More than 125 students had a heart- to- heart interaction with representatives of New Zealand universities and avail guidance

Chandigarh, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/24/2009 -- Questions, fears and doubts all were shared at the counseling cum interaction session held at Oceanic Consultants' office here at Chandigarh. Students in large numbers thronged the session from J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Holding a bulk of documents in their hands, their inquisitive minds got a chance to interact and put forth their queries coupled with insecurities regarding studies, getting a visa, finding a job in the pacific country et al.

New Zealand is fast emerging as the hot favorite destination for Indian students. The percentage of Indian students enrolling in New Zealand institutes has increased nearly 300 % in the last six years. New Zealand has a number of benefits to offer. Apart from affordable and high quality education and safe environment, New Zealand offers default extension of work permit with minimal requirements. It also allows students, coming from foreign shores, to recover the cost of study after they complete education within 9-12 months. In 1998, only 150 Indian students enrolled. This figure rose to 2159 in 2002, and 7,263 new enrolments in 2008 and 9521 in 2009.

Representatives from four New Zealand universities were present to guide the students and answer all their queries. Mr. Farnaaz Mohammed from Massey University said, "Our aim for being here through Oceanic Consultants was not to lure students but give a correct picture of the procedure to study in NZ and instill faith in students that they will be secured and well taken care of."

Students and parents alike were buzzing at the venue right from morning and the scene remained the same till late dusk. And the same was appreciated by Ms. Jennifer Wilson from Lincoln University, "It is good to see parents' concern to accompany their children from long distances for the entire exercise. Personally, I felt great to interact with the students and provide them all answers and assurances about their wards' safety and wholesome development in our nation."

The man behind the entire effort, Naresh Gulati, CEO, Oceanic Consultants summed it up thus, "The great rush and zeal among students and parents alike depicts the level of misguidance and emotional turmoil these students have to go through to get into a university abroad. Our honest aim was to give a transparent picture to students who want to pursue their dreams abroad and bring representatives from NZ varsities to provide them with first hand information." He went on to add, "What is most important is that the students get to know the correct and lawful procedure of getting to study abroad where they are most vulnerable to especially in Punjab. We wish to guide them to pursue their dreams for a better and a secured future."

Same opinion was echoed in Farida Memon's voice from Canterbury University when she said, "We have many Indian students studying in our campus and from my personal experience I can say we are proud to have them and wish to have more of them. The industrious and honest approach to studies and life make us happy to help them fulfill their dreams and I am here to encourage the same."

An enthusiastic Sameer Aggarwal at the end of the evening said, "I am thankful to Oceanic Consultants to have made it simple for me as I was always looking for the correct guidance in a legal manner. Now, I understand after interaction with varsity representatives here that they are also encouraging and welcoming in their approach."

About Oceanic Consultants
Established in 1996, Oceanic Consultants Private Limited has over a decade of impeccable record of providing consultancy to aspirations of overseas education. The head office of the company is in Melbourne and Network Offices are located in the Southern Hemisphere, UK and various parts of India. Oceanic provides consultancy for Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. Oceanic has an extensive network spread over 22 cities, to provide world class service near you. Moreover a fine blend of centralized and decentralized operations help the clients save on both time and costs. Oceanic provides consultancy on all aspects of overseas education. A highly dedicated team of seasoned professionals provide customized solutions to every client.

With a very high visa success rate in the Industry, Oceanic has gained a place of significance in the overseas education industry. Oceanic is also the recipient of the Australian Business Award for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009 and is listed as the 32nd fastest growing company in Australia by Business Review Weekly (BRW) in the year 2008.

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Explained difference between Hacking and Cracking, how the negative view towards hacking can be changed, demonstrated live hacking to Mullana University Students.

Chandigarh, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/05/2009 -- Ankit Fadia, the ethical hacker, Computer Security Expert and cyber terrorism guru visited the MM University campus today and addressed students and Faculty of MM Institutions on "Computer Security Measures". Ankit became a hero at the young age of 15 by authoring his book "Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking" and wrote a dozen of other books thereafter. Ankit, who was very excited about the session at MM University, said, "The way the ATMs and sites are being hacked these days, this session will enlighten students about Computer Security Systems and teach them how to protect their own network. They can further, through various courses, learn and become a professional systems protector to shield other systems from hacking too."

The lecture arranged in the University Auditorium was attended by over thousands of students and faculty members from various institutions of MM University but largely from the institutions of MM University but largely from the MM Engineering College, MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (MCA), MM Institute of Management who took keen interest in his talk and actively participated in the subsequent interaction which followed his talk. "Cyber Crimes take place commonly these days, we got to know so much about and the hackers and how simple measures can help us protect our systems" said Piyush Jain, a student doing Mechanical Engineering at Mullana University.

MM University who has also signed a MoU with Infosys recently is participating actively to provide world class environment to its students. "We want our students to have knowledge about the latest technologies available so that they are well equipped when they join jobs" said Mr. Tarsem Garg, Chancellor, MM University.

About Maharishi Markendeshwar Engineering College, Mullana
The Maharishi Markendeshwar Education Trust which was established in the Yr 1993 by its founder President Sh Tarsem K. Garg presently chancellor of the University with the objective of social, educational and economic upliftment of society is a symbol of quality education in technical, professional and medical streams in northern India. The trust has made a rapid progress and established a number of Institutions of high profile professional courses in a short span of 15 yrs in recognition of which the MM Institutions were conferred with the status of deemed university by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource development on the recommendation of expert committee of the University Grants Commission. The constituent institutions of the University are MM Engineering College; MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (MCA); MM College of Dental Sciences & Research; MM Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation; MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (Hotel Management); MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research; MM Institute of Management; MM College of Nursing; MM College of Pharmacy; and MM Institute of Nursing, Department of law and MM Institute of Distant Education, Mullana-Ambala apart from other institutes of Hotel Management, Pharmacy and Nursing for diploma courses, MM College of Education for B.Ed and M.Ed courses and an international school with affiliation from CBSE and Cambridge. These institutes are also recognized by the regulating councils like Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, All India Council for Technical Education, Bar Council of India, Distance Education Council etc.

The MM University is an epitome of quality education, imparting value-based, career-oriented, professional and technical education. It has evolved as a symbol of holistic value-based quality education of global dimensions shaping the talents and aspirations of bright young generations at undergraduate and post-graduate level. MM University has developed Academic Bodies, to set up high standards, design innovations and interdisciplinary courses in emerging areas and improve the curriculum of the existing courses keeping in view the latest trends and market needs. The MM University has, thus, taken up a big challenge to bring about a change in the educational, cultural and social environment of the society and strives hard towards furtherance of its goal.

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University aims the programmes to meet specific needs of industry, offers a novel blend of hospitality management attached with MBA

Chandigarh, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/05/2009 -- New session has been welcomed with fresh targets and enhanced vision; Lovely Professional University has taken a step towards the same and is coming up with new courses in hospitality studies. With an aim to train students in various aspects of hospitality management coupled with an increased stress on specialization, the courses have been designed catering to a particular facet of the discipline. The University has come up with nearly half a dozen courses at diploma, graduation and post graduate level with respect to Hotel Management and allied sciences.

A course named BHMCT-MBA Integrated programme has been started, which allows students to pursue a professional degree in hotel management and catering technology, further attached with an MBA programme. This will facilitate students to acquire not only the technical skills of hospitality management; but also to equip himself with management of associated features like operational, human resource, financial management and marketing management. In the wake of international brands in Indian hotel industry, there has been a spurt in demand of professionals acquainted with culturally diverse hotel management practices ranging from culinary arts to hospitality management. To address this need, LPU has introduced BHMCT International (with international exposure) and B Sc Hospitality Management (with twinning programme). The former will entail students visiting foreign countries in USA/Europe and a South East Asian country for industrial training, while the latter allows students to complete one part of his programme at foreign university and earn an international degree.

B Sc (Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality) is another new programme introduced by LPU which allows students to build a promising career in aviation sector. The curriculum of this course is more inclusive and need-based, in comparison to many diploma programs being offered in Air Hostess training studies.

M.Sc (Nutrition & Dietetics) is another programme, which focuses on development of skills in dietary management, and lays emphasis on development of clinical diagnostic skills.

Chancellor Ashok Mittal while explaining the rationale behind introduction of new courses in hospitality sector said, "There are very few sectors in India which have registered such voluminous growth as hospitality. Indian hospitality industry is aligning its standards with the best of global benchmarks and this has a lot of healthy repercussions for aspiring young professionals." He went on to add, "It has to be noted that quality services come with great degree of specialization and we are trying to address industry needs by introducing specialized courses with specific attributes." As of now, the department of Hotel Management is buttressing its drive to promote their students by infusing entrepreneurial skills amongst them by providing hands-on training by undertaking projects like in-house cafe, travel desk etc.

About LPU
Started with a vision to be the global hub of professional and scholastic excellence, LPU is the largest university in India. LPU is a technology driven campus spread over 600 acres at an accessible location at the entry of Jallandhar city and has 24000 students from 23 states and 5 countries in over 150 programs. LPU provides a whole range of integrated, under graduate and post graduate courses in various disciplines. LPU is a progressive education provider focused to provide professional education to its students to fit well in the industry. The curriculum is revised continually by taking feedback from industry leaders and a host of trainings are conducted by professional training companies to evolve students into confident personalities. The industry relevant curriculum has helped LPU students get maximum placements even in recession. LPU got its 2500 students placed in the current year. LPU also has been one of the biggest recruiters at IIT and hired more than 200 students from IITs for various disciplines in LPU.

The university displays a vast cultural diversity with students from 23 different states and five countries. Innovative curriculum, unmatched Pedagogy and vast infrastructure has made LPU featured among top schools in various categories Like:

A++ Ranking by Business India, 2009
1st in Infrastructure in India by financial Express, 2009
Awarded with Best University Golden Lotus Award by Business Digest, 2009
2nd Best University in North India by Financial Express, 2009
3rd Best University to be enrolled in further Studies by Business Barons, 2009
16th Best Private University (all India) by Times of India, 2009
29th India's Top B-School Brands by Business Barons, 2009

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The old practices of starving are shunned and people are encouraged on staying health to look fashionable

Chandigarh, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/22/2009 -- Madame participates in a fashion show for the fitness-buffs to prove the old adage- 'Health is Wealth'. The young generation has till date modified health and fashion definitions and come up with newer versions, like- 'Health is Fashion', 'Thin is In' etc, but the fact remains that health and fitness is something which cannot be compromised on. On the other hand, fashion has been portrayed in a negative limelight in the past few days through health issues like Anorexia and Fashion-Starving.

Expressing the need to change the prevalent 'Fashion is anti-Health' syndrome and infusing awareness, a leading women's apparel and styling Brand- Madame proved it through the fashion show. The show sizzled with health-conscious women walking the ramp, on Saturday 18 of July'09, in Indore.

Mr. Parag Pundit, Head– Talwalkar, Indore remarked "Fashion has become inevitable for today's youth but the concept of staying healthy along with staying fashionable is relatively new to them. The Talwalkar Group values the association with Madame in this direction"

Mr. Akhil Duggar, Creative Head- Madame expressed his views, "Fashion joins Fitness through this fashion show. We appreciate the idea of encouraging people to see the bigger picture and being fitness-conscious alongwith being fashionable."

About Madame
Madame is a youthful brand focused on the evolving global fashion trends. From the onset, Madame aimed at recreating the fashion standards in the international market and achieving an appropriate balance of latest trends, quality and elegance.

With more than 15 years in the Indian Market, Madame has been the first and only home brand to provide women apparels exclusively. One thing that has been synonymous with the brand since it's inception in 1993 is "contemporary styling'. Madame has always been a 'design ahead' brand. Madame is spearheaded by Mr. Bipan Jain, a seasoned industrialist with an Experience of over 27 years in Apparel Manufacturing.

Year 2002 marked the launch of Madame's First Flagship Store at Lokhandwala – Mumbai. The present tally has increased to 54 Exclusive Stores spread across INDIA and will touch a number of 100 by 2010. The Brand has a strong Zonal Representation Network of over 600 Multi Brand Outlets across the Country. Madame was also been nominated in the top five Woman's Western Wear Brands in the country by CMAI and among top four women wear brands by IFF.

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The department will provide training for Animation, Film and TV Production (AFT) under one roof with state of the art studio and latest equipments. Caudia Ciesla will be the Global face of the department.

Chandigarh, India -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/09/2009 -- After securing top rank in infrastructure by Financial Express, Lovely Professional University has taken another huge leap to work towards their global vision. Keeping in mind the increasing demand for animation in youth and the flourishing job market for the same, the university is coming up with Department of animation, film and TV production. And for the inauguration of the same, European supermodel cum actress Claudia Ciesla was present. She is a reputed name internationally and lately associated with a lot of Bollywood projects including Karma Crime Passion and Reincarnation. She was also in the news for a tie up with Dev United Films International for the Global Peace and Globalization of Indian Culture and shall also be featuring in a music video, Woh Baariesh Ki Boondein, which shall be unleashed soon across all music channels.

Claudia Ciesla will be the global face of the AFT department of LPU and will coordinate will international universities for relevant tie-ups. As she is very keen to enter Bollywood, the department will help learn her about Bollywood and provide training in Hindi too.

Sharing his views Mr. Ashok Mittal, Chancellor, LPU said, "The highlight of the department will be its high technology film and TV studio, which will be one of its kinds in North India. The studio will boast of latest equipments, cameras and sound proof recording rooms." He yielded further information to media, "The department is offering four courses from this session onwards; PG diploma in acting for Film and TV, BSc in multimedia, Diploma in multimedia and Diploma in 3D animation and visual effects. Some programmes are in the pipeline and will be launched in the next academic year. Through these programmes LPU will provide professional training in news reading, anchoring, video jockey (VJ), radio jockey (RJ) and acting in the television serials and films."

The dazzling beauty adorning a green gown said," at times of global panic due to recession, I don't see any slowdown in India. She went on to add confidently, "Lovely Professional University is the future". Comparing LPU with the European varsity, she said," I fail to see any major difference between the two, in fact LPU is providing world class infrastructure along with education at lower fee structure. Claudia's enchantment with India showed when she said," It is a great feeling to be here and feels like being apart of one big lovely family"

The chancellor further added, "It is an expensive venture and even the minutest detail has been worked upon before coming up with this exemplary studio. He said, "Students interested in animation and film production have to go to other far off varsities, but now they can earn a degree in north only. LPU aims to set global standards and this department is an extension of the same vision." LPU is also talking to foreign universities for a joint venture of the programme.

About LPU
Started in 2005, with a vision to be the global hub of professional and scholastic excellence, LPU is one of the largest private universities in India. LPU is a technology driven campus spread over 600 acres at an accessible location near Jallandhar and has 24000 students in over 150 programs. LPU provides a whole range of integrated, under graduate and post graduate courses in various disciplines. LPU is a progressive education provider focused to provide professional education to its students to fit well in the industry. The curriculum is revised continually by taking feedback from industry leaders and a host of trainings are conducted by professional training companies to evolve students into confident personalities.

The university displays a vast cultural diversity with students from 23 different states and five countries. Innovative curriculum, unmatched Pedagogy and vast infrastructure has made LPU featured among top schools in various categories. Including, Management institutes has been ranked among the top B-Schools in India in the A++ category by the prestigious magazine, Business India (19 October, 2008 issue). LPU has been ranked 16 among private engineering universities in India by Times of India. LPU has also been ranked 3rd best university to be enrolled for further studies by business baron(March 2008) and has been ranked no1. in Infrastructure by Financial Express.

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A unique combination of Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Engineering

Chandigarh, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/30/2009 -- Mullana University takes the baton and has become the first one in North India to design a course of B Tech in Mechatronics and invites application for admission to this course. The students eligible to apply for this course are the ones havind cleared AIEEE and 60% in 12th with Non Medical stream. Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, control engineering, systems design engineering, and computer engineering to create useful products. This combination of Mechanical and Electronical Engineering serves the purpose of controlling advanced hybrid systems. Modern day examples of such systems are Computers, Disk drives, Photocopiers, Fax machines, VCR, Washing machines, CNC machine tools etc. Today's latest cars are also mechatronics product with the usage of electronic engine management system, collision detection, global positioning system, and others.

The concept of mechatronics is very important today to meet the customers' ever increasing demands and remain competitive in the global market. "Keeping all these features in view and the increased demand for qualified professionals in this area, we have provided adequate facilities of Labs, Workshops and qualified faculty has been provided to the students, which shall help not only the students in their career but also the country by generating skilled brains," said, the Chancellor Mr. Tarsem Garg.

The future of Mechatronics is also very bright. It plays a large role in the use of robotics and medical field to assist with efficiency, productivity, accountability and control. Robots not only master repetitive and dangerous tasks, but they do it low cost and with lower margins of error. Instead of building a computer to run a machine, mechatronics will help make the computer a part of the machine that builds a product. "It is a small effort from the side of Mullana University to contribute towards the growth and development of the country" added Mr. Garg.

About Maharishi Markendeshwar Engineering College, Mullana
The Maharishi Markendeshwar Education Trust which was established in the Yr 1993 by its founder President Sh Tarsem K. Garg presently chancellor of the University with the objective of social, educational and economic upliftment of society is a symbol of quality education in technical, professional and medical streams in northern India. The trust has made a rapid progress and established a number of Institutions of high profile professional courses in a short span of 15 yrs in recognition of which the MM Institutions were conferred with the status of deemed university by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource development on the recommendation of expert committee of the University Grants Commission. The constituent institutions of the University are MM Engineering College; MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (MCA); MM College of Dental Sciences & Research; MM Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation; MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management (Hotel Management); MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research; MM Institute of Management; MM College of Nursing; MM College of Pharmacy; and MM Institute of Nursing, Department of law and MM Institute of Distant Education, Mullana-Ambala apart from other institutes of Hotel Management, Pharmacy and Nursing for diploma courses, MM College of Education for B.Ed and M.Ed courses and an international school with affiliation from CBSE and Cambridge. These institutes are also recognized by the regulating councils like Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, All India Council for Technical Education, Bar Council of India, Distance Education Council etc.

The MM University is an epitome of quality education, imparting value-based, career-oriented, professional and technical education. It has evolved as a symbol of holistic value-based quality education of global dimensions shaping the talents and aspirations of bright young generations at undergraduate and post-graduate level. MM University has developed Academic Bodies, to set up high standards, design innovations and interdisciplinary courses in emerging areas and improve the curriculum of the existing courses keeping in view the latest trends and market needs. The MM University has, thus, taken up a big challenge to bring about a change in the educational, cultural and social environment of the society and strives hard towards furtherance of its goal.

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