Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce commemorate 153rd Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts,Science and Commerce commemorated 153^rd  Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanand by hosting Yuva Saptah , weeklong activities including the lectures and Blood Donation camp during 12-18 January,2016. The inauguration ceremony held at the hands of Chief Guest Mr. Mohan Shete, President of Itihas Premi Mandal, Supervisor and History teacher from New English School, Ramanbaug, Pune. Mr. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha presided over the function, Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal of the college welcomed the guest .The other members of Kannada Sangha, Mr. B. B. Rao, Treasurer, Mr. Ramdas Acharya, PRO and Mrs. Rashmi Pattnaik, Administrative Officer graced the occasion. Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Vice-Principal, Mr. Anand Buddhikot, Program Officer, Mrs. Sujata Bacchav, Head Bahishal Shikshan Mandal of the college, Teachers, and students, were also present on the occasion.  

Mr. Mohan Shete, in his inspiring speech emphasized on the point that instead of celebrating Death anniversary or birth anniversary of great persons, application of their ‘teachings’ and ‘thoughts’ in our day to day life is important. He shared some anecdotes from Swamiji’s life and his thoughts on building the nation through youth by narrating many incidents from Swamiji’s life like his tour of India, Speech at Chicago and his bereavement.

At the end Mr. Anand Budhhikot proposed vote of thanks for inaugural function

 On 13^th, 14^th and 15^th January, various inspiring lectures were arranged on the topics ‘Jallosha Tarunyacha”,              “Saundarya Manache, Saundarya Sharirache” & “Spardhatmak Pariksha Purva tayari”. On 16^th January Mr. Kalyan Raman created awareness among the students about use of helmet & road safety rules. He explained to the students about care to be taken while purchasing helmet, walking on the road, etc. He demonstrated the test for purchasing Helmet and answered the queries of the students. 

The Youth Week ended with the Blood donation camp arranged by the NSS dept with the help of ‘Puna Serological Institute’s Blood Bank’. College Staff and the students donated blood in the Blood donation camp. Total 47 donors donated blood and 75 students hemoglobin check up was done during this camp

All the activities of the Youth week were efficiently managed and conducted by Mr. Anand Buddhikot, NSS PO, Mrs. Sujata Bacchav, Head Bahishal Shikshan Mandal  and their team under the able guidance of Dr. S.B. Kharosekar.

Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce organizes State Level Seminar

Kannada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce has organized State Level Seminar on ‘Recent Development in Indian Banking Sector’ on 23^rd January, 2016. The Seminar is sponsored by Savitribai Phule Pune University under Quality Improvement Programme organized by Department of Business Economics, Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune. The seminar aims to provide a platform for intellectuals to deliberate upon developments in Indian Banking Sector. Sub-themes of the seminar are Differential Banking in India, Changes in the Monetary Policy of Reserve Bank of India, and Green Banking in India.

The seminar will be inaugurated at the hands of Shri. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha, Pune on 23^rd January, 2016. Chief Guest of the seminar is Dr. Achintan Bhattacharya, Director, NIBM, Pune. Other speakers for the sessions are Dr. Kalyani Kulkarni, HoD, Economics, Fergusson College, Pune; Mr. Gautam Prakash, Assistant General Manager, College of Agricultural Banking, RBI, Pune and Dr. Arwah Madan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics, St. Mira’s College for Girls, Pune.

Registration fees for Academicians, Research Scholars and Corporates is Rs. 750 and for Post Graduate Students is Rs. 300.

Venue of the competition                 : Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce,

                                                              A.V. Room , 6^th floor Ganesh Nagar, Erandwane, Pune – 38. 

For further details contact:

Mrs. Sushismita  Mohanty, Convener - 9890469561                                        

Ms. Sayee Kulkarni, Co-ordinator   - 9823159280

                                                    

College Office Phone No.                  : 020 25456328

Website                                               : www.kaveri.edu.in/kcsc

E-mail id                                             : kaveri.college@gmail.com

Kaveri College celebrates 153rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

Kannada Sangha,Pune’s Kaveri College of Science and Commerce NSS department inaugurated on 12^th January, 2016 a week long ‘YuvaSaptah’ to commemorate 153^rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The chief guest for the function was Mr. Mohan Shete, president of Itihas Premi Mandal, Supervisor and history teacher from New English School, Ramanbaug, Pune. Mr. Kushal Hegde, President, Kannada Sangha and other members of Kannada Sangha, Mr. B. B. Rao, Treasurer, Mr. Ramdas Acharya, PRO and Mrs. Rashmi Pattnaik, Administrative Officer graced the occasion.  Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal of the college, Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Vice-Principal, Mr. Anand Buddhikot, Program Officer, Mrs. Sujata Bacchav, Head Bahishal Shikshan Mandal of the college, Teachers, and students, were also present on the occasion.  

The programme started with NSS Song by the students. Dr. S. B. Kharosekar explained the importance of Swamiji’s valuable thoughts in the inaugural speech. He said Swamiji was Great Patriot, internationalist, entertaining conversionalist, man with soul of forgiveness, man of action, idealist, stern realist with feet on earth and compassionate companion. He referred to the initiative of Govt. of Maharashtra’s ‘jeevan mulye’ and said that “Swamiji was having all these values in his personality which made him unique.”

Mr. Mohan Shete, in his inspiring speech emphasized on the point that instead of celebrating Death anniversary or birth anniversary of great persons, application of their ‘teachings’ and ‘thoughts’ in our day to day life is important. He shared some anecdotes from Swamiji’s life and his thoughts on building the nation through youth by narrating many incidents from Swamiji’s life like his tour of India, Speech at Chicago and his bereavement. He told that Swamiji’s thoughts which were put up by him around 125 yrs ago are relevant even in today’s practical progressive world. Swamiji gave Indians proper understanding of their country’s great spiritual heritage and thus gave them pride in their past. Swamiji made India a nation with a global mission. While expressing the depth and magnitude of Swamiji’s contribution to mankind Mr. Mohan Shete said,“Swami Vivekananda is a subject of study, research and comprehension and not a subject to just worship and forget.”

Mr. Anand Buddhikot proposed vote of thanks and compeering was done by   Mrs. Yogeshwari Dhannak.

Workshop on Women Empowerment and National Integration held at Kaveri College

Adult Continuing Education and Extension cell of Kannada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science & Commerce in association with Savitribai Phule Pune University had arranged two workshops Women Empowerment and National Integration on 8^th and 9^th January 2016. Eminent personalities in the respective fields addressed the students. The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mrs. Manasi Joshi, Co-ordinator, Adult Continuing Education and Extension cell of the college, Staff members and participants were present on this occasion.

First session of the Workshop on Women Empowerment on 8^th January, 2016 was conducted by Mrs. Nisha Bhandare, Professor, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune.  In her address on the topic ‘Women in the 21^st Century’ she said that Indian constitution has given equal rights to women in every field. She also advised girl students to know themselves. She imparted lessons in self-defence to the girl students. The second session was conducted by Dr. Mridula Ranade on the topic ‘Nutrition for Good Health’. She claimed that 70% diseases are cured if we have healthy diet, water and exercise every day. She solved health related queries of the students.

On 9^th January, 2016 Workshop on National Integration was arranged. The first session was addressed by Dr. Ganesh Rathod, Director, Social Sciences Centre, on the topic national integration. He emphasized the importance of education. He also stated that national integration can only be observed if we eradicate economic, social and caste discrimination. He insisted upon development of villages for overall development of the nation. In the second session Dr. Ramkrishna Dhere, Professor, Shankarrao Bhelke College, Nasarapur, Pune affirmed that integration is the foundation of nation. He said that every Indian should feel proud of being Indian. Ms. Chaithra Ucchil compeered the workshop and Mrs. Manasi Joshi proposed the vote of thanks. Staff members and students were present in large number for the sessions.

“Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce celebrates Intercollegiate Cultural extravaganza -Yuva Spandan”

Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce’s brand intercollegiate cultural extravaganza- Yuva Spandan took place recently. The inauguration of the event took place at the hands of Mrs. Indira Salian, Vice-President, Kannada Sangha. Mr. B.Baburao, Treasurer, Kannada Sangha graced the occasion. Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri College, Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Cultural Head, Teaching staff, non-teaching staff and all the enthusiastic volunteers and students of the college were present.

Yuva Spandan started with a fabulous Traditional Day Celebration, Nail Art and Mehendi Competition on 26^th Dec, 2015 in the college campus. Varieties of traditional attires were presented by the participants. The titles of ‘Mr.Traditional’ and ‘Ms. Traditional’ were won by Mr. Rupesh Danve SYBCOM and Ms. Sayali Bhagat SYBCOM respectively. Ms. Riddhi Patel TYBCOM won the first prize of Rs. 500/-, Certificate and Trophy and Ms. Nimisha velani won the second prize of a certificate and a trophy in Nail Art Competition. The winners of Mehendi competition were Ms. Jyoti Yenpure SYBCOM who won the first prize of Rs. 500/- , certificate and trophy and Ms. Riddhi Patel TYBCOM won the second prize of certificates and trophy.

The second day 27^th Dec, 2015 showcased a spectacular Retro Day and Street Play Competition.  The participants had showed their creativity in their dressing styles and their accessories. The title of ‘Mr. Rajesh Khanna’ was won by Mr Niranjan Nigadikar and Ms. Mumtaz was won by Ms. Vishakha Ganu FYBA. Street Play Competition got overwhelming response of teams exhibiting various social issues. The Competition was judged by Mr. Abhijeet Chaudhary Mr. Soham Gadkari and Mr. Prashant Singh from Swatantra Theatre.  The first Prize worth Rs 3000/-, certificates and Trophy was won by Sir Parshurambhau College. The Second Prize Rs 2000/-, certificates and trophy was won by Modern Law College.

The third day began with a splendid General Quiz Competition followed by Treasure Hunt Competition and Fashion Show on 28^th December, 2015.  In General Quiz a team from Yashwantrao Mohol College, Pune won the first prize and the runner up was a team from Fergusson College, Pune. The first prize was Rs. 1000/-, certificate and trophy and the second prize was Rs. 500/-, certificate and trophy. The Treasure Hunt competition was won by Sahil Mahajan, Salil Deshmukh, Dinesh Prajapati and Utkarsha Purandare from FYBCOM with Rs. 1000/-, Certificate and Trophy and the second prize of trophy and certificate was bagged by Mohit Panse, Vaishnavi Adhikari, Siddharth Mehendale, Kshitija Deshpande from FYBSC. The winner of the Fashion Show was a team from MIT College of Arts and Commerce and runner up was a team from Singhagd College of Science, Pune . The title of Ms.Yuva Spandan was won by Ms. Vaishanavi Hublikar of Singhagd College of Science, Pune and Mr. Yuva Spandan was from Mr. Aadhesh  Madhok of Singhagd College of Science, Pune. The event was judged by Mr,Chetan Agarwa, Founder, Chetan Agarwal Foundation and Ms. Ankita Lande, Pune finalist for Miss India.

The intercollege dance competition was conducted on 29^th Dec, 2015. It included Solo Dance Competition and Group Dance Competition. The Competition was judged by Ms. Meghana Sabade and Ms. Gauri Swakul, the renowned dance trainers. The winners of Solo Dance competition were Mr. Manish Sharma from Garware College securing 1^st prize and Mr. Nikhil Kamble from Sinhagad College secured 2^nd prize. The first prize comprised of Rs. 2000, a trophy and a certificate and the second prize comprised of Rs. 1000, a trophy and a certificate. The winner of Group Dance competition was Ms. Sayee Kalyani’s team from BMCC bagging the first prize and Mr. Hrishikesh Kadu’s team from MIT College securing the second prize.  The 1st prize comprised of Rs. 5000, a trophy and certificates and 2nd prize comprised of Rs. 3000, a trophy and certificates.

The most exciting Annual Social Gathering and Dance Competition took place on 30^th Dec, 2015. Eye-catching performances of the students took place in the Annual Social Gathering. The most demanding fashion show was conducted. The title of Ms. Kaveri was won by Ms. Vishakha Ganu FYBA and the title of Mr. Kaveri was won by Mr. Aniket Jankar SYBCA.

The event was generously sponsored by Hotel Vaishali and Hotel Sudama, Pune.

Participants from the renowned colleges of Pune like Sinhagad College, MIT, S.P. College, Wadia College, Yashwantrao Mohit College, Mamsaheb Mohol and Kaveri College, etc participated in various events. The Yuva Spandan Student office bearers namely, Mr. Nikhil Patil (President), Ms. Nikita Naik  (Vice-President), Mr. Siddhesh Karanjkar  (Working President), Mr. Pranam Shetty (Secretary) and all other student volunteers of the college tirelessly worked for the event under the leadership of Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal and Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Cultural Head. All the teaching and the non-teaching staff contributed a lot for making this event successful. 

Special Winter Camp of NSS Volunteers of Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce

A group of volunteers of National Service Scheme unit of the college attended the seven-day Special Winter Camp of at Kasar Amboli, Tal. Mulshi, Dist. Pune. “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan” was the theme of the camp.The camp began on 18^th Dec, 2015 with the inauguration at the hands of the Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce in the presence of Mr. Anand Buddhikot, NSS Programme Officer, Mr. Sachin Deokate, Asst. Program Officer, Mrs. Meena Shinde, Sarpanch of the village and Mr. Umesh Sutar, Upasarpanch. Mrs. Shraddhali Sutar, Member, Grampanchayat, Mrs. Suvarna Sutar, Mrs. Chhaya Bhilare, Mrs. Kamini Shinde, Mr. Shekhar Shinde, Mr. Sachin Dhumal  along with other villagers, faculty members of the college and all NSS Volunteers were also present at the occasion.Mr. Buddhikot welcomed the dignitaries and all others present for the inauguration function and explained the purpose of the camp.  Dr. S. B. Kharosekar congratulated villagers for non-addiction as an achievement of the village.

The volunteers undertook the Cleanliness Campaign in the village. They cleaned the temples, street and nearby places of the village. They also arranged ‘Prabhat Pheri’ everyday for creating awareness of social issues like education, female foeticide, cleanliness and patriotism. There were also lectures conducted on “Positive Thinking” by Mr. Govind Bobade, “Misconceptions about snakes” by ‘Sarp-mitra’ Mr. Sharad Gund, “Participation of Students in NSS” by Dr. Ramkrishna Dhere, “Schemes for Rural Development” by Mr. S.S. Gundale, “Agnihotra- need of the day” by Mrs. Manasi Joshi, and “Leadership Qualities by Mr. Anand Buddhikot.

The valedictory function took place on the last day of NSS Camp on 24 December2015. Mr. Pacharane was the chief guest of the program. Kannada Sangha Pune secretary Mrs. Malati Kalmadi., Principal Dr. S. B. Kharosekar, Mr. Anand Buddhikot, NSS Programme Officer, Mr. Sachin Deokate, Asst. Program Officer, village inspection committee head of Central Government Mr. Bhati, Mrs. Meena Shinde, Sarpanch of the village and Mr. Umesh Sutar, Upasarpanch. Staff members and students were present for the function. NSS Programmee Officer Mr. Anand Buddhikot in his introductory speech summarized the cleanliness drive conducted by NSS students in the village during 18^th December 2015 to 24 December 2015.  Students Devashree Tulshibagwale, Mohit Pansare, Shruti Bapat, Yashodeep Unecha and Siddharth also shared their experiences of NSS special winter camp. Principal Dr. S. B. Kharosekar appealed the audience that the college would like to adopt the village and will help the village in getting the Nirmal Gram Award. He also mentioned that this is the second year of NSS camp in the village Kasar Amboli. He praised the NSS volunteers for their sincere efforts in all the activities conducted during the camp. He appealed the NSS volunteers to conduct various programs such as Swwach Bharat, Samruddha Bharat, Literacy drive and Use of technology for the villagers. Chief Guest for the program Mr. Pacharane said that NSS is a great platform for students to develop various skill like time management, group management etc. Mrs. Kalmadi appealed that the village school should be adopted so as to conduct various developmental activities for the students round the year. She also praised all the NSS volunteers for their contribution throughout the camp. Village inspection committee head of Central Government Mr. Bhati appreciated NSS volunteers’ cleanliness drive in the village Kasar Amboli. Mr. Anand Buddhikot expressed that development of village leads to development of the country.

The love and cooperation from the villagers was appreciated by the College authorities. The Volunteers expressed their gratitude towards the college and to the villagers for the wonderful experience. Student volunteer Pratiksha Sutar compeered the program and vote of thanks was proposed by NSS Programme Officer Mr. Anand Buddhikot.