Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Scholarship in Journalism

To encourage pursuit of studies in journalism and allied subjects, Rotary News Trust has instituted a scholarship for those eligible candidates in the age group of 20-30 years, who, after graduation, seeks admission in a recognised University imparting education in journalism.

The scholarship equivalent to one year's fee shall be provided on the basis of the selection by the Rotary International District 3080. There is only one scholarship available. The last date for sending in the application to the Rotary Club near you is before 30th April. Only those candidates who have applied for admission and have been selected, shall be eligible for applying for this scholarship.

For further information you can contact me, Rtn. C.J. Singh, District Coordinator for Journalism Scholarship, Rotary International District 3080. info@corepr.com / seejaysingh@gmail.com

Monday, March 5, 2007

PRSI New Website

The National Council of Public Relations Society of India has come up with its own website, www.prsi.co.in. Well the PRSI members can get the latest information about National Council activities from the website. Though many of its pages are under construction, it is hoped that it would fulfil the much felt need of the Society. Congratulations to Dr. Ajit Pathak.

PRSI National Council Meeting

The next National Council meeting of the Public Relations Society of India is scheduled on Saturday 17th March 2007 at Goa.

The meeting shall start at 3pm in the Goa Chamber of Commerce, Panjim.

PR Challenges to Outshine Brand & Business

Goa Chapter of PRSI is organising a one-day workshop on "PR Challenges to Outshine Brand & Businesses" on Sunday, 18th March 2007 at the Goa Chamber of Commerce.
For further details please get in touch with Mr. Rajesh Parida : rajeshparida@goashipyard.com, or call him on 098239 20469.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

PRSI Chandigarh: Roundtable on Media's Role in Recent Elections in Punjab

PRSI Chandigarh Chapter is organising a roundable on "Media's Role in the Recent Elections in Punjab" on Wednesday, 13th March 2007 at ICSSR Complex, Panjab University, Chandigarh at 10:30am

There is no registration fee for this programme, to be followed by lunch.

Kindly confirm your participation to the Chapter Chairperson Mrs. Renuka B. Salwan.

New PR Body in Chennai.

Here is a new PR body in the country ... PR Syndicate. They have their website prsyndicate.wetpaint.com and though it does not contain the contact details or whereabouts of its office/location, some of the contents point out about its operational area in Chennai.
On 8th March, the PR Syndicate is observing the International Women's Day. The body was formed in February 2006.

Our congratulations to the members of this new body and I do hope that they would associate themselves with some of the established bodies for better coordination and exchange of ideas.

CJ

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