Manel Srinivas Nayak Knowledge Series/Dialogue Series
Interactive programmes with the renowned personalities of our times is the focal point of this series. VIPs from corporate world, government, NGO sector and the arts are invited as the esteemed guests of this stage event. A prepared speech on a particular area of expertise of the speaker, followed by question and answer session is the format through which students get a chance to speak to guest and enhance their knowledge.
The following dignitaries have spoken under the Knowledge Series
| Date | Resource Person | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 16.05.2015 | Sri G.Padmanabhan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India | “Is India Ready for full Capital Account Convertibility?” |
| 08.09.2015 | Swami Sarvasthanandaji, Head, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot | “Integrating Life Skills, Culture and Values in our Education System” |
| 28.11.2015 | Mohan V. Tanksale, Chief Executive of Indian Bank’s Association. | “Future Direction of Indian Banking and Career Opportunities in Banking Sector” |
| 23.12.2015 | Mr. Panduranga Hegde, Finance Director, Deutsche Bank, Singapore | “Current Regulatory and Strategic Considerations for Global Banks” |
| 23.12.2015 | Mr. Monish Suvarna, Head, Product Development, Intellectual Ventures’ Invention Development Fund (IDF) | “Changing World order with Innovations in Technology” |
| 04.06.2016 | Ms. Sunalini N. Menon, CEO Coffee Labs India (P) Ltd., Bangalore | ‘Coffee and the Professional Opportunities provided by the Bean’ |
| 05.10.2016 | Dr. M. Subramanyam, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Mangaluru | “Indirect Taxation in India with specific reference to the Goods and Services Tax” |
| 03.12.2016 | Shri Jeevandas Narayan, Former Managing Director, State Bank of Travancore. | “State Bank of India – Every Indian’s Bank” |
| 13.04.2017 | Shree Padre, Founder Editor, Adike Patrike | “Rain Water Harvesting – A Guide for Common Man” |
| 23.09.2017 | Mr. Gopal Menon, Chief Operating Office & Chief Finance Officer, Axis Mutual Fund | “All You Wanted to Know About Mutual Funds” |
| 25.11.2017 | Mr. D. B . Mehta, Chairman & Director, Allegro Group. President CREDAI-Mangaluru | "RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) - A Game Changer" |
| 10.02.2018 | Shri Anantha Thalekar, Speaker & Coordinator, and Shri Jaysing Pingle, Treasurer, Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Charity Trust | "The Inside Story of Mumbai Dabbawalas" |
| 05.05.2018 | Prof. Varadesh Hiregange Director of Gandhian and Peace Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | "Management Concepts in Yakshagana" |
| 16.05.2018 | Shri. Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel - India and South Asia. | "Telecom Industry Prospects and Challenges" |
| 28.09.2018 | Ms. Hemalatha N, Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, DGSTO, Mangaluru, | "Impact of GST in India" |
| 28.12.2018 | Commander Mahesh Nagesh Nayak, Ex-Indian Navy | “Marine Industry – Metamorphosis and Future” |
| 10.05.2019 | Shri K Lakshminarayanan, Joint Director, Bankers Institute of Rural Development | "Internet of Things in Agriculture" |
| 25.10.2019 | Dr. P S Harsha, IPS, DIGP, Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru | "Role and Responsibilities of Students in Assisting Police in Developing a Peaceful Society" |
| 19.3.2022 | Air Vice Marshal P K Kuruvila VSM (Retd) | "An interactive session on IAF (Indian Air Force)" |
| 12.9.2022 | Mr. Gurumoorthy Mahalingam, (Former chief General Manager-RBI) | "Evolution of Capital markets in India and the recent reforms" |
| 10.03.2023 | Mr. Sarosh Amaria, Managing Director of Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd | "Non-Banking Finance Companies in India: Charting their journey from yesterday to tomorrow" |
The following corporate stalwarts were interviewed and spoke under the Manel Srinivas Nayak Memorial Dialogues on Professional Managers
| Date | Resource Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 02.04.2016 | Mr. Praveen P. Kadle, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Capital Group of Companies | |
| 10.09.2016 | Sri V.G. Siddhartha, Chairman, Coffee Day Group | |
| 14.10.2017 | Sri Prakash Padukone, Renowned Badminton Player | |
| 07.02.2018 | Sri K. Ullas Kamath, Joint Managing Director & CFO, Jyothy Laboratories Ltd. | |
| 23.11.2019 | Sri George Albuquerque Pai, Managing Partner, M/s A. Albuquerque & Sons | |
| 19.3.2022 | Air Vice Marshal P K Kuruvila VSM (Retd) | |
| 13.9.2022 | Sri Hormuz A. Bulsara, ChiefOperating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Tata Asset Management Ltd.(Tata Mutual Fund) | |
| 24.02.2023 | Sri Ratheesh R, General Manager, Union Bank of India |
