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KARWAAN Volume 1 THE JOURNEY OF CHRISTITES Issue 1 2 January, 2023 The Beginning CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE) UNIVERSITY YESHWANTHPUR CAMPUS

Our Founder St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara

Vice Chancellor Dr Fr Abraham VM, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University

Vision KARWAAN Excellence and Mission Service CHRIST (Deemed to Core be) University is a Values nurturing ground for an individual's holistic Faith in God development to make Moral Uprightness effective contribution Love of Fellow Beings to society in a dynamic Social Responsibility environment. Pursuit of Excellence

KARWAAN Editorial. The elucidation of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanthpur Campus’s magazine ‘Karwaan’ can be best portrayed as a misconstrued persona found hiding along the verses of Urdu Poetry. The ever-so-sensitive Urdu poetry sympathises with the agonies of the misread word, affirming its reality by defining it as a ‘vehicle that accompanied a harmonious group of individuals on their voyage’. Grasping the illusionistic spectacle offered by Urdu poetry, Christites shuffled into the pages of their first-ever magazine. The first-years of our campus entered as half- dazed insomniacs fueled by caffeine and validation, roaming the halls desperately trying not to lose their marbles getting caught up in the symphonies of the Daedalian orchestra titled ‘university’. Karwaan attempts to articulate and illustrate every orchestral interlude of our campus. The Department of Media Studies, a bunch of equally befuddled first years’ were entrusted with the curation of it all. Standing at the gates of our campus, they were asked to abridge the campus in all its glory, extracting its essence. We tirelessly scrounged every nook of our campus, attempting to narrate the tales of everyone that came under the mighty wing of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanthpur Campus. In the midst of it all, we saw our department and its ZARINA MATHER students fall into place much like a jigsaw puzzle waiting to be solved. The reporters went above and Student Coordinator beyond in search of stories with flavour and characters with panache, the editors critiqued every word that Dr Nirmala M N made it to the pages with a sieve for perfection, the photographers aligned to capture the most palatable Faculty Coordinator shots of the stories brewed and the designers delineated the enticing anecdotes onto the salver. Every slice of Karwaan was carefully picked to be the most delectable to serve the reader and its legacy shall remain unmatched for the years to come.

CONTENTS 01 04 05 CORE CAMPUS HISTORY FR BENNY THOMAS 01 FR VINOD MICHAEL 02 07 EVENTS ON DEAN DR JOBY THOMAS 03 CAMPUS BHASHA 09 UTSAV CELE FIESTA 05 TEACHERS' DAY 05 DEPARTMENTS PHOTO ESSAY OPEN MIC 06 DARPAN 06 ECONOMICS 09 PROFESSIONAL 34 40 STUDIES 11 CLASSROOM BUSINESS TALES MANAGEMENT 13 MEDIA 15 54 PLACE COMMERCE 17 COMPUTER FACILITIES LIFE IN LOCALITY 40 SCIENCE 19 BANGALORE LIFE 42 MATHEMATICS 21 PG/HOSTEL STORIES 48 PSYCHOLOGY 23 BASEMENT STORIES 49 ENGLISH AND CANTEEN STORIES 50 CULTURAL STUDIES 27

49 51 54 RULES EXAM LIBRARY OFFICE CONTENTS STUDENT COUNCIL 51 56 DISCIPLINE 59 SWO HEALTH & COMMITTEE 52 WELLBEING 61 ANTI-RAGGING 53 FAME TALENTS 61 58 CELEBS 64 ACC 72 65 MAGNIFICAT 72 CREATIVE RECTOR'S DAY 73 CORNER 74 TRAVEL STORIES 65 BLUE FORM SAGA 67 ACHIEVMENTS STUDENT 77 SUBMISSIONS 68 SOCIAL MEDIA 70 CREDITS END OF A SEMESTER 71

KARWAAN FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK It was inaugurated by former Vice Chancellor Thomas C. Mathew. This was a joyous occasion for all, filled with aspiration and hope. Father Benny elaborated that this campus is formed to adhere to the New Education Policy and implement the dual-major programme. Establishing the campus near the industrial area also facilitates an academic and industrial connection giving students exposure through fieldwork and internships. Every campus has a vision and a goal that they wish to achieve. The connivance of every faculty member and student gives this process of decision-making a sense of belongingness. Father Benny believes this goal is not something that is set in stone but is rather dynamic. As a result, the vision for the campus is still being formulated and nurtured through constant brainstorming. - By Ananya Goenka (BACP-B) and Father Benny also shared with us his favourite Yash Kashyap (BACP-B) part about the whole campus. It is the delightful smiles of the students that make his day. He also Father Dr Benny Thomas has been a part of CHRIST has a special place for the faculty who are willing (Deemed to be) University for almost 20 years. His to commute to the unconventional location of the constant support and expertise have been a pillar of campus and was delighted to mention how strength, not only for the Yeshwanthpur campus but everything has been working in harmony and is across other campuses as well. His knowledge of coming together cohesively. Computer Science and Technology has immensely contributed to the growth of the University. Owing to According to him, every Christite has a few his major involvement with the process, he was able qualities that make them distinct from others. He to brief us about the history of our campus. It is the said, “I can recognize a Christite 100 metres away, second biggest campus of CHRIST University and is just from the way they present and hold still growing. The land was brought from the St. Paul themselves in a crowd”. The values that make us Society by the former Vice Chancellor Thomas C. unique and set us Christites apart are:- Faith in Mathew and his team. The land and sale deed was God, Moral Uprightness, Love of Fellow Beings, registered on 24th April, 2017. The foundation stone Social Responsibility, and Pursuit of Excellence. of this campus was laid on 19th June 2020 in the Father was also ecstatic while telling us about the presence of Chancellor Father George Edayadiyl. The constant inaugurations and celebrations on inauguration of this campus was held on 15th August, campus like “Magnificat”, a Christmas-themed 2022 by the esteemed Chancellor Father Paul event held in the month of December with the Achandy. campus being decorated beautifully with lights and a crib. It was an uplifting and heart-warming On 18th August 2022, a new journey began and the conversation. Learning about our campus and campus was set in motion for its academic start. what it holds for us in the future was illuminating. 1

\"One can never KARWAAN define the boundaries of excellence...\" Fr Vinod Michael - By Kashvi Jain (BACP-A) and Zarina Azhar Mather (BACP-A) Back in the 14th century, there His childhood had directed him toward a When asked how he managed his degree in Communication, English and lived an emperor in Delhi whose actions Psychology. While the first two subjects had stressful career, he took a long pause accused him of being an \"inhuman resorted to the backseat, psychology thrived eccentric.\" He went by the name of during then. But time interrupted his and replied with the word Muhammad Bin Tughlaq and was rhythm and led him toward the world of indubitably, one of the most enigmatic English and Literature. Somewhere along “Community”, a time-old solution to characters in Indian history. Reverend the way, he found himself educating children Father Vinod Micheal, a man we know to in Uttarakhand. Realizing that English was a share the weight of the world with be one with a solemn persona and subject without enough educators in the narrow pensive eyes, had once upon a rural nooks of the country, he took it upon others so one wouldn’t fall into a state time played the mighty character on himself to become one, setting an example to stage. The profound yet dynamic all the students that would later come under of despair. While individuals of individual that he was seemed to remain his wing. a mystery at the start. different backgrounds and statuses roamed the halls of CHRIST, the question as to how we ought to bring everyone under the umbrella of the ‘CHRIST community’ remained unanswered. Confronting the unsettling diversity seemed to act as a hurdle in the process, but was simply During his childhood, he indulged in 'Excellence and Service’ wasn’t just a time- articulated by Father Vinod as a tactic sports and photography, and stumbled old tale told by CHRIST (Deemed to be) upon theatre as well. All of which University, its alumni and students have to build relationships if only one were moulded him into the man he is today. evidently adopted its doctrine into their From his experience, it is evident that legacy. To him, literature extended beyond to emerge confidently. With time, extracurriculars were synonymous with the gates of spirituality, far and wide into the role played by a deuteragonist in the eclecticism. He had arrived in front of the Christites would fall into place like the convoluted play we call life. That being paperback door only to be greeted by the said, one cannot ignore the subtle melodramatic yet grandiose ‘Classics’, and pieces of a puzzle, ever so slowly yet verdicts given by their academic invited in to exchange pleasantries with the performances. Interestingly, we hold the rest of the humble characters within the steadily. They would emerge as a power over those verdicts. walls of literature. He met and pondered upon the meaning of life with the wide and community with nothing short of wistful ‘Philosophy’, contemplated the subtle paradoxes of the human mind with gumption. ‘Psychology’ and made it his point to have a chat with everyone that walked those halls. While commenting on the vision of the Reading wasn’t just a mindful activity, it was campus, Father Vinod touched upon the art of building relationships with the the volatile theory that everyone theories and characters that resided within evolved with time. One can never those pages. define the boundaries of excellence because “What may be considered best today, may not be the best tomorrow”. But one must make sure that he throws on his best performance regardless of the critic that sit across. 2

From the KARWAAN Dean's Desk His vision for this campus is to provide all the students equal opportunities and build an environment to practice excellence and contribute to the service of society despite the existing barriers. “I was in the first batch too. We did not have seniors to guide us,” he says recalling his undergraduate years at Pazhassi Raja College, Kerala. Along with his peers, he had then published a manuscript called \"AYANAM, a travel magazine. They would hold regular meetings and devote time towards improving vocabulary by reading Reader’s Digest and having intellectual discussions. With library books being limited in number, he resorted to CDs of Encarta, a digital encyclopedia. \"Constructive utilization of technology is important for students,\" he remarks. -By Nisha Kumar (BACP-A) “I do not According to him, college life moves beyond the and Kashvi Jain (BACP-A) consider boundaries of a campus. Dr Thomas, an ardent travel teaching as just enthusiast, toured various places during his college my profession, it days and funded the same from cash prizes he won is my vocation” from quiz competitions. \"I won the South Indian regional quiz competition held on the occasion of the 50th Independence Day,\" he says with a tinge of pride in his eyes. “How could I be more relevant for the student community? is what I Nostalgia washes over him, as he walks us through ask myself every day as I punch in to enter the University”, says his student life. While pursuing his master's from Dr Joby Thomas, Dean of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the linguistic barrier was an Yeshwanthpur Campus, Bangalore. “I draw my relevance from the eminent problem he faced, much similar to what vision and mission statements of the University. I firmly believe students in Bangalore are currently facing. To that my presence should facilitate effective contributions to overcome these hurdles, he suggests the students society.\" By making conscious efforts to connect with the students, he constantly tries to impart in them the values and talk to local vendors and connect with the skills unique to a Christite. community. \"The presence of this institute should be Dr Joby Thomas embarked on his teaching journey in 2001. “It cherished by the locals here,\" Dr Joby Thomas says. was a dream come true when I got a job as an Assistant Professor at CHRIST”, he says reminiscing the time he developed his The campus undeniably lays out a list of challenges fascination towards CHRIST when he accompanied students for both the students and the faculties. But during his time as a guest lecturer at Mangalore University. overcoming those challenges, as the Dean suggests, Coordinating and executing placement activities, department and will unlock the dormant creativity in the students and college level events, participating in the curriculum development pave the way for improvement. “I firmly believe that committee, and being a holistic education trainer at CHRIST, the students from the first batch of the Yeshwanthpur aided not only the students but also him in amplifying his campus will come out as confident and responsible leadership qualities. individuals who are also considerate towards society The new Yeshwanthpur campus too, he claims, would open up a and strive to constantly seek innovation in every field wide arena of opportunities for the students. “It is true that the they go in,” he states with utmost conviction. locality of our campus is not as developed compared to the other Eighteen years in the University and his enthusiasm campuses. But that won’t curb the development of our students in to come to college has never dampened. One can any way,” he says. This wonderous rural-urban blend would, in always find Dr Joby Thomas in the morning with a fact, expand their knowledge and give the students a better bag in his hand and a smile on his face, cheerfully understanding of the marginalized section of the society. The aim walking toward his cabin, greeting everyone on the is to expedite the upliftment of the adjoining community through way. various academic activities. 3

The Birth of Yeshwanthpur KARWAAN Campus - By Ami Masurkar (BACP-B) The CHRIST (Deemed to be) The beloved Yeshwanthpur On the 18th of August, the University, Yeshwanthpur campus, the latest addition to the CHRIST campus was solemnly inaugurated academic beginning of the fraternity is situated in the quaint little townlet of Nagasandra, on the 15th of August by campus was officially Bangalore. Though expeditious, the herculean task of creating the Chancellor Father Paul Achandy inaugurated by prior general campus dealt with an enormous amount of groundwork. marking history in the lives of of CMI congregation and Yeshwanthpur, Nagasandra was chosen as the prime location for this two thousand-odd students. This campus, keeping in mind the industrial connections it would momentous occasion was former Vice Chancellor Fr Dr provide to the students. In a conversation with Father Dr observed by the enthusiastic Thomas C. Mathew. Ever since, Benny Thomas, he walked us through the timeline of the creation of this students of Yeshwanthpur the campus has been lit up university. The land on which the magnificent campus sits was bought Campus who were eagerly waiting with the smiles of the students from St. Paul Society by the former vice-chancellor Dr Thomas C. to start classes and commence who, as Father Benny rightly Mathew and his team. The sale deed was registered in the month of April their college life. The days that remarked, bring life to this 2017. With the foundation stone being laid on the 19th of June 2020; the followed the inauguration inauguration ceremony of the campus was graced by Father George witnessed orientation sessions campus. The rest is now upon Edayadiyl, who was the Chancellor then. The reason for the creation of for all the new Christites, where us Christites, to create legacy this campus can largely be attributed to the New Education Policy that was they where briefed about their as the first batch of this newly introduced in the year of 2020. As per this policy, students are given respective courses and classes. established campus. 4 the opportunity to opt for dual majors, which the new campus offers.

Cele Fiesta KARWAAN -By Yash Kashyap (BACP-B) An event that captured everyone's attention, Cele As someone who attended the Fiesta was a sight to behold. Cele Fiesta was held on 20th entire event and was witness October and was an expressive conduit for talent and a fun to all the festivities, I can fest to cure CIA fatigue. SWO organized numerous dance confidently say that after two and music performances to keep the energy levels high and challenging weeks of CIA, this have all eyes on them. was exactly the thing we needed. The positive and Ever wondered if you could find delicious cupcakes, fun upbeat atmosphere that games, yummy pani-puris and more in a single place? Cele surrounded these events and Fiesta managed to do just that. The key factor in having a the relief from a monotonous successful fest is the amount of participation. We saw schedule with the bonus of students from all departments rallying up to participate in tasty food and beverages was a the event. It was fascinating to witness everyone interacting great way to relax and and becoming more at ease with one another. have some fun. Teachers' Day - By Samriddhi Srivastava (BACP-A) The years we spend at college will live on in our memories for the rest of our lives, and they are undoubtedly some of the best ones. When mornings evolve into evenings and friends become family, we remember the friends we make and the time we spend hanging out in the canteen discussing everything from class notes to gossip. Who do we turn to, though, when times go tough? Without a doubt, our teachers, yes. They do have a significant impact on how we navigate the emotional rollercoaster we call \"college life.\" It's been said that professors can transform a student’s life with the perfect combination of challenges and chalk. The Yeshwanthpur campus students celebrated their maiden Teachers' Day with astounding dance performances, mind- blowing shows, and melodious musical medleys with songs from nearly every state. The basement was brimming with happiness when everyone joined in with the university music club's rendition of \"Koi Mil Gaya\". And that's not all, \"picture abhi baaki hai mere dost\". Our teachers added to the evening's entertainment by performing on stage with us, from Thirunarayana Murthi sir making the whole crowd tap their feet in glee with his groovy dance to Krishna ma'am mesmerizing everyone while singing \"Mere Dholna\". The event, to put it mildly, was a magnificent success. Christites radiated utmost respect and cheerful zeal that day. 5

KARWAAN KARWAAN Darpan '22 A profusion of talents - By Swati Bhatnagar (BACP-A) D ARPAN is the mirror that reflects the true potential 22nd September saw some more creative and colorful events like Painting and Mime. Subsequently, fun and thrilling events of every Christite. An intra-university fest, conducted by like Dumb Charades and Cartooning were organized on 23rd the Student Welfare Office (SWO), it is a boiling pot of September, providing much-needed excitement among the culture and an exceptional opportunity for all Christites not-so-fun CIA routine. to be; well, in Harry Potter terms, the chosen one. It is a talent search where undiscovered student talents are We all know there have been no fests in history that lacked sought for. The winners make up the cultural team of dance as an event, and DARPAN was no exception. Indian the university, with so many platforms where they can Dance Solo (Classical and Folk/Film) took place on 24th compete either individually or in groups. It is a fusion of September, accompanied by Sketching. With Navratri starting several courses showcasing their talents. This year, on the 26th of September, the Indian Duet Dance added more CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanthpur joy and festivity to the whole event while being complemented campus hosted its first-ever large-scale event, DARPAN by Junk Art. Be it photography or quiz, Mandala Art or Debate, 2022, comprising multiple memorable events that Dance or Mime, Painting or Dumb Charades, DARPAN had the kickstarted on a scholastic note with Debate and best of all worlds. Further, the rest of this 11-day fest shall be Photography being its inaugural events, on 19th nothing but thrilling, extraordinary, and fantastical. Firsts September while events like Collage and Quiz took place always do matter; looking back to the very first DARPAN of on 20th September. The argumentative contestation Yeshwanthpur campus, it was unaruably a mega-hit. during the debate competition supplemented the creative photography event that ran parallel. Collage making and quizzes added the much-needed zest to the day. Continuing with the scholastic theme, Creative Writing along with artistic events like Indian Classical Singing (Solo) and Mandala Art were organized on 21st September and were, as usual, an absolute hit among the students. The first ever CHRIST (Deemed to Open mic be) University, Yeshwanthpur - By Diya Jain (BACP-B) campus's event was held on 3rd September, ‘22. ‘Christites Got There were three primary dance A speech by the English Talent’ was an open mic event performances: one to the rhythm of organized by the postgraduate a devotional song, one by the Department's Programme students of the English postgraduate students of the Department. A variety of dance, department of English and Cultural Coordinator, Arun Sir, and a note musical, and slam poetry Studies, and one combining all performances were presented at departments to a Bollywood theme. of gratitude from the MA English the event. Students from various faculties and with CS Class Representative, classes took part in various musical performances. Suravi Mishra, marked the event's conclusion. 6

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I wish for every KARWAAN student to become responsible global citizens by discovering the purpose of their lives Dr Vineeth M programme coordinator, department of economics - By Simran Bhattarai (MA AE) Dr Vineeth M, the Program Coordinator of When asked about the Department of Economics, the Department of Economics, was always he remarked that it is one of the oldest interested in public policy and departments of the university and has created a administration. When he was in school he legacy of providing quality education, which is had initally planned to pursue MBBS. But his reflected in the students’ achievements like concerns about social issues like poverty getting admissions into the world’s leading alleviation, his empathetic and generous educational institutes, placements in leading nature, his exposure to the plight of common MNCs, and winning numerous laurels, namely the people, and the advice of his then District Best Researcher Student Award, the Young Collector, influenced him to take up Economist Award, and the Best Research Paper economics in his higher studies with the Award. The exceptional faculty, skill development ambition of becoming a civil service officer. classes, fests, and various extracurricular events, However, life had other plans, and he took along with opportunities to conduct their own up academics after falling in love with independent research, help the students' holistic economic research and econometrics. development. Dr Vineeth wants every student to Economics is considered an important part become responsible global citizens by discovering of social science, and according to him, it the purpose of their lives, expanding their has immense potential in every field due to strengths, working on their weaknesses, and the fact that a fundamental understanding of thereby transforming into better versions of economics is required for civil services, themselves. public policy-making, market analysis, financial consultancy, banks, and even start- 9 ups.

KARWAAN Upon the inception of the Yeshwanthpur campus, - By Simran Bhattarai (MA AE), Aparna M (ECOH B) and CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Aastha Nair (ECOH A) the students of the Economics department immediately went through a series of orientation The Economics Association- COGNOSCERE was set programs that took place throughout August. On up in the month of November with Dr. Yogeshwari S the 26th of August, the department conducted an as the president and faculty in charge. Rituparna alumnus meeting with Harshit Garg, who spoke Kashyap was selected as the Association Secretary. about dissertations, research basics, and ethics. Suzzane Heber Pulikkottil and Ishita Sharma were This was immediately followed by another designated as the association’s Joint Secretaries. The alumnus meeting on August 27th with Shubham Economics Association comprises students from the Anand, who gave valuable insights into departments of BA Economics (Hons) and MA placements, skill enhancement courses, and Applied Economics. The association was finally internships. inaugurated on the 3rd of November, preceded by a MA students attended an online expert talk on flash mob on the 2nd of November. The “Basics of Difference-in-Difference Approach inauguration ceremony was graced by our esteemed with Two Time Periods,” delivered by renowned chief guest, Dr. M Govinda Rao (former director, Econometrician Professor Jeffrey Wooldridge. A NIPFP, New Delhi, member of the 14th Finance webinar on 'Climate Change Impacts and commission, currently the chief economic advisor, Vulnerability of Rainfed Farming System in South Brickwork ratings). India,' was conducted by the Central Campus, The Economic Association arranged for the invited delivered by Dr. S. Nedumaran (Principal lecture on “The Achilles heel of Indian Public Policy: Scientist, ICRISAT, Hyderabad) for M.A. Students. Diagnosis and Prescription Sans Methodology” by A webinar on ‘Research Process and Dr . M.H Suryanarayana (Retd. Professor of Indira Experiences,’ conducted by Institute for Social Gandhi Institute of Development Research Mumbai). and Economic Change (ISEC), and delivered by renowned professor and researcher Dr. Bisaliah, 10 was executed for M.A. Students. Another event worth mentioning, the 'Krishi Mela,’ occurred at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Hebbal. The department witnessed the reality of dryland farming and the different types of crops that fall under it. The entire Mela (fair) was divided into various sections like Agricultural equipment, Agricultural start-ups, and Organic farming. It had multiple varieties of food stalls, followed by the distribution of several samples and pamphlets.

KARWAAN Dr Kavitha Desai HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Department of Professional Studies - By Harshitha Talasila (BBA F & A) offers a unique set of integrated and Diva Kaur (BBA F& A) programmes with the focus on the comprehensive and holistic growth of The graduates of this department are each student. These programmes sure to be successful as they are not only produce excellent professional profiles strong academically but also recognize for students that prepare them for the need to take an active role in giving exceptional employment prospects. The department emphasizes not only on back to society. academics but also on co-curricular activities and other extracurricular Overall, the emphasis is on the all- pursuits that aid in the holistic growth inclusive development of individuals, who of the students. The members of this is exposed to a variety of opportunities department excel in every pursuit since including internships and organization they are made adept at balancing their studies, as early as the first semester, that academics with the many other provides an exposure to the corporate opportunities that the university offers. world and its functional areas. The The graduates from the programmes of graduates of this department are DPS are encouraged to be both socially therefore very successful since they are sensible and ethically responsible. Each not only strong academically but also programme under of the department recognize the need to take an active role have a mandatory course on ethics, so in giving back to society. This ensure the same. department's mission is to encourage each and every person, offer them the tools they need to succeed, and help them discover who they are and what they are genuinely capable of. 11

KARWAAN Insurgence - By Harshitha Talasila (BBA F & A) Insurgence, an event, was conducted by the Next, there was a traditional dance Department of Professional Studies (DPS), was performance by the students of BBA F&A and conducted on 24 September 2022. The event BCOM F&A The audience was awestruck by the commenced with a mesmerizing dance energy and grace shown by the performers. performance and euphonious singing Afterwards, There was a business quiz too. A performances. The students of DPS were all set large number of students participated to make the event a grand success. Conducted enthusiastically, turning it into a huge success. in the Audi block of CHRIST (Deemed to be The department's theatre club also showed University) from 11:30am onwards, their best efforts. Their dedication towards Insurgence marked the onset of many putting on a fabulous performance was shown magnificent events which DPS aims to organize. by their witty dialogues and colourful costumes. Hosted by Kris and Joanne, the event was Dr Hridhya, Dr Bhagyalakshmi and Dr Kavitha inaugurated by Shashwata announcing the congragulated the team special for their various clubs under DPS· such as the Art, excellent coordination . Debate, Theatre, FIC, etc. which were the Their efforts and constructive criticisms were a results of months of unyielding efforts by huge reason for the success of the stellar event. the students of DPS. The event was put together meticulously; every Following this, Dr Kavitha, the Head of DPS, single nuance was taken care of by the students spoke of the various achievements and in a well structured manner. It was a true programs offered by the department. She talked representation of the magnificence of the about the history and principles behind the Department of Professional Studies. evolution of the department. The love and respect she has for DPS were evident, and she 12 captured the audience and enthralled them with department’s success stories.

KARWAAN DR SHRINIVAS Programme Coordinator, School of Business and Management - By Teresa Kuruvila (BBA FIB B) Business is a field Business and Management is a highly- demanded course in the nation and one of which anyone can pursue, regardless of the most reputed courses that the university offers. In addition to the successful flagship their prior knowledge and background. programmes of the Central Campus such as BBA, MBA, B. Com, BBA Honours, and B. Com Dr Shrinivas wanted to pursue business, so he Honours, this Campus also offers the BBA took his BBM and then his MBA. He went on to FIB course, a course which was initially work in the corporate sector for a couple of started in the Central Campus and was years before discovering that teaching is what transferred to the Bannerghatta Road satisfied him the most. So, he switched career Campus later on. paths and has been teaching professionally for over a decade. He shared his personal story as Despite the pandemic, there was a a lesson to all those students joining the continuous demand for BBA and MBA department who are not from a business courses, which proves the undeniable scope background to persevere and work hard. “I’d of the department. Along with professional encourage them to know that business is a training in the subject, there is also a major field that anyone can pursue, regardless of focus on the holistic development of an their prior knowledge and background,” he individual, which adds to their character- advised. He believes that one only needs building and employability. interest, innovative thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset to become successful “It is important to note that it is students, not in the management field. There is also a mere buildings, that make a difference,” he provision for bridge courses in integral responded when asked about his thoughts on subjects like math and accounting for students the campus still being under development. who are unfamiliar with them. The students are growing alongside the campus. He looks forward to teaching the students in the upcoming years. 13

CUSBMA unleashes future KARWAAN business leaders at NOVICE '22 By Teresa Kuruvila (BBA FIB B) The Events : The legacy of CHRIST University’s School of Trivia: The Business Quiz: The ultimate business Business and Management Association (CUSBMA) questionnaire, invited members to test their know-how on remains intact at Yeshwanthpur, beckoning the latest events that unfurl the world of business. aspiring business, marketing, and finance Inquisitive participants were kept on their toes when enthusiasts to make their mark at its flagship asked about the latest and greatest in business, finance, event, NOVICE- Beyond All Limits, held from and more. November 8th-10th. Marketing Mayhem: This event invited 20 teams to Staying true to its theme, events ranging from market unique ideas to customers and challenge the start-up pitches, cricket auctions, business typical segments, prospects, and approaches in the field. quizzes, treasure hunts and stock meetings have The Uncharted Trove: The campus-wide treasure hunt soared above limitations and truly encapsulated saw some 250 students showcasing their problem-solving the vigour of participants deciphering the and data interpretation skills as they took on 60 teams realities of the corporate world. spanning across multiple campus locations to search for After a grand inauguration led by Guest Speaker clues. Mr Gopi Rengan of Avtec Ltd, it was time to IPL Auction: Top-rated cricket players were up for grabs kickstart the highly-anticipated fest that boasted in this simulation of the Indian Premier League’s famous a total of 700+ participants engaging in the events auction, while testing the analytical and negotiating To say that NOVICE was a success would be an abilities of participants. understatement. Within a span of just three days, The Capital Pitch: This event adorned novel ideas brought students took on roles of brokers, managers, forth by aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to take their marketers, and entrepreneurs of unmatched businesses to the next level while adhering to a specified energy to unearth their true business leaders. financial plan that facilitated their incubations. With a powerhouse of a committee led by the Hot Seat: How businesses stay afloat during unforeseen support of faculty, the journey of CUSBMA events and remain competent under the right inspiring towards the path of innovative, unique management was the objective of the event, which allowed business solutions and ideas has only begun. participants to test their skills in mock trials. Stock Event: Decked in their office best, participants trading in forex, crypto, and commodities were a sight to behold in this rapid 15-minute event that saw bulls and bears formulating sound financial decisions for markets. Best Manager: Perhaps the most-anticipated event of NOVICE, this superlative best describes the figure who is a 14culmination of all the traits of the ideal business head.

KARWAAN BEHIND THE LENS - The Directors Department of Media Studies - By Zarina Azhar Mather (BACP A) The new-fashioned Department of Working in an academic setting Media Studies in CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanathpur Campus is nothing is quite new to me. But in the short of a humble atelier dedicated to tailoring the amateur candidates who would one day be Department of Media Studies, the future of mass media. Having been acknowledged by India Today as the first among with faculties being very the “top emerging colleges of this century” in their 2020 survey, CHRIST has set its standards cooperative and students being quite high. Under the tutelage of three adept couturiers, who are well-versed in their field considerate, I feel like I belong right down to industrial experience, the students work to bring out their creative best to the here. catwalk. Led by a woman, Dr Nirmala M.N and her teammates Dr Rajashekar and Anto P. - Dr Rajashekar D, Assistant Every day in this department is a Cheerotha indoctrinate a group of young media professionals into nothing short of what can be Professor learning experience for me. The metaphorically compared to ‘Haute couture. With a bountiful background in research, print and students are already very digital journalism; they carry a whole slew of needles and threads in their pocket with the aim perspicacious and media-savvy of sewing together individuals capable of journalistic perfection. that they motivate me to brush up my own skills - Anto P Cheerotha, Assistant Professor With eclectic seminars and activities, they never failed to go the extra mile. In the very first week of the first semester, the students were accompanied by their teachers to the central campus for the much-awaited Media Meet where they mingled with diversity and talents across campuses. The Media Meet of 2023 shall begin its journey in the Yeshwanthpur campus all the while witnessing its charms in the process. As the first dual major course in CHRIST The students of our department can be best (Deemed to be) University the curriculum is compared to a colour palette; with each shade sculpted with armature built on the grounds of distinct from one other. Writers, editors, the NEP model. With an excellent media lab, up videographers, cartoonists, photographers and its sleeve, and a library which aims to artists co-existed harmoniously within the walls accommodate resources illustrating the gusto of our classrooms. Adding to the already colourful and fervour of the media world; the palette, India exists, from head to toe in all its Yeshwanthpur Campus’s media course is adroit, glory. As the voice of our campus, we ensure that to say the least. no tale goes untold. 15

KARWAAN KARWAAN INIKAAS - By Sakshi Pandey (BACP A) The Department of Media On 14th November, another The whole Department of Media enthralling event followed- a media Studies comes alive during the Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be) literacy workshop. The workshop Media Meet - it is the most awaited, University, Yeshwanthpur campus was conducted by Mr Yash Pariwal, bone-chilling event for the students never sleeps. From the very first and Ms Valairose Perera, both PhD of the department. CHRIST (Deemed week of the semester - we lived the students of Media Literacy at to be) University provides this experiences that we dreamt of. CHRIST (Deemed to be) University. platform to meet and interact with The three-hour-long session was people from the industry and After months of running around, informative, and innovative and kept academics. Media Meet creates a hour-long meetings, sweat and tears all the students constantly involved forum to share ideas and opinions came the inauguration of INIKAAS - and entertained with games, Q&A on topics around the field of media. the Press Club at CHRIST (Deemed sessions, etc. It was a three-day program to be) University. On 30th September conducted in the CHRIST Central 2022, INIKAAS was inaugurated by National Press Day is observed on and Bannerghatta Campuses and Ms Afshan Yasmeen, Senior 16th November every year to was focused on the topic of ‘Media Assistant Editor of The Hindu, commemorate the establishment of Technologies'. Bengaluru. The event was followed the Press Council of India. It focuses by a logo and promo video launch on the importance of having a free The event began with a keynote accompanied by a theatre press in a democratic nation. address by Thodur Madabusi performance and a musical. The CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Krishna, a Chennai-borne author, media department did not fail to awe Yeshwanthpur observed the day by activist, vocalist, and Ramon the audience with their witty jokes, collaborating with the Library and Magsaysay awardee. This was dance moves, and soulful singing. Information Centre as well as by accompanied by panel discussions, The day marked the beginning of a organizing a guest lecture by Prof. guest talks, webinars and chapter for the Media Department at Balasubramanian on the topic of workshops, and cultural CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, ‘Media Freedom’. performances for entertainment. Yeshwanthpur. 16 The upcoming week was headed by a guest lecture for the students of the Media Department. The occasion was graced by Ms Smitha Venkatesh and she spoke about the ideologies of the Father of our Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The event concluded by presenting her with a beautiful hand-made paper bouquet.

DR RAGHUNANDAN G PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF COMMERCE -By Manaswee Patwari (BCOM A) A learned Dr Raghunandan, while intellectual and It’s always what you give back being an all-encompassing teacher, mainly specialises the department to society that matters. in Finance especially Head of Commerce, International Finance, He possesses a display of Strategic Management, degrees. Information Systems and Risk Management. With an undergraduate degree in Chemical The students of Commerce can venture into Engineering he went on to pursue MBA in many fields, he elaborates, because of the Finance and finally completed his PhD in multi-disciplinary curriculum, allowing them Information Science. With 8 years of corporate to be well-versed even in the basics of coding experience and 8 years of academic experience and much more. He very much enjoys teaching he brings both theoretical and practical Strategic Management, real-life case studies knowledge to the classroom. and how to generate intellectual discussions in a classroom space. “Think about channelising Being an expert in various fields, he explains your energy into one place and eventually but surely, you will reap benefits from it”, he the significance of commerce and how it never advises. Planning and perseverance are important. He explains the misconceptions ceases to exist. “No Country, business or about how the need for planning and execution is misunderstood in their vice-versa format. individual can survive without it”, he says. He Planning should be 90% and execution should be 10% and not the opposite, he corrects. Most expands on the various sectors besides importantly he underlines the importance of believing in oneself and having a focused and accountancy, asset management and banking strong mind in the face of distractions and hardships. that are thriving with Commerce students, including but not limited to Data Science, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Interior Designing, Algorithm Trading and Research. 17

KARWAAN CUCA inaugration DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY - By Manaswee Patwari (BCOM A) and Indrani Pathak (BCOM H B) The much-awaited inauguration of the CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Commerce Association began with the hosts welcoming the esteemed chief guest Dr Karthigai Prakasam, the head of the Department of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, the respected Dean, Dr Joby Thomas, and Dr Father Benny Thomas, the Director of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Yeshwanthpur Campus. The coordinator of the Department of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy, Dr Raghunandan G, was welcomed alongside them. The dignitaries then lit the lamp in accordance with the The core team committee members who will play an important role in the foundation of this University's auspicious tradition, prestigious association were introduced by Dr Sushin M. The event drew to an end with a vote followed by Dr Fr Benny Thomas, our of gratitude from Dr Sudha E, the CUCA Faculty Coordinator. Campus Director, and the Dean, Dr The students then had the chance to express their thanks to everyone who had contributed Joby Thomas, addressing the audience. in any way to the success of the program and this organization. The Commerce Association of Dr Karthigai Prakasam addressed the the Yeshwanthpur campus got off to a lively start thanks to its inauguration. crowd and proclaimed the association's formal inauguration as well as the inauguration of the clubs within the association. 18

Programme Co-ordinator, KARWAAN Department of Computer Science The most crucial aspect of computer science is problem solving. I met Vinay Sir in the university Dr Vinay M cafeteria. As always, Sir was - By Bhagyashree Roy (BCA A) prompt, appropriately dressed and professional. He gave me a wide Upon enquiring about what had Mobile App Development inform smile when he saw me, which inspired him to choose this field as the legacy of the subject. immediately put my mind at ease. his major and later, his career when he was younger, he explained I probed further about the We talked for a while and then that when he was in High School, strengths that students shall gain began our interview. The first they were not allowed to touch the through this course. He replied that question I asked was about the computer system installed. This apart from the subject knowledge significance of the field and the created a curiosity in his mind. and problem-solving abilities, soft employment opportunities that Questions like \"how does it work? skills and technical skills which are come with it. He replied that the What’s inside? Who is answering demanded by the industry shall be most crucial aspect of computer our questions?\" ensued in his mind gained as well. science is “problem solving’’. and motivated him to know more Students study the design, about computers. Games like Towards the end, I asked if he had development and analysis of “Prince”, “Mario”, and “road-rash” any tips for students to successfully software and hardware to solve also influenced him. complete the course and reap its problems in various business, maximum benefits. He gave the scientific and social contexts. When he could solve the basic following pointers- believe in programs and puzzles from friends, yourself, organise and plan your Computational thinking & he gained more confidence to learn work, find your area of interest, interaction with industry legends computer science. Looking back at master core concepts by reading and hands-on training in advanced his interest in this domain, his more and practising, update your skills will be beneficial to them teachers too helped him pursue a knowledge, be up to date with career in it. According to him, current trends and technology, and later in their career. Computer Applications, Digital interact with teachers. Skills, Online Tools, Training and 19 Technology Implementation, and

KARWAAN Department Dr P. Nandhakumar, UI/UX Designer All thanks to the Program Buzz at ZOHO Technologies graced us Co-ordinator Dr Vinay M, with his presence as the Chief guest Co-ordinator Dr Deepa S, - By Bhagyashree Roy (BCA A) of the event, accompanied by Father and the core members of the Dr Benny and Dean Dr Joby Thomas. club, the event turned out to Samagra, the brand new club The event lineup included a be a grand success. spectrum of the Welcome speech, initiated by the Department of Club logo reveal, Club teaser display, Address to the gathering, and a Computer Science offers a variety of Technical talk by the chief guest. programs for all students. It provides an opportunity for everyone to learn and grow together. It was inaugurated on 5th November, in the basement of the academic block. SPECTACLES, SCREENS AND BCA-B To all the other students - By Ayush Maheshwari (BCA B) from various programmes The students are exceptionally talented and the class is and departments, we incredibly diverse and exciting. Here you will meet the best might initially appear to artists, writers, dancers, singers, rappers etc, and of be geeks. To some of course, the best \"geeks\" of the University. them, we are those We are the ideal mix of every genre. So do connect with us bespectacled individuals more, as we strive to be the finest in every way. We are the computer who are constantly science department's Bachelor occupied with their of Computer Applications, screens and laptops, Section-B, or simply BCA-B, in while some others the CHRIST (Deemed to be) attempt to avoid us out of University, Yeshwanthpur fear that we might campus. ensnare them in our OS. UI/UX Design hands-on training session The 4th and 5th of November, -By Ayush Maheshwari (BCA B) Dr P. Nandhakumar acted as both a guest and presenter at To provide exposure to this training session. He is a the first-year BCA students in seasoned professional, the computer science experienced in Software department at Yeshwanthpur campus in the vast field of Product Management and An extremely engaging and UI/UX, a hands-on training interactive teaching style was program was organized by Dr Development, Web used, which was perfect for Gobinath R. (Associate the students and the two-day Professor of the Department of Application Design, UI/UX training course covered the creation of wireframe models, design and Software prototyping guides, websites, Development along with a 20and mobile applications. PhD in computer science. Currently, he is working for Computer Science). ZOHO Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

KARWAAN Mathematics and fluids are alike. Just like fluids take on the shape of its container, Mathematics can be utilized in any discipline effectively. Programme Co-ordinator Department of Mathematics Dr Pranesh S. Dr Pranesh has been teaching in CHRIST (Deemed to be University) for the last thirty-two years, covering all the -By Palak Arora (BSc EM) topics of Mathematics while enriching the students with his unfathomable knowledge. He also remarked that Dr Pranesh S. is the Programme Coordinator of the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has helped him Mathematics Department in CHRIST (Deemed to be) become well-versed in mathematics as a whole. University, Yeshwanthpur campus. Having done his Following this, he was asked about the strengths that masters and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, he has been the students can gain by taking up this course. Dr providing the students with an enriching learning Pranesh answered by emphasizing the importance of experience at CHRIST University since 1991. Mathematical Modelling in every field. The foundations When asked to provide insight about the significance of of Mathematics contain topics like Matrices and his field and the various opportunities available for Mathematical Logic which are the basis for solving any students after pursuing the course, he explained that his economic or statistical equation. specializations include applied Mathematics and fluid He elucidated that one needs to have a strong base in mechanics. The essence of Applied Mathematics is that Mathematics to work in almost every field. For example, its applications can be found in every field. He further topics like differentiation, integration, and Python added that fluid mechanics is a practical subject, so it is provide a quantitative and technical linkage between also used in every field of study. He explained that fluid theoretical concepts and their applications. includes both liquid and gas, and that it is omnipresent. Dr Pranesh was then asked whether he had any tips for Therefore, just as fluid takes on the shape of its students to reap the full benefits of the programme. container, Mathematics can also be effectively utilized in He advised the students to focus and study consistently every field. each semester, as one cannot afford to forget what they Furthermore, he was asked what inspired him to choose have learned in the past, as knowledge is built brick by this particular field as a major and career when he was brick. He stressed on connecting, learning, and hustling younger. He expressed his love and passion towards persistently. Applied Mathematics and how he always had a flair for numbers since his younger days, and that he simply 21 followed his passion.

INAUGURATION OF THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT -By Tanisha Chandra (BSc EM) The Mathematics Association of CHRIST Furthermore, Revered Father Benny Thomas encouraged the students by appreciating their efforts (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur campus and dedication towards the Mathematics Association. was inaugurated on the 12th of November 2022, He emphasized the importance of knowing the Saturday by the students and teachers of the applications of our theoretical learnings. Respected Mathematics department. The inauguration began at Father Vinod effortlessly uplifted the spirits of the 10:30 AM in the college basement which was students by advising them to strive and keep going decorated with handmade symbols reflecting the forward. He regarded this Mathematics Association students’ love for Mathematics and its complexities. as the start of a great movement which might give The event began with the arrival of the honourable rise to talented and young mathematicians. Our Chief Guest, Dr Veerappa Gowda, a Professor at TIFR esteemed Dean Joby Thomas dwelled on the Centre for Applicable Mathematics, who has prominence of Mathematics in our daily life. He also specialized in Partial Differential Equations, claimed that the association will help in developing Conservation Laws and Hamilton-Jacobi Equations, personal and interpersonal skills. Theory and Numerics. The Emcees commenced the Dr Veerappa Gowda, the Chief Guest delivered an ceremony after which the ‘Lighting of the Lamp’ took extremely enriching session on the significance of place by the Chief Guest, Father Dr Benny Thomas, Mathematics. He made us realize that despite having Father Vinod Michael and the Dean, Dr Joby Thomas high-end technology, it is not possible to execute and Sarah Bardeskar (the student representative). practical problems that do not have idealistic Following that, the association’s name ‘ABHISARAN’ situations. Highlighting the fact that Mathematics is which means convergence, was revealed. The coming the core of all subjects like Economics, Biology, together of two forces is known as convergence. Physics and Statistics. He went on to explain Calculus Likewise, the students and teachers of the and its applications with basics (like natural numbers, Mathematics department came together and whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, etc). converged their efforts to organize this spectacular He taught us a few applications we could use in event. economics, profits, and revenue functions as well. Subsequently, the Program Coordinator of the After an hour of coordinated teamwork by the EM Mathematics Department, Dr Pranesh S addressed and CM students of Yeshwanthpur, they all breathed the Chief Guest and the audience. He put forward the a sigh of satiety and relief when the ultimate Note of various events and ideas that will take place under Gratitude was delivered by Saundarya of 1BScCM. The the association and made sure that the students Chief Guest was escorted by the delegates and our understand that Abhisaran is a place for innovation Hospitality Committee for a session of round-table and incubation. He also spoke about the significance with our future Mathematicians, Economists, of converging young and curious minds. Investment Bankers and a plethora of more potentials The student representative further elaborated on the to discuss the current industrial norms and the scope idea and talked about how knowledge increases by of Mathematics as a successful discipline. sharing. She asked the students to share, learn and exchange their ideas and information. She also 22 conveyed the importance of thinking out of the box and fostering mathematics inquisitiveness.

DR SHERIN - By Divya Yeram (MPCL B) Programme Coordinator, School of Psychology Dr Sherin came from Looking closely at the pedagogy a background where environment, service of most of these psychology providing, or service to the community is Every course has some aspect courses, it is evident that they imbibed in an individual from their of psychology in it, whether it are academically oriented and childhood. rigorous. Students not only learn be law, media, or economics theories in class but also get the opportunity to implement those theories outside the classroom. She chose psychology for her undergrad major. This format helps them develop personally as Clinical psychology was one of the branches that was picking up the pace 20 years ago. So, that well as professionally. Once students begin their was the time when she started pursuing her career in psychology. Passion played a huge role community service and engage in internships, as a driving force, as well as her commitment to discipline. they meet new people, establish connections, At CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Psychology as a discipline existed as 1969. Over a and learn to help people therapeutically. This period, Psychology is integrated into other disciplines. Besides undergraduate programs, allows the students to gain a deeper post graduate programs and research degree (Phd) in Psychology, department offers a range of understanding of their discipline while certificate and interdisciplinary courses. There will be some aspect of psychology in it, whether contributing to society, which aligns with the it be Law, Media or Economics, and it is prominent in the programs and its combinations university’s vision and mission, i.e., excellence that are offered at CHRISt. Apart from these B.Sc Psychology (Hons.) is a unique program focusing and service. This helps students develop the roots of major discipline. holistically and reap the full benefits of this course. There are multiple employment opportunities including academician, and practice, which can be in hospitals, NGOs, or even private. Research is another area which is developing rapidly . Research agencies that promote mental health, such as WHO and UNESCO, or those in India like ICSSR, DST projects, and CSR fund for these projects. So, research is vast when it comes to mental health. 23

KARWAAN Eunoia -By Akaanksha Sharma (MPCL B) and Soundarya M (MPCL B) \"Eunoia – Mental Health depicting spaces that made of all classes. It was successful in bringing a Awareness Week,\" was the individual feel safe and smile on the faces of the students and making them celebrated from 6th to 20th comfortable, breaking feel included. A time capsule was also October 2022 by the barriers to mental health arranged so that the students had an outlet to Department of Psychology etc. record their memories in the form of a letter to their in the Yeshwanthpur Ichi-go Ichi-e - Blindfolded future selves. They were asked to jot down their Campus. The department Conversations’ was also a feelings and wishes for the future. organized several activities novel concept introduced The entire week was filled with loads of fun and joy to celebrate the week-long to the students, where they while also serving as a platform for promoting event. The students were were asked to select an mental health and well- being. The week ended with asked to wear a particular alias to introduce the parting gift of the release of the Spotify colour each day, starting themselves to a stranger playlist ‘Sukoon’, which was filled with melodies to with green, which signifies while being blindfolded and calm our hearts, wipe our tears, and make us dance to Mental Health Week, in sharing their problems, the tunes. honour of \"Kaleidoscope: A stories, or achievements Motley of Colours.\" with the stranger and vice The commencement of the versa. week was commemorated Another activity was called with an enthusiastic and ‘Letters to Strangers’ to entertaining flash mob promote inclusivity and act during the break hours. It as a ray of hope for was met with great gusto strangers by writing by the audience. encouraging and inspiring There were a series of words to them. The letters competitions of art and were collected from each photography with class and distributed in a interesting themes such as random manner to students 24

KARWAAN Inauguration of the Psychology Association -By Vaidehi Agarwal and Mahek Jaiswal This was followed by (BAPECO) melodious music and a After the lighting of the lamp, graceful dance performance the director’s presidential by the students of the address was given, followed psychology department. by tThoenyinaSua gmuraGleoardgder.esTshebny Toward the end, a vote of Dr thanks was given by the we had the introductions and faculty coordinator of the felicitations of the Psychology Association, Dr administrator and the dean. Shinto Thomas. The event concluded with the CHRIST Anthem. The Social Sciences is one of the dignitaries and the students, largest academic blocks at CHRIST (Deemed to be) on their way out, visited the University of which the Psychology Department is a part. stalls that were put up by the Our campus recently established its first-ever Psychology students of BSc. Psychology Association which aims at increasing student participation Honours and MSc. Clinical at both the academic and co- curricular levels. The theme for Psychology. The stalls had the current academic year 2022– 23 is ‘IKYAM’ representing informative concepts and togetherness, inclusivity, and unity. theories of psychology. 18th November, 2022, marked Subsequently, the Office The hard work of the the inauguration of the students of the Psychology Psychology Association. The Bearers were announced and Association, as well as the event began with the lighting of volunteers, had paid off. With the lamps by the dignitaries handed their badges. Mani a formal inauguration, the along with the university prayer. association looks forward to The dignitaries who attended Agarwal, an executive organizing various events the event were Dr Benny throughout the academic year Thomas, the Director of CHRIST member, and Vaidehi 2022-23, including street Yeshwanthpur Campus, Dr Tony plays, music competitions, Sam George, Dean of the School Agarwal, President of the podcasts, and much more. of Social Sciences, Fr Vinod Michael, Administrator of the Psychology Association, Yeshwanthpur Campus, and felicitation was done by the presented the concept note Dean, Dr Joby Thomas. and plan of action for this year. Later, Dr Benny Thomas was presented with a memento, as a gesture of honor and respect. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the events that had taken place during the Mental Health Week. 25

KARWAAN Inside the Mind of The Psychology Department - By Divya Yeram (MPCL B) Although our course might seem a bit eccentric to everyone else, it is the one thing that makes it different from the rest. Handpicked brains come together and create beautiful chaos. Random things end up being memorable for us. Whether it's our professor making us dance to \"Baby Shark\" after an intense session on coping with the grief of death or teaching us attachment styles by having us draw symbols on the blackboard that show how we express love. Usually, students are known to be joking about teachers, but when the teachers themselves join in on the fun, that’s when the real party begins. The CIAs are hectic. It is not not every day that you are expected to shoot a video, present animations, or perform several kinds of research all at once. It is not always rainbows and sunshine, but with the right amount of strictness balanced with a dash of fun. Our department is a 6-course meal not only because of our subject but also because of this beautiful and encouraging bond that the students share with their teachers. 26

ENGLISH IS NOT JUST TO KARWAAN SUPPORT THE OTHER DISCIPLINES. IT HAS ITS OWN AND A BETTER IDENTITY Mr Arun, the Programme Coordinator of the Department of PROFESSOR ARUN DM English and Cultural Studies shares his thoughts and ideas as he guides us through the journey and significance of the Programme Coordinator of the DEPARTMENT OF Department in the new Yeshwanthpur campus. This English and Cultural Studies Department, one of the oldest at CHRIST, has steadily evolved over the years. It now accommodates a plethora of experienced - By Adithi Arun (MAENG) faculty members who are experts in Linguistics, Film Studies, and Cultural Studies. In the year 2018, the English and Cultural Studies programme was founded with the vision of identifying culture through language. \"Literature and culture are interconnected\", says Mr Arun. Rightly so, these interdisciplinary programmes with the perfect mélange of the humanistic discipline along with the nuances of literature aim to facilitate an in-depth study of English not just as a language but as an academic discipline. \"The idea of literature is being redefined now\", he says while Linguists and researchers are in demand in all emerging fields now. talking about the evolution of this discipline. He believes that Companies like Google and Amazon hire expert linguists to understand students have a lot more avenues to explore in this field now and interpret the dynamics of language and culture. With the course, he than they had earlier. Earlier, people opting for subjects like is sure that we will be able to better the prospects of the industry and English literature were only lured by the employment product experts that benefit the industry. opportunities the subject proffered in the teaching profession. With a proficient team of academicians and ambitious students, the Researchers and literature enthusiasts were few and far English and Cultural Studies Department at the Yeshwanthpur Campus between. Mr Arun explains that it was challenging for young stands out as one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments with students back then to choose this field because it was yet to innovative and engaging courses. \"The team is undoubtedly the establish its foundation in the academic arena. To encourage backbone of the department,\" says Mr Arun. With a focus on theoretical innovations in linguistics, on this campus, there is more focus concepts of the subject, the teachers indulge the students with a flair for given on the disciplinary aspects of the subject, such as cultural the language. They are in the process of designing a new MA studies and languages. programme called Computational Linguistics. In cultural studies, the professors emphasize theory and philosophy. The faculty is also focusing \"Our department's existence is not just to support other on newer realms like film studies. disciplines. We have our own identity,\" Mr Arun says. Language is often wrongly conceptualized to be a frivolous discipline. Though interesting and thought-provoking, at times the subject proves English, for one, plays a vital role in various other disciplines to be complicated and tedious. But as Mr Arun says, one should always but that alone doesn't define it. Since 1969, when the English be aware of the wonderful outcomes of the course and keep in mind the Department was started, it came across a slew of issues about reasons why one wants to pursue it. He advises the students to have a the department's identity and image. Conventionally, people thorough understanding of the syllabus and the course pack. The celebrated only the language and literature elements. But Mr Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA) will also be worthwhile if Arun firmly believes that English has much more to offer other understood and done properly. Dividing their work and time will be than literature. This evolved during the 1990s. The English helpful to avoid being overburdened. \"This medium would prove to be a Department identified that in order to redefine themselves, real nurturing ground for new ideas and learning for students. The they should explore beyond just language and literature. This students here have the potential to become great academicians, led to the creation of the English and Cultural Studies researchers, and professionals,\" he concludes. programme. Pairing English with subjects like Communication Studies and Psychology will enable the students of the new campus to probe into some unexplored arenas of academia. 27

KARWAAN IRIS - By Adithi Arun (MAENG) and Katelyn Syien (MAENG) On November 12, 2022, Iris - The A felicitation by Mr Arun D. M. The Chief Guest then gave a speech English Association of CHRIST followed this. He discussed the on \"Art and Aesthetics\" after that. Dr (Deemed to be University) significance of the Iris name and logo Koshy, a prominent author and Yeshwanthpur Campus officially and inspired the association to assistant professor at Mount opened. Students from the English proactively build its presence on Carmel College, discussed how art department sang a prayer song as the campus by hosting more activities. Fr may be divided into theory, history, event's opening invocation to God. Benny Thomas, the campus director, philosophy, and aesthetics. He The Chief Guest, Dr AV Koshy, then addressed the crowd, followed suggested field trips to the National Director Fr Benny Thomas, and Dean by Fr Vinod Michael, the campus Gallery of Modern Art and the Joby Thomas also lit the lamp during administrator, who congratulated Chitrakala Parishad to the English this time. Everyone present was given everyone. Then, Dr Joby Thomas, the Association students. The Head of a warm welcome by Dr Sudeesh K., Dean of Yeshwanthpur Campus, the English Association, Iris, Dr one of the Co-Coordinators of the spoke to the chief guest, the faculty, Arya K. S., the other Co- Association. He spoke about the and the students, mentioning the Coordinator of the Association, gave English Association's founding on the value of art. Following the dean's a vote of gratitude to close the new campus and its importance. Mr remarks, the English Department event. Arun D. M., the Programme students performed classical dance, a Coordinator for the English solo singer performed, and Jerry 28 Department, officially introduced the Melvin and Rituparna from the numerous clubs and forums that department performed a duet. form the English Association and the dignitaries helped by unveiling their respective logos.

Words from the KARWAAN Linguists DEUTSCH The Department of Languages Alongwith the English language and literature, the My name is Anandam Thirunarayana Murthi and I Department of English and Culture Studies focuses am an Assistant Professor of German working at a significant amount on foreign languages and the CHRIST (Deemed to be University) with 9 years of teaching experience. I started my career with B. knowledge learning it provides to students. The Tech in Food Processing Technology but later realized that it was not my cup of tea. My brother languages offered in the Yeshwanthpur Campus suggested that I take admission in the German are Spanish, German and French, and students language program at Osmania University. My were asked their preferred choices to study. The fascination was sparked with the German language languages offered are all integral to broaden the due to Professor Moorty, and the way he students' horizons and help them connect with the enunciated and explained the language. vast world in the future. The faculty for the same gave an insight in their experience in the university Fortunately, I found a good professor whose classes thus far. gave me enough motivation to do my MA German at Karnataka University, Dharwad. My desire to learn ESPAÑOL foreign languages was not limited to German, so I enrolled in the French language Programme and “If you love your work, if you enjoy it, you're successfully completed my Senior Diploma. I was already a success.\" - Jack Canfield. also a teacher of basic French to beginners and Hola! I am Pooja, working as a Spanish language completed my MA English at Potti Sriramulu adjunct faculty in the Department of English and University. When you learn something new, you feel Cultural Studies. I have 6 years of experience in delighted and elated. I experienced that thrill and different institutions. My experience working at joy when I was learning German. My interest was enhanced dramatically when I could differentiate a CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has been verb from a noun. excellent. I have a good team to work with and they support me in my hardships. I would personally My experience at CHRIST (Deemed to be like to thank Dr Joby Thomas for it. Students are University) has always been wonderful. All the enthusiastic to learn and are hard-working. Thank students show great zeal and enthusiasm for you CHRIST (Deemed to be University) for giving learning German. Every Student is curious to learn me the opportunity to lend my service here. German and participates in all listening and speaking activities. Patience is the key to learning German. Every day one should learn some words and write them on paper. If one wants to improve their speaking skills, one must speak confidently without being afraid. Gradually one can reduce mistakes and become fluent in German. All the best! Have fun learning! I wish you success. Have a great time! 29

KARWAAN FRANÇAIS “French is one of the first foreign languages to be taught in India” I am Jayalakshmi Jayaraman, an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), training postgraduate and undergraduate students in the French language for the past five years. I have experience heading the Department of French language at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore for three years. I have also explored the industry as a French Analyst at HSBC International Bank and as a French Premium Accounting Specialist at Infosys BPO Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore for 5 years. My achievements include the translation of the short story “A Long Walk for Bina” by Ruskin Bond to “L’Itinéraire de Bina” in French, being a part of the MFG team of quarter award operations, winning the Team champion of the year in 2009 and being awarded the Wall of Fame award. The French faculty has around 13 years of experience as French language specialists across various organizations. This course is specially designed to cater to students who are interested in specializing in the French language, literature, and culture. The main objective of French training is to help students converse during technical discussions with French stakeholders, thereby enabling students to become multilingual specialists. I have always been an ardent history and music aficionado, having been inspired by my seventh-grade history teacher who made me fall in love with the subject. It was my dream to become a history professor in the future. However, my parents misunderstood the value of history and forced me to opt for Computer Science and Mathematics in Higher Secondary School. I enrolled in the BSc Chemistry program after much deliberation. Learning Carnatic Music since the age of three from my grandmother, attracted me to every music event which was happening and out of campus. I accidentally became one of the final fourteen contestants of a reality show in Kerala which made me miss one and a half years of Chemistry! I represented the South zone in the National Level Youth Festival and became the Individual Champion which later paved the way for French. Further, I completed Post-Graduation and MPhil in 30 French. I started working as a guest faculty for French at the age of 21. Nothing could stop me from pursuing Music so I continued singing and composing along with my French studies. I did my Ph.D. in 2016 at a Central University and will soon submit the thesis on Parisian Suburban music. It took so long to understand the social exclusion brought by music. Finally, I joined CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Yeshwanthpur Campus, and this was the career I wanted, and God took me here. Now trying to spread the beauty of the French language to the students. I am indeed proud to say that I could initiate a Music society on Yeshwanthpur Campus. I am learning Carnatic vocals under the renowned musician Dr Sreevalsan J Menon.

KARWAAN ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕ ಲ ರ ವ ದೀ ಪ ದ ಬೆ ಳ ಕಿ ನಂ ತೆ ದೂ ರ ದ ವ ರೆ ಗೂ ಹೊ ಳೆ ವ , ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಿಂದಲೂ(೨೦೧೩). ೨೦೧೪ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ನೇ ಹ ಸಂ ತೈ ಸಿ ಸ ಲ ಹು ವ , ಮಾ ರ್ಗ ತೋ ರಿ (TET) ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಅರ್ಹತಾ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆ ಳೆ ಸು ವ ಸಂ ಸ್ಕೃ ತಿ ಯೇ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ . ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕೇ ವ ಲ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಿಸಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. 2014ರಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲ , ಪ್ರ ತಿ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಯ ಹಿಂ ದೆ ಒಂ ದೊಂ ದು ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರಥಮ ದರ್ಜೆ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಪ ರಂ ಪ ರೆ , ಸಂ ಸ್ಕೃ ತಿ ಹಾ ಗೂ ಜೀ ವ ನ ವಿ ಧಾ ನ ಸೂಲಿಬೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಥಿತಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕ್ರ ಮ ವೇ ಆ ಗಿ ದೆ . ನ ಮ್ಮ ದು ಶ ರ ಣ ರ , ದಾ ಸ ರ , ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕನಾಗಿ ನನ್ನ ವೃತ್ತಿ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಸಂ ತ ರ , ದಾ ರ್ಶ ನಿ ಕ ರ ಹಾ ಗೂ ತ ತ್ವ ಜ್ಞಾ ನಿ ಗ ಳ ಬೀ ಡು ಆರಂಭಿಸಿ.ನಂತರ ೨೦೧೫ರಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವ ನ ಮ್ಮ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ನಾ ಡು . ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಕಾಲಿಕ ಈ ನಿ ಟ್ಟಿ ನ ಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರೈ ಸ್ಟ್ ಯೂ ನಿ ವ ರ್ಸಿ ಟೀ ಯ ಸಂಶೋಧಕನಾಗಿ ನೋಂದಾವಣೆಗೊಂಡು, ಡಾ. ಯ ಶ ವಂ ತ ಪು ರ ಆ ವ ರ ಣ ದ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಉ ಪ ನ್ಯಾ ಸ ಕ ಕಾ. ವೆಂ. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಮೂರ್ತಿಯವರ ತಂ ಡ ವು ವಿ ವಿ ಧ ಚ ಟು ವ ಟಿ ಕೆ ಗ ಳ ಮೂ ಲ ಕ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿ “ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಕವಿತೆಗಳು : ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ದ ಕು ರಿ ತ ಅ ಭಿ ರು ಚಿ ಯ ನ್ನು ಹೊ ರ ನಾ ಡ ಚಾರಿತ್ರಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಕ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ” ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂ ಡಿ ಸು ವ ಲ್ಲಿ ನ ಮ್ಮ ತಂ ಡ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಿ.ಹೆಚ್ ಡಿ ಪದವಿಯನ್ನು ಸ ಫ ಲ ವಾ ಗಿ ದೆ ಎಂ ಬು ದು ಅ ತಿ ಶ ಯೋ ಕ್ತಿ ಯ ೨೦೨೧ರಲ್ಲಿ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ ೨೦೧೯ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾ ತ ಲ್ಲ . PGDCA ಪದವಿಯನ್ನು ದ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಕ್ರೈ ಸ್ಟ್ ಯೂ ನಿ ವ ರ್ಸಿ ಟೀ ಯ ಯ ಶ ವಂ ತ ಪು ರ ಕಂಪೂಟರ್ ಸಾಕ್ಷರತ ಸಮಿತಿಯಿಂದ ಆ ವ ರ ಣ ವು , N E P ಅ ಳ ವ ಡಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡ ಮೊ ದ ಲ ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಕ್ಯಾಂ ಪ ಸ್ ಆ ಗಿ ದ್ದು , ವಿ ಶೇ ಷ ವೆಂ ಬಂ ತೆ ಕ್ಯಾಂ ಪ ಸ್ ನಮ್ಮ ಭಾರತ ದೇಶದ ವಿವಿಧ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಿಂದ ಎ ಲ್ಲಾ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳಿ ಗೂ ಕ ಡ್ಡಾ ಯ ಮೂ ಲ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಬಂದಂತಹ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿʼವಿವಿಧತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ( ಫೌಂ ಡೇ ಷ ನ ಲ್ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ) ಕೋ ರ್ಸ್ ಅ ಏಕತೆʼ ಎಂಬ ಳ ವ ಡಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡಿ ದೆ . ಈ ಸಂ ಚಿ ಕೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ನ ಮ್ಮ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಮನೋಭಾವವನ್ನು ನನಗೆ ಕಾಣಲು ಉ ಪ ನ್ಯಾ ಸ ಕ ತಂ ಡ ದ ಸ್ಥೂ ಲ ಪ ರಿ ಚ ಯ ನೋ ಡೋ ಣ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಯಿತು. ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಅನೇಕ ಭಾಷೆ, ಸಂಸ್ಕ್ರತಿ, ಧರ್ಮವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಸುವ ಡಾ . ಆ ನಂ ದ ಅ ವ ರು ಮೂ ಲ ತಃ ʼ ಕ ಲ್ಪ ತ ರು ನಾ ಡು ʼ ವಿಧ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೇದ ಭಾವವನ್ನು ಎಂ ದೇ ಪ್ರ ಸಿ ದ್ಧಿ ಪ ಡೆ ದ ತು ಮ ಕೂ ರು ಜಿ ಲ್ಲೆ ಯ , ಮರೆತು ಒಂದೇ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಸದಸ್ಯರಂತೆ ʼ ದಾ ಳಿಂ ಬೆ ನಾ ಡು ʼ ಎಂ ದು ಹೆ ಸ ರು ವಾ ಸಿ ಯಾ ದ ಸಮಾನತೆಯ ಮನೋಭಾವವನ್ನು ಮ ಧು ಗಿ ರಿ ತಾ ಲ್ಲೂ ಕಿ ನ ಅ ಡ ವಿ ನಾ ಗೇ ನ ಹ ಳ್ಳಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ಕಾಣಲು ಗ್ರಾ ಮ ದ ಮೂ ಲ ವಾ ಸಿ ಯಾ ಗಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಪ ದ ವಿ ಯ ನ್ನು ಪ್ರಮುಖವಾದ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ʼಶಿಕ್ಷಣʼವಾಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಂ ಗ ಳೂ ರು ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ದಿಂ ದ ಲೂ ( ೨ ೦ ೦ ೬ ) , ಇಂತಹ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಸಮರ್ಥವಾಗಿ ಕ್ರೈಸ್ಟ್ ವಿಶ್ವ ಬಿ . ಎ ಡ್ . ಶಿ ಕ್ಷ ಣ ವ ನ್ನು ತು ಮ ಕೂ ರು ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಪೂರೈಸಿದೆ. ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಒಂದು ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ದಿಂ ದ ಲೂ ( ೨ ೦ ೦ ೭ ) , ಎಂ . ಎ . ಸಂವಹನ ಭಾಷೆಯಾಗಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವ ನ್ನು ಕ ರ್ನಾ ಟ ಕ ರಾ ಜ್ಯ ಮು ಕ್ತ ವಿ ಶ್ವ ಕಲಿಸುವುದರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ದಿಂ ದ ಲೂ ( ೨ ೦ ೧ ೦ ) ಪ ಡೆ ದು ಕೊ ಡಿ ರು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ . U G C ಯಿಂ ದ ನ ಡೆ ಸು ವ ( U G C J R F ) & a m p ; N E T ( ೨ ೦ ೧ ೩ ) , ಕೆ . ಸೆ ಟ್ . ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷೆ ಯ ನ್ನು ಮೈ ಸೂ ರು ವಿ ಶ್ವ 31

ಚೇ ತ ನ್ ಎಂ ಬಿ ಅ ರೇ ಹ ಳ್ಳಿ , ಮೂ ಲ ತಃ ದಾ ವ ಣ ಗೆ ರೆ ಜಿ ಲ್ಲೆ ಯ ವ ರು . KARWAAN ಇ ವ ರೊ ಬ್ಬ ಎಂ ಜಿ ನಿ ಯ ರಿಂ ಗ್ಪ ದ ವೀ ಧ ರ ರಾ ಗಿ ದ್ದು , ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ದ ಮೇ ಲಿ ನ ಆ ಸ ಕ್ತಿ ಚಿ ಕ್ಕಂ ದಿ ನಿಂ ದ ಲೂ ಬ ಹು ವಾ ಗಿ ಮುಂ ದೆ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಸಾ ಹಿ ತ್ಯ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂ . ಎ ಮಾ ಡು ವಂ ತೆ ಪ್ರೇ ರೇ ಪಿ ಸಿ ತು , ಕ ರ್ನಾ ಟ ಕ ರಾ ಜ್ಯ ಮು ಕ್ತ ವಿ ವಿ ಯಿಂ ದ ಜು ಲೈ ೨ ೦ ೨ ೨ ರ ಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂ . ಎ ( ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ) ಪೂ ರೈ ಸಿ , ಮೈ ಸೂ ರು ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ನಿ ಲ ಯ ದ ಸ ಹಾ ಯ ಕ ಪ್ರಾ ಧ್ಯಾ ಪ ಕ ರ ಅ ರ್ಹ ತಾ ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ತೇ ರ್ಗ ಡೆ ಹೊಂ ದಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಕೇಂ ದ್ರ ಲೋ ಕ ಸೇ ವಾ ಆ ಯೋ ಗ ದ ನಾ ಗ ರಿ ಕ ಸೇ ವಾ ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷೆ ಗ ಳ ಮು ಖ್ಯ ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಸಾ ಹಿ ತ್ಯ ಅ ಧ್ಯ ಯ ನ ಮಾ ಡಿ ದ ಹಾ ಗೂ ಬೋ ಧಿ ಸಿ ದ ಅ ನು ಭ ವ ವಿ ದೆ . “ ಹೊ ರ ನಾ ಡಿ ನ ವ ರಿ ಗೆ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕ ಲಿ ಸು ವ ಸ ದ ವ ಕಾ ಶ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ನಂದಿನಿ ಎ.ಆರ್. ಎಂ.ಎ.(ಕನ್ನಡ), ಎಂ.ಎ.(ಅರ್ಥಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ), ಬಂ ದಾ ಗ ಅ ದ ನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀ ಕ ರಿ ಸಿ ದೆ ನು . ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಪ ಸ ರಿ ಸು ವ ಬಿ.ಎ., ಬಿ.ಎಡ್., ಡಿ.ಎಡ್. ಮುಗಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಾ ರ್ಯ ವ ನ್ನು ನ ಮ್ಮ ‌ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಶಿ ಕ್ಷ ಕ ರ ತಂ ಡ ವು ತುಂ ಬು ಶ್ರ ದ್ಧೆ ಯಿಂ ದ ನಿ ರ್ವ ಹಿ ಸಿ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಗ್ರ ಹಿ ಕೆ ಮ ತ್ತು ಭಾ ಷೆ ಯ ಕನ್ನಡ ರತ್ನ, ಹಿಂದಿ ವಿದ್ವಾನ್, KSET ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯನ್ನೂ ಪಾಸು ಮೇ ಲೆ ಮ ಕ್ಕ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ಒ ಲ ವು ಹೆ ಚ್ಚಿ ಸು ವಂ ತೆ ಮಾ ಡಿ ರು ವು ದು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. “ಕ್ರೈಸ್ಟ್ ಯುನಿವರ್ಸಿಟಿ ಬಾಹ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿರುವಂತೆ ಅ ತಿ ಶ ಯೋ ಕ್ತಿ ಯ ಲ್ಲ . ಇ ದೇ ಕಾ ರ್ಯ ಮುಂ ದು ವ ರೆ ಸಿ ಹೆ ಚ್ಚೆ ಚ್ಚು ಮ ಕ್ಕ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ‌ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ನೆ ಲೆ ಗೊ ಳಿ ಸು ವು ದೇ ನ ಮ್ಮ ಒಳಗಿನಲ್ಲೂ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ, ಡೀನ್ ಸರ್, ಅರುಣ್ ತಂ ಡ ದ ಧ್ಯೇ ಯೋ ದ್ಧೇ ಶ . ” ಎ ನ್ನು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ಚೇ ತ ನ್ ರ ವ ರು . ಸರ್, ಸಹೋದ್ಯೋಗಿ ಮಿತ್ರರು ಹಾಗೂ ಇತರ ಅಡಳಿತವರ್ಗದವರ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ಉತ್ತಮವಾಗಿತ್ತು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಬುದ್ದಿವಂತರಾಗಿದ್ದು ಉತ್ತಮ ಕಲಿಕಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದರು” ಎಂದು ನೆನೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ ನಂದಿನಿರವರು. ಶ್ರೀ ಮ ತಿ ಕ ವಿ ತಾ ಸ್ವಾ ಮಿ ಯ ವ ರು ಮೂ ಲ ತಃ ನಾಗೇಂದ್ರ ಹೆಚ್‌.ಜಿ. M.A ಕನ್ನಡ & POLITICAL SCIENCE, B.ED, N.E.T KANNADA , (P.HD) ಮೂಲತಃ ಬೆಂ ಗ ಳೂ ರಿ ನ ವ ರು , ತ ಮ್ಮ ಸ್ನಾ ತ ಕೋ ತ್ತ ರ ಪ ದ ವಿ ಯ ನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನವರು. ಸ್ನಾತಕ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿ.ಎಡ್‌ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿ.ವಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಡೆದು, ಎಂ.ಎ ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ರಾಜ್ಯಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಅನ್ನು ಕೆ.ಎಸ್‌.ಓ.ಯು ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಮೈಸೂರು ವಿ.ವಿ.ಯ ಬಿ.ಜಿ.ಎಸ್‌ಸಂಶೊಧನಾ ವಿ ಷ ಯ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆ . ಎ ಸ್ . ಓ . ಯು ನಿಂ ದ ಪ ಡೆ ದಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ರ ತ್ನ ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷೆ ಯ ನ್ನೂ ಪಾ ಸು ಮಾ ಡಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಎಂ . ಎ ಹಾ ಗೂ ಸ್ಪ ರ್ಧಾ ತ್ಮ ಕ ಪ ರೀ ಕ್ಷಾ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳಿ ಗೆ ಉ ಚಿ ತ ಪಾ ಠ ಪ್ರ ವ ಚ ನ ಮಾ ಡಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಆ ಧ್ಯಾ ತ್ಮಿ ಕ ಪ್ರ ಗ ತಿ ಹಾ ಗೂ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಿ.ಎಚ್.‌ಡಿ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಕಳೆದ ಐದು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪದವಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಬೋಧಿಸುತ್ತಾ ನಾ ಡು - ನು ಡಿ ಯ ಅ ಭಿ ವೃ ದ್ಧಿ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ತೊ ಡ ಗಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ತ ಮ್ಮ ನ್ನು ತಾ ವು ಕ ಲಿ ಕೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ತೊ ಡ ಗಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡು , ಕ ಳೆ ದ ಕೆ ಲ ವು ತಿಂ ಗ ಳು ಗ ಳಿಂ ದ ಕ್ರೈ ಸ್ಟ್ ‌ ಯೂ ನಿ ವ ರ್ಸಿ ಟಿ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ಅ ತಿ ಥಿ “ ವ್ಯ ಕ್ತಿ ತ್ವ ವೊಂ ದು ಶ ಕ್ತಿ ಯಾ ದಾ ಗ ಮಾ ತ್ರ ಏ ನ ನ್ನಾ ದ ರೂ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಮಾ ಡ ಲು ಸಾ ಧ್ಯ ಹಾ ಗೆ ಯೇ ವ್ಯ ಕ್ತಿ ನಿ ರ್ಮ ಲ ಉ ಪ ನ್ಯಾ ಸ ಕ ರಾ ಗಿ ಸೇ ವೆ ಸ ಲ್ಲಿ ಸು ತ್ತಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಬೇ ರೆ ರಾ ಜ್ಯ ಗ ಳಿಂ ದ ಮ ನ ಸ್ಸಿ ನ ವ ರಾ ದ ರೆ ತ ನ್ನ ಸು ತ್ತ ಮು ತ್ತ ಲಿ ನ ಪ ರಿ ಸ ರ ವ ನ್ನು ಕ ರ್ನಾ ಟ ಕ ಕ್ಕೆ ಕ ಲಿ ಕೆ ಗೆ ಬ ರು ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಸ ಮೂ ಹ ಕ್ಕೆ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಸ ಹ ಸ ಮೃ ದ್ಧಿ ಕ ಡೆ ಗೆ ಕೊಂ ಡೊ ಯ್ಯು ವ ರು . ಇಂ ತ ಹ ಭಾ ಷೆ , ಸ್ಥ ಳೀ ಯ ಸಂ ಸ್ಕೃ ತಿ , ಆ ಚಾ ರ ವಿ ಚಾ ರ ಗ ಳ ನ್ನು ತಿ ಳಿ ಸು ವ ಮಾ ತು ಗ ಳಿ ಗೆ ಹಂ ಬ ಲ ಹೊಂ ದಿ ರು ವಂ ತ ಹ ವ ರು . ಸಾ ಕ್ಷಿ ಯಾ ದ ವ ರು ನ ಮ್ಮ ನೆ ಚ್ಚಿ ನ ಡೀ ನ್ s i r ಡಾ . ಜೋ ಬಿ ಥಾ ಮ ಸ್ . ಫೌಂ ಡೇ ಷ ನ ಲ್ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವಿ ಷ ಯ ಅ ಳ ವ ಡಿ ಸಿ ಕಾ ರ್ಯ ಗ ತ ಗೊ ಳಿ ಸಿ ದ ಅ ವ ರಿ ಗೆ ನ ನ್ನ ಹೃ ತ್ಪೂ ರ್ವ ಕ ಅ ಭಿ ನಂ ದ ನೆ ಗ ಳು ” ಎ ನ್ನು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ಕ ವಿ ತಾ ರ ವ ರು . 32

“ ನ ನ್ನ ಬೋ ಧ ನೆ ಯ ಮು ಖ್ಯ ಉ ದ್ದೇ ಶ , ಹೆ ಚ್ಚಾ ಗಿ ಪ ರ ಭಾ ಷಾ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳಿ ಗೆ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕ ಲಿ ಕಾ ಕೌ ಶ ಲ್ಯ ಗ ಳಾ ದ ಆ ಲಿ ಸು ವಿ ಕೆ , ಮಾ ತ ನಾ ಡು ವಿ ಕೆ , ಓ ದು ವಿ ಕೆ ಮ ತ್ತು ಬ ರ ವ ಣಿ ಗೆ ಕೌ ಶ ಲ್ಯ ಗ ಳ ನ್ನು ಕ ಲಿ ಸು ವು ದ ರ ಮೂ ಲ ಕ ಕ ರ್ನಾ ಟ ಕ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂ ತ ಹ ಎ ಲ್ಲಾ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳಿ ಗೆ ಅ ನು ಕೂ ಲ ಮಾ ಡಿ ಕೊ ಡು ವು ದು ನ ನ್ನ ಉ ದ್ದೇ ಶ ಮ ತ್ತು ಗು ರಿ ಯಾ ಗಿ ದೆ . ” ಎ ನ್ನು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ಸು ಜಾ ತ ರ ವ ರು . ಅ ಶ್ವಿ ನಿ . ಆ ರ್ . ಆ ರ್ . ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವ ನ್ನು ಅ ನ್ನ ನೀ ರು ಗಾ ಳಿ ಯಂ ತೆ ಭಾ ವಿ ಸು ವ ಮಂ ಡ್ಯ ಜಿ ಲ್ಲೆ ಯ ಒಂ ದು ಹ ಳ್ಳಿ ಯಿಂ ದ ಬಂ ದ ವ ರು . ಓ ದಿ ದ್ದು M A i n “ ಹೊ ರ ರಾ ಜ್ಯ ದ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳು ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಭಾ ಷೆ K a n n a d a , K - S E T , P G D A S ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕ ಲಿ ಯ ಲು ತೋ ರು ವ ಆ ಸ ಕ್ತಿ ನ ಮ್ಮ ಗ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊ ಸ ಹು ರು ಪ ನ್ನು ನೀ ಡಿ ದೆ ಜೊ ತೆ ಗೆ ಕೆ ಲ ವು ಬಾ ರಿ ಸ್ಥ ಳೀ ಯ ರೇ ಉ ಪ ನ್ಯಾ ಸ ಕಿ , ಎ ದೆ ಯ ಭಾ ವ ಕ್ಕೆ , ಲೋ ಕ ಗ್ರ ಹಿ ಕೆ ಯ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಮ ತ್ತು ಸಂ ಸ್ಕೃ ತಿ ಯ ಬ ಗ್ಗೆ ತ ಳೆ ಯು ವ ಧೋ ರ ಣೆ ನಿ ಜ ಕ್ಕೂ ಆ ಶ್ಚ ರ್ಯ ವಿ ಸ್ತಾ ರ ಕ್ಕೆ , ಸ ಮಾ ಜ ದೊಂ ದಿ ಗಿ ನ ಸಂ ಬಂ ಜ ಕ್ಕೆ ಹು ಟ್ಟಿ ಸು ವಂ ತ ಹು ದ್ದು , ಆ ದ ರೂ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಮ ತ್ತು ಸಂ ಸ್ಕೃ ತಿ ಗೆ ದೊ ರೆ ತಿ ರು ವ ಮ ನ್ನ ಣೆ ನಿ ಜ ಕ್ಕೂ ಕೆ ಲ ವು ಕ ವಿ ತೆ ಬ ರೆ ದು ಕ ವ ಯಿ ತ್ರಿ ಅ ವಿ ಸ್ಮ ರ ಣೀ ಯ . ” ಎ ನ್ನು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ನಾ ಗೇಂ ದ್ರ ರ ವ ರು . ಅ ನ್ನಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ರಂ ಗ ಭೂ ಮಿ ತ ನ್ನ ಉ ಸಿ ರಿ ನಂ ತೆ ಅಂ ಟಿ ಕೊಂ ಡು ಹ ಲ ವು ನಾ ಟ ಕ ಗ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ಅ ಭಿ ನ ಯಿ ಸು ವ ಅ ವ ಕಾ ಶ ಕೊ ಟ್ಟಿ ದೆ . ಸಾ ಮಾ ಜಿ ಕ ಬ ದ ಲಾ ವ ಣೆ ಗಾ ಗಿ ಯು ವ ಜ ನ ರೊ ಟ್ಟಿ ಗೆ ಕ ಲೆ ತು ಕೆ ಲ ಸ ಮಾ ಡ ಲು ಹೆ ಚ್ಚು . ಶ್ರೀ ಮ ತಿ ಸು ಜಾ ತ ರ ವ ರು ಮೂ ಲ ತಃ ಉ ತ್ತ ರ ತೊ ಡ ಗಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡಿ ರು ವು ದ ರಿಂ ದ ಯು ವ ಜ ನ ಕ ರ್ನಾ ಟ ಕ ದ ಬಿ ಸಿ ಲ ನಾ ಡು , ತೊ ಗ ರಿ ನಾ ಡು ಎಂ ದೇ ಕಾ ರ್ಯ ಕ ರ್ತೆ ಯೂ ಪ್ರ ಖ್ಯಾ ತಿ ಆ ಗಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . “ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಕ ಲಿ ಸು ವು ದೆಂ ದ ರೆ ನ ನ ಗೆ ಪ ಡೆ ದಿ ರು ವ ಕ ಲ್ಬು ರ್ಗಿ ಜಿ ಲ್ಲೆ ಯ ವ ರು . ಗು ಲ್ಬ ರ್ಗ ಬ ದು ಕಿ ನ ಅ ರ್ಥ ಕಂ ಡು ಕೊಂ ಡಂ ತೆ . ಅ ದ ರ ಲ್ಲೂ ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿ . ಎ ಡ್ ಪ ದ ವಿ ಪ ಡೆ ದು ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಬ ರ ದ ವ ರಿ ಗೆ ನ ಮ್ಮ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಬೆಂ ಗ ಳೂ ರು ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ದ ಗ್ರಾ ಮೀ ಣಾ ಭಿ ವೃ ದ್ಧಿ ಕ ಲಿ ಸು ವು ದು ಆ ಭಾ ಷೆ ಯ ನೆ ಲ ಕ್ಕೆ ನ ಮಿ ಸು ವ ಸ್ನಾ ತ ಕೋ ತ್ತ ರ ವಿ ಭಾ ಗ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂ ರ ನೇ ರ್ಯಾಂ ಕ್ ಸಾ ರ್ಥ ಕ ತೆ . ಕ್ರೈ ಸ್ಟ್ ಕಾ ಲೇ ಜು ನ ನ ಗೆ ಆ ಸಾ ರ್ಥ ಕ ತೆ ಪ ಡೆ ದಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ತ ದ ನಂ ತ ರ ಕೆ ಎ ಸ್ ಒ ಯು ಮೈ ಸೂ ರಿ ನ ಲ್ಲಿ ತಂ ದು ಕೊ ಟ್ಟಿ ದೆ . ಪಾ ಠ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವಿ ಭಾ ಗ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ ಯೂ ಸ ಹ ಸ್ನಾ ತ ಕೋ ತ್ತ ರ ಪ ದ ವಿ ಮಾ ಡಿ ದ ಈ ಮೂ ರು ತಿಂ ಗ ಳು ಹೊ ಸ ಅ ನು ಭ ವ ಪ ಡೆ ದಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . 2 0 2 1 ರ ಜು ಲೈ 2 0 ರಿಂ ದ ಇ ವ ರು ದ ಕ್ಕಿ ದೆ . ಹೊ ಸ ಕ ಲಿ ಕೆ ಯೊಂ ದಿ ಗೆ ತೊ ಡ ಗಿ ಸಿ ಕೊ ಳ್ಳ ಲು ಗ್ರಾ ಮೀ ಣ ಅ ಭಿ ವೃ ದ್ಧಿ ವಿ ಭಾ ಗ ಬೆಂ ಗ ಳೂ ರು ಸ ಹ ಕಾ ರಿ ಯಾ ಗಿ ದ ವಿ ಶ್ವ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ಲ ಯ ಬೆಂ ಗ ಳೂ ರಿ ನ ಲ್ಲಿ ನಾ ನಾ ಭಾ ಷಾ ಕ ಲಿ ಕೆ ಗೆ ಉ ತ್ತ ಮ ದಾ ರಿ ಕೂ ಡ . ಸಂ ಶೋ ಧ ನಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಯಾ ಗಿ ದ್ದು , ಎ ರ ಡು ಸಂ ಶೋ ಧ ನಾ ಹೊ ರ ರಾ ಜ್ಯ ದ ವಿ ದ್ಯಾ ರ್ಥಿ ಗ ಳ ಒ ಡ ನಾ ಟ , ಅ ವ ರಿ ಗೆ ಲೇ ಖ ನ ಗ ಳ ನ್ನು ಪ್ರ ಕ ಟಿ ಸಿ ರು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ಹಾ ಗೂ ರಾ ಷ್ಟ್ರೀ ಯ ನ ಮ್ಮ ನಾ ಡು ನು ಡಿ ಯ ಮ ಟ್ಟ ದ ಕಾ ರ್ಯಾ ಗಾ ರ ದ ಲ್ಲಿ , ವಿ ಚಾ ರ ಸಂ ಕಿ ರ ಣ ಗ ಳ ಲ್ಲಿ ಬ ಗ್ಗೆ ತಿ ಳಿ ಸು ವು ದು ಹೆ ಮ್ಮೆ ಯ ವಿ ಷ ಯ ” ಎ ನ್ನು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ ಭಾ ಗ ವ ಹಿ ಸು ತ್ತಾ ರೆ . ಸ್ನಾ ತ ಕೋ ತ್ತ ರ ಪ ದ ವಿ ಯ ನ್ನು ಅ ಶ್ವಿ ನೀ ರ ವ ರು . ಮು ಗಿ ಸಿ ದ ನಂ ತ ರ ಬ ಹು ಶಿ ಸ್ತಿ ನ ಅ ಧ್ಯ ಯ ನ ( A ಹ ಚ್ಚೇ ವು ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ದ ದೀ ಪ multi-disciplinary study) ಹಾ ಗೂ ಕ ರು ನಾ ಡ ದೀ ಪ ಸಿ ರಿ ನು ಡಿ ಯ ದೀ ಪ ಬೋ ಧ ನೆ ಯ ಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆ ಚ್ಚಾ ಗಿ ತೊ ಡ ಗಿ ಸಿ ಕೊಂ ಡಿ ದ್ದಾ ರೆ . ಒ ಳ ವೆ ತ್ತಿ ತೋ ರು ವ ದೀ ಪ ಡಿ . ಎ ಸ್ . ಕ ರ್ಕಿ ಯ ವ ರ ಪ ದ್ಯ ದಂ ತೆ , ಹೆ ಚ್ಚು ಹೆ ಚ್ಚು ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವ ನ್ನು ಬ ಳ ಸು ವು ದ ರ - ಪ ಸ ರಿ ಸು ವ ಮೂ ಲ ಕ ನ ಮ್ಮ ನಾ ಡಿ ನ ಹೀ ರಿ ಮೆ ಯ ನ್ನು ಕಾ ಪಾ ಡಿ ಕೊ ಳ್ಳ ಬೇ ಕು . ಎ ಲ್ಲಾ ದ ರು ಇ ರು , ಎಂ ತಾ ದ ರು ಇ ರು ಎಂ ದೆಂ ದಿ ಗೂ ನೀ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ವಾ ಗಿ ರು ಎಂ ಬ ಆ ಶ ಯ ದಂ ತೆ ಎ ಲ್ಲ ರೂ ಕ ನ್ನ ಡ ಪ ಸ ರಿ ಸು ವ ಪ ಣ ತೊ ಡೋ ಣ . 33

KARWAAN Island 314 MA Applied Economics - By Ritu Kashyap In the land of the bereaved where sure that the lost belongings are people mourn their sleep schedule, returned to the rightful owners. A there is a small isle boasting a mountain of a man protects the population of 42 people. Island 314 is islanders from the hurricane’s sight. peculiar in nature. People adorn themselves with dark circles under While being protected, the islanders their eyes and often smile at strangers doodle or use boxes to connect with the who visit them. The two heads of 314 outer world. Yush and Yash, the island’s make sure the islanders know the version of Yin and Yang spread sleep scores of cricket regardless of the speed which Neth, the mighty deity tries (and at which the hurricanes approach the fails) to wash away. While Yam speaks population. The island is usually visited the truth only when you give her the by 6 hurricanes per day within the time elixir of life, iLesh is a mythological period of 9 am to 4 pm, but the resilient creature known to shoot tranquillizers beings brave through and continue to at people who spend more money. march on while learning lessons from each hurricane. What makes 314 an interesting area of A subspecies named Bhabha tends to study to research scholars is the forget their valuable things like laptops underlying fact that in the big wide and chargers while Yan ShuShu makes world, despite differences, this island attracts people from all other neighbouring islands. Keep an eye out for Island 314 to unravel the mysteries about the rest of the population. 34

KARWAAN KARWAAN Flashmob by the Department of Professional Studies - By Harshitha Talasila (BBA F & A) Dance is a sublime form of art that caresses It was the life and energy reverberating the soul and forays into tired minds, filling within every member, both the them with rejuvenated energy. The ever- performers and the audience put into the enthusiastic students of the Department of performance. While the participants Professional Studies (DPS) came together to danced on, the audience cheered, their match their steps to the tempo of pop voices hoarse, forming the perfect balance music. and making the event as grand as I remember it being. Being part of the audience and a proud member of the department, I was left in This is a testimony to the fact that early unfathomable awe at the grace and morning classes paired with hefty precision with which the participants schedules have only managed to brighten danced. They matched the beats with a the shine of DPS. poise that I find hard to replicate in words, but what made the event a grand success was not the precision of technique or the perfectly synchronized steps but rather something much simpler. 35

KARWAAN A Class to remember! - By Aneesh Date (BBA A) In September, on a certain F.riday, our During these 5 days, I met and made teacher for that particular hour had friends with people from my class with decided to leave us free and we decided whom I used to rarely communicate, to conduct an impromptu Talent Hunt unless urgent or mandatory. Now I know within the class. That day, I became every classmate of mine and I’d be lying aware of the various talents that my if I said that I’m finding it hard to fit into classmates possess. Some sang, some CHRIST and into my class. I met people danced, and a few even wrote their from various states across India and got songs, but the act that was probably to know their culture, and language, and admired the most was a poem recital or overall appreciate the beauty in our as we call it “Mushayra”. We heard what diversity. Moreover, I’ve probably we needed to hear in this one act. In the received the best set of friends I could entire first semester, I believe this was have ever asked for. one of the most enjoyable sessions I had with my class. Another fun memory I have of our class took place immediately after our Diwali break when many were yet to return from their hometowns 36

27 KARWAAN ARYABHATTAS - By Raghav Varma (BSc EM) Is it the laughter of Subramani Sir that gives us the Three months in CHRIST have shown all of us that, motivation to climb three flights of stairs every day, despite being cautious towards each other in the or high-fiving and poking each other until we know beginning, our small populace of 27 relies on each the likes and dislikes of our friends? Or maybe it was other for almost everything: whether it is Aryan's the flash mob that united our section instead. This is valuable information on the lively places in the first BScEM of CHRIST, Yeshwanthpur Campus. Koramangala or Church Street, or taking Sarah's We are a single section with a mere strength of 27. calculus notes one day before every math CIA. Shruti Although we are termed the ‘intellectual’ course, the brings balance to the chaos by being a proud question remains of how smart exactly we were to member of the NCC, but she still joins our round- select a double major in Economics and table conferences and shares our woes. Is it Ritesh's Mathematics. If, for any reason, we want to avoid silent stare, Ekansh's overflowing confidence, or social interaction, all we need to do is mention our Rahul fist-bumping his friends that gives us the course. Among the crowd of \"intelligent idiots\", we courage to note that we are all in the same boat and see a lot of diversity, which we have come to we are all in this together? appreciate and adore. It ranges from the queen of silence, Sukoon to the loud and attention-seeking While in the initial two months, we were perfecting Raghav, Andre and Mridul. From the first bencher our applications of Differential Calculus by learning romance enthusiasts of Lucknow: Palak, Vedika and the proofs of a never-ending amount of theorems, Tanisha, to the gym freak Atul who occupies the last this November we had the inauguration of the bench, it is the differences which bring us together. coveted Mathematics Association, Abhisaran; the After all, who can separate the closely-knit trio of group effort of two entire weeks. The main aim of Bhawini, Priyanka and Dhiya; or stop John from Abhisaran is to make sure that we, as future maintaining streaks with everyone on Snapchat? And mathematicians, know the real-life applications of nobody can even think of splitting the ink and quill what we are studying right now and know how to of our class: Ananya and Andre. operate the real industrial software required to solve complex mathematical matrices, equations and indeterminate forms. Of course, at the very end, how can our BScEM be mentioned without highlighting the winners of Darpan 2022 in the singing category: Tanisha and Srijoni? They are some of the best singers on campus, and we are very proud to have them be a part of our course. The class is full of talented people, including but not limited to Swasthi with her graceful dance moves. After all, we are \"THE 27\" of 1BScEM at CHRIST University, Yeshwanthpur Campus; our names emboss themselves silently in everyone's hearts. 37

Department of KARWAAN Commerce- By Deepal (BCOM H A) The Department of Commerce, has I feel immense pleasure in having The well-known segment under the expanded its roots into the hearts and received proper and adequate Commerce Department is none souls of every Commerce Christite. guidance about how the events other than the CUCA (CHRIST Under the School of Commerce, work. The umpteen number of University Commerce Association) Finance, and Accountancy, the orientations organized have where every student gave their best Department of Commerce is a helped us obtain a clear view of shot. We had seniors conducting thriving community of faculty and the department and its workings. PRARAMBH for us, which had students. It supports the development I found the department quite several rounds in competitions like of the students' abilities through intriguing due to the number of PR, HR, FINANCE, BM, BQ, high-quality instruction, innovative events they managed to conduct MARKETING. The Back-to-back research, and ongoing development. and the undying enthusiasm events had many intense sessions The school offers a supportive portrayed by the students in from meeting deadlines to spot environment for the development of participation. presentations. The whole process commerce professionals with a high was quite overwhelming with a great level of knowledge and expertise, who The department events set sail response overall. will ultimately make a significant with the well-known DOC MUN contribution to society. in the month of September, After CUCA selections, we had which saw good participation HACKATHON organized by PES Our coordinator, Dr Raghunandan, altogether. We as students were University which received positive has left no stone unturned to facilitate oriented for certificate courses feedback from onlookers. We were and bring the department to light. under Harvard University. Cele oriented by the country head of CISI Our professors, without whom we Fiesta organized under SWO in for certificate courses in finance wouldn't prosper, have helped us the month of October had which had many candidates enrolled contribute well to the environment commerce students involved in as well and even attain holistic growth. great numbers where they arranged stalls and activities for The department is prospering in all the students. dimensions and students are cracking every event with eminent We even had regular visits from enthusiasm and are constantly faculty from the central campus adding new feathers to the who guided us with all their department’s cap. We extend our might. November had a lot of gratitude to our well esteemed events in store for us. It all began Dean, Dr Joby Thomas, our with a seminar by Mr Dinesh coordinator Dr Raghunandan and Kumar, a faculty from the the very diligent faculty. Central Campus on 2nd November. He oriented us well about certain topics and left us with a number of great life lessons. 38

KARWAAN The class of first-year MA English makes up a RO OM NUMBER measly number of 30 students in the entire Christ population, but let me tell you—they're one crazy 301 lot. Any teacher in the English department would back this claim with way too many stories. We’re a diverse class with students hailing from all corners of India, which makes us an interesting melting pot of different cultures with surprisingly harmonious connections. Starting off with the Bangaloreans—Amulya, - By Adithi Arun (MAENG) Bhavya, Anushka, Abha, and myself—they're not wrong when they say most Bangaloreans aren’t Kate, Ritu, and Anoushka – the class talents Kannadigas because Anushka is a native Bengali, from the Northeast. I can picture Ritu and Anu Amu and Bhav are native Telugu speakers, while singing soulful ballads while Kate yodels in the Abha and I are native Malayalis. But after more background. Tanaya and Shreeja are the quiet than 15 years in this city, all we ever do is brag Marathis, the only sources of calm you’ll find in about it in front of everyone. The Tamilians—the the class. Finally, the beloved North Indian largest group with Jerry, Bava, Febby, Fahi, students—Nishtha, Jayati, Sneha, Harshita, Gayathri 1, and Nikhita—you'll often catch them Suravi, Aadyasha, Manasi, Christina, and Raina huddled in a corner of the class, spitting rapid-fire are the backbone of our class and ready to fight Tamil as if in a rap battle. Then we have the at any given moment, which honestly worries Malayalis: Kelvin, Nisha, and Gayathri 2—the funky me. During any break, the scene is one of quiet lot. My most prominent memory of them is Kelvin pandemonium: we whine about our problems defending his pronunciation of \"orange\" as correct while feeding each other snacks as if we were in our linguistics class to our professor with perfect suspended in a never-ending Christmas dinner. intonation (ironically, who is also Malayali). It’s a wonder how such different people could Rounding out the South Indians are Goan Lily Anne get along, but there’s not a class more united and Telugu Nitya, the class sweethearts. I’ve than ours. personally witnessed them freaking out about assignments more than anyone else. 39

KARWAAN Nagasandra from B a bird's eye 40 -By Harsh Bisht (BACP-A) In the last decade or so, the metropolitan city of Bangalore has witnessed an insurgence of Bangaloreans who’ve migrated for the purpose of education as well as career opportunities. As a youngster, moving to Bangalore may have included many aspects; changing your environment, adjusting to a new locality, change of culture, exposure to a new language and so on and so forth. It's been rather frustrating, am I right? It dawned on me that we could have very well been bothersome to the locals. A reputed institution like CHRIST stands in their personal space. Students from across the country hold on to their different interpretations of the world, which directly or indirectly, influence their lives. So, me and the head of the photography club, with his camera and my questions, stepped out of the university gates, to interview these locals. The warm and friendly welcome the locality provided us exceeded all expectations we had.

Stepping outside the gate, our eyes fell upon the KARWAAN mouth-watering pani-puri. Perhaps, it was our hunger or maybe it was just its obvious appeal, 41 but we ended up in front of the stall in a matter of seconds. The pani-puri maker, Mr Rohit had moved to Bangalore in search of a livelihood. Even after having learnt the regional language, He continued to face difficulty in pronouncing certain things. He did, however, know “swalpa- swalpa Kannada” (little-little Kannada). He says that the Christites have positively affected his earnings and is definitely happy to have us in his area. After which, we approached the ones who played an important role in our attendance. Every day, they watched us rush into campus, almost as if we were about to catch a flight. These guys were none other than our auto- rickshaw drivers. We conversed with Mr. Lakshmi Kant, Mr Nagaraj, Mr Yalappa, and the eldest among them Mr. Kumar, who had been driving the auto-rickshaw for 11 years now. They park by campus from 10am to 8:30pm, so do avail of their services in reaching your destination. They expressed their sorrow caused by students who don't pay the right amount. Even after which, they held a positive regard of us. I sincerely hope you do not make things more difficult for them. CHRIST is very particular about their rules. One of which was denial of entry without a mask. What to do next? Approach the medical centre in front of our college. Mr Naveen, the medical store owner, had no plans in selling masks. But it all worked out because of the demand. Managing the store for approximately 2.5 years, no one was more aware of us and our college lives than him. Students buying medicines from him daily was what concerned him about our health, and he did everything in his power to provide us help with the same.

KARWAAN Life in I’ve been in Bangalore for 18 years life to the city like the unwanted traffic now, but what can I tell you about that Bangalore is famous for, to the Bangalore that you haven't already metro lines. the sunny mornings to the read or heard about? It maintains a unpredictable rains in the evening. wide array of culture, food, and From the beautiful skies to the greenery. From the hot dosa and unexpected potholes. From the famous coffee in Vidyarthi Bhavan to the film shootings to the football matches, famous DBC in Corner House, the VV and of course, being a part of the Puram food street to the 12 AM queue Silicon Valley of India Namma in front of Rameshwaram Cafe. A Bengaluru has it all, and the cherry on stretch of greenery from Lalbagh to top is how Namma Metro not only Cubbon Park. Roaming around with connects different places but also shopping bags for the best prices different kinds of people. In today's day from Commercial Street to and age, where people are in a hurry to Jayanagar. The nightlife in Church reach their next nildana, the metro has Street to clubbing in Kitty Ko. been a good place to socialize and Bangalore also provides a contrast to collect one’s thoughts. Life in this modern and happening lifestyle, Bangalore is just as beautiful as its with places to visit like the temples weather, its traditions and culture, its such as ISKON and the Bull Temple. language, and its people. There are also elements that provide - By Saanvi Joshi (BACP-B) 42

The jokes that other statesmen You have to give yourself a buffer of at KARWAAN make about life in Bangalore, as least 30% of the 'actual time' needed to per stereotypes, are \"coming up reach a particular place. The \"B\" in with a startup idea while stuck Bangalore stands for \"beautiful in the traffic.\" I have been living weather.\" One needs to get used to this in Bangalore for about 18 years great weather, which is also very now, and I believe I am eligible unpredictable. So I recommend you to completely agree with them. carry an umbrella, sunscreen, a jacket To sum it up, every 1 minute, or two, and an iPhone to capture the you will see an IT employee and sky every nanosecond. every 2 minutes, you will see a If you are a party or clubbing person, Zomato/Swiggy/UberEats you will love this city. But the entry delivery guy, every 5 minutes, scene is not very sorted, bro you will see an Ola/Uber cab, (Bangalorean accent). every 10 minutes, you will see a You have to understand and make tech park, every 15 minutes, you peace with the fact that footpaths are will see traffic, Every 30 not for people to walk on here, they are minutes, you will see an AC bus, made for two-wheelers, so please wear every 45 minutes, you will see a a helmet while walking too (no, it's a mall, every 1 hour, you will see joke; please don’t walk with helmets on a flyover, every 2 hours, you footpaths). will see a lake; and every day, There is no concept of potholes on you will see people from at least roads; you will see some patches of 5 different states. road in the middle of the potholes. The actual cardamom in the But all these are the emotions of biryani is the traffic. One has to Bangalore, and I love it with all my start talking distances in terms heart, macha. of time rather than kilometers. -By Ujjwal Jain BACP-B) - Illustrated By Saanvi Joshi The newfound freedom, the Though the Metro is a time saver, (BACP B) experience of living in a different city especially for Bangalore traffic that is all by ourselves, From managing the as unpredictable as its weather, for us budget for the first time to struggling Christites places like Jayanagar and MG with the submission deadline, we Road don't seem as far away as they have been through it all and are still actually are. going through it. While missing our \"Ghar ka khana\" and While physically attending lectures hating on the PG or hostel food, there is and mentally dreaming about what to always Zomato and Swiggy to save the have for lunch, would it be the chole day. There is everything in Bangalore, bhature from Lohan's or the burger from a nature-loving poet’s from Wave, or just settling with the destination, aka the Cubbon Park, to university food itself? every shopaholic's harbor, called the Trying to \"aesthetically\" study in Ikea Commercial Street. But obviously, we somehow made it our second nothing can beat Bangalore getaways, home. Our go-to hangout spot. be it the sunrise in Nandi Hills or the Whether we know Kannada or not, lost city of Hampi. we definitely make sure to show off Life in Bangalore has its ups and our Kannada speaking skills in front downs, but we wouldn’t have it any of the auto driver or bring out the negotiator in us for a cheaper fare. 47other way. -By Tanya Shukla (BACP-A) 43