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DSNLU Students Paint Stunning Self Portraits

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education
Students painting myraid colours on the faces of colleagues as a part of the face painting competition held at Damodaram Sanjeevayya National Law University in Visakhapatnam on Saturday | Express Photo
Students painting myraid colours on the faces of colleagues as a part of the face painting competition held at Damodaram Sanjeevayya National Law University in Visakhapatnam on Saturday | Express Photo

Visakhapatnam :

Bringing joys and colours to their campus, the students of Damodaram Sanjeevayya National Law University (DSNLU) have come up with a unique ‘face painting competition’ ahead of their annual day celebrations scheduled to be held in April,  here Saturday. The participants turned the faces of their friends into canvas and painted bright colours.

With themes of environment and its related issues, fear, dowry and happiness, the students painted the faces of their colleagues with water colours. As many as 20 student artists took part in the face painting competition. Vice-chancellor RGB  Bhagavath Kumar coordinated the event. Students enthusiastically took part in the competition. By the end of the event, more than 20 faces got painted.

Some works on the ‘environment issues’, ‘Burning in flames of dowry’ and music  happiness caught the imagination of the campus. Viswanath, one of the organisers, said, “This is a great innovative idea by the cultural cell of our university. Generally, we see painting competitions or some other familiar event, the face paintings reflect a social message.”

The organisers mentioned that as a part of their annual day events like singing, solo dance, group dance, cricket, caroms, photography, painting and just-a-minute (JAM) competitions would be organised on the weekends leading up to the annual day.

Academic affairs head Dayananda Murthy, faculty convenor Nirmala Devi and other staff took part.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / February 22nd, 2015

City boy makes a mark in CAT-IIM

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Sai Vatsalya Mokka, a student from the city, secured a record score of 99.93 percentile in the recently declared 2014 CAT-IIM results.

Sai Vatsalya had earlier completed his B. Tech from IIT Guwahati in mechanical engineering. He had also excelled in studies by obtaining good ranks in ICSE, IIT JEE and Mathematics Olympiad. He holds the National Talent Scholarship of Merit from the Government of India.

He aspires to study at IIT Ahmedabad. His father M. Jagannadha Rao is a professor of Geology in Andhra University and mother Santhi Priya is a Chief Specialist at the Visakha Steel General Hospital.

Andhra University Vice Chancellor G.S.N. Raju and others congratulated the boy on his achievement.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatnam – December 29th, 2014

Reunion for a cause

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Former students of Fort Catholic Girls High School celebrating their reunion on the school campus in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu
Former students of Fort Catholic Girls High School celebrating their reunion on the school campus in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu

Old students of 1977-2013 batches of Fort Catholic Girls High School meet for the first time to raise funds for the Hudhud-hit institution. For many, it was the perfect moment to rejoice as the event brought the old friends from different parts of the globe together, including the U.S., the U.K., and Singapore.

A group of women were busy posing for selfies with the newly-designed cut-out that had a faceless image of a schoolgirl. Peals of laughter echoed at the venue as friends met to make merry after a long time.

There was excitement in the air as old pals, from 1977 to 2013 batches, met at Fort Catholic Girls High School to celebrate their reunion for the first time. Apparently, what united them after such a long time was their love for the school. “We came to know that some of the classrooms have become roofless post the cyclone Hudhud that damaged the city beyond its recognition. The reunion has been organised to raise funds and bring the 162-year-old school back to its feet,” says Lakshmi Kamal, who belonged to the 1995 batch.

For many, it was the perfect moment to rejoice as the event brought the old friends from different parts of the globe together, including the U.S., the U.K., and Singapore.

“In 1977, the scenario was entirely different. We were adept at giving the students their space and be strict when it comes to studies,” says Rupali Banerjee, a retired geography teacher. What was initially a five-member group has now grown up to a network of 216 members.

“We have been in touch with each other through Facebook and WhatsApp. This is a result of our two-month hard work,” say Beena, Neelima, and P. Anuradha.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Rani Devalla / Visakhapatnam  – December 27th, 2014

Equipping students with entrepreneurial skills

Education
Students of Dayalbagh Educational Institute and Distance Education Study Centre at Dayal Nagar in Visakhapatnam. - Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu
Students of Dayalbagh Educational Institute and Distance Education Study Centre at Dayal Nagar in Visakhapatnam. – Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu

The area was earlier allotted for a primary school. Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) and Distance Education Study Centre now stand tall in that area, offering 10 vocational courses.

Cutting and sewing, textile designing and printing, electrician and motor vehicle mechanic courses, and post graduation diploma in theology are some of the courses being offered at the institution.

“In 2007, we commenced with just 24 students and two courses. Today, we have included eight more courses that cater to 100 students,” explains T. Ramasita, centre in-charge.

T. Ramasita, in-charge of Dayalbagh Educational Institute and Distance Education Study Centre. / The Hindu
T. Ramasita, in-charge of Dayalbagh Educational Institute and Distance Education Study Centre. / The Hindu

A 10-week modular course in block printing, tie and dye, screen printing, sewing operations, and hand embroidery had been launched last academic year.

“The short-term training aims at empowering people with entrepreneurial skills. In addition, through the alumni placement assistance cell, we do provide placements to students,” says K.S. Prasada Rao, trainer and secretary of Radhasoami Satsang.

Interestingly, the teaching sessions have been supported by trained mentors and EduSat channels, apart from practical and theory classes. The institution is equipped with a computer lab, library, and live telecast of training modules from the headquarters located in Dayalbagh, Agra.

Moreover, all the training programmes come at a nominal package.

“We tied up with Dr. V.S. Krishna Government College (Autonomous) recently wherein we offer modern office management and secretarial and office assistant and computer operator courses to the students. The modules are useful for the undergraduate students who would like to gain an extra edge in the domains mentioned,” adds Mr. Prasada Rao.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Rani Devalla / Visakhapatnam – December 24th, 2014

Software that helps visually challenged read and write

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Visually challenged students can now read textbooks, browse journals and compose on the desktop using a special software designed by Department of Computer Science Engineering at the Vignan University.

The software project – “Development of Educational Suite for Visually Challenged Students in Computer Science and Information Technology” has been approved by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

The DST has further sanctioned Rs.43.17 lakh towards the project.

“Students and faculty members are training 70 students from Kalabharathi and Government School for Visually Challanged at Narsaraopet in the usage of special software. Students are also being provided laptops and desktops in which the software is uploaded. We will also further augment facilities to train more number of students,” said Professor A. Raghunath and K.V. Krishna Kishore (CSE).

Under the project, customised computers have been set up on the premises of library.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Staff Reporter / Guntur – December 24th, 2014

Two Rajahmundry Kids Top Google Coding Contest

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KSG Chandra Sekhar (right) and B Abhiram | Express Photo
KSG Chandra Sekhar (right) and B Abhiram | Express Photo

Rajahmundry :

Two students of the historical city proved their mettle in the national-level ‘Code To Learn Competition-2014’ conducted by Google recently. Google engineers judged the project submissions made across the country. The students were selected as part of 10 finalists at the national level in seventh and eighth classes category.

Two projects designed by students of Sri Gowthami School KSG Chandra Sekhar and B Abhiram were selected in the competition. The two students designed the projects under the scratch category. Google is conducting the ‘Code to Learn Contest’ from 2013, to make programming fun and easy to learn for schoolchildren in India. It has been designed to encourage school students to exhibit their creativity using scratch,

APP inventor, java script, python programming languages in creating interactive stories, animations, games, music and art creations.

School correspondent SR Kumar said the management was implementing scratch programme in the school from 2012 and congratulated the winning students.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / December 20th, 2014

Pinnamaneni awards for Achyuta Samanta, RDT

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Dr. Pinnamaneni and Seethadevi Foundation organisers C. Nageswara Rao and Sudha, briefing media on 24th Annual Awards Function in Vijayawada on Thursday. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu
Dr. Pinnamaneni and Seethadevi Foundation organisers C. Nageswara Rao and Sudha, briefing media on 24th Annual Awards Function in Vijayawada on Thursday. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu

Dr. Pinnamaneni and Seethadevi Foundation, established in 1989, will present the 24 Annual Awards to educationist and social entrepreneur Achyuta Samanta and the Rural Development Trust.

The awards would be presented to the recipients at a function to be held at Siddhartha Academy, on December 16 at 6.30 p.m, said foundation organisers Dr. Chadalavada Nageswara Rao and Dr. Sudha.

Speaking to the newsmen here on Thursday, Mr. Nageswara Rao said the Visista Puraskar would be presented to Dr. Achyuta Samanta, who dedicated his life for the uplift of tribal children by providing free education in Odisha.

The recipient will speak on the topic, ‘Service with Human Touch’ on the occasion, he said.

Dr. Sudha said the Graama Pragathi Puraskaram would be presented to Rural Development Trust which started a scheme ‘Intintiko Seva Hundi’ in Ananthapur district, and Udyana Rytula Sahakara Sangham and Chaitanya Rytu Mithra Group of Chaldiganipalli village in Chittoor district.

Dr. Pinnamaneni Trust presented awards to many eminent persons in literacy, tradition and arts, social service, health, science and other fields in the last two decades. All are invited for the awards function, said Dr. Nageswara Rao.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Staff Reporter  / Vijayawada – December 12th, 2014

Three-day Balotsav begins on a grand note

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School children participating in Balostav-14 celebrations organised by the Vijayawada Children's Schools and Tutorials Association in Vijayawada on Thursday. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu
School children participating in Balostav-14 celebrations organised by the Vijayawada Children’s Schools and Tutorials Association in Vijayawada on Thursday. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu

The three-day Balotsav-2014 organised by the Vijayawada Children’s Schools and Tutorials Association has began on a grand note at Andhra Loyola College here.

Students from over 100 schools took part in a series of competitions, leaving everyone spellbound with their mesmerising performances. “We have organised contests for students under the baby-juniors category on Thursday while other competitions will be held under the sub-juniors, juniors and seniors’ category on Friday and Saturday,” said association secretary M. Srihari Rao.

He said that competitions such as musical chairs, ball collection, memory test, drawing, handwriting, rhymes, classical dances and solo performances were conducted on the first day. The association has been organising these events for the last three years. “Every year, we make preparations from November 14 to hold the programme on a splendid manner,” he said.

Participating as a chief guest, Vijayawada (East) MLA Gadde Rammohan advised the organisers to conduct similar programme covering all the students across the State. “These events will enable parents to encourage their children to actively take part in extra-curricular activities,” he said. Irrigation Minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao and Vijayawada (Central) MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao will attend the valedictory ceremony to be held on Saturday.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Special Correspondent / Vijayawada – December 12th, 2014

University of Florence keen to tie up with SPA

Education, World Opinion
VIJAYAWADA ANDHARA PRADESH, 17/11/2014: Prof. Raffaele Paloscia (second from right) of University of Florence addressing a seminar at School of Planning and Architecture near Vijayawada on Monday. Photo. HANDOUT_E_MAIL
VIJAYAWADA ANDHARA PRADESH, 17/11/2014: Prof. Raffaele Paloscia (second from right) of University of Florence addressing a seminar at School of Planning and Architecture near Vijayawada on Monday. Photo. HANDOUT_E_MAIL

Raffaele Paloscia, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Florence (UoF) expressed his university’s keenness in collaborating with the School of Planning and Architecture in the fields of design, planning and architecture and sending students regularly for taking up joint student exercises and faculty exchange programmes.

Addressing a seminar on ‘village transformation in the peri-urban setting of Vijayawada metropolitan area’ at SPA at Nidamanuru near here on Monday, Mr. Paloscia said the UoF was working with SPA in developing new design, conservation practices and planning as being practiced in Italy and looked forward to greater interaction between faculty and students of both the institutions.

Italian students Sylvia and Roberta gave a presentation on the transformation of Nidamanuru village, the way it was dependent on Vijayawada and how land use changes were taking place.

Anna Krammer from University of Cologne spoke about the evolving peri-urban environment of Kondapalli along with Michelle and Archana, master’s degree students in urban and regional planning. They also pointed out the adverse impact of ‘invasion of the city’ and the thermal power plant on livelihoods of makers of the famous Kondapalli toys and need to conserve the dying art.

SPA Director N. Sridharan outlined the exchange programmes between various universities abroad and how they were enriching the knowledge of his students. He also informed about the study of the traditional hand block printing at Machilipatnam and Pedana by 30 German students with the support of their counterparts in SPA.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Staff Reporter / Vijayawada – November 17th, 2014

Control system technology is the future, say experts

Education, Science & Technology
Vice-Chancellor of Andhra Unviersity recieving the conference CD from Chief General Manager of APEPDCL Ramesh Prasad at the inaugural of the two-day seminar Con-CON 2014. General Manager (elec) of RINL M. Sudhakar is also seen. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu
Vice-Chancellor of Andhra Unviersity recieving the conference CD from Chief General Manager of APEPDCL Ramesh Prasad at the inaugural of the two-day seminar Con-CON 2014. General Manager (elec) of RINL M. Sudhakar is also seen. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam / The Hindu

Andhra University College of Engineering organises ‘ConCon’-2014. Principal of AUCE P.S. Avadhani, in his address pointed out that to learn more about control systems, scientists are trying to emulate genetic algorithm into artificial intelligence.

“There is no system in the world without a control system or control mechanism. Control system technology is the future,” said Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University G.S.N. Raju.

He was delivering the inaugural address at the two-day national conference on Contemporary Controls titled as ‘ConCon- 2014’, here on Thursday. The conference is being organised by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering (AUCE).

Highlighting the use of control system, Prof. Raju said that the most complicated and complex control system in the world is the human body. “Scientists across the globe have been trying to learn about this system, as the ultimate goal is to create a human body,” he said.

Principal of AUCE P.S. Avadhani, in his address pointed out that to learn more about control systems, scientists are trying to emulate genetic algorithm into artificial intelligence.

Over 35 papers by research scholars will be submitted during the two –day conference, which is being attended by a number of scholars, faculty members and students from various colleges across the country.

Delivering a technical talk in the inaugural session, Director of Sankhya Technologies, Mangalapalli Kalyan said that modelling and simulation system that are embedded with a number of control system, form the base of any research product, be it a car or a spacecraft.

N. Sudhakar, General Manger of RINL, B. Ramesh Prasad, Chief General Manager of APEPDCL, Prof. K. Vaisakh HoD of the department, Prof. M. Gopi Chand Naik, Convener of the conference and Prof. Mallikarjuna Rao, Co-Convener, spoke.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent  / Visakhapatnam – November 21st, 2014