Nagpur: The foodies of this Orange City are set to be charmed by a night of lip-smacking snacks that would tickle their taste buds to the full. The relishers would find the foods not only in their palate but also in their hearts. And why not. When it comes to special Uzbekistan cuisine, words should be set aside and the action (food) taken. After all, it is the ferocious demand of the taste buds and the fiery belly.
The wait is over. Cherish the delicacies in Delicious December.
Since 1997, Shri Balasaheb Tirpude College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Nagpur is consistently organizing different events that include Theme Dinner, Theme Restaurant, Food Weeks and Food Festivals. All activities of the event are carried out by the students under the guidance of the faculty and the core team of event organizers.
Likewise, this year the students of the college had worked hard on different specialty preparations from Uzbekistani Cuisine along with Chinese and Indian Cuisines, with an affirmative note that they are organizing the food festival ‘Tandoori Nights, Delicious December 2014’. In the coming few years, ‘Tandoori Nights’ is anticipated to be an iconic event of the Orange City associated with the institute as a brand event.
This year the students are preparing sixty-four variant preparations along with their accompaniments for the food enthusiast of Orange City in this food festival. This year specialties include delicacies from the- Uzbekistani Cuisine; this season the Special Uzbekistan menu will be served to Nagpurkars..like Mutton Samsa, Chicken Samsa, Vegetable Samsa, Mutton Sish Kabob, Chicken Sish Kabob, Kimiya Kabob, Mutton Shashlik Kabob, Chicken Shashlik Kabob, Paneer Shashlik Kabob and Uzbekistan specialty dessert like the Mango Samsa in Blossom Water,Orange Samsa in Blossom Water and Honey Blossom Samsa.
There shall be four-sections in the menu which are as International Delicacies, Special Indian Kitchen, Chinese Section and Dessert. These shall include some of the finest preparations being cooked and served for the guests. This time the level is taken to the higher side that will definitely increase the curiosity of the people and at the same time it will increase the showmanship of the students.
The core team of students behind all the work is putting their managerial skill to an acid test by this event. The core management activities of planning and executions are being taken care of under the guidance of the faculty members. Also, the juniors in the college are assigned different work so as to give them a prima fascia of the modus operandi of the event management, thereby gearing them up to organize such event every year.
Making a collective effort is now a tradition of the institute.
The strong leadership and able guidance by President of Yugantar Education Society (YES) Rajkumar Tirpude provided motivations from time to time to students. Working President Vanitatai R Tirpude and General Secretary of YES Wamanraoji Kombade, are always there to give their tactful and strategic guidance.
The institute can be contacted for any event details and enquiry on 0712 2550695/ 2538935 / 2550032 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Nagpur: The Industry Institute Interaction Cell (I-I-I-C) of VNIT organized a two-day training programme on “Building Sustainability and Retrofitting” on November 28 & 29, 2014. Around 20 organizations and over 70 delegates attended the programme. The programme covered more than 10 technical and commercial sessions.
The two-day event covered various aspects including sustainable retrofit measures from architectural perspectives, sustainable construction materials like recycled products and energy efficient glass, water and waste water management techniques, municipal solid waste management, energy auditing & retrofit measures with several case studies.
The LEED/GRIHA certified consultants and industry experts from the participating organizations shared their experiences during the event. Organizations like Harmony AAC, Astral Informatics Pvt. Ltd., Saint Gobain, Pyramid Group of companies and the Global Marketing have extended the sponsorship support to make the event successful.
The programme was organized by Dr R V Ralegaonkar, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering & Dr. (Mrs.) A R Dongre, Professor, Department of Architecture and Planning under the guidance of Dr V A Mhaisalkar, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Dr N S Chaudhari, Director, VNIT. Dr. Tapan Chakrabarty, Chair Professor, VNIT offered by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board was the chief guest for the inaugural function. Dr. G P Singh, Director In-Charge, guest of honor and Dr. S S Bhat, Associate Dean, I-I-I-C was also present during the inauguration.
The theatre group of New Apostolic English High School will be performing at 16th edition of ‘Thespo’ the annual drama festival for theatre performance below the age of 25. The group will be performing the play titled Lehar Badlav Ki at Prithivi Theatres, Mumbai from December 15 to 21, 2014.
Leher Badlav Ki written by Mrunalini Apte and directed by Atul Somkuwar focuses on power crisis.It is a science drama with an aim to connect science with the society. Leher Badlav Ki that will be part of the 16th edition of the Thespo festival this year as it will encourage the youth to express their talent in this year,Thespo has scoured through a record total of 186 entries from across India, Sri Lanka and Canada.
The 17 member troupe have 9 child artist, it is the most youngest performing group in the festival. Amidst the tough competetion ‘ Lehar Badlav ki’ was selected in the final 5 out of 186 entries, informed the director of the play Atul Somkuwar.
This just 22 year old Director is into drama’s and play’s from past fourteen years and is ably handling the directoral baton. He is teaching acting to the students of New Apostolic English High School as Drama faculty teacher. Somkuwar also has the CCRT( Centre for Culture and Research Training) scholarship, where he was the topper.
Somkuwar speaking with Nagpur Today informed about the play , which is addressing the energy crisis and said, It is the need of the hour that man should change with the changing scenario. The use of energy should be very economical and justful. We are getting the signals from the nature in the form of disasters. So we should change ourselves and overcome the energy crisis and save the environment and Mother Earth.
The Idea?
The team read about the black out which occurred in Northern Cities of India in the newspapers. With that they were shaken with the thought how much trouble and distress that would have caused to the everyday lives of the people.
This thing lingered in mind and reflected in this play.
The play will focus on the need of the hour to talk about energy conservation
What the team has to say about the issue?
I want to focus on energy production and energy saving to over come the energy crisis.
We therefore have to encourage the people to utilize non conventional sources of energy.
India is blessed with ample sunlight that can be used to generate solar power.
We only need to collect that energy and channelize it so that it can be used for different needs.
For the same, the Government needs to create awareness, take up the subject and explore alternative sources of energy and at the same time provide subsidies to people and organizations that are generating alternative sources of energy.
People will therefore be motivated to work hand in hand with the authorities to overcome the energy crisis across the country.
I believe it is our duty to save the conventional sources of energy and provide for the future generations to come.
Pearls of Apostolic is excited to participate at the Thespo festival which will give the students a platform to showcase their hidden talents.
Students of the Millennium School Nagpur gave a splendid performance at the All India Children’s Taj Wellness Festival which was held in Agra organized by Prelude Public School from 4th Dec-7th Dec, 2014. 800 delegates from all over the country along with 250 mentors had participated in this festival which was held in the country for the first time.
The students who participated from The Millennium School, Nagpur are Elizabeth Siji, Chinmayanand Gokhale, Pranav Bobde and Manvi Jain all students of VIII std. Elizabeth Siji has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the school. While Chinmayanand Gokhale presented the Wellness Action Agenda, Pranav Bobde actively participated in a brain storming session. Manvi Jain and Jeremi Lukos‘s posters were selected for the Wellness exhibition. The students also shared the stage with Estha Divine the singer of the title song of The First World Parliament on Spirituality during her performance. Dr. Bindu Rana, Director Research and Development at Educomp Solutions Limited was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony. Mrs. Agamani Bose escorted the children to the festival.
Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology organized a two days Workshop on ‘Developing Teaching Competencies’ recently. Inaugural function commenced with lightening of traditional lamp by the hands of chairman and resource person Dr. Vivek Nanoti, Principal, PIET followed by the floral welcome of him and AP Kedar, Head Mechanical Engineering. Dr.S.K.Deshmukh welcomed the guest and explained the objectives of the Teaching Competencies emphasizing on how it is useful and needful.
The session started with guest lecture on topic “Setting up Goals for successful & peaceful career in Teaching” by Dr. Vivek Nanoti. He aptly explained details of the topic and how dreams become goals when action is taken towards achieving it. The speech was followed by demonstration of participants in next session. Sixty three participants from different institute participated in this two days’ workshop.
The Valedictory program of the Workshop then followed. Prof. Dr. Sachin Mandavgane, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering , VNIT, Nagpur was the chief guest and resource person who was given a floral welcome by Prof VV Gedam. Dr. Sachin Mandavgane delivered lecture on “Relevant methods on effective teaching methodology”. Dr. Sachin Mandavgane explained the different teaching methodology for knowledge dissipation between teacher and student. He also explained the effective teaching attitude to interact with teacher and student. In the second session, Dr.VM Nanoti gave lecture on “Teaching as Rewarding Career”. Dr.Vivek Nanoti explained various benefits and satisfactions of teaching as a career and also explained how to excel in this profession.
The session was concluded with feedback from participants and vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. G.P. Lakhawat. A chemical Engineering Department worked hard to make this event successful. Management of LTJSS supported this event wholeheartedly.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched an on-line facility titled ‘Saransh’ to schools affiliated to it. Saransh is a Tool for Comprehensive Self Review for Schools. It is created to equip schools to diagnose the scope of improvement in Students / Teachers / Subjects / Schools and take the necessary decision to improve the same. Saransh, as the name suggests, provides schools a complete snapshot and comprehensive drill down analysis to take actionable decisions.
Saransh will be available for classes IX and X, Problem Solving Abilities (PSA) in classes IX and XI, and on achievements in Board examination in Class XII. It shows a complete comprehensive picture of Class X since 2007 and of Class XII since 2009 to the latest academic session.
It helps the schools to look at their performance in scholastic and co-scholastic areas at an aggregate level, and at the level of each student in the school.
All the performance metrics are presented through numbers as well as in charts/ graphs for easy understanding. Saransh helps schools compare their performance vis-a-vis other schools under various categories i.e., All India, Regional, State and within their school category (Government, Private, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (JNVS), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Central Tibetan Schools (CTS).
The facility will bring school teachers and parents closer so that they can monitor the progress of the student. “The programme envisages augmenting capacity at individual level and also enhancing institutional infrastructure to give impetus to training of teachers at pre service and in service level,” said HRD Minister Smriti Irani in a written reply to the Lok Sabha question.
Podar Group of Schools Providing quality education since 1927 – founded by Sheth Anandilal Podar, an eminent Mumbai-based businessman, is coming up with its 3rd Branch in Nagpur on Katol Road .What began as a single institution is today a multi-school, multi-city, multi-brand entity, ambitiously executing a growth strategy with an emphasis on global standards. Podar Schools has till date educated 80,000 students annually in over 78 schools across India.
Speaking with the Media Vishal Shah of Podar Group of Schools informed that Podar has managed to achieve the success it has had due to its excellently recruited teaching team as well as its focus on technology. Extensive training is given to all the teachers and it is ensured that they teach students in the best possible manner. Podar International School is opening at Katol Road in June 2015. Admissions are open from Nursery to Std 6.
He further added there is a great dedication and commitment found in Podar’s Principals and Teachers, many of whom have been honoured by both the Central and State Governments. The use of technology in teaching is also strongly emphasized in all Podar schools, with state-of-the-art computer labs and interactive whiteboards installed in classrooms. Due to its effective use of technology in education, the Podar group of schools was awarded the “Best ICT enabled school” in all of India.
Podar International School focuses on the All Round Development of the students. Extensive emphasis is placed on sports and extra-curricular activities. Specialized and experienced coaches are deployed in a wide spectrum of sporting disciplines.
Podar Schools are considered among the ‘Best Quality’ Schools wherever they operate. The CBSE Board results of the Schools are consistently among the best in the city the school is located and state and national toppers are Podar Students.
Shah further said Podar Schools makes sure that the quality of its education is the same, no matter where the school is located. Podar has a Curriculum Research and Development Centre that ensures the curriculum followed in all the Podar International schools is the same and is of the highest standard. Therefore, in each Podar International School across India, the identical curriculum is followed and the teachers all receive the same training and support.
Ever since its inception 87 years ago it does not accept donations or deposits. The assurance to quality education continues to be focused and firm, said Shah.
For more information on admissions and fees Mr. Mangesh Deshmukh can be contacted on 7506319232.
Nagpur: Every year, Christmas is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. This auspicious occasion is a prime festival of Christian community and hence, is celebrated zestfully around the world.
Christmas Trees are one of the main attractions for children. This is because gifts are kept under the tree for them. All Saints’ Cathedral like other Churches decorated their Christmas Tree elegantly to celebrate the festival with great zeal for the Sunday School Children. This is done 8-10 days ahead of Christmas so that all the children could come together, perform the skits, sing, dance and later receive gifts from Santa Claus before they all go for vacations.
Presbyter-In-Charge of All Saints’ Cathedral Reverend Satish Nanda led the children in the opening prayer. The Esther Samuel read out the Gospel from the Bible. This was followed by the group songs by the small children, the enactment of the Birth of Christ in a manger, group dance and other programmes. This time however, Santa Claus distributing gifts to the children was replaced by Presbyter-In-Charge of All Saints’ Cathedral Reverend Satish Nanda giving away the gifts to the children.
Director of National Council of Churches in India Reverend Roger Gaikwad, Ordinand of All Saints’ Cathedral Amin and Reverend Anand Michael, Secretary of Pastorate Committee of All Saints’ Cathedral, parents and members of the All Saints’ Cathedral were prominently present.
Almost all the students of Nagpur, especially girls know about three girls’ high schools in the city. One is Mount Carmel Girls’ High School, St Joseph’s Convent and Tata Parsi Girls’ High School.
The students of these schools stand out in any place because of their educational inputs, discipline and overall development inculcated by the teachers making them good human beings.
The former students of Mount Carmel Girls’ High School too would like to remember their Alma Mater for their contribution in making what they are today. A Reunion of former students is organized on December 20, 2014 at the Carmel Vidya Jyoti Hall, Ajni, Nagpur from 10 am to 5 pm which will include lunch. The School authorities have organized this Reunion. Every former student who is interested would have to register their willingness to attend the programme on Email: mountcarmelnagpur@gmail.com for a Registration Feeof Rs 500 only. One can contact the school authorities on School Phone No: 07122251981. One can also contact on Mobile numbers: 9623776508, 7387207432, 9422543988, 9096086972, 9970119918 and 8237193771. The school authorities request the former students to kindly register at school as early as possible or contact the given numbers to confirm their registration.
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Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology conducted one week ISTE approved Self Financing Short term Training Program on ‘Smart Antenna System’ from 15th-19th December 2014 organised by the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in association with ISTE. 32 Faculties from different colleges in and around Nagpur attended it. Dr. RV Kshirsagar, Dean Faculty of Engineering RTMNU and Vice Principal, PCE addressed the inaugural Function of the STTP. Prof S Chaturvedi, HOD, E & C Engg. Deptartment along with Prof VB Bagde, Coordinator of this STTP delivered the introductory speech.
Eminent Personalities from various colleges in Nagpur including VNIT as well as Industry people were invited as guest speakers. Dr GM Asutkar, Dr PL Zade, Prof SS Khade, Dr SW Warade, Dr AG Kothari & SM Moghe from SM Wireless Communications were the invited speakers. One day Industrial Visit to BSNL RTTC, Nagpur has also been organised during the workshop.
STTP concluded with the Valedictory Function and vote of thanks delivered by Prof SI Parihar, Co- Coordinator of this STTP. Dr VM Nanoti, Principal PIET and all the Faculty members of E & C Engg. Dept. also extended their support for making this event successful.
A week long technical workshop for Second year students ENTRIX 7.0 was inaugurated at Electronics Engineering department of Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management on 22nd December 2014. The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Shri. Gulabrao Thakare, Joint Director, Technical Education, Nagpur Division. Mr.Govindlal Agarwal, General Secretary, RCOEM presided over the function. Dr. R. S. Pande, Principal, RCOEM; Dr.(Mrs.) A.A. Khurshid, HOD; Prof. B. M. Hardas and Prof. Gouri Morankar Convener ENTRIX 7.0 ; Mr. Pratik Jhawar, President ELECTOLITZ Student society and Mr. Shubham Rajurkar, Technical coordinator ENTRIX 7.0 were prominently present on the dais. Mr. Shubham Rajurkar, technical coordinator made introductory remarks about ENTRIX 7.0 & discussed the details of various sessions to be conducted in week long workshop where the participants, instructors and organizers are students only. In her address Dr. (Mrs.) A. A. Khurshid; Head of the department stressed the importance of such type of workshops in career building& requested the participants to take maximum advantage out of it.
She also highlighted achievements of the department. Principal Dr. R.S.Pande in his address recalled his association with ENTRIX since its inception. He congratulated Electrolitz student society for continuing the legacy ahead. Chief Guest Mr. Gulabrao Thakare in his address advised students to learn fundamentals & participate in the technological revolution. He spoke at length about journey of technological innovation in last 25 years and laid emphasis on the fact that engineers are nation builders. Shri Govindlal Agarwal in his Presidential address applaud Electronics Engineering department for arranging such workshop for the students. He hoped that team ENTRIX will broaden their horizon and make their presence in the technical arena in near future.
About 140 Students from RCOEM and various institutes are participating in the workshop. Souvenir of ENTRIX 7.0 was also released on the occasion. Electrolitz Students were felicitated for their achievements in academics, placements and sports. Mr. Kartik Shrinivasan & Ms. Prajakta Munshi compered the programme & Mr. Pratik Jhawar proposed vote of thanks.
Nagpur: A one week technical workshop for Second year students ENTRIX 7.0 was inaugurated at Electronics Engineering department of Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management (RCOEM) on December 22, 2014. The workshop was inaugurated by Gulabrao Thakare, Joint Director, Technical Education, Nagpur Division.
Govindlal Agarwal, General Secretary, RCOEM presided over the function.
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Dr. R. S. Pande, Principal, RCOEM; Dr.(Mrs.) A.A. Khurshid, HOD; Prof. B. M. Hardas and Prof. Gouri Morankar Convener ENTRIX 7.0 ; Pratik Jhawar, President ELECTOLITZ Student society and Shubham Rajurkar, Technical coordinator ENTRIX 7.0 were prominently present on the dais.
Gulabrao Thakare in his address advised students to learn fundamentals & participate in the technological revolution. He spoke at length about journey of technological innovation in last 25 years and laid emphasis on the fact that engineers are nation builders.
Shubham Rajurkar, technical coordinator made introductory remarks about ENTRIX 7.0 & discussed the details of various sessions to be conducted in week long workshop where the participants, instructors and organizers are students only.
In her address Dr. (Mrs.) A. A. Khurshid; Head of the department stressed the importance of such type of workshops in career building & requested the participants to take maximum advantage out of it. She also highlighted achievements of the department.
Principal Dr. R.S.Pande in his address recalled his association with ENTRIX since its inception. He congratulated Electrolitz student society for continuing the legacy ahead. Govindlal Agarwal in his Presidential address applauded Electronics Engineering department for arranging such workshop for the students. He hoped that team ENTRIX will broaden their horizon and make their presence in the technical arena in near future. About 140 Students from RCOEM and various institutes are participating in the workshop. Souvenir of ENTRIX 7.0 was also released on the occasion. Electrolitz Students were felicitated for their achievements in academics, placements and sports. Kartik Shrinivasan & Prajakta Munshi compered the programme and Pratik Jhawar proposed vote of thanks.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Nagpur: G. H. Raisoni Polytechnic organized Annual Social Gathering “AARADHANA-2014-15, recently . The program was inaugurated by Lopamudra Raut, Runner Up Femina Miss India 2013 & also alumni of G.H.Raisoni Polytechnic,Nagpur .The function was presided by. Sunil Raisoni, Chairman Raisoni Group of Institutions. The dignitaries present on the dias were.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Pravin Kale API MIDC Police Station Nagpur,.G.N.Akhade Principal G.H.Raisoni Polytechnic Nagpur, V.V.Kale Vice-Principal, R.K.Dharme Incharge Aaradhana & P.G.Ingole, Co-Incharge.Various cultural & technical programs were held in which students actively participated.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Prizes were distributed by Atul R. Thakre, Marketing Manger, MADC MIHAN Nagpur, the Guest of Honour was Pooja Thakre, Miss India Icon 2013 & an alumni GHRP, Dr. K.K.Dhote Executive Director Raisoni Group of Institutions & Principal G.N.Akhade to the students who excelled in sports and in cultural events. Vote of thanks was given by R.K.Dharme, Incharge of the programme.
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Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Nagpur University wef 2010, has introduced a separate subject of 20 marks on ’Monetary Economics “prominently featuring role of Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce responding to various changes in Direct & Indirect Taxation by Local, State & Central Govt.
The interactive session was held at Chamber premises on Monday 22.12.14 at 11.30am, wherein Professor of G.S.College of Commerce namely Prof Veena Nagdive, Dr Varsha Palsule, Prof – Amol , Kachhwah, Prof – Raunak Shah, Prof Dhanlaxmi Rao participated along with 36 students of BCOM Part II & Part III.
President of NVCC Mr Mayur Panchmatia while addressing the gathering welcomed the faculties of GS College with floral bouquette & highlighted the role of NVCC towards various Government Trade policies, Acts, Laws, & its adverse impact on Trade & to strongly take up with various Governments to improve & simplify the trade particularly in Vidarbha & if required to go for agitation – mass movement ,the same is done to help solve all trade related issues – problems with Local – State & Central Government.
Direct & Indirect Tax Committee Faculty Member – Mr Sanjay Agrawal – Steel Trader & LBT Agitation Cordinator, Mr Narayan Toshniwal – Trading with all Government departmets across India, Mr Mohan Gattani – Industrialist & Trader, Mr Abhishek Jha – CHA – Customs Handling Agent, Mr Virendra Chandak – Convenor D&IT Committee – NVCC , addressed the Seminar one by one in various aspects of Taxes in Trade & Industry. Shri Narayan Toshniwal informed the various types of Direct & Indirect Taxes of Local , State & Central Govt . Mr Mohan Gattani informed about the various Taxes & Laws which are applicable to Industry & Trade. Mr Abhishek Jha – CHA informed about Laws of Export & Import, Service Tax, Certificate of Origin Issuance by NVCC to all Exporters.
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Mr Sanjay Agrawal informed the history of NVCC, its Proactive role for development of Trade in Vidarbha, Objects & Mission of NVCC & trying to solve entire different Government related Trade issues. Many students participated namely Mr Shivam Sharma , Miss Bushra Shekh, Miss Priyanka Singh, Miss Priyanka Malke, Miss Akhila Sallam ,Miss Sandeep Kaur, Miss Gurmeet Kaur, Mr Sandeep Sahu, Mr Akshay Atkare, Mr Vishal Sirsawar & raised multidimensional queries as- Role of NVCC, how it functions, does Government provides any financial help, – assistance, why opposition to LBT, Role of NVCC in MIHAN, how to become a member, how NVCC can grow Cotton & Orange produce – primary main crop – in Vidarbha, why Government levies high rate of taxes, why LBT in Maharashtra & not in other states, what is the role of NVCC in GST, Does Government listens to NVCC if not what is the course of action taken, why Vidarbha is backward, etc.!!!. To all their questions the Faculty members of NVCC answered in detail & to the utmost satisfaction of students.
Mr Virendra Chandak, Convenor D& IT Committee – NVCC compered the programme. Shri Manubhai Soni – Secretary NVCC proposed vote of Thanks. Professor Veena Nagdive & Dr Varsha Palsule in return express deep gratitude for conducting such Programme for the first time, immensely benefitting young students & clarifying their various thoughts - updation about the working of Direct & Indirect Tax committee towards their objects & goals of NVCC & further expressed desire to conduct such programmes every year at NVCC, educating young students who would be soon venturing out of college in various service & business fields.
The programme was followed by High Tea. Prominently present were Prakashji Mehdiaya, Vice President – NVCC, Raju Vyas – Treasurer, Sachin Puniyani –Joint Secretary, states in a Press Note issued by Shri Manubhai Soni, Hon. Secretary of the Chamber.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.All ex-students and ex-teachers of Saraswati Vidyalaya, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur had the honour of enjoying the company of their alumnus Devendra Fadnavis who has taken over as Chief Minister of Maharashtra state. He along with his family members graced Saraswati Vidyalaya Ex-students & Ex-teacher’s Forum’s Get-together with all registered ex students and ex- teachers on December 28, 6pm onwards in the school premises.
55 batches had joined hands to organise “Svians evening with CM” under aegis of Saraswati Vidyalaya Ex-students & ex-teacher’s Forum. Only ex students and ex teachers of Saraswati Vidyalaya were present during this exclusive gathering. This was a historical event as no such school reunion encompassing more than 55 batches has ever been recorded in India.
Shri.Chandrakant Virkhare, Dr.Suresh Chair, Dr.Anup Marar, Shri. Alok Yadav, Smt. Ashwini Jichkar, Shri.Rajendra Kulkarni, Shri.Mukul Barhanpure, Shri.Shreekrishna Buty, Shri.K.Jagdeesan, Shri.Rakesh Purohit, Shri. Nikhil Mundle and Shri.Venkatesh Manian were the core committee members who lead 24 members Conveners team and 50 members Batch Coordinators of this Forum.
Shri.Udayan Shrouti (1980 SVN) & Dr.Swapna Khanzode (1995 SVN) conducted the Dec 28 evening ceremony under the guidance of Dr.Suresh Chair (1972 SVN) while Shri.Amol Kale (1996 SVN) played the role of Aide-de-Camp for Hon’ble CM.
From 6.00pm onwards a Musical evening “ Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” commenced with ex-student singers Shri. Kaivalya Kejkar, Shri.Makrand Moroney, Shri.Venkatesh Buty, Smt.Uma Raman, Shri.Swaminathan Aiyer, Dr. Neeta Bhave, Dr. Sadashiv Bhole, Shri.Sameer Moroney, Shri.Gopal Chatterjee, Shri.Rakesh Purohit, Shri.D.S.Yadav, Smt. Anagha Jaiswal , Shri.Sujit Rajankar, Dr. Swapna Khanjode and Shri.Parag Godbole. Shri.Rakesh Purohit (1985 SVN) and Shri.Shivaji Dhawad ( 2001SVN) aided by Shri.Priyank Lohave (2003) & Ex- teacher Shri.D.S.Yadav supervised the musical evening.
Hon’ble CM was escorted from his residence by Shri.Mukul Barhanpure, Shri.Alok Yadav, Shri.Vivek Mishra & Shri.Nandkishore Dubey (1985 SVN) . Traditional welcome at school entrance gate was given by Shri.G.Sivarama Krishnan( 1979 SVN),Shri.Rajendra Kulkarni( 1980 SVN), Shri.Ramu Bhagwat( 1976 SVN), Shri.Balaji Buty( 1984 SVN) and Ms.Tejaswini Lohit( 2004 SVN).
Hon’ble CM then lead the Guru Namaskar. “Ashish-vachan” scripted by ex-teachers Smt.Usha Mishra & Smt.Savitri Subramanium and designed by Shri.Vivek Mishra ( 1985 SVN ) was bestowed by hands of Ex- teachers Smt.Bakul Sharma & Shri.D.L.Parashar . Shri.Venkatesh Manian (1978 SVN), Shri.Manoj Virkhare (1994 SVN), Shri.Randhir Nashine (1986 SVN) & Shri.Yogesh Deshmukh (1988 SVN) coordinated this undertaking.
On the dais, after a welcome speech by ex- teacher Shri.Chandrakant Virkhare and Assembly readiness call by Shri.G.Sunil ( 1982 SVN), the School prayer was sung by Shri.Nikhil Mundle( 1985 SVN), Smt. Sulbha Deshpande( 1985 SVN),Shri.Sameer Badhe( 1991SVN), Shri.Rahul Pandey( 1995 SVN) ,Shri.Sandeep Pandey(1993 SVN), Shri.Avinash Sahu (1997 SVN), Shri.Abhiman Hegde( 1992 SVN) & Shri.Kshitij Sable ( 2007 SVN) .
This was followed by a Lamp lighting ceremony. A welcome bouquet was presented to Smt.Sarita Fadnavis by Shri.Ranjan Naik (1973 SVN) & Shri.Mohan Nahatkar ( 1975 SVN) while a token of affection was presented to her by Smt.Usha Mishra & Smt.N.Vijaylaxmi.
Dr.Charulata & Dr.Sharad Ranade were welcomed with a bouquet by Shri.Mohan Iyer (1977 SVN) & Dr.Radha Munje (1978 SVN).
Floral respects to Smt.Sapna & Shri.Gaurav Ranade were given by Shri.Rajesh Sanghani ( 1976 SVN) & Shri.Ujwal Joshi( 1984 SVN ) followed by presentation of token of affection to Ms.Divija by Shri.Rahul Soman(1993 SVN) & Shri.Nirav Thacker(2008 SVN). A token of affection to Smt.Amruta was also presented by Smt. Ashwini Jichkar ( 1988 SVN) & Smt.R.Budhay ( 1976 SVN).
Hon’ble CM was given a floral welcome by Shri.Amit Sampat ( 1996 SVN) & Shri.Mitesh Rambhia ( 1987 SVN) while a token of affection was presented by Shri.G.Sivarama Krishnan (1979 SVN) & Shri. Vivek Mishra ( 1985 SVN) .
“ Abhinandan Patra” scripted by Dr.Radha Munje (1978 SVN) and designed by Shri.Vivek Mishra ( 1985 SVN) was also presented to Hon’ble CM by Dr.Anup Marar (1982 SVN) & Shri.Sujit Rajankar ( 1989 SVN) while a memento in the form of Saraswati Devi idol was presented by ex-teacher Shri.Chandrakant Virkhare & Shri.Shreekrishna Buty( 1982 SVN).
Devendra Fadnavis’s batch-mate Shri.Rakesh Purohit (1985 SVN) then recalled some of the times spent with the CM in the school. Some words of wisdom were read out by ex-teacher Smt.Savitri Subramanium.
The Hon’ble CM also addressed all SVians, recalling anecdotes from his time in school and the things he misses and even some things he missed doing while in school. He brought the entire gathering to its feet in a standing ovation by promising to never let the school or his mates feel ashamed for his actions.
A vote of thanks was rendered by Dr.Anup Marar ( 1982 SVN), and followed by Group Photo with all conveners namely Shri.Amol Kale, Shri.G.Sivarama Krishnan, Smt.Reeta Budhay, Shri.Ashish Khandelwal, Shri.G.Sunil, Shri.Sujit Rajankar, Shri.Sanjay Rajak, Shri.Ramu Bhagwat, Shri. Sandeep Pandey, Shri. Udayam Shrouti, Shri.Randhir Nashine, Shri.Sunil Shrivastava, Shri.Manoj Virkhare, Shri.Vivek Mishra, Shri.Amit Sampat, Shri.Balaji Buty, Shri.Ujwal Joshi, Shri. Mitesh Rambhia & Shri.Shivaji Dhawad along with Ex-teachers Smt.Usha Mishra, Smt.Savitri Subramanium, Smt.N.Vijaylaxmi & Smt.Bakul Sharma.
This was followed by Individual Batch Group photo sessions with the CM.
Subsequently all the participants in this unique evening joined for a simple Maharashtrian dinner supervised by Shri.Sunil Shrivastava (1979 SVN), Shri.Manoj Virkhare (1994 SVN) and Shri.Mitesh Rambhia (1987 SVN).
The organisers will also bring out a post event souvenir which will be an exceptional photo album of this ceremony photographed by Shri.Sandeep Tambe ( 1980 SVN) and will be a collectors’ item . This will be subsequently issued to all registered SVians by Shri.Rajendra Kulkarni ( 1980 SVN) , Shri.Shreekrishna Buty( 1982 SVN) and Dr.Anup Marar( 1982 SVN) .
The 2nd Annual Day Celebration of The Millennium School, Nagpur aptly named ‘Bachpan-The Essence of Childhood’, was a showcase of how talented the little students – across Pre-nursery to grade 8th – really are. The three-hour event brought to life the colours of childhood, with programmes ranging from dance to musical presentations to song and drama.
They say happiness comes in small packages. This adage was certainly proved at TMS, Nagpur by the bedazzling performances of the students. Mrs Asawari Shenolikar, Deputy Editor, The Hitavada was the chief guest for the occasion. The other luminaries gracing the occasion included Mr Om Prakash Biyani Bhaarati as the Guest of Honour and Mrs Rita Kaul Director Millennium Schools as the Special Guest.
The programme was an amalgamation of various hues and the students showcased the various shades of childhood and happiness. Throughout the show the students resplendent in various costumes enraptured the audience. The beginning of the auspicious occasion was marked by the lighting of the lamp followed by the welcome dance. Dr. Mallikarjun Karimungi, Principal presented the Annual Report highlighting the achievements of the school and goals set up for the future. Later, the plethora of events mesmerized the guests. The colourful fusion marked a befitting finale to the programme. The students were awarded certificates and applauded for their efforts.
Swimmers of School of Scholars, Wanadongri won top positions in the 5th state level open sea swiming competition organised by Sindhudurg District Aquatic Association at Chiwla Beach, Malwan recently.
Sanika Borkute stood 2nd by covering the distance of 1 km and Yash Gulhane finished the stretch of 2 km at 5th position. The other swimmers from school were Shivam Warade, Charushree Jichkar, Himanshi Borkute, Samarth Kanhere, Mayank Jichkar, Bhavesh Dhonde, Mohit Mandavkar, Yacchat Chowdhary, Anurag Khune, Priyanshu Sorte and Sai Ojass.
Director, Mamta Dutta, principal Kavita Nagarajan said that such competitions help the children build stamina and mental ability and prepare them for further competitions at national level. They also appreciated the efforts of the swimming coach Nitin Malwade whose able guidance helped the students win this competition.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Nagpur: Ambassador of Israel Daniel Carmon, David Akov Consul visited Bhonsala Military School (BMS) recently.
The dignitaries were received by secretary, CHMES, Tarun Patel chairman, Bhonsala Military School, Shailesh Joglekar, member of CHMES, Dilip Chavan, Arvind Kukde and col J S Bhandari.
The dignitaries reviewed the academic facilities and interacted with staff and cadets. To commemorate the visit, Daniel Carmon and David Akov planted an almond sappling in school premises. Col J S Bhandari briefly explained the delegation on school aim, vision and daily curriculum. the dignitaries were convinced that the school is moving forward in the right direction and promised to visit again in future.
Lokmanya Tilak Janakalyan Shikshan Santha’s Priyadarshini Institute of Engineering and Technology organized a Mega Science Exhibition today i.e. 8th January, 2015. Various competitions viz., Science Model Exhibition, Poster Competition, Science Quiz, Extempore, and Sketching/Painting were conducted under this mega event for Higher Secondary Students to create environmental awareness amongst them and to state the importance of economical use of natural resources. Institute received an overwhelming response from various schools in Nagpur, Wardha and Kuhi. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ NN Rao, Senior Scientist, NEERI. Principal, P.I.E.T, Dr.V.M.Nanoti extended his valuable support and guidance for the programme. Ist year Coordinator Dr.SN Rao, Heads of various departments, teaching and Non-teaching staff, were prominently present for the inaugural function.
Management of Lokmanya Tilak Janakalyan Shikshan Sanstha has congratulated the Institute for the successful event and extended best wishes for future endeavors.
2nd AINET International Conference concludes at LAD College
Over 400 participants from India and overseas participate in one-day conference
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Nagpur.
The All India Network of Englsih Teachers (AINET) has organized the 2nd International Conference on the theme “English Language Education Understanding Change” at the LAD College in the city on January 10, 2015. The Conference is supported by the British Council of India and RELO, The American Centre, US Embassy India.
The Plenary Session had National Convenor of AINET Dr Amol Padwad, National Coordinator of AINET Krishna Dixit, Principal of LAD College Dr Shyamala Nair, Plenary Speakers Professor Stephen DeGiulio from DACC, New Mexico State University, USA and Assistant Director, State Partnership, British Council Michael Connolly.
The conference focused on the following:
Classroom experiments
Curriculums and syllabuses
Role of technology
Teacher training / development
Testing and evaluation
Teaching Language skills
Materials / course-books
Teaching literature
Methods and strategies
Action research / case studies
Learner / Teacher motivation &
History of ELE in India.
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‘The policies and approaches to English language education are changing very fast and there is need to understand changes in English Language Education’ was the undertone at the second AINET one-day international conference that concluded at LAD College on Saturday.
The conference got overwhelming response as over 400 delegates from India and overseas participated in the conference themed ‘English Language Education: Understanding Change’.
At the outset, Secretary of Women’s Education Society Dr Panna Akhani inaugurated the conference proceedings in the presence of Principal, LAD College Nagpur Dr Shyamala Nair, Assistant Director, English Partnerships, British Council Michael Connolly, Head of English Language Education Policy and Research, British Council Debanjan Chakrabarti and National Convener, AINET Dr Amol Padwad.
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Michael Connolly delivered plenary on ‘Managing Change in Teacher Education’ while Stephen DeGiulio, Senior English Language Fellow, RELO gave a plenary on ‘The Magic Learning Triangle: Being, Knowledge and Power’. Debanjan Chakrabarti moderated the panel discussion on ‘English as a Medium of Instruction: How Relevant to India?’ while Principal of Waymade College of Education Vallabh Vidyanagar and Dean of Education at Sardar Patel University Gujrat Sulabha Nataraj and Principal of KITS College, Ramtek Dr Bhaskar Patel contributed to the discussion.
Krishna Dixit, National Coordinator AINET presented the report of the conference, Nidhee Meshram from LAD College conducted the inaugural function, Milind Mane from SJGS College Wardha coordinated the registrations while Dr Vivek Joshi, JSPM College Dhanora proposed vote of thanks.
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British Council striving for CPD of English teachers: Michael Connolly
Assistant Director, English Partnerships, British Council Michael Connolly gave a plenary on Managing Change in Teacher Education. He said that Teacher Education scenario is changing fast. British Council works with teacher associations like AINET as teacher associations are crucial to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of a teacher. In language learning, English is best acquired through communication and collaboration. Changes in the teacher education scenario can happen if teachers reflect on their teaching and teaching skills can be developed through experimental activities. He further added that quality in the language classroom can be ensured not just through teacher development programme but with the help of many other activities like orientation of the administrators, selection and training of teacher educators and effective use of resources. British Council CPD framework by Dr Padwad and Prof Dixit has been developed especially for this purpose. British Council is doing all these activities in India in partnership with the governments of Maharashtra through ELIPS and ELISS programmes, Bihar, Karnata and Tamilnadu and the results are encouraging.
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Let the children bloom: Stephen DeGuilio
In his plenary speech, Senior English Language Fellow, RELO, Delhi Stephen Deguilio talked about three important things in learning. His topic was ‘The Magic Learning Triangle: Being, Knowledge and Power’. He questioned the relevance of traditional schooling and the undermining of one’s existing knowledge of native language and culture to give importance to English. He propounded that the children are more vibrant and independent learners than we think them to be and we must let them bloom.
