Training programme
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin, Kerala in collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, conducted a three-day training programme on “Entrepreneurship opportunities in fisheries sector.’ N.M. Prabhu, Head, Department of Fisheries Science, welcomed the participants. Pe. Jeyya Jeyanthi, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin, presented the thematic address. M. Jothi Basu, Controller of Examinations, E. Kannapiran, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education, were present. A. Jeyakumari and V. Renuka, Senior Scientists, spoke. R. Kumar proposed the vote of thanks. Students and faculty members from various science departments of Alagappa University and affiliated colleges and students from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi, participated.
AI for space applications
The Department of ECE of Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur, in association with Aeronautical Society of India and ISRO Propulsion Complex , Mahendragiri, organised a workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications’ recently. Chancellor K. Sridharan presided. R. Kalimuthu, Senior Scientist, welcomed the gathering. J. Daffini Manoja, Scientist URSC, Bengaluru, and P.Ganesh, IPRC-ISRO, shared their experience of utilising Artificial Intelligence in Chandrayaan 3 project. Hands-on Sessions were given to the participants in using Matlab for AI in Space Applications. Fifteen scientists from ISRO interacted with the faculty members. M. Pallikonda Rajasekaran, Director, R and D, gave the valedictory address.
Graduation Day
Graduation Day ceremony under way at Parvathy’s Arts and Science College, Dindigul | Photo Credit: HANDOUT
Parvathy’s Arts and Science College, Dindigul conducted Graduation Day ceremony for 2019 -2022 batch students on March 30. College secretary N. Shridhar, Director Praveen Srinivasan, Principal S.S. Srinivasan and Anugraha International School Principal Anish Fathima were present. Anandakrishnan Devaraj, Region Head, Wipro, South India, was the chief guest. In his address, he stressed the importance of pursuing higher studies while working so as to move up in the hierarchy.
Rally taken out
Students of Sri Krishnasamy Arts and Science College, Mettamalai, taking out a rally | Photo Credit: HANDOUT
The NSS units and Women Development Cell of Sri Krishnasamy Arts and Science College, Mettamalai, organised Cancer Awareness Pinkathon Programme on April 1. S.Shenbagaraj, Lions Club zonal president, flagged off the rally. It was organized in association with JCI Sivakasi Duchess and Indian Medical Association. More than 300 students and teachers participated in the rally which was taken out from from N.M.Metha Jain Matriculation Hr.Sec.School, Sivakasi to Kamarajar Park.
