Transcending the Obvious : Explorations of Contemporary India.

The Institute of Professional Studies, Universityof Allahabad is organizing a lecture of series -Transcending the Obvious : Explorations of Contemporary India. The inaugural lecture of the series would be delivered by eminent sociologist and thinker Professor Anand Kumar. He will speak on People, Power and the Paradigm Shift : New Trajectories of Politics and Governance in Indian Society in the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) era. The series would start on 28^th March 2011 and the venue is AU Guest House Conference Hall.

The inaugural lecturer Dr. Anand Kumar began his academic career by joining the Banaras HinduUniversity (Varanasi) as a lecturer in sociology in 1979. He joined the Centre for the Study of Social Systems as Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) in 1990. He has also served as Secretary of the B.H.U. Teachers Association (1981) and as Secretary (1993) and President (1997) of the JNU Teachers Association. He has been a visiting scholar at M.S.H. (Paris) and at the Institute of Sociologyof Albert-Ludwigs University (Freiburg).

Currently, he is coordinating Globalisation Study Circle at J. N. U. - a discussion and research group engaged in study of the socio-cultural dynamics of globalization process.

The Institute of Professional Studies was set up in June 2000 by the Executive Council of theUniversity of Allahabad under Section 44 of theUniversity of Allahabad Act, 2005. The basic objective is to develop linkages between the ‘World of Learning’ and the ‘World of Work’ through professional courses. The Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) has been created to mobilise and utilise the academic resources and the infrastructure of the University to provide short, medium and long-term professional courses on self-financing basis under the aegis of Centres dedicated to specific areas. Presently the

. Centre of Food Technology

· Centre of Computer Education

· Centre of Fashion Design & Technology

· Centre of Media Studies

Within a short span of five years, the Institute has established four centres with excellent infrastructure. The enrolment has risen from 67 (2000-01) to 1226 (2008-09) and the revenue from Rs. 3.6 lakhs (2000-01) to Rs. 1.65 crores (2008-09). The students have found placements with prominent multinational and national organizations. The unique feature of this Institute is its engagement with society through entrepreneurship development programmes in areas of food processing, garment designing, innovative software etc.

The academic programmes of the Institute are run in collaboration with IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Kanpur, National Dairy Research Institute-Karnal, Indian Institute of Vegetable Research-Varanasi, Aquamal Water Lab-Bhimtal, FRAC-Lucknow, SPARC-Mumbai, etc. The Institute has received financial support for infrastructure development from University Grants Commission and Govt. ofIndia, Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

It is visualized that the Institute of Professional Studies would in near future be an institute of academic excellence known for its total commitment to superiority in technical education with the holistic concern for quality in life, environment, society and ethics.

Prateek Pathak

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad

MEDIVAL mantra

Fashion is a language which tells a story about the era which wears it. ”Clothes create a wordless means of communication that we all understood.” Fashion show creates a visual statement and helps to convey a mood and concept that was the inspiration in creating the collection. Along with the swearing in of the exposition “FASHION milestone” of our sister center-Center of Fashion Design & Technology, by Mrs. Vineeta Sahani, President Army Women Welfare Association a fashion show was also exemplify-“MEDIVAL mantra” to envisage the creation of the apprentice of the institute in a ingenious demonstration.

In the course of exceptional show and exposition to year after year this year the theme of the show was ‘Indian Medieval Heritage’. The Medieval Indian culture was magnificent in every sense be it costumes, music, architecture, food or performing arts. As an appreciation of the glory of the Indian Medieval heritage, the students have recreated the elegance and sophistication of that era.

The collection was divided in four categories:-

1. Performing arts of Medieval India

Collection was inspired by different dance forms like Kathakali, Kathak etc, Musical Instruments, Raga and Ragini.

2. Architecture & Monuments of MedivalIndia

This collection portrayed the personification of monuments and tried to give it a form of garment including the architectural details.

3. Calligraphy & Coinage of Medival India

The garment of this collection incorporates the calligraphic motifs as well as the written text in addition to the coins used in this era.

4. Costumes & Accessories of MedievalIndia

This collection portrayed the types of garment & accessories used in different dynasties of Medival era.

The vivacious use of colors furthermore the ethnic textiles took the viewers back to the grandeur of the medieval ages. Glamour and exquisiteness was in atmosphere as a blend of ostentatious bravura of the mughal era with the console tilting chic of the modern-day fashion was dole out.

The department of Fashion technology which was established in May 2000 has been arranging fashion shows for it’s students every year. The theme for there naissance year was fashion and Bollywood, a further year it was Suno Kahani Fashion Ki. Previous year it was Jan jan ki Khadi, which had showcased the use of khadi in present-day fashion.

Entirety 47 dresses of the passed students were showcased and were modeled by the in progress students of the department. The preeminent aroma were presented for the viewers, were a sign of the quantity of endowment proliferate among the students. The garments and frills were flawlessly harmonized to present a luxurious and bravura anecdote about the life and chic of the medieval era. The music used for the show was unique masterpiece. The overall upshot of the designs, the pulsating colors used, the garnishing, the models and the foot taping music was utterly girth intriguing.

The labors of the apprentice and educator of the institute were cherished. Chief Guest Mrs Vineeta Sahani not only treasured the conception but also articulated that showcasing the making in new-fangled and ingenious outline is noticeable. Furthermore this is tremendous that learners are not only fetching erudition but also demonstrating them in an artistic approach. Director of Institute of Professional Studies, Prof G.K Rai, Prof M.N Verma, Dr. Prashant Agrawal, Dr. Ajay Jaitley, Dhananjai Chopra, Dr.Shrishti Purwar, Shipra Wadhva Rai with all the students and teachers of the institution were also present in the gathering.

Report by Prateek Pathak

Student

Center of Media Studies

University of Allahabad

"Fashion Milestone"-Where Fashion Meets Businesss

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ubsequent to preceding years booming exposition our sister center-Center of Fashion Design & Technology, Institute ofProfessional Studies, University ofAllahabad is back with Exhibition cum Sale“Fashion Milestone”-Where Fashion Meets Business from March 11 to 13, 2011.

“Fashion Milestone”- A stop-over for people who will like to have fashion as career or adapt fashion as lifestyle.

Exhibition has been an attempt to provide a platform for the students to showcase their learning’s creative concepts and gain a real life market experience. Students have use an array of designs, patterns and materials to create a range of apparels, home furnishing, stationary articles, accessories and other hand crafted products focusing various market segments. The products have been displayed in this exhibition for sale in the form of various themes.

As the entire globe knows that Center of Fashion Design & Technology, Institute of Professional Studies, each year sort out an exhibition cum sale not merely to showcase the talent with the creation nevertheless also to enlighten the planet the competence faculty of Institute of Professional Studies is enhancing in the students. Year after year thriving designers are getting ready from the institute.

Prateek Pathak

Student

B.A in Media Studies

University of Allahabad