A team from the Osmania Medical College pipped five other short-listed teams at the regional round of Cerebrations, The Hindu Business Line Corporate Quiz 2014, held here on Tuesday.
The winning duo, brothers Syed Murtuza Hashmi and Syed Mustafa Hashmi, first and fourth-year students at the medical college, took early lead and managed to retain it, with the team from Reckitt Benckiser coming a close second and Sai Constructions at the third place. Of the 20 teams that took part in the quiz, six were short-listed after they fielded a general elimination round of 25 questions.
source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> News / The Hindu Bureau / Hyderabad – March 18th, 2014
If you thought anchoring was just about sitting in front of the camera and talking, Studio Talk, a finishing school for those looking to make their career before the cameras, will prove differently to you. “A lot of youngsters believe that anchoring is not serious journalism and I want to break that myth. It’s time one understands that anchoring is impossible without knowledge,” said Mahrukh Inayet Rizvi, Course Director, Studio Talk, who recently resigned as senior editor (news) at Times Now.
Ms Inayet was part of the core team at Headlines Today, that helped set up the channel. From the TV Today group, she joined Times Now, again as part of the core team that set up the channel. Her 72-hrs non-stop reportage from outside the Taj Hotel during 26/11 earned her much acclaim and was appreciated as an example of unbiased coverage of the Mumbai terror strike. She has reported extensively on national politics with special focus on the Kashmir imbroglio.
From the breathlessness of breaking news to understanding the nuances of business and sports anchoring to the intricacies of entertainment and live events anchoring – Studio Talk aims to prepare the young journalists in all genres. ‘This programme is a must for anyone and everyone looking to work before the cameras in the television,” said Ms Inayet.
Ms Inayet believes that journalism schools teach you how to be a good journalist. But few teach what to do before the cameras and fewer prepare you for what to expect once the cameras start rolling. That’s exactly what Studio Talk aims to do- prepare and polish newbies with an intensive 14-day program on how to be a television anchor/presenter.
The course is aimed at teaching youngsters how to anchor news, business, sports and entertainment stories. The course will have studio simulated environment and the students will be taught how to work in front of the cameras and connect to the audience, ‘either as an on-field reporter who has 60 seconds to connect to the viewer with his/her story or as an anchor who has to present the final product to the audience. The students will also be taught basic make up skills so that they don’t look washed out in front of the camera.’
“The camera is ruthless and does not allow you to rewind and press record the second time. Being on television is hard work. Anchors and presenters have to face all kinds of situations. From just one-line information on breaking news to anchoring in live situations,” Ms Inayet added.
And, Ms Inayet definitely knows what she is talking about, given her rise from a reporter to being among the senior most anchors at Times Now. It is this extensive experience that has allowed the former Times Now Senior Editor to develop perhaps the only such training program in the country.
While Ms Inayet, as the course director, will personally oversee the 14-day hands-on-training program, Studio Talk will also have some of the best names from the television industry such as Mandira Sawhney Lalwani, former presenter, Times Now, ESPN, Ten Sports & Star News; Prerana Thakur Desai, Producer, Aamir Khan Productions; Ragini Kumar, former sports anchor, Times Now; Mikhail K Vaswani Presenter, Neo Cricketer and Ameet Sawant, Producer & Director, 96 Karatz Productions as guest lecturers to share their experiences on topics like Inside A Television Newsroom, Teleprompter Training, Fundamentals Of News Anchoring, Handling ‘Breaking News’, On Field Reportage and other such relevant topics.
At the end of the 14-day course, the student will be awarded a certificate and a demo CD on completion of the workshop. “Earlier we could learn from our mistakes on the job. But now there is no time to make mistakes. The demo CD ensures that the recruiters realise that the person knows what in required to be in front of the TV,” concluded Ms Inayet.
source: http://www.mxmindia.com / Media Marketing More / Home / by Archita Wagle
Ovessa Iqbal With her maternal uncle Syed Sibtul Ain at her residence in Srinagar. PHOTOGRAPH: JAVAID BHATT
Ovessa Iqbal, the first Muslim girl from Jammu and Kashmir to clear the Indian Administrative Services examination has come a long way from the sleepy village of Chachoot in Leh. 25-year-old Ovessa started her journey with the help and encouragement of her elder sister Sameena Iqbal, a history lecturer at Women’s College, Srinagar. Ovessa completed her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Chandigarh.
Sameena believes Ovessa’s determination helped her clear the IAS in her third attempt. Ovessa recently cleared the Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) examination too. Brimming with confidence she says that the government should set up some mechanism in all the three regions of J&K for students to receive the required education to clear such examinations. Six students from the state have cleared the examinations this year.
Last year Shah Faisal of Kashmir topped the IAS resulted. Faisal has been allotted the J&K cadre.
Talking to this newspaper Ovessa said that her parents wanted her to pursue MBA, but “I wanted to try my luck for IAS.” Ovessa said that she did not join any coaching institute. But Ovessa is broken by the sudden death of her mother Khalida, who died in an accident in Hyderabad recently. “I would have really enjoyed my success with my mother,” she said. “I want to serve the needy and help the exploited lot in J&K which was what my mother dreamt I would do,” Ovessa added.
Ovessa Iqbal’s great grand parents had migrated from Kadikadal area of Srinagar to Leh, Ladakh. Her great grandfather was the first Mirwaiz of Leh. Her maternal side is also from the Kashmir valley as her late mother Khalida Iqbal Bari was the daughter of Syed Abdul Bari of Buchpora, Srinagar.
Ovessa Iqbal would love to be in Kashmir as she considers the valley to be her second home.
Ovessa is firm that she will serve the people of J&K especially women. “I would love to see the end of women’s exploitation. I pray to God to allow me to make some difference,” Ovessa said.
Ovessa lamented that despite having huge potential J&K students were not getting proper coaching and guidance required to appear for such competitive examinations.
The J&K government has not been able to provide proper coaching centres to the students competing for various examinations. For the last few years a small voluntary group known as the Initiative for Competition Promotion in JK (ICPJK) has trained some students for such exams. This voluntary organisation is run by IPS officer Abdul Gani Mir who is the DIG (central) in J&K.
source: http://www.sunday-guardian.com / The Sunday Guardian / Home> News / by Noor-Ul-Qamrain / May 15th, 2011
City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A. Saleem is seen addressing the gathering after inaugurating an inter-college Kannada debate competition at Nataraja Women’s Residential PU College here yesterday as others look on. [Pic. by Pragathi Gopalakrishna]Mysore :
“Debate competition helps students to increase self-confidence paving way for new thoughts,” opined Dr. M.A. Saleem, City Police Commissioner.
He was speaking after inaugurating an inter-college Kannada debate competition organised by Nataraja Women’s Residential PU College at its premises in Agrahara here yesterday in memory of Sri Gurushantaswamy.
Dr. Saleem pointed out that quiz and debate were not just for results. He said that cultural activities would bring to light the hidden talents of students.
The debate focused on removal of corruption by intellectual voters. Students of 11 colleges participated in the competition.
Nataraja Prathishtana President Sri Chidananda Swamiji, Education Co-ordinator Dr. M. Basavaraj, College Principal Dr. M. Sharada and others were present.
The competition was judged by Dr. K. Sowbhagya, Dr. G. Shekar Nayak and G. Shivaprasad.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 05th, 2014
Blind tourists can now read the history of the Taj Mahal in the complex.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has provided a notice board in Braille script for their convenience.
Agra District Magistrate Manisha Trighatia unveiled the notice board, which some visually handicapped students and their teachers read — and expressed satisfaction.
N.K. Pathak, the superintending archaeologist of ASI’s Agra circle, said the facility will be a great relief to the sightless who had earlier to be told the history orally.
The board has been developed by Arushi, an NGO from Bhopal. It is both in Hindi and English.(IANS)
(Siasat News) Noted Urdu poet, Mr. Muztar Majaz has complied Sada-e-Dilkusha consisting of Iqbal’s Persian poems and translated them from Persian into Urdu.
This book will be released by Mr. Syed Turabul Hasan, IAS (Rtd) at Urdu Hall, Himayathnagar at 7 pm on Saturday 8th March.
Dr. Mohammed Ziauddin Ahmed Shakaib will preside over the function. Mr. Rahimuddin Kamal, Editor of Horizon English Daily will be the guest of honor for this function.
Prof. Fatima Begum, former Head of the Dept. of Urdu of O.U. and Mr. Syed Imtiyaz Uddin will express their opinions on the translated poems by Mr. Muztar Majaz. Mr. Ghulam Yazdani, President of Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu, A.P. will present welcome address.
Dr. Mohammed Shujath Ali Rashed, Deputy Director of Centre for Professional Development of Urdu Medium Teachers of Maulana Azad National Urdu University will conduct the meeting.
He has requested all the invitees, research scholars and Urdu lovers to attend the meeting.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Hyderabad / Tuesday – March 04th, 2014
A.J. Rufina Amreen of Cauvery College for Women bagged the first prize in the book review competition held at Urumu Dhanalakshmi College. / The Hindu
Chetan Bhagat ’s ‘Revolution 2020’ was reviewed
The intercollegiate book review competition organised by the GC Pattabiraman Book Club of Urumu Dhanalakshmi College here on Friday brought to the fore the fact that given an opportunity, students can do anything in style.
The 24 book-reviewers from 12 colleges reviewed Robin Sharma’s ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’, Chetan Bhagat ’s ‘Revolution 2020’, and Shiv Khera’s ‘You Can Win’.
It was evident that the students had closely read the texts and proved their mettle by enthusing the listeners to read the books , said Prof. R. Panchanadhan, Director, Talent Consultancy, chief guest-cum-judge. He congratulated the college for organising the event and gave away the prizes to winners.
A.J. Rufina Amreen of Cauvery College for Women secured the first place winning the cash award of Rs.1,000. The second prize of Rs.750 went to Josephin Shamini of St. Joseph’s College, and the third prize Rs.500 was bagged by A. Vinodhini of Cauvery College for Women.
Cauvery College for Women won the over-all team championship, followed by St. Joseph’s College, and Holy Cross College.
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam having a word with S. Sunderrajan director of National Institute of Technology in Tiruchi on Wednesday. / Photo: A. Muralitharan / The Hindu
Laying primacy on innovation and creativity, the former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Wednesday said that in the next 20 years India would grow in a big way in the knowledge society.
Innovation and creativity would result in a culture of excellence which would help in further elevating the country, Mr. Kalam said speaking at the National Institute of Technology here.
“Today knowledge is power and if you are creative you are the winner”, the former President said.
Noting that institutions would be judged by their creativity and innovation, Mr. Kalam exhorted students to aspire for attaining excellence without getting deterred by failures.
Universities and national institutions should prepare citizens of future with global outlook capable of strengthening the nation. Facing a new world, institutions should foster team spirit and carry out joint projects that would bring together multiple faculties and enable minds to integrate thereby, he said.
Today synergy was the mandate and working together would ultimately lead to sustainable development which was very much required, he said. Ignited mind of youth was the most powerful resource which the nation should make use of, he said. Increased student–faculty interaction would enable the young minds to expand their knowledge.
Earlier, Dr. Kalam honoured 15 distinguished alumni of the institution by presenting awards to each one of them. He inaugurated the golden jubilee science block on the occasion and interacted with students.
The Director, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, S. Sundarrajan, welcomed the gathering.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Tiruchirapalli / by Staff Reporter / Tiruchi – February 27th, 2014
Gulbarga University’s 32nd convocation will be held today
The former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid is among the 12 personalities who will receive honorary doctorate from Gulbarga University during the 32nd annual convocation to be held on the university campus here on Thursday.
Vice-Chancellor E.T. Puttaiah told presspersons here on Wednesday that the list included people ranging from educationists and politicians to social activists. They would be conferred Doctor of Laws and Doctor of Sciences.
The other persons who will receive the honorary doctorate are Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises K.H. Muniyappa; Municipal Administration and Waqf Minister Qamarul Islam; Rajyogini Brahmakumari Dadi Ratan Mohini; Sri Chennaveera Shivacharyaru of Samsthan Hiremath; Sri Shivanand Swamigalu of Siddalingeshwar Viraktamath; Dalit leader Shivaram Mogha; Editor of Agni Rajasekhar Hatagundi; secretary of the Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society Sharad Rampure, chairman of the New Horizon Educational Institution Mohan S. Manghnani; entrepreneur Krishnaji Kulkarni and contractor Dhareppa Uppar.
Defending the decision to confer the doctorate on so many people, Prof. Puttaiah said the university had received a total of 46 applications. The final list was selected by Governor H.R. Bhardwaj, who is also Chancellor of the university.
Prof. Puttaiah said that Ph.D and M. Phil would be awarded to 115 and 90 scholars respectively.
A total of 157 meritorious students who stood first in their respective courses would receive gold medals and cash prizes.
Sumita Pujari, a student of Doddappa Appa MBA Institute, topped the university by bagging eight gold medals and securing the first rank in MBA.
Hussain Basha came second by winning seven gold medals and securing the first rank in M.Sc. Mathematics.
Eminent scientist and Principal Scientific Advisor to the Union government R. Chidambaram will deliver the convocation address.
source: http://www. thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Gulbarga – February 20th, 2014
In the ongoing World Book Fair – 2014 at Pragati Maidan, seven books written by Dr. Ghayasur Rahman Syed, Associate Professor and In-charge, Radio Jamia 90.4 MHz, AJK-Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia were released today i.e. February 19.
Dr. G.R. Syed
The titles of the books are as follows: 1) Hindi Cinema Mein Muslim Adakarayen, 2) Raaz Yezdani, 3) Maahpara Noor, 4) Woh Din, 5) Bar Dosh e Hawa, 6) Us Paar (Hindi) and 7) Bollywood ki Muslim Abhinetriyan.
Prior to his appointment in Jamia, Dr. G.R. Syed worked as Programme Executive/Deputy Director in All India Radio and at different Radio Stations in different capacities, according to the university release.
For the third successive year, Jamia is participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair – 2014 in the national and international pavilion.
India Arab Cultural Centre of Jamia has put up its stalls in the international pavilion where a large number of books in Arabic, Urdu and Hindi have been displayed for the visitors. India Arab Cultural Centre has translated and published around 50 books of famous Indian authors in Arabic which include Wings of Fire, The Idea of India, The Shades of Swords, Nehru: The Invention of India, Being Indian, In an Antique, The Indian Heritage and Stories from India. The Indian epic Ramayana, which has been published in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations in Arabic by India Arab Cultural Centre is also on display.
Likewise, the works of famous Arab authors translated by Indian scholars are on display. Jamia stalls have been attracting large crowds. India Arab Cultural Centre in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage and its projects Kalima and Qalam have been translating these books for the last five years. The books will be on display till February 23.
Maktaba Jamia Limited, Jamia has made enormous contributions in the service of Urdu language, and has also put up a stall in the Hall No.14 (117-A) where a large number of books pertaining to Urdu Adab, Text Books for Urdu Learning, Biographies, books for children, History, Islamiat, Religion, Literature, Criticism, Essays, Education, Poetry Collections, etc. have been displayed for visitors.
Dr. Zakir Husain Library, Jamia under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has displayed “Islam and the Modern Age” and “Islam Aur Asr-i-Jadeed” published by Dr. Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, Jamia, Journal of Dentistry & Jauhar besides approximately 350 books/publications authored by the Faculty/Staff of Jamia during 2010-2013.
The bibliographic details of these books can be accessed by online Catalogue. A print out of the comprehensive catalogue is a 19th, 2014lso available in the exhibition at Hall No 9, Stall No. 18, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
source: http://www.okhlatimes.com / Okhla Times / Home> JMI> by OKhla Times Campus Reporter, JMI – February19th, 2014
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