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PU HOLDS 21ST SELF DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL SESSION ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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Chandigarh May 3, 2021

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In the 21st  session of the 7th International Self Development Program (SDP) run at Panjab University on Sunday, 2nd May, Ms Manjula, Heartfulness Meditation Trainer from Amritsar and Science Teacher by profession  delivered a popular lecture on Effective Communication Skills using Heart as a true guide or Master. In her inimitable musical voice, filled with an extraordinary wave of love and affection, she transmitted not only the valuable knowledge about this sought after subject but made young participating aspirants experience and feel the uniqueness of the vibrations coming from the heart.  Ms. Manjula explained the scientific fundamentals of sonic waves. She could illustrate the importance of stillness of the mind vis a vis scattered and angry mind. Besides interpersonal, dimensions of intrapersonal communication were touched upon including  Self-Talk and its critical importance  to  convey the point in utmost purity of intentions.  The importance of simple Hearfulness Yogic techniques like body relaxation, meditation and cleaning protocols of one hour daily can bring the radical transformation in the person with respect to the conversation with self and others. 

The session which began with the meditative relaxation by a young volunteer, Ms Tanya Gupta of PU Zoology Department traversed through a very lucid presentation by the speaker followed by questions and answers.

 Prof  Nandita Singh  and Prof O.P. Katare had started SDP-U CONNECT program in 2014 and now it is  being continued under the aegis of Center for Human Excellence and Innovation and Creativity, CHEIC, the proposed, virtual  platform under the mentorship of Prof Raj Kumar, PU VC.

Several faculty members from the different parts of the region were present and interacted during this 21st session. 

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Prof Latika Sharma of the Education Department presented the Vote of Thanks. The session was attended by about 55 participants including post graduate students and research scholars of various disciplines, teachers and principals.

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Fresh Guidelines for PU Hostel Residents

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Chandigarh April 30, 2021

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 The office of Dean Student Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh has issued guidelines for the hostel residents/students keeping in views the upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the University Campus and keeping in mind the recent guidelines issued by Chandigarh Administration.

                       As per the guidelines, all those residents/students who have most essential work related to their research only should stay in the hostels/campus.  The students can seek guidance from their Chairpersons/Supervisors in this regard.

          Also, all hostel residents and students in the Departments must strictly follow the SOPs and should leave the hostels only if necessary.

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          It is further advised that the students/residents who have symptoms or are contact, should telephonically inform any of the doctors in the Health Centre and respective Warden/chairperson accordingly.  

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Holiday Declared in PU Regional Centres/Affiliated Colleges Located in Punjab

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Chandigarh April 30, 2021

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It is hereby notified that the Offices/Institutions/Regional Centres/ Rural Centres/Affiliated Colleges of Panjab University located in the State of Punjab will remain closed on Saturday, 1st May 2021 on account of 400th Birthday of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in terms of Punjab Govt. Notification No. 1/175013/2021 dated 29.04.2021. However, all meetings and examinations will be held as per schedule announced earlier.

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USOL organizes Webinar on Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR

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Chandigarh April 27, 2021

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University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a webinar on the topic “DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR: CONTRIBUTION AND IDEA FOR NATION BUILDING ”, on the occasion of 130th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratan, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar through Google Meet to deliberate upon the philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

            Prof. B.B. Malik, Dean and Professor of Sociology, Ambedkar School of Social Science, Babasahib Bhimrao Ambedkar University, focused upon the significant ideas related to Ambekrite ideology such as “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” and also Social Justice. He emphasised that for Ambedkarite liberty of thought was of utmost importance and he has vouched for the same in the constitution as well.

            Prof. Emanuel Nahar, Professor in Political Science, Chairperson, Punjab State Commission for Minorities, Government of Punjab also deliberated upon the various aspects of the Ambedkarite philosophy. He was of the view that Ambedkar’s ideas are being used to attain political mileage by the political leaders in contemporary times. That is why it is important to make students aware of his philosophy, he added.

            Prof. Madhurima Verma, Chairperson, USOL, welcomed the resource persons and talked about the rationale and significance of the event while the theme of the webinar was introduced by Dr. Anil, the organising secretary of the event and Astt. Prof. in the Dept. of Public Admin, USOL.

            Prof. Devinder Singh, Secretary to the Vice Chancellor and co-ordinator Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh discussed the contribution of Dr. Ambedkar in making the Indian Constitution. He emphasized that it was the role only an intellectual and learned man like him could perform.

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            Dr. Ravinder Kaur, Astt. Prof., Dept. of English, USOL proposed a vote of thanks by appreciating one and all who contributed and participated in the discussion.         The programme was concluded by comments of Dr. Rajni the Convenor, SC/ST cell, USOL who also acted as a mediator of the event. Around 100 students and faculty members joined the webinar which concluded by questions answer sessions from the students.     

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PU Registrar bereaved

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Chandigarh April 25, 2021

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Surinder Mohan Nayyar father of CA Vikram Nayyar, officiating Registrar, and father-in-law of Professor Chanchal Narang, University Institute of Legal Studies, left for his heavenly abode due to Covid 19 on 25.4.2021. He was 77 years of age, resident of Khanna and survived by his wife, two sons- CA Vikram Nayyar and Nitin Nayyar, daughter in Laws, Daughter, Son in Law and Grand Children. The cremation is held today at Khanna under strict Covid protocols.

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          Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh expressed grief and shock on the demise of father of CA Vikram Nayyar.

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PANJAB UNIVERISTY CELEBRATES WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY BY LAUNCHING TWO BOOKS BY ITS ALUMNI

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Chandigarh April 24, 2021

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA) organised an online event to launch two books named, “12 sweet & sour years in China” and “Destiny of an Alien Life” written by PU alumni Sh. Alok Joshi and Dr. Jadab Sharma, respectively.

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Highlighting the importance and the genesis of World Book and Copyright day, Prof. Anupama Sharma, Dean Alumni Relations in her welcome address, 

expressed that during the last year when most countries have seen periods of confinement and people have had to limit their time spent outside, books have proved to be powerful tools to combat isolation, reinforce ties between people, and expand their horizons, while stimulating the minds and creativity.

Prof. VR Sinha,Dean of University Instructions paid tribute to all the authors who contributed to cultural development and welcomed both the authors of the day. He highlighted that we can remove loneliness from our life by reading books during such a tough time of pandemic. He thanked the esteemed authors for choosing the platform of PUAA to showcase their talent. He beckoned other authors, artists, creative persons to use this platform liberally for mutually synergistic gains as PUAA offers a wide canvas to give wings to their imaginations. He also congratulated PUAA for organising the event and advised to separately hold discussion on issues of infringement, piracy, policy, ethics, and data pertaining to the use of copyright. Prof. Sinha said that today when electronic gadgets affect our minds to the extent that we get bored in a matter of minutes, a good book, which can capture and sustain our interest for a few hours is invaluable. We read and then we grow our minds, our thinking not only becomes critical, we also become open to other viewpoints.

Mr. Alok Joshi, a PU alumnus of Department of English and author of the book, 12 sweet & sour years in China informed the audience about his book. He expressed that in this book he has shared the good and strange experience of his life in China which spans over 12 years, starting near Bejing Olympics and ending just before COVID19. The 9 Chapters book is a non-fiction work and quite relatable for the common people. He also talked about the mindset of Chinese people about Indians in his book. Mr. Joshi took queries from the audience and shared his motivation behind writing this book.

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Then, Dr. Jadab Sharma, Faculty, Centre for nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Panjab University who writes with his pen name, Weeping Rose, made the audience aware of his book, Destiny of an Alien Life. He shared his life experiences and informed that this book is a mixture of Science fiction and spirituality. How a group of people met at a strange place and how they survived in those conditions. He expressed that in the initial 3-4 chapters he has tried to build up the plot and in the later chapters, he has given his experiences. He urged the audience to  read the book and give their honest opinion. It was followed by some enthusiastic comments and questions from the audience.

Chief guest Prof. VR Sinha released both the books and thanked both the authors.  Prof. Anupama Sharma, presented the vote of thanks and concluded the meeting.

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Lecture Series by deptt of Ancient History, PU

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Chandigarh April 23, 2021

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The Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Panjab University, as part of its ongoing series of specialised lectures, invited Professor Susmita Basu Majumdar from University of Calcutta to speak on “Reading Silence, Whisper and Voices : Readings through the Epigraphic Lens”. 


As a renowned epigraphist and numismatist she spoke at length about how epigraphs
can help us decipher history. About 100 postgraduate students, research
scholars and faculty members attended the lecture. An interactive session followed.

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Chairperson of the Department Dr Paru Bal Sidhu is organising the series of special
lectures on Ancient history, Culture & Archaeology in the hope that this will
popularise this discipline and benefit students, researchers & public at large. She informed that Professor Basu Majumdar is an accomplished and erudite scholar.

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Webinar on Anjum Ansari’s contribution to Urdu journalism

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Chandigarh April 23, 2021

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A webinar on Anjum Ansari contribution to Urdu journalism in India was organised by the Department of Urdu, Panjab University, Chandigarh, here today.

            Dr.Ali Abbas coordinator Department of Urdu, in his speech highlighted  the  important role  of journalists  during the freedom struggle.

            Mohd Moosa  a research scholar, in his research paper said that maulana anjum Ansari exhorted the muslims to plunge in the freedom struggle. He also highlighted  the pitiable conditions of Muslims in the country in his newspaper ‘Al- Hilal’.

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            Prof.Rehana Parween (Retd) Department of Evening Studies presided over the webinar.

            Dr.Zulfiqar Ali also spoke.

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Slaughter house will remain closed on 25th April

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Chandigarh, April 23:- Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Mayor, Chandigarh today said that as per the demand of Jain Samaj, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to shut the slaughter house on “Mahavir Jayanti” i.e. 25th April, 2021 (Sunday). In view of the closure, the meat shops will also remain closed on this day. The meat sellers are directed to comply with these orders strictly.Sh. Kailash Jain from Jain Samaj expressed gratitude towards the decision of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh regarding the closure of Slaughter house on the auspicious day of Mahavir Jayanti.

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Lecture on Employment Opportunities in Govt Sector by IAS Centre, PU

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Chandigarh April 22, 2021

The Centre for IAS and Other Competitive Examinations, Panjab University organised a special lecture for the students/aspirants of various competitive examinations today. Renowned Career Counsellor Ms. Urvashi Sahni talked about ‘Employment Opportunities in Government Sector’.

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Ms. Sahni dwelled upon the employment opportunities through various Competitive Examinations like Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Life Insurance Cooperation (LIC), Railways, Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), Union Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). She apprised the students about Eligibility, Exam Pattern and other details about these exams. She motivated the students and aspirants to focus on the goal for which they are preparing. She gave useful tips to the aspirants to crack competitive Exams.

Earlier, Prof. Sonal Chawla, Honorary Director, welcomed and introduced the Guest Speaker  Ms. Urvashi Sahni, to the attendees. She conveyed her heartfelt thanks to her for her gracious presence.

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The lecture was enthusiastically attended by many students. Students overwhelmingly asked questions which were satisfactorily answered by the Speaker.