Month: April 2022

PRCI’s 18th Foundation Day Celebration 

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Bengaluru, 3rd April 2022: During a time when the ‘new normal’ is just getting defined and refined, PRCI celebrates its 18th Foundation Day across its 50 Chapters pan India. Bengaluru Chapter, as PRCI’s birth Chapter, celebrated the occasion by commemorating it’s Founding Members, visible and invisible supporters and PRCI’s development over the years with a high-tea and ‘birthday’ cake at Hotel Renaissance at RC Road, Bengaluru.

Guest of Honor, Dr.C.Somashekara, Rtd.IAS and Chairman of Karnataka Border Area Development Board, in his audience address says we live in VUCA {volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous} times and need our lights lamping the way for better PR people to develop in building bettering relationships. Ms.Wanitha Ashok (Fitness Expert, Youth Icon and Socioenvironment Activist) in her Guest of Honour address says people grow old as they age while an organisation seasons like wine as it ages. This 18-year-old young adolescent is now poised to leave parental home and venture out into the world in finding its footing as a professional PR nurturing organisation as young leaders take the chairs that Founders developed over gruesome years in finding what it takes to facilitate Communication For A Better World.

During the Foundation day event , Chapter members, honoured the PRCI FOUNDERS and released the House Magazine of PRCI 2nd edition of the year,CHANAKYA and KAUTILYA Magazine.

Shri.M.B Jayaram, Chief Mentor, Emeritus PRCI, Dr.T Vinay Kumar, National President , PRCI and DR TS LATHA, ZONAL CHAIRMAN-PRCI, South India  were present.

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Orchids The International School introduces “No Book Day” to promote activity-based ‘hands-on’ learning

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APRIL 2022: The leading K12 school chain has always been on the news for pioneering new teaching techniques for its students’ well-rounded development. In order to continue that legacy, OIS has introduced ‘NO BAG’ day once every week from Grade I to VIII. Every Wednesdays student will be allowed to explore their favourite subjects through various activities. Details are as follows.
Languages English / Hindi / Marathi / French honing their communication skills through activities such as elocution, drama, conversation, skits, debate, declamation, group discussion, recitation, explanation of the lesson by the students, etc.
Maths& Science PBL (project-based learning) projects and experiments to be done in groups followed by worksheets / Viva to assess individual learning outcomes, worksheets to reinforce concepts, reinforcement of the lessons through interesting methods.
EVS / Social Science Experiments, role play, skit, map work based on the topics covered
Students will be encouraged to perform different forms of activities (as mentioned above) related to the current subject-related topic being taught. A regular timetable will be followed and during the subject periods, any of the above-mentioned tools will be used to facilitate learning. These tools will cater to the concept of audio-visual and kinesthetic learning.
Commenting on this initiative Dr. Kavita Nagpal, Principal Orchids The International School, Masjid Bunder, said, “We are trying to break the monotony of classroom learning through these initiatives. During the lockdown, students have been confined to four walls and gadget screens were their only window through which they saw the drastic change in their world as they knew it. This has undoubtedly affected their tender psyche and going back to the pre-covid normalcy is not easier for them. Hence, this is our small effort to encourage them to open up and push them to learn by doing”

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CUT FUEL PRICE, BRING IT UNDER GST: KASSIA

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The continuing increase in the pump price of petrol and diesel has become a never-ending burden for the micro and small scale enterprises in particular, and the resultant increase in the input costs is hurting their already thinning margins, said P. Shashidhar, Administrator, KASSIA.
The petrol and diesel prices have been revised upwards nine times in the last few weeks,” he pointed out. “The latest hike by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last 10 days to Rs 8.00 per litre, is escalating problems for both the employer-industries as well as workers whose commutation costs are rising and there is a demand from them to compensate them which is simply not possible under the present circumstances. The government at the state as well as the Centre should take into account the alarming situation faced by the micro and small enterprises (MSE) sector and bring down the prices immediately. Also, the time has come for the GST Council to include petrol and diesel under GST, which could perhaps deliver a solution to this never-ending hikes,” KASSIA suggested.

–P.SHASHIDHAR
ADMINISTRATOR

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Jigar Thakkar wins gold at the 21st National Para-Swimming Championship

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An MBA student at Marwadi University born with cerebral palsy disorder recognized in PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program

New Delhi, April 2nd, 2022: Gujarat-based swimming champion Jigar Thakkar has recorded his name as a gold medalist at the 21st National Para-Swimming Championship which concluded in Udaipur. Competing with more than 400 paralympic swimmers at the national-level championship, he also bagged two silver medals.

A fourth-semester student of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at Marwadi University Faculty of Management Studies, Thakkar was born with cerebral palsy, a group of disorders affecting mobility, posture, or muscle tone. Jigar began swimming at the age of eight upon advice from his therapist. He has also been recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the program ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

“The two-day Championship tested me in terms of my skills, patience, and my approach towards competitiveness. During these times, I constantly recalled the motivation and mentorship that I have received from the faculty members at Marwadi University,” said, Jigar Thakkar.

With the recent declaration of Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as the brand ambassador, Marwadi University has always promoted and encouraged not only on academic growth but overall holistic development of its students. Marwadi University aims to build an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all, and is constantly striving in that direction in curricular and co-curricular learning.

“Jigar has always been keen and passionate about swimming. I remember him passionately talking about how swimming helped him remain calm and focused during the most difficult years of his life. Marwadi University is proud to have students like Jigar Thakkar who have eminently focused on their dreams,” says Prof. (Dr) Sunil Jakhoria, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Marwadi University.

Thakkar’s exemplary swimming practice and career is a testament to the broadening scope for people with disabilities in sports. The 2020 Paralympic Games also saw India’s best-ever medal haul with a total of 19 medals. This result was better than the medal haul of 12 medals of all previous Paralympics appearances combined.

“We are committed to encouraging students in their preferred areas of interest. The holistic development of a student leads them on the path of self-discovery which can be considered as one of the goals of studying at Marwadi University,” added Prof. (Dr) Sandeep Sancheti, Provost (Vice-Chancellor), Marwadi University

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RECORD-BREAKER: ŠKODA AUTO INDIA CLOCKSHIGHEST EVER MONTHLY SALES

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› Registers sales of 5,608 units in March 2022
› Growth of almost five-fold compared to March 2021
› Record-breaking quarter (Q1 CY 2022) with sales of 13,120 units
› All-new SLAVIA accelerates ŠKODA’s sales growth, ignited by KUSHAQ

Mumbai, 1 April 2022 – The ŠKODA AUTO India trajectory continues soaring with sales in March 2022 hitting a record-breaking high of 5,608 units. This is the highest ever sales volume clocked in a
month by ŠKODA AUTO in its 2-decade history in India. Year-on-year, sales in March 2022 has increased almost five-fold, compared to the 1,159 units sold in March 2021. The previous high for ŠKODA AUTO India was 4,923 cars recorded in June 2012.

Zac Hollis, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India, said, “The concerted efforts of the entire team to ensure the successful roll-out of the INDIA 2.0 project is bearing fruit. This project is not only about new platforms and products, but an entire rejuvenation of our business processes – enhancing the
ownership experience, widening the reach of our network, getting closer to our customers and a variety of value-added services that makes owning a ŠKODA a delightful experience. Despite the foreseeable challenges impacting the market sentiments in the short-term, we are confident that 2022
will be the biggest ever year for us in India. We are fully geared up to take the brand to new heights, as India becomes a key market for ŠKODA AUTO globally.”
Moreover, in Q1 2022, ŠKODA AUTO India sold more cars than any quarter. Between January and March 2022, the brand sold 13,120 vehicles. In the same period in 2021, ŠKODA AUTO India sold 3,016 resulting in a growth of more than four-fold.
The successful implementation of the INDIA 2.0 project is providing great impetus, creating a positive impact across the entire range of products. It is this customer confidence that has resulted in the roaring success of SLAVIA, immediate uptake of the niche but high value KODIAQ launched earlier
this year, the consistent performance of the KUSHAQ ever since its launch last year, and the continued dominance of the OCTAVIA and the SUPERB in their respective segments; all factors contributing to the record sales of March 2022.
Also fuelling the growth is ŠKODA AUTO’s expansion and penetration in terms of its dealer network through 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. Besides, a plethora of warranty and service packages under ŠKODA SUPERCARE and the ‘Peace of Mind’ campaign have lowered running costs and
enhanced the ownership experience.

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