Using the climate change crisis as an opportunity, India can rise to become world leader, said Sai Vaidyanathan, speaker at a webinar organised by Chandigarh Vigyan Parishad and the Panjab University Chandigarh chapter of Panchnad Research Institute today.
The topic of the meet was *’Aise Banega Bharat Jagadguru’ (Ways to make India Jagadguru).*
Prof BK Kuthiala, Director, Panchnad Research Institute, and Dr KS Arya, National President, Panchnad Research Institute, attended the webinar.
The speaker, who is an author and a journalist, recounted many of India’s strengths in the past and enlisted ways in which those could be used to deal with the global warming crisis in the future.
If due to climate change, development can no longer take place through the normal fuel/ electricity-consuming route, then at that time, the revival of Indian culture can give added impetus to the economy and generate jobs for the country’s youth.
Vaidyanathan spoke on the need to redesign our cities in a changing environment and to enhance digital technology so that the need for using petrol/diesel transportation goes down.
To avert the upcoming global crisis, the speaker emphasised on changing the outlook of this outward-looking world which has become highly materialistic. In making the world look inward, India’s yoga and meditation could prove to be of great help, he said.
Finally, the speaker exhorted the audience to contribute their might in helping India regain the number one spot that she enjoyed just 300 years ago.
Around 50 people attended the webinar. Prof. S K Tomar, President of both the organizations ( CVP and PRI Study Center, PU, chd) thanked the speaker and attendees.
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University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) organized an international webinar for the students on “4Ds of Life – Strategies to Accomplish Dreams” under the Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Career (IEC) Series of MHRD Institution’s Innovation Council and Placement Cell of the UIPS, by one of their well-placed alumnus, Dr Mukesh Kumar Mahajan, Manager and US Head, Discovery In Vitro DMPK, GlaxoSmithKline, USA.
Dr Mahajan shared his life journey where he successfully applied the 4Ds to accomplish his dream for higher education in USA and how he is currently applying these 4Ds to assist people in excelling in their lives at all levels. The 4Ds, which need to be well placed in lives to fulfil their dreams, are: We need to have burning desire (D1), to make decision (D2), keep ourselves disciplined (D3) and have unwavering determination (D4). Dr Mukesh held a very interactive Q&A session at the end.
Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson UIPS & President IEC and Head Placement Cell of UIPS, welcomed the audience and introduced the Chief Guest and the Speaker.
Professor Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh, inaugurated the webinar and urged the young minds to imbibe all these four motivational principles for holistic success in life.
All the faculty members of UIPS joined the session. More than 150 participants from Panjab University and other National and International Institutes attended the webinar.
Dr Mukesh Mahajan is a Scientist, an established Leader in his field and a Coach, Trainer and Motivational Speaker of John Maxwell Team. Dr Mahajan earned his Bachelor in Pharmacy from UIPS, Panjab University in 2000 and then went to US to pursue his dream for higher education and professional accomplishments.
To fulfill his calling in assisting people and helping them to excel at personal and professional level, Dr Mahajan has joined John Maxwell group, the world’s #1 organization in the field of leadership, coaching, training and public speaking. During COVID-19 pandemic, he has been sharing motivational wisdom, which he gained over the last couple of decades, with global community to navigate through these challenging times.
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Department of History, PU, Chandigarh and Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA) jointly organized a Web Lecture of Shri Uday Mahurkar, a senior journalist, author and interpreter of history.About120participants participated in the web lecture .
Shri Mahurkar, the distinguished speakerdelivered his lecture on, “Chattrapati Shivaji: A New Discovery”in an analytical and thought-provoking manner.His candid, comprehensive and critical presentation was indeed spell-binding. Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson, Department of History was the Director of the Webinar, Professor Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations and Chairperson, Department of English was the Convener and Dr. Priyatosh Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of History was the Co-Convener of the Webinar.
TheVice Chancellor, Prof Raj Kumar applauded the joint effort of the Department of History and PUAA for organizing the Web Lecture on an endearing historical personality of Shivaji. In his inaugural remarks, he said that great deeds make great personalities like Shivaji. Chattrapati Shivaji’s life and achievements impart inspiration to one and all. His leadership role, his organizational skills, his courageous military exploits earned him the reputation of a great ruler and won him glory. The spirit of nationalism may be imbibed from the heroic deeds of Chattrapati Shivaji.The present generation must preserve the memories of the great leader in Shivaji and pay tribute to his daring acts in fighting back Mughal tyranny. Professor Raj Kumar expressed his concern that the role of Shivaji must be discussed at length in the scholarly works to form a fair estimate of his life and personality.
Dr. Anju Suri, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of History introduced Chattrapati Shivaji as a powerful ruler known for his chivalry, courage and heroism. He set out for military campaigns with a strong conviction and determination to win and he tasted victory after victory to establish himself as a strong ruler. He possessed a rare combination of intellect and diplomacy. His role as a great organizer and a strategist cannot be underestimated.
The distinguished speaker, Shri Uday Mahurkar in his insightful and intellectual lecture addressed Shivaji as an Emperor instead of Chattrapati. He assessed the role of Shivaji on the basis of four determinants, which are generally required by a person, for being the most powerful Emperor and Shivaji qualifies all of them successfully. Shivaji expanded his empire by way of his conquering abilities to the length of 1600 kms from Poona to the land beyond Chennai. His strategic skills and command of his army instilled such enthusiasm among his soldiers that they continued with the legacy of successive victories during the lifetime of Shivaji and even after his death. Within forty years since his demise, the Marathas reached Delhi and became a dominating force. Shivaji’s combating skills speak of his powerful personality. He strongly believed that the attack is the best form of defence. He was a diplomat par excellence and knew to play his cards well. He handled his Mughal enemies including Aurangzeb with diplomatic maneuvers and often made truce with them to break them soon after. Shivaji has always remained fearless before Aurangzeb whereas the latter was afraid of his strategic skills and intellectual abilities. Despite all resources and authority at his disposal, Aurangzeb was belittled by Shivaji in a combat pitted against him and this fact has been indicated by Aurangzeb in his will too. The historical records have praised Shivaji and addressed him as ‘the greatest constructive genius’. His warfare achievements are as much appreciated as his welfare achievements. Shivaji took up several measures for welfare of his subjects including the issue of seed loans by the State to the farmers. As far as his social reforms are concerned, Shivaji allowed those who had defected Hinduism to embrace Islam to come back to Hinduism.Secondly, he taught each class to fight. Dalit Regiment of Maharashtra could be organized because of this initiative of Shivaji. Shivaji should find more space in historical books and should be given higher status as an Emperor.
The highly informative and incisive lecture was followed by Question-Answer Session conducted by Dr. Priyatosh Sharma of the Department of History.The lecture was joined by experts from academic, scientists, researchers, students and faculty members from various diverse Departments and Universities across India. The lecture ended with the formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Vinay Kumar, Secretary, Faculty of Arts, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
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The Horticulture Division,Panjab University organised a plantation today near UIET Workshop.100 plants of Lagerstomia donated by Sh. Jatin Salwan were planted along with plants of Ashoka and Chandni.The plantation had the presence of Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean of University Instructions as the Chief Guest . Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar presided over the plantation. Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations was the Guest of Honour.
Prof. Ashwani Koul, Chief of University Security and faculty members of Deptt. of Biotechnology, Ms.Renuka Salwan, Director Public Relations were among the attendees.
Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Hort.) said on this occasion that the plantation drive of Horticulture Division carried out in the monsoon season is in full swing and various departments are participating enthusiastically in this drive. He further said that in pursuance of the initiative of Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, the Horticulture Division is also carrying out the family plantation drive in the university in which a large number of residents are taking the initiative to plant the trees along with their family members.
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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT&VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, conducted a Webinar titled –Design Process, Adaptation of Trends, Execution of Design Developments practiced in the industry (Export Oriented) today.
Chairperson of UIFT&VD, Dr. Prabhdip Brar, gave an introductory note, welcoming the speaker, Mr. Chetan Chittauria who holds an experience of working with fashion design from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. His extensive field of expertise includes managing designs and developing products for Cecil, Zara, Cleo, American Rags, Pepe Jeans, Silver Jeans, Club Monaco, Kenneth Cole, River Island, Promod, Camaieu among others. The speaker expressed design as the one that puts logic into art based on the objectives and socio-cultural factors of the customers. The talk spanned from sources of inspiration to visualization of the final sketch. Students were made aware of the importance of understanding customer psyche along with the know-how of how brands infuse their thoughts in the global forecast. It was an interactive session with abundant learning for students of fashion technology that would help them in their future entrepreneurial ventures as designers in the industry.
Department of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized today a Web Lecture by Prof. Divya Bansal, Dean Alumni, Corporate & International Affairs, Punjab Engineering College (deemed to be University) . The faculty and research scholars of social sciences and engineering departments of Panjab University and affiliated institutions, participated in the Web Lecture which continued for about 1.5 hours.
Prof. Divya Bansal, the distinguished speaker delivered her lecture on the theme, “Contribution of Digital Technology to Social Sciences and Its Relevance During the Present Pandemic” as a part of Series, “Pandemics Across Ages” initiated by Department of History in April, 2020 in a comprehensive and candid manner. Her detailed, fact-based and critical presentation on how digital technology has become an integral part of our social lives, especially in the present COVID era, was immensely informative.
Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson, Department of History was the Director of the Webinar, Dr. Priyatosh Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of History was the Convener and Dr. Veenu Mangat, Associate Professor, UIET, was the Co-Convener of the Webinar.
PU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raj Kumar was the inspiration and driving force for conduct of this webinar. It was his encouragement that has led to this endeavour to connect the social sciences with the CRIKC institutes. The benefit of this collaboration is that in the future, it can lead to multidisciplinary research which utilizes the strengths and competencies of researchers from both areas, which will be more fruitful for the society.
Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson welcomed the esteemed Speaker and the participants. In her introductory address, while underlining the purpose of organizing the Series, ‘Pandemics Across Ages’ by the Department, she said that it helps to sensitise the present generation to understand the causation of Pandemics and the huge devastation brought by them. This enables us to collect socio-political responses for our preparation to deal with the pandemics effectively. Prof Divya Bansal’s talk shall help to understand the usefulness and limitations of digital technology to the teaching and research in social sciences especially during Covid-19 and further enable us in responding to the pandemic.
Dr. Veenu Mangat, Associate Professor at UIET, PU introduced the invited speaker Prof. Divya Bansal by highlighting her research achievements in terms of international collaborations and awards. Prof. Divya Bansal has been instrumental in ICT projects of the state police and drafting of policies related to information security.
Prof. Divya Bansal, began her insightful talk by defining sociology as the study of society, patterns and behaviour. She then deliberated how technology plays a key role in each of these aspects. She asserted that digital technologies like other material cultural artefacts are part of human behaviour.
She provided various examples to illustrate how technology can help in providing deeper understanding of various aspects of human behaviour. Nowadays, digital and mobile apps monitor and mediate almost all aspects of sociology ranging from our movements, likes, dislikes, spending habits, political opinions, personal preferences, interactions with relatives and friends, interactions with colleagues, communities we are a part of, etc. These pervasive technologies collect and analyze huge volumes of data for every individual. As an instance, a company like Google through its multitude of apps such as Maps, Wallet, YouTube, Contacts, Search, etc. can easily mine and integrate the data to build a comprehensive profile of each user including his personality, interactions, movements, behaviour, etc. Another example is of wearable devices such as Fitbit which collect health related information of users. Such information can aid pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare industry to study demographics and in diagnosis, prognosis, development of treatments, etc. But most of these technologies are privacy invasive. She touched upon how some database marketing companies sell user information to potential buyers. There should be strict laws in place to avoid misuse of users’ data. Prof. Divya beautifully expressed how sociology and technology are interrelated by saying that life is digital nowadays. Sociology should make the study of digital technologies central to its scope. She spoke about digital social research and digital traces being the behavioural traces. Prof. Divya later spoke about how in present COVID times, there is a compelling need to turn setbacks into comebacks. She discussed a few psycho-social issues that have arisen out of the present pandemic situation and how technology can be used to address them. This requires human factors in addition to tools provided by technology. She ended her lecture by saying that we should rediscover ourselves in this current period and be aware of both the pros and cons of digital technology.
The highly informative and incisive lecture was followed by a Question-Answer Session conducted by Dr. Priyatosh Sharma of the Department of History. It was a vibrant session with participants engaging speakers to comment on issues like privacy, addiction to social media and need for human touch. The lecture ended with the formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Rani Mehta, Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
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Chandigarh, July 24:- A meeting of committee constituted by Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh to enhance revenue sources of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today in the conference room of MCC, which was attended by member councilors namely Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Sh. Mahesh Inder Singh Siddhu, Sh. Davesh Moudgil, Sh. Satish Kumar Kainth, Sh. Anil Kumar Garg, Additional Commissioner, Sh. Saurabh Arora, Joint Commissioner, and other senior officers of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
· Agenda be put up in the General House meeting regarding levying Green tax on commercial vehicles of other states entering into the city.
· Possibilities be explored to allow petrol limit instead providing separate vehicles to the officers excluding senior officers in the Corporation to avoid expenditure of maintenance and services etc.
· To review the rates and policy on cable/optical fiber be put up in the general house and charges to be fixed for the cables/wires crossing through trees, road berms and MC land.
· Maintenance policy of public services including open air gyms and children play equipment be reviewed to curtail extra expenditure on them. The inventory of all the open air gym equipments, children play equipments, benches, swings and huts be maintained and put up in the next meeting.
· Parks given to Resident Welfare Associations for maintenance purposes be checked properly and reviewed regularly.
· Properties belongs to MCC such as open air theater at sector 48 and Mahila Bhawan in sector 38 be given on rent and booking of such properties be opened at the earliest. The committee will visit Sector 48 open air theater and Mahila Bhawan, sector 38 to take stock of infrastructure and facilities available over there.
· Detail of total manpower deployed in sanitation wing including machinery deployed (owned or hired on rent basis) be prepared and put up in the next meeting alongwith beat wise national norms to deploy sanitation workers as per the area specified.
· Proposal be prepared to allow advertisement in all the vehicles of Municipal Corporation to generate revenue.
· Policy be framed to collect charges from the areas, where the shop owners encroached upon Govt. land such as backsides and corners of booths, showrooms and bayshops etc. throughout city. Detailed survey be conducted in this regard and charges be decided on per Sq. ft. basis till the final policy be prepared and notified.
The next meeting has been scheduled to be held on 29th July, 2020 at 11.00 am.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the process of online admission for the session July, 2020 for all the programmes. The interested applicants can apply through the online link: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in. The last date for admission in all the Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Programmes is 31st July, 2020 without late.
SC/ST students will be admitted without charging any fee in some of the Certificate/Diploma/PG Diploma & Graduate Programmes and they will have to apply online and to upload all necessary documents for fee exemption. For further information regarding the courses on offer the applicants may see the IGNOU website or IGNOU Regional Centre Chandigarh website. For further information candidates may visit IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.
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The Interdisciplinary Center for Swami Vivekananda Studies organised a web lecture on the topic Thought and Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda for the Youth by Prof.A. Palainswamy, Chairperson of the department of Physical Education and Coordinator Center for Vivekananda Studies, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli,Tamil Nadu.
Prof.Palaniswamy through the illustrated talk threw light on the relevance of thought and philosophy of Swami ji for the youth of today. Through different quotes of Swamiji he emphasized the importance of positive energy in life which help us to transcend impermanence. The fourfold mantra of Swami ji physical, social, intellectual and spiritual quest will elevate us to lead ideal life. He said young population of India will help India emerge as a global leader.The youth of the country is it’s strength and the success of the nation depends on the success of youth.Youth should follow the philosophy of this great Saint to excel in life and have faith in themselves.They should strive to be good human beings and do good to others in society.
Prof.Nandita Singh Dean International Students presided over the lecture and said that Swamiji had a magnetic personality and commanding intellect.His teachings are relevant for all of us in the present times.
Prof.RenuThakur Coordinator ICSVS introduced the speaker and Dr Monika Aggarwal conducted the proceedings of today’s Web lecture.
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While extending warm wishes to all the women of the city, the Mayor said the life of all women be full of happiness and surroundings be full of positivity. May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bless all with health and prosperity and protect from the evil.
The Mayor took part in a ceremonial “Peengh” in a neighbourhood park in the city accompanied by Ms. Shipra Bansal, Chairperson, Art & Culture committee, MCC.
