NASI 2008

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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, INDIA

8th Annual Session and Symposium on Novel Approaches for Bio-Medical Research November 21 - 23, 2008

The idea of establishing a forum for scientists, which would help them in publishing their researches and bring them together to discuss and find scientific solutions to the problems of the country, was mooted by Prof. Meghnad Saha, a great scientist, patriot and then Professor of Physics at Allahabad University in 1929. Thus, the National Academy of Sciences, India was founded in the year 1930 at Allahabad.

The Academy started in 1930 with 57 ordinary members and 19 Fellows. The Academy has grown in strength and popularity. Today it has about 1390 members and nearly 1055 fellows who are spread out in all parts of the country. The Academy also has 37 Honorary Fellows and 61 Foreign Fellows. All these, include scientists from various disciplines of Science and Technology from all over India and abroad. The Academy has regularly been holding Annual Sessions in different centres of scientific and academic activities.

REGISTRATION

All the participants are required to register themselves by filling in the enclosed Registration Form. The Registration fee is as follows:

Non-member: Rs. 1,000
Non-member (with modest accommodation): Rs. 2,000*
Student: Rs. 500
Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500 (without kit)
Foreign Delegates: USD 300
*if accommodation is required at a hotel the actual price difference will have to be borne by the participant.

The Registration Form along with the requisite fee must reach the Organizing Secretary at Panjab University, Chandigarh, latest by October 15, 2008. The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the "Organizing Secretary, NASI 2008" and payable at Chandigarh. Registration would entitle entry into the complete program of the symposium including the scientific sessions of both, physical and biological sciences.

Organizing Secretary
Dr. V K Anand
University Librarian
Panjab University
Chandigarh 160014
Ph: Off. 0172-2534551, 2548159
Mobile: 09872215272
Fax: 0172-2548159
Email: anandvk@pu.ac.in

For more details visit: www.nasi.nic.in Or http://nasi2008.puchd.ac.in/

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Commonwealth Scholarship And Fellowship Plan - 2009- U.K.

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Government of India

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Department of Higher Education

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN – 2009 – U.K.

LAST DATE: 30th October 2008

Applications are invited from Indian nationals either through http://www.education.nic.in/ or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in United Kingdom from October 2009 for higher studies/research/specialized training in the subject mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than 35 (thirty five) are for one year Master’s Degree Course/Six months clinical training and twenty two (25) are for three year’s Ph.D. Course and 1 year Research on Split-Site basis.

ELIGIBILITY

The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 31.10.2008 and fulfill the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below.

LEVEL OF COURSE

These scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: -

(1) SIX MONTH CLINICAL TRAINING/RESEARCH/SPECIALISATION (For MBBS, MS, MD degree holders only)

1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology (including Cardiac Surgery) 3. Gynaecology 4. Medicine and 5. Dentistry.

(2) (i) ONE YEAR TAUGHT MASTER’S COURSES OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE, (ii) THREE YEARS DOCTORAL DEGREE (iii) ONE YEAR RESEARCH ON A SPLIT SITE BASIS, TOWARDS A Ph. D. REGISTERED AT A UNIVERSITY IN HOME COUNTRY:

(A) ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY:

1. Electronics 2. Environmental Studies 3. Remote Sensing Technology 4. Communication Engineering 5. Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering and 6. Robotics (including Artificial Intelligence)

(B) SCIENCE (PURE AND APPLIED)

1. Mathematics 2. Molecular Biology 3. Physics and 4. Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry).

(C) AGRICULTURE

1. Agronomy & Forestry.

(D) HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Sociology 2. Management Studies 3. Economics 4. Psychology 5. Computer Applications 6. Law 7. English (Literature/Linguistics) 8. History 9.Philosophy and 10. Political Science with International Relations

Candidates who have already completed Ph.D. or are about to complete it will not be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium :-

(A) FOR MASTER’S DEGREE OR SIX MONTHS CLINICAL TRAINING/ RESEARCH

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Bachelor’s Degree by 31st August 2009 in the subject field concerned (indicated above) securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture Group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in U.K.

Candidates who wish to undertake postgraduate study in Business and/or Management should before applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (Princeton Test). Enquiries to: G.M.A.T. Educational Testing Services, Box 966 – R, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Candidates for awards in Economics and related subjects should be aware that a number of departments may require them, before admission, to pass the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of which details may be obtained from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Service, Box 955, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A.

Applicants for level of course at ‘1’ in Para III above whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from patients, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council. Information about current conditions for registration can be obtained from: -

“The General Medical Council,
Overseas Registration Division,
178 – 202 Great Portland Street,
London WIN 6JE, or,

The General Dental Council,
37 Wimpole Street,
London WIM 8DQ”

Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English to practice Medicine or Dentistry in the United Kingdom. Nominated candidates will be required to take the IELTS, for which they may contact local British Council Office.

(B) FOR Ph.D. DEGREE:-

One should hold or able to produce the certificate of Master’s Degree by 31st August 2009 in the concerned subject fields (indicated above) securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in the relevant subjects in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:

(A) For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, A-2/W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 by Thursday, 30th October 2008. (Tele. No. 23384501, 23386401 and 23384687)

(B) For those applying through the website, online applications should be submitted by Thursday 30th October 2008.

For Details Please Visit: www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/ukcommonwealth2009-scheme.asp

Click Here For Online Submission of Application

For more details visit: www.education.nic.in

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Colleges in Goa

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List of Colleges in Goa

Carmel College of Arts Science & Commerce for, Women Nuvem MARGAO.,DIST.:South Goa,GOA-403604

College of Engineering, FERMAGUDI. DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Dayan Prasark Mandal's College of Arts, and V.N.S Shella Premanand Vai Mapusa DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403507

Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar NORTH GOA -403203,DIST.:North Goa,Goa

G.V.M.'s Shri G.G.P.R College, of Commerce & Economics Ponda DIST.:North Goa,GOA-483481

Goa College of Architecture, Campel Panjim DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Goa College of Pharmacy, PANAJI. DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Goa Medical College, Bambolim DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Goa Vidyaprasarak Mandal's College of Education, Ponda North Goa,DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem-403 512,Goa

Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margoa GOA.,DIST.:South Goa,GOA-40360

Govt. College of Arts Science & Commerce, QUEPEM. DIST.:South Goa,GOA-403705

Govt. College of Arts Science & Commerce, Sanguellm DIST.:North Goa,GOA -403505

Murgaon Education Society's College of, Arts and Commerce Zuarinagar,DIST.: South Goa,GOA - 403 726

Nirmala Institute of Education, ALTINHO -Panaji DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403001

PES College of Arts and Science, Ponda FARMAGUDI.,DIST.:North Goa,Goa

Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, SALEETE Navelim DIST.:South Goa,GOA-403707

S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Altino-Panjim DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403001

Saraswat Vidyalaya's Sridora Caculo College of, Commerce and Management Studies Telang Nagar-Khorlim,Mapusa-403 507,Goa

Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule Cultural, Foundation's College of Arts MARGOA.,DIST.:South Goa,GOA -403601

St. Xavier's College, MAPUSA. DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403507

The Goa Eduation Society Dhempe, College of Arts & Science Panaji DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403001

V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, PANAJI. DIST.:North Goa,GOA-403002

West Goalpara College, Ambari,P.O.Balarbhita,Goalpara Assam

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Colleges in Chandigarh

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List of Colleges in Chandigarh

College of Architecture, Sector-12 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

College of Nursing, PGI CHANDIGARH ,Chandigarh

Dev Samaj College for Women, CHANDIGARH Sector-45 B,Chandigarh

DAV College Sector-10, Chandigarh-160 011

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D.College, Sector-32 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Goverment College, Sector-11 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Govt. College, Sector-46 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Govt. College for Education, Sector-20 Chandigarh DIST.:Chandigarh,Chandigarh

Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Govt. College of Arts, Sector10-C CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Govt. Home Science College, Sector 10 Chandigarh,Chandigarh

Govt. Medical College, Sector 32 Chandigarh,Chandigarh

Govt.College For Girls, Sector-11 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

Guru Gobind Singh College, for Women Sector-26,Chandigarh

Mehr Chand Mahajan D.A.V., College for Women Sector-36,Chandigarh

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector-26 CHANDIGARH,,Chandigarh

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Colleges in Chhattisgarh

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List of Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Arts & Commerce Girls Mahavidyalaya, DEVENDER NAGAR. DIST.:Raipur

Bailadila College (Arvind College), KIRANDUL. DIST.:JAGADALPUR,Chhattisgarh

Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya, BHILAI NAGAR. DIST.:Durg,Chhattisgarh

C.M.Dubey Postgraduate College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Chandulal Chandrakar Govt. College, DHAMDHA. DIST.:Durg,Chhattisgarh

D.P. Vipra College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

D.P. Vipra Law College, Bilaspur DIST.: Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Government College , Pratapur,Sarguja,Chhattisgarh

Government Girls College, Pendra Road District Bilaspur.,Chhattisgarh

Government Vishwanath Yadav Tamskar, P.G. Savshasi Mahavidyalaya, Durg,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Agrasen College, BILHA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Arts & Commerce College, KHARSIA. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Arts and Commerce P.G. College, JARHABHATA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Arts College, PATHALGAON. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Arts College, SURAJPUR. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Arts Commerce & Science College, KOTRA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, MALKHAROD. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, BHAISMA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, PANDARIYA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, MASTURI. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, SEEPAT. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, RATANPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, CHAMPA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, KATGIHORS. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, PATHARIYA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, LORMI. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College, DABHRA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. College of Education, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, AKALTARA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, SITAPUR. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, AMBIKAPUR. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, KORBA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, BAINKUNTHPUR. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Degree College, SARANGARH. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Engineering College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls College, RAIGARH. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls College, PENDRA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls College, JASHPURNAGAR. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls College, AMBIKAPUR. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls College, KORBA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Girls Degree College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. J.MADHYA PRADESH. College, TAKHATPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. K.G. Arts & Science College, RAIGARH. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Lahiri College, CHIRIMIRI. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Laxmaneshwar College, KHAROD. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. N.E.S. College, JASHPURNAGAR. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Navin Girls College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. P.D.Commerce & Arts College, RAIGARH. DIST.:Raigarh,Chhattisgarh

Govt. P.G. Science College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Science College, MUNGELI. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Govt. Vivekanand College, MANENDRAGARH. DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Gramya Bharti Vidyapith, HARDI BAZAR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

H.C. Women's College, AMBIKAPUR. ,DIST.:Surguja,Chhattisgarh

Indira Gandhi Arts & Science College, RAHOD. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

J.L.N. Degree College, SAKTI. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Kamla Nehru College., KORBA. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Kaushalendra Rao Law College, BILASPUR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

S.N.G. Degree College, MUNGELI. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

Thakur Chhedilal Govt. College, JANJGIR. DIST.:Bilaspur,Chhattisgarh

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Vacancy position in Admission 2008-09 (SC/ST Candidates) - Pondicherry University

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Pondicherry University

Notification

A few vacant seats reserved for the category of SC/ST are available for admission to some of the courses offered by the University for the academic year 2008-2009.

For details of courses, number of seats, eligibility criteria and fees, please see the University website - www.pondiuni.edu.in. The SC/ST candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible for admission irrespective of the percentage of marks obtained.

The interested SC/ST candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria may report to the concerned Head of Departments of the University at 10.30 AM on 06.10.2008 with all original certificates for admission. In case more candidates turn up than the number of seats, the selection will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination. The seats are interchangeable between SC/ST, if candidates are not available in a particular category. The selected candidates should pay the fees and join the course on the same day.

For Fee Details please refer the page no. 22-26 in the following link.
http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/regular/pdf_file/admission2008_2.pdf

For more details visit: www.pondiuni.edu.in/upload/dump/scst_vncy290908.pdf

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Admission for M.A South Asian Studies 2008-09 [SAARC Countries only Except India]

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PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION FOR M.A SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES 2008-09
SAARC countries Only (Except India)

ABOUT SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES

Special Instructions for ONLINE Application Form

(1) Follow the instructions carefully while filling the application.

(2) Enter the correct data in the relevant columns as required

(3) No application fees for this course.

(4) Ensure that the Computer is connected to a printer for taking print out of filled-in Application form and Hall Ticket form.

(5) After submitting the application, the filled-in application form will be generated electronically.

(6) Quote this Application Number in all future correspondence.

(7) Take a print out (on A4 size Executive Bond sheet) of this Application form shown on the screen. Page Setup must be set for LETTER and Set the margin to O.5 inch for each side)

(8) Sign the application form , affix photographs in the spaces earmarked and send them along with attested copies of required documents to

The Deputy Registrar ( Academic II)
Pondicherry University
R.V Nagar, Kalapet
Puducherry 605 014

Last Date for Submission : 20-10-2008.

(9) Candidates are advised to retain a photocopy of all the documents sent to the University and proof of despatch of the same with them, for verification, if necessary, at a later stage.

(10) Mere submission of application electronically does not ensure any claim for Admisssion.

(11) For any clarification mail the query to coordinator.sas@pondiuni.edu.in

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

For more details visit: www.pondiuni.edu.in Or www.pondiuni.edu.in/regular/southasia/index.html

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BioAsia - 2009

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BioAsia - 2009

February 2-4, 2009 Hyderabad, India

BioAsia Innovation Award - 2009

BioAsia Young Minds Award - 2009

An explosion of extraordinary advances in molecular biology, genetic and biochemistry - the life sciences has spawned a broad array of Biotechnology products and services which are transforming everything form food to the integrity of the physical environments to the quality of healthcare globally.

Indian biotech industry has emerged as the producer of novel and proprietary biotech products through specialized human resource, Internally benchmarked infrastructure and national biotechnology strategy. Genome Valley, Hyderabad housing a large number of companies and institutions working in the diverse areas viz. Bioagri, Nutraceutical, biopharmaceuticals, Bioinformatics, Herbal products and bio suppliers has become the largest biotech hub in India.

The sixth consecutive edition of the event, BioAsia 2009 is to be hosted from February 2-4, 2009 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad. BioAsia 2009 is expected to attract a wide range of entrepreneurs including senior executives of leading Biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize Pharmaceutical companies, eminent scientists from R & D institutions and universities, investors and other industry experts to explore global business tie-ups.

BioAsia 2009 will include the following events

Conference:
Plenary lectures on thrust areas, novel and emerging technologies from leading academic and industrial organizations.
Business to Business meetings for constructive collaborations
International Trade-show BioAsia 2009-Expo
CEO Conclave
Bioplacement Opportunities
Genome valley Excellence Award-2009
BioAsia Innovation award for Young Scientist-2009
Banquet Dinner

Proposal should be sent to Prof. P. Reddenna, Convener, Technical Committee

BioAsia-2009, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad - 500046, on or before 2nd January 2009

Website: www.bioasia.in

Click Here To Download Brochure

Click Here To Download Registration Form

For more details visit: www.bioasia.in

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