Ludhiana West – Math Module Training

Early morning with a 7am wake up, breakfast, and departure at 8:15am for the Bharti office.  Today we were at Ludhiana West Office to take part in observation of training for teachers.  The workshop delivered is on how to teach grade 3 – 5 mathematics.  We were met by Mr. Vinay and the trainer Mr. Sayed and we all drove our to the Ludhiana West Office and training center which was about 15 minutes away.  We took the time to get to know each other better and find out some more info about the training session.  When we arrived most of the teachers were already there ready to start the education.   The trainer explained why we were there and the whole class introduced themselves one by one.  We also had a chance to introduce ourselves and thank the class for having us there.  The training was very interactive, just like the Induction training we previously attended.  We got to observe the teaching style and how the teachers reacted to different activities.  Mr. Sayed had a great control of the class and was able to spot which teachers need to be focused on more and adjusted the delivery to suit the class.  We had a great samosa and chai during the break, and a very tasty lunch.  Mr. Vinay even brought some home made food so that we could try it.  We discussed the training so far and  how the teachers are handling it.  We also had a discussion at the end of the training.  We had a chance to meet with the Ludhiana West team who were very welcoming!

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We headed back to the Bharti office and then a short taxi ride back home.  Today was the last day we have our team room (711), as it is booked until Saturday for a doctors convention…. or so we thought!  It turns out that they were able to accommodate us and we do not loose the room for 4 days.  I guess I have to bring all the posters and props back :-), and Cathy has to bring back all the logoware.  Two of the teams were at a dinner tonight, and the remaining two stayed in to complete some blogs and plans for the weekend.  Agra and Shimla… here we come!  Tomorrow however we are all ready for the second day of training at Ludhiana West.  

At the Office with VP of Bharti Foundation – Ms. Mamta Saikia

We were texting with Mr. Vinay and Mr. Pankaj from Ludhiana office the previous evening, and the plan for today was decided.  We started working from the hotel in the morning.  We analyzed our visits to Ludhiana East, did further research and created a write up on the visits.  The Bharti Foundation office was going to be minimally staffed as the VP of Bharti Foundation – Ms. Mamta Saikia was visiting Ludhiana.  She wanted to meet with our team in the afternoon.  We made our way to the office and set up at our workstations.  Shortly after Mr. Vinay and Mr. Pankaj arrived and invited us down for a celebration downstairs.  It turned out that there was a special group of teachers who just completed 5 years of employment with Bharti Foundation, and they were being recognized by the VP.  After all the festivities and once commemorative plaques were handed out we were able to take pictures with Ms. Mamta.  It turns out that it was also her 10 years at Bharti, and she was presented flowers, heart felt thank yous, and a slideshow presentations.

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After this Ms. Mamta shared with us the vision of Bharti Foundation schools, what new pilots were taking place, what changes have been planned, and finally what part we play in this overall scheme.  It was very informative for us and fortified our sense of direction in this project.  After the meeting we received lots of documentation that we previously requested and dove right into studying it.  We left the office after 6pm and headed back to the hotel.  We went for dinner with the PAU team to the restaurant where we had our first lunch in Ludhiana and ended up ordering way too much food!  So much we had to take it to go, but we ended up finding a great use for it as we gave it to a homeless older man who was happy to receive it.  Another full day over, it was time to go to sleep and rest up.  Tomorrow we head out to Ludhiana West for teacher training on grade 3 to 5 math education.

Amritsar and Wagah Border

By 6:15am the guys were in the lobby and ready to go.  We started walking and then called “the guy”… unfortunately he said he would be at the shop by 7am, and not at 6:30am as previously discussed.  Unfortunately this was too late for us so we turned back.  At 7am we picked up our packed breakfasts and boarded the bus.  It was a full size bus which can hold 35, but we only had 13, so lots of room for everyone.  We quickly found out that there was no heating on the bus, and with the temperature outside around 6 degrees it was quite cold, but it did eventually warm up as the sun came up.  On the way out of the city I spotted an ad for a car that stated “It drives so smooth that you feel like you are driving abroad”.  We soon realized why this would be a huge selling point.  The bus ride that entire day felt like an experiment in shaking people!  We arrived at Amritsar shortly after 10am and took a donkey-rickshaw from the bus parking to the heart of town right by the GoldenTemple.

As soon as we stepped off we had someone putting a head cover on our heads for a mere 10R (around 20 cents).  We made our way to the entrance and first thing we had to do was take off our shoes and socks.  Only bare feet allowed, we were quite relieved that it was getting warmer J.  When we finally made it to the entrance of the complex the view was stunning!  It is completely indescribable, and even the pictures cannot give away the enormity of the whole area, and the shine of the GoldenTemple.  There were people taking a dip in the “pool of nectar”, and many splashing themselves and drinking the water from it.  Jaspreet took us around and explained the significance of each part of the temple.

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We then waited in a very long line to get a glimpse of the inside of the temple.  After over an hour we did and it was quite a site, especially from the roof of the temple.

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Next we went to eat at the free kitchen.  That was quite an experience as well, and also a marvel of efficiency.  Everyone is given a plate, spoon and bowl, then they all follow the stairs to the second level and crowd around the doors which all of a sudden open.  Everyone rushes inside and is seated in rows on the floor with plates and bowls in front.  Then people with buckets full of food and ladles quickly go through the rows and fill your plate with 3 local dishes.  All of them non-spicy and all vegetable based.  One was actually quite sweet, and all three tasted really good. Then they come and give you flat pita type bread, and fill your bowl with water.  As you eat they keep coming around to see if you would like more.   After around 5 minutes most people are done and get up with their plates/bowls/spoon and head to the exit.  As you are walking out there is a set of people collecting the spoons, then another set the bowls, and then plates.  You walk by an army of people who are washing dishes, preparing the food, chopping vegetables, and restocking.  Quite an experience!

We said goodbye to the GoldenTemple and departed for the Wagah border.

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When we go there we found it to be quite a tourist attraction.  The bus parks about 1km from the border and you walk the rest of the way surrounded by people who are there to sell you food, drinks, postcards, dvd’s and all kind of souvenirs.  Finally you get to the first checkpoint where they look at you and let you pass.  There is a different line for foreigners and a different one for locals.  After the first checkpoint you then go through a second where you need to take our everything from your pockets and get padded down.  Next checkpoint once again you have to take out everything, show your passport, and get padded down.  Finally you get to the stands and are directed to where to sit.  We sat watching as both sides (Indian and Pakistani) filled up with spectators.  Finally the ceremony started.  The pictures and videos below will show much more than I could explain in this write up.

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After the ceremony we walked back to the bus and headed back.  We stopped at a Dharba to get some late “fast Indian food” dinner and then continued on our way.  We were back at the hotel close to 11pm and ready to go to sleep after a very very long day.

Saturday – Catch Up and Shopping Day

Today was a “catch up day”.  I worked on the blog and some email.  Some of the team went shopping in the morning.  I went for a long walk exploring the city and to buy some work shirts.  In the afternoon we all got together to go scarf shopping with Jaspreet.  Jaspreet has a friend who has a shop with scarves and we got a 25% discount on everything.  There were so many scarves.  Everyone ended up getting something.  I picked up 3 scarves but will likely come back for some more.

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We decided not to do a big dinner since we were leaving at 7am the next day for Amritsar.  As we need to have our heads covered we arranged to get turbans the next morning with a local shop owner.  Tomorrow, the Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony, and many many hours on a bus.

Ludhiana East – School Visits

Once again we left early and arrived at the Ludhiana East office where we were met by Mr. Pankaj and Mr. Harpreet.  We departed for the first school with Mr. Harpreet, where we were met by Mr. Ranjodth.  The school was in a rural area and in a very peaceful setting.  This day happened to fall on a holiday (Guru’s Birthday), so there was lots of chanting and praying in the village which was broadcast over the loudspeaker so we only experienced the serenity in between prayers and it was quite a contrast compared to the loudness of urban Punjab.  We met the teachers and students at the first school.  This school had both primary and elementary classes.  The first class we visited was pre-primary where the youngest of children start their learning.  The classroom was very bright and had many teaching aids up on the walls.  There were no desks or chairs as children at that age mainly learn by playing and furniture would just be in the way.  We then visited third grade class where there were small desks appropriate for the children.  Also the bottom parts of the walls were actually black boards all around, so that children can utilize them instead of wasting paper.  This seemed very logical to us and students were utilizing them very well.  The older grades had larger furniture and more advanced learning aids.  There was also a room that was devoted to technology studies, creative writing, and reading.  Each class was scheduled for a period in this room so they can take advantage of it.  Overall the school was designed with a lot of thought and was extremely functional.  The office/staff room was also decorated with motivational aids and displayed all the trophies and recognition that was awarded to the school.  We were told about all the little details of how school spirit is built, how the infrastructure is maintained, and how teachers are very well treated at the schools.   This was also apparent from our observations.  Of course no visit would be complete without us being offered water, soda, chai, and this time also vegetable pokora.  The staff was really very gracious and sincere.  We have had a great reception from all our hosts at every place we visit.

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After we drove over to a second school which was already empty of students as they were dismissed due to the holiday.  This school also had a “kitchen garden” where students learn how to grow plants.  We were shown a classroom that was designed and implemented by Disney and was very colorful.  Once again we had a change to interact with teachers and staff.

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On the way back to Ludhiana East office Mr. Harpreet took us to a Dharba (roadside restaurant) where they server very fresh, delicious and inexpensive food.

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The day ended with us being welcomed to return any time and us thanking the hosts very much for their hospitality.  We spent Friday night in 711, discussing the week and sharing some stories.  It ended up being a late night, but since we knew that Saturday will be a bit more of a relaxed day we allowed ourselves to stay up way past midnight.

Ludhiana East – Teacher Induction Training

We left in a taxi before 8am to make our way to Khanna where the Ludhiana East head office and training center is located.  We arrived a few minutes before 9am.  This trip was much better then the drive to Chandigarh, the highway had two or 3 lanes each way, and was separated by a median.  Also at that time of day there was not much traffic.  We were met by Mr. Ranjodth Singh (District Coordinator) and Mr. Pankaj Thakur (Trainer) and Mr. Harpreet Kabbye (Distict School Admninistrator).  We had a chance to ask them all kinds of questions about the training and the Ludhiana East district.  Shortly after 9am the class for the teachers (Induction training in which new teachers participate in) began and we sat in observing the process.  In our opinion the curriculum of the training and the level of interaction between the trainer and teachers were of very high quality.  The teachers interacted seamlessly with the trainer and seemed very eager to take part in the activities.  We were served a very flavorful lunch and continued observing the training.  We also had a chance to talk to the teachers.  Everyone had a high opinion of the training.
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At the end of the day we made plans to come back the next day and visit some schools with MrRemember this is a functional fact that in certain situation, a man may feel pain in their erection (priapism) after 5 hours of cialis 25mg dose. If physical stimulation purchase cheap viagra is being a problem during depressive state, then vacuum pumps or guided imagery about lovemaking are two techniques that can be utilized for receiving penile hard on. Various divorces and tiffs occur between the couples due to non-satisfactory male pill sildenafil recital. Kamagra is not an cipla tadalafil aphrodisiac, it works in combination with sexual stimulation. . Ranjodth and Mr. Harpreet.  We returned to the hotel and discussed the day.

First Day at Bharti Office

At 8:30am right after breakfast we – the Bharti Foundation Team (Alessandra, Bernardo and Rafal) and Shruti departed for the Bharti Foundation office which is located in an Airtel building close to PAU (Punjab Agricultural University).  We were greeted by Mr. Vinay who showed us around the office and we were offered chai tea to get the day started.  We were set up at the workstations and configured on the network which took some tweaking.  We had a challenge to get onto both the regular and IBM network as the Bharti office connection has many services blocked.  In the end we managed to access most things.  We made a presentation to Mr. Vinay on our progress so far, and presented the requirements we will need for the SOW.  At lunch we went for nice walk in the area.

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The office was quiet that day as many people were out on assignments.  We finished off some much needed research for our project and headed back to the hotel.  For the next two days it is arranged for us to visit Ludhiana East and participate in Induction Training for new teachers.

First full work day and Shruti’s going away party

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Others had better luck, however the food took a really long time before it came out.  After lunch we continued working.  We finished when the other teams started returning.  Since today was Shruti’s last day before heading back to Mumbai the next day we decided to have a party in the team room.  The party was a hit and a good time was had by all.

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Monday February 10th

Today we met up at 9am in the team room (711) to perform a team building exercise.  Each person drew something about themselves and then shared with the team their background, IBM background, reason for taking part in CSC, and interesting stories.  Time passed quickly and at 11am we were ready to go meet our clients.  Each of the client teams met with their respective counterparts, and then the official opening was kicked-off by Mamtha Sharma, the Head of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs for IBM India.  After all the official introductions we enjoyed a tasty lunch with our clients and got right to business discussing their organizations and also the SOWs (Scopes of Work) to be performed.  Once again time went by quickly and before we know it we were saying goodbye for the day and parting our ways.

Monday evening we went to a famous Punjabi restaurant with Mamtha, Shuri and Jaspreet, and there we all shared our meals (as this has become the norm here, and we get to taste many more dishes).  This was Mamtha’s last day here as she was departing the next day so the meal was a nice send off.

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We slept very well after that meal 🙂

Chandigarh – Capital of Punjab

We woke up quite early and met up in the lobby eager to get going.  There was a 14 seater mini-bus waiting for us outside, and as it turns out that was perfect as there were 14 of us.  We took off for Chandigarh and what an adventure it was.  We quickly learned the rules of Indian inter-city driving…  basically there are no rules!  Well… maybe one, don’t crash head on with the oncoming traffic.

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About 1000 “close calls” later we arrived in Chandigarh which is India’s one of the very few planned cities.  This is right away apparent in the grid type roads which all intersect at 90 degree angles, and each intersection is a roundabout.  Our first stop was the rock garden.   More about this here:  http://www.nekchand.com/about-the-garden and here:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Garden_of_Chandigarh

The rock garden was amazing, and we spent many hours there.  Here are some pictures:

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After the rock garden we were famished, so we headed to the lake for lunch in a lakefront restaurant.  We had some very tasty authentic Indian and non-authentic Chinese food.  It was getting late so we had to head back, but not before a quick stop at the rose garden, which is apparently the largest one in the world.  Unfortunately the season isn’t quite right so it was a nice walk in the park.  We returned to the hotel and discussed plans for the next day when we would have the kick off with our clients.