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Voyager 2013 - 2014 HR College at New Jersey City University H.R. COLLEGE of Commerce & Economics WEDNESDAY, 8 JANUARY, 2014. MUMBAI www.mid-day.com 1 2 3 ‘A’ Grade Club Colleges which have received ‘A’ Grade from NAAC H.R. College of Commerce & Economics .................... 3.72 Saluting Mumbai’s wow women Ruia College.................................................................... 3.65 AT an event recently, the ASSOCHAM Ÿ Indu Shahani for Excellence in St. Xavier’s College ........................................................ 3.63 Ladies League felicitated the top Education and Community Podar College ................................................................. 3.63 Women Achievers of the Decade at a Development Birla College ................................................................... 3.58 glittering ceremony held in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Kapoor, The Mumbai Chapter of the event had president, ASSOCHAM stated, “Women K.J. Somaiya of Science Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister of leaders are playing an & Commerce ................................................................... 3.21 Maharashtra along with Rana Kapoor, extremely critical role in spheres like S.K. Somaiya College of President, ASSOCHAM awarding the politics, society, economy and corporate Arts & Science ................................................................ 3.15 highly successful women, who have world, which are getting more globalised scaled great heights in their respective by the day. In India, a country that offers Dahanukar College ........................................................ 3.01 fields and brought immense glory and recognition to Mumbai and India. immense scope for creative entrepreneurship to flourish, women have ROTARACT CLUB ORGANISES The list of awardees included:- taken the lead and stimulated growth in MUMBAI DARSHAN FOR KIDS Ÿ Supriya Sule for Excellence in the small, medium and large enterprises. Social Service They have also excelled in fields like Ÿ Rajashree Birla for Excellence as education, CSR, politics, creative an Exemplar for Women entrepreneurship and community development. My heartiest congratulations Ÿ Chanda Kochhar for Excellence in to all our exemplary ‘Mumbai Women of Banking the Decade Achievers’ Award winners, and Ÿ Anu Aga for Excellence in I request them to consistently excel in their Corporate Responsibility and respective domains and bring even greater Community Service glory to the nation. I would also like to Ÿ Brinda Somaya for Excellence in thank the chief minister of Maharashtra, Architecture and Urban Prithviraj Chavanji for gracing us with his presence and sharing his views on greater Mumbai: Rotaract Club of H.R. College, the youth wing of the Rotary Ÿ Conservation contribution from women in India’s GDP.” Club of Bombay, had organised Dreams on Wheels 2013 - A Mumbai Ÿ Surekha Sikri for Excellence in Darshan bus for the underprivileged children of the city. The journey Acting Saluting Mumbai’s wow women started with Principal Dr. Shahani inaugurating the event. Picking up the 1. The award winners pose for a group photo Ÿ BK Sister Shivani for Excellence in children from an institute in Colaba, it headed for Marine Drive and later 2. Indu Shahani gets felicitated heading to the latest prime spot, the Bandra-Worli Sealink. The children Empowering Spiritual 3. Rajashree Birla is awarded by Maharashtra Consciousness were served food as well on the bus. The event received tremendous CM, Prithviraj Chavan support from the children who said that they really enjoyed being shown around the city in an innovative way. HASSARAM RIJHUMAL COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS Principal Dr. Indu Shahani Vice-Principals DEGREE COLLEGE Dr. Rekha Bahadur Mr. Parag Thakkar Ms. Heena Thakkar Vice-Principals JUNIOR COLLEGE Ms. Anila Pillai Ms. Deepika Bhatia Registrar Director International Programmes Librarian Mr. Deepak Lulla Ms. Shamira Abdulla Dr. Madhuri Tikam Editor-in-Chief Graphic Design Ms. Misha Bothra Ms. Kamini Bahl Sub Editor Assistant Graphic Design Ms. Nidhi Thanawala Ms. Priyanka Khiani ABOUT US | 1 CONTENTS COVER PHOTO 1 About Us 3 From the President’s Desk 4 A Tribute ‘Bollywood Utsav’ an Indian dance extravaganza From the Principal’s Desk hosted by H.R. College at New Jersey City 6 University, USA; as part of the Exploring Global Dimensions: Capacity Building and Student Leadership 7 News Exclusive Programme, November 13 - 23, 2013 CENTRE STAGE 11 Academics Inside Front Cover 39 Beyond Academics 76 Principal Leads 103 Internationalization of HR Inside Back Cover 134 Cultural Reports 173 Our Achievers’ 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE HSNC BOARD Heartiest congratulations to the H.R. family for securing a high ‘A’ grade NAAC score of 3.72 CGPA and another commendable year 2013-2014. Year after year, HR College strives hard to provide holistic development for it's students. The result across all courses has been outstanding and the level of the teaching-learning process has been par excellence with emphasis on interaction with various colleges and universities in India and overseas. The college gives its students immense opportunities to do better in academics, extra-curricular activities and social service initiatives which are Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani laudable. President, HSNC Board HR’s strength lies in its International Initiatives which gives students the global exposure. They get an edge over others to be better placed in life. I congratulate the exemplary leadership of Dr. Indu Shahani and I am confident that H.R. College will scale greater heights in the years to come. ABOUT THE PRESIDENT Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani has been associated with the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board since the year 2000 and has been involved with all it's activities. In June 2013, he was installed as President of the Board. Mr. Hiranandani, B.Com., F.C.A., and a builder by profession has been an architect of transformation for all the institutions managed by the Board. He is actively associated with and holds key positions in various Government Bodies, Private and Social Institutions, Schools and Colleges. The Hiranandani Group is recognised countrywide for their modern and state of the art township projects in Powai and Thane, both of which have become preferred residential and commercial locations in and around Mumbai. Mr. Hiranandani has served as the Chairman of Housing and Real Estate Committee at the Federation of India Chamber of Commerce (FICCI) and as Past President of the Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC). He is currently also the Chairman of the Priyadarshini Academy and trustee of numerous temples and institutions in India. Mr. Niranjan Hiranandani welcomed by Principal, Staff and Students as the incoming president of the HSNC Board. 3 Padma Bhushan Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Patron Trustee HSNC Board 17 September 1917 - 5 September 2013 4 A Tribute to Padma Bhushan Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Prayer Meeting at HR College on 14.09.2013 OND ACADEMICS BEY Dr. Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani was the inspiration behind the Hiranandani Hospital which is ranked among Best Top 10 Quality Hospitals in India and Asia. He was born in 1917 in Thatta, Sind (now in Pakistan). The family migrated to Mumbai in 1937. He completed his medical education in 1942. He was keen to further his education and went to England for his fellowship (FRCS). On his return to India in 1947, he joined The Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Mumbai as Honorary Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon. In this hospital he rose to be the Head of Department. Under his stewardship the department of ENT attained vibrancy. He initiated several operative techniques which are known as "Dr. Hiranandani's Operations" globally. He was instrumental in initiating the concept in India that Head and Neck surgeries come under the domain of the ENT surgeons. The first such department was setup in B.Y.L Nair Hospital in 1972. The department is till date known as "Dr. Hiranandani's Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck". Dr. Hiranandani's work has earned him many accolades. The American Society of Head & Neck Surgery elected him as their first Indian member. The International Federation of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Societies In the field of medical ethics he has spear-headed the passing awarded him the "Golden Award" the first of the Human Organs Transplantation Bill by Lok Sabha in Indian and fifth in the world to receive it. He has 1994. By this act the buying of kidneys is declared as a crime. been voted as "Millennium ENT" by SAARC His humane nature made him stand up for the rights of Countries. people and fight against capital punishment and euthanasia. Social causes have motivated him. In 1973 he For his contribution to the nation, the Government of India gave up a vibrant private practice to undertake awarded him the Padmabhushan (An honour bestowed to social work in drought areas of Maharashtra for only a few) in the year 1972. In 1988, was conferred the period of 8 months. He has directed aid for the "Dhanvantari Award", first time awarded in the field of ENT, flood affected people in Odisha and Bihar. He for his notable contribution to science of medicine. was awarded "Maulana Azad Award" by Indian We salute him for his contributions in the field of medicine, National Congress in recognition of exemplary social work, and for being a source of inspiration for the work during 1993 communal riots in Mumbai. present generation, or generations to come. 5 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK This academic year