The Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University and Sandia National Laboratory, USA collaborated to organize INDO-US webinar on the issues covering how to strategize the responses to lab emergency situations while working with SARS-CoV-2, risk communication to tackle infodemics, and ways to transport virus samples safely across research labs and national and international borders. The Series is being organised under the MoU between PU and Sandia National Lab.
Around 100 participants from the northern Indian region participated. This was the second webinar in the series on Bio-Risk Management of SARS-CoV-2 Lab Operations. The series has been based on courselets designed by Sandia National Laboratory, specially to address safe lab work with SARS-CoV-2. The courselets also included proper use of PPE, decontamination, waste disposal, good lab work practices. “This series will help faculty, research scholars, health workers in universities and research institutions design safer ways of working with pathogens so that they and the community are not exposed to the biological risks,” said the organizers Prof. Neena Capalash and Prof. Prince Sharma.
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Keeping in view the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the Panjab University has extended the dates of the various entrance tests for the session 2020-21 as under:
The Department of History, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a Webinar and Lecture with eminent academician, historian and linguist expert, Dr. Heeraman Tiwari on 08 July, 2020 on the theme ‘Language of History and Language in History: An Intellectual Tradition of Ancient India’.
The Chief patron of the lecture, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Raj Kumar conveyed his overwhelming appreciation of the consistent efforts of the Department of History in perpetuating academic efforts even in the times of the Corona Pandemic by inviting such eminent academicians and thinkers to address the students, research scholars and faculty members.
Professor S. K. Tomar, the Dean Students’ Welfare and Honorary Director of Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh in his welcome address highlighted how every successive step in the domain of knowledge makes him feel more humbled and eager to learn more. Dr. Anju Suri, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of History, Director of the event, apprised the almost 90 strong audience comprising faculty members from PU and other universities, students and researchers about the Speaker and the theme.
Professor Heeraman Tiwari who is a Professor in Centre for Historical Studies School of Social Sciences, JNU, New Delhi, has pursued his higher studies from Oxford University and is an established author of several books and research articles on various aspects of language, history and academia. Prof. Tiwari began by delving on the importance and vitality of using the right language and descriptive words in history so as to convey the intended meaning explicitly and with minimal chance of misinterpretation.
Prof. Tiwari expounded on how Patanjali in the ancient Sanskrit treatises has demonstrated the correct usage of language to explain and deduce meanings. The speaker highlighted the tradition of knowledge gaining and writing in ancient India which aimed to understand and contextualize the past. Language was praised because it was the only vehicle which could transmit the records of the past to the present. However, there was strict adherence to its adoption. Patanjali elaborated how one needed to understand meaning, context and channel of communication before going into the study of grammar. To Panini, anyone who is recording the past must have no self-interest to serve. Indian intellect considered knowledge a humbling experience.
Quoting examples from Sanskrit texts, he spoke about how language ought to be used, which words to use and which to avoid. The aim of language is to convey and protect culture and also contextualize knowledge. The greatest seeking starts while taking mundane subjects in the beginning and delves into the highest complexities of knowledge in the forms of questions and answers. The best example is the Bhagwat Gita in which the conversation between Arjun and Krishna is relatable even today. Arjuna, a warrior prince accepted his inability to unravel the greatest mysteries and decided to approach Lord Krishna as a layman even amidst a battle zone. The speaker stressed on the importance and role of the memory which is like a fish hook having direct connection with the present. According to him, time is relevant to look into Indic traditions of knowledge seeking and history writing which were earlier dismissed as children stories and abstract philosophies.
Professor Renu Thakur, Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies and a Senior Professor in her summary comments congratulated the speaker on an excellent lecture and invited him to conduct a webinar again.
Dr. Priyatosh Sharma, the Associate Professor, Department of History and the convenor of the Webinar conducted Question and Answer Session and Dr. Ashish Kumar of the Department and the co-convenor, made preparations for the event. Dr. Jasbir Singh of the Department, delivered the vote of thanks. The lecture was joined by experts from academic, scientists, researchers, students and faculty members from various diverse Departments and universities across India.
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In continuation with series of stories by Panjab University Alumna, Ms Mansi Jawrani , next story ‘A devoted son’ by famous author ‘Anita Desai’ was discussed, shared Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean, Alumni Relations, Panjab University
Her novels include Fire on the Mountain (1977), which won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize, and Clear Light of Day (1980), In Custody (1984) and Fasting, Feasting (1999), each of which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Her short story , ” A Devoted Son ” depicts how the son of a humble and undistinguished family becomes a successful doctor , marries and raises a family , prospers in his career and looks after his ailing father till his last days
Chandigarh, July 8:- Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today started tree plantation drive at open space near mini market, Sector 49 in presence of Smt. Heera Negi, area councillor, ward No.13, Sh. K.P. Singh, SE, Horticulture, MCC and other prominent persons of the area.During the drive approximately 150 saplings of different plants and shrubs were planted including Neem, Alstonia, Chakrassia, Mahogany etc. Others, who were present during the drive and planted saplings in the open space namely Sh. Rajender Sharma, Mr. V.K. Bali, Mr. Ramesh Kaul, Mr. Chirag Aggarwal, Mr. Sachin Gautam, Mr. Kunj Lal Kaushik, Mr. S.P. Joshi, Mr. & Mrs. Nanda, Mr. Chandi Parsad, Mrs. Rajni Kukreja, Mrs. Shobha, Mrs. Gurdeep, Mr. Sharma ji, Mr. Kalia, Mr. Rampal Sharma, Mr. Ratan Lal Bhagat, Mr. Dinesh Tiwari, Mr. Ramesh Bhardwaj, Mr. Vikas Guru, Mr. Suresh Giri and Mr. Devender.
The Department of History and Interdisciplinary Centre of Swami Vivekananda Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a Web Lecture of Shri Shankarananda, a prominent Academician and the All India Joint Organising Secretary of the Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) on the theme of ‘Economics and Cultural Amalgamation: The Only Way to Achieve Economic Stability’.
Prof Raj Kumar,Vice Chancellor in his opening remarks applauded the effort of the Department for organizing the Web Lecture of high academic caliber. Prof Raj Kumar touched on the relevance of the theme in the light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and how the economy of the country has undergone a major shock. He remarked that there is the need to steer the economy forward but not at the cost of cultural heritage.
Shri Shankarananda began his lecture by congratulating the organizers and said that they deserve appreciation for organizing a series of web lectures. He then started his exposition on the theme by asserting that it is erroneous to compartmentalize various branches of education. This compartmentalisation acts as impediment in the holistic growth of the mind through education. Education, as per Indian objectives always aims at the sacred principle that ‘education liberates the mind’. The intellectual abilities, oratory skills and analytical presentation captured the mind and soul of the audience as the speaker recounted how culture and education can be brought together to create a powerful medium for the modern world. Through many anecdotes, stories and extensive quoting from the ancient sources of wisdom such as Vedas and Shastras, Shri Shankarananda spoke about how the economy still is dependent on age-old values and ethics to be able to function and thrive. The speaker also spoke about how it is possible to predict the vagaries of the economic situation using the traditional modes which have been spelled out in the Indian classical Sanskrit treatises. He highlighted the importance of economy, values of life, culture and dharma, the hallmarks of ancient Indian history and appealed that these should be adopted in consonance and coordination for the economic stability. These are useful in the process of our nation building. Our nation by adhering to them can lead the whole world in showing the path of ultimate solace and economic stability in the present time especially when the entire globe is coping with the challenge of Covid-19 which has led to global economic instability.
Earlier,Professor Anju Suri, Chairperson of Department of History, the Director of the event apprised the audience of the credentials of the eminent speaker, who is an Engineer by formal education. Speaking in chaste Hindi, in which the entire event was organised, Dr Suri delved on various aspects of Indian culture in a nutshell. Shri Shankarananda who has devoted his life to the service of the nation and Mother India is actively engaged in education reforms in India. He is of the belief that the Indianisation of education is important to liberate Indian academia from intellectual colonial dependency of the west.
Professor Devendra Singh Thakur, Co-ordinator, Ambedkar Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Co-ordinator, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal delivered the Vote of Thanks and congratulated the Department of History and ICSVS for having conducted a series of webinars featuring such distinguished speakers, who have been able to shed light on many known and unknown aspects of history, culture, science, education etc. He remarked that the moral values and ethics may be included in the syllabi of the University as the effective tools for practically following the message of Shri Shankarananda ji.
The highly incisive and informative lecture was co-organised by Dr. Priyatosh Sharma, the Associate Professor of the Department of History who partnered Professor Anju Suri and Professor Renu Thakur in organising the Web Lecture. The lecture was joined by experts from academic, scientists, researchers, students and faculty members from various diverse Departments.
The Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies in collaboration with the Department of Public Administration organized a webinar on the topic “Covid-19 Towards a Sustainable Lifestyle” of Prof. Suresh Mishra, Professor of Public Administration & Chair Professor & Coordinator Centre for Consumer Studies and Project Director, National Consumer Helpline (NCH) & State Consumer Helpline Knowledge Resource Management Portal (SCHKRMP), Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, today via WebEx.
Dr. Manish Sharma, Chairperson, Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies introduced the topic and speaker and other invited guests, faculty members and students.
Prof. Mishra started his presentation by stating that COVID-19 is the greatest humanitarian challenge to the world since World War II and it has been observed that this disease is created and spread by the rich but the poor are the most affected one. And it has also changed the Attitude and behavior towards the purchasing and consumption pattern of the masses throughout the world. Greed has replaced need. He discussed how COVID-19 pandemic is a trigger for taking serious action and making policies towards sustainable development which is a combination of both sustainable lifestyle and sustainable consumerism. He said that the initiative for this must start with the students who can draw an action plan for sustainable development and who can spread the message of sustainability. Besides the mantra for this lies in 5Rs – Refuse, Reuse, reduce, Recycle and Rethink. He suggested an action plan for sustainable living with a focus on changing attitudes, saving water, fuel, electrical energy, food and use of chemicals. He concluded by saying that now is the time to reverse the adverse effects of consumerism and that Gandhi is more relevant today than it was in the past as Gandhi has very rightly said that “The World has enough for everyone’s needs but not for everyone’s greed.” And Sustainable Development has to be with Sustainable Production and Sustainable Consumption.
In the end, different questions were asked by the various faculty members and students. The webinar was well attended by different faculty members of Panjab University, Chandigarh and from across India as well as from abroad. Dr Bharti Garg, Coordinator, Department of Public Administration, PU, Chandigarh proposed vote of thanks to all.
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Popular fashion designer, model, and digital content creator, Gabriella Demetriades today interacted with students of the University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University as a part of a ‘Special Web-Talk Series’.
During the web dialogue, Gabriella, who is the founder of Deme Love, a much loved and popular western outfits brand, shared her experiences of running a fashion business and challenges that she faced. The dialogue was titled “Love for Fashion & Venturing into the Fashion Business” and 81 students attended it. “Having a good mentor or guide in this field is essential and I have personally been through this. So I am extremely happy to interact with fashion students and share my experiences. During these tough times of lockdown, it is important to keep oneself positively engaged and growing in knowledge,” she said. “It is important to use the strength of your team well. Someone is good at a task that must be given that work when it comes to allocating work in your team,” she added answering a student’s question.
Dr. Neha Miglani was the moderator and facilitator of the session. Students of Masters and Bachelor’s degree asked her questions about their interests and how to make their dream of setting up a fashion enterprise come true.
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The Interdisciplinary Center for Swami Vivekananda Studies organized a special lecture on An Ayurvedic perspective on COVID 19 by an eminent Ayurvedic practitioner, Vaidya Jagjit Singh. Prof. Renu Thakur, Coordinator ICSVS, welcomed the guests and informed about the achievements of the center as a platform for convergence of diverse ideas which cut across different cultures, disciplines and highlighted the universal thought. Dr. Monika Agarwal, Associate Professor, UIAMS conducted the proceedings of the webinar and highlighted the importance of such efforts of the center.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar inaugurated the webinar and thew light on the importance of Panchkaram. He welcomed the speaker and stressed that we should eat balanced diet to keep ourselves healthy. Dr.Jagjit Singh an eminent speaker stressed that weak immunity is the cause of falling victim to viruses such as Covid-19. Ayurveda is highly effective in fighting such virus attacks. In the past three or four months we have been talking of fighting Corona virus. All discussions are not only centered around physical health, but mental health also. If the mind is ill, physical health will be of no use. Until the mind is healthy and cheerful, the body can never be fit.Most medical systems these days only treat the body, no one treats mind. Remember, it is the person you are treating, not the physical body alone. Ayurveda is one such system, that treats the person, both body and mind.Modern lifestyle is so hectic and competitive that stress level has increased tremendously. Even young children experience extreme stress these days. This stress has a devastating effect on the mind and body, and it weakens immune system. Ayurveda helps us to keep the mind happy through simple exercisesand reduces stress thus makes our immune system strong so that it can fight all sorts of bacteriaand viruses. Simple remedies such as taking a spoon of badam rogan with warm milk before going to bed can result in sound sleep with which our concentration level increases tremendously. Right diet according to season and at right time help us to remain healthy.Our health suffers if the balance between vata, pitta, and kapha gets disturbed. Ayurveda is a science which cures, it does not only manages disease symptoms. Ayurveda can increase our immunity using simple things found in our kitchens such as turmeric, muletthi, cumin, fenugreek, and carom seeds. These items if taken in right quantity and in right season are most useful for us. The participants interacted with the learned speaker and cleared many doubts regarding COVID -19 and maintaining good health. Dr. Monika Agarwal proposed the vote of thanks.
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SAIF/CIL launched the germicidal radiation Chamber
Department of SAIF/CIL, Panjab University, Chandigarh has designed and developed an Ultraviolet Sanitization chamber for disinfection of articles and papers. The setup uses UV-C germicidal radiation and provide full safety features to avoid radiation exposure to person using this chamber. These safety features are incorporated as the frequency of UV-C is harmful to skin and eyes. This Chamber is coated with special ultraviolet reflection coating and optimized in such a way that maximum power of radiation is used due to multiple reflections. Professor G R Chaudhary, Director SAIF/CIL and his team presented two such chambers to the office of Vice Chancellor. Prof Chaudhary, Dr. Ramesh Sharma and Mr. Dinesh demonstrated the working of chamber to Professor Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor and Prof. RK. Singla, Dean of University Instructions, Panjab University. Professor Raj Kumar appreciated the efforts of CIL/ SAIF for developing the product in this challenging hour. He was delighted to observe the safety features and working of this setup. Professor Chaudhary and Dr. Sharma revealed that CIL/SAIF department is in process of developing few more specialized devices to fight COVID-19 and other pathogen and patent applications for these devices are in process.
