POPULAR LAW SKILL COURSES on Legal Education and Profession (Self-Paced)

POPULAR LAW SKILL COURSES on Legal Education and Profession

 

Organiser: LawSkills.in, Noida, INDIA.

5,000 years of Indian science history on display, at the Science Museum, London, until 31 March 2018

5,000 years of Indian science history on display

The exhibition aims to redress the Eurocentric bias of science history.

An exhibition that opened this week at the Science Museum in London, UK. run by Illuminating India, until 31 March 2018.

Highlingts:

• First written zero on a 1700-year-old birch bark manuscript
• Oldest artefact is set of weights that standardised mud brick production
• Exhibition at UK’s Science Museum in London

A light scattering technique invented in the early 20th century and a fragile manuscript documenting the earliest known symbol for a numerical zero are among achievements of Indian science highlighted in an exhibition that opened this week at the Science Museum in London, UK.

Illuminating India, which runs until 31 March 2018, marks 70 years from the country’s independence by celebrating global contributions to scientific advancement, as well as photography, from 3000 BC to the present day.

"Read the full article on SciDev.Net"
By: Anita Makri

Source: SciDev.Net update: 9 October 2017

NPC's Residential Training Programme on “Digital Transformation through e-Governance”, December 18-22, 2017, Goa

Residential Training Programme on “Digital Transformationthrough e-Governance”, December 18-22, 2017, Goa

ORGANISER: National Productivity Council is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India. NPC Plays a catalytic role in productivity promotion by undertaking consultancy, training and research assignments in frontier areas of management and technology oriented disciplines. National Productivity Council is organizing residential training program on “Digital Transformation through e-Governance” from December 18-22, 2017 at Goa.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME: The programme is designed for officials working across different functional areas of management including administration, finance, personnel & training/HRD, etc. from state and central Governments departments/ministries, Public Sector Units, Financial Institutions and/or Academic and/or Research Institutions. The details of the programme and their coverage are provided with brochure enclosed herewith.

NOMINATIONS/REGISTRATION: Nomination indicating the name(s) of the participants, designation, contact address, e-mail id, phone/mobile number and FAX number etc. along with a crossed cheque/demand draft of participation fees on residential basis is Rs 48,000/- + 18% GST amounting to Rs. 56,640/- (Fifty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Only) Per Participant. The Non-residential participation fees will be Rs. 38000/- +18% GST amounting to Rs. 44,840/- (Forty Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Only) per participant. favouring “National Productivity Council” and payable at New Delhi may be forwarded to the undersigned. 

CONTACT:

Nikhil Panchbhai

Group Head (IT)

National Productivity Council

(Under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India)

5-6 Institutional Area, Lodi Road

New Delhi -110003

Ph. No. :-(011)24607321

Mobile:- 09868751912

Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award (ICA)_LD: 30/09/2017

INDIAN COMMERCE ASSOCIATION

Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award

Indian Commerce Association is pleased to announce Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award for year 2017 with aim  to promote research among the young faculty members and research scholars of ICA.

Indian Commerce Association (ICA) in its over 69 years of existence has strived for the excellence of profession and professionals. Through its unparalleled contributions for the cause of academics and academia, it has provided a befitting platform for the intelligentsia to congregate, deliberate and make prolific contributions to the discipline, research and economy. To recognize and reward the young faculty members and scholars, ICA has instituted research fellowship award in memory of late Prof. A.D. Shinde.

Late Prof. A. D. Shinde struggled through his humble background to successfully complete his education and garner recognition as a successful Chartered Accountant and dedicated academician. Being exemplary in every sense, he was the first Professor in Commerce at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra and later assumed the prestigious academic positions as Member of Senate, Academic Council, Board of Management, Dean of faculty of Commerce and officiating Vice Chancellor of Shivaji University. Prof. Shinde was a great visionary and committed himself to the felt and potential needs of students and society in the field of education. He was a multi-faceted personality who made eminent contributions in the field of education.

 

Guidelines for Memorial Research Fellowship Award is as follows:

1.       Eligibility for the Grant / Award

1.1   Candidates who are Permanent/Regularly employed as faculty in the rank of assistant professor  in a UGC recognized University/College/Institution/affiliated institution    are eligible for this grant. It should be duly certified by the Principal of the College.

1.2   Scholars from other professions like civil servants, journalists, and industrialists etc. who hold Ph.D Degree and have a keen interest in research are also eligible for this grant.

1.3   The applicants who are currently working on minor/major projects/ similar fellowship/grants sanctioned by UGC/ICSSR/other similar institutions cannot submit the same/ similar proposals for this Grant

1.4   This grant is available for candidates below the age of 35 years.

1.5   Only one person is eligible for the Grant-in –aid.

1.6   The Applicant should be a Life Member of ICA.

2.       Duration and Value

2.1   Duration of the research project is 12 months.

2.2   The research project will be allotted at the time of Annual Conference of ICA.

2.3   The maximum budget that may be allotted to the candidate is Rs. 50000

3.       Submission of proposal

3.1   Duly filled in Applications along with the Research proposal and other documents should be submitted in soft copy through e-mail by 30^th Sep of every year to the Secretary, ICA.

3.2   The proposals should be forwarded through the Head / Principal

4.       Procedure for selection

4.1   The proposals complete in all respects shall be reviewed by a 3-member expert committee where two members will be appointed by the President and Secretary, ICA and one member will be appointed by Donors or their representative

4.2   The broad outline of the selection criteria is as follows

4.2.1                   Academic Record                                     25 marks

4.2.2                   Research Performance                             25 marks

4.2.3                   Assessment of Research Proposal            50 marks

4.3   The information regarding the award to the selected candidate will be given through e-mail to the Conference Secretary and will be announced at the conference.

5.       Release of Grant

5.1   The sanctioned grant will be released in two instalments.

5.2   60% of the sanctioned grant will be released within a month of the award of the research fellowship in the name of the candidate.

5.3   Remaining 40% of the amount will be released after the submission of the final report and the presentation.

6.       Progress report

6.1   The recipient of the awardee will be required to give an interim presentation of the research work after 6 months through email.

7.       Submission of Final Report

7.1   The awardee is required to submit three copies ( two hard copies and one soft copy) at the Annual Conference.

7.2   The report will be evaluated by an expert of the ICA specialized in the field to be appointed by the President, Secretary, ICA and Representative of Donor.

7.3   If the expert is satisfied with the research report, the remaining balance of the award may be released by the Secretary.

7.4   The awardee will make a 10-minute presentation on the findings of the research project at the final of the BBAY Awards presentation.

8.       General Guidelines

8.1   Extension in tenure is not permissible in any circumstances.

8.2   If a Investigator fails to complete the project, he/she has to refund the entire amount sanctioned with interest.

8.3   Certificate regarding plagiarism shall be included in the final report.

8.4   The research report shall be in English

8.5   The final report shall be uploaded on the website of Indian Commerce Association. 

9.       Important Link

Please refer to mentioned link and download complete document with application form and annexures:

http://publishingindia.com/downloads/fellowshipaward.docx

CONTACT:

Dr. Balwinder Singh

Secretary, Indian Commerce Association

Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, Punjab.

E-mail: indiancommerceassociation@gmail.com, icaindia47@gmail.com

M: 09417272232

National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017), 16-17 FEB 2017, IISER-PUNE

National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017)

Dates: February 16-17, 2017.

Organiser/Venue: IISER Pune (Maharasthra), INDIA.

Objective: To understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries. It will provide an opportunity to library and information science professionals to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit.

Target Audience:

• Library and Information Science Professionals
• Knowledge Management Professionals
• Students of Library and Information Science
• Publishers and Content Providers

Dates to Remember

Announcement: 1st November 2016.

Submission of Abstract: 30thNovember 2016.

Final Paper / Poster Submission: 31st December 2016.

Intimation for acceptance of paper / poster with requested changes, if any: 15th January 2017.

Last Date for Registration: 31st January 2017.

Schedule:

Day 1: Registration, Inaugural Session, Keynote Address, Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, 3 Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds per slide) and Poster Presentations.

Day 2: Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, Two Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds Per Slide), Poster Presentations, Workshop Session on Innovative Practices followed by Valedictory Session.

Conference Brochure

Registration Form

Further Details

Source: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/events/National+Conference+on+Library+Innovations+for+Excellence (16/11/2016)

Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2017: Nominations Invited (3-National and 1-International) [LD: 16/01/17 & 28/02/17]

Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2017: Nominations Invited

 

Submission of nominations for the Awards is OPEN for 2017. Click on any of the links below to download a PDF of any Nomination Form:

Download Introduction to Jamnalal Bajaj Awards

Download nomination form for - Outstanding Contribution in Constructive Work

Download nomination form for - Outstanding Contribution in Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development

Download nomination form for - Outstanding Contribution in Development and Welfare of Women and Children and-or Gandhian Constructive Work by Women Workers

Download nomination form for - Outstanding Contribution in Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India by Individuals other than Indian Citizens

Source: http://jamnalalbajajawards.org/nomination-forms (27/10/2016)

Faculty Positions: Centre for Culture and Development, Vadodara

Faculty Positions: Centre for Culture and Development, Vadodara

22/10/2016

ANNOUNCEMENT (as on its Home page)

Faculty Positions

The Centre for Culture and Development (CCD) conducts social research mainly on Gujarat society and is looking for faculty. Scholars having Ph.D/M.Phil. in any of the Social Sciences, sharp analytical skills, proficiency in English, Gujarati and Hindi languages, proven record of working on field work based research with relevant experience and robust publications may apply with (a) full CV and (b) two of their best publications within thirty days of this notification to:

The Director,

Centre for Culture and Development

XTI Campus, Sevasi Post

Vadodara, Gujarat 391 101

Email: drlancylobo48@gmail.com

Phone: 0265-2372001

17th IASSI Annual Conference (2016-17), 9-10 December 2016, CRRID, Chandigarh.

17th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) for the year 2016-17.

Dates: 9-10 December 2016.

Venue: Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh.

Theme: “Education and Development: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities”.

Organisors: Professor Sucha Singh Gill, Professor and Former Director General, CRRID, Chandigarh is the Organising Secretary of the Conference.

Registration:

Category	Amount (Rs.)	Dates to Remember
IASSI Members Non IASSI Members Spouse/ Accompanying Person	1500 2500 2000	• Dates of the Conference: 9-10 December 2016 • Last Date for Submission of Papers: 7 November 2016 • Communication about Acceptance of Papers: 15 November 2016 (Those who would like to receive early communication of the acceptance of their papers should request for early information in this regard while sending their papers). • Last date of Registration: 30 November 2016

• The registration fee for the conference includes payment towards a conference kit (comprising summaries of all papers presented at the Conference, a CD of the papers presented at the Conference, a Conference bag, stationery etc.) and meals during the conference. Due to financial constraints, it would not be possible for the organisers to meet the travel costs of all the paper presenters but modest accommodation will be arranged for some limited conference participants. For some select participants and resource persons, who are either superannuated or cannot manage their travel costs from their own institutions, the Association will make efforts to meet their travel costs.

CONTACT: Conference Organising Secretary, PROFESSOR SUCHA SINGH GILL
Organising Secretary, IASSI Annual Conference 2016
Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development,
2-A, Madhya Marg, Sector 19, Chandigarh-160019
Phones: 0172-2784133, 2725406
Email: gsuchasingh@gmail.com/sscrrid@hub.nic.in