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Task forces for IGNOU New Delhi, October 29 In all, eight task forces have been set up, covering the entire range of activities of the university. While one such group would look into the aspects of academic coordination involving recruitment, faculty development and administration, another group would be associated with the Distance Education Council, overseeing distance learning programmes in the country, an IGNOU press release said. A committee had also been set up for preparing a proposal for converting textual material for self-learning compatible with tele-conferencing facilities. Another group would look exclusively into research projects. Further, a group would look exclusively into the promotion of overseas academic programmes involving bilateral and multi-lateral programmes. Another group would look into student support services programmes, the release said. |
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Career guidance camp
organised New Delhi, October 29 Hundreds of students, youth and job seeker participated in the programme. According to the convenor of the centre, Mr Lokesh Gupta, participants were provided free career counselling based upon their educational qualification, experience, ambitions and their job inclinations under the Apna Rozgar programme. They were provided information regarding various job opportunities, educational and training facilities available in the country, particularly in Delhi and its neighbouring states. Under the Rozgar Prasnothari programme (Employment quiz programme) queries related to employment, training and competitive examinations, raised by participants were sought to be answered. The center also compiles monthly directory of government jobs available. Information regarding nearly 300 vacancies, received by the center directly from different institutions were given to the participants. Under the programme Rozgar Sarita, candidates were assisted in getting jobs in the private sector. Participants were also informed about the availability of training loan and marketing assistance provided by different institution under the Apna Hath Jagan Nath programme. More importantly, in order to stop the fleecing of job seeker in foreign countries, information about various facts of overseas employment were provided to participants under the free overseas employment assistance service. To provide immediate employment to people in distress, the centre has introduced the Vipati Sahayak programme which attempts to provide employment to these people within 10 days. In an effort to provide the widest possible accessibility, all the services of the center are absolutely free of cost. |
An artist delves for life under the sea, casts spell on
connoisseurs New Delhi, October 29 He has chosen oil and acrylic colours on structural canvas and paper to express his artistic self which primarily portrays seascapes and mermaids in vibrant, yet soothing, recurring mix of blue, green, orange and yellow. The seashells, the conch, the plants, the fishes, the mermaid and even her daughter, all can be seen enjoying the serene environs under waters. “I feel the world beneath waters is pure in nature as compared to the world outside them. It has got the best environment. So it is neat, calm, cool and blissful. That is why my mermaids enjoy the ambience with the vegetation inside,” Dhananjay explains the reason for his love of life under the waters. There is one more specialty to his work. He does not use raw canvas and paper to let his brush speak his heart. Instead, he smoothes the same with plaster of Paris creating a technique he refuses to share for fear of getting imitated. The result is an almost luminous and crease-less canvas and paper, which when amalgamated with colours throw flashes of vibrant yet soothing three-dimensional impressions. Thus, the use of bright shades to emphasize the mermaid and flora under the water does not fall heavy on head and eyes. “I have innovated this method to show even the brightest of shades in the coolest of impressions because you cannot do justice to the beautiful world of water by painting them in dull shades, ” he tells you. But he tries the same still. Some of his sketches also find expression in black and white shades. The artist uses the same plaster of Paris method here too. The result again is “encouraging”, explains the satisfied grin on Dhananjay’s face for, the dullness of the shades is compensated by a new luminous paper. His paintings are “very much loved” in abroad. “There, the response has been overwhelming as compared to home,” says Dhananjay who exhibited his works in many Asian and European countries. Why is it so? “I do not try to paint the chaos and pain that the mortal world suffers. There is enough to feel bad about, why to bother a mind by showing the same in paintings which he actually comes to enjoy only?” he asks. True, for this graphic designer and visualizer whose collections adorn the walls of the National Gallery of Modern Arts, Combit Computers, Modi Groups and the home of famous cosmetic entrepreneur Shahnaz Hussains. Moreover, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest awarded him for his contribution to the environment through his paintings. “For me, it is a nasha (magic spell) which will never die,” says Dhananjay, who wishes to share this spell with the lovers of art. So he quotes lower prices for his paintings as compared to others, i.e between Rs 2,000 and Rs 35, 000. Dhananjay too laments the declining interest among people in the works of art. “I think the name sells more than the work of art itself. Many lesser-known artists with better works go unknown because of the blind rush for paintings which has a tag of a big name attached to it. Also, the market is down these days, may be because of the political upheaval…” he tries to console himself. Besides sea life, Dhananjay has also painted landscapes, Lord Krishana’s life, a few scenes from the legendary story of Kalidas’ Shakuntla and oceans, most of them on canvas. His next brush with paint will be on mythological figures. And that will come soon. |
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Soods catch up with each other at
mela New Delhi, October 29 Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Food Distribution and Consumer Affairs Shanta Kumar, who was the chief guest, said members of the Sood community had made a name for themselves in various fields. He said such functions helped bring people together and provided them with an opportunity to interact on issues of common concern. Calling on the Sood Sabha members to work for the suffering humanity, the minister said special effort should be made to serve the poor. Mr Shanta Kumar honoured senior members of the community for their services with awards. Manmohan Sood (posthumous), Justice N .K. Sood and Dr R. L. Sood were given Sood Shiromani awards while Dr Randhir Sood, Mr V. K. Sood, Dr Sushma Sood and Mr Manmohan Sood were given Prathistha Puraskar.The Vice-Chairman, DDA, who was the guest of honour, also lauded the contributions made by the Sood community. Speaking on the ocassion, Mr A. K. Sud, president of the Sood Sabha, said Sood Mela recognised the contributions made by members of the community in various fields, including education, health, trade, industry, art and culture. He said that through its quarterly magazine, Sood Sansar, members of the community kept track of each other. Soods, he said, had earned a name for themselves even in the Vedic times. Urging the youth to take up social causes, Mr Sud announced the institution of a new award for the youth of the community. |
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Crafts museum to show
films New Delhi, October 29 The Indian Trade Promotion Organisation would be constructing the new gallery and the hall where special exhibitions on new design and development in handicrafts and handlooms would be held. Besides, lectures would be given and films shown to generate awareness on the handicrafts of India Mr Rana also disclosed that the museum library had added more than 600 items to its collection .The museum library had acquired 350 books. Through its crafts demonstration programme more than 1000 craftspersons had financially benefited. He also said more than four lakh schoolchildren and students from fashion design schools had visited Crafts Museum since its inception. The minister said India was the only country where modernisation and tradition were beautifully entwined and flourishing without any conflict. Since the world was changing both in terms of methods and production, purchasing and marketing in the wake of economic globalisation one must ensure the benefits of globalisation reach the craftspersons working in the remote villages. Mr Rana also reiterated that Crafts Museum, which was a fine repository of old and new handicrafts and textiles, had the potential to become a national and international centre for design and research services in the field of handicrafts and handlooms. Recalling the tragic incident of January26, 2001, when a massive earthquake had shaken up several parts of Gujarat, Mr Rana said the highest devastation had occurred in Kutch district in which 550 villages were fully destroyed and more than 15,000 people died. In fact, the Ministry of Textiles, as a humble tribute to the people of Kutch, had organised an exhibition on the arts and crafts of Kutch at Crafts Museum where several craftspersons were expected to take part. |
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