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The importance of Science and its contribution to Human development has been phenomenal over the last century.

In 1986, the Govt of India declared Feb 28 as National Science Day (NSD) to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by prominent physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman who was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery in 1930. Since then, NSD has been celebrated across the country to highlight the significance and role of Science in everyday life, on February 28.

On this occasion, theme-based science communication activities are carried out all over India. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) has been celebrating National Science Day every year on all its campuses. This year, SSSIHL is jointly organizing and celebrating National Science Day 2024 (NSD – 2024) in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Smt Eswaramma High School, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini & Nexus Consulting.

As part of these celebrations, multiple competitions such as Essay, Painting, Science Quiz, and modeling competitions will be conducted inviting school students (Class 8 to Class 12) from across India to participate. The registrations for these different competitions will start on 10th November and close by 30th November 2023.

The finals for these competitions will be held In Person from February 27th – 28th, 2024 @ Prasanthi Nilayam (PSN) Campus, SSSIHL, A.P.

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Click on the links below to Register by 30 November 2023:

• For Essay Competition (https://forms.gle/M2UMQcvNuFgXf3nFA )
• For Painting Competition (https://forms.gle/gu77ZqQxD7ZoCTpk9 )
• For Science Quiz Competition (https://forms.gle/GYxoM3yzedmjbxQt6 )
• For SSSIHL UG Students (https://forms.gle/NnCUF2TCMJJ11eZM7 )
• For SSSIHL PG Students (https://forms.gle/gKKDeeJykP4V7X4r9 )

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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, (DHSS), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam organized a 5-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Academic Ethics, Scientific Writing, and Unit-Level Data” from October 25th – 29th, 2023. This FDP has been delivered in two significant segments that are of great relevance in the present social science research domain. In the first segment, participants were ably guided on topics like ethics in academic communication, scientific writing, and techniques of research publication followed by issues in secondary research. The participants were also acquainted with the elements of survey research.

In the second segment, the scholars discussed various large-scale survey datasets like NFHS, IHDS, and NSSO that are freely available on public platforms. The FDP specifically trained the researchers to handle large-scale complex health survey datasets (i.e., NFHS) for detailed analysis. It covered obtaining the publicly available NFHS dataset, managing the data, and conducting basic data analysis to draw useful insights. The widely used statistical software Stata was used for data management and data analysis. The FDP has guided participants in importing NFHS data to Stata, data management, data manipulation, and reshaping datasets, and introduced them to visit and regression analysis.

The FDP Resource Persons were:

1. Abhishek Singh, Professor, International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai.
2. Ashish Singh, Associate Professor, Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, I.I.T. Bombay
3. Kaushalendra Kumar, Assistant Professor, International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai
4. Ajit Kumar Kannaujiya, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), Bengaluru
5. Debarshi Dey, Head of Bio-Statistics and Data Management, MorphoSys, Munich, Germany

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Prasanthi Nilayam, 24 September 2023:

Dr. (Prof.) U S Vishal Rao, a leading head and neck oncologist and surgeon, delivered the S G Sundaraswamy Memorial Lecture 2023 at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday, 24 September 2023.

Held annually, the event is an endowment lecture commemorated in honour of the late Sri S G Sundaraswamy by his son, Sri S S Naganand, Trustee, of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. It allows faculty and students to meet and learn from distinguished scholars and professionals. Funds from the endowment go towards expenses at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed to be University).

Speaking on the topic ‘Possibility to Actuality: Bridging the Gap Between Biological Advances and Technological Advances’ Dr. Vishal Rao explained in detail the rapidly emerging area of translational medicine, a ‘bench-to-bedside’ approach that challenges established theories, disrupts the current state of medicine, and reimagines evidence-based practices through technological advancements, all in an effort to rapidly improve public health and patient care. The COVID-19 pandemic helped accelerate this timeline of research-to-practice hyperloop.

The talk emphasized the importance of adopting Design Health thinking to identify and define problems, leading to sustainable solutions. He discussed the different stages of innovation, including research, incremental improvements, disruptive inventions, and jugaad innovation (smart fixes within constraints).

Through several examples from his life, he emphasized the need for Responsible Research Innovations and their importance in making a life-changing impact. He believed that the greatest tribute the students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning could offer to the Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba would be to use the world-class research facilities at the Institute for the benefit of society.

Dr. Vishal Rao spoke about the need to foster collaboration between academia and industry to create an innovation ecosystem that bridges the gap between biological and technological advancements. The talk also advocated for integrating genomics, proteomics, microbiomics, and other scientific disciplines like physics, chemistry, and quantum physics to foster a holistic approach to innovation.

A highly accomplished and respected figure in the field of medicine and academia, Dr Vishal Rao is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and currently serves as the Country Director for Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at the HCG Cancer Centre in Bengaluru. He is also the Dean for the Centre of Academics & Research within the HCG Group. He is the inventor of ‘Aum Voice Prosthesis’ a $1 speaking device for throat cancer patients. His invention is a part of 100 global social innovations across the globe. He has over 100 national and international publications to his name and his exceptional work has been recognized through various awards, including the Kempegowda Award and the Judy Wilenfied Award for Global Tobacco Control.

Dr. Vishal Rao is serving as a member of the Consultative Group to the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Govt. of India, and a member of the Vision Group for Science, Technology & Biotechnology in the Government of Karnataka. Additionally, he holds the position of Country Director for the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA Bharat).

The event was attended by Sri K Chakravarthi, Chancellor, Prof. B Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Srikanth Khanna, Registrar, Dr. G S Srirangarajan, Controller of Examinations, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, and by members of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), Shri R J Rathnakar (Managing Trustee), and Sri S S Naganand.

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About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. SSSIHL follows a merit-based open admissions policy for all irrespective of income, religion, or region and provides quality education free for all students.

The Deemed-to-be university hosts students from across the country at its four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.

SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.

For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in

Media contact: Registrar, SSSIHL, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Tel: +91 8555287239

Prasanthi Nilayam, 21 September 2023:

Renowned Indian Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon Dr. U S Vishal Rao will deliver the S G Sundaraswamy Memorial Lecture, organised by Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, at Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, on Sunday, 24 September 2023.

Dr. U S Vishal Rao is a highly accomplished and respected figure in the field of medicine and academia.  He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and currently serves as the Country Director for Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at the HCG Cancer Centre in Bengaluru. He is also the Dean for the Centre of Academics & Research within the HCG Group. Dr. Rao has over 100 national and international publications to his name and his exceptional work has been recognized through various awards, including the Kempegowda Award and the Judy Wilenfied Award for Global Tobacco Control.

Dr. Rao is serving as a member of the Consultative Group to the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Govt. of India, and a member of the Vision Group for Science, Technology & Biotechnology in the Government of Karnataka. Additionally, he holds the position of Country Director for the International Federation of Inventors Association (IFIA Bharat).

He will be addressing the SSSIHL fraternity on the topic ‘Possibility to Actuality: Bridging the Gap Between Biological Advances and Technological Advances’ as part of the S G Sundaraswamy Memorial Lecture, held annually by SSSIHL.

The S G Sundaraswamy Memorial Lecture is an annual endowment lecture at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed-to-be-University) instituted in honour of the late Sri S G Sundaraswamy—a doyen of the legal profession in Bengaluru, by his son, Sri S S Naganand, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Public Charitable Trust), Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust and Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation. ­­­­­­­

The event will be streamed live on our official YouTube channel.

About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. SSSIHL follows a merit-based open admissions policy for all irrespective of income, religion, or region and provides quality education free for all students.

The Deemed-to-be university hosts students from across the country at its four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.

SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.

For further information, visit: sssihl.edu.in

Media contact: Registrar, SSSIHL, email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Tel: +91 8555287239

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) has been celebrating National Science Day for the last five years. This year, SSSIHL has jointly organized and celebrated National Science Day 2023 (NSD – 2023) in collaboration with Dr. K. V. Rao Scientific Society (KVRSS), Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations (SSSO), India, and Nexus Consulting, Bangalore at the Prasanthi Nilayam campus.

As part of NSD 2023 celebrations, different competitions were organized for both school and college students, namely Essay, Painting, and Quiz were organized for schools across India to participate.

The registrations for these three different competitions were held between January 16 -February 7, 2023. Each of these competitions witnessed over 300 registrations from over 19 States in India.

On National Science Day, 28 February 2023, the Finalists of all the competitions convened at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, of SSSIHL and participated in the grand finale.

The winners were all felicitated during the Valedictory ceremony by the Honorable Chancellor, SSSIHL, Sri K Chakaravarthi, the Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Sri R J Ratnakar and the Vice-Chancellor (Acting) Prof B. Sai Giridhar. Further, the members and guests of Dr. K. Rao Scientific Society too were felicitated by the dignitaries.

A detailed report with photographs from the Finale event is enclosed here.

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Quiz Finals: https://www.youtube.com/live/27LW-00-Yls?si=apSdirI4y0xYXXep

https://www.youtube.com/live/35b_ZbFmT7M?si=2zx0Y68Z-k8rq9y8

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The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences conducted a National Workshop on “Macro Stabilisation Policies for India in the post-pandemic era” on August 26, 2023, at Prasanthi Nilayam Campus. The event featured lectures, presentations, and discussions, uniting experts, academicians, policymakers, and students to tackle the complex economic challenges faced by India during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The workshop commenced with traditional rituals, including Vedam chanting and lamp lighting. Dr. G Raghavender Raju, Head, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, welcomed attendees and expressed gratitude to the distinguished speakers. Vice-Chancellor Prof. B Raghavendra Prasad highlighted the pandemic’s impact on India’s economy and praised the government’s focus on preserving lives and livelihoods, aligning with India’s values.

Prof. N R Bhanumurthy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B R Ambedkar School of Economics University stressed the need for an active fiscal policy coupled with an accommodative monetary stance and urged reconsideration of the public debt-to-GDP ratio in his talk.

Dr. Deba Prasad Rath Principal Adviser, Department of Economic and Policy Research at Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai, emphasized the importance of cohesive fiscal and monetary policies.

Dr. Nadhavael GV, Director of the Division of Reports and Knowledge, Dissemination at the Department of Economic and Policy Research, RBI Central Office, Mumbai policies should enhance productivity, harness technology, and manage human capital strategically.

Prof. Ashima Goyal, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee of RBI, and Emeritus Professor at IGIDR Mumbai emphasized the significance of credible inflation targeting, timely structural reforms, and clear communication in policy implementation.

The workshop also featured student presentations on topics like interest reference rate changes, de-dollarization, central bank digital currency, and non-basmati rice bans, fostering engaging discussions.

Overall, the workshop successfully merged academic knowledge with practical insights, garnering positive feedback.

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Session 1.: https://youtube.com/live/SkIjau6Izsk

Session 2.: https://youtube.com/live/IeopuTCJjYk