Jalandhar: A webinar was organized by the Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust to Overcome the Growing Physical Illness and Mental Stress Among Children at Innocent Hearts School During the Pandemic, the theme of which was “Mindfulness and Well-Being in the new normal ”. Ludhiana’s nutritionist Anvita Chatwal, pediatrician Dr Nupur Sood and psychologist Himani Singh Mittal were invited as speakers. Guest speakers dispelled the doubts that currently haunted parents for children. Dr Nupur Sood said today parents are concerned about children’s hyperactivity, obesity and how to increase children’s immunity and save children from the third wave of the pandemic . Dietitian Anvita Chatwal explained to parents that to a large extent, children’s diets affect mental and physical changes. Psychologist Himani Mittal said that in order to reduce children’s mental stress, to increase their immunity, and for the changes to come in their nature, we must all work together. Parents need to maintain balance in food as well as keep the environment pleasant and positive while making sure they spend time with children, she gave the final tip.

Eye Care Awareness Webinar

An eye care awareness webinar in association with the PIMS education cell was held at Sanskriti KMV school to educate students and parents about “mucormycosis” (black fungus). The infection appeared during the second wave of the coronavirus and its symptoms and ways of prevention have been discussed. The resource person for the webinar was Dr. Tania Moudgil (Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, PIMS). Dr Moudgil started the session with popular manifestations of Covid-19 which included keratoconjunctivitis, dry eye, and mucormycosis. During the session, she familiarized the students with the theories of the development of mucor, its symptoms as well as preventive measures for the disease. She recommended that everyone use cool masks, large screens, eat well, have correct sitting posture and eye exercises to refrain from eyelid edema, red eyes, tearing. and vision loss. She also clarified the students’ doubts about “eye health”.

Dr Surinder Pal Mand is DSW

To review and resolve student issues at Lyallpur Khalsa College, Principal Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra appointed Dr Surinder Pal Mand Assistant Professor at PG Department of Punjabi as Dean of Student Welfare. In handing over the nomination letter, Director Dr Samra congratulated Dr Mand and sent him best wishes for diligently discharging his new responsibilities. He said that Dr Mand is a talented teacher and that he is happy to hand over the responsibility of Dean Student Welfare to a young teacher. He said that Dr Mand, in addition to being the scholarship officer at the university, also served as the coordinator of the Punjab Center for Migration Studies. Dr Gopal Singh Butter, head of the PG Department of Punjabi, congratulated Dr Mand on becoming the dean. On this occasion, Dr Surinderpal Mand thanked the Principal for having shown his confidence in him for this position.

Virtual cultural exchange program

Apeejay School, Mahavir Marg, this week launched a virtual cultural exchange initiative with Daejeon High School in South Korea. Young cultural ambassadors from both schools interacted with enthusiasm and enthusiasm online, unmitigated by the pandemic through multiple sessions to understand their cultural diversities. Deajeon High School, South Korea, as the host school, began the inaugural session with an overview of their school and hobbies, followed by a virtual tour of their school. A piano recital by a South Korean student set the tone for a delightful cultural exchange session on the online platform which was delivered by a fascinating interpretation of Kathak, a classical Indian dance by Radhika and Misha from the class XI. The highlight of this dynamic session was Anandita who introduced herself in Korean and hosted a dance presentation on Kpop Album Dynamite, a popular Korean number.

Online summer camp organized

With summer already knocking on our doorstep, it’s time to beat the heat and let the kids explore with extracurricular activities in their free time. The State Public School is proud to host an online summer camp. The camp witnesses an overwhelming participation of students, eager to benefit from the rich experience. This camp offers yoga / meditation, table manners, life skills activities, fire-free cooking, English communication, arts and crafts, the best of classes on waste and mental abilities. The participants enthusiastically do their best and appreciate the efforts of the school staff to ensure that the summer camp always lives in this unfavorable scenario as well. President Dr Narotam Singh and Vice President Dr Gagandeep Kaur as well as Principal Savina Bahl said they were happy with the success of the summer camp.

Virtual Conclave on Hospitality

Phagwara: GNA University hosted a virtual conclave on “Hospitality Viz a Viz Technology: Changing the Role of Hospitality Practitioners” with a key objective of keeping students abreast of the latest technologies and trends in tourism, hospitality entrepreneurship and the accommodation sector. The session was opened by Professor VK Rattan (Vice Chancellor, GNA University) and Professor (Dr) RK Mahajan (Registrar, GNA University) welcomed professors and students from 50 different institutions around the world. Professor (Dr) Monika Hanspal presented the objectives of the organization of the conclave and Dr Sandilyan Ramunujam Pagaldiviti, dean of the host faculty presented the theme of the conclave to all speakers and participants. The first session focused on “Global Tourism Opportunities and Challenges”. The second session was “Focus on Entrepreneurship in Hospitality”. The third session focused on “Preparing accommodation for modern travelers”. TNS