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IIM-U welcomes Vedanta resources chairman, Mr. Anil Agarwal

Anil Agarwal IIM Udaipur

Mr. Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta resources visited the IIM Udaipur campus to interact with the students. He was accompanied by Mr. Akhilesh Joshi – CEO Hindustan Zinc Ltd., Mr. A. Thiru – HR head, Vedanta Resources, Ms. Queenie Dhody – renowned columnist and socialite, and Mr. Zafar, an oil and gas entrepreneur from Oman.

Mr. Agarwal spoke about his life as an entrepreneur and how he has built the $ 50 billion Vedanta group into one of the largest natural resources groups in the world. He encouraged the students to become entrepreneurs or work in a company which allows entrepreneurial ideas to flourish. He said that the students should learn from the people of Rajasthan, who are hardworking and business-minded yet have their head firmly on their shoulders.

In a lively and interactive Q&A session with the students, Mr. Agarwal went on to talk about social upliftment and the CSR activities which the Vedanta group has undertaken as part of socially inclusive development of their mining sites. He also spoke about his possible retirement in the next 3-4 years, his interest in eradicating child malnutrition, developing the higher education system in India and the opening of Vedanta University – at par with Ivy League universities.

Mr. Agarwal also spoke about India becoming self-sufficient in the field of natural resources and energy and exhorted the students to work towards stopping India from becoming an import based economy. He said that this can be done by utilising our natural resources more efficiently and manufacturing using our own facilities instead of importing goods.

The session ended with Ms. Queenie Dhody expressing her happiness on seeing the gender diversity amongst the students of IIM Udaipur.

The interaction was a great learning experience for the students who got an opportunity to be inspired by a self-made man such as Mr. Agarwal.

Press Release

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Pizza Hut & KFC opened in Lakecity Mall, Udaipur

Udaipur – All set for PIZZA HUT & KFC??

kfc and pizza hut in udaipur

“Udaipur is known as the Venice of the east”.

This line reckons the enterprises to get attracted towards the beauty of the Udaipur city. The much awaited mall located in the hearts of the city after the heritage mall of the Udaipur is all set. Everybody’s unrestrained excitement and wishes will be fulfilled by the modern and the enchanting features of the new upcoming mall – The Lakecity Mall, Ashok Nagar Road.

Lakecity mall, udaipur
Lakecity mall, udaipur – rsgindia.co.in

The amenities including Large food court area accommodating around 250 persons, dining restaurant, 4 screen multiplex having an area of approx. 1000 people seating, stadium, Kids food zone, simulation games, hall for marriage ceremonies, roof-top swimming pool, meditation room, well- equipped spa, conference hall and a lot more.

After reading these facilitative things, not only our Udaipur localities’ instead tourists will also come in an impatient expectancy state. But this is not only the end; Its confirmed that the first few shops includes Pizza Hut & KFC.

Pizza Hut in Udaipur

Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with dishes including pastas, bread sticks and garlic bread. Pizza Hut is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., the world’s largest restaurant company.

In addition to this, another flavoring and yummy-yum KFC, A subsidiary of the same Yum Bands, Inc. will also be functional by 22 October, 2012 (Confirmed date by Mall Staff).

 

KFC Udaipur

 

KFC Udaipur

KFC Udaipur
KFC @ The Lakecity Mall – Before the Official Launch

 

Pizza hut presently provides the takeaway services rather than home delivery in Udaipur. 🙂

 

An Article by : Smriti Goyal

*PIZZA HUT : OPENED

*KFC : OPENED

*INOX with 4 screen also getting ready to open soon by the end of this month 🙂

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Food

Ghare – Relax with a Snack

Ghare Udaipur

 

Ghare..

Heart is where the home is…”

Born out of a desire to be beyond the usual… what it offers is a home away from home… Ghare.  An elegant setting for every mood, a cosy ambience to unwind, a place to put your feet up..sit back and relax..!! Ghare is a homely yet amazingly stylish roof top cafe which offers delectable snacks with an array of refreshing beverages..

Now the boring evenings can be much more lively, when the routine hang-outs with friends can be enjoyed in an uber-cool place, with the choicest of savouries at the best of prices.. just perfectly. So, right when the clock strikes 4, get ready to have your share of delightful moments for the day, only at Ghare

The ambience is sure to leave every person completely mesmerised. And the Indian, Chinese, Italian and Continental refreshments on offer will definitely tingle the taste buds of one-and- all.

And yes, do not give the pasta a miss..It’s wonderfully delicious, and truly worth dying for..!!

“ It’s not a known brand name… not even a popular chain…
But freedom from the boring and mundane…
Relax…Relish…Rejoice; & put all your worries at bay..!!
Coz now, just at a stone’s throw away…
is the awe-inspiring rooftop cafe Ghare..!!! ”

Address: Near Ajanta Hotel Lane, Opp. Apsara Tent House

Contact : +91-9414048622

UB Life Card members can also avail discount here : Know More

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Events

Dandiya Raas 2012 with Sparkles

Get ready for this year’s DANDIYA NIGHTS for it will be better than ever! It’s a series of amazing and most exciting days of the year. Sparkles Dance Group and Anushka Academy bring to you the Dandiya Raas 2012 for making the Navratri Celebrations more happening and vivid.

 

Sparkles, The Dance Institute that promotes an Indian culture is organizing an event on Garba, the colourful dance form of Gujrat. This event starts on the day of ‘Navratri Sthapna’ from 16th October, 2012 to 24th October,2012 at ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram Garden, near Bhaskar office, Ayad’.

 

Amit Goswami
Amit Goswami, Director and Choreographer

 

‘Dandiya Raas 2012’ will be hosted by VJ & Anchor Piyush Meghwal and managed by Sparkles Event and Wedding Planners.

 

VJ Piyush
VJ Piyush

 

The Co- Sponsors of this event are:

  •  eZone
  •  Naksha Ghar
  •  Hotel Palak Palace
  •  Roshan TVS

Event Supported By:

  •  Abhi Digital Studio
  •  Paradise Sound
  •  Champion Hair Salon

Your own UdaipurBlog.com (UB Life) is the proud online media partner of this event.

So stop waiting, and get your passes now! You can also stay updated with the events happening and more by visiting Udaipurblog.com.

For Passes, contact:

  •  Amit Goswami (Choreographer and Director): 9414160658
  •  Narendra Singh Devra: 9929090129
  •  Mahendra Singh Gehlot: 9414830174
  •  Shakti Singh Salvi: 9001119111

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Article By: Kriti Jain

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People

Miti Godawat – Flying With The Clouds

Miti Godawat another feather to udaipur’s cap, shares her experience and success mantra with UdaipurBlog.

In Conversation With Miti Godawat

UB : As everybody is aware of your schooling from The Study,udaipur. Our readers are eager to know that after 12th what was your next step ?

Miti : After my 12th  I gave few competitive exams just to know and gain experience on how things are like, I even got through IIT but I knew my aim and was totally different. I started looking  for flying schools in abroad. I had many options like Australia,USA, New Zealand but I opted for Canada because of the quality and effective  training it offers and also the exposure one gets there. There you have value of life. I even had to do two medicals in India namely class 2 and class 1 which I did in Mumbai and Delhi respectively. Meanwhile I chose Canada and applied for it. After completing all the government and personal  formalities I flew for  Canada on 19 July, 2009 as soon as I turned 17.

 

UB : What inspired you to take up this field?

Miti : Becoming a pilot was my dad’s dream, this was the first thing that came up into his mind when he saw me playing with planes rather than Barbie dolls. As a child I was always fascinated by planes, whenever I use to travel, cockpit was the first place I use to hit, I loved the technology and the glorious uniform they put on with due respect. I even tried for air force but my height issue caught me back.

 

UB : What changes you find in your personality?

Miti : The ‘Miti’ which I was before has totally been reformed after being  there for almost 2 and a half years. My confidence has boosted up by leaps and bounds, I am totally independent and carefree now. My perspective for a lot of things has totally changed in a positive manner.

 

UB : Any challenge you can say the most dangerous one when you felt ‘cold feet’?

Miti : I had quiet few challenges but trust me I never felt cold feet till date because of the confidence and faith in blessings and prayers.There have been many incidences – Once I had to make an emergency landing, once was stuck up in bad weather and had to divert to another airport. Once I was approaching towards the land  and another aircraft took off before me it was totally unnoticed and there was hardly any vertical separation between us. All these incidences made me more confident. I never had fear of crashing because I trusted my skills, if it is not for any airport I will surely make a hard landing in a field because we are trained the same way to handle the worst case scenarios.

 

UB: How was your stay in Canada?

Miti : My stay in Canada was great, the things I got to learn there I doubt I would have ever got anywhere else. The fast life out there made me faster.  I enjoyed the cuisines,  Canadian culture and the festivals.

 

UB : What are your plans for the near future? How are you planning to carry on your professional life?

Miti : As of now I am working on the conversion of Canadian to Indian license. My plan is to get more experiences on different type of air arts and go ahead for a job .

 

UB: Who is your idol ? What effect did he/she has on your life?

Miti: My idols are my parents, grand mom and my best friend as they all in some or other way share same qualities of inspiring people, they believe in giving rather than taking, they believe in hard work, their honesty and dedication towards their work made me praise them. The positive attitude they carry for life is worth a big salute.

 

UB : You made ‘Udaipur’ proud, you made your Parents and your friends proud. But which was the moment that made YOU feel proud?

Miti : The best moment was when I heard  ” Congratulations Captain You Did it” and second best was giving this surprise to my dear ones as none of them knew I had my exam. These small  yet priceless moments were beyond imagination.

 

UB : Any message you would  like to convey to Udaipurites, especially girls?

Miti : Don’t walk in Crowd, make your own identity, you are born to lead your life, it’s not on rent have courage to face situations, never give up and you’ll achieve success and subside those who think girls are born to stay at home.

 

UB : If ‘Miti’ was not a pilot, what would she be ?

Miti : If I wouldn’t have been a pilot I would have opted for aircraft interior designing or something creative as I love to be creative and enjoy being ‘artisty’.

 

UB : Being a girl you chose this field, a field that would even frighten up men, what do you have to say about it?

Miti : Yes I chose and I came up. Being a girl things are different but I would say it’s our own mentality which makes us feel low. I would say don’t think you are a girl or boy just focus on your work and automatically things will work out and if you faith and confidence in yourself nothing can stop you .

 

UB : Your Views on UdaipurBlog.com

Miti : You guys came up with an excellent idea, being there using all technology. I used to think even udaipur should have some website in which all the information can be found in seconds and on one page and then I saw this blog. Great job! All information, news and updates are so helpful. This makes me feel home away from home and keeps me updated.

miti godawat

 

Article By : Smriti Goyal

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Events

Get Ready for Cyclothon and Run for Nature 2012

Udaipur cyclothon

The Wildlife Wing, Forest Department, Udaipur in association with Pacific University is organizing Cyclothon and Run for Nature 2012 on the 7th of October. This is being done to sensitize the denizens of the city about the numerous benefits of cycling and running. The environmental issues including the increasing levels of pollution is something that needs immediate attention. It would require the common man’s involvement too if we are to bring about a change.

The timing for the Run and the Cyclothon has been adequately kept so as to encourage the spirit of participation and recognize the commitment for nature conservation. Anyone who participates and completes the Cyclothon or Run for Nature becomes eligible for prizes over 5 lacs. The winners will be selected through a lottery system and get to enjoy a nature retreat with their families, in case they are lucky to win.

 

Event Details:

Venue: 
     
Cyclothon
             Start : Luv Kush Stadium
             Finish : MLSU (Mohan Lal Sukhadia University) Auditorium.
 Run/Walk
a.     Start and Finish – MLSU (Mohan Lal Sukhadia University) Auditorium.
b.     Both Cyclothon and Run are not being organized as race but are to be completed within a maximum stipulated time which has been kept as double the normal time required to cover the designated route. The time for run has been given so adequately that people can complete even by walking. This has been done to encourage the spirit of participation and recognize the commitment for nature conservation.
c.      The maximum distance for Half Cyclothon is approximately 21 Km. (equal to half marathon) while the distance for Quarter Run/walk is approximately 10.5 Km (equal to quarter marathon). These two events are open for males between the 15-60 years of age.
d.     Further to encourage the participation of women and senior citizens (age above 60 years), second route for Cyclothon has been kept of 10.5 Km approx. (Quarter Cyclothon) and for run/walk it has been kept as 5.25 Km (Mini Run/walk).

Udaipur Cyclothon 2012

      Events
    Eligibility
Time Given
Half Cyclothon
(21 KMs)
Men (15-60 years)
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
(120 minutes)
Quarter Cyclothon
(10.5 KMs)
Women (>15 years),
Senior Citizens
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

(90 minutes)

Run 4 Nature 2012

      Events
    Eligibility
Time Given
Quarter Run/walk
(10.5 KMs)
Men (15-60 years)
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
(120 minutes)
Mini Run/walk
(5.25 KMs)
Women (>15 years),
Senior Citizens
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

(90 minutes)
e.     The participants should arrive on the site 45 minutes before the start of the event and get their registration slip stamped. Those arriving late for the event will not be allowed to participate in the event.
f.       All the participants are expected to take validation at the checkpoints, located at about half way of the trip and deposit the slip on completion with the organisers at MLSU auditorium.
g.     All the participants should display their registration slip on their chest during participation.
h.     Prizes will be awarded based on the lottery drawn from among all the participants who complete the Cyclothon / run or walk in maximum stipulated time.
i.       All the participants who complete the Cyclothon/Run successfully will be provided with refreshments at the MLSU auditorium between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM on producing the registration slip which is duly stamped.
         

Route:

Title
Route
Check point
Half Cyclothon (21 Km)
Gandhi Ground (Luv Kush stadium), Sukhadia Circle, Fatehpura, Dewali, Shilpgram, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Mahakaal Temple, Moti Magri, Fatehsagar Overflow, Dewali, Fatehpura, Sukhadia Circle, Court Chauraha, Shastri Circle, University road, MLSU Gate.
Rotary Bajaj Bhawan
Quarter Cyclothon (10.5 Km)
Gandhi Ground (Luv Kush Stadium), Chetak Circle, Shiksha Bhavan,  Moti Magri, Fatehsagar Overflow, Dewali, Fatehpura, Sukhadia Circle, Court Chauraha, Shastri Circle, University road, MLSU Gate.
Fatehsagar-Dewali Link Point
Quarter Run/walk (10.5 Km)
MLSU Gate, Shastri circle, Chetak circle, Sukhadia circle, Meera girls college, court chauraha, Shastri circle, MLSU Gate
Sukhadia Circle
Mini Run (5.25 km)
MLSU Gate, Shobhagpura circle, return to MLSU Gate
Shobhagpura Circle
   

Eligibility:

a.     Age: 15 years and above (as on 01 Oct, 2012). Participants will have to provide a valid proof of birth date.
b.     Each individual should apply through a separate form. Group entries are not permissible. Multiple applications by any individual will entail all being rejected.
c.      Identity Proof: An identity proof must be submitted with the registration form else the entry will not be entertained. If the identity proof does not carry date of birth then a seperate proof for date of birth should be enclosed.
d.     All the participants should be in good health and they should check their fitness with a competent medical practitioner and sign an indemnity certificate while submitting the registration form.
e.     An indemnity form/no objection certificate has been included in the form that must be duly signed by the parents/guardians for youth below 18 years of age.
Age Categories for Cyclothon and Run/walk:
Age Category
Remarks
Men (15-60 years)
Should have completed 15 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.
Women
(>15 years)
Should have completed 15 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.
Senior Citizen’s
(Male & Female) (>60 years)
Should have completed 60 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.

 

The details of the event, including the rules and regulations can be found on http://udaipurcyclothon.blogspot.in/ . Forms for the event can be obtained from various outlets in the city, the list of which is given in the website and can also be downloaded from http://udaipurcyclothon.blogspot.in/p/registration-form.html

Contributed by : Gudakesh Kumar

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IIM Udaipur conducts tree plantation drive on Gandhi Jayanti

The earth, the air, the land and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.

-Mahatma Gandhi

With these thoughts in mind, the IIMU family set out on a tree-plantation drive in their upcoming campus in Balicha, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti. Continuing the trend started last year, by the pioneer batch, a troupe of about hundred PGP students led by Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIMU, planted more than 130 trees on the 250 acre site where the IIMU campus will be built. The huge site was mostly barren till last year, having only seven trees. Thanks to the green drive, the mountainous terrain is now dotted with numerous plants of Neem, Amaltas, Mango, Banyan, Peepal, Amla and other varieties.

iimu campus balicha

IIMU aims to create socially responsible leaders, and being eco-friendly is a part of the IIMU DNA. Prof. Janat Shah leads by example and cycles his way to the institute and back every day. The students too use only cycles within the campus which is temporary and is currently operating out of Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (MLSU). Taking inspiration from this, MLSU authorities have declared every second Saturday of the month as no-vehicle day in the entire campus. The new campus of IIMU located outside the city is proposed to be water-neutral. IIMU plans to involve the student body as well as the citizens of Udaipur in making its new campus an icon of excellence.

Through today’s event, the students felt intimately connected with nature in their efforts of building a greener campus. Special arrangements were made to ensure that no poly-bags or litter was strewn around. Prayatna, the social club of IIMU, organized a photography competition wherein the students captured the picturesque landscape where the youngest IIM of the country will take shape. The stretch of land is approximately 9kms in perimeter and is situated right next to NH8. Although the classes are expected to run in the permanent campus after 2015, the students were excited at the prospect of returning to a beautiful campus a few years after they graduate. The seeds of social and environmental responsibility sown at Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur shall certainly bear fruit in the near future.

iimu tree plantation

 

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U-turn Rajasthan in JIFF bestowing 3 new awards and cash prize

Press Note from : Jaipur International Film Festival

Jaipur International Film Festival

Film entries are being sent from different parts of the world for the fifth Jaipur International Film Festival. With the festival this year, we are trying to support the talented filmmakers from the state of Rajasthan economically with three cash prices.  The films received by us from the state of Rajasthan are included in the special called ‘U-turn Rajasthan’ panorama. The best film will be selected by the panel of jury members for the award considerations out of the nominated entries.

All the three best films will be selected by a jury.  In this, the films securing the first, second and the third prize will be awarded with the cash prize of Rs. 21,000, Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively.

It is worth mentioning that  the numbers of films participating from the state of Rajasthan every year in the festival are increasing at a constant basis. The figures of the participating films in the festival in the past 4 years were as follows- JIFF 2009- 14 films, 2010- 21 films, 2011- 27 films and 2012- 35 films.

The regular deadline for sending the film entries to the festival  is October 15th,2012 and the late deadline for the proceedings will be October 30th, 2012. For the entries of the feature films in the festival, the deadlines are October 30th and November 15th, 2012.

The great news for the filmmakers from the state of Rajasthan is that they can submit their films in the festival without paying any sort of fee.

The festival will be organized from 27th to 31st of January, 2013.

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Second Convocation of Sir Padampat Singhania University held on 27th September

Singhania 2nd Convocation

Second Convocation of the University was held on Thursday the 27th September 2012. Chancellor of the University Shri Yadupati Singhania gave away degrees to students of Engineering and Management. The distinctive feature of the Convocation was that Prof. John Christensen, Chancellor, University of Nebraska, USA and Prof.H. Shimada, President, Chiba University of Commerce, Japan were the Guests of Honour. The Board of Management had approved the proposal to award Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honohs Causa) to Mr. E. Shreedharan and to Ms. Hema Malini, MP for their contribution to society in more than one way.

255 Engineering students and 27 students were awarded degrees. The Chancellor’s Gold Medal was awarded to Nirmal Singh who secured the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) amongst all the programmes of study offered by the University. The Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medals are awarded annually to the students who secure the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in individual disciplines in all the programmes of study and recipients were Apeksha Jam, Swati Kabra, Deepak Paliwal, Nirmal Singh, Sidhant Yadav, Ansh Khanna and Akash Jam.

second convocation of singhania university

Mahendra Khari, International Accountant, UK, Prof. Pavel Makhel & Prof. Pavol Zufan from Chezk Republic, Prof. Hiromitsu Takemi from Japan, Prof. Ulf Hanning from Russia, Prof. Deepak Khazanchi from USA, Ravindra Raj & Prof. Mikael Hillerstorm from Sweden were there to witness and grace the occasion.

PRESS RELEASE

Photo Credit: Alpesh Lodha , Divyanshu Saraswat

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Photos

[Photos] Rooh – E – Udaipur by Nipun Srivastava

Udaipur: The city’s bright lights and rich ethos can be blinding if you’re here for a short while. Udaipur takes time to open its arms to the traveller. My time in Udaipur was characterized by the people I met here. The merry making was a perfect conclusion for my motorcycle tour of Rajasthan. Here are some pictures that I clicked while I was travelling in Udaipur.

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Haldi Ghati Udaipur

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Udaipur City Palace and The Taj Lake Palace Hotel.

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Ready for the sound and light show.

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Saas Bahu Temples

Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh

Homeward bound!

Find more on : http://www.flickr.com/photos/25525260@N02/sets/72157629065744831/

By: Nipun Srivastava

Blog Post: http://theroadtonirvana.com/2012/06/22/rooh-e-rajasthan/

I am a motorcycle traveller, travel photographer and writer. Young and hot-blooded, I am always looking to bring together my passion for motorcycling and the art of photography.