INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY : 08th March 2010

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY : 08th March 2010

Today is a red letter day for all women as the day is celebrated all over the world as International Women’s day, a day on which the contributions of women to various causes is hailed and women achievers are honoured. Women the world over have been storming several male bastions and have providing beyond the shadow of doubt that they are as competent if not more than their ale counterparts. In a society where the dice is still heavily loaded in favour of men more and more women have been moving up the rungs of the ladder in their various vocations and have been winning laurels galore.

Indian Women especially have been carving their niches and have been excelling in several fields including some which were hitherto considered as preserves of the male. As corporate leaders, as scientists, doctors and as social reformers, Indian women have been striving to raise the bar and in the process have been sources of inspiration to thousands of young women who are fortunate enough to have such ideal role models to look up-to and emulate. To put it in a nutshell Indian women have come a long way and what is heartening is that it is not only the urban, educated woman who holds her on but even her illiterate or semi-literate sister in the rural areas who too have freed herself of the shackles that bound her and has taken on roles like sarpanch of local panchayats.

It is evident that given the opportunity, women are ready to take up the gauntlet and turn up trumps in their endeavors. They never shy away from taking responsibility and their sincerity and devotion have been exemplary. We have before us several outstanding examples of women achievers, some of whom have risen from very humble beginnings of ten having to face great odds. Their success stories have been chronicled in articles and books and have served as inspiration for whole generations of women. With the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill which provides for 33% reservation for women in legislatures and in Parliament on the anvil one can say with a fair measure of confidence that more and more women will enter the political arena and prove their credentials. India is one of those countries where the emancipation of women had come a long way and the future indeed looks rosy for all Indian women. I take this opportunity to wish all the ladies present here a very happy International Women’s Day.
Thank you…
ANIL NAYAK : CHAIRMAN – PRCI - BANGALORE

Civil Defence Workshop - 'Area Suraksha Mitra' on 12Oct2009

Civil Defence Workshop

PRCI in association with Janaagraha supported by Karnataka State Police, Fire Brigade, Home Guards, Rotary Club, Lion's Club is organising "A Civil Defence Workshop - Area Suraksha Mitra".
The workshop is beig conducted on Monday, 12th October 2009 at Al Ameen Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore between 3 p.m to 5 p.m.

Dr. A. Ravindra, IAS (Retd.) - Advisor for Urban Development to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Mr. Bharat Lal, IAS - Commissioner, BBMP & Dr. Ajai Kumar Singh, IAS, Director General & Inspector General of Police, Karnataka have kindly consented to be the Chief Guests to the Workshop.

Guests of Honour will be: Smt.Jija Madhavan HariSingh-IPS-DGP, Director of Home Guards,Civil Defence and Fire Emergency Services, Sri.Alok Kumar-IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Sri.Ramesh Ramanathan,Co-founder- Janaagraha, Maj.Gen.T.M.John(Retd.) Chief Wardon, Sri.MB Jayaram- ChairmanEmeritus & Chief Mentor,PRCI, Sri.Balakrishna-Training Commandant,Civil Defence, Sri. Nagendra-Dist Convenor,Rotary Dist.3190, Sri.K.L.Subramanyam-Dist.Convenor,Lions International D.6, Prof.Radhakrishna-MD-Samudra Foundation.

This workshop is supported by Karnataka State Police, Fire Brigade, Home Guards, Rotary Club, Lion's Club & other organisations.

Please attend the program and be the change you want to see.
Regards,
TEAM - PRCI-Bangalore

PRCI, Bangalore Chapter Celebrates Daughter's Day on 1st July 2009

PRCI, Bangalore Chapter Celebrates Daughter's Day on 1st July 2009

Bangalore, Thursday, July 02, 2009: The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) - Bangalore Chapter celebrated Daughter’s commemorating late astronaut Kalpana Chawla’s birth anniversary on July 1st at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bangalore. The Chief Guest for the evening was Ms. Meera Saksena, Principal Secretary - Forest, Government of Karnataka and the Guest of Honour Ms. Tara Venu– National Award Winning Actress and Ms. Charlotte Savary, Deputy Commercial Attache, Mission Economique, Consulate General of France, Alliance Francaise. Other distinguished members who graced the occasion included Mr. M.B. Jayaram, Chairman, Emeritus & Chief Mentor – PRCI and Mr. ND Rajpal, President, National Executive, PRCI. Also present on the occasion was Mr. Anil Nayak, Chairman, PRCI-Bangalore. The media partner for the event was DNA and the hospitality partner, The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore.

The occasion was marked by felicitating the winners of the essay competition organized by PRCI for school and college students at a gala event. Ms. Namratha N Pai, Ms. Leela N and Ms Zoya Amar were the first, second and third prize winners respectively, in the 14 to 17 years category while Ms. Gowri K., Ms. Sony R.P. and Ms K Rabia Tabassum were announced winners in the 18 to 23 years category. Ms Shalini Prakash, a seven year old girl was awarded the Special Jury Prize for her essay. Cartoonist Ms Gurjarappa was also given a special prize on the occasion. Ms Meera Saksena, Ms Charolette Savary and Ms Tara gave away the prizes to the winners. Speaking on the occasion Ms. Saksena pointed out the plight of the rural women while Ms Tara insisted that the day is not far when the women would march ahead of men in all respects. Ms Charolette recounted her own experience as a diplomat, stressing that education is the biggest liberator.

Mr. MB Jayaram announced the formation of PRCI Foundation that would support deserving students in their studies. The foundation awarded scholarships to two meritorious students on the occasion. Institute of Business Management and Research also announced scholarships worth Rs 14.5 lakhs for 10 meritorious candidates. The candidates need to apply through PRCI to avail the scholarships.

The awards function was followed shortly by the key highlight of the day- the panel discussion- on “Daughters of Today: Charting a Path beyond Social Benevolence?”. The panel presided by a league of prominent women from the city including Ms. Sadiqa Peerbhoy-Director, Innergy Professional Academy (IPA), MAA House, Ms. Priya Chetty Rajagopal- Principal Consultant (Vice President), Stanton Chase International, Ms. Mythili Krishnamurthy- Managing Director, CanFin Homes Limited, Ms. Revathi Venkatraman- President, AWAKE, Ms. Sheela Krishnaswamy- Renowned Nutritionist and Director-Wellness, ChiHealth, Ms. Kavya Christopher, Head, After Hours, DNA and Ms. Vasanthi Hariprakash, Special Correspondent, NDTV 24X7 was moderated by RJ Anjaan from 94.3 Radio One. The panel stressed the need for greater awareness, education and self reliance among women folk to build a better future and insisted that each one must contribute in their own way for the cause.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Jayaram, Chairman, Emeritus and Chief Mentor, PRCI said, “Our daughters do us proud inspite of all the odds against them. This is our day to celebrate our daughters for the deserving heroes they truly are. We believe that given the right support and encouragement, each daughter can bring out the best in them.”

Giving the welcome address, Mr. Anil Nayak, Chairman, PRCI-Bangalore Chapter said, “Through this event, we wanted to create awareness about the great contributions done by our daughters to the society. We believe that empowered daughters are the greatest gift to the society.”

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PRCI- Bangalore celebrates Daughter's Day on the eve of 01stJuly2009

PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNCIL OF INDIA -
PRCI BANGALORE CHAPTER
CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S DAY ON 1ST JULY 2009
Celebrating Change
PRCI invites you to a panel discussion on the topic:
‘Daughter’s of Today: Charting a path beyond social benevolence?’
The panel will be presided by the league of extraordinary women who walk the talk.
All heroes in their own right. They will bring perspectives from the frontlines of change.
Be there. Be the change.
Venue: Chanakya Hall – Hotel Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa, Bangalore
Time: 5pm to 7pm followed by high tea


Panelist:
Sadiqa Peerbhoy
Director, Innergy Professional Academy (IPA), MAA House.

Priya Chetty Rajagopal
Principal Consultant (Vice President) Stanton Chase International

Mythili Krishnamurthy
Managing Director – Can Fin Homes Ltd

Revathi Venkataraman
President – AWAKE(Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka)

Sheela Krishnaswamy
Renowned Nutritionist & Director – Wellness, ChiHealth & Founder – NICHE

Kavya Christopher
Head- After Hours Bangalore – DNA

Vasanthi Hariprakash
Special Correspondent – NDTV 24x7

Moderator: RJ Anjan from Radio One

Chief Guest:
Meera Saksena – IAS
Principal Secretary – Forests, Govt. of Karnataka


Guest of Honour:
Tara
National Award winning actress


Other dignitaries who will grace the occasion:
MB Jayaram – Chairman, Emeritus & Chief Mentor –CECM –PRCI
R Neelamegham – Governing Council Chairman –PRCI
ND Rajpal – President National Executive – PRCI

To honor the contributions of our daughters to our nation….installing pride in having a daughter, PRCI, Bangalore Chapter had invited entries for Essay Competition from students in Bangalore. We are pleased to inform you that we received very good response. The winners of this contest will be rewarded with Cash Prize on this occasion.

With best wishes from Team PRCI–Bangalore Chapter
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PRCI-Bangalore Chapter Invites Entries for Essay Competition From Students in Bangalore

Greetings from Public Relations Council of India, Bangalore Chapter.

The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is a registered corporate body of professionals in the field of PR, Advertising, Media, Brand Management and Academicians, established to enrich professional development and networking opportunities for higher standards of PR practice.

PRCI conducts Workshops, Conventions and Seminars regularly through its Chapters spread all over India. PRCI makes an ideal forum for PR practitioners for global exchange of ideas in Corporate Communications, Image Management, Advertising and PR issues. It is a forum where Corporate and Creative minds come together upholding challenges and values of Professionalism in Communications.

We are pleased to inform you that PRCI, Bangalore Chapter invites entries for Essay Competition from students in Bangalore on the occasion of Daughter’s Day being celebrated on 1st July 2009 at the function commemorating the birth anniversary of Kalpana Chawla by honoring the contributions of our daughters to our nation... instilling pride in having a daughter. The winners will be rewarded at the function on 1st JULY attended by prominent women who have made significant contribution to society.

We have shortlisted few NGOs working in the area of women and child welfare. We hope to identify the most promising of these to support and highlight their cause with our activities in the coming year to ensure the well being of the daughters of the nation, especially from weaker sections of society.

The Essay Competition will be open for students in the age group of 14- 20 years in Category One and 21-23 years in Category Two who are residing in Bangalore City only. The winners - first, second and a consolation will be rewarded cash prizes of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 3000/- and Rs. 1000/- respectively on 1st July. The last date for submission of entries is June 25, 2009.

The topics for the essay competition are:
Category One: (Age group of 14- 20 years)
1. Vision of a Daughter – her plans ahead
2. What I learnt from my Mother / Father
3. Only Daughters can provide emotional security to Parents.

Category Two: (Age group of 21- 23 years)
1. How Women are Portrayed in Media and Advertisements
2. Role models for Modern Day Women
3. Career and Family – Responsible Role of a Woman

# Participants have a choice to select ANY ONE of the above Topic in their age group /category
# The essay can be submitted either in English, Kannada or Hindi
# Participants are requested to use specific reasons and examples to support their opinion
# Essay should be approximately 1000 words.
# The entries can either be neatly hand written, typed or printed and can be submitted via post/courier or email.
# The first page of Essay should invariably specify the following details in order :
Name:
Residential Address:
College Name & Address (along with telephone numbers):
Date of Birth:
Contact Number:
E-Mail id:
Topic Selected:

# There will NO ENTRY FEE.
# The Jury from the field of Communication will judge the entries.
# The winners will be rewarded in the event being celebrated on 1st July ’09.
# The Winning Entries will be published in the PRCI Global Magazine "Chanakya." & National Magazine.
# The Winners- First, Second and a Consolation Prize in each Category will be announced on July 1st 2009 with cash prizes of Rs. 5000/-, Rs. 3000/- and Rs. 1000/- respectively.
# The last date for submission of entries is June 25, 2009.
# The Winners will be given One Year Free Membership to PRCI.
# Venue for the event will be announced during the last week of June 2009.

The Essay submissions can be sent to:
Saleela Kappan
Secretary- PRCI Bangalore Chapter
RED Communications
#47, Second Floor, Sri Manjunatheswara Nilaya
1st Cross, Domlur Layout
Bangalore: 560071.
OR
E-mail to: saleela.kappan@gmail.com

For additional information or any questions, please contact:
Ms. Saleela Kappan at 98440-88938 or
Ms. Naomi Junaid at 99020-31767
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Dear Readers,
We request you to bring this to the notice of the eligible students.
Thank you,
For Public Relations Council of India – Bangalore Chapter
Sd/-
Anil Nayak
Chairman