COMMIX 2016 _Volume 6

Media Conclave is an Idea and Ideas are Bulletproof!On the 23rd of July, the students visioning your seniors read out Middle East. Sahiba constructed aof Media and Communications their paper, but also, the University Questionnaire with fifteen parame-Studies were enthralled to come gives its students the opportunity to ters focusing on students prefer-across a delightful personality as interact with people from the In- ence and perception. Her paper wastheir chief guest for Media Con- dustry. nothing less than Breaking the Ice.clave. Now, what is Media Con- This Saturday, 23rd July’16, the This young lady did her research soclave ? Media Conclave serves as students had the pleasure to meet well that she dug deep into how the Mr. Bansy Kalappa who has previ- media works, what kind of news doa platform to the MAMCS students ously worked as a Principal Corre- we get and highlighted how uneth-where they showcase their Re- spondent at the Times Group and is ical the news industry has becomesearch Paper, discuss it and give an currently the special correspondent just to keep the public stick to theoverall understanding of the field at News9. The Research Theme 2. Nikhil Vs – Perception of Real-they are working upon, with expert for this Saturday was Broadcast ity Shows on Youth. Nikhil spokeadvice and interviews. These Re- Journalism – Television and Radio. about how Reality Shows have be-search Papers help them to under- This was the 7th session and each come a trend in India and has beenstand their topics better as they dive week the discussion gets intense. well accepted by audience. Hedeep into the topic and pull them Four final year students presented highlighted how the audience iscloser to how the industry works. their Research Papers and dis- carried away by the “amazing star-Fr.Biju K Chacko had designed cussed their views with the audi- cast – popularity and fame to peo-this event to help the students ence. ple”. He talked about Indian Idolshine brighter in the near future as 1. Sahiba Cuccria – Perception of and spoke about how the Indianhe believes it is research that will Students on English Indian News mindset is stuck there where theyhelp us gain knowledge and help us Channels. Sahiba’s paper pushed see Celebrities, they forget every-know things better. Media Con- people to understand the very con-clave is one such event that every cept of Sensationalization that hap- thing. Nikhil’s point of view wasMAMCS student looks forward to, pens in the News Industry every interesting. He discussed “TV inevery week. It is not just about en- second. Her paper included India” – it’s retrospect and prospect medium for news and Sensational- with the help of Qualitative isation. Her aim was to find out Method. He conducted three Group what is important for the audience and to find out if the audience felt that the Indian Media is corpora- tized. Sahiba also looked deep to find out if the audience thought that Trial by Media was prevalent in India. She highlighted the tactic of the news channels : Sensationaliza- tion of News. Her method was Quantitative. The books that helped her research were – Media do make a difference, Biased Press or Bi- ased Public. Her paper also threw light on Media Coverage on the

Discussions to find out how the writers can push these teenagers to cause it plays good music. She con-youth has accepted the Reality think exactly like how it is shown cluded saying , “Radio has alwaysShows and also highlighted how in the show. The Researcher also been evolving to meet the global focused on the WHY because ac- culture”.shows like Roadies is scripted and cording to her research, the And, of course, the most awaitedall these Reality Shows have their teenagers donot understand the dif- moment did take place when Mr.concept borrowed from the West- ference between real and make be- Kallapa walked to the podium andern Media and according to him, lief and tend to get carried away, spoke a few words. Sir was ex-Indian Media lacks Originality. get obsessed, try to perform a par-3. Jaicy V M – Portrayal of Person- ticular scene shown in the show tremely open about his views andality Disorder in American shows. and the very obsession take them beliefs and seemed absolutely fear-This was told to be the most inter- away from their studies, some- less. He appreciated all the papers,esting paper of the session. Jaicy times, it drives them so much that mostly, the first and the third paper.pointed out the disorders which they end up distancing themselves, “All of you are sensitive to the ex-people fail to understand and why or, turn violent. The researcher pressions”, he said this while he put! To entertain viewers with it’s well feels this is a serious issue and to our notice that what it took himwritten plots and characters, the needs more attention. from a newspaper journalist towriters portray their characters in 4. Suhani – Study of College stu- adapt to the requirement of the Esuch a way which grabs attention dent’s perception on Radio. She Media. “TV was a drastic changebut at the same time, hampers a talked about how Radio is tradi- for me”. He also shared his experi-person’s mind. Her borderline was tional media which is non expen- ences and told us how he faces hur-Temperamental Person and Anti sive and is a source of news and dles everyday but never did he giveSocial. She looked at this deeply entertainment. It is always reaching up. “Police is compromised. Crimeand researched from the books like out to the consumers, whenever. is easy, the investigation is difficult.“Life without TV ?” , Viewing Pop- Suhani conducted a research sur- The trick is to know the truth andular Films about Mental issues vey to know Why do students listen India needs a broom to sweep allthrough a Sociological Lens by K. to Radio. She took up the Quanti- the garbage”, with this, he bid aLivingstone. She used both, Quali- tative Methodology way with 14 farewell. The students enjoyed in-tative and Quantitative Methods to parameters amongst 160 Christites. teracting with him and wereunderstand why and how is the Through which she reached the thrilled to know how it works in-youth, especially, the teenagers get- conclusion and that students spend stead of so many risks. This is whatting affected. For this, she took Media Conclave does every Satur-help from a Psychologist and spoke 30 minutes on Radio and around day, help students to know the In-to her in detail about how and why 52% listen to Radio while travel- dustry in a newer way, push themis it affecting. The named shows – ling. Also, she found out that most to think in a broader way.Breaking Bad, Big Bang theory of the students listen to RedFm be- Media Conclave is an Idea, and,watched by 62% of the teenagers Ideas are Bulletproof.and the characters have mental dis-orders and it is astonishing how the -Rumela Chandra

CameragaloreAs a great opening to the week, stu- and he was going to conduct a states that there is still a lot he mustdents from various departments ex- workshop on Camera Editing and still pursue before being called anperienced a summit finding Techniques. It was then from there expert and jokingly exclaims thatthemselves amongst passionate and Mr. Binni who is not a stranger to he hasn’t yet finished pursuing hisstriving photographers and film- Christ University slowly begins to million other passions and inter-makers- this was the final work- transcend the participants into the ests. An ardent photographer sinceshop conducted by the Media the age 15, he recalls to us cheer-department and many would agree world of video cameras, cameras fully of the times he held his firstto this when I say, it was a brilliant and post editing.The equipments camera to the times he spent withconclusion to the series of work- and technology just enhanced the his uncle on various nature walksshops. It was conducted in the brain workshop experience even more and the fun family photo sessionschild of Christ University, which for the participants. The workshop they had. Shunned by the typicalwitnessed some of the best Univer- provided a complete exposure to Indian parents when it was decidedsity promo videos and department the participants, imbibing all the re- for him to take up Engineering; Mr.lecture videos being produced, the quired basic pertaining to cameras Binni proudly tell us that he foughtCentre for Conceptual Design. and editing during production and his way out and continued to pur-Upon entering the room, the partic- post production. He describes him- sue his passions as decided by himipants were struck with awe, as self as a rebel, non-workaholic, in- post his PG Diploma in Electronicsthey stood stunned looking at the hibition breaker, theatre critic, and Communications. With a cou-technology and equipments that actor, passionate photographer and ple of years put into free lancingwas hidden until now in this den on always in need of constant change and rest as a legit employer inthe tenth floor almost instantly ex- companies, Mr. Binni believes thatcitement sparked. Participants is not the quintessential expert that nothing till now has kept himwaited expectantly for the session you would bump into everyday. Al- griped to one passion and hence heto start until then dwelling in chat- though being 15 years old in the is yet exploring more. He stronglyter and excitement for what they industry he places himself first as a believes that instead of workingwere about to see and learn. family man before anything and with the experienced, his goal is toA simple man who is a familiar help learners and help them bringface walks into the room like as if out the best they can. Also a theaterhe has walked into this very partic- enthusiast by heart he conducts the- atre workshops as well predomi-ular room several times before and nantly working with raw talent.goes onto introducing himself to When asked what keeps him goingthe participants that he is Binni daily he smiled and to which heVishwanath currently working for replied saying that he isn’t an ex-the Centre of Conceptual design pert and doesn’t intend on being one because he feels that the mo- ment we feel we know everything, then we really are nothing. A pho- tographer for many years, he yet at- tends photography workshops himself because he feels that yet there is so much for him to learn. Towards the end, a sense of buzz filled the room as the young partic- ipants started to map out their plans for their big projects which will set them all to their desired courses. On this knowledge packed not, the workshop concluded. -Nivedhita Venkatesh

Being FilmyDepartment of Media Studies of merous Short Films and Documen- Eclipse said ‘ There is not only oneChrist University, Bengaluru is or- tary had been shown. On threeganising a Media Meet- 2016 on screens, in 4th Block Directors and type of Cinema, but every movie4th-5th August and the this time the Filmmakers had shown their films.theme is ‘CINEMA- Breaking The On the first day, Chasing Eyes by who shows and try to reach at the Jeff Orlowski, 257MM by Ajith4th Wall’. In the month of july, sev- Samuel was shown. On screen 2, level of is also a Cinema, level ineral workshops held on Direction, Hakki Pikki by Madhu BhushanEditing, Acting, Scripwriting, on and on screen 3, Taxi Tehran by terms of story’.every Sunday. And along with that, Jaffar Panahi was shown. Somein the last week of July, Film Festi- short films and documentaries are Third day of Film Festival was fullval was organised by the Media really impactful but it fails to reachStudies Department. to the audience.. of short films which can create aA three day Film Festival held on Film Festival bridged the gap be-28th, 29th, 30th July in which nu- tween the film and the audience, impact on a viewer mind, which and each external director who came to this Film Festival got a should be reach to maximum audi- chance to talk to students for 10 mins about their perspective, their ence. ‘The Beckoning Silence’, imagination, their motive behind the making of the film. Shankar ‘Dollar City’, ‘Mahua Memoirs’ Kumar, the director of The Human were the short films which were screened on the third day. Overall, In this three day Film Fes- tival, considered the cinema of dif- ferent languages, accepted the different writer’s story, and differ- ent mindset of filmmakers. Now Looking Forward for the Media Meet-2016 Cinema- Breaking the 4th wall. -Naman GuptaChrist University, a masterpieceMarch 31st, 2016, I walk into the main building (block I), situated artworks harmoniously singgates of Christ University only to about a couple of hundred meters through the corridors of Christ Uni-find a jaw dropping campus. A from the main gate, is constructed versity. Artworks ranging from pro-canopy of bamboo shoots and trees with brick and stone owing the fessional mosaics to paintings onstretched across till the end of the trend in 1960’s in the Bangalore re- the walls are prominent. Even themain road from where more than gion. All the other buildings are campus church has its share of15,000 students and 700 teachers around block I. It is at the centre of beautiful glass art and a cross thatpass by to get to their respective the University area. I will never forget for its design.classes. When I call the University While the outsides are grand and The University has its own unique sense of geometry that can only bewhat I do in this title, I refer to both disciplined (surprisingly both at the understood visually, trying to ex-the interiors and exteriors. Though same time), the interiors is a whole plain more about the harmony ofall the buildings are strictly planned different story. Never have I seen the campus will always be a feebleand constructed in a classic corpo- such artistic interiors in an educa- attempt. It has to be experienced,rate and a professional style, the tional institution. Classrooms and first handed. It has to be felt. Years and years of knowledge in that air we breath in. Hours and hours of hard work into the buildings that have our classrooms. Uncompro- mised levels of consistency to get the University to reach its true po- tential. Christ University is one of the most beautiful things in the whole world, inside out. -Anirudh Chaganty

Christ , delight for south-indiaOn Saturday, 23rdjuly, Christ uni- conducted by the quiz master at 3, and after selection of 6 teams,versity in partnership with centre RaghavChokrobarty. In which he phase 2 started which consisted offor law and policy research organ- asked 25 questions as the part of 3 to 4 rounds, in which 1 round wasized “ conquest quiz competition” prelims, questions were in pictorial, conducted by the chief guest, andA National Level Quiz on the In- visual forms related to the 3 crite- after the end of phase 2 the resultdian Constitution, History and Pol- ria’s. after the end of the prelims, came out and the winners and run-itics in the law department, block 4 30 minutes break was taken place ners came out to be from Nationalauditorium. in which the judges did the scoring law school of india university, Ban- galore, and the respective names ofThe competition was divided in to , the winners are Jeydev and Ab-two phases, in the phase 1, more And according to that top 6 teams hishekChoudhary won 7000 as thethan 46 teams took part which were selected , they were..And cash prize and runners up werewere from different different de- later welcoming of chief guest Mr. Sarthakgupta and Aradhyasethiapartments and colleges.Phase 1 was : arun k. thiruvengedantook place won 5000 as the cash prize The national finals will be taking place on Saturday au-gust 20th at the : Indian Law Institute, Opposite Supreme Court of India, Bhagvan Das Road, New Delhi. And the na- tional final winners will be receiv- ing amount of Rs.25,000. -Prachi ModiTake care Christites!Dengue in Bangalore is spreading cases were reported in 2010 and the counts. They are like a military sys-like a fire and 1000’s of people are number is increasing with the time. tem in a human body and when af-getting admitted to Hospitals. And The symptoms of dengue are Sud- fected even superficial injuries healeven in our university people are den, high fever, Severe headaches, late; patients may bleed internallysuffering from problems like high Pain behind the eyes, Severe joint and die,” so, if you have any suchfever, food poisoning, stomach in- and muscle pain, Fatigue, Nausea, symptom please go to doctor afection.Dengue is a mosquito- Vomiting, Skin rash, which appears These are the following things youborne viral infection which causes two to five days after the onset of can do, to prevent yourself: 1. There is no specific treatment for Dengue fever and hence, try to keep your surroundings clean 2. Try not to spread the infection 3. Prefer drinking boiled and fil- tered water 4. Avoid oily and outside food 5. As Mosquitoes are the main reason for Dengue fever, go for professional mosquito treatment. So, if you have any kind of symp-flue like illness and occasionally fever and Mild bleeding (such a tom, please visit your Doctor asdevelops into a potentially lethal nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easycomplication called severe dengue. bruising). soon as possible, and also take theSevere dengue is a leading cause of According to Mohammad Hakeem,serious illness spokesperson, state AYUSH doc- precautions.and death among children. The sta- tors association: “Dengue affectstistics says that nearly 2.4 Million the white blood cells and platelet Because” precaution is better than cure”. -Prachi Modi

Unsung HeroesYou often notice abbreviations But they still have some of the interpretation, news photo-such as PTI, AP and AFP in best journalists on their rolls. graphs, special columns, andnews reports. Have you ever Their subscriber list and their videotapes for television newswondered what these abbrevia- range of stories are still very reports and audiotape record-tions stand for or why newspa- impressive. ings for radio broadcast. In thepers publish them? It will The role of news agencies is to United States, major press asso-probably surprise you that these gather, write and distribute ciations include entertainmentare some of the most powerful news locally or internationally features in their services.and trusted names in news busi- to newspapers, periodicals, In nearly every exposure toness. Some of them like Reuters radio broadcasters, television news, audiences see the storieshave been in existence since broadcasters, government agen- and images provided by newsnineteenth century. cies and other users. They do agencies, according to the Inter-However, few are aware of their not publish news but supply it to national Encyclopedia of Com-reach or existence. The media subscribers who share costs. munication. The original newsknows them as news agencies, These agencies take various agencies first existed fromwire services or news wires. forms. In large cities, radio, tel- around 1835 and 1850 to fill theThey do not own physical prop- increasing demand for stories inerties such as newspapers or tel- evision and newspaper mediaevision channels. But they work together to get routine the newspaper industry. Latergenerate news for all forms of news coverage about the gov- on, news agencies merged withmedia. Their subscribers in- ernment offices, police, courts newsreel companies, eventuallyclude newspapers, magazines, dominating the distribution ofradio stations, television net- news images as well.works and now news sites.In fact, their subscribers exist and other topics. National agen- Despite the plethora of newsbeyond the news industry. The cies extend the area of such cov- services, most news printed andgovernment buys news services; erage by obtaining and broadcast throughout the worldso do several academic institu- distributing election reports and each day comes from only a fewtions. The reason for this is that sports results. Some agencies major agencies, the three largestnews agencies are the best, include worldwide news, news of which are the Associatedfastest and most accurate source Press in the United States,of news. They have been under Reuters in Great Britain, andpressure recently, especially in Agence France-Presse inthe west where several newspa- France.pers have either shut down orhave gone in for cost cutting. -Anirudh Chaganty

dance to expressAs the month of July comes to an end much awaited by the whole audito- the audience. The dance steps incorpo-University has also witnessed the end rium (including Fathers) till the end. rated were simple and free style move-of its cultural dance festival, Darpan A team of fifteen members came to- ments so that the viewers can easily2016. Making a grand entrance with gether not to impress but to express. relate to.Kabali Promo this year’s dance festi- The team unlike any other professional They believed that ‘winning hearts isval has served yet another visual treat dance team wasn’t trained under any more important than winning a price’. known choreographer nor did they The colorful attire, energetic moves,to its viewers. Amongst the winners of have any costume designer exclu- incandescent lights, the smoke effectprofessionally trained teams, there is sively for themselves. The five min- and the highly reverberating sound ef-this one team whose performance was utes performance was solely a fects of Rajan sir has altogether won magnificent effort by the students hearts of the entire audience. The themselves. The team compromises of team was specially congratulated by students from various deaneries from the University Vice Chancellor Fr. School of Law to Science regardless Thomas C Mathew stating that he per- of different batches. Having chosen sonally enjoyed the dance perform- the popular song “I am a disco dancer” ance by the Precious Team. He also by Vijay Benedict the team wanted to added saying that he was asked to wait mobilize the entire crowd from across for the final performance of the day by the country rather than confining to re- Mr. Prabin V himself as the team had gional songs. The colorful polka dots lived up to its mark. shirt, bell bottom pants and colorful wigs had spread a retro vibe amongst -Lisa Susan AbrahamSecured SecurityChrist University has a huge campus, from past few days approximately 30 The security guard cabin also had Firstand to keep it safe in terms of security, percent of total students are started Aid box, all 24 Hours, so that if anya core team of Security Guards who using this walkway which reduced the sudden emergency fall on the mainensure the safety aspect of the Christ usage of main gate of the University. road then immediate aid can be given,University. Each gate, each block is As along with the safety of the cam- as by god grace, nothing happened yet,under the supervision of security pus, security guards also have a duty but the security team already prepared.guards. Security department consist of to check to ID Cards of the students, Along with that, Umbrella, torch,35 guards, in which one heads the ensuring that they are wearing the walkie-talkie is provided to each secu-team and one is the head same or not. ‘Sometimes we need to rity guard. And each entry and exitsupervisor.‘To ensure safety of Christ tell students over and over again to gates, minimum two security guardsUniversity is a big task but acheivable’ wear the ID Cards and not keep it in always present.Security guards aresaid Keshav Prasad, security guard ofChrist University. He added ‘ The sky- bags, as we have to take care that no putting their utmost efforts to safe-walk connecting the Christ University outside person should enter in the guard our university, let’s cooperateand the bus stop in front of the univer- campus without permission, as there with them. Because of them, we feelsity, is useful for the students, only if are more than 18000 students in this secure. Respect.they make a use of it, otherwise there academic year’ says security guard-is no sense to having ne. This walkway Fulmohan, who is serving the univer- -Naman Guptawas introduced last year, and earlier sity as a guard from last eight years.students used to cross roads but nowstudents have started using the walkway, which is a good thing.’On asking regarding the choas createdby the autorickshwa’s in front of themain gate, security guard explainedhow many times they tell to these au-torikshaw to not to stand in front, butthey do the same. The roads gotblocked with huge traffic on the peaktime. As recently the south walkway isopened for students, it is noticed that

FOOD WALK AROUND CHRISTRanging from yummy Samosas to added on to it. Enjoy the momo bored with all the dessert items infully fledged North Indian meals, chat over a session of gossiping Christ, hereChrist has the best of everything. and laughter with your friends. is somethingTitled as the third best canteen in new that’sthe country, the food which the Fresh cold lime juice with kasa been addedUniversity serves is completely kasa (Rs 20): Imagine having a to the list. Ahealthy and under the student’s heavy Biryani for lunch, you walk well bakedbudget. This year let’s see whattops the list of favorites on campus. back to crust, golden brown in color withChicken Noodles (Rs 70): A really college lemon curd filling. The filling ishot and spicy Indian noodles dish through made of sugar, lemon zest, andis what the little canteen in Birds the new lemon juice; whisked properly andPark has to offer for all Christites. south poured into the little tartlets. And gate and for the final touch some chocolate The noo- that’s shavings are placed on top. You can dles are a when you realize your stomach still finish it off with two proper bites, mixed has a little space left. Take a left to but I am sure the sweet and sour with block four, climb down the stairs taste will remain throughout the finely and walk straight to Indian Coffee day. chopped House where you can find a bunchcapsicum, onion, cabbage, carrot of Malayali friends waiting to take Michael’s Corner (Rs70): Of allalong with huge, spicy chunks of orders. Go ahead and order one that’s available in Christ, if youchicken neatly layered at the top. fresh cold lime juice. The juice is a want to eat something special, weGo ahead and choose a sauce of just like any other lime juice but theyour choice and have a great lunch. topping of Kasa Kasa seeds is what have Mr. makes it special. These are small ChefChicken Momo Chat (Rs60): What black seeds also known as poppy Michaelif you are having a free hour from seeds. Try biting them and they slip Tep’s11-12 am and it happens so that from one side to the other in your Chickenyou have had a very light breakfast mouth. Finish the juice, fill the lit- meat loafbut you don’t want to fill your tle space in your tummy and feel sandwich.stomach because your friend has refreshed for the afternoon session. Two slices of bread - one with mus-promised a humongous treat, and tard, the other with sauce, two Fruit Bowl (Rs 30): For all you pieces of browned meat loaf (Note: despite all health conscious beauties, this is a Imported meat) with olive oil on that, you great option on campus to stick to both sides are put together. Cheese are still your diet. Lots and lots of fresh is spread on top and a spoon of hungry? fruits sliced and neatly arranged on olive oil is generously lathered. All you The sandwich is then grilled to give need to do a leaf plate you a wholesome of goodness. is walk is what the Here it is - the Chefs special for thestraight to the Mingos shop in the eco day.Gourmet, tell the bhaiya in red friendlytshirt “One Chicken momo chat” folks in A list of delicious drinkables, sa-and wait. In another seven minutes Freshetaria vories and snacks to brighten eventhe curtain separating the kitchen have for you. The bunch of fresh the glummest of days. Make sureand the serving area will split open fruits that they include in the bowl you try it all, and then make sureand there it is. Six pieces of fried is seasonal. To all the mango you come back for more. How elsechicken momo, neatly cut and lovers, this is the right time to go are you going to remember yourdipped completely in nacho and try a healthy fruit bowl. college days, if not by the scrump-tomato sauce. It also has a layer of tious food you ate?finely grated tomato and onion Lemon Tart (Rs30): If you are -Lisa Susan Abraham

The green Platoon the Best Green campus in cially from Kerala. These men, Karanataka. Ever known the each month travel to the market platoon that is responsible for and nursery in pursuit to bring bringing us this splendid am- to the campus more varieties of biance? flowers and saplings just to Then let’s not wait anymore bring on our faces the much re- and get right to the part of get-I’m sure many like me have felt ting to know them. Five ab-the cool feeling that spirals solutely charming men, whosedown your body as soon as you smiles could fill you with sowalk into the gates of our Uni- much warmth enough to makeversity. The lush greenery that your entire day, welcomed us towelcomes you, standing tall the Green house. The Green house, is where all the saplings are bred from scratch, potted and tended to in other necessary ways, this in other words is the factory quired smile we need either after a bad day or to just brighten our day. Joseph, who travels everyday from electronic city to reach the campus at 8a.m. sharp tells us that its worth coming to campus that early because he is there around watering the plants when students walk into the campus cheerful and feeling relaxed. The father of two daughters, he only hopes that one day both his daughters study at Christ and graduate and pass with flying colours. And most importantly they get to experience the beauty of theand it looks as though they are campus that their father was sospectators applauding you.Then there is the ultimate joy where plants regain their integral to contribute too. Weof reading your novel under thetall pine tree that looks over the whole. Beaming with smiles in left happy and with a com-university like a beacon placedalmost perfectly in the centre. front of us they exclaim about pletely new perspective in mindThe feeling of never leavingthis serenity strikes us all when their heavy preparations each and with a picture of theirwe return to the world outsidethis haven. Many times Christ semester just to set the students beaming faces in our minds.University has been awarded in awe every single time. Upon Now every time we look at the closely talking with two of the greenery in our campus there five gardeners whose names are are only five faces that we dis- Joseph and Philip, we’ve come tinctively remember, that of the to know that most of the vari- platoon. - Neerej Dev eties have been gotten in espe-

ANNIHOLIC!Juggling between college hours, as- Annie laughs to this and says that teachers and her seniors who moti-signments, academics, entrance she knows that she is a workaholic vated her when she really needed itexam preparations, SWO work, and doesn’t mind being one be- the most and ----also advising hermusic sessions family and friends, cause she absolutely enjoys it. In when she was stuck.20 year old Annie Vinod Manjila, this daily schedule Annie also Annie also told us that sometimesthe Miss Enthu cutlet that she likes mandatorily squeezes in a workout juggling between her SWO workto call herself says that she is all session, playing fair to her fit na- and her academics became prettygame for more pressure. Annie ture. But this workaholic needs her difficult, on one hand she couldn’twho cracked GMAT in May with a time off too from this elaborate compromise her responsibilitiesjaw-dropping 99% in just her first schedule. So upon being asked on and on another hand her studiesattempt has spread the shock waves what her plans were she said that as were taking a huge hit. This cameall across the country for being the soon as the Darpan events would to be very challenging, but at theyoungest top scorer of the presti- end of the day this damsel in dis-gious exam. Taking up coaching conclude she will immediately take tress was no ordinary but was aamongst techies, engineering stu- a day off just to laze around. very brave and smart damsel whodents and post graduates, Annie felt She exclaims to us that her depart- found a way around it.highly intimidated and thought that ment had been very supportive of With a song on her lips almostshe could never stand a chance in all her extracurricular endeavors. every minute of the day, Anniecracking the paper. And now in the She credits what she is today to her looks like the kind of a girl wholight of her success she gives all the just grooves to the rhythm of con-credit to her four months of strenu- stant work. Her life predominantlyous studies prior the exam. revolves around a simple mantra,Annie who is a shy but at the same “Life is short, so make the best oftime very bold girl jokes that she it and do everything productive thathas an acquired liking for the recent would contribute to it”.popularity in college and jokes to Well enough said about her aca-us telling that now none of her demics and her responsibilities infriends would want to introduce her the campus. Want to know some-to their parents. Annie, who if not thing else about her?found in the SWO office mentoring Well our Miss Enthucutlet is also abudding emcees would be found in debater. Looks like there is no def-her alternative home, at the inite stop for the tags that AnnieTaaqademy music institute jam- walks around with.ming and practicing with her close Bubbling with energy, Annie isfriends. She tells us that if there proud to call herself an optimisticwas any other alternative course person who wouldn’t easily frether life could sail on, it would be a when problems are hurled at hercareer in Music. Quoting some of because that is when her strong so-her favorite lyrics, ‘Don’t worry, be lution oriented nature steps into thehappy’ and ‘What doesn’t kill you picture. Strongly set on her goalsonly makes you stronger’Annie tell this sensitive yet confident girl isus that lyrics are what keep her all set to hit the next target which isdriven and motivated in life. to successfully get into either oneWith fame not getting in her way of her sought after Ivy LeagueAnnie only hopes to hit higher in schoolsthe near future to pave her dreamsof one day walking into the doors -Nivedhita Venkateshof the World Bank or the UnitedNations. The one question thatAnnie is often asked is, how doesshe handle everything?

-Lisa Susan Abraham

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