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CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Clubs & Associations 51 Moodboard Moodboard is a vibe, an evidence that distance cannot come between music. Moodboard is a feeling that as long as we have music in our hearts, everything is great! Bringing our personal experiences to create something new. Team Laasya Team Laasya is the signatory name given to the as we step out of our comfort zones to test, challenge exclusive all girls team of BGR campus in associa- and improve our dancing. tion with Live Illusion Production; Headed by Ezra Varghese, Anoushka Dilipkumar, and Surabhi M. A vision and choreography by Priya Varuneshkumar from the Piah dance company, led The year 2021 brought in new learnings and the team in performing to a Broadway musical twist horizons of creativity with the onset of online fest. on the iconic song Dola re, receiving special mentions Embarking on this journey of Darpan 2021 has for the exclusive costumes and choreographic proved to be a wholesome team bonding experience creativity and storyline.

52 Clubs & Associations CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 The Noisy Corridor The Noisy Corridor (TNC) is not just a team provide each dancer with the resources they need to where dancers come together and perform to enter- pursue dance as far as they dream about it. tain the audience. This team is about appreciating and connecting with the art form. We don’t just compete The past semester was quite challenging yet with other dance teams but with our self striving to offered a great learning experience. We started off discover our best potentials. The legacy of TNC dates with auditions, which took place in the month of back to 2016 where the prominent alumni members August. Team TNC was introduced to newly joined came together to build a team with the mission to students by a small promotional video that was created by the existing members. Silent Scream Team Silent Scream believe in the boundaries of what they know and learning constantly evolving and challenging them- something new with every choreography. selves. From the start of the pandemic, They powered through the pandemic by being Silent Scream have been experimenting consistent with their work and routine. Be it with different styles, while also keeping online or offline, Silent Scream has done their their original style as a contemporary team. best. “Throughout our journey we have made They have also been experimenting with beautiful memories and as a team we have different kinds of songs and concepts, pushing been aiming higher and higher each time.”

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Clubs & Associations 53 Psychology Association On behalf of the Department of Psychology, Furthermore, prominent mental health the Psychology Association of BGR and Kengeri advocates participated in various webinars Campuses organises and conducts workshops, and workshops. These included ‘Mindfulness events, and seminars. In spite of challenges, based techniques’, ‘Expressive Arts and the association held multiple events last year. Stress’, ‘Sex education and Sexuality’. Dr. One such event that was widely celebrated was Vijayalaya Srinivas (HoD, Department of Pràv, an exuberant competition. Psychology) also moderated a student panel discussion on ‘Mental Health Post Covid-19 Pràv- Mental health awareness week took Pandemic’. Participants included Mentoring place from 8-13 November 2021 in a hybrid and Counselling Service (MACS), Service format. During the lunch hour, activities Learning Cell (SLC), and Centre for Academic promoting mental health were staged in the and Professional Support (CAPS). On 13 Quadrangle. The theme was Kintsugi, which November 2021, represents the Japanese art of mending broken pottery using lacquer dusted with gold or silver Prav concluded with a valedictory cere- powder. It began with a powerful flashmob by mony held in the mini auditorium. Fr Biju K. the students of the department, followed by C., members of the psychology association, a welcome speech by the honourable Dean, students, and teaching staff attended the event. Mrs. Jyoti Kumar. With this, as part of the Students were definitely excited for Práv 2021 “Carnival”(promotions), fun psychology-re- after almost two years without it.. In conclu- lated games were played. Participants engaged sion, we thank all of the professors, university in activities like Blindfolded Conversations, administrators, the psychology association, Catharsis, Postcards, Time Capsules, Personas, and the non-teaching staff. Pràv 2021 was a Meditative Reading, Theatre for Therapy and great success and provided valuable learning Storyed Voices from 10th-24th December experiences.

54 Clubs & Associations CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 The Student Council The installation of the new Student Council and resolving all academic and non-academic took place on 7th July 2021. Diligently selected issues before the end of the semester. by the Student Council Coordinators of the BGR Campus, Dr Suja Mol John, Dr Roy Mathew, The Centre for Social Action collaborated and the respective Heads of Departments, the with the Student Council to educate and spread Council has initiated and conducted numerous awareness among the students regarding activities during the semestral period. the Child Sponsorship Program and Waste Segregation and Management on Campus. In collaboration with several cultural Volunteers of both associations presented groups and the student body, the committee in every class, as they made efforts to create conducted Teachers’ Day on 5th September awareness and establish rules. Council also 2021. The engaging session involved a game of extended the opportunity to orient students Kahoot, a Treasure Hunt, and several cultural about the End Semester Examinations and the performances such as dance, music and theatre COVID - 19 protocols on Campus. performances. The Council, along with University The two Open Forums, coordinated by the Management and the BBMP, helped improve board on an academic basis, was conducted the roads outside and around the Campus. in September. The outcomes included- The new initiatives included the promotion establishing a more feedback-based inter- of vaccination drives, an online workspace action between students and faculty with for effective communication and transpar- their Continuous Internal Assessments and ency, conducting dissertation and formatting Dissertations, communicating the sugges- workshops and creating a holistic approach to tions for commencement of hybrid classes, addressing the concerns of students. Mockup courtesy: Freepik.com

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Clubs & Associations 55 Toastmasters CHRIST Toastmaster Club has now Leadership Pathway on 16th September 2021. completed its first year since its inception Other noteworthy events include the on 6 June 2021. The Club won the Super 7 award at the district level on 1st August 2021, CHRIST Toastmaster Club conducting its along with the Conducted Club meetings Open House session with Guest Speaker and on various themes from Netflix to Teacher’s distinguished Toastmaster Nitin Bhagat and Day- The Guiding Light to Health: The Best Off the Charts table topic session with more Investment to Netflix to New Opportunities than 80 potential members as of 24 September and various other speech building and educa- 2021.On the 8th of November 2021 , the club tion sessions. Additionally, Toastmaster Naren conducted its first meeting for the new term Anchalia completed their Level 1 of Visionary with the theme Communication Pathway on 2nd September, 2021, followed by Toastmaster Anveyshika All the Little Lights. In other related news, Misra completing their Level 1 of Dynamic the CHRIST Toastmaster Club received Gold Magnet for getting new members in the club with a total strength of 29 members. Mockup courtesy: Freepik.com

56 Clubs & Associations CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 SWO The wings of SWO include the Volunteer body, University Choir, University Dance team - The Student Welfare Office Natyarpana, University Cultural team, University Quiz Association, The Student Welfare Office is an organi- sation curated for and of students. Along with University Debating Society. The committees other centres on campus, this organisation seeks of SWO are Auditorium, Hospitality, Literary, to improve the quality of student life on campus Records, Media, Stage, Art, Logistics and Emcee. by organising and engaging students in various The current overall heads for the academic year cultural events and activities. The Director of the 2021-22 are Rishabh Arya and Prachi Parval. SWO of Christ University is Father Lijo Thomas, The hierarchy of the SWO at BGR comprises two while Mrs Sindhu M is the Teacher In-Charge of overall heads, eighteen committee heads and SWO at BGR Campus. volunteers, with a total of 312 volunteers present across all committees. The Student Welfare Office provides a plat- form for students to exhibit their skills and talents. It is a forum where like-minded people

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 57 meet, exchange ideas, and develop into better human beings through cultural activities. SWO conducts captivating events like Darpan, Blossoms, and Inbloom to identify and nurture talents and help members develop leadership skills. SWO conducted the following events this semester: Independence Day Celebrations, Darpan, Freshers’ Carnival, Colors Week, and Magnificat: A Song of Hope. The SWO will also conduct events Nritta, Blossoms, Inbloom, and Bhasha Utsav in the following semester, hoping to see them as successful as those conducted so far.

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CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 59 DARPAN The Christites Talent Expo Darpan is the annual intra-collegiate cultural The Literary events, additionally, enhanced fest organised by the CHRIST (Deemed to be the linguistic knowledge in students and let them University) with the sole aim of enhancing deliver their messages wholeheartedly. creativity in the contemporary world. Christ Bannerghatta Road Campus with a similar vision The Media events gave the opportunity for the organised this event . The journey of Darpan was participants to capture beauty through a lens of certainly a magnificent overview of the forth- the outside world, while the Stage events provided coming, cultivated talents. Due to the prevailing talented minds with a platform to express feelings pandemic, however, the conduction of the solo to an audience. events of DARPAN 2021 were through online plat- forms such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc. DARPAN 2021 was a huge success even on an online platform as this time, the event witnessed Darpan 2021 was blessed with events that a massive registration of 729 students across all included broadly four fields: - Art, Literary, Media three years of study with the highest number of and Stage. registrations going towards the Literary Events. Bestowing the opportunity for the creative Even though all the solo events are finished on minds to bring their imagination onto paper, the 30th September but DARPAN as a fest has not really Art events can be declared a success because of finished until the group events are also conducted. charismatic vibes that were coming through the The second segment of DARPAN 2021 consisting created artworks. of group events is supposed to be conducted in late October 2021 or early November 2021.

60 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 INDEPENDANCE DAY 2021 Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azaad hee rahe hain, Azaad hee rahenge! Chandrashekhar Aazad On these very notes Christ (Deemed to be) who never got to experience the fortune of a father University, Bannerghatta Road Campus commemo- figure but constantly took inspiration from the letters rated the 75th anniversary of the Indian Independence, that the family held on to. She graced the ceremony remembering the struggles and hardships that the with her father’s beliefs, providing a realistic view country went through for a period of over two centuries on the subject of and the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters that patriotism. led to the nation becoming a sovereign republic. The auspicious occasion was celebrated through a musical performance given by the folk music team which evoked every essence of patriotism. Additionally, the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the Kargil War of 1999 were recalled and reminisced after the performance. Major Padmapani Acharya, from 2 Rajputana Rifles, was one of the superheroes from the war who had sacrificed his life for the safety of the nation during that year. His story and his views were shared by his daughter, Miss Aparajita Acharya,

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 61 Virtual TEACHERS’ DAY On 5th September, the teaching faculty of Christ questions about the likes and dislikes of different (Deemed to be University), BGR campus convened faculty members along with their famous catch- on the platform Microsoft Teams as the University phrases. Dr Yogesh Kanna and Dr Rajani Ramdas Student Council virtually celebrated Teachers Day. stood victorious. The second quiz was titled “Back Rev Fr Biju KC delivered the welcome address, To School”. It tested the basic school-level concepts reflecting on the nobility of the teaching profession on different subjects. The winner was Dr Yogesh while drawing upon the values of some teachers he Kanna, and the runners-up were users who went by considered to be paramount, such as Jesus Christ and the nickname ‘Hoonigan” and Dr Padmini Ram. The St Kuriakose Elias Chavara. screening of an address video by actor Sonu Sood marked the end of the event. The event had a series of activities orchestrated for the teachers. Short videos of dance and music The Dean, Dr Jyothi Kumar, then addressed the performances by the Banjaras and Parindey, the gathering, thanking the teachers for their hard work campus Garba group and band, were screened. and diligent effort. The event concluded with a video of the choir performance from the Central Campus. A fun quiz session, called “Guess Who”, was organised by the council members. It included Mockup courtesy: Freepik.com

62 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 On the 27th-28th August, the Tantry, gracing the year with their views on Department of Media Studies, Christ the current media. The curtain raiser set the (Deemed to be University) hosted its annual tone for the two-day international confer- international conference - Media Meet - to ence beginning with the keynote address by deliberate upon developments in the media the multi-talented Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and communications. The theme of the who in his powerful address spoke of the conference, “Media/Crises: Challenges and structural issues faced by the media industry Choices” was aptly chosen to deconstruct the in today’s age. This was followed by a panel emerging crises in various fields of Media discussion named , “Hold on, I’m sharing face and discuss ways to adapt to change. my screen.” Andrea Cairola, the programme specialist at the communications division of The 2-day conference was preceded by UNESCO was the guest speaker, with another workshops, open to students, professionals panel discussion on Health Communication. and even parents. The first workshop, on Virtual Theater and The second day’s Digital Storytelling, keynote address was took place on August delivered by Asianet’s 31, with Rajesh PI, Founder , Mr Sashi an actor, director, and Kumar. Mr Sashi’s words founder of The Actor’s echoed Dr Ram Bhat, Collective, assisting the co-founder of Maraa, students in learning and a postdoctoral at the the intricacies of International Center what theater became for Advanced Studies during the pandemic. in India. Dr Ram Bhat Dr. Shweta Arora, spoke of the challenges a health specialist, in current media and its explained how health communication initia- research opportunities. Two panel discus- tives in India’s rural areas function in the sions took place on the Need for Factual second course, Health Communication 101. Journalism in the midst of fake news and The course focused on public service films the second, on Advertising and Corporate and awareness programs.The 3rd work- Communications in the pandemic. A schol- shop was conducted by life coach, academic arly research paper presentation session advisor and corporate consultant, Dr Joseph was held on the 11th September, along with Injodey, for school teachers to emphasize a workshop was held on 18th September on the importance of positive communication Peacebuilding in Crisis and Conflict. With in the management of crises. this workshop, Media Media 2021 came to a Media Talk was held on August 14, successful close. with journalists Sudeep, Romal Laisram, and Navya Singh, as well as analyst Harshit Pai and communication manager Sachin

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 63 Eclicia A snapshot of the Sustainable Business Model A snapshot of the presentation by one of the Presentation round with the judges, Dr. Padmini finalist teams on Day 3 during the Sustainable Ram and Mr. Mohd Jawaad Khan Business Model Presentation Econtago conducted Eclicia, a three-day event presented their sustainable business models in front on promoting Sustainable Economic Development in of a two-judge panel — Dr Padmini Ram and Mr collaboration with the Centre for Social Action from Mohd Jawaad Khan. These were, Buyodegradable the 23rd to 25th of September. Each round aimed to by Team SusTeamable, Prithvi, LogiConn by Team promote the idea of sustainable business models as Don’t Be Trashy and BOOKAMP by Team Virescent. a viable venture in the current world. Students were given the opportunity to critically analyse and eval- The event was successful due to the inter- uate policy briefs. esting topics covered and the active participation of participants. During the Speaker Series, Jazzmine Raine emphasised sustainability as the future of business, The three-day event ended with the CSA promo- having worked extensively for grassroots community tional video being played. The presentation round development and social entrepreneurship programs. was a success due to the enthusiastic participation It is important for the local community to take the of all teams, their innovative ideas, and the valuable lead in creating an enabling platform for them. feedback provided by the judges. The second speaker, Mohd Jawaad Khan, sought to revolutionise the conversion of Vintage cars to Electric vehicles. As the first Indian to retrofit a 1948 Beetle to an EV, he talked about the signifi- cance of using electric engines to create a greener environment. The third day sought to foster the entrepre- neurial skills of the students and provide them with a chance to put forth their ideas.The 4 finalist teams

64 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 CUBSMA Events Novice NOVICE 2021 was an intra-col- managers. The theme of NOVICE 2021 legiate business festival conducted in was inspired by Escher’s Belvedere BGR Campus for 2nd year students building, comparing the participants’ across all undergraduate business journey to a business venture. NOVICE courses. It emulated the corporate envi- 2021 saw enthusiastic participation ronment and recreated real-time busi- from 220+ students with an average of ness scenarios to test participants’ 16 teams per event. The fest, starting on capabilities. NOVICE aimed to intro- 30th August, was brought to a ceremo- duce students to the world of business nious end on September 4th with the festing and train them to become future Valedictory Ceremony. Inferno Inferno 2021, the Annual Business for Inferno 2021 was ‘Inception of Fest hosted by CUSBMA for the students Dharma’, emphasising one’s duty and of first and second years of Christ morality towards their work. INFERNO University, was conducted both online 2021 saw 260+ interested participants and offline from 8th to 11th November. with an average of 16 teams per event. Inferno 2021 tested the analytical and decision-making skills of participants The Chief Guests for Novice and by putting them under real-time busi- Inferno, Ms Akansha Srivastava and Ms ness conditions and crises through a Rachna Baruah respectively, stressed diverse range of events in the fields of on the importance of acclimatising Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship students to the corporate world through and Human Resources. The theme business fests like these and appreci- ated CUSBMA for their initiative. Image Courtesy: Rebe Pineda, Pinterest

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 65 FLASHMOBS by the SWO The Student Welfare Office (SWO) organized an event on October 29th, 2021, to announce all their upcoming programmes at Christ BGR Campus and to introduce students to the various cultural teams within SWO BGR. This event was kickstarted at 1PM in the quadrangle with a captivating dance perfor- mance by the Street Bhangra Group. The hosts, Kushagr and Angeline, then introduced the SWO and prompted audience participation in guessing what other performances were in store for the day. Next up was a street play performance by Orpheus Production, who demonstrated their proficiency in dance, music and theatre through a skit. Team Zariya followed with an energetic introductory jingle, while Team LIP continued the festivities with a skit and dance performance of their own. Next came the much-awaited announcement of “Colour Week”, a week-long extravaganza featuring inter- class competition for a rolling trophy awarded to the best performance each year. The dance group, “Noisy Corridor” then went on to put up an enticing perfor- mance which was greeted with loud cheers from the audience. The floor was also opened up for audience performances, where several students rose to the occasion with poem recitations, song renditions, dance numbers and even a rap. More announce- ments about future SWO events followed - first about “Magnificat” organized by the BGR Campus Choir, followed by one about the Freshers Carnival which was conducted in November. Finally, the Dean, Ms. Jyothi Kumar, addressed the audience to express her appreciation and encouragement to the students in carrying out upcoming events as successfully as the Flashmob, thus concluding the festivities for the day.

66 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Colors Week The Student Welfare Organisation conducted an innovative and colourful week- long event, titled “Colour Week”- from 15th to 20th November 2021 at the Quadrangle, between 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.The competition allotted different classes with various colours and 5 mins each to perform. The first day witnessed a pink flashmob by the SWO volunteers, heads and the faculty coor- dinator, Dr Sindhu M, marking the beginning of the event. Various classes performed the same day and received immense support with booming cheers and applauses. The next four days of the event followed the colour codes of Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and White. The healthy competition witnessed an immense flow of talents and ingenious ideas showcased in dance routines, props and skits. Enthralling choices of music and sync made the audience and even the faculty members irresist- ible to the grooviness and wallow in the euphoric rhythms of regional and Bollywood songs. The last day of the event included the award ceremony. 5 PSYCH HONS stood victorious, followed by 3 PSYCH A and 3 JOUH sharing the runners-up title and 1 BBAH C as the second-run- ners up. The occasion was a great success for the dili- gent efforts put in by the organising team, the participants and the radiantly cheerful audience.

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 67 “Color is a power which indirectly influences the soul” Wassily Kandinsky

68 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Freshers’ Carnival Dance-Off The Dance Face-off was conducted as a part of faculty members, P.K. Sir and Sindhu ma’am, danced the Fresher’s Carnival 2021 on the 10th and 12th of to the iconic “Lungi Dance” to thunderous cheers November between 3 and 5 PM. Participation was from the audience. The judges, Dr Priscilla Namrata open to classes of the first and second years, who were Rosario and Dr Shyam Hari P, finalized the results given a song to which they were required to dance for for the day, and Sindhu ma’am announced the results three minutes. for both days of the Dance-Off. For 10th November, On 10th November, the event commenced classes 3BBAT, 3BBAH-D, and 3BALIB secured 1st, with the announcement of basic guidelines by the 2nd, and 3rd positions respectively, while for the emcees for the day, Raj and Angeline, followed by the 12th November performances, 1BALIB was awarded screening of an opening video prepared by SWO Media 1st, 1BBAH-D received 2nd and 3BBAH-A won 3rd Creation. All the classes’ energetic performances to position. songs like Chammak Challo and Badtameez Dil were The event ended with the closing video prepared judged by Ms. Suja John and Ms. Nivea Thomas. by the SWO Media team, showcasing the highlights On 12th November, the appointed emcees for the of this fun-filled two day event. With the enthusiastic day, Kushagra and Vidhushi, kept the audience eager participation of more than 700 students and the hard and excited throughout. All the classes gave enthusi- work of the SWO volunteers, this event turned out to astic performances, but the true surprise came when be a truly memorable experience. Treasure-Hunt The much-awaited Treasure Hunt portion of the riddles such as “West meets East in the fusion dish Fresher’s Carnival was conducted on 10th and 11th served here” and “Remember how Juliet stood on November 2021 between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. The the balcony and waited for Romeo? This place is a event began at the SWO Office with participants from modern spin to that place.” These clues helped the all the courses of the BGR Campus. The Hunt had participants explore the campus all the way from the hidden messages and clues that were to be decoded basement to the seventh floor. The threat of elimina- or interpreted to be able to move ahead in the game. tion kept the participants on their toes and made the Students were asked to be prepared to explore the entire competition a thrilling race to the end. campus like never before. After a gruelling hour, the winner of the Treasure Each class was allowed to send one team of 4 Hunt was announced to be the team from class 1 students each to take part in the Treasure Hunt and JOUH, whose members were awarded with a Gift represent their class. The total number of partici- Hamper. The prize was given to the winning team pants in the preliminary quiz round was 112 of which at the end of the two day event on 12th November 60 members, or 15 teams, qualified to the second by the Dean and the Director with their hearty level - the treasure hunt. congratulations. The clues for the treasure hunt included fun

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CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 71 The Psychology Association of Christ BGR Furthermore, prominent mental health advo- Campus conducted Prav - the mental health aware- cates participated in various webinars and work- ness week between 9 and 13 November 2021 in a shops. These webinars included ‘Mindfulness based hybrid (both online and offline) format. It began with techniques’, ‘Expressive Arts and Stress’, ‘Sex educa- a powerful flashmob by the students of the depart- tion and Sexuality’ by guests Grace Priscilla, Vandana ment, followed by a welcome speech by the honour- S and Swati Jagdish, respectively. Dr. Vijayalaya able Dean, Mrs. Jyoti Kumar. With this, as part of Srinivas (HoD, Department of Psychology) also the “Carnival” (promotions), fun psychology-re- moderated a student panel discussion on ‘Mental lated games including Blindfolded Conversations, Health Post Covid-19 Pandemic’. Prav came to a CathARTsis, Postcards, Time Capsules, Personas, glorious end with a valedictory ceremony held in the Meditative Reading, Theatre for Therapy and Storyed mini auditorium. Director of BGR Campus, Dr Fr Voices were played. Biju K. C., members of the Psychology Association, students, and teaching staff attended the event. During the lunch hour throughout the week, Students were certainly excited for Prav 2021 after activities promoting mental health were staged in the almost two years without it. Prav 2021 was a great Quadrangle. The theme for this was Kintsugi, which success, leaving participants with optimism and represents the Japanese art of mending broken hopeful learning experiences. pottery using lacquer dusted with gold or silver powder; symbolic of the healing of an individual’s mental health.

72 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Constitution Day Samvidhaana, the Constitution Day quiz, was 24th November, 2021, in the Main Auditorium of conducted by Agora surrounding the theme of BGR Campus. Dr. Bhargava spoke of the history of ‘Indian Constitution’ to commemorate the Indian Indian secularism and the perfect amount of balance Constitution Day. The quiz was held in two rounds in society because of the ardent belief of how “truce - the prelims on 20 November and the finals on 23 is in peace because the chase of the fight is greater”. November, 2021. The preliminary round, attended He stressed that mere protection of minorities is by 25 participants, was a written round from which not the only function of secularism, rather it is also 6 participants qualified. The final round for the quiz meant to protect individuals from extremism and was held in the Mini Auditorium in a verbal ques- fanaticism. His thoughts left students highly inter- tion-and-answer format. Questions on Current ested and informed, while also giving them a lot to Affairs, Indian Laws and Constitutional History were ponder over. After his talk, Dr. Bhargava, along with posed to the students. Ultimately, Aswin Babu was Dean, Dr. Jyothi Kumar and Director, Dr. Fr. Biju declared the winner, with Sahasrajith S and Mathen K. C., also awarded the winners of the Samvidhaana James securing the second and third position, quiz. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by the HOD respectively. of the Department of Political Science and History, Dr Venkatanarayanan Sethuraman, thus concluding Agora also held a special guest lecture on the this 3-day extravaganza. topic of ‘Constitutional Secularism in India’ by renowned political theorist, Dr. Rajeev Bhargava on

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 73 Arthotsav Arthotsav, the flagship inter-disciplinary fest organised by the Department of Economics, was held from 23rd to 25th November 2021. The fest was designed specifically to engage the first-year students in a competitive setting and hone their critical and creative frame of mind for dialogue, debate and application.It comprised six events namely, Baby Shark Doo Doo, Rational Conundrum, Street Law, Cryptomania, Space of Secrets and Scorching the Slot. This year’s theme was ‘The Bandwagon Effect’ and each of the events aimed to highlight this theme in great detail. The fest was a great success with enthusiastic participation from the first-year students, approximately 160 of whom showcased tremendous creativity and talent. To mark the culmination of the event, the Valedictory Ceremony was held in the Main Auditorium of the campus on November 29. The Chief Guest for the day was Mrs. Preine Pereira. Each of the winners were awarded a certificate and prize, acknowledging their outstanding efforts in each of the events. The speeches by each of the dignitaries gave the audience important takeaways. Fr. Biju K.C. emphasized on why one should explore creative talents, while the Dean spoke of how such events instigate a quest for knowledge and achievement. The Chief Guest, Mrs. Pereira, shared with the students the importance of keeping an open mind about learning and how one should aim to network to boost their professional careers.

74 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 ALTA VISTA An Inter-Collegiate Business Fest Alta Vista is a Flagship Annual National Inter- research, advertising, and communication activity Collegiate Inter-Disciplinary Fest organized by behind the managerial process of destination the Christ University School of Business and marketing. Management Association (CUSBMA), Bannerghatta Campus, Bangalore. The fest, which took place on Extasis, the Ultimate Best Manager Event, November 18th & 19th, 2021, witnessed the coales- required the participants to solve a given emotional cence of the finest exponents of critical and creative situation/problem, thus testing their presence of understanding committees and students compete in mind, decision-making skills, and problem-solving a series of virtual events to emerge victoriously. skills. Global Guide was yet another event which aimed at mapping out every aspect of a journey ‘‘Chaos Theory’’, the theme of Alta Vista in great detail and highlighted the importance of a 2021, states that within the apparent random- perfect itinerary for travellers to have proper knowl- ness of complex, chaotic systems, there are under- edge about tourist attractions world-wide. Last but lying patterns, interconnectedness, constant feed- not least was the event Creatix, an event manage- back loops, repetition, self-similarity, fractals, and ment round, where participants were provided with self-organization. various tasks and situations in which their innova- tion, negotiation and imagination was tested to their The events conducted were Travel Tale Teller full potential. which aimed at establishing and manifesting the very importance of blogging that can make a difference The event saw enthusiastic participation and through participants’ creative ideas and experiences. was made a huge success owing to the hard work and efforts of the organizing team. Another event, Kotler’s Quotient, focused on enlightening participants on the demand-driven

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 75 NATIONAL PRESS DAY 2021 Is Digital Media less transparent and credible than Print Media? On 16th November 2021, at 2:00 PM, the justifying the credibility of digital media and most Department of Media Studies Christ Deemed to be importantly the easy accessibility of Digital Media University organized The National Press Day to and availability of diverse and critically analyzed expose students on the current happenings in Media news. and developmental journalism. The event began with a brief Introduction on the significance of the The guest primarily spoke of the importance of National press day by the Emcees. The Debate was development communications and how the current taken over by moderator Professor Embassy Lawbei media only covers news that will attract a huge audi- and the speakers of the debate from each team were ence. He made the students introspect and realize chosen consecutively. Participants from EMP spoke how important it is to be an actual journalist who for the motion Digital Media is less transparent and covers voices of all kinds. He also emphasized on the credible than Print Media. point that print media will never die, E-media will move forward and digital media will move to the next They highlighted the lack of accountability of levels. It is the integration of these three that will digital media, Digital deforestation, Surveillance make journalism strong. He mentioned that there capitalism and the misrepresentation prevalent in was a dearth of development journalists. Digital Media. Trustworthiness of print media, ease of editing news post publishing in digital media. Team EMP won the Debate with 256 points While countering them the participants from JOUH and Mr. Sandeep Kumar from JOUH was awarded spoke on How aspects of print media like adverto- the Best Speaker of the day! The event ended with a rials compromise the credibility and accountability of sense of indebtedness towards all the members who Print media. The absence of any existing autonomy made this day a memorable one. over the internet as opposed to Print media, thus

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CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 77 In its sixteenth year, Magnificat 2021 promised College with passionate harmonies of classic carols. to be as eclectic as it has ever been before. A blend The Western Music Association of Mount Carmel of classical and contemporary Christmas harmo- College stunned the crowd with their remarkable nies, whipped and ready for the audience. It included acapella versions. non-competitive performances by well-known choirs and music groups across Bangalore and our choirs St Joseph’s College performed musically vibrant from CHRIST Bangalore Campuses. carols, followed by the Central Campus MPE. The Kengeri Campus did an impressive version of “Mary The event had three venues; the Kengeri Campus, Did You Know?” with their twist! The Central Campus the BGR Campus and the Central Campus. The first Choir was the largest choir, with hundred and twenty day witnessed a flow of melodious carols from the members performing phenomenal harmonies. The choirs, bewildering the audience with amazement. BGR Choir received a standing ovation with the The second day started with a thoughtful and warm loudest cheers from the crowd. address by Father Biju KC and encouraged the audi- ence with zeal and enthusiasm. Dr Jyothi Kumar addressed and congratulated the entire team The University Choir presented Magnify as the for the successful event, marking opening song and enthralled the audience with their the end of Magnificat 2021. melody. The first performance was by Kristu Jayanti

78 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Christmas The Association of Christian Christities (ACC) of SWO also partook in the Christmas celebrations BGR Campus conducted its Christmas Programme, through its own event - the 16th edition of Magnificat, Speranza ‘21, through several activities. ACC kick- the annual Christmas Choir Performance by colleges started its celebrations with a flash mob in the across Bangalore. It was a three day event, with the Quadrangle on November 26th, followed by the first- second day hosted by the BGR Campus. The choirs ever auction conducted in Christ University, which dazzled and enchanted the audience with melo- received energetic participation from the audience. dious renditions of Christmas carols. Songs such as Magnify, Deck the Halls, A King is Born, River of The celebration continued on December 1st, Life and Mary Did You Know were performed by the 2021, with a skit depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. choirs of all colleges - the BGR Choir, Central Campus and a Hand Mime depicting Mother Mary’s role in Choir, Kengeri Choir, Kristu Jayanti Choir, Western the life of Christ, accompanied by the song “Mary Music Association of Mount Carmel College and St Did You Know” by Pentatonix. ACC also conducted Joseph’s College Choir. The event, with its blend of a Cake Sale, the proceeds of which were donated to classical and contemporary Christmas harmonies CSA’s Child Sponsorship Program. and tunes, was a huge success, thus spreading the Christmas cheer and holiday spirit. As a part of Speranza, ACC even conducted events like the anonymous Christmas Card Writing, photog- raphy competition, tree decoration competition and the making of the Christmas Crib, all of which helped form new memories.

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 79 Image courtesy: Freepik.com “Christmas is forever, not for just one day. For loving, sharing, giving, are not to be put away ” Norman Wesley Brooks

80 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Capstivate CAPSTIVATE was the first On-the-Campus on the second day, November 30th 2021(?) and on Event of CAPS for the Academic year, which saw December 1st 2021(?) Dr Jyothi Kumar, Dean BGR zealous organization and participation. The over- Campus, gave away prizes to the winners of the Staff whelming response led to an extension of the Event treasure hunt. As a whole, the event saw the partici- by another day, with focus on CAPS’ Staff Awareness. pation of over 300 students and faculties. The event aimed ‘to increase the visibility of CAPS in the Campus’ was met with large turnover of students; This promotional fest was successful in informing the floorwise campaigning with the Faculty under- the students and faculty about the tasks that the taken by the Student Heads served the purpose too. different wings of CAPS perform. The activity was Overall, the Event was a big success for CAPS. also an elaborate offline experience since most of the volunteers had been working online, all semester. It Each wing/committee set up its own stall with was an engaging activity that acted as a team-building various activities ranging from Poetry Writing to session for the volunteers. Games. A brief insight into CAPS was shared and feedback was solicited by each wing/committee. The The activity was also a learning experience for program had a special edition for the staff on the final students and staff, alike who visited the stalls, in day, December 1st 2021. the process, becoming aware of some important academic and professional terms as well as the Dr Fr. Biju KC, Director, BGR Campus gave away services rendered by CAPS. prizes to the winners of Students’ Treasure Hunt Image Courtesy: Freepik

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Events 81 Rectors Day On 18 December 2021, CHRIST BGR campus Achandy came forward to deliver his acceptance celebrated Rector’s day and Christmas jointly, with speech and Christmas message. a variety of programmes which was held in the main auditorium during dusk hours. The chief guest of the Fr Abraham had celebrated his birthday on 17 day was the Rector and Chancellor Rev Dr Fr Paul December and on behalf of BGR campus a birthday Achandy who was accompanied by Vice-Chancellor gift was offered to the Vice-Chancellor by Mr Jimmy Rev Dr Fr Abraham VM, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Fr Jose Joseph, Administrative staff. The dignitaries were CC, Provincial of CMI Calicut province Fr Thomas requested to cut the cake and Dean of BGR Dr Jyothi TV, Former Registrar Prof. Subramaniam, Controller Kumar raised a toast to wish good health and happi- of Examinations Dr Johny Joseph and Alumni ness to everyone gathered for the celebration. Association president Mr Jugnu Oberoi. This was followed by a series of cultural events The event started with a formal gathering where presented by the teaching and non-teaching faculty. the Rector/Chancellor of CHRIST University was The participants entertained the audience with a felicitated. The felicitation speech was given by the number of dances, dramas, choirs and a Christmas Vice-Chancellor of the University Rev Dr Fr Abraham speech by housekeeping staff. An auction to raise VM. The Head of the Department of Business and funds for the Child Sponsorship Program, a project Management Studies Dr Joby Thomas introduced of CSA, was held and CHRIST BGR was able to raise the Rector to the audience and amongst showers of a good sum from the bidders. The event concluded praises, the Rector and Chancellor Rev Dr Fr Paul with gift exchanges for Christmas and a sumptuous dinner.

82 Events CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Yoga Day ZERO-HUNGER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN The NCC division of CHRIST (Deemed to be physical and mental health and thus also pledged to University), Bangalore traces back to the very origin inculcate yoga in their daily life. of the institution in 1969. The Christ University NCC Army Wing is under No. 2 Company of 9 Karnataka On the occasion of the 73rd Raising Day of the Battalion NCC. The activities of the 2/9 Coy, NCC are National Cadet Corps, the 2/9 Coy NCC conducted guided by certain core values instilled in the Cadets. an awareness campaign on the theme “Zero Hunger”; one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 2/9 Coy, NCC celebrated International Yoga day The aim of the campaign was to educate people on on June 21, 2021 through an online event surrounding the philosophy of “eat what you take & take what you the theme of “Yoga For Wellness”. The event was eat”. More than 35 restaurants, excluding the ones in attended by cadets and ANOs in collaboration with the campus premises, partnered with 170 cadets and The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), the Coy Commander of 2/9 Coy taking a pledge to not Darjeeling and was aimed as a tribute to the corona waste food. The campaign thus ended on a successful warriors of the pandemic. The event helped cadets note as all the participants took a pledge to work realize the importance of striking a balance between towards ending hunger.

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84 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 ORTHODOXICALLY Millennials cease the epilogue of suppressing slavery Image courtesy: cutewallpaper UNORTHODOX let the gen Z smash the pigeonholes of the community thou women conquer thy patrimony among fiends the universe of thine unparalleled hath cross veined Doth defying rules construct you as a zealot? then lady rebel ‘gainst it and withstand the combat Oh, my lady! holding on might lead to implausible wrecks evolve to absolve the rights to obliterate Amorous maniacs Doth thy attachment cause a pang of guilt to arise? Alas, you aren’t in the virtuous and upright alley; cries the feminist poets when thou don’t own beloveds incite that’s refraining you from jostling lady, briskly expedite! Doth speaking up depict thou as an insolent? blend as one, under any consequential stunt Solely be the hue of countless shadows and persistently tide-over Senora bravos Stride on ladies, keep brawling on until The conflicts itself calls it a day. By G Swathi | 1JOUH

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 85 BusinessFOR CAPITALISM, WAR AND PEACE ARE ~ Atluri Kalpana Devi | 3BBAT Most people I know have strong feelings about problems extend beyond Too Big To Fail banks, hedge globalization, and they all care about the well-being fund billionaires, or offshore accounts of the type of the world’s poor. Except for international terrorism revealed by the Panama Papers. In reality, each of and global warming, globalization and the attendant these issues is a symptom of a much larger issue: the concerns about poverty and inequality have become capital markets themselves are broken. a focus of discussion in this era. The financial press Finance’s job is to take our savings and invest and powerful international officials confidently assert them in productive new businesses that generate that global markets jobs, wealth, and, ulti- broaden the horizons mately, economic for the poor, whereas growth. Without activist-protesters a healthy capital believe the opposite markets system, capi- with equal zeal. talism ceases to func- As is common in tion properly, resulting pressurized public in slower growth and debates, different greater inequality, people use the same which can culminate word to mean different in the type of social things. Some people unrest seen in many think of globalization parts of the world over as the global reach of the last eight years. communications tech- It necessitates nology and capital rethinking a tax code movements, while others think of outsourcing by that favors debt over equity, reforming housing and domestic companies in rich countries. As a result, it retirement policy, addressing the pervasive money is best to state at the outset of this article that I will be culture in our political system, and restructuring referring primarily to globalization—the expansion of corporate incentives and governance to better support foreign trade and investment. long-term decision making. Growth that benefits more The fact that, while the global economy has than a few is delineated as good growth. Fortunately, expanded over the last 40 years, growth within coun- the two sides of the globalization debate are gradu- tries has become less and less evenly distributed. Of ally coming to terms. In many areas, advocates from course, this is a social issue, but at its core, it is an both camps see the potential for collaboration on economic one – there is strong academic evidence that poor-help programs among transnational corpora- suggests that in this paradigm, economic growth – let tions, multilateral organizations, developing-country alone market stability – is eventually undermined. governments, and local aid groups. They’re all missing the point, our economy’s

86 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 War onINDIA’S Drugs NOTICEWORTHY? ~ Dipankar Ray | 1 JOUH From Rhea Chakraborty to crore people consuming cannabis products Aryan Khan, drug cases in India have and 2.7 crore people consuming opioids become a hot topic that people talk India’s war on drugs is far from over. about these days. But drugs are not The report from the survey also specified new to a country like India which was different ways in which drug abuse in our once ruled by Arab rulers and it is country can be reduced such as preventive not that people were unaware of drug education, awareness among the masses, and substance abuse previously but aiding the government and non-govern- recently with the development of tech- mental agencies in taking measures to nology and a large amount of informa- prevent drug use. tion available online, in the last couple of decades, people have One of the first steps taken by the become aware of the amount of Government of India was to estab- substance abuse that is preva- lish the National Drugs and lent in our country. Psychotropic Substances Act 1985. In medieval India, drug-based The advisory committee formed under the plants such as cannabis were also used act led to the formation of the National to cure diseases and other ailments. Fund for Control of Drug Abuse. This fund As humankind developed, drugs such was supported by major stakeholders like as Cannabis and Opium had been the Ministry of Health( Family Welfare) put to other uses which were not so and the Ministry of Welfare (Social Justice noble in nature. Thus started the and Empowerment). long-standing war against drugs and substance abuse in our country. But Both the stakeholders had divided the the question which we often manage work among themselves, with the Ministry to surpass is whether such a war is of Health overseeing prevention and treat- even worth fighting for with all the ment of Drug abuse and the Ministry of resources that our country possesses. Welfare overseeing the rehabilitation of The answer to the question is yes. the victims. The last three decades saw a sizable increase in the scale of operations According to a national survey in and around the country. Therefore the conducted by the Ministry of Social crux of the matter is that instead of the Justice and Empowerment cannabis government trying to spread awareness and opioids are the second most consumed we should try our best to stay away from such substances next to alcohol. With about 3.1 addictions which would disrupt not only our lives but also the lives of others around us. Image Courtesy: DeviantArt on Pinterest

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 87 ~ Cassandra C Carvalho | 1 JOUH Image courtesy: Mobile9 | Pinterest A walk in the park Or trip to the beach A stroll in the fields Some lessons to preach They say I overthink Maybe I do In my own realm I sink Around people too //Do flowers feel? Can I hug a cloud?// Vacant joy and serene seas Questions multitude Yet nullity profound The rapid transition From Starry Night to River Styx That is the mind and its animation As notions conflict and intermix With amazing grace Solitude hosts thoughts But what if societal embrace Is that what I sought?

88 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 REBIRTH ~ Boomika R | 3BBAT It is ironic When I write now, I write as a woman who is no longer amused by a naïve imagination The girl who used to day dream during the night in hopes of having words like this To be able to have the bravery to share her sacred scriptures and uneven architecture, even in times where she wished she lived in the dark To reveal how far she has travelled without wanting to erase the footprints she has left behind I write today as a rebirthed woman, who embraces her tender bones, and no longer fears the tip of the blade I write as a woman who finally understands her story Image courtesy: peakpx

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 89 CYCLISTS OF BENGALURU BAT FOR DEDICATED CYCLING LANES ~ Nameera Khan | 3JOUH The cyclists of Bengaluru have always tried to and this discourages people from cycling in daily life make people aware of how beneficial cycling can be, and eventually go for fuel-based vehicles. “It is diffi- not just for the environment but for humans as well, cult if one doesn’t carry a mountain bike in the city both physically and mentally. Gradually, cycling has because the potholes and traffic are a hindrance,” transformed into a lifestyle from a hobby. It gives says Yuvraj, co-founder of Trailblazers, a cycling club stronger bones, helps in reducing stress level, boosts of Bengaluru. fat loss and i proves posture. After an hour of cycling, one can burn around 372 calories. Cyclists in the city One of the demands cyclists have is to make have expressed that the main roads are not conducive a cycling track in the city. The dedicated path will promote people to pick up cycling from a younger A design of the proposed pop-up cycle lane on the service road of ORR. Source: WRI India age. “The cycle paths are safe for cyclists and protect eco-friendly quality and the need to adopt methods them from fast moving vehicles,” says Yuvraj. As a that don’t pollute the surroundings. society, we should focus more on creating spaces for cyclists. The air pollution and global warming have “People must be encouraged to take up cycling made the city hot and it calls for an urgent need to for commuting daily not just for the sake of a take up cycling. This habit can reduce the number of hobby but to save the environment, too,” says Sunil vehicles on the road.”The pedestrians in a few areas Nanjappa, a cyclist in Bengaluru. Though construc- have motivated people to take up cycling. My team tion is not the only task, regular maintenance of the has been in touch with MPs and BBMP to develop same is required, too. “Even after the construction of more cycling spaces. We are working on a map as a cycle path, other citizens should ensure they don’t well,” says Murali Ramanth, a pioneer of cycling barge into the path as it might be risky,” says Santosh in the state. Cycling became a trend because of its Kumar, co-founder of Bangalore Hikers.

90 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE A WAKE-UP CALL FOR INDIA ~ Kushagr Gautham | 3JOUH Before I broach the subject of how a war five for NATO and firm belief that Ukraine is a part of thousand kilometres away is a lesson in geo-pol- the Russian state; which it wishes to bully its way to itics for India, we must first have at least a super- achieve. To that end, Russia can afford to keep its ficial understanding of the conflict in Ukraine.In heel on Ukraine’s neck while Ukraine does not have 2013, the Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych the strength to successfully fight off Russia’s proxy was on the verge of signing a trade agreement with fighters, let alone a full blown military offensive. the European Union, only to suddenly abandon it at the EU summit in Lithuania, citing it would be detri- China, a superpower and regional bully, shares mental to their Russian trade. His actions sparked its borders with India. It has also annexed Indian massive protests with thousands of citizens territories and has engaged Indian soldiers in many gathering in the nation’s capital. skirmishes over the years. In terms of support The government attempted to from allies, India does not have any silence these citizens through powerful allies in the region. The intimidation, kidnappings, law powerful Western allies India has reforms, tear gas, rubber bullets didn’t send meaningful support and eventually, lethal ammu- for a nation so close to them so nition. The protests continued India should not expect a lot with grenades, charging of support travelling across the armoured vehicles, killing over a oceans for her, especially when hundred people. Having completely China has its boot on the world’s lost control, Yanukovych fled the country, economy as it produces almost every- assisted by Russian special forces. This was only the precursor to a proxy war with combined Russian thing these nations consume. separatist forces against Ukraine. This situation in Even support from Russia is unlikely as it has Ukraine is a tragedy. It has been called a number of cozied up to China as it burns it bridges with NATO. names by different sides; crisis, rebellion or conflict Whether or not India’s military might can withstand but it is unmistakably a protracted war. a war with China, is a matter I cannot comment on. India has still not been able to decide on a standard Recently, as most readers would have definitely rifle calibre or switch to a modern, reliable standard heard, Russia has sent massive reinforcements to infantry rifle. The ad hoc purchase of small quantities the Ukrainian border. Tanks, artillery and 100,000 of good weapons is not nearly enough to equip the troops. Above that, Russian landing ships are in the entire professional fighting force of India. Whatever Mediterranean sea as we speak, tying a noose on the reasons behind these issue may be, India best iron Ukraine from its South. Russia has a list of demands them out quick as it stands all alone in the face of the dragon wrestling its way into dominating South Asia. Image courtesy: Dim Grits | March 2021

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 91 MOTHER EARTH Image courtesy: @lizarusalskaya | Instagram ~ Rupam Shukla | 1JOUH “Shall I laugh? Or sob? Shall I shout out loud out of happiness or mourn till I die? My beauty, which has been brought to me by this epidemic, is incommensurable. I used to glow the same, decades ago. But ever since humans became rapacious, I lost my beauty. The creatures, who were dying because of the deeds of my very dear children, i.e humans, are now enjoying liberty in my bosom. They are the happiest souls this time. Their happiness is mesmerizing me. But again, how can I not lament the loss of my children. I lost many children. Around lakhs. Is it not possible for me to witness only happiness? I think it was. If humans would not have destroyed me to this execrable extent, I would have bloomed like never before. It is really painful for a mother to see her chil- dren suffering. But I needed to show them how anguished I was. I am a mother, and apart from adoring my children, teaching them lessons at the right time is also my duty. I hope they will learn soon. I will again smile and every child of mine will prosper, like never before. I pray this because I am a mother. I am Mother Earth. Image courtasy: Freepik.com

92 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 ~ Ashvita Biradar | 2ECOH B I hear the voice, scratching my soul, The manifestation of dark and coal Am I this or have these thoughts made me so Answer to my question or question my question For these, are my mistakes they say? Who closed the door for joy and gay? For I try hard to come out of the dark and coal. I so want to enjoy the fresh breeze of air and bless my soul. But I fail in this exam of life, For I try hard to come out of the dark and coal. The voice that is struggling so hard, To win over my life, which I try to guard. To win over the synergy around, At last to win over the mere existence of my mind which is drowned? ~ Mayank Kumar | 1JOUH Image courtesy: Freepik To all those memories we made. To all those cries, we yell! An end to a journey that hardly began. Never knew that it would give much pain. But now that we are far, I wish to spend hours. I wish to be around you and get those vibes But nevertheless, I will keep them For next time.

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 93 THE INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON HUMANITY ~ Toshank Bhardwaj | 1JOUH The human race has undergone rapid changes possible. In my opinion technology has not only made and has aimed to become more and more advanced us advanced in every field but also has made us more with each passing day. Starting from sending post- efficient in our day to day chores. The world is also cards to writing email, we have seen it all. The world witnessing the rise of artificial intelligence. Although has become so advanced and fast that it has undoubt- this concept is not completely established yet it has edly come really close and tight knitted. The early indeed impacted our lives on a great scale. With the 2000s has witnessed the advent of the internet and help of this technology, the relationship between man advancement of technology at a rapid speed. No one and machine has grown stronger. No one would have would have imagined that our lives would become imagined a couple of decades earlier that our lives so dependent on technology that it will prove to be a would be so dependent on AI and technology. With part and parcel of our lives. this technology, we have seen some really commend- able achievements in certain fields like healthcare. Starting from using mobile phones to health services we are using technology in every way With Robotics in use, complex surgeries have Intelligence for that! An apt example of this is the been made simple and the success rate in critical Boeing 737 plane crash in 2019 which was a big set operations has gone substiantly high. According to back on AI. surveys, the youth across the globe are interested in investing in this technology and believe that AI Machine is slowly replacing the work of man has a great potential in the coming future. No one which comes with its own pros and cons. In my would have thought that our world would become opinion, AI is impacting our lives on a great extent so advanced that we could control our activities but the drawbacks of this technology are quite cata- with just a simple click. An excellent example of strophic. Indeed artificial intelligence is influencing this is the Internet of things which is brought to life our day to day lives but I believe that man will always by Google Home and Alexa which are programmes be the superior race and no matter how much this designed by Google and Amazon respectively. With technology advances, the human brain can never these devices, we can now just give a command to the be replaced and machines can never be relied on device to switch on TV or turn off lights or AC.Work completely. Hence, it is completely on us how much is indeed really simple for us and thanks to Artificial we want AI to influence our lives. Image courtasy: thisisrox

94 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 ~ John Abraham | 1PSYH This is a small poem I wrote after the death of my grandpa. Though it was a sad and dark time for me and my family, it was surprisingly an enlightening one too as I realised certain thoughts that I jotted down in my diary. It goes… Is there anything more painful, more painful than the death of a loved one For some it’s the loss, for some it’s the guilt For others, it’s the very fear of the end of all that was built Tears of the beloved, prayers of the loved Memories flooded with emotions too deep It’s all the language of love the language that came from above. No one truly knows, what happens forth It’s a new beginning we know, the beginning of a journey the journey after life’s fight the journey, into the light Unsure of what is left behind We bid farewell The final kiss, the final touch One last moment, to know how much Wiping off the tears Escaping the dreadful thoughts Accepting life here is never eternal And everything has an end Little did we realise They left by leaving something For us to comprehend. Image courtesy: Michael Pritchard 2021 | Flickr

CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 Expressions 95 Dear Destiny... ~ Sandhya Ravi | 1EMP Beyond the wide continents and oceans O dear destiny, tell me what is your plan How did you become pretty much prominent So that I’ll be prepared as much as I can Amidst the powerful factors luck and time How did you become daringly dominant You give a bright ray of hope What did you do so frightening To everyone badly spurned That you’re there in everyone’s fears And also to the thick skinned men And what did you do so miraculous You teach lessons to be learned That you’re there in everyone’s prayers In everyone’s ‘yesterday’ you somehow Hold a place in their history O dear destiny, tell me what is your plan But in everyone’s ‘tomorrow’ you So that I’ll be prepared as much as I can Still remain an unfathomed mystery When this life becomes a wild storm O! dear destiny, tell me what only is your plan With each problem hitting like a thunder So that I’ll be prepared as much as I can Out of nowhere you show up making us believe you’re the eighth wonder But not always you make us happy At times when things turn out a little worse You show us your face of betrayal Ultimately becoming the prey of our curse Image courtasy: wallpapercave.com

96 Expressions CHRIZINE | ISSUE 1 JOURNALISM AMIDST THE ADVENT OF INTERNET ~ Varnikha Shekar | 1JOUH No doubt, there has been a massive tectonic shift in journalistic methods during this GenX-millennium period. But, the main idea of story-telling continues to retain its fervor, be it internet or erstwhile way of passing information to the readers! Before the advent of the internet, journalists were you. That apart, though the internet is indeed a boon highly revered as they did all the hard work of physi- to a journalist, it has to be used judiciously along- cally being in the place, referring to research papers, side meeting and talking to people. What is called in interviewing the subjects and sometimes even sitting journalistic parlance: “traversing that extra mile” will with the sub editors to write and rewrite the stories. evince keen interest of the reader in imagining what There was nothing called word count. It was one-page you write. When a reader relates and imagines the handwritten content. The news stories written were story you write, then you are a successful reporter. so authentic and had what is called the proverbial “blood and sweat” of the reporter. Journalism as The timeframe for the readership concentration such has completely turned topsy turvy now. With has now completely shrunk to just a few minutes, the advent of the internet, with the click of a button, unlike hours one would spend on each and every a mound of content gets listed for you to pick and news item in the newspaper just a couple of years choose. ago. But, the main idea of story-telling has, to some extent, retained its fervor, as of now. This access to information and data is equal to both, a highly experienced veteran journalist and to But a new disturbing trend is emerging that of the Sub Reporter. Only aspect is how they use and activism journalism. Since use of social media can process the data and incorporate the same in their spread the news wide and fast, the authenticity of stories.There are pluses and minus as well. Plus is the written word should also be correct, unlike in that sitting in one corner of the globe, a journalist can the olden days. Hence, a journalist should till the now meet and interview anybody who is the target end of his career be a messenger showing both sides for his story line. The second is that the life of a jour- and never turn, whatever may be the enticements, nalist is made easy as he can cull the data and infor- into activism. That will defeat the very essence of mation without having to research and move around Journalism no matter the advent of the internet or to write the story. Minus is obvious, no hard work is even more! necessary, your digital base will do all the work for

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