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campus beat INDEPENDENT STUDENT MAGAZINE

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION Constantly using social media has impacted our intelligence and patience

SLEEP TO GET YOUR GOALS Your future depends on your dreams so you should go to sleep immedieatly

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JUNE 2020

Procedures for Self-Quarantine under Covid-19

Self-quarantine is recommended for individuals who have been directly exposed to the new Coronavirus or have history of travel in infected or heavily populated areas.

Stay at home.

Wash your hands.

Limit all your nonessential travels.

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol or hand sanitizer.

Unless you're going out for food, medicines or other essentials.

Check your temperature.

Stay in a specific room.

Check your temperature at least two times a day.

If you're sick or suspect yourself to be sick, it's best to stay in a designated room or area away from others.

Watch for other symptoms.

If possible, have a designated toilet and bathroom as well.

Aside from fever, Covid-19 symptoms include cough, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.

Practice social distancing.

If you need to go out, maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from others.

Call your doctor or hospital before visiting.

If you need to seek medical attention whether for viral symptoms or other medical care reasons, contact your doctor or hospital ahead of time so they can prepare and take precautions for your arrival.

Source• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)

EXAM WATCH

SHREYA KABIR Exam fear, lockdown, and social pressure has bogged us down for good. The only way to navigate is to keep going.

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Courage, Dear Heart!

When you try your best but you don’t succeed When you get what you want but not what you need When you feel so tired but you can’t sleep Stuck in reverse When the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you can’t replace could it be worse?

This goes out to the many who got so close to their dream but had to move a step back, now.

This goes out to the many who did hear their dream breaking.

This goes out to the many who are trying to put up a brave front but from inside a little has shattered!

To all those people, intelligent and hard-working, brave and determined,

“your journey might have had met a comma, but it did not collide into a full stop, it’s not the end!”

Some of you might be going through inner turmoil, doubting your efforts, your dedication and even your fate! While some others might have had got crushed! And some others have put a guard so strong, that unfazed they would’ve dusted their back and got up to start again!

In whichever state you might be in, just remember this, “You are not your successes and failures”.

No doubt this might be a hard time for you. Feel free to dwell into your sorrow. But, make sure that once you are done with it, you will only work out your future action plan. It is only when you will take the charge again, things will change.

Once your emotions have found their outlet, your rationality should step in. Try to evaluate and reflect all that went wrong in this attempt, the areas that require improvement and then start plugging these loopholes. Trust me; you are heroic enough to muster strength to embark this journey again, because if you wouldn’t have been you wouldn’t have started it at the first place.

And if your spirits have fallen very low, that you do not see this journey worth taking anymore, then also you must carry the brave heart in yourself which made you stick for so long in this arduous preparation. Give yourself a pat on back for having tried at least. And then, prepare your strategy yet again, but this time for venturing into a new avenue! With the amount of persistence and dedication that you’ve acquired over the years of preparation, you will shine!

Last but not the least, these results might serve as the brute reality for all the aspirants who have started with their preparation.

This is the time for you to learn a lesson from the experiences of your fellow aspirants that “it is going to be tough”. If you think that it is going to be as simple as you think, then you might want to revaluate your estimations. Your estimations will determine your seriousness towards this examination and your seriousness will in turn determine how solid your preparation will be.

So, take cues from this and amp up your preparation, because even a single mark can make a world of difference in your results, which you already would have seen, post these results!

This preparation is a learning road for every aspirant who decides to set foot on it. No matter whether you reach at the end of the road or meet a dead end, at least it will always be yours!

For those, who have met the dead end and now they plan on to take another road, my best wishes to you!

And those, who want to take a huge leap above the hurdles and still keep going, these words are for you: High up above or down below When you’re too in love to let it go If you never try you’ll never know Just what you’re worth Lights will guide you home and ignite your bones!

Have faith in yourself and go for your dream one more time! Because, koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti J! P.S. This is not at all a consolation post. People who tried but couldn’t make it, Sirs and Ma’ams you deserve every inch of respect, I believe so.

What are your plans for the next five years? If you are not able to conceptualize a five-year plan and you think that anybody who asks such a question is insane – Welcome! This post is exclusively written for you.

The 4th Most Downloaded App on iPhone (after YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat) and the 2nd Most Downloaded App in 2019 on both Android and iPhone was in news recently. Yes, we are talking about TikTok. With more than 800 million users worldwide who spend an average of 50 minutes per day on the platform, TikTok is often said to be more addictive than cocaine. We all know the impact of cocaine on our brain, but how does TikTok affect us? Let’s understand.

Time Compression Most of us know that dopamine is released in anticipation of a reward.

Unpredictability increases the anticipation. TikTok users receive a constant stream of new videos, every 15 seconds. In other words, new stimuli are thrust on you automatically every 15 seconds. Going at this rapid pace from one video to another shortens attention spans. You need to be attentive for a mere 15 seconds, and then another one appears.Your brain gets trained in a way that it need ‘something exciting’ every 15 seconds. Do you think that’s a possibility in real life?

Our attention span is so lowered, that about 70% of the readers of this post would have quit by now or have simply scrolled down and closed the window.

ARE YOU ADDICTED TO TIKTOK? SUYASH H. VARMA

How is Short Attention Span harmful?

Short attention span, coupled with weakened ability to concentrate, can produce several negative effects, such as poor performance at work or school, inability to complete daily tasks, missing important details or information, and difficulties in communicating in relationships.

Do I Have a Short Attention Span?

A simple and effective way to check this, ask these questions: Do you believe your relationship is not exciting enough to continue?

Do you often get bored of things happening around you or people who you hang out with?

Did you recently start a hobby (Cooking, YouTube Channel, Sketching, etc.) and quit mid-way?

Do you subconsciously believe that if spending a month on a craft/skill is not giving you desired results, you should try and pursue something else?

If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, then you are suffering from a severe short attention span. Still not convinced?

Passive Consumption You also keep scrolling because the relationship of users to TikTok is stupendously passive.

We are all used to a phenomenon: opening multiple tabs on our web browser. It is easier to move from one item to another on the internet. But, there’s still some amount of activity involved to decide what content you want to access.

However, apps like TikTok are worse: once you swipe down, new stimuli are thrust on you automatically every 15 seconds, with no further actions needed on your part.

The Remedy: Try to practice a skill that requires your undivided attention.

(Singing, Drawing, Music, or even Cooking) Master the art of Patience Strictly put away your mobile phone when you are in the presence of your friends, colleagues or family Practice Digital Detox to increase Dopamine Tolerance once a week Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.

It is similar to watching Money Heist. You watch the first two episodes in anticipation.

Sometimes the Professor wins, and sometimes he loses.

And this unpredictability ensures that you watch the next episode and the next and so on.

5 THINGS YOU WILL NEVER GET BORED OF! APURVA ROY We are so accustomed of following a routine and busy life that a sudden change in it disturbs us.

Even though we hate our schedule, still we aren’t able to enjoy being in our homes in this lockdown. Well that’s how our mindset is. We are never satisfied with whatsoever we have. Human beings are most unsatisfied creatures!! Well, if you have the sun ,you would desire for the moon.

There’s no end to these desires. But I have few options which you can adopt for a lifetime. 5 things/habits which you would never be bored of!

Reading This is the best habit you can inculcate. Reading always enriches you with different aspects of life.

There are no obstructions in the genre you choose for yourself! This habit would never ever bore you. This would have the most positive effects on your personality.

Self Grooming Spend time on your weaker areas be it physique or mental health. Sharpen your strengths. Have a proper deep research about the things that would help you strengthen yourself. Want to learn how that sharp winged liner is done, go for it.

Want to know how to shape those beards, do it.

Remember what works for your friend might not work on you

Cooking This is the best time to improve your culinary skills. Cooking is good for every age group and every gender. Cooking has its own therapeutic effects. Also you might end up cooking some really delicious delicacies.

Art and Craft Art and craft requires time and patience. And we have tremendous time in our hands. Well patience would definitely build up if you have dedication. Dancing excites you, go ahead learn some moves. You love to draw, make the masterpiece of your life. If you are an artist ,never let go of this time. Make the most out of it!

Movies/Series/Music There are many good movies and series which you can binge watch this quarantine. Movies on science and fiction or for that matter horror movies would keep you entertained. Series new or old always interests its viewers. If you are a movie freak this time is meant for you! Music on the other hand heals you and motivates you.

Explore different styles of music and you’ll never regret this.

If you try and include any of the above habits, you would never be bored!

NAWABI PANEER CURRY

RASOI DESI BY CHEF HARSH APURVA Nawabi Paneer Curry Recipe is a delicious non spicy creamy Hyderabadi dish where soft paneer, green peas and bell pepper is dunked in a rich gravy. Served best with ghee rice or butter naan.

DESSERT RECIPE Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee/butter 1 tbsp jeera/cumin seeds 1 bay leaf Pepper 3 cinnamon Peppercorns 4 cardamom 6 green chilis 1 cup onion paste 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 12 cashews 12 almonds 2 tbsp melon seeds 1 tbsp salt adjust according to your taste 1/2 cup yogurt • paneer 1 cup milk • A pinch of saffron 2 tbsp pepper powder 1 tsp Kasturi Methi Rrasberry, etc. according to your choice.

"PERFECT FOR PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS"

Method: Pre-preparation: Soak the almonds, cashews and 2 tbsp melon seeds for 20 mins and then make fine paste. The paste should be soft without any cashew crunches.

Make ginger garlic paste and keep aside.

Chop the onions and make a smooth onion paste.

Cut the paneer into medium-sized cubes Preparation: Heat the butter/ghee in a Kadai on the medium flame. When the ghee is hot enough add cumin seeds.

When the cumin seeds start splatting add bay leaf and whole spices. Saute them until they turn aromatic. Add green chillis and saute with spices.

Add onion paste to the spices and mix well. Saute the onion paste until the raw flavor is gone. Stir occasionally, or else this onion paste might stick to the bottom. Add ginger garlic paste and saute.

After that add the fine paste of cashew, almonds and melon seeds. Then mix it with the onion paste.

Allow it to cook by closing the lid. stir the mixture in between. So that it won't strick to the bottom.

Then add salt to the cashew paste when the oil gets separated from the mixture. After that add yogurt to the mixture., Stir well so that the yogurt can mix well with the masala. Cover the lid and allow it to cook.

When the masala is cooked add paneer cubes and mix well with the masala. So that all the paneer can cover with the masala mixture.

Cook it for few mins and stir in between. Then add milk to the kadai and mix well so that the milk properly mix with the masala and makes a thick gravy.

Now close the lid and allow it to cook until it properly cooked.

Then add pepper powder and keser soked into luke warm milk to the gravy and stir well. Allow it to cook until it properly cooked.

Finally, add Kasturi methi to the Nawab paneer gravy and mix well and turn off the stove Serve the hot Nawab paneer curry with roti, pulka, naan or butter naan

FUTURE DEPENDS ON YOUR DREAMS, SO GO TO SLEEP HIMANSHI BANSAL

If someone had told me these lines a few weeks ago, I would have laughed out loud but now feeling the positive transformation after maintaining a sleep schedule by myself and how exceptionally well it has increased my productivity, I cannot help but feel sorry for underrating the importance of a good quality sleep.

Like for almost everyone else, the lockdown miserably affected not only my sleep cycle but my whole eating and working routine also went for a toss; resulting in feeling tired and irritated at all times.

I knew the wrong I was doing and measures to change it but what I really needed at that time was a head start, which came in the form of a Whatsapp status from a friend who was inviting people for a 7 day sleep challenge and the results of which are truly beyond my expectations. Here’s what all was included in the challenge: Identifying the number of hours your body needs to sleep (and not just rest) and then by what time do you wish to get up in the morning.

Remember the challenge is to sleep well and not getting up early (took this one personally though).

After step 1, you will automatically be able to decide the time you need to sleep at night.You need to make some important changes in your daily routine and follow them consistently for the next 7 days.

These are: Do not have caffeine in any form after 3 pm.

Have your last meal of the day strictly 3 hours before the sleep time decided in step 2.

Now the most important and challenging part is to shut down all the screens (phones, laptops, TVs etc.) at least one hour before going to bed.

This one hour can be that extra hour of the day you always wanted and can indulge yourself in any activity that triggers your interest, be it reading a book, writing, listening to music, meditation, painting or simply sky gazing.

Developing few other habits like doing some sort of physical activity, exposing yourself to sunlight, drinking ample amount of water, using dim lights during the evening etc. will also be of great help.

Push yourself and try out this challenge for 7 days consistently and trust me you will be surprised by the changes it will bring into your life. Let’s make sleeping cool again.

CAMPUS NEWS

HAPPENNINGS FROM COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS INDIA

Ingredients for Success

NIRF Rankings

The postgraduate department of commerce and management of Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam(SD) College organised a webinar on ‘Ingredients of Success’ on Friday.Students of different streams attended the webinar which centered on the key steps to achieve success.Sandeep Kapoor, professor, School of Business Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, was the resource person.He discussed six key elements and asserted that by imbibing those students can achieve success.

As per the NIRF ranking released on 11th June 2020, Delhi University’s Miranda House has topped the list of best colleges in India for the fourth time in a row. 5 Delhi University colleges are among the top 10 colleges, 12 colleges among the top 20 colleges, and 29 colleges in the top 100 colleges across the country as per the ranking.

Delhi University has moved up to the 11th position his year in the university ranking. It had earned the 13th position and seventh position in 2019 and 2018, respectively. Also, there was a slight improvement in its overall ranking as well. It moved up from 20th position last year to 18th position this year. It was placed 14th in 2018.

The other colleges in the top list are Presidency College (5), Loyola College (6), St. Xavier`s College (7), Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Kolkata (8) and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (10).

Saraswati Civilization Row In the latest disagreement between the Jawaharlal Nehru University’s vice-chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar and the faculty and students of the institution, the latter – particularly those of the Centre for Historical Studies – have objected to the allegedly unilateral decision of the administration to host a webinar featuring the retired Major-General of the Indian Army G.D. Bakshi The poster that the VC posted said that the webinar titled ‘The Saraswati Civilisation: A Paradigmatic Shift in Indian History’ was being hosted by CHS on June 13 and had been organised by the centre’s professor Heeraman Tiwari, professor Umesh Kadam, and professor Dipendra Nath Das,

Indian Cricket's Internet Sensation The power of hard work and patience, packed with an amazing sense of style, is what has made Priya Punia, an inspiration for all those girls who have been trying to pursue their dream.

Priya, a 23-year old right-handed batswoman stroked a whooping 75* in the first One-day to notch up a well-deserved Player-ofthe-Match award.

Cricket in India has been generally a maledominated sport. Her relentlessness led the way to success. Shining in the world of cricket, this master batswoman is also set to rise in the world of fashion. Her skills are extended to choosing great set of attire, making her look fresh and confident always. In this edition, we take a look at the other side of Priya Punia.

@PRIYAPUNIA16

To ensure you’re getting the coolest (and easiest) outfit ideas out there, wear your personality. For a long time, clothing was used as a mirror to represent where you belonged socially. But now the lines have blurred thanks to the rise of streetwear in fashion. Stay comfortable and relaxed, stay fashionable.

Why We Cry? Humans are the only animals who when they cry tears fall from their eyes. One can cry an average of 1.9 times a month.

Basically, tears comes out because of 3 reasons.

1) Basal -Tear ducts secrete basal liquids which are protein rich anti bacterial liquid that keep our eyes moist every time we blink.

2) Reflex- Tears are also triggered by irritants such as smoke, dust or onions.

3) Emotional- Tears shed from the eyes due to a range of emotions because of the stress hormone.

Mainly when people talk about crying, they usually refer to emotional tears. Tears show others that we’re vulnerable and vulnerability is critical to human connection. Being able to cry emotionally and being able to respond to that, is a very important part of being human.

RIYA SINGH

People who don’t cry is a question researchers are now turning to. If tears are so important for human bonding, are people who never cry perhaps less socially connected? That’s what preliminary research is finding.

Virtually no evidence exists that crying comes with any positive effects on health. Yet, the myth persists that it’s an emotional and physical detox.

THE IDEAL 15 MINUTES BREAK

HRITIK SINGH

Acting on the projects in work force with contentment and dedication is one of the prime requirements of every organization.

We should be productive to increase our work performance and to reach new heights. It’s prerequisite for any one to reach their goals.

However one has the capacity to work till the extent where they don’t find themselves stressed out or frustrated. This is where the role of finding break becomes important. A person can be productive but to a timed extent. Jacked up in constant hectic work often needs a break. It’s important to find an ideal break time to be more productive.

A person who continues to work for 52 minutes needs at least 17 min break to regain their concentration and focus. This doesn’t mean that you should rigidly schedule 52-minute work cycles with 17minute breaks. However, there is lots of research to indicate that working for periods of 40–80 minutes followed by 10–30 minutes of break time is ideal.

Its important for all of us to indulge ourselves in activities that help us release stress and bring happiness and joy to us.

As adults we are so much jacked up in our constant work where we forget to do things that makes us happy. Your 15 minute ideal break must turn you into a carefree child and help you to regain your stability and happiness.

It’s important to initiate a process where the mind and the body can equally cope up. There is a process to find out an ideal 15 minute break.

Too much work intensity and pressure in workforce can lead to productivity loss.

However an ideal 15 minute break can actually help you release that pressure.

Sometimes the best thing to do is to do nothing. Sometimes in an ideal 15 minute break all you need to do just sit back listen to some good music and relax. Such acts can help you concentrate more and become focused. This would eventually increase your productivity.

Your work schedule and break schedule completely depends on how long you want them to continue, but it’s feasible to come across an approach to help us to be more productive.

If you are constantly sitting and working for 1 hour a 15-17 minutes of break would get your mind relaxed. However the process of break must involve the movement of muscles and blood. Your mind tends to move in a different direction once you move your body. Your thoughts initially get to an open space where new ideas can pop up.

An ideal 15 minute break is not a principle that has certain guidelines, which every other person has to follow. Instead it’s a different process an individual can follow to become more productive. Varying from different situations to different people with different ideologies.

Productivity = Happiness?

By Priya Paul “The employees of XYZ Company has boosted their productivity by 30% “. This is what we like to hear in our daily lives : “Be productive as much as you like…”

We’re taught from an early age that productivity is our number one priority.

However, people are associating their temporary happiness to productivity.

Even if one is doing his/her dream job,

it doesn’t mean that the person is always cheerful.

There is stress and pressure at work. People have no time for themselves and only think what matters to them. They are simply following the rat race and are thinking of temporary happiness rather than the real one. So, we need to stop defining ourselves and read fewer productivity hacks online.

Introspection Calm yourself for a minute and think: Why am I doing this? Life is much more enjoyable if you slow down. By doing less, you can get more done, even if you work more slowly.

Proper Sleep Give rest to your mind, body and soul. This helps in the

these ways: reduce stress. improve memory. lower blood pressure. the body to fight back.

Eat , Laugh , Live , And Enjoy We all need to live, laugh, love, and enjoy life while we can because none of us know when our life may suddenly change or even come to an end. · Adopt a healthy lifestyle Laugh and enjoy with your friends and family members to the fullest.

Laughter is like a medicine for us.

Love your dear ones, coworkers, and others in general.

Don’t hesitate to express your gratitude towards them.

THIS ARTICLE WON'T CHANGE YOUR MIND SHRUTIKA SRIVASTAVA People prefer living comfortably in the cocoon they have built for themselves. No matter how credible and convincing evidences you present before them, they adamantly stick to their point of view. They don’t accept changes easily. This is why anything, even this article, cannot make people, including you, absorb information that do not agree with their own beliefs.

Brains fail to encode opposing views Have you ever googled a question and found yourself clicking only on those search results which conveniently prove affirmative to your views? Yes, this happens with you and this happens with others too. The truth is, your brain is not ready to accept anything other than the answers you wished to obtain. So it simply filters out the things that do not compliment your beliefs.

Facts don’t change our mind Long held beliefs are so deeply embedded in the mind that it becomes nearly impossible to change it. There are numerous instances where thoughts like “I’ve always done it this way” or “I’ve always known it this way” has proven as an existential threat. To illustrate this, lets take the example of the current situation. People staying at home due to COVID-19 lockdown started believing on the fake news spreading everywhere

over different social media platforms, regarding the prevention and treatment of the virus. When these people were confronted with the real facts, they expressed their sheer reluctance to accept it.

They conformed to their assumptions for a long while.

Winning an argument is more important than being factually correct Humans are irrational creatures. Psychologists say that unlike robots and AI that can be programmed to learn, Humans attach emotions and ego to their beliefs. Humans don’t like feeling wrong, confused or insecure. Therefore, they feel that being able to win an argument, even if they don’t have the facts right, will help them gain status in society.

What could possibly be done If only you could tie someone on a chair to make them listen to you and change their mind. They’d see the light, but seriously, its not going to happen. Even if the whole “kidnapping is illegal” part was not true, you would not be able to change anything. Changing anybody’s mind is almost impossible, and usually one argument cannot do the trick. So just take a step back, listen to their point carefully and then put your views forward. Its really important to take a lead and make them look at the situation from your perspective. For this, kindness is the prime virtue.

Paprja Apurvam

WHEN YOU FEEL LOST

Feeling lost may just be your biggest catalyst for growth, igniting your sense of adventure and leading you to new experiences.

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they feel out of track or you might feel like you are drifting along looking at yourself from a helpless lens while your body just does what you’ve trained it to do. Excitements are few, challenges are sparse, and the routine has taken over. When you’ve lost a sense of who you are, it’s similar to the grieving process when you lose a loved one. The first stage of grief is denial, the stage most stay in their entire lives.

Then there is anger and frustration, when you start to recognize that you are just going through the motions instead of being who you want to be.

Then you bargain with yourself, thinking that something will come along, won’t it? Sure it will. But what if it doesn’t? No, it will.

But then there’s depression, where you think, “I find myself dwelling on the negative.

Nothing will change, because I’m not doing anything about it.”

We have to accept that it’s okay to feel lost sometimes but it’s not okay to completely dwell yourself in a shell because of that. There is no specified reason to feel this way. We often have far more control over some things than we think we do. When we don’t take ownership of this power, we can feel helpless in the face of external events and forces and also feel stuck.

DON’T be ashamed or afraid to seek professional help. There are people who are ready to listen and advise you in the right direction. TALKING helps!

Ask yourself these questions when you feel lost.

Why are you feeling this way?

Trying to find the reason sometimes gives an answer of experiencing this way. Stop paying too much attention to your rational minds, and to what everyone else has to say.

You need to listen to the voice of your heart and connect to the wisdom of your soul.

What is holding you back?

Pain is inevitable. What we make out of it is optional. The sooner we accept this the faster we will be able to replenish ourselves. Likewise, It’s good to acknowledge when something is wrong, but it’s not enough; if something needs changes, do something to change it.

What are you doing now that is going to pay off later?

Figuring out what we’re working towards and what is going to pay off in the future gives us a little bit of extra motivation each day – and reminds us that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if we can’t see it yet.

What is worth failing at?

Sometimes, people feel lost because they are ruled by fear.

Fear of starting over, fear of trying something new, fear of failing. At some point, the pain of remaining as we are — when we know we’re stuck — becomes greater than the pain we risk in order to grow. We are going to fail anyway if we keep doing the same thing long enough. But what if we succeed in trying something new? And this is only possible to if we give it a shot. If you keep yourself blinded to the truth of your situation, you can’t do anything to improve it.

Let fear of failure, or pain keep you from doing something you want, and it becomes your prison; face it, and the walls disappear.

Next time you feel lost or stuck ask yourself “is it really worth it?” If the answer is no, then try indulging yourself with small plans or goals which will eventually lead to achieving your master goal.

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