Sureshramana Mayya

My visit to Honnavar on 26 December 2023, holds a special place in my heart; it's where I secured a permanent position at SDM College, experienced the warmth of its community, and received heartfelt invitations from the locals. The college's management was exceptional, making any opportunity to return there one I would eagerly embrace. A month back, Sudha, a former student from my 1987 batch at Honnavar's SDM College, reached out. She invited me to a reception at Shri Jnaneshwari Sabha Bhavan on December 26th. Many of her classmates planned to attend, and I was delighted to accept her invitation. On the 26th, I began my journey to Honnavar. After receiving a refund for my research chair at Madagaon Express that morning, I only paid Rs. 60 for my ticket from Udupi Railway Station to Honnavar. While waiting at the station, I had an engaging conversation with Sri Lakshminarayana Hegde, a businessman from Sirisi now residing in Udupi, about topics like the Konkan Railway an...

ಇದು ಬಹುಷ ಎಂ. ಜಿ. ಎಮ್‌ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಒಂದು ಚಿರಸ್ಥಾಯಿಯಾಗಿ ನೆನಪಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವಂತಹ ಅನುಭವ. ನಮ್ಮ ಸುರೇಂದ್ರನಾಥ ಶೆಟ್ಟರು, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿಗೆಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾದ ಎಂ. ಎಲ್‌ ಸಾಮಗರು, ಹಾಗೇ, ಪ್ರೊ. ಶ್ರೀಶ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಈಗಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾಗಿರುವ ಕಾರಂತರು, ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಹಳೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಕಡೆಮಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಸಿ. ಎ. ವರದರಾಯ ಪೈ ಹಾಗೂ ದೀಪಾಲಿ ಮೇಡಮ್‌ ಹಾಗೂ ಇತರರ ಅವಿರತ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನದಿಂದ ಇದು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಒಂದೆರಡು ಸಾವಿರಕ್ಕಿಂತಲೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹಳೆವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಬಂದು ಸೇರುವುದೆಂದರೆ, ಇದು ಸಣ್ಣ ವಿಷಯವಲ್ಲ. ಇವರೆಲ್ಲರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಸುಮಾರು ಐದು ಸಾವಿರ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಿಂತಲೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮಂದಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ತಲಪಿದೆ.  ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ, ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ನಿವೃತ್ತಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರು ಅಥವಾ ಅವರು ಈಗ ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ, ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದ   ನೂರಾರು ಅದ್ಯಾಪಕರಿಗೆ ಈ ಅಮಂತ್ರಣ ತಲಪಿದೆ. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿಶ್ಚಸ್ಥ ಮಂಡಳಿಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಸತೀಶ್‌ ಪೈ ಅವರ ನಾಯಕತ್ವ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಯಶಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಾರಣ. ಅಕಡೆಮಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಎಂ.‌ ಜಿ. ಎಂ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಹಲವಾರು ನೂತನ ಅವಿಷ್ಕಾರಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾಂದಿ ಹಾಡಿದೆ. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ  ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ ಪೈ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂಯೋಜಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಮುತುವರ್ಜಿ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಈ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಅಂದು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ...

On December 20, 2023, I had the pleasure of attending the housewarming ceremony for a flat bought by my co-brother, Sri Giridharkrishna Bhat, at BR Meadows, located near the Shree Sai Super Market at Ambalpady Cross in Udupi. The event was a cozy gathering of about 25 to 30 people. Following the ceremonial rituals, we all enjoyed a delightful dinner together.

My journey began on December 11, heading to Delhi to attend the much-anticipated 74th All India Commerce Conference, scheduled at Delhi University and OP Jindal Global University from December 13-15, 2023. My journey aboard the Ambala-bound Samparka Kranti Train, due to arrive at Udupi at 9:35 PM, witnessed a slight delay, arriving instead at 10:10 PM. Despite a minor hiccup where someone had mistakenly occupied my 2AC berth, I promptly reclaimed my reserved lower berth, booked two months in advance. The train journey was a quiet affair, with my fellow passengers inclined towards solitude. I respected their privacy and refrained from initiating conversation. Fortuitously, my wife had thoughtfully arranged for Arun to deliver a forgotten packet of food at Udupi station just before the train's departure. This thoughtful gesture ensured I had ample provisions for the entirety of my journey on December 12th. The Samparka Kranti was commendable in its punctuality. On several occasions, ...

Today, on the 7th of December, 2023, I had the privilege of participating in a Pre-Conference Online Workshop led by CA Peter Richard. The workshop, titled “Applying Simulated Learning & Interactive Learning Technology in Education: A New Paradigm,” was an enlightening session that took place from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. CA Peter Richard delved into the intricacies of GST Filing, Journal Entry, Income Tax Filing, and Bank Reconciliation, utilizing the Nergy Portal to demonstrate these concepts effectively. The workshop was not only informative but also highly interactive, making complex topics more accessible and engaging. The session commenced with a warm welcome from Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh, the Conference Secretary and a Senior Professor. His introduction set a positive tone for the upcoming National Conference, scheduled to take place from December 13 to 15 in New Delhi. For those interested in exploring these innovative educational approaches further, a link to the webinar is pr...

I am thrilled to share my recent experience participating in a valuable Pre-Conference Online Workshop organized by the Department of Commerce at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. This workshop was a precursor to the much-anticipated 74th All India Commerce Conference, which is set to take place from December 13-15, 2023. The workshop, held on December 4, 2023, was aptly titled “How to Improve Article Acceptance Rate and Publish Quicker: A Publisher’s Perspective.” It offered an insightful look into the world of academic publishing, directly from the viewpoint of those who shape it. I had the privilege of being a participant in this enlightening session. The workshop was expertly conducted by Ms. Sangeetha Menon, the Regional Publishing Manager at Emerald Publishing. Her session was not only informative but also engaging, providing practical tips and strategies for aspiring and established academics alike. Her expertise in the field shone through, making it a highly b...