Round Table Conferences are the platforms for the meeting of peers, where they discuss and exchange their views about any burning issue or a trending topic. These conferences act as knowledge-sharing sessions where experts and students discuss and debate to find out the root cause of the issue and attain a logical conclusion.

The JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Department of Languages in association with John Templeton Foundation and Institute for Cross-Cultural Studies & Academic Exchange (ICCSAE), USA organised a ‘Round Table Conference’ on “Ethical Implications of Globalisation’s Impact in Educational Policies and Curricula- a research project’ on December 2022.

The project aimed to explore the impacts of the westernisation of curriculum in the schools of highly diversified countries such as India, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Finland from the experts of the University of Vaasa (Finland). The project was also responsible to study the impact of western education and its effects on the cultural diversity of these nations.

The conference witnessed extensive knowledge-sharing sessions from the students and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The conference threw light on a number of topics like ‘Presentation on Traditional Schools of Learning’, ‘Curricula in Nation Building and Creativity’, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbam- The World Is One Family’, ‘Connect between higher and primary education’, ‘Government education system’, ‘Gurukula System’, ‘Primary education in the lens of higher education’. The participants further discussed these topics extensively and debated about the impact of modern education over the traditional teaching methods that were followed previously in the nations of India, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and Finland.

The intensive discussion sessions were an eye-opener for all the participants, as they were able to understand the modern education and how it impacted the traditional teaching methods that were followed in the pre-modern era.

On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week, the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in association with the Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education (CeRSSE) organised a panel discussion on “India and Her Corruption Perils: Learning, Challenges & Prospects” on 4^th November 2022 between 3.30 Pm to 5.00 PM at JAIN Knowledge Campus.

The event was organised to create awareness and establish a healthy democratic space for discussion of various facets of corruption among the students. The panellists discussed about the seriousness of the corruption and its effects on the common man. They further iterated in the discussion that there is an urgent need to address the corruption menace, as it can be a threat to the overall growth of the country in the International community.

The discussion was chaired and moderated by Justice N. Santosh Hegde, former judge of the Supreme Court of India. The key speakers were Mr. V. Balasubramanian IAS (Retd), Ms. Kathyayini Chamraj, Executive Trustee at CIVIC and state representative at Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), and Ms. Cynthia Stephan, independent journalist and activist currently working as president at Training and Development Services Trust.

During the panel discussion, the panellists mainly focused on addressing the current challenges of corruption and its effects on the overall development of the nation. Mr. Balasubramanian presented the grim picture and hard reality of the corrupt practices followed in India from the administrative perspective, while Ms Kathyayini Chamraj and Ms. Cynthia Stephan shared their experiences with corruption and how it has marginalised the communities disproportionally.

Justice Santosh Hegde drew his inferences from other panellists and presented his views incisively and expressed that, the main cause for corruption is the innate greed of human nature. Justice Hegde advised that only if the youth of today take the path of containment and humanism by adopting the values installed by our ancestors; can end corruption in the country.

Finally, the event witnessed a healthy exchange of ideas between the students and the panellists about the effects of corruption and its impact on the overall growth of the country. The panellists further discussed about the challenges and prospects of this social problem and the steps towards developing a “Corruption free India”.

“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Sanitation and cleanliness are essential components of the Gandhian way of life, according to Mahatma Gandhi. He would claim that maintaining cleanliness is crucial for both a healthy atmosphere and one's bodily well-being. He emphasised the importance of cleanliness and good habits, underlining how closely they relate to health.

To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, the cadets of 2A/5 Coy, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) honoured the unsung heroes of the city’s environment. The cadets honoured 10 Pourakarmikas (sanitation workers) from different locations of Bengaluru with a shawl and a packet of sweets for their selfless job that keeps the city clean. The cadets also inquired about the difficult nature of their work and the facilities they get from the government authorities. The cleanliness warriors looked happy to meet the cadets and enthusiastically answered all the questions. 

The occasion intended to acknowledge the efforts of cleanliness warriors and teach the students significance of their role in society, the dignity of labour, and inclusivity. The day concluded with a smile and contentment on every face involved.