The Growth Development & Change Cell organises formal training events like Group Discussions, Corporate Training, and Workshops. GDC launched a series of events called 'Happy Hours' to enrich students with interactive and enlightening sessions for a perfect harmony of the mind, body, and soul.
ACTIVITIES 2024-2025
ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
ACTIVITIES 2022-2023
ACTIVITIES 2021-2022
ACTIVITIES 2020-2021
ACTIVITIES 2019-2020
ACTIVITIES 2024-2025
From Stumbles to Speeches
June 26, 2024 Attendees: 39
The Growth, Development and Change Cell hosted "From Stumbles to Speeches," a workshop aimed at overcoming public speaking anxiety. Led by renowned trainer Winnie Chawla, the session covered strategies like the Prep Method, Rule of 11, and Persuasion Techniques. Participants engaged in interactive exercises to improve body language, vocal projection, and overall public speaking skills. The supportive atmosphere allowed for shared experiences and mutual encouragement. By the end, attendees gained confidence in their public speaking abilities. The workshop concluded with a Q&A session and a vote of thanks.
Vocal Tune-Up: Techniques to Enhance Teaching Voice
July 6, 2024 Attendees: 49
The Growth, Development and Change Cell organized a Faculty Development Programme titled "Vocal Tune-Up: Techniques to Enhance Teaching Voice." Esteemed vocal coach Mr. Nihar Bhosale led the session, focusing on vocal modulation skills to make classroom delivery more engaging. Faculty members participated in exercises to improve breath control, vocal variety, and projection. The workshop also covered articulation and modulation techniques, helping teachers enhance their lectures. By the end, participants gained confidence in using their voices more effectively, and the session concluded with a Q&A and a vote of thanks.
Resilient Hearts: Tales of Forgiveness 2.0
July 29, 2024 Attendees: 39
The Growth, Development and Change Cell organized the event "Resilient Hearts: Tales of Forgiveness 2.0" to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dada J.P. Vaswani and promote the power of forgiveness in personal growth. Dr. Bhagwanti Nanwani, the chief guest, shared profound insights into the art of forgiveness, offering practical strategies to overcome resentment. The event also highlighted the 'Moment of Calm' campaign, focusing on inner peace and emotional resilience. Participants shared their experiences, inspiring others to embrace forgiveness as a path to healing. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
The Art of Videography: From Basic to Brilliance."
September 5, 2024 Attendees: 25
The Growth, Development, and Change Cell (GDC) at H.R. College successfully conducted a 30-hour Certificate Course titled "The Art of Videography: From Basic to Brilliance" in September 2024, attended by 25 participants. The course offered a comprehensive curriculum that included foundational skills such as camera operations, shooting techniques, and editing, as well as advanced topics like drone videography and motion graphics. Delivered through a blend of online lectures and hands-on offline sessions, the program received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with participants noting significant improvements in their skills. Upon completion, each participant was awarded a Certificate of Completion, enhancing their professional profiles. The GDC is excited to plan future courses to further develop skills in videography and related fields.
Risk It Right: Mastering the Entrepreneur's Mindset
September 25, 2024 Attendees: 73
Led by Mr. Jayesh Matani, CEO of Matani Financial Services, the session *Risk It Right: Mastering the Entrepreneur's Mindset* was held via Zoom with eager participation from students.
Mr. Matani began by highlighting the flow state, explaining how entrepreneurs can use this peak productivity zone to handle challenges with clarity. He emphasised the impact of core beliefs on shaping one’s life and goals, urging participants to maintain laser focus on their objectives without distractions. He recommended keeping a personal book to track goals and visualise success.
Continuous learning was a key theme, with Mr. Matani stressing the importance of reading and skill improvement. He advised aiming for progress over perfection and handling feedback wisely, absorbing what’s useful and discarding negativity.
Networking and building a personal brand were other critical points. He shared a personal story of an aspiring Chartered Accountant in Gujarat, who used discipline and networking to connect with senior equity analysts during the pandemic, producing numerous reports reviewed by experts.
Mr. Matani's session was packed with practical advice for young entrepreneurs, with a strong emphasis on focus, learning, and networking. The session ended with a Q&A session and a formal vote of thanks.
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ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
AMPLITECH: THE DIGITAL MARKETING EXCELLENCE COURSE
July 1-10, 2023 Attendees: 57
The Growth Development and Change Cell and Press Connect Club of H.R. College organized an online digital marketing course to upskill the students in the concepts of Digital Marketing. The certificate course was conducted in collaboration with Academy of Digital Arts and was open for all. Students were also given the opportunity to learn and master new trends and major prospects for innovation in this field.
In this 30-hour programme course, students learnt about the creation, production, and implementation of digital marketing, distribution techniques such as email marketing, web-based marketing, and mobile marketing. After the successful completion of the course students were awarded with certificates.
THE ART OF LINKEDIN PROFILE BUILDING
July 12, 2023 Attendees: 94
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College held a webinar on The Art of LinkedIn Profile Building with Mr. Aryan. The event commenced with an introduction of the speaker and his emphasis on the importance of a good LinkedIn profile.
The interaction was initiated with an ice-breaker session followed by strategies to enhance our LinkedIn profile and the logic behind them. Mr. Aryan included tips and tricks for consistency, presentation, diversity, and professionalism in the various sections of our profile. He emphasized on the importance of presenting a strong personal brand and utilizing LinkedIn's features to enrich visibility, credibility, and professional growth. The session concluded with a Q&A session.
RESILIENT HEARTS: TALES OF FORGIVENESS
July 29, 2023 Attendees: 51
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in association with the Sadhu Vaswani Mission and The Moment of Calm Campaign held an event ‘Resilient Hearts: Tales of Forgiveness’, a narrative evening aimed at promoting empathy, understanding and benevolence. The event was a sincere gesture for Global Forgiveness Day which is celebrated on 2nd August.
This event took place in the presence of Dr. Manju Nichani, current Secretary and Trustee of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Mumbai along with former President of GDC. The event commenced with words of wisdom from our Principal Dr. Pooja Ramchandani and Didi Krishna Kumari’s thoughts on embracing forgiveness and peace. We saw how forgiveness transformed people’s lives through a video by Sadhu Vaswani Mission. Dr. Manju Nichani spoke on the importance of forgiveness and shared her experiences. The audience shared their stories on how forgiveness had changed the dynamics of relationships in their personal lives. The interaction taught us to forgive and forget.
ACE YOUR INTERVIEW: SKILLS TO SUCCESS
September 8, 2023 Attendees: 53
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College organized an informative webinar on interview skills by speaker Ms. Nishka Joshi. The event aimed to equip participants with valuable tips and techniques to follow during an interview. The importance of grooming and professionalism was underscored.
Ms. Nishka Joshi starter off the webinar with a discussion on conducting a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for self-assessment. The session continued with a comprehensive guide on interview preparation, covering research on the company, industry and job role. She delved into strategies for answering interview questions with confidence and clarity. The importance of non-verbal communication was emphasized, with tips on maintaining positive body language during interviews. A Q&A session in the end fostered engagement and addressed specific concerns. Participants were left with a deeper understanding of the nuances for successful job interviews.
BALANCING BLISS
September 25, 2023 Attendees: 48
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics organized Balancing Bliss, a session on mastering work-life harmony and discovering stress relief techniques. Speaker Dr. Priti Yamdagni commenced the webinar with an interactive activity. The session proceeded with an in-depth discussion and guidance on setting clear priorities and effective goal-setting techniques.
Dr. Yamdagni’s insights not only provided a roadmap but also equipped participants with hacks to navigate through various complexities. The webinar served as a reminder that work-life equilibrium is an ever-evolving process that necessitates ongoing self-assessment and adaptation. The Q&A session, along with engaging brainstorming activities, fostered participant engagement and addressed specific concerns. Attendees found the session extremely informative and inspiring.
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ACTIVITIES 2022-2023
PROBLEM CRACKERS
October 18, 2022 Attendees: 73
The Growth, Development and Change Cell conducted an interactive online session ‘Problem Crackers’ aimed at honing problem-solving and analytical skills of students. The speaker for the event, Mr. Sridhar Ramanathan, an executive coach and a TEDx speaker, guided the attendees on how to deal with problems in academics, career and social life.
The session was truly insightful and inspired the students to turn their problems into possibilities and obstacles into opportunities.
CHARISMA ON COMMAND
December 8, 2022 Attendees: 75
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College conducted an insightful session- “Charisma on Command” on developing charisma, confidence and communication.
The speaker, Mr. Sameer Narad, a professional mentor and motivator, with over 12 years of experience, shared his knowledge on being a highly charismatic and confident individual. He also imparted valuable life lessons. The session was a great learning experience for all and the students were inspired by his words.
CREATIVE CASCADE
December 23, 2022 Attendees: 50
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College organized an open mic event- "Creative Cascade‐ a Platform to Perform!” An open stage event, Creative Cascade provided students with the opportunity to showcase their talents across various categories such as singing, poetry, rapping, stand-up comedy, mimicry, storytelling etc. The event was a fun-filled, entertaining affair. Students participated with great enthusiasm and the audience enjoyed the show thoroughly.
DASTUR DEBATE COMPETITION
January 23 & 28, 2023 Attendees:22 Teams, CTC and GDC members
Debates are an opportunity to hone one’s argumentative skills and research abilities, while also allowing them to practice articulating their ideas in a clear and concise manner. Dastur Debate Competition's objective is to stimulate students' thought process and expose them to fresh ideas. The Growth Development and Change Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics in association with
The Chamber of Tax Consultants organized the 6th Edition of the Nationwide Dastur Debate Competition. The debate was organized on an E-platform, thus allowing a wider reach for participation.
The competition had 4 elimination rounds and 2 final rounds. The first two rounds were held on January 23, 2023 in which 4 teams were selected. The final round was conducted on January 28, 2023. The participants were engaged in interesting rebuttals.
DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY WORKSHOP
February 4, 2023 Attendees: 47
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College conducted a De-stress through movement, a Dance Movement Therapy workshop with Ms. Alisha Pinto for the degree and SFC faculties. Dance Movement Therapy is a psychotherapeutic process which focuses on healing through Dance and Movement. It was a stress-buster and a break from monotony for the teachers.
THE CODE TO CRACK IT
February 14, 2023 Attendees: 35
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College conducted an interactive webinar “The Code to Crack it!” with soft skill and corporate trainer Ms. Vrinda Gupta. The speaker explained the power of communication for cracking a job interview, solved queries of students regarding interview preparation and gave tips on building a good CV. It was an extremely insightful session.
SPREADING SMILES - NGO VISIT
February 15, 2023 Attendees:30
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College in collaboration with NSS, SYNC, YLC and Hostel Association visited Angel Xpress, an NGO in Bandra.
Playing several games like passing the parcel and Pictionary with the kids there was very enjoyable. There was a talent round where children came up to portray their skills like singing, dancing, mimicry and rapping. It was followed by an energetic Zumba session. We also focused on developing the kids' soft skills through interactive activities. The children showed a lot of enthusiasm. It was an extremely wholesome experience.
CORPORATE ETIQUETTES WORKSHOP
March 4, 2023 Attendees: 48
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H. R. College of Commerce and Economics conducted a webinar on Corporate Etiquettes with Mr. Jitendra Attra, a Chartered Accountant and author. He guided the students on how to go about in the corporate world as a fresher.
He spoke about the importance of professional conduct and effective communication. He gave valuable tips on making a professional presentation. The session was extremely insightful. The attendees also had the opportunity to interact with the speaker through their questions.
ANIMAL FEEDING DRIVE
March 15, 2023 Attendees: 13
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College conducted an Animal Feeding Drive to help provide food and supplies to animals in need.
The members fed animals like dogs, cats, cows and pigeons in their locality. The event was organized with the aim of feeding animals and raising awareness about the importance of animal welfare.
GAME OF SHOWS 2.0 - “CULMINATE WITH THE CHARACTERS”
March 16, 2023 Attendees: 41
The Growth, Development and Change Cell of H.R. College organized a fun and exhilarating event “Game of Shows 2.0 - Culminate with the Characters” where participants relived old memories and put knowledge of their favourite Netflix series with some exciting twists and turns. It was an interesting quiz format game and a stress buster for the students amidst exam anxiety.
INTERCOLLEGIATE WIN
ESSAY WRITING AND BOOK NARRATION
December 14, 2022
The Growth, Development and Change Cell participated an event organized by the St. Pauls Institute of Communication Education for ‘Essay writing and Book Narration’ competition. Tanya Mulchandani secured the First Position under the guidance of Teachers in-charge Ms. Tanvi Khandhar and Ms. Trisha Dutta.
FINMON
March 1, 2023
The Growth, Development and Change Cell participated in the FINMON, a business and finance event organized by the S.M. Shetty College of Science, Commerce and Management Studies, Powai. Moksha Jain secured the Second Position in the quiz competition under the guidance of Teachers-in-charge Ms. Tanvi Khandhar and Ms. Trisha Dutta.
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ACTIVITIES 2021-2022
PROJECT BON AP'PET'ITE
August 1-21, 2021GDC conducted 'Project Bon Ap'pet'ite' an animal/bird feeding drive, to bring awareness among the masses and join in the noble cause of feeding strays. Students and teachers across the college were asked to feed stray animals or birds and click a picture while they did it.
CRYPTO: THE GEN Z OF CURRENCY; WAY FORWARD
August 7, 2021The webinar had 70+ participants for the session with Mr. Sidharth Sogani, an MBA in International Business & Finance and the founder of CREBACO. The audience was briefed about the working of cryptocurrencies, the importance of holding crypto, and its legal acceptance across various countries.
THE GAME OF SHOWS
September 23 & 25, 2021The Game of Shows', an event made for all the binge-watchers, had 40+ participants from across the college. The participants were judged on their knowledge of TV Shows and Series. It comprised of four different rounds, the google form round, followed by the rapid-fire round, the pdf round, and finally the audio round. The winners received customized diaries of their favourite TV Shows from our sponsors - MinimArt. Overall it was a fun and exciting event.
HALLOWEEN ICE-BREAKER
October 31, 2021GDC conducted the annual Ice-breaker for the new members of the club to mingle and virtually meet new faces to get to know them better!
Everyone entered the meeting with creative Halloween costumes along with a Halloween-themed virtual background. The two games planned were “Halloween Would You Rather” and “Halloween Trick or Treat.” Through the riot of laughter, everlasting memories were created!
VOICE MODULATION WORKSHOP
December 17, 2021The Growth Development and Change Cell conducted a workshop on Voice Modulation with Mr. Nihal Bhosale, who enlightened the students on a few tips, tricks, and exercises to maximize their usage of the diaphragm and vocal cords.
There were also a few breathing exercises taught to improve control over their voice. The students even saw live examples of popular voice modulations that we often get a glimpse of in our lives. It was truly an insightful session.
ANGEL XPRESS FOUNDATION X GDC
December 21, 2021The GDC team visited Angel Xpress Foundation, a specialized NGO in Bandra with GDC members enthusiastically preparing colourful flip charts to demonstrate storytelling to the children.
During this event, the children were taught team building and communication skills using numerous fun activities like trivia, rhyme play, general knowledge quiz, riddles, tongue twisters, and letter writing on the occasion of Christmas. The visit ended with smiles on everyone's faces!
SPECTRUM - GDC'S SPECIAL EDITION
January 1, 2022The year started with a bang by launching "Spectrum" - GDC's Special Edition Magazine for Christmas and New Year's on January 1, 2022. The magazine is a combination of creativity with pen-wielding thoughts put forth by the members of the cell. They shared their thoughts on how 2021, a year of difficulties helped them stay productive, and learn something new every day. Innovations taking place around the world in 2021 were also highlighted.
INSPIRE - GO ABOVE & BEYOND
March 9 & 10, 2022The Growth, Development & Change Cell of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics proudly presented it’s first-ever Flagship Festival INSPIRE. The fest was an amalgamation of events that encompassed the domain of soft skills. On Day 1, Nisha Joshi, Sejal Agarwal, and Nupur Munot judged the event 'When Disney Met Bollywood'. In addition, we had 'JAM- Inspire in a Minute' with Hormuz Ragina.
Day 2 included Cricketstaan judged by Raunak Kapoor, 'You think you're funny?' with Pranav Nambiar as the judge, and our flagship event 'Shipwreck' judged by Anant Bothra and Monaz Ranina.
Packed with some fun and exciting avenues of art, design, photography, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, the event provided a platform for everyone to bring out their best.
Intercollegiate Organised 2021-2022
DASTUR DEBATE COMPETITION
January 27 & 29, 20225th Edition of National Level Dastur Debate Competition hosted by HR College in association with Chamber of Tax Consultants.
| Award | Team No | College/Firm | Name of Team Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 4 | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Ria Bansal & Akansha Mewara |
| 1st Runner Up | 17 | KIIT Law School, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Komal Agrawal & Abhipsa Mohapatra |
| 2nd Runner Up | 32 | Independent Team | Dhruvi Kothari & Suhina Paryani |
| Best Speaker | 4A | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Ria Bansal |
| 2nd Best Speaker | 17A | KIIT Law School, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Abhipsa Mohapatra |
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ACTIVITIES 2020-2021
JAZZ FUNK WORKSHOP
May 20, 2020
The Growth Development & Change Cell in collaboration with the SYNC club of HR College, organised a Jazz Funk workshop. This session was conducted by Ms. Rishina Mehta, who is a supremely talented teacher and freelance choreographer. She choreographed three songs during this rejuvenating session.
NOURISHING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE (UN) LOCKDOWN
May 26, 2020
This session was an enriching webinar about eating intelligently with the Co-founder of Food Darzee and ace celebrity nutritionist, Dr. Siddhant Bhargava. He shared a treasure trove of useful information on weight loss and physical fitness for the audience.
SOCIAL GROWTH AND WELL-BEING
June 2 & 5 June, 2020
The GDC team hosted an intra-club ‘Scavenger Hunt’, ‘Housie’ and Dumb Charades session. The main agenda was team building. The session was a huge success and an immensely fun-filled affair.
ENVIRONMENTAL GROWTH AND WELL-BEING
June 5, 2020
A Sapling Plantation Drive was conducted to commemorate the World Environment Day. Numerous enthusiastic participants shared pictures of themselves planting saplings.
The GDC team took the initiative to spread awareness about protecting and preserving mother nature. A Best Out of Waste tutorial was published to deliver the message of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
June 10, 2020
A) Rediscover yourself: Pre lockdown to post lockdown
This session was conducted by ace psychologist Dr. Sunitha Shanker. It was an enriching session that talked about reconnecting with yourself and the journey within. She enthralled everyone with her exceptional expertise and suggested effective ways to overcome anxiety, depression and isolation. She gave valuable tips to tackle anger management and impulsiveness. She enlightened the audience with her phenomenal insights and skilfully ushered the road to acceptance and happiness, while igniting the flame of self-discovery.
B) Awareness
As part of the Mental Growth week, the team spread awareness about Mental Health issues. Various photo albums were published on our Instagram handle about social anxiety, self esteem issues and anger management. These posts covered ways to effectively forgive and forget while highlighting the importance of kindness and self-compassion. They destigmatised mental health issues and explained ways to cope with them.
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF FINANCE
June 19, 2020
This exceptionally informative Instagram Live session was conducted on with the ultimate finance wizard, Mr. Pratik Gandhi. He shared various tips and tricks for profitable investing. He highlighted the importance of a sound long-term investment strategy and thorough research of the company’s fundamentals before investing hard earned money in the extremely volatile stock markets. He debunked various myths associated with investing and explained the value of patience and timing. He stressed the necessity of having a diversified portfolio to offset risks and quoted various real life case studies that budding investors can learn from.
JOURNALISM 101
June 29, 2020
As a part of the intellectual growth and well-being week, the Journalism 101 Instagram Live was conducted with Ms. Peenaz Tyagi. She is an award-winning prime time journalist associated with News Nation and has a stellar career spanning over 17 years. She shared her journey and experience in the field of Journalism. In her personal opinion, observing, questioning and feeling things is what Journalism is all about. She delivered valuable insights into the profession from an insider’s perspective. This was a very enlightening session for all aspiring journalists.
SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING 101
July 3, 2020
The ‘Social Media & Marketing 101’ Instagram Live session was conducted with ace blogger and lifestyle Influencer, Ms. Neha Vora. She is the founder of a leading social media marketing agency operating in Mumbai and Dubai called NV Digital. She shared her journey and her experience of working in the virtual world and suggested precious tips for achieving success in the field of digital marketing. She highlighted the importance of effective planning and explained the major role of rational budgeting. She also stressed the importance of having an appropriate work-life balance.
EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS
July 16 to August 9, 2020
The Growth Development & Change Cell of HR College organized a month long series of events called ‘Explore New Horizons’ which covered creative theme like art, literature, theatre and food. 6 Instagram Live sessions and 4 competitions were conducted over 4 weeks from July 16 to August 9, 2020 as part of this series. The specific themes for each week are listed were on Art, Literature, Acting and Food.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY 101
July 16, 2020
The ‘Photography and Videography 101’ Instagram Live session took place on. It was conducted by Mr. Aamer Khan, who is a passionate freelance video editor with a professional education in Mass Media and Advertising. He discussed various types of cameras and simple technical equipment that can be used to take professional looking photographs. He spoke about different camera angles, frames and lighting to capture the ideal photo and video. He gave enriching tips for amateur photographers and videographers and shared his experience and journey with them.
ESSENCE OF COLOURS’ ART COMPETITION
July 17, 2020
The GDC team conducted the ‘Essence of Colours’ Art Competition with a large number of talented participants sending their remarkable artworks as entries for this competition. Voting was carried out on Instagram to shortlist the top entries. The shortlisted entries were judged by Mr. Jai Ranjit, who announced the winners in our Instagram Live session with him on July 18, 2020.The following were the winners of the competition: Ms Shubhada Kanchan, Isha Chandiramani, Mink Panjwani and Aniket Solanki
ESSENCE OF COLOURS
July 18, 2020
The ‘Essence of Colours’ Instagram Live session was conducted with Mr. Jai Ranjit, Associate Director of Student Experience, ISDI School of Design and Innovation, Mumbai; and is an expert artist, printmaker and photographer with a stellar career spanning over 13 years. He discussed various forms of art and the techniques associated with them. He demonstrated how to make the ideal prints and spoke about different perceptions used to judge paintings. He enlightened us with different brush strokes, shared enriching tips for budding artists and announced the winner of the Essence of Colours art competition.
‘DU COEUR’ POETRY COMPETITION
July 20, 2020
The GDC team conducted the ‘Du Coeur’ Poetry Competition with a large number of talented participants sending their entries in the form of soulful poems. Voting was carried out on Instagram to shortlist the top entries. The shortlisted entries were judged by Ms. Srushti Rao, who announced the winners in our Instagram Live session with her on July 22, 2020.The following were winners of the competition: Pritika Thakur, Yukti Shah, Vedant Sharma & Daxita.
LITERATURE 101
July 22, 2020
The ‘Literature 101’ Instagram Live session was conducted with Ms. Srushti Rao, a published author and a phenomenal artist. She spoke about her journey and the exciting experience of writing her first novel. She explained various genres of writing and gave an in depth analysis of the characters in her novel. She suggested ways to create layered characters, nuanced narratives and gripping plots. She also spoke about dealing with the writer’s block and shared enriching tips for aspiring authors. She announced the winners of the 'Du Coeur' poetry competition.
‘LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION’ - ACTING COMPETITION
July 27, 2020
The GDC team conducted the ‘Lights Camera Action’ acting competition with a large number of talented participants sending their entries in the form of mimicry and dialogue renditions. Voting was carried out on Instagram to shortlist the top entries. The shortlisted entries were judged by Mr.Tanuj Virwani, who announced the winners in our Instagram Live session with him on July 28 2020. The following names are the winners of the competition: Hritika Rohra and Pranav.
ACTING 101
July 28, 2020
The ‘Acting 101’ Instagram Live session was conducted with Mr. Tanuj Virwani, a supremely talented actor who has given enthralling performances in movies and virtual series like Inside Edge, CodeM, Poison and Purani Jeans. He shared a very candid view about his journey and experience in the film industry. He also spoke about theatre and stage performances. He highlighted the importance of practice and conviction in perfecting one’s art. Our aspiring actors were thrilled to get tips and valuable insights from him.
CHERRY ON THE TOP DESSERT STYLING COMPETITION
July 27, 2020
The GDC team conducted the ‘Lights Camera Action’ acting competition with a large number of participants sending their decadent desserts as entries for the competition. Voting was carried out on Instagram to shortlist the top entries. The shortlisted entries were judged by Ms. Soumya Samuel from Food Choice of Mumbai, who announced the winners on our Instagram Page on July 28 2020. The following were the winners of the competition: Diya Matthew, Delshad Navalmaneck, Anushka Rajpal & Parizad Banker, and Janvi Pohuja.
COOKING 101
August 5, 2020
The ‘Cooking 101’ Instagram Live session was conducted by Srishti Tyagi and Diksha Rajawat, who are both members of the GDC team. They made some spectacular pasta with some basic ingredients and showcased the best plating and presentation tricks which looked straight out of a gourmet kitchen.
INSTAGRAM LIVE SESSION WITH JUGGY SANDHU
August 9, 2020
Team GDC hosted an enthralling Instagram Live session with Mr. Juggy Sandhu, one of the most popular singers in Mumbai who has performed in over 1000 shows all over the world. He shared his journey to fame and spoke about his personal experience in the profession. He performed his newly launched single ‘Teri Meri Yaari’ for the first time during this session. He also sang some of his hit tracks that got the viewers tapping their feet and grooving to the beats.
THE CORPORATE CODEX
The Growth Development & Change Cell conducted an enriching series called ‘The Corporate Codex’ to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to enter the corporate world and achieve success in their careers. The following sessions were conducted under this series:
COMMUNICATING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
October 12, 2020
The ‘Communicating Your Way To Success’ webinar was conducted with ace image consultant and communication aficionado Ms. Deepti Dange. She enlightened students about the art of effective communication, body language and presentation skills.
FROM CLASSROOMS TO CABINS
October 13 & 14, 2020
‘From Classrooms To Cabins’ webinars were conducted by human resource expert and seasoned interview panellist, Mr. Dhaval Gandhi. He enlightened students with the do’s and don’ts of interviews and conducted an interactive group discussion with participants.
THE GDC JAM
November 7, 2020An enthralling evening with Mr. Hormuz Ragina, India’s No.1 Jam Master; where enthusiastic participants from various clubs displayed an incredible gift of the gab and engaged in a fun-filled battle of wits that left the audience in splits.
SUCCESS MANTRAS TO BREAK THE GLASS CEILING
March 8, 2021On the occasion of International Women’s Day Ms. Shreya Patharkar, founder of a leading luxury travel and concierge service, Lafayette Luxury; provided valuable insights on the corporate culture which exists today and how it has revolutionised over the years. It was fascinating to note her opinions on the variations in the work culture of India when contrasted against the Middle East.
She highlighted the importance of having self-belief, being confident and working hard to achieve ones goals. Many queries from students were skilfully answered. The session left the audience inspired to bring about a change in society.
THE DASTUR DEBATE COMPETITION
January 28 & 30, 2021The Growth Development and Change Cell in association with the Chamber of Tax Consultants conducted the 4th edition of the iconic Dastur Debate Competition. This National Level extravaganza saw participation from more than 32 prominent colleges across the country.
The competition, spread across 5 rounds, witnessed an extraordinarily high level of debate and discussion propounded by rich arguments, facts and impeccable oration. Over the course of 2 days, participants employed the sharp dagger of their words & the powerful sword of knowledge in an enriching battle of intellects that enthralled and enlightened our audience.
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ACTIVITIES 2019-2020
SEMINAR ON 'JOY OF LIVING'
July 23, 2019
The Growth Development and Change Cell organized a seminar titled 'The Joy of living' at the college. Mrs. Rekha Shahani from Public Concern for Governance Trust was the keynote speaker. The seminar was organized to explore the joys in life, both large and small. The session was interactive with the audience actively sharing life experiences, singing songs and cracking jokes.
INSIGHTS & CAREERS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS WITH FINTECH TRENDS
December 5, 2019
GDC organised a financial guidance workshop at the Bombay Stock Exchange conducted by Prof. Rakesh Nair, faculty at BSE for 20 years. There were approximately 200 First year and Second year students of Finance across all courses who visited BSE to gain a deep and profound understanding of the real world of finance.
DASTUR DEBATE COMPETITION 2020
January 16 & 18, 2020
Growth Development Change Cell in association with the Chambers of Tax Consultants organized the 3rd edition of the Dastur Debate at H.R. College. There were 32 teams of two participants each, from top Commerce and Law Colleges, as well as CA and Law firms in the competition.
- 1st position - Palash Bhatt and Vedant Gada from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics
- Best Speaker trophy - shared by Soham Pandya from MB Nayak & Co. and Sparsh Shah from Hinesh R. Doshi (firm).