Sureshramana Mayya

Today evening, we visited Salumarada Thimmakka Park at Manipal.  Salumarada Timmakka Tree Park is a unique park located near Manipal, a town in Karnataka, India. This park is named after an extraordinary woman named Salumarada Timmakka, who is known for her remarkable efforts to protect the environment and promote greenery. This park is a testament to her legacy and a symbol of the importance of preserving nature. Salumarada Timmakka was born in a small village near Hulikal, in the state of Karnataka, in the year 1910. She was married at the young age of 10 and became a widow when she was just 30 years old. She had no children and lived a very difficult life. Despite these hardships, she never gave up on her passion for planting and nurturing trees. Timmakka started planting trees at a time when there were no environmental laws in place to protect trees. She used to carry saplings on her back and plant them along the roadside, which later became a dense green corridor. She was ...

In response to the global pandemic and the resultant closure of schools and universities across more than 160 countries, the education sector has faced an unprecedented challenge. With over 1.5 billion learners and 60.2 million teachers affected, the need for swift and effective online learning solutions has become paramount. Poornaprajna Institute of Management (PIM) has taken a proactive approach to this challenge by embracing virtual education in the wake of the Covid-19 disruption to the traditional education calendar. With uncertainty surrounding when normalcy will return, the institute has turned to technology to ensure seamless learning continues. To facilitate this transition, Google's advanced Hangouts platform has become instrumental in delivering online education to PIM students. Leveraging G Suite for Education, PIM is utilizing the Google Hangouts platform to facilitate remote learning. Dr. Bharathi Karanth initiated the first online class, which was joined by Dr. Sure...

The significance of information technology, teamwork, knowledge sharing, mutual trust, and adherence to ethical guidelines were emphasized by the Dean and faculty members of Poornaprajna Institute of Management (PIM) during a NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) workshop organized by Poornaprajna Degree College. The workshop, held on March 19, 2020, aimed to provide insights into the "New Accreditation System of NAAC." Dr. Sureshramana Mayya, Dean of PIM, Dr. Naveen Kumar KR, IQAC Coordinator, and Dr. Bharathi Karanth, NAAC Coordinator, shared their expertise with the faculty members of Poornaprajna Degree College. The workshop took place at the Mini Auditorium of Poornaprajna College, under the presidency of Dr. Raghavendra A., the Principal of the College. Commencing at 10:00 AM, Dr. Raghavendra A. began the session with introductory remarks, expressing pride in Poornaprajna College's sister institution, Poornaprajna Institute of Management (PIM), for ac...