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New Delhi Book Fair underscores BU seniors Entrepreneurship is about are friendly might of pen and printed word and helpful changing society: Ajay Batra By SRIJEETA GANGULY By MALIKA SAHNI Entrepreneurship con- The transition from nects well with who you school to college can be are and what you want to intimidating. However, the freshers at Bennett do, says Mr Ajay Batra, University found it rel- a technologist by educa- atively easy, with a part tion, who worked in the of the credit going to US for a few years and the seniors who were moved to India where he very accommodating started his first company. and approachable from It’s time to prepare the very beginning. the students for the real “The seniors are world, he said when very nice, interac- asked about the idea tive and helpful,” said behind the ‘Centre for Innovation and Entre- Saloni Gupta, a first Dr. Ajay Batra, Founder of CIE year BBA student. preneurship’. “Not only do the “The world is changing College which is the num- generation is most suit- seniors help us out with dramatically - skills and ber one entrepreneurship ed for entrepreneurship. Book enthusiasts browsing the stalls at the Annual New Delhi Book Fair at Pragati Maidan our studies but they jobs get outdated quickly as school in the world. With “It is not about launching Photo by Priyanshu Chatterjee also give us a platform new industries get created. their advice on the de- commercial businesses- to showcase our tal- It shows that the changing velopment of this idea, but at the end of the day, By PRIYANSHU CHATTERJEE Paul revealed that 130 fair. “My profession gives Amit Khare pointed out that ent with various club landscape of professions, the centre was created.” it is about changing the publishers, printers and me opportunities to look despite the rise of the inter- activities,” said Yash personal life and technol- He further added that society. The current gen- ishal Pattnaik runs a stationary companies par- at new tech books and I of- net, books still hold rele- Jobanputra. “You will ogy is going to be very dy- every entrepreneur is dif- eration is very sensitive Vbookstore and has been ticipated in both the fairs. ten suggest the good ones vance as they ignite young always find someone namic. If the students, in ferent. In fact, their unique about social issueslike in this business for 18 years. Cultural programs to my friends,” she added. minds to think originally. senior to you, be it in addition to their discipline perspectives on changing pollution, LGBTQ com- He complained that this were conducted in these The 25th edition of Del- Rajat, a third-year stu- age or the skill level, related learning, can devel- the world brings innova- munity, water shortage.” year’s fair did not benefit fairs to attract audience. hi book fair, organized by dent of films at Film city, and it’s always good op skills such as creativity tion in many domains. He added, “We wel- anyone as the customers Going strong for more India Trade Promotion Or- Noida, hopes to write his po- for the juniors if they ,innovation and decision The common link be- come students from all had less time to browse. than 40 years, New Delhi ganization, took place from etry book. “I have come for have nice seniors,”said making, itcan help them tween entrepreneur who backgrounds to explore “Hall number 7 is wait- World Book fair is among 11-15 September 2019 at fiction, course books and in Tanmay Sharma, a in the future,” he added. relatively does well is per- their passion through ing for book lovers. There India’s longest running Pragati Maidan, New Del- fact, anything that can help third year law student. There were various rea- severance. It’s going to the creative form of entre- was not much crowd even book fairs and has turned hi. Organized in association me with my own book”. There are posi- sons behind the initiative test you , challenge you, preneurship on campus!” on the second day. Oth- into a noteworthy log- with the Federation of Indi- A number of confer- tives and negatives to of Centre for Innovation it has its moments of ex- When asked about his er than college students, book date for any dis- an Publishers, Delhi Book ences and seminars, buy- every story and there and Entrepreneurship. citement , sadness and role model, he said there some people from the tributer or book lover. Fair played a pivotal role in er-seller meets, book re- are some juniors who “Firstly, there was a frustration but what one were many people who in- book industry were main- However, Smita Bhatia, reiterating the might of the leases, book discussions, find the seniors un- trend all across the world should do is stay on course spired him but one person, ly present here”, he said. IT worker at Bank of Amer- pen and the printed world. literary activities were or- approachable. All in about building entrepre- and the desire to change Azim Premji, with whom Officers of Indian Trade ica, said she could not count Inaugurating the five- ganized for children and all, the experience of neurial mindsets . Sec- the world has to be felt hje had worked close- Promotion Organization, the number of years since day event, Information and author meet-ups during the juniors has been a ondly, Bennett University deeply in an entrepreneur. ly for five years inspired S. Vashishth and Sweety she has been coming to this Broadcasting Secretary, the fair during the fair. smooth one till now. was in talks with Babson He believes that this him a lot with his vision. Spic Macay believes ‘Women need to stand up for themselves’ in being inclusive By SOUMYA ARYA AND ADITI en on pedestals and wor- feel unsafe while going to PARANJPE ship them. All I want is houses. Even in daytime, equality, respect and a right my husband comes to drop In a country like India, to live,” said Mrs Jaiswal. me. For me to manage our which is developing at Authorities have been personal life and profes- such a tremendous rate on their toes for women sional life is really tough. in all fields, women safe- safety. When asked, they I don’t think the police is ty still remains a big responded by saying that helping in any way.” She and hotly debated issue. they were doing everything feels stricter reforms need “The capital of In- to make the ladies feel safe. to be introduced for wom- dia is not safe even in “From our side, a lot of en to start feeling like they daytime,” said Monica steps are being taken. We can live on their terms Jaiswal, a 37-year-old take self-defence lessons, too rather than living un- provide them comfortable der the shadow of fear. lady and a mother of two Spic Macay performing at Blue Moon 4.0 environments when they Homemaker and girls. When asked if she Photo by Nipunh Kothari felt safe in Delhi-NCR, have been wronged. We’re mother-of-two, Anjana By ANWESHA MOHANTY an event,” she elaborated. she replied by saying that trying to sensitise men Sharma, 37, feels that the As a club, they also focus an entire region shouldn’t too,” said Monika Bha- law always stands by wom- Spic Macay is a non-vol- on teaching people outside be shamed because of the Bimla, Monica Jiaswal and Anjana Sharma, talk about women safety radwaj, DSP Delhi Police. en when in need. “After the untary nationwide move- the club, through work- mentality of a few people. Photo by Soumya Aruya When asked about Nirbhaya case, measures ment that promotes Indi- shops to keep the spirit Mrs Jaiswal has a scare us should be faced ple, not just women, are government is quite inter- specific projects, she said, have been taken and wom- an culture and heritage. of the organization alive. very hectic schedule and boldly. “The root cause is afraid of. When asked if esting. She said, “Women “Metro rides being free en feel safer than they used Bennett University’s club, A common misconcep- it requires her to travel the people, but develop- she had faced issues while first fight for respect and is a way of empowering to,” she said. She added to Spic Macay, is not yet af- tion in the university is a lot. She uses cabs and ment isn’t zero,” she says. travelling via public trans- equality then plenty of women, there are help her response, to the ques- filiated to the organisation that Spic Macay is a clas- says she never feels un- Travelling to places in port, she answered, “Yes, them end up supporting desks and other schemes.” tion of how effective the but the secretary, Meher sical dance club. Meher safe. She believes that one a region like Delhi NCR but I am not a victim.” such schemes. I neither Bimla, a 27-year-old initiatives were, by saying Dhanjal, said they plan to was more than eager to put should ‘change the story which is so spread out is Her opinion about the want free metro rides nor housemaid says that she they were enough and safe- do so this year. “Last year that to rest, “A lot of people of fear.’ Things that might something a lot of peo- free metro scheme by the want people to place wom- is always alert. She says, “I ty was never guaranteed. we were lucky enough on campus think that Spic to meet officials of Spic Macay is just about dance, Macay to discuss the tie- when in fact it’s about up. This year we hope to Indian Music, Art and ‘People have lost emotional connect with letters’ take things a step ahead. Dance. So, we’re planning Spic Macay has had a to promote that aspect of By OMANSHI SABHARWAL saults our nostrils. He cation or other official pa- es that came with time, he pivotal role in all cultural Spic Macay by conducting believes that even with pers are sent by speed post says, “The government has programmes held at BU different types of events the constant change, the as digital communication given us the facility to buy from its early days. Keeping to promote the same.” “A postman was, is and existence of letters and is not enough proof. He as much water as we wish the elementary idea of the The music division of will always be a part of the eagerness to receive also mentions that money for, but it makes me sad organization in mind, the Spic Macay is still a little every family,” says Atma one continues even now. orders have reduced dras- that offering water, which club has planned a variety well-known. “Last year, Prakash, a 47-year-old “However, the reasons,” tically due to net banking. was a courtesy in earli- of events in the near future. our event ‘Suron ka Sam- postman, who works at he says, “have changed.” When asked about how er days, is also forgotten. “The Navratri week is melan’ was such a great the Maharishi Nagar post A cleaner is sweeping digitization has affected Not only that, some- something we look for- hit, that we’re thinking office. The post office is the area outside the post the postal service and him, times people do not un- ward to every year, this of bringing it back this a dilapidated one-storey office, but there is only so he says, “Personally, it was derstand that we have year we have lined up year,” Meher said, refer- structure. Tobacco stains much he can do. Inside tough for me to learn to about 50 letters to deliv- something slightly dif- ring to a sing-along event. along with rust and signs the post office, a man is update and check the sta- er therefore we may get ferent. Let’s see how that Their dance per- water seepage decorate shouting. He has to send tus of booked letters on- slightly late. They abuse pans out!” Meher said. formances are usual- the wall in a morbid pat- a letter and he says it is line at my age, but it is the us for disturbing their The best part about the ly the talk of the town tern that hints at decay. urgent and is getting an- only way the country will sleep.” Another prob- club is that it celebrates all even though they don’t The post office is a cha- grier by the minute. The progress. Overall, it has in- lem he points out is that Indian festivals and events. have a dance room. otic environment; there staff on the other side of creased efficiency, less peo- the security guards and “We try to be as inclusive “We were astonished are papers and cartons ly- the counter is calm and ple line up at the post office procedures at every soci- as possible, when select- as the dance room was our ing everywhere, yet, every handles him patiently. asking for details, giving ety gate also are a great ing what events need to be sole place to dance, and postman knows from Atma Prakash looks at us more time to deliver. source of inconvenience. celebrated on a large scale ‘We still remain a relevant means of communi- when we came to know where he has to pick up the man and turns away. Also, no distributor can He says, “We work for cation’ Photo by Omanshi Sabharwal over the year,” the secre- that we have to put up a his day’s lot for delivery. Atma Prakash has lie because everything is the public, with a service tary said. “When celebrat- performance for freshers, Atma Prakash looks spent 30 years of his life in cause of receiving a mes- belief, he says that in a transparent with all infor- motive and will continue to ing a festival we try to keep which is a grand event, it around him and smiles, the post office. He’s seen sage from their family, developing nation, with mation available online.” do so. There might not be multiple aspects in mind – was really tough to coor- even as the pungent smell things change around him. yet the quantity of letters the increase in societies, When asked wheth- an emotional connection décor, food, stalls and am- dinate and to make peo- from the sewer oppo- “Now people don’t have an does not seem to reduce.” letters have increased be- er he had any complaints with us these days, but we bience are a few things we ple dance without mir- site the post office as- emotional connection be- Contrary to popular cause all bank communi- with the job and the chang- still remain very relevant. focus on when conducting rors,” said Rupalika Johri. GREATER NOIDA 2 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 30, 2019 Language is not a barrier for me, says student ‘Overcoming the Culture may By SRIJEETA GANGULY Though, they’ve worked really question anything. differ but the upon improving the qual- She obviously misses her culture shock values remain “Language for me, is ity and have succeeded to family. just a small part of com- a large extent and it sure Another thing she miss the same munication” says Cuty Pa- is an experience worth is being able to know every a challenge’ reek, a first-year student of having. She says that “her single detail of what is go- By SAMRIDDHI BISHT BTech CSE. According to culture has defined her ing around in the house be- By MATTHEW BRYAN her building relationships boundaries”. cause once you’re out and is body language, tone and It has shaped her be- away from home, some Overcoming the cul- expression which equally haviour in such a way that things are inevitably omit- ture shock along with the plays an important role in she was able to put her ted in conversations plus vast difference in your so- communication too. point across without of- the fact that “we could go cial and physical environ- A phrase, with correct fending the other person, out whenever we felt like ment is the initial hurdle meaning, but wrong tone all the while trying to em- it” and had more personal that comes along with be- or expression might con- pathise with them and un- space than we do now. ing a student from a differ- vey something entirely dif- Cuty Pareek ... Culture has defined her boundaries. derstanding the situation She really likes the ent country in India. Aaron ferent from what the actual Photo by Srijeeta Ganguly at hand. fact that people here don’t Wesley a second year art ing power, respect among the entire region. Surely, meaning of the message is When asked about mind anything as long as it student at St. Xaviers Col- other things plays a major “We don’t always get what and this, therefore, leads what she misses the most is not harming them in an- lege in Goa explained how role in defining friction we want to eat but what is to “miscommunication”. she replied by saying that yway, they basically mind challenging it can be for Aaron Wesley among students from dif- hostel life if not struggling When asked about fric- “the first thing she thought their own business and it someone from a different Aditya ferent family backgrounds with food”. “I was wrong to assume tion between students from of is her dog named Bud- is something we rarely see country in India. Photo by Akash for me”. Some dishes are really that language would be two different backgrounds dy” . in a society like ours. Being “Adjusting to a new Being a North Indian, tasty while some are barely a barrier when I arrived Religion has never she answered by saying She miss how she an engineering student, lifestyle can be hard when she is quite familiar with edible, and they sometimes here and was pleasantly been a criterion for me that “It is the difference could just take him for a she was not expecting the you’re not used to be- the taste of the food be- even have a surprise insect surprised when the major- when it comes to mak- in relative. Open-minded- walk every time she felt teachers to be so accepting ing the most social being cause it is quite similar in or object in the food too. ity of Goan people spoke ing friends or business ness, upbringing, adjust- low because he couldn’t and warm. around,” said Aaron while English,” he said when he partners as long as some- he explained how he had to was asked whether he had one doesn’t try to impose overcome his introversion problems with language their beliefs on me. I have Beginning to accept when he moved to India in India. In a culture in- worked with a lot of people Language divides BU students from England in 2016. He fused with Portuguese on different projects and the change moved along with his fam- tradition, English along we had people from differ- ily when his father’s job as By NIDHI SHANKER By ADITYA S. VEDANTAM with Konkani are the two ent backgrounds, but we an industrial manager was primary languages spoken still continue together as “Language stands as a Sparsh Pekhale, a first outsourced to Goa, India. in Goa. The former being a team despite the differ- strong barrier for commu- year Btech student from “We struggled at first spoken more often that the ences in our religious and nication with the hostel- Nashik, Maharashtra feels since we didn’t know the northern states.“I feel like political views, says Adit- ers,” says Vineela Kranti, a that North Indians are language and the extent ya, a 19-year-old bennetian student of BBA in the Ben- unfriendly. He shares his of our knowledge of Indi- “We struggled from Odisha, currently nett University. experience on moving to an culture and tradition at first since pursuing Btech CSE. According to her, most a new place for studying. came by word of mouth.” However, language of the students from South; “When I came to Noida Aaron further went on to we didn’t barrier is what seeks him do not know how to speak for the first time to check explain how his talents in back from putting up his Hindi and therefore face a out the university, I was painting and sketching not know the lan- personal views in a lot of lot of problem in adapting shocked to see how rude only served as an escape guage and the his conversations with his to the environment. the people are here,” said from reality for him but peers. His mother tongue They face problems in Sparsh. also helped him connect extent of our being Odia makes it dif- understanding Hindi and It was a sigh of relief with more people due to ficult for him to speak in there are instances where for him when he met his the depth in meaning of knowledge of hindi though he is making people even make fun of roommate Shaurya from his art. Indian culture his way upto it. their language and treat Delhi who is very ap- The only way to truly His fooding and liv- them as outsiders. proachable and friendly. Sparsh Pekhale adapt to a foreign culture and tradition ing habits were different “I want the students of The thing he misses the Photo by Aditya is by forgetting everything and he had a major shift in Vineela Kranti ... She misses the celebrations North India to speak in a most is the food, “I used is a lot better than that you think you know and came by word not only language but also she used to have on Onam common language for bet- to eat north Indian food in of Delhi. He said, “I start integrate yourself among living. He finds food over Photo by Nidhi Shanker of mouth” ter understanding.” added Nashik too but now I have feeling breathless after the locals,” said Aaron. He here a bit too oily and spicy Vineela. she gets rice in only form. in the morning and go to started missing the local walking for some time mentioned that you ought we were lucky to move to and it took him some time Students from south There are no varieties. She the temples to worship on street food like Vada pav which doesn’t happen to spend time with them Goa now that I look back at to adjust to the scenario, are unable to communi- gets to eat South Indian such special occasions. She and my mother’s home usually because I actively (locals), this was hard for everything.” “The beaches, but it is no big deal for him. cate properly and the other food once or twice a week decorates her house and cooked meals” he said. play sports”. There isn’t him at first but the people the melting pot culture and “I believe the founda- students don’t take an ini- with a touch of North Indi- make Rangoli with flowers He is immensely im- much of a difference in the of Goa were very warm most of all the people.” tion of all cultures across tiative to talk with them in an flavour. and varities of dishes were pressed by the public clothing trends between and welcoming towards He explained how im- our country is same. I have English. She misses the cele- prepared on the annual transport facilities in the the two places for him as him. According to Aaron portant people are in shap- been to different places in They don’t feel a con- brations she had on Onam harvest festivals. NCR. Metro and DTC teenagers wear the same his neighbours were so ing one’s impression of a our country and people nection or brotherhood. with her family. “I really She likes the experi- buses helped him reach kind of clothes around the kind that they would give place. “The fact that Goa might be following dif- Discussing further missed the way I celebrat- ence of tasting different all the places he wanted world. his family local sweets and hand its people have been ferent beliefs, but the key about her food, she said ed Onam with my family dishes of North India and to visit very easily which Even though there are delicacies almost every so welcoming to my family fundamentals of all beliefs that she misses the delica- and friends.” said Vineela. enjoying their flavour. is very tough in Nashik. a few cultural differences day. They also educated has immensely helped my are based on mutual re- cies of her city. Makar Sankranti and “I am trying to adjust He was disappointed due between his hometown him on the basic cultural family to settle in and is spect, kindness, humility, As being from south Onam are celebrated in her in this environment as it to the pollution level in and Delhi, he says that it norms in Goa which were now the source for my ar- humbleness and non-vio- she loves eating rice in city with great enthusiasm. is absolutely new for me” Delhi. He noticed that takes a while to adjust in completely different from tistic creativity going for- lence,” he said. Obviously, different forms but here She used to wake up early Vineela concluded. the air quality of Nashik the new environment. British ones. ward.” he misses his home and his family. The care and love he received there made him feel complete with- in himself. His place had Not sure if I really miss home, says law student homely vibes attached to it. By PRAKSHALI TIWARI to others benefits as people ‘City of Joy’ she feels that is lacking in the hostel. Bennett has given start accepting and appre- speaking softly, etiquettes, The excess competition him a new different fam- “When I am in hostel, ciating for the person you presenting gestures in a among students some- ily with people from dif- I miss home and when I are. subtle manner define her times costs her friendship ferent backgrounds where am at home, I miss hostel, She strongly feels that culture the best. in her dislike list. Accord- all of them come together friends and the fun” said language and etiquettes She doesn’t like stu- ing to her, the campus is and grow as a human. He Adrija Ghose, a student of are the points of friction dents misbehaving or spacious and comfortable comes from Central India BBA-LLB in Bennett uni- that marks relationships crossing limits with teach- with all best facilities but and his roommates come versity. She belongs to the between students from ers in the classes, decency not so big. from Northern and West- ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata and is two different regions. and paying respect to not Keeping aside the dis- ern India. Thus, he gets to trying to fit in the jigsaw of “In Kolkata, the food just teachers but also peers likes, she loves the cam- know a lot about India in new environment. is not very spicy. After is something she has learnt pus and the course. The just one frame. After 3 months of join- coming here, it was ex- from her culture. teachers make the learning “There are a lot of ing the university she still tremely difficult for me to “I miss the warm and fun and challenging at the things to learn daily. I get finds it difficult to commu- eat food. But I knew I will friendly environment in same time which is helpful a chance to mingle with nicate and develop rela- have to get used to it as I Kolkata. The food which to step in the shoes of pro- people from all sorts of tionships, as her habit of have to spend the next 5 perfectly suits my taste fessionalism. She conclud- cultures, traditions and Adrija Ghose ... trying to fit in the jigsaw of new environment. speaking English classifies years here”, she said when buds and of course My ed the interview by saying language. I can’t express Photo by Prakshali Tiwari her as an ‘arrogant high asked for her opinion on parents. Other than this, that it is the environment it in words but there are a class girl’. food. I miss my room which comfort” she said when misses the most. school, she values hygiene that has changed, not my lot more things like this to Although being kind Belonging to the gave me positive vibes and questioned about what she Coming from a convent and cleanliness a lot which ambitions. explore,” he said. Bennett University is an amalgation of diverse cultures By ABHILASHA RAWAT years in Kolkata before students and the shuttle is not monotonous”,said joining Bennett Universi- bus service being helpful. Shambhavi. For Shambhavi Tripathi, ty. “ No culture While talking about the Stating that the list of an 18- year-old law stu- “It’s an amalgama- can live if it students at Bennett she things that she misses can dent at Bennett University, tion of different cultures pointed out that even go on for pages, Shamb- adaption to different cul- at Bennett University. We attempts to though people have their havi narrowed it down to tures is not difficult. have people for different groups mostly from the her family, friends and the She believes that she has region and backgrounds be exclusive”, region, they belong to she street food of Kolkata, a adapted an amalgamation over here.” says Mahatma mingles up with everyone city of joy. of different cultures be- She stated that even and doesn’t feel any fric- “There are ups and cause of her father’s trans- though there are people Gandhi. tion between cultures. downs throughout life and ferable job. “My father is in from various regions she Shambhavi stated that I’m always ready to adapt the Border Security Force. hasn’t faced any language she’s not a picky eater and to them.” we had to move from one barrier because she’s able In diversity there is ample variety of Quoting to Mahatma state to another because of to communicate with peo- food served. Gandhi and Maya Ange- which I had learnt to adapt ple in both English and there is beau- “The food is differ- lou, Shambhavi said, “ No Shambhavi Tripathi ... believes if a person wants to communicate, to various cultures,” stated Hindi. ty and there ent than home food but culture can live if it at- Shambhavi. She believes that if a per- then language barrier won’t stop them Photo by Shambhavi Singh its better than food I’ve tempts to be exclusive... Hailing from Jharkhand, son wants to communicate Even though she appre- advance if they have to go plus points saying that the is strength”, heard students get at var- In diversity there is beauty she has travelled through- with others a language bar- ciates the cultural diversity out of campus because the seniors are attractive and ious Government colleges. and there is strength”. out India from Punjab to rier won’t stop them and at Bennett, she thinks that area is not safe. she has never seen ragging says Maya An- We are provided with four Kolkata. communication depends the college has been con- “Bennett has its plus in campus till date. gelou meals and there’s ample of She spent her last four from person to person. structed in a very isolated points too.” Shambhavi Further she talked about variety. The food served area and one has to plan in went on to talk about the the counselor services for GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 30, 2019 THE TIMESOF BENNETT 3 Modi addresses BU gets ready for inter-univ tourney masses in Houston By YASH BISHT tell you a lot about the Uni- just going to be a sporting tarians for taking such versity where the events tournament, it’s going to Press Information decisive strong action. More than 400 players, are not taken lightly. be the absolute pinnacle Bureau “Now people of Jammu more than 10 colleges, ad- If one had to describe of intercollegiate sporting &Kashmir and Ladakh ventures and prizes upto sports at Bennett in three events. It will act as the PM Shri Narendra Modi have the same rights as 1.4 lakhs up for grabs tells words, it would be “Excel- Orion for all the college addressed the masses in every Indian.”, PM said. you all about the Bennett lence, Persistence and Har- sportsperson to achieve Houston, Texas on Sep- In addition to this, University’s debut Inter mony.” Divided yet unit- their sporting dreams. tember 22. He was joined Mayor of Houston Syl- College Tournament. The ed players represent four Pratima Singh who is by President of United vester Turner presented blockbuster three-day clubs, Heroic Hearts, Su- the Sports Offi cer of Ben- States Donald J. Trump. the ‘Key to Houston’ to tournament is going to per Spades, Mighty Boltz nett University also had He addressed about 50,000 Prime Minister Naren- feature four sports which and Keen Kickers. Every some comments about the people including the Sikh dra Modi as a mark of are Basketball, Volleyball, player starts with fresher’s upcoming blockbuster, community, Kashmiri respect, solidarity and Football and Badminton. trials and then 10 months “To each and every play- Pandits and the Dawoo- the long-standing In- Diff erent sports have of intense tournaments, er out there taking part di Bohra community. dia-Houston relationship. been allocated diff erent nail-biting competitions in Expedite 2019, I want He reiterated his com- This visit to Houston prize money. The winners and fi ery sporting events. you to feel proud of being mitment towards ‘Ease of will be followed by Modi in football will take away Standing on pillars of a sportsperson. Show the Living’ and ‘Ease of Busi- visiting New York to ad- a whopping price of Rs sportsmanship, Bennett’s best of sportsmanship but ness’. He also spoke about dress the 74th United Na- Winners in football will take away whopping Rs 30,000. 30,000 while in Basket- mission is to re-kindle and always remember to en- the abrogation of Article tions, General Assembly. Photo by Yash Bisht ball and Volleyball it is Rs nourish the playing spir- joy the game. Never for- 370 and asked the gath- 25,000 each and Rs 10,000 it of every student. This nity ready to launch the The thrill of sports will the players as well as the get- Sky is the limit only ering to give a standing Edited by Omanshi Sabharwal for Badminton. This will time Bennett is a commu- exclusive Expedite 2019. be a rollercoaster ride for spectators. Expedite is not if you believe in yourself.” ovation to the parliamen- and Ashima Chaudhary Stress not always harmful, say Ethnicity-based groups a challenge some students at Bennett By BRISHTI GANGULY es the festive Vibes here. grows coconuts, mangoes As Navratri nears, she re- and ragi on his farm,” she By KHUSHI CHHABRA Harish, a behavioural Learning diff erent accents called the Mysore Dasara said. Language, as she psychologist practising in of Hindi, getting to know (Dussehra) which is cel- says, is not a big barrier Stress is a term used for Boston, stress up to a cer- the North Indian culture, ebrated during Navratri for her because she is fl u- a wide range of problems tain level is good for func- watching Bollywood mov- with elaborated traditions ent in English and most faced by human beings tioning but excessive stress ies and listening to songs is and decorations. When of us understand it, but in their day-to-day lives, can cause damage to both what Nithya T. K, a 1st year asked about her culture, what she fi nds as chal- as stated by the students body and brain. An opti- student of law enjoys the she could tell of all that she lenge is how people react of Bennett University. mal level of stress is good most at Bennett Univer- knew uninterruptedly. She when she speaks Hindi. According to them, for performance, since sity. Nithya, who belongs uses diff erent home reme- She also fi nds it challeng- stress occurs when one is it helps us to maintain to Bengaluru, is fascinat- dies from plants and spic- ing that people separate worried about something concentration. But high ed by the kurtas, sweat- es which are imbibed into themselves into groups or when you are not able Students under stress levels of stress can cause shirts, colourful jhumkas their culture. She told how belonging to North India to concentrate because damage, as it does not al- that the North Indians coconut oil and turmeric and South India. The pol- you are tensed. Meghna ily members, teachers, low ones brain to work wear and can’t wait to ex- powder has signifi cance in luted air in NCR is disliked Sharma, a student of fi rst through reading or involv- properly and effi ciently. It plore the markets of Delhi. their culture. Girls are tak- by her as she compares year said stress is faced ing oneself in activities that causes blockage and can While these are the things en proper care during their the greenery and clean air by everyone, what mat- can cause useful distrac- turn into a serious men- she likes, it’s her parents puberty. Nithya is close to of Bengaluru saying, “it ters is how you deal with tions. They believe that it’s tal disorder if not treated. whom she misses the most. Nithya T. K, a fi rst year Law student her roots as she and her doesn’t want to become it. When you are a col- important for everyone to Hostellers often ex- She also misses the pleas- family still holds on to the another Delhi”. Amidst lege student you have to realize, that a problem can perience dizziness, lack ant weather of Bengaluru I am not used to eating every weekend I love festi- assets their ancestors gave these challenges, she deal with endless prob- always be solved. Rather of concentration, low and the home cooked food. chapatis and the South In- vals because we get to buy them. “My dad doesn’t fi nds the group activities lems that causes stress. than trying to resolve our energy, insomnia, hope- She said, “The food here dian food they serve here new clothes, eat diff erent let go of the 90-year-old given to the students as Engineering and law own problems we resort to lessness, homesickness is fi ne but being a South is very diff erent.” Nithya varieties of food and enjoy Farmhouse that we have. something which brings students confessed that consulting psychologists, and a constant urge to Indian I miss the variety and her family celebrated so much. Festivals bring There are fi rewood students of diff erent back- they engage themselves which is often unnecessary. give up but continue to of Sambar, Idli and Dosa many festivals in Banga- all the relatives together,” stores which are still used, grounds together. It does in conversing with fam- According to Sakhi try and fi nd solutions. that I used to get there. lore. “There is a festival said Nithya as she miss- and my grandfather still not become a barrier. Gadkari, Prahlad inaugurate ‘Being a domestic help is not humiliating’ India Tourism Mart 2019 By RITI GHAI for her family. It becomes home of a Doctor and his Khari came to Del- PRESS INFORMATION cleanliness and infra- family of fi ve, followed by hi two decades ago from diffi cult to manage her structure which will also BUREAU There are no holidays or another hour of washing her hometown in Eta- domestic responsibilities, boost the tourism sector.” vacation for Chandrama clothes and cooking food wah to seek better em- but her children lend her a The second edition of Union Minister Prahl- Khari. She works through at a home in the same ployment. Her husband helping hand by fi nishing tourism and hospitality ad atel said that the objec- apartment building. A had started to work as a other household chores. the year, 12 hours a day, buyer-seller meet ‘India tive of the Mart is to provide number of times Khari welder in a factory while Khari who is a moth- seven days a week so that Tourism Mart 2019’ was a platform for trade and prepares food on empty she had started work- er of three children feels she can earn Rs. 10,000 a stomach as she does not ing as a domestic help. grateful for her work, “I inaugurated in New Del- hospitality service provid- month and help her three have the time to eat lunch. Once, they were settled am grateful for all I have hi on 23rd September, ers to interact and conduct children get an education. By noon, she goes to here, they brought their and all I have got. This 2019. Shri Nitin Gadkari business with their coun- Forty-five-year-old work in a home housing children to Delhi to give work has helped me edu- and the Minister of State terparts from overseas. Khari starts her day at 5 a family of nine. Cleaning them a better education. cate my children. My eld- for Culture and Tourism The B2B meetings and in the morning. She cooks the house, washing the Khari, who has spent est son has started work- Shri Prahlad Singh Patel networking sessions will food for her family, packs clothes and dishes that 18 years working as a do- ing with his studies while inaugurated the event. be held on 24th and 25th the lunch boxes of her takes close to four hours of mestic help, never felt be- my other son and daughter Minister Gadkari ex- September 2019. The Buy- husband and her children, her day. it does not matter littled by her work. “Some have got good colleges.” pressed his faith that the er Delegates will be taken if it is a biting cold winter people might feel that When asked about her sweeps and mops the house Tourism Ministry will pro- on tours to diff erent tour- or she is running a fever, being a domestic help is relationship with her em- before she leaves for work. Chandrama Kari works without any vacation mote tourism and travel ism destinations India and she still has to dip her humiliating but it is not. ployers, Khari was very Photo by Riti Ghai Khari is always on the hands in the freezing water No work is small. I am appreciative of the people in the country. Minister various programmes on at a house in Lal Chowk move. By the time she is just seven minutes and get her job done. After an illiterate human with she works for. “The people Gadkari stated, “India diverse themes have been Khari goes to a nearby lo- leaves her house, she’s away. She lives in a rented that she fi nishes the work no fi ne skills. This is the have been good to me. They has language, culture & designed for this purpose. cality of Arjun Nagar. In already late though her house in a nearby ghetto. of two more houses before best work I could get.” give me gifts on festivals. food, which attracts tour- the locality, she spends After washing clothes clocking-off for the day. At home, she cooks ists. We are focusing on Edited by Abhilasha Rawat place of work, Lal Chowk, two hours cleaning the India to have digital census ‘Students’ safety is top priority for me’ PRESS INFORMATION paper census to digital toilets, bank accounts and BUREAU data, which will be a big opening of bank branches, By ANWESHA MOHANTY also works as a security guards are trained to han- revolution in the country’s among others. Earlier, the The safety of students is guard in Bennett. She has dle the situation by help- The 2021 census will be census exercise,” he said. government used to plan the sole duty of Khush- a daughter who stays in Bi- ing the students remain conducted through a mo- “India’s total 130 crore welfare schemes on piece- boo Kumari, a female se- har with her grandmother. calm. On asking about bile phone application, population should be in- meal basis and no compre- curity guard at Bennett “Problems do arise while whether her job is fulfi ll- moving away from the tra- formed about its benefi ts, hensive planning was done University. With the new balancing work and home ing or not she says that “I ditional pen and paper to how the census data could by previous governments. academic year, the uni- as I have to make food for am happy with the job but give Digital India a boost, be used for future plan- “The whole approach was versity is welcoming a new the both of us, clean the at the same time it brings Union Home Minister ning, development initia- changed when Narendra batch of freshmen, which house and then come for a lot of diffi culties in life. Amit Shah said on Mon- tives and welfare schemes. Modi became prime min- calls for more security. work, which becomes very I am looking forward to day. The utilisation of census ister in 2014. The thinking When questioned hectic.” Says Khushboo. some great days ahead.” The census will have data is multi-dimensional has been changed. Goals about the duties a secu- Khushboo maintains One of the major du- its reference date as March and will be a signifi cant have been set to complete- rity guard needs to fulfi l, friendly relations with all ties they have is to ensure 1, 2021, for snow-bound contribution to the na- ly eradicate the problems,” Khushboo said it is her students and does not face that no student faces any Jammu and Kashmir, tion’s progress,” Shah said. he said. responsibility to ensure any problems while carry- problem regarding health Himachal Pradesh and He also said the census He cited the example of proper safety of all stu- ing her duties out. She en- at night. If a student has Uttarakhand, October 1, will help in demarcating the government’s fl agship dents. If a problem aris- joys talking to students and any health-related prob- 2020. The mammoth na- boundaries of municipal ‘Ujjwala’ scheme of provid- es that she is unable to always tries to provide any lem, the guards make tionwide exercise will be wards, assemblies and Lok ing free LPG connections resolve, she consults her sort of help when required. sure that the students are carried out in 16 languag- Sabha constituencies. to poor families, saying supervisor. Khushboo Ku- When asked about taken to the wellness cen- es at a cost of Rs 12,000 The Home Minister it has been successful as mari joined Bennett 25 what reactions the stu- tre. If a girl faces an issue dents give, when they are regarding any problem in crore. said, based on the 2011 the scheme was prepared days ago and works seven asked to show their ID- her hostel room, it is the “Census data will be Census, the Modi gov- based on the 2011 census days a week. She works for cards she said, “I always duty of a guard to bring a collected through a mo- ernment had planned 22 data. “By 2022, there will 13 hours a day and switch- es shifts after a period of ask them for it in a very po- technician to her room. bile app. This is for the welfare schemes related not be a single family that 15 days. Khushboo stays 5 lite manner and hence they “Saare bache pyaar fi rst time that mobile app to electricity connections without a gas connection,” kms away from the uni- always reply to me polite- se rehte hai toh hume will be used for the cen- to every home, gas con- he said. versity in a rented house ly.” During emergencies bhi aacha lagta hai”, sus exercise. India will be nections, construction of Edited by Aditi Paranjpe and Khushboo Kumari, a female security guard with her husband who like any severe fi ght, the says Khushboo Kumari. moving from the pen and roads, houses for the poor, Shivani Photo by Anwesha Mohanty GREATER NOIDA 4 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 30, 2019 Paltan Bazaar: Heart of all shoppers Grooving to Enjoying different Advaita’s cultures at Bennett performance By DIKSHA TRIPATHY we remember,” said Roy his language and under- The music club of BU, Ad- while telling about how stand it. “But as English vaita, had set the stage on Saushtav Roy, a fi rst he made new friends in is a universal language fi re on blue moon. There year B.Tech student fi nds the university while shar- and people around know were 3 performances by the atmosphere at Ben- ing his mother’s home- the language well, there- the club and each perfor- nett University exciting cooked food. “The life- fore, making friends be- mance was as fresh and but he misses the peace- style and grooming of a came a piece of cake for mesmerizing than the pre- The market is crowded even in rain. ful night walks, the pollu- person mattes a lot when me,” added Saushtav. vious ones. The club Sec- Handicraft shops in Paltan tion-free environment and he moves from one city to When Saushtav was retary, Lakshaya Sharma, Photo by Vartika Madan his friends back in Kolkata. another” said Saushtav. asked to describe the one also performed with his By VARTIKA MADAN fi nest pistachio cookies, crowded even in rain for over 50 years. Laksh- Though he is a Ben- thing that he liked and dis- group. The fi rst song per- coconut cookies and cake Paltan bazaar is the mi restraunt is a place gali who had spent most liked about his Bengali cul- formed was ‘Bullevard of Woollen clothes woven rusks you can fi nd in all central market of Deh- where you’ll get amaz- of his life in Delhi, he ture and the Delhi culture Broken Dream’ and it was by Nepali women in tra- of the Uttarakhand,” said radun, where people get ing coff ee and South In- fi nds the culture back in which he was brought a classic combo. “The next ditional pattern are found Sandeep Istwal, a resident everything from clothes dian food. It has been home quite interesting. up he said, “Every culture performance was a pow- in paltan bazaar. “These of Nainital and a regu- to furniture. The mar- there for 70 years now. He thinks that the cul- is unique in its own way er packed performance as stalls and sweaters, woven lar customer of Sunrise ket starts in a lane left Paltan bazaar on an ture and festivals in Ben- and has its pros and cons. it consisted instruments in unique patterns are one “Doon basmati rice is to the Clock Tower. average feeds over three gal are unique in their We cannot compare two such as drums, electric of the most unique things one of the special things It is a market where lakh people per day, from own ways. He recalled the because they are diff erent guitar, synthesizer, bass found in the market,” said found in this market. It you will fi nd every prod- daily transporters to Durga puja and said, “The and I like varying things guitar, all of which belong Tashi Dewan Rai, an Indi- has this unique smell, one uct of your need. In Pal- wholesalers. It is the cen- festival has its own fun and about these cultures.” to the rock genre.” said an-Nepali woman living in that you can neither miss tan bazaar, you will get tre from where all the re- spiritual vibes. We went Roy in his thoughts Ishaan, a fi rst year BBA Dehradun who acquired out on nor forget. It is so accessories, clothes, home tailers in the city buy daily to diff erent places to see expressed that culture student.The song per- the technique of weaving long and very tasty,” said appliances, books and products for further sale. the idols of Durga wear- Saushtav Roy and language are nev- formed was ‘Woh Lamhe’. in tribal and unique pat- Keshwat Negi, a grain even hardware stores. Paltan bazaar is full ing traditional outfi ts and Photo by Diksha er the problems until The last song performed terns from her mother. and spice seller. “The lo- Reena Desai, a lo- of people, always, even how can one forget the we make it a problem. was ‘Choo Lo’ composed There’s a bakery shop cal people in Dehradun cal customer in Paltan when it’s raining. In Deh- food! It’s just awesome.” Roy said that building “We only have to be by an infamous band in paltan bazaar, Sunrise and as a matter of fact in said, “If you want to buy radun when it rains, it He further added that relationships was easy but humble and welcom- named The Local Train. bakery shop, which is one Uttarakhand prefer Doon something in Dehra- doesn’t stops, but that the food is a key point when it was about com- ing enough to make The performance left of the oldest bakery shops Basmati Rice over any oth- dun, visit Paltan bazaar.” doesn’t stop the buyers that unites the people of munication, things were new friends and ad- everyone awestruck with in Dehradun. “Sunrise er type of rice,” he added. It has local food stalls and shopkeepers from diff erent cultures. “Good a bit diffi cult because not just in the new envi- its mesmerizing beats. can provide you with the The market is which have been there their daily routines. food, good times, is what everyone could relate to ronment,” added Roy. Heavy fl oods hit Life of a female hostel security Mandala-making Prayagraj, schools worker at Bennett University competition held By ANISHKA SHARMA She lives at a place are also trained to assist By PRAGYA SHARMA the academic block. The which is far away from with the evacuation of the affected event was planned by the Usha, a 30-year-old se- the college and this premises, including crowd On 12th September, Spic secretaries of Spic Macay, curity worker at the girl’s makes it diffi cult for her control, and provide di- Macay organized a Man- Rupalika and Meher who hostel at Bennett Univer- to balance between her rection to emergency per- dala art competition open are both 2nd year BAJMC sity, takes her job very work and home due to sonnel when they arrive.” for students of Bennett. students. The duration of seriously. She works for the everyday travelling. They were invited to the competition was one over 80 hours a week all “Most of the students “When it comes to showcase their skills. The hour as all 5 participants while balancing her per- are nice and greet me some dangerous sit- competition started at came up with brilliant sonal and professional life. with a smile on their faces uation, the security 7pm in the lecture hall of ideas to display their ar- According to Usha, the but, there are also some team is always well tistic abilities. Light music law requires the institute troublesome groups who prepared.” could be heard in the back- to pay her on hourly ba- give me a hard time,” said ground as both students sis when she is on duty. Usha when asked about One of the main func- and organizers worked This is quite a tough job to Usha... on duty at BU her relationship with stu- tions of a security guard on their individual pieces. keep up with. “It becomes Photo by Anishka dents. She considers her- is to ensure the safety of Shubhrali Ben, a 1st hard to manage my fam- Sharma self a tough nut as she has individuals. Often, the year student of BALMC ily but as my daughter is been dealing with such watchful presence of a se- after getting back from won the competition after old enough, she manag- students for years and curity guard is enough to work as she has to pre- results were declared on es to takes care of herself has enough experience. prevent illegal activities. pare the dinner as well but the offi cial Instagram han- which makes my work When asked about People are often grateful fortunately, her daugh- dle of Spic Macay. Manda- a little easier,” she said. controlling extreme situ- for the presence of a se- ter helps her with that. la is a complex abstract art Her daily routine in- ations in the campus, she curity guard, and helping Her duties are dif- form that is usually circu- volves waking up at 4 in said, “When it comes to them feel comfortable and ferent in both the areas lar in form. Mandalas gen- the morning and complet- some dangerous situation, safe can be rewarding. where she has to keep a erally have one identifi able ing most of the household the security team is always She feels that her job keen eye on everything centre point, which is used chores, from cleaning well prepared. In the case is affi rming and fulfi lling. and has to deliver a se- to form an array of sym- Floods aff ecting DPS Prayagraj to preparing breakfast of a fi re, the security guard Her job is extremely de- Winner, Shubhrali curity report every week. bols, shapes and forms. Photo by Tanishq Raj Singh for her family, and then At home she is a moth- is trained to activate the manding but she is some- Ben’s artwork. coming to the university Photo by Pragya They contain both, ge- By VASUNDHARA MISRA classes 1 to 12) keeping in er and a wife who has to fi re alarm and contact one who makes the stu- for the job. She doesn’t Sharma ometric and organic forms. After fl ooding parts of view the safety of students. take care of her family. the fi re department. We dents feel secure and safe. get time to even take rest Prayagraj city for over 10 The letter also asked the days, water level of Ganga principals to ensure that and Yamuna started the orders were followed receding at a pace of 0.5 and that they would be re- sponsible for any mishaps Residents enjoy visit to Asia’s ‘biggest park’ cm per hour to even 2.5 that might happen if the cm per hour on Sunday. By VEDANSHI KUMAR The park has a statue walks, Janeshwar Mishra people got employed be- ite places for the Luc- orders are not followed. The high water level of the of Mr. Janeshwar Mishra park is one of the best plac- cause of this”, says Harshit knowites”, says a guard The order was for all rivers caused a lot of in- “Janeshwar Mishra park which is 25feet tall. It is so es to visit in Lucknow”, Agarwal, a student who who daily sees number of schools within a 5km radi- convenience to the people is the pride of Lucknow”, tall that it is visible from the says Pranshul Pratik, a lives in Lucknow by birth. people visiting the park. us of the banks of the river. of the city as 210 people says Arifa Sayyad, a citizen corners. It was developed non-citizen of Lucknow. The park is so beau- “The gardens are de- The river water even were moved into relief of Lucknow. It is said to by the cost of 25 crores. Talking about the en- tifully decorated on the veloped beautifully. It fl ooded the campus of camps near Ganganagar be the biggest park in Asia “The park is well de- vironment he adds, “The national holidays and gives mental peace and Delhi Public School situ- village in the district on situated in prime location veloped, and the walkways park has large pounds festivals. Grand func- adds to the beauty. There ated on the bank of river Saturday. Many schools Gomti Nagar. It was made are very well-designed. with beautiful foun- tions are held in the park are special arrangements Ganga. The students of were also shut down from in the memory of late pol- The park has cycle tracks, tains. Diff erent shapes for everyone’s participa- for security and safety the school were incon- 19th September till 21st itician Janeshwar Mishra jogging tracks, children’s and colours fl owers are tion. On September 26th, for visitors. Warning and venienced by this as their September which was who was a Samajvadi play area, boating, dance grown all over the park.” Bhavyadeva Seva Day was danger sign boards have mid-term exams were further extended to 26th party leader. fl oor, football ground, “A park like Janeshwar celebrated. On November been placed”, he adds. postponed. “Our exams September for the safety of “When it comes tennis court and many in the city of Lucknow is a 3, there was Lucknow city “Lucknow has have been postponed and students. to beauty, there is no more facilities. The kid’s big thing because it is the run, run for smile event more to off er than ka- rescheduled twice,” shared A letter by the District comparison of Janesh- play area has standard biggest park in Asia. The held. There is a lot of fun babs and food” Janesh- a class 12 student from Magistrate and Collector war’s park”, Arifa adds equipments and they are tourism of Lucknow has and learning too. Food war park is an example the school. The school has of Prayagraj to the Prin- as she has visited many well-maintained”, says increased a lot because of court has also been re- for this”, he concludes. experienced the river wa- cipals and District School parks in diff erent cities. Vedica Srivastava, a fre- that park. A city which is cently opened in the park. Overall the visitors had ter fl ooding the campus Coordinator stated that “India’s 207-foot-long quent visitor of the park. only famous because of its “Not only outsiders a great experience in the in the past too which led schools of all boards must fl ag which is situated in the “Be it family outings past is now famous because but Janeshwar Mishra Janeshwar Mishra park. It Children in the park to the school being shut remain shut from 19th park adds to the beauty”. or morning and evening of the park also. So many park is one the favour- is a must visit in Lucknow. Photo by Devang for long periods of time. to 21st of September(for Pandey Lift your mood with the right ethnic wear By YATI SHARMA any teenager. The sheer Colours can lift up any- an oversized denim jacket. Have a big presenta- Didn’t get the marks variety of shades, styles, body’s bad mood, especial- Give it a badass look tion today and want to look you expected or missed designs and prints can ly when you are sad, try on with a pair of black or confi dent and enthusias- your attendance by just put a charming smile and some colourful tassels and camel colour boots. tic in front of the client to two seconds? Just change a shine of fulfi lment in pair it up with a solid col- Just one long skirt in conquer the presentation? your shorts and step in almost everyone’s eyes. our kurti. This can change your wardrobe can be made Then let’s do it in style! some cotton plazos and your mood in seconds and into everything you wish. Pick a basic pastel col- straight long cotton kurtis. “Colours can make you cheerful and A long skirt It can also our cotton saree from your Glam it up with silver lift anybody’s happy just as colourful be used as a classic anarka- mom’s closet with a match- ethnic jewellery or some your tassels look on you. li by tying it up as a tube ing crop shirt. Add a little colourful tassel earrings. mood, espe- Want to go clubbing dress. Pair it up with leg- bohemian look with some A cotton dupatta on top cially when or party this weekend but gings and roll a dupatta or basic bohemian jewellery. would make you feel like a can’t fi nd anything to wear? scarf around the neck. Of Now you’re ready style diva. Then fi nally, a you are sad.” Want to change your usual Dashamnoor and Kanan Parmar in course, any Indian outfi t is to win over your cli- nude lip will add a casual boring party one-pieces traditional outfi ts incomplete without a pair ent and make a mark. yet not so casual look to Feeling low? Wear the and want to look diff er- Photos by Ark Prabh Pandey and Priyanshu of silver jhumkis, so fi nd a Let’s do some nude your outfi t. outrageous shades normal- ent among everyone? Try Chatterjee pair of heavy silver jhum- lips and put on our high Ethnic earrings Ethnic wear can ad- ised in our colourful and your solid coloured long and add a little bit of style curves with a corset belt. kis and voila! You are ready block heels and step out Photo by Ark Prabh dress the mood swings of beautifully whacky culture. skirt in your wardrobe in on it by showing your Make it look casual with to slay in a formal party. and feel like a goddess. GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 30, 2019 THE TIMESOF BENNETT 5 ON BU CAMPUS, A TINY WORLD Bennett University is home not just to students, but also to a vast variety of insects and birds. A walk around the campus, and if you are looking for them, you will find everything from ants to dragonflies to spiders and blister beetles. Here are some of the species that Shyambhavi Kumar managed to spot on one of her photowalks around the campus.

Dragonflies, like this one, are common around the Bennett University campus.

A colourful dragonfly takes a break from its hectic flying schedule of the day.

Egrets look for insects as the sun sets for the day in the fields around Bennett University.

A common house sparrow looks for its evening meal somewhere in Bennett University.

H u n d r e d s o f m i l l i p e d e s c a n b e s p o t t e d a l l a r o u n d t h e g r a s s a n d t h e g r o u n d i n t h e B e n n e t t A microchrysa fly rests on a leaf. Small and fast moving, these are difficult to spot. University campus.

A jewel bug, one of the more colourful bugs around the campus, prepares to lift off from atop a plant. A spider lies patiently in wait on its web for its next prey in a field. GREATER NOIDA 6 THE TIMESOF BENNETT September 30, 2019 Media unwittingly ‘glorifies’ drugs Acquiring knowledge through

BY SOUMYA KUMARI olism, including change in cidents where someone BU guest lectures no mean feat bone density and reducing dies due to an overdosage Multiple incidents muscle mass.so drugs is of drugs. But we still have BY VEDANSHI KUMAR and reports of drug abuse definitely not a solution a lot of shows and movies and drug trafficking is to overcome depression that showcase the arotag- Tests are very common being depicted in pop- for long-term.Coming to onist himself being a taker when it comes college lev- ular TV shows includ- the other factor, namely of drugs. The portrayal of el courses. By taking tests, ing Breaking Bad, Nar- peer pressure. This is also drug abuse as something a teacher can easily check cos and even Riverdale. a prevalent cause of the “cool” is definitely not a student’s ability to re- Although most of these spread of drug abuse. Be- something that will help member and analyse the do portray it as a bad ing in bad company can eradicate the issue.” given information. Ben- thing, it’s not like it’s out- always force the weak of Parth Shah said “Al- nett gives its students the right labelled evil. In fact mind to easily fall prey though at the beginning of opportunity to interact a lot of protagonists them- to the darkness of drug every movie we watch in with many successful peo- selves may be involved in abuse and even traffick- the theater there is an ad- ple. Every week the univer- such cases and at times ing. Another form of peer vertisement of “Smoking sity invites people to ad- A guest lecture in progress in a lecture hall. this may give the wrong pressure also includes bul- kills”. Then why is it nec- dress the students. Many Photo by Vedanshi Kumar impression to the viewers. lying, something we are all essary at all to show it in of those guests have seen a the students are general- students to get ready for But before we delve more than familiar with. the movie? I’m pretty sure lot of struggle in their life ly keen to attend lectures next time as they pay more into how media address- Now although it has movies could do very well and then succeeded. Their because they get attention and score better. es these issues, let’s try Parth Shah, a student of IIT Madras. often been shown on me- without their characters thoughts are extremely in- marked as per their per- Guest lectures in Ben- looking into why teen- Photo by Soumya Kumari dia that drug abuse isn’t smoking in the first place.” spiring and informative. formance in the test. nett University is an ex- agers fall into this hab- fighting depression. - Al piness such as serotonin. a good thing, Parth Shah, The same hormones After these guest The tests serve the ploration hub because it in the first place. though these are short But this is just a student of IIT madras, may also be released when lectures, the universi- purpose of revision. Based it helps students to get As pointed out by term solutions, in the a short-term thing. thinks that at times there you play a sport or even ty arranges a test for all on the marks and answers, clarity in their career. multiple cases of drug long run these cause more More importantly they are scenarios when the just exercise. Staying in of the students mainly students get to know how Some guests inspire the abuse, two of the fore- harm. The reason they feel tend to cause an imbalance wrong message might healthy social relation- to check the knowledge much they have under- students to pay atten- most issues are depres- so good is because they in the brain chemistry it- go out to the viewers. ships also ensures avoid- they have gained from the stood. They find out how tion to their education. sion and peer pressure. stimulate the secretion of self. Not to mention some “Ofcourse news reports ing the use of narcotics.”, guest session. Owing to much more preparation The one to one in- Drugs are often the same hormones that drugs may even cause always showcase the in- said Mr. Parth shah. the fear of the test, they need, which allows teraction makes the considered a method of cause the feeling of hap- harm to the body’s metab- session interesting. Ultra marathon glory run flagged off Removing the fear of deadlines PRESS INFORMATION from Kargil to Kohima. streams of ice-cold water BUREAU Kohima and Kargil are the from snow-capped moun- at Bennett University An ultra-marathon- ‘Glory two forward most outpost tains and some of the BY SHALINEE MISHRA Run’ was inaugurated by of India in the East and in passes in Ladakh region; Air Vice Marshal PM Sinha the North, where two of Namiki-La (12198 ft.) and “I love deadlines. I AVSM VSM, Air Officer the fiercest battles were Fout-La (13510 ft.). This love the whooshing noise Commanding J&K, from fought in 1944 and 1999 expedition involves camp- they make as they fly by” the Kargil War Memorial respectively. ing and living outdoors, quoted Douglas Adam. in Drass to celebrate the The route will fol- managing and surviving Students fear assignment 20th year of Kargil Victory low from Drass to Leh in snow, rain and extreme deadlines in colleges be- on September 21. through Manali Highway, climate through varied ter- cause they will not be The run, aimed to pro- where average elevation is rain of Ladakh, HP, Pun- able to score well if they mote awareness for pedes- 13,000 feet with its high- jab, Uttarakhand, Uttar don’t submit their work trian safety, was launched est elevation being 17480 Pradesh, Bihar, West-Ben- on time. The fear makes recently as the Fit India ft at Tanglang-La moun- gal, Assam and Nagaland. them punctual and hard- Movement by Prime Min- tain pass. The participants K2K. The ‘Glory Run’ com- working ,students learn Fear of deadlines in the classroom ister Narendra Modi to will run an average of 100 menced on Saturday will time management which Photo by Shalinee Mishra pay tribute to the brave km every day over the 45 culminate on 06 Nov 19. will help them build a Some students take it as Bennett Universi- hearts. days. The team consist of IAF has been promot- good future because time a challenge and work their ty is making students to The Glory Run is being one female officer Flight ing adventure activities management is something best to submit it on time. be more confident and led by Squadron Lead- Lieutenant Rishabjeet for its personnel and has everyone should learn . Mahima Law student punctual by removing er Suresh Razdan, Su-30 Kaur and Warrant Officer achieved feats at national Completing work on said “I take it as a fun fear of submitting their aircraft pilot. The run will Indra Pal Singh. The team and international level. time gives a good impres- and make it my ground assignment on time. cover 4500 km in 45 days will be crossing many snall EDITED BY SHIVANI sion . People who value rule to submit on time”. Student came from other people’s time, their Journalism students school, in starting found time is also being valued. Anishka Sharma said,”al- it very difficult to submit In Bennett University so have pleasure to take their project on time but students are trained to sub- pictures in the campus now they are enjoying BU gives space to learn skills mit their reports on time and submit their assign- and having fun. They took and become responsible. ment before deadline. deadlines as challenge. By YASH JOBANPUTRA

Clubs at Bennett Uni- Rejuvenating versity helps you to hone India’s international your skills, however when the primary it comes to acquiring new speed post includes skills – the credit has to be sector ‘need of given to both the Universi- ty and the clubs for encour- the hour’ more countries now aging the ‘build a rapport’ PRESS INFORMATION PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU tain its position as the behavior. It’s a good thing BUREAU largest postal network in that the clubs allow and en- The Department of the world touching the courage people to join even M. Venkaiah Naidu em- Posts (DoP) has announced lives of every citizen in if they don’t know anything phasised on the vitality of commencing of Interna- the country and to pro- about the field. But, stu- agriculture and the neces- tional Speed Post (EMS) vide mail parcel, money dents themselves help each sity for introducing struc- Service to Bosnia and Her- transfer, banking, insur- other to acquire new skills tural reforms to rejuvenate zegovina, Brazil, Ecuador, ance and retail services or improve existing skills. the primary sector on the Kazakhstan, Lithuania with speed and reliability. Clubs at Bennett Univer- 15th Anniversary of Rythu and North Macedonia. The core values of sity are more of a group Nestham Publication, at EMS or Express Mail the Department of Posts activity, where a number a function held in Swarna Service is a premium ser- maintain our iconic sta- of people gather and do Bharat Trust, Hyderabad. vice that enables its users tus as a unique and trust- what they love, get better at Naidu said that the ag- to send documents and ed national institution what they love. However, a riculture producer was merchandise faster and by providing the human student helping another getting less, while the with the added facility touch in all their interac- student is a one-on-one ac- trader was getting more. of being able to track the tions with society, by being tivity, which makes it much The Vice President cau- movement of the item on responsive and responsi- easier to learn a new skill. tioned people against the the internet. This facility ble, by demonstrating its “I think I’ve grown not just growing incidence of life- is expected to augment highest order of integrity in skills but also as a per- style diseases and said that people to people contact and honesty and by dis- son at Bennett,” says Ni- it was important to adopt with these countries and charging their responsibil- punh Kothari, a first year healthy dietary practices foster trade as EMS is ities towards society in an student from BJMC. ‘You don’t have to be a dancer to join Verve in Bennett University’ popular channel for small environment of deep trust. EDITED BY SHREYA NEGI Photo source: Verve Instagram handle and medium enterprises. The Postal Service The EMS service to Board, the apex manage- these countries will hence- ment body of the Depart- forth be available at major ment, comprises the Chair- A security guard at Bennett university is no less than Batman Post offices across India. man and six Members. The Department of The six members of By DASHAMNOOR Gotham, a difficult job as number of students in the jay likes a lot about his job Posts has played an im- the Board hold portfolios he can spend no time with campus, the security has is how he has earned a lot portant role in the lives of Personnel, Operations, At night, when the his family in the evenings. been tightened. “The se- of respect here, in Bennett of many people in India. Technology, Postal Life rest of the world is asleep, When asked if curity guards now have University. The univer- It has played a crucial Insurance, Banking & DBT Sanjay Sharma, 30, is on it is difficult for him sity treats all the guards role in improving the so- and Planning respectively. his toes. No, he is no Bat- to balance work and “The students here as family and makes sure cial-economic develop- Deputy Directors General, man-like vigilante who family, he said, “At times respect me a lot and to cater to their needs. ment for more than 150 Directors and Assistant years. The DoP also acts as Directors General provide fights crime and uncov- it is difficult as I stay obey everything I When asked to de- ers deadly plots. Instead, away from my family for scribe his experience in a an agent for Government the necessary function- say. They are all Sanjay Sharma’s job is 12 hours but at the end of few words, Sanjay said he of India in discharging al support for the Board somewhat more tedious. the day, I am only work- very friendly and enjoys working at Bennett other services for citizens. at the Headquarters. He ensures that the stu- ing for their better future.” well behaved.” University and has made The Department of All the members dents of Bennett Univer- He has no difficulty friends with his co-work- Posts comes under the of the organisation- sity are safe and sound in working here because more responsibility be- ers. He is responsible Ministry of Communica- al board work together and that no outsiders the children treat him re- cause if there is a large for the security of a lot tions which aims at achiev- as a team to provide the trespass into the campus. ally well like his own chil- number of children, high- of children and he likes ing the long term goal of best services to citizens. Sharma’s duty be- dren. “The students here er are the possibilities of doing this job because financial self-sufficiency The EMS service to gins at 7pm and ends at respect me a lot and obey fights. In order to avoid he gets to interact with a by generating surpluses these countries will hence- 7am – a 12-hour shift everything I say. They are any unwanted situations lot of different kinds of from services (existing forth be available at major with not even a single day all very friendly and well and for the safety of the people and children. The & new) outside our uni- Post offices across India. Sanjay Sharma, a dedicated security guard of leave. Much like Bat- behaved,” says Sanjay. students, it is important.” university trusts him, versal service obligation. Edited by Photo by Dashamnoor man, caped crusader of With increase in One thing that San- and he is respected by all. Its mission is to sus- DASHAMNOOR GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 30, 2019 7 Differences Sacred Games fundraiser collects over ₹1,000 do not divide

By RITI GHAI p.m. There were 21 teams, tion asked from them or if you wished to win. By SAYAK GOSWAMI each comprising of two bounce it to another team Though given the num- A sum of ₹1050 was col- members, which regis- of their choice. ber of teams, it shouldn’t A hostel accommodates lected at the Sacred Games tered on the spot. Then, in the end, there have taken this long,” said students of different Quiz fundraiser organised Each team was asked was an Audio and Visual Vikram of team Chhich- streams who study as well by Club Alexis and Club to come up with a creative round to decide the win- hore. as enjoy together. There is cerebrum on Wednesday. name for their team as the ners. Even though the difference of thoughts be- Club Alexis, which has mega popular title song of Abhinandan Bhatna- amount collected in the tween the students of var- done many fundraisers in Sacred Games played in gar and Mayank Tripathi fundraiser is good, Alexis ious courses. the past, will use this mon- the background. of team Dilwale emerged felt they could have col- Shivam Narayan Pan- ey to fund donations at old The first two rounds of as winners with 51 points. lected more funds. dey, a law student states age homes and orphanag- the Quiz were MCQs. On They were awarded “There was a clash of 2 “media students are re- es. the basis of number of cor- Amazon vouchers worth events of other clubs when laxed and have to study The idea of this quiz rect answers, top 5 teams Rs.600. An ecstatic Abhi- our event was happening. only when they have ex- was born when Alexis club were selected. nandan quoted the famous There was a divide in the ams.” decided to use India’s one This was followed by a dialogue ‘Aham Brahmas- crowd. Also, Tanmay Kumar, a of the most popular web rapid fire round based on a mi’ on his victory. The crowd in the event media student says “the re- series to make money. particular character of the The event was ap- could have been much ality of media school is fac- “As Sacred Games is series. preciated by all partici- more than we got, oth- ing deadlines and achiev- very much in trend nowa- A wildcard question pants though they felt it erwise the event went on ing targets.” days and we also needed a was also asked before the stretched for too long. very smoothly,” said So- Engineering is consid- fundraiser, we came with third “We had fun. The hom. ered as the most pressur- a Quiz on Sacred Games,” round which was Organizers at work for the Sacred Games fundraiser. questions were good and Alexis has more such ised stream in this univer- said Sohom, Secretary of bagged by team Chhich- Photo by Riti Ghai deep. fundraisers and collab- sity. Alexis. hore. You had to have thor- orations planned for the They have to work on The event started at 7 In the third round, Bounce or Pounce, each team had the choice to either accept the ques- oughly watched the series future. both theory as well as prac- ticals. Shreyansh Shrivastava Chit Chaat, favourite haunt of students, will be missed who is in the engineering stream thinks “ law stu- dents are more hard work- By SAI ADARSH KRISHNA “I really liked having experiences of hav- they delivered orders. If ing as they have to study cheese-corn sandwich ing food at Chit Chaat. I ordered a burger from old cases and attend moot Students at Bennett and paneer-barbeque The law students said Chit Chaat, they would court which brings out the were devastated when wrap at Chit Chaat. I am they would miss the Chit make sure I’d get my meal best in them.” they got to know about actually saddened by the Chaat food whose quality in the next three min- Each stream has its the departure of Chit news of their exit as their was as good as the service of utes. Also, their burgers own challenges which the Chaat on September 11. servings were a great al- the staff of the food outlet. were absolutely delicious students face throught Chit Chaat was a ternative for me to feast “The staff workers and I would prefer it over their course but they are sought-after alternative upon as a vegetarian on were so kind to us. I re- Kathi rolls and Maggi,” able to deal with the pres- to mess food for both campus,” said Parth Shar- member asking for extra said Sai Suvam Patnaik, sure with help from the day scholars and hos- ma, a first-year mass plates and forks back in a first-year computer sci- faculty members and their tellers. Several students communications student. the day and they were ence-engineering student. peers. said that they would miss Hostellers were satis- totally content with it. “Chit Chaat sold some The positive aspect of the burgers and barbe- fied with the hospitality of My friends were also im- mouth-watering burgers. I different stream students que wraps they would the working staff as they mensely satisfied by their believe I myself ate most of coming together is the di- have at Chit Chaat. were both respectful and services. So, no complaints the burgers they made dur- verse knowledge they can Chit Chaat was a popu- kind towards day schol- as such,” said Lakshya, ing their stay. So, obvious- share with each other and lar hang-out for hostellers, ars, hostellers and parents a first-year law student. ly I am saddened by this,” the mutual understanding who would gather there alike. The general response The engineering said Sayak Goswami, a considering each course’s for their discussions on to their exit was treated students were awed first-year BAJMC student. importance. topics ranging from the with remorse as students by their efficiency. The working staff Upsetting state of the Chit Chaat stall after being discontinued. Bennett university has personal to global politics. pledged that they would They preferred burg- said that the sales of the Photo by Sai Adarsh Krishna a diverse environment for Hours after their exit, miss good wraps and sand- ers and wraps from Chit stall were on point and rapport with the students food and hospitality,” said pus. “I don’t know where all its students as they can a few students were asked wiches on the campus. Chaat over other alterna- the feedback from stu- and faculty alike. The sales Manik, a member of the I’ll get my favourite subs opt for a course of their about their experience of School of Law and tives served in the mess. dents was mostly positive. of the stall were on point working staff at Chit Chaat. now that Chit Chaat is choice and pursue it using having food at Chit Chaat School of Engineering “The staff workers were “We worked at Chit because students genuine- Their exit surely add- gone,” rued Yash Joban- the best facilities provided and how they felt about and Applied Sciences pretty efficient, especially Chaat for one-and-a-half ly loved the quality of our ed to the chat in the cam- putra, a first-year BAJMC. them leaving the campus. also spoke about their with the speed at which months and had a good at Bennett University. Dhyanotsav: A wellness fest TT: The underdog sport at BU By AADITYA VEDNATAM tain of the university was interviewed he said “con- By KANAN PARMAR Table tennis is not a sport sidering the number of but a hobby instead be- students who play table Dhyanotsav was organized cause people perceive tennis, we deserve a fixed by Heartfulness organi- table tennis players only room or a place”. zation from 20th-22nd of stand in front of the table There is a kabaddi field September at the Govern- and there isn’t much phys- on campus but no room for ment college, Noida. ical movement involved. table tennis. It was a wellness fest But this is not true at There have been a few with the motive to rejuve- all, table tennis improves meetings with the author- nate the body, mind and hand-eye coordination, ities who have said that soul of the individuals with improves reflexes and also Table Tennis tournament at BU they will look into the mat- over 1500 people attend- keeps the brain sharp. Photo by Yash Jobanputra ter and will try to provide ing it. Table tennis can be a solution for this situation “The preparations for Delhi where people of all The table tennis tour- seen as a rising sport in as soon as possible. the event had begun three- age groups came to watch nament was held in Sep- India as more and more Some temporary ar- four months ago. Inviting the fast-paced sport. tember and the tables were tournaments have started rangements have been the guests and reaching Table tennis is a sport temporarilly set up in the to take place like the made by the authorities out to people was one of which can be enjoyed by indoor basketball court UTT (Ultimate Table which are appreciated by the biggest tasks during anyone, be it young or old. where the tournament Tennis) in which players the students. this time period,” said one It can be seen that ta- took place, the finals were from all around the world Students wish to see a of the volunteers from the ble tennis isn’t given much held in the B block cafete- come to India and com- proper set up for table ten- Heartfulness organization. importance on campus ria which was quite disap- pete. nis as soon as possible as The event started with as there isn’t even a fixed pointing to see. This year it was held at place for players to prac- When Niteshwar, the they want to pursue their the welcoming of chief Children at play in Dhyanotsav wellness fest. Thayagraj Stadium, New tise and play. current Table Tennis cap- skills in table tennis . guests and lighting of the Photo by Kanan Parmar lamp. The chief guests being Dr. Somnath Shas- tri, Prof. Bhagvati Prasad followed by Heartfulness thoughts during medita- attendees. Break a leg, follow your passion Sharma, Dr. Sandeep Bhu- tion,” stated one of the at- Children aged between cleaning. By SNEHA RATHORE dhiraj, Dr. Neeraj Tandon “My mind was com- tendees of Dhyanotsav. 3 to 16 years were blind- and Anil Kumar Singh. “What the kids did on folded and could easily tell pletely relaxed and at “Crying Out Your Feelings, Activities like chair stage was nearly impos- the colour of ball, serial peace after trying out the Helps You Begin A New yoga, brain exercises, body sible, I can’t believe that number on a currency note Heartfulness relaxation Journey” believes Tanayaa and mind relaxation took a blindfolded eight-year- by smelling and feeling and meditation for three Ginoria, a BBA student of place. Also, a session of old girl could tell the se- objects which was a great days. I felt disconnected Bennett University and a Heartfulness meditation rial number of a currency success due to the enthusi- from the nuisances of the professional salsa dancer. (Heart- based meditation note by just feeling it,” said astic masses that attended outside world and could Her passion for dance for peace) was conducted Pankaj Gupta, one of the the workshop. reflect well upon my own is an inspiration for all those people who pull themselves down because Health is the beginning of wealth of societal barriers. By NAVROOP KAUR manage to take out time Her chapter of dance daily because going to the began from the second “Eat to live, not live to eat.” gym makes me feel re- standard when she joined Students feel that they freshed.” Latin American dance don’t have the time to Sleep is an integral class in Chandigarh. take care of their personal part of staying healthy as Tanaya Ginoria following her passion. She has been perform- Photo by Sneha Rathore health. It’s because of their it helps to maintain the en- ing since then at various busy schedule and nev- ergy level of the body and platforms such as ISKBF, Tanayaa feels blessed According to her, “so- helps one to develop. You er-ending activities due to keeps one active. Chandigarh and Salsa Del- and thankful for having ciety restrictions aren’t need to classify the criti- which they compromise on A sleeping schedule hi festival. her Family stand by her tough when you have your cism and identify the gen- important meals. can be devised according She eventually shifted side in every situation and family’s support with you”. uine ones that helps you Saloni, a BBA student to one’s convenience. to the salsa form of dance decision of her life. She People are exposed to improve yourself.” said, “I keep some healthy First step to being healthy: Drink lots of water 7 to 8 liters of water and has participated in believes that the dancer criticism in every step of She concluded by say- snacks and fruits in my bag Photo by Navroop Kaur Khera intake is a must for an several international lev- inside her is still alive be- the way, so did Tanayaa. ing, so that I can eat between average adult as it keeps On enquiring with a el competitions including cause of her family. She says, “The most “Crying and hard work the short break which I get you have. the body well hydrated few students, it was found IIDC in Bangalore, and She believes in follow- important thing that peo- have always helped me after each class.” It is important for one throughout the day. that exercise really helps Asian open championship. ing her heart and says that ple should learn is to dif- work on my weakness as She also believes it will to follow a fitness regime A balanced diet is them to stay fresh after a She considers her elder one should not think about ferentiate between criti- well as to deal with criti- give energy to concentrate. as it helps one to stay healthy for the body be- busy day. brother, Madhav Ginoria, what people say or what cism and feedback. cism. It helps us to over- Make sure you keep healthy. Exercise can be cause it includes all the Shambhavi Kumar her biggest support sys- the society thinks if one’s Criticism leads to de- come our feelings to begin healthy food with yourself made fun such as doing important nutrients in the BJMC student said, “I tem. intentions are harmless. motivation while feedback a new journey. so that it’s the first thing Zumba or Aerobics. right quantity. GREATER NOIDA 8 THE TIMESOF BENNETT September 30 , 2019 BU cricket standards sustained World through the lens of ISAC at Bennett University by founders against all odds By VARTIKA MADAN By ARNAV LAHIRI we lacked facilities and hu. In 2018, the BU crick- ISAC, the photography club at Bennett were never the favourites, et team brought laurels to University, held a meeting on September In an interview with the we still managed to make the University by qualify- 2, 2019, to introduce the freshers to the Times of Bennett, Vishesh it to the quarter finals.” ing for three semi-finals various ideologies and functions of the Redhu, the captain of Ben- BU finally got its first in tournaments held in OP club. nett University Cricket full-time cricket coach, Jindal college, GD Goenka The freshers were introduced to the Team, told this reporter Vikrant Mehla in 2018. college and Galgotiya col- idea of photo-walks, usually conducted about how the journey of Redhu was made the lege. once a month to provide exposure to the the teams have been on in Vice-captain of the team Redhu was appoint- students and to give them tips on street the college. under the captaincy of ed as the captain earlier photography. “From being a foot- Karan, a former MBA stu- this year, and the team is ISAC organizes these walks all over ball ground to now a well- dent. “Bennett has seen already working well un- Delhi and NCR region. The club members equipped cricket facility, a rise in performances der him. “The year start- are taught both videography and pho- the teams have seen major and results after coach sir ed off well when we beat tography during these photo-walks which changes in facilities and walked in. He motivates us Shiv Nadar University in help the students learn more in this field. fortunes in past two years. and has valuable inputs for a friendly match. We now ISAC stands for ISO, Shutter, Aperture It wasn’t always a walk in all of us. Fitness is his pri- look forward to the BML and Capture – the four main elements of the park. We did not have ority,” says Redhu. Munjal tournament in Oc- photography. This signifies that only after a coach in the beginning In 2018, a fresh 22- tober.” Redhu seems con- setting the ISO, Shutter Speed and Aper- and lacked even the basic yard pitch was curated; fident about the team this ture of the camera, can one capture a pho- facilities,” says the skipper. net practice sessions were year and is determined to tograph. As of now, ISAC has around 300 Redhu, who is a Third- introduced with both con- give Bennett its first -In members with 12 core members. ISAC not Photo by Abhi Bothera, a Core year BA-JMC student, crete and clay pitches. tra-University Trophy. only mentors the budding photographers team member of ISAC joined the University in Floodlights were also in- Talking about the team’s learn photography, it also helps shape the University’s travel club, to organise pho- 2017 and has been a part stalled for the players to preparations for the tour- students’ minds to look at things through to-trips to provide members of both the of the cricket team since practice in the night. nament, Redhu says, “the different perspectives and angles. It helps clubs with more opportunities and expo- BU participated in its first “The new and im- team is confident to face them reach horizons through the lens of sure. two tournaments in Delhi proved facilities boost- any challenge as the play- your camera. ISAC is a club that requires continu- Technical University and ed our confidence and ers are practicing very Jai Chabbra, the club’s secretary, ous participation and dedication. If one we were determined to hard to win the title for the Shiv Nadar University. He Vishesh Redhu, captain of the Bennett Cricket shared his future plans for the club. He has the passion for it and the zeal to excel achieve more,” says Red- University.” proudly admits, “though team practising for the season plans to tie-up with NOMAD, Bennett in the field, then this is the club for you. ‘Action speaks louder than words’, Groove with Verve to bring out believes the drama club at BU the best in yourself By PRAGYA SHARMA By ANWESHA MOHANTY

The orientation of Ansh, “One always stops to move Bennett University’s and groove,” says Saurabh drama club was held on Tantia, the Secretary of Wednesday evening, 11th Verve. Dance is an art form September. Freshers which defines peace and gathered in the Academ- expression, it makes you ic block’s lecture hall to express yourself. Verve, witness ‘Sannata’, a set the dance club of Bennett of mono acts depicting University makes sure you heart ripping instances work wonders with your taking place in our society. feet. Such acts were per- Becoming the secretary formed by core members of Verve, after being the of the of the Ansh family joint secretary for a year, based on societal barri- made Saurabh feel proud ers and prominent issues of himself, as it was a great Members of Verve existing today, such as Ansh, the drama club, performing a street play in the campus of BU leap forward for him. This putting up fabulous Article 377, acid attacks Photo Source: Ansh BU Instagram handle also works in his favour dance performances on women, Hindu-Mus- as he knows all the loop- at Blue Moon 4.0 lim riots, inter-cast mar- act, but also inspires them holes in the system and the Photo source: Verve riages and the horrors of Mono acts were performed to develop as a person. problems to be worked on. Instagram handle war. The passionate set of While portraying different “It’s simple, I want that performances left an emo- by core members of the characters one tends to find people who have a passion train of my life.” When tional impact on the au- Ansh family based on themselves along the way. for dance should embrace it comes to his successor dience. All the plays were The Ansh family has it and that’s the way they as a secretary, he thinks well written and executed. societal barriers and performed on various can excel in life,” says it’s a little complicated. They were followed prominent issues. platforms in various col- Saurabh. Initially, Verve He has seen multiple po- by an interactive session leges including Chitkara wasn’t an independent tential candidates in the where students could University in Chandigarh, club. It was under a society club. Saurabh is looking participate in various been performed in the past. shi Garg, the founder and IIT BHU, Kashiyatra and that had two other clubs for someone with good games. They were giv- The orientation was former secretary of Ansh. Gautam Buddha Uni- alongside it. people’s passion for dance Law and success to Verve.” managerial skills. He isn’t en opportunities to dis- conducted under the Sec- According to him, act- versity in Greater Noi- The journey of Verve always ensures that they Saurabh clearly is dedicat- ready to name anyone yet play their talent in the retary, Gauri Shukla and ing is an art of depicting da. Looking forward for has been a long one, start- show up. Besides that, he ed towards both, his stud- from the club, as he be- field of theatre through the Joint secretary of Ansh, emotions; it is not as easy more such opportunities ing from there and moving commends the efforts of ies and his club, Verve. He lieves they have a lot more various fun activities. Ritik Mohan Aggarwal. as it seems. It requires pas- in future, it warmly wel- ahead to become an in- his core team whose en- says, “Law is my career to learn to bring out the Later, a video was “Taaliya bikti nahi hain, sion, dedication, discipline comes its new members dependent club to spread deavours make each event and dance is my passion best in the club. “Verve is shown giving students a kamani padti hain (Ap- and extreme hard work. to the family with the happiness through dance. successful. and I don’t plan to leave going to be a one big dance glimpse of club activities plause is never sold, it is Ansh believes theatre does goal to inspire and shape In terms of publicity of the “I have always tried to either of them behind. It’s family very soon this year,” and the plays that have always achieved)” said Ri- not only teach one how to them into great artists. club, Saurabh believes that bring glory to the School of like a railway track to the says Saurabh. Stepping into the shoes Defeat not an option for of world leaders with BU the BU football team MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | VOL. 3 | ISSUE 6 SUB EDITORS By ABHILASHA RAWAT

(Page 1) The orientation of the NIPUNH KOTHARI, MALIKA SAHNI SOUMYA ARYA , PRIYANSHU CHATTERJEE (Page 2) Model United Nations club VEDANSHI KUMAR, PRAGYA SHARMA (Page 3) at Bennett University was YASH JOBANPUTRA, KANAN PARMAR (Page 4) conducted on 12th Sept’19 RUTVI MEHTA (Page 5) to introduce and familiar- NAVROOP KAUR KHERA , BHAVIK GROVER (Page 6) ize the new members of the SOUMYA KUMARI, MANSI YADAV (Page 7) club with the functioning RHEA BAWA, MOHAMMED NABEEL SHEIKH (Page 8) and working of the club. The MUN club at BU aims at mentoring students to REPORTERS be able to raise their voices Bennett University vs SNU football match Photo by Nabeel Sheikh and opinions to the world. By YASH BISHT sportsmanship and com- chances. Thus, BU team “Attending and taking ANWESHA MOHANTY, RITI GHAI, KHUSHI CHHABRA, YASH part in Model United Na- petition alive, BU and SNU not being in sync helped BISHT, BRISHTI GANGULY, SNEHA RATHORE, NAVROOP The core team members of the MUN society tions helps in personality An inter-college football have had a feud since the SNU score their sec- KAUR KHERA, KANAN VERMA, AADITYA SURYA VEDANTAM, development and in en- Photo by Rhea Bawa match was held between time the two teams have ond goal in the first half. SAI ADARSH KRISHNA, SAYAK GOSWAMI, DIKSHA hancing public speaking students an idea about the bers, emphasised on the Bennett University and being playing matches to- The BU team did not TRIPATHY, ARK PRABH PANDEY, YATI SHARMA, PRAGYA skills” believes Aditi Bose, functioning of Model Unit- importance of under- Shiv Nadar University on gether. Thus, the tension lose hope and were ready SHARMA, VEDANSHI KUMAR, VASUNDHARA MISHRA, the Secretary of MUN club. ed Nations and the vari- standing the issues around Sunday, 8th September in the field could be sensed to strike back. Arif Ansari, VARTIKA MADAN, SOUMYA KUMARI, SHALINEE MISHRA, YASH JOBANPUTRA, DASHAMNOOR, ABHILASHA RAWAT, “The vision is to make ous committees in it. They the globe, trying to find 2019 which resulted in a by all the spectators. the coach of BU Football 2-2 draw. It was Bennett The BU goalkeeper, team, motivated the play- SAMRIDDHI BISHT, SRIJEETA GANGULY, MATTHEW BRYAN every member of the club also talked about their answers to it. They also D’SOUZA, NIDHI SHANKER, PRAKSHALI TIWARI, MALIKA a confident public speak- achievements and the fu- spoke on the importance University’s first away Rakshak, made a number ers and went back on the SAHNI, PRIYANSHU CHATTERJEE, ADITI PARANJPE, er, attain utmost knowl- ture goals of the club, one of voicing one’s opin- match of the new season. of saves in the first half to field with the zeal to win. SOUMYA ARYA, OMANSHI SABHARWAL, ARNAV LAHIRI, edge about the happenings of them being to start their ions on different issues. The SNU football team keep his team alive in the In the second half, SHYAMBHAVI KUMAR around the globe and to own inter-college MUN. The orientation end- has had an upper hand on match. Still, SNU looked they fought their way BU’s football team, but sharper than BU when back to parity and pinned bring power to their voic- During the session, the ed with a presentation Published by Sunil Saxena on behalf of the Times School es.”, adds Aditi while ad- new students also shared by Saumil Nagpal on the this time it was different; they scored a goal through SNU back for most of it. of Media, Bennett University, Plot No. 8-11, Tech Zone II, dressing the newly joint about their previous expe- forthcoming MUNs and the enthusiasm of the fresh a counter attack. The first The matched ended in a Greater Noida, and printed by Veekay Printers, 140 Patpar members of the club. riences at various MUNs. how everyone can partici- blood in the team brought half of the match was 2-2 draw. The BU foot- Ganj, New Delhi- 110091. The Times of Bennett is a train- Sushmitha Ramku- The club core team, pate to widen their knowl- positive energy and mo- tough for BU as the mid- ball team stole the match ing paper which is written, edited and produced entirely by mar, the Joint Secretary that represents the club edge and get better expo- tivated the whole team. fielders left gaps and de- from the jaws of defeat students as a part of their academic work. It is for internal of the club, also gave the on behalf of all the mem- sure as MUNers at BU. Keeping the spirit of fenders did not take their to get to the end result. circulation only.