Afaculty development pro-gramme is being organ-ized by the department of
computer science at RajasthanTechnical University, Kota.Theprogramme is being organisedunder the sponsorship of Tech-nical Education Quality Im-provement Programme (TEQIP)Phase II. Chief Guest ProfessorNP Kaushik, Pro-VC of RTU,Prof Rajeev Gupta, Director,University College of Engineer-ing, Professor Sanjeev Mishra,Registrar, RTU, inaugurated theprogramme, 'OptimizationTechniques using Nature In-spired Algorithms for Engineer-
ing Applications,' by lightingthe lamp. The programme thatstarted a week ago will con-clude today. Guest of Honour,Dr Manoj Thakur from IITMandi addressed the first tech-nical session and explained thecomplex fundamentals of Ge-netic algorithms in an easymanner. The second technicalsession was addressed by DrKedar Nath Das of NIT Silchar.Professor Rajeev Guptapresided over the function andsaid that from eternity man hasbeen learning from nature andwill continue to derive solutionsof complex problems from na-
ture. He further emphasizedupon the need of utilizing theenergy conservation behav-iours of natural systems. Ac-cording to the coordinator, DrHarish Sharma total 300 candi-dates from various parts of thecountry had applied to partici-
pate in the programme, butonly 133 were shortlisted. Nir-mala Sharma delivered the voteof thanks at the end of the programme. The mega event is technically sponsored by the Soft Computing Society ofIndia.
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PROVIDE BETTER
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Technology has been fastchanging every bit of our lifeand that too for good. Withconstant advancements in
technology, the healthcare sector andmedical facilities are touching a newhigh. Especially at a time when utilityapplications are launched almost everyday for a wide range of activities, auseful application to assist health caresystem of the country has beenlaunched. Called 'Health Tablet', it is atablet with pre-loaded health sectorapplications. Considering India'sburgeoning population, providingquality healthcare to all is a dauntingtask. When technology is makingeverything easy in our lives,researchers have decided to taketechnology's help to provide qualityhealthcare. Technology, especiallyinformation technology, can serve as amagical wand in achieving oursuperlative goals even with minimum ofresources. With the introduction ofcalling tablet and broadbandconnectivity, distance has lost itsmeaning. In every field for most of thework, physical presence is not required.
"In a similar way, in health sector,most of the work can now be done by e-consultation or telemedicine. To achievethis, we have launched a preloadedcalling tablet, 'Health Tablet', withprescription writing software alongwith many other useful medicalapplications for doctors," informs DrAnil Vij, medical director, Dr Sunder LalMemorial Hospital, and the man behindCompuRx Infotech Pvt Ltd that hasdesigned these applications. "Aminimally qualified health worker or anundergraduate doctor working in far off
places can consult any specialistanywhere in the world regarding hispatients by e-consultation using HealthTablet, saving precious time, money andenormous efforts to move patient to ahospital," Dr Vij further explains.
This tablet is preloaded with completeprescription-writing software alongwith many other useful medicalapplications. A doctor can write theprescription as it has completeinformation on drugs; patient'scomplete medical history with images,X-ray, MRI and other documents.Reports can be saved and prescriptioncan be printed through Wi-Fi or sent tovarious receivers simultaneously by e-mail, messengers or SMS. Also, it isloaded with scores of readymadeevidence-based prescriptions forcommon diseases which can be usedduring prescription writing, saving lotof time in rewriting.
"There is no doubt that technology ismaking our lives easier. This tablet is agreat relief to us. I have brought one formyself.
It has a database of a large number ofdoctors pan India. We, the community ofdoctors, can talk to each other and takeconsultation of senior doctors throughthis application. This will not only helpus but the patient too, in getting the bestof consultation and treatment,"concludes, Dr Ashok Verma.
Our mission is to
provide quality
health care to every
villager through the
use of Health Tablet
- Dr Anil Vij
Faculty developmentprogramme
Nishant Garg Class-I, Age-6 yearsSchool- Sophia Secondary School
'Sunday is a dayfor the family...'
"To me, Sunday strictly means a day formy family and my other near and dearones. You can say, it is a 'no-professionaltalks' day for me. My 12 year old son, Garviteagerly waits for Sunday, as we spend timealmost the entire day in each other's com-pany. My wife Prirti is also a working pro-fessional, so she too gets relieved off hermonotonous routine on Sundays as it's theday meant for the family," says Vivek Nand-wana, a leading advocate of Kota.
During the weekdays, we do not get muchtime to spend together as a family as eachand every member is busy following a rou-tine and being father to a single childmakes me realize the fact that I shouldspend as much time as possible with myonly son, Garvit and to teach him variousvaluable lessons in life. Sunday providesme the opportunity to establish a properwork- life balance," shares Vivek with agenerous smile.
His Sunday starts with spending timewith his growing son. They discuss variousmatters related to Garvit's life while relax-ing at home. "He enthusiastically shares alot of things with me. On the other hand,the day like a Sunday provides me an op-
portunity to enquire if anything is bother-ing his tender mind and soul," opines thedoting father.
"A visit to some hotel or park or any pic-nic spot situated nearby the city is what allof us love doing on a Sunday evening. "Wealso visit a temple on a holiday and whiletravelling to the place, I describe the signif-icance of that particular place to my son.My profession helps me comprehend andlook into things with logic and I love toshare it with my near and dear ones," addsNandwana.
Vivek is a lawyer by profession, but apoet at heart. He has passion for writingsatires and writes regularly on variousmatters related to life. He says, "Many atimes, Garvit's curiosity and Priti's com-ments generate fabulous ideas to composepoetry. In fact, most of the time when I en-ter into the home after spending time withmy family on a Sunday, I have an idea al-ready ready in my mind. Sunday recre-ation helps me not only strengthening mysocial bonds, but also in adding new shadesto my creativity," the lawyer concludes.
As told to Ritu Joshi
Literati glitter at the Jaipur Literature Festival
The Jaipur Literature Festi-val’s eighth edition be-gan on a vibrant notewith a mix of sessions fo-
cusing on cinema to poetry, foodto mythology and everything inbetween. The world’s largest freeliterary festival opened to apacked audience at the Rajni-gandha Front Lawns, whichechoed with the enthralling mu-sical performances of ChuggeKhan and Sonam Kalra. The chiefminister of Rajasthan, Vasund-hara Raje, inaugurated the festi-val and expressed her joy at thefestival’s growth, which she, as aregular visitor herself has beenwitnessing over the years. Shesaid,“In today’s fast-paced world,the Festival provides a ‘magical’and necessary space where peo-ple can ‘plug into’ each-othersthoughts and enjoy some com-pany.”
The keynote session featuredPulitzer Prize winner Vijay Se-shadri, SahityaAkademi awardeeArvind Krishna Mehrotra and cul-tural activist Ashok Vajpeyi in adiscussion on ‘The Poetic Imagi-nation’. Celebrated Michelin-starred Indian chef Vikas Khannareleased his newest publishedwork, the “Masterchef India Cook-book” at Char Bagh. He interact-ed with enthusiastic fans andwaxed lyrical about the culinaryrevolution underway in India. “Afew years back, you couldn’t havethought it possible that chefs
would grace the covers of up-market magazines! There is a def-inite change in the air,” he said.
The Char Bagh venue playedhost to a sublime discussion on ‘AHouse for Mr. Biswas’ featuringHanifKureshi, Amit Chaudhuriand Paul Theroux, celebrating 50years of Sir V.S. Naipaul’s ground-breaking masterpiece. The Nobellaureate made a rare public ap-
pearance at the festival and lentunique insights into his book andits legacy in contemporary litera-ture.
In keeping with one of itsthemes this year, the inauguralday at the Lit Fest also saw dis-cussions around the ‘Literature ofCinema’. National Awardee andveteran actor Naseeruddin Shahdiscussed his autobiographyalong with his former teacher toa packed audience with playfulinterjections by Shabana Azmi.Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar tookvisitors on a discovery of the in-tangible beauty and subtext offilm songs from the interlinkedUrdu, Hindi and Hindustani tradi-tions, while wizard of words, Pra-soon Joshi engaged in conversa-tion with musicologist YatindraMishra on popular poetry and
music, screenplays, Bollywoodand advertising. The ‘cine-lit’theme will continue throughoutthe festival, which will come toan end on January 25, and allowa deeper examination of the roleof literature in cinema and viceversa.
Overall, the Jaipur LiteratureFestival saw a lively and invigor-ating start, and the first day waspacked with thought-provokingdiscussions, interesting debatesand a Music Stage at a city hotelwhich was lit up by the AlimQasimov ensemble, a father-daughter duo from Azerbaijan;Chugge Khan and the JaisalmerBoys, who also charmed the chiefminister in the morning sessionand The King & The Corpse, a per-formance storytelling piece byTransglobal Underground.
THE JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVAL, ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER AFFAIR IN THE CITY’SEVENT CALENDAR BEGAN IN THE PINK CITY AMIDST LOTS OF FAN FARE…
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