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Mysuru, September 16, 2026: In today’s rapidly changing world, a degree serves as an academic qualification and opens the door to employment opportunities. However, it is skills that enable an individual to enter that door, perform effectively, grow professionally and adapt to changing circumstances. A degree is only a step towards the next stage, while skills serve as a passport to a world of opportunities, observed Prof. B. V. Sambashivaiah.

He was speaking after inaugurating the three-day Phase II Skill Development and Mock Interview Programme organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Ooty Road, Mysuru, in collaboration with Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad, under the Titan LeAP Project initiative.

College Principal Prof. B. V. Sambashivaiah said that in the present-day employment landscape, the importance of creativity, self-confidence, adaptability, leadership and technical knowledge is increasing significantly. At the same time, millions of new employment opportunities are being created across various sectors. Students should therefore identify their inherent abilities, strengthen their skills and cultivate an attitude of continuous learning and improvement.

He observed that rapid technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation are transforming the nature of jobs and the skills expected from young professionals. Students should equip themselves with analytical thinking, creativity, resilience, adaptability, leadership qualities, digital literacy and technological competence. At the same time, they should learn to effectively combine technology with human intelligence, communication skills, creativity and ethical values.

Prof. Sambashivaiah emphasised that academic knowledge alone is not sufficient to build a successful career. Students should develop the confidence and professional attitude required to face the competitive employment environment. They should constantly upgrade their knowledge and skills in accordance with changing industry requirements and prepare themselves to take advantage of emerging career opportunities.

The programme has been designed to strengthen career readiness and employability among students by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. It focuses on practical skill development, personality development, workplace communication, aptitude enhancement, résumé preparation, teamwork, confidence-building and exposure to mock interviews.

Such training programmes provide students with an opportunity to understand the expectations of employers, assess their strengths, improve areas that require attention and face recruitment processes with greater confidence. The initiative also aims to prepare students not merely to obtain a degree, but to emerge as competent, confident, responsible and future-ready professionals.

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru celebrating its 25 year journey of academic and clinical excellence.

The Silver Jubilee Celebration was inaugurated by Sri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Minister of Higher Education, GoK in the divine presence of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Sri P.M. Narendra Swamy, Minister of Agriculture, GoK, presided over the event. Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore was the Chief Guest.

Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, Executive Secretary, JSSMVP, Sri S.P.Manjunath, Secretary I, JSSMVP,  Sri Mahesh.R, Director, Medical Education Division and other dignitaries were present.

To commemorate this milestone, a year long academic, clinical and community outreach programme has been planned to celebrate the journey.

A Ganesh idol was ceremonially installed at the JSS Free Student Hostel in Suttur. Assistant Coordinator Shri Veerabhadraiah, the Hostel Superintendent and staff members are seen in the picture.

Dr. B.G. Sangameshwar, Retired Vice Chancellor of JSS Science and Technology University, addressing the gathering at the 111th Jayanti Mahotsav of Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and Teachers’ Day celebrations at Suttur Sri Kshetra. Also seen are Administrator Sri S.P. Udayashankar, Sri P. Niranjan, Sri K.P. Siddappaji, heads of the institutions, staff members and students.

Suttur, September 12, 2026: Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji deserves to be conferred with a national award in recognition of his unique and selfless service to society, said Dr. B.G. Sangameshwar, retired Vice Chancellor of JSS Science and Technology University.

He was speaking at the 111th Jayanti Mahotsav of Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and Teachers’ Day celebrations, organised by the JSS institutions at Suttur.

Dr. Sangameshwar said that Pujya Rajendra Sri embodied motherly compassion and dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of the poor and needy. He played a significant role in identifying and nurturing talent from rural areas. By establishing educational institutions across the country and spreading the light of knowledge, he worked towards creating a more equal society.

He observed that education should not be limited to imparting knowledge and understanding alone, but should also instil human values among students. Teachers, he said, have an important role in making this possible.

Chief Guest Sri K.P. Siddappaji, Principal Civil Judge, Channagiri, and an alumnus of JSS Residential School, Suttur, said that education should inculcate knowledge, humility and good conduct in students. The knowledge acquired through education should be put to meaningful use for the progress of society, he said, adding that only then would the efforts of the teachers who educated them become truly worthwhile.

Describing teaching as a highly respected profession, Sri Siddappaji said that teachers play an immense role in the development and progress of the nation.

Delivering the introductory remarks, Sri G.L. Tripurantaka, Assistant Administrator, recalled that several distinguished personalities, including Presidents and Prime Ministers of India, writers and scientists, had visited Suttur Srimath. He described Suttur as a sacred land sanctified by the footsteps of sages and pontiffs.

He said it was commendable that the activities of Suttur Srimath had expanded from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and across the country as well as abroad. JSS institutions, he added, were providing modern education along with value-based and cultured education, thereby moulding students to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.

Sri S.P. Udayashankar, Administrator of the JSS institutions at Suttur, presided over the programme. Sri P. Niranjan, a Bengaluru-based businessman, attended as a chief guest. Dr. Naveen Niranjan was also present.

Earlier in the morning, special puja was performed at the shrine. The idol of Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji was then taken out in a grand procession on the school premises, accompanied by various cultural and folk art troupes. Administrators, heads of institutions and staff members participated in the celebrations with devotion and enthusiasm.

On the occasion, Sri G.M. Shadakshari, Headmaster of the Higher Primary School, who had received the Taluk-level Best Teacher Award, and Sri Ravichandra, Physical Education teacher of the High School, were felicitated.

Prizes were also presented to the winners of cultural competitions and various sporting events organised for the heads and employees of the institution. School students who had performed well were also presented with prizes sponsored by various charitable organisations.

Among those present were heads of various JSS institutions, including Sri Veerabhadraiah, Dr. Gyanesh, Sri G. Shivamallu, Sri M.G. Basavanna, Sri G.M. Shadakshari, Sri G. Shivaswamy and Sri Mahadev Prasad.

The programme began with an invocation by B.Ed. trainees. Dr. H.M. Mahesh welcomed the gathering, while Sri M. Rajashekaramurthy administered the oath. Smt. K.S. Mamata proposed the vote of thanks, and Sri G.N. Manjunath compered the programme.

Sportspersons of JSS Higher Primary School, Suttur, who won the Overall Championship at the Hobli-level sports meet organised at Suttur in association with the Department of School Education and Literacy, Nanjangud, and Government Higher Primary School, Nagarle. Also seen are Headmaster Sri G. Sivaswamy and the Physical Education teachers who trained the students.

Suttur, September 11, 2026: JSS Higher Primary School, Suttur, has won the Overall Sports Championship at the Hobli-level sports meet held at Suttur after its students secured an impressive 196 points in various games and athletic events.

The sports meet was organised in association with the Department of School Education and Literacy, Nanjangud, and Government Higher Primary School, Nagarle.

In the boys’ team events, JSS Higher Primary School secured first place in Kho-Kho, Kabaddi and Volleyball, and second place in Throwball.

In the girls’ team events, the school secured first place in Kho-Kho and Throwball and second place in Volleyball.

In the boys’ individual events, Beetaraj secured first place in the 100-metre race. Lambasalam secured first place in the 200-metre race, while Raghavendra finished second. John Tho secured first place in the 400-metre race, while Subhash finished second. Appa Vadang won first place in the 600-metre race, followed by Basavaraju in second place.

In the field events, Nansam secured first place in Shot Put, while Yashwanth finished second. Nansam also won first place in Discus Throw. Girish secured first place in Long Jump. In High Jump, Pawang secured second place and Girish finished third.

In the 4×100-metre relay, Beetaraj and his team secured first place, while Sangamesh and his team finished second.

Nansam emerged as the Individual Champion in the boys’ category.

In the girls’ category, Kritika secured first place in the 100-metre race, while Amrita finished second. Hemavati won first place in the 200-metre race. Kritika also secured first place in the 400-metre race. In the 600-metre race, Amrita secured first place, while Thanvita finished second.

In the field events, Hema secured second place in Shot Put, while Pooja won first place in High Jump.

In the 4×100-metre relay, Amrita and her team secured first place, while Kritika and her team finished second.

Abana Lyngdo emerged as the Individual Champion in the girls’ category, securing first place in Shot Put, Discus Throw and High Jump.

The administrators, heads of the institution, Headmaster and teaching staff congratulated the students on their outstanding achievements.

At the concluding ceremony of the Shravanmasa Poojanushthana and Pravachana programme at Suttur Srikshetra, Smt. Nirmala Mathapati, Joint Director, Department of Kannada and Culture, delivered the concluding address in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamy. Shri N.P. Chandrashekar, Smt. Rashmi Koti and Shri Shadakshari Swamy were present on the occasion.

Suttur, September 10, 2026: “Shravana is the month when nature celebrates,” said Smt. Nirmala Mathapati, Joint Director, Department of Kannada and Culture, while speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Shravanamasa Puja and Pravachana programme held at Suttur Srikshetra in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamy.

She said that Shravanamasa (Shravana month) holds special significance in Indian tradition and is considered an auspicious month for the worship of Lord Shiva. A series of festivals and observances during the month brings joy to people of all ages.

“Just as the earth turns green with good rains, the mind too becomes enriched by listening to the words of the wise. To remove the weeds that grow in the mind, one must listen to Puranas and spiritual discourses,” she observed. She appreciated Suttur Srimath for organising programmes that sow values such as love, faith and sacrifice in people’s lives through spiritual learning.

Smt. Rashmi Koti of Andolana Daily said that God blesses a pure mind and that when devotion is present in one’s work, achieving the desired goal becomes easier. Listening to good thoughts helps purify the mind and contributes to the creation of a better society. She said Suttur Srimath has been engaged in the noble task of bringing people’s minds together by combining modern education with traditional culture and values.

Sri N.P. Chandrashekar, President of the Delhi Unit of the All India Sharana Sahitya Parishat, said that, as the saying goes, “What is learnt in adolescence remains until old age.” The culture and values imbibed at a young age, he said, help shape a better future.

He observed that children who develop self-confidence, devotion and dedication towards learning can achieve success naturally. Referring to the lives of devotees and Sharanas, he said they used the wealth and strength they acquired during their life’s journey in the service of living beings, and urged everyone to follow the same path with honesty.

He advised students to study with dedication and perseverance, drawing an analogy to a rough stone that is continuously worked upon until it is transformed into a beautiful sculpture. He also appreciated the efforts of the revered Jagadguru in taking India’s cultural heritage beyond the seven seas and to the wider world.

Sri Shadakshari Swami of Halasahalli Gavi Math said that Yatis observe Chaturmasa Vrata during the month of Shravana. By listening to spiritual teachings and practising meditation, one can rise above the difficulties of worldly life and move towards the path of liberation.

He said Shravanmasa is particularly suitable for listening to Shastras, Puranas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Vachana literature. He appreciated Suttur Srimath for reviving the Indian Gurukul tradition by providing opportunities for spiritual study and reflection.

As part of the programme, Prof. H.B. Devanna, Kannada Professor at JSS College, delivered a discourse on Lakkanna Dandesha’s ‘Shivatattva Chintamani.’ Prizes were distributed to members of the audience and students who listened to the discourses and wrote essays based on them.

Dr. Sri Jayarajendra, Haraguru Charamurthy, Madikeri entrepreneurs Sri Siddalingesh and Sri J.P. Koti, and JSS Institutions Administrator Sri S.P. Udayashankar were present on the occasion.

Students of Suttur School rendered the invocation. Smt. Jagadambika welcomed the gathering, Smt. S.J. Saujanya proposed a vote of thanks, and Sri H.M. Girish compered the programme.

Gurukul devotees, officials of JSS organisations, devotees from Suttur and surrounding villages, and spiritual seekers participated in the concluding ceremony.

Suttur, September 9, 2026: A fickle mind should be restrained, said Professor Sri H.B. Devanna during his discourse on the 29th day of Shravana month at Suttur Srikshetra on September 9.

He said that the mind is the source of all actions that take place in life. The Vachanakaras have compared the mind to a monkey because of its restless and fickle nature. Controlling the mind is the first step towards penance. Any task can be accomplished only through devotion and continuous effort.

Illustrating the power of innocent and unwavering devotion, Prof. Devanna narrated the story of a devotee named Shivadev of Kolur. Shivadev had a cow named Kapile. Every day, he would milk the cow, heat the milk, pour it into a clean vessel, and offer it to Lord Kallinatha.

One day, Shivadev and his wife had to travel to another town on some work. Before leaving, he instructed his daughter to take care of the house and not spend too much time playing with her friends. He told her, “I have taken a vow to fetch m

Inauguration of the newly constructed JSS Senior Citizen’s Home and Shiva Temple at Ramakrishna Nagar, Mysuru was held on 9th September 2026 in the divine presence of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Mahaswamiji of Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysuru; Sri B. S. Yediyurappa, former Chief Minister of Karnataka; Sri G. T. Devegowda; Smt. Rani Satish; senior dignitaries; and devotees were present during the event.

Suttur, September 8, 2026: Pure and unwavering devotion can earn the grace of the Lord, said Prof. H.B. Devanna while delivering his discourse on the 28th day of the Shravana month programme at Suttur Srikshetra on September 8.

Prof. Devanna said that the Lord is omnipresent and exists in every atom and particle of the universe. However, the light of knowledge is essential to realise His presence. The sun provides light during the day and the moon illuminates the night, but even their light can be obscured by clouds. In contrast, nothing can conceal the light of knowledge received from the Guru, he observed.

He said that the light of knowledge is greater than physical light, as it purifies the heart and guides a person towards liberation.

Illustrating the power of pure devotion, Prof. Devanna narrated the story of Bacharasara of Kalyana, a great Sharan and ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Bacharasara spent his life in constant meditation on Shiva, firmly believing that there was no other God