Panel Discussion on “What is Worth Teaching? / ਪੜ੍ਹਾਉਣ ਯੋਗ ਕੀ ਹੈ ? : Challenges of Translation in Contemporary Times”

Department of Philosophy in association with IQAC, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh organized a Panel Discussion on the theme “What is Worth Teaching? / ਪੜ੍ਹਾਉਣ ਯੋਗ ਕੀ ਹੈ ? : Challenges of Translation in Contemporary Times” at the college campus.

 

The Panel included Prof. Krishna Kumar, former Director, NCERT and currently Honorary Professor, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Prof. Satvinderpal Kaur, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mr. Lallan Singh Baghel, Chairperson, Department of Philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh and few other faculty members from Punjabi University, Patiala and Panjab University, Chandigarh. 

 

Principal of the PGGCG-11, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal extended a warm welcome to the resource persons and appreciated the initiative of the Department of Philosophy for organizing the discussion. She said that the first part of the title “What is Worth Teaching?” is a significant analytical text on education and curriculum inquiry, written by Professor Krishna Kumar. It has been popular for the past four decades among scholars from multiple disciplines across the globe and has been quoted in a number of research books and articles on education and beyond. The book is translated into Punjabi (Paraoun Yog Ki Hai?) by Professor Satvinderpal Kaur. The translated version is published by Saptrishi Publication. 

 

Prof Krishna Kumar said that translation is the most significant initiative to strengthen any language in the global world. It is time that scholars across disciplines should take a serious note and translate the global work in the Indian regional languages. He appreciated and spoke at length about the challenges particularly which Prof. Satvinderpal Kaur came across in translating the work. He equated translation to “Punarjanm” “rebirth” of the text. 

 

Prof. Satvinderpal said that deliberations are central for any good translation.  She said that translation demands a deeper understanding of the culture and context about the original writing and its author. 

 

On the occasion the students asked few questions to Prof. Krishna Kumar. The session was moderated by Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Head, Department of Philosophy and Vote of thanks was extended by Ms Sheereen Khan, student of BA III of the college. 

Juvenescere: Annual Philosophy Fest 2022 (Inter College)

Under the able guidance of the Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal and Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Head, Department of Philosophy, the Department of Philosophy of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, organized Juvenescere: Annual Philosophy Fest 22 (Inter-College) on the theme “Freewill and Determinism” on 12 April, 2022. Eight Colleges from Chandigarh participated in the nine various competitions. The event began with a presidential address and formal welcome by the presidents of the Philosophical Society, Ms Tanvi Chauhan and Sheereen Khan. Following this, Sudiksha and Megha were called upon to introduce a dance performance and to moderate debate competition. Amonst the students who participated, Avantika Sharma (MCM-DAV College for Women), Shraddha (DSCW) and Tanisha (MCM-DAV College for Women), stood first, second and third respectively. Next, Bharti and Simran anchored poetry recitation and poetry writing. For poetry recitation, Pakhi (GCCBA-50), Anjali (PGGCG-11) and Yashvi (DAVC) were awarded first, second and third position respectively. Further for poetry writing, Sudiksha (PGGCG-11) stood first, Ashish (DAV) stood second and Kushika (MCM-DAV College for Women) stood third. Hence after, Banita and Pooja handled the stage to introduce solo dance competition in which Rupanshi (PGGCG-11), Jasmine (MCM-DAV College for Women) and Om (GCCBA-50) were awarded with first, second and third position. Furthermore, in group dance competition, which was moderated by Sakshi and Neetu, Nandini and team (PGGCG-11) stood first. Thereafter, in photography competition, Surbhi Mehta (MCM-DAV College for Women), Hardik Sharma (GCCBA-50) and Reya (PGGCG-11), stood first, second and third. Following, in solo song competition, which was anchored by Kinjal and Greta, Jyoti, Amarpali (MCM-DAV College for Women) and Rachit (GCCBA-50), were awarded positions. In poster making competition, the position holders were Shivani (PGGCG-11), Ginni (GCCBA-50) and Anubha (MCM-DAV College for Women). Lastly, in the group song competition, Barkha and team (PGGCG-11) were declared first, Amarpali and team (MCM-DAV College for Women) were second. On the occasion the students of the College also performed Ladakhi dance, Gidda, Manipuri dance, poetries etc. Chief Guest Madam prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal and also the chief guest of the function felicitated the students. In her address she appreciated the initiative of the Department of Philosophy and congratulated all the students and faculty for making it a grand success. Dr. Ambuj Sharma, Head, Department of Philosophy along the Presidents of the Philosophical Society extended the vote of thanks.