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NIE-MERITOR Scholarships awarded to 8 students

Education

Caption: NIE-Meritor Scholarships awardees seen with (sitting from left) Dr. G.L. Shekar, Principal, S.K.Lakshminarayana, Hon. Treasurer, NIE, S.R.Subba Rao, President, NIE, S. Raghunathan, Sr. Vice President & Executive Director, Meritor HVS (India) Ltd. and H.N. Ramathirtha, Director, NIE; (standing) Anil Patro, Sr. Manager – HR, Meritor, India, A.S. Shanthala, Manager-HR, MHVSIL, Dr. T.N. Sridhar, Head, Mechanical Engg., Dr. Y.S. Varadarajan, Head, I & P Engg., Pankaja, Chairman, Scholarship Committee.

Mysore, Nov. 29

NIE-Meritor Scholarships were awarded to eight meritorious students of the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) here on Nov. 27.

The cash awards have been instituted by Meritor HVS (India) Ltd., to encourage students of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial & Production Engineering to make a career in automotive field.

S.Raghunathan, Sr. Vice President & Executive Director, Meritor HVS, in his address, complimented NIE for its contribution towards building technology leaders for the country and creating excellent infrastructure to provide high quality technical education.

The function was presided over by S. R. Subba Rao, President, NIE Managing Committee.

Anil Patro, Sr. Manager – HR, Meritor, India, A.S. Shanthala, Manager-HR, MHVSIL, S.K. Lakshminarayana, Hon. Treasurer, NIE, H.N. Ramathirtha, Director, NIE, Dr.G. L. Shekar, Principal, Dr. T. N. Shridhar, Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Y.S. Varadarajan, Head, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, NIE, were present on the occasion.

The following students are the recipients of scholarships and merit certificates:

V Semester: G.R.Prasad- Scholarship and Merit Certificate; Aashish V. Bhat-Scholarship and Merit Certificate; Abhishek R. Shetty-Merit Certificate; Bindu Veerappa-Merit Certificate.

VII Semester: T.N. Srikantadatta-Scholarship and Merit Certificate; Prajwal- Scholarship and Merit Certificate; K. Karthik- Merit Certificate; H.R. Abhishek- Merit Certificate.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / November 29th, 2012

Dejagow releases 56 Kannada books at KSOU

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education

Mysore, Nov.28:

Prof. D. Javaregowda, veteran litterateur and former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University, released 56 books in Kannada at a function held at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) here yesterday.

Addressing the guests, he urged for revoking of the special wing at CIIL dedicated for taking up programmes after according classical language status, and making it a separate entity. Or else, the related activity could be brought under the Department of Kannada and Culture. He opined that “CIIL is like a white elephant and nobody knows what happens there” and added that it wouldn’t be a loss even if it closes its doors in city.

Dejagow, who lauded KSOU for serving the cause of Kannada, said literature is a must for the good of the society which was replete with corruption and crime.

The litterateur suggested that the Varsity should rename its publication ‘Mysore Darshana’ as ‘Mysore Encyclopedia’ and added that all Universities should have their own publication wings.

Director of Social Security Manu Baligar, who was the Commissioner for Kannada & Culture when the classical status was accorded for Kannada, assured to help KSOU which still awaits sanction of one crore rupees for publishing Kannada books in the series.

Chief Editor of the series A. Rangaswamy, KSOU VC Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Member of the Advisory Committee of the series Krishnamurthy Hanur and Registrar Prof. B.S. Vishwanath were present.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / November 28th, 2012

Vaidya Sahitya Award to Mysore Doctor

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education, Records, All, Science & Technology

Gulbarga, Nov. 16

The book ‘Madhumeha: Dashavyadhigala Mula’ written by well-known Diabetician of Mysore Dr. V. Lakshminarayana and published by Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Authority has been selected for the Dr. P.S. Shankara Shreshta Vaidya Sahitya award for the year 2012.

The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5,000, certificate and a plaque. The award will be presented to Dr. Lakshminarayana at the Dr. P.S. Shankara Pratisthan’s 13th anniversary function to be held at Gulbarga on Jan. 1, 2013.

Dr. Lakshminarayana has the credit of having served Rashtrakavi Kuvempu as his personal doctor for a decade. In his book, Dr. Lakshminarayana has explained in simple language his research experience and about the practical treatment.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / November 16th, 2012

College to open innovation lab

Education, Science & Technology

Mangalore:

To provide a platform for engineering students and researchers to innovate, the Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management  (SCEM) has set up four centres – government research and development, incubation, placement and training.

Manjunath Bhandary, chairman of SCEM told reporters here on Thursday that the centres were started with the support of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the state government.

Minister for higher education CT Ravi will inaugurate the centres in SCEM premises on Saturday. “The minister will also inaugurate a centre of excellence and an innovation lab set up with the assistance of IIIT- Allahabad on the campus,” he added.

“Students of all colleges in the region can make use of these centres. The objective of opening such centres is to promote innovative ideas. In the innovation laboratory experts will guide students about designing various products. The centre of excellence aims at bridging the gap between the industry and academia and will train students according to the needs of the industry,” he added.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City> Mangalore / TNN / November 10th, 2012

Canada PM concludes India visit with hockey game in Bangalore

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education, Sports, World Opinion

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper wound up his six-day trip to India with a visit to a leading local school, where he played a game of hockey enthralling students on friday. Accompanied by wife Laureen Harper, he visited the Bishop Cotton Boys School where he was received by school captains. Students of Bishop Cotton Girls School were also in attendance to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

The Boys school principal, Prof John P Zachraiah, briefed him about the school, its pupils and their achievements.

At the playground, Harper had a feel of the cricket bat, but chose not to face a single delivery though Prithvi of Class XI was practicing vigorously to bowl.

Harper then joined Cotton Girls Camp led by Nandini S Patil of Class X to play a 10-minute hockey match, while Canadian sports minister Baljit Singh Gosal joined forces with boys’ team led by Yash Gopalka, studying in Class XII.

Boys’ team beat the rival camp which included Harper 2-0.

The Harpers then drove straight to Bengaluru International Airport at Devanahalli and boarded the Manila-bound Royal Canadian Air Force special aircraft.

source: http://www.HindustanTimes.com / Home> Punjab> Canada / by PTI / Bangalore, November 10th, 2012

Top CBSE School In Whitefield Honoured With 17 Awards : GIIS Bangalore

Education, Records, All

Global Indian International School (GIIS) is one of the best cbse school in Whitefield, Bangalore is the winner of Seventeen (17) National and International Awards for Excellence in School Education.

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One of the top cbse school Bangalore, Giis Bangalore has power packed curriculum, worldwide presence, international knowledge exchange programme, holistic learning and development, multiple intelligence teaching methodology and lots more. This CBSE school in Whitefield has won 17 awards for academic excellence and best practices. Its  network of schools spread over 20 campuses across 7 countries grooming thousands of students from 52 nationalities to become future leaders.

With the mission to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future, the  top cbse school Bangalore following high standards in governance, established academic criteria, and well-administered management processes. Giis Bangalore is best international CBSE school in Whitefield, Bangalore that nurture students into men and women, who will be leaders of distinction, committed to spirit of excellence, through high quality education imparted by globally experienced and caring teachers building strong virtues and values while focusing on all round development, creativity and entrepreneurship.

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source: http://www.prlog.com / October 20th, 2012

Budding young scientists showcase their skills

Education, Science & Technology

It is said that the best way one learns is through experiments. “Engi Connect,” is an inter-institutional science exhibition and competition aimed at promoting innovative scientific ideas among students at school-level by providing them an opportunity to create and display working science models, was held at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal.

Creativity was at its best at the expo. Over 300 students from 50 schools of DK and Udupi districts presented various scientific concepts through simple working models and experiments.

The expo was divided into three categories such as working models, non working models and charts.

Speaking to Deccan Herald, Manju Suresh, a student of Sharada Vidyalaya School, explained the working of an elevator model made out of thread and bobbins. “My model aims at saving energy,” she said.

Shawn, a class seven student of Milagres school, is growing a plant without soil.
“One can grow plants with water and right amount of fertiliser,” he said.

Students from Delhi Public School (DPS), created an electrostatic smoke precipitator. “This model is a solution to air pollution caused by industries. This smoke precipitator attracts smoke particles and filters it and lets out clean air,” say the students.
Glenitta of DPS created ‘Smart security robot,’ which attracted a lot of attention. This robot had an adjustable camera, FM transmitter, wind speed detector and also an adjustable arm which works through a remote.

“I created this model by referring the internet. This robot can diffuse bombs and can be helpful for the army,” Glenitta says.

Students of Canara School have made a heat detector which detects heat, alerts the nearest fire station and releases water automatically.

Students from St Ann’s Girls High School created an ‘Pneumatic Air Gun,’ using water bottles and pipes.

Students of Ramakrishna School explained the methods of producing energy using windmills, hydro electric project, solar power plant, biogas and nuclear plant.

“This is the first edition of Engi Connect. We aim to provide a competitive atmosphere for the students and hence develop creative scientific thinking in them. We have also organised workshops on Android app development, web development and remote control aircraft for students.

This event is a platform for budding young scientists to showcase and develop their technical skills,” said Engi     Connect Joint Convener Uma Bera.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / Mangalore, DHNS / October 13th, 2012

Two govt teachers to learn more from Belgium

Education, Uncategorized

Bangalore:

How often have you heard of government teachers getting to go abroad? Two such teachers working in Davanagere and Dharwad schools have been selected to visit the University College of Arteveldehoge School, Ghent, in Belgium.

The offer is part of Gurupuraskar, an initiative by Shikshana Foundation. The teachers – Shivappa Badiger from Halumagulu in Davanagere, and  Somashekhar Kumtakar from Madhihonnalli – will get an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with their counterparts for 15 days.

Last year, teachers from Belgium were hosted by Sikshana in Kanakapura taluk. They were impressed by the Nali Kali programme being implemented in state schools. In a return gesture, Belgium invited Karnataka teachers to share information about their educational system.

“I love teaching, especially in villages. There are no labs in our schools to teach Science. In mine, we have divided the classroom to make space for a lab too. During summer camps, we make low-cost models. I enjoy working with children,” said Somashekhar, who teaches Maths and Science.

“We will try to understand the techniques being used in Belgium and give suggestions to the department here for their implementation. They have one of the best education systems in the world,” said Shivappa, a  Kannada teacher.

“One of the things I’d like to focus on is techniques to explain difficult concepts to children,” added Somashekhar. The teachers will leave for Belgium on Thursday.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City> Bangalore / TNN / October 12th, 2012

Kundapur: Auto Rickshaw, Vehicle Drivers’ Assn Holds Scholarship Distribution Prog

Education

Kundapur, Oct 3:

The fifth annual scholarship distribution programme was organized by Kundapur Taluk Auto rickshaw and Vehicle Drivers Association (CITU) at Karmika Bahavana, here, on Tuesday October 2.

H Karunakar, honorable president of Kundapur Taluck Auto rickshaw and Vahana Chalakara Sangha (CITU) presided over the programme.

G  Dattanand, businessman from Kundapur, Y  S Haragi, KES principal, P U S Sarojina  Madhusudan, Kushe  government higher primary school Kundapur, H Narasimha, president (CITU) were the chief guests for the occasion.

G  Dattanand distributed scholarships to 80 students from class 9 to degree.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that such programmes will encourage students. “Students should work hard in order to have a bright future. In future they should help others”, he added.

source: http://www.DaijiWorld.com / Home> Karnataka / by Silvester D’Souza / Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur / Wednesday, October 03rd, 2012

Microsoft’s Windows 8 AppFest enters Guinness book of records

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Microsoft’s AppFest makes a record with 2,567 developers coding non-stop for 18 hours.

Microsoft had arranged Windows 8 AppFest, the non stop coding arena at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), Bangalore. This has entered Guinness book of records . The event started at 2pm on Friday ended 8 am Saturday, which became the world record.

Microsoft’s AppFest is crowned with “Most participants in a software development marathon in one location“.

O’Neill, who had supervised the coding fest on behalf of Guinness World Records, said the following words. “Congratulations to all of the developers at the Windows AppFest for setting an official Guinness World Record for the Most Participants in a Software Development Marathon in One Location. The spectacle of thousands of developers toiling through the night has demonstrated great commitment to their work,”

Microsoft India Chairman, Bhaskar Pramanik said, “Microsoft is making significant investments and working with 1.2 million developers, over 1000 Independent Software Vendors and more than 2000 System Integrators to empower them with the tools, technologies and training required to develop high end skills and compete in a global marketplace.”

The event was powered with 2 GB bandwidth. Microsoft has taken care of power failure with six power generating stations . Windows 8 release date was confirmed to be on 26th September by officials of Microsoft.

source: http://www.thetodaystech.com / Home / Sunday, September 23rd, 2012