Fiction – The very essence of film making; or so everyone believes. Be it the series of Harry Potter or Jurassic Park, Kal Ho Naa Ho or Magadheera, it is fiction movies that get a lot more response from the audience than documentaries.
On 13 August 2009, the students of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) of Villa Marie College and St. Mary’s attended International Documentary Film Seminar at St. Mary’s College, Yousufguda. The chief guest at the event was Ms. Sandra J. Ruch, the executive director of the International Documentary... Read→
Ever thought how this catchy word ‘Spiritualism’ has gained so much of importance amongst the youth in recent times? Even if someone says, “I am Spiritual”, it leads to reactions like, ‘Oh that’s so cool!’, ‘Do you meditate often?’ or ‘Do you gain peace of mind?’ etc. Similar kinds of reactions were observed at the ‘Invocation’ programme held at Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) on the 19th of August, Wednesday.
Post lunch hour, it was announced through a circular to everyone that an event named ‘Invocation’... Read→
Which course to take up? Which college to choose? – these are some common questions that arise in the minds of students, immediately after finishing their 12th/ Intermediate course. Students, who take up professional courses wait for their counseling, while those applying for a non-professional ones have to search for a college of their liking. One such college is Wesley Degree College for Women, situated at 5 Lancer road, Secunderabad. The courses offered by the college are B.Sc and B.Com.
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science)
There are 7 courses offered... Read→
“Life is beautiful in engineering, and then a time comes when all of us suffer from the same symptoms. All of us are tensed, mind goes completely blank, everything seems like Greek and Latin. No money for guessing. It is the semester exams. We enjoy all the while bunking classes, don’t open the books, don’t even bother what the syllabus is and sometimes don’t even know the subjects in that semester until the D-day arrives. We start the preparation just one day before the exam, so we call it ‘One Day Batting’, a term that every engineering... Read→
“Dreams can often become challenging, but challenges are what we live for!” For all the computer students who are waiting for an opportunity to carve a niche for themselves then ‘The Great Mind Challenge’ is the one for them. The Great Mind Challenge (TGMC) is a Nation-wide software development contest conducted by the IBM Academic Initiative Team open for students of computer sciences or related fields. IBM with their Great Mind Challenge aims at improving the technical and real time application skills of the students. This contest... Read→
A person living in any corner of the world will be able to define India as a melody of beautifully celebrated festivals. Though disguised as an emerging world power, India prides itself with its ancient religions, customs and civilizations, which compose the country’s symphony of celebrations. One of those colorful festivals celebrated with huge pomp and show, dressing up the land resplendently for all eyes to see is Ganesh Chaturthi, a ceremony held in the honor of the Hindu deity Ganesha.
Hyderabad is famous for its effort to please the Lord.... Read→
Year after year, Ganesh Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’ is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September). The idols of Lord Ganesha that come in varied shapes and sizes are worshiped during this period. The grandest and most elaborate of them lasts for 10 days, from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi. On the 11th day, the idols are taken through the streets in a procession... Read→
Thursday, the 13th dawned on a high note and the lazy morning promised to be just the atmosphere for fun and frolic; but, classes were going on in full swing much to the agony of students. The next day was Janmashtami and since most of the students were absent, the students were hoping for half a day. However, labs proved to be the spoilsport. Suddenly the IT students were called in for a seminar, while the lab was going on and were told to return to classes. “Now what!” thought the students but some were pleased because the lab was... Read→
Murthy Institute of Technology and Sciences witnessed an event-filled sports week from 10th to 17th of August, as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Cricket and volley ball were the two main events, which really made MITSians all enthusiastic. Cricket matches were organized by the third year students of the college. The matches were held at ZTC ground, Moula-ali from 10th to 12th of August 2009. Principal Dr.P.Appala Naidu garu along with sports in charge T.Venkata Prasad played an active role in conducting the sports activities.
The matches... Read→
“Hey this lecture sucks na, shall we bunk?”, asks Deepa. Trapped in an incredibly boring lecture? All one needs is to do is whip out the trusty Palm or Nokia or Ericsson and tap out a message to one of the classmates across the room. Chances are one has already heard and used messaging. But how useful is it going to be? Is it that beneficial to the economic world? Or is it showing us a new way to pass notes behind the teacher’s back?
The advent of Internet has taken over our lives; and it seems to be growing in huge leaps and bounds.... Read→
