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(Forwarded by Prem Prakash, Ceramic 2004. Email: prem_prakash30@yahoo.com)
The first ever meet of Dubai Chapter of our alumni association was held on July 9, 2009 at Burdubai. This was first ever ITBHU Alumni meet in
We also gave a structure to our set of Alumni here by delegating:
1. President -- Devender Kant (Mechanical 1982)
2. Finance -- Pankaj Prasun (Electrical 1999)
Each of us contributed 100 AED to alumni fund to start with
3. Coordination (incl. convening Alumni Meets] – Prem Prakash (Ceramic 2004)
Now going ahead, the attempt of the Dubai Alumni Association shall be to bring together the local ITBHU people:
1. To share and cherish the experiences we have had in common or at various points of time at ITBHU
2. Share our experiences and achievements so that the younger ones can learn from the veterans
3. Create a sense of family that can support other Alumni members in case of need 4. To formulate and execute plans to contribute to make ITBHU a world class experience for future generation who will study and learn at this seat of education
Since we have been able to structure things a little at the 1st meeting, we proposed at the meeting to have a bigger, more comprehensive Alumni Meet soon.
We are looking to do it before end of September and the proposed location is Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) - Half a day of celebration including games, BC and dinner!!
We'll keep you informed so visitors may join in as well!!
Prem Prakash
Ceramic 2004
Phone: +971 050 7082725
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Lucknow Chapter celebrates its first Alumni Meet
To take a walk down the corridors of nostalgia, Lucknow chapter of ITBHU Alumni Association celebrated its first meet on 25th July 2009. Lucknow homes many IT Alumni but, until now, the formation of a Local chapter was always missed. Although a small percentage representation but good to start with, 17 alumni attended the meet with their families. We had representation from as early as 1958 batch pass outs (Shri G. K. Bhatt) to pass outs from batch of 2004 (Ms Keerty Nath).
The videos and slide shows of our campus & Varanasi made everybody nostalgic. The meet started traditionally with the recital of the kulgeet by Amitanshu Nath Electrical 2003, followed by brief introduction by all. Sweet and sour memories narrated on a lighter note became the prime engagement of the event. From ragging days to doing plays without girls, everything was discussedJ. The batches of 85 were the best represented who arrived with family and added lots of energy to the party.
Lassi and Samosa as starters to Jalebi & Launglata as dessert, everything reminded of the good old days. It was suggested that the next meet should be held around New Year / Holi.
Keerty Nath
CSE 2004
Email: Keerty@gmail.com
Amitanshu Nath
EEE 2003
Email: Amitanshu.nath@gmail.com
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Photos of Lucknow chapter meeting on July 25, 2009
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IT-BHU Global Alumni Association plans to open more chapters across the globe. The chapters will help connect alumni to meet and act as a link with our association. We have received the following requests from individuals to start the chapters in their area. Interested alumni are requested to contact the individuals seeking to start the chapter for more details.
We encourage setting up more chapters in different metros around the world. Please write to us about your ideas. Setting up an alumni chapter is very easy and requires few formalities. With our institute going to become IIT in next 2-3 weeks, it is imperative that we connect all alumni around the globe.
* Even two or more alumni can set up a chapter in their city/area. First arrange a small meeting at local restaurant or at someone's house and plan for a meeting.
* Announce meeting in yahoo groups or in chronicle. No specific agenda is needed.
* Arrange the meeting and send us a report. Once it is published in chronicle, the chapter is official.
* Thereafter arrange the meeting at least once (preferably two or more times) each year. Maintain database of alumni, volunteers.
Please contact us for any further information/clarification or if you plan to establish chapter in unrepresented metro area.
Nihal Ansari (Mechanical 1982) Email: ansarinihal@gmail.com
Director-Alumni Relations
Rajat Kashyap (Electrical 2006) Email: rajatkashyap@gmail.com
Deputy Director-Alumni Relations
For IT-BHU Global Alumni Association
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Chapters proposed for
1)
Contact
2)
Contact Ankush Balyan (Mechanical 2004) at: BALYANA@indianoil.co.in
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Chapters proposed for
1)
Contact Nikhil Goel (CSE 2001) at: g_nick_2000@yahoo.com
& Jairaj Hegde (Electrical 1982) at: jairajh@gmail.com
2)
Contact Keshvendra Dubey (CSE 1998) at: keshvendra_d@yahoo.com
3)
Contact Ankur Seth (Electronics 2004) at: ankur_itbhu@yahoo.com
4)
Contact Ashish Jain (Mechanical 2000) at: ashishjn@gmail.com
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Chapters proposed for
1)
Contact Dev Tyagi (Civil 1969) at: devktyagi@hotmail.com
2)
Contact Ashish Prasad (Chemical 1996) at: ashishkprasad@hotmail.com
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Chapters proposed for
1)
Contact Vasudevan Raghavan (Mechanical 1983) at: vasu_erfolg@yahoo.com
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(Prof. R Balasubramaniam)
Prof. R. Balasubramaniam is Professor in the department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT-Kanpur. He can be contacted at: bala@iitk.ac.in
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The article appeared in the July 10, 2009 issue of Current science.
View PDF article here. R, Bala-Tajmahal.PDF
Prof. R Bala has published an article titled “New Insights on the Modular Planning of the Taj Mahal”. The article is published in July 10, 2009 issue of the Current Science, published by
Taj Mahal
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News item in NatureIndia:
http://www.nature.com/nindia/2009/090708/full/nindia.2009.227.html
doi:10.1038/nindia.2009.227; Published online 8 July 2009
Science news
In same measures:
K. S. Jayaraman
Balasubramaniam in front of the
A researcher analysing designs of historical buildings and monuments of
From the Harappan settlements of 2000 B. C. and the Delhi Iron Pillar of Gupta period (320–600 AD) to the 17th century Taj Mahal, the unit 'angulam' had remained the standard of measurement in engineering plans, says Ramamurthy Balasubramaniam from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in
Angulam and its multiples vitasti (12 angulams) and dhanus (108 angulams) find mention in the Indian treatise Arthasastra by Kautilya who codified the metrology that was prevalent around 300 B.C. But the exact value of angulam was derived only in 2008 by Michel Danino, the French author who made
Danino who studied the Dolavira settlement — the largest Harappan civilization site in India — found1 that the dimensions used were exact multiples of 1.904 metre, a unit that he assumed to be the dhanus mentioned in Arthasastra. Further, taking dhanus to be 108 angulams, Danino derived the value of angulam to be 1.763 cm.
Balasubramaniam, a professor of materials and metallurgical engineering, says he got interested in metrology after Danino's derivation of the value of angulam and his own observation2 that a terracotta scale of Harappan civilisation from Kalibangan, that was given to him for analysis, indicated markings of 1.75 cm.
"Seeing 1.75 cm markings on the Harappan scale and Danino's derived value of 1.763 cm for angulam no doubt excited me," Balasubramaniam told Nature
Balasubramaniam who studied the 1600 year old Delhi Iron Pillar3 found that its dimensions "matched remarkably well" with the units of angulam and dhanus of the Harappan civilization. "For example, the total height of the pillar is precisely four dhanus and several measures come out as whole numbers of vitasti," he said.
The IIT professor had also carried out dimensional analysis of the earliest engineered caves at Barabar and Nagarjuni Hills in Bihar (Ashokan period, 300 B. C.), the
"All these studies confirm the use of a constant basic measurement unit of angulam," the IIT professor said. "What is surprising is the fact that the constant of 1.763 cm, when matched for the angulam, leads to the realisation of the other multiples," Balasubramaniam said, "and surprisingly, important historical structures of the Indian subcontinent show a more than good match with these multiples."
For instance he found4 that the modular plan of the Taj Mahal complex is based on use of grids of sides measuring 60 and 90 vitasti. The mausoleum was designed on a master square of 270 vitasti to the side – a number that allows the area to be divided into nine smaller squares of side 90 vitasti.
"Further subdivision of the 90 vitasti length in thirds is evident in the length of the large arched doors (60 vitasti) and the small arched doors (30 vitasti) on each (outer) face of the mausoleum," Balasubramaniam explained. "We now know that the modular design and architecture of the Taj is based on Indian principles and there is nothing foreign in the design plan," Balasubramaniam said.
According to Balasubramaniam, the important outcome of his research is that it has establishes the continuity of metrological tradition from the Harappan civilisation down to pre-modern India indicated by the fact that the unit of angulam matches so well the dimensions of important monuments.
"This implies an unbroken engineering tradition in the use of the angulam over a period of more than 3900 years which is really amazing," he said. The tradition was broken with the adoption of British units in early twentieth century. "With the new knowledge we can now analyse all the important ancient structures in
But how did the angulam knowledge get transmitted through the ages to maintain continuity? "It is reasonable to propose that the workers were following some kind of scale that was handed over through generations," says Balasubramaniam. "Otherwise, such a good match of the dimensions cannot be due to chance."
References
1. Danino, M. New insights into Harappan town-planning, proportions, and units, with special reference to Dholavira. Man Environ. 33, 66-79 (2008)
2. Balasubramaniam, R. et al. Analysis of terracotta scale of Harappan civilization from Kalibangan. Curr. Sci. 95, 588-589 (2008)
3. Balasubramaniam, R. On the mathematical significance of the dimensions of the Delhi Iron Pillar. Curr. Sci. 95, 766-770 (2008)
4. Balasubramaniam, R. New insights on the modular planning of the Taj Mahal. Curr. Sci. 97, 42-49 (2009)
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News item in SiliconIndia:
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Education of Prof. R. Balasubramaniam
*B. Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering from
*Ph. D. in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
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Additional links
Home page of Prof. Balasubramaniam IIT-Kanpur website
Interview of Prof. Bala in Chronicle November 2007 issue
http://www.itbhuglobal.org/chronicle/archives/2007/11/
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(Madhava Syamlal)
Madhava Syamlal (Chemical 1977) works at National Energy Technology Laboratory at
He can be contacted at: msyamlal@gmail.com
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Techlines provide updates of specific interest to the fossil fuel community. Some Techlines may be issued by the Department of Energy Office of Public Affairs as agency news announcements. Issued on: August 6, 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Honors DOE Researcher
Award Recognizes Accomplishments in Fluidization, Fluidized Processes
AIChE presents the award every two years to an AIChE member "who has made significant contribution to the science and technology of fluidization or fluidized processes and who has shown leadership in the engineering community." This year the award goes to Dr. Madhava Syamlal, Focus Area Leader for Computational and Basic Sciences at NETL. Dr. Syamlal will receive his award during AIChE's 2009 annual meeting set for November 8–13, 2009, in
"I have devoted more than 20 years of my research career to solving problems associated with gas-particle flows," said Dr. Syamlal, who joined the U.S. Department of Energy in 2004 after holding several key research positions at Fluent Inc. and other companies. "As such, I am grateful to be recognized by my peers at AIChE."
Dr. Syamlal has focused on strategies to overcome problems associated with models of gas-particle flows. His research has led to the development of numerical solutions in use today to simulate fluid-particle flows. Dr. Syamlal's award notification stated that his efforts "have changed the way we all do our engineering in particle technology."
Dr. Syamlal's body of work resulted in the development of an open-source code, called MFIX, which is used worldwide as a standard for scientists conducting research related to fluid-particle flow modeling and simulation. MFIX, which stands for Multiphase Flow with Interphase Exchanges, is a general-purpose computer code developed at NETL to describe the hydrodynamics, heat transfer, and chemical reactions in fluid-solids systems. MFIX has been applied successfully at NETL in modeling advanced gasifiers.
MFIX's applicability has gone way beyond chemical engineering processes to include geological applications. For example, MFIX is currently being used to model volcanic flows and to explore multiphase dynamics at DOE’s
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About Madhava Syamlal
Madhava Syamlal earned a B. Tech in chemical engineering from IT-BHU (1977) and an M.S. (1981) and a Ph.D. (1985) in chemical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. After completing his Ph.D., he joined EG&G as a research engineer, working for the Department of Energy (DOE) research center now called National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). There Syamlal became the architect of the open-source software MFIX, used by research organizations and universities around the world for multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. In 1998 he joined Fluent, Inc., where one of his major accomplishments was the development of the first commercial software for coupling device-scale models, such as CFD models, with plant-scale models or process simulation. Currently, Syamlal leads the Computational and Basic Sciences Focus Area at NETL, which develops physics-based simulations for reducing the development time of zero-emission energy systems, the simulations ranging from the atomic/molecular-scale, to the device-scale, and to the plant-scale.
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Advanced Research Computational Energy Sciences
http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/coalpower/advresearch/mfix.html
MFIX
MFIX (Multiphase Flow with Interphase eXchanges) is a general-purpose computer code developed at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) for describing the hydrodynamics, heat transfer and chemical reactions in fluid-solids systems. It has been used for describing bubbling and circulating fluidized beds and spouted beds. MFIX calculations give transient data on the three-dimensional distribution of pressure, velocity, temperature, and species mass fractions. MFIX code is based on a generally accepted set of multiphase flow equations. The code is used as a "test-stand" for testing and developing multiphase flow constitutive equations.
Consider a fluidized bed coal gasification reactor, in which pulverized coal is fed into the bottom of a vertical, cylindrical reactor tube along with air and steam. As the coal particles rise in the tube and are heated, they bump into each other, into the sidewalls of the reactor, and into hot gas molecules in the air. Chaos prevails. Reactions between the coal particles and gases produce the desired syngas combination of CO and hydrogen, but also carbon dioxide, sulfur and nitrogen oxides, and various hydrocarbons. Reaction products change if you modify the ratio of air to coal volumes, the particle size of the coal, the velocity of the air, the temperature or pressure of the reactor, the diameter of the reactor tube, or other variables.
How to optimize such a chaotic process? Experimentally, an engineer could carefully change one variable at a time, run the reactor for a day or two, and monitor the reaction products that emerge from the process. But this can be difficult, especially if you’re at the stage where you’re trying to determine the optimum diameter of the reactor—not an easy thing to change. Computationally, you can easily change any variable—including the tube diameter—and let the supercomputer and the MFIX software simulate the experiment. Furthermore, you’ll end up with more detailed data. MFIX can tell you the position, velocity, temperature, pressure, and chemical composition of each tiny volume (called a computational cell) inside the gasifier every few seconds. In one simulation, the NETL researchers divided a small region of the gasifier into 12 million of these computational cells to gain a high-resolution picture of the region. By collecting each of these “snapshots” of the state of the reactor and looking at them sequentially using visualization software, you can watch a movie of the simulated experiment, and see how the process changes with time. The main goal here is simulate high-efficiency, near-zero emissions processes to evaluate proposed system design and performance.
MFIX’s versatility has found applications in such diverse areas as volcanology, nuclear fuel particle coating, polyethylene production, and fluid catalytic cracking—anywhere solids and fluids (liquids and gases) come into contact.
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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Chris Guenther, left, and Madhava Syamlal discuss the results of a transport gasifier simulation produced by MFIX.
http://www.netl.doe.gov/newsroom/netlog/jan2008/netlog_dec07.html
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Additional links
Profile of Madhava Syamlal in LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/madhava-syamlal/9/161/6a3
About CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics by FLUENT Company
http://www.fluent.com/solutions/whatcfd.htm
CFD in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_fluid_dynamics
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NETL implements a broad spectrum of energy and environmental research and development (R&D) programs that will return benefits for generations to come:
* Enabling domestic coal, natural gas, and oil to economically power our Nation’s homes, industries, businesses, and transportation …
* While protecting our environment and enhancing our energy independence.
NETL has expertise in coal, natural gas, and oil technologies, contract and project management, analysis of energy systems, and international energy issues.
In addition to research conducted onsite, NETL’s project portfolio includes R&D conducted through partnerships, cooperative research and development agreements, financial assistance, and contractual arrangements with universities and the private sector. Together, these efforts focus a wealth of scientific and engineering talent on creating commercially viable solutions to national energy and environmental problems.
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(Mr. Suresh Tiwari)
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Suresh Tiwari (Mechanical 1982) has received Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Purskar for the year 2007-08. He was awarded for the book written in Hindi titled”Ispat banana ki vidhiya” (Steel Manufacturing Processes). The award is being given by Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home affairs, New Delhi. The award shall be presented to him on 14 September, 2009.
Mr. Suresh Tiwari has won accolades from both industry & government for his pioneering works in Hindi. He has authored many technical books in Hindi. For SIX of them he has received awards from the Government of India. He has also translated many technical journals/manuals from English into Hindi. He regularly publishes papers/articles in various journals/magazines. He has recently been felicitated with Sahityakar Samman by the Hindi Academy, Govt. of Delhi at a function in Delhi on 22nd July 2008.
Mr. Suresh Tiwari is currently working as Assistant General Manager, Operation Directorate, Steel Authority of India Ltd., New Delhi. He did his B. Tech. Honours (Mechanical) in 1982 and M. Tech. (Mechanical) in 1985 from IT-BHU. He has done pioneer works in promotion of Hindi in Technical fields. He has written many books about steel manufacturing and general metallurgy in Hindi.
Suresh Tiwari can be contacted at: tiwari.suresh2006@yahoo.co.in
Copy of letter received is reproduced below.
Mr. Suresh Tiwari has won accolades from both industry & government for his pioneering works in Hindi. He has authored many technical books in Hindi. For SIX of them he has received awards from the Government of India. He has also translated many technical journals/manuals from English into Hindi. He regularly publishes papers/articles in various journals/magazines. He has recently been felicitated with Sahityakar Samman by the Hindi Academy, Govt. of Delhi at a function in Delhi on 22nd July 2008.
Mr. Suresh Tiwari is currently working as Assistant General Manager, Operation Directorate, Steel Authority of India Ltd., New Delhi. He did his B. Tech. Honours (Mechanical) in 1982 and M. Tech. (Mechanical) in 1985 from IT-BHU. He has done pioneer works in promotion of Hindi in Technical fields. He has written many books about steel manufacturing and general metallurgy in Hindi.
Suresh Tiwari can be contacted at: tiwari.suresh2006@yahoo.co.in
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Additional link
Suresh Tiwari received Hindi Academy Awards-chronicle August 2008 issue
http://www.itbhuglobal.org/chronicle/archives/2008/08/suresh_tiwari_m.php
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Prof. Kripa Shanker
(Prof. Kripa Shanker is currently Professor of Industrial and Management Engineering at IIT-Kanpur. He can be contacted at: ks@iitk.ac.in)
http://www.indiaedunews.net/Uttar_Pradesh/UPTU_gets_new_VC_8847/
UPTU gets new VC
July 24, 2009
Prof. Shanker has to serve as VC for a period of three years. Governor and chancellor of the university TV Rajeswar has approved his appointment as the new VC of the varsity.
He won several awards during his student life as well as professional career. He has done his mechanical engineering from the
Prof. Shanker is also the recipient of National Merit Scholarship and Government of India scholarship for studies abroad.
Besides, all these ISTE National Award for outstanding academics (2001) and distinguished alumnus award of BHU in 2007 was also awarded to him.
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Educational Background
(http://www.iitk.ac.in/infocell/iitk/homepage/DD/education.htm)
1. Ph.D.- Operations Research (August 1977)
Major: Industrial Engineering
Minors: Applied Probability and Statistics Production and Operations Management
2. M.S.- Operations Research (January, 1976)
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
3. M. Tech.- Mechanical Engineering (August, 1972)
Specialization: Production and Industrial Engineering.
4. B.Sc. Engg. (Mechanical Engineering) (July 1970)
5. Diploma in German Language (April, 1969)
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Additional link
* Home page of Prof. Kripa Shanker on IIT-Kanpur website
http://www.iitk.ac.in/infocell/iitk/homepage/DD/
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http://www.uptu.ac.in/
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http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3348580
BMO Capital Markets Expands Research Coverage of the North American Energy Sector and the Semiconductor Industry
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 1:51 PM
BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), has hired Alan Laws as a Senior Equity Analyst to the firm's North American Energy group and Ambrish Srivastava, PhD., as a Senior Equity Analyst to the firm's Technology team.
Based in Denver, Mr. Laws will focus on covering large cap oil services and drilling companies. Phillip Jungwirth has also been hired as an equity analyst to assume coverage of U.S. exploration and production companies.
Dr. Srivastava will cover companies in the semiconductor industry and will be based in San Francisco. Dr. Srivastava returns to BMO Capital Markets from Criterion Capital Management, where he was a senior analyst, investing in technology companies across multiple sectors in hardware, since 2007.
"The addition of Alan, Phillip and Ambrish highlight our commitment to providing a steady flow of the best investment ideas in the Energy and Technology sectors for North American investors," said Paul Campbell, Co-Head of Equity Research, BMO Capital Markets.
"Alan's coverage will be a strong complement to our existing coverage of Canadian oil services and drilling stocks along with mid- cap and niche-oriented U.S. oil services and drilling companies, and will bring the size of our North American energy research group team to nine analysts," he added.
"Ambrish's experience with the semiconductor industry and his insights as an analyst will greatly serve the highly focused approach we pursue in technology research," said Jack Blackstock, Co- Head of Equity Research, BMO Capital Markets.
Alan Laws
Mr. Laws has 10 years of experience as an equity research analyst. Most recently he was a Senior Research Analyst at Merrill Lynch in Denver where he focused on the oil services and drilling industry. Mr. Laws has ranked in both the Brendan Wood International and Institutional Investor surveys, independent evaluations tracking high-quality research coverage. Mr. Laws earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Alberta and a Master of Economics from the University of Calgary and is a CFA Charterholder.
Dr. Ambrish Srivastava
Prior to Criterion Capital Management, Dr. Srivastava was the semiconductor analyst for BMO Capital Markets and predecessor firm Gerard Klauer Mattison, as well as ABN AMRO. Previously, Dr. Srivastava worked for management consulting firm Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath, where he led a number of projects for large technology companies. Dr. Srivastava earned his PhD. in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management., and his Bachelor of Technology from Institute of Technology, BHU, in India.
Philip Jungwirth
Joining BMO Capital Markets from Merrill Lynch, Mr. Jungwirth has over three years experience in equity research including the past year covering Oil Services with Mr. Laws. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University and is a CPA and CFA Charterholder. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr. Jungwirth served as a Senior Auditor and Senior Associate in Transaction Services with major public accounting firms.
About the BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Group
With more than 70 research analysts, the BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Group now covers more than 900 companies in industries that include Energy, Business & Professional Services; Capital Goods, Financials; Food & Consumer; Healthcare; Media & Entertainment; Metals & Mining; and Technology & Telecommunications. A complete list of the firm's U.S. and Canadian equity analyst team and coverage universe can be viewed at: www.bmocm.com/research/ equities.
About BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service North American financial services provider, with over 2,400 employees operating in 14 North American offices and 26 worldwide, offering corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of investment and corporate banking products and services. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$362 billion total assets (Cdn $432 billion) and 37,000 employees as at April 30, 2009.
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Additional link
BMO Financial Group, Toronto, Canada
http://www2.bmo.com/ci/0,1041,langId-1,00.html
News release on company website
http://www2.bmo.com/news/article/0,1083,contentCode-8826_divId-4_langId-1_navCode-112,00.html
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(We are pleased to publish profile of Mr. Mahendra Kumar, our
Mr. Mahendra Kumar can be contacted at Phone # 302-883-1456; Email: mkvinita@yahoo.com)
(Mahendra Kumar)
About Mahendra Kumar
Personal:
* Born at Azamgarh (UP) and brought up in Varanasi (UP)
* Living in
* Family: Wife (Vinita) and 2 kids (Sherry & Shaurya)
Education and Professional:
* B. Tech. Computer Science & Engineering from IT-BHU (
* MBA – From
*Worked for SAIL (
*Working as Senior Consultant for DuPont and Delaware Dept. of Transportation – 10 years
Public Service:
* Founding Member and Board of Be Educated Movement Inc.,
* Providing the tools of education to needy through Be Educated Library Program.
* Worked as member of Indian US Society of Delaware
Brief Biography:
I am from
My father was in Postal Service and he was always ready to help under privileged and needy people and he did helped lot of people. He also tried to do several works in his village in Azamgarh including starting a library which ran only for few years. This might have been motivation for me to give something back to the society.
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Inception of Be Educated Movement:
It was always in mind to do some work for Indian society, but could not start any plan constructively. I served in IUSD (India US Society of Delaware) for few years. Fortunately, I found a worthy partner, Sanjay Kumar, who is an Engineering Graduate from
Nothing materialized until our trip to
Being in US, our resources are very limited and implementing our plans in remote
We started our pilot library in Rai Bareilly in Apr, 2005 to test our idea, which turned out to be successful. We never hired any professional for any service. All the works, including website, legal and IRS filing are being done by volunteers to save the money. In Dec 2005, we became tax exempt nonprofit organization under the provision of Sec 501 (c) (3) of internal Revenue Code. In 2005, we raised less than $10,000 which increased to $30,000 in 2008. Now our annual budget is about $30,000, source being the sponsors, support and board members, fund raising events. We believe in total transparency, all information including financial detail is available on the website. As of now we have more than 70 libraries in different parts of
(Library opened by Be Educated Movement at village Garbari, Dharmakhanpara,
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(Library opened by Be Educated Movement at
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The mission of the Movement is to build a well-educated society, through promoting education, literacy, awareness of science and health around the world and to provide equal opportunity to under-privileged children.
Be Educated Library:
What it is?
* We encourage children to read
* We help creating awareness for Education
* Like a guardian – We provide guidance, quality study materials to improve the personality
* Our expensive and exclusive books help students score better and compete with others
* Designed to help 100 students from grade 8th-12th
* $800 to open and $150 annually to operate.
* Be Educated Library is a free facility
Location and Librarian:
* Location must be in a village or Slum area
* Location is determined through our Survey process
* Under-privileged children can access the facility without hesitation or fear
* Library has issuing facility only
* Library opens three days a week, total 7 hrs
* Our librarian is a Social worker, Guide and Motivator
* Librarian volunteers services and provide 6’x6’ space
* We reward the Librarian up to $120 annually
What we do?
Before Library is setup
* Location Survey by our trained volunteer
* About 300 Books
* A Book rack, one table & chairs
* One sign Board, Office supplies
* Training to the Librarian
After Library is operational
* Keep a close watch – feedback system
* Annual Inspection for the quality control
Book Standards:
* All books must be approved by Book Recommendation Committee
* We don’t accept book donations – to maintain our standards
* No book promoting any Religion, Sectarian or Political ideology
* Book categories we provide: Literature, Story, Biography, Entertainment, Health, Personality Development, Competition and course related guide books
Cost Analysis:
Total Cost for one Library: $800
* $515 (64%): Books & Bindings (about 300 books)
* $150 (19%): Accessories (Book-Racks, Signboard, supplies etc)
* $60 (8%): Advertisement and Opening
* $75 (9%): Transportation/Location Survey
Achievements:
* Over 70 Libraries in three countries
* Libraries are in > 10 languages area
* Very positive response from locals
* Over 100 libraries in next two years
Future Plans:
* We are doing national level Talent Search competition among library members to promote education. We will grant 26 prizes spending $1000 towards cash, medals and certificates.
* Open the libraries in African countries.
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* Start adult education and health camp and education on AIDS during inspection.
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(Here is the report on play on Tulsidas by Anshumali Tandon. Anshu is a
The play was premiered on 6th July 2009 at the well-known Kamani Auditorium at
(From http://www.jcu.co.in/)
In the decades before Tulsidas, Gyaneshwar, Naamdev, Meera, Nanak, Sur, Kabir and Chaitanya have triggered sparks of enlightenment that are now spread across the country. But, these sparks were small specks on the horizon of Avadh, the Hindi heartland, where darkness prevailed. ...Tulsidas, with his erudition and sensitivity lit the fire by asking questions and actively seeking answers. The play ‘Jo Chaho Ujiyaar’ is a window to the struggles of Tulsidas seeking answers. This website supplements the story as told on stage as there are facts & aspects, from Tulsi’s life, that are best told pictorially or in text.
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Anshu (in white kurta) is addressing the press conference before the play.
Seated on his right is Hem Singh, the music director of the play. And to his left are KJ Singh, the sound designer for this play and the celebrated singer Sanjeev Abhyankar who has sung all songs for this play.
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(16th Century Sant Tulsidas)
Two places in
· His place of stay at Bhadaini Ghat (Now also known as Tulsi Ghat near
· Gopal Mandir in Chaukhamba loclaity near Gol Ghar, the place where he composed his Vinay Patrika. Images below show the building & approach to the vault where he composed Vinay Patrika. These and more such images will soon be available on www.jcu.co.in viz. his room at Bhadaini, the only known specimen of his handwriting, the mandir at his birthplace in District Gonda
At both the places this particular image is displayed as a painting. Only beard has been touched up in the photo being viewed because in the original painting it has been colored by some later day enthusiast.
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(Image of the audio CD cover that will be released sometime in August by a national Music Label. Incidentally, Gulzar saab refused Honorarium for this project & the producer is thankful to him for that gesture to Mahakavi Tulsidas.)
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The Asian Age coverage for the play cheers (report dated July 9.2009-link missing)
Play traces untouched facets of Tulsidas’ life
Hemant Abhishek
The Asian Age
Tulsidas, the 16th century poet, wasn’t a godman as widely proclaimed, but his faith made the impossible possible. When peasants in
The play threw light on many untouched facets of Tulsidas’ life. Jo Chaho Ujiyaar is the brainchild of Anshu Tandon, a businessman from
And the most compelling factor in the play was its simplicity. There wasn’t a hint of overacting, over-the-top drama or showiness, it was all balanced really well.
The actors in lead Varun Tamta as Tulsidas and Manisha as Ratna, brought a sense of calmness on stage that lent credibility to the roles set way back in time. Other than the lead actors, the support cast playing the role of village simpletons was a revelation. But the icing on the cake was the background score. Created by Hem Singh, the couplets sung by noted Hindustani classical singer, Sanjeev Abhyankar, and a brief interlude by late Kumar Gandharv, formed the backbone of the narration.
The play traced Tulsidas struggle as he looked for answers to questions life subjected him to. His efforts to rid others of the superstitions and backwardness so prevalent those days, goes a long way in impressing on people that Tulsidas was a mortal, who helped the suppressed around him and not a godman as he is widely regarded.
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The Play on Tulsidas covered in Santosh Ojha’s Weblog
http://santoshojha.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/passion-play/
http://santoshojha. wordpress. com/2009/ 07/11/jo- chaho-ujiyaar- a-triumph- of-bhakti- and-reason/
Tulsidas reasoning with the mahants
Ratna counselling Tulsidas
Tulsidas narrating Ramkatha
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Our alumni association has created a video section on YouTube to showcase all relevant video collections about IT-BHU community. These videos are specifically collected and uploaded based on their quality content ad usefulness to our community. The work is being handled by Rajat Harlalka (Electrical 2005), who has also forwarded this report. He can be contacted at: rajat.harlalka@gmail.com
We hope that our readers will enjoy the videos. More videos will be posted as and when available.
The Brand Building Special Interest Group at ITBHU Global Alumni Association is working on various initiatives to enhance the brand IT-BHU. One of the activities that the group is working on is to develop a YouTube account for ITBHUGlobal.
The videos that will be uploaded using this account will include:
- Alumni Events/Meets
- Alumni Speeches, Talks, Interviews and Recognitions at various Formal Forums
- Nostalgic memories from Varanasi/BHU/IT-BHU
- Commercials/Short Videos on IT-BHU
- Messages from Recruiters/Admission Committee etc.
- Workshops/Lectures organized by ITBHUGlobal
The videos on this account can be viewed at
http://www.youtube.com/ITBHUGlobal.
Video example:
Nikesh Arora on "The Future of Advertising"
Views: 6,794
1:07:53
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