BBA bids seniors adieu

A packed audience eagerly wait for the show to start. Photo: Fatemeh S.

The BBA Department bid their seniors adieu as the end of the academic terms looms near. With less than a fortnight left for exams to settle in and signal the end of their degree, the Department threw an exciting party for the outgoing students in an atmosphere charged with energy and emotion. Dances, songs and games kept the mood upbeat throughout while the distribution of mementos and a visual representation of a walk down Memory Lane evoked strong memories and even a few tears.

Please don't stop the music. Photo: Fatemeh S.

The outgoing students of BBA Department during a photo call. Photo: Fatemeh S.

Manipal Dubai Media Students sweep SHOOF Tv Top Awards

SHOOFtv officials and other dignitaries with the winning Manipal University - Dubai Team and Runner's Up Team from SAE Institute. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)

Students from the Department of Media and Communications won the Best Troop Award and Best Troop Captain at a grand Awards Ceremony held at the Knowledge Village Conference Center on Thursday, 29th May 2008.

The Manipal Dubai students' team under the name "Look Mommy I Can Act" won the overall prize after pipping over 30 teams in the grueling two months competition. The grand prize is a professional camera kit worth a whooping AED30,000 including a special award to Karen M. John as Best Team Captain. The winning team included Uzma Atcha, Melissa Khan, Ayesha Fahim, Aakansha Singh and Karen M. John.

The winning team "Look Mommy I Can Act". (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)

SHOOFtv is part of the Arab Media Group. It is a 100% user-generated online channel with content created by users all over the Middle East giving them a global platform where videos are rated and voted for by other users and viewers.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees from Manipal University - Dubai Campus.

Read this blog for more updates, till then enjoy watching the videos made by teams from Manipal University - Dubai Campus on www.shooftv.com

Karen M. John with her special award for Best Captain at SHOOF Troops 2008. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)

The group from Manipal University - Dubai Campus who turned up to support and cheer the nominees from our University at the Awards Night. (Pic by Anna John Nalloor)

The finalists of SHOOF tv on the posters and signs outside. (Pic by Uzma Atcha)

The SHOOF tv stars indeed! (Pic by Uzma Atcha)

It's Exam Time!

Dr. Shahul Hamed, Chair - Examinations Committee and Mr. Abdulla, Assistant - Examination Cell getting the examination preparations in order. (Pic by Arun Thomas)

80% of the final exam will be based on the one lecture you missed and the one book you didn’t read - Anonymous

It's that time of the year again when we all return to our books and strive to make ourselves, teachers and parents happy, and strive to do justice to our education. So, here we bring you a few good wishes from the Manipal University professors...

"Work hard. Come out with flying colours"
Mr Shahul Hameed, Chair - Exam Cell Committee

"Do well. Make yourselves proud"
Ms. Sarah Merchant, Sr. Lecturer, Department of Interior Design

"Wish you all the best. Be alert and look at all parts of the questions while answering them. Number the answers properly. And remember it is 'relative' grading - presentation always matters "
Dr. Sitalakshmi, Sr Lecturer, Department of Management Studies

"Time lost once never comes back. So make the optimal use of it. Study hard, wishing you all the best"
Ms. Zakiya Ansari, Sr. Lecturer, Department of English

"It's Exam Time! Please Study "NOW!"

Mr. Sabir Haque, Sr. Lecturer, Department of Media and Communications

And from all of us at Manipal University - Dubai Community Blog, we wish all the students success. Dedication and hardwork does pay, and will pay. Good luck!

Fashionova 2008 Afterparty

The Department of Fashion and Technology 'Fashionova 2008 Afterparty' in progress. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)

The farewell for the Department of Fashion Technology final year students was held today at the Manipal University Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It was aptly named the 'Fashionova 2008 Afterparty'. Ms. Javeria Pasha, Chair of the department said, 'I'm emotionally attached to them. Its been three years and we've become a family. It's the feeling of when your children get married and go away. That's how I'm feeling."

We wish those graduating the greatest success and good luck in the years that follow.

The Department of Fashion and Technology 'Fashionova 2008 Afterparty' in progress. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)

Short Term Design Courses

Title: Design Visualization

Tools: AutoCAD 2007 and Adobe Photoshop CS3

Duration: 12 days

Hours: 6.45 pm – 10 pm

Commencement: 15th June to 3rd July, 2008

Fees: AED. 1500/- Inclusive of Study Material

The 12-hour hands-on AutoCAD and Photoshop training classes will cover the basic commands necessary to create, edit, plot a drawing and add aesthetics to the drawing. Fundamental concepts of creating, editing, dimensioning, viewing, managing and plotting two-dimensional drawings are also included.

Faculty:
The course will be handled by MAHE Faculty as well as an industry expert.

Who can join:
Students who have completed 12th Standard/ "O" Levels/ Graduation/ Working Professionals.

Registration:
Last date of registration: 5th June 2008

Course Co-ordinator:
Department of Interior Design
MAHE - Manipal Dubai Campus

Telephone Number: 04 – 4291214 or 050 - 6178810

Email: cadlab.id@gmail.com; ashok_iyer@mahedubai.com

Click here to download pdf with more details

New man on board!

(L-R: Mr Nizamuddin, Assistant - Admissions with Mr Najmul Qamar,
Manager - Admissions)
Photo by: Neha Rafeek

We have a new face at Manipal University - Dubai campus. Mr Nizamuddin has joined the University as the Assistant - Admissions. We welcome him to the Manipal University - Dubai Campus family!

Winners of Talents Day

Eastern Dance

1st place: Anjali, Gurpreet, Krystal, Karthika, Sonam, Sneha, Nimi, Rishmeet, Farzana and Deepa.

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Runners-up: Aishwarya, Aakanksha, Gloria, Poonam, Mita, Supriya, Kittu, Kate, Vidhi and Swetha.

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Skit

1st place: Nishant, Kwaja, Arun, Mohammed Riyas, Roopesh and Abbey (MBA Students).

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Runners-up: Ashwin, Deepa, Shihaab, Davis, Rahul, Nimi, Karthika and Anjali.

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Western Dance

1st place: Ashwin, Khushi, Ashima, Shihaab, Reon, Fahd, Farzana, Faris and Nandini.

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Runners-up: Aishwarya, Mita, Kittu, Aakanksha, Supriya, Gloria, Kate, Vidhi and Pritish

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Group Singing

1st place: Sheela, Jamila, Balqis, Munawara, Nilofer, Khyati and Alifeyah

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Runners-up: Karen, Miathreya, Jessica, Jerrin, Nigel and Joshua

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Bollywood Scene

1st place: Mufaz, Rahul, Naeem and Jasim

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Runners-up: Vaibhav, Sharat, Nikhil and Kutubuddin

Photo by: Kulsoom Ali

Bollywood scene Contestants on Talents Day

Judged by: Dr. Munawwar, Mr. Vivek Joshi and Mr. Ashok Iyer

Group 1

A scene from the film, Dil Chahta Hai (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Ashwin Kumar, Shihaab Mohammed, Khushi Rawat and Reon D'souza

Group 2

A scene from the film Andaz Apna Apna (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Mufaz, Rahul Bhatia, Naeem and Jasim

Group 3

A scene from the film, Golmaal (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Vaibhav, Sharat Warrier, Nikhil Gupte and Kutubuddin Ali Akbar

Group 4

A scene from the film, Ishq (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Mohammed Muaz, Geet Kandya and Sarjil Rana

Group Singing Contestants on Talents Day

Judged by: Ms. Sitalakshmi, Ms. Seema Upadhaya and Mr. Nandakumar

Group 1

Humming a Hindi song (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Vaibhav, Vidya, Sharat, Galba, Dheeraj, Balqis and Gerard

Group 2

Melodies of a Christian song (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Karen, Miathreya, Jessica, Jerrin, Nigel and Joshua

Group 3

Colors and jingles of patriotism (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Nandini, Reynold, Shihaab, Abhishek, Disha, Asma and Jasim

Group 4

Singing the tunes of Kajra Mohabbat Wala (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Sheela, Jamila, Balqis, Munawara, Nilofer, Khyati and Alifeyah

Western Dance Contestants on Talents Day

Sidney D'souza enthralled the audience prior to the Western dance competition (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Judged by: Ms. Biswaroopa, Ms. Seena Biju and Mr. Kailash Menon

Group 1

Adorned with classy ornaments (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Reema, Sonia, Prarthana, Khadija, Ritu and Rithika

Group 2

Swaying in slow movement (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Aishwarya, Mita, Kittu, Aakanksha, Supriya, Gloria, Kate, Vidhi and Pritish

Group 3

The cowboy step (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Sheela, Sakina, Himanshu, Urooj, Kinjal and Bindi

Group 4

Jiving in black (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Ashwin, Khushi, Ashima, Shihaab, Reon, Fahd, Farzana, Faris and Nandini

Skit Contestants on Talents Day

Judged by: Ms. Sophia Rahaman, Dr. Nithin and Mr. Sabir Haque.

Group 1

Incorporating bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's role (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Vaibhav, Sharat, Nikhil and Kuthubuddin

Group 2

Employing theatrical performance at its best (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Ashwin, Deepa, Shihaab, Davis, Rahul, Nimi, Karthika and Anjali

Group 3

Enacting a scene of a coffee shop (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Mufaz, Rahul, Jasim, Murli, Naeem and Tabassum

Group 4

The MAC'ians blending in a traditional touch (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Anandha, Kittu, Prakash, Sonam, Lohit and Japinder

Group 5

MBA Students participate in the event too (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Nishant, Kwaja, Arun, Mohammed Riyas, Roopesh and Abbey

Eastern Dance Contestants on Talents Day

Judged by: Mr. Kalyani Ganesh, Ms. Archana Balachandran and Ms. Supreet Ahluwalia.

Group 1

Japanese panache (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Aishwarya, Aakanksha, Gloria, Poonam, Mita, Supriya, Kittu, Kate, Vidhi and Swetha.

Group 2

Ethnic afficionados (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Sunny, Chintan, Lalit, Akshay, Prithish, Neha, Dimple, Mital, Pooja U. and Prachi.

Group 3

Devotees of the East (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Anjali, Gurpreet, Krystal, Karthika, Sonam, Sneha, Nimi, Rishmeet, Farzana and Deepa.

Group 4

Feminine rhythms (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)

Participants: Nilisha, Neelam, Himanshu, Astha, Surya and Vivina

Students collectively flaunt mind-blowing talent on Talents Day

~ Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. ~ HenryVan Dyke

Breathtaking performances by the students of Manipal University, Dubai, splendidly expressed the notion ‘Every human is born with an innate talent’ during the in-house annual event Talents Day, held on Saturday, 24th May 2008 at the Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai. Packed with stupefying enactments, the event witnessed a show of a wide array of talent radiating from the students.

A satirical skit presented by the foundation students. (Photo: Kulsoom Ali)

Setting off with performance by the Novocaine band and Margarita with Maria, a satirical skit by the foundation students, the audience was all set to revel in the hard-hitting competition during the show.

Ritesh, Roshini, Sneh and Mohit - The anchors who held the show together! (Photo: Kulsoom Ali)

The sprightly new look of Manipal University buses

The Manipal University - Dubai buses featuring Anil Kumble as part of the new look. (Pic by R. N. Shukul)

Wondering what the new look for the buses is all about? Why is Anil Kumble on it? Well look no further and read on, the Manipal University - Dubai Community Blog reveals the inside scoop.

Manipal University - Dubai in keeping with its strategy to offer quality education had Anil Kumble, brand ambassador of the Manipal Education Group announce in a highly publicized event the official launch of Engineering courses at the Manipal University - Dubai Campus.

Anil Kumble, Indian test cricket team captain and a qualified high ranking engineer was the perfect choice to promote the University's courses. The University’s vision is truly reflected with the cricketer’s academic and extra curricular activities which states ‘Learn from the leader today’.

One of the buses sporting the new look featuring Anil Kumble. (Pic By Joseph John Nalloor)

The Manipal University - Dubai Campus buses have begun featuring him on the bus exterior art work as seen in the pictures . We spoke to Ms. Javeria Pasha, Chair, Department of Fashion Technology, Manipal University, Dubai Campus, who introduced this new look for the buses. ‘Anil Kumble, apart from being our brand ambassador, is a national icon. Being a qualified professional himself, he is now promoting educational values among the youth with the new courses in Manipal University, Dubai.’

So are we going to see more of Mr Kumble around? ‘We are revising the look of the University’s website. Apart from the buses, Mr Kumble is being carried in the print advertisements for the University as well.’

Speaking to Mr Krishna Kumar, Manager, Facilities, Manipal University - Dubai, he was all praises for the new look concept and designing of the buses. ' So far, 10 buses are carrying the new look. Slowly, 20 more buses will be redecorated. The mileage so far - has been great. ' Howzzat!

(From Left to Right) Mr. Ahmed S.H., Mr. Ibrahim Khan, Mr. Krishna Kumar, Manager, Facilities, Manipal University - Dubai and Mr. Ravi, Transport Co-ordinator, Manipal University - Dubai with the 'new look' buses. (Pic by R. N. Shukul)