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Here, you will find historical and interesting news and events concerning satej - The School for Art and Technical Education in
Jewellery. If you've missed anything happening at satej, this is the place to find it.

2006-07 Archives

ANOTHER STUDENT STARTS HER OWN JEWELLERY BUSINESS
 July 2006 - Sarojini Nimbalkar, a Masters Diploma course holder starts her own business by designing jewellery on computers
through JewelCAD - the most popular software for CAD/CAM in jewellery.
TWO SATEJ STUDENTS GET PRESTIGIUOS JOBS IN MUMBAI
 June 2006 - Two satej students, Mahesh Khapekar and Nitu Vij will design jewellery for Shrenuj Diamonds, Mumbai.

ELEVEN STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR JEWELLERY IN PUNE
 May 2006 - Students showcase their studded jewellery in Pune and get an overwhelming response. Sonali Kulkarni, a very well
known Indian actress appreciates the designs and jewellery of satej students.

VISIT US AT RADIOMIRCHI KICKSTART
May 2006 - Visit us at Ganesh Kala Krida on May 12, 13, 14.
- 5% off on the MDJDT and DJDT courses.

ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2006
April 2006 - New batches starting SOON! For further details, contact your nearest satej Centre.

2005-06 Archives

STUDENTS' JEWELLERY GAIN ACCOLADES IN DUBAI
 January 2006 - Designers and jewellery manufacturers in Dubai and Sharjah appreciate the jewellery designs of satej students.

STUDENTS' JEWELLERY GAIN ACCOLADES IN EUROPE
 November 2005 - Designers and jewellery manufacturers in UK, Italy and Germany appreciate the jewellery designs of satej
students.

STUDENTS GAIN CONFIDENCE AND MAKE MONEY
 September 5, 2005 - The exhibition was a resounding success with the students gaining confidence by selling their jewellery at
the exhibition in Mumbai! Over 30 jewellery pieces were sold!

THREE STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI EXHIBITION
 September 2, 2005 - Three students showcased their jewellery at an exhibition at the MMRDA grounds in Mumbai. Sai Pandit,
Sangeetha Mudaliyar and Shweta Karamchandani showcased their jewellery, designed and made by them.

POPULAR JEWELLERY TRADE MAGAZINE COVERS SATEJ
 September 2005 - Heera Zaveraat, a very popular jewellery trade magazine in India covers satej.

STUDENT LAUNCHES HER JEWELLERY BRAND
 July 26, 2005 - We are extremely proud to announce that Shweta Karamchandani has launched her own brand of funky jewellery
by the name "Beads and Strings". We wish her all the best for the future!

JEWELLERY TIMES LAUNCHED
 July 21, 2005 - On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, Jewellery Times, a monthly bulletin covering jewellery news from all over
the globe is launched. This will help keep the students abreast the global developments taking place in the jewellery industry.

SHORT-TERM JEWELLERY DESIGN COURSE LAUNCHED
 June 25, 2005 - The most economical and shortest course for jewellery designing at satej is launched. To know more, send us
an email at info@satej.com today! Mad rush! Enrol Today!

THEME FOR L'ORNAMENTO FOR JUNE-JULY 2005
 June 1, 2005 - The theme for June-July 2005 is 'Superstitions'.

MAHESH KHAPEKAR WINS L'ORNAMENTO FOR APRIL-MAY 2005
 May 30, 2005 - Mahesh's extremely innovative design of our sun coupled with the presentation made him the winner.

TIE-UPS IN MIDDLE EAST
 Apr 16, 2005 - Jewellers in the Gulf show keen interest in the satej. satej students to get more job opportunities in Middle East
including the City of Gold - Dubai.

THEME FOR L'ORNAMENTO FOR APRIL-MAY 2005
 Apr 1, 2005 - The theme for April-May 2005 is 'Light' - the source of knowledge.

2004-05 Archives

METALCRAFT COURSES COMMENCE
 Feb 21, 2005 - The first batch of MetalCraft commences. This will mark the beginning of a revolution in jewellery manufacturing
practices in Pune and all over India.

REVOLUTIONARY METALCRAFT COURSES LAUNCHED
 Jan 29, 2005 - satej launches MetalCraft - precious metal jewellery manufacturing courses in Pune. A seminar was conducted
for the existing students regarding the importance of jewellery manufacturing know-how and the courses offered at satej. For
more details on the courses, click here.

THEME FOR L'ORNAMENTO FOR FEB 2005
 Jan 25, 2004 - The theme for Feb 2005 is 'Nature's outcry' - when mother nature calls us back to her abode with her fury.

STUDENT FROM MUMBAI JOINS
Jan 14, 2005 - Vijeshri Indulkar, a student from Mumbai, enrolls at satej for the MDJDT course. The student has opted to
shift to Pune for 13 months instead of doing any course in Mumbai. Another proud moment for us.

SAI PANDIT WINS L'ORNAMENTO FOR DEC 2004
 Jan 5, 2005 - Sai Pandit, amongst stiff competition, wins the the L'ornamento for Dec 2004 too. The neckpiece was inspired by how
she, Mother Nature, with her love and strength binds both birth and death.

STUDENTS BUYING DESIGNER VERSION OF JEWELCAD
 Dec, 2004 - Students are cashing in on the lower USD rates and the scaled down version of the designer version of JewelCAD.

SAI PANDIT WINS L'ORNAMENTO FOR NOV 2004
 Dec 5, 2004 - Sai Pandit design of a front and back flowy neckpiece with gymnasts as the motif wins the L'ornamento for Nov 2004.

THEME FOR L'ORNAMENTO FOR DEC 2004
 Nov 25, 2004 - The theme for Dec 2004 is 'She' - an embodiment of love and strength.

LAUNCH OF satejstudio.com
 Nov 11, 2004 - On the auspicious occassion of Laxmi Puja, satej launches satejstudio.com  - an e-studio which showcase the work
of our students alongwith our own collection made by students and faculty members. So before you buy your jewellery, visit
satejstudio.com to pick your choice from the trendiest designs!

NIKHIL BADDE APPOINTED TO HEAD OPERATIONS
 Nov, 2004 - Nikhil Badde, a leading designer to head operations in Pune, India. He brings along with him a vast resource of domain
expertise, imperative for an educational institution like satej.

LAUNCH OF L'ornamento
 Oct 22, 2004 - On the auspicious occassion of Dussehra, satej launches L'ornamento ('the ornament' in spanish), an institutional-level
jewellery design competition for our students. The theme for the month of November 2004 is Movements.

COUNSELLING SESSION AT RESIDENCY CLUB
 Sep 25-26, 2004 - satej alongwith Radio Mirchi arranges another two-day counselling session for the various courses offered at
Residency Club, Pune.

COUNSELLING SESSION AT RESIDENCY CLUB
 July 30, 2004 - satej alongwith Radio Mirchi arranges a one-day counselling session for the various courses offered at
Residency Club, Pune.

LADY FROM DUBAI follows her dream!
June 25, 2004 - Ms. Mrunmayee Dhavalikar, a housewife in Dubai, comes to India to do the course with satej. We are pleased to
share this proud moment with you.

SEMINAR FOR STUDENTS
June 21, 2004 - satej conducts another seminar for students on 'CAREERS IN THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY' at the Hotel
Le Meridien, Pune.

SEMINAR FOR JEWELLERS
June 21, 2004 - satej conducts a seminar for eminent jewellers of Pune on 'THE MODERN INDIAN JEWELLERY INDUSTRY'
at the Hotel Le Meridien, Pune.

20 NEW JOB OPENINGS IN INDIA and the GULF
 May, 2004 - training-cum-recruitment programme commences for job openings in India and the Gulf.

NEW MDJDT and DJDT BATCHES
Apr 15, 2004 - Masters Diploma in Jewellery Design Technology and Diploma in Jewellery Design Technology batch commences
soon. Limited seats. Apply at your nearest centre.

2003-04 Archives

ESTEEMED ASSOCIATION WITH GHODKE SARAF
Feb, 2004 - Kedar Ghodke joins the MDJDT course at satej.

WEAR YOUR BEST JEWELLERY CONTEST
Feb 12, 2004 - Over a 1000 entries for the best jewellery. Amazing jewellery on display. Difficult to choose the winners.
But, here they are.
BEST RING - Shweta Shah, Bhandarkar Road
BEST NECKPIECE - Shradha T., Vile Parle, Mumbai
BEST EARPIECE - Neha Joshi, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad

VISIT US AT RADIOMIRCHI KICKSTART
Jan 30, 2004 - Visit us at Ganesh Kala Krida on Jan 31, Feb 1 and Feb 2.
- Wear your best jewellery and win prizes worth Rs. 2,00,000/-.
- 5% off on the MDJDT and DJDT courses.
- Free mobile phones with one month free talktime with every registration of MDJDT.

SPECIAL FESTIVE SEASON OFFERS
Oct 17, 2003 - The festive seasons here! And we, at satej, are giving you more reasons to celebrate!
Book your seat to avail lucrative discounts. New batches starting SOON!
For further details, contact your nearest satej Centre.

JEWELLERY CARE WEEK
Sep 19-25, 2003 - satej organizes the Jewellery Care Week at Rajmal Lakhichand, Pune.
Come over and avail of our FREE services -
FREE Customized Jewellery Designing
FREE Gem Testing
FREE Jewellery Valuation

ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
Sep 17, 2003 - satej, have been assessed by International Certifications Ltd. (ICL) and found to comply with the requirements
of ISO 9001:2000. Accreditation by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ).

STUDENT FROM PHILIPPINES
Sep 16, 2003 - Bindu Dasani, who was born an brought up in Philippines, enrolls at satej.

NAVRATRA SPECIAL
Sep 15, 2003 - This Navratra, MAKE and WEAR your own jewellery. Special Fashion Jewellery courses for Navratri commencing
soon. For further details, contact your nearest satej Centre.

ESTEEMED ASSOCIATION WITH RAJMAL LAKHICHAND
July 11, 2003 - satej to train 7 employees of Rajmal Lakhichand, a renowned jeweller of Jalgaon and Pune, in Gemmology.

NEWS STORY - SAKAL
June 6, 2003 - SAKAL, Pune's highest reading daily covers satej and the mission of satej.

NEW CENTRE AT DHOLE PATIL ROAD, PUNE
June 5, 2003 - We are proud to announce the launch of our new centre at the prime location of Dhole Patil road, next to
Hotel Kapila. Headed by two entrepreneurs with the zeal for excellence, Mr. Prakash Pillai and Ms. Pratima Kulkarni,
this satej centre will prove to be an ideal school for students residing in the Camp side of Pune.

ADORN THE MIRCHI CONTEST
May 26, 2003 - Thanks Pune for the overwhelming response - Over 6500 entries. And the most voted design is A - 'Sweet Hot'.
The first 3 winners are -
- Vidya Natarajan, Aundh
- Shweta Shetty, Kothrud
- Payal Baphna, Bibvevadi

5 Suprise Winners -
- Chaitali Rudrawas, Karve Road
- Prachi Kulkarni, Sahakarnagar
- Rajas Vaze, Law College Road
- Rashmi Raina, Law College Road
- Vinayak Lokare, Canal Lane

VISIT US AT RADIOMIRCHI KICKSTART
May 23, 2003 - Visit our stall no. 34 at Ganesh Kala Krida on May 23, 24 and 25.
- ADORN THE MIRCHI contest - Select the jewellery best suited to Radio Mirchi and win sizzling hot prizes.
- 5% off on the MDJDT and DJDT courses.
- Free mobile phones with one month free talktime with every registration of MDJDT.

GOOD NEWS FOR APPAREL DESIGNERS
May 19, 2003 - Fashion Jewellery batch commences at the Pune centre.

ESTEEMED ASSOCIATION WITH P N GADGIL
May 10, 2003 - Mr. Akshay Gadgil joins the career oriented, MDJDT, course.

HAPPY AKSHAYA TRITIYA
May 4, 2003 - Avail attractive discounts on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. This offer is valid till May 10, 2003.

 NEWS STORY - THE TIMES OF INDIA
Apr 22, 2003 - Education Times, TOI's premier education related supplement, puts up their interview with the company's
CEO, Mr. Sumit Joshi.

NEW MDJDT and DJDT BATCH
Apr 15, 2003 - Masters Diploma in Jewellery Design Technology and Diploma in Jewellery Design Technology batch commences soon. Limited seats. Apply at your nearest centre.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Apr 10, 2003 - Creative skill test to be conducted at the Pune office for MDJDT and DJDT.

2002-03 Archives

NEW JOB OPENINGS FOR GULF
Mar 7, 2003 - training-cum-recruitment programme commences for openings in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.

NEW JOB OPENINGS FOR INDIA
Feb 27, 2003 - training-cum-recruitment programme commences for openings in Maharashtra and West Bengal.

LAUNCH OF PUNE CENTRE
Jan 27, 2003 - CAJD batch commences

NIRMITEE (IMERT, Pune)
Jan 21, 2003 - Ring Day
Jan 22, 2003 - Earring Day
Jan 23, 2003 - Any Jewellery Day
6 winners took away prizes worth Rs. 200,000/-