The Centre for IAS and other Competitive Examinations, Panjab University, Chandigarh, has extended the Last date of submission of applications forms for the coaching of PCS(Executive), HCS(Executive) and other State Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations 2021 to 30th April’ 2021. This course is specially suitable for students who are preparing for PCS(Executive), HCS(Executive) and other State Civil Services Executive Examinations. The course shall be covering the topics related to the Executive Examination of State Civil Services.
The distinguished faculty from Panjab University and other neighbouring Universities and Colleges having immense experience shall be roped in to teach this course. The classes for this course shall be commencing 3rd May’ 2021 onwards. The admission for this batch will be on First Come First Serve basis. The Centre runs many other courses for preparation of competitive examinations like UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary), PCS(Judicial), PCS(Executive), UGC(NET) etc.
Earlier, many students from the Centre have been selected in various competitive exams including State Civil Services Examination. The Centre charges a nominal fee from aspirants of SC/ST category and a subsidized concessional fee from students of any other categories. The application forms are available at www.iasc.puchd.ac.in under the tab ‘Forms’ and fee detail is available under the tab ‘Admission Notices’.
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Owing to the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, Indira Gandhi National Open University has decided to host its 34th Convocation virtually on 15th April, 2021 (Thursday) at 11 AM. The University will be awarding degrees, diplomas, and certificates to more than 235,000 successful students this time.
Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Honourable Minister of Education, Government of India will be the Chief Guest and will deliver the Convocation Address virtually on the occasion.
The proceedings of the Convocation will be live telecast and available in IGNOU’s Gyan Darshan Channel, SWAYAM Prabha Channels (#17,18,19,20) Managed by IGNOU and Facebook Page of IGNOU(https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPageIGNOU).
All are requested to e-attend IGNOU’s 34th virtual convocation ceremony on 15th April 2021 through any of the channels of the university (mentioned above) from 11 AM.
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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized an Online Sewing Technology Workshop in collaboration with Usha International Ltd. on April 12, 2021. Fifty students from the department and faculty attended this workshop.
Mr Rawat from Usha International Ltd. was the resource person. He elaborated the latest technology in sewing machines. Earlier sewing used to be limited to working on single needle lock stitch machine but now with the advent of zigzag sewing machines as well as computerized sewing machines creativity can be made to execution. A live demonstration of working of six different types of sewing machines was conducted where usage of different presser foots like piping foot, ruffler foot, zipper foot etc. was also shown. Variation in zig zag stitch and length of stitches can create stunning patterns. Application of beaded strings, applique work, lace application, couching, designs in circular pattern all was demonstrated on different types of fabrics. Not only sewing but surface decoration of fabric with computerized embroidery was exhibited on Memory Craft Machine.
The two-hour session was completely engrossing and attendees were inquisitive about the kind of work possibility on these machines. Dr Anu H. Gupta appreciated the efforts of the team of USHA International Ltd. who elaborated and demonstrated not on one but all seven different machines in detail and remarked that such workshops definitely add to the students’ knowledge regarding the latest technology and trends in Fashion Industry.
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For the very first time, Professor Walter J. Koroshetz, Director, NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH Neurological Institute, USA will deliver virtual Public Lecture on April 17, 2021 at 7.00 pm IST entitled“Golden Age of Neuroscience”at Panjab University, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This is organize International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) funded virtual “Public Lecture” under IBRO Global Engagement Initiative.
In his public lecture, Professor Koroshetz will specifically highlight the importance of neuroscience education and research. He will also discuss various fascinating developments in the field of Neuroscience. The lecture will be followed by open discussion and Q/A session with Professor Koroshetz.
The main aim of IBRO Global Engagement activities is to facilitate scientific understating the basic concepts of neuroscience & need of neuroscience education as well as research in India with specific focus on policymakers, educators, students, media persons and general public.Lack of awareness and proper guidance are the main reasons for slow growth of neuroscience research in India. Indian students have huge scientific potential and capability that they can excel in the field of neuroscience research. International collaborations and guidance can definitely enhance the productivity of Indian students. Lack of funding is another issue that hampers the neuroscience research in India.
Policymakers/Officials from the Indian Agencies, International Brain Research Organization, Indian Academy of Neuroscience, Directors/Heads/Officials of Academic as well as Research Institutes, Indian academicians including senior/junior basic science researchers, clinicians, faculty, school teachers, Students (PDF, PhD, PG, UG, School students – Class 6 to 12), Media Persons and General Public
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According to WHO “Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” It makes up an integral part of an individual’s capacity to lead a fulfilling life, including the ability to form and maintain relationships, and to take decisions regarding other responsibilities via educational, employment, housing etc. (1) Mental and behavioural problems are among the most burdensome, around the globe, and are likely to increase in subsequent decades. There is an urgent need to foster neuroscience education and research for sound mental health of Indian population specifically coming generations.
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“Brevity is the soul of short stories,” said Prof. Pankaj Malvia of the Department of Russian languages, Panjab University, Chandigarh, while addressing budding story writers of the Department of Urdu here today.
Speaking at the first ever online story telling contest organized by the Urdu Department, Prof. Malvia explained that a short story always looked life as a complete whole.
Prof. Malvia said that being a keen observer of men and their manners sorrunding him, a story writer always tried be very close to the real facts of life. “A reader always see a bit of himself or herself in a short story and is always moved by its contents touching his or her sentiments” he added.
Earlier, Dr. Renu Behl, a noted short story writer while addressing the participants said a story should touch the heart and mind of readers.
While proposing the note of thanks Dr. Ali Abbas said that human life had intimate relationship with literature especially with short stories.
In all there were 19 participants. Mrs. Gursahiba Gill, Mr. Ashish Puri and Mr. Jaskaran Singh got the first, second and third prize respectively.
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Centre for Human Rights and Duties, Panjab University (Chandigarh) in collaboration with Office of Dean International Students, Panjab University is organizing ‘Mobility Programme with Western Sydney University, Australia under New Colombo Plan’ in an online mode on the theme ‘Closing the Gap: Enhancing Women’s health and Well Being’ from April 6, 2021 to May 21, 2021. The Programme is divided into different sessions going to be presided over by delegates and experts from the field.
Dr. Namita Gupta, Programme Coordinator and Chairperson of Centre for Human Rights and Duties, in her inaugural welcome informed the participants that Panjab University Chandigarh has an MOU with Western Sydney University Australia. This is third programme in the series. This year due to the pandemic the program is continued in an online mode. The theme of this year is ‘Closing the gap: enhancing women’s health and wellbeing’. The programme will have 60 hours of interaction among the students of Western Sydney University Australia and Centre for Human Rights and Duties Panjab University from April 6 to May 21, 2021.
Dr. Renu Narchal who is a Programme Coordinator from Western Sydney University, Australia introduced the theme of this programme. She mentioned that the first programme of the MoU was held in 2016, second in 2018 and third now in 2021 through virtual mode because of corona pandemic situation.
Prof. Anju Suri, Dean international Students, welcomed the distinguished guests which included the presence of Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University; Prof. Deborah Sweeney, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice -President(Research, Enterprise and International), Western Sydney University, Australia; Prof. Tanya Meade, Dean, School of Psychology; Dr Tim Griffin, Deputy Dean, School of Psychology; Ms Isis Kowaliauskas, Manager, International Mobility Go Global and Study Abroad and Steven McDonald (Manager, Short-term Mobility).
Prof. Deborah Sweeney, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Western Sydney University, Australia mentioned that Australia is 2nd in the world Gender Equity Impact and 3rd in reducing gender inequality Index. Physical & mental health and well being of all people especially women and children is very necessary to flourish relationships in the families. Gender equity, gender justice and women empowerment is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It is the need of the hour to close the gender gaps, respect the sense of togetherness and promotion of healthy lifestyle among women. Therefore, the aim of this programme is to engage students of Panjab University and Western Sydney University to develop strategies and promote self empathy through collaborative platform.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University in his inaugural address stated that Women’s’ health and wellbeing is a matter of concern globally and the theme has become more relevant during the Covid 19 Pandemic as disparities in health care facilities especially from gender perspective has become more vivid during the last one year. The programme will facilitate the exchange of ideas, policies, and practices across continents. He added that this project will further strengthen institutional ties and promote long-term out-bound student mobility, student exchange, internships and scholarships between these two Universities. He also applauded the efforts made by Centre for Human Rights and Duties and Dean International Students in taking the initiative in organizing this programme during pandemic.
It was followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Namita Gupta. The programme was attended by the students of Western Sydney University Australia and Centre for Human Rights and Duties Panjab University.
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‘God handed over the holy sermon of Japuji Sahib to Guru Nanak Dev Ji for the benefit of humanity as a whole and not for any particular caste, colour or creed’, said Dr. Ali Abbas, Chairperson, Department of Urdu, while speaking at the 2nd meeting of Bazam-e-Adab.
He added that the essence of all the spiritual literature stressed on the oneness of God and oneness of mankind. This message is the Central theme of Quran Sharief, Gita, Guru Granth Sahib, Bible and other religious scriptures, he added.
Presiding over the meeting, Prof. Rehana Parveen (Retd.) said that all religions and religious books had always preached love, compassion, mutual cooperation and peaceful co-existence.
Mr. Jaspreet Singh, a research scholar of the Urdu Department while speaking on Japuji Sahib said that the message of Japuji Sahib would always remain relevant to all the ages of the human society.
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Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Heartful Campus of Heartfulness Institute, Hyderabad initiated its 7th International online Self Development Programme (SDP) on 9th January 2021 which is offering a unique opportunity to participants for shaping their personalities as it focuses on character formation and inculcation of core values to strengthen Inner-Self. The programme is uniquely designed by integrating the knowledge of the ancient Indian philosophical wisdom of Yoga with Heart centric approach of meditation.
In the series of online session, the 18th session was held on 4th April, on Soft Skills Development by using the approach of Self Exploration by guest speaker Ms. Rikita Swaroop, Master Trainer for MEPSC –National skills Development Corporation India from Ranchi, Jharkhand. She used Mentimeter to reach out to participants while making them think by asking probing existential questions for which they were forced to peep within to find answers. This was followed by anecdotes and sharing of lived experiences. The dilemmas which we face in our day to day living were highlighted beautifully by her. Values need to be discussed through jurisprudence and clarification approach was the message she gave to teachers. Teachers themselves have to practice those virtues about which they talk about in their class room.
Earlier, the session began with yogic technique of body relaxation followed by discussions on how a simple meditation practice can not only relieve the heaviness of the mind but takes on to create a new version of yourself, full of unlimited potential and excellence.
The programme was coordinated By Prof. Latika Sharma and Prof O. P. Katare. The event witnessed an audience of over 100 enthusiastic participants including faculty and students from across the country.
The talk concluded by reminiscing the beauty of the spring flower which begins again, the day you begin is a journey in its own. Overall, the session had a magical effect opening a new dimension and perspective in order to transform the personality.
During the various sessions eminent experts from various fields deliberated on various themes including emotional strength, will power development, intuitional intelligence, stress moderation, time management and holistic health by sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with participants.
Ms. Rikita Swaroop is a Master Trainer for MEPSC –National skills Development Corporation India; Trainer for Soft Skills & Business Communication, Facilitator for Brighter Minds and Career Development. She has been consulting, delivering and facilitating trainings in Corporate, Government and Education sector for last 20 years both independent as well in association with 45 organizations. In addition she is an active member and trainer for heartfulness Meditation. Sister is presently presiding as Joint Secretary IYA- Jharkhand Chapter and is state Coordinator for heartfulness campus.
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University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh is proud of Mr. Subhash Kumar, who completed the Master of Commerce programme of Panjab University with distinction in 1983, for having assumed the additional charge of the Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) today, shared Prof. V.R. Sinha, Dean of University Instructions, PU and Chairman, UBS. He also expressed that it is a moment of pride for PU also.
Mr. Kumar is Director (Finance) of ONGC, one of the Global 500 companies, since January 2018. Previously, he had a brief stint as Director (Finance) at Petronet LNG Ltd, a role he took up in August 2017.
Mr Kumar joined ONGC in 1985 as Finance & Accounts Officer (F&AO). After initially working in Jammu and Dehradun, he had a long stint at ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of ONGC. During his tenure with ONGC Videsh, Mr Kumar was associated with key acquisitions and expansion of company’s footprint from single asset company in 2001 into a company with global presence in 17 countries with 37 assets. He played a key role in evaluation and acquisition of many Assets abroad by ONGC Videsh.
He worked as Head Business Development, Finance & Budget and also as Head Treasury Planning & Portfolio Management Group at ONGC Videsh from April 2010 to March 2015. He then went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited, a 50:50 joint venture of ONGC Videsh and Sinopec of China, from September 2006 to March 2010.
Mr Kumar joined back ONGC as Chief Commercial & Head Treasury of ONGC in July, 2016 where he played a key role in evaluation, negotiation, and concluding outstanding issues pertaining to the organization.
Due to sudden rise in COVID-19 patients, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh continues to work but as per the decision taken, all the patients visiting the dental college for treatment are advised to come with their RTPCR test done and only essential/emergency managements would be done, informed Dr. Hemant Batra, Principal.
