PRECIS Edition 6

PRECIS AUGUST ISSUE 2021 VOLUME VI

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WELCOME TO PRECIS The Precis Team is glad to announce that we are presently working towards creating a monthly E-newsletter, the first of its kind, by the students of CIS (College for Integrated Studies, University of Hyderabad). We have taken up this initiative to provide a platform for our fellow UoH members to showcase their talents, both artistic and critical. We want to create a network across campus and provide a space where people with similar interests can bond. This newsletter will consist of everything; poems, stories, articles, artwork, photography, diary entries, movie reviews, columns, experiences etc. of all languages. We want everyone to step forward and exhibit their passions and skills, even anonymously if they wish to. Through this newsletter, we hope to achieve everything mentioned above. This is an exciting step for the students of CIS and we will work towards ensuring this is a success. We look forward to your love and support.

Director’s Message Dear Students, We have been together in a pandemic for more than a year and the challenging times, albeit a bit better now, continue to be a hurdle in many ways. However, we have learnt a lot from all the experiences and we shall continue to build a community that is open and is always growing. That is the core of who we are at CIS. The initiative of an e-newsletter is helping all of us to build a strong digital community. I am glad that the first edition of the newsletter received appreciation from all sections of students and the contributions to the newsletter are of good quality. I heartily congratulate the team for working together with the same zeal to bring out the sixth edition now with the hopes of promoting responsible expression, challenging ideas, peer-to-peer influence, and much more. May this newsletter too provide a voice and serve as a medium to harvest our skills for the future! I request all the students of CIS to use this opportunity to showcase creativity, explore and discover new interests and follow up on new ideas. I trust the team who are working for the newsletter will continue the good work and hope this will prove to be a milestone in the digital journey of CIS. Cheers! Stay safe. B.V. Sharma

News Corner 07 Contents Why do we crave for ice cream under stress 08 and not an apple? Pawsome Anecdotes 09 As an IMSc student in CIS, 10 Now School of Chemistry Continuum 12 14 सब कु छ तु हारे हाथ म ह.ै .!! 15 16 Surrendering to Nature 17 18 When Bomikhal Bridge Collapsed 19 20 A House That Doesn’t Exist ാനസ്നാനം Faculty Corner Picture Gallery

NEWS CORNER UoH receives 62,000+ applications for admission into various Professor Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao appointed as VC of courses for the year 2021-22 University of Hyderabad For the year 2021-22, nearly 62,458 students have applied for admission into UoH for various courses. Out of these, 37.28% are from the General category, 32.71% are from OBC, 5.23% are Prof. Basuthkar Jagadeeshwar Rao has been from EWS, 16.01% are from SC, and 8.75% are from ST categories. Out of the total applications, appointed by the Union Education Ministry, as 47.73% are from males while 52.26% are from females, and 11 applications, i.e., 0.01%, are the new Vice Chancellor of University of from transgender people. In terms of the number of applicants, Telangana tops the list with Hyderabad for a tenure of five years. Prof Rao is 18221 applicants. Course-wise, I.MSc. 5-yr Integrated (MA/PY/CH/SB/AG) has topped the list currently a senior professor of Biology and dean, with 5595 applications. A total of 2242 seats are available for admission in 114 courses, faculty at the Indian Institute of Science including 17 integrated, 45 PG, 09 M.Tech, and 45 Ph.D. programmes. Education and Research (IISER, Tirupati) and was Prof. B J Rao, Vice-Chancellor, UoH, said, \"It's wonderful to note that selected from a pool of 200 candidates. He has UoH is the preferred destination for so many students seeking to taken charge from July 26th, 2021. With over 25 pursue higher education and research. In addition to the growing years of experience, he is known for his number of applications, there has been a 5-6 fold increase in the important contributions to research in the field applications received from foreign students. The Institution of of molecular basis of genome dynamics, Eminence tag has created a positive image among the student computational biology of genomes and protein community who want to be a part of the institution. It is our active sites, cellular physiology and metabolism. commitment to ensure that affordable education at global standards is made available.\" Prof K. Suneetha Rani Delivers Gender Sensitization Lectures For Senior UoH ranks First among Indian Police Officers Of Telangana Universities in Nature Index 2021 Professor K. Suneetha Rani, Head of the Centre for Women’s Studies at Hyderabad Central University The University of Hyderabad ranked 17th on the delivered 4 lectures- “Genders Designed”, “Gender Roles and Stereotypes”, “Gender and Language” and “Gender-Based Violence”- through online mode on the dates of 17 July, 24 July, 31 July and 7 latest Natural Index 2021 in the Academic Sector, August 2021 respectively. These lectures were part of the series “Gender Talks”, a state-level online awareness program on gender sensitization and gender issues for senior police officers in Telangana, and was first among all Indian Universities on the conducted by Swati Lakra, IPS, Additional DGP and Sumathi Badugula, IPS, DIG, both officers being part of the Women Safety Wing in Telangana. Through these lectures, Professor Rani explained to list. The Nature Index indicates high quality them the key concepts related to gender, gender-based violence, sexual abuse and harassment in workplaces and also highlighted the need for understanding various gender identities, women research in the Natural and Physical Sciences empowerment and the need for providing security against violence for women, especially those coming from vulnerable sections. (including Chemistry, Life Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and the Physical Sciences). The Vice Chancellor, Prof B.J. Rao expressed his delight but also laid emphasis on the need to acquire such a rank globally. 7

WHY DO WE CRAVE ICE CREAM INSTEAD Now, as adults, when we feel especially low or burdened and in need of OF AN APPLE UNDER STRESS? something to feel better, that association prompts something in our brain Shreoshi Mukherjee 20IPMH20 as “Black-forest cake can make me happy”. It is your mathematics exam tomorrow and the endless list of formulae is stressing you out. You decide to take a break, and what better way to take Secondly, a neuroscience study published in the journal ‘Neuron’ showed your mind off studies than binging on some chocolate or ice cream or chips? Or maybe you are hurt, sad and tensed because you had a that during stress, certain important changes in the brain activity takes breakup. To deal with those feelings and the newly created void inside you, you stuff yourself with a delicious pizza or biryani- which makes you place. On one hand, the activity in the amygdala and striatum (regions of feel a superficial degree of ‘fullness’ inside. Relatable? the brain associated with pleasure, rewards and emotions) increases and These are all instances of stress eating, also known as emotional eating. As the name suggests, it means eating in response to feelings like stress, on the other hand, there is a decrease in the activity in the prefrontal disappointment, sadness, etc. instead of actual physical hunger. But why do we choose to binge on unhealthy foods (like cakes) instead of cortex (associated with self-control). As a result, under stressful situations healthier ones (like guava)? Well, of course because they are tastier! Besides that, I have brought you a when their self-control is quite inhibited, people look for immediate list of other plausible explanations. Firstly, in our mind exists an association between unhealthy, yet tasty foods gratifications. This too explains why we feel inclined to choose and happiness. Recall the days during our childhood when we would be rewarded with high sugar/high fat-containing tasty foods like cakes, immediately rewarding unhealthy foods like fries instead of an apple, chocolates or junk food on achieving an outstanding academic or extracurricular result. Also, all sorts of celebrations or feel-good occasions which is rewarding in the long run. are associated with palatable food. Moreover, sugar in food has been proved to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the reward and pleasure centres of our brain. Cassie Bjork, founder of Healthy Simple Life, further stated that sugars can be addictive as they can activate opiate receptors in our brains, which are primarily activated by highly addictive drugs. Lastly, unhealthy food cravings in humans arise from the amalgamation of various factors, some of which are still under study. To conclude, using food as the go-to coping mechanism against stress can become problematic. Not only can it meddle with one’s physical health- inducing obesity, etc. but also with one’s emotional health- stress eaters often report a sense of guilt or shame after eating. Therefore, it is important to understand it and seek timely help from a nutritionist and therapist if needed. 8

Chimpu was born an old soul. He had a great understanding of us humans in the Aditi Kakkad 19ICMC04 family and always gave an old-man vibe, ever since he was young. I clearly remember this one time when there was a family function at our house. Now all the pawsomeEpisode 5: Matching Wavelengths dog owners can fairly relate to how much of a trouble it is to manage guests anecdotes around dogs who are very scared of them. 9 During the function, I had to translocate my dog Chimpu from our garden to the balcony of the house. So, I took Chimpu with a leash around his neck and later realized how much of a chaos it would be to take Chimpu right through all the people in the hallway. I came up with this plan of me crossing the hallway which was full of people by politely excusing myself and pushing people here & there. Meanwhile, Chimpu can jump the little fence and get through into the house from the backside of our house. But the plan which I came up with had a loophole that this plan was in my own head, and I had no idea how to explain this idea to Chimpu. I looked at Chimpu with confusion and so did he. Later after a split second, he pulled off his chain from my hand, went around the yard, jumped the fence, entered the house from the other side, and met me right near the staircase where I reached with a lot of ‘Excuse me(s)’. I was so amazed that Chimpu and I came up with the same idea and for once both the animals resonated with the same plan.

As an IMSc Student In CIS, Now School of Chemistry… Sarah Geo 18ICMC05 ...Let me be honest. Although I knew that I wanted to study science, preferably chemistry, for my higher ed, I never expected that one day I'd join the University of Hyderabad (HCU) to spend five years slowly qualifying towards a Masters in Chemistry. But hey, here I am, having the time of my life for the past three years of my journey in HCU, learning and growing. I've been asked to write about my experience in the IMSc course, and that's what I'll do. That's to say: these experiences are subjective. Although I had a fantastic time, they might not be similar for everyone in the integrated courses. I am a learner who learns by doing rather than simply reading—demonstrations, activities, puzzles or other extracurricular means. Most importantly, having a trusted peer group that I can rely on to brainstorm with and study together was one of the most common ways I got through many of my semesters on campus. Granted, studying online has changed a lot of that, but we do discuss and brainstorm through calls or other virtual means. Also, for any student who intends to stay in chemistry, get yourself a copy (physical or e-book, whatever) of Atkins' Physical Chemistry. It'll be there to haunt you throughout your time in the course. Apart from that, the major resources I used to study were primarily sites like LibreTexts. I would also use textbooks suggested in the syllabus and ask professors and seniors questions. 10

I've never succeeded in getting an internship through the official portals and programs. 11 Instead, I preferred asking professors I knew from my classes or the campus in general for summer or winter internships. Not only are they more likely to agree since they already know you, but also a lot of the logistical issues like having a place to stay is simplified. I believe the most significant advantage offered by the university environment is that we have a lot of freedom in how we choose to study. Spoon-feeding is not something that happens even if the professors are accommodating and supportive. Because of that, there's a lot more room to explore the subject as much as we like- through academics and extracurriculars. Apart from the academic interest, one of the best aspects of taking a chemistry course is in my opinion, freedom and versatility; chemistry is not called the central science for no reason! Opportunities in multiple industries, from textile to polymers to pharmaceuticals, mining, and even energy, open up. If an industrial position is not what you would like, options in research are available too. Teaching is also a career option. I've been able to explore these options on campus, thanks to the emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. I have a set goal in mind that I'm working towards. At HCU though, I can critically dissect my said goal and improve upon it and myself. The most significant advantage I felt I had is the freedom to explore and interact with students and professors alike. It broadened my perspective and showed me new avenues I had never even considered before. It's an experience I'll cherish!

C NTINUUM Dev Raheja 20IPMP28 Once upon a time, in some universe, there existed a small world. It was a flat world, and it wasn't very wide. In fact, it was so thin that if you weren't careful, you might actually fall off the edge. In this world lived two friends, Mr. Greene (a square) and Mr. Stokes (a regular pentagon). Both Stokes and Greene had reached this world after falling off the edge of some other flat world( which was a circular disc) after a night of heavy drinking. This story is about these 2D folks. A guy named Greene and a guy named Stokes, Bugged by questions about their world, Used to embark upon some random walks. The geometry of this land was very different and complicated from their planet. There were some weird phenomena this place possessed; for example, it seemed like the place had two surfaces but only one side. They also observed that on going round the world once, they landed just below their starting point. So visualizing this land's geometry was a fairly difficult task for them. But the two friends were ambitious, and they wanted to be remembered even after they were long gone. So just as any good scientist, they persisted. Greene and Stokes went around the world 12 But what they found was pretty absurd The land had a twist, and the space was curled This one-sided band made them laugh, What would happen, on cutting it in half!

After plenty of effort and a few \"Eureka\" moments, they had finally solved the mystery of this flat land. The next step was to boast about their findings amongst the other fellow scientists, so they went to explain what they had discovered to the wisest Mathematician in town, i.e., Moebius( who was a handsome decagon). Greene: Moebius, Moebius! We have figured it out; this world has only one side. Stokes: Yes! One can traverse both the surfaces of the strip and reach its initial position without crossing over any of the edges. Greene: What we are saying is that the surface has a 'twist.' Moebius: Congratulations!!! Greene: You don't look surprised, Moebius. Moebius: Ahh, well, this isn't even half of the story as there's a more significant twist to this mysterious place. Stokes: What do you mean? Moebius: It's just not 'space' here that has been bent on itself, so has time. Greene: Wait, what? Moebius: Yeah, you heard it right. In this world, time is a circle; every handshake, every hug, every kiss, every birth, every failure, every success, every moment will be repeated again precisely the same way. What has happened will happen again. What will happen has happened before! Stokes: So you mean to say, I will again be rejected by the most beautiful and curviest parabola I had met yesterday at the bar!? Moebius: Precisely. 13

सब कु छ तु हारे हाथ म ह.ै .!! अब वह आदमी अब एकदम घबरा जाता है, उसे लगता है क कह वो रे ग तान म ह रयाली लाने के काम म ना फं स जाए और इस बार वो आसमान क तरफ देखे बना तजे क़दम से आगे बढ़ने Siddhant Shukla 20IAME09 लगता है। अभी उसने दो-चार कदम ही बढ़ाया था क उड़ता आ कागज का एक टुकड़ा उससे आकर एक रे ग तान से गजु रते व त बुदबदु ा रहा था, “ कतनी बेकार जगह है ये, बलकु ल भी चपक जाता ह.ै ह रयाली नह ह…ै और हो भी कै से सकती है यहाँ तो पानी का नामो- नशान भी नह ह।ै ” उस टुकड़े पर लखा होता है – मने तु हे पानी दया, बा ट और र सी द …पानी ढोने का साधन तपती रते म वो जैस-े जसै े आगे बढ़ रहा था उसका गु सा भी बढ़ता जा रहा था। अंत म वो भी दया, अब तु हारे पास वो हर एक चीज है जो तु हे रे ग तान को हरा-भरा बनाने के लए आकाश क तरफ देख झ लाते ए बोला- चा हए; अब सब कु छ तु हारे हाथ म ह!ै ' या भगवान आप यहाँ पानी य नह देत?े अगर यहाँ पानी होता तो कोई भी यहाँ पेड़-पौधे उगा सकता था, और तब ये जगह भी कतनी खूबसरू त बन जाती!' आदमी एक ण के लए ठहरा… पर अगले ही पल वह आगे बढ़ गया और रे ग तान कभी भी हरा-भरा नह बन पाया। ऐसा बोल कर वह आकाश क तरफ ही देखता रहा…मानो वो भगवान के उ र क ती ा म , कई बार हम चीज के अपने मन मतु ा बक न होने पर सर को दोष देते ह…कभी हम कर रहा हो! तभी एक चम कार होता है, नज़र झकु ाते ही उसे सामने एक कंु वा नज़र आता ह!ै सरकार को दोषी ठहराते ह, कभी अपने बजु गु को, कभी क नी को तो कभी भगवान को. पर इस दोषारोपण के च कर म हम इस आव यक चीज को अनदेखा कर देते ह क एक इंसान होने वह उस इलाके म बरस से आ-जा रहा था पर आज तक उसे वहां कोई कुँ वा नह दखा था… के नाते हमम वो श है क हम अपने सभी सपनो को खदु साकार कर सकते ह। वह आ य म पड़ गया और दौड़ कर कंु वे के पास गया… कुं वा लाबा-लब पानी से भरा था। उसने एक बार फर आकाश क तरफ देखा और पानी के लए ध यवाद करने क बजाये शु आत म भले लगे क ऐसा कै से सभं व है पर जस तरह इस कहानी म उस इंसान को रे ग तान बोला, “पानी तो ठ क है ले कन इसे नकालने के लए कोई उपाय भी तो होना चा हए।” हरा-भरा बनाने के सारे साधन मल जाते ह उसी तरह हम भी य न करने पर अपना ल य ा त उसका ऐसा कहना था क उसे कुँ व के बगल म पड़ी र सी और मटका दख गया. एक बार करने के लए ज़ री सारे उपाय मल सकते ह। फर उसे अपनी आखँ पर यक न नह आ! पर सम या ये है क यादातर लोग इन उपाय के होने पर भी उस आदमी क तरह बस शकायत वह कु छ घबराहट के साथ आसमान क ओर देख कर बोला, “ले कन म ये पानी ढोउंगा कै स?े ” तभी उसे महसूस होता है क कोई उसे पीछे से छू रहा ह,ै पलट कर देखा तो एक ऊं ट करना जानते ह… अपनी मेहनत से अपनी नया बदलना नह ! हम इस कहानी से सीख लेना उसके पीछे खड़ा था! चा हए क हम शकायत करना छोड और ज मदे ारी लेकर अपनी नया बदलना शु कर य क सचमुच सबकु छ तु हारे हाथ म ह।ै 14

Surrendering To Nature Ch. Sravan 16IAME04 Lying carefree on the grass Opening all of my senses wide I feel the aura of nature Making me leave my troubles behind. Seemingly quiet appears the view Perfect for my imagination to flow As I look upon the clouds Under the stellar rays of the sun While being hit by the breeze Blowing my anxieties away. Not for long, the silence remains For it breaks, but for good By the birds that chirp with joy And the hustling of the bushes Their tunes fusing to form a melody Like a lullaby, but keeping me awake... 15

A House That Doesn't Exist Yum! I take them all down in a bite, before my dad comes back to start another fight. Raghav Ravi 19IAME05 \"Where is the money?\" he would yell, grabbing mum by the hair. Follow the early morning rays, Mum could only but scream and plead, \"please spare the they shall lead you to where I live. money. Do not take it away\" A house made of bricks, for she had worked hard under the scorching sun at Mr. and occupied by creatures with raw flesh and ribs. Raj's farm. The eldest among them all, whom I call dad was an old But that would only make dad roar even more ferociously, gentleman with an extremely ungentle behavior. and he would push her out of his way. They say he had a job before, which he probably lost just a After he left I would be left with mum who would sit crying few years ago, down for hours, and now he could mostly be found drunk with his friends until her empty bowl of rice turned stone cold. who load the cargo. And remember, as it gets darker you will be amazed to I also have someone in here whom I very fondly call my find out that this house with all its mysterious creatures mum. would start to fade out of sight. And she probably is the most beautiful creatures you And that also includes your dear friend, for he too would would ever meet, no longer exist in this world of lively existence. 'cause she always cooks for me everything tasty and If you do not trust me and would like to witness this sweet. amazing set of events yourself, follow the first rays of the sun in the morning. I shall be waiting here for you myself. 16

When Bomikhal Bridge Collapsed We walk upon a city of debris, Stones here and rods there; Jay S Dash 20HCMA08 Nobody speaks as nobody cares, (Bomikhal Bridge, an under-construction bridge But we keep on walking upon this town which collapsed in Bhubaneswar around 2018) Made by migrants’sweat and blood, Built on their graves; The high towering buildings that you see Have concrete made out of the Adivasis' and Dalits’ ashes. The bridge that was made to Carry a load of hundred heads, This afternoon it collapsed and Crushed people underneath; A father died covering his daughter, A worker died without a penny in his pocket. Their tethered bodies lay stoic, Covered with blood, sweat and concrete, Waiting to be buried or burned. But still, we, unaffected by the chaos that surrounds us, Walk, fall, clean and start to stroll again as The debris of people’s bones still rolls, And will continue to be so... 17

നാല് ചുമരുകൾ ു ിെല പാരത ിലും ആ സ ാത ം ആസ ദി ണം, ആ ഇരു ിെ മറവിൽ, ഇേ ാളമാരും കാണാെത കരളിൽ കാ ുെവ ഒരി ിരിെവ ം തിള ു തറിയണം. Vrinda Theresa 20IAMP06 ഒരു നിമിഷം ക കളിറു ിയട ്, എേ ാ നഷ്ടെ േപായ 'എെ ' കെ ണം, െതാ തേലാടു ഒേരാ ജലകണികയിലും ക ീരിെ കയപ് ും വിയർ ിെ ഉ ം രുചി ണം, കവി പറ ു: “എനി ് കുളി ണം. അതിൽ കുളിരും േനാവും നനവും നിനവും അറിയണം, അഴകാെണ ് െചാ ി ആേരാ അണിയി ആ േനാവിെ നിർവൃതിയിലാഴണം, ആഭരണ ൾ ഊരിെയറിയണം, ആ തണു ിൽ എനി ് 'ഞാൻ' ആകണം. മുഖം മൂടികൾ ചീ ിെയറി ് ജനം പറ ു “ഇനിെയ ?് െചാൽക നീ\" കവി വീ ും പറ ു (തേ ാട് മാ തം) മുഖ ണി ചായ ൂ കൾ മായ് കളയണം, \"പുറ ിറ ും മുൻപ,് ഊരിെയറി വ വീ മുഖവും മന ം മൂടി, നിറ ൂ കൾ പൂശി നാറു വസ് ത ിെ മനം പിര ചീ ു നാറു വസ് തം വീ ുമുടു ് പുറ ുമണിയണം. എ ി ് പരിഷ്കൃതെര ് സ യം വിളി ു ിറ ണം ജീർ തയിൽ നി ു പുറ ിറ ണം. അപരിഷ്കൃതരിെലാരാളായി മ ാേരാ നിർ ചി എ ിെല ഞാൻ നൂൽബ മി ാ , ബ ന ളി ാ വീ ും നടി ണം...\" നാട ളി ാ പ മനുഷ നായി ീരണം... 18

The first Indian Science experiment on the Moon FACULTY CORNER It was in the evening of 14th November, 2008 that a group of young engineers and scientists along with senior project leaders assembled at ISTRAC center, Bylalu on the Syed Maqbool Ahmed outskirts of Bangalore to monitor a unique adventure which ISRO had planned in the Chandrayaan-I project. After the successful launch of Chandrayaan-I (Ch-I) by PSLV Head, Central Instruments Laboratory and weeks of maneuvering, the spacecraft cruised into the 100-km polar lunar orbit. University of Hyderabad The first mission was Moon Impact Probe (MIP), which was to be separated from the mother spacecraft on its journey to have an impact at a prefixed location on the moon. To read the rest of the Just around 8.27 pm a huge roar appeared in a large hall consisting of a dozen very article, visit the large data displays, as the telemetry signal from the MIP ceased to blink; meaning the MIP has done itsjob in the suicidal mission. The idea of MIP was mooted way back in faculty corner on our 2003 by President Kalam in his visit to the Lunar Working Group conference in Udaipur. He addressed, though the linktree page: President of the country then, but in the capacity of a participant, to a large group of international scientists narrating the future goals of ISRO in the next decade, a typical Kalam way of inspiring. It is during the post dinner conversation https://linktr.ee/PREC with his ex-ISRO colleagues, President Kalam emphasized that India must send a “messenger” to the Moon, a kind of IS_UoH gesture in embracing the moon. It was during the same night that the finer details of experiments to be carried out were finalized. 19 The plan was to have a color camera to take pictures of the moon for the first time ever as the MIP descends, measure descending altitude by employing radio altimeter (while laser based was more sophisticated) and perform a science experiment. As the proceedings evolved that day post dinner meet in Udaipur, Prof. Sridharan, director, Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), Trivandrum had proposed a mass spectrometer which would measure the nearby ambiance as the MIP heads to the lunar south pole from an altitude of 100 km.

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