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Main Areas: Communication Skills & Personality DevelopmentCareer Focus: Also Acting-Music-Writing
Affiliation: Nad-Nritya-Natya Sansthan
Name:
JOSHI NIKHIL DEVPRASAD
Father’s Name:
JOSHI DEVPRASAD H.
Mother’s Name:
JOSHI USHA D.
Permanent Address:
‘Sharada’, 7/A-Krishna Nagar, Paliyad Road, Botad-364 710, Dist.-Bhavnagar, Gujarat-India.
Email Address:
nikhileshjoshi@yahoo.co.in
My Website:
www.geocities.com/nikhiljoshi_saregama
Cell No.
98246 03013
Date of Birth:
21st March-1979
Sex:
Male
Languages Known:
Gujarati, Hindi, English
By Caste:
Hindu-Brahmin
Hobbies:
Music, Creative Writing, Acting ,Traveling
Experience:
Having 6 years’ experience of teaching English at Undergraduate level
1- Since January-2007, working as a lecturer in ‘Language &Communication Skills’ at G H Patel College of Engineering &Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 2- From March-2003 to December-2006, worked as a trainee lecturer in ‘Language & Communication Skills’ at G. H. Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar. 3- From August-2002 to March-2003, worked as a trainee lecturer in English Literature at Natvarsinhji Science-Commerce-Arts College, Chhota Udepur. 4- From July-2001 to July-2002, worked as a trainee lecturer in English Literature at Sakariya Mahila Arts College, Botad.
BIO-DATA
Experience in other areas:
I have also worked as a ‘Resource Person’ in ‘Personality Development Program’ by ‘H. M. Patel Career Development Center – V.V.Nagar. I have delivered lectures in many of the Science-Commerce-Engineering institutes of V.V.Nagar at Undergraduate & Post-graduate level in this program.I have also delivered lectures as a guest lecturer in Expert Lecture Series of ICFAI-National College for Distance Learning Program of M.B.A.
Other Details:(extra activity)
I am also working as the editor of a magazine named – ‘BRAHMNAD’
Website: www.shreetanmaytrust.com E-mail: shreetanmaytrust@yahoo.com
I am also associated with the activities of Nad-Nritya-Natya Sansthan-Vallabh Vidyanagar. E-mail: nadnrityanatyasansthan@yahoo.co.inAlso associated with the activities of ‘Manav Vikas Kendra’, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Educational Qualifications :
DEGREE
YEAR OF PASSING
RESULT
EDUCATIONBOARD OR UNIVERSITY
M.A.-2
April-2001
57%
Sardar Patel Univ.
V.V.nagar
M.A.-1
April-2000
56%
Sardar Patel Univ.V.V.nagar
T.Y.B.A.
April-1999
60%
Sardar Patel University
S.Y.B.A.
April-1998
61.87%
Sardar Patel University
F.Y.B.A.
April-1997
63%
Sardar Patel University
12th
March-1996
77.50%
G.S.E.B. Gandhinagar
10th
March-1994
67.71%
G.S.E.B.Gandhinagar
MUSIC: (certificates)
1
‘Sangeet Prarambhik’ in classical vocal (1st class) in 1992
2
‘Sangeet Praveshika Pratham’ in classical vocal (1st class) in 1993
3
‘Sangeet Praveshika Poorna’ in classical vocal (1st class) in 1994
4
1st in Classical Vocal at district level Yuva Pratibha Shodh in 1994
5
2nd in Singing Competition in 1991 at school level
6
2nd in Singing Competition in 1994 at high school level
7
3rd in Singing Competition in 1994 at high school level
8
2nd in Singing Competition in 1995 at high school level
9
1st in Light Vocal at Youth Festival of Sardar Patel University in 1997
10
2nd in Light Vocal Competition held by Hindi Dept.- Sardar Patel University. in 1997
11
1st in Light Vocal Competition held at Botad in 1998.
# I have also composed music for the music-albums as following:
1
MAHAGARABO (Gujarati Garaba) #
2
SAIYAR SANG RAAS RAMIE (Gujarati Garaba) #
3
BILVAPATRA (Hindi Bhaktigeet) #
4
‘Krishi Rath Yatra No Rang Lagyo’ # (an audio album for a Government project)
5
‘Sampoorna Swachchhata Abhiyan’# (an audio album for a Government project)
6
‘Nirmal Gujarat-2007’# (an audio album for a Government project)
7
SHIVALAYA (Hindi Bhaktigeet)
8
SHIVARCHANA (Gujarati Bhaktigeet)
9
BARSAT MEIN (Hindi POP Album)
10
KABIR (Poetry by Kabir)
11
‘Gokuliyu Gaam’ (Gujarati Movie)
CREATIVE WRITING: (Published poems, stories & articles)
I write poetry, stories and drama.
Some of my published works are as following: (up to 2007)
# Young Poet Award –2003 (a state level award)(by Gujarati Sugam Sangeet Foundation-Ahmedabad)
1
‘Raat No Andhar’ in ‘PRAKHAR’-Feb.1996
2
‘Swapna Na Tofan’ in ‘PRAKHAR’-May-1996
3
‘Ghazal Tara Naam Ni’ in ‘JEEVAN-DARPAN’-July-1997
4
‘Ghazal Tara Naam Ni’ in ‘PRAKHAR’-Aug.-1997
5
‘Kaink Thay Chhe’ in ‘PRAKHAR’-June-1998
6
'Pani Ne....’ in ’VISHRAM’-Oct.-1998
7
'Intencive Care'(a Gujarati short story) in Collection of short story publisheded by 'Yuvak Seva Sanskrutik Pravruti Vibhag-Gujarat'.
8
Bhookh’(Laghukatha) in ‘VISHRAM’-July-1999
9
Shamana No Churo’ in ‘SANDESH-MAHEFIL’-8th June
10
‘Kon Chhe Ae...’ in ‘SANDESH-MAHEFIL’-15th June
11
‘Reti Na Pagla’ in’SANDESH-MAHEFIL’-5th Oct
12
‘Sattak’(story) in ‘KUMAR’ May-2000
13
‘Ghazal’ in ‘KAVILOK’ (May-June-2000)
14
Bhookh’(Laghukatha) in ‘SANNIDHYA’-Jan.-2000
15
‘Ek Amthi Vat’ in ‘SAMPRAT’-March-2001
16
'Kon Chhe Ae....' in 'PARAB' Oct.-2001
17
'Sattak' in 'TADARTHYA' Sept.-2001
18
'Ran Ma Ugyu Moti'(a poem) in 'KAVITA', Dec-Jan 2001-2002.
19
A ghazal in ‘DHABAK’ (March-2002)
20
‘Antar Ma..’ in ‘KAVI’ (April-2002)
21
4 poems in ‘Sarjan No Utsav’ a collection of poetry published by Yuvak Seva –Sanskrutik Pravruti-Gandhinagar
22
A ghazal in ‘TADARTHYA’ (May-2003)
23
‘Antar Ma..’ (geet) in ‘V’ (April 2004)
24
‘Antar Ma Aa Kon Ajanyu’ (geet) in ‘V’ (May-2004)
25
A ghazal in ‘KAVI’ (June-2004)
26
A ghazal in ‘TADARTHYA’ (June-2004)
27
A geet in ‘V’ (Oct.-2004)
28
A poem in ‘SHABDASAR’ (Oct.-2005)
29
A poem in ‘KAVI’ (April-2006)
30
A poem published in ‘Brihad Gujarati Kavya Samruddhi’ (edited by Suresh Dalal – IMAGE Publication, Mumbai.) (Aug.-2004)
31
A ghazal published in ‘Ghazal Garima – 2005’ (edited by Pankaj Shah – HALAK foundation, Mumbai)
32
A ghazal published in ‘Ghazal Garima – 2006’ (edited by Pankaj Shah – HALAK foundation, Mumbai)
33
Many poems & articles published in ‘GCET-voice’-2004
34
Many poems & articles published in ‘GCET-voice’- 2006
35
Many poems & articles published in ‘GCET-voice’- 2007
36
2 poems in ‘SANIDHYA’ ( April-2007)
37
An article in ‘NAMASKAR’ (May-2007)
38
An article in ‘RAJBHASHA’ (May-2007)
39
A ghazal in ‘NAVNEET SAMARPAN’ (July-2007)
40
An English article in ‘ANAND-PLUS’ (TIMES OF INDIA supplement) on Aug. 4, 2007
Certificates: (in creative writing)
1
1st in Poetry Writing Competition at school level in 1989
2
1st in 8th Kheda District Poetry Writing Competition in 1999
3
1st in Amitabh Khandelval Poetry Writing Competition in 1999
4
1st in Bhoja Bhagat Poetry Writing Competition in 2001
5
3rd in J.K.Patel Poetry Writing Competition in 2001
6
Participated in ‘Sahitya Shibir’ at Nargol in 1999
7
Participated in ‘Natya Lekhan Shibir’ at Ahmedabad in 2000
PERFORMING ARTS : (certificates in Theatre Activities)# I have performed in many stage performances and I have also directed many plays.
# Plays written by me ‘AAGHAT’, ‘ARISA NI TIRAD’, ‘INTENCIVE CARE’, 'GUJAREE', 'TIMIRANDHASYA', ‘NO WAY AT ALL’
# Organized & conducted many Acting Workshops, # Performances of music & drama in many shows.# Acted in a television serial ‘Samaj Darpan’ on ZEE-Gujarati channel.
1
1st inTheatre Performance at school level in 1991
2
Participated in Theatre Workshop held by Hindi Dept. - S.P.Uni. in 1996
3
Participated in Skit,Light Vocal & Group Song in West Zone Youth Festival in 1996
4
Participated in Skit in ‘Volcano-‘97’
5
Best performance in Drama at N.S.S.camp in 1998
6
Participated in Drama, Skit & Light Vocal at Youth Festival in 1998
7
Excellent performance in Skit at Youth Festival-2000
8
2nd in Mime at Youth Festival in 2000
9
1st in Drama at Youth Festival in 2000
SOME OTHER CERTIFICATES:
1
Best Student Award in F.Y.B.A. in 1997
2
Securing highest marks in 12th at F.Y.B.A.class in 1997
3
Passed ‘Hindi Balpothi’ with distinction in 1987
4
Passed ‘Hindi Pahali’ with 1st class in 1988
5
Passed ‘Hindi Dusari’ with 2nd class in 1989
6
Passed ‘Hindi Tisari’ with 2nd class in 1990
7
Passed Drawing Elimentary with 3rd class in 1990
8
Passed Drawing Intermidiate with 3rd class in 1991
Supplement of Activities:
Organized Workshops on Language:
Have organized ‘Lantern’-workshop on language for 1st to 4th level students of Engineering at G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar. (many times)
Special Lectures Delivered:
Many times have delivered special lectures on ‘Cultivating Career at Campus’ for 3rd and 4th level Engineering students at G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Attended a 3 Day National level Seminar:
On ‘Culture, Community and Ideology in Modern Indian Drama’ on Feb.2-3-4, 2007, organized by PG Dept. of English, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Workshops Attended:
On Jan.27-2006 on ‘Communication’ at CDC-V.V.Nagar.
On June30-2006 on ‘Communication’ at CDC-V.V.Nagar.
As a member of Publication Committee:
Contributed poems & articles and worked as a committee member of publication committee for ‘GCET-Voice’ (a college magazine) at
G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology,
Vallabh Vidyanagar.
As a counselor & faculty advisor
Have also worked as a counselor and faculty advisor for Engineering students at G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology,
Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Worked as an expert:
Worked as an expert in Mock Interviews for Personality Development Program by Career development Center at G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
On Dec.31, 2006 / Sunday
I-MAZE / NSDC 2006
Worked as a member in elocution committee in I-MAZE / NSDC 2006 (National Science Day celebration)
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