Ponda Education Society's Ravi S. Naik College of Arts and Science

04/04/2025

23/03/2025

The Department of Philosophy in collaboration with the RDI Cell and IQAC oraganised a talk titled, "Identifying the limitations of a theory: An approach to critical research methodology" by Senior Research Fellow at the School of Sanskrit, Philosophy and Indic Studies, Goa University, Mr. Sagar Yadav.

The Principal of the college, Dr. Vikas Pissulekar, Dr.Anjali Mohan Rao and Dr.Alvita deSouza (incharge of RDI Cell, Social Sciences), were the dignitaries on the dais. The event was also attended by Ms.Ruksanabanu Angadi and Ms.Siya Sangodkar (faculty members from the Department of Philosophy).

Mr.Yadav's talk focussed on challenging ancient theories and questioning their validity in contemporary times. He mainly spoke about the theory of purushartha, its origins and the wide implications it has on the Indian Society.

He also kindled the interests of the students in looking at the inter-relations between Indian Philosophies and their Western counterparts.

The theory of Purushartha, being a socio-moral theory which has guided systems of Indian thought from a long time needs a re-interpretation, considering the its inability to fight the problems of current day society, he claimed.

In the light of this, he encouraged students to take up research which questioned Orthodox systems of thought, rather than accepting them as they are.

The event was hosted by Ms.Khushi Naik(T.Y.B.A), Ms.Purva Alawni (F.Y.B.A), introduced the speaker, and Ms.Tanzila Shah(S.Y.B.A.) delivered the vote of Thanks.

23/03/2025

Students of P.E.S. R.S.N. College of Arts and Science, Miss Khushi Prabhudessai (M.Sc.) and Shreya Kolekar (TYBA) participated in Kavi Shankar Ramani Memorial Konkani Poetry recitation Competition on 21 March 2025, organised by The Decipline of Konkani, Goa University. Miss Khushi Prabhudessai secured Third prize.

23/03/2025

On 01st March 2025, the Department of Mathematics of P.E.S’s R.S.N. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi-Ponda, celebrated the National Science Day 2025 by organizing a Mandala Art Challenge and a Bookmark Making Competition for the students of our college.

Bookmark Making Competition:
As a part of the National Science Day 2025 celebration, an Intra-College Bookmark Making Competition was organized in the Mathematics Lab at 11:00 a.m.
The topic for the competition was “The Art of Repeating Patterns”
The main objective of this competition was to encourage the students to explore and appreciate the role of repeating patterns in mathematics.
In the duration of one hour, participants designed bookmarks using the mathematical concepts, such as symmetry in artistic designs.
A total 07 teams from the college participated in the competition.

The winners for the competition are as follows:
First place: Sonam Chauhan, Manushri Natekar
Second place: Veron Fernandes (T.Y.B.Sc.)
Third place: Saishma Naik, Rutuja Naik (S.Y.B.Sc.)

The judges for the competition were Ms. Prachi Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Marathi and Ms. Snehal Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, P.E.S’s R.S.N. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi-Ponda.
Ms. Veda Naik, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, co-ordinated the competition

Mandala Art Challenge:
As a part of the National Science Day 2025 celebration, an Intra-College Mandal Art competition was organized in the Mathematics Lab at 12:00 noon.
The topic for the competition was “Pi in Patterns”
The main objective of this competition was to connect mathematics with art making it more enjoyable and relevant.
In the duration of one and a half hours, participants created Mandala Art that demonstrated how the mathematical constants like Pi can be visualized artistically using geometric shapes, symmetry and circular patterns.
A total 08 students participated in the competition.

The winners for the competition are as follows:
First place: Saishma Naik (S.Y.B.Sc.)
Second place: Kanak Waingankar (S.Y.B.Sc.)
Third place: Govard Naik (T.Y.B.Sc.)

The judges for the competition were Ms. Prachi Naik, Assistant Professor, Department of Marathi and Ms. Snehal Desai, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, P.E.S’s R.S.N. College of Arts & Science, Farmagudi-Ponda.
Ms. Chaitnya Sawkar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, co-ordinated the competition.

21/03/2025

The Microtech Cell of the Department of Microbiology organized a poster competition on ‘Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome’ on 19th March 2025 to raise awareness about this rare but potentially fatal neurological disorder.

A total of 11 students participated in the competition, which was evaluated by Prof. Sunita Borkar (Department of Microbiology) and Dr. Socorrinha D'Costa (Department of Zoology).

We are delighted to announce the winners and are especially thrilled that, for the first time, a Mathematics student participated and secured the first place!

First Prize – Mr. Govard Naik (T.Y.B.Sc. Mathematics)

Second Prize – Ms. Saloni Tari (T.Y.B.Sc. Microbiology)

Third Prize – Mr. Pratham Tarkar (S.Y.B.Sc. Microbiology)

1st Consolation Prize – Ms. Manushri Natekar (T.Y.B.Sc. Microbiology)

2nd Consolation Prize – Ms. Prapti Kerkar (F.Y.B.Sc. Microbiology – Major)

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their efforts in making this competition a success!

21/03/2025

A motivational talk by IBC, West zone boxing Champion, Mr. Prahlad Panda, titled, "My Travails to Championship" was organised by Manthan, the Association of Philosophy students of the college, Department of Psychology and the Department of Physical Education, on the 19th of March, 2025.
Vice-Principal, Dr. Satish Keluskar, Dr. Anjali Mohan Rao, Ms. Priya Sabnis and Mr. Adarsh Fadte Gaonkar were the dignitaries on the dais.

The talk was attended by other faculty members from the Department of Psychology and Philosophy including, Dr Alvita de Souza, Ms.Sarvesha Naik, Ms. Ruksanabanu Angadi and Ms.Siya Sangodkar. Ms. Pooja Rajpurohit, College Counsellor, also attended the event. A whopping number of 103 students actively participated in the event, including students who are sportspersons and those who are being taught sports psychology as a part of their bachelors programme.

Mr. Prahlad, in his talk took us through his arduous journey towards success, of how he had to undergo a strenuous training for years to become and boxer, he focussed on the importance of consistency and how he had to keep practicing without a pause even during the years when there was no competition coming his way.

The talk also highlighted the importance of techniques such as self-talk that helps one keep calm in situations of fear and aggression, the significance of constantly building one's self esteem, and alternate careers for people in sports and boxing keeping in mind the early retirement age in these areas.

Towards the end Mr. Panda, also demonstrated a few important boxing moves and some lessons of Self Defence. He spoke of mind body coordination, agility, and presence of mind that physical activities improve.

The talk was engaging and inspiring for the audience at large, which was seen by the range of discussions that took place towards the end of the talk. The speaker encouraged the students to take up sports, discussing the future of sports and particularly boxing in Goa.

The event was hosted by Ms.Khushi Naik(T.Y.BA.), Ms.Tanu Singha(F.Y.B.A.) introduced the speaker and Ms. Manaswi Naik (T.Y.B.A.)proposed the vote of thanks.

21/03/2025

Mr. Aniket Kanolkar and Dr. Kiran Gaude attended a three-day training program for master trainers under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan Scheme, sponsored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), Government of India. The program was organized by GIPARD at Ella Farm, Old Goa, from 18th to 20th March 2025.

The training covered various crucial aspects, including the Panchayati Raj system, the Goa Panchayat Act, 1994, GPDP, financial management, digital governance, and e-governance. At the end of the program, participants underwent an evaluation. Mr. Aniket Kanolkar scored 74 marks (presentation and theory), while Dr. Kiran Gaude scored 70 marks (presentation and theory).

A total of 22 participants from various colleges across Goa attended the training program.

19/03/2025

चौगुले एज्युकेशन सोसाइटीज
पार्वतीबाई चौगुले कला एवं विज्ञान एवं प्रयास संस्था,पणजी,गोवा के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में आयोजित एक दिवसीय संगोष्ठी विषय:हिंदी साहित्य:विविध विमर्श के समापन समारोह में श्रीमती उमा प्रियोळकर हिंदी विभाग मुख्य अतिथी के रुप में आमंत्रित।

17/03/2025

MrAnchit Shet Parker and Dr.Rasika Desai Gaokar, Assistant Professors from the Department of Microbiology,P.E.S's RSN College of Arts and Science Farmagudi, Ponda-Goa were invited as judges for the Science Day event Quantum Leap 2025 organised on 27th February 2025 by International Sadguru Gurukulam , Tapobhoomi Kundaim.The Chief Guest of the function was Prof.Vithal Tilvi from Directorate of Higher Education.The day long event witnessed the scientific temper of the students belonging to various schools from in and around Ponda and Kundaim.Various events such as Science exhibition Quiz , Debate and Rangoli competitions were organised during this interschool event.

15/03/2025

*Guest Lecture on Newspaper Editing and Careers in Journalism*

The Department of English organized an insightful guest lecture on Newspaper Editing Skills and Careers in Journalism for SYBA Journalism students. The esteemed resource person for the session was Shri Ajay Buva, Bureau Chief of Lokmat, who shared his vast experience and knowledge in the field of journalism. He was accompanied by a veteran journalist Shri Madhav Shetkar who also shared his experiences as a journalist.
The programme commenced with a soulful Saraswati Vandana presented by Seja and Purva, setting a reverent tone for the event. Ms. Jasmine Kurian Monteiro then extended a warm welcome to the gathering, expressing gratitude for the presence of the distinguished speaker.
Shri Ajay Buva captivated the audience with his engaging discourse on the intricacies of newspaper editing, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, ethical reporting, and the evolving landscape of media. He also provided valuable insights into career opportunities in journalism, inspiring students to explore the dynamic world of news and media. His interactive approach and real-world examples made the session highly enriching and thought-provoking.
The Principal, Professor Vikas Pissurlekar, addressed the gathering, appreciating the initiative taken by the Department of English in organizing such a relevant and enlightening session. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Miss Neha Bishnoi, acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved. The seamless flow of the programme was ensured by the graceful compering of Ms. Soha Sakordekar.
Dr. Smita Ajgaonkar Nayak, Ms. Sasha Barreto, and Ms. Sakshi Lawande played a crucial role in facilitating the smooth functioning of the programme, ensuring its success.
This guest lecture proved to be an inspiring and informative experience, equipping students with a deeper understanding of the journalistic profession and the skills required to excel in it. More than 30 students and 7 teachers attended this session.

14/03/2025

Converge 2.0, the Academia-Industry Summit, was an event designed to bridge the gap between academic institutions and the industry, aimed to foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration among the younger generation, empowering them to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. The event was organized by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, and took place across 40 different colleges of Goa from 5th to 12th March 2025. The inaugural function was held at Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Dona Paula on 4th March and valedictory function was held at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao on 13th March 2025. The inaugural function was graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, who felicitated two outstanding young entrepreneurs, from Goan Colleges. Two of our students Miss Vedika Naik and Mr. Aditya Jaiswal, were felicitated at the hands of Honourable CM, for their remarkable contributions to the field of entrepreneurship.
As part of the pre-Converge activities, the Directorate of Higher Education hosted the Innovative Idea Challenge competition across the state. The competition attracted over 100 teams, each presenting innovative ideas with the potential to address real-world challenges. After the first round of evaluations, 25 teams were shortlisted, and from there, 10 finalists emerged. These top teams were invited to present their ideas on March 13, 2025, at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao. One such team, from PES College, comprising Ms. Gayatri Naik, Ms. Sejal Popkar, Ms. Shweta Gaude, and Mr. Govard Naik, presented their project under the brand name "Anukool." Their innovative idea impressed the panel of judges, and PES College was awarded 3rd prize in the state-level competition. The panel of judges included industry experts such as Ms. Rohini Gonsalves, Ms. Raffina Sheikh, and Ms. Varsha Adusumillii, who evaluated the presentations based on creativity, feasibility, and impact.
In addition to the competition, valedictory function featured a series of motivational sessions delivered by notable industry leaders. These sessions were designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. The speakers included Mr. Ameya Kapadi, studio production professional, Mr. Dhruv Sincro, Actor, Model and owner of Sincro studios, Mr. Ankur Kankonkar, CEO AnkylyticX and TEDx Speaker, Miss Tanvi Shah, Manager CSR Programs CSR BOX, Mr. Rohit Rajpurohit, Senior Manager at CSR BOX, and Mr. Akshay Deshpande, Head of Marketing at TCS Ion Vocational Education. Each speaker shared their experiences and insights, offering valuable guidance to the young audience on how to navigate the challenges of the business world.
During the post-lunch segment, Miss Vedika Naik, a young entrepreneur form our college participated as a panellist in a discussion alongside other young entrepreneurs from various colleges in Goa. The panel was moderated by Mr. Stedwick Fernandes, Head of Operations and Regional Trainer for BNI Goa. The discussion provided a platform for these young entrepreneurs to share their personal journeys, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they had learned along the way. The panellists discussed the importance of perseverance, innovation, and strategic thinking in building a successful business, providing the audience with real-world insights into the entrepreneurial landscape.
During the prize distribution ceremony, prizes for the Innovative Idea Challenge were presented by Shri Bhushan Savaikar, the Director of Higher Education. The event also recognized the efforts of the TIP Coordinators from South Goa colleges, who had worked tirelessly to organize Converge 2.0 in their respective institutions. Additionally, the contributions of student volunteers who had assisted in organizing the valedictory function were acknowledged by the Directorate of Higher Education. These recognitions highlighted the importance of collaboration and teamwork in making the summit a success.
In conclusion, Converge 2.0 was a significant event that provided a platform for young minds to showcase their ideas, learn from industry experts, and engage with peers and mentors. The Innovative Idea Challenge, along with the motivational sessions and panel discussions, helped cultivate a spirit of entrepreneurship among the participants. With the support of industry leaders, academic institutions, and government bodies, Converge 2.0 proved to be an inspiring and impactful summit for all involved, setting the stage for future generations of innovators and entrepreneurs in Goa.

13/03/2025

*Workshop on Digital Storytelling Engages Over 250 Students*

The Department of English successfully organized a workshop on Digital Storytelling on 13th March, conducted by Shri Subhash Kamalkar, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Assagao. The session, held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 250 FYBA and FYBSc students.
The programme commenced with a soulful rendition of Saraswati Vandana by Sejal, Saurabhi, and their group, setting a serene and auspicious tone for the event. Ms. Jasmine Kurian Monteiro,Head, Department of English extended a warm welcome to the gathering, followed by an insightful address by Vice Principal, Prof. Satish Keluskar. The workshop was efficiently compered by Ms. Mrudula Savoikar, ensuring a seamless flow of events.
Prof. Kamalkar captivated the audience with his insightful and interactive approach, making complex storytelling techniques accessible and engaging. Through real-world examples, multimedia demonstrations, and interactive discussions, he highlighted the power of digital storytelling in shaping narratives for social media. His expertise and dynamic presentation style kept the students involved throughout the session, making it a highly enriching learning experience.
The success of the workshop was further ensured by the dedicated efforts of Dr. Smita Ajgaonkar Nayak, Ms. Sasha Barreto, and Ms. Sakshi Lawande, who facilitated its smooth functioning. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Srushti Panvelkar, expressing gratitude to the resource person, faculty members, and all those who contributed to the event.
The workshop provided students with practical skills and creative insights into crafting compelling digital stories, leaving them inspired and equipped to explore storytelling in the digital space.