In a first, Bhavans facilitates Virtual Reunion

Press Release

In a first, Bhavans facilitates Virtual Reunion 

 

Chandigarh, 25^th May 2020: Bhavan Old Students' Society (BOSS), the alumni arm of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, conducted its first Virtual 'BOSS Connect' over an online teleconferencing platform yesterday. This avant-garde idea was conceived by the school alumni to facilitate pass outs from the school to reconnect with their alma-mater amidst the difficult times, where social distancing norms make physical reunions unviable.

 

The first edition of BOSS Connect held yesterday, brought together the Batch of 2000, and witnessed enthusiastic participation by the school alum from 10 different countries who were able to seamlessly interact with their friends and favourite teachers.

 

Senior Principal Mrs. Vineeta Arora, Vice Principal Ms. Suparna Bansal, Principal Junior Wing Ms. Soma Mukhopadhay graced this live event, along with teachers who were specially invited at the request of alumni.

 

'As the interaction is limited to a single batch, it becomes a highly personalized and super nostalgic event,' remarked Mr. Vinay Aggarwal, President BOSS, who conceived this unique initiative. He mirrored the enthusiasm shared by BOSS members and further remarked that setbacks like COVID-19 could not stop BOSS from finding small joys for the student community.  

 

The event was co-hosted by Ms. Richa Gupta, Vice President BOSS and Mr. Karan Mahajan, Ex-president BOSS.  Mrs. Radha Bahuguna, Teacher Coordinator for BOSS apprised participants about the various initiatives undertaken by BOSS during the COVID crisis. This was followed by an interactive session, where ex-students from across the globe questioned their favourite teachers and recalled memories reminiscing their good old school days. The Senior Principal, Mrs. Vineeta Arora, then addressed the virtual gathering and appreciated BOSS's efforts and lauded the team members for the successful event. This was followed by a gaming session hosted by teachers Mrs. Aruna Nanda and Mrs. Sangeeta Kakkar. These included tricky riddles, academic questions, Bollywood puzzles, and much more.

 

Mr. Keshav Garg, Member BOSS Executive Board, presented the closing remarks thanking the participants for their avid participation, and appealed to them to remain connected. The meet ended on a high note with BOSS promising its members more such pursuits in the future.

 

Post-Covid, print media to have new models :IMC

During the Covid lockdown period, the print media industry has confronted an unusual crisis which might, in the long run, transform its shape and character. New alternative models of print media are expected to come up in the post-Covid times, felt the participants at the web seminar on the topic "Print Media Beyond Covid Lockdown", organised by the India Media Centre in Chandigarh.

Former Resident Editor of Indian Express Vipin Pubby said since the life of print media in its present form might not last any longer, the reader should better start thinking in terms of online editions.  Since the cost factor in the print media would be a major point to ponder over, a subscription-based model of online newspapers might be an in-thing in days to come.

He warned against the loss of credibility that the media had suffered lately and stressed the role of newsroom "gatekeepers"  to maintain a hawk-like eye on the content.

CEO of Core Communications Charanjit Singh underlined the need for the print media to reinvent itself in the face of new challenges and carve a niche for themselves. He said the print media would no longer be kind of general edition, it would have to cultivate focused sections of readership.

He said the media would have to create multiple revenue streams to sustain itself.

In his presidential address Prof BK Kuthiala, Chairman of the Haryana Higher Education Council, said in the post Covid times when newspapers would find a "new normal" there would be an urgent need to rid the media of marketing forces. He mooted a non-business model for the newspapers in days to come when they could sustain on sponsorships etc and dedicate the profession to the service of the society.

Bhavan's Old Students gift 200 PPEs to Administration

Chandigarh, 6 May, Bhavan's Old Students Society (BOSS) of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan handed over 200 reusable PPE kits to Mandeep Singh Brar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Chandigarh.
CA Vinay Aggarwal along with Executive members Karan Mahajan and Keshav Garg said that it is a part of our learning in the school to help others in need as much as we can, as well as show our solidarity with frontline warriors.
Earlier this week, the alumni association had donated 100 PPE kits to SP Headquarters Manoj Meena, 5000 water bottles for police personnel, and also contributed to PM Care Fund.
Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Shri Rajendra K Saboo lauded the efforts of school alumni and senior principal Vineeta Arora for her leadership.

Nanhi Jaan Gifts ventilator for GMCH 32

 

12 May 2020:  Nanhi Jaan, a flagship project of Veeranwali Foundation, donated two ventilators to the pediatrics department of the Govt Medical College Hospital, Sector 32

These ventilators had been ordered from Switzerland in Nov 2019 in response to a distress appeal from the Hospital, but were delayed due to the global lockdown.

The Ventilators will  go a long way in helping to save lives of many critically ill children.

  

Bhavan students donate 500 ration kits to families in Bapu Dham

Chandigarh, 19^th May 2020: Furthering the service initiatives undertaken by the Bhavan Old Students Society (BOSS) during the pandemic, the student community of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh donated 500 dry ration kits to the families living in Bapu Dham Colony today. 

 

Bhavan's student Head Boy Prabhav Sharma and Vice-Captain Armaan Angra, along with Vice President of BOSS Ms Richa Gupta, Handed over the ration kits to Deputy Commissioner Mr Mandip Singh Brar, IAS.

 

 

The donation is the school's way of showing its solidarity with the people of the Tricity who have been fighting the pandemic over the last two months, said Senior Principal Ms. Vineeta Arora.

 

 

 

Bhavanites shine in KVPY 2019

Four students qualify for a prestigious science scholarship

 Chandigarh, 18^th May 2020: Four students from the Science stream of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh have done the Tricity proud by qualifying for the prestigious Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Scholarship 2019 organised by Department of Science & Technology Government of India.

 

Continuing the legacy of Bhavan Chandigarh in the competitive tests,  all class XII students, Guramrit Singh, Pushpraj Poonia. Archit Sheokand and Alankrit Kadian secured the 277^th, 311^th  741^st and 857^th rank respectively.

 

 The accomplished quartet has cleared the first two rounds and passed the interview round, making it to the final list of selected candidates.

 

KVPY is an ongoing National Programme of Fellowship in Basic Sciences initiated by the Department of Science and Technology, to attract exceptionally motivated students to pursue research careers. Students who clear the KVPY are eligible for direct admission into the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

 

Senior Principal Ms. Vineeta Arora applauded the efforts of the students and congratulated their parents on their wards' immense achievement. 

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Nanhi Jaan gifts protective gear to Blood Bank

Press Release / Health

Nanhi Jaan gifts protective gear to Blood Bank

15 May 2020:  For the safety and protection of the staff of Rotary Blood Bank Society and Resource Centre, Sector 37, Nanhi Jaan volunteers provided protective gears and other equipment here today, informed Director Dr Manish Rai.

Nanhi Jaan which is a flagship project of Veeranwali Foundation was represented by  Desh Deepak Khanna, Alpana Khanna, Gaurav Bansal, Ashok Seth who presented 50 reusable PPE suits, autoclaveable washable gowns, 50 litres of sanitisers, face shields, reusable caps,face masks and infrared thermometers to the Blood Centre.

M L Sarin President of the Blood Bank Society and Niti Sarin, Secretary of Rotary Blood Bank Society Resource Centre, were also present on the occasion.

Before leaving two members of Nanhi Jaan, Gaurav Bansal and Ashok Seth also donated blood.

Surinder Pal Kaur, President Rotary Club of Chandigarh expressed deepest gratitude to the team of Nanhi Jaan for their generous support.

Bhavan Alumni donate PPE kits to Chandigarh Police

 

3rd May 2020: Bhavan's Old Student Society (BOSS), the alumni arm of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, extended invaluable support to the Chandigarh police force today by donating PPE kits, a necessity for those fighting the COVID battle from the forefront. 100 PPE kits that included body suits, face shields, N95 masks and gloves were handed over to the Superintendent of Police Headquarters, Mr. Manoj Meena today.

Mr CA Vinay Aggarwal, President, Bhavan's Old Student Society and Mr. Karan Mahajan, Senior Executive Member visited the Chandigarh Police Headquarters and handed over the kits to Superintendent of Police Headquarters, Mr. Manoj Meena. Mr.Meena expressed his sincere gratitude to the BOSS team and to the Bhavan Vidyalaya fraternity for their timely support.

There has been a rising demand for PPE kits in the country at large and in the Tricity, as the number of corona positive cases have shown a steady increase.

This contribution by BOSS was made possible through member contributions to BOSS's official web portal www.bhavansalumni.com.  Soon after the COVID 19 outbreak, the old students'  association initiated a fundraising exercise which garnered prompt response  from its members. The teachers too came forward and supported this noble initiative.

Mr Vinay Aggarwal, President BOSS and other members of the Executive Board expressed their sincere thanks to the administrators of the Tricity and the entire fleet of the Chandigarh Police Force, whose attentive watch made the lockdown a smooth period for all.

It is notable that BOSS had donated 5000 mineral water bottles to the police personnel earlier in April as part of their community initiative amidst COVID 19. 

Senior Principal, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, Mrs Vineeta Arora, lauded the efforts of BOSS and appreciated their timely service.