July-December 2015

SHRI VAJUBHAI RUDABHAI VALA, HONOURABLE GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA AND CHANCELLOR, MANGALORE UNIVERSITY INAUGURATING 36TH FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATION

From Left: Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya, Registrar, Prof. Hanumaiah, Former Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University, Prof. K. Byrappa, Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University, Prof. Krishan Lal, F.N.A, President, The Association of Academics and Societies of Sciences in Asia, Former President, Indian National Science Academy & National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Honourable Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor, Mangalore University, Prof. Sheik Ali, and Prof. M. I. Savadatti, Former Vice-Chancellors, Mangalore University.

FROM VICE CHANCELLOR’S DESK

I am happy to note that this issue of Newsletter highlights the activities of the University in the areas of teaching, research, innovations, infrastructure facilities, administrative initiatives and co- curricular activities held during July-December 2015. Mangalore University is one of the premier Universities in the country in terms of research, curricular and co-curricular activities. Our University has been able to admit a good number of international students from different parts of the world for UG, PG and Ph.D programmes. The student strength for Ph.D programmes has been increased. The adjunct professors motivated the students and faculties with their expertise in relevant subjects by delivering special lectures. The vision document- 2030 was released on the 36th Foundation Day celebration and the former Vice Chancellors have been felicitated for their contribution to the development of Mangalore University. Our University has excelled in sports and cultural activities. Our students got second place in All India Inter University Athletic Championship and runner up in All India Inter University Youth Festival. I congratulate the faculty and students for their achievement and co-operation in all our efforts towards excellence in catering higher education and research.

Prof. K. Byrappa VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Prof. T.R. Bhat, Karnataka University, Dharwad inaugurating the Post Graduate Course in Hindi, Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University and others look on.

PG Course in Hindi Mangalore University has commenced the Post Graduate Course in Hindi from the academic year 2015-16 at the University College, Mangalore. Prof. T.R. Bhat, Karnataka University Dharwad inaugurated and Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Byrappa presided over the function. Prof. B.Y. Lalithamba of the Dept. of Comparative Studies of Languages, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Dr. Jayanthi Prasad Nautiyal, D.G.M. Head Office Corporation Bank, Mangalore were present.

125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru celebrated

From Right Sri Manish Tewari, Former Union Minister of State – Information and Broadcasting and AICC spokesperson inaugurating the workshop, Sri B. Ramanatha Rai, Minister for Forest and Environment, Prof. K Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor look on.

To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, Nehru Chintana Kendra (Centre for Nehruvian Thoughts) organised a seven day workshop on “Democratic political leadership” at Mangalore University from November 20 to November 27, 2015. Sri Manish Tewari, Former Union Minister of State – Information and Broadcasting and AICC spokesperson inaugurated the workshop. Prof. K Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor presided over the function. Sri B. Ramanatha Rai, Minister for Forest and Environment, Dr. Valerian Rodrigues, Former Professor, Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr. G. Shankar, President, G. Shankar 3

Family Trust, Udupi, Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya, Registrar, Mangalore University, Sri P.V. Mohan, Chief Secretary Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 125th Birth Celebration Committee and Prof. Rajaram Tolpady, Coordinator of the programme were present on the vocation.

Teachers’ Day Celebrated

From left: Prof. B Narayan, Registrar Evaluation, M.D Muthamma, Former Director of Collegiate Education, Bengaluru, Prof Kincha, Former Vice-Chancellor, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and Professor, Department of electrical engineering, IISC, Bengaluru, Prof. K Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, Padma Bhushana Prof. B. M. Hegde, Former Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya, Registrar and Prof. P.A. Rego at the Teachers’ Day celebration.

Mangalore University celebrated Teachers’ Day on September, 05, 2015. Prof. Kincha, Former Vice Chancellor, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IISC, Bengaluru was the chief guest. Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor presided over the function. Distinguished teachers from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu Districts, Padma Bhushana Prof. B. M. Hegde, Former Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, Major Venkatramayya N.(Retired), Former Director of Physical Education, St. Philomena College, Puttur and M.D. Muthamma, Former Director of Collegiate Education, Bengaluru were honoured on the occasion. The Annual ‘Best Teacher Award’ was bestowed on Prof. Balakrishna Kalluraya, Dept. of Chemistry (Science) and Prof. Pakkerappa, Dept of MBA (Commerce) on the occasion.

Foundation Day Celebrated

Vision Document – 2030 released during 36th Foundation Day Celebration

The 36th Foundation Day of Mangalore University was celebrated on September 11, 2015. Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Honourable Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor, Mangalore University inaugurated and released the Vision Document – 2030. Prof. Krishan Lal, F.N.A, President, The Association of Academics and Societies of Sciences in Asia, Former President, Indian National Science Academy, Former President, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi delivered the Foundation Day lecture. Prof. M.I.Savadatti, Former Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University & Chairman Vision Document Committee 2030 was the chief guest. Achievers of Mangalore University Sri Girish Rao ‘Jogi’ (Literature) Sri Gurukiran (Music), Mamatha Pujary and M.R. Poovamma (Sports) and Former Vice Chancellors of Mangalore University Prof. Sheik Ali, Prof. M. I. Savadatti and Prof. Hanumaiah were felicitated.

Vanamahotsava Celebrated Vanamahotsava, a plantation drive at Mangalore University was organized in association with Lions Club, Mangaluru and Lions Club Mangalagangothri on August, 10, 2015. Mr. M. Dinesh Nayak, Advisor, Green Belt-SEZ, Mangaluru inaugurated the programme. Prof. K. Byrappa, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University presided over the function. About 1000 saplings were distributed to all the departments of Mangalore University.

NSRP-20

The Center for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), Mangalore University organized the 20th National Symposium on Radiation Physics (NSRP-20) in association with the Indian Society for Radiation Physics (ISRP) during October 28-30, 2015. Sri H. S. Kushwah, Former Director, 5

Health, Safety and Environment Group, BARC and Raja Ramanna Fellow, Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the conference. Prof. K. Siddappa, Former Vice Chancellor, Bangalore University released the proceedings of the conference. Dr. D. V. Gopinath, Former Director, Health, Safety and Environment Group, BARC inaugurated the ISRP website. Prof. K. Byrappa, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, presided over the inaugural function. About 200 delegates participated in the conference from reputed institutions, including national laboratories such as BARC, IGCAR, PRL, Defense Laboratories, Nuclear Power Stations, Universities and IIT’s.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS CHEMISTRY Prof. Balakrishna Kalluraya Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri received the Best Teacher Award (Science Faculty) for 2015. He was also conferred with the Prof. S.P. Hiremath Award by Indian Council of Chemists at 34th annual conference of the Indian Council of Chemists held at UKA –Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Surat, on Dec. 26, 2015.

Prof. Vishalakshi B., Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri received the Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Award for Young Women Scientists – 2013. The award instituted in 2003, is given by the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology to women scientists /engineers who make outstanding contribution in the field of Science and Technology in the state.

Prof. Vishalakshi B. receiving the award from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri. Siddaramaiah on Dec. 30, 2015 at J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

MASS COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM

Prof. G.P.Shivram receiving the award from Sri. Anand Shankeshwar, CMD, Vijayavani.

Dr. G.P. Shivram, Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Mangalore University received ‘Best Teacher in Mass Communication and Journalism’ award instituted by the leading Kannada Daily Vijayavani, Bangalore.

PHYSICS Dr. Sangappa Y. received the Indo-US Raman Post-doctoral Fellowship award (2014-2015).

NEW COURSES & PROJECTS

APPLIED BOTANY Principal Funding Title of the project Amount Year Investigator Agency (Rs.) (From - To) “Discovery and Development 8.72 lakhs Dr. Raju K.C. DST of Novel Drug from Psidium 30-07-2015 to species and their effects on 30-07-2018 Malaria transmitting Mosquitoes”

APPLIED ZOOLOGY Principal Funding Title of the project Amount Year Investigator Agency (From - To) Shamprasad Dept of Ramalingaswami Re-entry Rs. 88.0 2015-2020 V.R. Biotechnology Fellowship lakhs Govt of India

A grant of Rs.1.05 Crores was sanctioned under UGC-SAP DRS level-II to the Department.

BIOSCIENCES Principal Funding Agency Title of the Project Amount Year Investigator (Rs.) (From-To) Dr. Suresh P.S. DST-SERB Unravelling molecular 26.75 lakhs 2015-2018 mechanisms in endometrial cancer Dr. Suresh P.S. UGC Cross talk between 6.00 lakhs 2015-2018 estradiol and leptin

CHEMISTRY Principal Funding Amount Title of the Project Year (From-To) Investigator Agency (Rs.) “Novel Synthetic UGC- Oct. 2015 to strategy for easy Dr. M.R. Maddani BSR 6.0 lakhs Sept. 2017 access to proline

derivatives”

SOCIAL WORK

Principal Funding Agency Title of the Project Amount Year Investigator (Rs) (From-To) Directorate of Skill Gap analysis of Dr. Paul Aquinas Municipal Mangalore City 4.75 (2015-16) Dr. Yashaswini Administration lakhs B. (CI) Govt. Of Karnataka Bangalore

Dr.Yashaswini B. A Study to Asses the Dr. Paul Aquinas Socio cultural, 4 lakhs (CI) ICSSR Political dimensions 10 lakhs Sanctioned on and the underlying Dec.30, 2015 Vulnerability discrimination and Social Exclusion of transgender in Karnataka Dr. Mohan S. APCL, Ahmedabad “Socio-Economic 15 lakhs Dec. 2015- Singhe Study, Need April 2016 Assessment and CSR plan for the proposed Expansion of the UPCL Power Project by 2*800 MW”

SEMINARS /WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

APPLIED BOTANY

Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad & Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University jointly organized a Two Day Lecture Workshop on “Taxonomy and Conservation” during Nov. 23-24, 2015. Prof. K.R. Shivanna inaugurated the Lecture Workshop. Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University presided over the function. Dr. R. R. Rao, Retd. Director Grade Scientist of NBRI Lucknow; Dr. M. Sanjappa, Retd. Director of Botanical Survey of India and Prof. K.R. Shivanna, Retd. Professor of Botany, Delhi University were the resource persons.

Department of Applied Botany organised a special lecture on “THEORY OF REALITY on Nov. 7, 2015. Prof. David O. Wiebers, M.D. Emeritus Professor of Neurology, MAYO Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA delivered the lecture. Prof. T.P.M. Pakkala, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology presided over the function.

BIOSCIENCES

Prof. A.R. Reddy, Professor Emeritus, Central University, Hyderabad (Dr. H Sharat Chandra, Professor in Biosciences) delivered 4 lectures on Sept. 8, 2015 in the department.

Prof. Susantha Kumar Ghosh, Adjunct Professor in Microbiology, National Institute of Malaria Research, delivered 4 lectures on October 8, 2015.

CHEMISTRY

Prof. B.S. Sherigara, Former Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University inaugurating the KSTA Special Lecture Programme. Prof. B. Vishalakshi, Chairperson, Dept. of Chemistry and Prof. B. Narayana, Registrar (Evaluation) look on.

The Department of Chemistry in association with Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology organised a three day Special Lecture Programme on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences, during Oct. 14-16, 2015.

HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND YOGIC SCIENCES Dr. Udayakumara K. delivered two ‘Pracharopanyasa’ lectures on the topic “Holistic Health through Yoga” and “Management of stress through Yoga”, at Mangalore University P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara on Nov. 05 - 06, 2015.

KANNADA

Sri Prasanna Heggodu inaugurating the National Seminar on `Rethinking Shivarama Karanatha’

SVP Institute of Kannada Studies Mangalore University organised a two day national seminar on `Rethinking Shivarama Karanatha’ on 9-10, October, 2015. Prof. C. N. Ramachandran delivered the Keynote address. A well known writer and activist Sri Prasanna Heggodu inaugurated the seminar.

Kum. Veerabadrappa speaking on the occasion of Kannada Rajyostava programme

“Kannada Rajyostava” programme was organized by SVP Institute of Kannada Studies, Mangalore University on Nov. 2, 2015. Kum. Veerabadrappa a noted Kannada Writter inaugurated the programme. Prof. K. Byrappa, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Mangalore University presided over the function.

MARINE GEOLOGY A national conference titled 'Recent Advancements in Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean Sciences for Societal Benefits' – was organized in the Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University during Dec.1-5, 2015.

FOREIGN VISITS APPLIED BOTANY Dr. Raju K.C. Chaired a Session in the 2nd International Conference on ‘Composites, Biocomposites and Nanopcomposites’ at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa during Oct. 28-30, 2015.

BIOSCIENCES Dr. Suresh P. S. delivered an invited talk to medical students and research scholars at University of Tokushima, Japan under India-Japan Youth exchange programme sponsored by Japan science and Technology at Tokushima, Kyoto, Japan during July 10-22, 2015.

CHEMISTRY Dr. Nagaraja G.K. presented a paper on ‘Synthesis of Novel pyrazole analogues by Knoevegnel reaction and evaluation of anticonvulsant and analgesic property’ at World Research Journals Conference held at Dubai, UAE during Dec.7-8, 2015.

COMMERCE Prof. Muniraju Y. presented a paper on “Employment Discrimination Rights and Realities in India” at theThird Asia Pacific Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Banking held at Singapore during July 17-19, 2015.

Dr. Preethi Keerthi D’ Souza Conducted sessions on personality development for graduate and post graduate students at Gaeddu College of Business Studies, Bhutan during Aug. 24-29, 2015.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Dr. Shekar B.H. & Sharada Bhat presented a paper on “Steerable Riesz Wavelet based Approach for Iris Recognition” at the Third Asian Conference on Pattern Recognition 2015 held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during 3-6, 2015.

HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND YOGIC SCIENCES Prof. Krishna Sharma K. presented a paper on ‘Efficacy of Yoga Therapy on Thyroidal and Lung Functions among the Women’ at the 5th International science Congress held at Tribhuvan University, Katmandu, Nepal during Dec. 8-9, 2015.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Dr. Purushothama Gowda presented a paper entitled, ‘Change Management Strategies and Motivation in Library and Information Centres in Coastal Karnataka’ at International Conference AP15, Singapore during July 17-19, 2015.

MARINE GEOLOGY Prof. Jayappa K.S.,Vipin J. M. and Nagaraju M. jointly presented a paper entitled, “ Quantitative Morphotectionic Analysis using Dem and GIS – A Case study from South west coast of India” at 36th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing at Manila, Philippines during Oct. 19-23, 2015.

PHYSICS Prof. Sangappa Y. presented a paper on “Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their characterization” at Materials Science International Conference OMICS held at Orlando – Florida, USA during Sept. 12-15, 2015. He also presented a paper on “Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Bombyxmori Silk Fibroin” at Fibers Society Fall, at the International Conference on Advanced Fibers held at North Carolina State University Raleigh, USA during Oct. 28-30, 2015.

VISITING DIGNITARIES ECONOMICS Dr. M. Govinda Rao, Adjunct Professor, Emeritus Professor & Former Director, NIPFP, New Delhi & Former Member, 14th Finance Commission delivered a Special Lecture on ‘Public Economics’ during Nov. 23-24, 2015.

INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Dr. Bhanu Manjunat, Director, Research & Technology Centre, Syngenta Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Goa delivered a lecture on the topic “Importance of Agrochemicals in Modern Agriculture” on Oct. 9, 2015.

Dr. Narasimha Rao K., Scientist, Structural Biology Lab, Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd., KIADB Industrial Area, Bangalore delivered a lecture on “Modern Drug discovery approaches” on Oct. 9, 2015.

Prof. Raul H. Marin, National University of Cordoba, Argentina, delivered a lecture on “Use of plant compounds as feed supplements with bioactive effects on poultry products” on Nov. 23, 2015.

Mr. Prakash, Mr. Sundar, Mr. Narayana and Mr. Akshay from Waters India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore delivered series of lectures on the topic “Modern Drug discovery approaches” on Nov. 23, 2015.

Dr.P.M. Akbarali, Chairman and Managing Director, ArkGen Pharma Ltd., Bengaluru delivered the Syngenta Endowment Lecture on “Centrality of Chemistry and Challenges of our times” on Aug. 25, 2015.

SEMINARS/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Author Title of the Paper Name of the Place & Date Seminar/Conference/ Workshop APPLIED ZOOLOGY Jit Chatterjee, Prakash P The effect of electron IBRO - School of International Brain Pillai & Mustak M.S beam, gamma and Liniac Neuroscience - Research Organization radiation on ER stresses Molecular (IBRO) Neuroscience gene and its modulatory Advancement in School, Varanasi, role in glial cell Neurobiology Sept. 5-20, 2015. physiology workshop Usman T and Shenoy K B Comparative effects of International Lakshmibai National lower body plyometric Conference on Fitness, Institute of Physical exercises and lower body Wellness & Sport Education, Gwalior plyometrics with Sciences (M.P.) India dynamic stretching on Nov. 20-22, 2015. vertical jump performance in female collegiate volleyball players Naveen M, Niraj R, Peopling of 14th FAOBMB Current Excitements Rajkumar R, Satya P, Lakshadweep Island: Congress & 84th Annual in Biochemistry and Mishra A, Thangaraj K & Genetic and cultural view Meeting of SBC(I) Molecular Biology for Mustak MS. Agriculture and Medicine, CCMB- Hyderabad, India Nov. 24-30, 2015. Shenoy K B Radioimmunoassay for 39th Indian Social Mangalore University, C-peptide Science Congress Dec. 1-5, 2015. Rasmi R R, Sakthivel K Animal welfare-an National Seminar on Karunya University M, Shenoy K B & update Animal welfare and Coimbatore Guruvayoorappan C. Ethics Dec. 11-12, 2015. Harish Kumar T.S. Assessment of heavy National Seminar on Department of Zoology, Sreepada K.S. & metals in soil and in Vermitchnology in Kongundee Arts & Karunakara N. earthworms; Megascolex human welfare Science College, konkanensis and Coimbatore Octochaetona parva Dec. 16-18, 2015. around Udupi Power Corporation Limited, Karnataka, India BIOSCIENCES Antimutagenic Activity Progress and Prospects National Botanical Prashantha Naik of Ethanolic Extract of at CSIR- National Research Institute, Lichen Roccella Conference on Lucknow Montagnei, against Cryptogam research in Sep. 28 – 29, 2015. Sodium Azide, A Potent India Carcinogen – An In Vitro Study Rajashekhar M. and Do electron beam UGC sponsored Dept. Of Microbiology Ravikrishnan V. irradiation has any effect National Conference Maharani’s Science on amino acid profile of College for Women wild edible mushroom Bangalore Lentineus plychrous Lev. Sept. 29-30, 2015. Contributions of Basel International Seminar Karnataka Theological Sadananda M. missionaries to Science commemorating 200 College, Mangalore and Environment: a years of the Basel Oct. 8-9, 2015. glimpse Mission

Exploration of Global Cancer summit; Indian Institute of phoshatase-growth factor International conference Science, Bangalore receptor-microRNA Nov.18-20, 2015. cross talk to augment the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to tamoxifenin At the interface between XXXIX Indian Social Mangalore University biotechnology and Science Congress Dec. 1-5, 2015 biodiversity - An Indian perspective

Cross talk between leptin Global Cancer summit; and estradiol signaling in International conference " endometrial tissue: Molecular mechanisms linking obesity and Suresh P.S. endometrial cancer In Silico analysis of the Global Cancer summit; Indian Institute of functional single International conference Science, Bangalore nucleotide Nov.18-20, 2015. polymorphisms Computational analysis Global Cancer summit; of the functional single International conference nucleotide polymorphisms of steroid " receptor coregulators: Probing mechanisms in steroid hormone responsive cancers. Protein tyrosine SBC coastal chapter Nitte University phosphatase augments Nov.14, 2015. sensitivity of breast cancer cels Rajashekhar M. and Cyanobacteria from International Fortune Resort Sullivan Sharath Chandra K. different freshwater symposium on Court, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, habitats of Southern Biodiversity, Dec. 11– 12, 2015. Karnataka as a source of Agriculture, potential biochemical Environment and compounds Forestry organised by Association for the Advancement of Biodiversity Science CHEMISTRY Gangadhar B. and Xanthan Gum Graft National Seminar on St. Agnes College Vishalakshi B. Polyaniline: Microwave- Recent Advances in Mangalore assisted Synthesis and Chemical Sciences Dec. 17 – 18, 2015. Characterization of (RACS-15) Electrical Conducting Copolymer Arun Krishna K. and Microwave assisted National Seminar on Vishalakshi B. synthesis of novel GG- Recent Advances in PVA-PAAm Chemical Sciences interpenetrating network (RACS-15) " for the removal of crystal violet from aqueous solution Shashidhar Bharadwaj and Design, Synthesis and National Seminar on Boja Poojary Pharmacological Studies Recent Advances in of some Novel Schiff’s Chemical " bases and 2,5 – Sciences(RACS-15) disubstituted (1,3,4) – Oxadiazoles Mahima Bhat, Boja Design, Synthesis and National Conference on Madurai Kamaraj Poojary, Manjunath Evaluation of Biomaterials in University Hulikere M., Chadrashekar Antioxidant Activity of a Medicinal Chemistry Dec. 21 - 22, 2015. 13

G. Joshi, Vasantha Kumar, Class of Hybrid (thiazol- [BMC-2015] Shruthi N. 2-yl)hydrazine Analogues Balakrishna Kalluraya S.P. Hiremath Award 34th Annual Conference UKA, Tarsadia Lecture entitled of the Indian Council of University, Bardoli, “ Sydnones as Synthons Chemists Surat in the Preparation of Dec. 26-28, 2015. Bioactive Heteroceyles” COMMERCE Social Entrepreneurship: National Conference on St Agnes College Myths and Beliefs Social Mangalore Preethi Keerthi D Souza Entrepreneurship- A Nov. 23-24, 2015. way to reconstruct the society Women Social Entrepreneurs in India: " " Problems, challenges and Strategies Glass ceiling affect in the XXXIX Indian Social Mangalore University talent development of Science Congress Dec.01-5, 2015. female teachers Muniraju Y. Health Insurance and XXXIX Indian Social Mangalore University Quality of Life of the Science Congress Mangalagangothri Farmers in Karnataka” in Dec.01-05, 2015. Research Committee on “Economics, Commerce and Management Science COMPUTER SCIENCE Shekar B. H. &Bharathi Shape Representation Third International Cochin, India Pilar and Classification Symposium on Women Aug. 10-13, 2015. Through Height in Computing and Functions and Local Informatics (WCI- Binary Pattern - A 2015) Decision Level Fusion Approach Shekar B. H. & Uma P Gabor Moments Based Third International Shot Boundary Detection Symposium on Women " in Computing and Informatics (WCI- 2015) Shekar B. H. & Illumination Invariant Third International Cochin, India Smitha M L. Text Recognition System Symposium on Women Aug. 10-13, 2015. Based On Contrast Limit in Computing and Adaptive Histogram Informatics (WCI- Equalization in 2015) Videos/Images, Shekar B. H. & Bharathi Discrete Cosine 4th International Pilar Transformation and Conference on ,, Height Functions Based Advances in Shape Representation Computing, and Classification Communications 2015 Shekar B. H. & Text Localization in 4th International Smitha M L. Video/Scene Images Conference on using Kirsch Directional Advances in " Masks Computing, Communications 2015 Phase Congruency and 4th International Cochin, India Morphology Based Conference on Aug. 10-13, 2015. Approach for Text Advances in Localization in Videos Computing, Communications 2015 Shekar B. H. & Rajesh Approximate Radial 4th International D.S. Gradient Transform Conference on " based Face Recognition Advances in Computing, 14

Communications 2015 Logarithmic Dyadic 4th International Cochin, India Wavelet Transform based Conference on Aug. 10-13, 2015. Face Recognition Advances in Computing, Communications 2015, ECONOMICS Role of NGOs in National Conference on Reena Mehta College of Economic Development Urban & Rural Commerce and Shripathi K.P. Development: Management Studies Challenges Bhayander (West) &Opportunities (An Mumbai Interdisciplinary Sept. 21, 2015. Approach) Microfinance- Academic National Conference on St. Agnes College Perspective Microfinance and (Autonomous), Women Empowerment Mangalore Dec. 01, 2015. HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND YOGIC SCIENCES Yoga Philosophy and National Seminar on Department of Sanskrit, Practice Yoga Philosophy and Prakrit and Yoga, Practice: Its Global Karnatak Arts College, Approach Dharwad

Aug. 22 – 23, 2015. Nature and Scope of National Seminar on Yoga Yoga Philosophy and Practice: Its Global " Approach Sharma K.K. Healthy Yoga life style National Symposium and Mahatma Gandhi for Prevention of life CME on Role of Yoga Institute of Medical style diseases Nature, Nutrition and Sciences, Savagram, Meditation in Promotion Wardha of Holistic Health Sept. 10 – 11, 2015. Yoga as a means for 8th International Kaivalyadhama Yoga improving the Lung Conference on Yoga and Institute Lonavala functions of School Education: Principles and Dec. 27 – 30, 2015. Children Practice Thirumaleshwara Prasada The effect of Yoga National Symposium and Mahatma Gandhi H. therapy on Obesity in CME on Role of Yoga Institute of Medical Women Nature, Nutrition and Sciences, Savagram, Meditation in Promotion Wardha, of Holistic Health Sept. 10 – 11, 2015. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Waste to wealth Green National Conference on Poorna Prajna College, methods in chemistry for chemistry and life Udupi sustainability Aug. 8, 2015. Waste to wealth green UGC Sponsored KMC College for technology for future National Seminar on women, Kannur Recent advance in Sept. 9, 2015 chemistry Sarojini B.K. Nano materials -Recent One week faculty PES College, Mandya trends in Micro and development programme Nov.2, 2015. nano-fluidics sponsored by techquip phase- II Accounts of National Conference on Govt. College, environmentally benign Recent progress and Kasaragod methods in chemistry Challenges in chemistry Dec.11, 2015

KANNADA Rastra Karnatakada Shri Sharada College, Nirmaana:Saahityika- Raajakaarana: Sahityika- Basrur Saamskritika Saamskritika Grahikegalu Sept. 04, 2015 Sankathanaa UGC Sponsored National

Seminar Conceptualisation and Subaltern Elements in Sri Krishnadevaraya Perception of Subaltern North Karnataka University Bellary Literature Sept. 9, 2015. Shivarama Shetty B. National Seminar organised by Sahitya Academy, New Delhi in collaboration with

Vijayanagara Madhyama Mattu Madhyama Mattu Sahyadri Arts College, Saamaajika Javaabdhaari Saamaajika Javaabdhaari Shimoga UGC Sponsored National Oct. 15, 2015. Seminar Dejagow Moukhika Dejagow Avara Sahitya Kuvempu Kannada Sahityadondige Mattu Naadu Nudiya Adhyayana Samste, Anusandhana Chinatane Mysore National Seminar Oct. 16, 2015. Madhyakaaleena Kannada Bhaashe Kuvempu Kannada Kannada Saahitya: Saahitya: Bahushistiiya Adhyayan Samste, Bhakthi Parikalpane Nelegalu Maanasagangothri, National Workshop Mysore Dec. 14-20, 2015 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Khaisar M. Khan Key note Address UGC Sponsored one day Government first Grade National level workshop College, Bettampady, on Stress Management Puttur Techniques for Library Nov. 30, 2015. Professionals with special reference to Yoga Khaisar M. Khan and Library Automation and Library Management Central Library, Vijayalatha C Content Management: Softwares for Library College of Engineering Using Koha and Joomla and Information Services Thalassery Dec. 16 - 20, 2015 Khaisar M. Khan Preventive Conservation Preservation and National Research and Ghulam Jeelani Shah of Museum Objects Conservation of laboratory for Archives: Trends and conservation of cultural Practices property (NRLC), Lucknow and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Language, Srinagar July, 3 - 10, 2015 Khaisar M. Khan, Developing Digital Digital Library SVS College, Bantwal Udaya and Umesha Library using DSpace Resources: Issues and August, 6 - 7, 2015 Challenges Khaisar M. Khan, Web Resources for E-Resources in LIS St. Agnes College Udaya and Umesha Teaching and Learning education Library and Information Centre and IQAC August, 26, 2015 Umesha Naik Web Resources for One day state level St. Agnes College Teaching and Learning Workshop on Web Library, Mangalore Resources for Teaching August, 26, 2015 and Learning Umesha Naik Data Analysis using 7days Workshop on Data Dept. of Business Excel and SPSS Analysis using Excel and Administration, SPSS Mangalore University Dec. 26, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Bhandi M.K. Key note address - Professor K.S. Hingwe Jaykar Library, Savitri Innovative ideas and Lecture Series, 2015 Bai Phule Pune Services for University University Libraries Aug. 13, 2015. Collection Building: A National Conference on New horizon Bhandi M.K. Foundation for digital Adapt change- Evolve Educational Institution, collection and evaluation Bangalore Dec.4-5, 2015. Mallaiah T.Y., Use of Social National Conference on New Horizon College Pushpalatha K and Veena Networking Sites by the Adapt Change - Evolve of Engineering, G. Post Graduate Students Bangalore of Mangalore University: Dec.04-05, 2015 A Study. MBA (Tourism Administration)

Tourism Education V/s National Symposium: Kuvempu University, Employability Tourism Education Vs. Jananasahyadri, Employability An Shankaraghatta, Interface among Tourism Shimoga Academicians, Nov. 21, 2015. Professionals and students Social Implications of National Conference: Dept. of Political Joseph P. D. Tourism in Dakshina XXXIX Indian Social Science Kannada Science Congress Mangalore University, Mangalagagothri Dec. 1-5, 2015. Beach Tourism International Conference: MES Asmabi College, development in Coastal “Emerging Trends In P. Vemballur, Karnataka- Prospects and Finance and Kodunagallur, Thrissur, Problems Management” Kerala. Nov. 26-27, 2015.

Tourism Education V/s National Symposium: Kuvempu University, Employability Tourism Education Vs. Jananasahyadri, Employability An Shankaraghatta, Interface among Tourism Shimoga Shekar Naik Academicians, Nov. 21, 2015. Professionals and students Planning & Development XXXIX Indian Social Mangalore University, of Integrated coastal Science Congress Mangalagangothri. tourism- a case of west Dec. 01-05. 2015. coast of Karnataka, India

MATERIALS SCIENCE Krishnaprabha M. and Synthesis of Gold International conference Sathyabhama Manjunatha Pattabi Nanoparticles using on Recent Advances in University, Chennai Garcinia Indica Fruit Nano Science and July 8-10, 2015 Rind Extract Technology 2015 (RAINSAT-2015) Vishwanath T. and Synthesis of Novel Series International Conference University of Mumbai, Balakrishna Kalluraya of Thiosydnones on New horizons in Santacruz, Mumbai containing 1,2,3 – Synthetic and Materials Nov. 26-28, 2015. triazoles and study of Chemistry ICSMC-2015, their biological activity Krishnaprabha M. and One Step Synthesis of 18th International Indian Institute of Manjunatha Pattabi Gold Nanoaggregates Workshop on Physics of Science, Bangalore and their Catalytic Semiconductor Dec.7-9, 2015. Activity Devices(IWPSD-2015) Manjunatha Pattabi Medical Applications of Symposium on Yenepoya University, Metal Nanoparticles Nanomaterials Dec.12, 2015. Biomedical Applications Krishnaprabha M. and Synthesis of Gold 60th DAE –Solid State Amity University, Manjunatha Pattabi Nanostructures using Physics Symposium, Noida(UP). Fruit Extract of Garcinia Dec. 21-25, 2015. Indica MARINE GEOLOGY Praveen G. Deshbhandari Prioritization of erosion International Conference Department of Civil and C. Krishnaiah potential area through on “Infrastructure Engineering, morphometric analysis in Development for Adhiyamaan College of venkatapura watershed, Environmental Engineering Hosur, Karnataka : A RS and Conservation and Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu GIS approach Sustenance (INDECS- Oct. 28-30, 2015. 2015) Sandhya S.K. Krishnaiah Assessment of heavy National Seminar on Department of Applied C., Praveen G. metal concentrations in Earth Resources Geology, Kuvempu Deshbhandari, Anantha soil and vegetables along Assessment and University, Murthy K.S., Jayaram G. Nethravathi river, Management Shankaraghatta Naik and Shivanna Dakshina Kannada, Nov. 24-25, 2015. Karnataka Praveen G. Deshbhandari, Morphometry and land Chandrakantha G., use/land cover analysis Krishnaiah C, and for assessing the soil Umapathi B.N. erosion susceptibility of Hemmakkihalla " " watershed, Chikkamangalore District: A RS and GIS approach. Praveen G Deshbhandari Hydrgeomorphic National Seminar on Department of Civil and C. Krishnaiah Development in relation Climate change and Engineering, to sinuosity index in Coastal zone S.D.M. College of venkatapura watershed, Management Engg. And Tech., west coast of Karnataka: Dharwad. An assessment using Nov.27-28, 2015. Remote sensing and GIS Jayappa K.S. Impact of Coastal Social Science Congress Mangalore University Erosion Management on Dec. 1, 2015. the Coastal Community Manjunatha B.R. Recent Advancements in 39th Indian Social Dept. of Marine Earth, Atmosphere, Science Congress Geology, Mangalore Ocean Sciences for University 18

Societal Benefits Dec. 1-5, 2015. PHYSICS Ravindrachary V, Structural, Optical and Conference- M G University Guruswamy B, Praveena Thermal Properties of ICNPM2015 Kottayam S D, Shreedatta Hegde, ZnS/PVA Polymer Nano Nov. 13-15, 2015. Shruthi C Composites Guruswamy B, Structural, Optical And Ravindrachary V, Thermal Properties Of " Praveena S D, Shreedatta ZnS/PVA Polymer Nano " Hegde, Shruthia C Composites SOCIAL WORK Aquinas P.G Glass ceiling effect on National Conference St. Philomena College, Women employees in the Puttur Corporate sector – A Dec. 3 – 4, 2015. Study with special reference to IT Sector in Bangalore Aquinas P.G & Social innovation and National Conference St. Philomena College, Yashaswini B change making forward Puttur Dec. 3 – 4, 2015. Yashaswini B Indian Academy of National Conference Dept. of Political Social Science on Science Emerging interface of Mangalore University Social Science and Dec. 1 - 5, 2015. Public Policy in India

PUBLICATIONS (TEXT BOOKS)

COMMERCE

Ishwara.P (2015) Portfolio Management, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany ISBN 978 3-659- 79344-8, Pages179.

ECONOMICS Shripathi Kalluraya P.(2015) Karnataka Economy, Mangala Publishers, Mangalore.

PHYSICS Sangappa Yand Somashekar R (2015) Micro-structural Parameters of Polymers Using X-ray Diffraction Method, Scholars Press – Germany, ISBN: 978-3-639-71737-2

CENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLITY (CSEIP) Dr. V. Ramakrishnappa (2015) Social Exclusion in India: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis, LAP Lambert Publications, Germany, 2015. (ISBN: 978-3-659-23412-5)

CENTRE’S ACTIVITIES

Centre for Women’s Studies

A workshop on Gender Sensitivity was conducted for the students of Kukke Sri Subrahmanyeshwara College Subrahmanya on Aug. 08-09, 2015. There were two resource persons from the NGO HITHA in Mangalore.

A two day Gender Sensitization workshop was organized by DEEDS and HITHA, NGOs in Mangalore for post Graduate students of the Chikka Aluvara Campus. A total of 100 students participated in the two day workshop from Aug. 18 – 19, 2015.

Prof. Sabiha, Director of the Centre for Women’s Studies, Mangalore University and Director (in charge) of the Post Graduate Centre at Chikka Aluvar speaks at the inauguration of the workshop. Ms. Vatsala, Ms. Merlyn Martis and Ms. Manjula Sunil are seen.

A one day workshop was organized for the coordinators of Women’s Cells of the affiliated Colleges coming under the jurisdiction of Mangalore University on Sept. 24, 2015 jointly by the Centre for Women’s Studies and DEEDS. Twenty three coordinators representing fifteen colleges of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts participated in this workshop. Discussions were held on the various activities that were taken up by these cells and the challenges faced by them. Future plans regarding the activities were also discussed.

From Left to Right - Dr. Anita Ravishankar, Deputy Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, Prof. Sabiha, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, Prof. Kishori Nayak, Former Director ,Centre for Women’s Studies and Ms. Merlyn Martis, Director, DEEDS at the inauguration of the workshop for Coordinators of Women’s Cells

Dr. Dayananda Pai, Satish Pai Yakshagana Adhyayana Kendra

Yakshamangala Annual Award – 2015 were conferred on Sri Hosthota Manjunatha Bhagavatha, Yakshagana researcher, well known writer and yakshagana poet, Sri Margoli Govinda Sheregar, famous Yakshagana Artist of Badaguthittu, Sri Sampaje Sheenappa Rai, well known Yakshagana Artist of Thenkuthittu and Smt. Leelavathi Bypadithaya, famous Yakshagana Bhagavatha. Dr.Mohana Kuntar, received Yakshamangala Book Award for his outstanding Research Work Yakshagana Sthithyanthara at the Annual Yakshamangala Award 2015 held on 7th November 2015 at Mangala Auditorium.

Yakshamangala Students’ Troupe

Students performing at Yakshamangala Annual Award – 2015

The Yakshagana Study Centre organized short term training programme in Yakshagana for post graduate students of the campus. The students were trained in different aspects of yakshagana by senior yakshagana artists. This training programme was organized with an objective of forming students’ troupe in yakshagana. Yakshamangala Students’ Troupe consisting of thirty post graduate students was formed. This team performed Sayujya Sangrama at Mangala Auditorium in the campus on 7th November 2015. This training programme catered to the needs of University students who were interested in yakshagana performance.

Seminars/Workshops/Demonstrations The centre, in collaboration with various Yakshagana Organisations has organized Seminars and workshops on different aspects of Yakshagana. The Yakshagana Study Centre in collaboration with, Academy of Thenkuthittu Yakshagana, New Delhi, organized a seminar on Kannada Mattu Samskruthiya Ulivige Yakshaganada Koduge followed by aYakshagana Performance on July 11, 2015. In collaboration with Yakshachandana, Dantakal, the Study Centre organized fifteen days training programme for women at Sirsi from Oct. 3-17, 2015. In collaboration with Siribagilu Venkappayya Samskruthika Prathishtana, Kasaragod, the Study Centre organized one day Seminar on Oct. 24, 2015 at Madhur. Six scholars presented their ideas on different aspects about Krishnakaranth, a well known Yakshagana Scholar. In collaboration with Kalabhaskara, Siddapura, Uttarakannada, the Study Centre organized Seminar from October 29-31, 2015 on Kavi Kavya Prayoga Parinama at Siddapura. In collaboration with Yakshangana, Mangalore, the Study Centre organized seven days Yakshagana Thalamaddale Sapthaha from November 15-21, 2015 at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, University College, Mangalore.

COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL One day University level Workshop on Rover-Ranger was held at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, University College, Mangalore. The workshop was organized by CDC, Mangalore University in association with Bharath Scouts and Guides, Mangalore on Sept.3, 2015. This program was designed for college teachers. 98 participants from 62 affiliated colleges participated in the workshop.

Padma Bhushana Prof. B. M. Hegde inaugurating the State Level Conference on Autonomous Colleges: Issues, Prospect and Challenges

Two day State level Conference on Autonomous Colleges was held at Mangala Auditorium, Mangalore University from Nov. 20-21, 2015. The conference was inaugurated by Padma Bhushana Prof. B. M. Hegde. Dr. A. M. Narahari, Registrar, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore; Dr. P. N. Udayachandra, SDM College, Ujire; Prof. S. N. Hegde, Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore; Dr. C. V. Raghuveer, Registrar, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore; Prof. P. Venkataramaiah, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University were the resource persons of the conference. Twenty Seven autonomous colleges from all over Karnataka State participated in the conference.

DIRECTORATE OF STUDENT WELFARE I. Inter Collegiate Cultural Competitions were conducted at five different colleges from 19.10.2015 to 29.10.2015. The details are as follows:-

Fine Arts 19-10-2015 Sridevi College, Ballalbagh, Mangalore Literary 20-10-2015 Ramakrishna College, Bunts Hostel Circle, Mangalore Music 21-10-2015 Sri Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Puttur Theatre 26 to27-10-2015 Poorna Prajna College, Udupi Dance 28 to29-10-2015 Canara College, Mangalore

Competitions were held in 26 events across 5 categories, as follows: 1. Literary Quiz, Elocution, Debate (English), Debate Kannada 2. Fine Arts On-the-spot painting, Collage, Poster Making, Clay Modelling, Cartooning, Rangoli, Spot Photography 3. Dance Folk/Tribal Dance, Classical Dance 4. Music Classical Vocal Solo (Hindustani and Karnatak), Classical Instrumental Solo (Percussion), Classical Instrumental Solo (Non-Percussion), Light Vocal (Indian), Western Vocal Solo, Group Song (Indian), Group Song (Western), Folk Orchestra

5. Theatre One-Act Play, Skit, Mime, Mimicry

II. South Zone Youth Festival A team comprising 39 participants and 1 Team Manager represented Mangalore University at South Zone Youth Festival held at Mangalore University, Mangalore during January 18-22, 2016. Our University Team secured the following prizes at the South Zone Youth Festival at Mangalore.

(1) First Prize in Mimicry Ms. Manasvi Rao – Alva’s College, Moodabidri Student

(2) Second Prize in Skit

1. Thejas T. H. 2. Sathwik 3. Navaneeth Alva’s College, Moodabidri 4. Nikitha Students 5. Supriya 6. Abhijith Kumar

(3) Third Prize in CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (PERCUSSION)

1. Sandesh Alva’s College, Moodabidri Student

(4) Third Prize in CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO (NON PERCUSSION)

1. Ranjith P N Alva’s College, Moodabidri Student

(5) Third Prize in ONE ACT PLAY : 1. Navaneeth 2. Prahallad 3. Karthik 4. Supriya Alva’s College, Moodabidri 5. Nikitha Student 6. Thejas T. H. 7. Gagan 8. Thimma Gowda

(6) Third Prize in FOLK /TRIBAL DANCE :

1. Akshatha 2. Laxmi K.R. 3. Akhila C.K. 4. Vinisha S.D.M. College, Ujire 5. Harshitha T.P. students 6. Shwetha R.J

7. Shalini 8. Kavya 9. Theertha G.N. 10. Amrutha N.S.

(7) Third Prize in Spot Photography : 1. Nithesh Dept., of MCJ, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri

(8) Third Prize in Rangoli : 1. Chaitra G.A. Dept., of Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri 23

IV Debate Competition Mr. Sandeep K. student from University College has won II prize in the Debate Competition held at University of Agriculture, Dharwad.

CENTRE FOR DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR STUDIES

Special lecture programme was organised on the occasion of 125th Ambedkar Jayanthi on Sept. 24, 2015 in Mangalore University. A special lecture on “Ambedkar’s Philosophy of Social Democracy for strong and Vibrant India” was delivered by Prof. B. Ravivarma Kumar, Advocate General, Govt. of Karnataka, Sri. B. Ramanath Rai, Sri. U.T. Khader, Sri. Arakesh were the Chief guests, Honourable Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof K. Byrappa, presided over the function.

Prof. Chinnaswami inaugurating the special Lecture Programme on the occasion of Ambedkars’s Mahaparinirvana

Special lecture programme was organized on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvana Day on 7th December, 2015 in Mangalore University. The special lecture titled “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvana Lecture” was delivered by Dr. S. Chinnaswamy, Chairman, P.V.P. Welfare Trust, Bangalore, and Prof. B. Hanumaiah Vice Chancellor, of Mangalore University presided over the function.

Sri. A.S. Ponnanna inaugurating the ‘Constitution Day’ Lecture Programme

The “Constitution Day” special lecture programme was organized on Nov. 26, 2015 in Mangalore University on account of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Sri. A.S. Ponnanna, Additional Advocate General, Govt. of Karnataka, delivered a special lecture, Prof. Byrappa, Honourble Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University presided over the function.

CENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLITY (CSEIP) Dr. V. Ramakrishnappa, Associate Professor of the CSEIP and Dr. Siddalingaswamy K.P. Research Associate of the CSEIP (2015). “Migration of Indian workers to Gulf countries: A study of influence of motivational factors in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka”, Indian Stream Research Journal, Impact Factor:3.1560 (UIF) VOL-5. Issue-8, September 2015, pp.1-11. Dr. V. Ramakrishnappa, Associate Professor of the CSEIP (2015). Social Exclusion in India: A Multi-Dimenstional Analysis, LAP Lamber Publications, Germany, 2015. (ISBN:978-3-659-23412-5)

Dr. Siddalingaswamy K.P. Research Associate of the CSEIP (2015). “Rain water harvesting – a tool for water poverty alleviation and to sustain socio-economic system”, in edited book on ‘Sustainable livelihood and poverty Alleviation Social work responses and challenges’, Edited by Dr. Lokesha M.U. S.No.7.Pp-64-72, ISBN-978-93-82694-21-2. Dr. Siddalingaswamy K.P. Research Associate of the CSEIP presented a paper entitled ‘An empirical analysis of informative social-media networks for the inclusive growth of public participation in education systems.’ On Ethics and Governance in Management during Dec. 29-30, 2015 organised by Justice K.S. Hedge Institute of Management. NMAMIT Nitte – 574 110 Karnataka. Dr. Kumara B.M. Assistant Professor cum Assistant Director, Participated 36th Indian Social Science Congress conference on “Emerging Interface Social Science and Public Policy in India” jointly organised by Mangalore University and Indian Academy of Social during Dec. 1-5, 2015. Dr. Kumar B.M. Assistant Professor cum Assistant Director, Participated a one day Special Lecture on “ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 59th Mahaparinirvana Lecture” delivered by Dr. S Chinnaswamy, Chairman, PVP Welfare Trust, Bangalore, organised by Centre for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies at Mangalagangothri, Mangalore University on 7th December 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF PG STUDIES & RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY, CHIKKA ALUVAR Pushpalatha K.C. received the Best Poster Award from Tumkur University during October 2015

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Author Title of the Paper Name of the Place & Date Seminar/Conference/ Workshop MICROBIOLOGY

Manjula I.K. Inhibition of cytein 8th National Women Veterinary College protease and anti Science Congress Campus, Hebbal, bacterial activity of Bangalore Rhizosphere-Microbial Nov. 7-8, 2015. isolates of Justice a Wyanadensis

COLLEGE NEWS ST. AGNES COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) MANGALURU

Seminars / Workshops / Conferences organized by various departments: St. Agnes College PG Centre in association with IQAC, organised a one day workshop on “Bottle Gardening” as part of the Green Initiative Project, on 31st October 2015.

Foreign Visits: Manjula B.C. presented a paper on Caste as social capital in the emergence of social economy a Third Sector Perspective at ISTR’s 9th Pacific Conference at Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan from August 26 – 31, 2015.

Ph.D. degrees  Deepa M. Rasquinha, PG Department of Psychology was awarded PhD degree by Mangalore University, for the thesis titled“Self Esteem Depression, Death Anxiety, and Quality of Life Among Institutionalized and Non Institutionalized Elderly with and without Spouse”  Divya K., PG Dept. of Chemistry was awarded Ph.D. Degree from Mangalore University for the thesis entitled “ New Spectrophotometric Methods for the Determination of Selected Drugs in Pure & Dosage Form”  Shobhitha Shetty, PG Dept. of Chemistry was awarded Ph.D. Degree from Mangalore University for the thesis entitled ‘Synthetic Structural and Biological Studies of Pyrazole Containing Heterocycles”  Kavyashree, PG Dept. of Psychology was awarded Ph.D. Degree for the thesis titled “Psychosocial developmental issues among Indian rural adolescents across gender and socioeconomic status” by Mangalore University. Minor Research Projects:  Dr. Devi Prabha Alva completed and submitted the Minor Research Project entitled “Role of Higher Education in the Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship – A Study of the Curriculum Design of selected Business Schools of Karnataka State” sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.  Dr. Manjula B.C completed and submitted the Minor Research Project entitled “Micro finance and empowerment of women through self- help groups: A case study of Dakshina Kannada” sponsored by UGC, New Delhi

Awards won  Dr. Geralyn Pinto has won the Second Prize for her short story “Wadekar’s World” in the 2015 International Short Story Contest organized by the Save as Writers Group, England Dr. Geralyn’s was the only foreign entry in an otherwise all British final, won a prize for her short story “the chrysanthemum Man” in international short story contest organized by Poetry Space, Bristol, England.

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 Sandhya Nayak and Sr. Dr. M. Jeswina AC were the resource persons at the State Level workshop on Personal Effectiveness – SMART ART on 14th November 2015, organised by the Department of English, St Agnes College.  Shubharekha was the Resource Person at the workshop on Career Opportunities in Statistics at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, FDP on “Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis” organised by SDM College of Business Management, Mangaluru and “Role of Statistics in the Development of Management Science” organised by Mangalore Management Association.  R. Nagesh delivered a speech on “Importance of Hindi” at the State Level Seminar organized by Mangalore University Hindi PG.

ST. ANN’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MANGALURU Awards and Recognitions Fr. Tomy Mathew was awarded Ph.D degree for the thesis titled A Study on Accountability, Burnout Behaviour and Professional Enhancement of Secondary School Teachers of Bastar Division in Chattisgarh on Sept. 07, 2015

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Name Title of the Theme of the Place & Date Paper Seminar/Conference/Workshop Shashikala A. Educational UGC Sponsored two days National Sharada Vilas Ethics and Conference on Teacher Education Teachers College, Corporate &Corporate World Issues and Mysuru Ethics Challenges Sept. 12, 2015. Flosy Clara Paradigms of UGC Sponsored Two days National St. Thomas College of Roshan D’Souza Research on Seminar on Vision 2030: Teacher Education, Teaching – Contributions of Ednl Researches on Pala, Kerala Status and National Development Aug. 6-7, 2015 Challenges. Foreign Visits Sr. Leonilla Menezes A.C. presented a paper titled St. Theresa of Avila: A Woman of Prayer, a Model for all times at the International Conference on Congress inter University held at Santa Theresa De Jesus, Maestra De Vida, Spain from Aug. 1-3, 2015.

BESANT WOMEN’S COLLEGE, MANGALURU Hemalatha was presented the best paper award for the Paper titled “Blended and M-Learning in Higher Education – A study with reference to selected Colleges of Higher Education in the State of Karnataka” at the International Conference at St. Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology & Computer Society of India – AIMIT Branch, Mangaluru during Oct. 2015.

Hemalatha receiving the Best Paper Award

Seminars/Workshops organized by the departments

The department of commerce organized a seminar on Issues and Challenges In Global Workplace on Oct. 29, 2015. The seminar was inaugurated by V.K. Thalithaya, Former Senior Vice President, MRPL, Mangalore

V.K Thalithaya, Former Senior Vice President, MRPL, Mangalore inaugurates the seminar.

Prof. Dawnprakash, Lecturer in P.G. Studies, S.D.M. College inaugurates the seminar.

IQAC, Research Development Cell and Innovation Club of the College organised Inter-Collegiate Level Paper Presentation Seminar on the topic “STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION – STUDENT’S NEEDS & VIEWS on Sept. 30, 2015.

Foreign Visits Dr. Sudha K presented a paper on Women Empowerment through Participatory Strategies – A Study at Co-operatives and World of Work - Cooperatives on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equalityin ICA-ILO International Research Conference on November 9th & 10th 2015 at Antalya, Turkey.

Dr. Sudha K presented a paper on Social Innovation for Sustainable Development - An Empirical Study of South Canara District Central Cooperative Bank (SCDCC Bank) in India at Future of the Cooperative Model: Creativity, Innovation and Research in ICA (Europe) International Research Conference during May 27-30, 2015 at Agro Paris Tech., Paris, France.

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Author Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Conference / Workshop Sudha K “Women in Governance of VAMNICOM, Pune Leadership for Cooperatives: Issues Nov. 5-6, 2015 Effective and Challenges Governance- Issues and Challenges” ICA (Asia-Pacific) International Regional Research Conference

SRI BHUVANENDRA COLLEGE, KARKALA

The College Alumni Association organized one day orientation programme on ‘Total Quality Teacher’ for the teachers on 11th July 2015. International Trainer G. Balachandran conducted the programme.

Women Empowerment Cell and Women Harassment Redressal Cell of the college organized one day workshop for the girl students on July 25, 2015. Counsellor of Santhwana Center, Mrs. Sumanji Adikari inaugurated the workshop. Mrs. Shoba. R. Kateel and Karthik R Kateel demonstrated ‘self Defence Techniques’.

The Department of English organized a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Contemporary literary discourses in Indian English’ on 28 and 29 August, 2015. College Governing Council President S. Rajagopalachar inaugurated the function. Dr. Pushpinder Syal, Professor of English, Punjab University, Chandigarh delivered keynote address. Prof. Ravishankar Rao, Chairman, Department of Studies in English, Mangalore University delivered the valedictory address.

A UGC Sponsored National Level Workshop on “Operation and Maintenance of Analytical Instruments” was organized by the Department of Chemistry, from 7th to 11th September 2015 with technical support and Resource persons from Western Regional Instrumentation Centre (WRIC), University of Mumbai. The Objective of the Workshop was to train the teachers and technicians of Chemistry and Life science Departments of degree colleges about the operation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic laboratory equipments.

The training programme was inaugurated by Dr. B.L. Jadhav, Director, WRIC, Mumbai. Dr. H. Shantaram, Administrative Officer, Academy of General Education, Manipal presided over the function.

Inauguration of the training programme by Dr. B.L. Jadhav, Director, WRIC, Mumbai

Moral and spiritual Camp was held on October 2nd and 3rd 2015. The camp was inaugurated by Sri Veereshanadaji, Sri Ramakrishna Matt, Tumkur. Scholars like Sri Mangesh Shenoy, Sri Subrarya Mattikere, Sri Aravinda Jatti, Dr. R. Balasubrahmanyam, Sri G. Vishwamoorthy, Sri Om Ganesh Uppunda delivered lectures on the occasion. The valedictory address was given by Dr. G. Bhimeshwara Joshi, Trustee, Sri Annapoorneshwar Temple, Horanadu.

Inauguration of Moral and spiritual camp by Sri Veereshanandaji, Sri Ramakrishna Matt, Tumkur.

A State level UGC Sponsored yakshagana workshop on Thenkuthittina Bannadaveshagalu was held on October 9th 2015. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. H. Shantharam, Administrative Officer, AGE, Manipal. Prof. M. Ramachandra, Member, SBC Governing Council Presided over the function. Dr. Ragava Nambiyar, Senior Journalist and Research Scholar; Dr. Chandrashekar Damle, Writer and Research Scholar; Dr. Mohan Kuntar, Chairman, Department of Translation, Hampi University were the resource persons. ON the same occasion well known yakshagana artists demonstrated on Various Bannada Vesha (Demon Characters). Mr. Tharanatha Varkady was the chief guest for the valedictory Programme. The programme was concluded with a Yakshagana performance ‘Panchavati- Sneha Sethu’ by eminent Yakshagana Artists.

Yakshagana workshop inaugurated by Dr. Shantharam, Administrative Officer, AGE, Manipal

The Mid-day meal Building was inaugurated on October 7th, 2015 by Sri. V. Suneel Kumar, MLA. On the same occasion College Cafeteria was also inaugurated by Cptn. Ganesh Karnik MLC. Sri Ananth. G. Pai, Executive Director, Bharath Bidi Works, Mangalore was the Guest of Honour.

Inaugural address by V. Suneel Kumar, MLA

Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Name Title of the Paper Name of the Place & Date Seminar/Conference/ Workshop Yogitha M. "Ambient Intelligence in National Level Seminar on St. Philomena Daily Life Emerging Technologies in College, Puttur Computer Science and Sept. 11, 2015. Information Technology

NCC: Army  Cadet Under Officer Narendra, III PEJ has participated in 10 days IGC/TSC Camp held at Shivamoga and Bangaluru in the Month of July 2015.  Sargent Meghashree, II BSc (PCM) has participated 10 days IGC/TSC held at Bangalore and Bellary in the Month of July 2015.  Cadet Under Officer Akshay Rao III BBM has participated in Basic Leadership camp held at Mysore in the month of July 2015. Navy  Cadet Sandesh Shetty, I.B. Com has participated in Scuba Diving Camp held at Karavar from August 5-15, 2015.  NCC Cadets Samrudh Kumar Jain, I Bcom, Ashwini I.M, II PEJ, Akshatha Shenoy II Bsc and Amrutha K, II Bsc have participated in National Integration Camp held at Meerut from August 15th to September 8th, 2015.  Cadet Vasudev Shenoy, I BCom has participated in Pre-Yachting Regatta in the month of September 2015, at Mysure.  PO.Cdt. Hithesh. D I B.Com has participated in All India Naval Cruise Camp and he has visited Mauritius and Seychelles from Sept 15th November 7th 2015.  CUO Ashith Kotian of III B.Com has participated in SSB Training Camp held at Officers Training Academy, Kamty, Assam during Dece.5-17, 2015.

FATHER MULLER COLLEGE OF SPEECH & HEARING Seminars/Workshops Organised The college hosted a state level conference on “Recent advances in the assessment and management of tinnitus”, on 13th&14th August 2015. ENT specialists and several eminent professionals from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore were invited as resource persons.

Outreach programs The college extends rehabilitative service to individuals with special needs in collaboration with SSA Mangalore. Weekly twice speech and language therapy is given to children identified at SSA school in Mangalore. Once in a fortnight staff and students go to St. Mary’s Special School, Kinnigoli wherein speech therapy services are provided for children with speech and language disorders.

Special News Father Muller College reached No.1 place for accessing the subscribed e –resources under N- List programme at all India level, among 4000 colleges.

Sports Students of the college won the 1st runners up trophy in the inter-batch football tournament ‘FUTSAL – 2015’ held in the month of October.

MANEL SRINIVAS NAYAK MEMORIAL BESANT INSTITUTE OF PG STUDIES

Seminars, Conferences and Workshops organized by the Department

The department organised a talk on “Integrating Life Skills, Culture and Values in our Education System” by Swami Sarvasthanandaji, Head, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot on Sept. 08, 2015. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Chairman of 14th Finance Commission addressed the students on the Current Financial Development in India on Oct. 20, 2015. The department organised a talk on “Future Direction of Indian Banking and Career Opportunities in Banking Sector” by Sri Mohan V. Tanksale, Chief Executive of Indian Bank’s Association on Nov. 28, 2015.

The department organised a talk on “Current Regulatory and Strategic Considerations for Global Banks” by Mr. Panduranga Hegde, Finance Director, Deutsche Bank, Singapore and talk on “Changing World order with Innovations in Technology” by Mr. Monish Suvarna, Head, Product Development, Intellectual Ventures’ Invention Development Fund (IDF) on Dec. 23, 2015.

Papers Presented At Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Name of the Place & Date Seminar/Conference/ Workshop Ravisha B., and An empirical study on National Conference on SDM College of Sachin R. impact of green products Green Marketing in India: Business Management Chandra on consumer purchase Emerging Opportunities Aug. 21, 2015. and Challenges Suresh Shenoy Challenges and National Conference on SDM College of opportunities of green Green Marketing in India: Business Management products in the market Emerging Opportunities Aug. 21, 2015. and Challenges Ravisha A study of employees National Seminar on Mangalore Academy B., Suresh performance for the Contemporary Research of Professional Shenoy, Vinay productivity of the Issues in Business & Studies Krishna industry Management Oct. 1, 2015. Ravisha B., & A study on development National Seminar on Mangalore Academy Mr. Sachin R. of rural and urban areas Contemporary Research of Professional Chandra, Issues in Business & Studies Management Oct. 1, 2015. Suresh Shenoy A study on role of UGC sponsored National Besant Women’s women at global Seminar on Issues and College workplace Challenges in Global Oct. 29, 2015. Workplace Ravisha B. Preparation of youth to UGC sponsored National Besant Women’s meet the expectation of Seminar on Issues and College global firms” & “A study Challenges in Global Oct. 29, 2015. on role of Women at Workplace Global workplace

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, ROSHNI NILAYA, MANGALURU Awards and recognitions Dr. Rameela Shekhar was presented the Best Educationist Award by Global Society for Health and Educationist Growth, by the Dubai Billawas at Crowne Plaza, Dubai on October 2015 for Service to the Society Bachelor of Vocation Programme (BVOC) was started in the month of July 2015

Seminars, Conferences and Workshops organized by the Department Department of Criminology in collaboration with PG Department of Criminology and Forensic Science organized an interaction programme for UG & PG students of Criminologyand Forensic Science on 16th July 2015 at 03:30p.m at School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore. 32

Department of Criminology in collaboration with Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL), Kuntikan, Mangaluru organized one day workshop on “Crime Scene Investigation” on 23rd July 2015.

In collaboration with Inchara foundation, first anniversary of Project Angel was celebrated on September 16, 2015– An initiative for prevention of child sexual abuse, a massive human chain of safety circle was formed in 21 places in the city of Mangalore by students of various schools and colleges. Students from more than 40 schools participated in the programme.

Dr. Rameela Shekhar inaugurated Project Angel

The Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, School of Social Work, Mangaluru in collaboration with Dakshina Kannada Police organized a “Forensic Science Exhibition” and workshop on the topic “Drug Abuse among Children” on 18th September 2015 for High school teachers of Dakshina Kannada District. Chief Guest Sri Amrit Paul, IPS, IGP Western Range inaugurated. Guest of honour Dr. Sharanappa S. D., IPS, Superintendent of Police, D. K. District, released the News Letter “Crime Reflection. Sri Walter H. D’Mello. DDPU Dakshina Kannada District was the Guest of Honour.

An Inter-departmental awareness workshop was organised on the topics ‘Pornography, Abortion, Child Trafficking and other child rights related issues’ by Dr. Zion from Bangalore based organisation ‘Rescue’ on December 5, 2015.

Youth Leadership Workshop

Six students of I BSW attended the ‘Democracy and Humanism Youth Leadership Workshop’ organised by Citizen’s Forum for Mangalore Development, Mangalore and Social Development Foundation, Delhi at Sahodaya, Mangalore on December 8-10, 2015.

On the occasion of Crime Prevention Week 2015, Crimino Vision 2015- Department of Criminology & Forensic science, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru in collaboration with Mangalore City Commissionerate of Police organized a inter - collegiate paper presentation on the topic “Youth in Prevention of Cyber Crime” held on Tuesday, 8th December, 2015 at 2.00 p.m.

Two students participated in the UGC Sponsored national Level Workshop on Social skill training for youth organized by the PG Department of Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangalore on December 18-19, 2015.

Papers presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Theme of the Place and Date Conference/Workshop Rameela Shekhar Case Work and South Asian Conference at Christ Group Work Process Conference of University, Bangalore in the Industrial Professional Social Aug 2015. Setting Workers, Flossy Rayappan Fitness & Wellness National Seminar Cauvery College, 33

Through Yoga Gonikoppa, Practice Kodagu9th Sept. 2015. Sandra S. Lobo Gender Differences National Conference on Srinivas Institute of in Aggression Recent Trends in Management Studies, Management, IT, Mangalore. Education and Social Dec. 12, 2015. Sciences

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Seminars /Workshops organized by the College

The Department of Post Graduate Studies in Statistics organised a National Seminar on” Recent Trends in Statistical Inference and Data Analysis” from October 30-31, 2015. Sixty five participants took part in the seminar.

Dr. T. Krishnan, Professor (Rtd.), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, interacting with the participants

Papers presented at Seminars/Conference/Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Theme of the Conference/ Place and Date Workshop Jayakumar Shetty Financial Inclusion : A National Seminar on Sri Venkataramana A. Case Study of B C Model “Emerging Challenges in Swamy College, Indian Banking” Bantwal Aug. 13, 2015. Sudhir. K.V Academic Anxiety and National Level Seminar on Government First Educational Aspiration of “Current Trends in Grade College, Adolescence Understanding Human Tiptur Beings” Aug. 7 2015.

Navyshree G.C Effect of Psycho-Social National Level Seminar on Education and Identity “Current Trends in " Development and Among Understanding Human Adolescence Beings” Anusha Shaila.J Winds of Change: Collapse International Level Department of of the Old and Striking of Conference on “English English, Gitam the New Language and Literature: University, Readings and Reflections” Hyderbad Aug. 7- 8, 2015. Naveen Kumar Synthesis and National Conference on Poorna Prajna Characterization of Some “Chemistry and Life “ College, Udupi Novel Thiazolo Dihydro Aug. 7- 8, 2015. Pyrimidones Kavyshree and A Conceptual Study of National Level Seminar on Sri Venkataramana Fathima Safira Pradhana Mantri Jan Dhan “Emerging Trends in Indian Swamy College, Yojana Banking with Special Bantwal Reference to Advent of Aug. 13-14, 2015. Technology and Financial Inclusion” Role of Banks in National Level Seminar on Upliftment of MSME’s- A “Emerging Trends in Indian " 34

study Banking with Special Reference to Advent of Technology and Financial Harish Shetty Inclusion” Management of NPA- A National Level Seminar on Current scenario “Emerging Trends in Indian " Banking with Special Reference to Advent of Technology and Financial Inclusion” Gurudath Shenoy Role of Banks in National Level Seminar on " and Sandesh.S.N Upliftment of MSME’s: A “Emerging Trends in Indian Study Banking with Special Reference to Advent of Technology and Financial Inclusion” Suresh Babu K.N Non- Performing Assets- National Level Seminar on " Indian Secnario “Emerging Trends in Indian Banking with Special Reference to Advent of Technology and Financial Inclusion”

Pavithra Jain and Women Character of Shashi National Level Seminar on ‘ Sri Bhuvanendra Shubharani.P.S. Deshpande : Dilemma “Contemporary Literary College, Karkala Whether to Withstand or to Discourses in Indian Aug. 28- 29, 2015. Rebel with Reference to English” that Long Silence and Binding Vine

Rajashekhar Uttara Karnatakada National Level Seminar on Krishnadevaraya Sahityadalli Upa ‘Uttara Karnatakada University, Bellary samskrithiya Swaroopa Sahityadalli Budakattina Sept. 9, 2015. Samwedane

Priya Kumar S.V. Financial Inclusion National Level Sacred Heart Through SHGs-An Seminar”Financial Inclusion College Empirical Study Through Co-operative Madanthyar Sector in Rural Areas – Sept. 15, 2015. Challenges and Effectiveness’

Rajashekhar Blazed Belly North East and Southern Pondicherry Writers Meet Sept. 19-20, 2015.

Shalip Kumari Cultural Perception of National Level Seminar on Sri Sharada College, Gender Justice “Literacy and Cultural Basrur Perceptive on Politics in Sept. 4, 2015. Karnataka”

Anuradha.N. Bhat Bhishma Sahani Ke National Level Seminar on St. Philomena Sahithya Thatha bharat “Social Values in Bhishma College, Puttur Swathantra Andolan Sahani’s Writings” Sept. 15, 2015.

Bojamma.K.N Women and Expression National Level Seminar on Government PG “Buddhist Women in Centre, Kasaragod Modern Kannada Plays” Sept. 29-30, 2015. Ramith Ramu Inhibitory effect of Indo-US Conference on JSS Medical Banana(Musa.Sp.Cv.Nanja “Emerging Trends in Health College, Mysuru ngud Rasa Bale) Flower Care: Lessons From Clinical Sept. 29-30, 2015. Extract and its Constituents and Translation Research” Umbelliferone & Lupeol on Alpha Glucosidase, Aldose Reductose and Glycation at Multiple Stages 35

Marry M.J Premarital Counseling as a National Level seminar on St. Philomena Strategy to Enhance Mental “Women’s Mental Health” College, Health of Women Mysuru Oct. 9-10, 2015. Dhaneshwari Maternal Mental Health- National Level seminar on " Issue and Concerns “Women’s Mental Health” Shashishekhar Novel Technique to Design National Level Symposium Kumaraguru College N.Kakathkar, a Micro Strip Antenna of on “Instrumentation” of Technology, High Bandwidth for Large Coimbatore Data Transfer in X-Band Oct. 30-3, 2015. for Satellite Communication Nanda Kumar Waveguide Excited Narrow National Level Symposium " Shetti and Sahana Beam Width Antenna for on “Instrumentation” K. Collision Avoidance System Savitha Rao A Class of Distribution free National Level Seminar PG Department of test for one sample location on” Recent Trends in Statistics, SDMC problem based on sub Statistical Inference and PG Centre, Ujire sample extremes Data Analysis” Oct. 30-31, 2015. Deepa V. Sexual Harassment At International Level Osmania University Workplace Conference on ‘Stress Hyderabad Management Professional’ Nov. 6- 7, 2015. Jayakumar Shetty Non - Governmental International Level SDM Institute for Organization and Rural Conference on “Global Management Development: A special Economic Growth and Development, focus on SKDRDP Sustainability: Prospectus Mysuru and Challenges” Nov. 20-21, 2015. Ganaraja. K. Areca nut Price Fluctuation International Level " in D.K. District- A Step Conference on “Global Towards Sustainability Economic Growth and Sustainability: Prospectus and Challenges” A Dynamic Approach to International Level " Inclusive Growth –A Case Conference on “Global Study of SKDRDP Economic Growth and Sustainability: Prospectus and Challenges” Vasanti M.K. A Study on Impact of International Level " Financial Inclusion with Conference on “Global Reference to Daily Wage Economic Growth and Earners of Belthangady Sustainability: Prospectus Taluk and Challenges” Kavyshree. K and A Comparative Study on National Level Conference Srinivasa College, Fathima Safira factors Affecting Purchase on “Recent Trends in Mangaluru Decision of Life Insurances Management ,IT, Education Dec. 12, 2015. Customers and Social Science” Harish Shetty and A Comparative Study on National Level Conference " Sandesh NPA Management of on “Recent Trends in Selected Public Sector and Management ,IT, Education Private Sector Banks and Social Science” Gurudath Shenoy Faculties’ Role In Imparting National Level Conference " and Prasad Quality Education –A Study on “Recent Trends in with Reference to SDM Management ,IT, Education College, Ujire.DK and Social Science” Savitha Rao On Convex Combination International Level Lucknow University, of Two Statistics for Conference on “Statistics Lucknow Testing Against positive and Related Area for Nov.28-30, 2015. Quadrant Dependence Equity, Sustainability and Development-2015”

Publications: Dr. Sudhakar Y.N, Assistant, co-authored a book titled “Electrochemical Capacitor: A Real Guide to Young Researchers” by Lambert Academic Publishing (ISBN: 978-3-659-76172-0). 36

Students’ Achievements

(a) Sports and Games 1. Five students won 1Gold Medal, 3 Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal in “South Zone National Amateur Athletic Meet” held at Kakinada from 22 to 25 September. 2. Mr. Akshath of II BA won Bronze medal in 400 x100m Relay event of “National Level Federation Amateur Athletic Meet” held at Ranchi from 21 to 25 November. 3. Mr. Manjunath Marati of III BCom won Bronze in “National Level Senior Weightlifting Tournament (Men)” held at Patiala from 23 to 25 December.

(b) NCC / NSS 1. Mr. Ullas Kumar, II B.Com, Mr. Swagath, II B.Com, Mr Naveen Kumar, II B.A, Mr. Sanjay, I B.Com and Mr. Suresh Babu, I B.Com have participated in “National Level Adventure Camp” held at Manali, Himachala Pradesh from 15 to 25 November. 2. Mr. Shashank of II B.Com and Mr. Naveen, II B.A have participated in the “National Integration Camp” held at Bengaluru from 4 to 10 December. 3. Cadet Rashmitha of II B.Com attended “Combined Annual Training Camp” held at Kozhikode, Kerala from 13 to 23 December.

(c) Any Other  Celebrated Golden Jubilee of the Institution on 17th and 18th December.  Swimming Pool of International Standard at the cost of Rs.2 Crore (UGC grant of Rs.80 lakhs) was inaugurated on 18th December.

SHRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MANGALORE

Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte University Inaugurating the seminar on Green Marketing in India- Emerging Opportunities and Challenges.

BBM Department of SDM College of Business Management in association with Mars Vapours Carbon Foot Print Pvt. Ltd., Mangalore, organised a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on the topic “Green Marketing in India- Emerging Opportunities and Challenges” on 21st August 2015. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte University. The chief guest was Mr. Kudialguthu Sachidananda Hegde, Ex. Managing Director, T. Stanes and Company Ltd, Coimbatore. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Shobha Kamath, Chief Executive, ROOTS EHS Advisory, Vadodara.

Ph.D. Award Mr. Muralidhara Rao K.S. was awarded Doctorate degree by Mangalore University for his thesis on “An Evaluation of Bancasurrance and Bancmarketing from an Indian Perspective with Special Reference to Coastal Karnataka”.

Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Theme Place and Date Manju H Customer Perception Emerging Trends in SVS College, Bantwal Thilakraj G towards E-Banking Services Indian Banking with Aug. 14, 2015. with special reference to special reference to Public and Private Sector Advent of Technology Banks in Mangalore and Financial Inclusion Thrishanth Kumar A study on Consumer Green Marketing: SDM College of Sowmya Hegde Behaviour on purchasing Recent issues and Business Management, green products in Mangalore challenges Mangalore City Aug. 21, 2015. Deviprasad Green Marketing in Service Green Marketing: Sector Recent issues and " challenges Supreetha A. A general study on Green Green Marketing: Marketing in different sector Recent issues and " challenges Thrishanth Kumar E- waste as a social E-waste management- Canara College, Sowmya Hegde Dilemma- Issues of social Challenges and Mangalore and environmental justice Opportunities Sept. 3-4, 2015. and the role of residents in Mangaluru City

Thilakraj G A study on Work based Preparing 21st century Besant Evening Anasuya learning modules citizens through College, Mangaluru integration of Work Sept. 19, 2015. based learning in higher education Preethika D. Work based learning Preparing 21st century Parinita Salian programmes offered in citizens through different institutions integration of Work " based learning in higher education Gayathri A study of Issues on Issues and Challenges Besant Women’s Parinita Salian workplace challenges and in Global Workplace College policies for women in IT Oct. 29, 2015. sector Prasanna Kumar Empowering small and Global Economic SDMIMD, Mysore T. marginal farmers through Growth and Nov. 20-21, 2015. labour sharing an analysis of sustainability, Pragathibandhu Prospects and Challenge

SDM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENTPGCENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT STUDIES & RESEARCH, MANGALURUMBA PROGRAMME

SDM PG Centre for Management Studies and Research, Mangalore entered into MOU with International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC). The MOU was signed by Mr. Joseph Tom, Head strategy, ACCA, UK and Dr. Devaraj K., Director of SDM PG Centre, Mangalore. The objective of the MOU is to conduct a certificate programme in IFRS for MBA students. This initiative is the first of its kind in Mangalore.

Don Andrews, and Ms. Vasumathi Shetty from ISDC, Mangalore along with faculty members

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Seminars /Workshops Organised Department of Commerce & IQAC organized a National level Seminar on “Contemporary Research Issues in Business & Management” on 1-10-2015 in the College campus. Prof. P. S. Yadapadithaya, Registrar of Mangalore University was the Chief Guest. CA M. N. Pai, Director, Achal Cashew Industries Pvt. Ltd., delivered the key note address. Sri Dinesh Kumar Alva, Chairman of Maps Group of Colleges presided over the program. 30 delegates participated in the seminar and 24 research papers were presented by various participants. Department of Commerce & IQAC organized a workshop on “Research Methodology” on 22nd December 2015 in the College Seminar Hall. Dr. T.N. Shridhara, Professor (Dept. of Business Administration), Mangalore University was the Chief Guest. Sri Dinesh Kumar Alva, Chairman of Maps Group of Colleges presided. 45 delegates participated in this workshop.

Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Name & Title of the Paper Name of the Seminar Place & Date Designation Indira K. Expectations of work National Level Seminar on Besant Women’s life elements – a gender “Issues and challenges in College based study among global workplace” Oct. 29, 2015 hospitality industry employees.

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, SHIRVA Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Name Title of the Paper Theme of the Place &Date Conference/Workshop Radhakrishna Bhat M Sustainability Of Local International Seminar Department of & Flora Machado Economics: A Micro on Regional Network Economics Sri Level Case Study Of on Poverty Eradiaction Venkateswara Self Employment And organised in University, Tirupati, Income Generation Collaboration with India University Malaysia Nov. 13-15, 2015 Ketantan, Malaysia; Supported by Government of Andhra Pradesh, University Grants Commission

Dr. Radhakrishna Bhat Inclusive Growth - Two Day UGC Department Of M & Ms Shiny Abigel Unfulfilled Tasks and Sponsored National Economics in Targets Level Seminar on Micro Collaboration With Finance for Inclusive Karnataka Bank At St Growth and Inclusive Agnes College Finance: Issues and (Autonomous) Policy Options to be Mangalore Nov.30 & Dec.1, 2015

SHREE NIRANJANA SWAMY FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, SUNKADAKATTE, BAJPE

Papers Presented at Seminars/Conferences/Workshops

Name Title of the Paper Title of Seminar Place & Date Latha K. Women Domestic Workers ICSSR Sponsored Institute for Social and Working Conditions National seminar & Economic Law on Women in Change, (ISEC) Informal Sector- Nagarabhavi, Issues and Bengaluru Challenges Oct. O5- 06, 2015

NSS, SPORTS, NCC (PRIZE WINNERS)  Prashantha Naik, convener of the programme Vanamahotsava and Inauguration of Mangalagangothri NSS Unit, held on August10, 2015 at Mangala Auditorium, Mangalore University.

 Mangalore University Kabaddi (Men) Team secured Ist Place in South Zone Inter University Kabaddi competitions, held at Kuvempu University, Shivamogga from October 15-19, 2015 and qualified for All India Inter University Competition held at Banaras Hindu University, Banaras from November 1-5, 2015.

 Mangalore University Hockey (Women) Team secured First Place in South Zone Inter University Hockey Competition held at Mysore University, Mysore, from 2nd to 6th November 2015 and qualified for All India Inter University Competitions.

 National Sports day and inauguration of fitness camp held on August 29, 2015 at Mangala Auditorium, Mangalore University. Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya, Registrar presided over the function and Prof. B.M. Hegde Former Vice Chancellor of Manipal University was the Chief Guest.

Mangalore University Athletic Men Team secured second place and Women Team secured third place. In overall championship Mangalore University secured Second place in All India Inter University Athletics championship held at Punjab University, Patiala from December 28th 2015 to 3rd January 2016.

 Mangalore University organized All India Inter University Cross Country (Men & Women) Championship on October 11, 2015 at Alvas College, Moodbidri. Mangalore University Men Team secured Gold Medal and Women Team secured Silver Medal and in Overall championship Mangalore University secured First Place in All India Inter University Competitions for the first time in the history of Mangalore University.

Physical Disabled students participating in the Intercollegiate Athletics Championship and Sports

 Mangalore University Intercollegiate Athletics Championship and Sports for Physically Disabled students for the year 2015-16 was held at Dr. G. Shanker GFGC Womens College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi on 19th and 20th December 2015. More than 500 Athlets and more than 600 athletes, Special children were participated in this competition.

STUDENT LAURELS & MISCELLANEOUS Author Title of the paper Theme of the Date and Place conference/workshop Abhishek. S et al. In silico analysis of the Global Cancer summit; IISc, Bangalore, functional single International conference held Nov. 18-20, 2015 nucleotide at Indian Institute of Science, polymorphisms of Bangalore human inhibin and activin genes: a study on endocrine cancer 41

associated tgf-β members Sandya, Abhishek, S et Computational analysis Global Cancer summit; IISc, Bangalore, al. of the functional single International conference held Nov. 18-20, 2015 nucleotide at Indian Institute of Science, polymorphisms of Bangalore steroid receptor coregulators: Probing mechanisms in steroid hormone responsive cancers.

M.Sc Students participated and secured First place in Science Model Competition at Inter Dept. Level Fest (Systospark-2015) conducted by Mangalore University. (Model exhibited- Water lifting pump). Ms. Jazeela Mariyam, III semester M.Sc. Biosciences Course secured third place in Debate Competition on “Corruption-A Major Hurdle for Progress in India” event held at Mangalore University on 28, October 2015.

The students of Industrial Chemistry department won the Runner up Prize in One day Intercollegiate Fest “AgnEsya -2016” for UG and PG students of Chemistry organised by the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore.

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LIST OF CANDIATES AWARDED Ph.D. DEGREE DURING THE PERIOD 01.07.2015 - 31.12.2015

Sl. No. Name of the Candidate Name of the Guide Subject Title of the thesis Faculty Date of award 1. Mr. Debashis Banerjee, Research Dr. M.N. Venugopal, Department Biosciences MOLECULAR CLONING, EXPRESSION Science 22.07.2015 Scholar, Department of Fishery of Fishery Microbiology, College AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL DEFENSE PROTEINS FROM SHRIMP Microbiology, College of Fisheries, of Fisheries, Mangalore. Mangalore.

2. Mr. Chethan Pai S., Research Scholar, Prof. Ganesh Sanjeev, Physics STUDIES ON SYNTHESIS AND Science 25.07.2015 Department of Physics, Mangalore Department of Physics, RADIATION EFFECTS ON CdTe QUANTUM DOTS University, Mangalagangotri. Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri. 3. Mr. Raghavendra S., Research Scholar, Prof. S.M. Dharmaprakash, Physics SYNTHESIS AND Science 25.07.2015 Department of Physics, Mangalore Department of Physics, CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME NEW University, Mangalagangotri ORGANIC MATERIALS FOR PHOTONIC Mangalore University, APPLICATIONS Mangalagangotri. 4. Mr. Praveena S.D., Lecturer, Department Prof. V. Ravindrachary, Physics DOPANT INDUCED Science 03.08.2015 of Physics, K.V.G. College of Department of Physics, MICROSTRUCTURAL STUDY OF POLYMERS Engineering, Kurunjibhag, Sullia- Mangalore University, 574327. Mangalagangotri.

5. Mr. Sushanth Vishwanath Rai, Research Prof. M. Rajashekhar, Department Biosciences ECOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL Science 11.08.2015 Scholar, Department of Biosciences, of Biosciences, Mangalore STUDIES OF SOME MARINE Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri PHYTOPLANKTON IN THE WEST University, Mangalagangotri COAST OF INDIA.

6. Mrs. Shobha D., Research Scholar, Dr. Thimmappaiah, Rtd. Principal Applied Botany DEVELOPMENT OF MOLECULAR Science 11.08.2015 Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur Scientist (Gen. & Cytogen), MARKERS LINKED TO ECONOMIC - 574 202 CHARACTERS IN CASHEW Directorate of Cashew Research, (ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L.) Puttur - 574 202. 7. Mr. Binoy Shany M.S., Research Prof. T.A. Subba Rao, Principal, Speech and Hearing A MULTIVARIABLE STUDY OF THE Science 01.09.2015 Scholar, Dr. M.V. Shetty College Of Dr. M.V. Shetty College Of EFFECTS OF EARLY HISTORY OF Speech & Hearing, Institute of Health Speech & Hearing, Institute of OTITIS MEDIA ON CHILDREN’S SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING Sciences, Vidyanagar, Maladi Court, Health Sciences, Vidyanagar, SKILLS Mangalore-15 for his thesis entitled “”. Maladi Court, Mangalore-15. The research scholar was successfully guided by

8. Ms. Rohila Shetty, Research Scholar, Dr. Prof. T.A. Subba Rao, Principal, Speech and Hearing LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION Science 01.09.2015 M.V. Shetty College Of Speech & Dr. M.V. Shetty College Of ANALYSIS IN CHILDREN WITH Hearing, Institute of Health Sciences, Speech & Hearing, Institute of VERBAL AUTISM Vidyanagar, Maladi Court, Mangalore- Health Sciences, Vidyanagar, 15 Maladi Court, Mangalore-15.

9. Mrs. Ittira Shalini Aiyappa, Lecturer in Prof. Y.T. Balakrishna Acharya, Psychology IMPACT OF PARENTING STYLE AND Science 01.09.2015 Psychology, St. Aloysius College, Head, Dept. of Psychology, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON Mangalore – 575 003 . Surana College, Centre for Post ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ADOLESCENTS Graduate Studies, K.S. Town, Bangalore-560 060.

10. Mr. Naveen G.P.A.N., Research Scholar, Prof. Krishnakumar G., Dept. of Applied Botany BIOCHEMICAL STUDIES OF A FEW Science 01.09.2015 Department of Applied Botany, Applied Botany, Mangalore SPECIES OF GARCINIA Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri University, Mangalagangotri.

11. Mr. Hiremath Jagadish Namasayya, Prof. Vishalakshi B., Department Chemistry STUDIES ON PREPARATION, Science 01.09.2015 Research Scholar, Department of of Chemistry, Mangalore CHARACTERIZATION AND Chemistry, Mangalore University, University, Mangalagangotri. APPLICATION OF HYDROGELS BASED ON SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL Mangalagangotri POLYMERS

12. Mrs. Sandhya S.K., Research Scholar, Prof. C. Krishnaiah, Dept. of Marine Geology HEAVY METAL POLLUTANTS IN Science 05.09.2015 Department of Marine Geology, Marine Geology, Mangalore SUSPENDED AND BED-LOAD Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri University, Mangalagangotri. SEDIMENTS AND BIOMASS OF NETHRAVATHI RIVER AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, DAKSHINA KANNADA, KARNATAKA 13. Mr. Tomy Mathew, Research Scholar, Dr.(Sr.) Leonilla Menezes A.C., Education A STUDY ON ACCOUNTABILITY, Education 14.09.2015 St. Ann’s College of Principal, St. Ann’s College of BURNOUT BEHAVIOUR AND Education(Autonomous), Mangalore-575 PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF Education, Mangalore-1. THE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS 001 OF BASTAR DIVISION IN CHATTISGARH 14. Mr. Muralidhara Rao K.S., Lecturer, Prof. Y. Muniraju, Dept. Commerce AN EVALUATION OF Commerce 14.09.2015 S.D.M. College of Business Commerce, Mangalore BANCASSURANCE AND BANC- Management, Mangalore MARKETING FROM AN INDIAN University, Mangalagangotri. PERSPECTIVE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COASTAL KARNATAKA

15. Ms. Geetha P.V., Scientific Officer/D, Dr. N. Karunakara, Associate Physics STUDY ON TRANSFER FACTOR AND 16.09.2015 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Professor, University Science TRANSFER COEFFICIENT OF IODINE Limited, V.S. Bhavan, Mumbai – IN AIR – GRASS – COW MILK Instrumentation Centre, PATHWAY AND ESTIMATION OF Mangalore University, RADIATION DOSE FOR KAIGA REGION 400 094 Mangalagangotri – 574 199.

16. Mr. Mojjada Suresh Kumar, Senior Chief Dr. Imelda Joseph, Principal Biosciences STUDIES ON TECHNOLOGICAL AND Science 28.09.2015 Technical Officer, Central Marine Scientist and Head, Mariculture BIOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN OPEN Fisheries Research Institute, Post. Box Division, Central Marine SEA CAGE FARMING No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi- Fisheries Research Institute, Post 682 018, Kerala Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi-682 018, Kerala.

17. Mr Podiya, Physical Education Director, Dr. S.M. Prakash, Director, Physical Education FOLK GAMES AND THEIR Education 13.10.2015 Governement First Grade College, Department of Physical CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY, Bellare, Sullia "”. The research scholar Education, Kuvempu University, CULTURE AND SPORTS was successfully guided by Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga-577451.

18. Mr. Lakshmipathi, Senior Technical Dr. J. Dinakara Adiga, Senior Biosciences EFFECT OF GROWTH REGULATORS Science 14.10.2015 Officer, Directorate of Cashew Scientist (Horticulture-Fruit AND CERTAIN MICRONUTRIENTS ON VEGETATIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE Research, Puttur - 574 202 Science), Directorate of Cashew GROWTH OF CASHEW (ANACARDIUM Research, Puttur - 574 202. OCCIDENTALE L.)

19. Ms. Jyothi Theresa Miranda, Selection Prof. Krishnakumar G., Dept. of Applied Botany STUDIES ON THE ECOLOGY, HEAVY Science 19.10.2015 Grade Lecturer in Botany, St. Aloysius Applied Botany, Mangalore METAL TOXICITY AND College, Mangalore-3 University, Mangalagangotri. BIOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF SELECTED MICROALGAE

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