JD Birla Institute celebrates

A Special Annual Sports Day

on completing 50 glorious years

THE INSTITUTE TO ENCOURAGE UNDER-PRIVILEGED AND SPECIAL NEEDS

CHILDREN FROM DIFFERENT NGOs TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS

JD Birla Institute (JDBI) organized their Annual Sports Day function to celebrate the completion of 50 glorious years today at the Gitanjali Stadium, Kolkata.

Students of JDBI and under-privileged and special needs children from different non-governmental organisations (NGOs) participated in the competition in the presence of JDBI alumni, guests and dignitaries.

JDBI, which is also engaged in various social welfare projects, extended this sporting opportunity to the disadvantaged children so that they too could participate in activities and experience the same excitement and enthusiasm like other children. This would also help them to develop self confidence, sporting spirit and motivate them towards their goal.

Dr. Deepali Singhee, Principal, JDBI said, “This event is really significant for us and we are looking forward to organize various activities for them.”

“Sports are always exciting but this year, being the 50^th Anniversary, we are very excited about the event,” one of the students said.

In the past five decades, the Institute has grown catering to the needs and demands of the changing times. JDBI and its departments are affiliated to Jadavpur University and has an A grade rating (CGPA of 3.11) from NAAC.

The Institute provides both graduate and post-graduate degrees. The college has bagged the College to Look Out for and the Best Maintained College awards by the Lions Club of Calcutta.

JD BIRLA INSTITUTE, DEPTS. OF SCIENCE & COMMERCE

11 Lower Rawdon Street, Kol – 700012

WORKSHOP ON CAREER COUNSELLING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012

 

As a part of our ‘Support Activities for Students’ J D Birla Institute has organized a career counseling workshop for all the final year students of our institute. This would enable them to understand their potentials and guide them to make choices for their higher studies or vocation after completion of their undergraduate degree programme.

SESSION-1

·               Commerce (By Mr. Zubin Malhotra) – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

·               Science – Food Science & Nutrition Management, Human Development, Home Science (By Mrs. Pervin Malhotra)– 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

SESSION-2

·               Science – Textile Science, Clothing & Fashion Studies and Interior Designing (By Mrs. Pervin Malhotra) - – 1:00 am to 3:00 pm

J. D. Birla Institute, Kolkata is an educational institution that has been affiliated to Jadavpur University since 1963. The Institute has recently been accredited with an ‘A’ grade rating (CGPA of 3.11) from NAAC. It is our privilege that the college has also been awarded the ‘College to look out for’ and the ‘Best Maintained College’ by the Lions Club of Calcutta. This year our institute had completed 50 years of its existence.

J. D. Birla Institute is primarily a girl’s college offering an array of skilled based academic courses in field of applied Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration. Our Dept. of Business Administration is a co-educational department and is located at a satellite campus. We also offer postgraduate courses under the Dept. of Home Science and a 1- year diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition. Currently we have about 1700 students.

Please note that our college currently offers the following courses under affiliation to Jadavpur University:

Undergraduate Course                                

B. Sc (Hons) in Food Science and Nutrition Management

B. Sc (Hons) in Textile Science, Clothing and Fashion Studies

B. Sc (Hons) in Interior Designing                

B. Sc (Hons) in Human Development

B. Sc (Hons) in Home Science

B.Com (Hons) with specialization in Accountancy & Finance/Banking & Insurance/Marketing (only in the Final Year)

BBA (Hons) – Management

Post Graduate Courses        

M. Sc in Home Science (with specialization in Composite Home Science)  

M. Sc in Home Science (with specialization Textile & Clothing)

M. Sc in Home Science (with specialization Human Development)

M. Sc in Home Science (with specialization Food & Nutrition)

M. Sc in Home Science (with specialization Resource Management)

Post Graduate Diploma Courses

Dietetics and Applied Nutrition

Ms Pervin Malhotra, is an experienced Career Counsellor, Columnist, Trainer, TV Host, Public Speaker and Publisher. She is currently the Director at Career Guidance India (CARING) and has also served as a Creative Director at Arms Communications. She is known for conducting workshops / talks at universities, colleges, schools and industry in India and abroad, providing comprehensive testing and counselling for leading schools, colleges and corporates.

It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) is about to stage its 34^th annual national conference (AROICON), in Kolkata, between 29^th November-2^nd December 2012, at the Science City Auditorium and Hotel ITC Sonar.

Cancer has emerged as the main cause of death worldwide & India is no exception. The incidence of cancer is rising, which is often difficult to cope with in our developing nation, given the shortage of awareness, infrastructure and trained manpower.  AROI is proud to be one of the largest and most respected organizations combating cancer in India.

Radiation oncology (radiotherapy) is the branch of oncology which deals with the treatment of cancer by means of ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays & high-energy X-rays.  Doctors in this specialty, who are also trained in chemotherapy and palliative care, work closely with surgeons to provide multidisciplinary cancer care,that is the norm today.

This specialty has made rapid strides in the last 2 decades, with spectacular developments in radiation delivery techniques, focused on increasing dose to the tumor, (and thereby effectiveness) while reducing dose to the neighboring normal tissues (and thereby side-effects). Such techniques include intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and stereotactic radiotherapy.

AROI was founded in 1976-77 at Nagpur, with the purpose of advocating the specialties of Radiotherapy & Oncology in India. Since its inception, the organization has grown manifold and now boasts of more than 1800 members all over India.

The AROI’s annual national conference is an important international event in the world of oncology, graced by many stalwarts , who have presented their work and ideas to the attending doctors and paved the way for inculcating better knowledge, especially among the post graduate students, through the memorial orations, keynote lectures, panel discussions and symposia. This year is no exception, with many world-renowned oncologists scheduled to speak, including Prof J Overgaard (Denmark), Prof V Gregoire (Belgium), Prof CM Nutting & Prof J Yarnold (UK), Prof R Timmerman (USA), Prof B O’Sullivan & Prof D Jaffray (Canada). They will join a galaxy of Indian oncologists, including Dr R Bilimagga (Bengaluru), Prof GK Rath (N Delhi) Dr S Hukku (N Delhi), Prof SK Shrivastava (Mumbai), Prof FD Patel (Chandigarh) & many others.

The AROI also encourages dissemination of knowledge, especially among its young members. Specifically for this purpose, numerous proffered and Best papers are presented at every conference and meritorious candidates awarded. AROI also recognizes the fact that most centers in India still do not access to the most advanced technologies. For this it awards Travel Grants and various fellowships to its members for travelling to the best centers in India and abroad to learn these precise radiation techniques hands on and uplift the standard of care provided by them to their community.

Eastern India has been one of the pioneers in radiotherapy in India. Many stalwarts in the field, both in India and abroad, hail from this part of the country.  The host institute, Medical College Kolkata, which is the oldest medical college in Asia (1835) boasts of one of the oldest radiotherapy departments in India, established in 1910. The Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, which recently celebrated its golden jubilee, is another renowned institute. Over the last decade, there has been tremendous development in radiotherapy & oncology in our region, with the establishment of a number of modern institutes in both public & private sectors.

Alongside the academics, delegates & faculty at this year’s AROICON will also be soaking up the ambience of one of the most cultured and hospitable cities of the world, an ever-surprising metropolis where the old and the new live in harmony.

The opening ceremony of the conference, at Science City Auditorium on 29^th November will be graced by a number of dignitaries and will feature renowned danseuse Smt Alokananda Ray’s production of Rabindranath Tagore’s immortal dance-drama Balmiki Prativa.

We pray for your good wishes and hope that the conference will be successful and memorable, as befits our city and our nation.

 

IFGL Refractories clocks higher sales despite

not too favorable market scenario

 The Board of Directors of IFGL Refractories Ltd in their meeting held on 10.11.2012 considered and approved unaudited financial  results for 3 (three) / 6 (six) months ended on 30^th September, 2012. Said results on consolidated and stand-alone basis are as follows:-

                                                                                                                                    (Rs. in lacs)

	Quarter ended			Six months ended
	30/09/2012	30/09/2011	Variation (%)	30/09/2012	30/09/2011	Variation (%)
Consolidated
Total income	16,669	16,111	3.46	34,123	28,747	18.70
Profit from Ordinary activities before Tax	614	1,668	(63.19)	2,302	3,098	(25.69)
Net Profit after Minority   Interest	400	1,199	(66.64)	1,656	2,269	(27.02)
Earnings Per Share (of   Rs.10/- each) – Basic and Diluted	1.09	3.40	(67.94)	4.66	6.43	(27.53)
Stand-alone
Total income	7,425	6,854	8.33	15,169	13,033	16.40
Profit from Ordinary activities before Tax	331	634	(47.79)	1,148	1,268	(9.46)
Net Profit	210	394	(46.70)	761	874	(12.93)
Earnings Per Share (of   Rs.10/- each) – Basic and Diluted	0.55	1.07	(48.60)	2.08	2.40	(13.33)

Total Income on consolidated basis, compared to corresponding quarter of previous year is higher by Rs  558 lacs (3.46 %). Similarly on stand-alone basis Total Income is higher by Rs 571 lacs (8.33%).

Profit before Tax on consolidated and stand-alone basis for the quarter ended 30^th September, 2012 is lower by Rs 1,054 lacs (63.19%) and Rs 303 lacs (47.79%) respectively compared to corresponding quarter of previous year. Profit after Tax on consolidated and stand-alone basis are lower by Rs 799 lacs (66.64%) and Rs  184 lacs (46.70%). 

Performance of the Steel Industry during for quarter / six months ended on 30^th September, 2012 as compared to corresponding quarter / six months of previous year worsened  particularly in the Euro Zone and  Latin America. Since more than 50% of the Company’s Total Income on stand-alone basis is from exports and although Rupee has depreciated, there has been an overall increase in costs including inputs, outward freight and other selling expenses, resulting in reduced Profit before Tax.

For these reasons and also that operations of Company’s new subsidiary IFGL Exports Ltd are undergoing stabilization and performance of the Brazilian subsidiary is below expectations, Profit before Tax on consolidated basis has also reduced.

Nevertheless, measures like cost cutting, better working capital utilization etc, which are being taken, should have a positive impact and any change in the prevailing economic situation will further enhance the  overall performance of the Company and its subsidiaries.

About  IFGL Refractories:

IFGL Refractories is a leading manufacturer of specialized Refractories having manufacturing facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, UK and USA. Krosaki Harima Corporation (a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan) is the technology provider. Equity Shares are listed both on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. For more information about IFGL Refractories, please visit www.ifglref.com

Convocation of ICSI students

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) , conducted a convocation for the Eastern region students where in more than 65 students took part in the event along with the students provided with membership under the institute. ICSI, recently is providing both Online and Regular classes for students across the country enabling them to interact and learn with the help of a click.

ICSI will be providing its students with the new syllabus from 1st February 2013 and it is declared that the syllabus will be revised every three years. ICSI is focusing on the development of their centre in North Eastern region including Guwahati, Shillong and Tripura. They are also reaching across the globe and presented themselves in front of WTO with the idea of collaborating with the international bodies and help the students to attain a role outside India.

Mr. Nesar Ahmad, President of the institute pointed out the affordable fee to be the USP of the organization and said , ”In spite of being a statutory body, ICSI does not draw any revenue from the government and runs independently upon the fees generated from its 3,50, 000 students.” The institute is recognized by 55 universities in India and also consists of a placement cell.

It is providing with a certification course on Valuation Cost and membership qualification on corporate re-instruction and Insolvency law. ICSI collaborated with IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) and is launching a joint document with IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Agency) to take the insurance sector to a higher level. 

Mr. Ahmad pointed out the major challenges in front of the organization to be the Frequent up gradation in technology, Competition in the market and Demand and Expectation of traders, industry and regulators.

It is believed by the institute that members should have complete knowledge of corporate thus they started with ICSI update through mail disclosing the day-to-day happenings. Lastly, Mr. Ahmad said, “By 2050, India will be more developed then America with a turnover of 85.97 trillion dollars every year.”

About Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier national professional body established by Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the profession of company secretaries. The institute develops a cadre of highly competent company secretaries for ensuring corporate governance and effective management by registering students with 10+2 and graduate qualifications for Foundation and Executive Programmes of company secretary-ship course respectively with course contents in Law, Management, Accounting and Finance disciplines.

CBS students organise

blood donation camp

The students and faculty members of Calcutta Business School (CBS), in association with the Lion's Club, District 322B1 Blood Bank, organised a voluntary blood donation-cum-awareness camp at the B-School Campus today as a part of their ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Mr Somdeb Bandopadhyay, (Inspector-in-Charge), Chief Guest, flagged off the camp in the presence of Director of Calcutta Business School, Dean – PGDM, faculty and CBS students. He congratulated all the students, the faculty and the Director for organizing such a camp.

"We are overwhelmed by enthusiastic response from the students of CBS. We at CBS have been promoting activities that have a direct and positive social impact and are in sync with global concepts like sustainable development, volunteerism, eco-friendliness, waste management and so on," said Dr Goutam Sengupta, Director, CBS. He also thanked Lions Club district 322B1 officials and doctors for conducting the camp at CBS.

"Management principles would be meaningless if it fails to carry out social responsibilities. Blood donation is one of the simplest and most important social contributions one can make for the greater good of society. We the students at CBS, along with others, just did that," said Anshul Agarwal, first year PGDM student.

About Calcutta Business School: Calcutta Business School, an autonomous institution promoted by a group of industrialists and academicians, commenced its journey in July 2008. Its two-year PGDM programme is approved by AICTE. The fully residential B-School is located in a sprawling 15-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Kolkata. In addition to the full-time faculty from Wharton, Johns Hopkins, IIMs, IITs, and XLRI; distinguished faculty and visiting professors from all over the world (from leading Business Schools in America and Australasia) provide academic inputs to the students. Since inception the B-School has a 100% placement record in leading national and multinational companies and it is one of the few AICTE approved world class residential B-Schools in Eastern India.

Akash Gautam’s Tip to Calcutta Business School (CBS) Students on “How To Crack Interview You Sit For”

Akash Gautam’s Tip to Calcutta Business School (CBS) Students on

“How To Crack Interview You Sit For”

Renowned motivator, trainer and success coach Akash Gautam conducted a workshop on “how to crack every interview you sit for” at Calcutta Business School. The three-hour workshop was aimed at equipping the Calcutta Business School’s post-graduate management students of 2011-13 batch with tips on facing tough interviews.

The PGDM 2011-13 batch of Calcutta Business School students will reach out to the job market early next year. The workshop on cracking interview provided stimulus to the students who lapped up the rhetoric and nuances of Akash Gautam.  

While interacting with the students in a witty manner, Akash Gautam gave examples from real life situations and popular films to keep the students engaged to his workshop. He emphasised that recruiters look for commitment and logical thinking in candidates during interviews more than anything else. He also urged the students to focus on their positives. Throughout the workshop Akash Gautam chose his words to be in tune with the wavelength of the students.

“I earnestly hope that this workshop will be able to make some difference to the students’ mindset when they sit for interviews,” said Akash Gautam.

Suyash Chaudhury, Calcutta Business School, batch 2011-13, marketing stream, said, “The session was very productive. Students need more such practical ideas about the corporate world.”

Another student Abhishek Deb of Calcutta Business School, batch 2012-14, said, “The session was an enriching experience and great learning.”  

The audience comprised two batches (2011-13 & 2012-14) of PGDM students of Calcutta Business School, JD Birla Institute (management section) and Birla School of Management.

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About Calcutta Business School:

Calcutta Business School commenced its journey in July 2008. The fully residential state-of-the-art infrastructure is located on a sprawling 15-acre eco-friendly campus on the outskirts of Kolkata which also houses a Management Development & Research Centre. Equipped with a modern infrastructure and AICTE-approved innovative curriculum, Calcutta Business School has emerged as one of the leading B-Schools of eastern India.