Training in Water management
A water training and capacity building initiative is being implemented by Delhi Technological University (DTU) and My Anchor Foundation in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
The project entails capacity building of 120 Master Trainers drawn from faculty and graduate students from DTU, JNU, IP University, IIT and other Government institutions besides select engineers from Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The master trainers will train and enhance capacity of grass-root/ community workers drawn from DJB, NGOs and RWAs working on water.
Ryanite awarded
Abhishek Sharma of Ryan Greater Noida won the Best Cartoon Award, in a conference on National Cartoon Competition for youth convened by UNESCO and CSIR and other National Institutions on the topic Climate Change in Himalaya — Current Status and Future Perspective.
He received a trophy, certificate and a cash award of` 10,000 from Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr Shashi Tharoor and Minister of State (independent incharge) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof KV Thomas.
The function was organised by International Conference on Climate Change and Himalaya on October 28, 2013 at National Physical laboratory, CSIR, New Delhi.
Certification programme
MongoDB University recently announced a certification programme for developers and DBAs. The certification offers a new means to prove expertise and helps organisations hire and develop qualified professionals.
The company will initially offer associate MongoDB certified developer exam beginning December 3, 2013, and roll out professional and master certified developer exams in the coming year.
The exams, which cost $150, will be administered online through the university platform to ensure worldwide accessibility. Certificates include a unique license number that can be verified on the university’s website.
Smart tech wiz begins
Tata Consultancy Services announces New Delhi’s edition of TCS IT Wiz 2013 to be held on November 16 at Dogra Hall, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. The event is open to all school students studying in Class VIII-XII (including pre-university of junior college students).
Each institute is allowed to send multiple teams of two members each. The winners of the event from each of the 14 locations will contest for the Smart Tech Wizard 2013 to be held in December
Appstar tablet
Tapping into children’s love for technology, Binatone Telecommunication Pvt ltd one of the leading consumer electronics brand has launched tablet for children named Appstar. Boasting an extra-large 7 inch capacitive-touch colour screen, the tablet features large icons and a touch-pen, making it easy for children to navigate via the bespoke children’s operating system.
It has an in-built wi-fi and with Android’s 4.1 OS. The tablet has two modes — Appstar and Parent mode which is a normal Android screen which can be easily switched through the parental control.
Scholarship on offer
Arts University Bournemouth is organising the — Who Are YouIJ-In a Gender Defined World India competition wherein they are inviting Indian students to participate, get creative and give them an opportunity to win a scholarship worth `12 lakh. The opportunity is being offered to all the Class XI and XII students. The top two entries will get noticed by having their work featured in a hoarding advertising campaign in the UK.
The winner will be accredited with a massive scholarship. All one needs to do is produce a piece of art that expresses them within the gender defined world they live in. Interested candidates can send in their entry to wayindia@aub.ac.uk latest by December 23, 2013. A panel of judges, comprising of eminent personalities in the creative field from India as well as internationally, will announce a shortlist of 20 entries on January 20, 2014.
Announcement of winners and runners up will be made on February 3, 2014, whereas the prize giving ceremony will take place at the opening of the Who Are YouIJ-In a Gender Defined World India exhibition in New Delhi in May 2014.
For further details and competition guidelines visit: aub.ac.uk/wayindia.
Deep utsav 2013 at fddi
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Noida participated in the Deep Utsav-2013, which was organized in Noida Stadium, Sector-21A. Speaking at the event Raajeev j lakhara, MD, FDDI said: “It was an ideal opportunity to display our products, generate new trade leads, help establish business contacts and create awareness about the services offered by the Institute.”
The utsav is the most awaited consumer fest of Noida which is a major hub of industry. The fest had adventure zone, kids zone, baby show, competitions and live performances on a common platform to welcome the festival session.
The FDDI displayed a wide range of wonderful products made by its budding designers that included ladies and gents shoes, casual and formal footwear and sports shoes, fashion accessories, leather goods — travel ware, belts, portfolios, handbags and wallets.
“The event went well in all aspects as FDDI got good response from visitors,” lakhara added.
Global online marketing specialist
Global Institute for Corporate Education, Bangalore, recently launched a new programme — global online marketing specialist as a part of the digital marketing module. The 60 hour programme aims to equip MBA aspirants on the modern day marketing paradigms and bridge the gap between understanding and implementing cutting edge solutions in digital marketing.
The programme includes various facets of implementable and bankable knowledge of digital marketing and will cover the 4 pillars of digital marketing — creative, technical, communicative and strategic.
The programme’s USP is seen through innovative learning techniques, such as intensive learning and crowd sourced learning which involves division of classes into groups and brainstorming of ideas amongst the groups to gain perspective. GICE has tied up with One Divisible Institute Centre of Excellence arm to execute this programme.
Entrance exam for scholarship
Delhi Paramedical & Management Institute (DPMI), a paramedical Institute, is offering 100 per cent scholarship to the students who want to pursue their career in paramedics. More than 1,000 students across India already availing 100 per cent scholarship. Entrance exams for scholarship will be conducted in many schools of East Delhi on November 9, 2013.
According to the principal Aruna Singh DPMI, “We are happy to announce 100 per cent scholarship test for the benefit of the students. DPMI offers various modern day courses which enables the student to gain valuable, industry-specific skills to enhance their career”.
Student can visit — http://www.dpmiindia.com — to enroll for the scholarship test. last date to apply is 7th November, 2013.
Courses in DPMI were introduced with the objective of providing quality paramedical, technical management education at under 10th, 10+ 2, graduate and post graduate levels.
Distance learning course
Clinical professionals from India can now pursue their higher studies without interrupting their practice. They can acquire a master’s degree in dental public health from the University of Sheffield through distance learning.
The course is flexible by design and is best suited for those who can’t devote enough time to study or those who are new to academic study to opt for a postgraduate certificate (one-year part-time) or postgraduate diploma (two-year part time) with the option to return at a later date to upgrade their qualification whenever they wish. Students are also given an option at the end of the second year of study to attend a summer school held in Sheffield at the School of Clinical Dentistry. The school will give them an opportunity to meet their dissertation supervisors, enjoy full access to the extensive libraries and other university services and also meet other students and staff. The programme commences in September 2014. For further information visit http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/dentalschool/masters/dental_public_health_distance_learning.