In Quotes “One book, one pen, one THE GL BAL TIMES child, and one teacher can change the world. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 www.theglobaltimes.in Education is the only solution. Guns can kill terrorists, education can kill terrorism.” Malala Yousoufzai Eduction Activist INSIDE The Multiverse Paradox P4 Exchange Program P5 Honoris causa Dr Ashok K. Chauhan is a great Convocation 2017 Nation builder who is running India’s finest and great Univer- Over 15,000 graduands were bestowed with degrees, PG sity. Amitabh Kant, Honorary diplomas, medals and numerous honorary doctorate degrees at Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) Maze of Haze, P6 the 13th convocation which ended on a high note Be passionate because with n a balmy November morning, passion comes enjoyment and graduands clad in black robes, Words of wisdom the more one enjoys, the more Obeamed with joy and exultation When the distinguished personalities and opinion makers from various walks of life passionate he/she becomes to- Are the careers in research as they gathered at the Amity University, congratulate and compliment me that the brand ‘AMITY’ has set new milestones in wards the work. of pure sciences and tech- Uttar Pradesh to attend the big day of their the field of education and research thereby enhancing country’s image in India and Piyush Pandey, Honorary nology not very lucrative lives – Convocation 2017. Enthusiasm globally, I feel so proud of my Amitians – Faculty Members, Scientists and Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) Researchers, Ph.D. Scholars, Students, HODs, HOIs, Staff and everyone at Amity for the youth today? hung thick in the air as cheers and ap- Campuses. It is all because of their commitment and outcome-based approach plause filled the ground. The 13th edition Don’t run after jobs but focus a) Yes b) No c) Can’t say that Amity has attained this reputation and I am sure, AMITY will soon be amongst the topmost and of the grand ceremony saw 12,716 grad- leading Education and Research Groups globally, which we together are going to realize. on creating jobs so that the To vote, log on to uands being conferred degrees, diplomas country can prosper and www.theglobaltimes.in and honorary doctorates. progress. Students’ day out porate awards and salvers. Dinesh K. Sarraf, Honorary POLL RESULT New partnerships Smiling and joyous faces were seen dur- Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) for GT edition November 13, 2017 The inaugural day of Convocation 2017 ing the three day event which began on Degree of honour saw parents, teachers and students in full November 9 and ended on November 11. Luminaries from diverse fields were con- Peace of mind is very impor- Do you think that digital attendance. The event commenced with Students from several streams like arts, ferred the honoris causa, acknowledging tant which can be achieved learning games help children melodious notes being played out by a science, engineering, humanities, health- their contribution in their respective fields. through practice of simple learn difficult concepts easily? CRPF band. Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancel- care, mass communication etc received Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, along with Dr human values. lor, Amity University officially declared degrees. On the first day, 3298 graduands (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Yes ’t say the convocation open. of several programs enrolled under Arts Group of Schools & RBEF and Dr Atul Honorary 60% 48% No An announcement about a MoU between domain were bestowed with degrees. Chauhan, conferred honorary doctorate de- Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) 36% Chartered Institute of Management Ac- Around 326 meritorious graduands re- grees upon a galaxy of dignitaries. They in- 24% 24% countants (CIMA) with Amity was made. ceived gold, silver and bronze medals, cluded Andrew Harding, Chief Executive, The role of universities become 53 % % 53 12% 23% Can 0% The MoU entailed establishment of a corporate awards and salvers. The second Management Accounting, Association of very important in supporting “Center of Excellence” to promote Man- day was equally jam-packed with around International Certified Professional Ac- people to make their careers. Results as on November 17, 2017 agement Accounting for businesses 293 graduands being given gold, silver countants; Sir Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Andrew Harding, Honorary across the world. Dr Balvinder Shukla, and bronze medals. On day 2, 6046 stu- CEO, Wockhardt Foundation; Piyush Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) Coming Next Vice Chancellor, Amity University, high- dents were given degrees and not far be- Pandey, Executive Chairman and National Contest edition AIS Gur 46 lighted the massive growth of Amity Ed- hind were 2313 students who earned the Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather India; Imbibe steely determination, ucation Group across the globe. Dr degree for distance learning, along with 50 Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & passion and perseverance in Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, international graduands from Middle East CEO, Invest India; Amitabh Kant, CEO order to make the most of the Amity Universe also launched Amity & Africa. The final day witnessed degrees Niti Aayog; Dinesh K. Sarraf, Chairman, favorable times as the baton 230 Alumni Portal where Amity Alumni from being given to 3332 graduands of various Oil & Gas Regularity Authority; Prof. M has been handed over to you. Gold Medals anywhere in the world can register and Science, Engineering and Technology do- K Bhan, Former Secretary, Dept. of Deepak Bagla, Honorary stay connected with the Amity mains. Around 221 meritorious graduands Biotech, Govt. of India and Tushar Mehta, Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) 221 family. received gold, sil- Additional Solicitor General, Supreme Silver Medals ver and bronze Court of India. Honorary professorship Partnership between Amity and medals, cor- were awarded to Prof Anu- Royal Institute of Chartered 121 pam Varma, INSA Emeri- Surveyors will enhance the ed- tus Scientist, Advance Centre ucation scenario in India and Bronze Medals for Plant Virology, Indian will lead to a bright future for Agricultural Research Insti- everyone. tute; and John Hughes, Presi- John Hughes, Honorary Professorship dent, Royal Institute of Chartered at Amity School of Urban Manage- Surveyors.G T ment and RICS School of Built Environment Education coupled with values inculcated by your families and Amity will come to your rescue in future. Tushar Mehta, Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) Universities should not only teach but should educate peo- ple how to be effective in life and Amity mixes education with experience in an interest- ing way. M K Bhan, Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc) 2 THE GLOBAL TIMES THE GLOBAL World at a glance England Austria China World Mirror The Great Storm Josef Leopold Auenbrugger: Born 19 Shanghai Art Fair GT curates the world history and festivals A devastating storm Nov 1722 This is an annual lasting two days struck He was an Austrian physician who conglomeration of majestic of November-December for its readers southern England on devised the diagnostic technique of art, where more than a | Nov 26, 1703, flooding Thames and percussion (the art of striking a surface of thousand art galleries from NOVEMBER20,2017 MONDAY, Severn Rivers, killing at least 8,000 the body part with short, sharp taps to diagnose the more than 50 countries buy, sell and display people. condition of that part ). He could estimate the incredible artpieces. This year it took place amount of fluid in a patient's chest and the size of from Nov 2-5, 2017. his/her heart with the help of this technique. News and Views News and France The First Balloon Flight It took place in Paris on Nov 21, 1783. The Flight lasted for 25 minutes and covered a distance of nearly six miles at a height of about 300 feet over Paris. Benjamin Franklin was also one of the spectators at the event. USA First horse-drawn streetcar per hourinthreeseconds. distance fromzeroto60miles cheetahcangouptothe A On November 26, 1832 the first horsedrawn India streetcar carried passengers in New York City along Fourth Avenue between Prince Hornbill festival Street and 14th Street. Morocco Nagaland The festival is named after Ibn Batuta- Hornbill, one of the most One of the greatest Caribbean Islands venerated bird of Nagaland. It is one travellers of pre modern of the largest celebrations of the times born in Tangier in indigenous warrior tribes of Puerto Rico discovered 1304. Abu Abdullah Nagaland,.India . Each year the Columbus discovered Muhammad Ibn Battuta lived in the 8th festival is celebrated from Dec 1-10, this caribbean island on century. He left his homeland at the 2017, in Nagaland. Nov 19, 1493 during his age of 21 to make the holy pilgrimage second voyage to the to Mecca, and then set out on a series New World. of extraordinary journeys that spanned Australia nearly three decades covering present- day North and West Africa, Pakistan, Egypt Strawberry Fields India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, It is an annual celebration of art, Southeast Asia and China. Suez Canal Inaugrated sound and creative expressions The Suez Canal was for- held for three days during mally opened on Nov 17, mid/end of Nov at Australian 1869 after more than 10 Bush, outside Melbourne. Lovely performances of years of construction. diverse, renowned and breakthrough electronic music from both Australia and overseas happen here. Animai facts Animai Cows have best friends and become stressed if they are THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 separated. 3 Animal facts Learning Curve Education & Enhancement Amity Institute for Competitive Strategise for sustainability Examinations International conference ‘GLOBUSS 2017’ familiarises the budding professionals to the importance of the sustainable development of companies Presents ASB, AUUP sustainability play a pivotal role in economic growth of a nation Brainleaks-226 mity School of Business, as whole.