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IIFT workshop to enhance linkages between academia and industries New Delhi, January 15 The eminent Indian business strategist, Dr M. B. Athreya, will address the delegates and outline the theme concept. The workshop on “Integrating Business Institutes and Industries for the Coming Millennium” will be conducted on January 20, 2004, at IIFT campus. (Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi) The workshop will try to gauge the needs and expectations of companies from management graduates, besides identifying the essential skills and mindset for Indian managers to succeed in the new millennium. The workshop has been christened ‘Mission Talent’. The objective of the workshop cover discussions on critical attributes required, curriculum and methodologies adopted, and specific issues such as business programmes, training and placement. IIFT is one of the premier institutions established by Government of India in 1963 to impart education in international business for research and training in matters of national and international interest. Its stellar performance in the international business scene has upgraded it from the level of an autonomous institute to a deemed university in 2002. BHEL’s HRDI was set up in 1976 with the objectives of developing HRD policies, integration and co-ordination of HRD activities of various divisions and units, improving managerial effectiveness, nourishing a value system and establishing linkages for knowledge sharing. HRDI has so far conducted nearly 700 programmes covering nearly 16,000 senior executives. Notably, development of senior-level managers still remains the core activity of this institute. These programmes have contributed immensely in improving the effectiveness of the managerial cadre in BHEL. This premier training institute has also played an important role for developing performance appraisal systems for ‘board-level’ and ‘below board-level’ senior positions for ‘Navratna’ public sector enterprises. With this assignment awarded by IIFT, BHEL-HRDI is helping in providing a common platform for industries and academicians to share their concern and improve their contribution in the area of management education. |
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Don’t make periodic changes in syllabus, schools told Gurgaon, January 15 Babu Parmanand was here to inaugurate a three-day book fair. Speaking at a public function in connection with the inauguration of the fair, he said neither the teachers are prepared mentally for the quick changes in the syllabus nor the books are available to meet the challenges. He suggested a moratorium of five years against any change in the syllabus. He stressed that the changes must be injected only after thorough a review by a special committee, and only when it is desirable. Although he did not elaborate, he said that the changes should not be brought about only to suit some vested interests. Incidentally, Babu Parmanand is also the Chancellor of universities in the state. He espoused the cause of mother tongue. One can communicate and relate better in the mother tongue. He said other languages should be learnt and promoted, but not at the cost of mother tongue. He expressed concern at the falling standards of discipline among the student community. He also shared his concern on the leakages of question papers for civil services. There is a growing doubt on the credibility of competitive exams, he added. He felt happy that the women were showing awareness of their rights in the rural areas. He urged upon the voluntary organisations in the state to show more sensitivity and responsibility towards
the causes relating to the masses. He urged the sarpanches and other elected members of the representative bodies to ensure that only the needy get the benefits of the government and non-government schemes. This will help bridge the gap between the poor and the rich. |
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The Anant Art Gallery here is showcasing the works of three well-known artists, Arunanshu Chowdhury, Ebenezer Sunder Singh and Irana G. Rukumpur, from January 16 to February 8. While all the three artists have excelled in amalgamating their thoughts in colour on canvas, Arunanshu has effectively used the images of popular movie stars against the backdrop of landscapes, giving the message of milestones in the modern social set up. The artist has been particularly inspired by the various roles played by Amitabh Bachchan on the silver screen. The paintings are an obvious tribute to the superstar and other icons of the movie industry. No wonder, two of his paintings have been titled “Star Studded Reverie” and “ Action Replay.” Bronzed relationships A Delhi artist’s exploration of human relationships found expression through the rich interplay of bronze and colour at a recent sculpture exhibition here. ‘Human Relationships: You, Me and Us’ was city-based artist Sheela Chamaria’s creative attempt to interpret relationships and myriad human emotions through the medium of bronze. Held at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence here, the highlight of the display was a specially commissioned sculpture depicting the diplomat’s family. Along with the commissioned work, 11 pieces, created by the artist, who loves to experiment with different mediums, were showcased at the exclusive exhibition. The artist stayed with the diplomat’s family, studied their moods and then captured the essence of the family through her sculpture. According to critics, the presence of ‘’clear forms’’ give her sculptures a very structured look through which she defines ‘’the mysterious qualities of emotions’’. ‘’A positive outlook, strong moods, hues and distinct forms are the characteristics of my work’’, explained Sheela recently. This is evident from the unorthodox juxtaposition of vibrant colours and texture in her sculptures. Splashes of vibrant red hues on the bronze sculptures assume significance as these try to ‘’emphasise positive vibrations associated with relationships and emotions’’. Over the years, the artist in her has experimented with novel mediums like wax painting, glass and ceramics, but the passion to explore emotions through her work has been consistent even as she aspires to continue exploring her artistic sensibilities. ‘An artist since childhood, Sheela started her initial training from the Triveni Kala Sangam in 1990. She has also worked under German artist Michael Tysiak and showcased her sculptures across the world.
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The Centre for Applied Arts here is hosting a unique exhibition showcasing the works of four well-known artists, Rajesh Sharma, S. C. Ahuja, Geeta Das and Sujata Dhir. The exhibition is on till January 17. Entitled “ I’M,” it attempts to dwell on the exposed soul of all those people who dare to bare in front of others, who are true to themselves and do not resent others experiencing the same emotions and feelings. According to the organisers, the works have raised art to a new dimension by infusing fresh energy and new themes in the works. Photographic fusion From a colour image of a woman in trendy apparel, superimposed over scaled-down images of skyscrapers in black and white, to pictures where the scenery dwarfs human beings to insignificance, ‘’Vision 01’’ certainly puts things in a different perspective. This exhibition of fashion photography, currently on at the Alliance Francaise here, gives a jolt to those of us accustomed to the frame as a window and the model as a mannequin. ‘’These photographs go beyond the idea of salesmanship to a depiction of a concept, a lifestyle, a mindset,’’ said renowned photo-journalist Pablo Bartholomew, who inaugurated the exhibition on Friday. The images have leapt over the formalism of the personality, decor and clothing trilogy of classic fashion photography. For instance ‘’You Can Only Swim in the Same River’’ by Banu Cennetoglu blends fashion and landscape. Indeed, so striking is the latter half of the amalgam, the models are rendered almost insignificant. One of the pictures in a four-piece black and white collection is sharply focussed on a wispy-looking shrub against the huge blurred backdrop of a stream and models walking along its banks. His pictorial documentation of the life of the North-eastern Naga tribe is itself an example of blurring distinctions between the various genres— featuring ordinary but expressive Naga men and women, the young and the old. Morgane Le Gall’s ‘’Feur Sur La Ville’’ (Terror in the City), one in a series superimposing models over black and white cityscape, is stark and more in tune with post-modern stylistic designs; Francis Rousseau’s ‘’Boxer’’ is more of a portraiture (men in coats and boxer shorts); Daniel Stier’s ‘’Les Effractions’’ depicts within a single frame the contrast of closed confines and large empty spaces. Also featured are works by Marcus Jans, Christian Leseman, Emmanuelle Mafille and Camille Vivier. The exhibition will remain open till January 17. |
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PLAYTIME Blaming Gandhi for imagined and real ills of the present day Indian society has become a trend in certain circles. Some question his ideals and others find fault with his vision. Like any thinker/visionary/ideologue Gandhi is not above questioning. But when prejudiced, regressive, divisive and fascist elements wear the questioning garb and use Gandhi as a punching bag, it is time to expose these forces for what they are. Perhaps, this is precisely what Rajesh Kumar was aiming at when he wrote the play — ``Gandhi Ne Kaha Thaa’’ (“Gandhi had said…”) in reply to Pradeep Dalvi’s play, “Mee Nathu Ram Godse Boltoi”. And this is what the JMI-IPTA students’ group has set out to do with their play “Gandhi Ne Kaha Tha” at LTG Auditorium here. The play begins with the communal riots with partition as backdrop. All the characters in the play wind through the storyline living, questioning and exploring the Gandhian concepts of tolerance, harmony and non-violence. Tarkeshwar Pandey goes to meet Gandhiji who is staying at the house of a Muslim labourer in Belaghat — a Muslim locality in Calcutta. Around them, in the city, the bloodshed continues. Tarkeshwarr’s son Sooraj, too, has been killed by rioters in this spate of violence. He is angry and questions Gandhi’s ideas. Gandhiji suggests that Tarkeshwar adopt a Muslim child whose parents and relatives have been killed in the communal violence and bring him up like a Muslim. This will be the way, Gandhi tells him, to find peace within himself and strengthen his belief in non-violence, tolerance and harmony. Tarkeshwar, accordingly, brings Aftab — a Muslim child — home. Sumitra, Tarkeshwarar’s wife resists initially but later warms up to the child. Aftab grows up, taking on his psyche and physique the blows for being a Muslim. Bearing constant insult, hurt and anger he becomes cynical. He leaves home one day to join a separatist militant group. His experiences there teach him very quickly that the path he has chosen is not leading towards answers to any of the questions that are tormenting him. In an attack on Hindus by the militant group that Aftab has joined, only a child survives. Aftab realises that his life has come a full circle. He saves the child and resolves to bring him up as a Hindu, just like Gandhi had said.
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is one of the most popular singers in the sub-continent. Although he was predominantly a qawwali singer, he incorporated other classical forms to evolve a new style. Khan, who was born in Faisalabad in Pakistan, performed with a group of trained Pakistani singers, including family members. Nusrat’s popularity extended worldwide and Peter Gabriel was his great admirer. Experimental composer Michael Brook, in an attempt to give his sound a western orientation, brought out Mast Mast. This compilation includes one of the most popular quawwalies, Mera Piya Ghar Aaaya and Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor (The Essential Collection – Volume 3 & 4)
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