INSIGHT'15 - VNIT's Annual Institute Magazine by MAG.COM - VNIT's Literary Hub

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I am very happy to present, to one and all, yet another iteration of our annual Institute Magazine - INSIGHT. which is an integral part of our institute's literary fabric. In its thirteenth edition this year, the magazine depicts the essence of the transformation that VN IT is undergoing at present. The institute is fast progressing in not only the technological forefront, but also in churning out socially responsible and professionally pro-active engineering and architecture graduates, who will be the harbingers of our country's bright future . INSIGHT is a window to all this and more. The response to the call for entries to be published in the institute magazine was overwhelming. I am happy to observe that even in this fast-paced world, where the hypermedia culture alone seems to prevail, the pulp and ink continue to remain the ultimate form of selfexpression, be it in English, Hindi or Marathi. Adding to this cornucopia are enlightening interviews of VNIT alumni who are veterans in their respective domains; inspirational success stories of our own people who dared to tread the road less travelled and other special features which help in establishing that personal connect with every VN ITian . I am sure that this collage of our institute's achievements and memorable moments will propel our drive in establishing brand VNIT. I congratulate the Magazine Committee for their attention to detail and their dedicated efforts in bringing out a colourful, informative, thoroughly engaging and indeed an insightful INSIGHT' 15. Wishing all my students the very best.

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It is always a great pleasure to remain associated with the younger generation. The responsibility of bringing out the Institute magazine has given me a chance to interact with the student members of the magazine committee in a different capacity. They've worked very efficiently. The entire activity definitely must have given them a valuable experience. In the routine studies of the technical subjects, students find relaxation when showing their skills in the art of writing. The literary talents of the student community, and the efforts put in by the team of the committee members are evident as you progress through the magazine. Reading usually precedes writing, and the impulse to write is almost always fired by reading. The exercise will be complete when the magazine is read by one and all and some are inspired to contribute to the literature in the coming years. When in a Kindergarten class the teacher asked the children to write the Seven Wonders of the World, one of the small girls wrote: I) To see 2) To hear 3) To touch 4) To taste 5) To feel 6) To laugh and 7) to love. This shows how the unbiased children think pure and so can write pure.

"How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live" . Indeed very rightly said by Mahatma Gandhi. I express my affectionate wishes to the committee members, students who have stood up to write and the readers. I wish the magazine a great success. Life is not long enough for love and art.

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Yash Desai, ECE (Batch of 2014) GRE Score: 330 MS, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University GRE does not only test English or math skills. it is also a test of the efforts one is ready to put into it. Being engineers. the Quantitative Reasoning section is relatively elementary and one should invest more time (90%) in preparation of the Verbal Reasoning section. Insufficient practice in Maths can and will hurt your final score. mostly due to careless mistakes, which can only be avoided by practice. Coaching classes are not a necessity and the need depends solely on the individual's profic iency in English. Two key pointers regarding GRE prep are - 'to start early' and 'to develop a habit of reading'. Reading good books is half the preparation done, for it will build your vocabulary and you won 't get bored doing it. Applications are the next vital steps after GRE and TOEFL. It is essential you do your own research while selecting universities. You can join the Facebook group 'GRE/ Apping help_ VNIT' and seek guidance from seniors. The website www.edulix.com is indeed very comprehensive and should be used for the application process and university selection. Also. one mustread the K-Man's guide, our very own alumnus Keshav Seshadri's very informative guidebook on the entire application process, which is readily available on DC++. Also remember that GRE, although a crucial step in achieving your dream of pursuing a post-graduate degree abroad. is not the only one. The key is to have an all -round profile. Wish you all the best.

Utkarsh Garg, MEC (Batch of 2014) CAT Percentile: 99.28 llM-A I would li ke to spl it my guidance across two timelines. For those who still have 3- 4 yea rs to go, the stress should be on sharpen ing your English Comprehension and General Awareness and the single best source for that would be a good newspaper (TOI doesn't count!). Start reading now (especi ally the editorials). form your opinions, and discuss with your friends - matters of national (and international) importance. For those who have less than a year to go, focus on practising Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation questions. And the most effective way to do that will be to take as many mock tests as possible. Even more important than taking the tests is evaluating your perfor mance, identifying your weak areas and wor king on those. For the D- Day. remember that CAT is not the end -of- the - world and go in w ith a clear head. And with a pinch of luck, you'll bell it without any fuss! And believe me, a management course is tough. To get the most out of your two years here, start taking most out of you r 4 years at VNIT! Tal k to people, p ick up a hobby, partici pate in competitions, and build things! Cheers!

Monica Dhinde, CIV (Batch of 2014) GATE AIR: 15 Structural Engineering, llT-8 GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conduc ted every year jointly by llSc and llTs. The score obtained in GATE is useful for obtaining ad mission in various institutes in India as well as abroad for various programs (e.g. Master of Engineering. Master of Technology, and Doctorate of Philosophy). This score also helps in recruitments to PSUs. The funding for these courses is provided by MHRD and other government agencies. Preparation for GATE is actually just a revision of what we learn in the four years of our engineering. The questions are from our syllabus. The basic knowledge of each subject is tested in the exam. The pattern and weightage of this exam changes every year according to the conducting institute but the previous papers can guide us in this regard . It's not the quantity of study but the quality that is important. Through practice and regular revision you can easily crack this examination with flying colours. I wish all the students the very best. (Interested students may feel free to contact Ms. Monica Dhinde at dhindemonicaO@gmail.com)

CAREERCONOSCENZA

The most important question during your sophomore and junior year at college is - Where do you wish to veer yourself after these four years of a cushioned life? At this stage there is no such thing as being over ambitious. Beyond your collegiate life lies an ocean of opportunities. But the journey on the ocean is plagued with dangers - stormy weather, hungry sharks and even fanatic whalers. All these reflect the cutthroat competition, and difficulties faced by students when they take their baby steps into the real world. Despite all these odds, however, students from our college have performed really well. Be it getting the top jobs, admission to renowned MS programs, nailing GATE or securing admission in the best MBA programs in India. VNITians have done it all. To familiarise you with these available opportunities we explore the career options that VNITians generally take up. Though this may be a very general outline we hope that you all may benefit from it.

CAMPUS PLACEMENTS Jobs through campus placements are of the following categories:CATEGORY

DESCRIPTION

Core A job in core Engineering

engineering would put to test all that you've learnt at VNIT

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- Generally lesser working hours compared to management/ software jobs - Useful if you want to pursue an MS/M.Eng abroad after industry experience - Job may land you in odd locations

Management/ This type of Analytics job requires analyzing data and then providing business solutions from data analysis - Requires a lot of client interaction and teamwork

- Long working hours - Job locations in major cities only

SKILLS REQUIRED - Strong grip of core subjects. All major companies look for strong fundamentals. - It might help to go through all second and third year subjects during the summer before placements commence - Good justification of the projects/internships you have covered. This point generally makes up for a not-so-good pointer - Good aptitude for clearing the aptitude tests - Good communication skills for clearing group discussions and HR interviews. - While it is definitely important to have a great CGPA. campus placements are slightly lenient when it comes to pointer.

COMPANIES TO WATCH OUT FOR (Might vary year to year)

ECE - Nvidia, Johnson and Johnson, PepsiCo, DRDO, Brah mos EEE - DRDO. L& T, Siemens CSE - Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Snapdeal MEC - HUL, Bajaj Auto, Brahmas Aerospace, DRDO CHE - RIL, Godrej META - Kalyani Forge, JSW, TCE

- You can still land a great job without an astronomical CGPA at VNIT. But, it does not come without proving your aptitude, technical knowledge and thorough understanding and valuation of your projects and internships.

CIV - Black and Veatch, L&T. Bajaj Steels

- Strong mathematical skills. These companies need people good with numbers. E.g. Futures First round one is a simple 5 min BODMAS test in which they eliminate a majority of the people.

ZS Associates, Futures First, FinlO, Mu Sigma, Fractal Analytics

- Strong aptitude: if you are preparing for CAT, it flelps. - Many companies ask very standard puzzles during interviews. Make sure to cover these easy catches before interviews or in fhe vacations before placements. - Strong communication skills: because you will be expected to interact with a lot of people on the job

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Software/ Coding

Can't be simpler. Write codes on problem statements.

FEATURES - Highest paying jobs of VNIT feature here

SKILLS REQUIRED - Extremely strong analytical abilities. With technology firms, lhe more the CTC. the more they ensure that you are worthy of it. - Puzzle solving - Same as above

COMPANIES TO WATCH OUT FOR (Might vary year to year) Amazon (CSE only), Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs (Interns only), Snapdeal, Nvidia [All of them have salaries of 10+L CTC]

- No shortcuts here: Good coding skills. You need to be good with algorithms and coding jargons such as sorting, data structures - A good knowledge of C is necessary. C++ and Java are also required by certain companies. Few more companies such as S & P Capital IQ require database management, ASP and .NET as well. - Certifications such as Java Certifications, Microsoft Certifications or Cisco Certifications might help.

HIGHER EDUCATION The trend in VNIT is of a majority of people taking up jobs through campus placement. A relatively few number of students go in for higher education. It is strongly advised to pursue higher education in the area of specialization we want to end up in, albeit after a few years of work experience. OPTIONS Engineering

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WHAT IS REQUIRED - First and foremost. properly research the program you apply to - because applying to universities is an expensive and lengthy affair: there are limited universities you can apply to. Hence, analyze the programs well and apply to only those that suit your area of interest and your budget. - A strong Statement Of Purpose: the more genuine the story. the more convincing it will sound. However. it takes a lot of time to actually pen down the SoP 1n proper language. Hence, if you are thinking of applying abroad, start thinking of good reasons and a good story. -Try to build your profile to match your area of interest. Research papers and research interns will give you an advantage to sell your story better. - Needless to say, good academics and a good GRE score matter here. But more weightage is given to the SoP and this weightage differs from college to college. - Letters of recommendations: Choose which professors to get it from and approach them early, because it becomes hectic for them to process the LoRs for so many students and she/he might not be able to do much justice to the hard work you have put in.

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- First and foremost is the answer to the question - "Why an MBA?''. If the only reason you wish to do an MBA is to wash the sins of your engineering and get a great pay package, you won't get very far. Hence. start thinking of your story to sell for getting through the personal interview rounds. - Maintaining an all round profile helps, including good academics. Here is where many 98+ percentilers in CAT do not get calls from top llMs. - It requires a special mention that yes. organizing various tests and events in the college helps you build your profile, but it counts for nothing if you can't differentiate yourself from the thousands of other people organizing fests and events. - Other than the llMs - FMS, ISB, XLRI. SPJIMR are also colleges to target. If you wish to apply to ISB and colleges abroad, you must take the GMAT. For an MBA abroad, work experience plays a huge factor during admissions.

Engineering in India (M.Tech)

GATE

- The most straightforward option. Study hard and nail the exam to secure a seat in M.Tech at the llTs and llSc. - PSUs are a great destination to head to. They recruit heavily through GATE and what makes government jobs so attractive is the huge salaries they pay you for a 9-5 job.

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS Civil Services - UPSC/MPSC - In case you wish to be an IAS/IRS/IPS/IFS Officer Indian Engineering Services (IES) - The civil services that meet the technical and managerial functions of the Government of India. The Government recruits its civil servants and officials on the basis of merit, the middle management positions in the bureaucracy are filled through IES. Typically you would work with organizations like National Highway Authority of India, the Indian Railways, Airports Autnority of India, etc.

Chairman VNIT. The Alumni Association set up the E-Mail, where T-shirts, track-suits, blazers, jackets and other merchandise was on sale. All in all, the event was steeped in reminiscence and nostalgia, as the alumni shared memories

Former director of the Hyderabad Agency (NRSA) and former professor at llSc in Bangalore, Padma Shri Dr. Bulusu Lakhshmana Deekshatulu pre-

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The Republic day was marked by the tradi tion of honoring meritorious students followed by the address. VNIT continued its legacy of organizing the diurnal blood donation drive. This social initiative summed up these momentous events.

The day when the entire nation united to commemorate freedom. the students of VNIT joined in with patriotic ardour. The flag hoisting was followed by a moving rendition of the National anthem. A street play depicting the transition of youth added to the fiery atmosphere. The directorial address emphasized the role of engineers as technocrats charged with patriotism.

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Freshers'14 was a stepping stone for every freshmen into the family of VNIT. It marked the beginning of a series of college events that bring everyone together and remind us why VNIT is ultimately, our home away from home.

Freshers'14, Aagaaz, exuded talent and was a night showcasing flair. A fortnight of practice cumulated in a night filled with exuberant dances, a fantastic and rib-tickling stage play on an alien planet, a street play on women empowerment, and jaunty singing. The Freshmen learnt the nuances of appreciating art.

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AXIS 2014. the annual technical festival of VNIT. boasted the mighty presence of India's Missile Man, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. who presided over the inaugural ceremony. His words inspired students to dream big and aspire towards accomplishing goals to achieve our vision of India 2020. The ceremony was followed by Tech-Connect. an exhibition of research papers by the students under TEOIP. Exhibitions were also displayed by DRDO and Atomic Minerals Department. Workshops were conducted under the banner of AXIS'l4 not only in the college but also outside the city. There were events in the field of construction and design, management, automation and robotics and software and electronics. Dexter, a new competition saw participation from over 43 schools in 15 c ities across the country. AXIS'14 witnessed a gargantuan crowd of over fifteen-thousand people.

The Department Gathering had shepherded students under its umbrella for what would be three days to cherish forever. Freshmen showcased what made them tick during Introduction Day, wh ich was proceeded by Traditional Day the morning after. Some had to be someplace else. nerve wrecked into cowardice. Others rose tal l and proud, proclaiming their heartfelt affection. Sprinting students overran the streets as they hunted down clues to their respective treasure hunts. The Funky Rally remained as the ultimate showdown. Fervor blossomed in the evening to a fever pitch as the pulsing crowd imparted their strength and euphoria to the atmosphere. Honouring departments. culture and VNIT. bonds us together. This years Department Gathering accomplished that and more.

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The departments poured onto the trodden ground, following tradition instilled to last the ages. Armies comprised of uniformed soldiers seized the field as each department strutted about in their colours. The sound of drums and voices colliding was too deafening. There wasn't a single silent moment, nor any slackened faces.

Recharged after winter break, preparations for Varchasva'15 commenced immediately. Amidst shouts and synchronised cheering, the 8 department representatives circled the track holding aloft the blazing torch. The Director tentatively received the beacon of pride, and poured the auburn flames into the torch pit. Varchasva'15 had begun.

The closing ceremony following the dance competition, housed an auditorium filled to the brim with more than a thousand students. When the days were over and the night wore thin, no ten days could ever be as glorious as these had been.

Events rolled out like tanks from an ordnance factory during a war. Roars and cheers erupted from the ground, audible till the library lawns. Enthusiastic onlookers swarmed the football, cricket, and throw ball matches. Exquisite costumes peppered the campus and the field was overrun by themed costumes as Chhota Bheem, Dexter, Sheldon Cooper and The Aam Aadmi screamed their throats hoarse for 'naara' dominance.

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The spark of culture in college life is kindled by Aarohi, our platform of expression. A-la-danse, Purple Haze and Swarmanzar were filled with exuberant performances from enthusiastic singers, dancers and musicians showcasing their talent. The dramatics events Abhivyakti and Halla Bol highlighted many social issues and current affairs. The icing on the cake was a stellar performance by the band 'Agnee' on the culminating day. W ith dance workshops, photography and quiz contests and debates, this festival witnessed it all, proving once again why it's one of our country's best Cultural Festivals.

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Events like Bizmantra. Ad-venture and Ascent focussed on the planning and marketing phase of a product. The star of this year?s event was Swades. It had set students on the task of modelling a sustainable village for India. Other events like HRM and Corpwars give students an experience of the real corporate sector.

The Biz-Fest of VNIT. Consortium, was a resounding success this year. The entrepreneurship summit is held to acquaint students with the current socio-economic affairs of the geo-political realm. Especially with the influx of e-commerce companies into the software industry, this event has assumed a growing importance to assist budding entrepreneurs.

CONSORT'~UM'15 The Entrepreneurship cell of VNIT conducts a plethora of events throughout the year to stimulate interest in ideation and startups. Following the flagship event in August there have been numerous panel discussions for engineers to explore various prospects for entrepreneurship alongside competitions like 8plan and Jugaad. This year E-Cell hosted a Tata First Dot workshop, an initiative by National Entrepreneurship Network and we can expect a 'Startup Weekend' powered by Google in the near future.

We belong to a country where people worship cricket. Krikmania is an invitational inter-college cricket tournament hosted by VNIT in the month of December to celebrate the sport and to provide an opportunity for the coaches to find budding talents and groom them to perfection. The nineteenth edition of Krikmania saw the twelve best teams of the city compete against each other for over twenty days. What followed during the chilly winter was a showcase of brilliant sportsmanship from each of the participating teams. The inaugural match was won by RCOEM which defeated the defending champions VMV College comprehensively by 7 wickets. The maiden boundary set off an applause from the crowds and the participants alike. This was only one of the several to follow. The VNIT team performed exceedingly well, making it to the semi-finals. Kudos to Akhil Chandra who scored the only century of the tournament.

IRIINARIA

The annual social initiative conference organized by the social club viz. Prayaas, in VNIT this year was headed by Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission India. The eminent speakers at the event included Anshu Gupta (Goonj, Delhi), Dr. Girish Kulkarni (Snehalaya, Ahemadnagar), Dr. Abhay Bang (SEARCH), Dr. Ashish Satav (MAHAN). The participants also visited 'Anandvan' where they were guided by Dr. Vikas Amte. The Dean of Ansal University who also graced the conference. guided the students making them aware of newer IT avenues in medical sciences. Apart from Renaissance, Prayaas regularly organises various events which cater to the grassroots. These include the biennial blood donationdrives and celebration of the Joy of Giving week. This year was also marked by a visit to the NGO Snehalaya. Another initiative is regular teaching in municipal schools and slums.

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The Modak was a general favourite. The day of visarjan saw over eight-hundred people attend the event. It was a colourful event marked by melodious music, gulal and lively dancing. Needless to say, it is a festival that is looked forward to every year.

The seven days of Ganesh Utsav brought forth a wave of excitement in the campus. The first day saw people dressed up in traditional attire. and celebrations followed when the idol was brought. The seven day long event commenced with the Satyanarayan Pooja. The daily poojas were attended religiously by a large number of students.

The entire college came together collectively to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna on the night of 18th August, 2014. The celebrations kicked off with the traditional Dahi handi. The crowd roared in unison once a group was victorious in their sixth attempt. Pooja and prasad distribution followed afterwards in high spirits. The festivity and elation was clearly evident in the atmosphere as the night progressed on.

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The Telegu new year - Ugadi, began with an adornment of flowers and the aroma of food. As the neem was segregated from the melange of leaves, so too were the various flavours when the food was served. Each of the six distinct flavours was derived from a blend of various herbs and spices. The pandit then proceeded with the pooja and read the Panchang. Before the day was over a renewed ambition was reflected in the spirits of every attendee.

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Onam has always been one of the most anticipated events of the college. The delicious food, the hospitable organisers and the wonderful ambiance make it a memorable event. Being the Keralite New Year, it was an occasion on which people turned up in their best attire and enamoured their senses with the vivid charms of the harvest. The fragrance of the flowers adorning the pookalam had spread throughout the canteen's premises. While the kitchen fire blazed full throttle, simmering and enhancing the flavours of the Keralan cuisine, everyone gathered over a hearty meal and had a merry time.

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Pongal celebrated on March 1. 2015 in VNIT is the annual harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. The canteen was embellished with floral designs and the beautiful Tamil raagas that filled the air lent a serene tone to the atmosphere. Pongal at VNIT is more than a celebration of culture, it's a harmonious get together of diverse cultures and customs. Marked by the preparation of rice to welcome the Tamil New Year, this food is then distributed amongst the poor as well. It is truly a celebration of new vows in the hope for a better future.

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ACM compute was held in VNIT Nagpur on October i6, 20i4. It brought together engineers and scientists from the field of computer science togethter for an exchange of knowledge and ideas. The event boasted a keynote speech by Prof. Robert Schumaker from Central Connecticut State University who spoke of his algorithm to predict stock market fluctuations by analysing newspaper articles. The conference consisted of two tracks, the first were lectures on data mining using temporal and spatial data techniques, structured and unstructed information integration and machine learning. The second was a discussion of parallel programming with GPUs, fault tolerant algorithms. cloud computing and distributed algorithms. The event lasted for 3 days during which many speakers presented their papers before the audience. All in all it was a grand success.

camPUTE Being just two years old, the Indian Institute of Chem ica l Engineers has come a long way in VNIT as a Students' Chapter. It is a platform for students to connect with the global society of Chem ica l Eng ineers and leave their mark on the world. The llCHE organised a national level conference called ChemiX'14 in March 2014 at the Department of Chemical Engineer ing. VNIT Nagpur which was a stepp ing stone for the students' chapter. It also organised several industrial visits for the students which was a learning curve for them.

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VNIT upholds the responsibility to facilitate innovative thinking and pursue research based initiatives to imbibe the spirit of Research and Development in the young minds of our country and propel them towards scientific glory. In pursuit of the same, VNIT organised the 18th National Seminar on Aerospace Structures as an initiative to offer a common forum for researchers and academicians to deliberate on the issues related to aerospace structures. With JNARDDC Nagpur and HQMC Air force Maintenance Command Nagpur as co organizers, The 18th NASAS saw the commemoration of intelligentsia and researchers from all over the country, introducing VNITians to the plethora of opportunities available in the area of research in metallurgy and material science and allied fields.

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The National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU-A) of the HRD ministry for implementation of World Bank assisted projects awarded a grant of ~ 5 crore to the college that had invited proposals for participation in establishing Centres of Excellence under TEOIP-11. The department of Electronics and Communication is in fact the only centre in India pursuing research and application interests in the field of Applied Research in Combedded Systems. The 2-day symposium held to showcase the technical prowess of our institute, witnessed many advances in research that included better integration and enhanced systems design and implementation. Apart from lectures by academic and industry experts, 6 MoUs were also signed with various National level institutions.

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Team Velocity is a haven for all automobile enthusiasts. They have designed and fabricated a number of automobiles, the most recent one being an ATV. Last year, the club represented the college at many competitions like BAJA Delta Shootout and recently qualified to the second round of SUPRA an event by SAE INDIA.

As they put it: all the world's a stage and Hallabol is a platform for showcasing this talent. From staging plays and mimes to creating movies, it has struck a chord with the students. The club performed at the national level and has won many accolades including the second position in Antrangani at Bhopal by the Street Play team and the first position in BITS Hyderabad by the Mimes.

Dr. Vijay Bhatkar 1Jr. Vj'a3 'P. 'Ehatfet,,r, the father of 9nlian ..Supercomputers, is consiclerelas one of the forerunners who shape/ 9nlia 's 9'1 inlusfr!f 1-fe was lhe architect ofthe 'Pa ram 8000 ..Supercomputer in 1991 anlthe 'Pa ram 10000 in 1998, faunchiYIJ 9nlia healf;rst info the privife!pl fist ofnations with supercompufin_J facififies. 1-fe is afso crelitelwith a6ofishin_J our fechnofo3icaf muffifin_Juafprelicament 6:J cfevefopin_J the (:j9..S'T pfaf{orm. :Amon_Jst the numerous awarls anl honours 6esfowel upon him, such as the ..Sant Jnaneshwar WorfI 'Peace :/I.war/anlthe renownel 'Palma Shri :/I.war/, he was aware/elthe 'Palma 'Ehushan awarlin January 2.01!j. Q) From a small town boy to being acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the Indian IT industry & winning the prestigious 'Pad ma Bhushan' award - how has the journey been in hindsight? A) It has been an incredible journey indeed! I was born on the eve of India's freedom . The transistor had just been invented then at Bell Labs which was to usher in the electronic revolution . Both of my parents were with Mahatma Gandhi in India's freedom struggle . Although my father as well as mother were highly educated for the times (my father was a principal and my mother a headmistress) , they left their jobs and opted to settle in a village called Muramba in the district of Akola because of the call given by Mahatma Gandhi to go back to our villages and develop Gram Swaraj . I studied in a single-teacher school in the village . There was no school building and it functioned in Ram Mandir. I then went to a secondary school started by Sant Gadge Maharaj in Murtizapur. For my engineering, I went to VRCE (now VNIT), Nagpur, after doing pre-university and first year B.Sc., from VMV, Amravati . When I passed out of B. E. , I was barely 18! There was no Electronics branch and I saw the transistor as a device only in our second year B.E. We were not allowed to touch the transistors then! I did my M.E. from MS University Baroda and it was a turning point in my life. In Baroda, I was exposed to many diverse disciplines of learning, languages , philosophy, fine arts, music and many more . Here my vision and creativity flowered. After ME I went for Ph.D . to llT, Delhi in 1972 and immediately joined the Electronics Commission, Government of India. Professor M .G .K. Menon was the Chairman of Electronics Commission which started the planned development of Electronics in India in 1971. In this year microprocessor was invented by Ted Hoff and team at Intel and that started the computer revolution . I started working on microprocessors and our team at ER&DC started developing a spectrum of microprocessor based system . In the BO's, Keltron at Trivandrum ushered the electronics revolution in the country and we were at the forefront of this development. In 1987 I was called upon to take the supercomputing challenge. Param series of supercomputers were developed at C-DAC from 1987 onwards . This gave me a lot of recognition nationally and also internationally. Several awards were showered on me, for which I am very grateful.

tries like steel, the railway infrastructure and such others were already well developed . Their maturity gave me the confidence that with our grit and determination, we can manage it.

Q) Could you share one of your fond memories of col lege life in VNIT? A) Well, I joined VRCE, now VNIT, in the second year, after completing my B.E.. I got exposed to students from all over India - North India, Orissa, Punjab, Bihar, Bengal and other places . My interactions with them , and their different cultures was a very pleasant experience . We didn't have a hostel , so we used to stay together in a hired place, we didn't have a mess ... I recall the first time I experienced ragging, I had been led to believe it only existed in medical colleges. It was a difficult experience, but in the end, I found good friends in my seniors . So there were many challenges at that time . There were many good times . Overall, it was a trying experience, but it was very good for me and my character. Q) Your idea of res urrecting the declining gurukul system is quite unique and thought provoking in this age. How can we implement this system in our undergraduate studies in fie lds of engineering and pure sciences? A) The gurukul system was thriving in India even during the arrival of the Britishers in the 18th and 19th centuries . This system has existed since the Vedic times, when there were many gurukuls, along with the premiere universities of the world, like Takshashila, Nalanda and other universities. The gurukul system was very good; it involves learning from the master in the environment or abode of the master, or the ashram. After the British came in, their style of education was imposed and the modern education system came into being. I started thinking about reviving the gurukul system using modern technology like the computer and the internet. Can the master reach the students through the net? Not merely on a digital screen, but in a virtual world . Can it be done? Yes, we do it at ETH (Education To Home) . I'm trying to reinvent the gurukul in a contemporary form. That's why I started Multiversity, to recreate the gurukul in a contemporary context. Q) India lacks a wel l-connected , integrated system in various admin-

Q) When Dr Rajeev Gandh i famously asked you the three questions after you were called in to lead India's initiative in supercomputers , you were very sure of success . Indeed , if we're not mistaken , you predicted that the entire technology could be developed in less th an th e time needed to import CRAY. Also , the cost, too, would be very less . What gave you this confidence? A) Most of the technology and infrastructure required to indigenously develop our own supercomputer had already been established . Indus-

istrative sectors. It still takes a lot of time to get things done from local governing bodies due to a lack of expertise in utilizing the potential of the internet and new technology. What are the few steps we can take in making these kind of tasks hassle-free , responsive and efficient? And involving less paperwork? A) Something like this was proposed in the governance initiative of India, the E-Governance Initiative, and it was launched by Dr. Manmohan Singh ..

It aimed to bring about efficiency in the administrative system , make them more efficient, transparent, fast and hassle-free . As you can see now, the transformation process has taken place in many departments, but it can be much more than that. Even in educational institutions and research institutions, there are a lot of administrative and bureaucratic processes that are required. So, I would say we should set an example from our educational institutions by bringing IT into our teaching, our governance, and our research and so on. My current engagement is on these lines - how schools, colleges and universities can become more efficient using IT in an efficient way. The process has already started .

Q) Do you think analytics and data mining is the next phase of IT industry? A) With this question, you are referring to a great opportunity for India. Data has become a great and valuable resource. People are now recognising that fact, hence the greater concentration on problems like data mining and storage. Due to the proliferation of computers, there is a huge amount of data being created; the data created in a day rivals that created in the history of mankind! Data is also no longer confined to merely images, videos or text. There is great intelligence in data. There is definitely a future for it, and it is an important and growing segment of the industry, but not the whole industry.

Q) You have mentioned that you first saw a transistor only when you were 18 . Now, we have a generations where toddlers are smartphone experts. Today's technology is reaching everyone, and it's changing our lifestyle drastically. We would like to know your views regarding the same . A) Well , I remember studying with lanterns as a student, seeing the first computer, and now children are coming out with smartphones, and handling them at the age of 3 and 4, and they can handle it well! This generation is the generation which has smartphones , tablets, desktops, televisions at home, and intelligent televisions; so we are immersed in this digital reality. Life itself is immersed in this digital reality, and I believe the future is going to be more of that. We will see more and more of intelligence in technology and depth to which we will be immersed. I guess a pertinent question is how to make best use of these technologies , how we can create a society which is completely equipped to play with it. But we know that any technology is a two-way sword. Education must give us the abilities and judgment to use these technologies in the right way. Q) Th is interview being conducted on Valentine 's Day, we would like to know your views on love . Specifically, how it plays a part in keeping you determined and motivated. A) Ah , very good question. Permit me to use a Western expression - 'f\11 we are inside, every being, is in search of love." We are all seeking happiness and affection, which due to today's technology seems to be vanishing. I would say that, we must understand that our lives are constructed on love. Frankly, without love, life is meaningless, and not just romantic love. Love for the family, love for your students, these all bring meaning to life . Love in a very profound sense is a form of bhakti. Personally, I would give credit to my teachers, my grandmother and my mother; my great spiritual guru taught me that knowledge is fine , technology is fine, but what people require is love.

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Let me begin by wishing the graduating batches the very best in their careers and lives . Let me wish those who are not graduating this year the very best of learning experience at VNIT, an institute I passed out from in 1972 (it was known as VRCE then) well before you were born!

Q) How do you look at a balance between a strong academic background and strong personality/leadership traits in an MBA aspirant? And what according to you is the role of co- and extra-curricular activities in the same? A) All of you are engineers and therefore you understand what is meant by 'necessary ' and 'sufficient' requirements . Strong academic background is necessary and extra-curricular activities are not sufficient for an MBA aspirant. Good academic background is the primary requirement, it is the foundation.

Q) The country today wants to bank on its strong demographic profile and skilled manpower in the working age group to move towards development through manufacturing. At the same time, 7.5 lakh engineers are thrown into competition every year. What is the role of educational institutions in making its students competitive and in the line with the country's future goals? A) The biggest issue about engineering education in the country today is the indifferent quality of graduates being produced by the engineering schools. There is a failure of market mechanism to control quality since demand has in general out-stripped supply. We are however witnessing a reversal whereby demand is on the decline and inferior engineering schools are facing shortage of applicants. However, it will take time for this process to achieve the needed correction and would be painful for students. In the interim, I think finishing schools/programmes would be useful. These schools should admit graduate engineers for periods of 3-6 months and re-orient and prepare them for the world of practice. Such finishing schools could be set up by the better engineering schools such as llTs and NITs.

Prof. Samir Barua Q) The management degrees derive much of their edge over other degrees owing to their diversified classrooms. How do you think having people from varied backgrounds and interests, yet having a common goal, uplifts the llM experience for students? A) The importance of diversity is contingent on the pedagogy being used . While diversity in the background of students enhances learning from cases , it contributes little to learning from lectures . We also need to remember that differences in the academic background is just one dimension of diversity. The richness is significantly enhanced when the class composition is varied across socio-demographic, economic and gender attributes . Since pedagogy at llM-A is essentially case based, diversity adds to the learning experience of students. Q) It's said that the best way to predict the future is to create it. With start-ups and other entrepreneurial ventures making the head lines nowadays, how are the B-schools working towards having graduates who are job creators rather than job seekers? A) The extant B-school curriculums in the country are not designed to produce entrepreneurs . In most B-schools, even students from Day I start learning to design their resumes (with help from seniors) to impress potential recruiters! We need a major overhaul of the eco-system in the country to give a fillip to entrepreneurship. The government needs to remove the myriad of regulatory and procedural hurdles and pin-pricks faced by start-up companies. We also need significant improvement in the availability of venture capital and a much larger number of angel investors . Above all however, entrepreneurship requires a call from within an individual and support from parents and family in the early period . Q) Many a times, a rather perplexing position an engineering graduate finds himself in, is whether to apply for an MBA degree as a freshman, or as someone with some work experience under his belt. How stark is the gap between the managerial skills of freshers and those with work experience, considering that some B-schools abroad view inexperience as a major limitation? A) I think the importance of a few years of work experience is over-rated . Fresh graduates after an MBA can be and are as effective as those who complete their MBA after a few years of working. Work experience starts making a difference only after several - may be 7-8 years of experience . Q) Regarding management education, the first thing on the minds of students nowadays is Return on Investment. Which way would you tip the scale while comparing the value of knowledge gained for a distant future vis-a-vis short term return from management education? A) In general management education benefits youngsters , as by spending two years in a B-school they tend to become well-rounded . It is not just the specific knowledge they gain from the course but the awareness they develop about the environment that is useful. I would agree that sometimes, it is the benefits in the longer-term that justifies investing two years in management education . However, choice of school is crucial. There is little merit in doing an MBA from a poor school.

Q) Being an expert on Operations Research and Decision Sciences, what do you make of the expected boom of the Business Process Outsourcing industry, being led by the Data Analytics companies in particu lar? What in your opinion wil l be the role of MBA graduates in this? A) Analytics has indeed picked up. It has also become highly proprietary in nature as every organization zealously guards the nuances of consumer behaviour and competitive dynamics it is able to glean from sophisticated analytics . Background in management, along with a knowledge of math, statistics and computing helps as it adds to much better understanding of the domain for which the analytics is to be designed . Q) As engineers we are deeply associated with technology. What role wil l technology play in the coming years in India? Also do you feel Management Education for engineers is the best way to boost this sector in the country? A) Yes, technology is and will continue to transform societies. And India needs it. However, as ones who are 'deeply associated with technology', I would urge you to always remember that technology is only a means to achieving ends - which must be worthwhile , good for mankind. Else, technology can wreak havoc. Management education can help engineers by responsibly broadening their outlook.

Q) Please share with us your experiences as a researcher and a teacher at many of the leading institutes of management across the world. Your experiences can motivate students to take up a career in the field of research and teaching. A) Over the years, I have taught and interacted with thousands of students and executives . The most satisfying experience of being a teacher is when I meet past students and they recall some instance of their interaction with me, that I have long forgotten , that made a difference to them and perhaps changed their lives.

Q) You have been a member of a staggering number of financial committees, governing bodies and technical advisory committees. Any tips on how to manage working in such different organisations and environments with elan, without the change affecting your work. A) I have been singularly fortunate to have been associated with a variety of organizations over the last two and a half decades . The association has enriched me professionally and as an individual. I have followed two simple principles in my interactions and dealings with these organizations: a) commit to the needs of the organization and refrain from having any personal agenda, b) respect even the most junior in the organization by giving them space (and hence confidence) to express themselves . Thank you .

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The excitement had saturated the air. People all around were counting the minutes to his entrance. They couldn 't wait to be mesmerised by his inspirational words. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's arrival had set the grounds of VNIT on fire. It was the talk of the entire college. Axis '14 left each of its previous editions light years behind when word got out that the missile man himself was going to inaugurate it. Every VNITian couldn 't wait to see him, listen to him, and be spellbound by him. Every VNITian made it a point to tell everyone else they knew that Dr. Kalam was going to grace Axis with his presence. On his arrival , even a glimpse at his hair was enough to make us giddy with pride and joy that we had seen one of the greatest presidents of India "Jive" . The auditorium was buzzing with excitement, and the pride of being a student of VNIT surged through us, for it was our beloved college ~â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘.:. which had given us the chance to be one of those very fortunate people to b inspired by Dr. Kalam.

"One of the v ry important characteristi of a student is to question. l et the students ask questions."

When Dr. Kalam took to the stage, e level of anticipation surged to unbelievable h Âˇ hts. The moment we were all waiting for had arrived. e began by highlighting the event that had taken the rid by do storm - India's Mars mission. He encouraged us greater things to bring India to the No. i position. V green cover left him spellbound, and he did point it o A i3th century poem , "I will fly ", made us realise the unseen potential in us; it made us want to spread out our wings of fire. As the entire auditorium recited the words, we could feel the passion building inside. It was a rare moment, something which each one of us will cherish. Dr. Kalam sent out a beautiful and empowering message - we must always be the master of a problem, only then will we be able to achieve success. He told us how he got his first taste of hard work and success when he successfully designed India's first hovercraft, and how his mentor educated him to design a contra-rotating propeller for that task. A mentor is one of the the greatest and eternal supports one can have.

Dr. Kalam shared how true this statement He explained the fact that integrated sciences proved to be, when in 1973, he was asked to are the talk of the scientific community, and will design a satellite using India's own rocket be the core factors in the development of the system, and he was given seven years of time world in the future years. They are investing for this daunting task. His mentors provided him their time into looking for answers to questions that may not have any answers. "Why can't we all the funds and support, and his entire team do the same for our beloved India?", he asked. put their heart and soul into designing the He made us aware of the fact that as students satellite. But tragedy struck, and seven years of the relentless and dedicated hard work of of a technological institute of national thousands of workers went down the drain importance, it is our responsibility to use our when the satellite failed to knowledge and expertise to launch. In these trying times, take our countries to great his mentor and head of ISRO heights. "Your Spiritual himself, took the entire blame Father, Spiritual "What do you want to be publicly. A year down the line, Mother and remembered for? Will you be the backbreaking work paid remembered for creating a off and the satellite was Primary Teacher company that found a place in launched successfully. In a are the three display of selflessness that the Fortune 500? Will you be people that imbue remembered for creating would make Mother Teresa righteousness in smile with pride, Dr. Kalam's smart water technologies? your heart." Will mentor asked him to address you be remembered for the press conference for small scale industries that launch himself, and asked him create breakthroughs? Will to take all the credit. Truly, you be remembered for creating an action oriented clean environment, and clean nation? I mentors will always have a would suggest, that all of you decide what you special and eternal place in our hearts. want to be remembered for." These words will Dr. Kalam stressed the fact that research, and always be etched into our memories. They will research alone, is one of the most important continue to motivate and stimulate us to make propagators to a society's progress. He bade our nation a better place every day. Dr. Kalam's us to let our scientific curiosity nurture, and rousing speech will echo for a long time. Axis asked us to pursue it. "Millions of sc ientists '14 will always be remembered for giving us a around the world are working in harmony to once in a lifetime opportunity to be stirred by make their country prosper", he said. the missile man himself.

their. destin~ It's easy to speculate a business plan but the execution is an arduous struggle. Usually, any startup starts with a small team and has to take charge of everything. from finance and marketing to product development. supply chain and quality control. We started Medsonway.com. as an online pharmacy store to offer discoun refill reminders and deliver medicines at every doorstep. The idea was to assist users to track the most cost-effective prescription drugs by providing a list of cheaper alternatives to those prescribed by doctors. by simply searching its name on the website. Our vision has expanded to realise a one-stop healthcare solution. There is also a plan to include other verticals from healthcare like diagnostic testing and home nursing services. In the long run. our desire is to reach out to a larger rural population in our country to provide basic and affordable healthcare facilities.

Aniket Bora (Batch of 2014) Co-founder. MedsOnway

The name 'RepTiles' has never gone without putting a curious smile on every face in the conference room whenever announced as the name of my company. It stands for 'Replaceable Tiles'. It is a flooring tile installation technique. for which I had filed a patent in India on February 2014. This technique makes it possible to remove 95% of the tiles on your floor without the slightest bit of damage, which can also be reused very easily. Commercial as well as residential segments are welcoming the concept and currently, RepTiles has started working with elite builders in Pune like Kolte Patil Developers, Belvalkar Housing Corporation and others. Not more than 6 months from inception, and we already have 3 permanent and 40 contract-based employees working under us. March, 2015 is when we plan to launch our website, which will talk about the range of services that RepTiles will be offering. Entrepreneurship has always thrilled me. I was probably the only student in my batch who had not even filled the form that expresses your "Interest to participate in placement" . This was a big decision. A student tries and makes it to an NIT for the security of the job it promises to offer. Not appearing for placements at all gave me the opportunity to work for the whole of 8th semester on my idea of replaceable tiles. The decision has certainly worked in my favour and I am glad it did. A couple of investors had shown some serious interest in the concept while I was at the TiE International Business Plan Competition, Delhi, during my 8th semester. I took that as concept validation and made a decision to bootstrap, though it has had the risk of taking a lot longer to grow. We are not clocking great numbers on profits yet but are steadily growing. It is just the beginning for RepTiles and there is indeed a long and an exciting way to go. For any and every student who wants to dive directly into a start-up, the iron is hot and it looks like a perfect time to strike!

Lochan Dhokte (Batch of 2014) Founder, RepTiles

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During the next two years, it went through a lot of near-death experiments. People would be fed up with the amount of noise it made.

It's easy to sit on a couch and spout wisdom, but when you look back, you tend to realize it's been a roller coaster. It was one of those typical mess meetings during the first year when seniors would storm in and pull you out of your beds into the dining hall. I was as reluctant as my other batch mates to come out and hear thei r ramblings, but what unfolded there will remain etched in my memory torever. They wanted to form a new club, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). A club was mandatory to participate in a car-making competition called BAJA wherein we had to make an all-terrain buggy. Many selecti on rounds later, I got in, but what followed was highly anti-climactic. I had neatly placed my SAE application form in my chem istry text book (which I never opened in my lite - I hated chemistry) and it was fossilized. This meant I wasn't a legitimate SAE member during registration tor BAJA and that meant I couldn' t be a part of the team. Nevertheless, I decided to stick to it and work as an unofficial member. And patience pays. Four months later. the team received a letter from the organizing body permitting a change of team members it required. I was swooped into the team in place of a guy who had given up. That is where it all started. That is when the spanner and grease stuck on. I bought my first motorcycle in the third year. My mother wouldn't buy me one, so I started a sma ll business of my own. I managed to make enough money to buy a rickety Yamaha RX 135.

As I passed out of college. I decided to give bike moditication a fair try. I managed to convince a few friends and family members to give me their bikes. I put in my own money and redes igned them. It is indeed very difficult to start something new. Things have changed by leaps and bounds since then. Jedi Customs today has become a household name in the biking fraternity.

It's only been a couple of years since I have started motorcycle custom ization on a professional basis. Our workshop is still a shanty. with tools from the pre-med ieval age. Clients stil l try to evade payments, and my workforce delays jobs beyond imagination. But when you do something with your heart. you get sound sleep. And that is what matters in the end. When people like Ducati chief Q designer Pierre Terblanche and Enfield CEO Siddhartha Lal praise your designs, you are at a different altar.

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My advice to my juniors would be, stick with what you like. Going with the flow is always the safer option, but at some point of time, you tend to saturate. Make your love yours and enjoy what you do. Adwait Samant

A Li-fe Gusts moved me hither and thither. I fell into the rich morning coffee of the old man. He sighed and plunked me out and left me on the table. The coffee drained away, its mournful aroma a dark warm being as I dried out on the dirty table which might once have been yellow or white, it's hard to say. The wind loved me, apparently. I was lifted gently, oh so gently that I was soon suspicious. Hush. I have been placed precariously between the noses of lovers not yet past their first blush. Rather than embarrass them with my presence, I wriggled away from their moans. their sighs weaving with my descent as I landed on a cushion of the most delectable white fur. The poodle belonged to a lady wearing wicked red heels. She jerked at its line and I slipped down into the soft fresh mush of horse manure. The flies buzzed and the shoes stomped until I was at last picked up by the wheels of a phaeton rashly driven. I could hear the lady saying. "Oh Ralph, such a brand new vehicle it was, and now you have dented it, destroyed its fresh coat of paint, not to mention the bull shit you drove through." Whereupon the man, not the slightest bit put off. replied, "Not bull. Lydia, horse, horse shit." Rolling down the cobbled streets, I became clean again, albeit a bit dusty. The smell was off at least. Flattened and pressed and marked upon, I was like the evening newspaper. all crackly and ink running. Cool air whistled through my body when suddenly, the clouds tore open and water and lightning burst forth. I was whipped away in a demonic show of terror, spiralling all through the countryside back again to my table from the beginning of the day. I was deposited there gently. The rain had washed out the table while I lay plastered there and I could see that it was a beautiful cream so pretty that if I was a cat. I would have licked it. The next day broke afresh clean and new like a brilliant two pennv. coin and I was sore and cold and not at all in a good mood when a warm hand picked me up and said, "Jane look, here's a leaf with a story. Have you ever seen one with a lipstick mark and yet smelling of dung?" I was labelled "Experience" and pressed between the pages of long lost friends. Sanjana Pai II Year, ECE

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Alas no. Cling not to the raven. His is a fleeting sordid flight to ashen lands; In its stead seek the swallow's shadow, For then as we trudge along wearily, We may hear her song from far above_ An ode to life Enkindling compassion and hope, Chiming with the one harmony within.

An0J the fields fenced, Hear the unspoken grief. WhEJ71 will it end? u witting they will answer themselves, ~~~When the life has gone from under them, When they tread on barren lands. When their hands turn canons to dust, They will realise they have strayed far, With a mournful eye they will turn away, Leave us to be content with the ruin. We share this world with the wise , Marvel at these wise ones poor souls, Beautiful in their simplicity, Their lives lived sweetly; Doesn't it ache the beating heart":> They make us scorn our cold clever ess, And give reason to wonder This madness pursuits merit. 1 11111111111111I11111111111111111111 'Cept tougher bricks and prisons plenty, Naught but drawn out lives lived miserly.

Brother, t you cannot yet join me, I will sing the sparrow song In ana on your behalf, I will wait for you Because I know. Ever vfhing is for me as is for you. Arjun Ashok Ill Year, MEC

The story begins as usual. so I feel no need to shed light on the beginning. Now, here is the twist, as Bhuvan was about to hit his last ball Captain Andrew Russell, the Britisher who lead the other team called his bowler and whispered in his ear, preventing anyone from listening to his utterances. The bowler nodded. while Bhuvan was all rife with courage and (of course) pride of facing this 'firangi', he even blurted out expletives, proudly excalaiming "Tujhe mere gaon ke bande ki haay lagegi, tujhe toh dekh lungal" Bhuvan needed only five runs from that one ball. some might say that he was anxious from the burden of expectations and lives that lay on his shoulders. But we'll never know for sure since the bowler had something else in mind. he hurled a fast, ful l-toss ball straight towards his face with full force. The umpire knew it was a no-ball before it left his hand but it was too late. The Knight wasn't wearing his shining armour after all, his head lay cracked on the ground. blood left his arteries like water from a leaking cauldron. There, the village of Champaner saw all their hopes vanish in as the light left his. He wasn't coming back, not from this one. The captain had a crooked smile, deep down, he knew he had won, but then something unexpected happened, Bagha, the traitor who had taken sides with the British initially, appeals to the game authority to let Kachra (who is holding the non-striker's end) to play the last ball on the retired/dead man's behalf. The authority asks the captain to decide, pertaining to the fact that Kachra was the last man standing and physically weak too, he gladly accepts the offer. Bhuvan was lifted up and taken away by the mourning villagers, they had no reasons to be there, but some who still believed in fate, stayed Kachra took the strike forgetting all negativity for once and pulled down his helmet that had been gifted by Elizabeth to Bhuvan (which Bhuvan neither wore to look cool to his people nor steal a little more spotlight in the eyes of Gauri; he had passed it on to Kachra). Kachra wanted as much protection as he could get. for this last ball as it wasn't like playing just any other ball. people's lives depended on it. The captain might be overconfident. but the bowler did not want to take any chances by underestimating Kachra He had seen his past hat-trick performance. He decided to go for a bouncer. Kachra needed four runs from that ball and he knew that the bowler won't make a deliberate mistake this time. The ball pitched short and came right at his face, not being an experienced cricketer, his immediate reflex was to duck. The ball missed his head and face. but brushed by his headgear and gaining a little height. it completely missed the wicket keeper. It heading off for a boundary across long stop. They had wonl Salil Rana Ill Year, EEE

WE ARE NOT ALONE I sit at the border watching the last hues of the sun's rays light up the sky an orangish red. This beautiful canvas, unfolding just above us, is also gazed at by the solitary silhouette of a man, gun slung on shoulder. across the barbed wire fence which separates the ground beneath the azure sky. Our shadows identical, our thoughts the same, but a few metres of land is all that makes the difference. Many a story we have exchanged. many an experience we have shared. but as ironical as it may seem, we point an armed weapon at each other, day in and day out. Some here a dog howls. somewhere a crow caws, breaking the eerie silence that hangs over the atmosphere thick with tension. While my practiced eye scans the bleak winter landscape, my mi d slips to a far away village in Rajasthan, where a woman cares and longs for me. A mother, a wife, a sister, a friend, she takes all forms in my mind. As she cooks a roti on the earthen stove, she stares long and hard at a sepia ti e hotograph of a boy in school uniform laughing wholeheartedly. carefree and innocent. Memories come flooding bao e of times when her family was complete, a big joint family living under one roof, facing the good and bad times h ~ ear rolls down her face as she shifts her gaze away from the picture into the faraway distance. hoping against hope to Ii ps a strapping young soldier walk down the dusty winding lane. She last heard his voice a month back, she last receive , a letter in his distinctive straight hand more than a fortnight ago. but it had been more than a year since she had hugged him to her chest. A day doesn't pass without her mind wandering to her boy, her man at the border. And sometimes, just som es. she feels the touch of his conscience on hers, their thoughts flowing to each other across miles. She knows then tha he IS not alone. he wil l never be alone. For she is right here waiting for him "The nation wants to know, Sir. Is the situation of our s ldiers at the borders taking a turn for the better?" His voice boomed across India. His show watched by millions of Indians. is connect far and wide, and today, as he addressed the plight of the Indian soldier, he was the link between the barren des late border and the bustling urban city. It had been just a few weeks ago that his cameramen had visited our camp. It had been a pleasant distraction from our mundane regimen, for they had brought along with them one of the country's mos popular actors. The superstar had taken time out to interact. empathize. connect and understand a life which was in such stark contrast to his own glamourous one. Through the day he had led the humble fauji's life; sharing our meals, our personal JoVS and sorrows and of course, entertaining us ever so enthusiastically. At dusk. as we danced around the crackling flames of the bonfire, the warmth of the atmosphere brought a feeling of home and hearth to our souls. The fiery glow of the embers thawed the icy loneliness of our existence. We were not alone. For in every Indian watching that show. we had found a friend, a confidante, a fellow mate, a person to share our lives with. "Acche din aa gaye hain". Really, how could that be, I wondered? The voice of the newly elected prime minister resounded across the grounds. Would this man help make my life any different? Having been trained for years to nurture unquestioned love for my country. even in the face of death. and to have implicit faith in my leaders. I believed him to be a beacon of much needed change and inspiration. And now here he was, come to celebrate the Festival of Lights in a valley that had just been ripped apart yet again, this time by nature's fury. The peace shattered, the momen ary restoration of normality lost in the bat of an eyelash. Could he bring cheer to the many in our ranks who had just lost comf\?atriots working selflessly to reunite families. rescue trapped children from the raging waters and provide shelter and food for those who had lost all that they could call their own? Yet, just his presence gave us a f eling of security and importance. We were not alone. There was someone looking out for us. Someone who was trying to make a better tomorrow for the forgotten jawan's many sacrifices. As I patrol the frontier, I feel the rumbling of India below my feet. She keeps me company in my solitary watch. The vibrance of the millions that she is home to seeps across to me through the soil of my land. And how can I forget the young brave-heart back in my village who is preparing to march in my footsteps. inspired to be a member of our dauntless, disciplined armed force. IL al'x'. atriotis could ligt'lt up the same spark in my fellow Indians. then how could I be treading a soli tary furrow? A cold nose nudges me gives my ear @ lick. snapping me out of my revenie. It is none other than Saathi. our camp's German shepherd. He keeps vigil er us night and day, just as we do over the citizens of our country. Daylight seems to have been suddenly engulfed in darkness, as it happens in these hostile regions.~ut I have all my memories, and of course, Saathi beside me for company as I begin the night watch on my couQJro\,i.' bar.Gier. Anoushka Banavar I Year. EEE

Gray Gray. The color of gloom? The color of a sad July day with thick black clouds covering the faintest trace of sun? Gray, the color of undyed wool, worn by the poor and the peasants or gray the luminous shade coloring the silk and satin fabrics worn by the noble and the wealthy? Gray the color of industrialization and war, or gray the color of ashes representing mourning and repentance. Gray, the color of wisdom ('this hair has not gone gray in the sun' as old people proudly say when highlighting their wisdom and experience) the color of uncertainty and boredom, the color of shadows and the color attributed to secrets. a color too weak to be considered masculine and to menacing to be considered feminine. a color neither warm nor cold. neither material or spiritual. In short. the color usually depicting indecision. a color that usually leads nowhere. This article is not about this gray. This article is about Gray, a compromise of sorts. a shade of white and black, (Good and bad?) a shade between two extremes. a shade that can't be attributed either to something wholly true or whol ly false. wholly good or wholly bad, wholly black or wholly white, neither to the extreme left nor to the extreme right (Nehru's left of centre ideology, was it a shade of gray? Was it good or was it bad as is usually attributed to gray?) neither to a private economy nor to a public one but surely to a mixed one? It will be an invitation to spirited debate if we are to assign black and white to ideologies. one referring to the good and the other the bad. Should the good between the two colors (white universally?) be attributed to the right or to the left, to the public or the private. If I am to voice my opinion. I would say that neither black nor white (whatever be the conclusion, if the above debates are to reach one at all) would have been a better solution than the 'modest' (an adjective I attribute to it) gray, be it then the left. right of central political ideology, or the mixed model of economy. Let us take some examples. Do you remember the common outrage of the public (well publicized by the media) against the government, when the 'onion' prices were skyrocketing? The government took immediate steps to reduce the prices; this immediately triggered protests from the onion farmers, though they were fairly underreported. Or for another example, the constant tension between the country's armed forces and the naxalites. I am not sure whether anyone took notice of it. but in an unfortunate incident of firing between the two. where a few policemen and a few more naxals died, on one day, the media praised the forces for their valor and on another criticized them for having (allegedly) killed a civilian. who was. for reasons unknown to anyone, with the naxals during the incident. I was unable at that time, to comprehend where the media was right, in its praise or in its criticism But I now realize that the situation was neither wholly black nor wholly white. So now I find it rather unfortunate that the media has painted a black picture on one day and a white one on the other instead of a 'thorough' gray picture (an adjective for a shade representing an opinion formed after a thorough inspection of situations). As yet another example let us discuss one of the most publicized among all the unfortunate (no grey shade for it) rape cases in India, the Nirbhaya rape case. It drew the anger (justified) of the people against the police and the government and also widespread protests (justified?) [The question mark for the second justified because the protest soon turned violent and lost its true cause]. To prevent these protests. the police were permitted to lathi-charge (justified?). The result being that about 65 to 70 people were injured along with 70 to 75 policemen and one death- that of a policemanl And all these out of police atrocitiesl The media, regrettably, in this case, showed only one extreme, the public view. not the police view of the riots that followed. To expect a gray picture of these riots is out of the question. So what option does the government have. when it has to decide the fate of the millions. all of whom will surely not be satisfied. however well thought out the decision may be? The decision is always by our black/white faced media and by the opposition whose sole purpose; it seems to me, is to oppose, criticize and frown upon the government. But now I feel rather optimistic, (a new adjective I would like to give to gray) notwithstanding the extreme form of optimism which can be extrapolated to foolishness, for these extremes (the government and the opposition) end up mixing to create a gray shade of policies. And India's unity in such a huge diversity, I attribute to this modest gray which I see in the centre (left side) approach of Nehru. Shastri. (more leftward approach of) Indira. Rajiv and the other to the centre (right-as I see it) of Vajpayee (thankfully) and Modi (hopefully more centre and less right) instead of an extreme approach. to the mixed model of our economy which slowly but surely (again a personal opinion) moved from socio-capitalist to capito-socialist (with Dr. Singh and Narshimha Rao). Even India's secularity is in fact a shade of gray (a mixture of saffron, green and all the other colors which can be associated with a religion. in this multi-religious Indian society). So, gray- the 'modest', the 'thorough', the 'optimistic' and the 'secular' has some new adjectives that can be attributed to it along with a few other good and many other not so good adjectives. Now, what conclusion can we draw out of the above discussion? Are we ready to draw one? Or have I. in criticizing people and institutions for painting on a single colored black or white image of things, ended up painting a white/black picture in support of the 'Gray'. Nevertheless, (call me a

hypocrite), I will conclude by saying "Extremes are seldom good" (because stating that 'extremes are never good' would kill the very purpose of this article). After all, I may be a hypocrite, but surely not in an extreme shade, in a gray one. Nipun Lohiya IV Year, EEE

Where the sun comes to hang out Where the clouds play with the breeze drifting by Where the stars. all over, light up the sky And where the moon shines with all she's got.

I'd pass over the mountains And cross the seven seas I'd do a few somersaults And find my own peace

If I could fly, high up the sky I would soar up to that enchanted place Where all the unanswered illusions lie I would unravel the mystery for the human race

I'd traverse through the world I'd land on the Eiffel tower Love is what keeps life going, I'd realize its power

If I could fly, I'd soar all the way up, Taste the air, embrace the freedom I'd fall. then rise up again and race ahead.

I'd hover above the little creatures, That lie there on the ground Chase the dreams, follow the routes not taken And go completely out of bounds

I'd walk past the glittering rainbows Watch them in all their flamboyance. I'd look down upon the picturesque view And forget all the anguish, anxiety and annoyance I'd glide over the vast ocean Get engulfed in the sky's great solitude I'd race the clouds High above the seas' altitude

I'd get a new life, my spirits high. I would not let it go in vain waiting for tomorrow For the gift of flight would indeed be a miracle I'd use it to remove the cause of sorrow If I could fly, I'd soar all the way up Taste the air, embrace the freedom I'd fall. then rise up again and race ahead. Surbhi Shankhpale II Year. CSE

The Game "Chess is a very curious game, do you not agree my friend?" "Yes, very curious.", concurred the King as his eyes scanned the board, carefully calculating his next move. He maneuvered the rook to his king's side and completed the castling. The Bishop had contemplated these moves. He was prepared. Without much thought, he used his trump - the Queen, to eliminate the King's bishop. The move took him by surprise. He frowned. "Otten. reality is mirrored in the game. Ahl You prevent my bishop from getting to your knight. A wise move. sire." The Bishop, however, had other tricks up his sleeve. He recoganised his opponent's attempt to infiltrated his ranks using the queen. The Bishop considered this move carefully. She had to be trapped, without the queen, the king would be left vulnerable to his ranks. He moved one of his rooks, to prevent the King's queen from making an advance. A sweat broke out across the King's brow. "A cunning move.", he piqued The King carefully positioned one of his rooks to reinforce his queen's position. An attempt to hide his growing apprehension of the game. The Bishop saw through the King's viel. He knew his opponent was weak. The time to strike was now. The next couple of moves went by in a flash. The King 's only line of defense in his castle - the rook. had fallen prey to the Bishop's strategy. "I had anticipated your move. sire. You left your rook vulnerable to my bishop. It was only natural that I would go in tor the kill.", a smile flicked across the Bishop's face. The King shifted uneasily in his chair. Yet, he was so engrossed in the game that he gave only a fleeting glance to the shadow that seemed to appear on the window sill only to immediately disappear. "You have me in a tight spot. Your rook has incapacitated my queen and you position your knights to corner my king. All I see is deceit. The navy has been rendered useless. which leaves our empire vulnerable to attack. All that was necessary was your cooperation. You may have oust the High Priest, but you won't have me just yet." The King made a move and shifted his queen three squares from the opponents queen, hoping to catch him off-guard The Bishop seized this oppotunity and trained his knight onto the King's queen. In the grand scheme of things, the Bishop now had the upper hand The King responded by shitting his only line of defence - his last loyal knight to shield his queen. "A poor move tor royalty like you." The king realised his mistake, the knight was a shield to the king. Moving him had exposed the king to an onslaught from his toe. There would be no escape, the king was trapped, the bad Bishop prevented him from moving his king to a sate square. And in his folly to save his queen, he had left himself unguarded. Now he was trapped. It was only a matter of time. The dark bishop moved "Check.", sneered the Bishop. "I have only one move left.", the King held onto one side of his chair as he repositioned his king to the other square. "You are a shrewed man, Bishop." His palms had begun to sweat, "What will you do with the empire?" The Bishop lifted his rook, ''Whatever I have ordained tor it. You know that has always been my torte, your Highness." The King felt a sharp pain in his back and he jerked to face his assassin. A swift blow came from the shadowy hands and he tell lifeless to the ground The Bishop placed his rook on the square, "Checkmate, sire."

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Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and the Honorable Minister of State for Science and Technology - Shri Y. S. Chowdhary. By choosing to take a step away from the everyday life, and submerging oneself into a completely new way of living, thinking and reviewing things; by choosing not just to learn something new but to be willing to unlearn what's familiar and taken for granted, the yatris gain insight and allow themselves to be fil led with positive energy and ideas for a better today, and a prosperous tomorrow.

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ruins. 90% of the families were BPL. So much liquor was produced that it was supplied to neighbouring villages. There were a series of droughts after 1972. Crime rates were sky-high. Schools were in a bad state. Government funds being abrogated. Says Tarabai Maruti, a resident of Hiware Bazaar, "Earlier, we used to work as daily-wage labourers which paid ~ 5 to 10 and was barely enough to sustain our needs. But the latest watershed management programs made irrigation possible.

Hiw are Bazaar,a village in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, which is living Bapu's dream today has rendered urban governments ineffective by the strong determination of its villagers. Amenities are commonly thought to be far better in cities and metropolitan areas than in rural areas, but Hiware Bazaar is a glaring exception. Sanitation, lifestyle, and other facilities that define a comfortable living and working environment are far better in this village than in most cities. People who migrated to Pune and Mumbai for livelihood years ago are now returning to lead a prosperous life in their hometown. The village Panchayat office, called Gram Sansad, works like a parliament of sorts. Here, villagers sit and collectively plan for their development. The textual concepts of administrative transperancy have been implemented to the fullest here. The minutest of monthly account records are displayed on a board. Everyone has an equal platform to express their opinions and ideas. The work done by this truly 'peoples' government' in the last fifteen years is being praised everywhere. The success story of Hiware Bazaar is not very old. Just 20 years ago, till 1989, the village was in

We're no longer entirely dependent on rainfall. From 2 cows earlier, we have 17 cows today. We sell approximately 300 litres of milk every day. Our incomes have gone up!" So what led to this sea change in state? It is a universally accepted truth that the development of a region depends on its youth. That's exactly what happened here as well. In 1989, during the Panchayat elections, some of the younger villagers decided to work together to bring about a change. Among them, Popat Rao Pawar, a cricketer and the highest qualified person in the village with an M.Com degree, thought that if he became the Sarpanch, the villagers might listen to him. The youth and a few elders decided to give him a chance and made him the Sarpanch for a year. The destiny of the village changed after this very decision. Popat Rao and his friends now faced the daunting task of winning the the hearts of the villagers in such a short period. The youngsters began working with great gusto. Issues like water scarcity, electricity and education were discussed. They started with primary schools, where the earn themselves began teaching to help improve the quality of the education imparted. They also volunteered in Panchayat works, and the saved

money was then utilised for the schools. The village's success story is inspired by Anna's transformation of Ralegaon Siddhi. Seeing the earnest efforts of Popat Rao and his team, the Gram Sansad unanimously decided that Popat Rao would continue for the next fou r years. And he kept working. With the same intensity and fervour- and the years to his tenure kept adding. There have been no Panchayat elections in Hiware Bazaar for the past 15 years. No additional government aid or projects from any institution or industry have been taken for the development that is seen here. Popat Rao says- "Development projects and schemes in effect anywhere can be successful only if there is complete participation of the people. " And he ensures just that. The schools here are better than many private city schools. Students have access to all the facil ities and amen ities necessary for effective learn ing. Another point to be noted is that there is no ration theft in this vil lage.

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All rations are distributed fa irly. At a time when secularism is not well practised even in the cities, a tiny vil lage in India is leading with an example of constructing a mosque for the lone muslim fam ily in the village. When the decision to enhance the village's greenery was taken by the Gram Sansad, the villagers worked voluntarily, arranged for rainwater conservation and planted trees. A whopping IO lakh trees were planted. Successfu l watersheds and the planting of trees led to a great rise in the groundwater table from 50 feet to IO feet.

A stark contrast to the administrative apathy tangible in a majority of today's villages, is the attachment and love the villagers of Hiware Bazaar show for their Gram Sansad. The village has been awarded several titles. Perhaps the only one which remains, is the one it gets the day its successful model is replicated in every village and city of the country.

SINE VAV E "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." Two students from VNIT started a journey of music and direction with nothing but passion in their hearts and the determination to make it big and created SINE VAVE. Little did they know that it would transform into something they had always dreamt of. This student venture is one of the few to have survived and become a success. The foundation of Sine Vave was laid in the year 2013 by Vivart Rangari, a student of the Chemical engineering department and Sanket Gomase. a student Qf tr e Mechanical engineering department. Sine Vave not only creates music but also works on various cinemati g>rojects. The company strongly believes in creating o unable to present their talent to the world. T also come to the rescue of artists who lac music with high-end sound quality and HD gr

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ly create sic, shoot movies and advertisements but e resour es to rec rd their own music. Sine Vave records their phics. g aware ess through their videos which are largely rtiseme ts and videos posted on YouTube regarding ideos f r various NGO's and for local brands. e talen under one roof. Sine Vave has an exceptional

e#A . rtem l Chaley", a public service announcement The list of achievements of Sine Vave +s-8-r'l made by Sine Vave won a special jury mentio award at he n ional level at the 5th lceplex Ad Film Awards (Whitefield, Bengaluru). Not just this , the Sine ve directo elected as online judges for "The Watersprite International Student Film Festival (Cambridge UK) 2014." The ir list of achievements does not end here. "Marci", a soci I wareness ad got the best Environment Ad Film Award at Ryan's 6th IAFA (Worli, Mumbai). Sanket Gomase haa received the award from Ms. Samruddhi Porey, Director of critically acclaimed film-"Dr. Prakash Baba Amtey" . "Stay Safe Online", another short PSA won the best safety Ad Film Award at Ryan's 6th IAFA (Worli, Mumbai). After successfully completing sound recordings for various artists in the city, Sine Vave is now the official sound recording partner of Riff Era - Nagpur's own rock band. Nikhil Lodhi (VNIT, first year) and Aditya Bansod represented Sine Vave 's success in Nagpur Entrepreneur's Forum. It's YouTube channel has amassed over 35,000 views and over 230 subscriptions. This venture has grown by leaps and bounds in this year and we hope that it tastes success in the coming years as well.

DR. SACHIN MANDAVGANE The increasing focus on marks rather than knowledge has got everyone worried, including students themselves . At a time when the significance of a question is merely its worth in marks, when it should actually be its relevance in the physical world, Professor Dr. Sachin Mandavgane from the Department of Chemical Engineering, VNIT, realized this serious flaw in today's education system, and decided to do something about it. He has been awarded the First prize for his research on the topic of 'Transformations in Engineering Education' during the Global Higher Education Summit organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). He presented his research on the topic: 'Pedagogy shift: from 'What to think' to 'How to think'. How did he notice the gaping hole in the imparting and receiving of knowledge? He observed , while working as a professor. that the current educational system is very rigid and provides little scope for individual thinking, which makes students very much dependent and narrow minded. He believed that bridging the gap between the real world and classroom teaching should be the main objective of any teacher. Unfortunately, this topic of engineering education is highly neglected in India And it is the very thing which is required to help us create resourceful manpower for developing our nation. Dr. Sachin Mandavgane gives us a gist of what his award winning research entails- "One can easily see that the present teaching-learning system is very structured. Everything is prescribed and recommended. The challenges thrown to the pupils are either 'known' or 'similar' to known . Obviously those who excel in this process lead very structured, safe, conventional and 'comfort zone' lives. They live above ordinary (maybe good) lives. but an extraordinary life is a rarity. This is what I call the approach based on 'What To Think'. On the other hand 'How to Think', put very simply, can be termed as the unstructured way of learning where students are not spoon-fed the contents, but instead taught how to learn and relate it with real life situations." He implemented the results of his research in the classroom. The very first thing was the introduction of real-life problems in teaching instead of providing the students with different, ready-made tools, he presented them with the situations for which they would have to find the tools to solve, or, in other words, need-based learning. Another thing which he did was the introduction of subject mentors for the subjects he teaches; in effect encouraging students to effectively use social media and other internet resources for learning. The steps taken by Dr. Mandavgane, though full of potential to restore what learning actually used to be in the olden days, will not be effective until and unless students open their minds to the process. Learning should be an interactive process between the knowledge giver and the knowledge receiver. We, as students, will have to work on bringing our curiosity back to life, the fundamental quality without which learning is virtually nullified, and which has been dormant for a while now. How much ever we listen in a classroom, if our minds do not want to gain the knowledge, we certainly won't. We must make an effort to see the world outside of exams and marks, and we hope that other teachers soon follow Dr. Mandavgane's example.

DR. RASHMI UDDANWADIKAR On 8th March 2014, Dr. Rashmi Uddanwadikar was felicitated among eighteen other women researchers of India by "Engineering Watch", a prestigious magazine company. The ceremony, held in New Delhi, was chaired by Hon'ble Mrs. Smriti Irani. where the inspirational academicians were felicitated by the Justice of Supreme Court, Mrs. Gyan Sudha Misra Dr. Uddanwadikar, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of VNIT was the only recipient of this honour from Maharashtra for her ground-breaking research in dental biomechanics. Her research pursuits include developing optimum material and geometry of core material for root canal treatment, torsion testing of ceramin braces, suggesting strong intraoral space maintainers to paediatric dentists on the basis of FEA and the effect of thermo-mechanical loading on a restored tooth as a result of hot and cold drinks among many others. When she began her doctoral research in 2003, Dr. Uddanwadikar was introduced to the field of biomedical engineering by her guide Dr. Padole, and since the completion of her Ph.D., she has made numerous pioneering advancements in integrating mechanical engineering into the world of medicine. "Initially, I found it a very challenging field but later, I got a very good response from students and colleagues", she says. She feels that the college whole heartedly supports research enthusiasts with funds, facilities and platforms to showcase their research at national and international conferences. "My biggest motivation is the talented group of students with whom I get a chance to work with and the research oriented doctors", says the elated Dr. Uddanwadikar

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Freedom of expression has been a topic of endless debates and discussions ever since the unfortunate killing of the editors of the French satirical weekly, Charlie Hebdo. We at Mag.Com undertake a little bit of research on how the single clause of freedom of expression has given shape to thoughts, notions and beliefs in major democracies around the world. We are focused on two perspectives from two ends of the world: the West and the East. The Western Perspective The French Revolution of 1791 brought radical changes into the socio-political sphere of France. An important document that was published was "The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen." It laid down some fundamental rights tor citizens such as liberty, freedom of expression, freedom to property etc. The document was dratted by philosophers, social thinkers and revolutionaries. They understood the importance of a person's freedom of expression, that it was crucial tor society's growth and development. The French revolution inspired tree thinkers around Europe and this led to the development of satire. Charlie Hebdo stood tor the ideals the revolutionaries and freedom fighters fought tor. They believed in tree speech and propagation of ideas. Charlie Hebdo, in their weekly issues did not mock a particular religion or faith. They mocked the blind practitioners of faith who were blinded by their arrogance. They had mocked the sex abuse scandals that had rocked the Catholic Church, they mocked the Sharia law which deprived a lot of people their basic rights and freedoms and the French president Francois Hollande's shortcomings. It mocked the fundamentalist thinking that had developed in France along the lines of religion. Charlie Hebdo's content was satirical and it aimed to open the eyes of society in a humorous manner. A counter argument that was being debated extensively in most circles was the "right to offend". It is true that the caricature published by Charlie Hebdo was offensive in nature. However, offending people does not give the offended the right to resort to arms and take lite. The Declaration clearly makes a statement regarding abuse of the liberties of speech and expression and all such things were subjected to law. A large number of Muslims in France found the caricature of prophet Mohammed beheaded by an extremist tunny and true, to an extent. A question arises in a tree secular democracy, what can be termed as offensive or not? Who decides the boundaries of freedom of expression? Is it the state, the majority or minority in a society? The West being a land of freedom and opportunities needs to answer these questions and provide satisfying answers. The Eastern Perspective The Constitution of India in Articles 19. 20. 21 and 22 describes the freedom of expression entitled to its citizens. It warns about the boundaries of this freedom and it states that the freedom of expression cannot be used to defame an individual or organization, or be used tor indecent purposes. The freedom of expression has always been a tussle in India It could be due to its diverse culture and large population. The problem is our standards of freedom are too high and our tolerance levels have hit rock bottom. In the 90's the Government of India banned the controversial book "The Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie stating that it hurt sentiments of Muslims and contained blasphemous writings against the scared teachings of Islam. Readers who actually read the book described it as a work of fiction combined with elements of magical realism. In 2014, Aamir Khan starrer PK brewed new controversies where Hindu fundamentalists, the self-proclaimed guardians of Hindu rites and traditions ransacked theatres and multiplexes claiming that the film intended to hurt Hindu sentiments and deserved to be banned. It painted a near accurate picture of how religions exploit innocence and ignorance of the faithful. We notice that in the above cases. it's only a section of people who feel offended. with most of them being hardcore fundamentalists. Standup comic groups such as All India Bakchod. TheViralFever develop their content on the basis of the ignorance present at large in society. Recently, AIB had hosted AIB Knockout. a roast i.e. an insult comedy event. The event. which was new to India had received much acclaim and popularity due to its content. The event had its share of controversy too, with reasons such as "degradation of Indian culture" being given. The line that separates humor and offense is very thin in Indian democracy. We are not known to laugh at ourselves, a quality we need to borrow heavily from the West. Our society needs to abolish this "moral brigade". Mag.Com Perspectives We, at Mag.Com strongly believe in an individual 's freedom of expression. As people who handle creative elements in various stages, we have the freedom to have a creative opinion on various happenings and problems faced by society and to take creative decisions tor our readers to reflect on. At the same time , we are responsible tor safeguarding the sentiments and opinions of our readers, and as responsible adults, we know our boundaries very well. Mag.Com stands in solidarity with all those who feel that their freedom of expression is being suppressed by regimes or societies totalitarian in nature.

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