KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Pragati Kumar, successfully organized an Industry Talk titled “Connecting Classrooms to Careers: From Classroom to Corporate – Learn What It Takes” in collaboration with Oracle Academy.The event was conducted under the guidance of Head, School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE), Prof. Sunanda, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students across various departments.

The program was convened by Dr. Naveen Gondhi and Dr. Pooja Sharma, with Prof. Ajay Kaul and Mr. Abhigya Mahajan serving as the Organising Secretaries.The session featured Mr. Bharadwaj Asokan, Lead Program Manager, Oracle, as the distinguished industry expert and guest speaker. During his insightful talk, he highlighted the growing importance of industry-ready skills, emphasizing the need for students to align their academic learning with industry requirements.

He also provided an overview of Oracle and Oracle Academy initiatives, elaborating on opportunities for academic collaboration, cloud-based learning, and curriculum enhancement to bridge the gap between academia and industry.Mr. Asokan encouraged students and faculty to actively engage with emerging technologies and skill-based learning platforms to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The session served as a valuable platform for understanding the evolving expectations of the corporate sector and fostering stronger industry–academia collaboration.The event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Pooja Sharma, who expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, guest speaker, faculty members, and participants for their support and presence in making the event successful.The smooth conduct of the event was ensured with the dedicated support of student volunteers Harsh, Sachin, Rupakshi, and Prachi, whose efforts contributed significantly to the successful organization of the program.The event reaffirmed SMVDU’s commitment to providing industry-oriented learning opportunities and strengthening academic collaborations with leading global organizations.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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