Clairvoyance 2010: Official Album and Speaker Presentations

• Official Album of Clairvoyance 2010. Click here
• Speaker presentations at Clairvoyance 2010 can now be found here  

MEGH MUDRA 2010

“Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rains.”

United with music – MEGH MUDRA, THE RAIN DANCE @ TISS… the smash play of an

exclusive four hours set..!

As the name suggests, it’s an event organized to praise rain gods, but what’s the need for

praise when the city is Mumbai..! This EVENT had beaten out the heat this summer with a

refreshing party on SATURDAY, JULY 3. What more can one ask for, if the venue is the much loved basket ball court? The party started 6 PM onwards and presented hot and high voltage music with great performances.

It's the time of the year again when juniors realize what it means to be at one’s dream place

and seniors realize how far they have come, and yet how much enjoyment is still in store. Last year, approximately the same time, I was breathing in the fresh air after BDS, trying to imagine what the coming years would bring as I was all set for TISS. There was a hope, enthusiasm, excitement, curiosity on my face and in my spirit too. Today, after an year, I look around me, the

campus all lighted up, smart people bustling around and I see my feelings, from an year before mirrored into many new lives. Yes, that's how we were welcomed in TISS and the various new faces were thus integrated into our lives.

The baton had to pass and we decided to do everything in style.The event started with the usual fanfare; and after the freshers were seated, the compeers of the night took over. The batch of 2010 came up and performed in the rain. Technically nothing was audible! Still it was a laugh n

fun riot! Job was done well guys!

Of course, then there were group dances by the freshies, which started off as a group dance alright, but ended up into a mob dance. We were joined by everyone capering around from different schools, and enjoyed it to the hilt. The same continued till 10pm in the night. The best part was that it rained from 5pm to 10pm and throughout we danced. All I can say is that this was the best rain dance I had ever experienced. I would like to thank all those who made our most awaited moment truly special.

Those of you who missed it, however, missed out a special night ! Its vibes were electric… we danced n danced n danced…………

Dr Pallavi Soni

2010-12 Batch

Convocation address by Dr Purnima Mane

Convocation Address

70th Annual Convocation (2008-2010 Batch)

70th Convocation of the Institute will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the TISS Convention centre. 
Dr. Purnima Mane, Deputy Executive Director (Programme), United Nations Population Fund has been invited as the honorary chief guest for the occasion.

Best wishes and heartiest congratulations to SHSS 2008-2010 batch from SHSS 2009-2011.

They say that all good things must come to an end

And if it's the end of a great learning stint at TISS, it should be nothing short of amazing!

With this thought, we set about celebrating the exit of some special people from SHSS...

....who helped us feel at home and gave us confidence

....who took us under their wings and became our mentors.

It was time, for a grand 'Farewell' to the 2008-10 MHA/MPH batch from us juniors

Date: 13th January '10

Theme: 'Bollywood. 70's ishtyle'

Invitations were sent.

The stage was set.

And at 'Indian Standard Time', the guests arrived

Many came dressed in typical filmi attire

Once at the venue, the seniors were divided into various 'badmash' teams -

Gabbar, Langda Tyagi, Chhota Chhatree, Moganbo et al.

After a formal welcome, the teams assembled themselves on stage

We started off with - Chance pe Dance

In which, a member from each team to perform a Bollywood 'item number'

Loud cheer, whistles and thunderous applause was maintained throughout...

Winner: The evergreen Dr. Ayan, dancing away in his smart kurta

In fact, his inspiring performance set the tone for all the fun & frolic that followed

Ayaanji, aapke adaon ney toh humein...................................... Maar daala!

Show stopper: Dr. Vinit Samant, whom we all thought of as a serious fellow; leaving us spellbound with his jhatkaas, matkaas and killer expressions!

In the second game, the teams had to come up with a marketing pitch for a product.

Spoons, balloons and bowls were used as props.

Winner: Dr Sujay selling a bowl in Shah Rukh Khan voice. Hilarious!

A farewell party is incomplete without fondly recalling the quirks and qualities of the teachers

Our beloved faculty members were recreated on stage by some talented impressionists

All in good spirit and fun, mind you

Winner: The audience. For chanting - 'Please remember!!!'

Sweet aroma of the 'Farewell Cake' added flavour to an atmosphere already full of smiles and laughter

It was cut amidst much chaos and mirth, Dr. Sujay and Dr. Altaf doing the honours

And finally, the much awaited DJ!

Lights went out as everyone took the floor

Crazy disco lights, bollywood numbers, dance tracks, pop music and even a wacky vernacular song here and there created a heady mix....

It was hard not to join in and shake a leg

A tiring dance session was followed by a delectable dinner and desserts

Mementos were handed out to the senior batch, a token of remembrance from the grateful juniors

Thus ended a wonderful evening of merriment and conviviality

A smartly organized event with much attention to details

Everyone smiled throughout, laughed a lot, danced hard, ate with relish and enjoyed themselves

I can't help but think about our farewell, now less than a year away

It's going to be a year full of wonderful memories

And they'll bring a smile to our faces and moisten our eyes forever....

POLEMIC ANGLE

By:- Priyanka Nagdeo, MHA (HO)

‘POLES APART’.....aren’t most people like that? Err..just to ease the raised eyebrows, I’d rather substitute that with ..”Aren’t most opinions like that”..well it is a diplomatic world afterall, and to be able to express and be firm on that opinion is indeed a tough job.

Like the two opposite poles existing in a magnetic field, most often than not , people’s perceptions and beliefs also differ. Nevertheless, we continue analysing, scrutinising each other’s view points ,and present ours, ardent on the fact that the only socially acceptable ‘Angle’[AHEM!] to look at this world at is the one that ‘I’carry- Acute, Right or Obtuse who cares...and hold on ,we are not even close to the Pythagoras therom yet.;)...this argument tossed with salt, pepper and the works ,is a part of the discussions around the brewing camardrie at almost all corners at TISS...be it the canteen, the glorious dinner tables, the not so quiet library corners, or the all time favourite tapri. But then one can’t deny the fact that it is these very discussions coupled with the cutting chai, which form the champagne [yeah!!!] for the souls here.The thinking brains of the ingenous Tissians, armed with less intellect and more common sense, keep pondering, amidst the exploration of the facts.......

Again, it is only human to counterpoint, and well literally so,hence Team Clairvoyance at SHSS, decided to provide this very basic instinct a platform. Along with all other wonderful activities that are scheduled to take place at CLAIRVOYANCE this December , we also have a debate competition coming up. Aptly tagged ‘POLEMIC’ the topic for this competition is “STATE OF HEALTHCARE IN INDIA:WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?”:THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OR THE SEEKERS. The team chose this as the topic because it came across as a favourite topic doing the rounds for discussions in various groups. Surprisingly, these groups were not only those of the health school students, but, even of our friends at the other schools at TISS. In health care fixing responsibility has always been ambiguous, much like the proverbial”CHICKEN AND THE EGG”Story......................”.

Who is responsible for ensuring quality level healthcare.?The Providers including the government and the healthcare industry who claim of enough efforts on their part or the seekers who are yet to find enough reasons to appreciate these efforts. Health is a priviledge, a right, everyone is entitled to, alas, the provision of the means to this right as well as the use of these very means in a prudent way so as to attain maximum benefit out of the existing set up is still a evident mismatch. Well ,time to ponder and brainstorm, we thought, and so came up this subject to be this year’s topic for the debate .The debate will be held in two rounds :the preliminary round, comprising of a write-up, and the final open house arguement, scheduled on the 19th of December ,the first day of Clairvoyance 2009.There are lots of attractive prizes to be won as well.

As a part of the glorious clan of the SHSS faculty and students, dedicated to the betterment,of health in the country,this,we believe will be another step towards unlocking the key to many solutions or atleast provision of a thinking ground,through the most enjoyable indulgences of the human race:THE WAR OF WORDS-A DEBATE.So, nomatter what one’s “angle”is,there is always scope for a new “therom” folks[with mutual consensus ofcourse].”IAM bad at GEOMETRY”did someone say?This is about physics anyways...:P
Till we ponder more....Keep the angle right...:)

TISS International Student's Cultural Festival 2009

The annual TISS International Student's Cultural Festival 2009 will take place at the TISS Convention Centre, Naoroji Campus on November 14, 2009 from 6:30 pm onwards. The preparation for this event has been in full swing with numerous meetings, phone calls and the ubiquitous e-mail.

During this fest, various scrumptious International dishes will be prepared and served, but the details of which are being kept secret, as of all good things are.  Along with this, music (DJ NITE) and fashion shows will be the highlight of the night where the stars will shine down upon TISS and the most happening hub for Mumbai for the night will be where you ought to be.

At a rough estimate, TISS have around 50 international students from around the world and the mix of their music, skills, and culture is believed to be a feast to the eyes, and it is with great fervour that stonger cordial relations will be established in this cultural festival. So, pull up your socks and get ready to face the euphony...!!

NB: If any person or group(s) wants to perform any item from SHSS, please contact at the earliest - Lalhmangaih Hauzel, Literary Representative, School of Health Systems Studies, TISS. Ph: 98333 55223

Clairvoyance '08 : A Recap

Clairvoyance is considered to be one of its kind event in India which brings healthcare professionals, industry leaders and emerging talent across the country over one platform. As the name suggests, the aim of clairvoyance has been to sketch out a clear vision for the emerging healthcare sector in India. Every year the events are designed around a specific theme which addresses the pertinent issues in the transitional healthcare system of India.

Last year Clairvoyance('08) was a huge success with the theme ‘Empowering healthcare through solutions and applications’. The event spanned over two consecutive days of the 12th and 13th of December 2008 and was held at the convention centre of the Naoroji campus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai. Below is the performance note of the event :

Performance Concept Note Clairvoyance

Having recapped the glorious success of the last year's event, Team Clairvoyance aims at breaking new grounds with laying of new milestones for innovation and excellence this year.

Clairvoyance 2009 will be an exploration of innovative ways to build capacities at various levels of healthcare. This year’s event would comprise of a symphony of seminars, debates, and panel discussions highlighting newer approaches to various contemporary issues.

Clairvoyance 09 will be focusing on the following aspects of healthcare:

> Breaking new grounds in health care/hospital financing.
> Technological capacity building.
> Capacity building of the human resources.
> Strategic business models/plans for hospitals.
> Middle level management capacity building.

Team Clairvoyance
Dr. Dinesh Jagiasi (+91 93249 07679)
Dr. Omkar Phanse (+91 96194 84531)
Dr. Amar Nawkar (+91 96194 84532)
Dr. Pradeep Tandan (+91 96194 84533)
Dr. Nachiket Sule (+91 99702 65262)
clairvoyance09@gmail.com

NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON HIV SOCIAL RESEARCH PRIORITIES IN INDIA

December 17th—19th, 2009
This consultation is designed to identify and prioritize the HIV social research needs and to
contribute to theory driven, empirically validated research that affects people vulnerable to
and made vulnerable by HIV infection. The outcome of this consultation would assist HIV
social and behavioral researchers, program managers, policy makers, networks of persons
living with HIV & AIDS, and those interested in social aspects of health policy research in
India.












Links:

Concept Note

Call for papers

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Expression Of Interest

SHSS Alumni Meet 2009

Alumni Meet 2009

The "Alumni Meet 2009" witnessed a voluminous success.

The pictures of the meet are now available for viewing at
http://picasaweb.google.com/tisshssalumni/AlumniMeet2009?feat=email#

Warm Regards,
Alumni Co-ordination Committee 2009-10.

--
Alumni Co-ordination Committee 2009-10
(Nikita, Anamika, Sandeep, Vaibhav, Sujay, Mohit)
SHSS, TISS

Clairvoyance 2009 Flyer

Just A Minute

One Day Seminar on "Economic Recession & HR Challenges"

Disha HR 2009
One Day Seminar on "Economic Recession & HR Challenges, August 1, 2009
An initiative by 2008-10 batch of Diploma in HRM,TISS

For more information click the link below :
http://tiss.edu/disha_hr_2009.pdf

Strengthening the Alumni Base : Alumni Meet 2009

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Fwd: URJA-09 (TISS Annual QUIZ)

THE LITERARY CLUB OF T.I.S.S PRESENTS
URJA-09
The Annual General quiz contest.

The quiz is open to all students of TISS.
Each team consists of 2 members (equal representation from both sexes will be appreciated)
A written preliminary round will be followed by the finals (6 teams)
Venue:Conference Hall
Time:5.30 PM
Date: 22/7/2007

It is promised that the quiz will be of very high 'intellectual quality' and you will be left grappling with low self-esteem at the end of it. Researchers at NASA and double doctorates from MIT have failed to clear the preliminary round in a dry run conducted yesterday. However, you may try your luck as exciting prizes are waiting to be won, with loads of mindless fun all the way. The blokes who masterminded the quiz contest are rumored to be lurking around in the lush green environs of TISS.

For spicy details & inside scoops,
Contact:-
Anwesha:
Saptarshi
Deepu
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EB-09-10
{Rajan,Girish,Jitendra,Nikhil,Sagar,Anwesha,Roshan}

"Megh Mudra"

Come let’s take a peek-a-boo at a recent event which occurred at TISS. It’s called the Megh Mudra, a festival to impress the Rain-Gods. Mumbai has already been blessed with rains this year (and a plenty of it, so much so that Mumbai can just as well is like Venice now, if not Shanghai!!), never the less, the festival was fun.

I never thought TISSians could dance, let alone the doctors at TISS. Well TISSians have this knack of proving people wrong. So the students of SHSS jumped at the opportunity to show off their dancing skills and rock on the dance floor…… what if the stage was a basket ball court?????? That was the idea of the festival………. calling the Rain-Gods.

Don’t underestimate doctors, as the two musicians of the class,Kamlesh(Vocals) and Lal(Guitar) also presented a song… (Tum ho toh gata hai dil, tum nahin to chain kahan)...expressing aptly the love to the rain after the loooooonnng summer here. And then some of us also went to the extent of dancing on dekha Jo tujhe yaar, dil mein baji guitar…..he he…

And that’s not all; the jam session extracted the hooligans in us in the true sense…. What fun it was dancing in the open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do keep urselves updated on the events at TISS. Bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr Niharika Tiwari

Freshers' Party Invitation

1450 Steps to Raigad Fort

The chances that we will be on the way to Raigad started appearing weary when Mumbai was struck by heavy rains on the day of departure.
But heavy rains were just not enough to stop us from unleashing the raw energies within.
It was a 4hr night journey, with all of us singing at full volume...yeah it was Antakshari with all the old hindi songs which made the journey even more wonderful and joyous.




The day before, i googled some info about Raigad and here is what i got -

"Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. The Maratha king Shivaji made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned King of a Maratha Kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire eventually covering majority of modern day India.The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1400–1450 steps leading to the fort, though today a rope-way exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by the British upon siege."...........But i never expected what i was about to see.



On the way the landscapes got more beautiful with every passing kilometer. Finally we arrived to village Pachad at the foot hills of Fort Raigad, beyond which we had to continue the journey by steps.
Each step we walked up, brought about a view laden with natural beauty, fresh water springs, flourishing green landscape and picturesque vistas.

Each of the 1450 steps to the Raigad were 1450 mesmerizing moments i will always cherish all my life. And many thanks to Srinivasan, his DSLR cam and his photographic skills because of which we were able to capture all those moments. This trip marks the beginning of formation of bonds between all of us here at TISS.

And about "Killing the Tiger Story" mentioned in previous post by Rajesh, was a PJ. I would like to say that though i didnt kill a tiger but i definitely shot a Chameleon ....... :)

Dr Sandeep Moolchandani

Clairvoyance '09 Update

From: TISS Clairvoyance <clairvoyance09@gmail.com>

Hi all,
This is to give the whole school an update of Clairvoyance'09. We had a meeting with Dr Yesudian about the theme for Clairvoyance and "CAPACITY BUILDING IN HEALTHCARE" has been approved as the main overarching theme. Accordingly we have decided this theme would be taken up for Clairoyance'09.For the same purpose we have kept a small competition with a cash prize open to both the Senior and Junior batches.
1) To give the theme "CAPACITY BUILDING IN HEALTHCARE" a new dimension and put it in better words. Also to suggest a slogan with the Theme.
2) To design a proper LOGO for this Clairvoyance which would be used with all Clairvoyance Official documentations.
All the entries have to be sent before 14th of July(23:59) to the above email-id for both the juniors and seniors.For both the competitions the cash prize would be Rs. 500/-. The results would be declared on 17th of July.
Thanking you.
Team Clairvoyance.