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Achievements in Intercollegiate Competitions Prizes won by the LLE Students at the intercollegiate competition UDAAN 2021-22 Name Class Position Competition Shreyash Shankar Pawar TYBAMMC First Powada Competition Awantika Chetanmal Jain TYBSC IT Elocution competition Nandita Nandlal Chowdhary TYBSC IT Consolation Prathamesh Santosh Dighe TYBSC IT Viraj Rajendra Sawant TYBSC IT Prashant Pradeep Shingte TYBSC IT Tanisha Chavan SYBCOM Prizes won in Sports Name Class Event Level Venue Position Khelo India National Bengaluru Individual - Gold Inter-University Mr. All India National Shri. Kushal Das Individual - Abhishek TYBMS Mallakhamb Inter-University University, Rajasthan Silver; Prasad Team - Gold Mumbai University University Sane Guruji Arogya 6th Position Selection Trials Mandir, Santacruz Online Open National Taekwondo National Online Gold National Ms. Poomsae Mrunali Harnekar FYBA Taekwondo Championship MMC All India Kurukshetra Participated, Lost Inter-University University, Haryana in 3rd round Mumbai University University G. N. Khalsa College, Ist Position Selection Trials Matunga Mr. FYBAF Cestoball 3rd Junior National National Holy Mission Member of Shreyas Festival International School, Penkar Lehragaga, Punjab Mumbai District Championship Team - 3rd Position Mr. SY Powerlifting North India Bench National Guru Nanak Public Gold medal - Deepak BCom Press and Deadlift School, Punjabi Bagh, Bench Press (75 Madhrani kg) and Silver Championship New Delhi medal- Deadlift (155 kg) Ms. Ritika FYBMS Acrobatics 27th Acrobatics State Chatrapati Shivaji Team - Gold Mahavar Gymnastics Gymnastics State Maharaj Krida Sankul, Championship Jalgaon Mr. Ritesh Acrobatics 27th Acrobatics State Chatrapati Shivaji Team - Gold Chandrabh FYBMS Gymnastics Gymnastics State Maharaj Krida Sankul, an Borade Championship Jalgaon SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 8

Ms. FYBA Taekwondo Borivali Sports Local Borivali Sports and Silver Medal Ashwini TYBSC Cestoball Festival National Cultural Association, Member of Katan 3rd Senior National Borivali, Mumbai Mumbai District Festival Ms. Holy Mission Team Falguni Championship International School, Sonawane Lehragaga, Punjab In addition to above events, few students also won some prizes in the Inter-Collegiate Sports Fest organized by Shree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Chembur, Mumbai. Here are the details of the winners: Name Class Event Name Position Secured Dhanlaxmi Ramesh Koltur SYBAF Chess First SYBSC Chess Pranali Darade Second Youth Festival 2021-22 \"Art is the highest form of hope.\" - Gerhard Richter Youth festival or \"Yuva Mahotsav\" is conducted every year by the Student Development Cell of Mumbai University for the colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai. It promotes tradition and culture among students in fields such as Dance, Singing, Theatre, Music, Fine Arts And Literary Events etc giving them various opportunities and a big platform to showcase their talents and skills to the world. 54th Youth Festival, 2022 was held online via a Zoom meeting. Our college participated in fourteen events out of which we received prizes in six events, at the zonal level and a prize in Elocution.The categories in which we received prizes at the Zonal rounds were Indian light vocal, On the Spot Painting, Western Instrumental, Indian Classical Taalvadya, Cartooning and Elocution. Vivek Warbhuwan won the consolation prize in Elocution in the Final rounds at the University. Even though the event was online, Students participated with the same enthusiasm and put in a lot of hard work. They kept their spirits high and their confidence soared. Here's hoping that the next Yuva Mahotsav will be offline, restoring its glory. Acknowledging the amount of dedication participants all have put into achieving these heights, we hope each of you keeps that spirit high and may your confidence grow. Student Name Winners in the Zonal Round Zonal level Prize Pritam Mahale Event Name Third Prize Pooja Sharma Consolation Indian Light Vocal Consolation Sahil Ghag On the Spot Painting Second Prize Pritam Mahale Western Instrumental Consolation Snehal Naik Indian Classical Taalvadya Consolation Vivek Warbhuwan Cartooning Elocution SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 9

Student Name Winners in the Final Round Final Level Prize Vivek Warbhuwan Event Name Consolation Elocution Prize Winners in Cultural And Co-Curricular Activities Name Class Prize Secured Event Name Bharat College Nain Ravikumar Chandwani SYBA Second Crazy words competition Shaikh Naushin Abdul Gafoor SYBAF Second PPT Competition Mahika Shah SYBCOM Second Poster Competition Mahika Shah SYBCOM First Story Competition St. Joseph College Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM First Book Review STI College Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM Second Elocution competition HANS Organization Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM B Second Elocution competition Sangharsh Foundation Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM B Third Elocution competition Parivartan Online Yuva Vakta Pune Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM B Fifth Elocution competition S M T Womens College Neha Gharge TYBA First Best out of waste Aarti Mourya TYBA Third Best out of waste N.G. Acharya & D.K. Marathe College of Arts, Science and Commerce Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM B Third Elocution Competition Yasmin Tanwar SY BA First Poster Competition Mansi Jawahar Lal Pandey TYBAF B Second Best Manager-PPT Yasmin Tanwar SY BA First Presentation Economics Quiz Competition SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 10

Peaceful Writers International Mansi Jawahar Lal Pandey TYBAF B Second Poetry competition Snehal Naik Lala Lajpatrai College Mandala Art Nikita Nayak Solo Dancing TYBFM Consolation Solo Dancing Sejal Das Solo Dancing Madhuri Desai SYBA First Best Out Of Waste Mahika Shah Mandala Art Mahika Shah SYBA Third Elocution Competition Vivek Warbhuwan TYBSC Third Poster Competition Shewata Singh Poster Competition Vedant Mohite SYBCOM Second Elocution Competition Vivek Warbhuwan SYBCOM Third Story Writing Competition Dimple chawan TYBCOM Second Writing competition Vivek Warbhuwan Singing competition Rajiv Gandhi College Singing competition Shrey Saraki Twinkle Hasija FYBAF Third Elocution Competition Poem recitation Vivek Warbhuwan FYBAF First Vivek Warbhuwan Writing competition, Asmita Kaveri College Fest Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM B Second Picasso Painting event, Asmita Megha Khot Fest Nirmiti Juwatkar Gurunanak College (Editha Festival) Roshani Umesh Parte Cartooning, Asmita Fest TYBMS Third TYBCOM Third SYIT Third SYIT Third MCC College \"Mayy Marathi Fest \" TYBCOM First TYBCOM Third K J Somaiya College TYBCOM Second FYBT First FYBMS Second FYBA Second SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 11

Tejas Thombare SYBSC Second Presento, MICROSCOPE 2021 M. V. Mandali's College of Commerce and Science Mahika Shah SYBCOM First Poster Making D. G. Ruparel College Mahika Shah SYBCOM Third Shark tank Faika Kureshi Third Shark tank Ketaki Goraksha TYBMS Third Capturex, Udyojak 2022 Sathaye College Mahika Shah SYBCOM Second Informative poster Khushbu Pannalal Kushvaha TYBSC CS Second Poetry Competition, Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate R. A. Podar College Faika Kureshi First Quiz competition Harleen Kaur FYBA Third Quiz competition Mumbai University Vivek Warbhuwan TYBCOM First Elocution Snehal Naik TYBFM Second Awareness Video Covid-19, Social Media Challenge N L Dalmia College Khushboo Chaurasiya TYBAF First Mahatma Night College Yukta Rochani SYBAF First Dance competition Pratik Chavan SYBMS Third Singing competition N. M. College Mahika Shah SYBCOM First Fruits/vegetable Competition Gurukul College of Commerce Mahika Shah SYBCOM Third Paper Jewellery making ARTHKALA Mahika Shah SYBCOM First Sketch/Painting A E Kalsekar Degree College SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 12

Faika Kureshi Third Essay Writing Shaikh Nausheen Second Essay Writing Vivekanand Education Society College of Arts Science and Commerce (Autonomous) Naushin Abdul Gafoor Shaikh SYBAF B Second Speech Craft, Innovision Khushboo Arvind Chaurasiya TYBAF First Dramatize Mansi Jawahar Lal Pandey TYBAF First Speech Craft, Innovision Dimple Hargunani, Bhavisha FYBFM First Quiz, M3 contest Rajani FYBSC PCM First Typeracer, Vihaan Mayuresh Phandare Patil Jayesh Vasant FYBSC CS Second Code Quiz, Vihaan Aryan Dinesh Jethi FYIT Second Typeracer, Vihaan Aryan Dinesh Jethi FYIT Third PPT presentation , Vihaan Isharatbanu Rahiman Patel SYIT First Programmer's quiz, Vihaan Jyoti Santosh Kumar Sonar o SYIT First Programmer's Ring, Vihaan Harsh Singh SYIT Second Ranbhoomi, Vihaan Bunts Sangha's S.M Shetty College of Science, Commerce & Management Studies Anuradha Vikram Gupta TYBAF Second Photography, Finmon 2022 Anusha Munugoti SYBFM Third Diya decorating competition, NSS unit JES College Altaf Sayyed, Punit Vhatkar, Yadav Third BGMI ESPORT, Parivartan Rituraj, Sujal Dawdani FYBFM 2022 Narayan Guru College Nadar Shiva FYBFM First Chess, OASIS Pranali Darade SYBSC Second Chess, OASIS SIES College Harshita Ganolia SYBFM First ESSAY WRITING, 52nd NSS FOUNDATION DAY Bhumika Patil FYBAMMC First Best CL, Frames Navin Chandra Mehta Institute of Technology and Development Avinash Gabria, Viren Jani TYBFM Second Mock Stock, Share Bazaar 2020 K.P.B Hinduja College Shrusti Kamble FYBMS Second Object Painting, Avsar fest Chandrabhan Sharma College Dolly Prakash Makhija SYBMS First Essay Competition V.G.Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce Laksh Anil Chhabria SYBMS Third Battle-O-Mania (Clash Royale), Odyssey Parag Santosh Tarwani SYBMS Third Battle-O-Mania (Chess), Odyssey Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce Pratik Mahesh Chavan SYBMS Third Solo Singing, PRARAMBH SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 13

N.G. Parmar Memorial Foundation and Youth Thalassemia Alliance Ketaki Goraksha TYBMS Second Poster Making competition, (National) World Blood Donor Day S.M. Shetty College Ketaki Goraksha TYBMS Second Poster Making competition, (National) Bank Nationalisation day Ketaki Goraksha TYBMS First Creative Paper Bag Making Competition Dimple Chawan TYBMS Third Poetry writing competition, National doctor's day Yasmin Tanwar SY BA Third National Level Poster Competition RA Podar College of Commerce & Economics (Autonomous) Ketaki Sanjay Goraksha TYBMS First Photography, Uttung 2021-22 NSS District Level Fest K.P.B Hinduja College Ketaki Sanjay Goraksha TYBMS Second Photography (8 frame story), Avsar fest A.E. Kalsekar Degree College Ketaki Sanjay Goraksha TYBMS Consolation Nature photography, Parvaaz 2022 V.G.Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce Ketaki Sanjay Goraksha TYBMS Third Quiz, Quizzesthan SIWS College of Commerce, Economics & Science Tanya Bhadauriya SYBSC Third Poetry Recitation, Visions Of India Wilson College Tejas Thombare SYBSC Second Pictionary, BIOMOSIAC 2K22 Nagindas College of Commerce, Arts and Management Studies Chinmay Adangale SYBAMMC First Poem Competition and JAM event, Montage Prerna Pawar SYBAMMC First Fashion event, Montage Kishinchand Chellaram College Prerna Joshi, Simran Manchani, SYBAMMC Third Fashion Show, Intercollegiate Priyanka Yadav, Prerna Pawar Media Festival L. S. Raheja College of Commerce and Arts Chinmay Adangale, Zuber SYBAMMC First Razor Tongue , Retake Choudhary Sahil Lilaramani, Devam Mokal, SYBAMMC and Third Quidditch, Retake Jatin Koli, Ikraam Mukadam, Ram TYBAMMC Sharma, Mithil Dahibakar Gurunanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce Tanveer Kharge SYBAMMC First Photography, Elixir S.N.D.T Women’s University Kalpesh Waghela TYBAMMC First Dance, Razzmatazz Aditya Gadve FYBAMMC First Rap, Razzmatazz Saloni Hiran FYBAMMC Second Face Painting , Razzmatazz Thakur College of Science and Commerce Mahek Khatri SYBAMMC First Best CL, Cortokino B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Meraki) SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 14

Aneesh Jagasia SYBAMMC First Caricature Dhruv Naidu FYBAMMC First Valorant Saloni Hiran FYBAMMC Second Face Mask Painting Sahil Lilaramani TYBAMMC Second Advertising First Debate Oriental Education Society’s College of Commerce and Technology Gautam Menon TYBAMMC Second Food Blog Priyanshu Tiwari SYBAMMC Second Food Blog Shraddha Upadhye FYBAMMC First Storytelling Vivek Raulo and aditya Gadve FYBAMMC First Rap DY Patil College of Management Harsh Singh SYIT First MUNA(Debate event), International Business Conference A.E. Kalsekar Degree College Neha Milind Gharge TYBA First Best Out Of Waste, Eco Friendly Events Smt.P.N. Doshi Women's College Neha Milind Gharge TYBA First Best Out Of Waste, Recycle -O- Mania Prizes won by the NSS Unit Student Name Class Position Event Name & Venue Anusha Munugoi SYBFM Third Diya Decorating Competition Intercollegiate organised by Harshita Ganolia SYBFM Second NSS Unit of Bunts Sangha, S.M.Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies Essay Writing Intercollegiate competition organised by SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce Vivek Warbhuvan TYBCOM First Intercollegiate poem Recitation Competition organised by SYBSC K.J Somaiya college of Arts, Commerce (Autonomous) Kalavati Kavandar 2nd Best Covid Snehal Naik Warrior 50 NSS Volunteers TY BFM 3rd Best Youth Against Covid-19 Campaign organised by United (308 Social Media VESASC Covid Way of Mumbai, UNICEF India & NSS Maharashtra Cell Warrior Post) Runner up Prize (Best college) 24 NSS Volunteers First Voter ID Registrations Campaign organised by Public (370 Registration) VESASC Concern for Governance Trust(PCGT) SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 15

TYBCOM Short Video Making Competition organised by Public Concern for Governance Trust(PCGT) ,NSS unit Mumbai Vivek Warbhuvan First Thomas Simon University SYBAF Participation at University level Special Camp organised Participatio by NSS Unit of Mumbai University n Badlapur Certificate Kalavathi Kavandar SYBSC Second & GIF making & Poster Making on Aids as @75 activities SYBMS 4000 Rs. organised by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Pratik Chavan Yukta Rochani FYBAF Third & mumbai Districts AIDS Control Society Madhuri Desai TYBSC Second Ketaki Goraksha SYBMS Singing Competition In Lakshya 2022 Intercollegiate Fest Srushti Kamble FYBMS First organised by SIES College of Arts,Science and Commerce Sourabh Shukla FYBMS First Vidhisha Chugh Second (Autonomous) Best College Award SYBSC BIOTECH Second Dance (Duo) Competition In Lakshya 2022 Intercollegiate Sahil Ghag VESASC Fest organised by SIES College of Arts,Science and FYBCOM Runner Up Commerce (Autonomous) Vivek Warbhuwan First TYBCOM Photography competition in Avsarr 2022 Intercollegiate Ketaki Goraksha First Fest organised by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce SYBMS Pratik Chavan First Object Painting competition in Avsarr 2022 Intercollegiate SYBMS Fest organised by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce Best College Award Second VESASC Best out of waste competition in Avsarr 2022 First Intercollegiate Fest organised by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce Debate competition in Avsarr 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce Overall competition in Avsarr 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce - Online through Fest Winners Instrumental Competition in Uttung 2022 District Level Fest organised by R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) Open Mic Competition in Uttung 2022 District Level Fest organised by R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) Photography Competition in Uttung 2022 District Level Fest organised by R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) Singing Competition in Uttung 2022 District Level Fest organised by R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) Overall Competition in Uttung 2022 District Level Fest organised by R.A Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 16

FYBCOM First Instrumental Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Level First Fest organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Sahil Ghag Second Second Autonomous College, RSc-VPm and Mumbai University SYBMS Third First Photography Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Level Ketaki Goraksha Fest organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia First TYBCOM First Autonomous College, RSc-VPm and Mumbai University Vivek Warbhuvan First Second Open Mic Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Level Fest SYBSC Third organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous Kalavathi Kavandar College, RSc-VPm and Mumbai University TYBCOM Logo-O- Fam Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Level Vivek Warbhuvan Fest organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia VESASC Autonomous College, RSc-VPM and Mumbai University Best College Award Jam Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Level Fest organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous Sneha Upadhyay FYBA Deepali Shukla College, RSc-VPm and Mumbai University Khadijah Qureshi FYBA Vidhisha Chugh Overall Instrumental Competition in Anubhuti 2022 State Lokesh Deore FYBCOM Level Fest organised by S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Best College Award Autonomous College, RSc-VPm and Mumbai University SYBSC Sahil Ghag BIOTECH Online through Fest Winners Disha Naik Darpan Pawar FYBSC Creative Writing Competition in Umeed 2022 Ketaki Goraksha CS Intercollegiate Fest organised by Jai Hind College Deepali Shukla Yukta Rochani VESASC Quiz Competition in Umeed 2022 Intercollegiate Fest Harsh Anchan organised by Jai Hind College FYBCOM SOCIAL STIGMA Traditional Art Competition in Umeed 2022 Intercollegiate TYBSC Fest organised by Jai Hind College SYBA Photography Competition in Umeed 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by Jai Hind College SYBMS FYBA First Overall Competition in Umeed 2022 Intercollegiate Fest FYBAF First organised by Jai Hind College First SYBAF First Instrumental Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate First Fest organised by Wilson College Second Mono-Acting Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by Wilson College Debate Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by Wilson College Quiz Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by Wilson College Second Solo Dance Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate First Fest organised by Wilson College Best CL in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate Fest organised by Wilson College VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 17

VESASC First Overall Competition in Utkaranti 2022 Intercollegiate Fest Best College Award organised by Wilson College The youth against COVID-19 Campaign, an initiative of United Way Mumbai in partnership with UNICEF India and NSS Cell, Mumbai University was implemented while the country was battling the Second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign focused on promoting COVID appropriate behaviour, sharing verified information to tackle misinformation and facilitating vaccination for Covid-19 to help the communities. Our college secured 2nd position in this Campaign. Our students have actively participated in the campaign and made 806 social media posts to create digital awareness in the community. Over 1100 volunteers from 43 colleges participated in the campaign. Prizes Won by Ph.D. students Name Prize won Event, Venue Title of Article Arati Third prize for National Conference on “Low Energy Investigations of reaction Chavan poster Nuclear Reaction Dynamics” organised mechanism for 6Li + 93Nb (Physics) by the Department of Physics, Aligarh system around the coulomb presentation Muslim University, March 7-9, 2022 barrier Damani Award For the academic year 2021-2022, Mr. Piyush Jain from the batch 2018-2022 from Bachelors of Arts, Multimedia and Mass Communication was awarded the Damani Award. Mr. Piyush has always been a hard working, determined, confident and earnest student who is always willing to face all the challenges life throws at him smilingly. He has always been a good listener and participates in various activities that allow him to showcase his skill and vigour. He has shown exceptional diligence and sincerity in taking inputs from the faculty mentors be it for projects or examinations. He does not let any constraints affect his path of success. He extends his gratitude towards the Department H.O.D. Mrs. Mahek Sukhani, faculty members Ms. Shivani Sharma and Mr. Pankaj Bathija. We believe that he will excel in his life and career and wish him success. Warmest congratulations to all the winners on their achievement! We’re so very proud of you! Wishing you even more success in the future. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 18

Prizes Won By The Staff 1. Dr. Madhavi Vaidya was awarded the “Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation” Award at the First International Online Conference of the Regional Association for Security and Crisis Management, Serbia, MCKV Institute of Engineering, West Bengal, CT Institute of Engineering, Punjab. 2. Dr. Santhini S. Nair was awarded the second prize for her Oral Research paper presentation at the three Day International Virtual Conference “Life Science Research & Its Interface With Allied Sciences’ (ICLSRIAS-2022) organized by N.B. Mehta (Valwada) Science College for her paper titled “Evaluation of the hygiene status and concerns for public health safety of swimming pools in urban areas''.. 3. Dr. Santhini S. Nair was awarded the first prize for her Oral Research paper presentation at the International E-conference \"Contribution of Biological Sciences for Sustainable Environment” organized by Wilson College, Mumbai in association with University of Mumbai & Microbiologists’ Society, India for her paper titled “Grey water treatment and recycling using developed bacterial consortium”. 4. Dr. Malay Shah was awarded the third prize for his Oral Research paper presentation at the International E-conference \"Contribution of Biological Sciences for Sustainable Environment” organized by Wilson College, Mumbai in association with University of Mumbai & Microbiologists’ Society, India for his paper titled “Evaluation of the quality of compost obtained from co-composting of chicken feathers and garden waste” 5. Ms. Ekta Singh and Dr. Vaishnavi Bagul (Dept. of Financial Markets) won the Best Paper Award at the Albertian Knowledge Summit 2022: Changing Paradigms in Management organized by the office of the Dean, Research, in association with Albertian Institute of Management, St. Alberts College (Autonomous). 6. Dr. Sadhana Singh was Awarded Best Research paper  for her paper titled “Digitalization & Property Applications: An extension to Service Quality Dimension in Real Estate Sector” at the ICSSR sponsored National conference on Emerging Digitalization Trends: Opportunity & Impact on Indian Economy organized by Chetana’s Hazarimal Somani College of Commerce and Economics, Smt. Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts. 7. Dr. Varsha Ganatra was Awarded Best Research paper in the field of Commerce and Management for her research paper titled “A study on opportunities and challenges faced by EdTechs w.r.t Mumbai Metropolitan Region” at the One Day National E-Conference on \"Innovative Practices in Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era\" organized by KLE Society's Science and Commerce College. 8. Mr. Sachin Bhandarkar and Mrs. Sneha Birje were awarded Best Research paper in the field of Information Technology for her research paper titled “Application of Blockchain Technology in Education Field” at the One Day National E-Conference on \"Innovative Practices in Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era\" organized by KLE Society's Science and Commerce College. 9. Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce in collaboration with Vijnana Bharathi under the scheme of Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate hosted various competitions celebrating India’s achievement in the field of science and technology over the past 75 years. In one such competition organized at Sathaye College, Dr. Vilonia Kumar was awarded the first prize and a cash prize of Rs 3000/-  for her Research Paper review on the title “The Chronicles of Indian Freedom Movement: Excavating the Contribution of Scientists”. 10. Dr. Devidas Gulwade received the Best Oral paper award at the International conference on Advancement in Science, Technology and Management organized by S.P. Jain Institute of Technology for his paper titled “Twin boundary study in Pure and strontium doped Barium titanate”. Congratulations! SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 19

ALUMNI SPEAK MAHEK MIRGH B.A. ECONOMICS BATCH 2021 Currently pursuing Law Great Day! Readers! These have aided me in developing my personality My name is Mahek Mirgh and I am an Alumna of V.E.S. College of Arts, Science and Commerce. I and becoming a well-rounded individual. wrapped up my Bachelor of Arts degree in the Before the pandemic hit, the two years I spent in academic year 2020 - 2021 by specialising in college were by far the greatest. The fests were the Economics in the Third Year. I proudly say that the highlights, notably ‘The Entrepreneurship time I spent at VES is worth its weight in gold! Workshop’, which my department hosts every year. I have overcome many adversities with the It was our chance to be a part of the Students' guidance and unwavering support of mentors of Committee and organise this festival in our last the highest calibre! From being appointed as year! However, we knelt in front of the outbreak President of the Department of Economics to being and missed the chance! Nonetheless, it provided one of the finalists for the Best Student Award and fresh opportunities for all of us. It was a lot of fun being crowned 'Cultural Queen,' I have lived my planning virtual webinars and entrepreneur student life to the fullest! The college and its lectures every week. Those were the days that will diverse faculty members have prepared me to face live on in my memory for the rest of my life! the world with confidence and optimism and have During the lockdown, our College provided us with assisted me in broadening my horizons. the strength we needed to overcome the odds. The From the beginning, I had wanted to major in entire teaching and non-teaching staff went to Economics. I worked hard from day one because great lengths to provide us with high-quality Economics was only given to a few chosen ones! distance education. We did not fall behind at any This became ingrained in my mind like a \"holy level. The teaching and activity schedule went on chant,\" and I directed all my attention to my without a hitch, with the only difference being that favourite subject! it was all done virtually. The daily lectures, informal Right from the start of the first year, I was involved interactions with the teachers, committee work, in a variety of events and competitions. I have not events, webinars, and a plethora of other co- only gained experience, but I have also had the curricular and extracurricular activities kept us greatest time of my life. Throughout college, I have occupied and distracted from the ongoing tension. had the opportunity to try out a variety of roles. This was truly a solace in disguise during these stressful times. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 20

Thank you is a suboptimal response to the faculty Our College's Placement Committee had also been members' altruistic efforts. The routine was to sit working tirelessly to bring us the best internship back comfortably and listen to lectures and opportunities ever! The collective efforts of many webinars, seeking all the knowledge that our minds people at VES is something we are all grateful for. could hold. Thank you in abundance to the college, all of the committees, the teaching and non-teaching faculty, Our teachers pushed us beyond limits and and all of the other members for making this provided us with valuable resources on numerous difficult period smoother to traverse. You are, and occasions. Theirs has been the most significant and thus we are... notable contribution. I sincerely thank them for all All of my teachers hold a special place in my heart! of the precious time and effort that they have given Dearest : Samhitha Ma’am, Sunita Ma’am, Heena to us. Ma’am, Sadhana Ma’am, Sonia Ma’am, Minal Ma’am, The Department of Economics, hosted informative Ruchi F. Ma’am, Shilpa Ma’am, Chandy Sir, Sachin webinars for us students. We were fortunate to Sir, Shukla Sir, Sanjay Sir, Pooja Ma’am, Radhika have had the opportunity to meet and interact with Ma’am and many many others .. Thank you for some of the most eminent speakers from across providing me with some of the most marvellous the country. Lessons on entrepreneurship, treasures! effective learning, skill enhancement, Starting over in an already established world, the critical And to the students, elements required for success, and how to achieve Strive to work to the fullest of your calibre always!!! a great depth in and balance between life and Best wishes for your future endeavours at VES! profession are just a few lessons we learned. We took away a wealth of knowledge that will undoubtedly give us an advantage in preparing for the challenges that lie ahead. BHAWIKA BHOJWANI BMM (Mass Media) BATCH 2018 The festivals organised by the BMM department at VES, Impressions, SAW & Raaga taught me something great. every possible difficulty turned into a Three years were not only filled with new learning experience for me. Today academic learning but on-field when I recall those three years of being learning. With the help and support a part of VES I am filled with gratitude. I from Shikha ma'am, Mahek ma'am, learned immensely by being a part of Shivani ma'am, Pankaj Sir & Bhushan VES BMM department. I wish all the Sir luck to my juniors. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 21

ALUMNI SPEAK AKSHADA PAWAR BA SOCIOLOGY BATCH 2021 One of the most interesting stage in life that gives you an opportunity to explore The teachers at VES are really very kind and your options and your choices is the time approachable. They always motivated us to you spend in college. My days at VES were participate in every activity to make us full of precious moments of fun, activity and aware of our capabilities. I must add that enjoyment together with studies. VES NSS has also played a vital role in my self College made me the person who I am growth. Even after being the Vice-President today. of the NSS team and a Camp Senior of At the very outset I would like to express seven days at the NSS Residential Camp, I my heartiest thanks to the VES family. I was able to manage my studies just because extend my warm regards to my of the support and motivation of our department, Sociology, which has helped teachers. me immensely. I am truly happy that I The department of Sociology and NSS gave cherished every moment of my college life. me several opportunities to participate in The friendly environment and the activities like street plays, NGO visits, Blood systematic approach towards imparting Donation Camps, skill development education at VES has made me a competent programs, seminars and many more ; which individual. The wide range of activities- not only helped me in understanding both curricular and co-curricular along academics but also the realities of life. with the support from the department has In all I had a great learning experience at contributed to shaping my future. Activities VES that will forever stay with me as an like ppt presentation, viva, research paper integral part of my learning curve. presentations and departmental fests made me realize my strengths and weaknesses. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 23

ALUMNI SPEAK DHIRAJ HINDUJA B. Com- FINANCIAL MARKET BATCH 2013 Currently working as Fixed Income Analyst with SBI Pension Funds This memorable journey would not have I really feel proud to be a part of VES been possible without the guidance and where morals and values are the pillars of cooperation of our teachers who were our the institution. pillars of strength. The teachers were very My entire journey at VES was memorable concerned about our progress which and I will cherish it forever. It was a touched us the most. We may not have journey that enhanced my personality and valued it as much at that stage but when groomed me at many phases of my life. we reflect back today, we feel grateful to Being a part of the batch of students for them for everything they did for us. financial markets, I gained innumerable When I look back, we had so many experiences which helped me in my life as takeaways from those 3 years. I would well as in my professional career. encourage all the students who are a part Practical examples and cases which were of VES to live these 3 years to the fullest. discussed in the class helped me a lot in These beautiful years of your life will never the industry. return and you will always cherish them. VES has nurtured me and made me what I College days are unforgettable and are the am today. It made me more disciplined most fruitful days of our lives. and helped me to grow professionally. It is also important to balance your studies VES helped me to expand my knowledge and other activities at the same time. This horizon and I would always be grateful for will not only shape your career but also the multidimensional learning that your overall personality. happens here by providing a mix of Once again, I would like to thank the academics, industry exposure, attitude, entire staff of VES for all their support and and leadership. guidance. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 24

ALUMNI SPEAK DEEPTI MAHESHWARI BSc CHEMISTRY BATCH 1997 I would like to begin by expressing my sincere I am grateful that I have had the ability to gain gratitude to the Chemistry department of VES a very strong education to start a career that I College of Arts, Commerce & Science and Principal love. College is a place to form relationships Jharnadas. I am most thankful for the opportunity that will last beyond the three years. I feel that to better myself through education, forming the most important aspect of living the college relationships, and real world experiences that the life to its fullest is choosing good people to college provided. surround yourself with. College gave me a place I graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1997. The to meet the best people that may be like you, biggest advantage I got in VES was exposure to but may not be like you at all. Personally, I think Microbiology, Chemistry & Physic subjects. This all the teachers I came across made a big was the best blend for me for making my career in impact on my life, and that I will greatly Product Management and heading the Oncology appreciate the friendships I developed through Division. my college years. The teachers at VES college focus on students' career goals and provide them proper guidance in Experiences from college combine both selecting the most suitable specialization based on relationships and education. The experience their strengths and passions. The various co- which we got from education, internships and curricular activities built confidence and extracurricular activities prepared me for the leadership skills in us. The ambience of the college real world outside college. was always so positive and encouraged us to learn. We can never forget the vast library which was a Overall, I am very grateful to be associated with great help to all of us. VES. I truly believe that VES was the right Education is the most important part of college, choice of college for preparing me for a tough but it can be very challenging. I will be very world outside. thankful for the way the teachers pushed me to be a better student, and taught me how to manage my time and priorities. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 25

ALUMNI SPEAK CHIRANT DOSHI BMS BATCH 2018 CEO, LT Techno Solution PVT. LTD. Mumbai, India I have been privileged to be a student of the BMS department in Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science & The BMS department is very special to me as Commerce. The BMS department has always all the staff members recognized my potential followed a very positive approach with respect when I had no clue about how to go about in to their teaching methods as well their future. They encouraged me to participate in a guidance which results in a very holistic lot of activities like Confluence, Jugaad, MUN, development of character of the students. inter-collegiate festivals which helped to socialize and make a lot of new personal as The entire teaching staff is very supportive well as professional connections. They gave and always approachable if anyone is facing me complete freedom in terms of classroom any sort of problems, be it academic or exercises as well as hosting and organizing personal. They will always sit and hear the various events on behalf of the BMS student out and try to provide inputs. They department. will go out of the way to get someone’s All this gave me confidence to be independent problems sorted. They also try various new and travel abroad for my masters. I graduated methods, in terms of teaching, to connect with from University of Warwick with a Masters In the students and ensure everyone’s on the Management for Business Excellence. same page. The department organizes a lot of Whatever I have achieved is all because of seminars with various entrepreneurs, Kanthi Ma’am as well as Mahalaksmi Ma’am professionals and industrialists from the and am forever indebted to them. corporate sector to get us ready for life after university. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 26

ALUMNI SPEAK HARSHALA DALVI BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE BATCH 2018 Data Scientist, Microsoft, Ireland Dream do come true.... This was only possible because of my professors who I remember when my 12th results were out my family was eager to know what my plans were, whether I will always believed in me.. Upon completing my bachelors, choose engineering or medical. Honestly, I was not I was sure I wanted to pursue master’s in data interested in doing engineering. Finally, I came to analytics. It was not easy for me to explain to my family know about the B.Sc. in Computer Science and got what and how studying abroad is different, as I was the enrolled at VESASC. first person from my family to go out of the country, The three years in VES college were like a roller but in the end, they believed in me. coaster ride for me. The entire CS department was I started preparing and passed all the entrance exams very helpful and supportive throughout. I was blessed and was lucky to get an offer and was granted a to have all the wonderful and hardworking teachers as scholarship from University of Dublin (UCD), Ireland my mentors. VES College gave me many platforms I took a great leap of faith and went to a new country, from intercollege to university level competitions to all by myself to start my next journey towards showcase my talent in which I was interested & it achieving my dreams. I created a new life with some of helped me to shape my life. the best faculty and friends who helped me throughout During my three years of bachelors, I was lucky my masters and successfully completed my master’s enough to be introduced to and motivated by Madhavi program with First class honours and was awarded Ma’am and Kamalakar Sir for doing different research with Academic Dean's Award 2020. After graduating I paper presentations. It felt great when I presented my got offered for my first ever dream job in Ireland with first research paper in a National Conference with all one of my dream companies and currently, I am the great professionals and I was the only student working with Microsoft Ireland as a Data Scientist. I am among them and after that I kept on presenting. I enjoying working each day getting new things to learn would say my CS department is one of the most and expertise my skill. talented departments, as all students have various It was not easy for me to be where I am today. I have talents and interests and our professors identify them gone through various hurdles and a lot of hard work to and inspire us to excel in our respective domains. fulfil my dreams. I am forever thankful to my family, One of the best days was when I got an email that I friends and all my mentors at VES college who helped was selected for ACM Summer School from a pan- me get where I am today. India level entrance. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 27

ALUMNI SPEAK TUSHAR MALHOTRA BSc IT BATCH 2010 Manager Client Services, Indusface Pvt LTd Getting admission at VES college for B.Sc IT program was my privilege as Information Technology (IT) was my passion. The During college, along with studies, these institution added knowledge & skills to this activities bring out the core area of interest passion & helped me to build my career in the in an individual. It was motivating to be IT field. around teachers with varied experience & Discipline is the key; be it in our life, career, areas of expertise, who constantly guided us or education. This institution helped me to in various academic activities. build the discipline one needs to gain the College is incomplete without having knowledge I needed. I got support from our wonderful & encouraging friends. They faculty for participating in extracurricular support you in the journey & a few remain activities. We initiated to organize sessions with you beyond college. It was exciting to be with expert-speakers in the industry, who around such a company & being in touch with shared with us the latest trends & industry them is always refreshing to relive the old practices. I had the opportunity to be a part memories. of our tech-fest & it was a wonderful College is incomplete without having experience to organize & host an event at a wonderful & encouraging friends. They large-scale. The teachers entrusted me with support you in the journey & a few remain the responsibility to lead the tech-team & it with you beyond college. It was exciting to be turned out to be an amazing learning around such a company & being in touch with experience. them is always refreshing to relive the old memories. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 28

ALUMNI SPEAK RUTVEJ TAKPERE B. Com BATCH 2015 Currently employed as a Deputy Manager – (CBG) at Axis Bank Ltd. VESASC felt like a second home which cared & But, over time, the environment was so supportive nurtured me with love, affection, support, and passion. Being Associated to Swami Vivekanand from that it was easy to understand the importance of School days till my Graduation days is a kind of education and discipline. VES will always hold a blissful journey to be remembered. Due to the special place in my heart as it has nurtured me from a support of my teachers and non-teaching staff, I teenager into an adult. have been able to grow into a matured person today. Thanks to the three years at VESASC which brought VES has always encouraged everyone to take part in out the best in me. It made me more confident, bold, extracurricular activities without compromising with and helped me become more aligned and decisive their studies. During my degree period, I volunteered about my life. for NSS. I was fortunate enough to represent my college for Inter- collegiate competitions in Cricket One of the most interesting stages in life that gives and football and win medals for our college. With help you opportunity and adventure is your time in of Dr. Varsha Ganatra Mam and other faculty college. My experience at VES has taught me one members, I was able to become a Volunteer to fundamental thing: “Life is all about risk taking and organize our college festival “TALENTIA” and Annual the ability to face all odds with a positive Day as well. I was a member in Creative team. It was perspective”. It might be good, it might be bad, it an unexplainable feeling to contribute to make sure might be weird, and it might not interest you, but that our Event goes well. This participation over the nything to happen. It is a perfect blend of joy and years helped me to understand the importance of hardships. You meet different people, you interact understanding each situation, time management, and with them, you learn about their cultures and grow critical thinking. I understood the importance of as a person. teamwork and management skills and how work can be done precisely if planned effectively. During my When I took admission at the degree college, it was second year it was the first time that I decided to totally a new phase in my life to experience and volunteer to organize sports events for our BMM explore. I was a little bit nervous about how it would department, and Polytechnic college. In the third year be for me to cope with a new life. we were busy with presentations, vivas & Pre- placements. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 29

ALUMNI SPEAK I would like to thank and “Last but not the least I would appreciate the whole VESASC like to take this opportunity to management, Principal - wish all students the very best Phadnis Ma’am, Dr. Varsha for their future endeavours. Ganatra, Murthy ma’am, Ashok Cherish and enjoy these days Sir, Kulkarni Ma’am, Arpita to your fullest. Seize the day Ma’am, Gayatri Ma’am, Sanjay as these are the days, you are Sir, Riddhi Ma’am, Suman Sir going to miss the most and the and Ware Sir and all my memories you make are going respective teaching staff and to last for a lifetime. non-teaching staff. This college has given me so much to learn from. It made me more responsible and ready for the challenges that came or may come. SUCHITRA RAMAMURTY The friendly environment and the BMM (Mass Media) systematic approach towards imparting BATCH 2019 education at VES made me a competent individual. The teaching and non- teaching staff are really very kind and approachable when any need arises. The intercollegiate event, Impressions, Today, if I am doing well in life, it is organised by the BMM department of because of what I have learnt from VES. I VES will be close to my heart as it gave am really very proud to be a VESite. me wonderful and mixed emotions throughout my college life. Finding the right path to success at the right time is really very important and that was my reason for coming to VES. SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 30

ALUMNI SPEAK ROHAN RAJASEKARAN BSc PHYSICS, BATCH 2012 Applications Engineer, Tran celestial I was a student of VES college from 2009-2012 and I still remember the very serious practical sessions I passed out with a bachelor’s degree in Physics. we had in VES college where we were encouraged Post my Bachelor’s degree I did my Msc in Physics to do some actual experimentation and not plainly from KJ Somaiya college and proceeded to do my follow the instructions / lab manuals that we have. M.Tech in Photonics from IIT Madras (2014-2016) ! These practical sessions resulted in me developing I had a connection with VES college even when I critical thinking skills and the ability to come up was doing my M.Tech as one of my professors (Dr. with creative solutions to solve problems using a Deepa Venkitesh) in IIT Madras used to teach at first principles approach. I was also well trained to VES college till 2008 while she was doing her PHD not assume things and actually perform from IIT Bombay! measurements and calculations. We were also I still remember my first day in VES college when encouraged to set up exhibitions, demonstrating Professor Atul Mody was explaining that we don’t how physics principles help us in everyday life, need to feel sad or disheartened about not getting special sessions were also held in summer into Engineering (which was the thing to do after vacations to ensure that our basics were absolutely completing your 12th from the science stream clear. those days) because there was a professor who had a Ph.D. in Physics and was now teaching I will take this opportunity to thank the entire Engineering to students in IIT’s !!! At that time I had Physics dept. of VES College (inclusive of all no idea that I would go on to be a student of that Teachers and students) for moulding me into the very professor. person that I am today, and I hope VES college introduces a Master’s Program in Physics soon! Even though it has been almost 10 years since I passed out from VES college I still actively use the things I learnt there in my everyday life as an Applications Engineer for Transcelestial where we are working on providing last mile internet connectivity using Free Space optics i.e. basically, shooting laser beams between buildings and towers ! SOCIAL STIGMA VIVEK 2021-2022 PAGE 31