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Education fair gets good response
Ludhiana, April 16 Several factors, including India’s expanding economy, the growing middle-class and demand of highly-skilled workers in private sector, had catapulted the demand for international education and training, said one of the consultants at the fair. The fair provided an opportunity to the parents and students to meet and interact with representatives of 14 prominent Australian institutions. Brochures, catalogues and admission forms for several Australian Technical and Further Education (TAFE) providers were made available to the interested students. According to the information, there was an increased demand for courses in hospitality management, culinary arts, business management, accounting and biotechnology in Australia. New fields of study such as communication studies, art and design and aviation are also fast emerging as preferred courses. Several consultants said Australia had emerged as a leading provider of top quality education to international students from all over the world. In 2005, over 26,000 Indian students were enrolled in Australian universities. VET enrollment in diplomas and advanced diplomas represented around 14 per cent of enrollments in 2005, which saw a growth of 142.6 per cent over the previous year. Navtej Singh, a plus two student said, “The country provides a safe and multicultural environment for international students. This fair has been very informative as a lot of doubts regarding study in Australia have been cleared. Australian education offers qualitative and cost-effective education, along with greater flexibility to choose from a variety of programs and courses of interest. I have visited many fairs organised by representatives of many countries but I found this a beneficial one”. Mr David Holly, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to India, had inaugurated the fair in Delhi on April 15. The fair will travel to other cities of Punjab, including Jalandhar, Amritsar and Chandigarh on April 17, April 18 and April 20, respectively.
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Workshop held on self-improvement
Mandi Gobindgarh, April 16 Mr Surinder Seth from Jalandhar was the key
speaker. He is a qualified mechanical engineer and has been awarded by the Punjab Government. Dr Zora Singh, Chairman of the institution, advised students and teachers to learn techniques of self- improvement with interest in order to improve their personality and the art of speaking. This was necessary apart from seeking education. Ms Shalini Gupta, Director, welcomed the chief guest. Mr Seth asked the students to compare themselves with a pencil which was sharpened time and again to improve writing. Like wise the students should prepare themselves to be able to face the difficult situations and struggles in life. They should continue to make efforts for achieving goals of life. Sometimes parents force their wards to learn subjects of their own choice which their wards are unable to grasp. This resulted in rejection and
failure. Everybody should be allowed to excel in the area of his or her interest. The target or goal should not be thrust upon by others, including parents. Mr Seth explained the art of self-improvement and art of public speaking through pictorial presentation. Tips were given on how to overcome stage frights. The topic was well explained through logical, practical and scientific citations. Ms Gupta said each one should introspect and correct themselves if necessary. Knowing the art of public speaking was necessary
now a days, especially for students who wished to be successful business executives.
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PAU hostel for girls holds annual function
Ludhiana, April 16 PAU Registrar V.K. Sharma was the chief guest while Director, Students’ Welfare, Lall Singh Brar, presided over the event. A series of colourful programmes included Punjab dance, songs, skits, choreography, Western dance and a fashion show. Prizes were awarded to winners of various competitions. Awards were also given to best mess worker, best sweeper and best attendant. Deputy Director, Sports, Ramandeep Singh, hostel warden Manmeet, assistant wardens R.K. Kaira, Deepinder Kaur and Dr Sarabjeet Kaur were also present the occasion.
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Stress laid on moral values
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 16 Talking to Ludhiana Tribune after addressing a gathering at local Sanatan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School here today, Mata said there had been a steep decline in decency among youngsters. “Instead of recognising the contribution and sacrifice of their parents, the youth have been busy enjoying luxuries of modern life,” she maintained, adding that the western culture had eclipsed the centuries-old principles of human ethics that had been propagated by successive generations of all religions of Indian origin. On the need of induction of moral education as a subject during schooling, she claimed that teachings imbibed during teenage would have everlasting effect on the life of an individual. Mata called upon the managements of private educational institutes to arrange expert counselors so that the elements of Indian heritage were preserved. “If remedial steps were not taken to mend the ways of the younger generation, elders should stop dreaming for a peaceful and dignified life during the last years of their lives,” Mata warned.
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Buy products to support education
Ludhiana, April 16 According to a press statement, by buying large packs of products during April to June, the consumers in the city can lead thousands of uneducated children to the path of education. Several celebrities in the country have also been appealing to support Shiksha.
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Max Healthcare to hold neuro-clinic
Ludhiana, April 16 Prominent neurosurgeons of the institute — Dr A.N. Jha, Dr Sandeep Vaishya and Dr Vipul Gupta — will be available for consultation with prior appointment (on phone 0161-4614081/94 or 9814720265, 9888041096). A spokesperson for the Max Healthcare informed that the institution was the country’s first comprehensive provider of standardised, seamless, integrated and world-class healthcare services. It was committed to the highest standards of medical and service excellence, patient care, scientific knowledge and medical education. Focussed on the National Capital Region (NCR) in the first phase, Max Healthcare had a Max Eye Care at Panchsheel Park, a primary care clinic (Dr Max™ Clinics) located in South Delhi, hospitals at Panchsheel Park in South Delhi, Pitampura in North Delhi, Patparganj in East Delhi and Noida. Another hospital in Gurgaon will be launched next year.
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Badminton tourney from today
Ludhiana, April 16 During this four-day championship, competitions in under-16 and under-19 years in the singles and doubles (boys and girls) will be conducted. Giving information, Rajinder Singh Gill, coach at the academy, said the academy was started in October 2002, with a strength of eight shuttlers. Prominent personalities of the area, including Mr Sadhu Singh Shergill, Mr Jagtar Singh Chhakar and Dr Amarjit Singh, had put in special efforts in establishing the academy which now had around 40 trainees enrolled with it, he added. Gill said the academy, with the financial assistance from NRIs of the area and sports lovers, was constructing a multipurpose hall which would have four badminton courts. A number of trainees of the academy had won laurels at the state as well as the national level tournaments. Navdeep Singh and Jaswinder Singh of the academy won bronze medals in the 2002 National Games held in Hyderabad. Navdeep along with Sahil Kataria fetched bronze medal in the next edition of the games in Thane. Gill further told that shuttlers — Abhishek Bedi, Akshit Bedi and Sahil Kataria — brought fame to the academy by winning the under-13 title at the Punjab Schools
Badminton Championship last year while girl trainees of this academy won fourth position in the uunder-14 category during the championship.
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