SNDT College of Home Science

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebration
2022-04-16
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the students and staff members of the college took the pledge ‘To be Responsible Citizens of India’ on Saturday, 16th April 2022.
Principal, Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari addressed the students. She highlighted the contribution of freedom fighters and the need to use the freedom wisely by every citizen. She also appealed to the students that they should not only be good citizens of India but also be good global citizens.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti
2022-04-13
A program was organized to observe Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on 13th April 2022. Dr. Ulhas Bapat, a senior expert in Constitutional Law was the chief guest for the program. He shared his views and thoughts on the topic ‘Indian Constitution and Parliamentary Democracy’. While speaking on this topic he elaborated on the ‘Mutual Relationship between Indian Constitution and Democracy’. He also mentioned that Indian democracy would be known as a very strong and prosperous democracy in the next few years and India would become a ‘super power’. Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari in her address stated that, “People in the education sector as responsible citizens must contribute towards strengthening the Indian Constitution and Indian democracy.

Celebration of ‘World Health Day’
2022-04-08
A session on ‘Importance of Balanced Diet to improve Health’ was organised for teaching and non-teaching staff as a part of celebration of ‘World Health Day’ on 8th April 2022 at 12.30 pm.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
2022-03-24
As a part of ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav being celebrated in our country to commemorate the 75th year of independence, College organized “AZADI KE RANG – RANGOLI COMPETITION” on 24th March 2022. Students participated with enthusiasm.

Online Guest Lecture on “Understanding Soft skills”
2022-03-19
An online guest lecture on “Understanding Soft skills” was arranged for F. Y. B. Sc, F.Y. FSQC and F.Y.ND students on 19th March, 2022. Mr. Meharaj Shaikh was the Resource person. Total 95 students attended the session.
The students gained insight into the world of Soft Skills. In today’s business world, it is very important to learn Stress Management, Leadership Skills and Decision Making abilities.

Savitribai Phule Punyatithi
2022-03-10
Savitribai Phule Punyatithi was observed on 10th March 2022. The teaching and non-teaching staff paid homage to Savitribai Phule.

Inauguration of ‘Relax Station’
2022-03-08
Relax Station was inaugurated at the hands of the founder principal Smt. F. Z. Tarapore on 8th March 2022. Relax Station has been specially created for the students sit and relax during their free time.

Recitation of Prose and Poems
2022-03-08
On 8th March 2022, a program on ‘Recitation of Prose and Poems’ was organised to celebrate International Women’s Day. The program gave an opportunity to the students to express themselves and it was attended by 60 students, few attended online. Mrs. F.Z Tarapore, the founder principal of the college was the chief guest for the program. She interacted with the students on this occasion and guided them as to how the Home Science graduates can take part in the government run programs for the betterment of Women and Children. She also narrated how the alumni of the college have been actively participating in such programs.
Principal Dr. Muktaja Mathkari addressed the students on Women Empowerment on this occasion.

National Science Day Celebration
2022-02-28
National Science Day was celebrated on 28th February 2022. A competition was organized for the students. Participants had to make original video of application of science in everyday life/ activities. There was a good response and participation for the competition. Anushka Sahasrabuddhe of FY BSc (ND) won the first prize for her entry “Application of Fingerprint Technology in Our Lives”.
An online lecture and presentation was also organized for students and teachers. The speaker, Smt Shraddha A Belambe spoke about the significance of National Science Day and prominent Indian scientists and their contribution to different spheres of science. Her session also included videos showing application of science in daily life.

Frooti with Princi
2022-02-25
‘Frooti with Princi’: Due to COVID 19 the classes were conducted online for almost for a year and a half. From the second term of Academic year 2021-22, the students have started attending college offline.
Principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari had an interaction ‘Frooti with Princi’ with the under graduate and Post graduate students on 25th February, 2022. The interaction was an informal talk between the Principal and students. The students were served with Frooti and cake. The students discussed freely various issues with Principal Madam and enjoyed the interaction.

Annual Social Gathering ‘Spectrum 2022’
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-12
Annual social gathering ‘Spectrum 2022’ was celebrated online on 11th and 12th February 2022, using zoom platform as many outstation students have not joined the college due to Covid 19 pandemic. Various competitions like National Integration, Dance, Singing, Elocution, Poetry and Shloka recitation, Photography, Poster making, Short Film Making, Mimicry, Monoact, Competition were organized.
A special program to pay tribute to Bharat Ratna- Lata Mangeshkar was organized by the students. The students performed few songs in the memory of late Smt. Lata Mangeshkar.
Prize Distribution ceremony was also conducted online.

Virtual National Conference: Rethinking Humanities: Harmonizing Humanities and Science
2022-02-09
A Virtual National Conference was organized on 9th February, 2022. SNDT College of Home Science, Pune organized a Virtual National Conference on 9th February, 2022. The theme of the conference was “Rethinking Humanities: Harmonizing Humanities and Science”. Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University was the Guest of Honour for the conference. Keynote address was delivered by Prof. Ami Upadhyay, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujarat. Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan (former Vice Chairman UGC, National Research Professor – Ayush Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences SPPU) was the speaker for the technical session. Dr Muktaja Vikas Mathkari, Principal, SNDT College of Home Science, Pune was the Convener of the Conference. Dr Sonali Rode, Joint Director Higher Education Mumbai Division, Mumbai gave the Valedictory speech.
Twenty four research papers were presented in the conference on a wide range of topics related to the theme of the Conference by participants from different states across India. A special Issue of Journal “Research Chronicler” (A Peer Reviewed, Refereed and Indexed International Multidisciplinary Research Journal) was released virtually.

Online workshop on Research Methodology and Writing Research Proposal
2022-01-31
An online workshop on Research Methodology and Writing Research Proposal was organized by SNDT College of Home science, Pune for the Post Graduate students of Food science and Nutrition department on 31st January 2022. Dr. Subhadra Mandalika, Associate Professor, College Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai was the resource person for the same.
Dr. Subhadra spoke about the different types of researches and the researches that can be undertaken in the field of Food Science, Food Technology, and Clinical Nutrition. She also gave insights on how a research proposal should be made.

Online workshop on ‘Wall Art’
2022-01-27
An online workshop on ‘Wall Art’ was organised for the students of Interior Design Specialization on 27th January 2022. Ms. Amruta Kulkarni, an artist working in the field was the resource person for the workshop. A demonstration on ‘Warli and Madhubani’ art was explained and demonstrated during the workshop. The students gained basic and important guidelines regarding the use of these art forms in interior design.

Competition on ‘Writing Patriotic Songs’
2022-01-26
An online program was organised on 26th January, 2022 to celebrate ‘The Republic Day’. A competition on ‘Writing Patriotic Songs’ was arranged as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’. The program started with principal’s address followed by the students presenting the poems written by them. The program was attended by students, teaching and non-teaching staff.

National Voters Day
2022-01-25
Government of India celebrates January 25th every year as ‘National Voters’ Day’ to encourage the youth to actively participate in the election process, exercise their voting rights and be responsible citizens. The Election Commission decided to launch a nationwide effort to identify all eligible voters completing 18 years of their age. On this occasion, an online program was organized on 25th January 2022. Voter’s oath was given to the students during the program. The program was attended by enthusiastic students, teaching and non-teaching staff.

Online workshop on ‘Role of Toys in Child Development’
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-25
An online workshop on ‘Role of Toys in Child Development’ was organised for the students of Human Development department on 24th and 25th January 2022. Ms. Shivani Pethe and Mr. Rupesh Labde, Project Assistant at IUCAA, Pune were the resource persons for the workshop. The students received hands on experience in making toys by using simple, inexpensive, and easily available material. For these students who are the aspiring teachers, the knowledge gained would be useful to make their teaching effective in future.

Swami Vivekanand Jayanti
2022-01-12
Youth Day, Swami Vivekanand Jayanti was observed on 12th January 2022. The teaching and non-teaching staff members attended the program. Some staff members shared their thoughts about Swami Vivekanand’s great work towards nation building.

Savitribai Phule Jayanti
2022-01-03
An online program was arranged to observe Savitribai Phule Jayanti on 3rd January 2022 under the guidance of principal Dr. Muktaja Vikas Mathkari. It was organized jointly in collaboration with SNDT College of Arts and SCB College of Commerce & Science for Women, Churchgate, Mumbai. Dr. Rajendra Gurao, Principal, SNDT College of Arts was the chairperson for the program.
Dr. Jaswandi Wamburkar, Head and Associate Professor, Department of History, SNDTWU was the guest speaker. In her speech, she highlighted the work, literature and legacy of Savitribai Phule.

Online guest lecture on Visual Merchandizing
2021-12-27
An online guest lecture on Visual Merchandizing was organized for FY BSc, SY TSAD, TY TSAD students on 27th December 2021. Resource person was Ms. Shraddha Suryawanshi (Department Alumni). The participants gained insights on the importance of Visual Merchandizing. They were also informed about skills required to become a Visual Merchandizer and career opportunities for the same.

Online session on ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights’
2021-12-22
An online session on ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights’ was organized on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 for the post graduate students. Dr. Prafulla Shede, Assistant Prof, M.E.S. Garware College was the resource person for the session. He introduced the students to ‘Intellectual Property like- Patents, Trademarks, Copy Rights and the laws related to them.

Online session on ‘Ketogenic Diet and Applications’
2021-12-16
An online session on ‘Ketogenic Diet and Applications’ was organized on Thursday, 16th December 2021. Ms. Archna Rairikar, Clinical Dietitian conducted the session. The session was well received by the undergraduate and post graduate students of Nutrition department.

Online session on ‘How to start with your professional Career in Interior Field’
2021-12-15
An online session on ‘How to start with your professional Career in Interior Field’ was organised on Wednesday, 15h December 2021. Mr. Jeetendra Muttha, practicing Interior and Consultant was the resource person for the session. The students received inputs regarding how to prepare a proper resume, how to appear for interview, expectations of the firm from the candidates and what the candidates should expect from the institutes at this stage. The session was well received by the final year students of Interior Design Specialisation.

Online session on ‘Activity Center’
2021-12-14
An online session on ‘Activity Center’ was organised on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. Mrs. Ashwini Shikhare, the founder of Neuron Activity Centre and Little Angles Day Care Centre was the resource person for the session. The session was well received by the final year students of Human Development Department.

Online session on ‘Interior Project Management’
2021-12-13
An online session on ‘Interior Project Management’ was organised for the final year students of Interior Space Design Specialisation on Monday, 13th December 2021. The resource person for the session was an alumnus Ms. Rituja Tulashi who is a practicing Interior Designer and Vastu Consultant. The students received information regarding how the interior project work begins, how to select materials, how to explain the facts to the client and how to handle the carpenters, and other labors while working on the interior project.

Online session on ‘Being a Wise Consumer’
2021-12-13
An online session on ‘Being a Wise Consumer’ was organised for second year students on Monday, 13th December 2021. Ms. Hemani Malhotra, Associate Professor, SVT College of Home Science, Mumbai was the guest speaker for the session. students enthusiastically participated in the session and received information regarding the duties, responsibilities and rights of the consumers.

Online webinar on ‘Integrated Dietetics- The Way Forward’
2021-12-13
An online webinar on ‘Integrated Dietetics- The Way Forward’ was organized on Monday, 13th December 2021. Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist and Dr. Madhumita Krushnan, MD, Ayurvedic Pediatrician were the resource persons. The speaker highlighted the importance of traditional medicine and diet and integrating the same with modern medicine to stay healthy. The webinar was attended by the undergraduate and post graduate students of Nutrition department.

Online session on ‘Preschool Management’
2021-12-11
An online session on ‘Preschool Management’ was organized on Saturday, 11th December 2021. Ms. Maneesha Ashtaputre, retired lecturer from SNDT HSCVC Course was the guest person for the session. The session was well received by the final year students of Human Development Department. The students got in depth information about how a preschool works and hoe it is managed.

Online skill enhancement course in Fashion Illustration
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-17
An online skill enhancement course in Fashion Illustration was organized for TY TSAD students on 10th and 17th December 2021. Resource person was Ms. Reeha Sayyad Shaikh. The participants learnt different aspects and nuances of Fashion Illustration. They also learnt to create mood boards.

International Webinar- ‘Food Science and Nutrition: Exploring New Horizons in Higher Education’
2021-12-10
SNDT College of Home Science and its alumni association organized an online International Webinar- ‘Food Science and Nutrition: Exploring New Horizons in Higher Education’ on 10th December 2021. Internationally placed alumni- Ms. Sunita Date (Tasmania), Ms. Sumedha Mulye (Auckland) and Ms. Tanvi Phadnis (Sydney) interacted with the final year B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.
The alumni guided the students regarding the problems and challenges faced in the path taken by them for higher education overseas. They narrated their success stories. Students participated in the webinar with lot of enthusiasm and were very curious about the procedure to be followed for applying to foreign Universities. The webinar was well received by the students.
