JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Bengaluru, 8 September 2026: For students who spend their days working through the theory of astronomy and astrophysics, a walk through a space expo offers a direct look at the field in practice.

The Department of Physics and Electronics at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised an educational visit to the Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2026, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. Around 35 students from the B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes took part, including those who have opted for Astronomy and Astrophysics as a specialisation, along with students pursuing Space Science as a minor. Two faculty members specialising in Astrophysics accompanied the group.

The visit gave students first-hand exposure to developments in the space sector, including emerging technologies, applications and the wider ecosystem connecting space science and industry. It allowed them to see how the concepts they study in astronomy, astrophysics and space science connect with current developments and professional opportunities in the field.

Beyond the exhibits, the visit offered a form of experiential learning that classroom study alone cannot provide, encouraging students to engage with the broader space-science and technology community. It also gave them a clearer sense of the paths open to them, whether in higher studies, research or careers within the space sector.

Bengaluru, 7 September 2026: A lamp was lit, a garland offered, and by the end of the afternoon, Kannada Vedike had a stage of its own. The forum was formally inaugurated at JAIN Knowledge Campus, Jayanagara 9 Block, giving students a dedicated space to engage with Kannada language, literature, culture and the arts.

The programme opened with the Nadageete, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and a floral offering to Thayi Bhuvaneshwari. Rajkumar Sir then introduced the forum to the students and faculty gathered in the hall, setting out what Kannada Vedike hoped to build on campus.

What came next was an afternoon of performance. Smriti presented Nithyotsava, Pranamya and Lakshitha took the stage for a classical dance, and Moksha followed with a solo acting piece. The chief guest, Major Dr Rekha Sinha, Head of the Department of Languages, addressed the gathering before the Panchrangi awards were presented to recognise student contributors across dance, acting and music. Rangitaranga and Bhuvan Hegde brought Yakshagana, a performance tradition rooted in Karnataka, to the seminar hall, and the in-house band closed the cultural segment with Kannada Jamming.

Dr. Rajeshwari Y M, Kannada Area Coordinator, addressed the gathering next. A vote of thanks followed, and the national anthem brought the programme to a close.

Organised by Kannada Vedike under faculty coordinators Dr Rajeshwari Y.M and Dr Rajkumar Badigere, and anchored by Hema Barik and Harshan Gowda, the event ran from 11 am to 1.15 pm. Student coordinators Aryan S and Laya V helped hold the day together, from stage cues to the award segment.

By the time the anthem played, the hall had gone from ceremony to performance to recognition, and Kannada Vedike had its first afternoon on record, one it hopes is the start of many.

Bengaluru, 5 September 2026: For a group of students from School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the day did not begin in a classroom but at Akhila Karnataka Prani Daya Sangha, standing among the cows they had come to know a little better.

The visit, organised by the Hindi Parishad, began at 11 am and was designed to promote compassion, kindness and responsibility towards animals. Students made voluntary donations towards the welfare of the cows and took part with visible enthusiasm throughout.

At the shelter, students observed the arrangements made for the animals' care and well being, getting a closer look at how the cows are fed, housed and looked after each day. Many also had the opportunity to feed the cows and interact with them directly, an experience that made the visit feel personal rather than purely observational. This close interaction helped deepen the students' sense of empathy, kindness and respect towards living beings.

The visit also reinforced the importance of supporting animal welfare through responsible action. Rather than simply hearing about the shelter's work, students were able to see it up close, which made the message of compassion and care feel far more real than a classroom lesson could.

Overall, the initiative left students with a stronger sense of social responsibility and concern for animal welfare, proving once again that lessons in kindness are often best learned outside the classroom, standing next to the animals they came to help.