Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society Mumbai

During the Year 2001 - 2012

No. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Date 28th April 01 20th May 01 24th June 01 30th June 01 14th July 01 21st July 01 29th July 01 July 01 15th August 01 26th August 01 22nd & 23rd Sep 01 30th Sep 01 20th Oct 01 12th Nov 01 14th Nov 01

Subject Internal & External Threat to Life on Earth The Solar System- Closer View Outer Solar System and Beyond Shri. Sohnraj Dalichand Award to Shri. Balchandra Jani Manubhai Mehta Award to Dr. Pragna Pai Invited by In Time Gujarati for its 1st anniversary celebrations The Birth and Death of a Star Examined the Ph.D. thesis of Mr.Bijan Nikouravan Inauguration of the IPS Library

Speaker Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Shri. Balchandra Jani Dr. Pragna Pai

Venue Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. M.K. High School Borivali, Mumbai. St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal

IPS Borivali, Mumbai. Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal and Dr. Raikar Experts from various fields Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Prof. Ravindra Keskar , Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J.J.Rawal Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

10. 11.

Is There Life Elsewhere in the Universe Presentation of Research paper on The Contribution of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak One day science workshop for nature lovers A science fiction story telling programme & discussion on it Appointed a member of the Standing Committee of GUJCOST Childrens Day Programme- Astropainting, Astro poetry, mathematics through origami, introduction to Vedic mathematics Constellations, Zodiacs and Nakshatras Understanding the Winter Sky

12. 13. 14. 15.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

16. 17.

1st Dec 01 29 Dec 01

th

St. Annes High School Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2002

No 1. 2.

Date 14th Jan 02 20th Jan 02

Subject Invited for radio broadcast on the topic Ancient Festival Makar Sankranti Science and Antarctica

Speakers Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram

Venue All India Radio Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Shri. Bhausaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce & Science College Borivali, Mumbai.

3.

11 Feb 02

th

Chief Guest at the Geography Day celebrations

Dr. J. J. Rawal

4. 5.

17th Feb 02 28th Feb 02 12th March 02 18th March 02 13th April 02 15th April 02 20th April 02 27th & 28th April 02 4th & 5th May 02

Introduction to Vedic mathematics Science Day celebrations Our Scientific Heritage- Mathematics & Astronomy. The first Balvanthbhai Parekh Award to c The Beauty & Power of Mathematics

Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Various experts

Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai.

6.

Prof. P.C.Vaidya

7.

Dr. J. J. Rawal

S.F.M.C. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya Borivali, Mumbai. Veer Bhagat Singh Vidyalaya All India Radio Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

8.

Lecture on The Solar System

Dr. J. J. Rawal

9. 10. 11. 12.

Audio visual show on Solar System Gave a talk on Mars Sky observation Sky observation

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J .Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. Y.A.Raikar Mrs.Binu Kumar

13.

13th May 02

1st issue of Surya

14.

13th May 02

Acceptance by Mr.P.C. Alexander to be the Chief Patron of IPS Foundation Day Award to Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Lecture- Would Life on Earth be Possible Without Space Around Presented Vigyan Patrika Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Dr. J. J. Rawal St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai. All India Radio

15.

13 May 02

th

16.

18th May &

15th June 02 17. 18. 19. June 02 April 03 9th June 02 29th June 02 Lectures in Astronomy & Space Physics Panelist at Career Awareness Programme Chief Guest at felicitation of meritorious students in SSC exam Shri. Sohnraj Dalichand Award to Dr.S.S.Chandel Lecture- Science popularization Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh Late Shri. Manubhai Mehta Award to Dr. A.P.Jayaraman, BARC Lecture- Science and the Media Dr. J. J. Rawal Mumbai University Bombay Cambridge School, Andheri Suvidya Prasarak Sangh

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal

20.

30 June 02

th

Dr.S.S.Chandel

St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai.

21.

13th July 02

Dr. A.P.Jayaraman Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. Y.A.Raikar Mrs.Binu Kumar Dr. J. J. Rawal

St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai.

22.

13th July 02

2nd issue of Surya

23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

20th July 02 23rd July 02 31st July 02 July 02 15th Aug 02 20th Aug 02

A radio broadcast on Uranus Magic show for children Universe and Planets Correspondence course in Fundamentals of Astronomy & Astrophysics started Chief Guest for the 55th Independence Day celebrations Inauguration of Science Association followed by a lecture Understanding the Power of Mathematics and Fun with Mathematics

All India Radio Suvidyalaya Chogale High School

Dr. J. J. Rawal

B.M.C. Marathi Primary High School Mumbai

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. Jitendra Modi Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram

Saraswathi Vidya Bhavan B.N.Bandodkar College of Science Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai.

29.

24th Aug 02

30. 31. 32. 33.

25th Aug 02 Sep 02 4th Sep 02 9th Sep 02

Dharma & Vigyan Invitation by AUST, Lebanon to help set up a planetarium Inauguration of Astronomy Club followed by a lecture Seminar on Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Siddharth College of Science, Arts & Commerce Somaiya Vidyavihar Ghatkopar, Mumbai

Lecture- Geomagnetism as a tool for Remote Sensing of Geospace

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. Y.A.Raikar Mrs.Binu J. Kumar Dr. J. J. Rawal Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. J. J. Rawal & IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Dr. J. J. Rawal & IPS staff Guest SpeakerDr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Kutch Somaiya Vidyavihar Ghatkopar, Mumbai Dr.S. Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya Borivali, Mumbai. Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH, Planetary Division, Germany Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gujarat

34.

Sep 02

3rd issue of Surya

35.

Sep 02

Contribution of an article to Innovation Planetariums Special First of the lecture series on Introduction to Vedic Mathematics Audio visual show on Solar System and Sky Observation Invitation for Sharadotsav organized by Mandapeshwar Civic Federation, Prem Nagar Successfully defended Ph.D. thesis of Mr. T. Arun Audio visual show on Solar System and Sky Observation Innauguration of Science Centre Wonders of the Universe

36.

22nd Sep 02 24th & 25th Oct 02 27th Oct 02 30th Oct 02 6th to 9th Nov 02 12th Nov 02

37.

38. 39. 40.

41.

42.

21 Nov 02

st

The Earths Protective Space Environment

43.

Nov 02

4th issue of Surya

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. Y.A.Raikar Mrs.Binu Kumar Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram New Era School (through auspices of Rotary Club Metropolitan) St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai. N.E.S. School, Bhandup Mumbai

44.

22nd Nov 02 23rd & 24th Nov 02 25th Nov 02

Journeys to the Poles of the Earth & India in Antarctica

45.

Workshop on Science Cartoons

Dr. Pradeep Srivastava Dr. Pradeep Srivastava

46.

Workshop on Science cartoons

47.

26th Nov 02 3rd Dec 02

The Polar Regions

Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. J. J. Rawal

N.E.S. School, Bhandup Mumbai N.E.S.School, Bhandup Mumbai St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai. Gujarati Club

48.

The Indian Expeditions to Antarctic

49.

5th Dec 02

Indias Scientific Expeditions to Antarctica

50. 51. 52.

8th Dec 02 Dec 02 13th Dec 02 14th & 15th Dec 02 15th Dec 02

Vedic Mathematics Interview for Metro Borivali Confirmation of being the National Centre for the Red Rover Goes to Mars contest held by NASA and The Planetary Society, America. Sky observation

53.

Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Dr. J. J. Rawal

Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivli, Mumbai. Gujarati Club

54.

Mathematics and Vedic Mathematics

55.

18th Dec 02 21st & 22nd Dec 02

Inauguration of School Annual Exhibition

Holy Paradise High School Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

56.

Sky observation

Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff

57.

26th Dec 02

Universe and Sky observation

Somaiya Bal Vikas

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2003

No

Date

Subject

Speakers Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram Mrs. Rajeshwari Sharma Mrs.Binu Kumar Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal and IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal

Venue

1.

Jan 03

Writing of article for Surya 5 issue

th

IPS Borivali, Mumbai.

2.

4th Jan 03 21st & 22nd Jan 03 26th Jan 03 26th Jan 03 1st & 2nd Feb 03 20th Feb 03

Sky observation

Somaiya Vidyavihar Ghatkopar, Mumbai Vadodara

3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Sky observation and lecture Science and Scientists Inauguration of Gyan Vihar a high tech library Chief Guest at Akash Darpan programme Jyotisha Bharati Inauguration of the Annual Science Exhibition Speaker at the Radio & Optical Probing of the Upper Atmosphere Workshop with a talk on Understanding of Space Weather from Magnetometer/ Riometer experiments at The Indian Antarctic Station- Maitri Earthquakes and Precautions Science Day celebrations lectures Dr. C. V. Raman Vedic Mathematics Petroleum, its history, genesis and production Workshop to formulate the draft programme for Year of Science Temper 2004 2nd Balvantbhai Parekh Award to Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar Launch of new Web Site Discussion with Dr. Anuj Sinha, DST, NCSTC, Communications to charter the activities for 2003-2004 Year of Science temper Chandrashekhar Samant.

Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai. Borivli Sanskrutik Kendra Borivali, Mumbai. Sai Baba Temple, Dahanu Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya

8.

6 to 8 Feb 03

th

th

Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram

Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

9.

28th Feb 03

Mrs. Binu J. Kumar Dr.(Mrs.) Girija Rajaram, Dr.Vijay Ashar, Mr. Rajaram

Diamond Jubilee Girls High School

10.

28 Feb 03

th

Suvidyalaya Chogale High School Borivali, Mumbai.

11.

28th Feb 03

Dr. J. J. Rawal

NCSTC, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi St. Annes High School, Borivali, Mumbai.

12. 13.

12th Mar 03 March

Hemal Shah IPS Office, Borivali, Mumbai

14.

2 Apr 03

nd

Biography of Dr. J. J. Rawal, AIR 15. 16. 17. 3rd Apr 03 27th Apr 03 14th Apr 03 26th April 03 2nd May 22nd May 03 Lecture on Antarctica Examinee Invitation by Dr. Yashwant Trivedi to write an article on What I found the most beautiful on this Earth Sky observation Co -arranged a Summer Camp activities included Space Science, Aeromodelling, Vedic Maths Girija Rajaram Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Suvidyalaya Chogale School, Gorai, Borivali (W) Dr.S.Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya, Malad Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya, Malad & Suvidyalaya Chogale School, Gorai, Borivali Rotary Club South Mumbai Mumbai Univ.

18.

IPS staff

19.

IPS staff

20.

7th May

Transit of Mercury

IPS staff

21.

23rd May 03

Declared the result of the Red Rover Goes To Mars Student Astronaut contest. The result was put on the website also Sky observation Announcement of 2nd year correspondence course 2003 - 2004 Information technology Shri Sohanraj Shah Award to Ramesh Bhayani presented by Dr. M. P. Purohit Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Award to Shri Apurva Dace presented by Shri Janak Shah Hemal Shah Ramesh Bhayani Dr. J. J. Rawal Apurva Dave Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal, Dr. Baghai, Dr. Ajay Patwardhan, Dr. S. Ramadurai, Dr. Raikar, Shri P. K. Ravindranath, Prof. M. N. Vahia, Shri R. D. Anjara Dr. J. J. Rawal T. Mandal AIR, Churchgate Suvidyalaya Chogale School, Gorai, Borivali Suvidyalaya Chogale School, Gorai, Borivali IPS staff Suvidyalaya Chogale School, Gorai, Borivali

22. 23. 24. 25.

24th May 03 26th May 03 30th May 03 29th June 03 13th July 03

26.

27.

14th July 03

Visit of Dr. Baghai, DST to IPS Office

IPS Office Borivali (W), Mumbai.

28.

7th, 8th & 9th August 03

Visit of Dr. T. Mandal , Director, Dept. of Science & Technology to our office

IPS Office Borivali (W), Mumbai.

10

29.

23rd Aug to 28th Aug 03 30th Aug 03 19th to 21st Sep 03 Sep 03 16th Oct 03 17th Oct 03 27th Oct 03 1st Nov 03 2nd Nov 03

Sky Observation Programme of Mars for General Public and Life Members Foundation Day Award to Prof. M. G. K. Menon Presented by Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel (D. Sc.). A number of sky observation programmes Solar System at a Glance- book published Lecture & sky observation programme Lecture & sky observation programme Invited as Chief guest by Idar Kelvani Darji Mandal Sun Flare Observation Lecture Inauguration Function of The Janmabhoomi Group of Newspapers (JGN) Centrefor Earthquake Science Studies and Research Release of Surya Vol 2 Issue 2. Release of Kids Science Vol 1 Issue 1 and Release of Small books 1. Solar System at a Glance. 2. Sayings of Scientist.

Dr. J. J. Rawal

Terrace of IPS Office, Borivali (W), Mumbai. Prabodhankar Thackeray Mini Auditorium, Borivali (W), Mumbai 92. IPS office terrace

30.

Prof. M. G. K. Menon

31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.

IPS staff Hemal Shah & Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal & IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal & IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal & IPS staff Dr. J. J. Rawal

Bombay Cambridge School, Andheri Bhatia School, Borivali Idar Kelvani Darji Mandal, Kandivali (W) IPS office terrace Jyesth Nagrik Sanstha Borivali

38.

25th Nov 03

The Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC), Mumbai

39.

31st Dec 03

Saturn Festival + Lecture + sky show

Dr. J. J. Rawal ISP Staff

M.K.S. Bhatia School

11

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2004

12

1. 2. 3.

3rd Jan 04 to 9th Jan 04 15th to 19th Jan 04 6th Feb 04 3rd Feb 04

4 Days Lecture + Sky show 3 Days Lectures + Sky Show Lecture + Sky Show Samantha Chandrashekhar Lecture + Sky show Samantha Chandrashekhar Meeting of Research Council Lecture + Sky Show Samantha Chandrashekhar Shri Damjibhai Visited the IPS office

Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS Dr. J. J. Rawal, Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel, and other. Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS

Children Science Congress Himachal Pradesh Bidada Sarvodaya Trust Kutch, Gujarat Balbharti School Kandivali, Mumbai S.K.Somaiya School At Dahanu IPS office

4.

5.

18th Feb 04 21st & 22nd Feb 04

6. 7.

Dahanu IPS office

8.

28th Feb 04

SUN Spot observation

Mr. Hemal & Mr. Kapesh Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. Piush Rawal Mrs. Balan Mr. Vikram

S. Radhakrishnan School Malad (W). 10:00 to 14:00 Pm Veer Bhagat Sing School Malad (W), Mumbai 11:00 to 13:30 Pm S. Radhakrishnan School Borivali (W), Mumbai 11:00 to 14:00 St. Annes School Borivali, Mumbai

9.

28th Feb 04

Lecture

10.

28th Feb 04

Exhibition Science Day Celebration + Lecture + Quiz Contest + Project Display + Kids Science 2nd issue Release Samantha Chandrashekhar

11.

28th Feb 04

Prof. Mohan Apte Dr. J. J. Rawal & Piyush A. Rawal

12.

28th to 29th Feb 04 12th Mar 04 25th to 29th Mar 04 1st Apr 04 3rd April to 5th May04 17thApril04 3rd to 10th

Lecture + Sky Show 3rd Balvantbhai Parekh Award to Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy + Surya Vol 2. Issue 3 Release 4 Days Lecture + Sky Show Samantha Chandrashekhar Sky Show Samantha Chandrashekhar Samanta Chandrashekhar Lecture + Sky Show + Exhibition 1st Advisory Committee Meting ETCC Transit of Venus

Swaminarayan Ashram, Dhule, Gujarat M. K. High School Borivali, Mumbai

13.

14.

Dr. J. J. Rawal & Staff IPS IPS Staff IPS Staff Dr. J. J. Rawal & Others Dr. J. J. Rawal &

Rotary Club At Kutch Kuverjibapa Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Mumbai Ujjain, MP Office of Shri Mohanbhai I. Patel, Goregaon (E) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

15. 16. 17. 18.

13

June 04 19. 20. 21. 22. 8 June 04 11th to 13th June04 25thJune04 27th June04
th

Staff IPS Transit of Venus Vedic Mathematics 1st Swagat Samiti Meeting ETCC Shri Shohanraj D. Shah Award To Smt. Rajeshwari Sharm Kumari Manogna Desai
Dr.. A Patwardhan, Dr. J. J. Rawal, Prof. K. Sivaprasad, Dr. S. Ramadurai, Dr. B. Rai

IPS Staff Smt. Rajeshwari Sharma

IPS Office Thane IMC, Mumbai St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai St. Annes High School Borivali, Mumbai, IPS Office or St. Annes School Borivali, Mumbai

23.

11th July04 28th August, 2004 + 8 Saturdays

Journalist Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Award

24.

Course on Relativity

25.

14

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2005

15

No

Date 7th to 9th January, 2005

Subject Einsteins Theories Centenary Celebration International Conference

Speaker National & International Scientists were invited speakers Dr. J. J. Rawal

Venue Prabodhankar Thackarey Auditorium, Borivali (W), Mumbai. V. K. Vachani Mahila Arts & Home Science College, Keshod. Shri G. D. Vacchani Kanya Vidyalaya, Keshod Shri G. D. Vacchani Kanya Vidyalaya, Keshod Smt. Kadvibai Virani Kanyashala, Dhebar Road, Rajkot Saurashtra Education Foundation, Rajkot Saurashtra Education Foundation, Rajkot Smt. Kadvibai Virani Kanyashala, Dhebar Road, Rajkot Kapol Vidyanidhi School, Kandivali (W), Mumbai SGS Vidya Pratishthanam, Charodi, Ahmedabad. Thakur College, Kandivali (E), Mumbai S. Radhakrishnana School Malad(W) Mumbai Swami Vivekanand International School Kandivali(W), Mumbai

1.

2.

29th January, 2005 29th January, 2005 31st January, 2005 1st February, 2005 1st February, 2005 1st February, 2005

Astronomy Lecture with slide show

3. 4.

Astronomy Lecture with slide show Sky Observation programme

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal

5.

Lecture Science in Everyday Life

Dr. J. J. Rawal

6.

Lecture Exploration at Saturn

Dr. J. J. Rawal Produced by The Indian Planetary Society Dr. J. J. Rawal

7.

Screening of Documentary film on Life and Work of Einstein

8.

2nd February, 2005 7th February, 2005 9th To 11th February, 2005 12th February, 2005

Lecture Power of Thoughts

9.

Two Lectures with slide show Two day Sky observation and screening of the documentary film on Life & Work of Einstein

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal, Mr. Druvkumar Sahani, Mr. Raju Shah

10.

11.

Lecture Power of Science

Dr. J. J. Rawal

12.

13th February, 2005

Lecture History of Astronomy

Dr. J. J. Rawal

13.

Lecture Importances of Education and Cultural Activities in the Life 25th February, 2005 25th

Dr. J. J. Rawal

14. 15.

Invited as Chief Guest Invited as Chief Guest

Dr. J. J. Rawal Prof. Siv Prasad,

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat Bombay Cambridge

16

February, 2005 26th February, 2005 Astronomy & Einstein Exhibition and Documentary Film on Einstein was shown

Hemal Shah

School, Andheri

16.

Piyush Rawal, Kalpesh Vyas, Pranav and Baiju

Veer Bhagat Singh Vidyalaya Malad(W), Mumbai

17.

27th February, 2005

National Science Day Celebration Many Lecture by Expert & Astronomical Quiz Contest

IPS Staff

Suvidyalay Chogle Hall Gorai, Borivali (W),

18.

5th March, 2005 17th March, 2005 19th March, 2005

Invited as Chief Guest

Dr. J. J. Rawal

Naran Lala College, Navsari, Gujarat

19.

To write script on Khagol Vignyan Ane Paryavaran Gujarati

Dr. J. J. Rawal

All India Radio, Mumbai

20.

Sky Show

Dhruvlal, Viren, Baiju Dr. J. J. Rawal, Dr. B. Rai, Dhruv sahani, Hemal, Piyush, Viren, Kalpesh, Vikram, Pranav, Raju, Baiju, Deepak, Suraj and Narotambhai Dr. J.J. Rawal

IPS Office Terrace

21.

23rd & 24th March, 2005

Astronomy & Einstein Exhibition Documentary Film on Einstein + Sky show

Podar High School, Santacruz (West), Mumbai

22.

24th March 2005 30th March, 2005

Documentary Film on Einstein + Sky show

Swami Narayan Gurukul, Surat, Gujarat GUJCOST Ahemadabad, Gujarat M.K. High School Hall, Borivali (W), Mumbai

23.

For Final Approval of Posters and Calendar for GUJCOST

Dr. J. J. Rawal and Hemal Shah

24.

14th April, 2005

Balvantbhai K. Parekh Award Function Lecture India in Space

Dr. K. Kastrurirangan Dr. K Siv Prasad Dr. S.K. Aurora Dr. Ajay Patwardhan Dr. S. Ramadurai Dr. Basudev Rai Dr. Devashis Benerji Smt. Rajeshwari

25.

16th April, 2005 To 28th May, 2005

Interactive Session (Saturday Workshop)

IPS Office Borivali Mumbai

17

Sharma Dr. J. J. Rawal

26.

24th April, 2005

Sky Observation & Demonstrations & Slide Show

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani, Viren Dave Vikram Virulkar Kalpesh Vyas

Grant Road, Mumbai

27.

30th April, 2005 20th May 2005 to 22nd May 2005 28th May 2005 to th 30 May 2005 31st May 2005 to 2nd June 2005 6th June 2005 to 8th June 2005 14th June 2005

Sky Observation & Demonstration IPS Staff Terrace of IPS Office

28.

To Set up Science Centre

Dr J. J. Rawal

Porbandar, Gujarat

29.

Astronomy Exhibition & Lecture

Dr J. J. Rawal Viren Dave Deepak Thorat Dr J. J. Rawal Suraj Rana

Halvad, Gujarat

30.

Lectures & Sky Observation

Shimla, Himanchal Pradesh

31.

Visit to Finance Department for Sanctioning 35 (i) & (ii) Certificate,

Dr J. J. Rawal

Delhi

32.

Apane Ani Apanu Gagan Mandal Sohanraj Shah Award Function and Lecture on Cultivating Scientific Hobbies Manubhai Mehta Award Function and Lecture on Science & Media Seminar on Information of Technology and lecture on India in Space Gujarat Council for Science City, Ahmedabad Radio Talk on Einstein, Relativity and the Universe Mars Observation through Telescopes

Dr J. J. Rawal Shri Cyrus D. Sidhva Shri Kantibhai Bhatt Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. Hemal Shah Viren Dave, Kalpesh Vyas

Ashwinikumar Medical Relief Society, Kandivali, Mumbai St. Annes High School, Borivali(W), Mumbai M.K. High School, Borivali (W), Mumbai Mumbai University Club House, Mumbai Gujarat Council for Science City, Ahmedabad Akashwani, Mumbai I.P.S. Office, Borivali (W),

33. 34. 35. 36. 37.

26th June 2005 10th July 2005 23rd July 2005 5-8 August 2005 16th August, 2005 3rd September 2005 12th September, 2005

38.

39.

Lecture on Einstein Theories of Relativity

Dr. J. J. Rawal

Father Agnels Engineering College, Bandra, Mumbai

18

40.

15th September 2005 22nd September, 2005 23rd September, 2005

Inspection of Science Exhibition

T. K. Mandal Dhruv Sahani

Nanavati School, Vile Parle, Mumbai Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Delhi Gorai Office, Borivali, Mumbai

41.

Presentation of Project on Geology

Dr. Basudeo Rai

42.

Presentation of Porbandar Project

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. Basudev Rai Dhruv Sahani And IPS Staffs Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Kalpesh Vyas with IPS Staffs Dhruv Sahani, Hemal Shah, Viren Dave & Staffs Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. Viren Dave Mr. Deepak Thorat and Mr. Suraj Rana Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. Viren Dave Mr. Deepak T. Mr. Suraj Rana Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr.Dhruv S. Dr. B. Rai Mr. Vikram V. Mr. Baiju Nair Mr. Narrottam B Dr. J. J. Rawal

43.

1-2 October, 2005

Lecture & Sky Observation

D.A.V. Centre for Creative Education, Ghodbandar Road, Thane

44.

3rd October, 2005

Solar Eclipse Observation

Terrace of IPS Office, Borivali (W), Mumbai

45.

29-30 October, 2005

Mars Observation

Terrace of IPS Office Borivali (W), Mumbai

46.

8-11 November, 2005

Mini-Planetarium Show, Sky Observations and lectures

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

47.

11-22 November, 2005

Mini-Planetarium show, Sky Observations and Lectures

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

48.

17-19 November, 2005

Science Exhibition and Sky Observation

Bandodkar Science College Thane, Maharashtra

49.

18th November 19th November, 2005 26-27 November, 2005

Lecture

Jakhania Institute, Kutch Gujarat G.C.E. R.T. Programme Virayatan Vidyapeeth Bhuj, Gujarat Bal Bharati High School Kandivali, Mumbai

50.

Lecture

Dr. J. J. Rawal

51.

Sky Observation Programme

Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. Hemal Shah Mr. Viren Dave

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Mr. Praveen D. Mr. Baiju Nair Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani Dr. B. Rai Mr. Baiju Nair Mr. D. Thorat

52.

16th December, 2005

Exhibition on Science & the Life of Einstein

K.J. Somaiya College of Science, Mumbai

53.

17th December, 2005 19-24 December, 2005 26th December, 2005 to 13th January 2006

Lecture on The Life of Einstein

Dr. J.J. Rawal

K.J. Somaiya College of Science, Mumbai

54.

Contact / Motivation Programme

IPS Staff

55.

Set up Project on Science in Ancient India

Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. D. Sahani Mr. Viren Dave Mr. D. Thorat Mrs. M. Shah

Sandipani Vidyaniketan, Porbandar, Gujarat

20

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The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2006

21

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26th December, 2005 to 13th January 2006 24th January, 2006 25th January, 2006
th

Set up Project on Science in Ancient India

Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. D. Sahani Mr. Viren Dave Mr. D. Thorat Mrs. M. Shah

Sandipani Vidyaniketan, Porbandar, Gujarat

2.

Chief Judge for Distributing Scholarship and Prize to Students

Dr. J. J. Rawal

Maniben Nanavati Women College, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai ETV Gujarati, Mumbai Based Studio. Mumbai

3.

Recording of Samvaad Programme

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. D.K. Sahani Baiju Nair, Suraj Rana Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani

4.

26 January, 2006

Exhibition on Life & work of Einstein and Astronomy and Space Science

D.A.V. Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai

5.

4th February, 2006

Lecture on & Sky Observation Lecture on Solar System & Showing Documentary Film of Our Place in the Universe & Life & Work of Einstein Selection Committee Meeting for National Awards for Science Communication Lecture

G.N.F.C., Narmada Nagar, Bharuch, Gujarat

6.

6 February, 2006 8th February, 2006 10th February, 2006 11th February, 2006

th

Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani

Kapol Vidyanidhi Trust, Kandivali (W), Mumbai

7.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Technology Bhavan, New Delhi Ahmedabad, Gujarat

8.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

9.

Lecture

Dr. J. J. Rawal

Kutch, Gujarat

10.

13th February, 2006 14th February, 2006 15th February, 2006 15th February, 2006 18-19 February, 2006

Lecture & Sky Observation Programme

Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani Dr. J. J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. DK Sahani

M.D. Mehta District Science Centre, Dhrol, Gujarat. Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat Sanskar High School, Rajkot, Gujarat All India Ramanujan Maths Club, Rajkot, Gujarat

11.

Sky Observation Programme

12.

Lecture on Physics & Astrophysics

13.

Lecture on Whole Universe Received Aryabhatt Award and Lecture on Mathematics in Ancient India

14.

V.B. Kambli

22

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25th February, 2006 12th March, 2006 23rd March, 2006

National Science Day Celebration Many Lecture by Expert & Astronomical Quiz Contest Balvantbhai K. Parekh Award Function Lecture on Space Science in ISRO Introduction of Scientific Model & Exhibits

& I.P.S. Staff Professor G. Madhavan Nair Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. K. Sivprasad Dr. B. Rai Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Dr. J.J.Rawal Mr. Akshay Malhotra Mr. Suraj Rana Dr. J. J. Rawal Dhruv Sahahi Mr. Akshay Malhotra Dr. J.J. Rawal Acharya Chandanaji Kunverjibhai Kenia Damjibhai Shah Dr. S.K. Biswas Dr. Shringarpure Dr. Gadhavi Dhruv Sahani Jasraj Sanghani Sripat Chavan Baiju Nair and others Dhruv Sahani Deepak Thorat Dr. J. J. Rawal

Mangal Murty Hall, Borivali, Mumbai M.K. High School, Borivali, Mumbai Somaiya College, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai

16. 17.

18.

4-5 April, 2006

Lecture & Demonstration of Scientific Models & Exhibits Sky Observation

DAV Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai

19.

12-16 April, 2006

Lecture

Surendranagar, Gujarat

20.

24th April, 2006

Lecture & Sky Observation

Surendranagar, Gujarat

21.

25th April, 06 To 8th May, 06

Inauguration of Regional Community Science Centre at Bhuj Kutch & Seminar on Earthquake science

Kutchmitra Science Centre, Bhuj-Kutch Gujarat

22.

13th May, 06

Comet Observation

Terrace of IPS Office Bhuj

23.

05th June, 06 8th June, 06 15th June, 06 22nd June 06

Set up Science Exhibition & Models

DAV Public School Panvel, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai

24.

Lecture on Science and Astronomy

25.

Lecture on Solar System Lecture on Science Education in School for teacher

Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani

26.

27.

29th June, 06

Lecture on Astronomy for students

Dr. J. J. Rawal

23

28.

5th July, 2006 12th July, 2006 19th July, 2006 26th July, 2006 4th August, 2006 31st July, 2006 11th August, 2006 17th August 2006 18th August 2006 19th August 2006

Lecture on Science Education

Dr. J. J. Rawal

DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai Bhavan College Andheri (W) Mumbai DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai Somaiya Education Trust, Vidya Vihar (E) Mumbai DAV Public School, Panvel, Navi Mumbai

29.

Lecture

Dr. J. J. Rawal

30.

Lecture

Dr. J. J. Rawal

31.

Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal

32.

Lecture on Science in Ancient India Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Shri Kantibhai Bhatt

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Kantibhai Bhatt Manubhai Gadvi Dr. J.J. Rawal

33.

34.

Lecture Meeting with Dr. S.K.Somaiy for Project of Planetarium Set up at Vidya Vihar Complex

35.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

36.

Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. Basudeo Rai Akshay Malhotra Dr. J.J. Rawal

37.

National Seminar on Conservation on Biodiversity: Prospectus & Concern

Bhuj Centre, Bhuj-Kutch

38.

24th August 26th August 2006

Meeting with Dr. S. K. Somaiya for Project of Planetarium Set up at Vidya Vihar Complex Lecture

Somaiya Education Trust, Vidya Vihar (E) Mumbai DAV Public School, Panvel, Navi Mumbai

39.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Pravin Doshi Baiju Nair Sripat Chavan Narottam Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Akshay Malhotra

40.

8th October

Exhibition on Prakriti

DAV Public School, Thane

41.

9-11 October, 2006 12th October, 2006 14th October, 2006

Science Festival

Kutchmitra Science Centre, Bhuj-Kutch Somaiya Education Trust Vidya Vihar (E), Mumbai DAV Public School, Panvel, Navi Mumbai

42.

Meeting at Somaiya Education Trust for Establishment of Planetarium and Science Centre at Somaiya Complex Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal

43.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

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44.

19th October, 2006 21st October, 2006

Submitting the Project for Set up Modern Planetarium and Science Centre at Somaiya Complex Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Somaiya Education Trust Vidya Vihar (E), Mumbai DAV Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai

45.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Pravin Doshi Vikram V. & Team Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Akshay Malhotra Dhruv Sahani Pravin Maheshwari Shripat Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal

46.

12th November, 2006

Documentary film on Our Place in the Universe & Sky Observation

Gundecha Academy, Kandivali (E), Mumbai

47.

16th November 2006

Meeting with Dr. S.K. Somaiya discussion about the Planetarium Project at Somaiya Education Trust,

Vidya Vihar, Mumbai

48.

20-25 November, 2006

Contact / Motivation Programme at IPS & Kutchmitra Science Centre, Bhuj-Kutch sponsored by Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore for Gujarat State

White House Public School Gokula Nagar, Haripar, Bhuj-Kutch-370001 Gujarat

49.

2nd December, 2006 11-16 December 2006 19th December 2006 21st December 2006 22ndDecember 2006 26-27 December 2006

Lecture on Mystery of Universe Conta Contact / Motivation Programme at Indian Planetary Society, Mumbai sponsored by Indian Space Research Organisation, Bangalore for Maharashtra State Lecture on Moon Mission Meeting at Somaiya Trust Science: Ancient to Modern

White House Public School Haripar, Bhuj-Kutch370001 Mangalmurthy Hall, Near Gorai Bridge, Gorai 1, Borivali (W), Mumbai Community Science Centre, Baroda, Gujarat Somaiya Education Trust Vidya Vihar (E), Mumbai Bhavnagar, Gujarat

50.

Dr. J.J. Rawal & IPS Staff

51. 52. 53.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr J.J. Rawal AkshayMalhotra Baiju Nair Pravin M.

54.

Quiz Contest

Sahyog Auditorium, Opp S.T., Bhuj, Gujarat

55.

25

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2007

26

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11th January, 2007

Speech at Swami Vivekanand Jayanti Samaroh

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Baiju Nair Shripad Chavan Narottambhai Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Dr. J.J. Rawal

Jan Seva Kendra, Borivali, Mumbai

02

14th January 2007

Sun Observation, Lecture & Exhibition

Sun Temple, Surajwadi, Charni Road(E) Mumbai

03

19th January 2007 27-28 January, 2007 29th January, 2007 3rd February, 2007

Science Quiz Lecture Fantastic Universe & India In Space Sky Observation National Science Drama Exhibition on India in Space Age

Science Campus, GNFC, Bharuch, Gujarat Shri Swaminarayan Mission School Surat, Gujarat Sahyog Auditorium Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat Veer Bhagat Singh Vidyalaya, Malad (W)

04

05 06

07

3rd February, 2007

Lecture on Our Universe, Documentary Film & Sky Observation Programme

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Vikaram V. Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Sripat Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dr. Manoj Pateria Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Shri Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal

Somaiya Trusts School, Nareshwadi, Dahanu Road,

08

5-6 February, 2007 10-11 February, 2007

Meeting for NCSTC Award Educational Trip of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan collaboration with the Indian Planetary Society

Delhi Narpad Beach Resort, Dahanu Road, Thane

09

10

12-17 February, 2007

Exhibition on Science & Astronomy

SKUM School, Ahemdabad

11

16 17 February, 2007 25th February 2007

Sky Observation Programme

Sialaa School, Surendranagar Auditorium, M.K. High School, Borivali (W), Mumbai

12

Workshop on National Science Day Celebration 2007

13

28 February, 2007

th

Workshop on National Science Day Celebration 2007

Jilla Panchayat Hall, Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat

14

2-4 March, 2007

Lecture on Awesome Universe & Sky Observation Lecture Journey to the Space

M.D. Mehta District Science Centre, Dhron, Gujarat Ahmedabad

15

9-10 March

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11th March, 2007 26th March, 2007

Balvantbhai Parekh Award Function Award has given to Dr. K.B. Kushal Science & Scientists

Dr. J.J. Rawal & IPS Staff Dr. J.J. Rawal

St. Annes High School Borivali (W) Mumbai Kapol Vidyanidhi Trust, Nalasopara, Thane Harkisan Mehta Foundation Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication, Vile Parle, Mumbai

17

18

13th April, 2007

Lecture on Journalism in Science

Dr. J.J. Rawal

19

21st April, 2007

Sky Observation

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Vikram V. Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Vikram V. Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. Ajay Patwardhan

Supa Farm & Rural School, Charoti,

20

29th April, 2007

Lecture Create Awareness in Science & Sky Observation Lecture, Screening Documentary Film, Sky Observation, Quiz Contest, Astropainting, Model Making Lecture Series on Science Education in India Inauguration of Kalpana Chawla Chauwk & Speech on India In Space Shri Sohanraj Shah Award Function Award given to Dr. Ajay Patwardhan Late Journalist Shri Manubhai Mehta Award Function Award given to Shri Sanjay Trivedi Scientific Model Making

Rashtra Seva Dal, Manori, Mumbai

21

5-6 May, 2007

Naresh Wadi High School, Dahanu Road,

22

17-25 May, 2007

Bhuj-Kutch B.M.C. Kandivali (W) Mumbai M.K. High School, Borivali (W), Mumbai M.K. High School Borivali (W), Mumbai Matruchhaya Kanya Vidyalay, Bhuj, Gujarat

23

1st July, 2007

24

1st July, 2007

25

8th July, 2007

Shri Sanajay Trivedi Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Dhruv Sahani Biaju Nair

26

11th July, 2007

27

16-17 July, 2007

Foundation Day Celebration

Jilla Panchayat Auditorium Bhuj, Gujarat

28

9-11 August, 2007 7th September,

National Seminar on Science

Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Pravin M. Dr. J.J. Rawal

Sahyog Auditorium, Bhuj-Kutch St. Stephens High

29

Lecture on Earth & Planet

28

2007 Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Shripad Chavan Narottam B. Darshan V. Dr. J.J. Rawal

School, Dahod, Gujarat

30

29-30th September, 2007

Science Exhibition on Prakruti and Prayavaran

D.A.V. High School, Thane, Maharashtra

31

30th September, 2007

Lecture on Science and Religion

Gyan Deep Yagya Mahotsav, Chitnis Park, Nagpur Saurashtra University Rajkot, Gujarat

32

Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Pravin Doshi Baiju Nair Shripat Chavan Narottam B.

33

13th October, 2007

Science Exhibition and Documentary Film

Swami Vivekanand High School, Borivali(W),

34

1-3rd November, 2007 6-12th November, 2007 22-23rd November, 2007 8-11th December, 2007

Lectures, Quiz Contest and Sky Observation

Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Dhruv Sahani Mr. Hemal Shah Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Virenc Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Shri Dhruv Sahani Shri Hemal Shah Shri Pravin Doshi Shri S. Chavan Shri N. Bamania Shri Darshan V. Shri Baiju Nair

Shri Swaminarayan Mission School, Surat, Gujarat Islamic University, Iran Children Science Congres, Manali, Himachal Pradesh Naranpur Vedhshala, Ahmedabad

35

Lectures Lectures, Science Exhibition and Sky Observation Lecture, Science Exhibition and Sky Observation Programme

36

37

38

18-24th December, 2007

Mars Observation Programme

M.K.N. Bhatia School. & IPS Admn. Office Borivali (W) Mumbai

39

20-22 December, 2007

Quiz Contest of GUJCOST conducted by IPS

Dr. J.J. Rawal Shri A. Malhotra Shri Pravin M. Shri Juber Khan Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dharmendra Dave Krishna Chavan

Jilla Panchayat Hall, Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat

40

23-24th December, 2007

Mars Observation Programme and Lectures

Naranpura Vedhshala, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

29

Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2008

30

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19-20th , January, 2008

Lecture on Planets & Satellites & Sky Observation Inauguration of Exhibition on India in Space Age provided by ISRO Ahmedabad & Lecture title India in Space Age Lecture on Astronomy and Screening documentary film on Our Place in the Universe

Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Viren Dave Prof. R.R. Navalgund Director : SAC, Ahmedabad Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Dhruv Sahani Mr. A. Malhotra Mr. Pravin M.

Swaminarayan Mandir, Devpur, Dhule, Maharashtra

02

25th January, 2008

Town Hall, BhujKuchchh, Gujarat

03

30th January, 2008

Sheth G.H. High School, M.G. Raod, Borivali(E) Mumbai Bidada High School Bidada, Kachchh, Gujarat 3rd Ramanujan Mathematical Confrence at Mohammad Ali Mmorial High School, Beaware, Ajmer

04

2nd February, 2008

Lecture & Sky Observation

05

15th February, 2008

Lecture Power of Mathematics

Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Dhruv Sahani

06

20 -22th February, 2008

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Science Exhibition & Sky Observation

Akshay Malhotra Viren Dave Pravin M. Juber Sama

Bhuj-Kachchh, Gujarat

07

24th February, 2008

National Science Day Celebration

Prof. Ajay Patwardhan

M.K. High School Factory Lane, Borivali (W), Mumbai

08

21st-23rd March, 2008

Lecture, Screening of scientific documentary film and sky observation

Dr. J.J. Rawal Baiju Nair Darshan V. Dr. J.J. Rawal Mr. Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal

Teethal, Valsad Gujarat

09 10

March, 2008 17-22 April, 2008

Lecture and Documentary Film Lecture

Vile Parle, Mumbai Ahmedabad, Gujarat St. Annes Girls High School, Borivali (W), Mumbai Seth M.K. High School, Auditorium, Borivali, Mumbai

11

10th May, 2008

Shri Balvantbhai Parekh Award Function Award had given to Er. Anuj Sinha

Er. Anuj Sinha

12

29th June, 2008

Shri Sohanraj Shah Award Function Award has given to Dr. Mohan Apte

Dr. Mohan Apte

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13th July, 2008

Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Award Function Award has given to Shri Shailesh Shettye

Shri Shailesh Shettye Dr. J. J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra B.R. Bawsey Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Dharmendra Dave IPS Staff & Scientific advisory Committee Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Darshan V. IPS Staff & Scientific advisory Committee of the Conference Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave

Seth M.K. High School, Auditorium, Borivali, Mumbai

14

29th August, 2008

Function

Town Hall, Bhuj

15

20th September, 2008

First Meeting of the International Conference on Planetary Science 2009

Patel Vanika, Goregaon Mumbai

16

2-3rd October, 2008

Lecture & Exhibition on Astronomy & Space Science

DAV School, Gurgaon, Hariyana

17

25th October, 2008 16th 19th November, 2008

Second Meeting of the International Conference on Planetary Science 2009 (ICPS 2009) Astronomical Activities at National Childrens Science Congress 2008

Patel Vanika, Goregaon Mumbai Solan, Himachal Pradesh

18

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The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2009

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1.

2-4 February, 2009

International Conference on Planetary Science (ICPS-2009)

Prof. Tom Gehrels Prof. Chandra Wikramasingha Prof. D. Lal Dr. Archana Bhattacharya Dr. N. Bhandari Prof. Ram Sagar Dr. S.K. Arora Dr. K.S. Krishnaswarmi Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Dhruv Sahani Dr. J.J. Rawal & Staff

Auditorium of Thakur College of Engineering & Technology

2.

28th February, 2009 7-8 March, 2009

National Science Day

St. Rocks School Borivali (W), Mumbai Lonawala, Maharashtra Halvad, Gujarat DAV Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai DAV Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai Alysh Memorial Educational Trust (AMET) Lonavla New Delhi

3. 4.

Lecture & Screening Film Lecture & Screening Documentary Film

5.

24-25th March, 2009

Quiz Contest, Screening the Documentary Film Astronomical Exhibition, Lecture and Screening the Film

6.

2-3 March, 2009

7.

27th April, 2009

Lecture on Educational View in India Visit to New Delhi as a advisor to science schools and colleges

Dr. J.J. Rawal

8.

29-30th April, 2009

Dr. J. J. Rawal

9.

5th June, 2009

Lecture on Environment

Dr. J. J. Rawal

S.D. Ag. University Banaskantha Gujarat

10.

27th 30th June, 2009

International Conference on Indian Astronomy, Ancient & Modern Award Presentation function Balvantbhai Parekh Award to Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel(D.Sc.) Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Award to Shri Deepak Bhimani Shri Sohanraj Shah Award to Shri Dhananjay Rawal

Dr. Mohanbhai I. Patel Shri Deepak Bhimani, Dr. Dipen Ghosh Dr. U.R.Rao Dr. Govin Swarup Dr. Rajesh Kochar Dr. M.S. Raghunathan Prof. S. Ramadurai Dr. Ajay Patwardhan

Town Hall, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

11.

5th July

Educational Discussion with Teacher

Dr. J. J. Rawal Hemal Shah

Tapovan, Navsari

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Dhruv Sahani Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair & Hemal Shah Shripad Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Dr. J. J. Rawal Shri Govindbhai Dholakia Shri Vaibhav Agarwal Shree Swaminarayanmission School, Surat & Tapovan Sanskar School, Navsari

12.

22nd July, 2009

Total Solar Eclipse Observation & Lecture

13.

23th 25th July, 2009 30th July to 2nd August, 2009 26th 29th August, 2009 3rd 5th September, 2009

Lectures for student on various subject Lectures for student on various subject Lectures for student on various subject Lectures for student on various subject

Tapovan Sanskar School, Navsari, Tapovan Sanskar School, Navsari, Tapovan Sanskar School, Navsari, Tapovan Sanskar School, Navsari,

14.

15.

16.

17.

4th September, 2009

Meeting on National Conference 2009

Surat,

18.

5th September, 2009 1st - 4th October, 2009

Lecture on Universe

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal & IPS Staff

Dpartement of Higher Education, Gouvernement of Gujarat, Ahmedabad DAV Public School, New Panvel

19.

Astronomical Exhibition & Sky Observation

20. 21. 22. 12th November, 2009 16th November, 2009 Lecture Series 1 Dr. J.J. Rawal Community Science Centre, Bharuch

23.

Lecture Series 2

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Community Science Centre, Porbandar Community Science Centre, Palanpur Community Science Centre, Patan Community Science Centre, Ahmedabad

24.

17th November, 2009

Lecture Series 3

Dr. J.J. Rawal

25.

19th November 2009 20th November, 2009

Lecture Series 4

Dr. J.J. Rawal

26.

Lecture Series 5

Dr. J.J. Rawal

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27.

22nd November, 2009 1st December, 2009 28th Novermber, 2009 4th December, 2009

Lecture Series 6

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Community Science Centre, Anand Community Science Centre, Surendranagar

N.L. Dalmia High School, Mira Road (E), Mumbai

28.

Lecture Series 7

Dr. J.J. Rawal

29.

Sky Observation

Dr. J.J. Rawal & Staff

30.

Lecture Series 8

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Community Science Centre, Amreli Community Science Centre, Dhrol

31.

5th December, 2009

Lecture Series 9

Dr. J.J. Rawal

32.

27th -30th December, 2009

Astronomical Display & Lecture on Contribution of Gujarat in the Field of Science & Technology

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Akshay Malhotra Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Hemal Shah Baiju Nair Vinod Anjara Pravin Maheshwari Juber Sama B.R. Bawase

17th National Children Science Congress, Science City, Gujarat

33.

3-5th January, 2010

National Conference on Evolution of Culture with Science

Town Hall, Bhuj-Kutch Gujarat

34.

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The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2010

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Sr. No.

Date

Subject

Speaker Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. Rajmal Jain Dr. Arun Dave Shri Haresh Dholakia Dr. D.B. Bhatt Dr. P.S. Thakkar Shri Mahesh Rawal Prof. J.N. Goswami Dr. Ramesh Pandya Dr. J.J. Rawal

Venue

1.

3-5th January, 2010

National Conference on Evolution of Culture with Science

Town Hall, Bhuj-Kutch Gujarat

2.

10th January, 2010 19th January, 2010 26th January, 2010 19-20 February, 2010 26th February, 2010 28th February, 2010 10th March, 2010 15th March, 2010 31st March,

Lecture on Science in Ancient India GUJCOST Lecture Series 10 Dr. J.J. Rawal honoured by Honble Chief Minister of Gujarat State Shri Narendra Modi Key-note address Lecture on National Science Day National Science Day Celebration Meeting with Professor Tom Gehrels Adviser for Set up of Astronomical Exhibition at Rajkot

National Blind Association, Vadoli, Gujarat Ahava, Dang, Gujarat

3.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

4.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Surendranagar, Gujarat

5.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

The Vidyakunj English School, Navsari, Gujarat Kutchmitra District Community Science Centre, Bhuj-Kutch Swami Vivekanand Int. School, Gorai, Borivali Mumbai Orchid Hotel, Mumbai District Community Science Centre, Rajkot, Gujarat Library, Navsari, Gujarat

6.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

7.

Dr. S. Ramadurai Dr. J.J. Rawal

8.

9. 10.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal

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2010 Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Darshan V. Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Viren Dave Pravin Doshi Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Baiju Nair Shripad Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Pravin Dohsi Darshan V. Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Baiju Nair Pravin Doshi Dr. J.J. Rawal St. Rocks High School, Gorai-I, Borivali (W), Mumbai

11.

10 April, 2010

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Sky Show for Conjunction of Mercury and Venus

12.

11th April, 2010

Sky Observation

Ghatkoper (W)

13.

12th April, 2010

Sky Observation

Jeevan Anand CHS, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai

14.

18 April, 2010

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Lecture on Sahitya and Parabrahma

Kala Gurjari, Vile Parle(W), Mumbai

15.

18th April, 2010

Sky Observation

Tambe Road, Mulund, Mumbai

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22

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April, 2010

Sky Observation

Alexandria Society, Vidyavihar (W) Mumbai Ahmedabad, Gujarat

17. 22nd April, 2010

Lecture on Dr. Homi J. Bhabha Lecture on Dr. Homi .J. Bhabha A Legendary Indian Scientist and Father of Nuclear Programme

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29 April, 2010

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Dr. J.J. Rawal

Rotary Club of Bombay Peninsula, Mumbai

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1st May, 2010

Sky Observation

Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Baiju Nair Pravin Doshi

Mulund, Mumbai

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Darshan V. Sheila Raheja Hall, Rotary Service Centre, Juhu Vile Parle(W), Mumbai .., Mumbai

20.

5th May, 2010

Lecture on Universe

Dr. J.J. Rawal

21.

8th May, 2010

Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal

22.

23 June, 2010

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Lecture on Universe, Question-Answer Showing Scientific Documentary Film Lecture on Universe, Question-Answer and Showing Scientific Documentary Film

Dr. J.J. Rawal Hemal Shah Baiju Nair

Nareshwadi School Dahanu Road, Maharashtra

23.

12-13 July, 2010

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani

Sakarwadi, Laxmiwadi and Sharada English School, (Somaiya Trust) Kopargaon, Nasik Shri Gurjar Suthar Vishwakarma Baug, Bajaj road, Vile Parle (W) Mumbai

24.

15th August, 2010

Screening of Doc. Film Our Place in the Universe

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair

25.

29-30 August, 2010 3 rd September, 2010 5th September, 2010 18th September, 2010

Display an Astronomical Exhibition, Lecture by Dr. J.J. Rawal and Screening of Doc. Film Lecture Lecture Lecture and Screened Documentary Film

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Baiju Nair Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Dr. J. J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Viren Dave Pravin Doshi Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal

Chinchani Tarapur Education Society, Chinchan, Boisur Fort Mumbai Dahisar Sanskardham College, M.G. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai

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28.

29.

1-2 October, 2010

Astronomical & Scientific Exhibition and Screened Documentary Film

D.A.V. Public School, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai

30.

6th October,

Lecture on Space Science

Jaybharati Community

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Science Centre, Vesu Road, Surat, Gujarat Lecture on Planetarium Programme Lecture on Power of Mathematics Astronomical Exhibition, Screening Documentary Film & Sky Observation Exhibition on Astronomy and Science & Screening Documentary Films on Astronomy and Science International Conference on Advances in Astrophysics and Space Science Shri B.K. Parekh Award 2010 To Dr. A.M.Prabhakar Late Shri Manubhai Mehta Award 2010 To Shri V.P. Mehta Shri Sohanraj Shah Award 2010 To Dr. Narottam Sahoo Bhavnagar Science City, Bhavnagar

31.

14th & 15th October, 2010 11th & 12th November, 2010

Dr. J.J. Rawal

32.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Baiju Nair

New Delhi

33.

12-14 December, 2010

Dr. J.J. Rawal & Staff

Somaiya College, Somaiya Complex, Vidyavihar, Mumbai

34.

20-22 December, 2010

Dr. J.J. Rawal & Staff

Sardar Smriti Hall, Varachchha Road, Surat, Gujarat

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Activities done by

The Indian Planetary Society

During the Year 2011

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12th January, 2011 26 January, 2011 29th January, 2011 31st January to 2 nd February, 2011 7th February, 2011 8th February, 2011 19th February, 2011
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Attended the lecture of Dr. Anil Kakodkar Lecture on Great Discovery & Showing Documentary film Our Place in the Universe Attended Lecture of Dr. Pratap Raychaudhar, TIFR Advisor for the Nehru Science Centre Programm Lecture on Great Discovery Received Award of Sandipani Vishes Gaurav Lecture Craters in the Solar System, Celebration of Science Day 2011 Lecture on Birth and Death of Stars Quiz Contest, Astro-painting, Essay Writing Showing Documentary Film Lecture

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Dadar-Matunga Cultural Centre, Mahim

2.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

3.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai Saurashtra Education Foundation, Rajkot Sandipani Trust, Porbundar, Gujarat V.P.& R.P.T.P. Science College Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat

4.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

5. 6.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal

7.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

8.

20th February, 2011

Piyush Pandey

Swami Vivekanand Int. School, Kandivali, Mumbai

9.

7-8th March, 2011 10 March, 2011 13th March,

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Dr. J. J. Rawal Dr. J. J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Baiju Nair Dr. J. J. Rawal

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

10.

Showing Documentary Film and Sky Observation Lecture

Nareshwadi, Dahanu

11.

Mulji Mehta School,

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2011 12. 13. 18-19th March, 2010 23rd April, 2011 Lecture Received Award Gujarat Gaurav Received Award Pride of Gujarat-Maharashtra Award - 2011 Lecture on Life in the Universe Amateur Astronomy Workshop Show Science Documentary Film Our Place in the Universe Lecture on Universe Lecture on World in 21st Century Lecture on World in the 21 st Century Inauguration District Science and Mathematical Festival Dr. J. J. Rawal

Virar (E), Thane Rajkot Community Science Centre, Rajkot Gandhinagar, Gujarat Feelings Magazine, Juhu Club Millenium Andheri (W), Mumbai S.S. Patel Lok Vigyan Kendra, Vidyanagar, Anand Gujarat Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajkot, Gujarat Dahisar, Mumbai Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajkot, Gujarat Patan, Gujarat

Dr. J.J. Rawal

14.

23rd April, 2011

Dr. J.J. Rawal

15.

20th May, 2011 3 rd to 8th June, 2011 7th July, 2011 10th July, 2011 22 nd July, 2011 25-26 September, 2011 29 30 September, 2011

Dr. J.J. Rawal

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Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Baiju Nair Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal

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18. 19.

20.

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Andheri, Mumbai

21.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Baiju Nair Viren Dave Shripad Dr. J.J. Rawal

Bhuj, Kutch Gujarat

22.

1-2 October, 2011

Exhibition, Documentary Film on Climate Change

DAV Publich School, New Panvel, Maharashtra Community Science Centre, Anand, Ahmedabad Gujarat Balvantbhai K. Parekh Science City, Bhavnagar, Gujarat Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation, Chennai

23.

6th October, 2011 16-18 October, 2011 9th November, 2011

Lecture on Recent Advances in Astronomy As Planetarium Advisor and Implemented Planetarium Show Receiving Bhagwan Mahaveer

24.

Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal

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Foundation Award

26.

10th December, 2011

Chief Guest Ramanujan Math Club Celebration 2011

New Delhi Dr. J.J. Rawal

27.

23 rd December, 2011

Chief Guest Purna Prajna High School Annual Function

Dr. J.J. Rawal

Purna Prajna High School, Dahisar, Mumbai

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The Indian Planetary Society Mumbai

During the Year 2012

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Sr. No. 1.

Date 6th 8th January, 2012 24th January, 2012

Subject Lecture, documentary and Sky Observation Programme Chief Guest at Prize Distribution Programme

Speaker Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Viren Dave Hemal Shah Baiju Nair Pravin Doshi Shripat Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave IPS Staff Viren Dave Pravin M. Sripad Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Dhruv Sahani Hemal Shah Baiju Nair Pravin Doshi Sripad Chavan Dr. J.J. Rawal Viren Dave

Venue Sameer Somaiya High School, Bhagalkot, Karnataka Bhavan College Andheri, Mumbai

2.

3.

27-29 January, 2012

Grand Exhibition on Science & Technology

Somaiya Ground, Ghatkopar, Mumbai

4.

30th January, 2012 13th February, 2012 26th February, 2012 28th February, 2012

Chief Guest at Prize Distribution Programme Lecture, Documentary Film and Sky Observation National Science Day

K .J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Vidyavihar, Mumbai Sir P. T. Science College, Modasa (Gujarat) Swami Vivekanand International School, Kandivali(W), Mumbai District Community Science Centre, Bhuj

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6.

7.

National Science Day

8.

3 March, 2012

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Sky Observation

BMC Ground Parekh Nagar, Kandivali(W) Mumbai

9.

15th -18th March, 2012

Exhibition and Sky Observation Programme

Hamirpur, Shimla Himachal Pradesh

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10. 22 April, 2012

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Sanman of Founder President of the Indian Planetary Society Dr. J.J. Rawal One-day conference on Life and Work of Aadi Shankaracharya and Science Meeting at GUJCOST For set up College of Theoretical and Astrophysics At Science City, Ahmedabad

Dr. J.J.Rawal & Staff Dr. J.J. Rawal & Staff Dr. J.J. Rawal

Navinbhai Thakkar Hall, Vile Parle(E), Mumbai S.P. Jain Auditorium, Bhavans Campus, Andheri (W), Mumbai

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26 April, 2012

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12.

30th April, 2012

Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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