Technology Is Speaking

" Engineering students will learn not just nuts and bolts of their chosen subjects but Kannada as well as the culture and heritage of the state, with a lesson or two on how to don the iconic Mysore peta"

1.   This is part of Visvesvaraya Technological University’s ambitious Rs 2-crore plan to popularize Kannada culture and language among engineering students in the state. Under a state government-sponsored scheme, the varsity will conduct functional Kannada classes for non-state students and lectures in culture for those from the state. 
2. “There are thousands of engineering students from other states in the state. Since they spend at least four years here, we want to help them pick up functional Kannada. The Kannada Kali (Learn Kannada) scheme is under way for first semester students. We’ll roll out programmes on culture and heritage for state students who have passed out of English-medium schools and not well versed with the local language,” VTU vice-chancellor M Maheshappa.
3. Interestingly, the sessions, voluntary in nature, will be open to non-state professors.The university plans to set up a Kannada language laboratory in the university and publish a technical glossary in Kannada. To coincide with the 150th birth celebrations of Sir M Visvesvaraya, the university is preparing a compendium of his works in Kannada for free distribution in schools and colleges.

Think before you speak

"Engineering Students Speak Out On Salman Khan’s Infamous Remarks About 26/11 "

“Think before you speak” — is the word of advice the youngistan has for Salman Khan akka Sallu for his comment on the Mumbai terrorist attack that shook the nation in November 2008.
In a recent interview with a Pakistan television channel, Salman Khan commented that the Pakistani government was not involved in the attacks and the coverage was hyped because the ‘elitist class’ was affected. He also said many such attacks have taken place earlier as well but nobody spoke about it.
GenAhead team caught up with engineering students of Cambridge Institute of Technology, whose opinions were rather divided regarding the actor’s comment.
Prathiksha M P, a 7th semester Electronics and Communication student, said that he is a youth icon. “His words will have influence on the youth. He shouldn’t have expressed his views when the investigations are still on. We respect for his acting skills but not for making statements like this. He is not a common man. He is a celebrity. Words spoken by a celebrity carries lot of weightage,’’ she said.
Echoing her views, Swantika Saha, 7th semester Electrical student, said the actor should not have commented when the investigations are on. “Moreover, it is not only the elite who have lost their lives. Comments on sensitive issues like this can create rift between India and Pakistan,’’ she added.
But Akshay Cariappa, studying 7th semester Information Science, has a different take on the issue. “I feel he is misinterpreted". He actually took side of the common man. He meant that there have been many attacks before, but none got highlighted the way the Mumbai attack got. The blast also took place at the railway station, but it was the hotels that got highlighted,’’ he argued.
However, Naagbharath S, another 7th semester Electronics and Communication student, felt that at the end the fact remains that people have lost their lives.
Even as the students debated about Salman Khan’s comment, some actually went in-depth on the issue. They argued that Kasab, the terrorist who was caught on the site, had admitted that he was trained in Pakistan and committed the crime.
“He (Kasab) has written 7-8 letters to Pakistan saying he is the citizen of that country. He also confessed to the crime,’’ said Samrat S, 7th semester Information Science student.
Coming back to the statement, Cariappa said Salman’s remarks that Pakistan Government was not involved could be true. “If a Pakistani citizen decided to get involved in the crime, how can we blame the Pakistan Government for that? For instance, in a country like India, where you have billion people, it is not possible to keep a track on every individual,’’ Cariappa defended.

DEADLINE FOR THE REPEATERS

"THE VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY IS FACING THE PROBLEM WITH THE REPEATERS SO THEY ARE BRINGING A NEW RULE FOR ALL THOSE REPEATERS TO COMPLETE THEIR ENGINEER COURSES WITHIN THE TIME"

THE Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is facing a peculiar problem. Its engineering students are taking ‘ages’ to complete the four-year course, forcing it to fix a deadline of 10 years. If a student doesn’t complete the course within this period, he will not get another chance to write his exams. VTU registrar K V A Balaji said, “By the time a students comes out of an engineering college after four years, a lot of things would have changed. Imagine the plight of those who do not complete it even after 10 years.” He said following several requests from students, the university has decided to set a deadline for completing the engineering course. New rules demand that a student complete the course within 10 years. He said, “As per the executive council decision, students who have sought admission in 2002 and are eligible for admission to fifth semester during 2010-11 should be allowed to complete the course within 10 years.” As per the amendments approved in the council, those admitted under lateral entry scheme (for diploma courses) up to 2007-08, the maximum duration for the completion of the course is eight years. For students who have sought admission during or after 2008-09 under lateral entry scheme, the maximum duration for completion of the course is six years.

STUDENTS CAN HAVE A FUN WITH SCIENCE

"Science is a subject is which we can do lots of inventions and contribute it to society but now a days we dont no why students are not interested in the field of science"

We all know that science is a vast and fun subject where we can gain more knowledge,studying science subject we can come to know how fun it is.But recent reports are telling shocking news that students are more interested to do their engineer courses or medical courses,they dont even think of taking science subjects.we can earn lots of knowledge and with research they can contribute to their country.
What's happening for our younger generation.This is the right time,our country needs more people for research and development side .Although all schools are actively participating the science exhibition every year but students are not contributing much to science field.

Here by we are informing students and also the teachers that be innovative to the science field and contribute new inventions to the country.MORE ABOUT THE RECENT SCIENCE EXHIBITION

LAST WORD: GO AHEAD WITH YOUR IDEAS AND DO SOMETHING NEW TO SCIENCE FIELD

MYTH'S ABOUT CAT

"The basic difference between those who crack the CAT and those who don’t is the mindset. Most aspirants start out by telling themselves that the CAT is ‘too difficult an exam to crack’. This self-defeating thought is often supported by some false notions about the exam. Let’s destroy a few myths that students love to hold onto."

Myth 1: “Only engineers can crack the CAT”
Terming the CAT a ‘difficult exam’ and giving up on it thinking that only engineering students can crack it, is pure escapism as one does not want to put in the efforts that the preparation demands. Results have proven that non-engineers have done just as well in the CAT as students from an engineering background. Ankit Doshi, a commerce graduate from Mumbai University, who scored 99.7 percentile in CAT 2008, says “The most important thing to keep in mind for the CAT is common sense. The ability to gauge the test and adapt to it quickly is the key.”

Myth 2: “I need to be brilliant at both verbal and quantitative aptitude.”
It’s possible to do well in the CAT with any one area as your core strength. A lot of people who were not comfortable with math, have managed to crack the CAT by following a simple strategy - manage the weak area, maximise in the area of strength, and manage time to maximise the overall score. The CAT contains several simple and elementary questions as well. Having a fear in one area makes one ignore those questions or approach them as if they were tough to solve.

Myth 3: “I need work-experience to get a call from an institute.”
Though the proportion of people with work-experience is usually higher and varies across institutes, there is no rule about freshers not being admitted at all. Most institutes want diversity in their batch, and hence freshers are given a chance because of the fresh perspective they bring in.

Myth 1: “CAT is only about the IIMs.”
IIMs are only a few of the many institutes that accept the CAT score. There are many other good institutes that one can consider taking admission to, through the CAT. An IIM call may be cherished, but do not get disheartened if you don’t get a call. CAT offers many other excellent options besides the IIMs.

Myth 1: “I can manage preparation for CAT the same way as other (college) exams.”
CAT cannot be approached the same way as regular college exams. Unlike college exams, one cannot do justice to CAT preparation through ‘ study’ or during ‘preparatory leave’. CAT needs regular, consistent practice over a period of at least six months. It’s a classic case of ‘slow and steady wins the race’, in which consistent effort is far more important than short bursts of intense study.
Another important point to keep in mind is to look for ways to solve a question until one discovers the most favourable method. It’s a case of constant and never ending improvement. Mitesh Gursahani, IIM Indore batch of 2009-11 says, “Much of the perceived difficulty of the CAT arises from the hype that is created around it, making it seem as if cracking the CAT is nothing short of a miracle.”
Having seen through the above falsehoods, one also needs to bear in mind a few more seemingly minor but significant things. The first amongst them is persistence. There will be days of disappointment, and tests with terrible scores. It’s good to know this before you start preparations so that you can take disappointment in your stride.
Also, enjoying the process is important. Akanksha Thakore, IIMA batch of 2007-09, says, “I thoroughly enjoyed the process of preparation. I immersed myself in it, giving very little thought to what the outcome might be. It helped me focus my energies and do away with the pressure of results.”
Above all, one needs to start by believing ‘I can crack the CAT’. Says Thakore, “I told myself that I'm good enough for the IIMs, and believed in it. If I had not, the battle would have been lost even before it began!”
‘I can’ should be your mantra as you begin preparations for the exam. That’s where the right mindset begins.