Conference starting on 17th December,2020, informed Prof Desh Deepak, Coordinator which is being organised in association with Chandigarh region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster(CRIKC). on the theme” Science and Technology Innovations: Ushering in the era of Make in India” .The Webcast of proceedings can be seen at PU webcast. Also, 15 reputed speakers out of which 3 are international , have agreed to speak during the conference.
CHASCON is an annual event since 2007 in PU which encourages the young and innovative minds for interaction with researchers, academicians and industry leaders. CHASCON will be an exciting platform to deliberate, exchange views on scientific challenges and innovations and would showcase the contributions from the region and define the future roadmap for making India the Innovation Hub.
Many eminent speakers will give plenary lectures and there will be panel discussions and opportunity for e-posters, abstracts and oral presentations.
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On the second and third day of the 14 day online workshop on Yoga for Self Management organized by Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh. Dr.Laxminarayan Joshi, Head and Dean Students Welfare, Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar gave a live presentation on the yoga for healthy spine.
Prof.Renu Thakur welcomed the guests. Mr Mohit introduced the speaker to the participants. The session started with the chanting of Om and Gayatri Mantra for over all good health and positivity of one and all. Dr.Laxminarayan is a renowned yoga therapist. He stressed that health of our spine is a key to the health of our whole body , Thus one needs to take care of spine by doing regular yogic activity. The spinal cord connects brain to the rest of the body hence it is most important. He demonstrated that how different asanas can help us to have healthy spine. While doing asanas we need to be careful and front bending should totally be avoided by the people who have cervical or lumber spondylitis. The problems due to wrong postures can be corrected by performing yogic asanas. He highlighted the benefits of Suryanamaskar for keeping our spine healthy. He referred to important asanas such as Vakra, Bhadra, Katichakra, Bhujang,Shalbha, Setu etc for keeping our spine healthy. Live demonstrations of these asanas helped participants to practice the same and correct their postures.
The participants interacted with the expert .Series of questions related to healthy spine were answered by the eminent speaker. The live demonstration was given by Ms Akansha from the same University.
The formal vote of thanks was proposed by Prashant Verma.The sessions were attended by large number of participants belonging to different age groups from different parts of the country.
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The Department of Art History and Visual Arts Panjab University, Chandigarh unveiled the *Catalogue of Major Art Objects* in the Museum of Fine Arts today by Professor Tirthankar Bhattacharya Chairperson of Art History and Visual Arts department and Director Museum of Fine Arts.
The event was coordinated by Professor Rajeev Patnaik, the convener of the Panjab University Museum Aggredation Committee and Chairperson, Geology Department.
Professor Tirthankar Bhattacharya has compiled and edited the catalogue of the major art objects. The publication would be of immense help to the researchers . The catalogue would be available online and also at the departmental library archives and the Museum of Fine Arts .
Professor Tirthankar stressed the need to publish such catalogues as a part of the outreach program for the visibility of the University. He urged the other chairpersons to take up the challenge and also publish such catalogues of the museums of the University.
He thanked the Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar for his motivation and support. The event was well received by the faculty and staff of the University.
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The 14 day online workshop on ‘Yoga for Self Management’ started in Panjab University, Chandigarh today which is organised by the Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies.This workshop is an effort to enlighten people on the benefits of Yoga in leading a happy and healthy life.
Dr Monika Aggarwal, Associate Professor from University Institute of Applied and Management Science (UIAMS) welcomed the guests and conducted the proceedings. Prof. Renu Thakur, Coordinator ICSVS introduced the speaker. The keynote speaker of the day was Prof. G. D. Sharma, former Chairman of the Department of Yoga Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He is an eminent scholar of Yoga
studies. He has received various awards and honours for his commendable work in this field.
On the first day of the 14 day Workshop , Prof Sharma spoke on the benefits of yoga in the modern times. He started the session with the chanting of Om and informed that it fills us with positive energy. He stressed that yoga manages our life and by regulating our lifestyle we can minimise our sufferings and lead happy life. Strict discipline is the key to happiness. We should interact with ourself and try to listen to our soul and contemplate on the virtues. He highlighted the importance of regulated breath (pranayama) in our life. ‘Prana’ is the key to both mental and physical health. Mastering ‘Prana’ through yogic techniques can help us control our wandering mind. He introduced the participants to Atha Yoga Anushasnam cited in the Yogasutra of Patanjali. In the modern times we are careless about our lifestyle and have become totally ignorant that vikalpa stops growth of humans ,so we are to control our mind to grow.The pandemics cannot harm us if we are disciplined and adhere to the advisory issued by the health experts.The balanced food does wonders, so we should eat right food at right time and in right quantity. Yoga is an essence of a happy and successful life. WHO and ICMR are also propagating yoga for good health. Let us lead a disciplined life and keep ourselves free from all kinds of ailments.
Dr Kuldeep Dhiman, project fellow of ICSVS proposed the vote of thanks. Large number of participants from different parts of the country participated in the Workshop.
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7days Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by Human Resource Development Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh, concluded with the valedictory address by Dr. Jaideep Arya, Chairman, Haryana Yoga Council, Govt. of Haryana.
Dr. Jaideep Arya shared that there are two types of people like who have faith in God and those who do not have. He added that human beings should learn from their mistakes. He also focused the light on the role of Vedas and Yoga towards spiritual life. He further stressed upon the complete control on the wants and needs by following right path of life. He said that one should not give up and must fight for right issues.
Dr. Roshan Lal Coordinator of the program welcomed and introduced the Guest Dr. Jaideep Arya. Thereafter, Dr. Roshan Lal presented the report of the program and informed that for the first time, experts from abroad joined the program which includes countries like, USA, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan etc. Around 40 people joined the program.
Dr. Stephen-USA, Dr. Antigonos Sochos-UK, Mr. Matt Perelstein-USA, Dr. Noor Muhammad-Bangladesh, Dr. Afsheen Masood from Pakistan were the international speakers. Apart from this, various speakers from different areas of expertise shared their experience and knowledge
Prof S.K. Tomar, Director of HRDC, Panjab University Chandigarh proposed vote of thanks.
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To spread awareness about the need for positive mental health in times of Covid-19 pandemic, Panjab University has launched a series of lectures by eminent psychologists, according to Prof Seema Vinayak, Chairperson of Psychology Department and in-charge mental health under National Flagship Programme.
As part of this initiative, Professor Indranee Phookan Borooah of Gauhati University addressed a national webinar on impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health in which she emphasized on its long-term effects that can range from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, to divorce of parents, or captivity of caregiver. “It can affect the biomedical health of the individual, illicit drug use, stability of relationships, performance at work” she added. A trauma-informed school system and caretaker’s training can help children to overcome their problems and achieve certain milestones.
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Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) in association with the Chandigarh Chapter of NASI (National Academy of Sciences India), Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), University Institute of Engineering & Technology and Panjab University Alumni Association Chandigarh organised an online memorial meeting in honour of the Father of Indian IT Industry, Padma Bhushan Dr. F.C. Kohli, Founder and first C.E.O. of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who left for his heavenly abode on November 26, 2020.
The web assembly took place today at 11:00 AM to pay tribute to this preeminent alumnus of the University of Punjab, Lahore (a precursor of Panjab University, Chandigarh).
The meeting was steered by Prof. Keya Dharmvir, General Secretary of SPSTI.
Prof. Arun K. Grover, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University spoke on the background of the memorial meeting, highlighting Dr. Kohli’s association with Tata Consultancy Service and TIFR (Tata Instt. Of Fundamental Res., Mumbai) and his work with Prof. Yash Pal, Prof. Narasimhan, Prof. M. K. G. Menon, Dr. Mathai Joseph and Dr. Kehav Nori. Prof. Rajesh Kochhar, an eminent historian of Science, presented a brief profile of Dr. Kohli including his personal and professional life. There were messages from Prof. Raj Kumar, VC, PU and Prof. Kesav V. Nori, IIIT Hyderabad, who was earlier a senior functionary at TCS, highlighting his role as a great mentor and visionary.
Shri Som Mittal, former Chairman NASSCOM, paid his tribute stating him being an engineer at heart and being a great student as well as a great teacher throughout his life. Dr. Ananth Krishnan who is Chief Technology Officer at TCS read the official statement on the great loss and said greatest tribute to him will be if we can live up to his vision for the growth of nation. Shri Rajiv Vaishnav shared how his every meeting with Dr. Kohli was focussed on what better NASSCOM can do to, showing his passion for nation. There was also a message from Prof. Shri S. K. Munjal from Hero Enterprises indicating both computer and software industry would not have been possible without Mr Kohli’s interventions. Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, shared his personal experiences and the supportive role played by Dr. Kohli. Prof. Manoj Arora, former Director, PEC shared his vision that science curriculum including mathematics should be revised every year. Prof. Sarit K. Das, Director IIT, Ropar also shared how passionate Dr. Kohli was with the development of nation and stated his words “India has no damn business to remain poor”. Prof. Dheeraj Sanghi, Director, PEC, Dr. Manu Sharma, UIET, Prof. Renu Wig, former Director, UIET, Prof. R. K. Kohli, Secretary, Chandigarh chapter of NASI, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University, Mr. Akhil from MP and Prof. G. S. Kainth, ex Faculty, IIT Kanpur, also paid their tribute by sharing their experiences. The meeting was also attended by Prof. R. P. Bambah, former VC, Panjab University and a contemporary of Dr. F. C. Kohli in Lahore, with more than 200 participants on zoom and about 222 on facebook page of SPSTI.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks by Shri Dharam Vir, IAS (Retd.) & President SPSTI, to all the present for the memorial meeting remembering Dr. Kohli as a legend who not only had passion for developing technology in country but also had similar love for academics
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Department of National Social Service, Panjab University organized a Fit India Prabhat Pheri today near Ghandhi Bhawan. Dr. Vivek Kumar, Chairperson, Centre for Medical Physics, Dr. Navneet Kaur, Department of Geography, Dr. Tilak Raj, University Business School, Dr. Anuj Kumar, Department of Computer Science & Application, Dr. Sucha Singh, University School of Open Learning participated in this programme. Prabhat Pheri is one of the ethnic Indian ways to promote a fit and healthy India.
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7days Faculty Development Program (FDP)by Human Resource Development Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh commenced today on the theme, “Mental Health and Spirituality: The Capital of Well Being”.
Professor Girishwar Misar, Former Professor, University of Delhi and Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha formally inaugurated the event and delivered the inaugural address on Spirituality and Mental Health.
Professor S.K Tomar, Director of HRDC, Panjab University, Chandigarh highlighted the activities and achievements of HRDC center and said that such deliberations are need of the hour as everyone in Corona is panicky and losing their mental health. This seven days program will help the young faculties to get their APA scores by attending this program but beyond this many senior professors has also joined this program to learn more about mental health, spirituality and well being.
Professor Misar has rightly mentioned that there is a gap between needs and wants and consequently disharmony spreading in society. Every human being is having maximum wants and striving or running behind them.
Dr. Roshan Lal Coordinator of FDP, Asst. Professor of Psychology, PU introduced the theme and welcomed all the participants and guests and shared that HRDC of Panjab University has provided the platform so that people can enhance their knowledge to get wellness in their daily life through being mentally healthy because spirituality and mental health both are the capital of well being. All human have been lost somewhere in rat race of modern life. He further added that daily there will be three sessions for 1.5 hours each in which eminent experts have been invited from India and abroad.
Today Professor NovRattan Sharma from M.D University Rohtak (Haryana) and Professor Akbar Hussain from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh enlightened the participants towards the selected theme of program.
Professor NovRattan Sahrma shared that Life without Values is meaningless and shared that every human have five values in life: Truth, Peace, Religion, non-violence and Love where majority of we are missing and misinterpreted all, resulting distortion in daily life.
Dr Roshan Lal proposed the vote of thanks.
Around 75 people joined this including people from countries like USA, Pakistan and Nepal
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Fresh admission of all Masters, Bachelor & Diplomas programmes up to 15th December, 2020 for the July-2020 session. This extension of last date shall not apply to Certificate and Semester-based programmes, i.e., MP, MPB, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDOM, PGDFMP, DBPOFA, PGDIS, MCA, BCA, and all Certificate and Awareness programmes of 6 months duration or less. Details of the IGNOU academic programmes for the July, 2020 session can be accessed from the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. The prospective learners can apply for Masters/Bachelor/Diploma programmes of the University on the official website, informed The Regional Director of IGNOU Regional centre Chandigarh Dr. A.K.Dimri. Last date of submission of ‘online’ admission form for July session was earlier fixed for November, 30.
For all those candidates, who have been planning to get admission in any of the IGNOU courses can apply for the same online. Firstly the candidate has to register themselves (if not registered) on the official website i.e https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the application form for the admission in the July session at Indira Gandhi National Open University for 2020. Also, before filling up the IGNOU admission form, candidates must go through the general instructions, eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc. on the official website. Applicants can also download the complete details of the programmes from the IGNOU website.
Learners can also take provisional admission in Bachelor and Master Degree Programmes pending due to declaration of their final year result. However such learners will have to submit their completed certificate/degree/marksheet by 31st December 2020. In case it is not submitted their admission will be cancelled and fee will be refunded as per University norms.
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