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HASSARAM RIJHUMAL COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS Affiliated to the University of Mumbai I/C Principal Mr. Parag Thakkar Vice-Principals Degree College Dr. Jehangir Bharucha Dr. Pooja Ramchandani Dr. Rajeshwari Ravi Librarian Superintendent Admin. Dr. Madhuri Tikam Ms. Jyoti Govindani Editor Graphic Design Ms Misha Bothra Ms Kamini Bahl www.hrcollege.edu 1 Contents 1 About Us 3 From the Desk of the I/C Principal 4 Academics 31 Lectures | Seminars | Workshops 58 Inter Collegiate Events 87 Beyond Academics 113 Internationalisation of HR 124 Student Enrichment 159 Our Achievers 169 Student Stories 197 Annual Prize Distribution Degree College 213 Annual Prize Distribution Junior College 222 Prize Distribution Lists Inside Front Cover - Recognitions Inside Back Cover - HR News 2 From the Desk of the I/C Principal Greetings from the Staff and Students and welcome to the vibrant world of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Academic and co-curricular activities continue to be organized with great enthusiasm and commitment. The Prof Parag Thakkar previous year has been packed with guest lecture series, I/C Principal seminars, intercollegiate events - preparation, organization, participation and winning; signing of MOU's and much more. Our faculty members are always active in academic ventures and knowledge up-gradation. On the cultural front HR won most of the prominent inter- collegiate events. There is also a thrust on social responsibility in the college with students being encouraged to participate actively in Intelligence plus social work and build sensitivities to the world outside their college which is not as privileged. character - that is the The goal of H.R. College is to impact education that helps students meet the challenges and opportunities as they make goal of true education. their way in the world as citizens and as leaders; to equip them to succeed and flourish; and to live useful, creative, - Martin Luther King, Jr. responsible and reflective lives. In the true HR tradition, the college emphasizes holistic development and how each individual can develop a successful career while also having a fulfilling life and contributing to the society. We do this all within the setting of one of the most vibrant business communities and exciting cities in the world. In the new academic year I welcome you to more learning vistas and sharing opportunities at H.R.! 3 Academics 4 FYBCOM ORIENTATION July 15, 2016 H.R. College of Commerce & Economics welcomed the P r i n c i p a l D r. I n d u S h a h a n i first year enthusiasts to the Orientation Ceremony congratulated and welcomed the new organized by The Students' Council. batch of 2016-2017 after which the Principal Dr. Indu Shahani The parents and students were given an overview of the toppers for the academic year 2015- Credit Based Grading System as well as the new 2016 were felicitated along with examination pattern by Vice-Principal Prof. Parag Thakkar. students of the prestigious Honours Programme. Dr. Navin Punjabi shared the outstanding achievements and Principal Dr. Shahani inducted the new core committee activities of the college and its students. members of The Students' Council and The Sports Council, H.R. College's global approach towards education was commending their efforts in facilitating the admission emphasized and highlighted by a short presentation by two process. students Ms. Priyanshi Chokshi and Mr. Vardhan Chheda; The faculty was introduced and they wished the new batch both selected as representatives for the McDonald Cadet all the very best for the upcoming year. After an interactive Leadership Conference at the US Military Academy, session between parents and faculty the events on both New York. days concluded with the national anthem. Felicitation of Students and Faculty Introduction of degree college faculty at the Orientation 5 ORIENTATIONS The Students’ Council The Sports Council Full house at the Orientation 6 IQAC ACADEMICS INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL The IQAC of H.R. College aims to pursue Global Standards of Excellence in all Teaching-Learning and Dr. Madhuri Tikam Research Endeavours, by enhancing the capacity of all Coordinator stakeholders through the internalisation of the quality culture. “Collaboration and Networking” was the theme for the IQAC activities this year. IQAC strengthened the existing joint ventures and initiated several new ones for the betterment of student and teacher community. To improve the overall effectiveness and impact of the college as a whole, following activities were conducted by the IQAC during the year 2016-17: NEW LINKAGES The college collaborated with many reputed organisations to ensure the holistic development of students: · Think Education Advisory Services LLP to deliver world class international education in India. Think Education provides innovative educational solutions December 2016: MoU with Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute to promote Yoga for the youth through the Yoga & Fitness Club within the K-12 and the Higher Education space, with a SYNC of HR College. focus on teaching learning excellence. · EduEdgePro Pvt. Ltd. to offer a Certified Capital Markets Programme (CCMP) an industry oriented course at H.R. College. · Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute to promote Yoga for the youth through the Yoga & Fitness Club SYNC of HR College. · DhanGyan - TATA Capital Financial Literacy Certificate Course for Students January 9, 2017: MoU for Zumba Dance fitness class to be conducted by Trupti for students at HR College December 2016: DhanGyan - TATA Capital Financial Literacy January 17, 2017: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed Certificate Course for Students by HR College with Sonakshi Agarwal of One School Store. 7 IQAC ACADEMICS · Zumba Dance fitness class to be conducted by Trupti Mentoring” on various aspects related to library and for the students of H.R. College. professional development of library staff. The programme was successful in initializing many joint ventures such as · One School Store for supply of Textbooks to the college library portal, digital repository, and staff training students by ordering them online. programmes etc. in the future. · JobReady: Optimizing Operations and Automating Client Processes - for placements of students. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT · Indian Express Limited - an Indian news media Faculty Development Programmes help promote academic publishing company - for free newspapers, Express excellence and improve the educational vitality. H.R. Talks and Events on various subjects - November, 2016 College is bound to enhance individual strengths and abilities as well as organizational capacities and the overall TAKING A LEAD culture by offering a range of Faculty Development opportunities. This year The college played a lead role in organizing sessions to bring together concerned people to resolve the challenges · Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute conducted regular yoga faced and to chart out the way forward. classes for teaching and non teaching staff members. Workshop on "Implementation of B. Voc. Course · A Powerful Leadership Programme designed by Edelweiss for HR Faculty was held on February 25, in Retail" 2017, at Edelweiss House, Kalina by Prof. Vijaya H.R. College of Commerce & Economics organised a Suvarna, a National & International Award Winner for National Level Workshop on "Implementation of B.Voc. Excellence in Training and Education. Course in Retail" in association with RASCI (Retailers · A one day Faculty Development Programme was Association's Skill Council of India) on January 12, 2017. organized jointly by H.R. College of Commerce & The workshop was attended by about 50 participants from Economics and Meghnad Desai Academy of all over India. A team of twenty experts from RASCI, Economics on September 24, 2016, covering NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and Simulation of a live double oral auction market and a Retail Industry guided the attendees regarding the structure live financial market? and procedure of successful implementation of B.Voc. Course in Retail Management, introduced by University STUDENT ENRICHMENT Grants Commission (UGC). The ambiguous course structure and vague guidelines affected the effective New Initiatives implementation of the course in various universities across India. To empower the students and encourage them to go beyond the academic pursuits H.R. College always goes the extra Brainstorming Session of Peer Mentoring mile. Three new students associations were introduced for Programme for Librarians and Assistant the developing multifaceted individuals. Librarians Synthesis of Yoga & Niyama Council SYNC-HRC is a student-run organization for the Under the guidance of Mr. Anil Harish, President of HSNC integration of mind, body and soul of students, staff and Board the first Brainstorming Session of Peer Mentoring faculty; to provide a stress free, focused environment. It Programme for Librarians and Assistant Librarians of the aims to inculcate Yoga into the daily lives of the youth, with colleges under the board was organised by H.R. College on special emphasis on physical, mental and emotional well April 25, 2015. The programme aimed for “Mutual being. It has established a holistic, inclusive process of involving a wide range of fitness related activities to develop the overall health and wellness of students at HR. Ranging from weekly Yoga classes, holding Yoga sessions for the faculty and non-teaching staff, to panel discussions by eminent personalities in the Fitness industry.