Humour is a tax-free tonic amidst stress, strain and strife

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Chandigarh May 25, 2021

Humour is a tax-free tonic amidst stress, strain and strife with its evergreen impact on one’s mind, says Dr. Ali Abbas, Coordinator of the department of Urdu, Panjab University, Chandigarh while speaking at the 5th Online meeting of Bazm-e-Adab organised by the department. He said that humour created by a satire either in verse or prose was for the enjoyment of all. Literature of all the known languages had produced grant satire and satire and satirists whose very mention was able enough to bring a cheerful smile on the lips of all. Sometimes tactfully arranged words can clinch the desired results without firing a bullet or resorting to agitations,Dr. Ali Abbas added.

In her presidential remarks Prof. (Retd.) Rehana Parveen, highlighted the all-important role played by satires in the development, spread and popularisation of Urdu literature and language in India and abroad.

Mr Papu Ram, a research scholar of the department of Urdu presented his paper on the topic “Satires in the modern Urdu literature” elaborating the age old traditions of satires in Urdu literature and further enriched by Mirza Ghalib, Rattanlal Sarshar, Mohamad Azad, Patras Bukhari, Kanhayalal kapur, Patras Bukhari, Yusuf Nazim, Mujtaba Husain and others.

Mr.Zaheer Haider, a research scholar in the department of Urdu, proposed  the vote of thanks.

Workshop on “Brush Strokes” at UIFT & VD, PU

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Chandigarh May 13, 2021

University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a two days online workshop on fabric painting titled ‘Brush Strokes’. Around 60 students from M.Sc. and B.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology participated in this workshop. 

This workshop involved ornamentation of fabric surface with colours. At the onset of the workshop, Resource person Mrs. Santosh Verma,an artist and a freelancer, elaborated  about fabric painting on different surfaces and products. She gave an online live demonstration on numerous techniques. Beautiful outcomes with the effect of shibori;  tape masking creating different shapes on the surface was practiced by students on a variety of products. Not only fabric painting but bangle making utilising left over fabrics was another added feature of this workshop.  Ms Kirti, Faculty with UIFT, coordinated this workshop. 

Dr Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson UIFT & VD remarked that these skills can help participants in future to create their own products/label and market these on a digital platform. The participants actively participated in the workshop, experimented with techniques and prepared samples as well as products like T-shirts, head bands, bandana, bangles etc. Shivani Singh, one of the participants said, “It was a really fantastic and informative workshop. I have really loved the way it has been conducted. This workshop will help us a lot in our professional and personal life. We can also think of our own start-ups .Waiting for more workshops like this in future”.

PU celebrated World Red Cross Day

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Chandigarh May 8, 2021

Panjab University in  association with Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Punjab And Red Cross Society, Punjab, on the eve of World Red Cross day  organised a virtual awareness lecture under the title “ Role of Civil Society in fight against Pandemic”.

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of P.U. in his address said that Civil Society is the most effective cooperative unit to fight against adversaries. He further added that Man has become the most formidable and fit creature on the earth, due to its acumen and agility to evolve the civilised societies. Man has learned the relevance of mutual cooperation, complementarity and harmony to tackle most of the challenges faced by living creatures. 

Sh. Avinash Rai Khanna, renowned thinker and social worker, related the obligations and role of a actual civilised society with formation and working of Indian Red Cross Society. Sh. Khanna urged every youth and capable member of Indian civil society to come forward with dedication to discharge their “ manav dharma” and “ samaj dhrama” holding it be most sacrosanct facet of Idea of justice propagated by Indian Civilisation. Sh. Khanna advised educational institutions to aware the youth to donate blood before being vaccinated, help lonely senior citizens whose children are serving away from home as army personnel or front line fighters and institutions should prepare consultation panels of medical students to aware the needy.

Dr. Umashankar Pachauri, All Indian General Secretary of Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, quoted some anecdotes and stories from ancient Indian history, where to tackle the pandemic and adversaries every affluent member of Indian Society distribute all their earning among society at large and especially for marginalised sections. Dr Pachauri appealed to the audience to make everyone aware that one should restraint from being self centric by collecting medicine like Remidesivir for future, when other needy patients are suffering due to its urgent need. 

Along with hundreds of research scholars, academicians and students of P.U.,Dr. Vishal Sharma, Warden of Banda Bahadur Hostel, Dr. Manisha Sharma, Warden of Mother Teressa Hostel, Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Social Work Department, P.U.  were present.

“LIFE OF A PERSON WITH DISABILITY : SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES”

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Chandigarh May 8, 2021

Equal Opportunity Cell for Persons with Disability, Panjab University, Chandigarh  in collaboration with Social Substance organized  a WEBINAR  on  “Life of a person with disability: Social and Professional Opportunities” by Ms Sukhdev Kaur Saini, Child Development Project officer cum Protection Officer, Chandigarh, today.

Ms Sukhdev Kaur Saini, an Alumni of PU sensitized the participants by sharing her Inspirational  life journey. She covered the different Government  schemes and programs directly aimed for the upliftment, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. She discussed in detail the different services extended by her Social Welfare department like Petrol and diesel subsidy to disabled persons ( 40 litre), assistance to Handicapped persons for purchase of aids and appliances, unemployment allowance to disabled persons, disbursement of Loan to persons with disabilities, etc.

Professor Raj Kumar,Vice Chancellor in his address urged everyone to encourage and accept differently abled persons who  are no less than any of us. He further added that for a better future, we must try to mitigate the discriminating culture and promote disability awareness through platforms, such as this webinar, for each and every individual, so that the foundation of empathy gets stronger and helps in breaking social barriers.

Earlier, Dr Neelima Dhingra ,Co Coordinator along with Dr Ramesh Kataria,  Coordinator EoC-PwD, Panjab University , extended a cordial welcome to all the participants and  distinguished guests

Dr Ramesh Kataria gave an overview of the cell and different activities held till date.

Mr Arun Bansal from Social substance concluded the session with vote of thanks.

 The Students, researchers and faculty members from neighbouring institutes  attended the webinar.

UIPS, Panjab University celebrated ‘Save Earth Week’ 22nd – 28th April 2021

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Chandigarh April 28, 2021

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University Chandigarh successfully celebrated  the virtual weeklong celebrations on the occasion of “Save Earth Week” which concluded today.

 Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS briefed the audience about the theme- “Restore our Earth” and shared about the largest online mass mobilisation in history on 50th anniversary (2020) of World Earth Day. 

The Chief Guest of the occasion, Professor Karan Vasisht, Former Chairperson, UIPS inaugurated the Eco club and the official Facebook page of UIPS Eco-club- “Environmental Warriors of UIPS”. He enlightened about the five initiatives of ‘World Earth Day’ reiterating, every little change would guarantee a healthy Earth for the future generations. Further conduct of quarterly activities for the Eco-club was proposed.

Dr Ranjana Bhandari initiated and conducted all the activities planned during the week. 22nd April was celebrated as “Each one plant one” Sapling Plantation Drive led by Professor Karan Vasisht. 23rd April observed Awareness campaign on “Say no to plastics”-Adopt alternatives”. 24th April laid focus on Making bird feeders and birdhouses to bring sparrows back. 25th April commemorated “Save fuel-walk to work or cycle”. 26th April celebrated “Best out of waste campaign”. A webinar was organised on 27th April as an awareness campaign on “Green Entrepreneurship” and to mark the valedictory celebrations.

 Dr Vanita Prasad, Founder Director and CTO- REVY Environmental Solutions delivered a talk on “Green Ways of Managing Waste”. She stressed on the need to rethink about waste management during COVID 19 and its impacts. She shared different green ways for waste management like anaerobic digestion.

Professor Vivek Ranjan Sinha, Dean of University Instruction, Panjab University was the Chief Guest for the occasion. The webinar ended with a vote of thanks by Professor Indu Pal Kaur. The concluding day today observed the “Save Water Campaign”. 

A huge response was seen among students, faculty members and they participated in all the campaigns from their place.

UIFT & VD, PANJAB UNIVERSITY organizes Webinar

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Chandigarh April 22, 2021

University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized a webinar titled “Sewing Threads: Technicalities in Selection and Usage on Fashion Products” ,today.

Mr Uday Narayan Bammanwadi, Technical Service Manager with M/s. Guetermann India Private Limited, Gurgaon in his address, talked about the sewing threads – how these are manufactured, what are the types of sewing threads used in the apparel and textile industry and technicalities related to sewing and sewing threads. He differentiated between the spun and core spun sewing threads and elaborated Micro Core Technology (MCT) in thread manufacturing. There are various types of raw material or fibers used in manufacturing of yarn. He also illustrated how PET bottles are recycled to prepare sewing yarn contributing towards sustainable practices.

Puckering is a very common problem encountered during stitching operations on the production floor. He discussed various kinds of Puckering and technical reasons for the problem and showed samples of how correct selection of needle and yarn can lead to no pucker situation. Adjusting feed dog for pucker free situation was also demonstrated. 

Ticket number or yarn thickness and its selection for different fabrics were discussed at length. While stitching, a needle thread is continuously under pressure and has friction with the needle hole and the fabric. Needle temperature is also raised while high speed sewing and lubrication of sewing thread protect it from these extreme temperatures. Lubrication of thread can be during the dyeing stage or it can be done once the thread is manufactured. Mr Uday stressed that dyebath lubrication is better and lend the yarn with such qualities that thread remains intact and can withstand so many pressures and abrasions. 

Earlier, Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson of UIFT & VD welcomed and introduced the key speaker who has more than 26 years of technical experience in the field of Apparel and sewing technology. She said that

correct choice of sewing thread is very important as the selection of needle and thread can immensely reduce the rejects in a garment factory . 

Around 100 participants including Research scholars, students of Fashion Technology and faculty members from various colleges within and outside the city attended the webinar. 

The speaker answered queries of lot of students like sewing on stretchable fabrics, how GSM of fabric is related to the selection of sewing thread, the needle and machine etc.  Overall, the webinar was very interesting and informative for the researchers and students who will be joining industry in future. 

PUAA plants Trees on World Earth Day

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Chandigarh April 22, 2021



Panjab University Alumni Association organized a plantation drive at PU alumni house to celebrate World Earth Day ,here today.


Prof. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examinations planted trees in the presence of Prof Anupama Sharma, Dean Alumni Relations, Ms. Renuka Salwan, Director Public Relations, Mr. Amandeep Singla, AE Horticulture along with staff of PU alumni association.


Dr. Jagat Bhushan said that tree plantation is very important step for the community, especially in the testing times of COVID19 and this initiative will go a long way in inculcating awareness about environment amongst students, faculty and staff.

Over 150 saplings of Neem and Gulmohar trees and Sangunya, schefflera, fern and euphorbia plants were planted in the entire premises of alumni house. 


Everyone took a pledge to take care of the plants and to make the environs beautiful and green. 

High Level Committee Meeting held online by PU

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Chandigarh April 19, 2021

The meeting of  high level committee of experts headed by Prof. R.P.Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda was held today at Panjab University in online mode with all the members present .

The 11-member committee discussed in detail the sub committee recommendations which were mainly related to composition of Senate, Syndicate, Faculties and appointment of Deans. The nominees of Govt of Punjab sought one week time to seek the views of the Govt of Punjab., which will be incorporated in the final report.

7th Soft Skills Development Programme by PU

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Chandigarh April 5, 2021

            Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Heartful Campus of Heartfulness  Institute, Hyderabad initiated its 7th International online Self Development  Programme (SDP) on 9th January 2021 which is  offering a unique opportunity to participants for  shaping their personalities as it  focuses on character formation and inculcation of core values to strengthen Inner-Self. The programme is uniquely designed by integrating the knowledge of the ancient Indian philosophical wisdom of Yoga with Heart centric approach of meditation.

            In the series of online session, the 18th session was held on 4th April,  on Soft Skills Development by using the approach of Self Exploration by guest speaker Ms. Rikita Swaroop, Master Trainer for MEPSC –National skills Development Corporation India from Ranchi, Jharkhand. She used Mentimeter to reach out to participants while making them think by asking probing existential questions for which they were forced to peep within to find answers. This was followed by anecdotes and sharing of lived experiences. The dilemmas which we face in our day to day living were highlighted beautifully by her. Values need to be discussed through jurisprudence and clarification approach was the message she gave to teachers. Teachers themselves have to practice those virtues about which they talk about in their class room.

            Earlier, the session began with yogic technique of body relaxation  followed by discussions on how a simple meditation practice can not only relieve the heaviness of the mind but takes on to create a new version of yourself, full of unlimited potential and excellence. 

            The programme was coordinated By Prof. Latika Sharma and Prof O. P.  Katare. The event witnessed an audience of over 100 enthusiastic participants including faculty and students from across the country.

            The talk concluded by reminiscing the beauty of the spring flower which begins again, the day you begin is a journey in its own. Overall, the session had a magical effect opening a new dimension and perspective in order to transform the personality.

            During the various sessions eminent experts from various fields deliberated on various themes including emotional strength, will power development, intuitional intelligence, stress moderation, time management and holistic health by sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with participants. 

            Ms. Rikita Swaroop is a Master Trainer for MEPSC –National skills Development Corporation India; Trainer for Soft Skills & Business Communication, Facilitator for Brighter Minds and Career Development. She has been consulting, delivering and facilitating trainings in Corporate, Government and Education sector for last 20 years both independent as well in association with 45 organizations. In addition she is an active member and trainer for heartfulness Meditation. Sister is presently presiding as Joint Secretary IYA- Jharkhand Chapter and is state Coordinator for heartfulness campus.           

UBS Alumni Takes Charge of ONGC

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Chandigarh April 1, 2021

University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh is proud of Mr. Subhash Kumar, who completed the Master of Commerce programme of Panjab University with distinction in 1983, for having assumed the additional charge of the Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) today, shared Prof. V.R. Sinha, Dean of University Instructions, PU and Chairman, UBS. He also expressed that it is a moment of pride for PU also.

Mr. Kumar is Director (Finance) of ONGC, one of the Global 500 companies, since January 2018. Previously, he had a brief stint as Director (Finance) at Petronet LNG Ltd, a role he took up in August 2017.

Mr Kumar joined ONGC in 1985 as Finance & Accounts Officer (F&AO). After initially working in Jammu and Dehradun, he had a long stint at ONGC Videsh, the overseas arm of ONGC. During his tenure with ONGC Videsh, Mr Kumar was associated with key acquisitions and expansion of company’s footprint from single asset company in 2001 into a company with global presence in 17 countries with 37 assets. He played a key role in evaluation and acquisition of many Assets abroad by ONGC Videsh.

He worked as Head Business Development, Finance & Budget and also as Head Treasury Planning & Portfolio Management Group at ONGC Videsh from April 2010 to March 2015. He then went on to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited, a 50:50 joint venture of ONGC Videsh and Sinopec of China, from September 2006 to March 2010.

Mr Kumar joined back ONGC as Chief Commercial & Head Treasury of ONGC in July, 2016 where he played a key role in evaluation, negotiation, and concluding outstanding issues pertaining to the organization.