Mysuru: “Anyone can collect information, but transforming it into knowledge is what truly empowers you,” said Dr. Navin Patel, Associate Vice-President, Infosys Ltd.

He was addressing the participants after inaugurating Brain Bytes-2024, a quiz competition for PU students organised by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru campus, at its premises in Bogadi II Stage recently.

He said, while information is widely accessible, true knowledge requires analysis, understanding, and active engagement. He encouraged students to go beyond rote memorisation and to develop critical thinking skills.

Dr. Patel also shared insights from his own career at Infosys, emphasising that continuous learning allows individuals to remain adaptable in a rapidly changing world.

He encouraged the students to view learning as a life-long journey, essential for achieving success and personal fulfilment.

The quiz contest was held to prepare students to meet the demands of an ever-changing competitive world, in addition to helping them break the monotony of everyday academic routine.

The quiz had five rounds: Riddles, Click & Lock (online), Connect-the-Dots, Buzzer (Audio-Visual) and the final Rapid-Fire. The winners are as follows:  First prize: Anusha Shadakshari and Disha G. Pujar – Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama; Second prize: S.M. Manoj and M. Anirudh – Vijaya Vittala Composite PU College; Third prize: H.S. Sukruth and Rishith Rao – Sri Viveka Vidyalaya PU College.

Mementos and cash prizes were awarded to top three teams. Besides quiz, a Treasure Hunt was also organised. Students from various PU Colleges in and around Mysuru participated in Brain Bytes-2024.

Brahmachari Anantatmananda Chaitanya, Director; Brahmachari Muktidanamrta Chaitanya, Correspondent; Dr. Shekar Babu, Associate Dean; Academic Coordinator Dr. Rekha Bhat; and others were present.