Registration still on for Poster Making & Essay Writing at KEF '14

Call the following to register/enquire for:

Critique-in-Colour (Poster Making)
Shefali : +91  9868754522
Adnan : +91 9818206972
Kokab : +91 9650160350

The Written Word (Essay Writing)
Sarini : +91 9350026037
Vineet : +91 9716631074
Daud : +91 9650179424

Hurry Up! See you on 19th March at FTK-CIT, JMI. Time: 10 am onwards

Countdown Begins! Less than 24 hours to go!

The KEF logo

Invite for Film Festival

Film Schedule

Communalism & Women in Contemporary Times

#STUDENTS' SEMINAR  #POSTERMAKING  #ESSAYWRITING

A breather!! New Deadline!

Last Date for Abstract Submission for Inter-University Students' Seminar has been extended to 8th March '14. Kindly mail your abstracts to : karvanefikr@gmail.com

Theme Changed, Concept Note Edited

KARVAN-E-FIKR, 2014

Annual Festival, organised by the Subject Association, Department of Sociology,

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Inter-University Students’ Seminar

Call for Papers

Theme: FROM THE FIELD TO THE PLATE

18^TH and 19^TH of March, 2014

Concept Note

It is the production of our material needs in any era, Marx noted, that determines our social existence. Food is perhaps the most important of these material needs. The question – who produces and who consumes? – remains one of the most important question for all of us. It is unavoidable and necessary for us to investigate the social relations that come into existence between the producers and the consumers. The relationship between the producers of food and the consumers remains a highly hierarchical one, and now with the coming of the global capital companies like Monsanto are further aggressively appropriating resources and monopolizing the process of production leading to further marginalization of the producers.

A glaring cleavage has appeared between the developed and the underdeveloped nations with the former accusing the latter of “eating more” – this, when millions across Asia and Africa remain malnourished and constantly prone to starvation and loss of life. Suggestions from the First World have called for the production of biodiesel in place of food grains. The food divide has therefore extended to a new phase – production for what? Luxury or Survival? The American way of life or a morsel of food for a Sudanese orphan?

In India, we observe that a massive disparity exists between different sections of society with respect to food and agriculture. Is a more equitable food distribution not possible? What steps could possibly be taken to meet such a goal? Studies by groups have claimed that the introduction of GM seeds, excessive use of fertilizers etc has not only led to a loss of production in many cases but have also caused environmental and ecological concerns. Is there, therefore, a need to relook and re-evaluate the process of production that we have come to accept as Gospel truth? Is it possible to imagine a process of production that is in harmony with nature as well as with man?

The purpose of holding this student seminar would be, to firstly, understand the process of production. How, over the ages, various stimuli have managed to cause restructuration of the entire process of production and what we produce. Secondly, the question of food security or rather more seemingly that of food insecurity has also surfaced and needs to be fully understood and tackled both at the global as well as the local level. The issue of the right to access to basic minimal levels of nutrition for all becomes, properly understood, the right to life itself and hence must be taken up at a war-footing.  Thirdly, we also find the issue of agriculture itself getting Capitalized and how as a result certain belts of farmlands are finding it difficult to compete with other belts for the lack of material resources. Lastly, another burning issue that the topic deals with is the diagnosis of social relations of agricultural communities as well as production relations with added emphasis on the position and role of women.

Original Academic and Research Papers are invited on the following themes:

·         Changing Agricultural Trends in India.

·         Impact of Globalization and International Capital on Food Production and Distribution.

·         Social Relations between Producers and Consumers.

·         Role and Status of Women in Changing Agricultural Societies.

·         The Role of the State and Right to Food.

·         The Role of academicians, filmmakers, NGOs, journalists, scientists, environmental groups and the civil society.

·         Issues and Debates between the Developed and Underdeveloped Countries

Guidelines for Paper Presenters:

Please note that the outlined themes are indicative and suggestive only. Papers touching upon other relevant issues around the theme of FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND ECOLOGY can also be considered for presentation. The call for papers is open to Under Graduates and Post Graduates students. Research scholars or research assistants/associates studying in government approved educational institutions from all streams. The presentations may use audio visual materials wherever relevant. The expected length of the final paper to be submitted may range from 2500 to 4000 words to be presented in 15 minutes. Local TA will be paid to the paper presenters, chairs and discussants. The interested participants should send an abstract of 250-300 words to be screened by the Faculty of the Department of Sociology, JMI by 3^RD March, 2014 to the following email id. Abstracts can be submitted in English, Hindi or Urdu.

karvanefikr@gmail.com

For further queries contact:

Homam (+91 8744847114)     khan.homam@gmail.com             

Aakanksha (+91 9999842913)   aakankshab@ymail.com                    

Burhan (+91 9654063320)        bhq111@gmail.com                      

Shefali (+91 9868754522)    shefalirattan@yahoo.co.in

                                                                             

Visit us at: www.karvanefikr.blogspot.com

KARVAN-E-FIKR '14 : Annual Inter-University Academic Festival

The Caravan is at the starting point, ready and raring, to start yet another series of discussion and deliberation through intensive thought processing over a new theme. 

KEF'14 takes up ''FOOD, AGRICULTURE & ECOLOGY'' in its 5th edition.

The Inter-University Students' Seminar shall serve as the pioneer of the pack.

Critique-In-Colour (Poster Making) & Written Word (Essay Writing) will follow the footprints on the sand.

Two Day Film Fiesta would re-kindle the lost spirits from behind.

Event Schedule: 18th - 21st March '14

Inter-University Students' Seminar - 18th & 19th March '14
Critique-In-Colour (Poster Making) - 19th March '14
Written Word (Essay Writing) - 19th March '14
&
Film Fiesta - 20th & 21st March '14

All the events would be held at FTK-CIT, Jamia Millia Islamia

CALL FOR PAPERS!!

 

KARVAN-E-FIKR, 2014

Theme: FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND ECOLOGY

18th & 19th of March, 2014

A two day Inter-University Student Seminar, organised by the Subject Association, Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi as a part of its Annual Festival, Karvan-e-Fikr, 2014.

Concept Note:

It is the production of our material needs in any era, Marx noted, that determines our social existence. Food is perhaps the most important of these material needs. The question – who produces and who consumes? – remains one of the most important question for all of us. It is unavoidable and necessary for us to investigate the social relations that come into existence between the producers and the consumers. The relationship between the producers of food and the consumers remains a highly hierarchical one, and now with the coming of the global capital companies like Monsanto are further aggressively appropriating resources and monopolizing the process of production leading to further marginalization of the producers.

A glaring cleavage has appeared between the developed and the underdeveloped nations with the former accusing the latter of “eating more” – this, when millions across Asia and Africa remain malnourished and constantly prone to starvation and loss of life. Suggestions from the First World have called for the production of biodiesel in place of food grains. The food divide has therefore extended to a new phase – production for what? Luxury or Survival? The American way of life or a morsel of food for a Sudanese orphan?

In India, we observe that a massive disparity exists between different sections of society with respect to food and agriculture. Is a more equitable food distribution not possible? What steps could possibly be taken to meet such a goal? Studies by groups have claimed that the introduction of GM seeds, excessive use of fertilizers etc has not only led to a loss of production in many cases but have also caused environmental and ecological concerns. Is there, therefore, a need to relook and re-evaluate the process of production that we have come to accept as Gospel truth? Is it possible to imagine a process of production that is in harmony with nature as well as with man?

The purpose of holding this student seminar would be, to firstly, understand the process of production. How, over the ages, various stimuli have managed to cause restructuration of the entire process of production and what we produce. Secondly, the question of food security or rather more seemingly that of food insecurity has also surfaced and needs to be fully understood and tackled both at the global as well as the local level. The issue of the right to access to basic minimal levels of nutrition for all becomes, properly understood, the right to life itself and hence must be taken up at a war-footing.  Thirdly, we also find the issue of agriculture itself getting Capitalized and how as a result certain belts of farmlands are finding it difficult to compete with other belts for the lack of material resources. Lastly, another burning issue that the topic deals with is the diagnosis of social relations of agricultural communities as well as production relations with added emphasis on the position and role of women.

Original Academic and Research Papers are invited on the following themes:

 1.  Changing Agricultural Trends in India.

·         2.  Impact of Globalization and International Capital on Food Production and Distribution.

·         3. Social Relations between Producers and Consumers.

·         4. The Right to Food and Issues regarding equitable distribution, entitlement and allocation.

·         5. The Role of the State.

·         6. The Role of academicians, filmmakers, NGOs, journalists, scientists, environmental groups and the civil    society.

·         7. Issues and Debates between the Developed and Underdeveloped Countries.

·         8. Role and Status of women in changing agricultural societies.

Guidelines for Paper Presenters:

Please note that the outlined themes are indicative and suggestive only. Papers touching upon other relevant issues around the theme of FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND ECOLOGY can also be considered for presentation. The call for papers is open to UnderGraduates and PostGraduates students. Research scholars or research assistants/associates studying in government approved educational institutions from all streams. The presentations may use audio visual materials wherever relevant. The expected length of the final paper to be submitted may range from 2500 to 4000 words to be presented in 15 minutes. Local TA will be paid to the paper presenters, chairs and discussants. The interested participants should send an abstract of 250-300 words to be screened by the Faculty of the Department of Sociology, JMI by 3rd March, 2014 to the following email id. Abstracts can be submitted in English, Hindi or Urdu.

karvanefikr@gmail.com

For further queries contact:

Homam Ajmal (+91 874 484 7114) ; khan.homam@gmail.com                

Aakanksha Baruah (+91 999 984 2913) ; aakankshab@ymail.com                    

Burhan Qureshi (+91 965 406 3320) ; bhq111@gmail.com

Shefali Rattan (+91 986 875 4522) ; shefalirattan@yahoo.co.in

Visit us at: www.karvanefikr.blogspot.com

Hello Everyone!!

Its February and we are back again, with a new team, a new theme and a double barrel of vigour :) Yes, its your love that brings us back and what a day to make a comeback than the Valentine's Day :P

KARVAN-E-FIKR '14

Theme: Food, Agriculture and Ecology
Date: 18th & 19th March, 2014
Venue: Tagore Hall, Jamia Millia Islamia

KARVAN - E - FIKR 2013 : A HUGE SUCCESS

Words from Dr.Kulwinder Kaur, Student Advisor, Subject Association, Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia at the end of the event.

Dear All

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AND ALSO TO YOUR CLASSMATES!!

Please forward this message to all of them through facebook, blogs etc as I can't reach everyone...

Your hard toil, efforts, team spirit, co-ordination, support to each other really created a winning team despite the initial hiccups. You and your classmates, worked in numerous seen and unseen ways...running around to shops for buying things, photocopying, getting printing work done, publicity,  lifting stuff, putting banners, texting, networking, making menus, food coupons, getting tea, water, food, stationary, printers, serving food and tea, screening films, putting up notices, making society watch, reports, helping with registration, writing concept notes, doing brainstorming to get things done, attempts at fund raising, writing applications, getting permissions, preparing budgets, handling accounts, sending invites, mobilising participation,staying in touch with paper presenters, working with them over mails, editing , abstract screening, making sessions, designing the structure, contacting speakers, reception work, manual work, writing papers, rapporteuring, doing discussions, chairing sessions, rising to every crisis, working after the office hours, on holidays, missing classes, going to different campuses, making calls, designing banners, posters, capturing all action through photographs, preparing quiz questions, Co-ordinating Jam, writing essays,  poems and shers, singing, dancing , playing guitars, your applaud, your taking care of guests from other universities, and invited speakers, your attendance, presence.....your lost sleep and comfort.....

All the above and much more...that remains invisible .....SO MUCH WORK HAS GONE INTO making Karvan-e Fikr, 2013 such a happening Academic festival!!!!        

I hope you guys realize the amount of work you all have done in many ways.....KUDOS to you all...keep it up and you will take this department to great heights..

I thank you all and feel very proud of you all!!  It was great working with you all...

Kulwinder mam

REGISTRATION FOR ALL OUR EVENTS TO BE HELD ON 7th MARCH, 2013 IS STILL OPEN.

BUT, STUDENTS INTERESTED MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE ENTRIES ARE LIMITED.

GET IN ELSE U REGRET OUT!!

Register yourself at: karvanefikr@gmail.com

Good news friends!!

Honourable Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung has consented to give the inaugural address for the Inter-University Student Seminar scheduled on 13th March, 2013.

Besides, Shri Harsh Mander has also agreed to be the Keynote Speaker for the Student Seminar on the same day.

We are also in talks with some noted sociologists like Prof. Dipankar Gupta and Dunnu Roy who might chair a session for the seminar either on 13th or 14th March, 2013.

And last but not the least, we are thankful to all of you for your support, we are receiving a healthy registration for all our events, if you are interested and wish to participate, please do not have a re-think rather take the plunge. It will surely be worth it.

PHOTOGRAPHY PARTICIPANTS who have got themselves registered will soon be informed through their e-mail / contact no. about the details of the event by their coordinator. Meanwhile, you are requested to look for the Rules and Regulations of the event already uploaded on the blog or www.jmi.ac.in(events) Jamia Millia Islamia's official website.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN!!

Cum'on Guys! 

Be the early bird and register yourself by contacting our respective 'Event Coordinators'.  Our menu for 7th March includes: POSTER-MAKING, QUIZ, JUST-A-MINUTE, PHOTOGRAPHY AND ESSAY-WRITING. 

We have limited entries for all our events.

CONTACT US FOR SEMINAR:

Abstracts  may be sent to the following:

Dr. Kulwinder Kaur - +919899122919 ; kulwinder10@gmail.com

Ishita Sinha - +919873639303 ; ishi_25@live.com

You may send your entries in English, Hindi or Urdu to: karvanefikr@gmail.com latest by 27^th February, 2013.

For further queries: Contact- Qadeem: 9990926883, Homam: 8744847114, Ishita: 9873639303. 

CONTACT US:

Students interested to participate for the events laid out in ‘Programme Guide’  should contact the respective Event Coordinator/s.

POSTER MAKING – Shagufta Abbas: +918585987303 ; Maitreyee Shukla: +919971303538

ESSAY - WRITING – Daud Arif: +919650179424 ; Owais Wani: +918447705050

QUIZ – Homam Ajmal: +918744847114 ; Meghna Srivastava: +919871655628

JUST-A-MINUTE – Mohd. Aalam; +917827959787 ; Shakir Ali: +917503704441

PHOTOGRAPHY – Neelima Chadha: +919868822178 ; Simad Ali: +919717945116

Participants may also register on the spot for the above mentioned events but their registration is subject to availability. You are therefore requested to register yourselves as early as possible.

Keep Visiting!!

PROGRAMME GUIDE

VENUE:  M.A. Ansari Auditorium, JMI

                    DATE: 7th  March, 2013

  

·       10:00 - 11:00AM                POSTER MAKING

·       11:00 - 12:00PM                ESSAY – WRITING

·       12:00 - 01:00PM                        QUIZ

·       01:00 - 01:30PM                JUST-A-MINUTE

·       01:30 - 04:30PM                MOVIE SCREENING & DISCUSSION

·       04:30 - 05:00PM                AWARD CEREMONY

·       06:00 - 09:00PM                CULTURAL SHOW IN AMPHITHEATRE

Note: Photography Competition is also a part of our event, the photographs are to be sent with all the details, which includes the Name of the Participant, Caption and the institutional affiliation.

Contact the Coordinator: Neelima chadhaneelima12@gmail.com; +919868822178.

ATTENTION!!

Last date for abstract submission revised and extended from 14th February, 2013 to 27th February, 2013. 

Last Date for Abstract Submission : 14th February, 2013

Note : The last date for final paper submission will be informed to the respective delegates once their abstracts are selected.

Karvan-e-Fikr

Subject Association, Department of Sociology

JMI

Invites you to

The Annual Students’ Seminar and Academic Fair

On

'The Informal City'

Date: 13th and 14^th March, 2013

Venue: Ansari Auditorium, on the 7^th of March, 2013

            Mir - Taqi - Mir Hall on the 13^th and 14^th March, 2013.

The Events

Inter-University Students’ Seminar

Theme: ‘The Informal City

Date: 13^th and 14^th March, 2013

Time: 9:30 am

Venue: Tagore Hall, Mir-Taqi-Mir, JMI

Overall Coordinator :  Ishita Sinha -  9873639303

Sharp Focus: The Photography Competition and Exhibition

Theme: Capturing The Informal City

Date of Exhibition: 7^th, 13^th and 14^th March, 2013

Venue: Ansari Auditorium, JMI on the 7^th of March,

            Mir - Taqi - Mir Hall on 13^th and 14^th March,2013.

Rules and Regulation:

1.      The theme of the photographs is The Informal City

2.      Maximum number of entries per person is 2.

3.      First three places will be awarded.

4.      The prints should be 8 inches x 10 inches and mounted on a card-board sheet of 9 inches x 11 inches.

5.      Digital special effects are not allowed.

6.      The entries should have a caption on the front.

7.      Name and college of the photographer only with the digital copy, not on hard copy.

8.      Email digital copies for registration. Send to: karvanefikr@gmail.com

9.     The hard copies should be submitted by 1st March, 2013 at the following address: Dr. Kulwinder Kaur,  Dept. of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi – 110025

Coordinator : Neelima Chadha - 9868822178

Critique in Colour: The On-the-Spot Poster Making Competition

Theme - To be announced on the spot
Venue - Mir-Taqi Mir Lawn, JMI
Date - 7^th March 2013
Timings - 10:00 am to 11.00 am

A poster can allow creative expression and encourage critical thinking. Through this event we hope to give the artistic student a forum to express his or her thoughts informal aspects of the  the city such as slums, urban poor, homeless, informal workers, and so on and the challenges it poses to the urban development.

Rules and Regulations:

1.      The poster should be related to the theme.

2.      Only sheets and water will be provided. Participants should get their own supplies.

3.      There should be only 1 participant for 1 poster.

4.      Only 1 hour will be given to complete the poster.

5.      Posters may or may not include text or slogans.

6.     Registration starts on 18^th Feb, 2013 Participation will be limited, and decided on first come, first served basis. Participation will be confirmed on 1st March 2013.

7.   To register, e-mail: karvanefikr@gmail.com with your name, class, educational affiliations, and phone number.

Coordinators : Shagufta Abbas - 8585987303, Maitreyee - 9971303538, Rusti - 8010995584.

QnA: The Quiz

PRELIMINARY ROUND

Date: 7^th March, 2013

Time:  12.00 p.m.

Venue: Ansari Auditorium, JMI

This round is schedule to select ten teams out of total registrations. For this, teams have to answer a written quiz which will consist of 15 questions.

THE MAIN QUIZ

Date: 7th March, 2013

Time: 12.00 pm – 1:00 pm

Venue: Ansari Auditorium, JMI

ELIMINATION ROUND:

This is the beginning of the quiz show. It has 2 parts.

1.      Quick fire: In this round quick questions will be asked continuously for 1 minute and answers are expected followed by the questions. For every right answer 2 points will be given. There will be no negative points.

2.      Question with Answer options: In this round 5 questions will be asked along with answers options. 15 seconds will be allocated to answer each question. For each right answer, 2 points will be given and for wrong answer there will be 2 negative points. Questions would not be passed so, answering each question is mandatory.

After these rounds, 5 teams will be selected for the final round. This selection will be based on obtained points in the earlier rounds.

FINALE:

This round has two stages:

1.      Long quick fire round: Again questions will be asked continuously for 2 minutes and answers are expected after every question. 2 points will awarded for correct answers and 1 negative point for wrong answers. Team will be free to pass the question.

2.      Limited time period round: In this round, 5 questions will be asked in each team and they have to answer within 15 seconds. Two points per each correct answer and 2 negative points per each negative answer, and 1 negative point for passing the question to next team.

After this round, points will be calculated and the top 3 teams will be declared.

Rules and Regulations:

1.      Teams should comprise of two members. The team members cannot be changed once the             competition has started.

2.       These questions will be asked from the field of current affairs, sports, cinema, politics, national & international affairs, literature and academics.

3.         Registration starts on 18^th February, 2013. Participation will be limited, and decided on first come, first served basis. Participation will be confirmed on 1^st March 2013.

4.      To register, e-mail: karvanefikr@gmail.com with the name, class, educational affiliations, and phone number of both team members.

Coordinators : Meghna - 9871655628 ,  Homam Ajmal – 8744847114 

The Written Word: On-the-Spot Essay Writing Competition

Date: 7^th March, 2013

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Department of Sociology.

We welcome those who have a way with words to participate in the Essay writing competition. This event will require one to exhibit analytical and critical thinking, clarity of thought, creativity and the ability to express oneself through the written word.

Rules and Regulations:

1.      The topics will be given on the spot.

2.      Under-graduates and post-graduate students will be judged separately.

3.      The content of the essay should be original.

4.      Total time to write the essay is 1 hour.

5.      The essay should have a minimum of 500 words.

6.      Only paper sheets will be provided.

7.   Registration starts on 18^th Feb, 2012. Send an e-mail to karvanefikr@gmail.com with your name, class, educational affiliations, and phone number.

Coordinators :  Owais Wani - 8447705050, Daud - 9650179424  

Just-A-Minute

Date: 7^th March , 2013

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Ansari Auditorium, JMI

If you think you have the wits to take our hits, then we invite you to try the J-A-M.

The participants will be given topics related to current affairs, social problems or social concepts. They will get exactly one minute to present their take on it. They have to speak for one minute without any "repetition, hesitation, or deviation".Repetition" means the repetition of any word or phrase, or argument."Hesitation" and momentary pause will be closely watched."Deviation" could mean deviating from the topic, from the English language as we know it, from grammar as we understand it, from the truth, and from logic.

Rules and Regulations:

1.      The participants will get no more than one minute to speak.

2.      30 seconds of preparation time will be given.

3.      Topics will be assigned randomly.

4.      Presence of mind, creative approach, good reasoning, humour, language, style of speech will all be judged.

5.      Pauses, repetitions, deviations from the topic or grammatical errors will be negatively marked.

6.      Judges’ decision will be final in case of disputes.

7.      Registration starts on 18^th February, 2013. Participation will be limited, and decided on first come, first served basis. Participation will be confirmed on 14^th March 2012.

5.      To register, e-mail: karvanefikr@gmail.com with your name, class, educational affiliations, and phone number.

Coordinator : Qadeem- 9990926883

Film Screening and Discussion

Film: Yet to be announced

Time: 1.45 pm – 4:30 pm

Venue: Ansari Auditorium

Coordinator :  Meghna - 9871655628, Lakshita - 9818072889

Valedictory and Prize Distribution  

Time: 4.30 p.m.-- 5.00 p.m

Coordinators : Homam Ajmal - 8744847114 , Md. Abass - 8800153194 , Areeb Rizvi - 9953178408

Vote of Thanks : Ishita Sinha, Vice President, Subject Association

 

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