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Pictures of 27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

So the 5 day celebration of the 27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest which began on 5th of December till 9th December ended yesterday. During this Inter University Fest their were various performances by students from all over our Country and Banasthali University, Jaipur bagged the 1st Spot alongwith Mumbai College as the runner up.

Here are some of the pictures that I Clicked. We hope you like it 🙂

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

WZCC Performance

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

27th West Zone Inter University Youth Fest

 

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Results of ICAI Adarsh Cup 2011

ICAI Adarsh Cup 2011

 

MATCH PLAYED ON 8-12-2011
FIELD CLUB CRICKET GROUND
MATCH NO. TEAM-1 TEAM-2 WINNER TEAM RESULT MAN OF THE MATCH
1 VARANSI 128/9 UDAIPUR 145/5 UDAIPUR WINS BY 17 RUNS ASHISH PAHUJA  61 Runs, 1 wkt Hatrick By Deepak Aren , Udaipur
3 AGRA      68/5 FARIDABAD 72/4 FARIDABAD WINS BY 6 WICKETS Sourabh 28 runs
5 SURAT  222/1 ALWAR 128/6 SURAT WINS BY 94 RUNS Mayank Desai 90 runs
M.B. CRICKET GROUND -A
MATCH NO. TEAM-1 TEAM-2 WINNER TEAM RESULT MAN OF THE MATCH 
2 JAM NAGAR   110/6 PUNE        111/2 PUNE WINS BY 8 WICKETS Hiten Dungra 55 runs
4 INDORE   108/6 BHOPAL       181/3 BHOPAL WINS BY 73 RUNS Sandeep Rathore 42 runs & 2 wkts
6 PANIPAT    130/5 JODHPUR   133/0 JODHPUR WINS BY 10 WICKETS ASHISH CHOUDHARY 64 runs

Matchs for 9-12-2011 FRIDAY

FIELD CLUB CRICKET GROUND 
Match TIME TEAM-1 TEAM-2
1 8.30 AM PUNE INDORE
2 11:10 AM BHOPAL PANIPAT
3 1:50 PM JODHPUR JAMNAGAR
M.B. CRICKET GROUND -A
Match TIME TEAM-1 TEAM-2
1 8.30 AM UDAIPUR AGRA
2 11:10 AM FARIDABAD ALWAR
3 1:50 PM SURAT VARANASI

ICAI Adarsh Cup 2011

ICAI Adarsh Cup 2011

Details Provided by :
CA. MUKESH BOHARA – 9460082883
CA. PIYUSH CHORDIA – 9414167585

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बड़ा भावमय- त्यागमय बेटियों का संसार


नाम ख़ुशी …. पांच साल की बच्ची…पहली कक्षा में पढ़ती है… अपने नाम के अर्थ को अभी नही समझती…इसके परिवार में फिलहाल किसी का कोई पता नहीं… कैसी हो बेटा ?…पूछने पर मुस्कुराती है…फिर अगले ही पल कभी नीचे  देखती देखती शुन्य में झाँकने लगती है…बीच बीच में कभी अपने सिर को भी खुजा लेती है… 1 से 20 तक इंग्लिश में गिनती आती है…. ट्विंकल- ट्विंकल लिटिल स्टार भी गाती है ये छोटी सी स्टार…ज़िन्दगी की राह पर अपने कदम बढाती …ख़ुशी .
इशिका… जब दो साल की थी तब दिल्ली के मोरी गेट फुटपाथ से समिति के निदेशक गिरिजा शंकर शर्मा इसे यहाँ लेकर आये. माँ- पिता- बहिन…सब यहीं मिले… नाम भी यहीं मिला……आज इशिका  बारह वर्ष की है..  सातवीं में पढ़ती है…क्लास की मोनिटर है…लडको की तरह बाल रखती है…चंचल है पर अंदाज़ पूरा लडको जैसा….

“क्या लिखूं कि वो परियों का रूप होती हैं…
कि कडकडाती ठण्ड में सुहानी धुप होती है….
वो होती हैं चिड़िया की चहचाहट की तरह…
या कोई निश्छल खिलखिलाहट होती हैं…”




ख़ुशी और इशिका जैसी कई बच्चियां इस दुनिया में है…. इनकी आँखें भी कभी गुडिया मांगने की इच्छा रखती होंगी… माँ की साडी का पल्लू पकड़कर पीछे पीछे भागने की इच्छा या फिर पापा से आँखें न मिलाते हुए एक “5 स्टार चोकलेट” की चाहत…. और भी बहुत कुछ…. पता चला कि उदयपुर से 50 किलोमीटर दूर झाडोल में एक निराश्रित बालघर चलता है जहाँ कई सारी बच्चियां आवासीय विद्यालय में रहती है…सोचा आज “World Girls child Day” की पूर्व-संध्या उन बच्चियों से ही मिला जाये….उनके साथ खुशियाँ बांटी जाये…जब उदयपुर से चले तो तो मन में भाव  थे कि किसी ऐसे स्कूल का दौरा होगा जहाँ बच्चे मैली-कुचैली आसमानी शर्ट और खाकी स्कर्ट पहने मिलेंगी…बाल बेतरतीब, बहती नाक….और भी बहुत कुछ दृश्य पहले ही संजो लिए थे… 1.5 घंटे की ड्राइव के बाद राजस्थान बाल कल्याण समिति का नामपट्ट दिखाई दे ही गया..केम्पस की शांति देखकर महसूस हुआ शायद देर हो गयी…स्कूल की छुट्टी हो गयी होगी.पर स्कूल तो चल रहा था. व्यवस्थापिका चंद्रिकाजी,प्रिंसिपल नीलम जी जैन ने हमारा स्वागत किया. आश्चर्य- केम्पस की सफाई, सलीके से जमे बच्चियों के जूते, अनुशाशन और…बच्चियों की यूनिफार्म…सभी कुछ हमारी उम्मीदों से पूरी तरह अलग…

     
शुरूआती जानकारी लेने के बाद प्रिंसिपल नीलम जी, वार्डन मंजू जी और नीलू जी के साथ शुरू हुआ स्कूल को विजिट करने का दौर… कक्षा में बच्चियों ने खड़े होकर एक स्वर में “good afternoon sir” कहते हुए हमारा स्वागत किया.मन में ख़ुशी भी थी और हूक भी उठी… क्यों ईश्वर ने इन छोटी छोटी बच्चियों के सर से इतना जल्दी परिजनों का साया उठा लिया…क्या ये ईश्वर कि इन मासूमो के साथ क्रूरता नहीं ??? किसी ने अपने पिता के होने के अहसास को नहीं संजोया तो कोई माँ के आँचल की ममता को आत्मसात नहीं कर पायी. सहसा नज़र पड़ी- दो बच्चियां..शक्ल एक सी..पता चला- जुडवा है.मीनू और तनु. पापा रहे नहीं और माँ ने कोई और घर देख लिया…बच्चियां  नियति के भरोसे. इनका चाचा इन्हें यहाँ छोड़ गया. तब से अब तक…दो साल हो गए…कोई मिलने नहीं आया.. दोनों सात साल की है. तीसरी कक्षा में पढ़ती है. नीलम जी बता रही थी कि बड़ी होनहार है दोनों… अपने सारे काम आप ही कर लेती है. अपने बर्तन खुद साफ़ करती है..कपडे खुद धोने की कोशिश…और अपना बिस्तर भी खुद तह करती है…और हाँ मौका मिलने पर कभी कभी दोनों में झगडा भी…. मैं सोच में पड़ जाता हूँ …क्या समय ने इन्हें सब सिखा दिया है ?? जवाब देने के लिए शायद मस्तिष्क तैयार नहीं है…

रेखा… 14 साल की. झाडोल के ही गोगामारी गाँव की रहने वाली . पिताजी शराब के शौक़ीन और एक दिन नशे में ऐसे सोये कि फिर कभी नहीं उठे. माँ उदयपुर जाकर मजदूरी करे या रेखा को संभाले…सो रेखा अब इसी विद्यालय में रहती है. त्योहारों पर इसकी माँ इसे लेने आती है…
गीता खराडी( 4 वर्ष ) का मानना है कि उसके मम्मी-पापा खूब सारे पैसे कमाने गुजरात गए है..एक दिन आयेंगे और उसे ले जायेंगे..उस मासूम को नहीं पता कि उसका परिवार एक सड़क हादसे की भेंट चढ़ चूका है और खून का कोई रिश्तेदार उसको अपनाने को तैयार नहीं…
237 बच्चियां… और लगभग उतनी ही कहानियाँ…पर सबका मूल एक…


“ये बच्चियां पढाई के अलावा और क्या क्या करती हैं..?? यश की आवाज़ मेरी तन्द्रा को अचानक तोडती है. वार्डन नीलू जी ख़ुशी ख़ुशी उनकी खेलकूद-सांस्कृतिक आदि गतिविधियों के बारे में बताती है. मैं गीत सुनाने की फरमाईश करता हूँ.. एक फुसफुसाहट होती है और स्वर गूंजने लगते है…..

“बापू हमारे…. स्वर्ग सिधारे…
छोड़ चलें हमको…. किसके सहारे…”

किंकर्तव्यमूड होकर मैं और यश सोचने को मजबूर हो जाते है कि गांधीजी के बहाने ये बच्चियां किस दर्द को बयाँ कर रही है….
लाख लाख शुक्रिया अदा करता हु राजस्थान बाल कल्याण समिति के निदेशक श्री गिरिजा शंकर शर्मा जी को..जिनका यह भागीरथ प्रयास इन बच्चियों के जीवन में सतरंगी रंग लाने की सार्थक पहल कर रहे हैं. तो क्या हुआ, ‘गर केंद्र सरकार ने पिछले सत्र में मदद भेजने में देर की और शर्मा जी ने अपनी “ऍफ़.डी” तोड़कर जमा पूँजी को इन बच्चियों के वस्त्र लाने में खर्च करने के लिए दो पल भी नहीं सोचा. नीलम जी बताती है कि एक बार उनकी वार्षिक रिपोर्ट दिल्ली में अटक गयी. अफसर बोले कि आप काम इतना अच्छा करते हो फिर रिपोर्ट किसी “एक्सपर्ट” से क्यों नहीं बनवाते..?? शर्माजी उनको जवाब देते है…एक्सपर्ट को देने वाले पैसो से किसी बच्ची का जीवन नहीं सुधार दूंगा??

इस स्कूल में सब कुछ है…खुशियाँ है…गम भी है.. एक परिवार है..तो बच्चियों की प्यार भरी तकरार भी…टीचर जी कभी स्केल से पिटाई भी करती है..तो वार्डन माँ की याद आने पर गले से भी लगा लेती है…
व्यवस्थित कक्षा कक्ष और छात्रावास के कमरे है तो साफ़-सुथरे शौचालय भी…रसोई में बाहर हवा फेकने वाला पंखा लगा है तो करीने से लगे पौधे..बहुत अच्छे लगते है. सफाई और अनुशाशन तो दिल जीत लेते है. यहाँ इतना अच्छा शायद इसलिए लगता है क्योकि यहाँ “लक्ष्मियाँ” बसती है.

बड़ा भावमय त्यागमय बेटियों का संसार…
प्रेम पगा नित मन मगर, नयन अश्रुओं की धार…

इस स्कूल में फिलहाल कंप्यूटर शिक्षा की कमी है.  237 बच्चियों के बीच कम से कम आठ कंप्यूटर तो होने ही चाहिए. उम्मीद है कि udaipurblog.com के इन सामाजिक सरोकारों में आप readers भी जुड़ेंगे. शायद तब बच्चियों की खुशियाँ और चहकने लगेंगी.
शाम हो रही थी…हमें उदयपुर लौटना था. अँधेरा छा रहा था. पर अभी अभी उजाले की इतनी किरणें एक साथ देखी थी कि अँधेरे का भय नहीं था. हमारी बाईक स्टार्ट हो चुकी थी…कई जोड़ी आँखें निर्मिमेष हमें दूर तक निहार रही थी…….

ना रोना तू कभी बेटी , सदा ही हंस के तुम जीना….
लगे ‘गर चोट तुमको, उसको भी चुपचाप सहना…

चलते चलते…..
राजस्थान बाल कल्याण समिति फिलहाल राजस्थान, मध्य प्रदेश, गुजरात के आदिवासी क्षेत्रों में सामाजिक न्याय और अधिकारिता मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के सहयोग से 52  शिक्षा संकुल चला रही है. 1981 में 11 बच्चों के साथ शुरू हुआ सफ़र निर्विवाद रूप से बहुत बड़ा रूप ले चूका है. समिति के संस्थापक श्री जीवतराम शर्मा 80  पार हो चुके है. आधे शारीर में लकवा है पर चेह्कते हुए कहते है- अभी बहुत काम करना है… i am retired but not tired. इन्हें ख़ुशी मिलती है जब इनका पढाया हुआ बच्चा कही ऊँचे मुकाम पर होता है और इन्हें पहचान लेता है.
मेरा सर श्रृद्धा से झुक जाता है.

(बच्चियों के नाम परिवर्तित किये गए है)

Article by : Arya Manu , Contribution by : Yash Sharma

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Lifestyle Places to Visit

Chilly winters and Samor Bagh

Tibet Market

An open ground comprised of 56 small stalls contended by refugee Tibetan families, and that’s how Samor Bagh looks now. However, 15 years back it didn’t look like this. No one in Udaipur knew about this place, but now days it is very popular among all Udaipurites. If someone has to buy woolen wears the first name which comes in the mind is Samor Bagh. People at Udaipur have a strong feeling that there they can avail all different varieties of winter apparel and accessories at cheap and best price as compared to other shops and showrooms.

samor bagh udaipur

While talking to Mr. Tee Jampa, (President of Tibetan association, Udaipur) I was able to read the struggles which he and his community have faced.  I was very curious to know the story behind and I’m sure everyone will be interested to know their story. He narrated that in 1959 when china attacked on Tibet, around 80-90 thousands of people along with Dalai Lama fled to India and settled down in five different states. Before 45 years 25-30 refugees (ancestors) came up to the lake city in search of livelihood and started selling hand woven woolen clothes by wandering door to door. Slowly, people started accepting their products which has sober colors and designs. The other reason behind mass acceptance was the rate and quality of products.

After some time they took permission from municipality and started selling their manufactured goods at footpaths of Surajpol near Ashoka Talkies. They also established their market in Chetak and Town hall in 80s. In few years municipality didn’t allow them to carry on further. They were highly disappointed that time. Maharaja Mahendra Singh Pratap of Mewar sent a letter to nomads expressing that he’s really sad that they (followers of Dalai Lama) are facing in his city. He’ll be grateful if they would use his piece of land named Samor Bagh near Gulab Chowk.

Finally they shifted to Samor bagh and now it’s been 17 years they are operating there only. He also told us that the rent which the king charges is very less as compared to other landowners and government bodies. The rent is divided equally among all 56 members. The other problem which they face is MRP of the materials which they sale. To curb this issue in 2006 they have made an alliance called “Tibetan Refugee Trader’s Association” where they discuss about the rate and various other concerns which causes hindrance to them in fostering their business. Besides this, the association also helps Tibetans in binding them socially from all over India.

The stalls consist of both handmade and machine made. Mr. Palden (Gen. Secretry) told us that they started manufacturing the machine made products before 30 years from Ludhiana as the demand of such goods were high. They order the products according to the penchant of the city’s populace.  Every year these Tibetans came from different states mostly from Himanchal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, U.P. and Bihar for 3-4 months and sale the stuffs. While rest of the months these refugees subsist on agriculture and small shops.

Samor Bagh Udaipur

Life is very tough especially for these Tibetans who are refugees and still struggling for their country from more than 50 years. With this winters there are many other things which come in this city and Tibetans are one among them.  They are very gentle people we all should love and respect them and also try to give them a little space in our heart so they can also easily mingle with us.

Video: Words by Mr.Thinley Jampa (President)

Dalai Lama

Tibetan Market Udaipur

Tibetan Market Udaipur

Tibetan Market Udaipur, Samor Bagh Udaipur

Tibetan Market Udaipur

Tibetan Market Udaipur

Article By : Khushboo Baranwal

Photos and Article Inputs By : Yash Sharma

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News

COMNET – 2011 concluded successfully in Udaipur

We have made great advances in the field of softwares and engineering, but have a long way to go when it comes to make this planet a smarter planet to live in.

With the same motive, SIG-WNs (Division IV), Computer Society of India along with College of Technology and Engineering(Udaipur), The Institution of Engineers (India), ULC and Techno India NJR Institute of Technology (Udaipur) organized CoMNet 2011, an International Conference on Communication and Networks from 4th -6th December 2011 at Udaipur.

The Inaugural function was held on 4th December 2011, at AVP Hall, College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur; at 12:30 p.m. The conference was honored by the presence of Prof. S. S. Chahal as the Chief Guest for the day, who stressed on the use of communication for the welfare of farmer community at large. Prof. Sorel Reisman, the guest speaker enlightened the participants about the various events and activities of IEEE Computer Society, and whole new ideas and experiences for a smarter planet. In his presidential address Mr. Satish Babu, President Elect-2012, CSI stressed on the use of open source software in the e-government applications. He also highlighted the role of communication and network research in the upliftment of the various segments of society. Guest of honor Sh. Ketan Bhatt, Vice President, Secure Meters Limited has shared the role of communication in electricity utility companies. He also shared the research going on in Secure Meters Limited.

In these three day event a total of 70 papers have been scheduled to be presented. These 70 papers have been selected after peer blind review out of 281 papers submitted by various author across the globe. The acceptance rate is 24.9%. Out of these, 50 papers have been recommended for publication in the International Journal of Computer Application, making the acceptance rate of 17.79%.

The papers are presented related to various areas including traffic profiling, security, e-health, sensor networks, ad-hoc network, energy efficient networks etc.

There was an International Workshop on free and open source softwares (IW-FOSS) and a press conference, both on 5th December at Techno India NJR institute of Technology with Dr.Gil Taran, CEO iCarnegie and Prof at Carnegie Mellon University and Dr. John Walz, President Elect-2012, IEEE Computer Society, both of them as the Guest Speakers. Chief Guest for the workshop was Prof. Sorel Reisman, president, IEEE Computer Society, and presidential guest Mr. Satish Babu. Prof Piyush Javeria was the workshop coordinator for the same.

After a span of eight technical sessions in the span of three days, the valedictory session of the conference was held today, the 6th December at 1:00 p.m. in AVP Hall, CTAE, Udaipur in the gracious presence of Sh. Hema Ram Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister Revenue, Colonization and Soldier Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, as the Chief Guest. Guest of honour for the day was Dr. John Watz, Dr. Gail Reisman and Sh. R.N. Mathur.

Here is an altogether glimpse of the COMNET below.

Special thanks: Drishti Soni, Er. Kalpana Jain, Heena Rathore, Prof. Piyush Javeria, Remya Ramesh, Upesh Bhatt.

COMNET Seminar Udaipur

 

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Aspire and iCarnegie sign MoU with Techno India NJR, followed by IW-FOSS 2011

Aspire Human Capital Management and iCarnegie (subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University) announced that they have signed an MoU with Techno India NJR Institute of Technology, Udaipur to prepare their Computer Science and IT students through ITProTM, Aspire’s embedded employability education product. ITProTM content has been developed by faculty at iCarnegie, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University and is a 12-course, 8-semester Software Development Program to be delivered over 4 years, with access to best in-class iCarnegie content and delivery methodology. Aspire’s India’s leading embedded employability education company, exclusively markets this iCarnegie content in India with a vision to excel and create global employability opportunity for every student of its college. 

As per the agreement, Aspire, which works extensively in the field of employability training, will first train selected final semester students from computer science/IT stream to make them more industry ready. Students from the Computer Science/IT at Techno India NJR Institute of Technology will receive world-class “industry-centric” and “employability enhancing” technology education through this program. The program will help them become future-ready with global certification from iCarnegie on successful completion of this embedded course. The Techno India NJR Institute of Technology has been operational since 2008.

“We are happy to extend ITProTM to students at Techno India NJR Institute of Technology to help them become software development industry-ready. We are delighted to see Techno NJR’s commitment towards their students and are confident that ITProTM will definitely help students develop a winning edge. Aspire follows iCarnegie’s experiential learning pedagogy to impart the required hard and soft skills to the students while certifying the faculty at the institution. With this MOU we are bringing world’s best software development education to Udaipur.” 

Mr. Amit Bhatia, Founder and CEO, Aspire

“This is a great opportunity to collaborate with Aspire and iCarnegie. ITProTM will not only help the young minds to compete with their counterparts but shall also give our students an understanding of where they stand with respect to the global scenario”. He addedAspire is a name to reckon with in employability education and we are delighted to bring India’s leading professional training to our students. This MOU will be effective for 5 years initially. Techno India NJR Institute of Technology is responding to Indian employers and ensuring that our students are industry as well as future-ready through the program and second to none amongst Engineering Colleges”

Mr. R.S. Vyas, Director, Techno India NJR Institute of Technology

We are happy to be associated with Techno India NJR Institute of Technology in this important initiative through Aspire, our exclusive partner for ITProTM. Aspire and iCarnegie are committed to enhancing software development education in India to create employable engineers.”

Mr. Gil Taran, CEO, iCarnegie

On the occasion of its launch on 5th December 2011, a press conference was held at TINJR, alongwith inauguration of iCarnegie ITProTM Lab at Techno India NJR.

In the evening, there was an International Workshop on Free and Open Source Softwares (IW-FOSS) held in Techno India NJR, where Chief Guest for the workshop was Prof. Sorel Reisman and presiding guest was Mr. Satish Babu, alongwith Mr. John Walz as the guest speaker who interacted with the students, and made them aware of the importance of free and open source softwares. Prof. Piyush Javeria’s contribution to the IEEE platform was praised by the dignitaries, followed by the inauguration of the website prepared by the student members of the IEEE for the IEEE Computer Society Student Branch at Techno NJR. The program was followed by cultural events where every guest was given a warm welcome by the traditional performances of our own Udaipur. Have a look on the glimpse of the workshop below.

Photos By: Upesh Bhatt

Dr. Sorel inaugurating the IEEE Student Branch website

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Shilpgram Festival 2011 starts from 21 December

Shilpgram Utsav 2011

Shilpgram(Craftsmen’s Village) depicting the enormous diversities in craft, culture and art between various Indian states is all set to celebrate its annual Shilpgram Festival. Today Udaipur district collector Hemant Gera had a discussion with the organizing authorities and gave final instructions regarding Organizing ‘Shipgram Mahotsav 2011’.

This year will be the 25th Anniversary of this one of its kind annual festival of Craftsmen Village in Udaipur. 🙂 Dr. Shailendra Dashora, Director of West Zone Cultural Center(WZCC) shared that being it the Silver Jubilee year the celebration would be manifold and there will be regular cultural performances from 21 to 25 December by various artists from around the country. 🙂

So guys we are all eager to check out what’s new at Shilpgram Festival 2011 !! Are You ?? 🙂

Shilpgram Festival 2011

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27th West Zone Inter University Youth Festival

West Zone Inter University Youth Festival

After becoming the 4th safest city and the best leisure destination, Udaipur is ready with its dynamic youth to show their talents and excel in the Youth Festival that will be commencing from this Monday i.e. December 5. It is organized by Mohanlal Sukhadia University in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities and Central Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. 32 teams from Universities all over India with 1200 students will be taking part in it.

While speaking to press, Prof. I.V. Trivedi (Chancellor, MLSU) told that Central Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Ajay Makhan, will be inaugurating the festival at 11:05 a.m. in MLSU Auditorium. His flight is scheduled to land at Udaipur Airport on December 4 at 4:15 p.m. after inaugurating the function, he will return to Delhi at 12:05 noon. Chief Guest for the function will be Dr. C.P. Joshi. Chief Orator for the event, Prof. S.A.R.P.V. Chaturvedi from Ramanuj Mission Society, Chennai will address the gathering on “Role of Youth in construction of a better nation”.

Prof. Kailash Sodani from Student Welfare Department stated that the event will be presided over by Prof. I.V. Trivedi. Judges for the various competitions will be decided by Association of Indian Universities. Event Secretary, Prof. Madan Singh Rathore, told that Mr. Raghuveer Meena and State Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Mangilal Garasiya, will give their esteemed presence in the inaugural function. Also, Mr. Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya, Dr. Dayaram Parmar and Gajendra Singh Shaktawat will make the closing ceremony glorious with their presence.

Here’s the outline of the various events and competitions planned for the week long festival :-

5th of December: On the very first day of festival, MLSU auditorium will be filled with rocking voices when Solo Western and Solo Indian/Classical Singing Competition will be held there. Also, Art College will be the venue of Cartoon Making and CTAE for Mime Competition.

6th of December: Students will amaze you with their sharp minds in Quiz Competition at FMS College. Enchanting voices of Western and Indian Group Singing will float in airs of University Auditorium. Creativity of students will be seen in Solo Classical Instrument Playing, on the spot Painting Competition and Collage Making which will be held in Arts College. Skit Competition will be held in CTAE College.

7th of December: This day will witness Allocation at FMS College, Folk Orchestra and Folk and Traditional Dances in MLSU Auditorium, Classical Instrument Playing Competition, Poster Making, and Clay Modeling in Arts College and Monoacting Competition in CTAE.

8th of December: Debate at FMS, Classical Dances and Mimicry in MLSU Auditorium, Spot Photography at Arts College and One Acts Player Competition at CTAE.

9th of December: The day will be marked with the Closing Ceremony which will start at 10:30 a.m.  in University Auditorium. Prize Distribution for the winners of various Competitions is also programmed.

All the Best to various participants. Show your talent and creativity to everyone and keep your sportsman spirit high…. 🙂

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Udaipur wins the Best Indian Leisure Destination

Lake Palace Udaipur

After making us proud by winning the title of “4th Safest City in India”  our “City Of Lakes” gave us another reason to cheer upon.

The beauty, heritage, hotels and environment of Udaipur has made it win the title of “India’s best Leisure Destination Yipppe!! 😀

Also The Best Leisure hotels in India was awarded to : The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur and The Leela Palace, Udaipur. Devi Garh Fort Palace, Udaipur won the Best Boutique hotel in India. ESPA at The Leela Palace, Udaipur also won the Best Spas in India.

Based upon the survey by one of the World’s Leading Travel Magazine ‘Conde Nast Traveller’, Udaipur proved out to be the India’s best Leisure Destination. This award was presented by Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay at a function held in Delhi on Thursday where this award was received by Rajasthan Tourism Minister Bina Kak.

Lake Palace Udaipur

 

Results For Readers’ Travel Awards 2011 :

Contries
1 Thailand 96.11
2 United Kingdom 92.59
Overseas cities
1 London 94.31
2 Paris 93.0
Indian cities
1 Mumbai 94.22
2 New Delhi 91.31
Indian leisure destinations
1 Udaipur 93.55
2 Kerala 92.90
Emerging overseas destination
1 Turkey 93.03
2 The Maldives 91.85
Emerging Indian destinations
1 Leh, Ladakh 90.63
2 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 89.54

 

 

 

 

Overseas business hotels
1 Grand Hyatt Dubai 91.42
2 Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong 90.50
Business hotels in India
1 The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai 94.81
2 The Oberoi, New Delhi 91.16
Overseas leisure hotels
1 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa 94.50
2 Armani Hotel Dubai 91.09
Leisure hotels in India
1 The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur 95.16
2 The Leela Palace Udaipur 93.11
New overseas hotels
1 W London – Leicester Square 91.09
2 The Chatwal, New York 89.06
New hotels in India
1 Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad 91.66
2 Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai 89.80
Boutique hotels in India
1 Devi Garh Fort Palace, Udaipur 93.50
2 The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur 91.61
New hotels in India
1 Taj Inner Circle, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces 89.07
2 Starwood Preferred Guest, Starwood Hotels & Resorts 87.85

 

 

 

 

Airports
1 Singapore Changi Airport 93.95
2 Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 91.04
Airlines for business travel outside India
1 Singapore Airlines 95.00
2 Emirates 93.47
Airlines for business travel within India
1 Kingfisher Airlines 93.05
2 Jet Airways 90.80
Airlines for leisure travel outside India
1 Emirates 89.56
2 Singapore Airlines 83.88
Airlines for leisure travel within India
1 Kingfisher Airlines 91.77
2 Jet Airways 91.72
Cruise liners
1 Royal Caribbean International 89.71
2 Princess Cruises 87.40
Specialist tour operators
1 Thomas Cook 90.11
2 Cox & Kings 87.87

 

 

 

 

Overseas hotel spas
1 CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok 90.66
2 One&Only Spa, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai 87.50
Hotel spas in India
1 Kaya Kalp – the Royal Spa, ITC Mughal, Agra 92.61
2 ESPA at The Leela Palace Udaipur 90.42
Destination spas
1 Sereno Spa at Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa 92.63
2 Ananda Spa at Ananda in the Himalayas 92.00

 

Guidelines For Choosing The Best : (Source: www.cntraveller.in)

HOW OUR QUESTIONNAIRE PRODUCED YOUR ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ LIST
Copies of the June-July 2011 issue of Condé Nast Traveller in India, and simultaneously posted online at www.cntraveller.in for the same period. The replies were collated and analysed by an independent market-research company, Market Management, in the UK. The 24 categories for nominations are listed below, with the criteria by which they were judged. Figures for all criteria are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction with the facilities or services.
COUNTRIES Culture • Food/restaurants • People/hospitality • Range of accommodation • Value for money • Variety of attractionsOVERSEAS & INDIAN CITIES Aesthetics/architecture • Child-friendliness • Culture • Food/restaurants • Nightlife • People/hospitality • Range of accommodation • Shopping • Value for money • Variety of attractions

LEISURE DESTINATION—INDIA Aesthetics/architecture • Child-friendliness • Climate & scenery • Culture • Food/restaurants • Nightlife • People/hospitality • Range of accommodation • Shopping • Value for money • Variety of attractions

OVERSEAS & INDIAN EMERGING DESTINATIONS Aesthetics/architecture • Child-friendliness • Climate & scenery • Culture • Food/restaurants • Nightlife • People/hospitality • Range of accommodation • Shopping • Value for money • Variety of attractions

OVERSEAS & INDIA BUSINESS HOTELS Ambience/décor • Business systems/facilities available • Conference facilities • Food/restaurants • Leisure facilities • Location • Service/staff • Standard/comfort of accommodation • Value for money

OVERSEAS LEISURE HOTELS Ambience/décor • Family-friendliness • Food/restaurants • Leisure facilities • Location • Service/staff • Standard/comfort of accommodation • Value for money

INDIA LEISURE HOTELS Ambience/décor • Child-friendliness Food/restaurants •Leisure facilities • Location • Service/staff • Standard/comfort of accommodation • Value for money

OVERSEAS & INDIA NEW HOTELS Ambience/décor • Business facilities • Child-friendliness Food/restaurants • Leisure facilities • Location • Service/staff • Standard/comfort of accommodation • Value for money

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Who cares – How Many slept Hungry a Day before!

fdi in india

Permission of 51% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Retail Sector, already suffering value of Rupee in the international market, Price hike in petrol and necessary goods & post all, a day of no work in the whole nation – big things we understand! But does anyone even see what effects these are having on the literally non-existing poor classes! A government may allow any amount of foreign shares in the market (ever checked how many sectors we still have in public hands- just 3!) they never care! It’s a practical fact; our politics is prone to money power! The giant politicians, white elephants in themselves; are if shaken upside down; I bet- you will found 3-4 crores falling down at the moment, no big amount for them.

Government wants to achieve maximum economic growth, of private enterprises they say in their current 5-year plan! What about achieving the 4% agricultural growth rate (targeted since 20 years in every plan, yet not achieved!)– Complicacies of the system, we may still say (to keep our hearts, for sure). Public knows, what growth entrepreneurs have seen. 100 Cr firms are now 150 or 200 Cr but what about firms of minute capital. Money increases money- it’s no big deal when a cabinet of economists is helping that, that’ll happen automatically too. There capability is justified only when they help out the middlemen- the mango people!

We aren’t even that intelligent yet to discuss the fluctuations in rupee-dollar denominations, no need to mention that! So I won’t be discussing that (technically this ‘I’ also lies in the ‘We’).

Directly coming to the Bharat Band – 1 December 2011! Sensex down, a loss of 500 Crores- who cares, damn it! Has one ever thought how many daily-waged labourers must have slept hungry without this one day of work! And many others like them. We have a bigger fraction, crores in number- lying below and almost on the Poverty Line (earning less than even a $ per day). No comments on how much Rupees mean 1$! First a government dealing in (sometimes eating up too- the newspapers say; I’m not against anyone, really) 100s n 1000s of crores; never pays heed to Rs. 50 income earners- why should they, “Intensive Economic Growth” they want! And then our futile ways of opposing them! Lokpal hasn’t been passed yet, despite all measures- we stand helpless; because we are… the Commoners- the mango people!!! The Stupid Common Men!! (Courtesy- Nasiruddin Shah – A Wednesday)

Rather than no work, we could have worked 24*7 continuously, 4 days & the govt. would have surrendered (hopefully). It’s tough to administer without breaks for so long! Who’ll stand for 24 hours to handle the traffic; same goes with banks, colleges & other institutions. And the leaders have to act too that they are with us! How long can obese bodies stand! We are used to working; although nobody cares even if we faint! Force them to work, make it difficult for them, why being in loss ourselves. We as brothers yet understand, whatever we did was the urgent requirement. (May be next time)

The need of our country is a little restricted economy now; else we’ll be market slaves in some time. Nobody ever has a soap wash again when their hairs have smelt a multinational shampoo, a step ahead, conditioner too! And now have come – Hair Perfumes! Wow, what is it needed for! The money MNCs earn goes back to their homes, no company researches for technology in India, we are just a MARKET as I said, just a MARKET; what do we get then – a little employment that causes more disparities, habit of products that’ll make us disregard our own and now finally loss to our integral producers and sellers!

We don’t need such a growth, please!!! If the govt. can’t help us, they should not make our problems worse. We request with folded hands- Take back this decision, rest even the satisfied ones today will be sleeping hungry in a little time.
Sternly, it is of no good in common interests.