AI & emerging technologies in focus at Himalayan School of Science and Technology.

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A One Day National Seminar titled "Beyond the Horizon: Emerging Technologies and AI in Focus" was organized by Himalayan School of Science & Technology at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU)

Dateline Dehradun: A One Day National Seminar titled “Beyond the Horizon: Emerging Technologies and AI in Focus” was organized by Himalayan School of Science & Technology at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant on 26th April.

The objective of this seminar was to empower the students with the knowledge, insights, and connections necessary to navigate the complex intersection of emerging technologies and AI, steering towards a future that is both innovative and responsible.

Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice Chancellor, SRHU, Dr. Pramod Kumar, Principal of HSST, along with senior professors, faculty members, and students were in attendance.

Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, has consistently emphasized the significance of ongoing learning and exploration in emerging technologies in view of AI, especially in harnessing technology’s transformative potential for personal and communal advancement. He also spoke to the young minds to accept the rapidly advancing world and understand the need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s digital era. He added that today as we stand at the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, AI has emerged as a transformative force across industries, from healthcare to finance, manufacturing etc, therefore it is necessary to acquire knowledge of this domain.

The event commenced with a warm welcome by Dr Pooja Baloni, Faculty at HSST and traditional lamp lighting ceremony.

Dr. Pramod Kumar, the Principal of Himalayan School of Science and Technology, was at the helm of this significant and transformative seminar. He welcomed and felicitated the keynote speakers and addressed the young intellects, and emphasised upon the profound impact of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in today’s digital era. He reminded that by embracing new technologies, we not only equip ourselves with tools but also with the alignment of mindset to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of tomorrow.

Dr. Niladri Chatterjee, Professor, IIT, Delhi, graced the event with his presence as the first keynote speaker. Dr Chatterjee delivered a comprehensive discourse on ‘Natural Language Processing’ (NLP), elucidating its advanced techniques and applications. He delved into key topics such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation. He also discussed applications like courier classification with structured and unstructured text. The talk also addressed the future work in this area. Overall, it provided a deep understanding of NLP’s technical intricacies, inspiring further exploration, and experimentation among the audience.

Dr. Manju Khari, Professor, JNU, Delhi, as the second keynote speaker, delivered a talk on ‘Deep Learning Trends and its Applications’. She explained the concept of Machine Learning (ML) as a subset of AI, focusing on algorithms that enable systems to learn and improve from experience. Deep Learning (DL) was introduced as a specialized form of ML, emphasizing its ability to process vast amounts of data through neural networks. Recent advancements in DL were discussed, showcasing its remarkable progress in various domains such as computer vision and natural language processing. The talk highlighted the significance of DL frameworks and libraries in facilitating DL model development, along with deployment frameworks for DL models in production environments. The attendees gained valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI, ML, and DL, as well as their practical applications and tools. Dr. Pooja Baloni,

Dr. Anupama Mishra were amongst those present.

Dr. Santosh Nahar’s Violin Resonates at ‘Dharohar’ by the Ganges

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An Indian classical music event, 'Dharohar-2024', was organized by Shruti-Sarita Art by the banks of the Ganges.

Rishikesh – An Indian classical music event, ‘Dharohar-2024’, was organized by Shruti-Sarita Art by the banks of the Ganges. The renowned violinist from Delhi, Dr. Santosh Nahar, delivered a captivating performance.

The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of Dr. Swami Rama. The event was held at the Abhayam Ashram on Veerbhadra Marg. Dr. Santosh Nahar initiated the musical evening with Raga Charukeshi, mesmerizing the audience with his performance. He then enchanted the audience with the tune of the bhajan “Payo Ji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo”. Pradeep Kumar from Rishikesh accompanied him on the tabla. Before the performance, Dr. Santosh Nahar addressed all music practitioners, discussing the nuances of classical music, sharing his musical experiences and the nature of his practice, guiding the students.

Ashish Kukreti, founder of Shruti-Sarita Art, thanked “Tuf Metallugical Pvt Ltd” for their support in organizing the event. Secretary Sadhana Mishra managed the event. During this, founders including Pawan Kumar Mishra of “Ivalyou” and Manish Srivastava of “Moxie” along with other members and officials of Shruti-Sarita Art were present.

Dr. Nahar dedicated to preserving classical music through ‘Shruti-Sarita Art’
Classical musician Dr. Santosh Nahar stated that classical music has always been a part of our ancient tradition. With the organization of the ‘Dharohar’ event by Shruti-Sarita Art, the significance of classical music will reach more youths and others, enhancing its preservation.

Indian classical music is a communion of the soul with the divine – Ashish Kukreti
Founder of Shruti-Sarita Art, Ashish Kukreti, says that Indian classical music is the communion of the soul with the divine. Good music brings about various positive changes in our inner self. The kind of music we listen to affects our minds. Practice of music through sound exercises brings about a special kind of positive change in our physical and mental energy. Shruti-Sarita Art is committed to the propagation and preservation of Indian classical music.

SRHU observes World Intellectual Property Day

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SRHU observes World Intellectual Property Day

Dateline Dehradun: Under the joint auspices of Swami Rama Himalayan University Jollygrant, and the National Academy of Sciences India, Uttarakhand Chapter, Dehradun, a guest lecture was organized on World Intellectual Property Day. Speakers provided information on the importance of intellectual property in creativity and innovation.

On Friday, the lecture organized by the IPR Cell at BC Roy Auditorium was inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of the founder, Dr. Swami Rama. The keynote speaker, the Vice Chancellor of SRHU and the Chairman of the National Academy of Sciences India, Uttarakhand Chapter Dehradun, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, stated that World Intellectual Property Day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization to increase awareness about how patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs impact daily life.

This year, the day is being observed under the theme ‘IP and Sustainable Development Goals: Innovating and Creating for our Common Future’. Dr. Rajendra Dobhal mentioned that intellectual property is known as the product of the mind, usable only by the inventor. It encompasses any creation, music, literary work, art, discovery, or design produced by an individual or organization, known as their intellectual property, and the rights obtained by the individual or organization over these creations are called intellectual property rights. He informed the participants about the importance of patents for educators, the government’s incentive policy for intellectual property rights, the Copyright Act, and the Indian procedure for filing patents.

Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Director General (Academic Development), urged the faculty and students present to stay alert about IPR rights. Previously, the coordinator of the IPR Cell, Dr. Yogendra Singh, provided information about the significance and history of the program. Dr. Bhavna Pal thanked all the faculty and students present on the occasion.

Yoga teachers of HSYS Jollygrant organise yoga camp inaccessible Urgam Valley

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Stunning performance by teachers of HSYS Jollygrant, at inaccessible Urgam Valley

Dateline Chamoli: Yoga teachers of Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) Jollygrant organized a special yoga camp at an altitude of about 7000 feet above sea level. In this camp, the students of Atal Utkrisht Government Inter College located in Urgam Valley of the inaccessible area of ​​Chamoli participated with enthusiasm.

Stunning performance by teachers of HSYS Jollygrant, at inaccessible Urgam Valley

Yoga teachers Rahul Baluni, Dr. Ankit Sharma and Vijendra Dwivedi of Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) College, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jollygrant, reached out to the youngsters of Urgam Valley of Chamoli. On the demand of Atal Utkrisht Government Inter College Principal Dr. Deepak Raturi and students, a special yoga camp was organized by HSYS. In this, the yoga teachers gave information to the students about yoga and related philosophy based on the teachings of the founder Dr. Swami Rama. Along with this, the students were made to practice various yoga asanas. Apart from this, they were informed about the immense employment opportunities in the field of yoga. Satisfactory answers were also given to the queries of the students.

Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) Principal Dr. Ajay Dubey stated that the college will continue to organize such yoga camps in the future as well.

When everyone backed out, HSYS came to the rescue:

The school’s Principal Dr. Deepak Raturi honored the yoga teachers by giving them mementoes. He said that the request for a yoga camp for the students was made to many educational institutions. But, due to the location being extremely inaccessible, everyone refused. In such a situation, when Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) Jolly Grant was asked to organise a yoga camp for the students, HSYS agreed without any delay.

Online ASHA Certificate Course started for Capacity Development Training

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Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant.

Dateline Dehradun: Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant and Uttarakhand National Health Mission have started an online ASHA Certificate Course in collaboration with Eco India to improve the performance of ASHAs of Dehradun district. Its objective is to train ASHAs at their home. 50 ASHA workers of Dehradun district participated in the program.

Addressing the online launching program, the chief speaker, Director of National Health Mission Uttarakhand, Dr. RK Singh said that the capacity development training given to ASHAs for the next six months by Rural Development Institute (RDI) and Eco India from SRHU is a good initiative. He called upon the ASHAs to join the training in a timely manner so that both their capacity and ability can be increased.

Eco India’s General Manager Deepa Jha said that with the help of the team of SRHU experts in the field of maternal and child health, a good result will undoubtedly be seen. State Community Process Officer Dr. Ajay highlighted the maternal and child health activities of the state.

Dr. Rajiv Bijalwan from Gramya Vikas Sansthan stated that Gramya Vikas Sansthan has been working for ASHAs for many years. Along with giving information regarding training, he gave detailed information about the work done by the institute as the State ASHA Resource Center. The program was conducted by Eco India’s Manager Gurdeep Birla. During this, apart from Dr. Neha, Dr. Vidisha Ballabh, Neelam Pandey, Ravindra Verma, the team of gynecologists, pediatricians and community medicine of Himalayan Hospital were present.

Students Shared Experiences at Alumni Meet ‘Milaap 2024’

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Students Shared Experiences at Alumni Meet 'Milaap 2024'

Dateline Dehradun: The Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) in Jolly Grant organized the alumni meet ‘Milaap-2024’ hosted by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Former students shared their experiences at the event.

The alumni meet ‘Milaap-2024’ was inaugurated in the Chaukhamba Auditorium of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in front of the portrait of the founder, Dr. Swami Rama. The chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, addressed the alumni, highlighting that such meetings provide students an opportunity for knowledge sharing. He emphasized the importance of staying connected to one’s university regardless of their current institution. Dr. Dobhal encouraged the alumni to maintain contact and guide the new students.

On this occasion, students from BPT performed beautiful dances as part of the cultural activities. Additionally, competitions such as housie, paper dance, and know your neighbor were organized for the alumni, with prizes awarded to the winners.

Alumni from the batches of 2003 to 2013 shared their experiences. The event was a mix of joy from reuniting with friends and the nostalgia of reliving old memories. Some recited emotional poems, while others shared stories of their successes.

Dr. Rambir Ghulelia, in charge of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, welcomed all the former students and wished them a bright future. Also present on the occasion were Vice Principal Dr. Anuradha Kusum, Dr. Kiran Bhatt, and members of the Alumni Association, Dr. Atul Agrawal, Dr. Vaibhav Agrawal, Dr. Amit Sharma, Dr. Praveen Rawat, and Dr. Aashish Negi.

Programs Organized by Swami Rama Himalayan University on World Earth Day

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Dateline Dehradun: On the occasion of World Earth Day, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant organized a guest lecture. During this, expert speakers highlighted the critical need for environmental protection to address the looming crises on Earth.

On Monday, in the university’s Adikailash auditorium, the lecture was held under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences Uttarakhand Chapter, Dehradun. The keynote speaker, renowned historian and environmentalist Ajay Sharma, stated that Earth is home not only to humans but also to millions of animals and plants. However, humans are continuously harming the Earth to fulfill their needs, leading to natural disasters. During the lecture, he shared insights about the history, heritage, and current geographical form of Dehradun city.

The Vice-Chancellor of SRHU Jolly Grant, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, mentioned that this year’s World Earth Day theme is ‘Planet versus Plastic’. The aim of this theme is to end the use of single-use plastics and to find alternatives. SRHU has set an example in environmental conservation, including the establishment of a plastic bank for plastic disposal.

The Director of Research and Development, Dr. Bindu Dey, expressed gratitude to all attendees. During the event, the Director-General (Academic Development) Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan, along with faculty and students from various colleges, were present.

Meanwhile, the Community Health Nursing Department of Himalayan College of Nursing (HCN) conducted an awareness campaign in the village of Thano. BSc Nursing students engaged the children of Thano Primary School through plays and a poster exhibition on environmental conservation. During this time, Principal Dr. Sanchita Pugazhendi and Kavita Solanki planted trees. Faculty members Atul Kumar, Shobha Masih, Chandan Kumar, and John Davidson were also present at the event.

Workshop on Mental Health and Stress Management Held at HSST Jollygrant

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A workshop on stress management through yoga was organized for students at the Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Jollygrant (HSST)

Dateline Dehradun: A workshop on stress management through yoga was organized for students at the Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Jollygrant (HSST). During the event, yoga experts trained the students in simple yoga poses to manage stress. The experts emphasized that yoga is the best tool for relieving stress.

The one-day workshop was held at the HSST auditorium of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jollygrant. Dr. Ajay Dubey, the principal of the Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS), provided insights based on the teachings of the founder, Dr. Swami Rama, focusing on yoga and meditation. Students were taught simple poses such as Sukhasana, Balasana, Trikonasana, and Virasana, along with practices in pranayama and meditation.

The experts pointed out that everyone experiences stress in their lives, but it is crucial to know how to reduce it. Regular practice of yoga and making slight changes in lifestyle can help overcome stress.

Dr. Pramod Kumar, principal of HSST, stated that such sessions would be extremely beneficial for the students’ future.

Alumni Meet held at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jollygrant

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Alumni Meet at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jollygrant

Dateline Dehradun: The Alumni Meet-2024 was organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jollygrant. Alumni from the colleges of Management, Engineering, Bioscience, and Yoga Science participated. During the event, the alumni shared their experiences related to college and career with the new students.

Hanisha was awarded Miss Sparkle, Anmol Tyagi received the title of Mr Alumni and Srishti Thakuri was crowned Miss Alumni

The event was inaugurated by the lighting of the lamp in front of the portrait of the founder Dr. Swami Rama. The Himalayan School of Science and Technology (HSST), Himalayan School of Management Studies (HSMS), Himalayan School of Biosciences (HSBS), and Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) alumni participated in the Alumni Meet-2024.
The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, addressed the attendees, highlighting that former students serve as guides for new students, making them aware of the challenges and opportunities in their careers. Dr. Dobhal noted that alumni are now serving in prestigious institutions across the country and are also involved in research.

The Registrar, Dr. Mukesh Bijlwan, mentioned that the Alumni Meet provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing and stressed the importance of staying connected with the university regardless of one’s current institution.

On this occasion, students engaged in cultural activities including solo songs and dances, which entertained all attendees. Dr. Atul Agarwal, President of the SRHU Alumni Association, announced that Hanisha from the College of Biosciences was chosen as Miss Sparkle, Anmol Tyagi from the School of Yoga Sciences was chosen as Mr. Alumni, and Srishti Thakuri as Miss Alumni. All the college principals including Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dr. Mohit Verma, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Dr. Ajay Dubey along with faculty members were present at the event.

‘Halcyon’ Machine Installed at Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant

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The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) at Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant has installed the Halcyon B Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy machine.

Dateline Dehradun: The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) at Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant has installed the Halcyon B Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy machine. Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), formally inaugurated the machine, dedicating it to public health.

With the continuous increase in cancer cases in India, the demand from patients has led to the commencement of operations using the advanced Halcyon B Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy machine at Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant. This also makes Himalayan Hospital the first and only private teaching hospital in Uttarakhand to install such an advanced machine.

During the inauguration, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana stated, “although the statistics on cancer are alarming, the treatment of cancer is continuously evolving, and with technological advancements, we are now able to more effectively eliminate cancer cells with fewer side effects. This machine will prove to be a boon for patients.”

Dr. Sunil Saini, Director of the Cancer Research Institute Jollygrant, mentioned that the hospital’s Radiation Oncology Department has started using this machine to provide safe and effective radiotherapy to patients.

Dr. Vipul Nautiyal, Head of the Radiation Oncology Department, said, cancer patients in Uttarakhand no longer need to travel outside the state for treatment. The availability of an advanced machine like Halcyon at Himalayan Hospital Jollygrant ensures that cancer treatment facilities are accessible locally.

During the event, directors and staff including Dr. Sunil Saini, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, Medical Superintendent Dr. Rajesh Maheshwari, Dr. Hemchandra Joshi, Dr. Renu Dhasmana, Dr. Vipul Nautiyal, Dr. Vinay Kumar, and Dr. Mansi Barthwal were present.

How the ‘Halcyon’ Machine Works
Dr. Sunil Saini, Director of the Cancer Research Institute, explained that the state-of-the-art Halcyon machine produces high-energy particles or rays, which provide a focused beam to precise targets and destroys or damages cancer cells within the patient’s body. Each session on the machine lasts about 2-3 minutes, which allows most patients to avoid lengthy hospital stays.

Halcyon Machine to Prove a ‘Boon’ for Patients
– Patients from Uttarakhand and other states will benefit from the healthcare facilities.
– Treatment time will be reduced, decreasing the waiting list for patients.
– Patients can go home after therapy, reducing their expenses.
– The machine reduces the side effects of radiation.
– It works according to the treatment needs of the patient’s tumor, resulting in better outcomes and fewer side effects.

Selected Hospitals in the Country Have the Halcyon Machine
Dr. Vipul Nautiyal from the Radiation Oncology Department stated: only select hospitals in the country are currently treating cancer patients with the Halcyon machine. Until now, this facility was limited to major hospitals in metropolitan areas like Delhi and Chandigarh, but it is now available at the Himalayan Hospital’s Cancer Research Institute in Jollygrant.

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