I wanted to work for nation's cause: Ajit Bhattarcharjee
Ajit Bhattarcharjee, former editor of
Hindustan Times and Indian Express is a nationally and internationally renowned
journalist. With a career in the print media spanning 6 decades, he is a
witness of the transition of Indian democracy, a career that extends the
history of independent India.
He proved his excellence at different
fields of work from proofreader to editor. He worked as a proofreader,
reporter, and foreign correspondent, special correspondent to UN and as editor.
He has contributed to the field of developmental journalism.
Career as a journalist
I joined as a proofreader at Hindustan
Times in 1946. Then I was sent to Washington
as foreign correspondent and called back to be the editor in 1967. I moved to
Times of India and then to Every Man’s of Jayaprakash Narayanan. I edited
Democratic, a Nigerian newspaper from 1983. Later I worked as editorial adviser
to Deccan Herald and then Director of Press Institute.
What led him to this profession?
From my childhood, I wanted to become
a journalist. It was the time of freedom struggle and press was a strong forum.
I wanted to work for the nation’s cause. Debadas Gandhi, son of Gandhiji, was
the editor of Hindustan Times when I joined.
On salary then and now
I joined for Rs 75 per month.
Moreover, I feel the remuneration in the print media was never that much
attractive.
On the changes in the industry
Then it was the time of small papers
of 10-12 pages without colour. Manual resources
were used, as there were no computers. It was an industry at a limited set up.
Now it has become a big business. The importance given to economic and
industrial news is the recent development.
Freedom for journalists
Freedom of journalist is getting
lesser now a days. Every newspaper has its own policies and interests. Editor
and others should abide by it. Within that frame work journalists can use the
initiative and creativity.
On the present scenario
The influence of the media is very
strong. The influence may be both positive and negative. We cannot
categorically judge something is good and some other as bad. Advocating some
social issues that have attracted national attention these days is a good thing
of it. The danger of the monopolization of news by business firms is there.
On newspapers
The Hindu is my choice. However, it is
suffering circulation cut these days. Papers that give importance to page 3
items and presentation styles are selling the product.
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Gita is a moral guide to day-to-day living: Prof Nadkarni
The teaching of
the Bhagavadgita has influenced the Indian philosophy in a very significant
way, observed Prof M V Nadkarni former Vice-Chancellor of Gulbarga University.
Prof Nadkarni noted this while
speaking after inaugurating the 21 days Refresher Course in Social Sciences for
UG and PG teachers at Karnatak University, organized by the
University’s Academic Staff College.
Speaking on the topic “Limits of
Analytical method – A perspective from the Bhagavadgita for holistic Social
Science Research”. The Gita is a sacred scripture of Hinduism, which, in
addition to being a moral guide to day-to-day living, is also recognized as a
source of teachings on the nature of ultimate reality and of realizing it, he said.
According to Gita, there is a unity or
consistency between knowledge (jnaanam), object of knowledge (jneyam) and of
the knower (parijnaataa), just as there is such coherence between the
instrument or the means of action (Karanam), action (karma) and action or agent
of action (kartaa) they influence each other.
The key to the understanding of the
Gita’s approach to either knowledge or action is its teaching that they are to
be assessed according to three levels of quality-trigunas, which are saatvik,
raajsik and tamasik.
Saatvik is morally at the highest
level it means free from sin, good, gentle, detached, sage-like, wise and is
associated with happiness (sukha-sangena badhnaati). Raajasik means emotional,
passionate (ragaatmakam), born of desire and attachment (trishnaasangena
samudbhavam), clever, active, energetic, dynamic and outgoing. Taamasik means
dismal, indolent, dull, born of ignorance (ajnaanajam), illusory, prone, to
committing mistakes.
Sarvabhooteshu
yenaikam bhaavamavyayam eekshate/
Avibhaktam
vibhakteshu tatjnaanam viddhi saatvikam//(18.20)
It means ‘Know
that to be the highest or saatvik which sees the enduring unity in different
things or the common (universal) in diversity.
Quoting Swami Vivekananda definition
on knowledge. “Knowledge is a destruction of peculiarity. It results only when
a particular is related to the universal, and there of course can be several
universals.
Knowledge may not always be pursued by
a single person, but by team. Team research has now become a prominent mode in
most fields of knowledge he said.
Social Science research in fact is essentially
holistic in the sense that it seeks to find universals behind particulars, it
is totalizing in essence and explains what real research is and how it is
different mere from data gathering.
Holistic method overcomes the risk of
subjectivity in knowledge, which can be an important limitation of the
analytical method when applied narrowly.
A great advantage of the holistic approach is that
enables the emergence of new paradigms, which may be needed to solve a fresh
set of problems. It gives rise to fresh thinking and more effective policies,
leading to greater happiness and welfare as the Gita says (sukha-sangena
badhnati).
Presiding over function Prof M I
Savadatti, Vice-Chairman Karnataka State Council for higher Education and
former Vice-Chancellor
Mangalore University
wished that Higher Education Council would play a fruit full role in making
education more meaning full, productive and desire able so that students can
pursue higher education and talent can be enriched.
Division
of knowledge is started by teachers as earlier age the knowledge was subtle and
unified. To disseminate or to communicate the knowledge we require the language
as human mind interprets the way in which it has been trained, he noted.
He
regretted that Social Scientists have made biggest mistake keeping science
outside from Social Science, as Science is a part of Social Science.
He urged the participants to have
passion for reading to broaden the horizon of knowledge as an individual as
well the students. Teachers’ salaries have increased but not their knowledge;
teachers spend money on buying cars not on books.
No world-class research has not come
out of India
in spite of all the economic growth. Only 3% of Indians contributing for the
development of Science.
We need integrated
research and intellectual property has to be given importance, he lamented.
Dr Meena Chandawarkar Director of Academic Staff College
welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest. Course Coordinator Dr B
H Nagoor proposed a vote of thanks.
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No Competition in teaching environment, says Nagarkatte
A teacher has to be considerate, have
inductive skills to motivate students, there is no scope for competition in
teaching environment, and one has to work as a unit, observed Dr.Umesh
Nagarkatte Professor Department of Mathematics Medgar Evers College City
University of New York, USA.
He was speaking at the inaugural function
of 46th Orientation Programme for College and University teachers from
16.6.09 to 13.07.09 conducted by UGC-Academic
Staff College
at varsity. The role of a teacher to discover the potential of
the student and contribute to student community and society he said.
As human beings we have a creatures of
habit-“If we think the way we’ve thought, we will always get, what we got” he
quoted.
He
requested the participants to develop mental habits to kill ANT’s (automatic
negative thoughts) about oneself and others to achieve greater heights in life.
One can
achieve mental stiffness by doing breathing exercises (Pranayama) in home early
in the morning for half an hour to one hour almost five days a week, which has
an instant pay off. Pranayama exercise to all internal organs including brain
he said.
Definition
of being Proactive means acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or
changes. Remain “in charge of your
future.” Our mind is the most important tool we have to take charge. If we want to achieve anything in life, our
mind has to cooperate with us to make it possible he exhorted.
We have to respect our mind and
keep it clean, unclouded and sharpened.
The energy of Consciousness and Awareness that makes our mind function,
thoughts and emotions to bubble up, is the same in all human beings regardless
of family, gender, religion and nationality.
It is universal and unlimited and has been working in us as us. We have our unique talents, skills and
aspirations. We are here to make a
difference. The world needs all our
talents to make it a better living place.
Our consciousness and awareness has unlimited potential to make us
successful in what we want to do with our lives he said.
We cannot
do anything about the yesterday except taking a corrective action. Don’t waste time brooding over the past if it
hurts, blaming anyone or ourselves. If
it is good, try to repeat what we did.
But sitting on our past successes alone will not take us anywhere he
lamented.
Education empowers us with tools to achieve our
goals. Education gives us choices and
Success in Education, learning many subjects, getting good grades in each
course, is very important for us he expressed.
Dr.Meena R Chandawarkar Director of ASC
presided over the function and Dr.R.R.Naik Assitant Director of ASC compeered.
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Higher education has undergone paradigm shift: Manoranjan Sharma
In recent years, the role of Education in India in general and higher education in
particular has undergone paradigm shift and important in instrumental of
transformation of India has
been the role of Academic
Staff College
observed Dr.Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist, and Deputy General Manager,
Canara Bank.
He
was speaking at the valedictory function of 21 days Refresher Course in
Commerce for UG and PG teachers conducted by UGC-ASC at varsity here on Monday. The ASC in KU has over the years has done
good job and it is constantly attempting to raise the bar and move from
strength to strength he said.
The
role of higher education cannot be examined in vacuum and it needs to be placed
in proper historical and comparative perspective for a correct assessment, he
noted. India is on
high and sustain growth path of almost eight percent growth in GDP. The
services sector has played an important part in taking India forward,
he said.
The
service sector is now accounts for almost 60% of India’s GDP. If the service sector
is continue to play an important role in driving India’s growth. Teaching and
Research in Commerce has to play a very critical role, this makes it necessary
for commerce teachers in the colleges and university to constantly reinvent
themselves and explore new vistas for development.
In
the ultimate analysis, proper university education has to go beyond courses and
curriculum and emphasize industry exposure and interaction with industry
practitioners, this is necessary to provide well-rounded and holistic
education.
Education
is a process of realizing the inherent talent in individual and education is
also expected to mould the individual in a better way and must be tuned to the
environment so that it had better sub serves the needs of the individuals,
groups, and the society. Important
reports by Goldman Sachs and the National Knowledge Commission have clearly
brought that there is a vast scope for India’s development by laying
proper stress on education.
If
India’s
growth aspirations are to be fully realized there has to be a sharper focus on
education, vocational employment, and training. Unless this is done India’s
demographic dividend will turn out into a demographic disaster. This makes is
necessary to reorient commerce and management education in a more meaningful
and effective manner.
Presiding over
the function Dr.Meena R.Chandawarkar, Director, Academic Staff
College said that Teachers
should be able to update the students’ knowledge. Continuous learning and urge
to know new things are necessary for being a good teacher. She
reminded the participants that the day is not far if one will not perform, they
will perish, and one has to come out from comfort zones and from complacency to
competency.
Invocation
song sung by Smt.Anita Kadapatti. Dr.B.H.Nagoor welcomed and introduced the
chief guest. Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Dr.S.G.Hindekar proposed a vote of
thanks.
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Banker by profession, academician by choice
“A banker by
profession, but I am an academician by choice”, Mr. Manoranjan Sharma, Chief
Economist Canara Bank is lucid in his perspective. He has a brilliant
multi-disciplinary backgrounds and extensive experience in managing policy and
strategic processes. He has more than 200 publications including in journals
like The Business Review (Cambridge), Occasional
Papers, The Indian Banker, Bank Quest and global Conference Proceedings. Mr. Sharma is an
influential thinker in development studies.
The global
economic meltdown has made the trends of economy familiar even to the ordinary
public. Now the laymen discuss economy based issues which were exclusive domain
of economics specialists. Excerpts from the interview with Mr. Sharma.
Global Recession affecting global,
Asian and Indian economies
IMF’s forecast
for 2010 placed world economic growth at 4 % as against 3.1 % in Oct. 2009. U.S. economic
growth forecast is up at 2.7 % (previous forecast-1.5 %). Growth has returned
to some developed economies, viz., France.
Growth led by developing world though Chinese GDP pick-up still heavily
dependent on investment rather than consumption.
Asian economies spurred by
fiscal and monetary stimulus are leading the global recovery with their
stronger-than-expected rebound in growth. Germany and France would be adversely
affected by default by Greece. German banks alone have a fifth of the total
exposure of US$ 1.8 trillion towards Greece, Portugal and Spain.UK economy continues
to under-perform.
Despite the ravages of the global financial
crisis, the Indian growth story is still intact largely because of India’s
democratic and mixed economy framework,
federal polity, plurality and diversity, sequential economic reforms,
prudential regulations and RBI’s calibrated policies.
The global crisis had a
limited impact on the Indian economy and the global meltdown clearly brought
out the strengthened resilience of the Indian economy. After dropping from the
high of 8.5%, India’s GDP growth slipped to around 6.5%. Now there are welcome
indications that growth is gaining traction. But there is the issue of a
gradual and calibrated exit from the stimulus package-an exit, which does not
hamper the process of consolidation and sustained growth. This is a difficult
call to take and requires boldness, vision and foresight.
India is the 21st
fastest growing economy amongst 182 IMF members; but 3rd fastest
growing significant economy with functional financial markets and
inter-linkages to the global economy.
How to come out of this economic crisis?
There are clear
signs that worst are behind us and the Indian economy is
recovering fast from the global financial crisis on account of its strong
banking system, rising industrial output, improving exports, increased consumer
spending and performing stock markets. The strength and resilience of
the Indian economy is reflected in the fact that the Indian economy outperformed most
economies despite the ravages of the global financial crisis and the worst
monsoon since 1972 last summer, with the rains falling 23% below their
historical average, 10.1% industrial growth in April 09-Feb 10 as
against 3% last year.
While elsewhere Asia’s rebound relied on exports and
investment, India’s economy is more consumption-driven. IIP registered a growth
of 15.1 % in Feb 2010; much higher than the 0.2% registered in Feb 2009. The continued
strong growth in manufacturing and pick-up in non-oil imports shows resilient
domestic demand. The economy is in the recovery mode and the stimulus packages
worked at the ground level. Going forward, the strong domestic demand and
sustained increase in per capita income will ensure continued economic growth.
Services sector
led by banking and infrastructure contributes significantly to the compelling
India growth story. Despite the downside risks to growth, such as, continued
uncertainty in global markets, domestic inflation, high fiscal deficit and volatility in oil prices,
Indian economy will remain one of the fastest growing economies
in the world because of ‘demographic dividend’.
Most of these skilled
people are young and less than 35 years of age, and over 10 million enter the
workforce every year. More than 60% of India’s current workforce will be in the
working age group till 2050. But we need to provide education, employment and
training so that this ‘demographic dividend’ does not degenerate into a
demographic disaster.
Liberalization and crisis
Liberalization of
Indian economy had some part to play in the slowing down of Indian growth
process in the wake of global financial crisis. The global financial crisis led
to reversal of capital flows, exports, and some export-oriented industries took
a big hit. However, it is important to realize that in most of the developed countries,
the crises moved from financial sector to real sector whereas in India, knock
off effects were experienced, and the crisis moved from real sector to
financial sector.
Post-reforms, there have been wide ranging changes. While building on
the past, we must invest in the future; while strengthening our core competencies,
we must explore new vistas of development and seed options for future growth.
The paradigm shift in role of
banks needs to be accompanied by attitudinal changes. There has to be a thrust
on infrastructure, high-growth segments, services sector and financial market.
Role of Nationalized Banks
The
nationalized banks coped very well with the crisis and in fact they
outperformed the private sector players in the banking and financial space. In
most cases, they had very limited exposure to exotic derivative products and
their exposure to Lehman Brothers and such other concerns was extremely
limited.
Inflation
Inflation
has consistently being showing high growth. In fact, food inflation has already
reached a level of around 20%. Inflation is likely to continue at an elevated
level for the next two-three months. But gradually because of the mutually reinforcing
dynamics of good rabi crop, lagged effect of monetary tightening measures effected
by the RBI and the base effect, inflation would gradually come down to
reasonable levels.
Reaction on the union budget 2010-11
The
Union budget 2010-11 was a growth oriented budget in that it carried forward
some of the important measures announced as part of the stimulus package while
signaling the government’s resolve to reduce fiscal deficit both by tax
buoyancy and expenditure compression. The decision to decrease IT slab will
provide some welcome relief to the middle class and lead to higher tax
collections because of greater complains to moderate rate of taxes.
Merger of the banks
The
merger of the banks is a complex issue and brings into focus the interrelated
aspects of culture change, HR practices, technological platforms,
participation, and role of the employees of management, historical legacy,
geographical consultation etc. This is why a careful call has to taken into
issue duly considering all factors. Further, it has also to be realized that
coordination of banks is not a panacea to all ills of the banking system and
due diligence and considerable preparatory work must be done before the merger
of banks.
More private banks
Given
the extent of financial exclusion in the country, there is scope for several
banking players in India’s financial system. In the recent post, the Indian
public sector banks have outperformed other banks and there is no room to
believe to why they will not cope up with entry of few banks.
Suggestion to students
There
is no shortcut to success in life. Life battles are not necessarily won by the
stronger or faster man but stronger or later the man who wins the man who
thinks he can. So apart from hard work, sincerity and commitment, there has to
be a basic element of self-belief and confidence to succeed in any adventure.
Books
Leading Issues in Indian Economy,
Studies in Money, Finance and Banking, India’s Transforming Financial Sector
and Dynamics of Indian Banking have been widely acclaimed.
Interests in development economics, passion
for reading and research and in a modest way try to influence the process and
pattern of economic development in India.
Summarize your experience
25 years of banking service is a
challenging job. New challenges keep coming everyday and it is thrilling to be
a part of the team, which faces the challenge of constantly raising the bar.
Suggestion to students
There is no shortcut to success in
life. Life battles are not necessarily won by the stronger or faster man but
stronger or later the man who wins the man who thinks he can. So apart from
hard work, sincerity, and commitment there has to be a basic element of
self-belief and confidence to succeed in any adventure.
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Education is a two-way traffic: Porf.Narasimhan
Culture is designed on the wide surface and it does
not have the limit of caste, creed and language or region observed
Prof.K.R.Narasimhan, Joint Director for Collegiate Education, Dharwad.
He was
speaking after inaugurating the 21days Refresher Course in Languages and
Literature conducted for UG and PG teachers by University’s Academic Staff
College here on Tuesday.
The
Surface of the culture is designed through the language. We can see the
development of civilization is depending on it. Each language works hard to
build the culture. It produces the novelty through simplicity and politeness.
When an individual adopts this quality, it brings out his internal thoughts and
builds the firm foundation he added.
Language
and fraternal relations can join the culture together. This kind of a culture
creates the human with the good interests. It is important to save the culture
and propagate. The culture has its own deep root. Nowadays the efforts are
being made to shake this root and we much stop or prevent this successfully.
Each one of has to worry and think regarding this matter.
Not
only they are targeting us but also our culture and we should be brave enough
to fight for the cause. Education is a two-way traffic. Learn while learning or
teaching.
Presiding
over the function Dr.Meena R Chamdawarkar Director of Academic Staff
College she said “Smile
when you smile others will smile soon there will be miles and miles of smile”.
A
teacher has a important responsibility of grooming students irrespective of
language. A good teacher explains but a great teacher inspires and this
inspiration is possible provided we are committed to our profession.
Language
helps us to think better in whatever we do. It is a means of communication,
triggers our imagination, and ignites our creativity.
Each language has its own beauty or identity. Let us
learn to know beauty or goodness of each language.
These
21 days is the forum where you have the excellent opportunities to come out
with creativity. Let us not have perspective to get certificate from this
course.
She
opined that teachers should be able to update the students’ knowledge.
Continuous learning and urge to know new things are necessary for being a good
teacher. A good teacher can make an individual a better person. Sincerity, hard
work and love for the profession above all and destiny of the nation is
determined in the class room she added.
Coordinator Dr.Madhu Venkareddy welcomed
the gathering. Invocation song sung by Dr.Vijayshree Hiremath. Dr.Yashoda compeered.
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Make use of opportunities available: Prof.S.K.Saidapur
Concerned and
Commitment towards the students are the fundamental requirements to become a
successful teacher observed, Prof.S.K.Saidpaur Vice-Chancellor, Karnatak University.
He was speaking after inaugurating the
two-day workshop for the college principal’s conducted by Academic Staff
College at senate hall
here on Saturday.
A good
teacher can make an individual a better person. Sincerity, hard work, and love
for the profession above all and destiny of the nation is determined in the
classroom he added.
Teachers make a difference in the life
of students. Commitment and urge to learn would help a person to scale greater
heights. One should make use of the opportunities available he reminded the
participants.
A
teacher has an important responsibility of grooming students irrespective of
language. A good teacher explains but a great teacher inspires and this
inspiration is possible provided we are committed to our profession.
Just do
not give information but make the subject excitement for the students, he
reminded the participants. How a
teacher conduct in the past it helps one a lot in the future and one has to be
good from the beginning he said.
He
quotes “if the person says I don’t have time, and then he is the unorganized
person, planning makes one to utilize the time properly.”
Presiding
over the function Dr.Gururaj Karajagi, columnist opined that values are not
thought but demonstrated. He
exhorted that being different is not important but to make a difference in
students life is very important.
He
advised the principals to publish quality papers and must engage the classes
regularly. He
regretted that there is no training is conducted for college principals by UGC
for the same 84% are unsuccessful.
To become
a great teacher one should be a good human being, delegation of authority is
important in academic field. Leaders
are not necessarily born, they can be made, and it is not individual will that
more often makes a leader.
Stop
catching people wrong but start catching people right as it stimulates positive
thinking. In
today’s world, quality is not negotiable, without quality one cannot survive.
Dr.Meena.R.Chandawarkar
welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest. Dr.B.H.Nagoor compeered.
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| Prof.Karanth addressing the valedictory function, Dr.Meena R Chandawarkar looks on. |
Commitment to research work is the need of the hour: Prof.G.K.Karanth
Constant
commitment to research work is the need of the hour, observed Prof.G.K.Karanth
Professor and Head of Sociology, Institute for Social and Economic change
Bangalore.
He was speaking at the valedictory function of Inter Disciplinary Refresher
Course in Social Sciences for UG and PG teachers at Karnatak University here on
Monday, organized by Academic Staff College.
If teaching profession is chosen out of love and
interest the work will yield fruitful results. Teachers should be proud of the
profession and should cherish this feeling through out the career. Have passion
and romance with your work, then only you can make best use of it, he
commented.
When a teacher falls in love with his/her subject a
genuine educationalist is born. When such a disposition is there, teaching
becomes part of life and enthusiasm. Specialization and research will
definitely follow in their profession. Students will be happy to attend classes
of teachers with passion for the profession, he added.
Confidence in a teacher definitely inculcates respect
in students’ heart. Quality interactions and dialogues between teachers and the
pupils are possible only in such an atmosphere. Learning process is in right
direction when students are capable of challenging the teachers when knowledge
matters, he observed.
A spirit of participating and complimenting in the work of colleagues also play
an important role in the field of education. Mutual involvement with all who
are working with us enriches the process of education. We should not be
like crabs who pull each others leg. A teacher has to be gracious to students
as well as to the colleagues. Conversation, dialogue and discussion at all
levels will enhance the quality of the profession, he stated.
Presiding over the function Dr Meena R Chandawarkar lamented that research has
become an industry with no ethical values with which we not reach the goal. She
exhorted the participants to convert challenges into opportunities.
Dr.Ratna B welcomed the gathering and
introduced the chief Guest. Invocation song sung by Prof.Sunanda Sorganvi.
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We should accept new universities as they come: Dr.S.P.Hiremath
India is one of the largest educational
system in the world with 400 universities, 20,000 colleges, half a million
teachers, 12 million students but still there is a scope of improvement,
observed Dr.S.P.Hiremath, former Vice-Chancellor Kuvempu University.
He
was speaking at the valedictory function of Workshop for College Principals
conducted by Academic
Staff College
at senate hall here on Saturday.
He accorded PM Manmohan Singh for
increasing GDP from 9% to 20% for higher education in India and Mr.Kapil Sibal HRD
Minister for bringing sea changes in Higher Education.
India is the only country in the world where
there are Interdisciplinary Universities for the same National Knowledge
Commission has recommended Central Universities all over India. The day
is not far, where you will have IIM’s and IIT’s in all states and four regional
universities with all the facilities.
Prof.Yashpal
recommendations only one apex body is going to control the entire education
scenario in India.
The UGC, AICTE, MCI all these bodies will be abolished.
He
put forth the enrolment of the students between the age from 18 to 23 is just
8% where as the world average is 23%. By 2015, we can achieve 15% with the help
of 1500 universities and 1000 more colleges.
He
asserted that we should be ready to accept the new universities as they come
and we always argue that existing universities are not functioning properly
where the need to form for new universities is.
Quoting
Dr.Gururaj Karajgi he said ‘Nothing gives more pleasure to a teacher seeing his
own student to grow taller than me’.
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principals for capacity building among the students are enquiry, creativity,
technology, entrepreneur profession, moral leadership to bring India to the
fate of developed country by 2020.
He
expressed his happiness towards 4 southern states including Maharashtra
for the large migration of students from North to south. It is our bound duty
we must use high technology for the development of higher education in India. Internet
is the platform for the dissemination of knowledge.
If
Indians come out of the America,
American economy will collapse, that is the strength of Indians in the field of
Information Technology.
Guest
of honour columnist Dr.Gururaj Karajgi said that universities should be process
oriented rather than person oriented then the institution grows.
He
reminded the participants that we all have the capacity to convert impossible
to possible and ordinary to extraordinary. Little heart inside you is a temple
of heart, so always keep open he said.
Any
one who lives for himself will not be remembered by world but one who lives for
others will be remembered forever, he said.
He
regretted that no Indian universities are in top 500 as IISc ranks 501; small
country like Singapore
has in top 50, as there is always resistance to change.
He
cautioned the principals that autonomous of college is bound to come; best we
start preparing ourselves and convincing our own people. One good idea
stimulates many more ideas and change has to come willingly.
Presiding
over the function Dr.Meena Chandawarkar, Director Academic
Staff College
said that the day is not far if one will not perform, they will perish.
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*******************************************************************************Devotion, Determination, Dedication, Discipline, Direction are the success mantras, according to Prof.V.T.Patil
Even after retirement a teacher gets respect by the
students as no other profession does, observed Prof.V.T.Patil adjunct professor
at MIT, USA and former Vice-chancellor of
Central University Pondicherry and former Director of ASC KUD.
He was speaking at the valedictory function of the
45th Orientation Programme for UG and PG teachers conducted by Academic Staff
College KUD for 28 days here on Monday.
Addressing the function, he opined that teachers
should be able to update the students’ knowledge. Continuous learning and urge
to know new things are necessary for being a good teacher. A good teacher can
make an individual a better person. Sincerity, hard work and love for the
profession above all and destiny of the nation is determined in the class room
he added.
If teaching profession is chosen out
of love and interest the work will yield fruitful results. Teachers should be
proud of the profession and should cherish this feeling through out the career,
he added.
He felt proud to announce that largest
training conducted by UGC is through ASC and more than half a million teachers
has been trained.
According to Prof.V.T.Patil the
success of mantras are 5D’s – Devotion, Determination, Dedication, Disciplined,
and purposive Direction.
Presiding over the function Dr.Meena R Chandawarkar
lamented that change is must for effective teaching, every one can become good,
and effective teachers provided they are ready to work hard for the cause as
teachers without any expectations.
Invocation song sung by Prof Siddique, Dr.Ravikumar
Nayak proposed a vote of thanks and Ranju.S.Kulkarni compeered.
Hard-work pays: Prof.A.M.Karguppikar
Success comes to
only those who do hard work, as hard work leads to self-development and makes a
successful communicator, observed Retd Professor A M Karguppikar, Physics
Department, Karanatak University.
He was addressing the student’s of
Computer Science at the welcome function to the fresher at Senate Hall here on
Saturday. He urged the student has to make these two years valuable as these
two year’s can decide individual career. He reminded the students that one
should inculcate the art of asking questions, which is better than what we can
understand by reading a book.
Presiding over the function Dr H B
Walikar, Chairman Department of Computer Science he said that teachers make a difference in the life of students.
Commitment and urge to learn would help a person to scale greater heights. Teachers
should be proud of the profession and should cherish this feeling through out
the career, he added.
Quoting Dr B R Ambedkar “those who do
not know history then they cannot create the history.” Students should read the
history of eminent people who have contributed for the development of Computer
Science. Thanks
to internet, the information is available on the tip of your fingertip.
On the occasion he thanked Vice-Chancellor
Dr S K Saidapur, has coined a wonderful idea about appointing teaching
assistant instead of guest faculty, as they can spend 8 hours in the
department.
He exhorted the student’s that marks
are just a gate pass to enter an industry and the ultimate end but your
Intrinsic Capacity and proficiency in language, which matters most when seeking
a job.
Only rigorous training in languages
can make you Computer Scientist and students should develop the attitude I can
do it then success is at your doorstep.
Invocation song was sung by Ms.Rashmi.
Mr.Virupaksh Gatge welcomed the gathering. Ms.Poornima Palled proposed a vote
of thanks. Ms.Ashwini compeered.
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The Times of India, Bangalore
Thursday,
September 17, 2009
Cracking the evolution puzzle
Four-Days Symposium on Charles Darwin’s Theory
M L Kapur ! TNN
Dharwad: If there is one single subject that engaged
the minds of some of the leading evolutionary biologists attending the four-day
international symposium on ‘Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution’, underway at
Karnatak University here, it is why do females of most species mate with
multiple males?
In
simple words, the most-plausible explanation for this fascinating puzzle of
evolutionary biology, on which delegates seemed to agree, was the females
possibly mated with multiple males to ensure genetic fitness of their offspring
in order to obviate the inbreeding risks for the survival of their species.
A study
on crickets as a model system for polyandry and sexual selection by Tom
Tregenza of the University Exeter (UK) suggested that females exposed to high
inbreeding risk could thus avoid deleterious consequences of consanguineous
mating by mating with several males.
His
analysis, based on laboratory experiments and sexual selection in wild cricket
populations, revealed that paternity is biased against close relatives, but
that this effect varies according to the order in which the female mates to
genetically related and unrelated males and differs among populations and
species.
On the
contrary, in her study on spiders, Trine Bilde of Aarhus University (Denmark)
found that transition from an outbreed to an inbreeding mating system
represented another kind of evolutionary puzzle, since continued inbreeding is
expected to reduce genetic fitness and ultimately adaptive potential of
populations.
Bilde
told TOI that this transition to intra-colony breeding was driven by survival
instinct of spiders. She found that permanent group living in spiders was
associated with elimination of juvenile and adult dispersal. It evolved from
sub-social predecessors characterized by maternal care and temporary group
living of the offsprings.
She
hypothesized that in the sub-social species, where outbreeding was facilitated
by pre-mating dispersal, female multiple mating evolved to decrease the risk of
inbreeding and reduce homozygosity of offspring. The lower kinship coefficient
of such family groups would, however, reduce the kin selected benefits of
co-operation.
Why animals try to be nice to be nice to each other?
Raghavendra
Gadagakar of Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore)
demystified the fascinating phenomenon of why animals and human beings are nice
to each other? Presenting his interesting study on altruistic behaviour in
honeybees, he explained how sterile workers laboured their whole life for the
fertile queen to have offspring from the drone.
Elaborating
how this co-operative, altruistic behaviour in animals evolved to the inclusive
fitness of both the “actor and the recipient” he also touched upon the dynamic
interplay between co-operation and conflict. In case of human beings, evolution
of altruism still remained a puzzle as factors like rationality and economic
benefits also came into play. Building on this argument, Kevin Foster of
Harvard University (USA) spoke on social evolution in microbes. He explained
how social environment and kinship affected microbial behaviour in
biofilm-forming bacteria, slime molds and budding yeast. He found microbes to
be extremely sensitive in social context, both in real time and over
evolutionary time.
Deccan Herald -
‘Bureaucratic, hierarchical system hampering science’
More autonomy stressed for research institutions for
good results
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
President M Vijayan on Monday observed that bureaucratic and hierarchical
system was hampering the growth of science in the country. “We need a vibrant
responsive system which is less bureaucratic, and which facilitates to take
major decisions pertaining to research activities,” he added.
He noted this while speaking after
inaugurating the four-day International conference on ‘Darwinism: A Sesqui-
Centennial Celebrations’ jointly organized by the INSA and the Karnatak
University at the Golden Jubilee Auditorium in the university campus in Dharwad
on Monday.
He said, today, South Korea and China were the front-runners in
research activities in science. And if India had to compete with them,
then the INSA and other research institutes should work autonomously and be
more responsive.
The major concern of the country today
was the education system, wherein the university education was in the doldrums.
The universities have failed to provide quality and need-based education to the
under-graduate and post-graduate programme. “There is an immediate need to
introspect on the education system, and implement measures to upgrade higher
education,” he added.
He nevertheless, lauded the efforts of
Karnatak University for upholding professional
ethics, and disseminating the quality education.
“India is now being taken seriously
in the international research arena. The world is expecting more research
activities from our country. Hence, the responsibilities lay on young researchers
to take up more challenging issues and carve a niche in the field of science,
he said.
He pointed out that India has lot
of potential to offer opportunities, and hence the youths should pounce on
these opportunities available and explore new avenues for research.
Mr.Vijayan said, the INSA will be
celebrating its platinum jubilee this year. In this regard, the academy will be
bringing out more periodicals and journals to throw light on the potential
areas for research.
Varsities
neglected
Presiding over the inaugural session,
NAAC (Bangalore)
Director H A Ranganath stated that even though the universities were the
backbone of education, still they had been neglected in terms of providing
financial grants and infrastructure. This had hit the students hard in getting
the required information.
He said, Biology should be studied as
an integrated science rather than fragmented science. According to the present
education system, the subject is being sub-divided into 15 divisions. Moreover,
universities are offering specialization in 15 sub-divisions of Biology, which
makes the students opt for a single sub-course rather than integrated subject.
Hence, the students are being deprived of learning Biology as an integrated
science, he lamented.
He said, Biology should be a holistic
and integrated science, and should be made more vibrant. ‘Save Biology’ is the
need of the hour, he stressed. India
has a huge manpower, which should be utilized to up the much needed research
topics, he advised.
Earlier, conference Convener R
Gadagkar said, this was an remarkable year as the world was celebrating the 200th
birth anniversary of Charles Darwin and 150th year of his theory.
He said, a study on evolution by and
large doesn’t require sophisticated equipment and huge financial assistance.
But, the pre-requisite requirement is a great deal of manpower. He said, the
three-day conference will inspire young minds to take up research on evolution.
Karnatak University Vice-Chancellor
Dr.S.K.Saidapur welcomed the gathering, while organizing Secretary
Dr.Bhagyashri Shanbhag proposed a vote of thanks.
More than 200 delegates from India, United Kingdom and other countries
are participating in this four-day conference.
Later, sessions on various subjects
pertaining to research and revolution study were held.
‘No interpretation is ultimate’
“No experiment is final in science,
and no interpretation is ultimate,” observed Prof R Gadakar of the Centre for
Ecological Sciences and Centre for Contemporary Studies, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore.
He noted this while presiding over a
session on “Why animals (and humans) are nice to each other?” on the third day
of the international conference on ‘Darwinism: A sesqui-centennial celebration’
being organized by INSA and Karnatak
University at the Golden
Jubilee Auditorium at the varsity premises recently.
People came to certain conclusions
after specific experiments in limited conditions and there was always
possibility of an entirely different interpretation from another experiment.
Various kinds of studies and experiments had been done on the evolutionary
process of life on earth and that resulted in new conclusions, he said.
Human beings co-operated with
genetically unrelated strangers, but it was not seen among animals. Certain
kinds of altruisms like fighting for the nation and co-operating with many for
winning a boat race could not be explained on the evolutionary process.
Altruism was a puzzle.
A new paradigm designed with
collaboration among evolutionists, biologists, psychologists, and economists
was the solution, he stated.
Prof Tong Tregenaza of University of Exter, UK
Kevin Foster of Harvard University, USA, Renee Borges of CES, IISc, Bangalore,
Suhel Quadrel of NCBS, Bangalore, T Subramonium
of INSA, Chennai, Surith Dey of IISER, Pune and TNC Vidya of JNCASR, Bangalore were the other
resource persons at the session.
The conference will conclude on
Thursday and Laurence Mueller will be the chief guest at the valedictory.
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The best way of learning is
unlearning: Dr.B.A.Viveka Rai
Dr.B.A.Viveka Rai Vice Chancellor, Karnatak State Open
University (KSOU) is a man with a mission. After having successfully worked as
Vice Chancellor of Kannada University, he was asked to take over the Vice
Chancellorship of KSOU, which was in news for wrong reasons. Dr.Viveka Rai has
thoroughly examined the existing problems and sorted out one by one including
that of regularizing temporary employees.
His administrative abilities coupled with concern for
student community has made him popular instantly. An acclaimed educationalist
and versatile writer Dr.Viveka Rai is in a mission to put KSOU on national map
of distance learning.
He shared his views with this writer on various
aspects of distance learning. Excerpts:
About myself
I am a Manglorean born in a small
village Punacha that is about 8miles away from Puttur town. I completed my
graduation from St.Philoma at Puttur B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, and
Mathematics), Masters in MA Kannada PG centre of Mysore University
at Mangalore in 1968-70. I stood first rank in MA Kannada in 1969 and joined as
Lecturer in the same college. After working 13 years as Lecturer I worked from
1982-85 as a reader and from 1985 as professor in Kannada. I was appointed the
VC for Kannada University Hampi in September 2004.
My experience as a teacher
I always love teaching. The best part
of my life was as a teacher for 34 years of teaching different subjects like
Literature, Folklore and Literary Criticism. It was vibrant time in
accompanying students in their various academic activities like seminars and
discussions as such occasions contributed to my career in turn. The
participation in students’ academic activities gave me exposure to different
disciplines like Anthropology, Folklore, and History. Teaching always lends a
larger spectrum of knowledge associated with continuing reading and
preparations.
My tenure at Kannada
University
I had literary interest from my
younger days. My friend Late Purandara Rai who was a reporter for Praja Vani
and Deccan Herald influenced me a lot. Poet Shivram Karanth was the inspiration
for him. My father also encouraged me a lot. I was lucky enough to have
blessings of Shivram Karanth, as he was living in Puttur.
I am writing a fortnightly column on Fridays in
Prajavani since last six months on Higher education.
My assessment of higher
education
Many changes have occurred in
University systems over these years. When we started teaching in 1970s and
beginning of 1980s teaching was the one and only business of teachers. We were
asked only to be very good teachers. From 1990s, research also came up along
with publications. Now research is not
so vibrant. Even teaching is not in best, as it is not taken with a mission.
On Mono-discipline
Universities
Personally, I am not for it. Inter
discipline is preferable in University and colleges, in which one can learn
from others. When I was a BSc student, we had one paper of social science
subject and a BA student had a General Science. Even IISc have a Social Science
Faculty. All subjects together enrich university system and making it a single
faculty by taking away other disciplines will weaken the whole concept of
academic excellence. In Rajiv Gandhi University
for Medicine, VTU for Engineering, Law
University are there in
Karnataka. They will handicap regular universities. Government should take
strong decision so that participating concept should enrich in a healthy way.
Quality of research
To identify the areas of research is
foremost thing. It cannot be generalized one.
Even to look for possible avenues, challenges and risks of the areas of
research, there should be a research. After identification of such areas, a
plan should be made and desire to work for it should be there Research should be helpful to bridge the gap
between education and unemployment and have to help the development of work
post, which already exists..
Quality in distance education
courses
Of course, it is there. Open and distance
learning has changed the concept of higher education. According Distance
Education Council there should be a self-learning material (SLM) which should
be based on the credit and units. It is according to scientific pattern of
distance education council and they have to provide soft copy while admitting
students. Personal Contact Programme (PCP), compulsory assignments and projects
are also a must. Examination should have a pattern of credits and grade
systems. We are the only university following this system rigorously.
KSOU is recognized
by Distance Education Council (DEC) New Delhi
under MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) for maintaining standards
of distance education in India.
I am heading as VC
since June 2007. We received a grant of two crores from DEC for research
projects.
My achievements as VC
KSOU established in 1996, has converted
the study materials into SLM and computerized admissions and examinations. Bar coding in the answer papers, OMR sheets
for entrance exam, more Orientation Programmes, infrastructure facilities like
modern guesthouse, students support services for admissions are some of the
achievements. The numbers of study centres have increased considerably and now they
have more than 120 general study centres and around 500 professional centres.
The university has
initiated 40 new programmes in last two years. MOUs have been signed with many
reputed institutes like Aptech for running programmes. Recruitment of non-teaching
staff, which was pending for many years, has been sorted out. New publication
division Prasaranga has been started.
The university has
published 20 books. Currently there are 52 examination centers covering the
remotest areas to help knowledge seekers.
Upcoming Plans
Examination reforms are on the
pipeline. The university is planning 100% computerization. Reforms in question
and answer paper models and evaluation are also undertaken. We are thinking of
a research project to find out the distance education programmes suitable for
the present day Karnataka.
On learning
The best way of
learning is unlearning. It will give new perspective that we should learn more.
If one is content, definitely nothing can be learnt more. Learning is a kind of
revelation, enchanting and wonderful experiences just like detective kind of
work.
Any grievances?
Students, parents
and the public are most welcome to contact me at this address: vcksou@gmail.com.
I am always available.
Higher Education results skilled manpower: Vivieka Rai
Higher Education
sector acts as a trendsetter for the social and Economic development by
producing skilled manpower, observed Prof B A Viveka Rai Vice-Chancellor Karnataka
State Open University (KSOU).
Delivering
a Special Lecture under the name of “Prof M I Savadatti Lecture on Excellence
and Values in Higher Education”, on the topic- “Challenges on Higher Education
Today: Excellence and Values” conducted by Alumni Association
Karnatak University)
at Manasollas auditorium here on Saturday.
The
productivity and quality of the workforce will be determined by what is being
taught today in the institutions of higher education he opined.
Full
exploitation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the only way
to achieve excellence in ODL systems and in this era of Information Technology
ICT represents a significant factor in the rapidly changing relationship
between learners/users/clientele he added.
Planning
and Development of academic programmes, design of e-content, learners support
services, learner assessment and evaluation, Technology Infrastructure Use and
Organizational Support are the steps for transforming conventional process to
e-processes he said.
Prof
M S Subhas, Secretary, AAKU highlighted the objectives of Alumni Association as
a forum for exchange of experience and dissemination of knowledge.
Vice-Chancellor
of Karnatak University Prof S K Saidapur Welcomed the gathering, Prof M S
Subhas Introduced the Speaker, Prof C S Patil Joint Secretary AAKU proposed a
vote of thanks, Invocation song sung by Ms Tanuja and Ms Samreen Dasankop
compeered.
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Education is like a precious diamond and culture is like its glow: Dr.Chandawarkar
Proficiency in English language is must in today’s competitive world,
observed Dr.Meena R.Chandawarkar, Director, Academic Staff College, Karnatak
University, Dharwad.
She was speaking at the
annual day celebration of KULISA (Karnatak University Library and Information
Science Association) at the Library and Information Science Department here on
Tuesday. English as a language
component is very important to make one visible in every field, she said.
She was very happy to
see the students of the department of Library and Information Science in the
traditional Indian dress and said that this annual day function was a blend of
Science and culture. ‘Education is like a precious diamond and culture is like
its glow she added.
Continuous learning and
urge to know new things are necessary for being a good student and process of
learning continues until one die, she said. She urged the students to develop
communication skills and personality development traits, as the industry
demands ready-made products.
In spite of recession
effects five students of the department placed in Indian School of Business,
Hyderabad great pride moment for the department and varsity, she added. According
to Dr.Chandawarkar, the successes of mantras are 3C’s - Communication,
Creativity, and Commitment.
She opined that
creativity in oneself should be fully recognized so that a student does his or
her job in the best way and the power to think in a different manner.
Unless students are
committed, they cannot reach their respective goal and it is very important in
their life, which can make or their life, she said.
She advised the students to learn to work in a TEAM (together we can
achieve more) energy is converted into synergy.
Presiding over the
function Prof.S.L.Sangam Chairman Department of Library and Information Science
said that the students should focus not only to become a librarian as they have
wide opportunities like Information Manager and Teaching field.
Quoting Chinese are emerging
in every field only for the passion, liveliness, and commitment to the work and
we should imbibe such qualities, he said. As students of Library Science, the
students should have to smile and should receive everybody happily others, he
added.
Invocation song sung by
Ms.Laxmi Chalageri. Chairman of KULISA Dr.Gururraj S.Hadagli. Ms.Preethi
S.Patil proposed a vote thanks. Ms.Shweta Harobedi compeered.
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Over exposure to Television creating a futile generation: Dr.Shashikala Deshpande
Over exposure to
Television and watching only entertainment programme will result in creating a
futile generation, observed Dr.Shashikala Deshpande Syndicate member KUD.
She was speaking at the annual day of
Mass Communication and Journalism Department here on Tuesday. Media in full
formats have immense influence on the audience. Most of the times it fails to
live up to the expectations and possibilities. Television in particular mislead
the youth instead of motivating and educating them. Studies have shown that
over watching of TV may bring personality disorders she added.
The phenomenon of breaking news
affects credibility of TV, as those items will not fully researched ones.
Common people are not mature and informed to decade on truth of the news.
Comparing the TV, newspaper is doing a better and fair job she opined.
Students of our times face many
identity crises when searching for jobs after completion of courses. One will
be firm in life and decisions only in thirties. Age and experience will give
maturity in life she said.
Hang on hard work, years of experience
will make your feet strong, she exhorted to students.
Presiding over the function
Dr.A.S.Balasubramanya Chairman of the Mass Communication and Journalism department
urged the students to keep themselves abreast of latest technology and
innovations in journalism.
He advised the students to be
tech-savvy to survive in the field of journalism and one should inculcate the
art of asking questions.
Invocation song sung by Manjunath
Junagonda, Umesh Avvannavar introduced the chief guest, Chidanand Muddi
proposed a vote of thanks and Sadashiv Donawade compeered.
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A teacher should always be in search of knowledge: Dr.K.Ramachandrachar
Teachers should be trained well keeping in mind all
the personality dimensions of students educated under them, observed
Dr.K.Ramachandrachar Professor, and Dean (Retd) PG dept of studies in
education, Karnatak
University.
He was speaking after inaugurating the one-day
workshop of personality development for B.Ed students here recently. Addressing
the function, he opined that teachers should be able to update the student’s
knowledge. Continuous learn and urge to know new things are necessary for being
a good teacher. A good teacher can make an individual a better person.
Teaching is one of the most excellent
professions compared to in any field. It is a noblest job and a teacher has the
great opportunity to mold the personality of students, he opined
It is only commitment and urge to learn
will take you to a greater heights and one should work with a fire in a belly
he reminded the future teachers. He noted that a good teacher must inspire,
motivate, and encourage the students to acquire knowledge and to lead a
meaningful life.
Dr.Ramachandrachar
pointed out that a teacher should always be in search of knowledge. This would
bring him more respect and command both from students and society.
If the teachers are benefited in turn, the student’s
get benefited and that makes such workshop on personality development relevant
he said. He said that teaching is challenging and
courageous profession and mother of all the profession.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest of the function
Dr.P.S.Halyal Professor and Chairman (Rtd) Department of Psychology, Karnatak University observed that Personality is
not a commodity either to buy or purchase, it is a matter of imbibe. Everyone
is responsible for one’s own personality.
Even after retirement a teacher gets respect and
teachers should be proud of profession and should cherish this feeling through
out the career, he said.
Jobs opportunities are ample provided one improves his
or her own personality as over all. For growing of an individual thoughts and
actions should be harmoniously integrated, he said.
If I have to develop myself, development of mind,
reasoning, understanding then only personality develops. Cognitive, effective,
and conative are three aspects of mind.
If language proficiency is not, there you cannot be a
teacher. Proficiency in English language is must in today’s competitive world
and one has to be mastery over it he added.
Language reflects the culture and students should
develop the habit of reading to develop their language and thereby culture.A teacher should have a profound memory and should
develop a right aptitude, he said.
The best way to come out of inferiority complex is to
stop comparing yourself with others. To move forward in life, one has to jostle
against the crowd, he said.
Teachers have a big responsibility in moulding
student’s career and Nation building as well, so teachers have to keep up their
enthusiasm and can do justice for the profession, he reminded the students.
Dr.Halyal stated that teachers have a great
role to play in reforming the society. Teachers should be role model to
students not only through their teaching but also through their outwardly
behaviours.
The job of a teacher always demands communication and
the skills should be learned. Every day effort of learning more and more will
make one a good teacher. It will help one to give a structured class. It needs
a lot of personal sacrifice. Teachers exist for students not in vise versa, he
reminded the participants.
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Presiding over the function Dr.Smt.L.B.Patted
Principal, University College of Education, said that life is the best example
to learn many meaningful thoughts.
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KASSH to rejuvenate the popularity of Social Science
To rejuvenate the popularity of Social Science, we have
come out with a new idea of starting Karnataka Academy of Social Science and
Humanities (KASSH) declared Dr.B.S.Sherigar Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu
Uiversity.
Delivering his words during the preliminary discussion
for the establishment of KASSH that innovative steps are essential to stimulate
research in different parts for all participating Universities of Karnataka.
The Objectives of KAASH was stressed by Prof.Balagangadhar
Rao from Gent University Belgium that it intends to evaluate the current
syllabi in the social science and humanities and to propose changes in them
that respond to the needs of society today, also it intends to involve
international and Indian scholars of repute to evaluate, design and implement
curricula in multiple fields of social sciences and humanities.
Meanwhile he mentioned that by new authentic research
in social science will get more attention from national and international.
Therefore the research should be taken as a professional career and for the
best and productive outcome.
Within the next 10 years it should be the top edge
research institute is the dream of Prof;Balagangadhar Rao,for the same
government and private industries will be providing support.
Prof.Uday Kumar Registrar Kuvempu University and Prof
Sadanand Kuvempu University were in the discussion.
Dr.A.S.Balasubramanya Dean
Social Science and welcomed Dr.Harish chairman Political Science thanked.
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India needs competent and dedicated teachers: Dr.S.P.Hiremath
Competent and dedicated teachers alone could help improve the quality of
education and not mere buildings and equipments observed Dr.S.P.Hiremath former
Vice Chancellor of Kuvempu University.
Delivering a foundation lecture on the life and message of
Dr.S.Radhakrishan on the occasion of Teachers Day at the Senate Hall here today
he noted that Dr.Radhakrishan brought value and dignity to the teaching
profession through his scholarship and writings.
He was successful as teacher,
Ambassador, Vice Chancellor, Vice President and as President of India. He is
the only person who could put his hand on the shoulder and head of Russian
President Stalin and consoled him. His philosophical understanding was very
impressive on him. This is a rare achievement by any Indian, he added.
Dr.Hiremath pointed out that a teacher should always be in search of
knowledge. This would bring him more respect and command both from students and
society.
Presiding over the function, Mr.V.Rangaswamy, In charge Vice Chancellor
and Registrar remarked that universities should aim at excellence. Teachers
should play a major role in enhancing the quality of education. Numbers don’t
matter, it is the quality that is most important in education, he added.
Dr.C.Rajashekar, Registrar (Evaluation) welcomed. DR.Rottigwad
thanked.Dr.A.S.Balasubramanya compered.
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Special UGC aid to KUD
3 departments get SAP approval
As a boost to its
academic endeavours Karnatak University Dharward (KUD) receives a special
financial assistance package from UGC. UGC-Special Assistance Programme (SAP)
has selected three departments of the Varsity to grant financial assistance for
the duration of five years. A recent notification from UGC tells that its
expert committee has chosen the Departments of Kannada Studies, History and
Sociology as eligible for financial assistance under SAP.
SAP is intended through
constant efforts to raise the quality of teaching and research in different
disciplines in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science Subjects. The
departments for financial aid are selected carefully on the basis of their
work, academic achievements and viable potential for further development. The
essence and primary aim of the scheme is combination of teaching and research
to encourage group research efforts in pursuit of excellence.
The duration of this
phase of the scheme is from 01-04-2009 to 31-03-2014. Each department gets a
handsome sum for this project. Department of Kannada Studies will receive 43
lakhs while History and Sociology departments get 30 and 33 lakhs respectively.
The UGC expert committee has named the Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator of
each department and thrust area for the present phase of the programme also is
identified. Cultural studies is the thrust area identified for the department
of Kannada Studies with Dr.H.M Maheshwariah as the Coordinator and Dr. K.R
Durgadas as the Deputy Coordinator. Dr. Ravi Korisettar(Coordinator) and Dr.
S.K Kallolikar(Deputy Coordinator) are assigned from the History department
with the specified thrust area of Society and Religion in Medieval and Modern
Karnataka. Dr.C.A Somashekharappa ( Coordinator) and Dr.D.R Albar ( Deputy
Coordinator) are in-charge of the scheme in Sociology department with specified
project area of Health and Development.
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Teachers should lead a meaningful life: Dr.S.K.Saidapur
Teaching is one of the most excellent professions
compared to in any field. It is a noblest job and a teacher has the great
opportunity to mold the personality of students observed Dr. S.K.Saidapur vice
chancellor Karnatak
University
Speaking at a function organized by the Karnatak
University Postgraduate Teachers Association to felicitate the retired teachers
today at Manasollasa auditorium he noted
that a good teacher must inspire,
motivate and encourage the students to acquire knowledge and to lead a
meaningful life.
Dr.Saidapur stated that teachers have a great role to
play in reforming the society. Teachers should be role model to students not
only through their teaching but also through their outwardly behaviours.
He thanked the retired teachers for their valuable
contributions to the university and to the society at large.
The teachers who were felicitated on the occasion
included Dr. K. Anban, Dr B.S. Naikar, Dr. S.N. Holihousar, Dr. B.B. Birradar,
Dr. B.Y. Yakkunidimath, Dr, B.P. Waghamare and Dr M.R Shollapur.
The president of the association Dr M.A. Jalihal in
his presidential address said that teaching is challenging and courageous
profession. Teaching is the mother of all the profession and he appreciated all
the retiring teachers for their service to the University.
Dr K.R. Aithal welcomed and Dr Shivanand Shetter
proposed a vote of thanks. Dr.B.D.Kumbar compeered.
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Two-day youth festival held
Director
of the Gulbarga Doordarshan Kendra M B.Patil on Thursday stressed on the need
to organize cultural festivals at regular intervals to provide a platform for
the youth’s exhibit their talents.
He
was speaking after inaugurating the two-day Gulbarga University
inter-collegiate festival 2009 here, Mr.Patil said cultural festivals provided
an opportunity to display various facets of cultural and art.
He
expressed concern over the ill effects of the electronic media on the youth,
and said the youth should strive to retain their individuality and utilize
technology available for furthering their knowledge and skills.
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Leadership is inborn trait: Dr.Chandawarkar
Zamora Endowment Lecture
Leadership has to come from within as
all are leaders in their respective field, observed Dr.Meena R.Chandawarkar,
Director Academic Staff College, Karnatak Univeristy Dharwad.
She was speaking on the occasion
Zamora Endowment Lecture on the topic ‘What makes a leader’ at the Department
of Anthropology, Karnatak University.
Good leadership is crucial to any
successful endeavor and even the dormant can be made active provided there is a
will to become a good leader, she added.
3C’s--According to Dr.Chandawarkar
------ Communication, Commitment and Creativity are the keys at become a
successful leader.
Communication is one of the most key
elements of leadership. Good communication skills need to be developed to
effectively become a good leader or manager. When communication occurs, as a
leader, you will be able to accurately convey your ideas and thoughts to those who
work for you, she added.
She opined that creativity should be
fully recognized so that a student could do his or her job in the best way and
creativity is nothing but the power to think in a different manner.
Unless students are committed, they
cannot reach their respective goal and it is very important in their life,
which can make or mar their life, she said.
She advised the students to learn to
work in a TEAM (together each one achieve more) where energy is converted into
synergy.
She stressed the need of converting
challenges in life into opportunities and to develop the quality of having an
empathetic view towards people.
She gave examples of inspiring
leaders like Ratan Tata, Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Barack Obama and Kiran Majumdar
who should be role models to students.
Dr.K.C.Tarachand highlighted the
importance of Zamora Endowment lecture. Dr.S.V.Hittalmani welcomed and
introduced the Chief Guest. Dr.C.G.Hussain Chairman of Department of
Anthropology presided. Dr.D.Murahari Naik proposed a vote of thanks. Ms.Ashvini
Dandappanvar compeered. Shri R M Girji, Chairman, Karnatak University,
Anthropological Association were also present.
