Jha is KU cultural council chief

Kurukshetra: The 12th cultural council meeting of Kurukshetra University (KU) was organised at the Senate Hall. Vice Chancellor Prof Som Nath said, “Co-curricular activities play a key role in inculcating leadership, managerial qualities and team spirit in students and help them take on challenges with a positive attitude.” The VC said the cultural council was playing a great role in preserving and disseminating the rich culture and traditions of Haryana by organising international and national festivals. Earlier, the council elected Kamdev Jha, principal, DAV College, Pehowa, as the president and Ram Niwas, Associate Professor, Arya College, Panipat, as the vice-president. Seven members of the executive board were also elected. The council also passed the budget 2020-2021.

Book on start-ups released

Faridabad: Prof Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, released a book titled ‘Start-ups for New India’ authored by Mohan Kumar, a research scholar. The 82-page book has captured technology-based 10 ideas that could take future start-ups to new heights. The author, who has more than 15 years of corporate experience in finance and taxation, said the book would help beginners shape up their start-up ideas and make them aware of issues and challenges. Meanwhile, the university has also come up with its dedicated start-up policy and set up a technology business incubation centre on the campus to support and promote students’ innovating ideas.

32nd annual day celebrated

Ambala: The 32nd annual day celebrations at DAV Public School were organised online by students and staff. Students presented spectacular performances. Chairman Ashwin Sareen, Director Shivani Sareen and Principal Seema Dutt congratulated the achievers of both academic and co-curricular activities and exhorted the students to hone their skills.

VC releases calendar for 2021

Faridabad: Prof Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, released the university and table calendars for 2021. The university calendar showcases the bust of Jagadish Chandra Bose, known as the father of modern science in the Indian subcontinent. The brass metal bust of Bose with the inscription of his scientific contribution has been installed in front of the VC’s Secretariat. The university was named after the scientist in 2018. The VC said 2021 was an important year for the university in terms of development. The university had recently been allotted land at Bhakri village on Faridabad-Gurugram road for expansion. The foundation stone of the second campus would be laid soon, he said.

Alumna makes MDU proud

Rohtak: Dr Mallika Sharma, alumna of the department of psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, (MDU) has joined the University of Reading as a faculty member. Currently, she is teaching the cognitive behaviour therapy course. Dr Mallika obtained her postgraduation and PhD degrees from the MDU psychology department. Co-ordinator, alumni affairs, Dr Deepti Hooda said it was a matter of great pride for the university. The faculty of the department congratulated Dr Mallika on her achievement.