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NEWS & EVENTS
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's 87th Foundation Day was celebrated on Thursday, 7-11-2024. On this occasion, the Parayana of Rudradhyaya and other hymns was performed by Dr. S.G. Mishra, Additional Examination Secretary, Bhavan's Higher Sanskrit Exams. Dept., and Dr. Hitesh Trivedi, Asst. Director, Bhavan's P.G. & Research Dept.
A lecture (in Marathi) on 'Vedic Foundation of Indian Cultural heritage' was delivered online by Prof. Dr. Ravindra Muley, Former Director, Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. Dr. S.G. Mishra, rendered the Vedic prayer. Dr. Hitesh Trivedi, delivered the welcome address, introduced the speaker.
In his enchanting lecture, Prof. Dr. Ravindra Muley discussed the various aspects of the Vedic basis of Indian cultural heritage. He discussed many topics related with the Vedic foundation of different religious traditions, various scriptures, education, social harmony, cultural unity of nation, economic growth, noble conduct, relationship of human beings with nature, and spiritual upliftment.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Priyanaka Vaidya, Asst. Examination Officer, Bhavan's Sanskrit Exams. Dept., and Dr. Hitesh Trivedi compered the programme.
The Bhavan, in association with the Progressive and Cultural Mahila Mandal, set up a book stall near Mantralaya on the occasion of Shankho Dhwani Sarbojanin Durgotsav-24, from October 8-13, 2024. It received an overwhelming and enthusiastic response. Many book-lovers visited the stall and purchased our publications.
Nrityanjali-FEST Book Exhibition
The Bhavan in association with the Nrityanjali had set up a Book Stall on the occasion of 38th Nrityanjali FEST— Inter School Competitions at Andheri on December 1, 2024. An overwhelming and enthusiastic response was received from the students, teachers and parents.
Conference on AMR
To discuss the global challenges of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Bhavan’s Research Center, Bhavan’s College, Mumbai, hosted the 5th International Conference on Bacteriophage Research and Antimicrobial Resistance in association with the Society of Bacteriophage Research and Therapy. The conference featured esteemed speakers from the USA, UK, Slovenia, New Zealand, Georgia, and Belgium, who presented papers on diverse bacteriophage applications spanning human health, animal health, environmental sustainability, and food safety. Their presentations highlighted global advancements and innovative approaches to combating antimicrobial resistance.
The conference was inaugurated by senior ICMR scientist, Dr Kamini Walia, who leads the Antimicrobial Resistance Initiative of ICMR. The conference drew a notable attendance of 135 delegates, including representatives from institutions such as IITs, NCL, TIFR, Amity University, Anna University, Bennett University, and Central University of Tamil Nadu.
Achievements
* Smt. Uma Arora, Principal, was bestowed with the ‘Best Principal Award 2024’ by Mr Ravindra Dattaram Waikar, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), in recognition of her outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to excellence in education. She was selected amongst the heads of 700 participating schools in the North West Lok Sabha Constituency, Mumbai.
At the KP West Ward Level Sahashaleya Inter-school Competitions 2024, students and teachers won multiple awards across various categories. Their dedication, hard work and teamwork were evident in every event, showcasing not only their skills but also their passion for excellence.
* Miss Ayesha Shaikh of Std. 2 secured the Third Place in the Ward-Level Drawing Competition organised by the Education Department.
* Ms. Aaradhya Chodankar won the 2nd place in the Balance Beam event, at the 1st Level-Wise District Championship in Men’s / Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, conducted by Brihanmumbai Jilha Gymnastics Sanghatana.
* Ms. Sia Samant of Std. 8 bagged a Consolation price in the Inter-school Storytelling Competition conducted by Brihanmumbai Nimnastar Marathi Shikshak Sanghatana.
Shraddhanjali
Prof. Gustashp B. Forbes, the eminent Astrologer and former Principal of Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on October 27, 1944, in Mumbai, he was a Chartered Accountant and served at Lakme company.
He stood first at the Jyotirvid examination of Bombay Astrological Society (New Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati) in 1982, and in 1983 he joined as a faculty member. He taught various subjects of Astrology at Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati for almost 35 years. He was appointed as the Principal of Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati in March 2010. He represented Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati in January 2016 at the Kolkata seminar of Astrology. He was deeply interested in the Tropical (Sayana / Western) system of Astrology. He has compiled and written books on Astrology for the students of Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati. He donated 547 books of Astrology to Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati in March 2023. He was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Astrology by Bhavan’s Jyotisha Bharati during the Astrology Seminar organised in March 2017.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Saraswati Puja was organised at the Bhavan’s Munshi Saraswati Granthagar (Bhavan’s Library) on October 10, 2024. Shri Vishwanath Sachdev, eminent Hindi Litterateur and Editor of Bhavan’s Hindi Monthly ‘Navneet’, performed the puja as the host in the presence of all staff members of the Bhavan’s various institutes and departments.
Shri H. N. Dastur, Executive Secretary of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan with Bhavan’s Ladies Staff during Navratri Celebrations.
◆ Ms. Sanskriti Khambadkar participated in National Field Outdoor Archery Championship 2024 organised by Field Archery Association of India and won 1st place in Bamboo Wooden category in Cub Girls round. She also bagged 1st place in 5th National Field Archery Online E-Championship 2024 in Bamboo Wooden Bow style, under-14 Girls category.
◆ Mast. Swarup Pandekar represented India in two events: 2nd Lathi South Asian Championship Goa 2024, where he bagged Gold Medal in Ekam Lathi DVE Lathi Individual Event, in the U-8 category. The second event was South Asian Open Karate Championship Goa, organised by Shotokan & Shito-Ryu Karate Do Federation of India, where he achieved Bronze Medal in Kata and Kumite Event, under the category of Colour Belt.
◆ Hearty congratulations to Mast. Athrav Deepak Tiwari who secured International Rank - 628 and Zonal Rank - 135 in the SOF International English Exam.
Scholarship Result
Congratulations to students of Class 5 for receiving scholarship, conducted by Maharashtra State Council of Examination, Pune. Their unrelenting dedication to achieve academic success and zeal for learning has earned them this
well-deserved accolade. The following students received the scholarship:
Name of the Students: Mohd. Rehan Satkut, Yashas Meher, Naksh Tombri, Atharv Tiwari, Nishika Turkhud, Ovi Padlekar, Rutvija Bagade, and Saee Shirwadkar.
◆ It was a proud moment for the school as Mast. Swarup Sugriv Pednekar from Std. III bagged Gold Medal in Decorative Stick Rotation and Silver medal in Stick Fight. Moreover, his whole team secured 4th position for Team Championship Trophy, organised by 21st State Level Silambam Selection Championship 2024-25.
◆ Another feather to the cap was added when Mast. Siddhant Rai of Class 10 won a tab as prize for participating in the contest organised by Navneet Publications.
◆ Mast. Swarup Pandekar of Class 3 won a Gold Medal in Mas Wrestling at the District Level Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Championship 2024-2025, which was organised by the Traditional Wrestling Association of Suburban District (Mumbai).
◆ Ms. Takshvi Bagayatkar of Class 3 bagged Second Prize in the Greeting Card Making Competition at the K/West Ward Level, which was organised by MCGM Education Department.
◆ Congratulations to the students for their outstanding achievements in the Saral Sanskrit Bal Bodh Exam 2023-24. The following students secured Distinction:
- Mast. Harsh Shetty
- Ms. Inaaya Akhtar
- Mast. Archit Jain
◆A feather in the cap was added when Ms. Aradhya Chodankar demonstrated her exceptional skills by securing 2nd place in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics - National Grade 4 Balance Beam event at the Infinity-Leap Invitational Competition, organised by Infinity Gymnastics LLP Club in Pune.
◆Kudos to the students who participated in Artistic Gymnastics at Andheri Sports Complex, organised by Brihan Mumbai Kreeda Ani Lalitkala Pratishthan, Body Mind Rhythm Academy.