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Chevening Fellow Prof Suphia Khan Banasthali Participates in CRISP IGNITE 2019 A …

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983. There are two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high Commissions throughout the world. Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) Hosted by the University of Oxford is aimed at mid-career professionals with very high potential in the fields
08-29-2019 | Sports
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At Banasthali Everyday is National Sports Day and Keep Fit Day

To commemorate the birth anniversary of 'The Wizard', hockey legend Olympian Major Dhyan Chand who had scored over 400 goals in his career from 1926 to 1948, India celebrates 29 Aug every year as National Sports Day. With over 16000 girls coming from different parts of the nation, the 850 acre Banasthali campus itself is a mini India echoing the lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in National anthem “Panjaba Sindhu
08-26-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Janmasthami 2019 Celebrations Galore at Banasthali

The rich ethnic diversity of India truly comes alive when the Banasthali campus celebrates various festivals spread over the year. During these celebrations, the students and faculty of Banasthali add a spectrum of colours and gaiety to campus life and indeed rise above caste and creed and develop mutual respect for all religions. With over 16000 students coming from different parts of India, the 850 acre Banasthali campus itself is

Banasthali School of Earth Sciences Celebrates National Remote Sensing Day 2019

The day is in honour of Dr Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai born on 12 Aug 1919 undisputedly the father of the Indian Space Program who was a great institution builder without any parallel. Some of the institutions where he played a stellar role for their establishment include at Ahmedabad Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Space Application Centre and Indian Institute of Management (IIM); at Thiruvananthapuram Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre; at
08-21-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Manipuri Dancer Bimbavati Devi Enthralls audience at Banasthali

It is said in the Great Preface of “The Book of Songs,” an anthology of Chinese poems dating from the 10th to the 7th century BC: “The emotions are stirred and take form in words. If words are not enough, we speak in sighs. If sighs are not enough, we sing them. If singing is not enough, then unconsciously our hands dance them and our feet tap them.” Society for the

Banasthali Journalism and Mass Communication Department Celebrates World Photogr …

The significance of the day is enhanced when none other than American multinational technology company Apple CEO Tim Cook tweets and shares stunning iPhone photos which included highly acclaimed Indian Wildlife photographer Varun Aditya photo to mark the World Photography Day. This day has its beginning from the invention of the Daguerreotype, a photographic process developed by Frenchmen Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce in 1837 which was
08-20-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Prof JVD Murty adds New Dimensions to Teaching German at Banasthali

With his tall stature, booming voice and Nobel laureate Albert Einstein type looks, Prof JVD Murty takes his inspiration from Robert Frost quote “I'm not a Teacher, but an Awakener” and each one of the students whom he has taught at Osmania University for over three decades will vouch for that. He holds an Economics Honours degree from Delhi University and then pursued Masters and PhD in German. He jokingly
08-19-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Culture Lifestyle and Travel Themed Gravitas Gallery at Banasthali Captivates Th …

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Banasthali which takes inspiration from Pearl Zhu author of best seller Digital Master quote “The gravitas in a leader is like clarity in diamond.” regularly organizes various exhibitions and poster presentations on diverse themes of interest to the current generation. They also celebrate various days of national and international importance round the year. The seeds of the department were sown with the

Dr Afroz Alam Banasthali Bags Fellow of CMS FCMS Award

He is a well known Taxonomist who had identified five new species in plant kingdom, an acknowledged researcher in the field of Bryophyta with 120 publications in National as well as International Journals which includes Seminar in Cancer Biology with Impact Factor 10.2 and has over 1000 citations in Google Scholar. He has authored 5 text books and 5 reference books and is presently Associate Professor Department of Bioscience and

Eight Decades Old Banasthali Celebrates 73rd India Independence Day

Irrespective of caste, creed and gender, Freedom is all about Triveni Sangam of Freedom of Thought, Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Action for all the citizens of India yesterday India today and India tomorrow. With over 16000 students coming from different parts of India, the 850 acre Banasthali campus itself is a mini India echoing the lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in National anthem “Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga.” Dark clouds
08-13-2019 | Arts & Culture
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To Mark August Kranti Banasthali Rajasthan Observes Shaheed Diwas

When it comes to preserving legacy and heritage, Banasthali which is also the World’s largest fully residential women’s university stands apart from other institutions in India today. The launching of Quit India movement with the Do or Die “ Karo ya Maro” Mantra on Aug 9, 1942 at Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi indeed shook the very foundation of the British

World’s Largest Fully Residential University Banasthali Rajasthan Celebrates I …

Youth being enthusiastic, vibrant, innovative and dynamic in nature is the most important section of the population. Youth shows strong passion, motivation and will power which also make them the most valuable human resource for fostering economic, cultural and political development of a nation. A country’s ability and potential for growth is determined by the size of its youth population. While youth broadly is the life span between childhood and

Path Breaking BSM Bharat Samriddhi Mark by Banasthali Dean Prof Harsh Purohit

It is very important for every nation that its people buy the products manufactured by the domestic companies, and particularly for a country like India which has a big problem of unemployment. After pursuing the path of liberalization while on one hand India's - GDP Gross Domestic Product has gone up and the competitiveness of Indian industry and the farmers has also witnessed a rise but the question before nation at

Banasthali Freshman Orientation on Glory of Chemical Engineering

In India today every institution has a name but only a few like eight decade old Banasthali have a legacy and heritage attracting over 16000 students from different parts of India in the 850 acre campus echoing the lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in National anthem “Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga.” Innovative Chemical Engineers - ICE Club of Banasthali which is known all over for organizing one of the most popular university campus

Personality Analysis and Soft Skills Session for Banasthali Home Science Student …

Appropriate soft skills play an important role in a successful career as well as during social interactions in the society. These skills are also highly sought after by employers recruiting fresh graduates. Basically, soft skills refer to personalities, attributes, qualities and personal behaviour of individuals. To stand out in this competitive world, a student is required to hone many skills and

Banasthali holds National Dialogue on the Draft National Educational Policy 2019

Being the largest fully residentil women’s university in the world, Banasthali which is also one among the top ranking institution in India today has eight decades of legacy and heritage for shaping the education of women. The previous National Policy on Education 1986 had a revision in 1992 and 27 years after that the Government of India has proposed a draft of National Education Policy NEP 2019 which seeks to address

Talk on Soft Skills for Success for Banasthali Sophomores

According to Alex McClafferty who failed 'Introduction to Java’ in his first year of college and gave up software engineering for good, co-founded a successful WordPress support service for which he has credited soft skills as the secret. Six soft skills which are a must to face tough competition are Empathy, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Leadership and Time Management. Further, the placement prospects of students graduating from institutions very

Talk on Glory of Chemical Engineering for Banasthali Sophomores

In India today, Banasthali which is one among the top ranking institution also stands as the world’s largest residential women’s university having more than 16,000 students on its 850-acre campus situated amidst rural setting in Rajasthan and having a distinct educational ideology and offering a variety of programmes from nursery up to doctoral-level across a wide spectrum of disciplines to prepare enlightened citizens with strong value-base. The four year BTech curriculum

World Population Day 2019 at Banasthali

World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987. Banasthali has a rich tradition of observing days of national and international importance on a regular basis. Further, under Panchimukhi Shiksha –

Duin Endowed Fellow at North Dakota State University Prof OP Yadav Talk at Banas …

To quote California State University “Research discovers, elucidates and evaluates new knowledge, ideas, and the technologies essential in driving the future of society and humanity. Without research, a relevant and modern curriculum does not exist. Research fosters professional excellence in faculty, important for delivering outstanding student education and training.” In India today, Banasthali which is one among the top ranking institution also stands as the world’s largest residential women’s university having

Banasthali President Chitra Purohit Inspiring Speech to commence Session 2019 -2 …

In India today, Banasthali which is one among the top ranking institution also stands as the world’s largest residential women’s university having more than 16,000 students on its 850-acre campus situated amidst rural setting in Rajasthan and having a distinct educational ideology and offering a variety of programmes from nursery up to doctoral-level across a wide spectrum of disciplines to prepare enlightened citizens with strong value-base. Banasthali embarked upon its

Prof Harsh Purohit and Raveena Goel Banasthali Bag Awards at Youth Money Olympia …

While Digital Literacy has been stealing the thunder all over, lately Financial Literacy has started grabbing attention at all levels of the society. Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. Financial literacy is the education and understanding of knowing how money is made, spent, and saved, as well as the skills and ability

Full Semester Internship Enables Work Integrated Learning for Banasthali Chemica …

Women make up over 48% of India's population and, yet, when it comes to India Inc's offices and factories, women are a minuscule minority as they comprise less than 2% of the workforce of name to reckon with companies in manufacturing, auto and process sectors. Employers in today’s labor market rely heavily on resumes that illustrate a relevant work history, whether that’s from internships, volunteer work, or actual job experience. An

Banasthali Vidyapith – UNESCO 24th Edition of World Book and Copyright Day

As a vector of knowledge, books bring people together around a story and a common heritage while revealing their specificities through different cultures, identities and languages. Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to human race, which are delivered down from generation to generation as presents to the posterity of those who are yet born. Through this day, UNESCO aims to champion books and celebrate creativity, diversity and
04-22-2019 | Arts & Culture
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1935 Established Banasthali Vidyapith Celebrates 83rd Annual Function

Playing a pioneering role in revolutionizing women’s education and empowerment in India for the last eight decades, Banasthali has scripted numerous success stories in a wide range of fields, and stands tall among the citadels of learning in India today. Appreciated by the world at large, Banasthali firmly believes that to be top ranking, it is the foremost responsibility of any Indian educational institution to nurture humans with the tolerant

Awards Galore Prof Shweta Dubey Banasthali conferred Swami Vivekananda Excellenc …

She was recognized as 'Inquisitive Achiever for Professional Education' by SEAS, in Global Women Achievers Awards at Ramada, Dehradun, Uttarakhand on January 19th 2019. She was Awarded for contribution in the field of Education in AWADH SAMMAN SAMAROH, organized by Samagra Seva Sansthan and Ek Pahal Welfare Foundation in International Baudh Auditorium,, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on December 23rd 2018. She was conferred with ANAND - Dr.Pramila Pathak Memorial Award

Banasthali Vidyapith Dean Prof Preeti Sharma Talks on Gandhi and Technology at B …

It is well known that Banasthali as an institution is a jewel in the crown among the women’s universities not only in India today but across the globe. Pilani considered as Oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan is well known in India today for top ranking institutions like Birla Institute of Technology and Science - BITS Pilani as well as CSIR Laboratory CEERI, L.N. Birla Naturopathy & Yoga Kendra

Banasthali Celebrates 87th Birthday of Dada Prof Diwakar Shastri

By nurturing Banasthali which is today one among the most sought after and top ranking women’s universities in India with global ranking, Prof Diwakar Shastri known to one and all as “Dada” built capacities for the spirit of inquiry, creativity and moral leadership among the enrolled girl students and became their role models. Known for his dignified unassuming personality, gleaming intellect, meticulous planning, deep regard for punctuality, far reaching vision and
04-14-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Das Sternbilderfest at Banasthali Rajasthan

After reading the quote “Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, no one will underestimate the importance of learning foreign languages. Round the year, Banasthali offers to students several foreign languages which include German and French at certificate, diploma as well as advanced diploma level. German all along has been a popular choice by students for the past several years.

National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Legal Sphere at Jamnalal Bajaj School of …

Banasthali Law School started in 2013 with only 120 students and today is a buzzing hub of over 1100 law students. It is one of its kind law department in India established for empowering women in the legal arena and was inaugurated by former Chief Justice R.M. Lodha. One of the three original copies of the Indian Constitution is presently in Banasthali whose founder Shri Hiralal Shastriji was one of

Banasthali Chemical Engineering student Deepali Kataria Sojourn at University of …

It is indeed a matter of great pride that Banasthali has fostered healthy collaboration with several universities abroad to facilitate exchange programs. The student who goes from Banasthali not only goes as an ambassador of her Alma mater but also of motherland India carrying the pride, values and ethos. For the purpose of fostering Student Exchange, Curriculum Design & Development Support, Faculty Exchange, Programme Exchange, Dual Degree Programme etc, Banasthali has

Jamnalal Bajaj School of Legal Studies Banasthali Intra - Moot Court Competition

Faculty of Law, Jamnalal Bajaj School of Legal Studies, Banasthali Vidyapith organized Intra Moot Court Competition 2019 for the first year students during February & March 2019. The moot problem was on Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The finals for the same took place on 31 Mar 2019. The word "moot" is said to originate from a Scandinavian word meaning simply a meeting and the meetings concerned were assemblies of the
04-01-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Banasthali hosts National Seminar on Revisiting Indian History through the Lens …

The study of history is indeed worthwhile and necessary for the education of effective citizens and worthy human beings. Historical knowledge is no more and no less than carefully and critically constructed collective memory. As such it can both make us wiser in our public choices and more richly human in our private lives. History is also a bridge to other disciplines. In order to understand the other humanities and
03-22-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Banasthali Celebrates Basant Utsav Holi with a Riot of Vibrant Colours

If Holi celebration at Tagore’s Shantiniketan Bengal is scintillating, for sure at Gandhi Niketan Banasthali Rajasthan, it is dazzling. With 16000 students coming from different parts of India, the 850 acre Banasthali campus itself is a mini India echoing the lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in National anthem “Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga.” Appreciated by the world at large, Banasthali firmly believes that to be top ranking, it is the foremost responsibility

Jagriti 2019 – IWD International Women’s Day Celebrations at Banasthali

The United Nations theme for this year is Think Equal Build Smart Innovate for Change. It is known that innovation and technology provide unprecedented opportunities, yet trends indicate a growing gender digital divide and women are under represented in the field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and design. It prevents them from developing and influencing gender - responsive innovations to achieve transformative gains for society. The Women’s Studies and Research Centre
03-11-2019 | Sports
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Dazzling Finish to 28th Edition of Intramural Sports at Banasthali

A highly cherished quote by all women across the globe is by none other than all time great woman boxer Mary Kom from India who said “People used to say that boxing is for men and not women and I thought I will show them some day. I promised myself and I proved myself.” The main objective of intramural sports meet is to create an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop

Banasthali Celebrates International Women’s Day IWD 2019

From mobile banking to artificial intelligence and the internet of things, it is vital that women’s ideas and experiences equally influence the design & implementation of the innovations that shape our future societies. The theme for this year is Think Equal Build Smart Innovate for Change. It is known that innovation and technology provide unprecedented opportunities, yet trends indicate a growing gender digital divide and women are under represented in the

Talk on Enhanced Oil Recovery at Banasthali by Ms Rose Havilah Pulla UPES Dehrad …

In the game of cricket it is said that the match is not over until the last ball is bowled. Similary in oil industry one can say that the well life is not over until the last drop is extracted. The thermal or compositional transformation of either the hydrocarbons or reservoir rock to aid in the recovery of additional volumes can be defined as Enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The need
02-12-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Banasthali Celebrates Basant Panchami with Traditional Fervor

Basant Panchmi is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Magh. It is said that from this day the spring season (Vasant Ritu) begins and the day is dedicated to worship of Goddess Saraswati. The festival of Basant Panchami also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami is a seasonal festival to welcome spring and is observed in many regions of

Kavi Yogendra Sharma gives a Scintillating Start to ZERONE Banasthali

Zerone is not just a word or slogan or jargon but a Philosophy which tells that it does not matter if one starts at zero but no one can stop you from becoming number one. The Chemical engineering department of Banasthali came into operation in 2008 and Innovative Chemical Engineers - ICE Club has been organizing various events round the year which includes ZERONE (Discovering the Undiscovered) a three day

On National Girl Child Day Banasthali Girls Get Empowered for a Brighter Tomorro …

The 1.1 billion girls of today’s world are challenging the status quo. They’re redefining girlhood, and they’re doing so against the odds. Across the world, girls face adversities that hinder their education, training and entry into the workforce. The status of Girl child both globally and in India today is alarming. According to UNICEF, each year approximately 12 million girls under 18 will be married. According to UNESCO Institute for Statistics,

Banasthali World’s Largest Fully Residential Women’s University Celebrates 7 …

The clear sky, sunshine and pleasant weather at Banasthali was indeed a bonus which added to the enthusiasm of the students who ensured that the 70th Republic Day celebrations was observed with patriotic fervor, gaiety and enthusiasm. The India today we live is infinitely more prosperous, more creative, more resilient than at any time since becoming a Republic on 26th January 1950 assured by the Constitution free to celebrate its diversity
01-22-2019 | Arts & Culture
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Chemical Engineering ICE Club ZERONE Fever Grips Banasthali Campus

Zerone is not just a word or slogan or jargon but a Philosophy which tells that it does not matter if one starts at zero but no one can stop you from becoming number one. The Chemical engineering department of Banasthali came into operation in 2008 and Innovative Chemical Engineers - ICE Club has been organizing various events round the year which includes ZERONE (Discovering the Undiscovered) a three day

Talk on Corrosion & Electrochemistry at Banasthali by Dr S Lal Plating Consultan …

According to NASA, the cost of corrosion to the USA is around $276 billion per year and this very statement itself is enough to drive the importance of this field of study. Dr Sudarshan Lal Sharma is presently a Plating consultatnt at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – PA USA. He holds a Masters with a first rank in Physical Chemistry from Vikram University Ujjain, PhD in Electro Analytical Chemistry from Agra University and

Banasthali National Youth Day Swami Vivekananda 156 Jayanti

The ethereal sage Swami Vivekananda who was the original feminist and the first among spiritual leaders in modern times to speak for the masses is an icon not only in India yesterday but also India today and India Tomorrow. The Thinker - Saint Swami Vivekananda played a stellar role in ending India's cultural isolation from the rest of the world thus becoming India's first great cultural ambassador to the West. As

Dr Suphiya Khan from Banasthali Selected for 2019 Oxford Chevening Fellowship

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983. This year marks its 35th anniversary. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high Commissions throughout the world. Chevening Fellowships are an important element of Britain’s public diplomacy

Inauguration of National Symposium cum Workshop on Biomolecular Recognition and …

The importance of the topic is best understood by Richard Feynman quote “if we were to name the most powerful assumption of all, which leads one on and on in an attempt to understand life, it is that all things are made of atoms, and that everything that living things do can be understood in terms of the jigglings and wigglings of atoms.” Molecular recognition is of paramount importance in biology—without

Banasthali offers UGC-MHRD approved Online Refresher Course in Management under …

MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India has notified only top ranking institutions in India which include IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IISc Bangalore and Banaras Hindu University as the National Resource Centres (NRCs) for online refresher programmes for faculty members of higher education through SWAYAM portal. It is a matter of great pride that Banasthali which is world’s largest fully residential women’s
11-30-2018 | Arts & Culture
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Guru Nanak 550th Birth Anniversary Celebrations Prakash Utsav at Banasthali Raja …

Guru Nanak Gurpurab is celebrated as the day to remember the first Sikh Guru who laid the foundation of Sikhism and is a reminder for the devotees to follow his teachings which spread the message of oneness and harmony and devote their life in the selfless service of God. Appreciated by the world at large, Banasthali firmly believes that to be top ranking, it is the foremost responsibility of any Indian
11-29-2018 | Arts & Culture
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Apaji Mela marks Banasthali Founder Hirlalal Shastri Birthday Grand Celebrations

With students coming from different parts of India, the 850 acre Campus Banasthali today with 16000 students itself is a mini India echoing the lines of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in National anthem “Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga.” The evolution of Banasthali is nothing short of a fairy tale in which the parents freedom fighter and Gandhian Pt Hiralal Shastri and Padma Bhushan & Jamnalal Babaj Award winner Smt Ratan Shastri took up the

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