Academic Excellence Through Applied Learning

About the event:

Join us at Vedatya for a sumptuous Kashmiri lunch with family and friends, experience our hospitality in the lush green setting of our farms, soak in the sun, breathe in the fresh air, sit by the fishpond and relax.

While you visit the campus, you will have the opportunity to visit our farm, witness the sustainable practices, pick your own vegetables and purchase the same at a special price.

The special Kashmiri menu items for the day have been carefully selected by none other than Chef Rahul Wail himself to ensure our guests get the authenticity, freshness, and taste of the Kashmiri culture in each bite.

Chef’s profile:

Chef Rahul Wali, a native of Srinagar, brings over 22 years of culinary experience and has won the silver and bronze medals for India in an International Culinary Competition 2019 – Delicious Uzbekistan held in Tashkent under the World Association of Chefs Society.

A hotel management graduate from IHM Pune and an advanced Gastronomy graduate from Le Cordon Bleu, Adelaide Australia, Chef Wali has worked with global hotels and restaurant brands like The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Leela Kempinski, Blue Diamond, Ramada, Spice Restaurant, Radisson and more in India and abroad.

Chef Wali strongly believes in “FOOD IS SCIENCE, MEDICINE, ART, AND HISTORY, and we as chefs need to gain constant knowledge and spread that knowledge”.

Therefore, he is a member of many Indian Regional and International Chefs Associations such as the Chef Guild of India, under the Indian Federation of Chefs Association IFCA, the Chef Association of Five Rivers, Punjab, and the Slow Food Alliance of India to name a few.

Menu:

The 3-course menu priced at INR 1500/ plus taxes includes the following:

STARTERS (live counters)

Veg 

• Nadru Kebab
• Palak Tikki

Non-Veg

• Kabargah
• Buzith Gaad (fish)

MAIN COURSE

  Veg 

• Dum Aloo
• Palak Mattar
• Panir Qaliya

Non-Veg

• Mutton Rogan Josh
• Chicken Yakhni

Served with

• Rajma Shalgam (live)
• Steam Rice

ACCOMPANIMENTS 

• Walnut Chutney
• Mooli Raita

DESSERT

• Shufta

About the Workshop

Join us for an online workshop on 11th Dec 2022 to learn what it takes to plan and organize successful events.

The workshop instructor Kaveri Vij, an award-winning luxury wedding planner and founder of Designer Events Inc., will guide the participants on some key aspects to consider while ideating, planning and eventually implementing an event such as logistics, entertainment, and venue design & layout to meet the customers’ expectations.

Also, bringing in years of industry and academic experience in the food and beverage vertical, Associate Professor – Debpriya De will focus on the other critical elements of all successful events which are the food and beverages, hospitality, and financial implications of planning an event.

So, this workshop will build your basic knowledge and introduce you to some key elements of successful events. No matter whether you are organizing a small family event or planning to take your passion for event management to the next level, this workshop is a must.

I say “ If there is a Whisk let’s bake”

Hey you,

Do you love making Pies?

We have news for you, after the successful online workshop, we are excited to announce an upcoming bakery workshop at Vedatya Institute on December 14th starting from 10 am to 1 pm. This free workshop will focus on pies, and you’ll get to learn how to make your own crusts, fillings, and toppings. We’ll also cover some tips and tricks for making perfect pies. You’ll learn how to make a variety of pies, including:

Pumpkin Spice Pie

Lemon Curd Meringue Pie

Classic Apple Pie

This course encapsulates everything from the step-by-step process to the tricks of making perfect pies. You’ll learn how to make your own dough, fillings, and toppings. You’ll also get to taste some of our favourite pies and get tips on how to make them at home too! This course is perfect for anyone who loves baking or cooking, especially if you’re looking for a new challenge or hobby. Bring your friends and family along for this fun afternoon out! Please get a Pen and notepad to make notes. You’ll be provided with a printed recipe to help you replicate the sweet marvels at home.

Date: 14th December 2022

Timing: 10 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Chef Apurva Kapur

About the Workshop

Here is another workshop that is not only fun but also a great opportunity to learn and remind yourself that you’re more creative than you think.

Join us at Vedatya’s campus for the ultimate bridge-making workshop, conducted by Explore Bolt. Design should not be studied in isolation and hence through this workshop, our goal is to make understanding and implementing design a relaxing, easy, and fun process.

The bridge-making workshop is spread over two days with participants doing two application-based activities on the 17th of December 2022 – understanding knots & safety and designing the bridges for the given scenarios. On 18th December 2022, students will have a chance to build their own bridge in a beautiful setting on the fishpond at Vedatya’s campus. 

Itinerary for the workshop

Day 1

10:00 AM – Introduction of EB and what we do.
10:15 AM – Today’s Session – Intro to Types and Uses of Bridges
11:15 AM Session on Types of Knots (Safety) and Applications by doing
13:00 PM – Lunch
14:00 PM – End Goal leading to creating Scale-Down Bridge Designs
15:30 PM – Evaluation Briefing of the Bridge & Improvements
                     Choosing the Final Bridge Design and Improving it

Day 2

10:00 AM – Development of the Bridge for the Scenario
12:30 PM – Feedback Session
12:05 PM – Testing and Photoshoot
13:00 PM – Closing

About the Workshop

This one-day workshop will be hosted at our campus in Gurgaon and will be a great way for participants to explore and understand the art and craft of kite making using paper and reeds. Additional learning in the form of making paper and reed structures will also be a part of this workshop. The workshop will be conducted by master craftsmen from Jaipur who practice the beautiful traditional Taazia art. The event will be held on 18^th December 2022.

The workshop will help participants learn how to make interesting products such as lamps as well as other forms using reed and paper. All raw materials will be provided at the venue and the master craftsmen will guide and hand-hold the participants through the day, resulting in a variety of product ideas that they can then take forward at their end later.

It promises to be an exciting and action-packed day for all creative students. Add to that the wonderful campus environment and hospitality and we are sure your students will go back very happy and rejuvenated!

The contents of the workshop are as follows:

Workshop content

1. Demonstration of kite-making materials and techniques.
2. A short history of the art of Taazia making.
3. Ideation of new shapes and forms for kites and lamps through sketching.
4. Creating the basic structures for the new designs.
5. Creating the new kites and forms under the supervision of the master craftsmen.
6. Exhibition of these forms at the end of the workshop.
7. Photography and documentation of the products.

Cost for the workshop: Rs 1800.00 per participant plus food and refreshments. Boarding, if required, will be an additional cost.

Inclusions: Training and guidance by master craftsmen in a 1:10 ratio and all raw materials. In case of opting for boarding and lodging, the costs will include air-conditioned triple-sharing rooms and all meals.

Exclusions: Any personal expenses including extra food or beverages, and transportation to campus and back.

About School of Design and Creative Arts: The School of Design and Creative Arts at Vedatya Institute runs future-oriented professional education programs in Design and Creative Arts. With a focus on interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning in a project-based format, the school offers specialization in five majors, supplemented by minors and electives. Students have two exit options wherein they can earn a 2-Year Diploma in Interdisciplinary Design or go on to earn a 4-Year Degree in Bachelor of Design. The program includes internships from the 1^st year itself and includes national and international study tours which are embedded into the curriculum. Industry presence on campus is another unique feature of the school, wherein students get to interact with industry on a daily basis thereby strengthening their professional capabilities through sustained mentorship.

Photo credit to – Anantaya

About the Document

This document provides a brief overview of Vedatya and details on the ‘winter internship’ opportunities for school students in classes 11^th and 12^th across a wide range of themes, more details on the same are shared in this document.

About Vedatya

Vedatya institute is an educator for the service industry.

The institute is an initiative of IIT & the Wharton School alums who wish to replicate their own quality educational experience for the benefit of students in India. It is funded by the holding entity of Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi; Radisson Blu Varanasi and a restaurant chain called The Great Kabab Factory.

Vedatya was founded in the year 2000 with a long-term objective to provide best-in-class, internationally recognized, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programs of study in the service sector-related areas of hospitality, business, culinary arts, and design. It currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Hospitality and Business Management.

Vedatya’s key differentiators amongst its competitors are as follows.

Highly qualified faculty (35% of its faculty have a Ph.D. in their respective areas of expertise) who have published books and research publications

Recognized by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the largest hotel chain in the world, as an ‘IHG Academy’ supporting and promoting hospitality education in India

Academic partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and Swiss Education Group (SEG) for hospitality and culinary programs.

Collaboration with Marangoni, Italy to offer their summer programs

Affiliated to the ‘Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council’ under the government of India skilling program

Offers ‘Apprenticeship’ and ‘Traineeship’ courses to meet the industry’s need of quality manpower with practical skills

Campus over 16 acres, 300,000 square feet of built-up space to accommodate 5000 students, within 30 minutes of driving distance from Gurgaon. There is a planned on-campus wellness center/hotel (one of the few institutes in India that have this feature) being built to provide practical training for our students

Academic culture and corporate policy that promotes applied research and industry-focused consultancy assignments for faculty

An academic journal, called ‘Journal of Services Research (JSR)’ being published for over 10 years on the services Industry. The journal features in EBSCO and PROQUEST databases and gets submissions from global researchers from US, UK, France, Australia, Japan, China and other parts of Europe as well

An international conference on the services industry that was initiated by Vedatya and has now been joined by The Pennsylvania State University, US, and Oxford Brookes University, UK. The conference is held on a rotation basis in India, US & UK

The placement record of our students across multiple continents and the most reputed companies in the respective industries

Winter Internships | Learn and Explore

The range of options shared below are being offered to students from classes 11th and 12th to introduce them to contemporary themes that have the potential to be developed into career paths, and as a minimum provide value in terms of skills and knowledge required to enhance ‘life skills in general.

These four-day programs are going to be facilitated at the Vedatya campus during the January month from the 3rd to the 6th (10.30 am to 2.30 pm) when the schools are closed for winter break.

Students can sign up for only one theme/ track at a time.

Exploring Food | Foundation Course in Culinary Arts

The program provides a platform for passionate individuals to hone their culinary skills and acts as a stepping stone for budding chefs who may like to consider a future career in the vibrant sphere of culinary arts. The short-term program is designed to introduce aspiring students to the world of professional culinary arts. During the sessions, the participants would get a good understanding of various aspects around food, farm-to-fork, cuisines, chefs, the future of chefs, professional kitchens, bakeries, hot & cold kitchens, sustainability, career options, etc. All the sessions will have a live culinary workshop which ensures a complete learning cycle.

The program structure is apt for students who have a passion for food and would want to explore possible career opportunities in culinary arts.

Expected learning outcomes are as follows:

Learn the basic cooking techniques

Understand the requirements of becoming a professional chef

Explore with food, a range of recipes in real-time by working with professional chefs

Acquire knowledge and skills around using kitchen equipment and resources

To evaluate the probability of opting for culinary as a preferred career option

Program Duration: 4 days (4 hours @4 days a week)

Exploring Food | Foundation Course in Bakery and Pastry Arts

This foundation course in Bakery will allow learners to showcase their creativity and passion for Baking. This short-term course takes you by the hand and teaches you the basics of bakery and pastry arts.  All the sessions will have a live culinary workshop which ensures a complete learning cycle. The programme structure is apt for students who have a passion for bakery and would want to explore possible career opportunities in bakery and pastry arts.

Expected learning outcomes are as follows:

Learn the basic baking techniques

Understand the requirements of becoming a professional baker/ pastry chef

Explore making bread, pastries, and desserts by working real-time with bakers/chefs

Acquire knowledge and skills around using bakery/confectionary equipment’s and resources

To evaluate the possibility of opting for bakery & pastry as a preferred career option

Program Duration: 4 days (4 hours @4 days a week)

­­­Digital Marketing Basics

The program will allow students to discuss and analyze the main concepts and theories underlying digital marketing. Students will learn how a digital marketing strategy fits into an organization’s wider marketing plan and evaluate the differences between traditional marketing and e-marketing. The workshop will offer exposure to role of AI as a tool driving digital marketing efficiency and impact

Expected learning outcomes are as follows:

Describe and assess the core concepts associated with digital marketing and E-

Explain the differences between the different digital marketing tools and assess their appropriateness for use in a particular business situation.

Recognize how digital marketing can play a role in the future of business practice to reach and engage with a diverse population base.

Integrate social media tools into a marketing communications strategy.

Demonstrate how to utilize the popular online marketing platforms, such as Google AdWords and Google Analytics, to make sound marketing decisions

Program Duration: 4days (4 hours @4 days a week)

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events

The 4 days’ workshop will provide an opportunity to consider what it means to be an entrepreneur and would further introduce the participants to the idea of entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events. Building on the same the participants would be acclimatized with various stages of event planning. The program will also allow students to understand the dynamic world of managing hospitality businesses and events

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will:

Build an overview of relevant areas of entrepreneurial theory and practice

Understand the concept of event management, typology of events and multiple phases in executing an event

Interact with entrepreneurs to understand the key traits, competencies, and challenges

Develop a business idea into a business plan and pitch the same for funding to potential investors

Learn to work in teams and develop leadership skills

Program Duration: 4days (4 hours @ 4 days a week)

Exploring Design and Creative Arts

The program spread over 4 days will be structured towards enabling young learners to discover their creativity and imagination, allowing them to probe both their potential and interest in the design related career paths. The program will offer four design directions that learners can engage with during the internship and will also build personal portfolios in these as a program outcome.

The day-wise program will include:

Day 1: Design of spaces and structures

Day 2: Storytelling and communication

Day 3: Fashion, lifestyle and culture

Day 4: Design of User Experiences

After completing the program successfully, the participants will:

Develop an initial understanding of the design domains by engaging with key foundational elements

Recognize the importance of building ‘design thinking’ aptitude as a starting point for a career in the design space irrespective of the chosen specialization or domain

Participants will interact with practitioners and domain experts, which will also help them in evaluating their personal fit for a potential career in a design area

The design directions offered in the program will enable participants to learn/engage with a wide range of activities/ topics in an applied way, some of these are:

Design thinking and its application

Photography basics

Sustainable design methods

Introduction to geometrical construction

Typography basics

Digital media

Understanding user experiences

Immersive spaces and experiences

Fashion basics and trends

Importance of culture in design outcomes

Project planning and execution

Program Duration: 4 days (8 hours @ 4 days a week, including 2 hours self-study)

Internship Fee & Process of Registration

 Rs. 5000/- plus GST will be charged as a Registration Fee for any theme as per the choice of candidate.

Boarding and Lodging will be arranged (if required) at the institute hostel with a charge of Rs. 8000/- per participant including meals and AC accommodation on twin sharing basis

The fee should be paid online by using the registration link – https://www.vedatya.ac.in/campus-life/events/wip-2023/

Seats for respective themes will be allotted on a first come first serve basis as a limited number of seats is available.

Contact Information           

For registration and more details please feel free to call us at 8595650943, 9711310079, 7042422389, 7042422358 or email us at winter.internship@vedatya.ac.in.