Category Archives: Education

Bhukya Chirutej Singh Rathod: 8-Year-Old Wonder girl

Education, Records, All

Bhukya Chirutej Singh Rathod: 8-Year-Old Wonder girl

Bhukya Chirutej Singh Rathod

Eight-year-old Bhukya Chirutej Singh Rathod from Mahboobabad identifies differently from most children her age. While her friends watch cartoons or are busy attending tuitions after school, Bhukya says she is better off playing chess or exploring the world map. “She never sits still and needs to be occupied with some activity all the time,” complains her mother, but you can see her swell with pride as she talks of how her daughter made it to the India Book of Records, recently, for identifying 127 countries on the world map, within just one minute.

This was not her only achievement however. She has set two world records in the Golden Book of World Records and one in Star World Records. “It all started just last December when my mother saw that a government teacher had named the 52 countries in Asia within a certain time limit, and that person got a lot of recognition for it. Then, she thought she could do it too, and attempted it. While she was practicing, I found it interesting and I took it up,” says Bhukya, who is also a State level chess player. Her father Kiran Singh Rathod informs that she has now been given a date by the Guinness Book of World Records in March, and that she aims to identify and name all the 236 countries in two minutes.

A prodigy of sorts, Bhukya is already thinking big. “I want to become an IAS officer,” she says and adds, “I know I have a lot of time before I can be qualified to become one, I’ve learnt that if I am at that position, I can help the poor in their education.” To this, her father says that they believe in her, since she is brilliant. “We noticed that she has a photographic memory. She needs to read them just once, and she can remember forever. She is always enthusiastic to learn new things and manages to finish all her homework by herself at school, so she has time to do other things at home. She plays with her friends too, of course. Always a straight A’s kid, she asks us to enroll her in summer camps during the holidays. She likes learning Vedic maths and the abacus, and playing chess is one of her favourite pastimes,” he says.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Lifestyle and Trending / by Nikhita Gowra, Deccan Chronicle / Februrary 28th, 2017

Workshop on micro controllers begins

Education, Science & Technology

A three-day national workshop on ‘embedded system-based micro controllers’ for polytechnic students began at the Jyothismathi Institute of Technology and Sciences (JITS) here on Thursday.

Inaugurating the workshop, B. Rajagopal, principal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Polytechnic College for Women, said there were ample opportunities for the students after completing their polytechnic courses. He urged students to improve their communication skills.

Expressing concern over excessive use of smartphones, Mr. Rajagopal urged students to accord priority to their academics.

JITS principal V. Bugga Rao said that the institute was providing classes in various controllers to the students by experts from Hyderabad to make them perfect in the subject of micro controllers.

Chairman J. Sagar Rao and director K. Venkat Rao informed the students to utilise the workshop to upgrade their skills to excel in their career.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Telangana / by Special Correspondent / Karimnagar – December 15th, 2016

The stuff that dreams are made of: Scheduled Caste welfare hostel girl brings laurels to all

Education, Inspiration / Positive News and Features, Records, All
Uppena along with MV Reddy, who earlier served as Director of SC Welfare Department and her hostel warden H Kanyakumari. | EPS
Uppena along with MV Reddy, who earlier served as Director of SC Welfare Department and her hostel warden H Kanyakumari. | EPS

Hyderabad :

Uppena, a girl from a poor family from a remote place Narava in Mahabubnagar district, emerged as a symbol of pride for her parents, friends and teachers.

The reason for celebration: she was presented with Lakshmi Venugopal Award and a cash prize of `10,000 for emerging topper in Class X among all girls belonging to Scheduled Castes Welfare Hostels (social welfare hostels) in TS for the academic year 2015-16 with a GPA of 9.8. For the family members of Uppena, it was a moment of pride as the young girl brought recognition to them, who are otherwise left in oblivion.

“I have even expected of 10/10 GPA but got 9.8 GPA. I would like to exceed this performance in Intermediate and score a rank in Eamcet,” said Uppena.

A first generation learner, Uppena symbolises grit and determination, and also part of the success story being scripted by scheduled castes welfare hostels in the state.

“We took wanted to improve the results, as without even passing tenth, these children will not have any opportunity to grow in life. As the staff of SC welfare hotels took personal care, now pass percentage in SC Welfare hostels rose to 93 per cent in 2015-16, even exceeding the state average and many private schools,” explained MV Reddy former director of SC Welfare Department, who has recently taken charge of Medchal district.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by J. Deepthi Nandan Reddy / Express News Service / October 16th, 2016

Architecture expo from Friday

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The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) will organise ‘Arch Dakshin’ as part of its centenary celebrations along with their southern regional conference and expo on ‘Collaborative Architecture’ on August 19 and 20 in the city.

At a press conference here on Tuesday to announce the events, the members said that a large number of members including those from the political field and movie industry are expected to be a part of the two-day conference that will take place in Hitex. Gururaj Manepally, Chairman, IIA said that the practice of architecture in urban scenario requires various agencies like governmental, non-governmental, civic and private to come together to address the growth and regulation of the burgeoning cities. The conference will delve into the emerging trends and see if there is a new definition of architecture on the anvil, he added.

Muralidhar Koppula, National Council Member, IIA informed that qualified architects who have chosen totally different professions and achieved excellence in fields like cartooning, film-making, manufacturing will share their thoughts at a session called ‘Architect Beyond Architecture’. Commemorating the centenary year of the institution, an exhibition of panels called ‘Retrospective of Architecture of Hyderabad for the past 100 years’ will be held to trace the growth of Hyderabad city.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities / by Staff Reporter / Hyderabad – August 17th, 2016

NRI Foundation adopts 100 govt schools in TS dists

Education, Nri's / PIO's, World Opinion

Khammam :

One of the founders of the NRI foundation, Talluri Jayashankar said that it had adopted 100 government schools in seven districts to provide digitalised education. The initiative has been funded by 15,000 NRIs who belong to Khamman district and are now residing in the US.

Jayashankar was speaking at the teachers motivation programme here on Monday.Deputy CM Kadiyam Srihari said NRIs should adopt government schools and provide digitilised education to the poor.

In the meeting conducted by NRIs Foundation, he asked the teachers to take more responsibility in shaping the future of students and said that the goodwill of government schools was in their hands. He pointed out that though the government was providing funds to the schools for all facilities, government schools were not producing good results.

He asked teachers to understand the reason why a daily wage labour sends his children to private schools by taking loans and claimed that the reason for this was lack of faith in government schools.

The state government has introduced free education from KG to PG in 320 Gurukul schools across the state.

Khammam NRI Foundation representative Kishan Rao announced that they are spending 75 per cent of the funds for the development of education and 25 per cent for prevention of diseases across the district.

The deputy CM distributed LED TVs to school headmasters.MLC Balasani Laxminarayana, Khammam mayor Papalal, district education officer N Rajesh, assistant director of publicity Murthuja and others also participated in the programme.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / August 09th, 2016

St Francis’ science club turns ten

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Hyderabad :

It’s fun when you turn one! And 100 times the fun when you turn ten. Spectrum, the Science Club of St. Francis College, organised its 10th Investiture Ceremony, RESURGENCE-THE NEW DAWN on Wednesday and needless to say, it was a vibrant and spirited event.

The event was set aboard by the principal Dr. Sister Christine Fernandes. Spectrum also chronicled its history and showcased it for the public by means of a presentation titled “The Chronicles Of Spectrum” prepared by the President of the Club, Nikhila. Sri Devi Jasthi (nutritionist), Dr Rita Kakkar (former HOD of Chemistry, St.Francis) and Jaya Shree Prakash(Former HOD of physics, St.Francis) were the chief guests for the event.

The office bearers initiated into their roles by the dignitaries and took their oath on this very day. The cultural team, led by their head Hafeez organised two fun packed performances.

Apart from entertaining activities, Spectrum Club also paid a tribute to late APJ Abdul Kalam by the means of a video presentation. The event was concluded with the Vote Of Thanks given by the Vice President of the club, Apurva.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Hyderabad / by Soumya Kumar / July 28th, 2016

JITS prof. wins accolades at World Congress on Engineering

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Jyothismathi Institute of Technology and Sciences (JITS) associate professor Vankudhotu Malsoru won accolades for his paper presentation at the 24th World Congress on Engineering-2016 organised by the International Association of Engineers in London, from June 29 to July 1.

30 countries

Mr. Malsoru presented a paper on ‘domain specific performance evaluation sequential pattern mining approaches’, and won appreciation from the gathering from over 30 countries.

JITS chairman J. Sagar Rao, principal A.R. Naseer and other faculty members accorded a warm welcome to the associate professor for bringing laurels to the college and the State on Wednesday.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by Special Correspondent / Karimnagar – July 14th, 2016

Sircilla weavers have their hands full

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In a first, government places a bulk order with them for weaving fabric for school uniform

In order to provide employment to powerloom weavers of Sircilla textile town, the State government has placed a bulk order for weaving fabric for school uniform of various government schools across the State.

Earlier governments had promised to provide employment to distressed weavers, especially when the powerloom sector was in crisis in 2001. In a first, the weavers are given a bulk order now.

Minister for IT and Municipal Administration K.T. Rama Rao, who represents the Sircilla Assembly segment, took the initiative in providing employment to weavers.

Accordingly, the State Handlooms and Textiles Department has given order for producing 1.11 crore metres of fabric worth Rs. 45 crore to the powerloom weavers in Sircilla.

Assistant Director (Handlooms and Textiles) A. Venkatesham told The Hindu on Friday that school uniforms would be made by the powerloom weavers of 55 MACS (mutually aided cooperative societies) in the town.

A total of 7,383 powerlooms would be used to produce 33 lakh metres of cloth in 20 days in the first phase and the same would be handed over to the government. The remaining cloth would be given in two more phases. The grey cloth produced by the powerloom weavers would be given to the Telangana State Cooperative (TSCO) for dyeing, processing and printing.

The uniform colours would be decided by the respective district collectors or Rajiv Vidya Mission, he added.It is learnt that the government has been planning to place regular orders with the powerloom weavers to meet the fabric requirement of various departments such as hospitals, TSRTC, Police Department and other industries.

Welcoming the State government measures, AITUC leader S. Mallesham said that the bulk orders would provide more employment to weavers and urged the government to place similar orders regularly.

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Busy as bees

Order given for producing 1.11 crore metres of fabric worth Rs. 45 crore

Weavers asked to provide fabric within 60 days in three phases

Cloth to be given to TSCO for dyeing, processing and printing

District Collectors to decide the colour of school uniform

Government to procure suiting’s cloth at Rs. 54 a metre

Shirting’s fabric at Rs. 34 a metre

Chunni cloth at Rs. 34 a metre

A total of 7,383 powerlooms to work round the clock

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source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hndu / Home> National> Telanagana / by K. M. Dayashankar / Karimnagar – July 10th, 2016

Discovery of new bacterium brings laurels to Palamuru University

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In what seems to be a prelude to the second phase of Haritha Haaram, an associate professor in Palamuru University’s Department of Microbiology has earned the rare distinction of discovering a new strain of bacteria helpful in plant growth and agro-forestry.

The bacterium, Chryseomicrobium Palamuruense, will be the first ever to be named after Palamuru (Mahabubnagar), and its discovery has led Palamuru University to create a new page in the science arena, says Professor Pavan Kumar Pindi, who isolated the bacterium from a soil sample taken from inside the university campus. The sample was collected from a drain in 2009, and its culture began a year later running into over five years of research before the bacterium was isolated.

The results of the research have been published in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology (IJSEM), an international peer reviewed journal of American Society of Microbiology. The publication can be viewed online after it undergoes scientific evaluation from American scientific and production evaluation.

“The bacterium aids the growth and survival rate of nursery plants and agro-forestry tree species. It has high potential as bio-fertiliser and also as enzyme producer for industrial applications,” says Prof. Pavan Kumar, adding that it aids in increasing the plant growth hormones in many agricultural crops. While there are many bacteria which aid plant growth through Nitrogen fixation, each is specific to certain host plant and the latest discovery is specific to nursery plants, Prof. Pavan Kumar says. Application of this strain as bio-fertiliser prepares the plant to withstand biotic and abiotic stress in any climatic and soil conditions.

“The same was confirmed by experiments done in collaboration with IIT-Delhi, the results of which are published in the Indian Journal of Biotechnology,” he said, and added that the novelty of this bacterium has also been recognised by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information.

The Palamuruense strain culture has been deposited in culture deposition centres of Japan, Korea, Netherlands, and Sweden for preservation for future and further research. A patent will soon be applied for, said Prof. Kumar, who also had been a postdoctoral fellow of DAAD for three years and of CCMB for five years.

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All about the bacterium

The bacterium, Chryseomicrobium Palamuruense, to be the first ever to be named after Palamuru

Professor Pavan Kumar Pindi isolated the bacterium from a soil sample taken from inside the university campus

It aids the growth and survival rate of nursery plants and agro-forestry tree species

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source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by Swathi Vadlamudi / Hyderabad – July 04th, 2016

Students develop Internet of Things products

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Worried about hair fall? A comb envisioned by a team of undergraduate engineering students can now tell if you should worry about receding hairline.

The comb and other innovative ideas like a plant capable of sharing emotions based on moisture content are some ideas that have come out of the second edition of EXCITE, brainchild of Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), Hyderabad Software Enterprise Association (HYSEA) and JNTU.

The EXCITE, five-week workshop internship programme, saw 270 students from 30 colleges participate in the programme starting May 27. The workshop resulted in nearly 90 Android-based and Internet of Things products conceived by the students. Teams with the ideas will receive mentorship over the next 12 months while the top 10 teams will also receive seed funding to bring their products to the market. Organizers of the programme said that besides helping youngsters turn entrepreneurs and develop their products, it also aids in getting them jobs with handsome pay packages.

They claimed that the EXCITE participants last year had bagged as much as Rs. 9 lakh, offered by product developers. A few other product ideas from this year’s workshop include I-toy that helps parents monitor their children from anywhere and patrolling drones. The initiative has also spawned similar initiatives in colleges.

Dubbed ‘Maker Space’, this initiative is now being pilot-tested in 12 institutions, where year-long training through hackathons is provided. This year’s EXCITE programme has led the organizers to expand Maker Space to 40 colleges in the city.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by Staff Reporter / Hyderabad – July 04th, 2016