Thursday, March 31, 2011

Twitter- the painless mode to communicate with any being






T
witter in its last five years has ensued the best way to commune to entire globe in few words. Not only in our state but globally has turned out to be a revolution in the world of web journalism. Now Twitter is not only used by journalist but it is beloved among celebrities too. In fact numerous gigantic planet news stories were foremost crack through twitter only.








Reports have come into sight all the way through media that bolloywood celebrity Shah Rukh Khan has clogged tweeting. He uttered that nearly all of the epoch fans pose very personal and vulgar query and additionally share it with their acquaintances. Hearsay also pronounces that a score of other Celebes too have sluggish tweeting but not blocked. The details are akin to that if a bigwig have bunged smoking. But seniors don’t recommend discontinuing tweeting for the reason that it is not awful.
Bhartiya Janta Party has as well recommend Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj to abscond Twitter. She approved the guidance but it turn out to be predicament for the media as at the present they would be incapable to get immense news stories. At the outset enormous news stories can be acquired from twitter like when Bhartiya Janta Party leaders come to a decision to went to Lal Chowk- Srinagar they were congested near the border of Jammu & Kashmir this Republic day, Swaraj was bring up to date each and every minute move on Twitter. Nevertheless malevolence of this Swaraj has run off tweeting. But still blog of Lal Krishna Advani is on similar to Amitabh Bacchan.









These days’ blogs of both of them are exceedingly illustrious in actuality if we acquire an account of big information in relation to them nearly every one of them were taken from their blogs only. For the most part of the occasion newspapers dig up news from their only. Both of them are the most admired entity in their fields. No body has fortitude to request both of them to discontinue webbing. Moreover Sushma Swaraj has also turned out to be major leader of her party but she acknowledged the recommendation in verity she is not like Shashi Tharoor who throw-outs all advices in spite of hullabaloo.









I am too extraordinarily active on Twitter and Blogging I would adore to see big Celebes and stars of our nation of web. In fact accounts of leaders like Narendra Modi of Bhartiya Janta Party and Manish Tiwari of Indian National Congress portray that the polity of our country stirring towards the novel era which would be an epoch unproblematic to communicate and extremely speedy in receiving any information from end to end whichever lone.



Prateek Pathak
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad   

Monday, March 28, 2011

‘Transcending the Obvious: Explorations of Contemporary India’-a bravura set off










The lecture series ‘Transcending the Obvious: Explorations of Contemporary India organized by Institute of Professional Studies, University of Allahabad was instigated on 28, March, 2011. The program started with acknowledgment vocalization by Prof. G.K Rai, Director, Institute of Professional Studies, University of Allahabad who elucidated about the lecture series. He also said that in one year at least six lectures would be kick off to link the world of knowledge with the moral of the institute. As he sought not to fabricate one dimensional professionals but who is hard skill professional having sociological familiarity. Further Prof. Rai introduced the inaugural lecturer Prof. Anand Kumar of Jawahar Lal Nehru University. He uttered that he is familiar with Prof. Kumar from more than twenty years. Additional he said that our visitor is not only understanding the society but also serving in altering the world. He is from a family who was having associations with Jai Prakash Narayan. He is backer of Samajwadi philosophy. He supported new courses and worked for advancement of education. He is the only individual who was President of Student Union of Banaras Hindu University furthermore Jawahar Lal University too. He even defeated the prominent communist leader Prakash Karat. Subsequent to this Prof Rai defunct afterward invited Prof. Anand Kumar to commence his inaugural lecture of the series on People, Power and the Paradigm Shift.









After that the plinth was taken in excess by Prof Anand Kumar to begin his lecture. He started by addressing Prof Rai as a gentleman who pioneered novel courses. He also articulated that he is happy to give lecture in a university which from the time of independence movement set the agenda for the nation. In his official lecture he started by expressing that all countries having VETO power are coming towards for collaboration on different structure with our country. By voting our nation showed the potential of our land which is too not there in our neighboring states. The relationship pattern between people and the new paradigm in India, the past two decades have been very significant from the point of view of both economic development and political change. For example Mayawati a dalit lady who has more than times became Chief Minister of the biggest state of our country.





Further in the middle part of his lecture he assumed that Market-induced global competition has been successful in creating a stable and growing economy, which has also influenced poverty reduction and increased political agency in several ways. However, success in enhancing the growth rate is set next to failure of the paradigm in terms of making a major impact on the economics. sociology, geography and politics of poverty. The dynamics of the paradigm shift have been accompanied by several deficits, mainly in relation to legitimacy, development, democracy and governance. This combination of success and failure has created a social setting for a new trajectory of politics since the 1990s, and has been at the root of several new trends in political mobilization of the poor and in policy making. Protests and activism has taken in political mobilization of the poor and in policy making. Protests and activism has taken the following forms: use of electoral power to change the political regime; party-based activism; civil society movements to resist programmes and projects seen as contrary to the interests of the poor; tribal-, class- and caste-based conflicts; and local and national resistance movements.




In the last segment of his lecture Prof. Kumar supposed that Meanwhile, in this policy sphere, this period has been marked by a shift from benign neglect to rapid enactment of a set of basic capacity building rights to check destitution and disenchantment among those seen as the losers in the economic reforms. There has been a new emphasis on policies being inclusive, through the rights-based approach of the citizenship entitlements. This means also addressing the needs of marginalized millions of women, the STs, the SCs, the most backward sections of the Hindus and Muslims and the other faith communities. Every movie cannot be a big hit like Dabangg. In spite of green revolution the 30% of our country populace are not relieved. A bihari labor outside his state is very famous because of its low demands. Social Activist like Medha Patkar does not have mass support. ‘Coalition imperatives’ in government at central and state levels are certainly a disturbingly new feature in India’s postcolonial polity. Meanwhile, the growing reach and significance of democratic protest movements and extremist extra-constitutional challenges around issues of the poor and poverty are equally critical for a country that was until very recently appreciated for its rapid advance towards relatively peaceful parliamentary democracy. He ended his lecture by thanking Prof. G.K Rai for inviting him to give an inaugural lecture of the series and asked the listeners to ask questions.








Furthermore some listeners present raised numerous questions focusing on the importance of English as a language, Democracy is feudal and its effect on economic front and role of Media. In answering the following questions pot on the front of Prof. Kumar articulated on fresh expression “Robinhood Syndrome”. All chief ministers who are advocating stopping student union are consequence of those unions only. The only former attainment is that they were student leaders. The respects for the student union and political parties have vanished. Those who are alongside reservation can glimpse the example of South Africa. He supplementary uttered that he is strictly against Tibet policy of the China. Once a Chinese ambassador visited his university the Chinese said that he like that how Indians are free to go any where he wants. Also the media of India criticize all policies of the political parties and the government which does not prevail in his country. Last but not least answering the question Prof expressed that after the expose of Radia Tapes this has proved that Media Persons who through out the day ask different question in and against the policies of the government and lobby for the port polio in the ministries. The examination under the enormous tyrant Hitlar revealed that ‘Media is business’ is proper. Ground reality of the nation would be known by a student of Allahabad University not a student of Amity University.









After this question-answer session the series moved towards its finish with the vocalization by the President of the session Prof. V.C Pande of University of Allahabad who not only praised Prof Kumar but also articulated that this is a magnificent beginning to the lecture series. And in inaugural lecture most of the prime issues were covered. The congregation ended with the ending lexis by Prof G.K Rai giving vote of thanks. Exclusive of the three Professors i.e. Prof. G.K Rai Director Institute of Professional Studies, University of Allahabad ,Prof Anand Kumar Coordinator Global Studies Programme, Jawahar Lal University and Prof. V.C Pande Professor, University of Allahabad other important listeners present includes Dr. Prashant Agrawal, Dr. Ajay Jaitley, Dhananjai Chopra, Gopal Ranjan with the entire teaching staff of Institute of Professional Studies and some selected students of Center of Media Studies  who became fraction of the illustrious lecture gathering.



Prateek Pathak
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad   

SHAPING YOUNG MINDS







A program, “Shaping Young Minds” was organized for promisingprofessional apprentice by Allahabad Management Association at the will of All India Management Association on Saturday 26th March, 2011 at M.P.Hall of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology. This juncture was graced by the presence of prominent personalities of our nation, Mr.R.S.Sharma former CMD ONGC; Mr.Yasho.V.Verma LG Electronics Indian CEO; Mr.Harsh Manglik Chairman and Geographical M.D.  of Accenture India and NASSCOM Chairman; Mr.Sandeep Pandey social activist and Magsaysy awardee. The event started by inspirational curtain raiser video clip followed by Saraswati vandna, lightening of lamp by R.S .Sharma and welcome speech by professor Krishna Kant, Director of MNNIT, Allahabad.  Conclave was divided into four interactive sessions. Each speaker shared their personal and professional experiences to the audience.






      First session started with R.S.Sharma, former CMD, ONGC who was accompanied by Mr.K.K.Bhutani Ex-professor A.U. and current head of UPTECH. Mr. Sharma was briefly introduced. He articulated his experience as CMD, he recalled the period when he was in Mumbai on 25th June when ONGC platform destroyed due to fire, 368 people died in this and how he spent his whole night in OSHO with people. He believed “in the crises best of you comes out of you” so; a person should not get panicky at the time of crises. He added, “Learn from everybody and respect everybody” he said that he has learned to restart a computer from his servant. He told that Mr. Narayanmurti, Mr.Mukesh Ambani and Nandan Dilakhi are his role model a he has learned many things from them. He told that for achieving any goal an individual must have courage of confidence; by analyzing his credibility and by trusting others.
Mr.Sharma ended up by giving the message to youths that
   “One must think of living with head high do not compromise dignity.”





            Second session began with introduction of Mr.Yasho V.Verma by Mr. A.K.Jain. Mr.Yasho V.Verma is the only first non-Korean to become CEO of LG electronics. Mr.Verma said that business is about war and global war. Further he added that competition is about excellence and this can be achieved with by 3P’s i.e. People, Process and Passion. He elaborated that few concepts are very important for achieving altitude in career which are one should not be arrogant; breath, live and sleep innovation; freedom for human intellect and empowerment. He ended up by saying that there should be passion to excel and passion comes from inside, it cannot be embayed.







          After this third session began where Mr.Jagdish Khatri, vice president of A.M.A. and head of Sanskar business school gave the introduction of Sandeep Pandey, social activist and Magsasy awardee (Asia’s biggest award).



          Sandeep Pandey said that corruption is promoted by literate people due to their endless desires. Further he added that government is running Sarwa Shiksha Abhiyaan but if everyone will become educated then how will government provide them jobs as day by day the problem of employment is increasing. He talked about several issues like nuclear energy, commercialization, etc. He said that youth know to all serious issues as they are the features of the nation and they must utilize their education for Nobel cause. He advised the youngsters to use the RTI Act provided by our Constitution.






In the fourth session which was the last session Mr.Harsh Manglik was introduced. Mr.Manglik came back to India from U.S.A. after 35 years. He elaborated that there are two things luck or chance but everything is not chance. He said that for excelling in career one should follow his passion i.e. one should opt for his field of interest that sets him on fire. Everyone should put hard work and never say no. He further added that every individual must have ambition and should learn how to learn. He said that failures are good they teach you. Do not get depressed to re-start and try to move-on. He added that “everyone should build their own compass-must not bother what others say and give more than take not only money but also do good things.” In the end he told his mantra for success which consist of five things and they are dreams, courage, doing hard work, empathy and integrity.







            This is how the four sessions ended which was followed by vote of thanks by S.C.Gupta, president A.M.A. and curtain downer an inspirational video clip in the end.








Mariyam Sohail
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad   


Friday, March 25, 2011

Transcending the Obvious : Explorations of Contemporary India.




The Institute of Professional StudiesUniversity of Allahabad is organizing a lecture of series - Transcending the Obvious : Explorations of Contemporary India. The inaugural lecture of the series would be delivered by eminent sociologist and thinker Professor Anand Kumar. He will speak on People, Power and the Paradigm Shift : New Trajectories of Politics and Governance in Indian Society in the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) era. The series would start on 28th March 2011 and the venue is AU Guest House Conference Hall.





The inaugural lecturer Dr. Anand Kumar began his academic career by joining the Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi) as a lecturer in sociology in 1979. He joined the Centre for the Study of Social Systems as Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) in 1990. He has also served as Secretary of the B.H.U. Teachers Association (1981) and as Secretary (1993) and President (1997) of the JNU Teachers Association. He has been a visiting scholar at M.S.H. (Paris) and at the Institute of Sociology of Albert-Ludwigs University (Freiburg).
Currently, he is coordinating Globalisation Study Circle at J. N. U. - a discussion and research group engaged in study of the socio-cultural dynamics of globalization process.


The Institute of Professional Studies was set up in June 2000 by the Executive Council of the University of Allahabad under Section 44 of the University of Allahabad Act, 2005. The basic objective is to develop linkages between the ‘World of Learning’ and the ‘World of Work’ through professional courses. The Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) has been created to mobilise and utilise the academic resources and the infrastructure of the University to provide short, medium and long-term professional courses on self-financing basis under the aegis of Centres dedicated to specific areas. Presently the
.     Centre of Food Technology
·                            Centre of Computer Education
·                            Centre of Fashion Design & Technology
·                            Centre of Media Studies
Within a short span of five years, the Institute has established four centres with excellent infrastructure. The enrolment has risen from 67 (2000-01) to 1226 (2008-09) and the revenue from Rs. 3.6 lakhs (2000-01) to Rs. 1.65 crores (2008-09). The students have found placements with prominent multinational and national organizations. The unique feature of this Institute is its engagement with society through entrepreneurship development programmes in areas of food processing, garment designing, innovative software etc.

The academic programmes of the Institute are run in collaboration with IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Kanpur, National Dairy Research Institute-Karnal, Indian Institute of Vegetable Research-Varanasi, Aquamal Water Lab-Bhimtal, FRAC-Lucknow, SPARC-Mumbai, etc. The Institute has received financial support for infrastructure development from University Grants Commission and Govt. of India, Ministry of Food Processing Industries.









It is visualized that the Institute of Professional Studies would in near future be an institute of academic excellence known for its total commitment to superiority in technical education with the holistic concern for quality in life, environment, society and ethics.

Prateek Pathak
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad


Friday, March 18, 2011

HOLI MUBARAK !!!




Imagine the world without colours! Isn’t it Gloomy? Yes! For sure, andthis is the very reason why God filled color in this world. With the arrival of spring the aura turns gleaming as its pave the way for ‘Holi’, the most colorful festival of Hindus or better say the caravan of colours...




The amalgamation of joy, verve and brotherhood is brought enfolded in the month of Phagun (February/March). This fiesta marks an end to the stagnancy of winter and greets the rejuvenation of spring.



There are several myths associated with celebration of holi. It is believed that a cruel king Hiryankashyap, who considered himself to be God, was opposed by his own son Prahlad, who was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. So Hiryankashyap planed to kill his own son and placed him on a pyre on the lap of his sister Holika. Holika had a boon that fire could harm her in no way. But to the surprise Prahlad was saved and Holika burnt into ashes. Thus it gives us the message: victory of Good over Evil.


 It is also believed that lord Krishna once complained, that why is it so that his complexion is dark and that of his beloved Radha is fair. To this Krishna’s mother Yashoda planned to apply colour on Radha’s face. Thus this festival also adorned with shades of love, mischief, merry making, and fun unlimited.




For Indians festivals are the spice of life, and all the festivals are equally enjoyed by people of all the communities. Even in Mughal courts, in the reign of Akbar and Shajahan Holi was celebrated with great fervor and felicity. India a land of Ram and Raheem, where a Hindi word ‘Holi’ goes with an Urdu word ‘Mubarak’ and thus comes the feel of ‘Holi Mubarak’ with flying colours It is a day to forget all the rivalry and foster brotherhood. Well Holi is a day to engross in colours and hence people play with ‘Gulal’ and colours. Enjoy cuisine like Gujia and Thandai. In certain regions there is no escape without ‘Bhang’ which is mixed in eatables, though it is toxic but is widely used. Moreover Dhols and Holi songs (folk songs) add vigor to the zest…



Commercialization has left no stone unturned. Festivals manifestly turn out to be a great platform. Advertisement of offers in all types of commodity is a common affair. Every newspaper, TV channels, posters, hoardings etcetera hold them. With its influence Politicians have also realized the importance of ornamental publicity, and therefore these days we can easily witness the hoardings of “Holi Greetings” given by those on powers and also by those on opposition. It’s a satire that is it an encouragement to Brotherhood or another emotional stair to reach to the ‘chair of power’.




 Our nation has lot to give to the world, when we talk about its culture and traditions. But unfortunately at times it’s not respected by our own people, who blindly run behind the western culture at the name of modernization. It’s worth observing that in recent years television has revived the beauty of our vivid traditions in their contemporary shapes. It’s a great source to arouse the love for our culture among the generation next who otherwise had ignorance for
festivals.




Now before I end it’s a reminder to not to use synthetic colours as they are harmful for our health. Use herbal colours instead. A festival should be enjoyed in its true spirits and not by gambling and boozing for the sake of unhealthy entertainment.





 Its time to get ready for the most boisterous festivals which brings
with it fun that never ends…
“A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS, and SAFE HOLI”.
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RICHA TIWARI
Student
B.A. in Media Studies
University Of Allahabad