Workshop on Indian sweets

Jalandhar: St Soldier Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology organised a National Virtual Workshop on “Indian Sweets” with the collaboration of MJP Rohilkhand University. The workshop’’s main attraction was rasmalai, gherwa firni prepared by Chef Akhil Thakur and Chef Saurabh Sharma. Apart from this, he taught making gulab jamun, rasgulla, mango phirni etc. Around 250 persons were present during the workshop and it was also broadcast live on Facebook. During this time, the chef also shared important information related to the method of making sweets. The name of both the chefs is also recorded in the Limca Book of Records and both their programmes were also broadcast on a TV channel. Participants also asked their questions during the workshop. Chef Akhil and Saurabh were awarded by Ruhelkhand University. Anil Chopra, Chairman of St Soldier Group, and Sangeeta Chopra, Vice Chairperson, appreciated the efforts of the institute and encouraged both chefs for their performances.

Session on nuclear energy

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is organising KMV International Series (Physics Chapter). Under these series, students are being taken to world’s renowned research laboratories like CERN, ENEA etc. virtually. To inculcate the scientific temperament and curiosity of research among students, an initiative has been taken to organise interactive sessions with scientists of international repute. In the third episode of KMV international series, Dr Michael Ojovan, Prof, Department of Materials, Imperial College, London UK and former nuclear engineer at International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was invited as the key speaker. The topic of Dr Ojovan was the role of IAEA in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and radioactive waste materials. He discussed various aspects like sustainability, safety measurements and present status of nuclear reactors and nuclear waste.

Gurpurb celebrated online

Guru Amar Dass Public School celebrated Parkash Purab of Guru Amar Dass online under the guidance of Ajit Singh Sethi, president, Guru Amar Dass Public School. On this occasion, students shared their videos of speeches, poems and shabad while sitting at home. Jasjeet Kaur preached and enlightened the students about the teachings of the great Guru. President Ajit Singh Sethi and committee members Dr Sonika Singh and Sandeep Veena congratulated and encouraged the students to follow the teachings of the Guru. President Ajit Singh Sethi thanked the parents for their support who prepared their students.

Webinar on Covid-19

DIPS Polytechnic College, Tanda, organised a webinar on Covid-19. The chief speakers at the webinar were Dr Vikramjeet Singh and Dr Sandeep Kumar. During the process, Dr Vikramjeet Singh shared his enriched and vast experience with college staff and students and apprised how to safeguard ourselves and our family. He emphasised on the healthy diet along with doing yoga on a daily basis and exercise so that all maintain a good immune system. Dr Sandeep Kumar remarked that in case we have any symptoms, then we should not panic and get a Covid-19 test done and get a medical treatment so that the immediate precautionary measures and treatment is taken at the right time. Avoid crowded places and ensure to wear a mask.

Hubs of Learning programme

Eklavya School conducted a meeting under CBSE-approved programme “Hubs of Learning”. Eklavya School initially named as ‘Lead Collaborator School’ by the CBSE board. Educator Gaurav Mehandiratta conducted a well-planned, organised meeting with all the member schools. The topic of workshop was “Teaching Strategies and Methodologies in Teaching of Science”. The motive behind this meeting was to make students comfortable while studying science. Many of the students have a fear of science in their minds to overcome this problem there are many ways to teach science so that the students take a keen interest in science. Gaurav explained that apart from delivering lecture in classroom, there are many ways to make science a fun ie we can teach through PowerPoint presentations, organise science exhibitions, show animations, perform experiments, teach concepts in the form of story-telling, show science movies, plan field visits to science museums etc.

Webinar on Aero Industrial Exposure

Phagwara: GNA University organised a webinar on “Aero industrial exposure and career opportunities” for the students of Engineering, Design, and Automation. Rakesh Shete, Aero career coach, project manager, Edall System, Bengaluru, presided over the webinar. The main objective behind this webinar was to bring awareness among the engineering, design, and automation aspirants to seek for career opportunities in Aero Industry. The keynote speaker discussed the significant aerospace engineering fields like Aero-structures, Aircraft maintenance, Propulsion, and Avionics by throwing light on their key concepts that students could acquire to get future jobs. He also demonstrated A320 construction to provide an authentic experience to students. Subsequently, there was an exciting discussion on the role of various Industrial materials exclusive to the Aerospace Industry.

NSS volunteers distribute masks

Kapurthala: NSS Unit of Hindu Kanya College, Kapurthala, organised an awareness campaign under the expert guidance and support of college Principal Dr Archna Garg. In this campaign, NSS volunteers participated enthusiastically by preparing masks. They also distributed them to the people in the slum areas in Kapurthala. The students also made the people aware regarding precautionary measures to be taken during this pandemic. TNS