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Time of India
08-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Breaking the glass ceiling; The Tana Bhagat girl who wants to be a fashion designer
1 2 Chatra: When Poonam Tana Bhagat (23) obtained her graduation degree in fashion designing from KB Mahila Mahavidyalaya under Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) in Hazaribag late last year, she broke a glass ceiling. Poonam, who hails from the Tana Bhagat tribal community which stays connected to its culture and lives life by the Gandhian principles, became the first girl from her tribe to obtain a fashion designing degree. Now, she is planning to pursue her postgraduation from Benaras Hindu University or some other college of repute in Kolkata. A native of Bachra village in Tandwa, Poonam's father Sundar, brother Kameshwar and sisters Saraswati and Sita bagged jobs in Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) as the family handed over its land to the PSU for mining. Poonam said, "Tana Bhagats lead their lives in a purely indigenous way. Most of the men wear Khadi kurta, dhoti, and cap, while the women wear Khadi saree and are vegetarians. Such is their purity that they eat their own food and avoid eating food prepared or touched by others. So, think how important it is for our community that one of their daughters comes out of the village and studies fashion designing." Talking to TOI, Poonam said her opting for the fashion designing course was coincidence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Что происходит при сжигании лаврового листа? Undo "I was more interested in arts subjects. When I went to the college to get admission in 2021, I learnt about fashion designing," she said. Poonam said she opted for the course as she wanted to do something unique. Her batch comprised 30 students, but Poonam became a popular face for being a Tana Bhagat girl as well as for her perfection in studies and given assignments. "Everyone wanted to know how a Tana Bhagat girl opted for fashion designing," she recalled. Now an expert in Sohrai and Kohbar art, Poonam said she wants to promote the two ancient art forms by becoming a known fashion designer. "I am proud to be the first girl from my community to break the stereotype and enter the world of fashion designing. Now, many from my tribe are aspiring to get into fashion studies and profession," she said.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
H'bag MP calls for ‘One Nation, One Election'
Hazaribag: Hazaribag MP Manish Jaiswal said the proposed system of 'One Nation, One Election' should evolve into a public movement as it is an issue that directly affects every citizen. He was addressing a seminar as the chief guest on Saturday at the Vivekananda Auditorium of Vinoba Bhave University in Hazaribag. The event was jointly organised by the department of political science and the internal quality assurance cell. Jaiswal said the aim of this system is to conduct Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. From the time of India's independence until 1967, the One Nation, One Election system was in effect. However, later govts misused Article 356 for political interests, toppling state govts, which ultimately disrupted this unified electoral system. He said elections are held somewhere or the other throughout the year, and the entire country bears the brunt of it. Vice chancellor Prof Dinesh Kumar Singh said it is possible to achieve the goal of Developed India 2047 through this system. Chairing the seminar, Singh said that One Nation One Election will prove effective in achieving the goal of Vision 2047 set for developed India.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Will soon start teaching in tribal studies centre: VBU VC
Hazaribag: Vice chancellor of Vinoba Bhave University in Hazaribag, Dinesh Kumar Singh , said starting teaching and other academic activities in the tribal studies centre located at varsity headquarters at Sindoor is his top priority. Hazaribag MP Manish Jaiswal and tribal affairs expert Bulu Iman will be soon contacted for guidance regarding this, he added. The tribal study centre, built on a three storied building, was constructed at a cost of Rs 6 crore and was inaugurated in January 2024. However, it failed to start after its inauguration. The centre houses four studios, four classrooms, one auditorium, office, library, computer room, director's chamber, cafe and other facilities. The main aim of the centre was to enable students learn about tribal civilisation and culture while creating employment opportunities. Singh said that after inspecting the tribal studies centre, he has given the responsibility to Dr Vinod Ranjan, chairman of the department of anthropology to prepare a proposal in this regard and submit the draft on May 2. The anthropology department of VBU is known for setting records in tribal studies and research. The vice chancellor said a high level committee will be conducted soon by including tribal teachers working in the university headquarters and teachers expert in tribal matters.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
VBU students stage protest
Chatra: Students and faculty members of Vinoba Bhave University organised a massive peace rally in the Sindoor locality of Hazaribag on Friday, protesting the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The demonstration, initiated by the Hindi department, saw widespread participation from various departments. Carrying placards and shouting anti-terrorism slogans, the protesters marched from the Acharya Vinoba Bhave statue, went around the Vinodini Park and returned to the statue roundabout, where the rally culminated in a meeting. Hindi department professor Subodh Singh Shivgeet led the proceedings at the meeting. The gathering condoled the deaths and demanded strict action against the perpetrators. The participants praised local Kashmiris who risked their lives to protect the tourists and pledged to resist attempts to divide society on religious grounds. The meeting concluded with patriotic slogans and two minutes of silence honouring the deceased.
