ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಓಂಕಾರ ಆಶ್ರಮ ಮಹಾಸಂಸ್ಥಾನದ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ದ್ವಾದಶ ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ ದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತೀ ವರ್ಷದಂತೆ ಈ ವರ್ಷವೂ ಮಹಾಶಿವರಾತ್ರಿಯ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ದಿನಾಂಕ : 21 – 02 2020ರಂದು ವಿಶೇಷ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದು , ರಥೋತ್ಸವ , ಪಲ್ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಉತ್ಸವ , ಭಜನೆ , ಹಾಗೂ ವೈವಿಧ್ಯಮಯ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವಿದ ಜಾನಪದ ಮೇಳಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ .
ಆ ದಿವಸ ದರ್ಶನಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಆಗಮಿಸುವ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೂ ಓಂಕಾರೇಶ್ವರ ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗದ ಗರ್ಭಗುಡಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶಿಸಿ ದರ್ಶನ ಮತ್ತು ಓಂಕಾರೇಶ್ವರನಿಗೆ ಸ್ವಹಸ್ತದಿಂದ ಗಂಗಾಜಲಾಭಿಷೇಕವನ್ನು ಮಾಡುವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ . – ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ವಿವರಗಳನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮ ಪತ್ರಿಕಾ / ದೃಶ್ಯಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸುವಮೂಲಕ ಈ ಮಹತ್ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಗೊಳಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಕಳಕಳಿಯ ಮನವಿ .
Through Moving Ahead by 25 years; IFIM deliberates on challenges faced by institutions providing management education
Bangalore, 19 January, 2020: The IFIM Business School, among India’s top six AACSB-accredited Business Schools, based in Bengaluru hosted an International Conclave on Learning Ecosystems with European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the leading international network in the field of management development. The event took place on the 18th and 19th of February, 2020 at the Taj, Westend, Bangalore. It was inaugurated by Dr Eric Cornuel, CEO and Director General of EFMD as well as Dr Debashis Chatterji, Director, IIM Kozhikode.
Dr .Anil Sahrabuddhe, Chairman, AICTE delivered the valedictory address in the 2-day international conclave. He said that Government is seized of the challenges faced by management education in industry 4.0 and therefore, have initiated several reforms to bring in both effectiveness and efficiency in management education. He further remarks that “the initiative of IFIM Business School in embracing liberal approach is a Major Step Forward”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Atish Chattopadhyay, Director, IFIM Business School, said “a large number of Indian students each year go to Europe and USA for their college education to pursue their overseas dream. IFIM Business School @ Vijaybhoomi University provides a unique opportunity to combine Western efficiency with the Indian ethos. Vijaybhoomi University under the leadership of globally renowned academician, Prof. A Parasuraman is the first university in India which provides a foundation of Liberal education for a professional career”. Elaborating the unique approach of education, he said that such liberal approach has resonated well with the schools both in Europe and USA. ESCP Europe is the oldest management institution of the world with a legacy of over 200 years. We at IFIM Business School @ Vijaybhoomi University wanted to start our international collaboration with ESCP Europe, which also is an endorsement of the value of our unique proposition”. He further said that “it is our privilege to have Dean Simon Mercado to come over personally and grace this occasion. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian Higher Education in terms of increasing the value of education with a global exposure, at a cost, which is affordable to Indian parents.”
On this occasion, pro-chancellor of Vijaybhoomi, Dr. A Parasuraman, noted services excellence guru, said that “Vijaybhoomi University, with ESCP is breaking new ground in terms of operationalising, both effectively and efficiently, the goal of delivering a truly unique liberal-professional degree, with a nice blend of global perspective and Indian values. I am truly very excited and honoured to be a part of this journey.”
Addressing the press, Mr. Sanjay Padode, President, Vijaybhoomi University explained that “this event marks the beginning of a new journey with ESCP Europe where IFIM Business School @ Vijaybhoomi University has partnered ESCP to provide its students with a dual degree BBA program. This will help students pursuing BBA at IFIM Business School @ Vijaybhoomi University by having the option of completing one year in India at our campus and pursuing the remaining two years at ESCP to obtain a Bachelor In Management from ESCP and a BBA from IFIM Business School @ Vijaybhoomi University. The ESCP BBA program is a three country program where the students will need to complete their second year at one of the ESCP campuses located in Paris/Frankfurt/London after their one year in India and the third year in one of these campuses other than the campus selected by them in the second year. The students will pay the standard fee of Rs 320,000 per year for the first year at IFIM Business School at Karjat Campus and will be paying the ESCP fees for the remaining two years.”
Outlining the pedagogical approach, Dr Navneet Sharma said that “in order to produce future-proof graduates, liberal framework of education is needed in professional education. Such a framework will allow fuller alignment of individual intelligences with market trends”. He opined that “to reap the benefits of market disruption on account of artificial intelligence and machine learning, a complete relook at the curriculum architecture and pedagogy is need of the hour”
The event was focused on novel approaches to learning in this new economy and the traditional education systems need to be revamped to be more flexible, adaptive, inclusive, and oriented on individual needs. It encompassed the meaning of an ecosystem approach in terms of the existing elements and initiatives as well as the steps that can be taken to help it evolve to meet the current challenges. The event was attended by the member institutions of EPSI, AIMS and EFMD in addition to Ed-Tech companies and Venture Capitalist/PE Funds aiming to infuse innovation in the learning ecosystem.
Bengaluru, February 18, 2020: Fanzart has had an extraordinary 2019, finishing with 12 awards, including the Economic Times Business Leader, Power Brands – Rising Star, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Luxury Designer Fans and more. Moreover, Fanzart bought a pro golf league, called Fanzart Eagles and won the maiden Pro Golf League held in Bangalore to finish off the year.
2020 has just begun and Fanzart has already started it with a bang, with coalitions with bigger brands, partners beyond India and patented technology to be released in March, 2020 – around the same time Fanzart completes 8 years of redefining luxury from the ceiling point of view.
With 70 experience centres across India, as well as presence at 10 Future Group’s Hometown showrooms, Fanzart now sees a good amount of market adoption from both offline as well as online channels.
As a way to show their gratitude, Fanzart’s promoters celebrated the extraordinary 2019 with family and friends, including well-known Architects and Interior Designers, prominent developers, team Fanzart Eagles as well as well-wishers.
Bangalore, 18th Feb 2020: Dayananda Sagar University organized a workshop on “Academic Integrity and Professional Values” and “Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education”. Dr. Chandra Janakiram, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita Institute, Kochi presided over as Chief Guest at the seminar. He shared his views on scientific values, misconduct in research and emphasized on Fabrication, Falsification and Plagiarism (FFP). He also explained the effects of plagiarism and why it is still a major issue in the research field, while also talking about “White Bull Effect”.
Dr. Chandra deeply expressed his concern on plagiarism being more common in biomedical field of Science and shared tips on plagiarism check. Speaking on this occasion, Dr. K. Muthuchelian, Pro Vice Chancellor said, “A check on Plagiarism and Scientific Ethics in Scientific Writings and Publications is mandatory in higher education institutions. Every higher education institution must have a separate Research Integrity Cell to look into the Ethics and Plagiarism in Thesis and Publications.” Large number of educators from the University were a part of the Seminar conducted.
In a curtain raiser to the upcoming expo for seniors and their caregivers, Unmukt Festival and Silver Talkies in Association along with Nightingales Medical Trust organised a Valentine’s Day Fiesta for the young-at-heart silver citizens of Namma Benguluru. In addition to the fun, participants also got tips on mental wellness from Dr. Sujata Kelkar Shetty, renowned biological scientist and author of the bestselling novel 99 Not Out. Dr. Shetty also shared a few insights from her book on how to achieve greater physical and emotional wellbeing to lead a more fulfilled life.
The energy levels soared all afternoon as the 100 enthusiastic participants, ranging from 55 to 83 years, took to the dance floor.
The organisers will be back with a 2-day expo and activity event for seniors on 21 & 22 March 2020.
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