Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Research Methodology Workshop, 18th to 28th March, 2013, TISS, Mumbai


Dates: 18th to 28th March, 2013
Organiser: Centre for the Studies of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (INDIA)
Location: Mumbai (INDIA)
The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies, TISS proposes to conduct a 10-Day workshop on research Methodology from 18th to 28th March, 2013 for the Research Scholars who are pursuing their Doctoral Degree from various Universities/Institutes.
The workshop predominantly follows the Research Methodology Syllabus designed by the ICSSR which include extensive understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods. However, it also aims at incorporating certain important features in order to cater to the growing needs of the young research scholars. Some of those features are:
  1. Training for the usage of SPSS;
  2. Training in accessing the E-Resources such as Dev Info, Jstor, NSSO Data Base etc.
  3. Writing Workshop to prepare the participants to publish papers in journals;
  4. A special session on Understanding Social Exclusion and Measuring Discrimination;
The workshop is a capacity building programme especially for research scholars belonging to the marginalized sections. We therefore, propose to provide 70% of the seats for the applicants belonging to the SC and ST categories.
The participants shall be provided with food, accommodation and a workshop kit which consists of reading materials. SC and ST candidates shall be provided one-way Travel reimbursement by buses/Train Sleeper Class in line with the ICSSR’s norms. Interested candidates may apply for the workshop by filling in the Registration Form which could be obtained from TISS website: www.tiss.edu
The duly filled in registration form must be accompanied with the following enclosures:
  1. A Bona fide Certificate from the University/Institut in which he/she has enrolled for Ph.D.;
  2.  A brief note about his/her thesis and its progress;
  3. Community Certificates (in case of the SC and ST candidates);
  4. A brief write up about the reasons for his/her participation in the workshop;
The candidates are advised to send in the soft copies of the same to the following email address: rambabu_arb@yahoo.com.
The organizers deserve the rights for scrutiny and selection of the candidates based on the above mentioned criteria.

Important Dates:
The last date for receipt of the applications: February 28, 2013
The selected candidates would be intimated by March 3, 2013

For more information please contact:
Dr. A. Rambabu, Assistant Professor,
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N.Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-88
Phone: 022-25525357(O); Mobile: 09969747312; Email: rambabu@tiss.edu

Registration Form

Monday, February 25, 2013

Workshop on Unconditional Love & Forgiveness

Workshop on Unconditional Love & Forgiveness 

Dates: March 6 & 8, 2013

Organiser: The Centre for Lifelong Learning, TISS, Mumbai (INDIA)

About: The Centre for Lifelong Learning invites you to a programme on "Unconditional Love and Forgiveness" by Prof. Nasreen Rustomfram, faculty member, Centre for Lifelong Learning, on March 6 & 8, 2013 from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Registration fee is Rs.400/-.
Prior confirmation required as number of seats are limited.
Last date for registration: March 02, 2013.
Presence on both days is compulsory.
Venue: Room No. 908, 9th Floor, G+10 Academic Building Extension I, Naoroji Campus, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar Farm Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088. Tel: 25525682.
Contact Persons: Ms. Bhargavi / Mr. Ritesh for registration (Phone: 25525682) E-mail: bhargavi@tiss.edu / ritesh.vaity@tiss.edu.
Related content:
1. Brief Note

2. Registration Form

Monday, February 11, 2013

TISS Integrated M.Phil–Ph.D. & Direct Ph.D. admission [Last Date extended: 30March2013]

TISS Integrated M.Phil–Ph.D. & Direct Ph.D. admission


Admission to the Integrated M.Phil – Ph. D. programme & Direct Ph. D. programme in the following Research Areas:


Sr. No.


Research Areas
No. of seats


Integrated M.Phil & Ph.D. Direct Ph.D.
1 Habitat Studies 5 5
2 Health Systems Studies 10 5
3 Management and Labour
Studies
5 5
4 Social Work 25 15
5 Disaster Management 5 5
6 Education 10 5
7 Womens' Studies 10 5
8 Development Studies 10 5
9 Social Sciences 5 5
10 Media and Cultural
Studies
- 5
11 Library Sciences - 5

Important Dates:
Last date of submission of Application Form: March 30, 2013
Shortlisted candidates list on the TISS website: April 8, 2013
Written Test ((RAT) and Personal Interview on and between: April 15 - 17, 2013
Announcement


For further details read the Information Brochure. For any queries regarding any part of the admission process you may ring up TISS C.A.R.E. (Centre for Application Relationship and Engagement (Helpline)) 022-25525252.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

The 21st New Delhi World Book Fair 2013


The 21st New Delhi World Book Fair 2013

 
About the Book Fair: New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) held for the past 40 years is now a major calendar event in the publishing world.
Dates: 4th to 10th February, 2013.
Time: Daily 11:00 AM -08:00 PM
Venue: Pragati Maidan exhibition grounds, New Delhi, INDIA.
Organiser: The Fair is organised by National Book Trust, India, an apex body of the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development. The Fair is co-organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the nodal agency of the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce for promoting the country's external trade.
Guest of Honor Country: This year France is a Guest of Honor Country at the New Delhi World Book Fair. Traditionally, France is known for its strong publishing industry. France as the focus country will present glimpses of the industry and its writings through a large contingent of French publishers. Besides, many authors and scholars from France will engage in discussions and conversations with the Indian counterparts at the many literary programmes and professional round tables to be organised during the Fair. The vibrant cultural heritage of France with its music, food as well as cinema and other cultural performances will form a major component of French presentation. Theme: "Indigenous Voices: Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature".
The National Book Trust, India, is pleased to invite you to participate in the NDWBF 2013.
Brochure: http://www.newdelhiworldbookfair.gov.in/download/World-book-fair-brochure-indian.pdf

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