Sahyadri English Literature

  A Student-Led Poetry Analysis Presented by: Navya D N, II BA - 'C' Section - Optional English Department of English Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga About the Video Lecture Welcome to this video lecture on My Grandmother’s House , a deeply moving poem by Kamala Das, one of the prominent voices in Indian English poetry. In this student-led learning module, Navya, a II B.A. student of Optional English at Sahyadri Arts College, explores the poem’s central themes, poetic imagery and emotional depth. The lecture examines how the memory of the grandmother’s house becomes a symbol of childhood love, emotional security, loss and loneliness. Through a close reading of the poem, this video discusses significant images such as the silent house, the snakes among books, the frozen air, the darkness behind the bedroom door and the final metaphor of receiving love in “small change.” The lecture also considers how Kamala Das transforms a personal memory into a universal reflection on love,...

Ink & Echo  Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga Department of English Date: 26 September 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Venue: G-31 Building Vocabulary Through Root Words As part of Ink & Echo – the English Literary Club @SAC , a special session on “Building Vocabulary” was conducted on 26 September 2026. The session introduced students to a simple and effective way of expanding vocabulary through root words . Students were introduced to the concept of a root word as the basic part of a word that carries its central meaning. Instead of memorising individual words, students were encouraged to identify a common root and learn several related words from it. For example: PORT = to carry transport – to carry from one place to another import – to bring into a country export – to send out of a country portable – capable of being carried The session also introduced useful roots such as bio, geo, dict, scrib/script, port, spect, aud, phon, tele, photo, graph, chron, psych, ph...

    Published as a student contribution under INK & ECHO – The English Literary Club @ SAC , as part of the Teachers’ Day creative writing activity. You are the teacher who filled the place of a friend, the one who cared for me like a mother, loved me like a friend, and showered me with affection. You are the one who made my two years of pre-university life colourful and memorable. Even in your appearance, you radiated the warmth of a mother. You never felt like a teacher who would scold me; instead, you always looked at me with loving eyes, caring for me as though I were your own daughter. You are the great personality who has always been my inspiration. Beyond all this, you will forever remain my most beloved and cherished teacher - Ms. Navya Devraj Naik BA II year  Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga

  Published as a student contribution under INK & ECHO – The English Literary Club @ SAC , as part of the Teachers’ Day creative writing activity. ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಗುರು-ಶಿಷ್ಯರ’ ಬಾಂಧವ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅತ್ಯುನ್ನತ ಸ್ಥಾನವಿದೆ. “ಮಾತೃದೇವೋಭವ, ಪಿತೃದೇವೋಭವ, ಆಚಾರ್ಯದೇವೋಭವ” ಎಂಬ ಉಕ್ತಿಯು ತಂದೆ-ತಾಯಿಯ ನಂತರದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೆ ನೀಡಿದೆ. ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆ: ಭಾರತದ ಎರಡನೇ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಪತಿ, ಮಹಾನ್ ತತ್ವಜ್ಞಾನಿ, ಜ್ಞಾನಿ ಮತ್ತು ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಡಾ. ಸರ್ವಪಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣನ್ ಅವರ ಜನ್ಮದಿನದ ನೆನಪಿಗಾಗಿ ಈ ದಿನವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಡಾ. ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣನ್ ಅವರು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಅಪಾರ ಕೊಡುಗೆಯನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸಲು 1962ರಿಂದ ಅವರ ಜನ್ಮದಿನವನ್ನು ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯಾಗಿ ಆಚರಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಬರಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ನನ್ನ ಬಾಲ್ಯದ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಆಚರಣೆ: ನಮ್ಮ ಶಾಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ದಿನವನ್ನು ಬಹಳ ವಿಜೃಂಭಣೆಯಿಂದ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ನಾವು ನಮ್ಮ ನೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಿಗೂ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳನ್ನು ಕೋರುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆವು. ಅವರಿಗೆ ಹೂವುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಉಡುಗೊರೆಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆವು. ಅವರಿಗೆ ಕೆಲವು ಆಟಗಳನ್ನು ಆಡಿಸಿ ಬಹುಮಾನ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆವು. ಒಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯವಾದ ವಿಷಯ ಏನೆಂದರೆ, ಶಿ...

 INK & ECHO - The English Literary Club @SAC Dear Students, This Teachers’ Day, INK & ECHO invites you to celebrate a teacher who has made a difference in your life.  Let your ink speak - write a letter, poem, story, or any creative piece dedicated to your favourite teacher.  Submission Guidelines: * Dedicate your submission to a teacher from your school or college. * Choose any creative format - letter, poetry, story, etc. * Submit a hard copy to the English Department / Any English faculty. * ⁠soft copy - email to sahyadriliterature@gmail.com  Write from the heart. Let your words be the celebration. ✍️ Regards Department of English - SAC

  Inauguration of INK & ECHO – English Literary Club The Department of English, Sahyadri Arts College, Shivamogga , inaugurated its English Literary Club, INK & ECHO , on 31 August 2026 . The club aims to provide students with a vibrant platform to explore English through literature, creative writing, public speaking, debate and performance . The inauguration was marked by an inspiring address by the Principal, Dr. Siraj Ahamed S. , who encouraged students to find their voice and express their thoughts with confidence. He emphasised that what students read, write and speak should find its echo in their lives and surroundings . His words motivated students to actively participate in literary and creative activities. As an initiating activity, a small extempore session was organised to encourage students to speak spontaneously, overcome hesitation and develop confidence in public speaking. The enthusiastic participation of students added vibrancy to the launch. INK ...