Birth Anniversary Celebration of Mahatma Gandhiji and Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastriji on 2nd Oct,2022.

 

Birth Anniversary of “Father of the Nation”- Mahatma Gandhi and the second Prime Minister of India who brought about the Green Revolution and the White Revolution in the country, and raised the slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan"- Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastri were celebrated with great enthusiasm by the NSS volunteers at Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune under NSS Department. On account of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, on 1st October,2022, the volunteers of the college conducted a cleanliness drive in and around the Parvati hill. During this cleanliness drive, the students collected the waste and sorted it and contributed their efforts.

A special lecture on "Gandhi's Dream of Independent India'' was organized for the students on 2nd October,2022. Mr. Sandeep Barve- State Executive and Social Worker of Union of Ukraine, Maharashtra was invited as the keynote speaker on this occasion. He presented Mahatma Gandhiji's dream of an independent India to the students by sharing various remarkable aspects of Gandhiji's life. He briefed the students about the social revolution he made by taking inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's Guru Mr. Gopal Krishna Gokhale. After this lecture, a film based on the life of Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastri was shown to students. All volunteers participated in large numbers on this occasion. Principal Dr. Ashok Agarwal and Vice-Principal Dr. Mukta Karmarkar gave their valuable guidance from planning to execution of this event.

On this occasion, students got precious support and guidance from  Dr. Jayashri Bangali- Head of Student Welfare Board of the college, Dr. Anand Buddhikot, NSS Program Officer Prof. Nilesh Nemade and Assistant Program Officer Prof. Sujata Bachhav. The program was compered by Prof. Sujata Bachhav whereas Prof. Suvarna Sabnis presented the Vote of Thanks.

NSS Foundation Day Celebrated by NSS Unit of Kaveri College

 

NSS Department of Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri Arts, Science and Commerce College celebrated the NSS Foundation Day, on 24 September 2022, with great enthusiasm. Student Volunteers celebrated this day by voluntarily cleaning the grounds and premises of the college, spreading the message of cleanliness. Program Officer of NSS Department Prof. Nilesh Nemade, Assistant Program Officer Prof. Sujata Bachhav and all NSS volunteers participated in this cleanliness drive.     On this occasion a special lecture on "Role of NSS in Development of Social and Human Ethical Values" was organized for the students. Dr. Shivaji Pacharane-District Coordinator of NSS Department was invited as the guest speaker. Principal Dr.Ashok Agarwal and Vice-Principal Dr.Mukta Karmarkar graced the occasion with their presence. Prof. Sujata Bachhav compered the program and in her address she explained the importance, concept and motivation behind NSS Day to the students.     On the occasion of NSS Foundation Day, resource person motivated the students for social work. Chief Guest Dr. Shivaji Pacharane, while interacting with the students, introduced the concept of 'National Service Scheme’ as 'Education and Service'. He explained the significant role of social work done through NSS in all round development of a student by giving different examples. He explained in detail what a volunteer should learn through various surveys and activities conducted in NSS and how one must apply these things in day to day life. He also briefed the students about various activities, schemes and camps conducted by the NSS department at the college, university level. Prof. Sujata Bachhav presented the Vote of Thanks.

12th Dr. Shamarao Kalmadi Memorial State Level Elocution Competition 2022-23

The noteworthy event ‘12th Dr. Shamarao Kalmadi Memorial State Level Elocution Competition 2022-23’ was held with great enthusiasm at Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune, on 16th September 2022.

 

The event was presided by Mr. Kushal Hegde- President, Kannada Sangha Pune. The programme began with Deep Prajwalan at the hands of dignitaries. Principal Dr.Ashok Agrawal, welcomed everyone with great pride and said that the success and quality at Kaveri College has been proved by its students achieving all-round development and leaving their marks of success in various fields ranging from academics, sports, professional exams to cultural achievements. President Mr. Kushal Hegde briefed the audience about the immense contribution made by the Kannada Sangha in the field of education and the successful progress of the Institute through the years. He also shared the glorious life of Late. Dr. Shamarao Kalmadi, and his struggle in the formation and progress of Kannada Sangha. Vice President Indira Salian, Secretary Malati Kalmadi, Trustees Chandrahas Shetty and Radhika Sharma graced the occasion and shared the words of wisdom.

 

The organizing Head of the competition, Prof. Soniya Kumbhojkar-Head, Elocution and Debate Committee, welcomed everyone and briefed about the objectives of organizing the competition. She asserted that while celebrating the 75th year of independence, we should remember the sacrifices of our revolutionaries and soldiers and that all men and women have equal contribution in the progress of India. 

 

The topics for this speech competition were '75 years of India's independence', 'Contribution of Women in National Development', 'Change is Inevitable', 'Jananayak- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose', 'Contribution of Indian Explorers in the Last Two Centuries'. Students from many colleges of reputed Universities of Maharashtra participated in the competition. Around 40 students from various districts like Pune, Mumbai, Thane, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Beed, Buldhana, Ratnagiri participated spontaneously in the competition.

 

The Prize Distribution and Valedictory Ceremony was held towards the end of the competition. Dr. Satish Desai- Founder of 'Punyabhushan Foundation' and 'Tridal' and former Deputy Mayor of Pune graced the occasion as a chief guest. Ms. Mrunalini Kale- Retd.Teacher, Sau. Vimalabai Garware High School, Dr. Samiksha Kulkarni- Professor, Modern College, and Dr. Supriya Sahasrabuddhe- Retired Reader and Head of English Department, Modern College served as the esteemed judges for the competition.

 

Judges, while sharing her reviews, appreciated students for participation and remarkable performances. She also guided them saying that one must strive to become a good speaker and shared some important tips with the students. She emphasized that change is indeed inevitable, but it must also be worth it. They also appreciated the participants in Impromptu Competition for their astounding performance with a touch of humor. She emphasized that knowledge must not get lost in information and that knowledge and wisdom are more important.

 

Chief Guest, Dr. Satish Desai, advised students to learn a skill of reading the minds of people while developing a habit of reading books. He added that every speaker, while addressing a crowd, should be audience centric, speak with patience, and must be aware of emphasizing the words where necessary in order to take hold of minds and hearts of the audience. He inspired the students saying that good elocution skills have their roots in ‘Kirtanas’ and hence we must preserve and practice the cultural and religious values ​​to be a good speaker. He also advised students to have a friendly competitive spirit in terms of winning or losing the competition. He guided everyone by giving examples of distinguished speakers like Acharya Atre, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Ram Shewalkar, Pramod Mahajan, etc.

 

Ms. Malati Kalmadi, in her address, mentioned that the main objective of the competition is to enhance and inspire communication skills among the students and talked about the importance of communication with its elements like facial expressions and voice tone. She cited that it is satisfactory to see the popularity and vastness of the competition increasing with every passing year. Principal Dr. Ashok Agrawal, appreciated the students for their active participation and congratulated them for outstanding performances. 

 

The first prize for Elocution Competition- a Rolling Trophy and cash amount of Rs.5000/- was bagged by Ms. Shruti Borsate, Nashik. The second prize and a cash prize of Rs.3000/- and the third prize and a cash prize of Rs.2000/- were won by Mahesh Ushir and Ms. Sanika Kolhatkar respectively. 

 

For the Impromptu Elocution Competition, Prateek Raut bagged the first prize of Rs.500/- cash, whereas Mugdha Thorat and Parag Badirke won the second and third prize of Rs.300/- Rs.200/- cash respectively. At the end of the competition, the contestants expressed their thoughts and thanked the organizers of the competition. All the participants were given a certificate of appreciation.

 

Prof.Soniya Kumbhojkar, presented a competition review and proposed a Vote of Thanks. The compere for the event was Prof. Asmita Joshi. Teachers and students attended the program in huge numbers.

 

National Sports Day 2022 Celebration at Kaveri College

 

The Department of Physical Education and Sport of Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce celebrated the National Sports Day on 29th August 2022. The event was chaired by Hon. Principal Dr. Ashok Agrawal.  Vice Principal Dr. Muckta Karmarkar and Physical Director Mr. Rohit Tambe were present for the event. The Chief Guest and guest of honor for this event were International Swimmer Mr. Rohan More and C.A Mallika Karmarkar.

In his address, Dr. Ashok Agrawal mentioned the importance of maintaining good health through sport. He also pointed out the different kinds of sport activities that influence the life of a person. Mr. Rohit Tambe welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests Mr. Rohan More and C.A Mallika Karmarkar.  

The resource person Mr. Rohan More guided the students how to balance studies and sports. He also explained how to distribute proper time to sports, studies and social media every day. He mentioned the ways through which students can do maximum studies in minimum time by using electronic gazette and e-resources. 

The resource person CA Mallika Karmarkar guided students on how to minimize academic stress through sports and manage daily routine efficiently. Further, she talked about managing sports training and activities while preparing for competitive examinations. 

Mr. Rohit Tambe Physical director proposed vote of thanks. 

Induction & Orientation Programme 2022

 

2-days Induction and orientation programme was organized for the first-year students of B.Com., B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.B.A.(CA), B.B.A.(IB), B.B.A. & B.A. in Kaveri College for their formation on 3rd and 4th August 2022 at Shakuntala Jagannath Shetty Auditorium of the college. Along with the students, parents were also invited for the event, that was a remarkable feature of this programme. A student orientation programme was held to welcome the first-year students and make them aware of college life.
Principal Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Vice Principal Dr. Mukta Karmarkar, Guest Speaker Dr. Ashish Tawkar-Leadership Mindset Coach, Pune and Motivational Speaker Dr. Sharda Bapat,Career coach Mr. Anirudh Pathak were present for this programme. Principal Dr.Ashok Agarwal welcomed all the students in his welcome speech and congratulated them for choosing Kaveri College for their educational journey for the next three to five years.
Dr.Ashish Tawkar, in his address, inspired the students to focus on life through an inspiring session on "Mantra of Successful Life". On this occasion, he asked the students to have an eager and positive attitude towards setting goals in life to realize and accomplish their dreams. He said that everyone's path to reach the goal may be different, but it is important to be persistent. He said that we should prepare ourselves to overcome the various adversities and obstacles that come in life and fulfil our hopes and aspirations and that we should strive beyond the boundaries of our limitations. He gave the mantra to the students to achieve success by making use of the platform and all the opportunities provided by the college for their personality development.
Dr. Sharada Bapat in her address, narrated the challenging journey of the medical science course, which was inspired by desire and curiosity, that too after the age of 35 along with her mundane life, the hard work and experience and the mental satisfaction at the end of the effort in an excellent style and asked the students to increase their curiosity for success.
Career coach Mr. Anirudh Pathak was the guest speaker on Day 2 of Induction and Orientation Programme. Mr. Pathak took hold of the audience in a very enthusiastic manner and unique style. He made the students aware of their future life through his mesmerizing voice. He talked inclusively on varied topics: ethics, self-acceptance, self-love, manners, positive approach, career, sincerity, hard work, etc. He emphasized that our personality is proved by our behavior and speech. He advised students that while living life, we should behave with respect to our parents, guru and society and our behavior should make them feel proud of us. He explained the immense importance of having balance for progress in life at a young age. He gave many examples while dissuading the students from addiction. He told the students to act responsibly while taking a new step in life, and to always think of parents’ love and dignity before doing anything wrong. Mr. Pathak’s session was a roller coaster ride full of emotions, information and fun incidents. He got a huge response from the audience for his wonderful sesion. 
Prof. Chaithra Uchil and Prof. Asmita Joshi did the compering and presented a vote of thanks at the end of the programme.

“Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire” : Chief Guest Mr.Ashok Ramakrishna Jamenis, in his address at Kaveri College's The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony

 

The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held with great enthusiasm at Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune on Tuesday 19th July, at Shakuntala Jagannath Shetty Auditorium. Mr. Kushal Hegde-President, Kannada Sangha Pune presided over the function. Mr. Ashok Ramkrishna Jamenis- Renowned Industry Expert & CMA Abhay Deodhar graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Mrs. Indira Salian-Vice President of Kannada Sangh, Mrs. Malati Kalmadi- Secretary Kannada Sangha, Dr. Madhuri Chittevan- Principal of Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College were present for the event. Principal Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Vice Principal Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Head of Cultural Department Prof. Suchismita Mohanty, all the teaching staff, non-teaching staff, students and parents were present in large numbers. 

The program started with the lighting of the lamp. Prof. Pooja Ambole briefed information about the various programs, activities and courses conducted by Kaveri College as well as presented a glimpse of the success achieved by the students of the college in various fields through a PPT presentation. Principal Dr.Ashok Agrawal, in his welcome speech, spoke with great pride that the success and quality of Kaveri College have been proved by its students achieving all-round development and leaving their marks of success in various fields ranging from academics, sports, professional exams to cultural achievements. He highlighted that credibility is an important part of life's journey and Kaveri College has proved its credibility. He also said that college has been successful in achieving its goals by overcoming any adverse situations even during the corona epidemic for the overall development of the students. 

President Mr. Kushal Hegde briefed the audience about the immense contribution made by the Kannada Sangha in the field of education and the successful progress of the Institute through the years. He also praised that Kaveri College has achieved maximum progress in the shortest period of time. He said that The Kaveri Institute always strives for the all-round development of students.

The Chief Guest Mr.Ashok Ramakrishna Jamenis, in his address praised Kaveri College for its readiness in sustainable and holistic development and also appreciated the goals and objectives of the college. While giving special guidance to the students on this occasion, he quoted a line “Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire”. He also emphasized on possessing qualities like consistency, dedication and accuracy to be successful and do something remarkable in life. He also talked about the importance of 'fundamental principles of life'. He explained how the journey of life is all about beginning from depending on others out of necessity to living an independent life and going beyond this, after a certain time, a person goes into traveling towards the journey of interdependence.

He also talked about the need and importance of transformation in one’s life, giving an example of the journey of a charcoal from the coal mine to the all-round diamond and said that this journey should be achieved through culture, education, humility, goals, objectives and self-examination. A man's life should be limited 'policy oriented', making the most of the opportunities he gets. He said that a planned journey based on one's own merits in every work should be 'man-centered', in which man should transform himself and imbibe good qualities. He said that change is very easy to achieve with an optimistic and positive policy. Students should seek their Guru/Mentor by giving respect and dignity to others. He enlightened the students by saying that they should develop interest in life and cultivate it.

The Chief Guest Mr. Abhay Deodhar congratulated the college and all the faculty members on this occasion and said that students should always be committed to increase their credibility in their successful life. To achieve their goals, they should always learn new things and keep themselves up-to-date. He briefly said that everyone should be healthy in their life and make their physical health a priority. 

Students were awarded by the college for their achievements in academic, NSS, cultural as well as inter-college competitions. In addition, the students were honored with some special awards. 'Best Student', 'All-rounder Student', 'Best Sportsman', 'Best Volunteer' and ‘Endowment Prizes’ were given in fond memory of  'Late.Shri.Vishnu Moreshwar Karmarkar' and 'Late. Smt. Sunitha Vishnu Karmarkar’. In addition to this, 'Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Prize' cash amount Rs.2500/- and Late.Shri Ramesh Khode Scholarship cash amount Rs.11000/- were given as special prizes. Toppers of the college were also felicitated for ranking in the merit list of the university. Other than this, students clearing the CA Final Exam and eight students clearing the CS Final Exam were also felicitated on this occasion. 

Dr. Jayashri Bangali, Dr. Deepa Sathe, Dr. Sayee Kulkarni, Dr. Mukta Karmarkar, Dr. Shweta Bapat were honored for their special work in the field of education. Administrative Superintendent Shri. Ravindra Bhalerao and non-teaching staff Mr. Tushar Parte were felicitated for their outstanding contribution to the college. 

The program was graciously moderated by Prof. Pooja Ambole. Vice Principal Dr. Mukta Karmarkar presented the Vote of Thanks. Teachers, Students, Parents and the non-teaching staff attended the program in huge numbers.

Annual Sports Prize Distribution Ceremony at Kaveri College

The Annual Sports Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune was held on Friday 15th July 2022 for the academic year 2020-21 and 2021-22 with great enthusiasm. Mr. Rahul Singh- Olympian & Assistant Commissioner GST-Pune Division and Subedar Kashinath Naik - Delhi Commonwealth Games Medalist & Head Coach, Indian Army Athletics Team graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Mr. Kushal Hegde-President, Kannada Sangha Pune, Mr. Balajeeth Shetty-Trustee, Principal Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Vice Principal Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Prof. Rohit Tambe- Head-Physical Education Department, teachers and students were present for the event. Principal Dr.Ashok Agrawal, in his address, briefed everyone about the reputation Kaveri College has earned by achieving comprehensive development in a short span of time. This was followed by welcome and felicitation of guests by the hands of President Mr. Hegde.

    On this occasion, the students who have achieved special success in the field of sports at various levels were honored with certificates, medals and prizes by the auspicious hands of the chief guests. Students participating and winning medals in Khelo  India, All India Inter University Competitions, etc were honored and awarded the title of The Outstanding Athlete by the college.

    On this occasion, Subedar Kashinath Naik, in his address, motivated students by sharing his life story and hardships on the path of becoming a successful sports person. He also talked about his glorious achievements in sports career. He said that ``You can overcome any adverse situation if you have strong will and dedication towards achieving something”. “It is also very important to maintain a certain discipline and dedication in life on your path to success, because no problem is permanent, every lock has its key”, he added while guiding the students. 

    Former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team, Mr. Rahul Singh, in his address, mentioned that everyone has talent, but giving an appropriate direction to the talent, bringing the best out of a person is very important in order to make successful champions. He explained the immense importance of Sports in human life. He emphasized that one should constantly strive to improve one's performance by setting a discipline, goal, practice, dedication and schedule. He re-emphasised many of the thoughts provoked by Mr. Naik. He also mentioned that he is eager to come to Kaveri to guide the students on the ground and play with them.

    While appreciating the merits of the students, President Mr. Kushal Hegde said that "Kaveri Institute continuously encourages students to become good sportsmen. We strive tirelessly to cultivate sportsmanship in students. Many of our students have represented in national and international level sports competitions and achieved success so far and we are proud of our students".

    Ms. Alapi Chauhan moderated the program. Head of Physical Education Department Prof. Rohit Tambe presented the Vote of Thanks. All the teaching, non-teaching staff, and around 150 students were present for this event.