Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL)

Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2024
2024-01-11 08:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
The Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2024 of Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions will be held on 11 January 2024 at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Prasanthi Nilayam.
Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions are Sri Sathya Sai Primary School, Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Smt. Eswaramma English Medium School, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Whitefield, and the students from all four campuses of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
Marking the culmination of a year filled with spirited competitions in sports, culture, and fine arts across our campuses, this event holds a special place in the hearts of our students and staff. It’s an eagerly awaited opportunity to showcase their deep reverence for Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba through a dazzling array of physical and cultural presentations. These presentations vividly reflect the core values ingrained in the holistic Integral Education system at SSSIHL.
Following this exhilarating day, from 12th to 15th January 2024, students from various campuses will enchant audiences with enthralling drama and devotional music programs at the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam. The pinnacle of the celebrations arrives on the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti, 15 January 2024, with the grand prize distribution ceremony at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh.
Join us live on 11 Jan 2024 to witness the magic unfold!
Morning Session @ 8 a.m.: https://youtube.com/live/JazSToPRdt0?feature=share
Evening Session @ 4.15 p.m.: https://youtube.com/live/pVf6ALNt25w?feature=share
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Talk by Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers
2024-02-05 16:30 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam
Talk by Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers on “The Greatest Transformation in Human History”
Venue: Sai Hira Global Convention Centre
Date & Time : 5 February, 2024 – 4.30 p.m.
Join us Live: www.youtube.com/SriSathyaSaiInstituteofHigherLearning
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Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers will speak about their work at Climate Healers. Everything they do at Climate Healers is dedicated to healing the Earth’s climate holistically, implementing a systems transformation to a climate-healing civilization based on a sustainable, plant-based, vegan rewilding economy from a climate-heating civilization based on an unsustainable, animal-based, conspicuous consumption economy. This will surely rank as the Greatest Transformation in Human History, greater than the agricultural revolution, the scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, the internet revolution, and indeed, even the discovery of fire, for it leads to the discovery of the spiritual fire within humanity.
Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated to healing the Earth’s climate. He is an environmentalist by occupation and a systems engineer by profession. He invented the protocol for transforming early analog internet connections to more robust digital connections while accelerating their speed ten-fold. Still today, any data accessed on the internet is likely passed through a device implementing this protocol. He is also a Human, Earth, and Animal Liberation (HEAL) activist, husband, dad, and since 2010, a star-struck grandfather.
He has promised his granddaughter, Kimaya, that the world will be largely Vegan before she turns 16 in 2026 so that people will stop eating her relatives, the animals. He has faith that humanity will transform to keep his pinky promise to Kimaya, not just for ethical reasons, but also out of sheer ecological necessity. He has created a Climate Bathtub model to help humanity understand the systems solution space for reversing climate change and enabling a thriving planet.

PUNARMILAN (पुनर्मिलनम्)
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Muddenahalli Campus, SSSIHL, Sathya Sai Grama Road, Sathya Sai Grama, Karnataka, 562103, India
Reconnect, Recollect, and Rejoice: A Day of Reunion – Alumni Homecoming
27th April, 2024
08:55 AM – 02:00 PM
“Punarmilan” is an alumni initiative to Reconnect, Recollect, and Rejoice to come together once again and celebrate the cherished memories at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus. Alumni spanning across ten batches are reuniting to reminisce, reconnect, and rejoice in the serene surroundings that shaped their academic journey.
This gathering is a tribute to the dedicated faculty and staff who played pivotal roles in our educational pursuits. It’s a collective expression of gratitude and appreciation for our alma mater, a place that holds a special corner in our hearts.
Join us for a day filled with reflections, laughter, and renewed commitments. Let’s relive the past while envisioning a promising future together.
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Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal
2024-08-15 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL, Whitefield-Hoskote Road, Kadugodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560067, India
We are delighted to welcome our distinguished alumni, Sri P. S. Gunaranjan, Founder of United Care Development Services (UC), and Sri Vijay Sai Pratap, Co-Founder and CEO of Gram Vaani, to share their experiences as innovators and their contributions to nation-building. This special session will take place on the joyous occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day on 15 August 2024 at the Brindavan campus, commemorating Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal. The event is organized in association with the SSSIHL Institution’s Innovation Council.

Women in Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Indian Style
2024-09-20 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL, Vijayanagar Colony, Anantapur-Bangalore Road, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515001, India
The Department of Management and Commerce, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus is delighted to announce the Women in Leadership Workshop on 20th September 2024. This one-day event will highlight the achievements and insights of accomplished women leaders across industries, focusing on leadership strategies, breaking barriers, and empowerment.
Keynote Speakers and Panelists:

Mrs. Subhasri Sriram, Managing Director & CEO, Shriram Capital Pvt. Ltd.
Mrs. Rajashree Natarajan, Champion for FLN program as part of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, Ex-Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant foundation.
Mrs. Rajeshwari Natarajan, Managing Director, Deloitte India
Mrs. Saipriya Viswanathan, Senior Manager, Devices Services, Trust and Privacy, Amazon
Mrs. Phani Keerthi Y, Global Mobilization Manager, Accenture
Mrs. Sai Geetha M N, Senior Director of Engineering, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Giant Eagle Inc.
Ms. Tarini Iyengar, Enterprise Architect, Unisys
Ms. Shraddha S. Jaitly, Chief General Manager, Finance, BPCL, Kochi Refinery

Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, SSSIHL, and, Sri R.J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust will preside over the workshop.
The event will feature discussions on breaking self-limiting beliefs and overcoming leadership barriers, as well as a panel discussion on leadership challenges and success stories.
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Join us LIVE on 20 Sep 2024:
Morning Session (9.30 am) https://www.youtube.com/live/79XxggIWp60.
Afternoon Session (2.15 pm): https://www.youtube.com/live/ZnkUdKgGu3c

National Workshop on Achieving Peak Performance: Evidence-Based Strategies in Sports Nutrition & Fitness
2024-09-27 08:50 - 18:05 UTC | Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL, Vijayanagar Colony, Anantapur-Bangalore Road, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515001, India
The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences is organizing a workshop on “Achieving Peak Performance: Evidence-Based Strategies in Sports Nutrition & Fitness” at the Anantapur Campus.
The following experts in the field of Sports Nutrition & Fitness will address the students:

Dr. Geetanjali Bhide, Founder Director, Dr Geetanjali Bhide’s Nutrition & Research LLP, and Founder Secretary, Association of Sports Nutrition and Fitness Sciences, Pune.
Dr. Abhirami Sivaprasad, High-Performance Analyst – Nutrition, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Lucknow.
Ms. Aswiny Mohandas, Performance Analyst – Nutrition, Netaji Subhash, National Institute of Sports, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Patiala.
Ms. Stuti Pahuja, Nutrition Specialist, Marketing Media Team, QUA Nutrition Clinics, Bangalore.

The workshop is significant for anyone looking to enhance their athletic performance through informed, scientifically backed practices. By blending knowledge and practical application, participants can unlock their full potential and foster a sustainable, healthy approach to their sports and fitness journeys.
The workshop features a dedicated session on “Sports Nutrition for Young Female Athletes: Concerns and Challenges,” which is crucial for addressing the unique needs and obstacles faced by this demographic. By focusing on these important issues, the workshop also aims to empower young female athletes to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SNWorkshopRegistration
(E-certificates will be issued only to Registered Participants)
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Join us Live:
Session I – 8:50 am: https://www.youtube.com/live/eFE5k7U-hvA
Session II – 01.45 pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/7lPFWqyBrEY
Coordinator: Dr. Tapasya Anand
Email: tapasyaanand@sssihl.edu.in

43rd Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
2024-11-22 09:50 - 12:00 UTC | Prasanthi Nilayam
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 43rd Annual Convocation on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad will deliver the inaugural address. Honourable Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation will give the Convocation address as the Chief Guest.
The grand ceremony will see the Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral research degrees.
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Venue: Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam
Join us Live at 9.50 a.m. on 22 Nov, 2024
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“TAT TWAM ASI” - Convocation Drama, 43rd Annual Convocation
2024-11-22 16:45 - 18:30 UTC | Prasanthi Nilayam
On the occasion of our 43rd Convocation, we are pleased to invite you to “Tat Twam Asi ”, a drama scripted, directed, and produced by the students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, as an offering of love and gratitude to our Revered Founder Chancellor.
Synopsis
In a world where ambition collides with conscience, Sathya finds himself at a critical juncture. Tempted by powerful forces and lured by the promise of success, he faces a choice that could reshape his destiny. Yet, beneath the dazzling allure of power lies a persistent unease—a quiet struggle between what is convenient and what is right. As questions of loyalty, courage, and self-worth surface, Sathya’s heart becomes a battleground where he must confront the essence of his character.
What will Sathya choose?
Join us Live from Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, at 4:45 p.m. on 22 November 2024

National Winter School for Women in AI/ML and Computational Biology-2024
2024-12-02 09:30 - 2024-12-07 16:00 UTC | Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL, Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, 515134, India
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) will host the National Winter School for Women in AI/ML and Computational Biology 2024 (NWSW-2024). This in-person, six-day event, scheduled from 2nd to 7th December 2024, is a comprehensive program designed to empower women in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Computational Biology.

Annual Sports & Cultural Meet- Jan 11-15, 2025
2025-01-11 08:00 - 2025-01-15 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
The Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2025 of Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions is set to take place on 11th January 2025 at the iconic Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh.
This year’s celebration holds a special significance as it honors the Birth Centenary Year of the Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
This grand event brings together students from:

– Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (Boys’ Wing)
– Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (Girls’ Wing)
– Eswaramma High School
– Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences: College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Whitefield and
– All four campuses of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL)

Celebrating the culmination of a year filled with spirited competitions in sports, culture, and fine arts across our campuses, the Annual Meet is a cherished occasion. It serves as a platform for students and staff to express their deep reverence for Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba through breathtaking physical feats and vibrant cultural presentations. These performances beautifully embody the core values fostered by the holistic Integral Education system at SSSIHL.
The celebrations continue from 12th to 15th January 2025, with students presenting captivating drama and devotional music programs at the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam. The event reaches its zenith on Makara Sankranti, 14th January 2025, with the Grand Prize Distribution Ceremony at Sai Kulwant Hall.
Be part of this spectacular journey of dedication, teamwork, and devotion.
The event on 11 January 2025 will be streamed live on the SSSIHL YouTube channel.
Morning Session – LIVE
Evening Session – LIVE
All cultural programmes from 12-15 January, will be streamed live on the Prasanthi Mandir Live YouTube channel.
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Talk by Dr. V. Mohan: "Lessons Learned from the Epidemiology of Diabetes in Indians"
2025-02-24 14:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is honored to host Dr. V. Mohan, one of India’s foremost experts in diabetology, for an enlightening talk on “Lessons Learned from the Epidemiology of Diabetes in Indians” at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, at 2 p.m. Monday, 24 February 2025
Dr. Mohan is the Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, an IDF Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Care, and Chairman of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Asia’s largest stand-alone diabetes research center. With a vast network of 50 diabetes centers across 8 states and a patient base exceeding 540,000 registered diabetes cases, Dr. Mohan has been at the forefront of diabetes care, research, and education in India.
A prolific researcher, he has authored over 1,751 papers in peer-reviewed journals, with more than 215,000 citations and an h-index of 157. His contributions have placed him among the Top 2% of Scientists in the World, as ranked by Stanford University, and among the top 0.1% of global researchers in Type 2 Diabetes (Expertscape).
In 2024, Dr. Mohan was honored with the prestigious Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology by the American Diabetes Association, delivering the Kelly West Lecture 2024 on “Lessons Learned from the Epidemiology of Diabetes in South Asians.”
With a distinguished career spanning decades, Dr. Mohan has been instrumental in training numerous physicians, diabetologists, and healthcare professionals. He has received over 180 prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri (2012), the Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, and the Dr. Harold Rifkin Distinguished International Service Award by the American Diabetes Association—the first Indian to receive this honor. Recently, he was conferred the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE).
Beyond his medical contributions, Dr. Mohan is deeply associated with service-oriented initiatives and is a Member of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (PCT) and the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust.
Dr. Mohan’s talk will delve into key epidemiological insights into diabetes in India, addressing trends, risk factors, and preventive strategies essential for tackling this growing health challenge. His extensive expertise, combined with a lifelong commitment to excellence, will offer invaluable perspectives to students, researchers, and healthcare professionals alike.
Join us for this insightful session as we learn from one of the world’s leading experts in diabetes research:
At 2 p.m. Monday, 24 February 2025: https://www.youtube.com/SriSathyaSaiInstituteofHigherLearning

Celebrating 40 Years of MBA Excellence – Join the Legacy!
2025-08-21 10:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
With the Divine Blessings of our Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Department of Management & Commerce at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning proudly celebrates its 40th MBA Day on August 21–22, 2025, at Prasanthi Nilayam.
Theme: Conscious Capitalism: Empathetic Entrepreneurship
Organized by the MBA/MFM Batch of 1995, this milestone event aims to inspire and nurture management students through insightful sessions and workshops by esteemed industry leaders, academicians, and alumni.
Who can register? All SSSIHL MBA Alumni are warmly invited.
Event Highlights:

– Keynote addresses by Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad (Vice Chancellor) and Sri R. J. Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust)
– Industry insights from leading CEOs, founders, and senior executives
– Workshops & breakout sessions on management, entrepreneurship, AI/ML relevance, and funding strategies
– Networking opportunities with alumni, faculty, and students

This landmark celebration reaffirms the Institute’s commitment to developing managers who integrate business acumen with ethical and empathetic leadership, in line with the values taught by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
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Alumni Registration: Click here to join us for the 40th MBA Day

Lit-Treat: Edition VI
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam
Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality
15 & 16 September 2025
Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
The Department of Languages & Literature – English, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), warmly invites academicians, scholars, research students, and lovers of literature to participate in the sixth edition of Lit-Treat.
This year’s theme, Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality, explores the timeless dialogue between literature and spirituality—tracing how narratives, poetry, and drama across cultures reflect and shape humanity’s search for meaning, transcendence, and inner harmony.
Distinguished Plenary Speakers
The event will feature insightful addresses by eminent scholars, including:

– Prof. N. Nagaraju, Vice-Chancellor, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
– Prof. Sreekala M. Nair, Director, International School for Sree Sankaracharya Studies, SSUS, Kalady
– Prof. Sumita Roy, Former Director, English Language Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad
– Dr. Lalitha Sarma, Project Research Scientist, IIT Bombay and alumna of SSSIHL

Panel Discussions
Participants can look forward to erudite discussions on diverse themes such as:

– Spiritual Insights in Sanskrit Literature – Department of Sanskrit, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
– The Seer, the Seen, and the Act of Seeing: Perception in Literature, Philosophy, and Spirituality – Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru
– Sai Kruta Vahini: Conversations on Sri Sathya Sai Vahinis – The Centre for Sri Sathya Sai Studies, Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values and Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre
– Decoding Spirituality: Key Texts in Sai Literature – Department of Languages and Literature, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
– Spirituality Across Traditions: Select Narratives – Department of English, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur

Cultural Events
Adding a rich cultural dimension, the programme will include:

– Hermeneutics of Abhinaya: Embodied Interpretation of Literature in Mohiniyattam by Ms. Vidya Pradeep
– A cultural presentation by the students of the Department of Languages & Literature – English, SSSIHL

The two-day confluence promises to be a vibrant celebration of ideas, art, and cultural expression, offering participants an opportunity to engage deeply with the intersections of life, literature, and spirituality.
Register here: https://sssso.zohobackstage.in/LitTreatVI
For queries, contact: events.engdept@sssihl.edu.in
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44th Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
2025-11-22 16:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
22 November 2025
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 44th Annual Convocation on 22 November 2025 at the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad will deliver the inaugural address. Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, will deliver the Convocation address as the Chief Guest and Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The grand ceremony will see the Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral research degrees.
Venue: Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam
Join us Live on 22 Nov 2025, at 4 pm at https://youtube.com/@SriSathyaSaiOfficial
Press Releases: Pre-Event
