15.2.2009: 16th SAIL Nehru champion colleges hockey tournament came to an end at the Northern Railway Hockey Stadium in Gwalior, a city 250 kms south of Delhi, with defending champion DAV College, Jalandhar defeating the Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar by a whopping 7-1 score, on Saturday.

Lakhwinder Singh of DAV College, who was Man of the Match yesterday in the semis, again won the honour today, for his hattrick.

As the score board stands by, the proceedings were dull on the turf in contrast to the Friday proceedings. Both the semis played on Friday went down to the wire, the results settled through one-on-one tie-break.

Prof. Manu Sood, manager of the DAV College, was a happy man, as he wanted to teach the losing side a lesson. “They hosted the Inter-University in Haridwar, and we were virtually chased out of the competition due to rogue elements in their campus. Now we got a chance to prove our worth”, said otherwise reclusive Sood.

Haridwar team won the Interuniversity championship in January at home, defeating Punjabi University 4-2. It was a record Tenth Time for the DAV College team to walk away with the Nehru Champion Colleges Cup out 16 that has gone into the annals.

As was introduced in the previous two Premier Hockey Leagues, the one-on-one tie breaks won the hearts of the spectators. Three out of four quarterfinals and two semis, in all five out of six matches were decided by the new goalkpeer vs forwards duel. Gwalior crowd had sufficient of them.

Though it did not matter much for the teams, levying of Rs.50 for green cards, Rs.100 for yellow card and Rs.500 for red card -- this was done to bring better discipline on the turf – was keenly followed by the crowd.

Announcer Kamal Kishore often mentioned the stats of these penalties collected, much to the delight of the crowd. The collected amount, about Rs.4000, has not gone into the kitty of the organizers, Nehru Hockey Tournament Society, but was given to the team that did not get any card at all. Good gesture indeed.

Annamalai university team, that had apprehension in the beginning of the competition that the physical intimidation of some teams hampered their natural play, acknowledged in the latter stages that the umpiring qualities improved then on, and were delighted to win the bronze.

This hardline match was also one-sided affair as the Rourkela based Municipal College team caved in to a 1-5 defeat.

According to Kukoo Walia, the Organizing Secretary, the Madhya Pradesh Women Hockey Academy, extended good support towards successful conduct of the tournament. Local Member of Parliament and former Sports Minister of the State, Yasodaraje Scindia gave away the trophy to DAV College.
The Nehru Society organizes the Cup in Delhi, but had to look for alternative venue this time, as both the turfs in Delhi are under renovation.
Based on the performance of the teams here, All India University Union (AIU) has selected an 18-member team. “This team will participate in the World University Games”, Dr. Gurdeep Singh announced.

The concept of Man of the Match was introduced by the Nehru Society this time, an amount of Rs. 40,000 has thus directly gone into the hands of players.
PRIZE MONEY

1. Winners: -- DAV College, Jalandhar -- Rs. 96,000/-

2. Runners-up: -- Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar -- Rs. 56,000/-

3. 3rd Position: -- Annamalai University -- Rs. 32,000/-

4. Man of the Match: -- Lakhwinder Singh of (DAV Jalandhar) -- Rs. 10,000/-
5. Coach of Winning Team: -- Gundeep Kumar -- Rs. 8,000/-

6. Coach of Runners-up Team: -- Kapil Mishra -- Rs. 5,000/-

7. Coach of 3rd Position Team: -- K. Sekar Babu -- Rs. 3,000/-

11.2.09: The placement cell of DAV College Jalandhar alongwith WIPRO (BPO), WIPRO WASE and Barclays Shared Services organized a Placement drive in the college. The recruitment drive was conducted by Ms. Nidhi Malhotra and Mr. Digvijay Singh from WIPRO (BPO). The students different streams participated in the event. The students went through the rigorous process and finally 12 students were selected at package of 175000/- Annually. Similarly WIPRO WASE and Barclays Shared Services organized the Placement drive and finally 7 students were selected at package of 2 lakh annually. Principal, congratulated the students and Dy. Dean Placement Dr. Ashok Kapoor and other members of his team.

National Conference

on

Nanomaterials: Synthesis & Applications

Feb. 6, 2009: DAV College Jalandhar under the aegis of Post-Graduate Department of Chemistry organized 2-days UGC, DST, CSIR sponsored National Conference on Nanomaterials: Synthesis & Applications. The conference was inaugurated by Principal R S Sharma, Hon’ble General Secretary, DAV Colleges Managing Committee, New Delhi. Principal extend heartiest welcome to the Chief-Guest, Delegates, Resource Persons and participants, who have come from all parts of the country. He said Nano-science is one of the newest and most significant developments in the present scientific world with its wide-ranging applications in medicine and engineering. A few decades ago, the discovery of semi-conductors brought a technological revolution. A similar revolution seems to be on the anvil with the development of nano-technology. He congratulated the Department of Chemistry which is already a DST-FIST sponsored Department for this brave initiative.

The Chief Guest Principal R S Sharma, Hon’ble General Secretary, DAV Colleges Managing Committee, New Delhi congratulated the Principal, Member of Chemistry Department, Organising committee for this great events. He said that this conference is an effort to the introduction and the awareness of the Nano-technology and its possible impact on present and future technological and other challenges. He said, Such Conferences, also provide a platform for young inquisitive minds to interact, to brainstorm and to learn. It is also a platform to know and be known.

Key-note Address: Dr. C S Sundar, Head, Material Science Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam presented his key-note address. Speaking on the topics Nanomaterials Research - Opportunities & Challenges, he said that We are all riding a “Nano Wave” today, with enormous excitement and considerable expectations of applications in several domains. In his talk he traced, the rapid evolution of this nascent field, that is a confluence of several streams of activities in physics, chemistry, biology, Materials Science and Engineering. Research in nanomaterials is largely driven by applications, and hence is highly context dependent.

Dr. B C Ranu (Indian Association of Cultivation of Science, Kolkata presented his paper on Metal Nanoparticles as Efficient Catalysts. He said that the last decade has witnessed a tremendous growth in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The easy accessibility to nanoparticles has prompted investigations on their applications in catalysis. The recent reports showed amazing level of their performance as catalysts in terms of selectivity, reactivity and improved yields of products. He further said that an investigation to explore the potential of palladium and copper nanoparticles in organic reactions, particularly the functionalization of molecules.

Dr. L M Bhardwaj, CSIO, Chandigarh presented his paper on Bionano Materials & Devises. He said that the convergence of nanotechnology with information technology, modern biology and social sciences will reinvigorate discoveries and innovation in almost all sectors of the economy. Both science and the economy in the 21st century will require technological breakthroughs in the control of nanometer scale structure and functions, where the top-down approach of electronics manufacture converges with the bottom-up assembly of biology. At this moment, the scientific questions are being formulated, the required tools are being developed, and the possible applications of nanotechnologies could be revolutionary.

Nano-Biotechnology takes advantage of interfacing functional biomolecules with available devices for development of devices with higher performance in terms of selectivity, sensitivity and economics. The life processes and materials have been perfected by nature in billions of years. The nature has created large variety of molecular devices which are working in living system ranging from micro-organism to human beings. Nature creates these devices by self-assembly process and does not requires billions of dollar lithography based fabrication facilities used in VLSI devices.

Dr. A. K. Ganguli, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi presented his paper on Control of size and shape of nanostructures using the microemulsion method. He stressed that Nanoparticle synthesis is a challenging and interesting area of research especially for obtaining sensors and catalysts based on nanomaterials having useful properties (dielectric, magnetic, and optical).

Dr. R K Khandal, Shri Ram Institute of Industrial Research, New Delhi presented his paper on Nanoscience to Nanotechnolgoy: Scope, Challenges & Opportunities. He said that converting concepts of nanoscience into the know-how of nanotechnology has always been a challenging task, which everyone seems to be pre-occupied with, thanks to the opportunities that exist for such efforts. Inspite of the fact that the fundamental concepts behind nanoscience are quite well understood and appreciated, making nanomaterials based on these concepts have several hurdles to cross. The complexities involved in producing nanomaterials and desired products based on them are immense; to resolve them, one needs to apply interdisciplinary approaches involving multi-phase systems. The extraordinary properties exhibited by nanomaterials drive us to develop almost all devices based on nanomaterials, but this is easier said than done.

The first and foremost step in this process is to define the scope in terms of its degrees and dimensions. Then, the challenges involved at different stages of making the nanomaterials be identified and listed based on the technicalities involved. For each challenge, a path forward using the expertise and experience is determined to develop materials of desired quality. The process of development of nanomaterials, thus, be carried out in such a manner that the outcome is based on science and it is no longer considered as an art!

Similarly the other Scholars Dr. A Banerjee, Indian Association of Cultivation of Science, Kolkata presented his paper on Nanotechnology : A New horizon of Technology, Dr. Sanyog Jain, NIPER, Mohali, presented his paper on Novel Nanocolloidal Carrier Systems for Targeted Drug and Vaccine Delivery, and Dr. G S Chauhan, HPU Shimla traced the different aspects of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. Nearly 400 delegates from all parts of the country participated in the conference.

Padamshree G.P. Chopra Ji's (President, DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi) message on "New Year 2009".

20 November, 08: A two-day science fair started at DAV College here today. Students displayed models based on the theme of “Science and technology for sustainable development.” The students successfully presented the ever-changing field of science through static and functional models.

As many as hundred models from the departments of physics, chemistry, mathematics, bio-technology, zoology, geography and food science technology form various colleges and schools were on display. One such model, which attracted the fancy of many students, was the aero-modelling display by NCC cadets of 1 Punjab Air Squadron, NCC, Jalandhar, from DAV College, Jalandhar. The model carried the motto of “Join NCC to be a part of the armed forces.”

In one of the functional models, students virtually brought to life the various war aircraft, including MiG 21, Mirage 2000, AN-32, Hawk-200 mk, RC Power, RC Glider, Senior Peace Maker and Speed models. “Our aim behind making these models is to make the youth aware of the aero functioning and various flying objects,” said cadet Kapil Sethi, a student of B.Sc (IT)-IInd year. Another functional model which received applaud from the students was “In-silico drug designing” made by students of HMV College, Jalandhar. Explaining their model, Rimpi, a student of M.Sc (bioinformatics)-IInd year said, “The model is designed keeping in mind the latest advancements in the field of drugs manufacturing. We have shown how drugs can be manufactured through computers. The model is already functional in some of the top pharma companies, including Ranbaxy and Cipla,” she said.

Physics Association arranged a talk on "Large Hadron Collider Experiment" the World's Largest and Highest Energy Particles Accelerator on 21.10.2008 in College Auditorium. Dr. Suman Bala Beri, Professor Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh delivered the talk. It was a live information for the person associated with LHC. Large number of Teachers and students from various college/ school took part in the seminar.

DAV College Jalandhar under aegis of PG Department of Zoology, organized a one-day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Genetic Panorama” on 27.9.2008. In this seminar the experts from all over the country participated especially - Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Randhawa, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Roorkee, Prof. (Dr.) Rup Lal, Head, Department of Zoology, Delhi University, Delhi, Dr. Parveen P. Balgir, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Prof. (Dr.) Aruna Bhatia, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr. Gurstej Gandhi, Department of Human Genetics, GNDU, Amritsar. The vice-principal of Prof. R K Parashar, Head of the Zoology department Karuna Parmod, Prof. Punit Puri, Coordinator of Seminar welcomed the guests. Vice-Principal formerly welcomed the guest and said that their presence would certainly make this seminar a grand success.

Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Randhawa, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Roorkee, presented an inaugural address and stressed upon the history of Genetic Engineering. He said that New Research in the field would help to develop an artificial cell, which would benefit the humanity.

Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Randhawa
 

Prof. (Dr.) Rup Lal, Head, Department of Zoology, Delhi University, Delhi presented his paper on “Biotechnology: Introduction, Application and Opportunities”. He discussed the research which is going on in this area. He described Molecular Biology in detail. He also discussed new avenues in this field for the young students.

Prof. (Dr.) Rup Lal

    In recent years, great concern has been expressed about lack of infrastructure facilities for imparting good quality higher education and conducting advanced research. While the departments in universities and other higher educational institutions had made some impact on the development of teaching and research through their own efforts, a stage had reached where they needed selective strengthening of their infrastructure for post-graduate education and research in emerging areas.

A proposal was submitted to Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi under DST-FIST Scheme by Post Graduate Department of Chemistry of DAV College, Jalandhar. The proposal was short-listed by the expert committee constituted by DST and on behalf of Chemistry Department Dr. Rajeev Kumar Sharma made a presentation to expert committee at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad on 25 August 2007. The Department is recommended for Financial Assistance to purchase Equipments (FTIR and UV-Visible Spectrophotometer), Setting up Departmental Computer Lab, Departmental Library and Renovation of Teaching Labs under this scheme. Under this scheme total Rs. 41Lacs and 90 Thousand grant is sanctioned and Rs. 26Lacs and 30 thousand are released as First Installment under this scheme from DST. First Installment is utilized for purchase of FTIR and UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, New Edition Books and for renovation of Post Graduation laboratories.

The College Hockey Team Won 15th Nehru Champion Colleges Hockey Tournament by defeating Jawaharlal Nehru PG College, Bopal 5-2 after leading 2-1 at half-time in the final of the tournament at the Shivaji Stadium New Delhi on Friday (15/02/2008).

It was the team’s ninth title and the fifth in the last six editions.

DAV College, Jalandhar played fast and furious hockey to knock in five goals against two to defeat Jawaharlal Nehru PG College, Bhopal and retained the title in the 15th Nehru Champion Colleges Hockey Tournament final at the Shivaji Stadium here today.