it wiz 2014 announced
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that the Delhi edition of TCS IT Wiz 2014 will be held on Saturday, November 8, at Dogra Hall, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi. High school students studying in Class VIII-XII can participate. There is no entry fee. Each institution is allowed to send 10 teams of two-members each to participate.
Entries have to be sent through the institutions on or before November 5, 2014 to Kavita Kulwant (kavita.kulwant@tcs.com), TCS IT Wiz Coordinator, Mob: 011 66506485 or can register online: www.tcsitwiz.com.
Robotryst 2015
GNIOT Group of Institutions organised two-day National Robotics Championship Robotryst- 2015 at their campus. The event was organised in association with IIT and Robosapiens India.
The competition was divided into two sessions. The first day was divided into two divisions; eight theory session and practical. Practical included engine opening and reassembling it. The second day was the competition day on automobile engine design. Also quiz competition on theoretical knowledge, digital designing contest and distribution of software tool kit took at last.
anti-cracker rally by mrei
Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) organise an anticracker rally to spread awareness towards environmental consciousness, prevention of child labour and celebration of a pollution-free Diwali. This year’s anti-cracker rally was flagged off from the MRIU campus by Satya Bhalla, chief patron, MREI along with Dr MM Kathuria, secretary general – MREI.
Students sensitised audiences through nukkad naataks and peaceful processions.
Students visited various malls in Delhi and Faridabad to spread the message “say no to crackers and yes to life”. Some pedestrians who stopped to look at the march also joined in the procession.
The aim behind the campaign was to motivate people to celebrate an injury-free Diwali. The focus was on how crackers will not save money but prevent injuries and accidents.
rsldc and nsdc sign mou
The Rajasthan Skill and livelihoods Development Corporation (RSlDC) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have joined hands to enhance the employability of the youth in Rajasthan. The two will provide skill activities to industry driven and outcome based trainings, assessments and certification aligned to national occupational standards set by NSDC approved sector skill councils.
Commenting on the partnership, Dilip Chenoy, MD & CEO, NSDC said: “We are pleased to support RSlDC for integrating vocational training programmes with recognised standards. This will play an important role in enhancing the employability of trainees and help them transform their lives.” With this partnership, there will also be an alignment of RSlDC’s technical portal and NSDC skill development management system to streamline assessment and monitoring process.
inOpen Technologies ties up with TCE
InOpen Technologies has tied up with Tata Class Edge (TCE). The partnership aims to impart thinking skills through computer science education.
The motive of the tie-up is to build a unique computer education approach in schools. They would take a practical step-by-step approach to equip students with the skills required for creating computer programs and applications,which is required is to orient students to think analytically and approach technology with an open and creative mind.
Talking about the partnership, Rupesh Shah said: “We felt that the way computer science was taught in schools was fundamentally flawed. With Computer Masti, we are slowly changing the computer science landscape in schools across the country. The partnership is a milestone for us, and through this partnership we aim to impact 1,200 schools over the next few years. I am glad to see a large conglomerate partnering with us to bring positive changes in computer science education. The eco system needs more of such partnerships.”
Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya at ryan
Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya (Cleanliness is next to Godliness), is the pan India campaign was launched by the Government. Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, under the guidance of Dr Augustine F Pinto, chairman, Ryan International Group of Institutions launched this campaign in the school, neighbouring villages, resident welfare association and in various landmark areas of Delhi.
The activities included community service, speeches on understanding cleanliness from the vision and perspective of Mahatma Gandhi, competition on innovative ways of maintaining personal and good hygiene, drawing competition, skits and plays.
The students and the teachers worked enthusiastically and conscientiously to instill in their students pride and cognizance in keeping their surrounding clean.