The Second Workshop-International Seminar on 'Mind, Brain and Consciousness
The 2nd preparatory workshop of the International Seminar on ‘Mind, Brain and Consciousness was held on 27th November (from 9.00 a.m. to 2 p.m.) by the Research Institute of the Philosophy Department of our College. Workshop began with a prayer and the felicitation of dignitaries by Dr. (Mrs.) S.A. Singh.
The guest speakers delivered lectures on the various themes. The details of the lectures are as follows.
Dr. Ajai R. Singh delivered a lecture on “Brain, Meditation and Creativity”
Dr. (Mrs.) Shakuntala A. Singh delivered a lecture on “Philosophy of Body and Mind (from traditional Western point of view)”.
Each session was followed by brain storming question answer and discussion.
The abstract containing abstracts of papers presented during the first and the second workshop, and papers to be presented in the main seminar, was released at the hands of Dr. Ajai Singh Co-sponsor of the seminar. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Shakuntala Singh, co –Ordinator Prof. Mrs. S.A. Naik were present for the released of the abstract.
Following Papers were presented in the second session of the workshop by scholars.
- Dr. Avinash De Sousa read a paper on “Freudian Theory and Consciousness”.
- Dr.Neeta Mehta read a paper on “Mind-Body Dualism: A Critique from a Health Perspective”.
- Prof. Manoj R Patharkar presented a paper on“An Interdisciplinary approach to Mind”.
- Mr. Salman Chalikkara presented a paper on “Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP): A Gate Way To The Mind”.
- Mr. Syam K.R read a paper on “Efficacy of various Psychotherapies in altering Brain and Consciousness”.
- Mr. Thomas M.V presented a paper on “What is mind? : A neuropsychological perspective”.
- Mr. Bhausaheb Biradar presented a paper on “Two Approaches to Test Cognitive Linguistics as a Tool to Study Mind”.
All the papers were very well received by the audience.
The workshop was conducted by Ms. Chhaya Kore. Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Moonam Yadav. The workshop ended with Pasaydan.
Forth
coming Seminar: Year 2010
International
Seminar on Mind, Brain and Consciousness
On 30th September, 2009
On 30th September, 2009 Oasis Nature Club organized its inaugural fuction at kattyayan. The speaker was Shri. Punam Singhvi President Haryali, Thane. The topic of discussion was “Students Participation in Environment Protection”. Shri. Punam Singhvi spoke on depletion of natural resources and the various ways of conservation of natural resources. Students and teachers of Degree College attended the fuction.
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Two Day Workshop On Revised Syllabus For T.Y. Bcom. Computer Systems and Applications On October 07-08,2009.
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Scholars’ Academy, Junior college
On the 4th of September, 2009 the academy invited Mr. Abhay Nagle, Engineering consultant with UDEY. Mr. Nagle a chemical engineer by qualification , a staunch Gandhian by thought, spoke on recession. The appealing feature about his speech was that he spoke in a very simple language, free of heavy Economic Jargon. There after, he also gave the students helpful tips to be followed before appearing for an examination. Students rushed to him in the end to demand copies of the tips. Mr. Nagle ended the presentation with a beautiful story in which the candle of ‘hope’ rejuvenates all her friends (candle).
Is the young generation emotionally equipped to face challenges of today?
This topic was selected basically to find the root cause of the emotional instability in the young generation that handicaps them in facing the challenges of today. The discussion brought out following factors causing emotional instability in todays younger generation
Faulty Parenting
Environment
Heredity
Negative impact of media
Lack of quality reading
Ignoring traditional culture
Materialism
Unhealthy competition
Generation gap
One or the above factors have made younger generation of today egoistic, impatient, confused and emotionally unstable.
The discussion focused on how to get rid of the problem from the root cause. The possible solutions put forth were:
Proper parenting
Conducting Discussions, workshops and role plays.
Innovative punishments
Quality reading
Encouraging the younger generation to express their emotions, to understand their emotions as well as others emotions.
Taking help of a trained counselor
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Guru
Pournima [Photos]
Surge-
A past Student Association
On
the auspicious of Guru Pornima" Surge" the Past Student
Association of Joshi Bedekar College celebrates the day with full
enthusiasm and love for their Gurus who shaped their life when
they were students. The programme started with Guru Vandana by
Ms. Sneha Sharma and Lighting the Traditional lamp by Prin.Dr.Mrs.Shakuntala
Singh, President of Association Adv.Mrs.Madhavi Naik, Secretary
Shri. Ravindra Manjrekar and Vice-principals of Degree and Junior
College.
On this occasion Vidya Prasarak Mandals Chairman, Dr.V.V.Bedekar
talked about the duties of gurus. Prin .Dr.Mrs.Shakuntala Singh,
emphasized the need to bring more past student in our Joshi Bedekar
family. Adv .Madhavi Naik spoke on the important of Gurus.
For making the atmosphere enjoyable Ms.Shweta Sukhadhare gave
a performance and Ms.Sneha Sharma and Mr.Anjayya Mandip recited
poems based on Gurus. The programme was well handled by Mr. Swapnil
N. Mayekar and Mr.Atul Pethe. For this occasiona a special slide
show was made by Venkatesh Kadam from TYBA (Philosophy)
Mr.Ravindra Manjrekar gave the Vote of Thanks
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Generation
Dialogue (2009-2010) [Photos]
The
inaugural function of the Generation Dialogue was held on 25th
July, 2009 at 3.30 p.m. in the presence of Principal Dr. (Mrs.)
S.A. Singh, Vice Principal Mrs. G.P. Tirmare, supervisor Shri.
P.H. Bachchao Chair person Mrs. S.S. Vaidya & all Junior college
teachers & students.
The
chief guest was former judge & advocate Shri V.P. Patil. He
enlightened our students about morals & ethics of life. His
speech was appealing & focused.
Principal Dr. (Mrs.) S.A. Singh stated that Generation Dialogue
is the unique feature of the college.
The
programme ended with an effective question - answer session between
Principal Dr. (Mrs.) S. A. Singh and students.
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Dated
- 11th July 2009
PARENT
-TEACHERS MEETING
Junior College [Photos]
The
First Parent-Teachers Meeting was held on 11th July, 2009, at
2.30 pm. Principal Dr.Shakuntala.A.Singh, Vice-Principal Mrs.
G.P.Tirmare, Supervisor Shri. P.H.Bachcchao, Parent -Teacher Association
chairperson Shri.T.R.Hedav and Junior College teachers, attended
the meeting.
More than 350 parents were present . The main focus of the meeting
was on informing parents about the on-line attendance. Principal
Dr. Mrs. Shakuntala Singh address focused on many relevant issues.
Subject teachers gave details about oral exams, projects, practicals
and the importance of pupils academic performance, personality
development and discipline.
The meeting ended with a question-answer session between parents
and teachers. The teachers solved all the queries and difficulties
raised by the parents. Parent expressed their opinions and expressed
that they were fully satisfied by their decision to send their
child to this college.
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