 Education Institutions: Faith India: Rethinking Purpose and based Mission through the Context Curriculum Resource person One-day Seminar on St. Agnes College Service Learning (Autonomous), Mangalore. June 13, 2016.

SRI VENKATARAMANA SWAMY COLLEGE, BANTWAL

New Project Received: Principal Funding Title of the Project Amount in Year Investigator Agency Rupees (From – To) Dr. Nagaveni N UGC A Study of the Third Gender in South Rs. 55,000 2016 - 2018 Kanara District Papers Presented in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Seminar/Conference/Workshop

Ramanand Bhat Modern Trends in National Seminar on Modern Sri Durga Centre for Post Samskrith Studies and Trends in Samskrith Studies and Graduate Studies and Research Research Research in Samskrith, Kateel Jan 31, 2016

Manjunath Udupa Ghar Loutate hue aur Workshop on Ghar Loutate hue Govt. First Grade College, Ganga Mayyih se aur Ganga Mayyih se Sakshatkar Carstreet, Mangalore Sakshatkar 2016

Lakshmi V Bhat Reforms in NPA’s and National Seminar on Financial St. Mary’s College, Shirva Implications Sector Reforms May, 06, 2016

DR. C.V. RAMAN CIRCLE

Editorial Board Editor Prof. Waheeda Sultana Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism

Members

Prof. Shripathi Kalluraya Prof. B. Vishalakshi Prof. Parinitha Dept. of Economics Dept. of Chemistry Dept. of English

Prof. Somanna Dr. T.Y. Mallaiah Dr. Dhananjaya Dept. of Kannada University Library Dept. of Kannada

Chief Editor Prof. T.D. Kemparaju Registrar, Mangalore University