Category: Events

The Science Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, organized the National Science Day on February 25th, 2023, with the theme “Global Science for Global Well Being.” The event was held under the able guidance of Principal Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal and the aegis of IQAC. The National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th to commemorate the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Bharat Ratna CV Raman, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. He was the first person of colour and the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize for this groundbreaking discovery. The Department of Science and Technology and Renewable Energy, Chandigarh Administration sponsored the event, and registration for various inter-college competitions began at 9.00 am. Approximately 100 students from 11 colleges in the tricity registered for the different competitions.

On 25.02.2023, The Research centre in Music Instrumental of Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sector 11, Chandigarh organized a presentation on the “Sangeet Ko Prachlit Karne Main Samachar Patron Ki Bhoomika”. The presentation was delivered by Research scholar Lucky Malhotra, who shared insights into the role of newspapers in promoting music.

 

Key points of the presentation:

Music is an art form that has been an essential part of human culture for centuries. However, it is challenging to promote music in today’s world, where there is so much competition for attention.

Newspapers have played a vital role in promoting music for many years. They offer a platform to musicians and performers to share their music with a wider audience.

The presentation emphasized the need for newspapers to create a dedicated section for music, which can provide information about upcoming events, reviews of performances, interviews with musicians, and articles on music history and culture.

The presentation highlighted the importance of music journalism, which involves reviewing and critiquing performances, as well as interviewing musicians and music industry professionals.

The presenter also emphasized the role of social media in promoting music. He suggested that newspapers could use social media platforms to share their music-related content and reach a wider audience.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the presentation on the “Role of Newspaper to promote music” provided valuable insights into the importance of newspapers in promoting music. It highlighted the need for dedicated music sections in newspapers, the importance of music journalism, and the role of social media in promoting music. The presentation was well received by the audience and provided valuable information to students, scholars, and music lovers who attended the event.

On 24th February 2023, the department of Sociology at our university organized a lecture on “Gender Inequality and Stereotypical Roles: Culture and Conflicts.” The lecture was delivered by Ms. Sujata Rajpal, an accomplished author, freelance writer, and TEDx speaker.

The lecture was attended by 119 students and faculty members from the department of Sociology and allied disciplines. Ms. Rajpal began the lecture by defining gender inequality and the role of culture in perpetuating it. She discussed how cultural norms and expectations are often used to justify discriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards women.

Ms. Rajpal also highlighted the damaging effects of gender stereotypes, particularly in the context of professional and personal relationships. She discussed how these stereotypes limit opportunities for women and reinforce unequal power dynamics.

Throughout the lecture, Ms. Rajpal used examples from her personal life and experiences to illustrate the ways in which gender stereotypes and cultural norms impact women’s lives. She also discussed strategies for challenging and overcoming these harmful attitudes and behaviors.

The lecture was followed by a question and answer session, during which the audience engaged in a lively discussion on the topic. Many of the students and faculty members shared their own experiences and perspectives on gender inequality and cultural conflicts.

The Department of English and Centre for Research at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh recently hosted a National Seminar titled “Contemporary Aesthetics and Technology” on February 22nd, 2023. The seminar was sponsored by College Development Council, PU, Chandigarh and featured an esteemed group of speakers and scholars. The Principal, Prof Anita Kaushal, gave the opening remarks and praised the organizers for choosing such a relevant topic. Prof Maninder Sidhu, Head of the Department, introduced the seminar’s theme and Prof Arjun Ghosh from IIT Delhi delivered the keynote address on “Multilingual Scholarship in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges in South Asia”.

 

The plenary session included a panel discussion moderated by Prof Sidhu, featuring creative thinkers and scholars such as Prof BN Goswamy, Prof Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry, Ms Neel Kamal Puri, and Mr Khushwant Singh. They discussed the impact of technology on visual arts, theatre, fiction, and aesthetic imagination. The seminar was well-attended by students and research scholars from various universities and colleges from the region and other parts of the country.

 

Faculty and scholars presented research papers on various ethical conundrums arising from the interface between art and technology in the technical sessions organized around new media, literary studies, digitization, films, iconography, and other aesthetic forms. These sessions were chaired by Prof Deepti Gupta, Dr Meenu Gupta, and Prof Praveen Sharda.

 

The seminar ended with a valedictory address by Prof Akshaya Kumar, Chairman of the Department of English and Cultural Studies, PU, Chandigarh, who highlighted aspects of emerging electronic literature. This was followed by an interactive session and a vote of thanks from Dr Tanuja Pathak. Overall, the seminar was a resounding success, offering a thought-provoking platform to explore the complex relationship between technology and aesthetics in contemporary times.

TECH-ZEAL 2K23, an annual inter-college competitions event, was organised by the Department of Computer Applications, Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh on February 10, 2023. The event was inaugurated by the Principal, Prof. Anita Kaushal, along with the Dean, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, and Ms. Monika Sikka, through lighting a ceremonial lamp. With more than 150 participants from 13 colleges in the region, the campus was buzzing with energy throughout the day.

The competitions included “SHOW CASE,” a movie-making contest, “DANCEPLUS,” a dance competition, “TREASURE HUNT,” an outdoor adventure game that tested presence of mind and physical agility, “MIND EXPLORER- IT QUIZ,” which tested programming skills through problem solving, critical analysis, and quick thinking, “WEB-CREATEX,” a web designing contest, and “KOD-HAK,” a debugging competition. The event also featured “THE MASK-Face Painting,” where participants painted themes related to Digital India, and “BEST OUT’A WASTE,” where e-waste materials were assembled creatively and innovatively.

Prof. Anita Kaushal distributed prizes to the winners and commended the Department of Computer Applications for organizing the event. She encouraged students to excel in computer applications and carve a niche for themselves in the modern competitive world, stating that IT is essential and plays a vital role in many sectors. Prof. Kaushal noted that events like Tech Zeal act as a source of destressing and refreshing for students amidst their strenuous academic schedules, and the technical skills learned from such events will undoubtedly help them succeed in their chosen career paths.

74th Republic Day was celebrated in Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh today. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college unfurled the National Tricolour. Ms. Monika Sikka, Vice-Principal, faculty members and students attended the ceremony.
The students of Music Vocal Department rendered Patriotic songs that made the atmosphere highly nationalistic. Speeches by the students invoked the spirit of nationalism amongst all.
Addressing the students, Principal, Prof. Anita Kaushal congratulated the students and staff on this auspicious occasion. She highlighted that the constitution of India is the longest written document that defines the responsibilities and powers of three pillars of democracy.
She advised the students that as we have inherited a free nation, with a world of opportunities, it becomes our duty to be the torch bearers of values of integrity, patriotism and understand the true sense of freedom. She cautioned that the youth of the nation should not fall prey to the vices like drugs, communal hatred, cyber crime etc. She encouraged the students to strive to become sensitive, global citizens and provide ethical and intellectual leadership in every sphere of human endeavour.