SBPS bids adieu to class XII
With zeal in their heart and tears in their eyes, the pupils of Grade XI gathered to bid adieu to the Grade XII batch 2018-19 on 31st January, 2019. The theme of the valedictory party was ‘Filmfare Awards’. The auditorium was festooned appropriately keeping in mind the theme. The outgoing students were treated as Bollywood Stars. The young ladies glowed in sarees whereas the gentlemen carried themselves smartly in suits. The Std. XII students were welcomed with a melodious instrumental song, followed by a series of interesting skits, captivating group dances and solo performances. The ramp walk was just an icing on the cake. Subject teachers gave tips to the students for better results and wished them luck. Many interesting games were played to pep up the environment.
Workshop on Remote Sensing held
The Department of Remote Sensing, BIT Mesra organised a workshop on National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES) data products on the Thursday. P Mahesh delivered a lecture on ‘Space Technology for Atmospheric Application’ followed by another lecture on ‘NICES Programme’ and ‘Space Technology for Terrestrial Application’ by Dr. D. Dutta. A lecture was then delivered by A Bhuvana Chandra on ‘Space Technology for Ocean Application’. Post lunch, there was a presentation on ‘Bhuvan’ by Shalu Soni. The presentation was centred around "Bhuvan", a web mapping service developed by ISRO, its applications, provisions for downloading it and its utility. On completion of all the lectures, an interactive session was held.
OPS students win prizes
Student of Oxford Public School, Ranchi won prizes in different events at various levels. In the morning assembly Principal Suraj Sharma gave away the prizes, medals and certificates to all the winners. First of all, the Principal gave away the trophy and certificate to Ritul Raj of 10th B, the Captain of Ranchi district Cricket Team, who secured first position in Jharkhand State 3rd Inter District under 16 cricket tournament in which 4 districts participated. Then the Principal gave away the prize to Soham Fauzdar, Std. 6-E in Young Master Stroke All India Drawing Competition. Vikram Raj Shahi received silver and bronze medals in Karate. Naitik Jain 6-E also received certificates of achievement in Global Test of Soroban Association of Japan. Vivek Kumar of XI-A received certificate of Merit in Inter School Competition ‘Connectech’ held at Science Centre, Ranchi on January 24.
Students remember Pt Nehru
Students of Delhi Public School, Ranchi paid rich tributes to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on Thursday. The students showcased small act on full filling his dreams by making this country a better place. The different acts were based on Save Water, help others, let’s educate followed by poem and speech. Principal Dr. Ram Singh praised the effort to the students and said that the children are the future of this country and if everyone’s heart will be as pure as of children then no anger will be there in any one of us.
Changemaker Day at DAV public school
DAV Alok Public School along with Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and Oracle celebrated Changemaker Day, where students were encouraged to become change-makers and empathetic leaders. The sessions at the event delved on the significance of these skills and the need for the youth to take the lead in social and environmental change. Many students also participated in the Flash Pitch competition, presenting their own ideas and initiatives. Some of the key speakers at the event were Rajkumar Gope (Ekjut Foundation), Rumi Kumari and Chanda Kumari (Ashoka Youth Venturers). Principal of the school Dr. Ashok Kumar, said, “Every student who leaves the school has to be a Changemaker. Through the event we are taking a big step forward in that direction.”
Small cap fund launched
Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited announced the launch of new fund offer (NFO) for Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund- an open-ended scheme. This scheme aims to invest in stocks of small-cap companies that are likely to have the potential to generate higher returns than most other equity classes over a longer period of time. In equities, small cap companies are potential mid / large caps of tomorrow.
The NFO opened on January 25 will close on February 8. The scheme proposes to invest at least 65%of the corpus in equity and equity-related instruments of small cap companies. Up to 35% of the portfolio will be allocated across Large, Mid and Small cap stocks for managing Beta of the portfolio.