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  Need of more Economic Experts: Parag Kalkar -  February 12, 2025 Union Budget Exhibition 2025 at SPPU A Student-Driven Initiative to Decode the Budget Pune:  Parag Kalkar  Pro Vice-Chancellor of  Savitribai Phule Pune University  highlighted the need for more economic doctors (experts) while guiding the students at Union Budget Exhibition at SPPU. Department of Economics, SPPU organised a one-day ‘Union Budget Exhibition’ on Friday. Dr. Kalkar inaugurated the exhibition. He also discussed the importance of economics and urged students to participate more in economic development.  “ It is not just about the PhD degree but about the knowledge for proper analysis. ”          -  Dr. Parag Kalkar   Programme Coordinator,  Mansi Gore  expressed, “It is completely a student-driven activity, where they showcased the gist of what we have learned and discussed in the course.” “It is a well-balanced budget where ever...

  A Day out at BORI! -  February 13, 2025 As a part of our curriculum under the subject 'Cultural Journalism', a study visit was organised by Prof. Ajay Joshi for all the  MAJMC  1st year students at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute on Thursday. (MAJMC First-year students with Prof. Ajay Joshi and Nikhil Gadgil) Arrival & Introduction Though the visit was scheduled for 11:00 AM, students arrived at 10:30 AM as instructed by  Prof. Yogesh Borate . While waiting, students explored the campus, clicked pictures of BORI's heritage building, had snacks, and engaged in lively conversations. Prof. Ajay Joshi, arriving on time as always, introduced students to Nikhil Gadgil, Keeper of the Manuscripts, who guided them throughout the visit. Presentation at Navalmal Firodia Auditorium The visit commenced with a screening of three informative videos: History of BORI Making of Manuscripts Courses Offered by BORI A short Q&A session followed, allowing s...

  Journalist's back at their second home! -  February 13, 2025 ALUMNI MEET 2025: A JOURNEY OF INSPIRATION Department of Communication and Journalism  of Savitribai Phule Pune University organised the much-awaited Alumni Meet 2025 at the historic  Ranade Institute  Campus on Sunday, February 9. Why This Meet Was Special You might be wondering,  “What makes this Alumni Meet different from others?”  Let me tell you why. Ranade Institute has been fortunate not only because of its heritage building and exceptional faculty but also because of its legendary alumni who have made a mark in the field of journalism. The Organizers: A Learning Experience for First-Year Students As first-year students, we were given the responsibility of organizing this grand event. Unlike other college events, fests, or meets we had planned before, this was a high-stakes challenge. One mistake could have had a ripple effect of trouble. And yes, we made mistakes plenty of them. But...

  Country With Lost Identity! -  February 15, 2025 If you seek peace in life, much of it depends on your neighbors. Unfortunately, India has not been so lucky in this regard. Given the geopolitical realities, it becomes even more crucial to study and understand our neighboring countries, especially Pakistan, which was partitioned from India in 1947 and has since remained a persistent challenge. Over the decades, India has employed various strategies to address these issues, but beyond external efforts, a deeper understanding of Pakistan’s internal dynamics is essential.   In an effort to explore this subject, a discussion on the book ' Pakistan ka Matlab kya? ' by Shridhar Loni, Resident Editor of Maharashtra Times, was organized on Saturday by the Department of Communication and Journalism, Savitribai Phule Pune University. The event was presided over by retired Brigadier R.R. Palsokar, with Dr. Sadanand More, Dr. Shrikant Paranjpe, and the author, Shridhar Lon...

  Journalism Students Gain Insights on Election Commission and Delhi Polls. -  February 15, 2025 Pune:  Department of Communication and Journalism  of Savitribai Phule Pune University conducted a session on ‘Importance of Election Commission in Democracy’ by Vishwanath Garud and ‘Delhi Election Result & National Politics’ by Mahesh Sane on Saturday.  The session was conducted for students from Masters and Diploma Course of the Department.  Sanjay Tambat , Head of the Department and professor  Yogesh Borate  was present during the session.  Understanding the Role of the Election Commission Vishwanath Garud  provided a detailed overview of the  Election Commission of India (ECI)  by explaining its constitutional provisions and autonomous status.  Key points from his session included: ECI’s role as a constitutional body  and its independent functioning. Constitutional arrangements and delegation of power  within...

  Guest Session on Ayurvedic Clinical Trials Held at DoCJ -  February 16, 2025 Pune: The Department of Communication and Journalism,  Savitribai Phule Pune University  (SPPU) organized a guest session on ‘Ayurvedic Clinical Trials’ by Dr. Sumit Salunke and his team on Monday. The session provided insights into the importance of clinical trials in Ayurveda and their role in modern healthcare research.   During the session, Dr. Sumit elaborated on the scientific validation of Ayurvedic medicines, highlighting ongoing research efforts to assess their efficacy. One such study, focused on the effects of Ashwagandha and Gudvel on immune capacity, is currently inviting participants.   Call for Participation in Research Project    The study is a collaborative effort between Savitribai Phule Pune University, the Institute of Ayurveda Education and Research (Jamnagar), the National AIDS Research Institute, and Pharmanza Herbals Pvt. Ltd., Dharmaj. It is sup...