MDU prof felicitated

Rohtak: Sumedha Dhani, a woman activist and faculty member of Dept of Journalism and Mass communication of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) was felicitated with International Ideal Teacher Award 2020. Sumedha Dhani was conferred the award in recognition of her meritorious services, her outstanding role in building sustainable global society, and dedication towards responsible citizenship role. The award was given away by the MVLA Trust during an online conference over “Empowerment of Achievers for Building Sustainable Global Society”. Sumedha has conferred Stree Shakti Puraskar Award of Govt of Haryana in 2016.

Webinar on machine learning

Hisar: The department of alumni relations, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, organised a webinar on "Basic theory and implementation of machine learning approaches in various domains" on Friday. Vice Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar was the chief guest. He suggested the basics of machine learning, including python, Keras and SK image, should be an optional subject like languages i.e. Hindi and English, etc in all branches of the universities. A lecture through the online mode was delivered by Prof RP Singh from the department of computer science and engineering, Delhi University, and a fellow of European Commission 2009.

Students make posters, slogans

Yamunanagar: The NCC cadets of Guru Nanak Khalsa College made posters and slogans. The event was held under the supervision of Col Ajay Pal Kaushish, Commanding Officer, and Col Suresh Chaudhary, administrative officer of 14 Haryana Batallion, so that people could be informed about the cleanliness drive. Dr (Major) Harinder Singh Kang said the cadets maintaining social distancing sent posters and slogan articles to the college and put them on their social media accounts. He said by doing this, the people were made aware of hygiene. He said various institutions of the district participated in activities in this voluntary fortnight cleanliness drive.

Rohtak Professor awarded

Rohtak: Prof Anil K Chillar, director, Centre for Biotechnology of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), has been awarded the prestigious research project of the Department of Bio-technology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology of Government of India. Prof AK Chillar’s proposed project on the topic “Plant microbe interaction for anti-microbial and sustainable agriculture” has been selected for research resources service facilities platforms (RRSFR)-BUILDER (Boost for University Inter-Disciplinary Life Science Departments For Education And Research Programme).

KU to organise int’l seminar

Kurukshetra: The department of English of Kurukshetra University will be organising the 5th international seminar through the online mode on sustainable existence and Bhagavad Gita philosophy. The department will hold a technical session on December 23. A galaxy of scholars will deliberate on the influences of Bhagvad Gita on English literature. The keynote address will be delivered by Prof SD Sharma, former Vice Chancellor, HP University, Shimla, and former Dean, faculty of arts and languages. Prof Sharma will highlight how Gita has been used creatively by writers belonging to different cultures and ages. Prof Shrawan K Sharma, director, Centre for Canadian Studies, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, will share his views on the centripetal vision in Bhagvad Gita and Indian aesthetics.

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