Mangalore students develop app for hearing impaired

June 4, 2014

Mangalore, Jun 4: Two students from the city-based Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, have developed an Android application to bridge the communication gap that exists between hearing impaired and normal individuals.

In an attempt to utilise their technical skills for a good cause, two students in their final year of engineering – Jaseem Abbas and Jose Baby – have developed this unique app for Android phones called AndroEar '.

Showcasing the newly-built app in a press conference here on Wednesday, the duo said that the application provides a set of innovative functionalities, which includes the provision to convert the text into speech and speech into text, thus making it easy for the hearing impaired to communicate. The application allows quick switch between both conversation modes, said Jaseem Abbas.

He said that the app would have the facility of a simple hearing test ' which would help the user know his hearing capacity. The application also provides the user with the facility of automated messages to a set of predefined numbers (such as the police, dependents) to be sent in cases of emergency, which can be done by just shaking the device a couple of times, he said.

He added that the application was preloaded with a few videos teaching the hand gesture ' communication method for the ease of the hearing impaired user.

Dr Shrinivasa Mayya, principal of the college said that the project had bagged the first place in the state-level CSI Students Convention held at Reva Institute of Technology, Bangalore and also received a scholarship from Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bangalore.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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