tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:02:07 +0000EventMediaCompetitionsInterior DesignBiotechnologyInformation TechnologySportsCultural eventBBAFashion DepartmentTalents DayFarewellFashionWinnersLibraryPlacementAuditionBlood DonationTalent huntThursday ExcitementAcademic CityFoundationPicnicCampaignDesert SafariExamsFashionova 2008Guest speakerInterviewJobsMedia CoverageWorkshopMaintained by the undergraduate students of the Department of Media & Communications, Manipal University (formerly MAHE) Dubai Campus.http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)Blogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-5376963245067689522Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:28:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:53.785-08:00The out going team of the Manipal Dubai Community Blog (Picture by R. N. Shukul) A big 'Thank You' to all our readers for their feedback and encouragement which made this blog a grand success. A new team will take up the Manipal University Dubai Community blog in September after the summer break.Good Luck to all the students graduating this year."Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/blog-team-2007-08-signs-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-6078593888310428427Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:51:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:53.919-08:00The new RTA buses plying in front of Dubai International Academic City. Picture By Fatima Husain The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Public Transport Agency has launched new bus routes as part of its ongoing efforts to develop public transport network in Dubai.The first route is known as 330; setting off from Silicon Oasis to the International City and vice versa via the http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-public-bus-routes-to-academic-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-24006557793105674Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:46:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:54.257-08:00Here are a few clippings from the local newspapers on Manipal Dubai Media Students at the Shoof Tv awards held at Knowledge Village Auditorium on 29th May, 2008.Gulf News Notes dated 8 June 2008Gulf News Notes dated 8 June 2008Gulf News Tabloid dated 8 June 2008http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/manipal-dubai-media-students-in-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-7093160290493118974Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:14:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:54.410-08:00World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/world-environment-day-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-3563152568843502078Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:45:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:54.603-08:00The highlights of Spectrum 08 in Campus Journal dated June 1, 2008.The highlights of the showcase event of the Department of Media and Communications, Manipal University - Dubai Campus was covered by Campus Journal dated June 1, 2008 in a double spread layout.Click on the pictures for readable size.http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/media-dept-event-spectrum-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-5475817194920455955Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:41:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:54.850-08:00Front Page and article from Campus Journal dated June 1, 2008 University - Dubai Campus fashion student Anchu Mulchandani. Anchu Mulchandani, a passing out student from the Department of Fashion Technology, Manipal University - Dubai Campus was featured on the cover page of this week's Campus Journal dated June 1, 2008. Anchu's creations at Fashionova 2008 turned heads with her innovative style http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/06/campus-journal-front-page-features.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-5874970675806536916Fri, 30 May 2008 13:58:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:55.325-08:00BBAFarewellA packed audience eagerly wait for the show to start. Photo: Fatemeh S. The BBA Department bid their seniors adieu as the end of the academic terms looms near. With less than a fortnight left for exams to settle in and signal the end of their degree, the Department threw an exciting party for the outgoing students in an atmosphere charged with energy and emotion. Dances, songs and games kept the http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/bba-bids-seniors-adieu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-779826445074875352Thu, 29 May 2008 19:14:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:56.287-08:00SHOOFtv officials and other dignitaries with the winning Manipal University - Dubai Team and Runner's Up Team from SAE Institute. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)Students from the Department of Media and Communications won the Best Troop Award and Best Troop Captain at a grand Awards Ceremony held at the Knowledge Village Conference Center on Thursday, 29th May 2008.The Manipal Dubai students' team http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/manipal-dubai-media-students-sweep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Editor - Joseph John Nalloor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-576806144331569925Thu, 29 May 2008 09:46:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:56.435-08:00ExamsDr. Shahul Hamed, Chair - Examinations Committee and Mr. Abdulla, Assistant - Examination Cell getting the examination preparations in order. (Pic by Arun Thomas) 80% of the final exam will be based on the one lecture you missed and the one book you didn’t read - AnonymousIt's that time of the year again when we all return to our books and strive to make ourselves, teachers and parents happy, andhttp://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/its-exam-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-4262350334486875119Thu, 29 May 2008 08:02:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:56.819-08:00FarewellThe Department of Fashion and Technology 'Fashionova 2008 Afterparty' in progress. (Pic by Joseph John Nalloor)The farewell for the Department of Fashion Technology final year students was held today at the Manipal University Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.It was aptly named the 'Fashionova 2008 Afterparty'. Ms. Javeria Pasha, Chair of the department said, 'I'm emotionally attached to them. Itshttp://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/fashionova-2008-afterparty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-8165533647081605851Thu, 29 May 2008 06:59:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:56.978-08:00Interior DesignWorkshopTitle: Design VisualizationTools: AutoCAD 2007 and Adobe Photoshop CS3Duration: 12 daysHours: 6.45 pm – 10 pmCommencement: 15th June to 3rd July, 2008Fees: AED. 1500/- Inclusive of Study MaterialThe 12-hour hands-on AutoCAD and Photoshop training classes will cover the basic commands necessary to create, edit, plot a drawing and add aesthetics to the drawing. Fundamental concepts of creating, http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/short-term-design-courses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-6376509277058160686Wed, 28 May 2008 09:21:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:57.180-08:00 (L-R: Mr Nizamuddin, Assistant - Admissions with Mr Najmul Qamar,Manager - Admissions)Photo by: Neha Rafeek We have a new face at Manipal University - Dubai campus. Mr Nizamuddin has joined the University as the Assistant - Admissions. We welcome him to the Manipal University - Dubai Campus family!http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-officer-on-board.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-5068292271040004891Mon, 26 May 2008 08:18:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:58.728-08:00Talents DayWinnersEastern Dance 1st place: Anjali, Gurpreet, Krystal, Karthika, Sonam, Sneha, Nimi, Rishmeet, Farzana and Deepa. Photo by: Kulsoom AliRunners-up: Aishwarya, Aakanksha, Gloria, Poonam, Mita, Supriya, Kittu, Kate, Vidhi and Swetha. Photo by: Kulsoom AliSkit1st place: Nishant, Kwaja, Arun, Mohammed Riyas, Roopesh and Abbey (MBA Students). Photo by: Kulsoom AliRunners-up: Ashwin, Deepa, Shihaab, Davishttp://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/winners-of-talents-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-1829372197076031890Mon, 26 May 2008 07:26:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:59.171-08:00Talents DayJudged by: Dr. Munawwar, Mr. Vivek Joshi and Mr. Ashok IyerGroup 1 A scene from the film, Dil Chahta Hai (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali) Participants: Ashwin Kumar, Shihaab Mohammed, Khushi Rawat and Reon D'souzaGroup 2 A scene from the film Andaz Apna Apna (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Mufaz, Rahul Bhatia, Naeem and JasimGroup 3 A scene from the film, Golmaal (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants:http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/bollywood-scene-contestants-on-talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-3195443761087660195Mon, 26 May 2008 07:19:00 +00002008-11-12T19:54:59.672-08:00Talents DayJudged by: Ms. Sitalakshmi, Ms. Seema Upadhaya and Mr. NandakumarGroup 1 Humming a Hindi song (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Vaibhav, Vidya, Sharat, Galba, Dheeraj, Balqis and GerardGroup 2 Melodies of a Christian song (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Karen, Miathreya, Jessica, Jerrin, Nigel and JoshuaGroup 3Colors and jingles of patriotism (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali) Participants: http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/group-singing-contestants-on-talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-879440670458583347Mon, 26 May 2008 07:01:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:00.324-08:00Talents Day Sidney D'souza enthralled the audience prior to the Western dance competition (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Judged by: Ms. Biswaroopa, Ms. Seena Biju and Mr. Kailash MenonGroup 1Adorned with classy ornaments (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Reema, Sonia, Prarthana, Khadija, Ritu and RithikaGroup 2Swaying in slow movement (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Aishwarya, Mita, Kittu, Aakanksha, http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/western-dance-contestants-on-talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-2875035024450969544Mon, 26 May 2008 06:31:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:01.091-08:00Talents DayJudged by: Ms. Sophia Rahaman, Dr. Nithin and Mr. Sabir Haque.Group 1 Incorporating bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's role (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Vaibhav, Sharat, Nikhil and KuthubuddinGroup 2 Employing theatrical performance at its best (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Ashwin, Deepa, Shihaab, Davis, Rahul, Nimi, Karthika and AnjaliGroup 3 Enacting a scene of a coffee shop (Photo http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/skit-contestants-on-talents-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-148109298754814781Sun, 25 May 2008 20:00:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:01.521-08:00Talents DayJudged by: Mr. Kalyani Ganesh, Ms. Archana Balachandran and Ms. Supreet Ahluwalia.Group 1 Japanese panache (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Aishwarya, Aakanksha, Gloria, Poonam, Mita, Supriya, Kittu, Kate, Vidhi and Swetha.Group 2 Ethnic afficionados (Photo by: Kulsoom Ali)Participants: Sunny, Chintan, Lalit, Akshay, Prithish, Neha, Dimple, Mital, Pooja U. and Prachi.Group 3 Devotees of the http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/eastern-dance-contestants-on-talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-1439018073459157477Sun, 25 May 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:02.066-08:00Cultural eventTalents Day~ Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. ~ HenryVan DykeBreathtaking performances by the students of Manipal University, Dubai, splendidly expressed the notion ‘Every human is born with an innate talent’ during the in-house annual event Talents Day, held on Saturday, 24th May 2008 at the Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai. http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/students-collectively-flaunt-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-6109809813893665685Sun, 25 May 2008 06:10:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:02.571-08:00The Manipal University - Dubai buses featuring Anil Kumble as part of the new look. (Pic by R. N. Shukul) Wondering what the new look for the buses is all about? Why is Anil Kumble on it? Well look no further and read on, the Manipal University - Dubai Community Blog reveals the inside scoop.Manipal University - Dubai in keeping with its strategy to offer quality education had Anil Kumble,http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/sprightly-new-look-of-manipal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-4160214465312309599Fri, 23 May 2008 13:29:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:02.730-08:00The Manipal University - Dubai Campus Talents day is happening tomorrow, Sat 24th May 2008.Don't miss out on the power-packed performances!Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium - Indian High School, DubaiTime: Show starts by 2.30pmFriends and family are welcome.http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/mahe-talents-day-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-3871470848026684064Thu, 22 May 2008 09:58:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:03.196-08:00Talent huntSHOOFtv's hunt for a star drew to a close on 12th May, 2008. The talent hunt, held on 11th and 12th May, provided a platform for students to showcase their most creative side and many performers showed much promise. The auditions attracted a variety of talent from guitarists and singers to beat-boxers and dancers. Students sign up for the SHOOFtv talent hunt. Photo: Karen Ann Monsy The judges in http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/look-mommy-they-can-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-7602712122039286128Thu, 22 May 2008 08:41:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:03.942-08:00EventMediaSpectrum '08, the media extravaganza organised by the Department of Media and Communications, saw a huge turnout on its second and final day - May 21st, 2008. Day II of Spectrum consisted of a series of workshops on topics ranging from multimedia to radio presentation and branding to personality development. Mr. Murtuza Zakir, Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, conducted the workshop on 'http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/spectrum-08-ends-in-spectacular-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-183708965903072839Wed, 21 May 2008 18:40:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:04.077-08:00EventOrganized by George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film, Face of Asia is an exhibition concentrating on Steve McCurry's extensive work from Asia held at the Sharjah Museum for Contemporary Arab Art from 7th May to 21st June, 2008.Afghan Girl, Steve McCurry's most recognized photograph. (Photo Source: Sharjah Museum Website)Steve McCurry is an American photojournalist best http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/face-of-asia-steve-mccurrys-work-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561303854180860973.post-1372176188844728882Tue, 20 May 2008 18:57:00 +00002008-11-12T19:55:04.926-08:00EventMedia After all the initial hype and anticipation, it was finally time for Spectrum '08 to hit the road. An event organised by the Department of Media and Communications, Spectrum is meant to act as a platform to showcase the work of students from the department as well as provide the students with an opportunity to interact with professionals from the media industry.The event is being held over a http://mahedubai.blogspot.com/2008/05/spectrum-08-gets-off-to-flying-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0