A sense of pride
A sense of pride
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Film Actor, DAV College Chandigarh
Naveen Jindal, Chairman JSPL, Hansraj College Delhi
Ajay Makhan, Politician, Hansraj College Delhi
Pragyan Ojha, Cricketer, DAV Chandrasekharpur
Dr. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, Vice-Chancellor, JNU, DAV Srinagar
Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice-Chancellor, PU, DAV College Jalandhar
Ranvijay Singh, TV host, Actor, Hansraj College Delhi
Anurag Kashyap, Film Director, Producer, Hansraj College Delhi
Jai Parkash Aggarwal, Politician, Hansraj College Delhi
Sushil Kumar Shinde, Politician, DAV College Solapur
Aditya Jha, Businessman, Hansraj College Delhi
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Indian Politician, Hansraj College Delhi
Gopal Subramaniam, Former Solicitor, Hansraj College Delhi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Former Prime Minister of India, DAV Kanpur
Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India, DAV Chakwal Pakistan
Inder Kumar Gujral, Lala Lajpat Rai, Former Prime Freedom Fighter, Minister of India, DAV Lahore DAV College Lahore
Chandra Shekhar Azad, Freedom Fighter, DAV College Kanpur
Bhagat Singh, Freedom Fighter, DAV College Lahore
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Captain of Indian Cricket Team, DAV Ranchi
Arvind Kejriwal, Politician, DAV Hissar
Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut, DAV Karnal
Late Mehr Chand Mahajan, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India, DAV
Justice H. R. Khana, Former Minister of Law and Justice, DAV Amritsar
Vinod Dua, Journalist, Hansraj College Delhi
Hargobind Khurana, Nobel Prize Winner, DAV High School Multan
Shah Rukh Khan, Film Actor, Hansraj College Delhi
Rajeev Pratap Rudy, Member of Parliament, DAV College Chandigarh
Capt. Saurabh Kalia, Kargil War Martyr, DAV Chandigarh Palampur
Dr. K. K. Talwar, Cardiologist, DAV College Jalandhar
Dr. T. S. Kler, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist DAV Chandigarh
Hans Raj Hans, Singer, DAV College Jalandhar
Richa Chadha, Film Actress, Hansraj College Delhi
Rajiv Sandhu, Maha Vir Chakra Award Winner, DAV College Jalandhar
Krishan Kant, Former Vice President of India, DAV College Lahore
Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj, Former Indian Cricketer, DAV Chandigarh
Sunil Dutt, Amrish Puri, Actor Producer, Theatre and Film DAV Jhelum Pakistan Actor, DAV Hoshiarpur
Jagjit Singh, Ghazal Singer, Songwriter, DAV College Jalandhar
Kangna Ranaut, Film Actress, DAV Chandigarh
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Film Director and Producer, DAV Srinagar
Irina Brar, Golfer, MCM DAV College Chandigarh
Abhinav Kashyap, Film Director and Screen Writer, Hansraj College Delhi
Manish Tiwari, Politician, DAV College Chandigarh
Sukhwinder Singh, Playback Singer, DAV College Jalandhar
Durga Shakti Nagpal, IAS Officer, Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi
Atul Kulkarni, Film Actor, DAV College Solapur
Dinesh Mongia, Former Cricketer, DAV College Chandigarh
Jeev Milkha Singh, Professional Golfer, DAV College Chandigarh
Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, Film Director, Hansraj College Delhi
Harwant Kaur, Indian Discus Thrower, DAV College Amritsar
Gopaldas Saxena 'Neeraj', Poet and Author, DAV college Kanpur
Yuvraj Singh, Captain Vijyant Cricketer, Thapar, Officer Indian Army, DAV Chandigarh DAV College Chandigarh
Anupam Kher Actor, Producer and Director, DAV Shimla
Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi, Businessman, DAV Rawalpindi
Aarti Bajaj , Film Editor, Hansraj College Delhi
Maneesh Sharma, Film Director, Hansraj College Delhi
Bharti Singh, Comedian, DAV College Amritsar
Sushant Singh Rajput, Film Actor, Hansraj Model School Delhi
and the search is on...
President Message
Result is never the end,
but a new beginning! Dear Readers,
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“Big results require big ambitions, not big scores.”
AV United started a year ago as an initiative and has now crossed geographical boundaries to become a revolution. This is a one-stop platform to reunite the entire DAV family under one umbrella, where they can share their experiences and build stronger relationships. I congratulate the team for achieving this milestone and welcome the new readers aboard. I am filled with overwhelming pride as I declare that our students have shown a remarkable performance in the 2014 CBSE Board Examination. Heartiest congratulations to all DAV students who have excelled and passed with flying colours. Students, this result is not symbolic only of ‘your’ hard work, but also of several other stake holders’ persistence, who have been your pillars of strength in the testing times. I would, therefore, like to extend the congratulations to all parents, teachers and principals also, who have been a part of this journey with the students. All parents, teachers and principals have shown utmost degree of sincerity and care towards our children, as a result of which DAVians have outshone their contemporaries. Students, there is only one topper, but that does not in any way imply that the rest are not worthy enough. Every race, every competition, will always have a sole winner. But for me, all those who participate automatically win. They win over their fear, hesitation and indifference. After the results, many of you may have been disappointed by your performance. I say, don’t be, because of two reasons. First, because marks are not the only indicator of a person’s calibre and second, every disappointed result will be an encouragement for you to work harder the next time. You must always strive to set challenges for yourself. Give yourself targets to accomplish and be your own competition. But the crux of the matter remains, that it is not important to win every competition, what matters is to make your presence felt. We all are born with a purpose to achieve in life. It is time that we identify it and prepare ourselves for battles more crucial than marks on that mark sheet. It is time we unleash our potent talents and let the world know our mettle. Om Shanti!
Punam Suri President, DAVCMC
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DAV United crossing boundaries! Dear Readers, t gives me monumental delight to witness the expansion of DAV United, which has delivered much more than it had promised at threshold. DAV United has become a medium for thousands of DAVians; be it students, teachers, parents, alumni or principals, to find themselves connected by this sole mean of information and expression. Congratulations to each one associated with this endeavour–especially DAV United team and all the readers. Firstly, you will read the third principle of Arya Samaj and its values which even have recognised by the western countries. My heartiest congratulations to all the shining stars of DAV who have excelled in the 12th CBSE Board Exams. Our Toppers section in the magazine felicitates all such geniuses of the country as we reveal their success mantra, favourite subjects and much more. They are true inspiration for all DAV students. The ‘Alumni Tribute’ section pays homage to the legendary Indian actor–Shri Amrish Puri. He has truly been a marvel in acting. Be it in Indian Film Industry or in Hollywood, he proved his mettle everywhere. We salute this great DAVian. The ‘Career’ section will bring to you the know-how of Chartered Accountancy as a career. ‘World View of Education’ brings all that you need to know about University of California, Berkeley, which is ranked the 5th most prestigious university in 2013. ‘Opportunities beyond Books’ features - Theatre In Education, which will force you to break free from your shell this summer and discover your latent talents through interactive theatre workshops. ‘You are Important’ is opening up the wide possibilities of overall development via the habit of reading books. Beyond laptops and mobile phones, there exists an adventurous world of a bookstore which is awaiting your exploration. In ‘DNA of Leadership’, you will read how a punctual person can achieve even the most impossible of goals, and then the ‘Health’ section will convince you on why you should start yoga and meditation today! Yoga and peaceful meditation can do wonders in boosting your memory and concentration powers, something that every student requires. Readers, like every edition, this too will capture your mind through a splash of adventure and information. I welcome readers from all across the country to come and join us in this mission. It gives us immense joy to celebrate DAV’s success. Let’s all now unite and take this mission forward. Happy reading!
I Dr. (Mrs.) Nisha Peshin Editor
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Celebrating the success of outstanding achievers, students and schools, who have outshone in 2014 CBSE 12th Board Examination. - The qualitative assessment of DAV Public Schools is based on the average score of each DAV student who appeared in the CBSE Board Examination. - QPI indicates the quality of the performance of DAV students of a school. WE PROUDLY PRESENT THE TOP 3 SCHOOLS AND TOP 3 STUDENTS OF DAV.
An insight into the life of the legend of silver screen, impressive actor and a DAVian Late Shri Amrish Puri
40 Career Option
Explore the budding possibilities of Chartered Accountancy as your career option in life
43 Alumni Interview
et candid with the epitome G of beauty, DAVian Divya Misra, as she shines in the Miss India 2014 Pageant
44 World View of Education
Find out more about the prestigious University of California, Berkeley which is preferred by thousands of students all over the world
48 Opportunities beyond Books
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08 Feedback 10 DAV Update 12 Discover DAV 53 Lessons in the Dark 59 Book Review 78 Alumni News 80 World News 06/ May-June 2014
Who knew theatre could be a teacher and plays could teach you lessons
50 You are Important
Find out how reading novels or fiction books, makes you a better student
54 Dna of Leadership
You have to be ‘punctual’ to succeed in life. Big B vows for it!
60 Parenting
Learn to see failure as a step towards success and handle exam results like a winner
62 Health
Learn how yoga and meditation can help students in controlling stress and pressure in academics
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64 Tech Buzz
Know about how socialising and learning through blogging is the trendy thing to share your thoughts and read about others experiences
68 Alumni Hub Know about how School and College days are truly the golden period of everyone’s life
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Feedback We, at DAV United , strive to provide the best and the most suitable information with every edition. Nothing feels better than reading reviews of the very students we wish to connect with and strive towards a better future. We are humbled to have received such an overwhelming response from our readers. motivating words of the president, Mr. Punam Suri are always ‘heart BUILDING n mind’ tickling. THE COUNTRY The whole team has OF HIS Naveen DREAMS really worked very Jindal hard to give us this Say Hello To Power-Packed marvelous output. Sunlight! I’m very elated and Dream with proud to be a part of your children this huge and great family. A I’m waiting PICTURE OF for another such DEDICATION wonderful edition! AYUSHMANN KHURRANA Anjali Gandhi, Student DAV United is an initiative SLS DAV Public School, which binds all the readers Mausam Vihar, Delhi with wonderful collections of alumni’s interviews, DAV United magazine interesting memories is a great source of of their time and much knowledge for all the more information about DAVians. It contains all the modern era. The inspiring information about various interviews of DAVs within the country. Tushar Kumar and It acts like a link between Dr. Monica Singhania all the DAV schools, packed the hearts of many connects us with them readers. The articles about and makes us feel proud. parenting and those of It also makes us aware of cyber security were very the great alumni and their educating and useful. achievements. I am glad The last but not the least, to be associated with the the most inspiring and DAV family and a team A SENSE OF PRIDE
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called DAV United. Komal Joshi, Student DAV Public School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi DAV United is the only magazine which I thoroughly go through. It enables me to learn about the achievements of DAV alumni. I am really impressed with the messages from Shri Punam Suri, specially the message in Jan-Feb edition-MAKE CONFIDENCE YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE was really motivational and inspirational. I sincerely thank the team of DAV United for publishing such a quality magazine which helps the youth to set their goals. Through this magazine, we feel proud to be a part of a great organisation which has produced many famous people in various fields. Vansh Oberoi, Student Hansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
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DAV United magazine is a true source of inspiration for all. It makes you feel proud to be associated with such a wonderful institution. It makes you feel motivated to do something for your institution and proud to tell others about it. Asmita Narang, Student Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi Right from the day I started going through DAV United, I’ve developed some sort of craving for it. The reason being writers are so absorbing and inspirational that I totally get into it. It brings a sense of belonging and pride towards the institution. It goes without saying that I always hanker after the next issue whenever it is due and wait frantically for it. Manya Mehra, Student Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi
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DAV Amritsar’s Khyati Mehra shines in movies Khyati Mehra, Std. VII student of DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, Amritsar--- is a singer, dancer and actor, and has given more than 250 stage performances all over India. For her excellence in Kathak, she was selected for a scholarship under Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, New Delhi in 2012. She has acted in two Punjabi Feature Films – Rahe Charhdi Kla Punjab di and Khauf - the Hand and in a short movie Kaur as the main lead. Her latest venture was a short movie Darpok directed by Rakesh Mehta, which was selected for screening at the International Cannes Film Festival.
Kulachi Hansraj's alumni write a Novel at the age of 19 KHMS's alumni Taksh Gupta and Akhil Ahuja have authored a novel at the age of 19 – ‘Love @ 365 Kmph’. It was also featured in ‘The Hindu’ with a quarter page interview of the authors. Rachel Tolman Terry, an established author of Chicago has reviewed the book and mentioned it in her blog. She describes the novel as a “seamless narrative”. At the website of Tollywood star news, the article about Love @ 365 Kmph was a top story for over a month.
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DAV Sreshtha Vihar’s Malavika Nair becomes lead actress in a Tamil movie Malavika Nair, a student of Class XI, DAV, Sreshtha Vihar recently acted in a Tamil Romantic Drama Film -- Cuckoo, directed by Raju Murugan and produced by Fox Star Studios. Malavika began her career as a child actress in Malayalam television serials and is also a recipient of two Kerala state film awards for best child artiste. Malavika has starred in ten Malayalam films so far.
In the News Satyam Sharma of Dayanand Public School, Shimla, stood No.1 in ‘i-Antrix Olympiad 2013’
Likhita of DAV Sonepat wins Nationals in Painting B. Likhita of Class IX of DAV Multipurpose Public School, Sonepat won accolades for the school by securing second position in Nationals of Painting Competition on Energy Conservation organised by Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. Likhita was honoured by President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. She was given a cheque of `50,000/- along with position certificate and a gift hamper in a glittering function at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the eve of Energy Conservation day.
DAV public School, Patiala Kunal Garg goes to NASA Kunal Garg scored first position at National Astronomy Olympiad 2014 – Journey to NASA, organised by Orange Education Pvt. Ltd. He is the only student from Punjab to get a free trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, USA (10 days Journey). Dr. N. Ratnashree, Director, Nehru Planetanium Delhi in an Award Honouring Ceremony at American Centre, Delhi conferred the award on Kunal Garg.
Kashish Bansal gets Rank 1 in National Science Olympiad Kashish Bansal has achieved International Rank 1 in the 16th National Science Olympiad organised by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), Gurgaon during the academic session 2013-14. His performance is all the more noteworthy as lakhs of students from 27,000 schools from 1,350 cities in 16 countries appeared in the Olympiad and Kashish won the top position.
Satyam Sharma, a Class XII student of Dayanand Public School, Shimla scored No.1 position in the state level ‘i-Antrix Olympiad 2013’. In reward, Satyam has been offered a free of cost educational and cultural tour to Kennedy Space Centre, USA, where he will get opportunity of Astronaut Training Experience, Launch pad of NASA. The tour also includes excursions to Orlando, New York and Washington DC.
Roller Skater of DAV Ludhiana brings glory to the state Harshveer Singh Sekhon, a Class IX student of DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana has been selected for the Asian Roller Skating Championship (Junior) to be held in China in Sep. 2014 and World Roller Skating Championship in Argentina after that. He has won 2 Gold and a Bronze medal in the School Nationals conducted by Roller Skating Federation of India in Mumbai. All the best Harshveer!
DAV Pushpanjali wins 5000 US Dollars The student enterprise of DAV Pushpanjali has won Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge 2013-14 Top Global Prize of 5000 US Dollars in recognition of exceptional school enterprise and contribution to the development of business and practical skills amongst young people. Business activity coordinator Ms. Preeti Sharma has been awarded Inspirational Teacher Runner Up award of 1000 US Dollars for her dedication and hard work.
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Third Principle of Arya Samaj
Reveals the power of vedas Swami Dayanand had set himself upon the mission of reviving the Vedic culture. The principles on which he founded the Arya Samaj were a direct reflection of his ardent belief in the vedic scriptures. The third principle of Arya Samaj states: “Ved sab satya vidyaon ki pustak hai, Ved ka padhana-padhaana aur sunana-sunaana sab Aryon ka param dharm hai”
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he Vedas are scriptures of all true (satya) knowledge. It is the paramount duty of all Aryas to read them, hear them being read and recite them to others. Believed to have been directly revealed through cosmic sounds (shruti), the Vedas are the most ancient scriptures of the humanity and are said to be the source of all true knowledge. They were heard by four Rishis namely Agni, Vaayu, Angiraa, and Aditya who passed on this wisdom to their disciples. The third principle of Arya Samaj reminds us of our duty towards spreading the word of Vedas to all mankind. The Arya Samaj believes that Vedas are the breath of God, the truth revealed by the God for humanity. To spread this knowledge is the prime duty of every Arya.
Astonishing fact! ‘The Hindu Revelation (Veda) is all revelations, the only one whose ideas are in perfect harmony with Modern Science, as it proclaims the slow and gradual formation of the world.’ -by Dr. Jekreliot
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Beyond Time and Space The concept of Vedas gives most of us a primitive ring and a connotation of their irrelevance in modern times. These have been reduced to mere symbols of erudition and respectability. However, if we shed our notion of antiquity attached to them, we will be enlightened with the fact of how these ancient teachings, dating back to the dawn of this universe, are congruent in one’s current life too. They pervade all time and space and are applicable to the modern day living. They help build moral integrity and direct mankind towards the path of social and economic prosperity. The Vedas address all aspects of existence through Dharma, the natural laws that uphold the universe. Contrary to the belief of many, the Vedas are not a religion in its conservative sense rather a way of living. The invocations prescribed are to the five elements of nature – the sun, the water, the wind, the fire and the air. The practices preached are in consonance with these elements so as to maintain a healthy balance with the nature. The Vedas contain codes of righteous conduct in personal and in social life. The righteous elements such as patience, forgiveness, cleanliness, truthfulness, and many more are such virtues which the humans try to achieve throughout their lives without compromising on their notion of modernity. They never become redundant and are taught by every religion in every part of the world. Recognition from the World The relevance of ancient Vedic values has not been covered by the West either. German scholar Max Muller, came to India and studied the treasures of Vedic wisdom. He devoted
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Lets Recall!! 1st Principle God is the efficient cause of all true knowledge and all that is known through knowledge.
2nd Principle God is existent, intelligent and blissful. He is formless, all powerful, omniscient, just, merciful, unborn, endless, unchangeable, and faultless, beginningless, unequalled, the support of all, the master of all, omnipresent, immanent, un-aging, immortal, fearless, eternal, holy and the maker of all. He alone is worthy of being worshipped.
himself to the study The Film Industry of Sanskrit, the Connection language believed to Apart from the be the mother of most scholarly and languages. Max Muller academic discourses, believed that the one can come across earliest documents of some astonishing Vedic culture should theological references be studied in order to to Vedas in some provide the key to the of the Bollywood development of pagan movies, if observed European religions closely. The concept and of religious of a formless power of belief in general. He God, is better dealt in therefore sought to hindi film understand the most Oh My God!. This ancient of Vedic draws a connection scriptures, the to the Vedic concept. Rig Veda and also The belief in Ishwar, authored the book ‘Sacred Books of the East’. Jiva and Prakriti is Vedic concept. He once wrote, “The translation of the Another such example can be of the film Veda will hereafter tell to a great extent on the Avatar. The instances of astral or out-offate of India, and on the growth of millions body travel have been cited in Vedas which of souls in that country. It is the root of their reinforce the existence of the soul as a separate religion, and to show them what the root is, I entity from the physical being. feel sure, the only way of uprooting all that has sprung from it during the last 3,000 years.” Preaching and Practising Many people come to India in search The old scriptures which have formed the basis of a spiritual upliftment, while many have set of our civilisation and culture are merely being up centres for Vedic paid lip service in the “It’s an incarnation of one studies outside India. modern times. According to an We are becoming of the Hindu Gods taking a American admirer increasingly disconnected flesh form. In this film what Mrs. Wheeler Willox, from the nature, from that means is that the human our surroundings and “India is the land technology in the future is of great Vedas, the from our conscious. The capable of injecting a human’s Arya Samaj emphasises most remarkable work containing not that the values and good intelligence into a remotely only religious ideas practices prescribed by located body, a biological but also the facts God himself, should be body.” which the science has imbibed, preached and – James Cameron, practised by all of us. since proved true. Director, Avatar on being asked about The reading and hearing Electricity, radium, the meaning of the film’s title of Vedic scriptures will electron, and air-ships, all seem to be known ensure the reinstalling of to the seers who found the Vedas.” moral values and healthy ways of living in this Frederich Von Schlegel, a German withering society. They show us the way out of philosopher quotes, “Great India (through material miseries and the clouds of confusion Veda) is the origin of everything intellect, that engulf us in our everyday lives. It therefore religion and politics and even Greek heritage urges all Aryas to revive the Vedic culture seems pale in comparison.” through both preaching and practising its ways.
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DAV University
A Rising Star In The
Education Sector DAV University, established from the house of DAV Family, is a one-stop institution of top notch education and the highest quality of modern amenities, combined with a keen focus towards extra-curricular activities for a comprehensive growth.
Location Campus at Village Sarmastpur in Jalandhar, Punjab About 10 kms on the Jalandhar-Pathankot National Highway (NH 44)
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Introduction: DAV (world’s largest NGO in education) has been contributing to the world of Indian education system for more than 100 years. Although DAV already has more than 750 campuses in the form of schools and colleges but it was a long cherished dream to open a university and it became a reality on 20th April, 2013. In Just one year university has made its mark among leading Indian Universities.
About the Chancellor: Punam Suri, President DAV College Managing Committee A well known media personality, Managing Editor of Daily Milap, acquainted with the latest information technology, a staunch Arya Samajist, an illustrious grandson of Mahatma Anandswami (Mahashaya Khushal Chand), and widely travelled personality.
About The Vice Chancellor: Prof. R K Kohli, Ph.D Senior experimental ecologist with highest global accreditation and JC Bose Fellow (highest research Fellowship of India) He is fellow of all the four official national academies (FNA, FASc, FNASc, FNAAS), a rare distinction in the region. He is also a member of Project Appraisal Committee (Plant Sciences) of the DST, Govt. of India.
University at a Glance DAV University offers a wellequipped campus that inhabits an ambience ideal for its students. The campus built with a modern infrastructure including state ofthe-art buildings, well-equipped canteens, regular water supply, round-the-clock power backup and a huge parking area in the basement of each building is a refreshing outlook that serves to the changing needs and expectations of the parents and the students alike. A number of playgrounds, sports and personal fitness facilities uplift the life of students on the campus with exclusive conveniences.
About Jalandhar:
Location
DAV University is located on the outskirts of Jalandhar in Punjab, a welldeveloped and progressive city. The city is located on plains between Beas and Sutlej rivers. It has major road and rail connections and nearest Airport is Raja Sansi Airport near Amritsar. Though the University provides their students with hostel facilities but Jalandhar city also gives huge options as PGs or rented flats starting with ` 3000-5000 per month.
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Life on Campus: ♦ Spread across 80 acres ♦ World class Hostels ♦ Recreational Activities- Sports, Gymnasium, Hobby Classes ♦ Administrative and Academic Blocks ♦ Wi-Fi enabled Campus ♦ Tight Security ♦ Medical Facilities ♦ Additional Classes ♦ Support Group ♦ Post Office ♦ Banking Facilities University has more than 80 Faculty members out of which 70% are Ph.D. Faculties: ♦ Engineering and Technology ♦ Sciences ♦ Social Sciences ♦ Commerce and Management ♦ Languages and Literature ♦ Physical Education ♦ Short-Term Applied Courses
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Placements: DAV University Jalandhar has launched DAV Academia Industry Synergy Hub – a unique platform to promote research and development activities in association with the industry. The synergy hub would be headed by Mr S.P. Lohia, Chairman, Indorama Corporation – a company having 43 manufacturing facilities in 20 different countries located across four continents. Several other prominent industrialists and professional experts would also be on board the synergy hub. To take the learning experience a notch higher, DAV is also aiming at Entrepreneurship Development where the University shall encourage and arrange professional know-how for its students who propose to set up their own business ventures post completion of their studies.
Research at DAV University: DAV University is a multi-disciplinary institution that focuses on quality education and cutting edge research. Besides academic excellence, its curriculum conforms to that of the world’s very best universities and has proved to be a strong contender to be a global hub in education, research and placement of its students. The University is quite ready to take on the challenges and define a research mechanism to build a strong foothold and achieve synergies between different areas of expertise. It has already geared up to flourish and prosper in the forefront of scientific and social research. With ambitious yet practical plans to develop innovative technological products, key enabling technologies (KETs) and production processes, the Institute has mapped out nothing less than an extraordinary experience for its students.
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PARENTING DO NOT DREAM ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN,
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We are grateful to some of the great DAVians who encouraged us in this movement to reunite world’s biggest alumni community.
A Sense of Pride
Prof. Arun Kumar Grover Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University Alumnus of DAV College, Jalandhar
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rofessor Arun Kumar Grover is the Vice-Chancellor of the prestigious Panjab University, Chandigarh. Spread over 550 acres and with 75 teaching and research departments, Panjab University was ranked the No.1 University in India in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings list 2013-14.
Recipient of – First BRUKER Young Scientist Award for NMR application in Physical Sciences, 1982. Research Award for Foreign Specialists by Science and Technology Agency of Government of Japan, 1991 and 1993. Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award of BARC and Department of Atomic Energy, 1995. Elected Fellow-Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, India, 1997 AE–C. V. Raman Lecture, 2012- 13, awarded by Indian Physics Association Prof. Arun on his association with DAV “I got to know of DAV Organisation as Mrs. Roy was associated with it. She was the founder Principal, MCM DAV College. She was more like a mother to me. She was from Meerut, UP and knew my parents. DAV organisation today is different from what it used to be, but it is doing very well. So it has an all India presence. People have faith in DAV. My studies also started with DAV in Jalandhar, I will always be grateful to Principal Bahl for his moral support.”
Talks about his Favourite Subjects “I wanted to be a high energy Physicist and wanted to do particle Physics, but as I joined TIFR, for my Ph. D., I drifted to doing condense meta-physics. I wanted to do super-conductivity in condense meta-physics. I started to work with Jayant Narlikar’s younger brother A.V. Narlikar who was considered to be the ‘super-conductivity man’ but after he left, I shifted from super-conductivity to magnetism.”
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Dr. Sudhir Kumar Sopory Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Alumnus of DAV Magarmal Bagh(Srinagar)
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r. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, the Vice-Chancellor of the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), is a distinguished scientist of the country. After B.Sc. and M.Sc, he earned his Doctorate at the University of Delhi in the field of Plant Molecular Biology. Recipient of – Prestigious Bhatnagar Award of CSIR Chakravorty Award Birbal Sahni Birth Centenary Award of Indian Science Congress Godnev Award Lecture of Belarus Academy of Sciences Padma Shri, Government of India On his early days in DAV “My grandfather was an Arya Samajist in his thoughts and actions. He was one of the founder members who started the DAV organisation in that state. Then, I started my career in DAV organisation, when I joined it in Class-III. All my brothers and family members have studied in DAV Institutions. DAV is the place where you get the best of education. Also, it prepares one for facing different situations in one’s life. Through their strict regimen and adherence to punctuality, they inculcated a sense of discipline in me.”
Reliving memories of DAV “We had Prof. Shambhunath who used to teach us history. Our principal, Mr. Ganju, was very nice. I enjoyed a good rapport with my teachers because they were very straight-forward in their approach. I had also got a beating few times. They really worked hard on students. That was the best aspect. There is one occasion I remember in particular when I stood first in Hindi and I was to be awarded on the annual day. But I was a shy boy those days. When they announced the prize, I did not go to collect it and hid in the bathroom, instead. So, that is one moment I fondly remember.”
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Kapil Dev
Former Indian Cricketer Alumnus of DAV Chandigarh
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ricketer of the Century, Kapil Dev is known as a cricketing legend, a distinguished sportsman and a successful entrepreneur. Hall of Fame Captain of the World Cup winning team India, 1983 Started with domestic cricket, played for Haryana and nicknamed – ‘Haryana Hurricane’ More than 400 wickets taken, more than 5,000 runs scored in Tests, at the time of retirement Named by Wisden as the ‘Indian Cricketer of the Century’ in 2002 Known as one of the greatest all-rounders of all times Kapil Dev about DAV “My school – DAV Chandigarh, was known for two things, promoting excellence and having great infrastructure. The ground was so huge that all sports – cricket, football, and hockeycould be easily played. I was a naughty child and not too academically inclined but cricket itself became the biggest teacher, the biggest education in my life. And yes, there was a group of teachers always promoting and encouraging me. The exposure and opportunity that I received there paved the way for my career.”
Kapil Dev on Education and Sports “In India there is an over emphasis on marks and degrees– sadly at the cost of sports. I strongly feel that this should change. It is critical to respect and promote the innate talent of an individual. I want to tell all the parents and teachers– take the pressure off children, let them blossom. Focus not on marks, but on character. It is something which will take them far in life. Remember, a good human being will be successful. If I were to get into the education line, I would ensure that each school has less of building and more of playground. I was fortunate to go to one such school and what a difference it made to my life.”
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Naveen Jindal
Chairman Jindal Steel & Power Ltd Alumnus of Hansraj College, Delhi
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n industrialist, a parliamentarian, a sports person, a philanthropist, and the list goes on. Dedicated to building the country of his dreams, he took his first major step by making the Indian flag accessible to every Indian citizen.
Recipient of– Justice P.N. Bhagwati Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to legal education and corporate philanthropy, 2011 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the field of Energy and Infrastructure, 2010 Gold medal in the team skeet event for India at the Singapore Open Shooting Championship, 2007 Other achievements– University of Texas at Dallas, renamed its School of Management after him in 2011. It is now called the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Naveen Jindal is an Ex–Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat from Haryana. On being a part of DAV Family “I feel very proud of all the achievements of the students of DAV. DAV has made efforts to produce very good citizens of this country and that is the most important thing. I feel proud on being associated with such an institution.”
On DAV United as a mission “I think it’s a very good initiative. If you would not have done it, I would not have known that from Shaheed Bhagat Singh to Sunil Dutt ji, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lala Lajpat Rai, Kalpana Chawla, Kapil Dev and all these people are from DAV institutes. So definitely, DAV has played a very important role in nationbuilding. I think education is the best gift we can give to anyone and the education that DAV has provided proves it very clearly.” /21
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Ayushmann Khurrana Film Actor and Singer
Alumnus of DAV College, Chandigarh
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yushmann went on to become MTV Roadies Season 2’s winner, RJ in BIG FM, anchor in MTV and reality shows and then got the big break in indian film industry as the nation’s heart-throb Vicky, in Vicky Donor. Recipient of– Filmfare Award for the Best Debut Male Filmfare Award for the Best Male Playback Singer Bollywood films released Vicky Donor Nautanki Saala Bewakoofiyaan Best Best memory memory from from DAV DAV college College “Best memory will certainly be when we won the All-India Theatre competition in 2002 with a play called ‘Mann ki Bhadas’ at Mood Indigo– the cultural fest of IIT Bombay. We were so nervous, because we were just beginners from a small city. We had no idea of what street theatre was but after that milestone at Mood I, Manchtantra and Aagaaz have been winning every year. My batch started this legacy and I am proud of that.”
Views on DAV United “I think it’s a great effort! DAV is the biggest educational institution in the country, the largest umbrella of schools and colleges in the world and it feels so good to have been a part of it. DAV has many legends to its list but I have just started my career, I have a long way to go and match up to the expectations of the legacy of DAV College.”
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Dr. Sujay Shad Cardiac-surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi Alumnus of DAV Chandigarh
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r. Sujay Shad comes from the elite International grade of AIIMS and is a world renowned name in Cardio-surgery. A skilled Cardiologist with over 20 years of post-qualification experience, Dr. Shad has performed multiple successful cardio-surgeries. Hall of fame Earned Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (CTH), UK Worked in premier hospitals like; Harefield Hospital, St. Georges Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham in the UK, and currently, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi DAV contribution to his career “I was in Class 3 or 4 when we were taught about the sprouting of beans. I saw the experiment of germination and I was very excited and over the years I started finding biology interesting. I was a mid-range scorer in my school and would score about 70% and then I went to DAV, Chandigarh where I became a topper for two consecutive years. I did not score well not because I had become smarter but because I was taught how to study.”
Role of DAV in Dr. Shad’s life “I was not polished. I did not know how to study. I had never scored a high score in my life. But DAV changed that. I was the same ‘me’, but I was taught how to study, how much effort to put in, when to put in–we had some of the best teachers of the country around that time. I had nothing going for me before I joined DAV, Chandigarh but after DAV, Chandigarh everything was going for me. I attempted 9 medical examinations, and passed 7!”
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Anurag Kashyap Film Director
Alumnus of Hansraj College, Delhi
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nurag Kashyap is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer and screen-writer. Kashyap made his directorial debut with as yet unreleased Paanch and he founded his film production company, Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. in 2009.
Famous Films Black Friday (2004) Dev D (2009) Gulaal (2009) Gangs of Wasseypur Won
the Best Screenplay Award for Satya at the Star Screen Awards, 1999 Listed on The DNA Power List: A List of 50 Most Influential Indians in 2011 Awarded the ‘Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) at 2013 Cannes Film Festival Anurag on DAV Institutions DAV has a very strong inclination towards education. For me this is “my institution”. This is where I learnt everything.”
Visiting Hansraj College “Feeling very nostalgic because this is where I spent my formative years. My favourite place was the hostel.”
Message for DAV United readers “If you have dreams, toh bas lage raho”
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Abhinav Kashyap Film Director and Screenwriter Alumnus of Hansraj College, Delhi
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earlessly ‘Dabangg’ and proudly ‘Besharam’– Abhinav Kashyap is the blockbuster churning film-maker that Bollywood has discovered. Director of Dabangg (2010) Besharam (2013) Project 18 (upcoming) Dialogue Writer of Jung (2000) Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) 13B (2009) Abhinav on his days in Hansraj College “I have spent a lot of time at this place even before I took admission here. I used to spend my summer vacation here while Anurag was studying. We had HIRA, that is Hansraj Illegal Students Association. It was called so, because most of the time apart from the students we also had a lot of other people staying in the hostel. It was fun! I will always be grateful to Prof. Sanjay Kumar for being my mentor.”
Abhinav on DAV United “It is a brilliant initiative. If you can bring 20 lakh people together under one umbrella, then I think we can be a very powerful force and not just academically, but professionally as well. It is a win-win situation for everyone. We could just say, ‘the more the merrier’.”
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Himani Kapoor
Alumna of DAV School, Sec–14, Faridabad Himani Kapoor, made her debut in the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2005. Competed in Music Ka Maha Muqqabla on Star Plus Competed in Star Plus’s Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar S ung in films like - Bachna Ae Haseeno, Fool n Final, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Band Baaja Baaraat DAV’s role in Himani’s life
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“My School has given me a lot. We had preachings of Arya Samaj and Swami Vivekanand as part of our curriculum. Our school was also very active in promoting participation in co-curricular activities. When I went to Mumbai for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2005, my school cooperated with my short attendance. I met two people here who became a part of my life, my guru Mrs. Anju Munjal and my husband, Sahil Dhiman. I cannot thank enough for whatever my school and my teachers have done to promote me in achieving my success.”
Shreay Khanna
Alumnus of VV DAV Public School, Vikaspuri, Delhi
Winner of ‘India’s Dancing Superstar’ as MJ5 on Star Plus Dance instructor at the Big Dance Centre, Delhi Worked in Bollywood movie ABCD (Any Body Can Dance)
Shreay on DAV and role of school “I have been dancing since a very young age but in school it was in Class-X when Mrs. Vasudeva asked me to perform here. Since then, my friends and my teachers have been very encouraging. The recognition that I got here motivated me. It made me realise that this is what I’m good at, it is what I want to do.”
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Siddhant Vats
Alumnus of DAV Public School, BSEB Colony, Patna Siddhant Vats is the Co-founder of Androidly Systems and has been credited to have made the world’s first Android technology watch. He speaks at international forums like TED. Siddhant on DAV “It is very special for any person to represent his/her country. I feel very motivated and it adds a responsibility to be better the next time. DAV had a great role to play in my life. The principal was always very supportive. Without his support, I could not have been motivated enough to work in this direction.”
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Manika Batra
Alumna of Hansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh 19 year old Manika is a promising Table Tennis player of India. She got her first big break to play in the US Open in 2008. Manika defeated World no.6– Kasumi Ishikawa in Chile Open 2011. Manika is ranked 30 in the World in Under 18 (as per May 2013 rankings). Manika on her school “My school is very renowned because of its great achievements in both academics and sports. The principal, Mrs. R.R. Kumar and all the teachers have been really supportive and have played an instrumental role in my success, specially my sports teachers.”
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Isha Jain
Alumna of DAV Rohtak Isha Jain, a recipient of the ‘Business Analyst of the Year Award’, is among several contemporaries in the United Kingdom’s flourishing IT industry. Isha reliving her school days “All the teachers who taught me in school have contributed towards where I am today; Juneja ma’am, Kalpana ma’am, Asha ma’am and Madhukar sir. Standing in the assembly worried to be caught for not wearing a tie or fighting with friends for that last bite of noodles from canteen. There is so much I miss about those days, that, I would give up anything to live one day of that school life again.”
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Dr. Monica Singhania Alumna of Hansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi
Dr. Monica is an Associate Professor at Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi. Fellow Member (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Author of seven books on direct tax, laws and several research papers published in leading journals. Dr. Monica on being a part of DAV family “Great! Being part of DAV family has been a satisfying experience for me. Wherever you may be in India, there is every likelihood that you would spot a DAV School which would bring back awesome memories of the time spent. Life at Hansraj was an eye opener for me in many ways. I admired Madam Chandla. She did manage to create an impression on me.”
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RESULTS
DAV SHINES AGAIN A
T he qualitative assessment of DAV Public Schools is based on the average score of each DAV student who appeared in the CBSE Board Examination.
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WE PROUDLY PRESENT THE TOP 3 SCHOOLS AND TOP 3 STUDENTS OF DAV.
DAV Shines Again
FATHER: Mr. Rattan Kumar Kukreja MOTHER: Mrs. Sarita Kukreja Stream: Commerce
Arpan Kukreja
98.4% Rank 1st
DAV Public School, Sector 14, Faridabad How does it feel to be the All India topper in DAV? It is like a dream come true. I was expecting 95% but this is more than expected, like winning a jackpot!
“My strategy was to set a target for a day and not to go to bed till the target was achieved.” What was the role of your teachers in your success? Teachers supported me like Parents. They were also my pillar of strength. They guided me and cleared my
doubts till the last minute before exam and never said no. What are your future plans? I am planning to pursue B.Com (H) and then MBA in Finance. How did your school motivate you? My school provided me the best education. All books were available in the school library. My teachers were always there even on the day of exam. For all this, I would like to thank my Principal Mr. Surinder Singh Chaudhary and my teachers. Who was your pillar of strength in exam days? My family and my school.
Favourite subjectMathematics Favourite teacherNavpreet Ma’am, Mahima Ma’am, Meenakshi Ma’am, Aisha Ma’am, Jasbir Ma’am Favourite hobbySinging and listening to music Your success mantraCrystal clear concepts Three things to succeed in lifeHardwork, Smart work and Discipline Five years from now, you want to becomeA successful person in the field of finance Book you are currently reading- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
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Puranjay Singhal Hansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi FATHER: Mr. Balraj Aggarwal I MOTHER: Mrs. Madhu Aggarwal I Stream: Commerce
How does it feel to accomplish 2nd rank in the All India toppers in DAV? Feels like I have achieved something great. Being a part of DAV will always be special. What was the role of your teachers in your success? The teachers not only helped me learn and understand the subjects but their timely guidance and motivation also was the key for me. Their continuous support motivated me to rise above all the expectations.
career in economics and business field. How did your school motivate you? My school has been a part of my life for 14 years. It has provided me with everything I needed to be successful. Who was your pillar of strength in exam days? My family and teachers were always there with me. They were my pillars of strength: strong, steady and supportive.
What are your future plans? I hope to earn a bachelors degree in economics from a good college and then pursue my
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Favourite subjectAll five subjects of commerce are my favourite Favourite teacherVery difficult to choose. I have had so many wonderful teachers in my school Favourite hobbyPlaying cricket and basketball Your success mantraFollow your interest and be honest with your hardwork. Try to improve your skill and
“In my strategy learning was preceded by understanding the subject to its core and knowing the objective of the subject.” knowledge and results will follow Three things to succeed in life• Polish your skills • Increase your knowledge • Believe in your abilities Five years from now, you want to becomeProbably I would be doing my post graduation Book you are currently readingI read newspapers for 2-3 hours daily
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Abhilash Biswas
DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar FATHER: Mr. Manoranjan Biswas I MOTHER: Mrs. Tarangini Biswas I Stream: Science How does it feel to be one of the top 3 All India toppers in DAV? It really feels ecstatic at this moment. The emotions cannot be described in mere words. What was the role of your teachers in your success? They were quite indispensable to me throughout my preparation of two years. Undoubtedly their guidance only helped me achieve this feat. I will remain indebted towards them throughout my lifetime. What are your future plans? I wish to pursue honours in economics and have applied for the same in Delhi University as well as other colleges. How did your school motivate you? My school supported and encouraged me throughout my preparation. They provided an excellent atmosphere for quality education as well as generous inputs till the last day. Who was your pillar of strength in exam days? My entire family and all teachers.
I feel regular study and maximizing quality study hours was the key and should remain the key for all others. Favourite subjectPhysics Favourite teacherDr. Prakash Chandra Panigrahi Favourite hobbyPlaying synthesizer Your success mantraBe regular Three things to succeed in life• Sincerity • Humility • Avoiding stress and tension Five years from now, you want to becomeAn economist Book you are currently readingMan: the maker of his own destiny by Swami Vivekanand
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DAV Public School Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Estd.1989)
Rank 1
QPI 87.4
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tanding on the pillars of perseverance and experimental outlook, this school believes in the power of hard work and improvement. The judicious use and management of human resources in the form of organisation of regular seminars, doubt-clearing classes, careful drafting of work-plans, has helped in putting the school
ahead of its competitors and making it the first choice among both, students and parents. The school has earned huge appreciation for producing gems like ace cricketer Pragyan Ojha, chess prodigy Padmini Rout, international athlete Amiya Kumar Mallick and gold medalist in international Olympiad on astronomy and astrophysics Somyashant Nayak.
CLASS – XII RESULT ANALYSIS 2013-14
Total number of students who appeared 294 No. of students who secured above 95% 44 No. of students who secured above 90% 168
Principal Dr. K. C. Satapathy Success mantra Work is worship Total teachers 137 Total students 3650
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DAV Public School Sector-14, Gurgaon (Estd.1985)
Rank 2
QPI 87.1
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ne of the oldest schools in Gurgaon, this school succeeded on the parameter of ‘rigorous academics’ and a sound value system. Keeping pace with the evolutions in the world where each child is becoming techsavvy, the school’s classrooms are well equipped with smart boards, T.V. screens and LCD projectors. DAV Gurgaon also pays
attention to diagnostic analysis of students’ scholastic performance. This practice identifies the weak areas of students, which are then strengthened by extra classes after school hours. Another unique feature about this school is its mentor-mentee endeavour under which two students are identified as mentees by every teacher. It is the Principal’s vision for this school to create wholesome personalities, who are global citizens.
CLASS – XII RESULT ANALYSIS 2013-14
Total number of students appeared 322 No. of students who secured above 95% 50 No. of students who secured above 90% 156
Principal Mrs. Anita Makkar Success mantra Leave no stone unturned to achieve your goals Total teachers 252 Total students 4541
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DAV Public School Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Estd.1992)
Rank 3
QPI 85.5
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AV Public school, Pokhariput has acquired an ideal quality through its distinguished strategies and laudable management system. Along with the remedial sessions and extra classes being regular features of its curriculum, the school has diversified the areas of interests of students into various clubs.
Not to forget the continual emphasis on team work and a speedy feedback mechanism, the teachers are dedicated to infuse the fragile minds with values and ethics. The school considers the virtues of innovation, openness and willingness to share knowledge as the strongest rung on its ladder to progress.
CLASS – XII RESULT ANALYSIS 2013-14
Total number of students who appeared 162 No. of students who secured above 95% 18 No. of students who secured above 90% 69
Principal Ms. Sujata Sahu Success mantra Providing quality information through individualised attention to each learner in holistic way Total teachers 85 Total students 3650
Alumni Interview
Epitome of beauty & grace -Divya Misra Alumna of SB DAV School, Vasant Vihar, recently participated and reached the Top 14 of Femina Miss India Delhi. This graceful DAVian got candid with DAV United about how it felt to reach to top 14, her future plans and memories of school days. Read her interview with Akshita Khullar. You were in the top 14 finalists of Femina Miss India Delhi 2014. Did you ever think you could come this far? I have always believed in myself. Ever since I thought about entering the pageant, I was confident that I would do well. Being in the finals was a welcome bonus. How did Femina happen for you, was it always on your list? I always wanted to inspire people with my work. Femina gave me a platform to work on myself and present the best possible version of myself to my world. It has been an important part of where I wanted to be. How did you choose this bold line of career. Did you face any resistance?
I am very comfortable with my career. I take it professionally. I don’t feel it is any bolder than other career choices. Our social norms may make it appear to be more outgoing than others, but I find it in accordance with my passionate nature. What is Divya Misra now aspiring for? I still have a long way to go in my pursuit of a lasting modelling career. I am keeping my focus on it. What is your favourite memory of DAV school? I very fondly remember the time when I represented my school in an inter DAV fashion show competition and won the first prize. I cherish that moment. Also, it was the very first time I realized that I can make it big
in modeling. So it all started from DAV only, that is where I started dreaming big. What importance do DAV values have in your life? My study of VedPaath has always served as a faithful moral compass. These morals give me strength to take up challenges in life. ďƒ˜Favourite teacher in school-Late Shri Devashish Chakraborty. He was the first person who made me believe that I can make it to the top.
DAV United congratulates Divya and wishes her good luck for all her future projects.
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THE LEGENDARY ACTOR DAVian Amrish Puri Alumnus of DAV Hoshiarpur 2 2 J u n e 1 9 3 2 – 1 2 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 5
Over 400 films made in a career that lasted for more than three decades. A fitness freak, a night bird, a traditional father and a ‘director’s actor’- such was Amrish Puri. Read on to know more about the versatile villain who was better than so many heroes. couple is survived by two children, son Rajeev Puri, and Talk of Amrish Puri and what is the first thing that rings in daughter Namrata Puri. your mind? ‘Mogambo... khush hua’ Isn’t it? Apart from his acting, his deep, resonant voice Mr. India, 1987, the first real Indian sci-fi movie brought worked a great deal of magic in keeping the audience with it an iconic villain who has persisted in the human hooked onto him while he performed. memory even after so many years. Amrish This very USP also fetched him offers for Puri, however, was the one who made various radio ad jingles. It was just getting this villain ‘iconic’ in real terms. It was his “I am a director’s started for Puri who had decided to give persona that made Mogambo a perfect actor. I always the industry a lot more than it could ever manifestation of the character that was follow their advice. ask for. originally sketched on paper. Shekhar Kapur had rightfully said about That is the reason The Golden Age of Villainy him, ‘He made Mogambo immortal!’ for my survival in When Pran saw the dusk of his career, the industry. I am a space was created in the film industry. Early days like a brick. You Who knew Amrish Puri will not only fill up Born on 22nd June, 1932 in Naushera, can use a brick in a that space but also create a special niche Punjab of British India as Amrish Lal Puri to Lala Nihal Chand and for himself? In an industry, where age masjid (mosque), Ved Kaur, he had two elder brothers – mandir (temple) or matters as much as the looks of the leading Chaman Puri and actors, Puri made his big entry at the age church. I fit in with of 40. Yes, 40! Being the leading man was Madan Puri, an elder sister – Chandrakanta any director. I don’t surely one of his primary wishes, but with and a younger brother – Harish Puri. After think I am perfect. what fate gave him he came to terms with schooling at DAV, Kanpur and graduating being the negative figure and took villainy from BM College in Shimla, Himachal I keep trying new Pradesh, he moved to Mumbai in the 50’s elements in acting.” to its highest form. In 1971, Puri made his first big-screen to pursue a career in acting as had been – Amrish Puri debut with Prem Pujari. His role in the chosen by his elder brothers. film, however, was quite small to showcase While Madan Puri had already his ability. Then came Reshma aur Shera in the same year established himself as a known villain in Bollywood by featuring him alongside then, Amrish had to first taste failure when he was rejected Amitabh Bachchan. After that, there was no looking back! in his very first screen-test in 1954. Thereafter, he landed In the same decade, he worked in some of the finest a job with the Ministry of Labour but soon his interest in films of Shyam Benegal like Nishant, Manthan, Bhumika, acting led him to the theatre stage. In time, he began to Kalyug and Mandi sharing screen-space with art legends take up roles in plays written by Satyadev Dubey and like Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah. Shekhar Kapur’s Mr. India in 1987 etched the actor’s talent Girish Karnad, and soon became no less than a star at in the history of Indian cinema with indelible ink. Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre. He married Urmila Divekar on 5th January,1957. The /37
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Some of his most famous works include :♦Nishant (1975) ♦Bhumika (1977) ♦Gandhi (1982) ♦ Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) ♦Mr. India (1987) ♦Suraj ka Satvan Ghoda (1992) ♦ Gadar : Ek Prem Katha (2001)
“You will not find a single person in the film industry who will have any negative opinion on him. He may have played a villain on screen, but in real life he was a fabulous human being.” – Shyam Benegal, Director (about Amrish Puri)
Mark in Hollywood The decades of 1980’s put him on a pedestal of glory and fame, when he grabbed big roles in Hollywood. While in 1982 he landed a role in Richard Attenborough’s Oscarwinning Gandhi, 1984 ushered him into Hollywood with Steven Spielberg’s prequel to the highly successful Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in which he played the villainous role of Mola Ram – a kali tantric. Spielberg described him as “my favourite villain, the best the world has ever produced and ever will.” The Diverse Roles Amrish Puri’s versatility spread across various spheres of acting. He wasn’t just the loathsome baddie of Bollywood.
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He made his presence felt in regional film industries as well, like that of Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannad. With his roles of Baldev Singh in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), a kind-hearted businessman in Pardes (1997) and a genial grandfather in the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), he successfully displayed his endearing side to the audience. Similarly, films like Chachi 420 and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi left no doubt of his ability to pull off comedy with equal finesse and ease. The Immortal ‘Mogambo’ On 12th January, 2005, the veteran actor breathed his last at the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He was 72. He had been detected with cerebral haemorrhage resulting from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome. His death came
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as a shock to the entire film fraternity. The fact that the legend of villainy had gone, was hard to believe. His last film Kacchi Sadak by Hasan Kairanvi was released in 2006, the same year when his autobiography The Act of Life was published. Awards and Recognitions Few of the many awards Amrish Puri earned in his career are listed below:1979: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre 1986: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Meri Jung) 1991: Maharashtra State Gaurav Puraskar 1994: Best Actor Award in Singapore International Film Festival 1997: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Ghatak) 1998: Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor (Virasat) Besides, from 1990 to 2002 he earned a total of eight nominations for the prestigious Filmfare Awards.
“Indian cinema and theatre will, without doubt, miss his commanding and endearing presence.” –Dr. Manmohan Singh (former PM of India) “The film industry has lost a giant.” –Govind Nihalani (Bollywood Director) “I think it’s an irreparable loss. We will never get another Amrish Puri.” – Boney Kapoor (Bollywood Producer)
Amrish Puri back to DAV “Jinda hoon is tarah ki ghame-zindagi nahin, jalta hua diya hoon magar roshni nahin.” Amrish Puri sung this song on a nostalgic visit to his college in 1995. Amrish Puri alias Mogambo, did his FSc in 1951 from DAV College, Hoshiarpur. “He called me up at 1:30 in the morning from Hyderabad in January 1995 to confirm that he was coming as the chief guest for the annual prize distribution function which was to be held three days later,” recalled D.L. Anand, retired principal of DAV College. Amrish had come to attend the function with his wife. “I had sent an old photograph of some students to Puri to confirm whether it was he who was standing in the group picture. When he affirmed, I requested him to be the chief guest as he had been a student of this college,” said Anand. Amrish Puri recalled having made some portraits and sketches of great scientists that were framed and put up in the chemistry lab. Admirer Shivender Madan, an NRI who met Puri at Maurya Sheraton in Delhi, remembers Mogambo telling him that he knew each and every place in Hoshiarpur from where he could get ‘golgappas’ and ‘alu tikkis’. “Amrish, who stayed in the DAV Boys’ hostel in room number 36, could place his room during his visit to the college,” said Janmit Singh, principal of the college. As this reporter clicked a picture of the hostel, a young boy pointing a finger towards the hostel, said, “Mogambo mere room wich rehnda si.”
}Believe me, I felt so happy that I am being remembered by the principal of my college. Our then principal was Late Pt. Ralla Ram, sitting in the center of the photograph. I did not know then what place I was going to reach in my life. Forty-four years have passed and so have I passed through different phases of life. I remember having performed plays on stage in our college. I was just OK in studies.~ -Amrish Puri
(Excerpt from a letter which Amrish Puri wrote to Principal AnandJi regarding the Annual Function in DAV College)
Though the man has left us, his huge body of work still leaves the viewers enthralled in their seats. DAV is fortunate to have had such a precious alumnus, who was both grand and influential in his personality. To the ever-lasting legacy of the immortal Mogambo, the entire family of DAV pays its humble tribute!
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Career
Chartered Accountancy as a career option If you are from commerce background and have analytical mind, love maths and accounts, and dream to earn a lot of money, then this career is definitely for you. Go on and read more about how to be a Chartered Accountant.
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hartered accountants or CAs are the ones who are responsible for effective financial management of a company. They work in a wide range of business sectors and in a broad spectrum of roles, from chief executives to financial controllers. They are the business managers working as, budget analysts, auditors, and accountants. They lead the stock market and earn the maximum. They love to play with numbers and are equipped with magical powers of money management, risk management and time management.
(ICAI) which was established by the Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act of 1949. Since then, the term Chartered Accountant has been used in place of Indian Registered Accountant. Prior to 1949, Restricted State Auditors were registered with the respective princely states and British provincial State Governments. However, now, the Restricted State Auditors have become redundant. As of April 2011, ICAI had more than 170,000 registered members. It is the second largest body of professional accountants in the world after AICPA.
Origin of Chartered Accountancy Chartered Accountants were the first accountants to form a professional body, initially established in Britain in 1854. The Edinburgh Society of Accountants (formed 1854), the Glasgow Institute of Accountants and Actuaries (1854) and the Aberdeen Society of Accountants (1867) were each granted a royal charter from their inception. The title is an internationally recognised professional designation. In India, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
icai- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India The Indian Chartered Accountancy Course is the membership qualification course offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Any person who wants to become a member of ICAI and designate himself as a Chartered Accountant in India has to pass this course. There are presently around two lakh members of ICAI. It is a prestigious group which assesses the income of India. They collect 70% of the revenue of the Government of India.
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Steps for becoming a Chartered Accountant After completing 12th grade ♦ Appear for CPT (1st level of examination) ♦ Start preparing for IPCC (2nd level of examination) ♦ Eligible to give exams of IPCC exactly after nine months of CPT ♦ Once you clear both the groups of IPCC, you need to undergo an articleship under any registered Chartered Accountant for two and half years. ♦ Lastly, you can give CA finals after the completion of the articleship.
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3 Lakhs – 50 Lakhs per annum
This course is an optimum blend of practical and theoretical education. It consists of three levels of examinations and three years of practical training under a practising Chartered Accountant. The Chartered Accountancy course is considered to be one of the most rigorous, yet prestigious professional courses in India. Role of Coaching Institutes in becoming a CA CA is one such course in which the student does not require to take admission in some college or institute. Infact he/she has to do self-study and prepare for the exams. But the problem arises when one knows nothing about the subjects of CA,
After completing graduation ♦ If you are a graduate student, then you need not to give 1st level of entrance exam, i.e. CPT, and are directly eligible for IPCC.
because they are way too practical in nature. Here, the student requires some assistance, and in CA, coaching centres play that role. There are plenty of institutes offering coaching for particular subjects of different levels of examinations. Big Four Audit Firms: Chartered Accountancy The Big Four are the four best international firms offering audit, assurance, tax, consulting, advisory, corporate finance, and legal services. ♦ Deloitte ♦ PwC ♦ Ernst & young ♦ KPMG
Mridu Garg,
Alumna of Hansraj College, Delhi was the 2nd Rank Holder in CA Final Exams, November 2013 Why did you choose CA as your career? Mridu - After 12th standard, I was really confused as to what I had to do, but then I thought that yes probably, accounting and auditing have that exposure because you have ample number of clients to work with so you get diverse kinds of experience. How did you prepare for exams? Mridu - After my articleship, I got four months of leave. So I made a time table for myself and a schedule of how long would I take for each subject. I used to study 10 hours a day, but never compromised with my sleep. I would say 8 hours of sleep is really important plus giving yourselves small breaks when you are studying. The CA institute’s practice materials, RTPs and the mock tests had been a big help. Any suggestions for your juniors? Mridu - Studying regularly is the key to success. Staying focused, being regular and being honest to oneself is important because you need to know where you stand and that’s how you can improve on what you are doing. Source: www.caclubindia.com
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Conventional and upcoming careers available for Chartered Accountants Arguably, no other profession than CA gives such versatility to your career. The possibilities are endless. Some sectors which will give you best job satisfaction and professional growth are– Audit and Taxation: Audit further sub-divided into statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit, SOX audit, and information technology audit. Whereas, taxation is divided into direct taxation and indirect taxation. All these divisions require CAs the most. Project Finance/Financial Advisory/Mergers & Acquisitions: These fields are most glamorous of all profiles a CA can have. Related fields are very rewarding in terms of job satisfaction and remuneration. Investment Banking: Called as the ‘Dream Job’ for CA freshmen, this too has many sub-branches viz., Private Equity, IPO Support, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, etc.
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}Don’t take up a profession only for the remuneration or the glamour attached to it. Do something that interests you. A job or practice is something that you will be doing day in and day out. If you don’t enjoy what you are doing, it will become difficult to sustain yourself, let alone grow ~ Pulin Doshi,
Chartered Accountant
Banking and Financial services: This industry is possibly one of the biggest recruiters for CAs. Financial services include Insurance Companies, Mutual Funds, Valuation Firms, etc. Banking includes loan processing, financial product management and development, fund management, etc.
Outsourcing: This is a multibillion dollar industry and is increasingly recruiting more and more CAs. Accounting, taxation, legal, compliances, research, financial data management, documentation, ERP implementation, etc., are just some of the processes that are outsourced by companies. Academics: Those who are not interested in taking up desk jobs can also go in the profession of teaching and can be a part of educational institutes for CAs, coaching centres or ICAI. They can even open their own coaching centre for higher level of job satisfaction and monetary value. Corporate Sector: Corporate sector is also one of the major recruiters of CAs. CAs are heading companies being in the board of directors. Also in production, marketing, operations management, logistics, etc.
Games
SUDOKU
MIND TEASERS
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Amazing Facts about rambled letters in each section of the square use the Human Body etter to make a different nine-letter word. Can you Fill all rows, columns and 3x3 regions with exactly one instance of the numbers 1 to 9
1. Don’t stick out your tongue if you want to hide your mble the letters and figure out what each is? everyone also has a identity.word Similar to fingerprints,
SCRAMBLE
The scrambled letters in each section of the square use the centre letter to make a different nine-letter word. Can you unscramble the letters and figure out what each word is?
unique tongue print!
2. Your nose is not as sensitive as a dog’s, but it can remember 50,000 different scents.
3. The human brain can hold five times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica.
4. The nail on the middle finger grows faster than the other fingernails. Fingernails grow nearly four times faster than toe nails.
5. We exercise at least thirty muscles when we smile. So keep smiling!
6. Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do.
7. A sneeze moves out of our mouth at a speed of hundredmetres per hour.
8. On an average day, the focusing muscle of the eyes moves about 100,000 times. To put that in perspective, this would be the same as walking fifty miles for your leg muscles.
9. Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart.
10. By 60 years of age, 60% of men and 40% of women will snore.
Answers : Brilliant, Furniture, Hilarious, Curiosity
Brilliant, Furniture, Hilarious, Curiosity
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World View of Education
University of California
Berkeley
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Strong Foundations
Motto Fiat lux – Latin for – ‘Let there be light’ Discovery by Berkeley Vitamin E, Virus Flu F aster and cheaper
computer chips
Founded in 1868 by Frederick Low, the University of California, Berkeley believes in putting the ‘Be’ in Berkeley. This is the Institution where predictions make way for inventions and discoveries meet peaks of success.
The foundation of the University was very promising when it was set up by the driven and visionary leaders of the newly established 31st state of the United States. The University became a catalyst of economic growth and social innovation and also where ground–breaking researches have been conducted ever since. From studies on urban street gangs to the basic human nutritional requirements, University of California, Berkeley has been the hub of varied and intricate subjects studied on humans and inventive technologies. It has played a pivotal role in helping the human race build faster and cheaper computer chips, and image the infant universe to evolve the new age into a smarter and technologically advanced age. Named in the honour of the Anglo-Irish philosopher, George Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley is a large, primarily residential research university with the majority of enrolments in under-graduate programs. It is an institute that offers not only a comprehensive doctoral graduate program along with an expansive list of unparalleled education but also an experience that allows its students to nurture and flourish themselves while preparing for their very promising future in their respective fields.
Accolades No.1 Public University in the World (US News and World Report in 2013) Ranked ‘College with a Conscience’ and the fifth Best Value in Public Colleges 16th Consecutive Year as the Top Public University Ranked the 5th most prestigious University and one of six globally recognized ‘super brands’ in 2013 (Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings) Ranked 8th out of the top 100 best-value Public Colleges and Universities in the nation in 2013
Fruits of Labour
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission since 1949, the University operates and puts forward an international centre where students and the researchers from all over the globe learn, innovate and apply their studies while seeking education from outstanding scholars.
Strength (Fall 2013) Undergraduates - 25,951 Graduates - 10,253 Total Students - 36,204
Curious - Engaged - Brilliant
It is due to Berkeley’s esteemed reputation and ranking in the world that the University is able to proudly provide some form of financial aid to almost 65 per cent of all undergraduates and 40 per cent of them have to pay no tuition fee at all.
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Research scholarship opportunities from private organisations both within the U.S. and in the home country of international students are advised and encouraged. The University also suggests foreign students to search for organisations that may have some connection to their interests, background and career graph, and then apply for available grants and scholarships. There are also specific departments that give away awards or scholarships for incoming students who can also seek financial assistance from their respective departments, including Graduate Student Researcher and Graduate Student Instructorships, which are under the direct control of each department. The students are also allowed to ‘earn & learn’ to decrease their loan payments that offer not only a chance to enjoy the best of a scenic city but also relish and optimize the experience of the campus and the education imparted. The standard of learning, imparting and grasping at the University of California, Berkeley, calls for a dedicated and driven attitude that justifies the stature, brand name and decades of hard work that has established the University into a most-sought after educational role model. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for every student aspirant is one of the many perks that the experience in Berkeley would provide and polish to the fullest.
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Extra-curricular Activities The Music Connection Theatre Charity Group Indian Students Association S tudents United for Peace Danceworx Surfing Club Wrestling Club Pacific Film Archive D epartment of Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies Lunch Poems
Popular Courses: Celtic Studies Integrative Biology Letters and Science Slavic Languages and Literatures Scandinavian Italian Studies Present Faculty Members 7 Nobel Laureates 8 Nobel Prize Winners 32 MacArthur Fellows 4 Pulitzer Prize Winners
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(Application filing periods) Fall quarter/semester November 1-30 Winter quarter/spring semester July 1-31 Spring quarter October 1-31
Procedure Minimum requirements after graduation: (1) A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (2) A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale (3) Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field. Other important factors: Academic degrees and records The statement of purpose At least three letters of recommendation Relevant work experience Most recent score of TOEFL must be at least 570
for the paper-based test (PBT), or at least 68 for the Internet-based test (IBT) Most recent overall Band score in IELTS must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale. Many departments and groups have additional requirements, including the GRE, TOEFL score minimums, GPA minimums, and the number of official academic records that must be submitted. There are two standardized tests you may take: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). One must submit an application fee when you apply. The application fee (refundable) is $100.
http://www.berkeley.edu
Famous Alumni
Prithviraj Chavan (Chief Minister of Maharashtra)
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Former President and Prime Minister of Pakistan)
Robert McNamara (Former President of the World Bank)
Hakoon Magnus (Crown Prince of Norway)
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Opportunities beyond Books
Now, learning is a
PLAY-thing!
Classroom learning is being combined with theatre to invoke not only creativity, participation and interaction but also a whole new personality. Theatre in Education (TiE) is as interesting as it sounds. Have you tried it yet?
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he biggest problem of Avinash’s life was memorising lengthy answers and remembering events. Hence, history was one subject he loathed. He often questioned how stories of the past would ever effect his present or future but couldn’t quite understand the significance of the subject. When exams came, he forced himself to secure enough marks as required not to fail. The next term, however, brought a solution to his problem. In a 15-day theatre workshop at his school, he got to play the role of Muhammad-binTughlaq, the medieval ruler famous for the blunders he had done in his reign. While training and performing for the role, Avinash felt the historical character closely and experienced the chapters of his book on the stage. What he once hated now became a subject that he
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loved. Through theatre, history had affected both, his present and future.
Text+Theatre = Quick and Better Learning
Classroom learning has been conventionally about text books and notes. Students read and try to remember– the usual policy followed everywhere. What Edison and Einstein said became facts but actual understanding was gained only through observation and experiments. In recent years, theatre has come up as a supplement to text-driven education. Like dance, singing and sports, this activity is more than just a means of expressing oneself. Theatre with text is better referred to as ‘Theatre in Education’ which has been taken up by special ‘TiE Companies’ which are working with both children and adults
to create a new educative environment infused with entertaining drama. Concept and Purpose TiE started as a separate skill form and informative movement at the Belgrade Show Business in 1965. An alliance comprising of performers, instructors and social employees were brought together to generate a community outreach team. TiE is part of ‘Applied Drama’– an umbrella term for the use of drama practised in a specific social context or environment. In simple words, Theatre in Education aims to promote the understanding of social issues and prescribed syllabi for classroom-learning by involving both students and adults in performance-based shows. It is also referred to as Drama in Education (DiE) in the US.
Opportunities beyond Books Numerous Roles and Numerous Lessons
TiE helps the participants in a lot of ways. It teaches them: To communicate effectively The parent-teacher-student interaction becomes stronger through rapport-building and constant communication– the two essentials of drama. To better their body language Exercises help participants observe their body movements and work on the body language.
Theatre Education Refers to the study of theatre as a subject or course of study. Theatre Studies has been introduced as an elective subject in CBSE. Involves a theory paper and case studies of famous theatre personalities.
Theatre in Education Refers to understanding various social issues and theoretical lessons with the help of performative arts. Involves conducting of workshops and staging of shows with both students and teachers as characters in the play.
TiE Organisations in India Today, a lot of theatre companies are successfully furthering this concept. Two of them are mentioned below:Theatre in Education Company / Sanskar Rang Toli of NSD Established on 16th October, 1989 under the aegis of National School of Drama (NSD), this company consists of a group of actor-teachers working with and performing for children. The major thrust of their plays is to create an atmosphere to encourage children, to raise questions, make decisions and choices with an awareness of themselves within larger society. With more than 800 performances of 26 plays in Delhi and other parts of the country, more than 5.5 lakh people have witnessed these plays.
Yellowcat Theatre Company Yellowcat began with a small group of people passionate about the possibilities of Theatre in Education. Founded in 2005 and based in Delhi, the company initially organised performances only for the young children. However, with gradual popularity, they extended their work to address teachers and parents as well. Sukesh Arora, founder of YTC, says the aim of the company is to transact part of the curriculum through dramatic means.
To think creatively In the role of a director or script-writer, participants get to push the creative wheels of their minds and try to think in different ways. Team spirit and leadership qualities Even as a helper backstage or props manager, participants lead their respective departments and work cohesively in a team. Technical know-how Be it handling lights or the sounds section, participants acquaint themselves with the technical knowledge as well. Life skills training providing them with an emotional outlet Participants share their personal stories and find ways of managing their problems. Ability to empathise Acting as someone else gives one the ability to empathise. So, to feel as to what it is to be a beggar, or a housewife, diverse roles give equally diverse insights into human nature.
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The world of
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benefits galore!
A Reading has at all times and in all ages been a great source of knowledge. Those who are good readers tend to exhibit progressive social skills. A widely-read person is a better conversationalist, has better analytical skills and never falls short of words in his vocab list. Even though, reading is a habit best-adapted early in life, but it is never too late to open a book and experience the wonder.
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fter hours of staring into the screens of television, mobile phones and laptops, there comes a time when you just want to relax your mind and eyeballs. And that is where a book can help you like nothing else. “Reading a book can strain your eyes� is a myth. Infact contrary to popular belief, reading a novel can give your eyes that much needed break and also sharpen your imagination and creative writing skills. Print media is the earliest source of information known to mankind. Written words can provide you with knowledge which no other medium can. And so nothing beats than reading a book. But what is it that a fictitious story written over a few hundred pages can provide you, which will change your life?
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Leads to self-improvement: Reading self-help books are inspiring enough to make us change our habits or develop new and better ones. Increases vocabulary: Reading books will help you add different new words to your bag of vocabulary every day. When these new words feature in sentences you tend to understand their meaning better and also remember them for a longer time. Your English teacher is bound to get impressed! Boosts imagination and creativity: Opening a book is like opening a door to a new world that the writer has created for you. On the lines of the words you read, you begin to imagine situations, build characters and construct a fantasy world in your head. Your creative quotient will rise a notch up every time you finish reading a book. Exercises mental power, increases concentration: Reading is a good break from the constant strain your eyes suffer while using technology. Contrary to popular belief, reading does not weaken eyesight, instead refreshes them, also exercising the brain simultaneously. Reading not only calms the mind and relaxes the body, but also builds concentration and discipline when you sit at a stretch focussing on the text.
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Improves academic performance: When your concentration power, vocabulary, analytical skills, knowledge pool, and creativity will increase. Quick reading and better understanding also helps to learn academic texts and you are surely to perform better in the exams. Most productive pastime: Be it summer holidays, weekends, waiting at the airport or travelling, a book will never let you feel alone or bored. Instead of aimlessly looking at your phone or damaging your eardrums by the loud sounds from the earphones, take out your book and get lost in your fantasy world. Strengthens grip over the language: An enhanced vocab is a sure shot way to improve your knowledge of the language. Reading makes you well-versed with the use of grammar, sentence-structures, tenses, and punctuations. A book can be your personal English tutor, available 24X7. Enhances communication skills: A well-read person always has something to add to a conversation. With strong grip over the language and widened viewpoint, you can easily comprehend ideas and follow logical arguments. Through reading, you build a more solid foundation for effective communication.
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Must-Read Classic Novels
1. T o Kill a Mocking Bird Harper Lee 2. Catcher in the Rye J. D. Salinger 3. Harry Potter Series J. K. Rowling 4. Oliver Twist Charles Dickens 5. A round the World in 80 Days Jules Verne 6. Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll 7. G ulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift
8. T he Invisible Man H.G. Wells 9. T he Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald 10. Les Miserable Victor Hugo 11. P ride and Prejudice Jane Austen 12. The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini 13. The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank 14. Malgudi Days R.K. Narayan 15. The Jungle Rudyard Kipling
♦ Always read your content from a safe distance. Neither too close to your eyes nor too far away from your eyes. ♦A lways prefer quality over quantity. Better to read one great book than hundred mediocre ones. ♦U nderstand properly what you have read and reflect upon it, don’t blindly follow what you read.
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♦ Bookmark interesting pages for future references. You never know when you will need them. ♦ Sometimes it takes more than one reading to fully grasp something. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t understand a book in one reading. ♦ If possible, create a favourite spot in your house for reading books. You will feel more relaxed whenever you are there. ♦ And above all, enjoy your reading experience.
Lessons in the Dark
Ferrari ki Sawaari
You can’t resist this joyride! Ferrari ki Sawaari, a Vidhu Vinod Chopra production, is a story of rooting for your dreams, of an emotional father-son relationship, and of moral lessons that every middle class person is coated with. This good versus evil story that ends up in a magical triumph will leave you happy and teary. where the father-son duo is literally flying in the Ferrari!
Ferrari ki Sawaari revolves around an ordinary Parsi Mumbaikar, Rustum (Sharman Joshi), his cranky father (Boman Irani) and his incredibly talented son- Kayo Deboo (Ritwik Sahore). Rustum is a clerk who travels on an old scooter, does not own a mobile phone and is a sincere law abiding citizen. Extraordinary dreams of the common man It is this morally gripped man, who is caught in a lot of tricky situations, only to make his son’s dream come true. What does Kayo dream of? To be the next Sachin Tendulkar! The narrative hits a steep turn, when Kayo gets selected for a special camp at the Lord’s (England) for which he needs to deposit a huge sum of money. A wedding planner thinks Rustum can use his ‘cricket connections’ to borrow Sachin’s
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DAV school in Kashmir where my father paid two bucks for the whole month. I first saw moving images through a bioscope outside the school in Srinagar. That’s when the fascination with cinema began.~
–Vidhu Vinod Chopra Alumnus, DAV School, Srinagar
Red Ferrari for a wedding, for which she will pay him a handsome amount. Now in real life this may sound absurd, but in reel life this is pretty much possible and for Rustum it does happen. Rustum drives off in Sachin’s Ferrari parked in the garage, while the guards are away and takes his excited son on a ride around Mumbai on the hot wheels, followed by a dream-sequence like song
Kayo’s journey to the Lord’s Rustum fights financial crisis and dirty politics to make his son walk the turf of the Lord’s Cricket Ground. This Vidhu Vinod Chopra script is the perfect epitome of good versus evil, just like the Munna Bhai series. Actor Sharman Joshi convincingly plays the most amazing father in the world. The grumpy grandpa also joins the force in the end with Rustum and Kayo and they successfully send Kayo to England. As the overwhelmed father watches his son on TV, the whole neighbourhood cheers on the street for the young champion.
Lesson from the movie Every dream has a mission to achieve and the passion must always be kept ignited through the belief in your dreams. There is no harm to dream the impossible, but you can’t expect it to happen on its own. Illegal or smart means may take you down the road for a while, but only those who believe in the conviction of truth and hard work shall reach the milestone. Only brave minds can dream big and strong arms can hold the victory cup.
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DNA of Leadership
Even BIG B never messes with
‘Punctuality’! Read on to know why punctuality is so important.
Punctuality creates Personality ‘How does it matter if one is 10 minutes late for a meeting?’ ‘Or, won’t it be better if I go half an hour post dinner-time and pretend to make a grand entrance?’ ‘It would be better if we go there a little late. Who comes on time, anyway?’ So many of us are seen asking and saying such things, making ‘being late’ more a required and acceptable norm rather than something to avoid. Let’s cross out the two terms ‘required’ and ‘acceptable’ at the outset. Thinking that ‘being late’
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is ‘required’ assuming everybody else is going to be late, does not make any sense. Also, thinking that it will be ‘acceptable’ is another wrong notion to get rid of. Your disregard for time can only be tolerated, that too in not all the cases, not accepted. Above all, to be labelled ‘being late’ creates a major dent in your personality, a flaw and a bad influence. Below are listed few of the unfavourable perceptions the delaymakers might create.
Amitabh Bachchan recently ran across the street, when his car got stuck in traffic, to reach event venue on time.
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Lack of value Wasting time in making someone wait or reaching late for an event shows that you value neither others nor yourself enough. That doesn’t fare well for someone striving to be a leader, does it?
Be a perfect time-keeper Apart from Mr. Bachchan, many celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Anoushka Sharma and the Devgans are appreciated for being good time-managers. As a leader, climbing to the top demands sincere adherence to the rules of time. As the cliché goes, time is money and, punctuality is the best way of spending it. When you spend it well, you get better returns.
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We all have it, yet we don’t! Time is a common gift to all of us. Whoever is a part of this world, he/she has got time in equal measure – 60min/hour, 24hours/day and 365 days/year. Isn’t it? Therefore, punctuality as a virtue should also come naturally to all of us. But still time is never enough for any of us. While some make the most of it, others waste it away in unproductive things. Besides arriving at a place at the right time, we should also take right actions at the right time. Utilising time fruitfully is one of the main components of punctuality. From rags to riches or vice-versa, one’s fate is very much dependent on how one chooses to spend the available time.
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Lack of control Lacking respect for one’s time means lacking control over one’s life. This further leads to inability to manage organisation related activities.
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Some simple things that might help :1. Set all your watches and clocks to the same accurate time, a few minutes early even. 2. Don’t hit the snooze button. Wake up! 3. Leave early and always have a back-up plan. 4. Prepare a log for every day, listing everything you have to do and at what time. 5. Examine and calculate the time you spend in routine activities. 6. Make a note of where your time is getting wasted. 7. Go to sleep on time.
Are these stereotypes true? 1. Industrialised nations, especially North America, Northern Europe and Japan are known to be sticklers for punctuality. 2. On the other hand, people of Latin America, India, Southern Europe, Africa and the middle-east are known to be poor time-keepers.
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Success Mantra
How
CRICKET Made a Successful
CEO! Cricket is not just a game of throwing, batting and catching a ball. It could be a great teacher as well. How? Read on to know how the new Microsoft CEO learned so much from the gentleman’s game.
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Success Mantra
Playing to Conquer and Become Better Here are listed the five prominent things Cricket helps in inculcating within oneself. Perseverance– Want to be the best at what you do? Persevere with patience and dedication.
Satya Nadella
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name that has brought enormous glory and pride to India by adorning the post of the CEO of the world’s biggest tech giant – Microsoft. This big-shot attributes his rise and success to cricket. Yes, an expert in computer science with a degree of Business Administration from the University of Chicago learnt the biggest lesson of his life from the game of cricket. “I think playing cricket taught me more about working in teams and leadership that has stayed with me throughout my career”, said the famous man. Have you too ever learned anything in one of your several gully matches? Or something that your school coach said and touched your heart? The next time you are on to that field, remember to take in as much of the game as possible. Satya Nadella pointed out at ‘working in teams and leadership’the first lesson cricket teaches. Having spent more than 20 years of his life at the Resmond based firm, Satya has surely realised the power and potential of a well-coordinated and well-led team.
Confidence– How did it feel to have a hat trick of wickets in just one game? Shots of confidence are essential to better both, one’s performance and personality. Comebacks– Had a low phase lately? But, it is never too late to begin afresh and regain all your vigour. Cricket surely teaches one how to do that! Consistency– Winning once
might not be hard, but winning always demands consistency. Learn it from the game that grants success only if one is consistently good.
Passion– What makes you feel alive and energetic? Being passionate about something is living life in real terms. Are you alive?
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Learn from the experts
Players’ love... Kumble bowls with a broken jaw Cited as one of the most inspiring and bravest events of cricket, ace bowler Anil Kumble’s appearance at the August 2002 test series itself spoke for the enormous passion he held for the game. With a bandaged face and a broken jaw, Kumble sent down 14 consecutive overs and became the first bowler to dismiss Brian Lara in that condition. “It was one of the bravest things I’ve seen on the field of play.”, said Sir Vivian Richards later. Indeed. And what was Kumble’s statement– “I didn’t want to sit around.” Passion and commitment enable one to give their best even at their worst.
M.S. Dhoni and his art of controlling mind Dhoni has often been hailed as a brilliant captain. But, his most remarkable trait has been to stay calm and composed even in the tensest moments. “I’m a believer in the fact that your emotions are yours alone and hence you should be the one who knows how to control them. Over time, I found dealing with emotions easier. I feel it is important because in a game, there are so many stages where you don’t want to take a decision emotionally. Practically, you decide what the best option is.” In other words, be it the field or your exam, always keep calm.
Nadella played cricket as part of the Hyderabad Public School Team. An innate desire to build things led him to pursue a course in computer science and then two other degrees. According to him, the one thing that defines him is his love to learn and he’s been rallying his team at Microsoft with the same spirit. Having deep admiration for those that come up with creative ideas, he believes that the industry respects innovation, not tradition. Dedicated to taking Microsoft to even greater heights, Satya Nadella is going to use many cricket lessons in his climb upwards. Are you?
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Sunil Gavaskar and the second aspect of success Once someone asked why India has produced only one Sunil Gavaskar, one Sachin, and one Kapil Dev. Sunil’s response was revealing. First he went on to mention names of several other outstanding Indian cricketers and said they are as good. Next he said these stars, including himself, could not have been successful without the support of the ten other players in the team. He went on to reveal the second aspect of success. He said for every star, their second season is the most testing. By this time, their game has been analysed by the rivals, so they have a different level of challenge. And it requires an excellent family support system, he said, to keep your feet on the ground with all the adulation and attention you have started receiving. So, never be complacent if your first performance was good. Be consistent and humble.
“I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.” – Sachin Tendulkar “The face of the team is the people who are playing on the cricket field. The team is not about one individual.” – Gautam Gambhir “My approach to cricket has been reasonably simple: it was about giving everything to the team, it was about playing with dignity and it was about upholding the spirit of the game.” – Rahul Dravid
Book Review
Captain Cool The M.S. Dhoni Story Everyone talks about M.S. Dhoni’s spectacular rise but few have spent time classifying his journey as a struggle, the way veteran sports journalist Gulu Ezekiel has done. The 2013 updated version of his book Captain Cool: The M.S. Dhoni Story is a must-have for die-hard fans of Dhoni and Indian cricket. Gulu presents the book in a different manner as a match report not just a narration of story, thereby breaking the stereotype style of writing biographies. It is Dhoni’s top-speed journey from fields of Ranchi to international stadiums. Early life: Not a child prodigy Mahendra Singh Dhoni, born on 7th July, 1981 is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of Indian national cricket team and Chennai Super Kings IPL team. It took four years for him to transform from a small town boy into an icon of Indian sports. Dhoni was no child prodigy, no overnight success. He made his international debut at the age of 23, mature by Indian cricket standards, and with five grinding years of domestic cricket behind him. Since he received no formal training during his formative years, Dhoni’s rough-and-tough ways never ironed out of his system. And there lies his appeal, and that is what attracts the crowds. Here is a leader–India’s captain in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 cricket since 2007–who makes bold decisions and carries them forward. Gulu’s Version of the ‘Captain Cool’ Gulu starts with a neat cover-drive: “Dhoni is arguably the most radical and influential cricketer since the emergence of Kapil Dev in the late 70s. The positive impact he has had on Indian cricket – and on aspiring youth – is the modern-day version of a fairy-tale.” Under Dhoni’s captaincy India became the first team after a gap of more than
20 years to whitewash Australia in a Test series. Dhoni also led the Indian team to the number one position in ICC rankings in Test cricket for the first time. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Cup Twenty20, 2011 World Cup. His Test, ODI record is best among all the Indian captains till date.
Insights from the biography:
♦ The book is peppered with interesting nuggets like: “Dhoni developed a unique technique by playing with a tennis ball on 18-yard pitches in Kharagpur, where he moved in 2001 for his first job as a railway ticket collector. On these pitches, bowlers consistently bowled yorkers and Dhoni had to learn to use his shoulders and forearms to dig the ball out—a skill that helps him today.” ♦ Captain Cool springs to life when India under Dhoni wins the Twenty20 World Cup in September 2007, months after the agonizing World Cup debacle in the West Indies under Dravid. “The humiliation, anguish of six months had suddenly been swept aside”, writes Gulu. ♦ There is an interesting chapter – ‘Warts and All’ on India’s controversial tour of Australia in 2007-08. It ends on a high note as under Dhoni India defeats champions Australia by 2-0 in the Commonwealth Bank Tri-Nation ODI series. ♦ The book is enriched further by attractive colour pictures. The pen picture of Dhoni by Gulu is even sharper. “His long hair, with red tints peeping out from under the helmet and glinting under the sun, gave a macho, rock-star-like aura to his batting.”
About the Author Gulu Ezekiel has worked as a sports journalist with various publications such as the Indian Express in Chennai, the Asian Age and the Financial Express in New Delhi and NDTV. He has contributed to more than fifty publications in India and around the world. Gulu is the author of several sports books including: The A To Z of Sachin Tendulkar (2006), The Story of World Cup Cricket (1999) and The Story of World Cup Cricket (1996).
Captain Cool: The M.S. Dhoni Story Author: Gulu Ezekiel Published by: Westland Pvt Ltd. Language: English Price: ` 250/Pages: 128
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Parenting
handle All results like a
winner
Results day! Even more dreadful day than the examination times itself. Parents and children both wait for the results with a baited breath; it is a culmination of their parenting. Would you be able to say proudly to everyone about your child’s performance or would you avoid phone calls? The anxiety called examination results Right now there would be two contrasting environments in various households. From elation to aggression against children, based on what they scored. For children it is about– would they get the promised ‘prizes’ or would they be subjected to a week of rigorous ‘counseling’ by parents, relatives, friends’ parents, tuition center coordinators, teachers and principal? How they would be told that they have potential, they are intelligent and it is only if they could concentrate more and manage their time well, it will help them fetch better scores. It is déjà vu for a lot of children. Going through this process year
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on year and yet not being able to break the trend. For parents whose children have scored exceptionally well may think this article is not applicable to them. I would say that this is more applicable for them as we need to create a new perspective of examination and results which would support them and their children in the long run. First let’s look at the whole concept and the purpose of examination and then examine the ecstasy and the travails of marks. EXAM– the most dreadful four-letter word! Even before we grew up to realize what a ‘four-letter word’ means – this four-letter word ‘Exam’ had more impact on our mental,
Parenting
physical and emotional state than any other four-letter word in the world. The stress of examination has only increased. The number of suicides because of examination or stress of education are only increasing year by year. Depression, psychological disorders, stress, BP; and diabetes during childhood– it is all increasing. The educational thinkers of our times thought they had cracked the ‘examination stress’ code by inventing the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation). A system which would take away the load of measuring only the academic excellence and bring children, who are not academically ‘gifted’, some relief. Great thought! “I failed in some subject Sadly from thoughts in exam, but my friend to action the entire passed in all. Now he is context has been lost! Now we have an engineer in Microsoft started measuring and I am the owner of children on all Microsoft” -Bill Gates aspects– values, participation, selfconfidence, appearance, projects, sports, etc., and again the only measure we have is ‘marks’ and promotion to the next grade based on the marks. What goes wrong again is that these aspects which are supposed to be the ASSESSMENT TOOLS – have become the end, measuring HOW WELL the child has DONE! And that brings about a closure to the good intention and thought behind CCE. Come examinations– actually doesn’t matter if you call them Unit tests, 1st term examination, Mid term examination, Half-yearly or SA (Summative Assessment) – it is the same old story or rather old story with fresh new punches. “It’s a competitive world out there!”; “You need to be the best”; “You have the potential, if only you could concentrate/ work a bit harder”; “You are taking this too lightly”;…… These communications start with children from Class II onwards! No sports, no TV, no parties, no movies, no outings.. the list of these restrictions is endless. Examination-the paradigm shift Exam is just a process to measure yourself against where you yourself are and where you want to be! PERIOD – it is not about the other person faring better or worse. It is for us to measure ourselves. The child must to
measure himself and then formulate the way forward! For instance, if a child scores 60% in the examination, the assessment tool says – the child knows 60 out of 100. Now if he wants to be at 80 or at 90 then the results can be used to chart out the future course of action. Help him assess the gaps so that the child can focus on the gaps and achieve what he wants to instead of him being adjudged a failure or ‘nalayak’. Examination is an assessment tool for the child himself and not for the teachers or parents to make a judgement on the knowledge, skills, attribute and attitude of their children. The second part of the equation: is the focus given to marks as important to life as we think it is? Remember your school days. We had our classmates scoring less than us, scoring higher than us and their position, success, fulfillment in life has no relationship with the marks they scored. They may have scored much less than us but when we meet or see them, 20 years hence, we can’t help but say “You! At this level! Doing this! I can’t believe this!” At the end if you really examine it wasn’t marks which gets us anywhere (true that it provides an opportunity) but it is our attitude, skills, confidence, selfesteem, and endurance which holds us in the long run. The way forward: 1. Let’s focus and nurture the child’s self-esteem, selfconfidence and the will to get up and face a set-back instead of telling him how ‘poor’ he is. 2. Let’s look at examination results as an assessment tool to plan out the next steps- sitting with your child to understand the gaps and plan out the future. Every day of life is a test of your endurance, ability, sensitivity, humanity, tolerance, skills; and knowledge. But what are we preparing our children for – a periodic exam at school? – Let’s make exams so routine that life and its ups and downs become just another thing to live, enjoy and move forward!!
About the Author Sushant and Monika Sharma
(DAV Alumni) run their own Training Company called Parwarish Institute of Parenting and can be reached at sushant@parwarish.co.in
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Health
Yoga
Shaping body and mind The ancient practice of yoga offers a multitude of benefits to modernday students at almost every grade level. Yoga, which is a combination of breath and movement can help alleviate social and academic stress, clear the mind and soothe cramped bodies jammed into books and bent over computers.
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oga means “union with the divine”, and was discovered almost 5000 years ago as an Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is not just about twisted poses, it is much more than that and a complete way of life. Yoga includes: gyan yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga and raja yoga. These forms of yoga possess different meanings in one’s life. It is said that yoga is helpful for every age group. But it definitely works wonders for adolescents. Today’s generation faces the maximum amount of pressure and stress. They are constantly preoccupied with social networking sites or the smart phones, which in turn makes them insufficient in studies. They need high level of concentration and will power to crack difficult exams. Twenty minutes of daily power yoga can help students achieve best of their capabilities. Breathing the worries outPranayama and Meditation:
Yoga is all about connecting the outer body with the inner soul. It provides peace and concentration. It is not just limited to stretching exercises but also strengthens our control over breaths and limbs. Practicing yoga with the breathing techniques is known as PRANAYAMA. Controlling and performing proper techniques of breathing can help bring more oxygen to the blood and brain, eventually helping control ‘prana’ or the vital life energy. Pranayama goes hand in hand with various asanas. Combination of these two is considered as the highest form of purification and self-discipline, indulging both mind and body. Pranayama techniques also prepare us for a deeper experience of meditation (dhyana). Dhyana comes with the control over mind and body, which comes with the proper practice of asanas with breath control. So, these three need to be in sync with each other for attaining control over mind and body.
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” ~ B. K. S. Iyengar 62/ May-june 2014
Health Things to remember: ♦ Even if for a few minutes, practice yoga on a regular basis. ♦ Choose a lonely but spacious place without any disturbance or noise. ♦ Always practice yoga with an empty stomach. ♦ Yoga should not be practiced on bare floor but keep a mat or a carpet below. ♦ Clothes should be comfortable, loose, and clean. ♦ Practice when your body is most limber. ♦ The greatest and longest-lasting benefits are achieved when at least 3 or 4 yoga asanas are done every day.
Yoga benefits
Try the power-packed SURYA NAMASKAR! urya Namaskar or Sun Salutation S consists of 12 different bodily postures that ought to be performed in a particular sequence. Practicing sun salutation is beneficial for digestive system. It stretches the abdominal muscles. Regular practice helps to lose excessive belly fat and gives a flat stomach. It is the ideal exercise to cope with insomnia and related disorders. Practicing sun salutation calms the mind, thus helps in getting a sound sleep. Regular practice of sun salutation boosts endurance power. It gives vitality and strength. It also reduces the feeling of restlessness and anxiety.
Teenage problemsYoga is the solution!
De-stressed: A study published in the “International Journal of Yoga” in 2009 examined the impact of yoga on academic performance of stressed adolescents. Study found that seven weeks of practicing yoga, breathing and meditation practice reduced students’ stress levels, which resulted in better academic performance. Enhanced body image: Students often struggle with poor body image and awkwardness of movement. Regular practice of yoga asanas could give them confidence about their bodies, also the incentive and strength to refuse peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol.
Reduced conflict: Yoga may also help students to improve relations with each other, which creates a positive learning environment. Yoga may help students to manage their reactions as well as to respect the feelings and emotions of fellow students. Improved concentration: Yoga offers time for the body and mind to relax from the rigors of learning. This may help students applying themselves when studying or learning in a classroom. Students will be able to focus for longer periods and remember what they study for prolonged periods.
Students may be young, but they are not immune to stress. Family pressure, financial fears, academic performance standards, and peer groups can all take a toll on a student’s psyche and success in school. Along with counseling or rejuvenation through music or sports, try yoga and feel the change in your body and mind right from day one. If something keeps you away from diseases and also makes you stronger and sharper from the inside, then it is definitely worth giving a try. So choose your spot, start meditating today. Disclaimer- Do not perform any yoga asanas without the supervision of a trained practitioner. Performing yoga asanas in the wrong way can cause internal injuries. However, meditation does not require any such precaution. Anyone can perform it anywhere.
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Tech Buzz
Learn, Socialise & Earn Money
through BLOGGING! The new form of diary writing offered by Web 2.0 makes your world even more social. Now you can tell the world what you know, write about trending social and political topics and get famous online within no time. Oh! If your blog reaches a high readership then you can even earn money from it . Read on to know more about the craze and indescribable need to be a blogger and why it is almost essential to own a blog.
Your diary entry goes online A lot of us have a hobby of maintaining a personal diary. You secretly scribble in it every night about what happened throughout the day, express yourself and vent out all your feelings in those pages. But today Web 2.0 gives, the tech-savvy generation, a new paradigm of writing their personal diary. Only this diary is no longer personal. What is a blog? Writing online about an experience, event, situation or specific topic is called blogging. Blogging comes from the term ‘Weblog’ that features elaborate text entries, including photos, videos, comments, widgets and links to other websites on the web. A blog is a set of electronic diary entries that provide commentary on a particular subject; others function as more personal online diaries; or online brand advertising of a particular individual or company. Most blogs are
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primarily textual, although some focus on art (art blogs), photographs (photoblogs), videos (video blogs or “vlogs”), music (MP3 blogs), and audio (podcasts). Express yourself and earn money One of the truly great things about blogs is that they are a means of self-expression and give you a platform so that you will be heard above the masses. In a world where it can be difficult to be heard, they provide a convenient way of airing your opinions and broadcasting your ideas. There is nothing more rewarding than blogging about your passions and interests. It is also a brilliant way to enter the world of writing. Blog is a very easy way to generate income. There are many ways to earn money from advertising, sponsorship, affiliate programmes, to selling your own products. Many people successfully earn healthy incomes from blogging.
Why Blogging is exciting? Open your world– Share your thoughts, views, and opinions, or make it your personal e-diary. Variety of topics– Write brief or detailed accounts/experiences on anything and everything under the sun. Earn Money– Not a piece of cake but Google’s AdSense service enables a blogger to generate revenue by running a blog. Learn More– What’s new and what’s not is an easy answer if you are a regular blogger. It is not just about writing but visiting and reading other blogs too. Exchange and Interact– Meet new, likeminded people on the web and participate in healthy discussions. Types and Kinds of Blogs Personal Blog Travel Blog Fashion Blog Tech Blog Niche Blogs
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Famous bloggers we know � Amitabh Bachchan (http://srbachchan.tumblr. com/) � Aamir Khan (http://www.aamirkhan.com/blog/ login.php) � Shekhar Kapur (http://shekharkapur.com/blog/) � Lisa Ray (http://lisaraniray.wordpress.com/) � Shobhaa De (http://shobhaade.blogspot.in/) � Gul Panag (http://www.gulpanag.net/gulspace/)
Most of the blogging in the world happens here – Blogger.com Blogger.com is a blogging website in a layman’s words. For a techie, it is a weblog-publishing service from Google that has a sub-domain called blogspot.com. Mainly designed to allow users to share text, photos and videos, blogger.com has become a symbol of being technologically updated, socially active and being a part of the Internet revolution that Blogger.com has had a major role to play in. Blogger.com is one of the torch bearers of this online advancement
Create a Blog of your Own! On Blogger R egister for a Gmail account first, if you do not have one G o to www.blogger.com/ www.blogspot.com C lick on the 'Sign Up' button on the top right Fill the form Click on ‘Continue’ You have a blog of your own
that popularised the concept of blogging, launched by Pyra Labs in 1999. Blogger.com was a new concept that caught attention of the tech gurus and soon became the easiest, priceless (literally), userfriendly hub for anyone who wants to put out their thoughts on the World Wide Web. On 20th February, 2014, there were around 172 million Tumblr and 75.8 million WordPress blogs in existence worldwide. According to critics and other bloggers, blogger is the most popular blogging service used today.
Most popular blogging sites WordPress Blogger Tumblr Google+ Typepad Posthaven Technorati
Features of blogger.com ♦ 100 Blogs per Account (Multiple Author Support) ♦ 100 Invitations per Blog (Guest Writers) ♦ 5,000 Labels per Blog ♦ 20 Labels per Post ♦ 15 GB of free storage for pictures on Blog ♦ 300 KB per Picture ♦ 20 Stand-Alone Pages
Blogger on Phone S martphone (added features) and traditional cell phone (basic SMS & MMS) friendly Android and iOS friendly P ublish, edit, save the blog via smartphone A ttach instant photos from phone gallery S hare current location via my location bar
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Alumni Experience
Widen your horizon
during summer holidays Summer schools these days act as the one-stop for all your career goals. If you are a career-oriented person, this article is a must-read for you.
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ummer schools act as the one-stop for all your career goals. Summer schools offer you a variety of options, be it Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Accounting, Psychology, Management or any other subject. These subjects are then divided into courses. For example, Economics has Micro-economics, Macro-economics, Demand supply management, etc. Management includes International Business
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management, Ecommerce, etc. Each such course has some assigned credits to it. The usual time period for a summer course is two months.
How the foreign summer school happened for me? The major driving force for me was the excitement to experience diversity in culture, behaviour of fellow students, faculty, campus facilities, college environment, and teaching methodology. Secondly, I knew that going to a reputed summer school would
definitely add to my resume. I found out plenty of choices to choose a summer school. I gathered information based on experience of past students, choice of subjects, duration of courses and reputation of various such options. On the basis of all these factors, I finally shortlisted four summer schools– • Harvard Summer School • Stanford Summer School • Warvick Summer School • London School of Economics Summer School
Alumni Experience My decision in the end was to opt for Harvard Summer School. Having been there, I strongly advocate my fellow students to try out this opportunity. Not only Harvard Summer School but summer schools in general. There are certain advantages inherent to summer schools that will change your life for the better: Resume builder– Having a reputed name in your CV, would prove to be very useful for you in interviews and other selection processes. Global exposure– Once you are at the summer school, you interact with students of various nationalities. It gives you global exposure. Widening up of Horizons– You gain knowledge about how things work differently in various parts of the world. In a short span of seven weeks, you end up learning about operations in seven continents. Responsibility– When you live in a completely new environment and that too by yourself, a sense of responsibility is instilled in you. You have your goals in front of you and nothing to stop you from achieving them. International contacts– You make irreplaceable contacts for the future. For example, I made friends from US, China, Norway, Brazil, Spain, Russia, South Africa and many other countries. In fact, my friend from Brazil skyped me the other day stating that he wants to start a business with me. This is what I mean by irreplaceable contacts. Knowledge– Other than the advantages mentioned above, you might actually also learn what you were studying!
I would rate my experience excellent and one that imparted different kinds of learning for personal and professional growth. I have three words to sum up about summer school– Go for it! If you have any doubts, you can email me at takshgupta@gmail.com, I’d be happy to help you. The writer is an alumnus of Kulachi Hansraj Model School 2012. Presently, Taksh is pursuing B.Com(H) from S.G.T.B Khalsa College, North Campus, University of Delhi. Taksh is studying for GMAT and plans to end up in the International School of Business.
Taksh Gupta Kulachi Hansraj Model School, 2012.
My experience at Harvard level summer
I did two graduate/MBA ng courses at Harvard namely, ‘Emergi and ies’ nom eco markets in global ‘Ecommerce.’ Harvard faculty is young, energetic, ias! enthusiastic and running encycloped was ons ussi disc s The depth of Clas ed out admirable with examples being pull ideas d epte acc and ld wor from around the ence. evid ing port sup with were challenged hers’ teac t ‘bes the e wer Group assignments rs when you would spend endless hou rm. together to brainsto eign Exploring the world with for students s, We had students from 15 countrie ing rang rs, yea 65 19of p an age grou chief from students to entrepreneurs and wledge executives. You gain so much kno build about global happenings and you For irreplaceable contacts for the future. while example, I had three room-mates and living there– an American, a Chinese the all a Norwegian. Somewhere between efs beli activities we exchanged our ideas, and cultures.
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Alumni Hub
School and College days are truly the golden period of everyone’s life. In those days, we make lots of friends but, a very few of them remain in touch while many are lost in the journey of pursuit of success. In the rigmarole of professional life, we often miss our school and college friends and even find it difficult to reconnect with them even to say a simple ‘Hi’. In the lives of such people, Alumni Silver Jubilee Reunions can prove to be the turning point. But can a get-together with old schoolmates really make an impact of such intensity? Yes. Read on to know how.
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Alumni Silver Jubilee Reunions Time to ENJOY with your REAL FRIENDS!
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School Friends vs. Professional Colleagues After 25 years of academics, working tirelessly, settling your career and even raising a family, one day you introspect and realise that you do not really have friends who can be your confidants, the people with whom you can just be yourself without having to worry about your image. All you have are ‘acquaintances’ that you gather over your professional life. These are the people with whom you would put your best foot forward, often with pretence. You would not risk saying something that would portray you as insensible or immature.
Battling the ‘Mid-life vacuum’ The typical school leaving age is 18 years and college is 21 years. Fast forward 20 years and you hit your forties. You made a career, churned money, your kids are all grown up and venturing into different things independently. While you on the other hand, have time for yourself, are not looking to experiment with work and want to stretch out a bit. And thanks to the scenario of Indian families growing apart, you do not even have lots of cousins by your side with whom you can have a good time. In fact the bottom line remains that you have no ‘real’ friends and you are totally idle when not working. This is more so the case of women who are homemakers. They are ones who feel this ‘Mid-life vacuum’ the most and go through an existentialism crisis. And one ends up craving for actual friends. If only you could meet your school friends and relive those stress-free days again. Thanks to science and technology, it is possible! A decade back, it was not even possible to locate school and college mates, but now thanks to social media platforms like Facebook, Whatsapp, Google+, LinkedIn, School’s website and Alumni Networks, if one makes a little effort it is possible to reconnect and trace all your batchmates. But the virtual reconnection is not as powerful as the real meeting and organising a silver reunion of the entire batch can be the BIG MOMENT which can turn it all around.
Silver Jubilee Reunion Highlights ♦ Starry night ♦ Get–together of entire batch and teachers ♦ Everyone dressed to the nines ♦ A grand curtain raiser to the reunion ♦ Speeches ♦ Emotional thanksgiving ♦ Sumptuous menu ♦ The joy of sharing a drink with your classmate ♦ Distributing merchandises ♦ Whatsapp groups
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Silver Jubilee Reunion – Once in a lifetime moment
Can it work in India? YES! The culture of holding Silver Jubilee Reunions is a success world over. And it is very much possible in India too. Who loves socialising more than Indians? Even though the potential of this phenomenon is yet to be tapped fully in India, however, premier universities and schools are slowly venturing into different alumni centered activities like mentorship, reunions etc.
If the people who had passed out from school 25 years ago, get an opportunity to attend a reunion gala and meet all their schoolmates, how wonderful would that be. Surely this would be an event nobody will miss. People will travel states and countries to be a part of this moment, a moment which comes only in 25 years. An alumni gathering, a stellar constellation of Chairmen, Managing Directors, COOs, CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, Scientists, Presidents and Vice Presidents, Techies, Entrepreneurs, Media Moguls, Realtors, Academicians, Vice Chancellors, Professors and Consultants. Each one of them undoubtedly will be a dreamer, performer, achiever and a leader in society. Irrespective of wherever they come from and whatever their life journey had taken them to, there will be one thing they all still have in common and that would be the countless memories of school days.
Silver Jubilee Alumni Reunions – A global phenomenon
Silver Jubilee Reunions is NOT merely a ‘concept’ I am proposing. It is a reality in most parts of the western world. Reunion of old batches is a common and famous phenomenon in the schools and universities, around the world. People whole-heartedly accept the invitations and participate in the programs for not just recreational and educational purposes but also to expand their professional networks. Alumni Associations are active groups in foreign universities and also maintain funds wherein the alumni members can contribute for the development of their alma mater. These associations help alumni connect with their alma mater and batch mates through regular reunions and jubilee celebrations.
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They became a part of Silver Jubilee Alumni Reunions
♦ Alumni Association of IIT, Kanpur has started holding Silver Jubilee Alumni Reunions. The reunion of the 1988 batch was conducted in 2012. ♦ The Silver Jubilee Alumni Reunion for the 1987 batch was held in the evening of 17th December, 2012, in the school auditorium at the initiative of Carmel Alumni Student Association (CASA). A total number of 32 alumni from all over the world had gathered to celebrate 25 years of passing out from their Alma Mater. ♦ From the 79-84 batch, over 90 BITSians from all over the world which included over a dozen from foreign countries such as USA, Singapore and Australia assembled at Pilani on 2nd October, 2009 evening for celebrating their Silver Jubilee Reunion.
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Some Features Of Silver Jubilee Alumni Reunions
♦ Meet school friends after a huge gap of 25 years ♦ Share your stories and hear theirs ♦ Make your spouse and children meet each other ♦ Start afresh with friends, make ever lasting bonds ♦ Possibility of professional relationships with people in the same field ♦ One reunion can lead to another – coffee, lunch, dinner etc ♦ Come together and give back to the alma mater in the form of mentorship sessions ♦ Begin a new chapter of regular socialising with school friends and give life a new meaning after 40s
How to make Silver Jubilee Reunions a success?
Everyone would be ecstatic at the idea of meeting school friends whom they left behind 25 years ago. So all it takes is a group of people to take the ‘initiative’. And thanks to the instant communication technology, tracking people is no more a challenging task. ♦ Visit the school and get hold of a list of all batchmates and their contact details ♦ Search people on Facebook/LinkedIn ♦ Call up people – bleak as it may sound, you may actually get hints of a person’s location ♦ Make a FB group for the reunion and add people to the group ♦ Make a Whatsapp group ♦ Advertisements in national dailies can also be given to reach people who could not be traced Target – Silver Jubilee Reunions in DAV schools, Aim – To build a powerful and happy alumni community
After 25 years of challenging your skills in the real world, you realise that the foundation brick laid by DAV is the prime reason for your success in life. You hope if only you could return to your alma mater, meet your teachers and thank them for their contribution in your life. But with Silver Jubilee Reunions, this dream can now come true. DAV which is the largest chain of educational institutes has high potential of building a vibrant alumni community. ‘Sun never sets on the British Empire’, may be an old saying but the new saying is that, ‘Sun never sets on the DAV Alumni Map.’ So pull up your socks, pick up your mouse and find out your batchmates to organise your batch Silver Reunion.
Contributed by Manoj Mittal, CEO Alumni Management Company
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DAV UNITED A mission, A sense of pride! DAV United proudly claims to be a first of its kind initiative in India, a conscious effort to reunite and reconnect all DAV alumni, teachers, students and management, via a single, active platform. We actively organise events and fun activities to involve all community members and build a powerful community.
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DAV United at a Glance
DAV United Events Numerous DAV alumni entered their school premises after years in various events organised by DAV United, complete with good food, music and stories to hear and tell. Once a DAVian, always a DAVian. The aim was clearly to reunite under a single platform, reconnect with old friends and teachers and relive memorable school days. Some made new relationships, some got nostalgic, while some took this opportunity to be grateful to the school and teachers for their success in life. More than 20 events have already happened, many more are to follow!
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Teachers Appreciation Award
DAV United believes that every stakeholder in the noble cause of imparting education is important and our respected teachers are the most crucial. Hence, they rightly deserve our recognition and appreciation. We conducted many events and activities to felicitate our teachers and acknowledge their contribution of a lifetime in making a difference in the lives of DAV students. Thank you dear teachers!
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DAV United at a Glance
DAV United Sports DAV United proudly initiated the concept of ‘Alumni Sports Activities’ where all alumni united in the premises of their alma mater to celebrate sportsmanship and camaraderie. Alumni participated in various sports like cricket, cycling, volleyball, tug-of-war, etc., while making indelible personal and professional partnerships. These events aimed at developing inclination towards sports, discovering hidden talents and building sports infrastructure through aids by alumni.
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DAV UNITED Career and Skill Development
DAV United gave all students a chance to interact with various DAV Alumni who are expert professionals in their respective fields. Alumni enthusiastically participated in mentorship sessions and shared their success stories. Our objective is to build a strong foundation for every DAV student. And so we help bring alumni back to the school to help juniors in being successful in life. The main aim of these sessions was, to achieve inclusive growth, to create new opportunities for students and simultaneously contributing to the growth of DAV as a brand.
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DAV United at a Glance
Get Involved Events DAV United brought all DAVians close in various events, where they shared experiences, made new relationships and committed to active involvement with their alma mater. A small idea germinated into a mass celebration and now we have more than 30 Facebook communities and 48,000 likes on the DAV United page. Alumni involvement is our focus and we shall continue to build it. DAV United is a mission, a force, towards building a powerful community. We understand that community building is a long process but DAV United brings forth a conscious effort to give the alumni a platform to meet and collaborate.
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A sneak peek into the world of DAV alumni
Jeev Milkha Singh | Golfer | DAV College, Chandigarh Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said that he was immensely proud on being named as one of five golfers nominated for Asian Tour’s ‘Player of the Decade’ award. The 42-year-old Indian, a two-time Asian Tour Order of Merit champion and a winner of six tournaments is also one of the few Asian Tour graduates to have won on the European and Japan Golf Tour.
Anupam Kher | Actor | DAV School, Shimla Anupam Kher is all set to return on television with his show called ‘The Anupam Kher Show-Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai.’ The actor posted a recent picture of his on Twitter tagging in fellow colleague and ace film-maker Mahesh Bhatt with daughter Alia Bhatt. Kher tweeted: Delightful beginning for The Anupam Kher Show -Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai with @MaheshNBhatt & Alia.
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Rajiv Pratap Rudy | Politician | DAV College, Chandigarh Prominent politician, Rajiv Pratap Rudy contested the Lok Sabha Elections - 2014 from Saran constituency in Bihar and defeated the former Chief Minister of Bihar, Mrs. Rabri Devi. Rudy had earlier held the post of National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. He served as the Minister of State for Commerce, Trade & Industry and subsequently became Civil Aviation Minister in the Vajpayee government.
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Pragyan Ojha | Cricketer | DAV School, Bhubaneswar Ojha, a left-arm spinner, playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) took time out of his busy schedule to speak up for animals who suffer every day of their lives locked up in zoos, a press release issued by PETA said. Ojha is locked in a glass zoo enclosure with parts of his face and arms painted with tiger stripes in the ad and the caption reads, “Save the Tiger: Say No to Zoos”.
Atul Kulkarni | Actor | DAV College, Solapur Atul Kulkarni, recently posted a message on a social networking which read: Is it high time we increase the value and dignity of ‘human labour’ in India by paying our domestic helps according to what WE CAN AFFORD even if it is MORE than what ‘everyone else pays’ ??? The actor is currently awaiting the release of his film Happy Journey directed by Sachin Kundalkar and also starring Pallavi Subhash and Priya Bapat.
Three Davian’s shine in Jhalak dikhhla Jaa Sukhwinder Singh, Tushar Kalia and Bhawna Khanduja who are current participants of India’s favourite celebrity dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa are all Davians. Sukhwinder singh is an alumnus of Dav College Jalandhar whereas Tushar and Bhawna are from Dav Pushpanjali, Delhi. Bhavna will be matching steps with famous singer Sukhwinder Singh while Tushar is paired up with Dance India Dance Season-2 winner- Shakti Mohan. DAV wishes all the very best to these brilliant dancers. DAV is proud of Bhawna, Sukhwinder and Tushar!
Sukhwinder and Bhawna
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Nation
54 Indian Companies among the Forbes ‘Global 2000’ With Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries leading the Indian pack at rank 135, this year’s Forbes ‘Global 2000’ list of the biggest and most powerful companies of the world has a total of 54 Indian names on it. Some of the other ones making to the list are SBI, ONGC, ICICI Bank, TATA Motors, Indian Oil, HDFC Bank amongst others.
General Elections 2014: Changing the Face of Indian Politics Marking a major change in government, Narendra Modi led BJP swept 282 seats out of the total 543 getting a clear majority in the Lok Sabha. While the count for NDA touched 336, Congress led UPA could manage a mere 58. Following this massive win, the NDA formed the government on 26th May with Narendra Modi taking over as the new Prime Minister.
PM Modi sets up New Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship To tackle the challenges of skill deficit in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship with Sarbananda Sonowal as the Minister of State– Independent Charge. The immediate agenda is to ensure that India meet its target of skilling and up-skilling 500 million people by 2022.
Sports News
Kolkata Knight Riders bag the IPL 7 Trophy Beating Kings XI Punjab, KKR team won its second Indian Premier League title after a chase of the big 200 runs target. Robin Uthappa of KKR was the Orange Cap holder. Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’.
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French Open 2014 The Clay-King Rafael Nadal has yet again proved his mettle by winning his 9th French Open defeating Novak Djokovich in a four-setter match. Nadal clinched his fifth consecutive Roland Garros creating a world record for the same while Djovokich could once again not complete his collection of Grand Slam titles.
Football Fever High with FIFA 2014 20th FIFA World Cup is finally here. Beginning on 12th June, the month long tournament would keep the football fans up till 13th July. It is the second time that Brazil gets to host FIFA. 32 teams will be participating in this tournament.
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Science and Technology
‘Vitamin E’– beneficial or harmful Depends on its Source A recent research has revealed that the benefits and harms of Vitamin E depend on the source through which it is being consumed. A certain form of Vitamin E found in vegetable oils like corn and canola called ‘gamma tocopherol’ can be harmful for lungs while another form present in olive oil helps in normal functioning of lungs.
First Indigenous Air-to-Air BVR ‘Astra’ Missile Test Fired Successfully Marking a significant achievement in the development of Beyond Visual Range weapons, India tested its first indigenous BVR Astra missile from a Sukhoi– 30MKI fighter jet. Only a few countries like the US, Russia, France and Israel have managed to develop BVR missiles till now.
Entertainment
61st National Film Awards In a ceremony held on 3rd May President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the National Awards to the film fraternity. Veteran poet, lyricist and director Gulzar was awarded with prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award. The award for Best Feature Film went to Ship of Theseus while Bhag Milkha Bhag won the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment.
Akshay Kumar and Aditya Thackeray Launch Women’s Safety Initiative Akshay Kumar and Shiv Sena’s Aditya Thackrey announced the opening of their initiative “Women’s Safety Defence Centre”. The move aims to empower women with selfdefence technique. “They’ll be trained to ward off the attacker”, says Akshay.
UK Conducts World’s Biggest Human Organ Imaging Project In an attempt to improve the diagnosis and treatment of wide range of illnesses: including dementia, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, depression, etc., the UK has launched world’s biggest scanning project–UK Bio-Bank imaging study. A humongous number of people, close to a million have volunteered to undergo a detailed scanning of their brain, heart and other vital organs to help facilitate further research.
Is Hrithik Roshan Planning a Film with The Fast and The Furious Director? Bollywood is abuzz with rumours of Hritik Roshan planning to do an action film with ‘The Fast and The Furious’ director Rob Cohen. Hritik along with his parents was spotted having dinner with Cohen in Mumbai.
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