Seminar held at Sarla Birla University
A seminar was organised by Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Sarla Birla University on the topic “Recent Trends in Technologies” here on Monday. The Chief Guest was Prof. (Dr.) P.S. Bhatnagar (Former Director, B.K. B.I.E.T. Pilani) and mentor of SBU, Ranchi. Prof. (Dr) S.K. Singh, Dean (Academics), Dr. Partha Paul, Prof. Megha Sinha, Dr. Amrita Sarkar and Prof. Subhankar Ghatak attended this seminar. Prof. Bhatnagar interacted with B.Tech and Diploma students of CSE. He discussed about how the first T.V was installed in Delhi in 1970 along with the first unidirectional receiver antenna named “Yagi”, which was named after the Japanese Scientist, “Hidetsugu Yagi” who founded it.
CMPDI bids adieu to 3 members
Three members of CMPDI family were given fairwell on their retirement on Monday. The three members include Chief Manager (CMP) SK Mandal, Chief Manager (E&M) Vinod Kumar and Senior Scietific Assistant Rakesh Ranjan. Director (Technical/ES) KK Mishra and Director (Technical/RD&T/CRD) RN Jha felictated the retiring employees with commendation letter, memento and shawl.
Fashion Futurista, Sound Scape Competition
To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, an Inter- house Fashion Futurista, Ramp Walk and Sound Scape Competition was organised at SBPS for the students of grade VI to XII. The competition is an endeavour to encourage the Gandhian principle of creating best out of waste. Three students, each from all the four houses presented the ramp walk on topics like 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbkum' (whole world is one family), 'Mangalyaan', 'Kudrat De Bande' and 'Chandrayaan'. Students created items of daily use and also did beatboxing for Sound Scape. All the props used and costumes worn by the students were made by the students themselves using waste materials which was highly commendable. The main aim of the competition was to teach humility to the children and emulate the doctrines of Mahatma Gandhi.
Activity on good manners
Class Nursery of DPS, Ranchi portrayed a wonderful presentation on the topic “Good Manners”. The tiny tots demonstrated the significance of the magic words: please, sorry, thank you etc. they recited the poems titled “Brush your teeth” and “Five magical words”. They enacted the importance of giving respect, helping others, showing as well as eating healthy food in their own cute way. Appreciating the activity of Nursery kids Principal Dr. Ram Singh said, “Acquiring good habits or manners are part of the learning process. Good habits go a long way in establishing the child’s personality.”
Book review programme
The Book Review programme of the famous book ‘Sapiens’ written by Yuval Naoh Hrare was inaugurated by by Dr. Ramesh Sharan, Vice-Chancellor, Vinoba Bhawe University, Hazaribag. Encouraging the students, he said to the students that books are true friends. They possess immense knowledge which widen our mental horizon. The writer has given a hint through this book regarding destruction caused by mankind. The Key speaker Dr. SN Das Dept of History, St. Xavier College, Ranchi said that human beings must maintain a harmonious balance of nature by taking care of all flora and fauna as they play indispensable part in maintaining the ecological balance. The greed of human beings is leading to extinction of natural resources which is a matter of great concern.
Steps to protect environment
Addressing environmental concerns stemming from global warming, Tata AIA Life Insurance has taken concrete steps to combat it through a new initiative called Rakshakaran Hero. This aligns with Tata AIA Life Insurance philosophy of ‘protection’ that secures people’s future. Extending the same philosophy to the environment, is this new initiative that promises to protect the planet’s collective future. Tata AIA Life Insurance has pledged to plant a sapling in the name of the policy-holder for every Term policy that is bought. These saplings will be planted in designated regions across India to enhance the much-required green cover in country. Saurabh Agrawal, Chairman - Tata AIA Life Insurance & CFO of Tata Sons, launched the initiative spearheaded by Rishi Srivastava, MD & CEO Tata AIA Life Insurance.
Durgostav at Cambrian Public School
A programme on Durgostav was organised at Cambrian Public School on Monday. Students presented a dance drama titled ‘Aadishakti’ demonstrating the arrival and worship of Goddess Durga. Student Kavita Shukla highlighted the underlying emotions and messages of the Durga Puja festival. Students also presented a dandiya dance on the occasion. Principal Neeta Pandey said that this is not just a festival of spirituality and devotion but also cultural traditions and values. She also urged everyone to imbibe the messages of Lord Ram. The programme was conducted by Asha Raj and Vinita Verma while students were directed by Monika Munda, Santosh Kumar Mishra and others.
Maruti Suzuki launches S-PRESSO
Maruti Suzuki today launched its much-awaited Mini-SUV S-PRESSO. The S-PRESSO is conceptualized and designed in India for India and the world. It stands out with its bold and powerful SUV stance. Built afresh on acclaimed 5th generation HEARTECT platform, it uses 40% high tensile steel that ensures stronger, safer and sturdier structure. S-PRESSO will be sold countrywide through the extensive ARENA retail network and is packed with more than 10 safety features and is compliant with all safety regulations. Maruti Suzuki will offer several best -in-its class features to customers with S-PRESSO. Presenting the all new S-PRESSO to customers, Kenichi Ayukawa, managing director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “At Maruti Suzuki, we believe in the philosophy of ‘customer first.’ We continue our endeavor to provide Indian customers with high quality cars backed by affordable pricing.