Jagran Lakecity University hosts The Citizens’ Townhall organized by Josh Talks & Facebook

As per the data available from the Government of India, our country will witness over 130 million first time voters in the 2019 general elections. In a setting like this, it is important that our conversations centre on how to make the citizens aware of the significance of voting and create a sense of civic responsibility among them.

In order to facilitate the same, on 26th February 2019, Jagran Lakecity University & Josh Talks in association with Facebook, organized “The Citizens’ Town Hall” - a dialogue that hopes to bring about a change. Through the panels, the aim was to bridge the gap between our diverse, impactful community and leaders who implement the change. The thing that distinguished this event from any usual dialogue is that every edition concluded with the policymakers taking pledges to formulate measures that lead towards a better tomorrow.

The event started with Mr. Abhijit Agarwal, Joint CEO - Election Commission for MP addressing the issues plaguing the credibility of EVM machines. He further went on to highlight the importance of voting and encouraged the audience to use this power to bring about a change. Mr. Agarwal further provided various solutions on how a voter can easily get registered in the city that they are living in.

A panel discussion was held later wherein RJ Anadi from Big FM, Mr. Anil Mudgal – Founder, Arushi Foundation and Ms. Rolly Shivhare – State Coordinator, Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) discussed the importance of voting among youth and why youth should come forward to become the change they want to see in the society.

JLU Knowledge Series: "Leadership and Life Lessons from the Corporate and Sports World" by Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhawat, Former Chief Marketing Officer, United Breweries Ltd.

The inaugural lecture of JLU Knowledge Series turned out to be a tremendous breakthrough, where Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhwat, an industry veteran and Former Chief Marketing Officer, United Breweries Ltd. spoke on "Leadership and Life Lessons from the Corporate and Sports Worlds" at Jagran Lakecity University on 12th February 2019.

Check out the full episode and get inspired! 

As a business management leader Mr. Sheikhawat has extensive experience of running both steady state and start-up businesses and brands. He has multi-cultural experience across Indian, American, British and Dutch companies. At the same time he also has multi-industry, multi-location experience all over India and has worked on several projects across the USA, UK, Netherlands, Middle East, South East Asia and Nepal.

The content delivered, brimmed with rich themes & experiences learnt over time. From creating a legacy to the truth of advertising and ‘WOKE’ brands, mythology to the generation gap, Mr. Sheikhawat touched points on various aspects of leadership and life skills. While citing examples from the sports and corporate worlds, he spoke about the ongoing shift in perspective of people seeking practicality than peace. 

Mr. Sheikhawat further emphasized on political and religious intolerance situation prevalent in the society in the disguise of technology which is creating indifference between communities and countries. He pointed out the importance of using common sense to differentiate between the Actual and Fake news.

Every Highlight of this event made the audience applaud with zeal whilst nodding to the viewpoint worth thinking over. Mr. Sheikhawat encouraged the audience to be courageous, keep working hard and remain persistence to achieve their goals. Following the lecture, a short interview was conducted from our budding aspirant. Check out the link below and watch the full interview. Looking forward to the next episode of JLU Knowledge Series, the expectations have surely set a benchmark. 

Jagranites brings Glory to Madhya Pradesh. Ayushi Rathore Awarded Best Girl Camper and Team Leader in the National Adventure Festival, Chandigarh.

The National Adventure Club of India hosted its 25^th National Adventure Festival in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, from 2nd of February to 10th of February, 2019, Chandigarh. About 600 young men and women in the age group of 17 to 34 years from all over the country and few SAARC countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and SriLanka participated in this national event.

A 24-member team comprises of 17 boys and 7 girls from Jagran School of Journalism & Communication of Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal represented Madhya Pradesh state in this mega national event. Students participated in different adventure activities like Snow Skiing, Trekking, River Crossing, Rock Climbing and Mountaineering at Solang Nala, Manali, Himiri-Kufri and Narkanda in the state of Himachal Pradesh and River Rafting and Kayaking at Shivpuri in Uttrakhand.

In Solang Nala, students trek 12000 ft snow-covered high altitude mountain and show their skill in Snow Skiing and Mountaineering. With the collaboration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali students covered 17km long snow trek from Manali to Solang. “It was an amazing feeling, to walk so far in a single file with snow reaching up to our waist,” said Yameen Majeed Dar, a student of BAJMC 2nd Year, Jagran School of Journalism and Communication. He added “It was quite exhausting to carry the heavy skiing equipment up the hill while wearing ski boots. Once on top of the hill, we were instructed on how to ski down a simple slope and brake. It took some time for us, but eventually, everyone began skiing slowly downhill with great glee. It was an exhilarating sensation to ski downhill letting the cold breeze brush against your face, and then to slowly stop and fall into the dense snow. The hardest part was carrying the skis back up the hill, but the ecstatic moment of skiing made it all worth-while” he said.

Similarly, in Himri-kufri and Narkanda students climbed 10,500 ft high peak Himalayan Mountains and exhibit their talent in Rock Climbing and Mountaineering along with River Rafting and Kayaking at Shivpuri & Rishikesh, where participants covered 20km long River stretch through Rafting. “An adventure sport pushes one to get out of their comfort zone and perform a task. “It increases brain to body coordination and elevates concentration levels and sense of balance. The abundant exercise keeps one fit while working in teams improve team building and bonding. It also builds self-esteem” said Ms. Mrunal Ghrihapuje student of Journalism and Mass Communication, Jagran Lakecity University.

In different event students from Jagran Lakecity University excelled and bring glory for the university as well as for Madhya Pradesh State. Ms. Ayushi Rathore from Jagran School of Journalism & Communication, JLU adjudged and awarded Best Girl Camper in Skiing & Trekking events at Himri Kufri and also honoured as the best Team Leader in overall events.

A 24 member team led by Mr. Aryan Arora & Ms. Ayushi under the guidance of Dr. J.K. Panda, Associate Professor, Jagran School of Journalism & Communication participated in 9days long mega National Event. Explain the importance of such adventure trip for the students, Dr.Panda said “Adventure sports for students are highly motivational and practical which are unlikely to be seen from the normal classroom environment and students taken out for adventure sports to give a huge exposure of the environment, the activities. They connect with the local community, food and learn how to stay in groups.”. “Adventure sports are a physical activity which involves fitness and maintains the physical mental balance of a student” he emphasized.   

Every year since 1995, the National Adventure Club in Chandigarh organizes the National Adventure Festival, an all India festival to promote adventure sports among the youth. Through this event, students encouraged and learned to work in the different adverse environment, how to build team spirit, friendship and trust amongst each other. Students also learned beneficial habits of dedication, discipline and responsibility. These habits make a student live with more confidence. While on this adventure trip, students gained a new perspective of the world as they travelled away from home. They learnt about the new culture, lifestyle, and community and so they can understand the importance of their own region. Adventure sports builds confidence to fight with the upcoming challenges of life. It makes a student stronger and builds his personality unique and distinguishable.

Honourable Pro-Chancellor Mr Abhishek Mohan Gupta, Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup and Director, Jagran School of Journalism & Communication Prof. Diwakar Shukla congratulate and appreciate the entire team for their success and achievement.

SAARCLAW- JLU Moot Court Competition 2019

“Litigation must work in public interest” - Justice Sinha, Supreme Court of Nepal.

The flagship event of Jagran Lakecity University, School of Law, SAARCLAW-JLU Moot Court Competition, 2019 kicked off on February 15 and lasted till 17^th February 2019 at Jagran Lakecity University. Renowned legal luminaries and participants from 30 law institutions from India and SAARC countries witnessed the majestic inaugural ceremony which was graced by Honorable Mr. Justice Anil Sinha, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal, Prof. (Dr.) V. Vijayakumar, Vice Chancellor, NLIU Bhopal, Shri. Hari Mohan Gupta, Honorable Chancellor, JLU, Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Srivastava, Dean Student Welfare & Director, JLU School of Law and other dignitaries of the University.

Justice Anil Sinha, in his inaugural address, opined that law students must obtain experience of litigation which develops fighting spirit in them. He said that a budding lawyer must fight with his own lack of confidence first to conquer any challenge in life with conviction. He then mentioned about his experience in the city of lakes Bhopal to be a delightful one.

Prof. V. Vijayakumar in his address congratulated the University management for organizing an event of international level in Bhopal. He then motivated all of the participating teams to use their advocacy skills for giving a tough fight to their opponents. Shri. Hari Mohan Gupta applauded efforts of JLU School of Law for setting a benchmark in legal education in Madhya Pradesh. He then welcomed participants who came from various parts of India and other SAARC countries to Bhopal and motivated them to give their best in the competition.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dean Student Welfare and Director of JLU School of Law Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Srivastava delivered the welcome address. Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup delivered the inaugural address in which was enriched with several anecdotes from his experience in international diplomacy. Moot Court Convener Dr. Deevanshu Shrivastava gave a brief introduction of the Moot Preposition and rounds to be conducted in the competition.

Here, 30 teams competed in the preliminary round to reach in the quarter-final, semi-final and grand finale of the competition where members of bar, bench, industry and academia evaluated the advocacy skills of participants.

DAY 2

Moot problem based on the Rohingya refugee crisis tested knowledge and abilities of budding lawyers on the second day of SAARCLAW-JLU Moot Court Competition 2019. Preliminary and Quarter Final rounds produced a fine display of advocacy skills by the participants.

To keep the competition absolutely unbiased no student from the organizing University had participated as well as none of the faculty of the University judged any round in the competition. The moot problem was based on the Rohingya refugee crisis. Renowned personalities from the legal fraternity sat as judges to evaluate the performance of the teams. It was an atmosphere of intense competition. Effort and energy put in by the teams was readily visible and impressed everyone.

In the midst of gruelling competition among the budding lawyers, it was a welcome change to relish some really artistic and colourful performances by the students of JLU School of Law. Dance performances on evergreen songs brought fresh energy in the gathering. But, the performance that stole the show was the staging of Shakespeare drama ‘Macbeth’.

Day 3

The valedictory ceremony was graced by the august presence of Honorable Justice Dipak Misra, Former Chief Justice of India. In his remarkable valedictory address which left the gathering spellbound, he emphasized that a law student must have a passion for law and legal profession to excel in the field. Many other luminaries from the law field were present in the ceremony to hear Justice Misra.

Earlier, final round consisted of Justice Anil Sinha, Supreme Court of Nepal, Justice Alok Verma, Appellate Authority, Admission and Fee Regulatory Commission, Justice N.K. Jain, Former Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Prof. (Dr.) M.K. Shrivastava, Designated Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Sikkim and Mr. Rahul Sundaram, Senior Corporate Counsel,  Amazon India.

After vying for attractive cash prizes, the first prize of 1.5 Lakhs was bagged by Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Tamil Nadu while UILS, Chandigarh were runners-up with bearing cash prize of Rs. 1 Lakh. Apart from these, the best memorial award went DSNLU, Vizag, Vishakhapatnam, the best researcher award was bagged by Agnes Mary Jane, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Tamil Nadu and the best speaker award went to Stuti Shrivastava, RGNUL, Patiala.

The team at JLU School of Law expresses its deepest gratitude to each and everyone who made this event a massive success.

India’s Premier National Television Channel, Mirror Now chose Jagran Lakecity University to host a Mirror Now special 'Talk Show'

India’s premier national television channel, Mirror Now, chose Jagran Lakecity University to host a Mirror Now special 'Talk Show', deliberating and discussing on My First Vote at Jagran Lakecity University on 6th February 2019.

 

Mirror Now visited the campus to record a show with JLU students, particularly 18-year-olds/first-time voters. This is part of Mirror Now's Election Series called #MyFirstVote where the channel is attempting to gauge the mood of the youth and first-time voters Pan India. No more assumptions. Watch the full episode and know for sure, what the #YOUTH of #INDIA actually wants!

Sanjana Chawhan, News Editor, Anchor, Mirror Now along with her crew travelled from Mumbai to conduct this enlightening conversation, stretching the horizons over the need of the hour voting and critically deliberating on more opportunities, mental health awareness and gender rights. Students from the various schools of Jagran Lakecity University came together and made this talk show an insightful success. 

An in-depth deliberation was held on themes ranging from politics to unemployment. Varying from road safety to women empowerment. And the most talked of, #PayParity was discussed where a fact from a report was surfaced which said, "Women in India earn 20 per cent less than men, indicating that gender plays an important parameter while determining salaries in India"

The show airs nationally on 2nd March 2019, until then stay tuned!

JLU School of Commerce and Economics hosts Intra University Debate Competition on "Post Budget Analysis: Pragmatic or Idealistic" 2019-20

JLU School of Commerce and Economics organized an Intra University Debate Competition on "Post Budget Analysis: Pragmatic or Idealistic" at Jagran Lakecity University on 7th February 2019. Critical analysis and deliberations were surfaced by the students on Changed Policies; New Tax Slab, Unemployment Shortcomings, fiscal prudence etc.

Students from different schools of Jagran Lakecity University came forward to speak 'for' and 'against' the motion. Prof (Dr.) Anjali Jain, Department of Economics, IEHE Bhopal and Mr. Sanat Shrivastava, owner of Ecoholics - Youtube channels & application were honoured as the judges for the occasion. The event was graced by Prof. Diwakar Shukla – Director, Jagran School of Journalism and Communication, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh K. Yadav, Director, JLU School of Commerce and Economics and Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Joshi, Director Research, Jagran Lakecity University.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh K. Yadav, Director, JLU School of Commerce and Economics greeted all the esteem guests and duly appreciated the efforts of faculties and students for organizing such an informative event. The students highlighted various praiseworthy steps like new policies and changed tax slab etc. On the other hand problems of unemployment, rising challenges of manufacturing sectors etc were also raised.

Prof. (Dr.) Anjali Jain, in her discourse, congratulated the students for their in-depth analysis and also gave a detailed overview of the budget. Mr. Sanat Shrivastava praised the students and the level of competition. According to his expertise, he highlighted the economic side of the budget giving instances of inclusive nature, fiscal prudence etc.

Ms. Saniya Zia, JLU School of Law who spoke 'for' the motion and Ms. Sonal Sharma of JLU School of Commerce and Economics, who spoke 'against' the motion, were declared the ultimate winners. Both the winners will represent Jagran Lakecity University in an upcoming “Big Fight” event which will be organized by JLU School of Commerce and Economics on 28 Feb 2019.

Through the lens of Dean Student Welfare: Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Srivastava, Director, JLU School of Law!

It is an honour for me to take you through the journey that Jagran Lakecity University has undertaken in the last 5 years to achieve excellence in the field of education and research. The University is established with a clear vision “to be a leading teaching and research university of distinction that promotes the betterment of the world and welfare of our society through creativity and character building, integrity and innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise by cooperation and collaboration”.

There is a distinct pleasure in obtaining knowledge that has the power to change the lives of others. Having strong faith in this ideology, Jagran Lakecity University has imparted learning to make young and dynamic students more sensitive to the society since its inception. The model of education at Jagran Lakecity University, which is designed with the inputs made by renowned industry experts, social leaders and academicians, involves students in activities that are significant for social awareness. In my opinion, the future of educational institution is subject to its worth in social empowerment and Jagran Lakecity University has already started taking aggressive steps by allowing students to express themselves on different forums.

Keeping the future of students in mind, the University has been encouraging students to contribute to research forums by presenting and publishing their work. This has resulted in a number of students, getting exposure to a professional environment and discourse by attending conferences, workshops, seminars etc. Through its dedicated Placement and Industry Relations Cell, the University has been working for the Career Development of young Jagranites and the impressive placement record says all about it.

We at Jagran Lakecity University, have taken a lot of care of our stakeholders and especially parents of the students who have bestowed a great amount of trust on us. Through regular interactions and meetings, parents are made aware of progressive steps that the University is taking to nurture their ward and also kept updated on their performance.

Development of a young mind to think professionally is a task with immense challenges involved. The University is well versed with the importance of this mission and has been inviting guest speakers from various domains to interact with the students on regular basis. Such lectures allow students to learn from the practitioners directly and widen their scope of knowledge.

The University campus has an enriching aura to its atmosphere. Students are getting homely environment at the Hostel with ample opportunities for recreational activities such as pro-level Sports Complex and Gymnasium with all the latest facilities. With strict compliance of zero tolerance policy on ragging, the University has nurtured a friendly and harmonious environment.

One of the most integral parts of our Campus is the Library which is having a rich collection of Books of various subjects and is also equipped with modern databases to access information at ease. The Library also takes care of the need of student by giving them enough time till late night to access the books and other facilities.

At last, I am happy to acknowledge the support of our stakeholders who have been motivating us throughout this journey and their contribution have made sure that Jagranites can relinquish any opportunity in future and emerge as an ideal citizen to the nation.      

Serve Strong. Dig Fierce. Spike Hard. 'Inter-House Volleyball Tournament' 2018-19

Somewhere behind the athlete, you've become, and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little kid who fell in love with the game and never looked back. Play for that kid. With tremendous zest and vigour, Jagran Lakecity University hosted an 'Inter-House Volleyball Competition' from 30th-31st January 2019 to stress on the importance of sports in students’ lives and how it can inculcate discipline for personality development.

The Houses; Lakecity Lions, Lakecity Sharks, and Lakecity Hawks put in a remarkably robust performance to provide nail-biting entertainment and cutthroat tactics in a two-day event. Played on a knock-out basis, 'Lakecity Hawks' emerged as ultimate victors in both Men & Women category held between all the three houses.

The matches were strictly organized on the rules of the respective federations commences with inter-house matches, followed by league matches and then the finals. Results accord as follows:

(Women)

Lake City Hawks V/S Lake City sharks -

Set 1 = 15 - 9

Set 2 = 15 - 7

Winner - LakeCity Hawks

(Men)

1^st Match - LakeCity Sharks V/S LakeCity Lions-

Set 1 = 11-15

Set 2 = 9 - 15

Winner - LakeCity Lions

2^nd  Match - LakeCity Hawks V/S LakeCity Sharks-

Set 1 - 15 - 11

Set 2 - 15 - 13

Winner - LakeCity Hawks

Final Match-

Lakecity hawks V/S LakeCity Lions

Set 1 - 25 - 18

Set 2 - 25 - 21

Winner - LakeCity Hawks