Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Shakuntala Devi enthralls Manipal Dubai

"Human computer" Ms. Shakuntala Devi. Photo: Christina Marshall

"To be brilliant in math, the mind has to be clear," stated child prodigy Shakuntala Devi who awed students of Manipal University, Dubai Campus, gathered for a workshop today, with her incredible computation capabilities.



Ms. Devi poses for a photo with Dr. B. Ramjee at the entrance to the university. Photo: Christina Marshall


Ms. Shakuntala, who has been "in love with numbers since the age of three", demonstrated her mathematical prowess as she has been doing for years in schools and universities across the world. She was welcomed to the campus by Dr. B. Ramjee, Director of Manipal University, Dubai Campus. She began her workshop to rapturous applause from a packed hall of math enthusiasts. The session was highly interactive and she enthralled her audience with tricks of mental math where she boggled the minds of faculty and students alike. Ms. Shakuntala Devi used a fine balance of humour and Math to make every problem appear as easy as 1, 2, 3. Her primary aim, she said, was to "spread the perfume of math", and her every effort seems directed to the same.

Ms. Shakuntala Devi addresses the audience, comprising students and faculty alike. Photo: Afshan Ahmed

In closing, she encouraged the students and urged them "not to be intimidated by math", leaving them with three keys to good memory: concentration, re-iteration and self-confidence. Students brought along motivational books authored by Ms. Shakuntala Devi, which she patiently autographed as a clear sign of her soaring popularity.


Ms. Devi autographs her book for fans; Mr. Sudakar (left) and BBA student Sharon (right). Photo: Christina Marshall

Ms. Shakuntala acknowledged the fervent enthusiasm and response of the jam-packed auditorium filled with students and faculty, straining for just a glimpse of her amazing feats. She was also gracious enough to grant the Television Production students of the Department of Media & Communications, a 12-minute interview shoot, wherein they interviewed her regarding her passsion for math and spreading her love of the subject.

Watch this space for the interview with Shakuntala Devi.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

2nd AIESEC Entrepreneurship Seminar

AIESEC, the world's largest youth run organisation, is getting ready to hold its 2nd Entrepreneurship Seminar on May 3rd at the AUS auditorium from 9am to 5pm. The seminar hopes to attract those with an innovative idea and are by nature risk takers, who will have the ability to learn and understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

The highlights to look forward to for the seminar are as follows:

Session for VIP ticket holders on Robert Kiosaki's theory of Financial Independence
How to create an effective business plan
How to acquire finance
Panel discussion on ways to break barriers in entrepreneurship
Speeches from successful entrepreneurs. (Guest speaker will be Mr. B.R. Shetty - Director of NMC Speciality Hospital who has to his credit 37 companies).

For those who wouldl like to know more about the seminar should check out the following link : http://www.ae.aiesec.org/. The tickets are priced as student's pass - Dh.25 and VIP tickets at Dh.50.

Shakuntala Devi to visit Manipal University - Dubai Campus

Shakuntala Devi nicknamed the ‘Human Computer’ will be visiting Manipal University - Dubai Campus tomorrow, the 30th of April 2008. She will be interacting with 120 students and solving mathematical puzzles posed by them.

Time: 10:30 A.M

Venue: Auditorium

Dress Code: Formal

A Display of Bridal Fashion

The Bride Show 2008 ended on 26th of April with an award ceremony to acknowledge the fresh outlook of budding designers in the region. Competing to display the many facets of a bride, imagination was taken to new heights with all sorts of designs being showcased at the Swarovski Yong Designer Awards.

Our students Asma Rafiq and Neelam Kunti who were shortlisted for the competition did not quite make it to the top but nevertheless have made us proud by catching the lens of shutterbugs present at the ceremony. Their unique perspective to the theme 'The Art of Being Intimate' and an innovative use of material like plastic gave the audience a glimpse of the future bride.

Pick up City Times (Issue: Tuesday, 29th April 2008; Page-12), a supplement of Khaleej Times to see the creative endeavor of our fashion design students.

'Home of History...Future's Nation - A Documentary

Head out to Abu Dhabi for an initiative that documents archaeological facts on the history and culture of the UAE. Anasy Media Production invites you to attend 'Home of History... Future's Nation', a documentary screening for the public.
Find out the history and culture of UAE as they dig for their roots in the sands of the desert.

Date: 30th April 2008
Venue: Emirates Palace, West Park Marina

Schedule:




Session

Arrival

Screening

1st (Ladies Only)

3:00 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

2nd (All)

4:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

3rd (All)

5:00 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

Monday, April 28, 2008

MAHE Dubai Blogger's work acknowledged

Ms. Kulsoom Ali (Photograph by R.N.S)

The Department of Information Technology acknowledged the coverage of their annual event 'Technologic 08' by Ms. Kulsoom Ali by presenting her with a token of appreciation.

The MAHE Dubai Blog team, thanks the I.T. Department for their appreciation. We also thank all the readers of this blog for their support and positive feedback.


~Editor


The token of appreciation presented to Ms. Kulsoom Ali by the Dept. of Information Techonology (Photograph by R.N.S)

Alfred Nobel comes to Dubai Men's College

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) at Dubai Men's College, will open its doors to invite people to learn and discover the life of Alfred Nobel from 30 March to 29 May 2008. The exhibition titled 'Alfred Nobel: Networks of Innovation' tells his story and the context in which he worked. The exhibition consists of six elements:

  • Introduction to the life of Alfred Nobel
  • Nobel's early life in St Petersburg
  • Nobel's inventions, laboratory and factory
  • Nobel's industrial empire, oil venture and corporations
  • Nobel's life in Paris
  • Nobel's last will and the Nobel Prize.

Highlights will include a selection of Alfred Nobel's artifacts and creations, representation of the work of more than 750 Nobel Laureates, films highlighting groundbreaking achievements, stories and artifacts of the most famous and controversial prizes and speeches and lectures.

Entrance to the exhibition is free. Invitation is open to all.

Students visit Arab Health’s Pharmaceutical And Biotech Finance Forum

The first and second year students of the Department of Biotechnology visited the 'Arab Health’s Pharmaceutical And Biotech Finance Forum.' The event is the first of its kind to be held here in the Middle East and is being held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.

The event seeks to serve as a platform to discuss the future of the biotech industry in the region and an opportunity to explore the business and finance opportunities that now exist.

The forum gave students an opportunity to interact and see up close options available in the ever growing field of biotechnology.

Shedding light on the matter

Mr. Thomas Schielke gestures during his lecture on lighting techniques. Photo: Karen Ann Monsy

The lecture delivered by Thomas Schielke to the students of Interior Design today afternoon lasted about an hour and saw about 90 students gathered in the auditorium.

Mr. Thomas Scheilke addresses the audience.

The lecture saw Mr. Thomas address the issue of lighting in relation to spaces. Among the subjects covered were architectural lighting, the design process as well as a bit of historical background of art and lighting.

The audience is all ears. Photo: Karen Ann Monsy

Mr. Ashok Iyer, Head of the Department of Interior Design, during his closing address after the lecture. Photo: Karen Ann Monsy

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Creative Competition: "Tobacco-Free Youth"

On the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day 2008', the Ministry of Health is holding a competition whereby anti-smoking supporters can raise their voices against tobacco, through creativity and art.

Featured in Khaleej Times - 28th April, 2008

The competition is open to students from schools and universities, working professionals as well as the general public.

All artwork must fall under the theme and slogan "Tobacco-Free Youth" and contain a warning or health message.

Participants can submit one or both of the following:
  • Poster
  • Digital Photo

Two winners will be picked from the above categories. This announcement and the prize distribution will take place on the World No Tobacco Day (31st May) 2008 . The ceremony will be presided over by H.E. Humeid Al-Qutami, Minister of Health.

So for all those amongst you who have been craving an opportunity to raise your creative voices against the chain smokers around you, here's your chance!
For more information on World No Tobacco Day 2008.

German speaker to visit ID students tomorrow

German speaker Thomas Schielke is set to enlighten the students of Interior Design on the nuances of Lighting tomorrow from 12 noon to 1pm in the auditorium. The Lecture is titled 'Light Atmosphere Space - Light between Secret and Technology' and students will be briefed on the same. The lecture is being organized by Miss Colleen, Sr. Executive Planning & Marketing, ERCO Lighting Pte. Ltd. Dubai.
All students of the Department of Interior Design are requested to kindly attend the lecture and benefit from it academically in every way possible.

The Event of Events- Event360

In a stream of exhibitions for the media industry, another one to hit UAE is the all new Event 360. It is the first dedicated events show for event organizers across the Middle East.

So if you want to know the ‘how to’ about organizing events, corporate parties, product launches, award ceremonies or participate in trade shows then this is the exhibition for you.

Don't miss:

• NEW! Event Suppliers, Services & Event Management Companies
• NEW! Dedicated Event 360 Conference. Click here for more.
• NEW! The Middle East Event Awards presented by meetme.
• NEW! Live Stage for Performing Artists
• NEW! Event 360 Networking Lounge
• FREE Dedicated Seminars & Workshops
• Hundreds of New Ideas


Date: 27th- 29th April 2008
Venue: Halls 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & The Pavilion,
Dubai International Exhibition Center
Time:
11am – 7pm daily


For more information visit: Event360


Sounds of Arabia

'Abu Dhabi Cultural and Heritage' is all set to host 'Sounds of Arabia', which will include documentary film screenings and Arabic music performances over a course of six nights.
The films to be showcased are:
  • Sacred Sounds - 3rd May 2008
  • We Loved Each Other So Much - 4th May 2008
  • Improvisation - 5th May 2008

The Arabic musical performances will comprise of a number of individual and group displays.

Venue: Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi

Dates: 1st - 6th May 2008

Entrance is free, but a priority order will apply.

For more information call 02 - 6195338

DIAC Career Fair 2008

The Dubai International Academic City Career Fair is being held today. It is open to university students all across the U.A.E.

DATE: Sunday, April 27th, 2008

TIME: 10:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

VENUE: Conference Centre, Dubai Knowledge Village

Thursday, April 24, 2008

E-Government Workshop Sets the Finale for Technologic '08

Day 3 - Glimpses of 'Workshop on e-Government' held by Dr. Usman Zafar. (Photographs by Kulsoom Ali)


Organized by the Department of Information Technology, workshop on e-Government (A GCC Scenario) was conducted by Dr. Usman Zafar in the auditorium today, wrapping up the final segment of the three-day event Technologic '08.
Dr. Usman Zafar is the regional IT Director for MENA & ASIA at IBM-IHB Australia who illumined the audience with strategies of e-government, accentuating the scenario of GCC countries in particular. He was also invited yesterday to evaluate students' projects exhibited at the event.

With this, the successful event Technologic '08 comes to an end with an anticipation to see a much higher dynamism in the annual event next academic year.

Winners Announced for Best Software Development Programs in Technologic '08

The much anticipated results for the best software development programs exhibited in Technologic '08 are:

1st Place
Project Title: 'Multimedia Based e-Learning Application'

Team Members: Shijil, Maheesha Jaleel and Abhishek Padhi (Third year students) (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


2nd Place
Project Title: 'Information Technology Automation System (ITAS)'


Team Members: Aaliya, Farha and Arwa (Third year students) (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


Warm felicitations to the winners!

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Information Technology Students Unfurl their Technical Proficiencies

Students display their exhibits on the second day of Technologic '08. (Photographs by Kulsoom Ali)

With the second day of the ongoing event Technologic ’08, students of Information Technology department demonstrated their capabilities through technology related exhibits today.

The application-based software presentations that were held by the students yesterday were on display today for the visitors to observe the technical aspects and working of their creations. Few among the many noteworthy exhibits were the ‘Digiplacement’, ‘Alumni and Community Portal’ and ‘Multimedia Based e-Learning.’

“We designed Digiplacement program for a recruiting purpose,” says Jazeera, a third year student of Information Technology in collaboration with her team member Sabah Khan. Describing the project in brief, she says, “It provides an opportunity for students by allowing institutions and companies to easily track deserving students.”

The ‘Alumni and Community Portal’ is a combined brainchild of Disha Shetty and Nandini Sreekumar, third year students of the same department. It is an online portal for all graduated students of IT department to be in touch with each other. Asked about the release date of the portal, Disha says, “It will be linked to http://www.mahedubai.com/ officially in May 2008.”

‘Multimedia Based e-Learning’ was one among the many appealing projects in the exhibition. The aim of the project is to automate the process of organizing lecture notes and study material by the faculty and create e-learning resources from them, for the purpose of distribution amongst the faculty and students for reference purpose.

Now, the students impatiently wait for the prize distribution that awards the students with the best project display. Students and faculty will assemble at 3:00pm for the results in the auditorium today. Look out for further updates on the winning team on this blog.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Rules for Horizon 2008 student activities

The Horizons 2008 are all set to include fun and interesting activities for students to participate in. The rules and deadlines for these activities are as follows:

a. Ad Mad Show: Discover the most exciting, the most loaded in curious possibilities. Make your ad mad simple...memorable...inviting to look at. Make it FUN.

Rules & Regulations:
1. The team should comprise of 4-5 members.
2. The participants have to choose a product, assign it a brand name and decide a slogan.
3. The performing team has to come prepared with the concept and have to enact an advertisement for the product before the audience.
4. Jingles, songs, gestures, dialogues or props could be used in the show.
5. Avoid vulgarity and abusive statements.
6. The ad should not be an imitation of any existing ad.

Contact faculty:
- Mr. Vivek Joshi
- Ms. Shahzia Khan

b. The Marketing Mix - 4P's Presentation: The aim is to describe the strategic position of your product. Offer the product with the right combination of the 4P's and analyze the results to measure its marketing effectiveness.

Rules & Regulations:
1. Team should comprise 4-5 members.
2. Choose a product/ service category and assign it a brand name.
3. The presentation should consist of the following:
- Bases on which the team has segmented the market for the chosen product
- Target market chosen
- Positioning strategy and statement
- The 4 P's: Product, Price, Place and Promotion strategy (7 in case of services: Process,
People and Physical evidence)
4. The time duration for the powerpoint is 20-25 minutes.

Contact faculty:
Dr. Sudhakar

c. Print Ad Contest: The aim is to say thousands of words through a single picture. Bring out the power of imagination and creativity in your own way.

Rules & Regulations:
1. The team should comprise of two members only.
2. The participants may choose a real or imaginary product.
3. They have to invent a new theme.
4. The print ad should not be an imitation of any existing ad/ theme.
5. The print ad should include the following elements:
- Headline/ Subheading
- Body copy
- Logo
- Slogan
- Name & Address (optional)
- Price of the product (optional)
6. The participants have to give a 5-6 minutes presentation, describing their product, theme, target market and the message and value the ad promotes.
7. The team has to submit one coloured hard copy (A3 size) as well as the soft copy of the same.

Contact faculty:
- Ms. Shahzia Khan
- Dr. Anthea Washington

Important deadlines:
- Registration for the contest by April 23rd, 2008
- Submission of hard and soft copy by May 1, 2008

First day of Technologic ’08 sets in motion

Glimpses of the event Technologic '08 - Day One

Over the years, technology has sizably emerged as an indispensable part of our lives. With continuous streamlining and modernization of electronics, technological experts in diverse fields are striving to come up with the best technological inventions to facilitate comfort for the users.

Competing with such pace of developments and mastermind inventions, the promising students and faculty of the Department of Information Technology at Manipal University, Dubai campus are holding the event Technologic ’08 to showcase various projects, models and presentations related to Information Technology.

The first day in series of Technologic ’08 unfolded today, inaugurated by Dr. Ramjee, the director of Manipal University, Dubai. After the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by a student from the department, Dr. Ramjee addressed the audience with a welcome speech followed by a short yet creative flash presentation on the forthcoming programs to be introduced in the department.

The department specially invited Mr. Sudhir from NASCOSYS, a business broadcast solution provider, who delivered a presentation on Multimedia and Animation. Among the guests was present Dr. Faiz M. Ishaq too, a working professional from Pakistan, enlightening the audience with a discussion on supercomputers and Play Station 3. He was presented with a memento by Dr. S.K. Pandey, the head of department of Information Technology.

Also esteemed with the mementos by Dr. S.K. Pandey were Mr. Jawid Nazir and Mr. Zaheeruddin Ahmed, the faculty members of the department.

Among the presentations conducted by the faculty, Mr. Jawid held a presentation on CISCO Networking Academy and Mr. Zaheeruddin announced the introduction of one-year certificate course in ‘Graphic and Design’ to be implemented in September.

The second half of the event was scheduled to hold software presentations by students where they exhibited application-based softwares coded by themselves as part of their projects. One such striking project designed by a group of five students was the Kidroid, an Artificial Intelligent Machine that is used for object deliverance. (Centre image in the collage above)

Students will showcase their talents and exhibits in rooms 203, 204 and 205 from 10:30am – 3pm tomorrow (23rd April) on first floor. Do come and appreciate all their efforts for making this event a success.

New face at the MAHE - Dubai Library

If any of you are wondering about the new face in the library, this update is for you.

Mr. Dhanapal has joined MAHE - Dubai as our Assistant Librarian. He replaces Mr. Sajid, who held the post until last week (when he left MAHE - Dubai).
Mr. Dhanapal has gained ample experience in the 'Library and Information Centres' at Wipro and SRM Medical College, among others, and is bound to lend his expertise to our college as well.
Mr. Dhanapal, Assistant Librarian, MAHE - Dubai
- Photograph by Mr. M. Yoganath

We welcome him to MAHE - Dubai and wish him luck and success in his new endeavour!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Students set the Skyline Debate on Fire

The students of MAHE were on fire as they set the winning scene yet again this year, at CrossFire 2008, an annual intercollegiate debate hosted by Skyline College Sharjah. The event held on the 17th of April 2008, had student teams take stands on the topic of "Is democracy an ideal solution?". The students were given a mere 4 minutes to convert the audience to their notions and our students grabbed the Overall Trophy as well as the Best Defence Team title in their successful attempt.
Way to go...the trophy is home again!

The Winning Team
Aditi Malhotra
Supriya Dominic

Seminar held on E-Commerce for Students of Information Technology

Mr. Lalit Sharma, the digital strategist working in McCann Erickson Worldwide Advertising (New Delhi) paid a recent trip to Dubai. He visited the Manipal University to conduct a seminar regarding e-commerce for the department of Information Technology. Supported by a PowerPoint presentation, he described the transactions conducted over the Internet and presented a case study on the newspaper ‘Times of India’ for better understanding.
The day in pictures:


Mr. Lalit Sharma interacting with students. (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


Students and faculty all ears to the seminar. (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


Students jotting down the salient points. (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


A PowerPoint aided case study on Times of India, specifically relating to the structure of e-commerce. (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)

OUT of the QUESTION - The B'Quizzed Win

B'Quizzed, held by BITS Pilani- (Dubai Campus) saw the MAHE students secure top positions. The 2008 version of this annual quiz competition was held at the host college on the 17th of April. 1 team of masterminds were declared runners up losing out only to the hosts themselves while the other managed to beat a stream of colleges to bag the 4th spot .
MAHE not winning any accolades....OUT of the QUESTION.

RUNNERS UP:
Keegan D'souza
Abhishek Padhi
Mohammed Ali. J

FOURTH POSITION:
Jerhas Pastakia
Aamartojit Basu
Melissa Khan

Kudos to both the teams!

Updates: Information Technology Event - Technologic '08

Organized by the Department of Information Technology, the event Technologic ’08 is scheduled to take place this week.

The aim of the event is to exhibit the talent of the IT students. The event provides them an insight to the various technological aspects involved in various emerging technologies in the field of Information Technology today.

The agenda of the event is:

Date: April 22, 2008
Details: Talk on Sony Play Station and Super Computing by Dr. Faiz M. Ishaq
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue: College Auditorium

Date: April 23, 2008
Details: Showcase of students’ talents and presentations
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: IT Department, 1st floor

Date: April 24, 2008
Details: Workshop on e-Government: Success and Failures – a GCC Scenario
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Lunch Break: 1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Venue: College Auditorium

For more information, please contact Ms. Sophia Rahaman- (050) 42-29-943 / Email: sophia@mahedubai.com

Dress to Impress - Swarovski Young Designer Awards

The Swarovski Young Designer of the Year Awards will take place at The Bride Show Dubai on Saturday, 26th April 2008. 2 designers from the Fashion Department, Nilam Khunti and Aasma Rafiq have been short listed to showcase their designs at these prestigious awards. Participating in the Upcoming Designers Category they will be battling it out with other amateur designers in the "The Art of Being Intimate". The students will display their dresses at the Zabeel Hall during the show from the 23rd - 25th.


Deligent Designer
Nilam Khunti making an armour clad with soft fabrics to depict a strong willed bride
Photograph by: Afshan Ahmed

The Final Thread-Aasma Rafiq giving her outfit its final touches.
Her dress will display a bride that enters into marriage with inhibitions.
Photograph by: Afshan Ahmed


The Bridal Show is open daily from : 2:30 pm-10:30 pm
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Center
Date of Awards: 26th April 2008
Time: 4:00 pm

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Mahe Manipal Beats BITS Pillani at the BITS Pillani Annual Sports Festival

The Mahe girls team was on a winning streak when they beat the BITS Pillani girls team at throwball during the BITS Pillani Annual Sports Festival. Some moments captured on camera are-

(The girls after winning the first match. Photograph by Priyanka Geriya )



(Prathna gets ready to shoot. Photograph by Priyanka Geriya)


(Rabiya and Nidhi maintain their positions after the ball is thrown to the BITS team. Photograph by Priyanka Geriya)

Memorable Moments from the Table Tennis Matches at the BITS Pillani Annual Sports Festival


(The winning team with Mr. Krishnakumar at the BITS Pillani Annual Sports Festival)


(Roshny starts off the matches)


(Joanna is a fierce opponent)

(The matches become heated as the doubles begin)


Saturday, April 19, 2008

Time to bid adieu!

With the seniors of most departments savouring the last few months of college, the juniors are preparing in full swing to bid adieu to them. The IT department, to this effect, has announced that they would be holding their farewell on May 1st, the Media department farewell on May 4th and the Biotech department on a tentative date of May 15th . More departments are scheduled to be holding their farewell's soon and bid a fond farewell to the 3rd years, who move onto bigger things. We wish all the 3rd years all the very best in their future endeavors. Watch this space for further updates on the farewell's.

Biotech Dept.to go to Ski Dubai

The Biotechnology Department is getting all geared for their trip to Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates, this Thursday. Most students have already confirmed their places and are looking forward to spending some time in the winter wonderland. Skiing, throwing snowballs, making snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the things they can look forward to. Here's wishing that they have a good time and make sure you capture all those fun moments on your camera.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

BioTrends-2008

The Biotrends-2008 seminar held today at the auditorium saw the dynamic changes and issues within the field being discussed between experts, faculty and students.

Dr. Ashfaq Konchwalla delivering his presentation on 'Chondrocyte Transplantation'.



Dr. Hoda Hassan Ghodar speaking on 'Establishing a Private Umbilical Cord Blood Facility in Dubai'.

Dr. Mohammad Naveed with an interesting presentation on the 'Prevention and Control of Genetic Disorders in UAE'.

Dr Mohammad A.M. Aly speaking on the 'Current Biotechnology Research at UAE University in the field of Plant & Animal Fields'.

Dr. Debayan Ghosh delivering the last speech on 'Enzyme Proteins modified to meet the challenges in Industrial Biotechnology'.

Each seminar was followed by an interactive round of question and answers and saw students ask some very interesting questions being volleyed to the lecturer. With biotechnology being a very vast field, students got a first hand look at the many aspects of the industry that they eventually will have to contend with. Judy Sebastian, a 2nd year student attending the seminar commented that the seminar was both innovative in terms of topics chosen and provided her with analytical insights into the industry.

The entire seminar went without a hitch and the organisers for the event - the 3rd year students - have to be appreciated for organising everything from the speakers to the wonderful lunch that they served for the guests later. A big hats off to them.

MAHE Performers Steal Spotlight Again

Dr. Popatlal (Sunny, 2nd year BBA) and Sukhiya Popatlal (Akanksha, 2nd year Media and Communications) enacting a twosome role in the adaptation of the play Fools. (Photograph by Reema Batheja)

The budding performers of Manipal University, Dubai campus fetched another victory yesterday at Stage Struck 2008- an intercollegiate drama competition, adding one more trophy to the existing collection of awards achieved by the University in the past.

The performers seized the second place in competition that was hosted by Rangmanch Theater Academy in association with American College of Dubai, losing the first place having secured by University of Wollongong, Dubai.

Displaying utmost theatrical talent on stage, students of Manipal University spellbound the audience by enacting an adaptation of the Russian play Fools, a light-hearted romantic comedy by Neil Eugene during the 1800s.


Sukhiya Popatlal (Akanksha, 2nd year Media and Communications) with her dumb daughter Roopmati (Aishwarya, 3rd year Media and Communications). Photograph by Reema Batheja

However, the award for the best actor in the individual play was honored to Akanksha Singh, second year student of Media and Communications, dramatizing the role of Sukhiya Popatlal - the mother of Roopmati (Aishwarya Shivkumar, third year student of Media and Communications). “I think we all performed brilliant. We wished we could’ve won the first place!” said Akanksha, all thrilled at the acknowledgement of her best performance in the play.

Hats off to all the participants of the play who collectively unmasked their hidden talent and made the day!


Proud winners and cheerers. (Photograph by Reema Batheja)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

MAHE - Dubai Library adds new books to its collection

The MAHE - Dubai library has recently acquired the following books:
  1. The Complete Guide to Magazine Article Writing by John M. Wilson
  2. Production Management for Film and Video by Richard Gates
  3. Integrated Advertising, Promotion, & Marketing Communications by Kenneth E. Clow and Donald Baack
  4. Arab Media : In the Information Age by The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, UAE
  5. The Institutions of American Democracy: The Press by Geneva Overholser and Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Please contact the library for more information.

Support MAHE at STAGESTRUCK 2008

Students of MAHE will display their acting prowess at STAGESTRUCK 2008 today the 16th of April at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium in Dubai. The event hosted by the Rangmanch Theater Academy in association with American College of Dubai is an endeavor undertaken to support the special needs and underprivileged children by sending across a social message through the plays.

Colleges will be given 30 minutes to woo the audience with their theatrical brilliance and at the same time create an awareness.

Theater enthusiasts who want to experience a world of make belief can contact Ms. Uma Prasad to book their tickets. Admission is open to all.

Date: 16th April 2008
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium Dubai
Time: Around 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Limited free passes for colleges

2nd year BBA students set to travel Hatta

The annual outing for the fourth semester students of the BBA department has been organized for April 19, 2008, Saturday. The students will be taking a trip across Hatta where, along with friends and faculty, they will enjoy a fun day out and attempt to traverse all the major tourist spots of the region. The trip will include stops at the Hatta Museum, Garden and the Wadis. Trekking at the Hajjar Mountains is also a likely part of the itinerary, if the weather permits.
As of now, 60 out of 180 students, have confirmed their participation towards the picnic, and the department hopes to see the count go higher. Get together and enjoy, guys! Remember: the more the merrier!

BioTrends -2008 is all set for tomorrow

The Biotechnology department of the Manipal University, Dubai looks all set to hold the fourth time annual all - day seminar titled 'BioTrends - 2008' tomorrow at the Auditorium.

As the name suggests, the seminar is being conducted to give students, faculty and those generally interested in the dynamic field of biotechnology an insight to current developments within the field.

Five speakers are scheduled to deliver 40-minute presentations on a wide variety of topics and are as follows:

At 9.30 am, Dr Ashfaq Konchwalla an Orthopedic Surgeon from the Medcare Hospital will speak on 'Chondrocyte Transplantation'.
At 10.10 am, Dr Hoda Hassan Gohar, the Medical Director of Cry-Save Arabia speaks on 'Establishing a Private Umbilical Cord Blood Facility in Dubai'.
At 10.50 am, Dr Mohammad Naveed, Director of UAE Genetic Diseases Association & Consultant Geneticist, Dubai, delivers a presentation on the 'Prevention and Control of Genetic Disorders in UAE'.
At 11.45 am, Dr Mohammad A.M. Aly, Chairman of Department of Arid land Agriculture, College of Food & Agriculture, UAE University speaks on the 'Current Biotechnology Research at UAE University in the field of Plant & Animal Fields'.
At 12.15 pm, Dr Debayan Ghosh, President of Epygen Biotechnology Group, delivers the last speech on 'Enzyme Proteins modified to meet the challenges in Industrial Biotechnology'.

All students are welcome to attend the seminar. Do watch out this space for the pictures and report of the event.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

The Making of the Mural

If you thought Leonardo da Vinci was one of the great masters of the Renaissance, then come witness the making of the mural by the inspired artists of third year Media and Communications, specializing in Visual Communication.

Dashing all their creativity and imaginations en masse on the wall of their classroom (second floor), the Visual Communication students are currently in the midst of furnishing a rich look with lively illustrations and colors on the wall.


Joshua meticulously employing his artistic flair (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)



Prarthana enhancing a professional touch to her creativity (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)



Dabbing multi-hued paints on the wall (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)


Ingenious brains at work - A glimpse of the mural (Photograph by Kulsoom Ali)

MAHE - Dubai bids farewell to Mr. Sajid

On Thursday, 10th April, MAHE - Dubai bid farewell to its Assistant Librarian, Mr. Sajid.

Mr. Sajid (centre) flanked by members of the Library staff

- Photograph by Mr. Abdur Rahman


Mr. Sajid had been extremely helpful to both staff and students during his tenure at MAHE, and will be truly missed.

We wish him luck and success in all his future endeavours.


Mr. Dhanapal will replace Mr. Sajid as the Assistant Librarian at MAHE. We welcome him to MAHE and wish him all the very best.

"Its Kono Time"

Shifting from the traditional pan to the cone, but retaining the essence of an Italian Pizza is Kono Pizza, an Italian fast-food outlet that has ventured into the Dubai food industry. Located at venues like Emirates Hills and Dubai Health Care City, it has now opened at Academic City as well.

Minus the mess, this pita bread cone is stuffed will the toppings of a regular pizza with a choice for both the vegetarians and meat lovers. A quick and convenient snack for those on the move!

Students seen relishing this new snack were of the opinion that it breaks the monotony of food options and is value for money. "Its quite different and filling too," said Shruti, a B.B.A student.
However Karen, a media student said "I agree it tastes like pizza but it’s pricy."


The Kono Pizza kiosk can be located at Academic City next to Caribou Coffee on the top floor.
Price: Dhs. 15/-

Unveil the talent in you!

The much anticipated Talents Day is round the corner. Note the details of the event and the auditions that will be held for selections.

Event: Talents Day '08
Date: May 24th 2008
Venue: Shaikh Rashid Auditorium

Categories are:
  • Group Dance - Eastern
  • Group Dance - Western
  • A Short Skit (Comedy)
  • Group Singing
  • A Scene from Bollywood

Rules for Auditions

1. Group Dance - Eastern and Western

Auditions will be held in the college auditorium on April 20th between 11am to 1pm.

  • Minimum four and maximum ten dancers can participate
  • All dancers must be present for auditions
  • Perform for two minutes on the day of the audition i.e. one stanza of a song
  • Bring the CD during the audition

2. Group Singing

Auditions will be held on April 27th between 11am to 1pm in the room next to Mrs. Prasad's cabin on the ground floor.

  • Minimum four participants and maximum eight
  • Can be Western or Eastern or a fusion of both
  • The group needs to sing at least one stanza of any song

3. Short Skit

Auditions will be held in the college auditorium on April 28th between 11am to 1pm.

  • The skit should be a comedy
  • It must not exceed seven minutes
  • Minimum three participants and maximum eight
  • For auditions, a small portion of the skit will need to be presented

4. A Scene from Bollywood

Auditions will be held in the room next to Mrs. Uma Prasad's room on the ground floor between 11am to 1pm.

  • The group must perform any scene from the Bollywood movies. They will be marked on the props for the scene, costumes and the exact dialogues and styles of delivery of dialogues.
  • Minimum two participants and maximum four
  • A small portion of the scene must be performed for at least two minutes during the auditions

All the best!

Workshop on e-Government: Success & Failure - A GCC Scenario

Dr. Usman Zafar, the regional IT Director for (MENA & ASIA) at IBM-IBH Australia will be gracing his presence at the event ‘Workshop on e-Government: Success and Failure – A GCC Scenario’ organized by the Department of Information Technology at Manipal University, Dubai campus.

Workshop Details:
  • E-Government: Strategy and Roadmap
  • Ajman e-Government Case Study:
    - As-Is Analysis
    - Consulting Engagement Issues
    - Best Practices
  • Why GCC countries cannot claim major success in businesses via eGovernemnt projects?
  • Digital Dividence
  • Brainstorming session

The workshop details are:

Date: Thursday, April 24th 2008
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Lunch: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Manipal University Auditorium, Block no. 7, Academic City

Registration Details:

Fee: AED250

Last date for registration: April 20th, 2008

Contact details for registration:

Ms. Sophia Rahaman (050) 42-29-943 / Email: sophia@mahedubai.com

Mr. Vishwesh Akre (050) 88-27-445

Manipal University, Dubai Campus, Block no 7, Academic City, Dubai

BITS Pilani presents B'Quizzed 2008

In association with Kellett & Singleton group, BITS Pilani presents B'Quizzed 2008 - an Inter Collegiate competition held on April 17th, 2008.

The event details are:

Time: 9am
Venue: BITS Pilani - Dubai, DIAC

Horizons 2008 is back

The annual academia industry interface Horizons 2008 has officially been scheduled for May 5th-7th, 2008. The three-day event will see industry professionals and eminent personalities (top-management level) interact with students and give them adequate insight into the corporate world. The event will also encompass certain activities for students, which will be aimed at showcasing their talent and creativity.
The aforementioned student activities will consist of the following:
  • Ad Mad Show
  • Business Quiz
  • Investment Game
  • Print Ad Contest
  • The Marketing Mix (BBA & MBA) - 4 P's Presentation
  • Lucky 'U'
  • Fillers
  • Business Plan
  • The Management Basket
  • Mascot & Logo Creation

Registration for anyone intereted (participants, volunteers or audience members) are required to give their names to Abhishek or Nelofar (BBA VI Semester) latest by April 20, 2008.

More updates on the event and student activities to follow!

Monday, April 14, 2008

BioTrends-2008 - 4th Annual Biotechnology Meet on April 17


Event:
BioTrends-2008
4th Annual Biotechnology Meet
Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 9am to 4 pm
Venue:
Auditorium , Manipal University - Dubai Campus

TIME

EVENT (Auditorium)

09.00 am-09.10 am

Inauguration of BioTrends-2008 by Dr B. Ramjee, Director, Manipal University-Dubai Campus

09.11 am- 09.20 am

Felicitation Ceremony

09.21 am to 09.30 am

Department of Biotechnology: Overview

Lecture Session (Auditorium)

09.30 am to 10.10 am

Lecture by Dr Ashfaq Konchwalla, MBBS FRCS (UK), FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (TR & Ortho), MFSEM (UK), CCT (UK)

Orthopedic Surgeon, Medcare Hospital, Dubai

Topic: Chondrocyte Transplantation

10.10 am to 10.50 am

Lecture by Dr Hoda Hassan Gohar, Medical/Laboratory Director, Cry-save Arabia, Dubai.

Topic: Establishing a Private Umbilical Cord Blood Facility in Dubai: Two years experience

10.50 am to 11.30 am

Lecture by Dr Mohammad Naveed PhD DM PhD, Director of UAE Genetic Diseases Association & Consultant Geneticist, Dubai, UAE

Topic: Prevention and Control of Genetic Disorders in UAE

Tea Break (11.30 am-11.45 am)

11.45 am to 12.15 pm

Lecture by Dr Mohammad A.M. Aly, Chairman, Department of Arid land Agriculture, College of Food & Agriculture, UAE University, UAE

Topic: Current Biotechnology Research at UAE University in the field of Plant & Animal Fields

12.15 pm to 01.15 pm

Lecture by Dr Debayan Ghosh PhD, President , Epygen Biotechnology Group, Dubai UAE

Title: Enzyme Proteins modified to meet the challenges in Industrial Biotechnology

Lunch Break (01.15 pm to 2.00 pm)


02.00 pm to 03.30 pm

Poster Session - First Floor Lobby

03.30 pm to 04.00 pm

Vote of Thanks