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GGSIU celebrates Teacher’s Day amidst poll fever
Smriti Kak

THE elections to the Delhi University’s Students Union seemed to take over everything else in the city. Incidentally, the date of elections coincided with the Teacher’s Day needless to say that there not many who even realised that 5th September is also celebrated as Teacher’s Day. While the mood in the DU was swinging between ecstatic and anxious, just a few kilometres away, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIU) quietly celebrated Teacher’s Day.

The Delhi Chief Minister, Ms Sheila Dikshit, who was the chief guest on the occasion, motivated the teachers to bring out their best in providing quality education to the students. Speaking on the occasion she said: “Indraprastha University has tread a difficult and testing path in the last few years. However, today it stands as a beacon of light for all others to follow in days to come.”

Ms Dikshit complimented the university for introducing the system of evaluation of teachers by the students and for instituting the ‘Best Teacher Award’. The Chief Minister also reiterated her faith in the youth and hoped that their ambitions and desire to succeed would put the country on the path to progress.

The Vice-Chancellor, Dr K. K. Aggarwal, in his address stressed that the university has achieved a significant level of excellence with hard work and commitment of the teachers. He informed the audience about the new courses started by the university and also of the plans to start more courses.

Dr Vaishali Singh, lecturer, School of Basic and Applied Science, was felicitated with the ‘Best Teacher Award’.

Anti-Sharon slogans

Black posters and the slogan ‘Sharon go back’ was how JNUites decided to express their displeasure over the visit of the Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon. The students raised slogans and put up posters expressing their angst.

An art exhibition showcasing the works of various arts based on the theme of war and terror was also organised on the campus.

Part of the protest was the screening of two documentaries - ‘The Accused’ and ‘Cry Freedom’. Students also staged a protest demonstration on the campus.

SRI to open campus in Capital

Having established themselves with an aim of providing innovative education in the fields of science, education, law and information technology, Sri Rawatpura Sarkar International (SRI) University is the first private university in the country.

From Chhattisgarh, where the university was first set up, it now is interested in covering the country offering the best in education. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Dr Rakesh Khurana, pointed out that the university is in the process of finalising an independent campus in the national Capital.

Speaking about the state of higher education in the country, Dr Khurana said that there are only six million seats available in universities for the 20 million students who pass out from school each year. He said while the open universities and distance learning centres try to fill the gap, there is a pressing need to open more universities.

Telecom industry

Mr Rajiv Burman, CEO, Tata Teleservices Ltd, Lt-General P. D. Bhargava, DG, AITTM, Mr Thomas Erickson, Senior Director, Qualcomm Inc and Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, RBEF, at the CDMA training programme.

Speaking at the launch of CDMA Training Programme at Amity Institute of Telecom Technology and Management (AITTM), the CEO of Tata Tele services Ltd, Mr Rajiv Burman, said that the telecom is the largest industry segment in the country today.

He said: “Telecom is the largest segment in India and the biggest advertisers across foreign shores with a growth of 15 to 20 per cent a year and therefore the need to share information is very critical in this field.

Training in CDMA would play a crucial role as CDMA demand is on the rise worldwide.”

The CDMA is a digital wireless technology pioneered and commercially developed by Qualcomm. AITTM had joined hands with Qualcomm’s CDMA University to provide CDMA training in the country.

The participants from Reliance, TCIL and Tata Tele services have enrolled for CDMA training at AITTM.

Certificate course in Energy audit

Distinguished guests at a programme organised by Amity Institute of Energy and Environment.

The Amity Institute of Energy and Environment is the first of its kind to have initiated training in the field of energy and audit management. The programme is open to both freshers and industry professionals, with an experience of over 15-20 years in companies like the Power Grid Corporation, Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board and BHEL.

The four-week programme includes 20 hours of practicals and field visits at the Panipat refineries and other industries.

Apart from the certificate course in Energy audit, the Institute is also intends to start a one-year full time diploma in Energy management and a certificate course in energy management.

Career in real estate

There is good news for those wishing to make a career in real estate. While most agents learn the tricks of the trade through practical exposure, it is an advantage to know the nitty gritty of financial appraisals, property laws and brokerage.

The National Real Estate Development Council and Human Settlement Management Institute of HUDCO have announced a three-week training and certification course for real estate agents, property brokers and customer care executives and home loan agents associated with banks and housing finance institutions.

The eligibility is 10+2 or equivalent and the course is a collaborative initiative to impart specialised knowledge and skills to real estate agents. The participants will receive a license after their training from NARDECO.

Commenting on the course, President of NARDECO, Dr Som Datt, said: “It is an endeavour to impart a sound understanding of the real estate sector. The certificate would give the participants a greater acceptability in the market, which is dominated by fly by night operators and unscrupulous practitioners operating in a climate of distrust.”