Josephite Newsletter Volume 12 | Issue 3 | St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore - 27 | January - March 2019

Going by the reports of various exhibitions, outreach, community events, activities and projects in the work, internships, dramatics, film- pages of this issue of The Josephite, making, publishing and allied there is good reason to feel a deep activities and projects. A Chinese sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. proverb puts it succinctly, “I hear They point to the fact that the and I forget, I see and I remember, I ingredients that are needed for a do and I understand”. Let us preserve holistic education are to be found our three-dimensional ethos and in ample measure on our campus. work to strengthen it even more in There are three elements that a our relentless quest for greater all- good college must make possible round excellence as a community if it wants to send out into society that pursues truth, wisdom and truly well-rounded young men and ethics. women: Knowledge, Skills and My best wishes and prayers for all Values. Here at SJC we strive hard our dear students as they prepare for Principal’s Note the end-semester exams. to achieve all three. Knowledge is We are approaching the end of engendered through academics another wonderful academic year and research both inside and here at St. Joseph’s College and outside the classroom. But we owe a great debt of gratitude to knowledge alone unaccompanied God for the wonderful diversity of by the other two is of limited value. talent and potential He has blessed Here is where the co-curricular us with. We are also indebted to and extra-curricular activities our tireless faculty, administrative through departments, clubs staff and support staff for their and associations make unique dedication and resourcefulness. contributions. Skills such as public It is when the unique gift of each speaking, public relations, event person is brought into play for the management, critical analysis greater good of the whole Josephite and values such as co-operation, family that our institution becomes accountability and respect for Best Wishes a place conducive to the imparting diversity are built when students For The Exams of quality education. enthusiastically take part in College Events Republic Day M U, Cadet Sushma K S with an Interreligious Prayer by St. The spectacular celebrations came Joseph's Pre University College. Celebrations 2018 to an end with the Chief Protocol The gathering was formally welcomed Officer Lt. Dr. B.V. Somashekariah giving by Fr Melwyn D’Cunha SJ. Rector, Arrupe the National Salute. After the group Nivas and St Josephs College. photographs and distribution of sweets, The key note speaker was Mr. Salil on behalf of the management, Fr. Shetty, Amnesty International. His talk Principal hosted the customary tea party revolved around three important areas for staff and student Representatives. – Human Rights, Eradication of Poverty A short video-documentary of the and Social Justice. A video presentation celebrations was prepared by Francis on journey of Faith and Toil for the Charles-Chief Editor of Industrial academic year 2018-19 was screened. It As in the previous years, college Relations Forum Documentation team highlighted the important milestones of witnessed the grand Republic Day and was uploaded on YouTube. all the BJES Institutions. Celebration on the 26 of January The retiring staff were felicitated by the 2019. Chief Protocol Officer Lt.Dr. B.V. Rectors of BJES Institutions. Another Somashekariah and leaders of the Institution Day highlight of Institution day was the Students Union escorted Principal Group Activity and Cultural Programme. Rev.Dr. Victor Lobo SJ to the venue for Celebration 2019 This increased opportunity for social the spectacular Ceremonial Guard of interaction. Since most of the activities Honour by the Armed and Air Sqdn. St Joseph's Institution Day was held on were group-oriented it gave the faculty Of NCC and both the Units of NSS. At saturday 16 March 2019 at St Joseph's from different institutions a chance to 9.00 am, Principal Fr.Dr.Victor Lobo SJ College Auditorium. mix, to know more about faculties from unfurled the National Flag . Fr.Principal It was an opportunity for all the Teaching, different BJES institutions with different administered the National Pledge to the Non–Teaching, support staff andaestheticism and passions. The vote gathering. collaborators who belong to St Joseph's of thanks was delivered by Mr Clement Various dignitaries led by Chief Protocol Institutions and Loyola Institutions Dsouza. Officer Lt.Dr.B.V.Somashekariah and to come together and share their leaders of various associations of the experiences, celebrate achievements, Thanksgiving day 2019 college greeted Fr.Principal. In his acknowledge the dedicated services of Thanksgiving Day 2019- Valedictory of address, Fr. Principal made a special retiring members who labored in BJES all Student Associations was held on mention of a record number of seven Institutions. This year the Institution 1 March, 2019 at 3PM in the College NCC Cadets {Sgt Diya D’Souza, Vittal E V Day was a theme based event, and the Auditorium. The Chief Guest for the Kulkarni, Priya S Wali, Simran, Gaurav, theme of the Institution Day was event was Ms Shruthi Vishwanath a Sanil Subash and Maikanta } and one ‘Promoting Constitutional Duties and Classical and Folk Singer who is also an NSS Volunteer{P.P.Nanaiah} from our Values’. The programme was initiated Educationist. college being selected for the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi. Mir Faizan Hussain of III B.A. IES was part of the Republic Day Civil Defence Contingent at Bangalore Parade. In a solemn and Grand Piping Ceremony, Fr.Principal, assisted by the College NCC Officers Squadron Leader Dr.Paul Newman and Lt.Akshay Mandlik, conferred the following ranks on the below mentioned distinguished NCC cadets of 1 Karnataka Armoured Sqn: Rank of Sergeant on Narasimha Murthy J of II B.Com. C Section;Rank of Sergeant on Nzanrhoni R Ezung of II B.A. EPS . This was followed by the Presentation of Badges to the following distinguished NCC Cadets of 1 Karnataka Air Sqn : Cadet Gurudeep S Gowda,Cadet Yugesh

Pg 2 The guest of honour was Mr Rakesh Indian dance team left the audience Rathna Issac. She dealt with “Relations Regan, an Alumnus of SJC from the PEM speechless. The eventful day came to an in Adolescence” very effectively. She batch of 2009-2012 and MSc Physics end at 5.45 PM with the vote of thanks spoke about how parents can handle batch of 2012-2014. He is a well known and a group photo of all the staff and the transition from child to adult Magician and Mentalist. The event students. phase, parenting styles, and creating a began on a high note with the college secure attachment between child and anthem sung by the choir. It was then parent. She engaged parents in active followed by the Invocation song by Kala. discussion, and also gave in her valuable The day officially began with Ms Anita Parent Workshop inputs. In a nutshell she stressed on how Noronha’s welcome speech and was building a secure bond is important followed by a video presentation on The Parents’ Council of St. Joseph’s today. the various events that took place College organised a one day workshop over the year. The Chief Guest, Ms. for parents and guardians on the Post-lunch, there was a small Shruthi Vishwanath gave her speech topic “Relevance and Importance of presentation from the sponsors of on her journey of music from how Healthy Relationships in Adolescent the workshop. This workshop was she used to sleep as a child during Development” on saturday, 2 March 2019 sponsored by Mudra Lifestyle –Mudra her vocal practices but later on her at the Xavier hall, between 8:45 am to Yoga Kendra, Mudra Organics. They interest blossomed at a particular 4:00 pm. The programme was sponsored sponsored workshop material, lunch, concert. She shared the fact that her by Mudra Lifestyle – Mudra Yoga Kendra, tea and snacks. greatest learning was taking initiative Mudra Organics. Dr. Vaishnavi from in college associations and jamming. the Department of Botany with other This was followed by the second She eventually headed the music club members of the Parent Council was in session by Dr Shailaja Shastri. She of her college and performed for the charge of organizing this programme. facilitated a session on “Relationship late Dr. Abdul Kalam. She concluded the between Parents and how that Affects inspiring speech by stating that the way Based on the suggestions given by Children”. She was introduced by to success is by embracing the universe parents during the first Parents’ Council Dr Rajesh, parent and Member of the with an open heart and walking on with Meeting of the academic year and Parents’ Council Executive Committee. as much openness as one can muster. subsequently by the Parents’ Council Dr Shailaja was successful in keeping The final note was a song of her favorite Executive Committee, the theme for the the attention of the audience with her poet from the 13th Century. workshop was finalised. simple day-to-day examples, activities, anecdotes, and experiences that she has All parents of the college were invited gained as a Counselling Psychologist. for the workshop through Knowledge Pro Software. 147 parents responded through message and registered themselves for the workshop, out of which, 70 parents attended the workshop. Mr. Srikarunya, parent and member The guest of honour,Mr Rakesh Regan, of the Executive Committee was the next spoke about his experience of MC for the day. The inaugural session college life and how he misses those began at 9:30 am with prayer by Ms. days. He stated that St.Joseph’s was Nisha, followed by the Rector’s address. never a college but rather an experience. The Rector, Dr. Melwyn D’Cunha S.J. Feedback forms were filled by all He also spoke about how he decided to emphasized on the importance of parents. All parents unanimously have follow his passion in magic and how he parental encouragement of healthy stated that the length and topic of the has been recognized all over the world. lifestyles. He invited parents to give workshop was relevant to their needs. Fr. Principal also addressed the students constructive suggestions in imparting Both the resource persons clarified and appreciated the efforts put up good education. queries and answered questions from by the students and staff in various Following the Rector's address, was parents with aplomb. associations throughout the year. an ice-breaking session which was Following this, the prize distribution conducted by Mr. Prince All parents have expressed interest to took place for the best volunteers of and Ms. Gladys, parents and members not only attend follow-up workshops different associations as well as the of the executive committee. They organized by the college but also to students who have had outstanding used “Fruit Salad” game to create an recommend it to other parents. achievements. Once, it was done, the interaction between the parents who audience was treated to a spectacular were participating in the workshop. Ice Ms. Mamatha of the Department of magic show by Mr Rakesh that left breaking was followed by tea. Microbiology proposed the Vote of everyone spell bound. The event did Following tea, Ms. Lakshmi, parent Thanks. The workshop culminated at 4 not end here. Another performance and Executive Committee Member, pm with tea and snacks being served. from the Josephite Choir, Kala, and the introduced the first resource person Dr.

Pg 3 Neerathon 2k19 and participants which acted as a ma- The Workshop helped the participants jor component of the event. The event in understanding the methodological would not have been successful without aspects pertaining to quantitative Neerathon was first initiated in 2017 by a the constant guidance of the college research. Statistical Product and bunch of students from the Wildlife Awa- staff members, students and volunteers Service Solutions (SPSS) and Analysis reness and Conservation Club (WACC). who had laboured in and out for Neera- of Moment Structures (AMOS) were The run aims to create awareness on thon 2.0 to make it a success. provided as hands-on experience. water scarcity and the alarming need of This enables the faculty to measure, water conservation. In addition to this, analyze and understand the reality. Neerathon aims to solve water concer- The main benefits of the programme ns in rural areas under the ‘Unnat Bha- were:Teaching the beginners the use of rat Abhiyan Scheme’. Neerathon 2.0 has SPSS Amos drop-down menu system , marked its successful pomp and valour To know how SPSS Amos adds flexibility, in featuring more than 1000 enthusiastic customization, and automation options. participants from all over the city ran- ging from different age groups. The run consisted of 3 categories – 2 km, 5 km and 10 km. Faculty Development Programme

A three-day national level Faculty Development Programme was organised by the Faculty Development Cell from 7 to 9 Feb 2019. The focus was on Innovation in teaching and learning, Research methodology and data analysis [using SPSS & AMOS] Collaboration with TCS

The FDP was organised in collaboration with Primax foundation Bangalore. The SJC Launches 2 skill enhanced The run embarked at 6:00 am from the programmes in collaboration with TCS campus premises of St. Joseph’s Colle- speakers were Dr. Hasin Taj, Professor at the Department of Education, Bangalore The college launched 2 skill enhanced ge (Autonomous) and further proceeded programmes in collaboration with on different directions for the respective University, who spoke on Innovation in teaching and learning. Dr Kumaresan, TCS for the final year students. It was categories. The 2 km run was flagged off organized by FDP in collaboration at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Principal of Laxminarayan College, Tamil Nadu spoke on Research methodology. with the placement cell of SJC. The 2 Shantinagar and further proceeded to programmes were Content Writing and Richmond Road via Nanjappa Circle to Dr Ravanan, Principal of Presidency College, Tamil Nadu provided hands on Creative Documents Design. Mission Road and ended in the college The programme was well attended by premises. Similarly, the 5 km and 10 km experience on data analysis using SPSS and AMOS. students which will give them intensive run started in the college premises and training and a guarantee of placement proceeded towards Cubbon Park and fi- at TCS nally ended back in college vicinity. The event was graced by the auspi- cious presence of Sri D.K Shivakumar, the Chief Guest for the morning. He flag- ged off for the 2 km and 5 km categories run. He has contributed his immense support for the success of Neerathon 2.0 and also encouraged the youth for acti- vely participating in the social concerns of the society. The winners of Neerathon 2.0 were awarded with cash prizes and goodies. All the participants were awar- The teaching faculty were from ded with Medals and Certificates. Later, various universities in India, from all the participants and volunteers were different affiliated colleges, and from provided refreshments. deemed universities. There were also In a nutshell, Neerathon 2.0 was a research scholars, industrialists, and a grand success and the special credit has postdoctoral student from Ethiopia. In- been owed to all the sponsors, partners house faculties also participated in the workshop

Pg 4 Grand Celebration of Science

“The Quest for the Structure of the Machine that Reads our Genes” Audience: Faculty, Research scholars, all science students of UG and PG, and representatives from 15 different Colleges of Bangalore 19 January 2019, will be etched in golden letters in the history of St. Joseph’s College – Autonomous, Bengaluru. The Post Graduate Chemical Society of the college celebrated the spirit of Science with Nobel laureate Sir Venkataraman Ramakrishnan addressing the students in his talk titled, “The Quest for the Structure of the Machine that Reads our Genes”. Around 10.45 am he was graduate programme in Biology at the learning completely new skills. He received in the campus by Principal University of California, San Diego. He also expressed his views on the role Dr. Victor Lobo SJ and Senior faculty spoke about the magnanimity of Prof. Geld (money), Gestrick (skill), Geuld of the College. He planted a sapling in Peter Moore at the Yale University who (patience), and Gluck (luck) played in the College Campus to mark his visit. accepted him as a post-doc student and achieving success. The plant species Madhuca insignis, also arranged for funding to initiate his The last part of his talk focused on a tree endemic to Karnataka though research on Ribosomes. how awards and recognitions changed declared extinct by the IUCN long ago, He also spoke about how he went the way science is perceived. He said was rediscovered near Kumaradhara on to learn X-Ray Crystallography at the tagging rewards to learning made it a river in Dakshina Kannada region. The Medical Research Council of Molecular mere sporting event and not so much programme started at 11.15 am with Biology, England which helped him of a pleasure / learning experience. Sir college anthem followed by welcome. immensely in his work. Having worked Venki Ramakrishnan stressed on the He was introduced by the Coordinator of on the 50s subunit of the ribosome and idea that learning must be driven by Postgraduate Department of Chemistry with two groups already working on the curiosity and passion, not by the lure of and PG Chemical Society, Dr Ronald same, he chose to tread a different path rewards and this understanding needed J Mascarenhas. Dr. Victor Lobo SJ, and began working on the 30s subunit to be inculcated in students at the level Principal, Dr. Ronald Mascrenhas, Dr with 2 PhD candidates. He also added of school. H Jayasankar (HOD) and Ms Damini S how a chance meeting with Ada Yonath The talk was followed by an interactive shared the dais with the Nobel laureate helped him in this field of work. He then session with the students and Sir Venki on this historic occasion. spoke on how he was able to visualise Ramakrishnan chose three students This was the second time a Nobel the structure of the proteins of the 30s who asked the most thought provoking laureate has visited St. Joseph’s College subunit which however didn’t throw questions and were rewarded with after Sir. C. V. Raman in 1937. Over 1700 light on its functioning. He compared books of various authors autographed students, teachers, scientists, research this to knowing the parts of a car but not by the Nobel laureate. scholars, and invitees attended the understanding its position and function Beginning this year with celebrating event in the auditorium of the college in the working of the car. this spirit of science, the college with live streaming facilitated in two His efforts to crystallise the entire has instituted a new award called other halls. Sir Venki, as he prefers to ribosome faced a few roadblocks but he ‘Nobel Laureate Sir Venkataraman be called, took the audience through was eventually successful in crystallising Ramakrishnan Award’. This award will his journey of deciphering the structure the sub-units. be presented every year on College and function of the Ribosome- the Gene Talking about the importance of day to a student showing highest Reading Machine- through his lecture. learning in today’s world, he emphasised potential for research in science at the He spoke about how despite having a on the importance of understanding Post Graduate level. In this manner, PhD in Physics from the University of the multiple dimensions of a human the college endeavours to disseminate Ohio he chose to make a switch to the personality. He opined that one could the great inspiration the college has field of Biology since he believed that be good in science; another could be received fromw Sir Venkataraman’s visit. staying in Physics would not enable good in art, music or anything else for Brief Profile of Sir Venkataraman him to make major contributions to that matter but that did not make the Ramakrishnan: Dr. Venkatraman the field of Science. He found Biology other person any lesser. “Venki” Ramakrishnan, born in 1952 more promising. Despite being offered He advised students to always keep is an American and British structural a post-doc in Biology, he chose to do a their options open, even if it meant biologist of Indian origin. Soon after

Pg 5 his graduation in Physics from M.S. Campus Ministry University of Baroda, he moved to the Friday masses continue with each U.S. where he obtained his PhD degree class or department animating the in Physics from Ohio University in The AICUF carried out a bind walk celebration. 1976. Being drawn by the revolution in on 11 October 2018 , which saw the It is to be noted that Ignitors for the molecular biology, Dr. Ramakrishnan participation of first and third year repeaters will be held on 9 and 10 May studied biology as a graduate student at students. On 10 Nov 2018, they were 2019. Registrations for the same are the University of California, San Diego. invited by the Traffic Police to Cubbon open from 7 Jan to 7 Feb 2019 without He pursued research in this area as a Park where they conducted activities fine. postdoctoral fellow with Peter Moore at like meditation and Zumba. Yale University. After his post doctoral The Ignitors Programme was conducted fellowship, he continued to work on on 13 and w14 November 2018 for Open Heart ribosomes and in 1999, he moved to students who joined the institution after Cambridge, England to work at the 25 June 2018. An initiative by the PR office of St. Medical Research Council Laboratory During advent, various events for Joseph's College (Autonomous) was of Molecular Biology. His lab published the Christmas season were conducted held on 18 February, 2019. Open heart a 5.5 A0 resolution structure of the 30S in the quadrangle during lunch break, is a one of kind talk show that aspires subunit. Later, his group determined which started from 4 December. The to bring out the unheard stories of the complete molecular structure of SJC Religious conducted the events for famous figures. With former governor the 30S subunit of the ribosome and the first week, followed by the AICUF Margaret Alva as its prime speaker, its complexes with several antibiotics. and CSA. Decorations were put up with the session focussed on the struggle Many of today’s antibiotics cure various the help of Mr. Anil the manager and his stories of her life. Her journey from diseases by blocking the function of team to enhance the festive atmosphere. being a homemaker to formal office bacterial ribosomes. Without functional The celebrations included the Christmas was shared with the aim of inspiring ribosomes, bacteria cannot survive. Mass which was held in the college today's youth. Prof. Cheriyan alexander This is why ribosomes are such an auditorium on 18 December at 3.15pm. was the moderator for the event. The important target for new antibiotics. For The main celebrant was our beloved guests for the event were renowned his crucial contributions in determining Provincial Fr. Dr. Jerome Stanislaus choreographer, Mrs. Pony Verma and the ribosome structure, he shared D’Souza S.J. who also delivered the popular actress Ms. Samyukta hornad. the Nobel Prize in 2009 with Thomas homily on “Love”. The SJC religious A. Steitz and Ada Yonath “for studies along with Jesus Youth were involved of the Structure and Function of the in arranging the Liturgical service Ribosome”. He is also the recipient of and while the altar arrangements and India’s second highest Civilian Medal decorations for the mass were done by Padma Vibhushan awarded in 2010 by the religious brothers and sisters. The Government of India. He is the Sixty First choir – “Glorious XVI” was conducted by elected president of the British Royal Mr. Sain. There was good participation Society and began his 5-year tenure of from the staff and students for the Mass. that prestigious body in 2015, being the Snacks were distributed after the mass, first Scientist of Indian origin ever to which was well appreciated. occupy this esteemed position.

Pg 6 New Staff DEPARTMENTS Mr. Saurabh Mahajan joined the department in September 2018.He has Biotechnology Green Gene Guild pursued his PhD from NCBS, Bengaluru, on Computational Genomics and is currently writing his Doctoral thesis. Lecture Series with the British Council Staff Achievements

The department of Biotechnology Mr. Madappa M.B. qualified Karnataka organized a lecture series with the State Eligibility Test 2017 , British Council on 28 February, 2019. Ms Debarati Chattopadhyay was The objective was to develop a platform awarded Doctorate degree from VIT for partnerships in various areas of University under guidance of Dr. Kavitha Biotechnology in South Indian Higher Thirumurugan. The title of her thesis is Educational Institutions and to identify ‘Hormetic Efficacy of Phytocompounds mutual areas of collaboration with our to Promote Longevity using Department and other Universities in Drosophilamelanogaster as Model the UK. Two lectures were conducted as The Inauguration of the GGG was Organism.’ follows: done by Dr. Mishma Silvia, alumnus Mr. Madappa M.B’s proposal from the department and currently “Antimicrobial Property of Herbs in my the Consulting Head of Research at Kitchen” was selected for producing as UNADAP, a UN organization that puts a resource material for using in RBPTs its efforts towards the advancement in the UG science classrooms.As a part of environmental sustainability and of this, the proposal was developed at green development. Mishma spoke of the Level 3 RBPT Writers' Workshop her journey from CBBT to the world. on Research-Based Pedagogical Tools The department along with GGG which took place at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research The first lecture was on “Non-Stick participated in various events during (IISER) Pune, on January 20-23, 2019. Skin” – Anti-Adhesive Strategies as Pratibha 2018 and won the overall Dr. Susan Mary Philip was selected to Alternatives for Antimicrobial Therapy Pratibha 2018 trophy. participate in a Level 3 RBPT Writers' -by Dr. Patridge, a Senior Lecturer in The Department of Biotechnology the Department of Molecular Biology and Green Gene Guild organized a talk workshop at IISERPune, from the 20- and Biotechnology at The University of on ‘Biotechnology and Intellectual 23rd January, 2019. She worked with Sheffield, UK. Property Rights’ on 6 September 2018. a group of five selected life science The second lecture was on “Research The Chief Guest was Mr. Siddarth Jain, teachers from across India and and Developments in Biosurfactants a research scholar at The Centre for developed an RBPT on 'A burning and the introduction of synthetic Studies in Science Policy (CSSP), JNU, question: Alternate uses of paddy biology to improve Microbial Processes - and an alumnus of SJC. The talk was stubble'. Dr. Rahman, a Microbial Biotechnologist focused on educating the students on from the University of Plymouth, UK. Patents, Policies and issues involving Student Achievements Following the lecture, the department Patent Rights. along with the delegates met with The Department along with Green Richard Rego SJ, Research Coordinator Gene Guild participated in the Tackle Ms. Manasa Sharma (16CZBT37013) of to take things further. Fest 2019 on February 9, 2019 for III year CZBT cleared the National Level school students. Students had put Entrance Exam (JGEEBILS), 2018.The up exhibition stalls that explained JGEEBILS test is a shared entrance test different parts of the body along with for graduate programmes in Biology their functioning and a Scary House. and interdisciplinary life sciences. The The Department along with Green Gene test originated from the TIFR annual Guild conducted the Biotechnology entrance test for Biology, which was inter-collegiate Fest Biogenex 2019. used by DBS/TIFR as well as NCBS/ Events like Bioquiz, Biopong, Murder TIFR. Mystery, Debate, 60 secs of Fame, Project Funding Connexions etc were conducted by Dr. Grace Prabhakar procured the the Biotechnology students. Different VGST-CISEE funding of Rs 30 lakhs to colleges across Bengaluru participated be spent across 3 years on ‘Augmenting in the event. Biotechnology Education: Teaching

Pg 7 and Research’, on 27 August, 2018. the Society of Regenerative medicine and Mr. Madappa MB were part of the Dr. Susan Mary Philip in conjunction and Tissue Engineering (SRMTE). Dr. core team involved in the planning and with the Dept of Chemistry and Botany Amritanshu Ram is an MSc, PhD in Yoga execution of the course. procured funding of Rs 96 lakhs under Research and has been involved in the the DBT Star College Schemefor a period research of yoga and Breast Cancer for Industrial Visit of 3 years. the past ten years. Dr Ram has also Final year CBBT and CZBT students been trained by the National Institute were taken by the department to Publications of health and the Indian Council for Bayers-Monsanto as an industrial visit Medical Research in Ethics in Clinical on 14 January, 2019. Demonstrations Mr. Madappa MB together with Dr. A. Research. He has conducted several were given on plant transformation K. Bopaiah published a research paper independent workshops on Research techniques, gene-gun, genetically titled ‘Estimation and comparison of Methods and statistics for students and modified crops etc. amount of organic acids from dried researchers in Houston, Turkey, Japan, leaves of Garcinia cambogia, Garcinia and Singapore. The talk on Research indica, Garcinia xanthochymus, Methodology was engaging and using Participations and Garcinia morella by high- interesting examples, Dr. Ram gave performance liquid chromatography’ in students a flavour of how research has Dr. Grace Prabhakar attended a PharmacognosyResearch. to be conducted. The talk was attended Workshop for Women in Science by all final year CBBT and CZBT students Administration and Management, Level Mr. Madappa M B together with and some students from other science I at NCBS, Bangalore from November Dr.A.K.Bopaiah and Dr.Grace Prabhakar combinations. Dr. Jyothsna Rao, 26th -29th, 2018. The workshop was published a research paper titled Secretary of SRMTE and Dr. Gururaj Rao, jointly organized by IndiaBioscience, ‘Phylogenetic Assessment of Garcinia Managing Director of the International IISER Pune, British Council, Newton Species Using RAPD Markers’ in Stem Cell Services Ltd, also gave brief Bhabha Fund and the Ministry of Human Biosciences Biotechnology Research talks on Stem cell research and the work Resource Development with trainers Asia. that SRMTE does.

Dr. Debarati C published a paper titled ‘Longevity promoting efficacies of Collaboration different plant extracts on lower model organisms’ in Mechanisms of Ageing St. Joseph’s College, as part of its and Development with Clarivate Impact International collaboration program Factor of 3.7. with Seattle University, is planning to offer a course that will jointly be taken Mr. Madappa M B together with by students from St. Joseph’s and from Coventry University, United Sushmitha H. S. and Balasubramanian students from Seattle University. The Kingdom. Sathyamurthy published a research focus of the course will be exploring Dr. Susan Mary Philip attended the paper titled “A Study on the Sampling of and understanding Biodiversity in India International Science Festival Drosophila melanogaster under Various the Western Ghats and the Northern at the Indira Gandhi Prathishtan at Environmental Conditions. Pacific United states using cutting Lucknow from the 5 to 8 October, as a edge Biotechnology tools, while also DBT nominated delegate. The IISF 2018 engaging in cross cultural experiences was jointly organized by the Ministry of and developing an awareness of the Science and Technology, GoI and Vijnan social realities of these two regions. Bharati and DBT. A team of faculty members from the The Department participated in the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Dr. (Fr.) Ambrose Pinto S.J. Memorial departments from Seattle University, Exhibition conducted on 13th and along with a team of faculty members 14 December, 2018. Sixth semester from the Natural Sciences departments students Renita Saikia and Avanti Mr. Madappa M B together with of St. Joseph’s came together to plan Lama displayed ‘Edible pH solution’ Sushmitha H.S. Rajesh V and the course, as well as take part in whereas IV semester students Adnan Balasubramanian Sathyamurthy a biodiversity tour to narrow down Ahmed Khan and Sai Karthik displayed published a research article on ‘A potential biodiversity sites for the ‘Mushroom technology and mushroom comparative study on characterisation course, as well as identify places that products’. of various extracts of carica papaya would offer the students an insight into Dr. Susan Mary Philip attended the Science Academies’ Refresher Course leaves’. the social, religious and cultural facets of Karnataka. Dr. Lindsay Whitlow, on Multi-omic applications in medical plant research at the Trans Disciplinary A talk on Research Methodology by Dr. Dr. Jennifer Loertscher, Dr. Carolyn University from 11– 23 February, 2019. Amritanshu Ram was conducted by the Stenback, Dr. Michael Zanis from Seattle Department of Global hospitals and University and Dr. MelwynD’Cunha SJ, Dr. Susan Mary Philip, Dr. Syed Wajeed

Pg 8 Upgradation of the hours prior to a heart attack which UG Chemical Soceity Biotechnology Labs he would encounter. We also have instruments which can check our heart The UG chemical society’s office A separate culturing room was constructed at the III floor by remodeling bearers were elected on 20 July 2018 a classroom. The Biotechnology in presence of the staff coordinators laboratories were upgraded to make Dr. Sunita Rajamani and Dr. Ashly them more spacious. PC. Bharath P (President), Shubham (Vice president) and two secretaries Nanditha and Suraj were selected as the office bearers for the academic Chemistry year 2018-2019. The UG chemical society 2018-2019 was inaugurated by PG Chemical Society beat and send it to a medical expert who Dr. Jayasankar (HOD, Department of can analyse without even moving from Chemistry) on the 9 Aug 2018. Guest Lecture the place where we stay. All these are This inauguration was followed by a increasing the life expectancy of human talk by Ms. Chetana (alumnus of SJC, beings which is what we now want, a The session on ‘Latest Advances in a PCM student of batch 2015). She is healthy and a happy life. currently a PhD student under the Science’ took place on 8 December 2018. Finally, she talked about artificial The lecture began with a prayer and a guidance of Prof. Dr. Christof Hättig intelligence which may take over human (Ruhr Universität Bochum) and Dr. warm introduction of the speaker Dr. power in the recent future. This, in a way Kala Chandramouli, Associate Director, Michael Roemelt (Max-Planck-Institut reduces man power but unemployment für Kohlenforschung) and her research Biocon Ltd Bangalore.It was attended may be the consequence of it. She is funded by the German funding by I and II year MSc Chemistry Students. finally concluded saying that every organization DFG. Her talk motivated The speaker started off her lecture with advancements has its own pros and all the BSc students because she spoke details about her educational history, cons which depends on how we take about her journey of SJC and how she how she was unaware of the future the changes in the society. Her clarity developed her interested in quantum during her undergraduate studies, how on topics of personalized medicine, she ended up in an IIT. She believed IIT its trends and uses was really exciting. chemistry. The title of her talk was made her life easier during her PhD by Information about artificial intelligence, “From St. Joseph’s to Scientific teaching how to learn and think and artificial organs, latest gadgets and Journalism-a journey through so on. This gave us an insight into many other such amusing topics were Scientific Jargon”. curriculum of institutes like IITs and delivered smoothly. It was the dawn of December, surely many other foreign universities. She After the session, the discussions that a day to be remembered. UG Chemical is a person who has a positive vibe arose from the audience was really Society organized a talk, presented by in her which makes anyone feel like interesting. A special thanks to Dr. Sarat Vinay Tellis( I PCM) on “Don’t Worry its talking to her and obviously we were all Shanmukh, who shared his experience in Organic”. The students interacted with brainstormed by the end of the session. the field of science. She even shared her him and gained a knowledge about Then, she moved on by saying sincere opinions on some of the current the Organic Chemistry. Explaining whatever we do in life, we have to happenings in science. The tea-time the simplicity of Organic Chemistry. question ourselves as to how it is useful discussions were all the more helpful to unveiling how anxiety towards to the society. We all move in a direction learn more from the speaker. This talk chemistry could be unjust for the where health, ego and personal space gave a realistic picture of the future that society, exposing the misuse of terms are crucial. Latest advances in science today’s aspiring scientists are venturing through satire, While describing the are addressing these factors but how into, and also the constant efforts of the unworthiness of knights (physician) much we understand and involve in speaker emphasizing on the importance without the blacksmiths (chemists). of science, was very motivating. Overall these advancements is what makes Bharath (IId PCM) and Suraj (I CZBt) on it was a wonderful lecture, which has a big difference to the society and 21 Jan 2019 gave a combined talk on in some way conveyed to us the ‘art ourselves. She explained with the help “Carbon Allotropes its Structure and of questioning’ which is of utmost of many examples to serve the purpose its Application in Carbon Nanotubes”. importance in science. of conveying her ideas smoothly. While Bharath explained its structure She put forth some of the latest in detail; Suraj explained its application advances among which some of them in pharmaceutical industry more are commercial too. Among them, we precisely as drug vectors in the process have the nanorobots which are said of drug delivery. to be excellent drug delivery carriers Exhibition conducted by college in which can be effectively be used in behalf of Memorial Celebration of cancer treatment. Then there is a Fr. Ambrose Pinto on 13 and 14 of Dec biopatch which informs a person 6 2018. There were a total of 9 teams from

Pg 9 UG and participants from UG Chemical of synthesizing Rayon from solvated Young Scientist Award Society : cellulose derived from old newspapers. Team 1 was led by Hari Haran. S (I Team 7 led by Bharath P. (II PCM) and Ms G. Manasa, Research Scholar, PCM) and the other team mates were Sudhindra- (III PCM). There were two Electrochemical Research Group, Anandhu (I PCM), Ancy Sherilyn (I) more participants Tejashree- (II PCM) under the guidance of Dr Ronald J and Sharang Thimmaiha (I PCM). They and Vaishnavi-(II CEZ). They worked on Mascarenhas, Department of Chemistry, worked on OSCILLATING REACTIONS: four forensic-kind of experiments. has been awarded the " Young Scientist BZ and BR reactions and Desalination of They showed how to produce fake " award at 37th Annual National Water. Team 2 was led by Udaya Rajesh blood which can be used in movies Conference of Indian Council of R (II CBZ) and Ganesh V. (II CBZ). They etc. and then another experiment was Chemists for her paper "Development synthesized aspirin by using non-toxic how to differentiate between real and and Application of Zinc Oxide Decorated reagents to replace toxic ones. fake blood. They showed use of iodine Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite/ Team 3 was led by Karishma (II MCZ) to help form a fingerprint and finally CTAB Modified Carbon Paste Electrode and Aneetta Anna John (II MCZ ). They showed how the notes given as bribe as a New Electrochemical Selectively- worked on Electroplating of Copper are dusted with simple powdered base sensitive Platform for the Determination over Platinum using Copper Sulphate which when taken turn pink. of Endocrine Disruptor Bisphenol F ". Solution as Electrolyte and Platinum Hemanth (II CBZ) won first prize in the The conference was held between 12 as both Cathode and Anode and they logo event by making a creative logo for and 14 Dec 2018 at National Institute of explained the various applications of UG Chemical Society. Technology Karnataka, (NITK) Surathkal. this. Team 4 was led by Tenzin Desel UG chemical society conducted a quiz (I MCZ) and Palden (III CEZ). Another prelims where 37 teams participated. student who worked with them was Out of these 8 teams were selected. The Award at International Dechen Wangmo (III PCM). finals were conducted on the 19th Dec Conference 2018 and the following students won the Ms Manasa G, Research Scholar, UG Chemical Society Quiz Final Results. Electrochemistry Research Group, Lakshana, Satyajit, Manish (III CBT) won Dept of Chemistry under the guidance the first place, Vinay, Abid, Yogesh (I of Dr. Ronald J Mascarenhas, Associate PCM) came second, Baishnabi, Aparna, Professor, Department of Chemistry Navakanksha ( I MCB Z) came third in St. Joseph’s College participated in a the competition. The valedictory for this two day conference; Prof. K.V. Thomas was held on 9 March 2019. Endowment International Symposium on 'New Trends in Applied Chemistry (NTAC 2019)' organized by Sacred Hearts College, Kochi, and won the “Best Poster” award, sponsored They worked on ammonia fountain by the American Chemical Society, and explained how it demonstrated solubility of polar gas such as ammonia Journal of Applied Nano Materials in water. Also they showed an interesting with a cash prize of INR 5000. Manasa setup to demonstrate the reactivity of presented a paper titled “Synthesis sodium metal in water and kerosene. of Homogenously Dispersed Ultrafine Team 5 was led by Nabeen Bhusal Maghemite Nanoparticles on Multiwall (IPCM) and the other two team mates Carbon Nanotubes and its Application were Vinay Melrin Tellis (I PCM) and Varun Bhat (I PCM). They worked on gel Electrophoresis as a Technique to Separate DNA fragments based on their Size and Charge. All DNA molecules have the same amount of charge per mass. Because of this, gel Electrophoresis of DNA fragments separates them based on size only. Team 6 was led by Eshwar (II year CZBT) and the three team mates Shareeqa A. A (II CBT), Jeffrina Nancy J (II CBT) and Hemavathi iyappan (II CBT). They worked on the Chemical Chameleon that demonstrated the various Oxidation States of Manganese in a Colourful Spectacle, The Iodine Clock that shows the kinetics of a reaction in motion, and the demonstration

Pg 10 as an Electrocatalytic Interface for of learning on 4 and 5 January 2019 Sri Aurobindo College conducted by PG Resorcinol Sensing” Authored by at IIMB ; Prof. Immaculate, Prof. Nisha department on the “Impact of monetary Manasa G, Ronald J.Mascarenhas, and Prof. Divya Shree attended 7 day and fiscal policies on the growth of Arvind K.Bhakta & Zineb Mekhalif . National Level Workshop on Research Indian Business” on 16 November 2018 The conference was held on 14 and 15 Methodology titled, “Experiential . He also presented a paper & secured January 2019, at Crowne Plaza, Kochi, Learning” organized by St. Joseph’s the second place in a National Seminar Kerala, India College of Commerce, Bengaluru ; Prof. for the topic –“Contemporary Issues of Ria and Prof. Niha attended two day FDP Global Trade”- at St on Case Writing and Analysis on 27 and 28 Commerce November 2018 at CMS Business School, Bengaluru ; Prof. Charles Ambrose and Dr. Christo Selvan attended 71 All Indian Intra-Collegiate Exhibition Commerce Conference at Hyderabad from 20-22 December 2018. The College had organized two day Intra-Collegiate Exhibition on 13 and 14 December in remembrance of Student Achievement Father Ambrose Pinto. Department of Commerce had Eight teams in total Rakshit, Barnabus, Shivraj and Dhanush exhibiting models on varied topics like of final B.Com A won third Place in National level conference Fantasy League, Internet of Things, We MOCKROCK event at Cul-Ah an Inter Mean Green, Under Water City, Stock Collegiate Fest conducted by Mount This conference was held on 27 February market, Madam Tussads etc.Out of these Carmel College, Bangalore on 30 and 1 2019 between 9-5.30pm. It was attended teams Madam Tussads won the Second December 2018 ; Prince of final B.Com A by Research Scholars, Academicians, place with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/. won third Place in Isaithamizh event at Industrialists and Students. The Chief Cul-Ah an Inter Collegiate fest conducted Guest of the event was Mr. Varun Jain, by Mount Carmel College, Bangalore CEO at Miles Education and CareerGraph, Emporio 2019 ; R Prince Ivan of final B.Com A was and Mr. Gaurav Kapur, Policy Head of The Department of Commerce Ranked as CDT from NCC directorate ACCA India. The conference started conducted two day Inter-Collegiate Karnataka- Goa. He participated and with an inauguration followed by a Business Fest for Commerce students completed EBSB-II 2018 conducted by technical session by Prof Jeevaratna, across Bangalore on 24 and 25 of NCC Go Hq, Nainital under the Aegis Acharya Bangalore Business School. January, 2019. This was the Fourth of NCC dte Uttarakhand, Dehradun She added the concerns and Challenges edition of the fest from the department. from 12 November- 23 November in Digital Disruption, Reverse Logistics, There were 130 participants in total 2018 ; Santhosh from M.Com was a International Arbitration and Influence from various institutions and the overall Moderator for a panel discussion in the of Political Ideologies in Commerce and championship was bagged by Christ Student Development Programme at Trade in India. College –Business Studies and Social Sri Aurobindo College conducted by PG Panel discussion on the ‘Global Sciences. department on the “Impact of Monetary Business Landscape Undergoing a and Fiscal Policies on the Growth of Significant Transformation in India’ Staff Achievements Indian Business” on 16 November 2018. was moderated by Dr. Christo Selvan, Stany Christopher of M.Com attended Dean and Prefect of Commerce with the Student Development Programme at the panelists Mr. Paul Franklin, Manager Prof. Ria and Prof. Niha attended two PwC Bangalore, Mr. Mohammad day International Conference on Future Umair, and Alumni, Ms. Nyrika Digital Marketing Specialist and Ms. Yashaswi, Student at SJC. The panel discussed the dynamic transformation of Industry and Commerce and also urged the research scholars to produce quality papers in the Era of Digital Disruption. A total of 101 delegates from various states participated and 54 research papers were presented in the field of Commerce. Staff achievements

Mr. Mohammed Umair and Mr. Charles Ambrose were invited for a guest lecture on “Stock Market- A Practical Approach” on 25 February 2019 at Government

Pg 11 Christ (Deemed to be University). Computer Science The Computer Department’s fest saw the participation of over 230 students from Syntaxia different institutes like JSS, BMS College for Women, MLAC etc. Syntaxia,2019 let The department of Computer Science all the participants and organizers take organized the annual inter-collegiate back home memories of the fest itself computer fest, Syntaxia on February 12 and the opportunity to interact with ,2019 which was hosted by the computer students from different backgrounds all clubs for the UG and PG: ‘Cybernetics’ having a common affinity for technology. and ‘Technophite’ respectively. Brochures and posters were made and circulated among students as well as Progate Workshop invites were sent to various educational institutions. A workshop on Progate was held for Economics The art and decor team were very students doing their UG in Computers effective in following the orange- Sciences. Progate claims to be the “Social Entrepreneurship” white color code and beautifying world’s most helpful, fun learning Guest Lecture both the blocks. The day started off environment to pass the first hurdle of with Mr. Viswanatha Krishnamurthy learning to code. Students were asked Oikonomika, the Post Graduate inaugurating the fest in the Xavier Hall. to sign up on the website and join any Economics Association of St. Joseph’s He gave an informative speech on course of their selection. They were College (Autonomous) hosted a data vs. information and how big data given time to explore the site and all guest lecture on the subject “Social is taking over enterprises. Syntaxia that it had to offer. The Founders of the Entrepreneurship” on 20 February 2019. comprised of 9 events for the UG and 5 platform, Masa Kato and Kenta Murai The key note speaker was Mrs. Shukla events for the PG students. The events were present along with their team of Bose, CEO and Founder of Parikrma were organized and headed by students professionals who introduced the site Humanity Foundation, Bengaluru. themselves. and app to students. Students could gain Shukla Bose highlighted how social A few of the events held were Escape free access to learning any programming entrepreneurship does not demand the room, PUBG, Web Design and languageas as St. Joseph’s College is one the typical outspoken and dynamic Blind coding. All the proceedings of the only colleges closely linked with “leader”. All one requires are the from the fest went to the Samiksha Progate. Additionally, on joining the site 4P’s of Entrepreneurship – Passion, Foundation, an NGO that cares for ‘bit.ly/stjosephprogate’, students could Perseverance, Persistence and Patience. cancer affected children. The chief guest enter an environment where they could She explained that the gross inequality for the ceremony was the founder of compare their scores to those of their and injustice prevailing all around us the Samiksha Foundation Ms. Sandhya peers from the same college. There was should urge each and every one of Sharad. an interactive session where students us to do our bit towards building the The runners-up of Syntaxia 2019 were were asked questions about their community. the students of Mount Carmel College learning experiences with programming Shukla Bose found that the best and the winning trophy was awarded to languages. tool to bridging these gaps was a quality education delivered to the marginalised communities that will raise critical thinkers. The speaker explained the unique model of her organisation in which they undertake a 360 degree initiative where there is high quality education, three meals a day, comprehensive healthcare and family support to enable a supportive and stable home environment. The session was an inspiring one that challenged all budding economists in the room, to ensure that India’s demographic dividend will prosper and prevent a demographic disaster.

Pg 12 respectively. “The fest is an opportunity Christmas being the festival of giving, is French for students to show their culinary skills always a big occasion for a get together, and at the same time the effort for a good and a chance to do something sweet French Trivia cause. It’s the season of giving.”, said Mrs. which comes with it. Satyasree of the French Department. The Quizzing is known to be an important Rendez-vous menu included Chicken activity in schools and colleges for piccata, Strawberry cupcakes, chocolate History students. This year’s intra collegiate cupcakes and homemade drinks like blue and red lime soda. “The fest this ‘Annual Quiz 2019’ was conducted by Exhibition on inscription stones the Department of French at St. Joseph’s year was interesting as students made College (Autonomous), Bangalore. It a big effort to advertise or market their of Bengaluru was a two day event where the prelim dishes. We saw a lot of creative posters rounds were held on January 16 and the doing the rounds on social media.”, said On 7 December 2018, Avinash, Krishna, finals on January 17. the Professor. Vinay of II B.A. HEP attended a workshop The turnout of participants was good The students of Rendez-Vous also on Inscriptions of Bangalore at Sri Vidya on both afternoons with a total of 13 had other items like catchy stickers and Kendra - The Smart School, conducted teams participating. The contestants bookmarks. They also introduced an by Mr. Uday Kumar. Being inspired enjoyed all three rounds of questions event called ‘The Jukebox’ where the by this cultural heritage of Bangalore, set by the quiz master, Dr. Arul Mani of people got to dance along to the tunes Parishodhana decided to hold a similar the English Department. It was a nail- of their choice. exhibition on the occasion of Fr. biting end to the event as there had The crowd during all three days was Ambrose Pinto SJ Memorial Exhibition been a tie for the third place with neither massive. One of the reasons for this in our College premises on 14 and 15 of of the teams relenting their place. Such points to the fact that the fest was held December 2018. was the competition between the two during the lunch hours which brought teams, the final decision came down to eager students away from their busy In collaboration with the Department the higher score in the prelim round. schedule to grab their long-awaited of Archeology, Heritage and Rohit.R and Nikhitha Thomas of II bites. Museums, Government of Karnataka, EJP were announced as the winners Parishodhana organized the Exhibition with the highest score of 195, followed on Inscription stones of Bengaluru. It by Anirudh Harshavardhan (II BVC) and was a minor project to raise awareness Kouame Ange Wilfried (II CBBT) who and protect ancient inscription stones bagged second. After tallying the scores, [shila shasana] found in the Bengaluru Saishyam Srikanth (I EJP) and Bhargav region. The exhibition showcased B.S (III CPE) ultimately bagged third. photographs and digital 3D models of “It’s nice to see such enthusiastic the last few remaining inscription stones and intelligent students who come to in the Bengaluru region, recovered from take part every year. I found the last few The fest is also a vehicle for a good various sites by the Department of hours of the event very entertaining as deed. The incomes and the rewards Archeology, Heritage and Museums. Our the two teams were fighting for the third earned by the fest are sent as charity. students were wonderstruck at the great place,” commented Mrs. Satyasree, HOD Anna, a participant and volunteer of history behind these inscription stones. of the French department at the end of Rendez-Vous from II EJP says, “what The exhibition was best experienced as the day. got most of us into the spirit of the fest a guided walk where around 20 student was the opportunity to contribute to volunteers across different HEP classes a charity and at the end of the day it enthusiastically explained the origin is something very useful”. Nearly 20 and significance of these inscriptions participants of Rendez-Vous made to the visiting faculty and students of finger-licking delicacies with many more the College. The audience were quite students volunteering to make the event inspired and motivated. successful.

Rendez-Vous

With Christmas right around the corner, all the associations of the college came together to take part in the ‘Christmas Carnival’, a three-day food festival which took place on 10, 11 and 12 December

Pg 13 Educational Tour 10.00 am to Badami, a four hour journey and especially the pin hole camera from Hampi. First we proceeded towards technology in the loft of the temple was Educational tours are of great Badami caves. The Badami cave temples fantastic. importance as they not only broaden are a complex of four Hindu, Jain and From the Hampi Bazaar, we proceeded our outlook but enhance our knowledge possibly Buddhist cave temples. towards the monolithic statue of Ugra to a great extent. It is a travel experience The caves are considered an example Narasimha, Sasive kalu and Kadale Kalu with specific learning goals, is a platform of Indian rock-cut architecture, It was Ganesha. From there, we went towards to allow students to approach their area quite an enthralling experience for our the Hazara Ramaswamy temple, the of study in a hands-on and experiential students who got excited looking at the Lotus Mahal, the Queens Bath, the manner, combining theory with real-life hilly terrain around, started trekking Royal Mint and the Mahanavami Dibba. experience and cultural perspective. up the hills, visiting and examining the After lunch, our next destination was For this reason, the Department of beautiful architecture in these caves. the Navabrundaavana located at History organized an Educational tour The steps were too steep and slippery Anegundi, near Hampi. It contains the to the magnificent architectural sites as it was rock cut sandstone with a Brundaavanas of nine Hindu Madhva of Karnataka, namely Hampi, Badami, beautiful scenery on the top of the hills Pattadakal and Aihole. The students of with a picturesque of the entire Badami Final year B.A. awaited this opportunity village and the Agastya lake around the patiently after a rigorous planning of 2 Badami caves. months. From Badami we proceeded towards Located in Bellary district of Karnataka, Pattadakal, a Group of Monuments Hampi is a significant historical site identified by the UNESCO as a world in India which conveys message heritage site. Pattadakal was not only about the well planned ancient cities popular for Chalukyan architectural and talks about one of the greatest activities but also a holy place for royal Hindu kingdoms of Indian history. coronation, ‘Pattadakisuvolal’. Temples The closeness of Hampi to the river constructed here mark the blending Tungabhadra adds to the magnificence of the Rekha, Nagara, Prasada and saints, who belong to the Uttaradi of its natural setting. the Dravida Vimana styles of temple Mutt, Sri Raghavendra swamy Mutt, Sri building. We went around the Group of Vyasaraja Mutt and the Sri Sri Padaraja Temples, around 10 in number, studied Mutt and Other Various Prominent the architectural features, designs and Madhwa Mutts. After a brief coracle ride developments over the centuries. The across a small lake, students had to trek most beautiful and well appreciated by up the hill to reach a silent and vibrant the students were the Mallikarjuna and Nava Brindavan. On the other side, there the Virupaksha temple. were the flowing waters of Tungabhadra From Pattadakal we proceeded which added to the tranquility of that towards Aihole, the ‘cradle of temple place. architecture’. Due to shortage of time, We then proceeded towards the we had a quick glimpse of the Durga Vittalaswamy Temple Complex. The ride temple and other artifacts around the in the battery car was fun. Again, the Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole place. beautiful architecture at the complex, located in Bagalkot district are centres On Day 2, we started our journey the Stone Chariot, the Kalyana Mantapa, of Chalukyan architecture. Of these towards Hampi, a historical site of the the Vasanta Mantapa, the Musical Pillars Pattadakal is a world heritage site which Vijayanagar Empire. Despite undergoing in the Sangeetha Mantapa and the represents the high point of an eclectic geological changes with passing time, ruins of the main temple complex was art which, in the 7 and 8 centuries the destination encompasses more than well appreciated. By 7 pm we winded achieved a harmonious blend of 1500 remains of artistic works including up our sightseeing and got ready for architectural forms from northern and forts, royal and sacred complexes, our journey back home. We reached southern India. riverside features, shrines, temples, Bangalore on 17 February 2019. The Department of History organized a pillared halls, mandapas, memorial It was a new experience for all our study tour to these beautiful destinations structures, defence check posts, students, good exposure to the rich in February 2019. 27 students of Final gateways, stables, water structures, etc. ancient culture of Karnataka. The Year B.A. were accompanied by Ms. Jane temples gave us the idea of the glorious D’Souza, HOD, Department of History We hired a guide who took us to each past of Indian art and architecture. We and Dr. Berin Lucas, HOD, Department of and every temple explaining to us gathered enormous knowledge during Sociology. The group left Bangalore on the intricacies of temple architecture our travels. There is no doubt that such 14th February 2019 by Hampi Express and the creativity of the architects. tours have great educational value and at 10 pm and reached Hospet the next We spent some time walking around there must be such occasions in the life morning. Hampi Bazaar, visited the Virupaksha of every student. We started off our journey on Day 1 by temple. Beautiful architecture, the rayagopurams, pillars, mandapams

Pg 14 Study tour – travel and awareness of the city we live in today. through the inscriptions of Begur and The Bangalore Civic Fest had various Hebbal that highlight the existence of tourism fair stalls from students of different schools Bengaluru prior to Kempegowda, and of and colleges as well as the various Civic Kittaya- The First Citizen of Bengaluru. TTF or the Travel and Tourism Fair 2019 Corporations throughout Bangalore From acquainting many citizens to the was held at was held at Tripura Vasini, such as the BSSWB, the Police Force knowledge of The Battle Of Bengaluru Palace Grounds, Bengaluru from 15 and BMTC. The students held various and the great chieftain Nagatara and February to 17 February 2019. TTF stalls promoting sustainable goals his sacrifices to speaking about the is India’s leading travel trade show of development and/or showcasing language, culture, religion, script and network. Started in 1989, TTF covers models, projects and other displays achievements of the various tribes and eleven top domestic and outbound to raise awareness and knowledge their rulers at the time; the student tourism markets of India – Mumbai, amongst Bangaloreans. team from SJC spent hours connecting New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, B.A. students from I HEP & II HEP from the people to their roots and making Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) them realize the value of knowing where Guwahati and Goa. TTF is the most attended and participated in this fest they come from and how everything in trusted market leader in India. as part of a History Exhibition under the past affects and trickles down to The Department of History organized the tutelage of Mr. Udaya Kumar P L present day and the changes of many a study trip to TTF on 17 February 2019 in collaboration with students from things throughout time. for II B.A. students as Study of Tourism Acharya Management College. Posters Special speakers such as Mr. Dhanpal, forms a part of their curriculum. 22 that showcased all 30-32 Bengaluru a driver for BMTC buses who’s love for students were accompanied by Ms. Jane inscriptions were set up across two long inscriptions knows no bounds explained D'Souza, HOD, Department of History. walls of the entry into the Fest as well additional features about the various Students were quite excited to check as a 3D Replica of the Stone Inscription inscriptions. into the numerous stalls portraying highlighting the first ever record of the Ms. Yashaswini Sharma who is Travel and Tourism from different term “Bengaluru” in the history of the currently heading the engineering of states of India. It was quite educative State stood as the centre of attraction. the Ganga Style Mantapa to house as students visited the stalls enquiring With hours of training done the prior the 750CE Kittaya inscription gave a about the travel packages, tourist week before the fest, the students were detailed explanation into the fantastic products, the emerging trends in tourism geared up and ready to share their architecture of the Ganga temple, etc. They interacted with several Hotel knowledge and information about the the mantapa and the different pillar and Travel Managers enquiring about city of Bangalore and everything that styles and old school materials being the Accommodation industry. They could be learnt through its inscriptions. incorporated into the citizen funded got a chance of interacting with Travel Passionately explaining the history structure. Agencies which offered both domestic behind the inscriptions, where they The History Exhibition at the and international travel packages. were found, in what condition were Bangalore Civic Fest ignited a flaming Overall it was quite a motivating and they found in and making people aware adventurous spirit in both the student educative experience for our students. of the existence and value of these representatives as well as the visitors inscriptions were the jobs of the student who came to learn about the rich history representatives. of Bangalore. It has encouraged many From erasing the common to explore in their own living areas and Bangalore Civic Fest misconception amongst all see original inscriptions or be the proud The Bangalore Civic Fest was held on Bangaloreans that Kempegowda was finders of a new one. 14 February 2019 in Freedom Park, the founder of Bengaluru, to running Bengaluru, to celebrate knowledge and the visitors- both adults and students Industrial Relations

Annual Quiz Students participated in the Annual Industrial Relations Quiz conducted by The Industrial Relations Forum, on the 12 of February 2019, the following teams emerged winners, final year IES students Reuben Preethei .A. & Vivian Shaun secured the first prize, Inder Kumar and Athish Kumar came second . Mayank Gaurav and Aayushree S Tudu, II year IES students got the third prize. A consolation Prize was given to Ankana Dutta and Pallavi Nair from II IES . Ranna Saggere and Mahima A Markus received a Special Mention at the end of the Quiz.

Pg 15 Philately & Numismatics computation time. Students were given around the world were present. several real-life applications of graph Quiz theory on google maps and Facebook. Activities by the The third colloquium was organised In the Annual Philately And Numismatics on 21 January 2019. Dr Arun Thampan Department. Quiz conducted by The Philatelists and was the speaker. He introduced the Numismatists Association (PANA) which concepts of neutron stars and pulsars. The Department organized these talks was conducted on 19 February 2018 The students were shown several videos through the academic year between 1-2pm in the Arrupe Block. of pulsating stars. They were also given Talk by Arundhati Krishnan The following teams emerged winners, several demonstrations through the Talk by Dr. K T Joseph S. Shashanka III HEP and K.Sarvana software stellar. Talk by Dr. Sarada Jayan Perumal III CPE won the first prize and Talk by Dr. Sanjay Dutta Pavan Kumar M III B.COM and Dinesh Talk by Dr. Arun Thampan Kumar S III B.COM secured the second Staff Achievements Talk by Dr. Chaitra V prize. A. Modh .Faizan III B.Com and Talk by Vishnupriya A. Stuti Paulraj III CPE took away the third Mr John J Binze was appointed as a prize. Anthony Lourdhumary and Marri member of the Board of Studies (BOS), The Department was actively involved Triveni from II CPE got the consolation Bangalore Central University. in the inaugural Fr. Ambrose Pinto prize. Ms. Wilma L D’Souza was awarded Yuva Memorial Exhibition. There were six Sathiya Puraskar from Sahitya Akademi, stalls in total. Brain Master New Delhi for her Konkani Collection of The Department was actively involved Poems. in the Tackle Fest. There are four stalls In the first ever Brain Master Competition Ms. Raisa D’Souza successfully in total. (a combination of Industrial Relations defended her Ph.D. thesis titled “On the The students were part of the food Crossword, Puzzle and Unscramble Topology of Real Bott Manifolds” under exhibition to raise money organized by works) organised by the Industrial the supervision of Dr. V Uma at the the choir. Relations Forum, 24 teams from across Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Abacus, the mathematics association various Under Graduate Combinations Ms. Deepika S, cleared the KSET organised an inter-collegiate fest on 13 participated. The forum took place on examination held in December 2017. Feb 2019. 23 January 2018 between 1-2pm. The Dr. Stephen Titus was appointed as following Teams emerged winners, member of BOE of Department of Student Achievements Vivian Sahaun & Reuben Preeth of III IES Mathematics in Bangalore University. and Deepak L (III IES) & Sharmishta R.S. Dr. Sanjay Dutta has been appointed Sebastian Thomas of II EMS has been (III EPS) won the first prize while Yathish as peer reviewer for the Journal of nominated for the “Undergraduate Kumar & Inder Kumar of III IES secured Transportation Management. Academy Awards” to be held in Dublin, the second prize. Last but not the least Mr. Taral D Shah and Ms. Veena Nirmala Ireland for his work on Fibonacci Series Sarah Mansi T & Nishmita N from II IES attended the RBPT Workshop Level-I and Pharmaceutical Sciences. got the third prize. held in Kolkata organized by COESME, Mr. Nishanth S Gurjar of III PCM IISER Pune; The British Council; Sheffield attended the MTTS program at IIT Indore Mathematics Herald University and MHRD, Govt. of in June 2018. India. Mr. Rosan Joy of III M.Sc. Mathematics Ms. Champakumari M attended the attended Level-III in training program in Colloquium RBPT Workshop Level-I held in Jaipur Mathematics in June 2018. organized by COESME, IISER Pune; The students were overall winners at A Colloquium was organised by the The British Council; Sheffield Herald Convergence - A Mathematical Fest Department of Mathematics on 4 University and MHRD, Govt. of India. organized by Christ University. January 2019. Dr Sanjay Dutta, Assistant Mr. Taral D Shah attended the Level-II of Mr. Mahesh Udupa cleared the KSET Professor was the speaker. The session the STEM Teacher’s Training Workshop examination held in December 2017 was on the concept of fuzziness which on RBPT in Pune organized by COESME, (2015-2017 batch) enables human understanding of words IISER Pune; The British Council; Sheffield to be translated to computer language. Herald University and MHRD, Govt. of The students were told of the pros and India. Microbology cons of the imprecision of the English Dr. Stephen Titus and Mr. John J Binze language. They were also given several attended the RBPT Writer’s Workshop Staff Achievements real-life examples of imprecision and for STEM Teachers in Pune organized the use of fuzziness. by COESME, IISER Pune; The British Dr. Vanitha N M., attended the Science The second colloquium was organised Council; Sheffield Herald University and Academy Refresher Course on on 17 January 2019. Dr Chaitra V, MHRD, Govt. of India. ‘Multiomic Applications in Medicinal Assistant Professor, BMS College of Ms. Wilma L D’Souza inaugurated the Plant Research’ from the 11 February Engineering was the resource person. Konkani Poetry Fest held in Bangalore. to 23 February 2019, organized by The She spoke about the importance of It’s a worldwide fest as people from University of Trans Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology, Yelahanka, in a National Seminar at Jyoti Nivas Changing Europe in a changing World, Bengaluru. College (JNC), Bangalore, India, 4 3-5 October 2018 at Centre for European Dr. Vanitha N M ., was the resource September 2018. Studies, School of International Studies, person for a one day lecture workshop Presented a paper on “Women Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. “Microbes in use - an entrepreneurial Reservation Bill and Gender Equality in Indian Women Diaspora in Britain: approach” on 2nd February, 2019 India”, in a National Seminar at Acharya Opportunities and Challenges since Post at Loyola First Grade college, Manvi, Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS), Second World War Immigration, Raichur. Bangalore, India, 5 September 2018. The Indian Journal of Political Dr. Syed Wajeed was the Resource Presented a paper on “Does the Plight Science,October- December, 2017, person at the National Seminar on of Dalit Muslims End with Conversion?”, Volume LXXVIII, No 4, ISSN-0019-5510, “Challenges and Changes in the in a National Seminar at Pondicherry UGC Approved "Forced Marriage Law in Evaluation System”, sponsored by NAAC, University, Pondicherry, India, 4 and 5 Britain: Predicament of Indian Women", Bengaluru and organised by Jamal October 2018. 2018, in Sitakanta Mishra and Neeta Mohammed College (Autonomous), Participated in a UGC sponsored one- Sinha (eds.) Contemporary Concerns Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu on 26 week short term course on effective Strategic, Economic, Cyber, Gender and February 2019. The Lecture delivered teaching skills, which was held from 3 to Beyond, Kalpaz Publications, New Delhi. was on“Benchmark practices for quality 9 January 2019 at Pondicherry Central Dr. Sujit Kumar (PG Coordinator- Enhancement in the Evaluation System”. University (PCU), Pondicherry. Political Science) Dr Syed Wajeed attended the Refresher Published a paper on “Understanding Published an article titled 'Adivasis and course on “Advances in Molecular Educational Frameworks: Analyzing the State Politics in Jharkhand' (2018) Biology” organized by the Dept. of the Impact of Privatization on Right to in Studies in Indian Politics. Vol.6, No. 1, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Division of Education (RTE)”, in Asian Law & Public 103-116. Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Policy Review, Volume 3, December Participated in a National Seminar Science, Bengaluru from 28 January to 2018, ISSN: 2581 6551. on ‘Regions and the Centre: Emerging 10 February 2019. Contributed a chapter on “Democratic dynamics of Federal India since the Ms Mamatha S Attended an Indian Transition and Emergence of Multi-Party 1990s’ organised by Indian Institute of Academy of Sciences sponsored, System in Lithuania” in an edited book Advanced Studies (IIAS) Shimla from refresher course on“An Insight Into on Nation Building in Baltic States: 9th to 11th October 2018. Presented a Microbiology and Molecular Biology”, History, Memory and Identity by Prof. paper titled ‘Identity Politics and the from 2-15January, 2019 at PG K.B. Usha, JNU-New Delhi, December Police State in Jharkhand: Challenges Department of Microbiology, 2018. Adroit Publishing House: ISBN: and Prospects!’. School of Sciences, Jain-Deemed to be 978-81-87393-42-9. Served as a Panel expert during University. Contributed a chapter on “Political biannual seminar in December at Ms Ria Saha participated in the Participation of Women in Post-Soviet Institute for Social and Economic National conference on “Innovation in Lithuania” in an edited book on Nation Change for Mr. Biplaw Kumar Singh, PhD Life Sciences for Sustainable Building in Baltic States: History, scholar working on 'Governmentality Environment” organized by Dept. of Memory and Identity by Prof. K.B. Usha, and the Integrated Child Development Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed-to-be- JNU-New Delhi, December 2018, Adroit scheme'. University), Bengaluru on Publishing House: ISBN: 978-81-87393- Guest lectures on 'Adivasi politics, 20and 21 February, 2019. 42-9. culture and society' at National Law Ms. Shalmali Kamat participated Dr. P.E. SOMAIAH (HOD-DEPARTMENT School of India University, Bangalore on in the National level conference on OF POLITICAL SCIENCE) 29th December 2018. "Future India- Science and Published a research article titled Technology: Research Innovations “Identity Politics: Kodavas Appeal Dr. Tannen Neil Lincoln Presented a in Biology" organized by the for Religious Minority Status” in the paper entitled “Democratic Governance Department of Biotechnology, School of Karnataka Journal of Politics, Volume and Public Policy in New India’ at the Sciences- Block 1, JAIN ( Deemed-to-be XVIII, ISBN No. 978-93. 83985.19-7, Annual International Public Policy University), Bengaluru in association December, 2018 Workshop held at University of Sao with the Indian Science Presented a paper titled “Identity Paulo, Brazil from 19-22 December, Congress Association, Bangalore Politics: Kodavas Appeal for Religious 2018. Chapter on 14 and 15 February, 2019. Minority Status” at the 18th State Level Presented a paper entitled “The Political Science Teachers Conference, Political Efficacy of the Kantian notion held at Kuvempu University, Shivamogga of ‘Perpetual Peace’ at the International on 27th December, 2018. Peace Research Conference held at the Political Science Yitzak Rabin Peace Centre, Jerusalem, Dr. Parvathy Poornima Israel from 2-3 January, 2019. Presented Paper ‘Forced Marriage and Participated in the Winter School in Dr. Areesh Kumar Karamala South Asian Women in Britain: International Relations organized by Presented a paper on “A Cashless or A Interventions, Immigration, Brexit the University of Geneva and Lausanne Casteless India: Demonetization and Its and Other Concerns’ in conference on held at Geneva and Leysin (Swiss Alps), Impact on Marginalized Communities” Switzerland from 11-15 February, 2019. Pg 17 required government approval, and a Christmas Mixer PSYCHOLOGY three-month time constraint that was On 20 December, the members of quite efficiently managed. Consilium conducted a ‘Christmas The first of many: a joint Rekha Jolly’s paper, ‘A Dialogue on Mixer’. The event began at 4:15 PM with a symposium at Sunway Male Body Image Issues as Represented little game hosted by Anna of II EJP and University, Malaysia in Disney Feature Films’ was another Veneet of I EJP. paper that caught the participants’ The game required participants to attention, analyzing many loved pick up chits that comprised sentences The Department of Psychology characters, and the influence they have. from various Christmas carols. The of Sunway University held a Joint Overall, it was a very successful participants were then instructed to find Symposium on Mental Health Literacy symposium with many discussions the group of people who had picked with the Department of Psychology from after each presentation, suggesting the up sentences from the same Christmas St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), need for more collaboration in research carol. Bangalore, India on 27 November between the two institutions. On forming the groups, they sang 2018. This was part of a 3-day visit as a On 28 November 2018, Ms. Pereira and their respective carols and this activity follow up to an earlier Memorandum of Mr. Rodrigues had a meeting with part of set the rhythm and mood for the event. Understanding (MOU) signed between the BSc (Hons) Psychology Programme It also helped them meet new people Sunway University and St. Joseph’s Committee, led by Ms Jacqueline Gun and mingle with students from other College in October 2018, as a joint Chin Hun, with members comprising streams and courses. activity to begin the mutual promise Ms Woo Pei Jun as the Internship For the next activity, Anna and to actively work together on academic Coordinator, Dr M.S. Priyadarshini as the Veneet encouraged all the students and research efforts. The first item on next Programme Leader and Dr Alvin Ng and teachers to gather around and the MOU was to develop academic as the Head of Department. The group share their Christmas stories and to and cultural exchange and so this visit discussed program matters as well elaborate on what Christmas meant to covered it with a joint symposium on as academic exchange and research them. The stories of family, love, joy and psychology and a cultural presentation. collaboration. merriment made everybody nostalgic as The hosts brought Ms. Pereira and they shared their experiences. The students of our college presented Mr Rodrigues to visit the Psychology Ashna and Christal from III EJP a variety of songs, dances and even a labs and various other facilities of the conducted the penultimate game. Ashna yoyo performance. The performances University. The stayed the whole week asked Christmas related questions to included soothing metal tongue drum and visited various places around Kuala the participants who took one-step music, classic Indian songs, a medley of Lumpur and Singapore. forward if the question applied to them. Bollywood songs from 1960s to 2000s, The objective of the game was to reach dances from very famous Bollywood from one end of the room to the other movies as well as popular English songs Father Ambrose Pinto Memorial one-step at a time. The questions were accompanied by Mr. Ninoy Rodrigues Exhibition all Christmas themed. Everybody had a as the guitarist. This event ended with great time playing the game. a presentation by Prof Nigel Marsh On 13 and 14 of December, our college The most awaited segment of the on Sunway University’s Postgraduate organised ‘The Father Ambrose Pinto event was the on-spot secret Santa. The Research programmes in Psychology. Humanities Exhibition’ names of all the students and teachers Prof Marsh’s talk garnered a lot of Various stalls were put up across attending the event were tossed into a interest from the SJC students. the Science and Humanities blocks. Santa hat and everybody picked out a The joint symposium was held on 27 From the Department of Psychology name and a gift. Gifts and wishes were November 2018, where there were two and Counselling, the following few exchanged as everybody went home keynote addresses on the topic “Mental experiments and concepts were happy. health literacy in Malaysia and India” exhibited: Stroop effect, Muller-lyer No christmas celebration is complete by Ms. Neeta Pereira and Assoc Prof. Illusion, Habit interference etc. Students without the customary plum cake. Dr Alvin Ng. Students from both the enjoyed explaining the concepts Scrumptious slices of plum cake were institutions presented their research and demonstrating experiments to passed around and the floor was open work in both oral and poster formats. In the visitors. The opportunity was for carols. Everybody sang and munched total, there were 10 presentations from taken to spread awareness about on their cake. The event ended and they Sunway University’s postgraduate and Psychology as a subject and a field. All stood up to leave. Later, Santa decided undergraduate Psychology students volunteers then received participation to visit and give out candies. and 7 psychology students from St certificates. Students and faculty from Santa Claus was an unexpected Joseph’s College, on various topics other departments visited and shared surprise that got everyone to stand and related to human performance and similar experiences. It was particularly dance. Jingle bells and Rudolf sealed well-being. Of the many presentations impressive that the volunteers were one amazing mixer. All the students left made, the most fascinating was by dedicated and committed for the two with good wishes and prayers for their Ch’ng Eng Zhi, whose paper titled ‘An days of exhibition. Overall, it was a friends and family. Investigation on Predictors of Intention wonderful learning experience for to Vote: Theory of Planned Behaviour’, everyone.

Pg 18 the gender sensitization cell, and the National Conference Conducted Phsical Department of Psychology. The session was focused on decriminalization of Organized State Level Conference Education section 377 wherein eminent speakers on Bonded Labor in Contemporary Sports Day like Dr. Jayna Kothari supreme court Karnataka, with Department of Rural lawyer, Dr. Akkai Padmashali and Ayann Development and Panchayat Raj, The 136th Annual sports meet was held both activists and Dr.Muralidharan from Government of Karnataka, National Law on 8 February 2019. It was organised by NIMHANS spoke. School of India University, International the management and the department of The discussion, which was moderated Justice Mission, Bangalore, and the Physical education along with students by Dr. Cheriyan Alexander, HOD of Department of Social Work. of the sports committee. The day the English Department, sought to started with the colourful march past explain and clarify the meaning of and Staff Achievements in which various college sports teams differences between sexual orientation participated. The Chief Guest of Honour and gender identities, as well as what it Ms. Maria presented a paper at a was Mr. MV Prasad Babu, International means to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ National Level Conference organized Kabaddi player, Asian Games Gold community. The panel consisted of by Karnataka Commission for women Medalist, and Gandhi Khel Puraskar Ayaan Sayed, a gay man; Dolly Koshy, a on ‘Empowerment of Women in Awardee. The sports meet was declared lesbian woman; Anirudh, who identifies Unorganized Sectors’. opened by the dignified guest of honour. as agender; Binodini, a drag person; Ms. Maria is a Member, Board of Studies Arnav, a transman; Silk, a trans woman at St. Joseph’s Evening College. and finalist of TransQueen India; Riyana, Dr. Berin Lukas was a panelist for a also a trans woman; and Meenakshi, discussion on ‘Me Too Movement’ a new who is bisexual. chapter in ‘Human rights Movement’, in All of the panelists are professionals Mount Carmel College on 5 December in various fields, and activists for the 2018. community. Dr. Berin Lukas is a member of the Board Some points of discussion were about of Studies in Sociology, UG, Bangalore the gap of knowledge between the Central University, Bengaluru. The first event of the day was the 1500m LGBT+ community and society in Dr. Berin Lukas is the University race where students from different general, what heterosexual people fear Nominee to the Statutory Body of Mount departments actively participated. The the most about the community, and Carmel College, Board of Studies in main track events for students included gender awareness and education. The Sociology. relays and races ranging between panelists spoke about the discrimination Dr . Berin Lukas was the External 100-1500m open for boys and girls of and challenges they have faced because Auditor for Indian Academy Degree the undergraduate and postgraduate they are vocal about their identity and College, Bengaluru under IQAC. courses. sexuality, especially the trans-persons. Dr. Berin Lukas is a Member, Board of Pooja P of II Bcom ‘A’ was named Best The floor was then opened to the Studies at St. Joseph’s Evening College. Sports woman and Basavaraj of III CEB audience, who got their questions about was declared the Best sports man of the the reality of LGBT+ persons answered. UG section. Among the PG participants, One thing that all the panelists agreed Student Achievements Khriemetuo J Pienvu of II MA Political upon was that the most basic thing one Science won the Best Male Athlete while can do to eradicate stigma attached to Anna and Ankita (III EPS) presented a Krupa and Sangma of II MA English were gender and sex is to have a conversation paper on the Issue of Unemployment declared the Best Female Athletes. with a person from the community and amongst the Transgender – Sunway III Bcom ‘D’won the overall UG examine their point of view. University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Championship and III Bcom ‘C’ followed as runner- ups. I Msc BDA class won Deepak presented a paper on the the overall PG championship and II MA Sexual Elements in Advertising and Political Science were the runners-up. Sociology its Psychological Impacts on the Consumption Behavior amongst Major Highlights Adolescents of Bengaluru City. - Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Social Work Publication on Auto Rickshaw Drivers in the City Bengaluru. Magazine/Books Publications Celebrating Pride Organized State Level Conference The eleventh edition of the Department on Bonded Labor in Contemporary magazine ‘GUSTO’ A Socio-Economic The Dept of Social work organised two Karnataka. Study of Auto rickshaw drivers in the city programmes in the same week regarding Students presented Papers in a of Bengaluru. the decriminalisation of section 377. Conference at Sunway University, Kuala The first one was in collaboration with Lumpur, Malaysia.

Pg 19 A total of nine orphanages participated The campers dealt with minimum Statstics in different competitions. The two-day resources and realized the actual fest was sponsored by Lions club and worth and the way they were to Adeptus Statistica co-operators. Literary and track events be utilized. They were divided into were conducted on the first day, and seven committees to observe specific cultural competitions were conducted tasks every day. Committees such as An inter-collegiate fest organised by on the second day. The children were Time keeping, Housekeeping, Mess, Frequentia, association of Dept. Of from different age groups and ranged Project work, Documentation, Cultural Statistics, was held on 23 January between 1- 8 standard. and Cleaning were framed. General 2019. There were many innovative About 70 NSS Unit II volunteers instructions and the time schedule were events to take part in. The inaugural participated in Vismaya. Stalls were given on the first day by Mr. Selwyn Paul, ceremony was graced by Dr. R P Suresh, organised by Consilium, the Psychology Camp and NSS Programme officer. The Principal Director in advance analytics association. formulated committees worked on a at Accenture digital and was followed rotational basis to ensure that each set by an introduction of Frequentia by 230 students were present for the fest consisting of 10 students involve in all Ms. Jevitha lobo,coordinator of the and registered for various events. 74 the committees throughout the camp association. A brief insight about our students participated in literary events duration. esteemed chief guest was given by such as – English and Kannada poetry Campers also took part in group Mr. Ananda K S, HOD, Department of writing, elocution, essay writing, activities conducted by the resource Statistics. The event was then followed storytelling, drawing and sketching. 120 persons. The group activities were by an inspirational and mesmerizing students participated in track events – based on vivid themes each day, speech by the chief guest. 100 metres race, 4*100 relay, lemon in themes such as RTE, RTI, Constitution, The colleges that took part in the event the spoon, sack race etc. Blind belief and Scientific temper, were: Bonded Labour, Reservation System, Christ (Deemed to be University) The fest began with the inauguration Resilience, Leadership, Team building Jain University at 12pm in the quadrangle. Rev. Fr. Dr. and so on were presented. This helped Mount Carmel College Victor lobo and Rector Fr. Dr. Melwyn Mes Degree College D’Cunha were the chief guests. The chief Kristujayanti College, Autonomous guest Mr. Prasad CM, the coordinator Government Science College of NSS unit II was honoured. The The valedictory was graced by Dr Richard valedictory was on 3 February. All the Rego SJ, associate Prof., Department children who won prizes in various Of Communication, Research Director, competitions received appreciation St Joseph’s College Autonomous. The from Mr. Prasad CN. The overall trophy overall championship was won by Christ was won by Rainbow Homes (Need (Deemed to be University). Base India).

the campers in framing their overall personality development. Everyday, Annual Rural Camp the campers were assigned to do ASSOCIATIONS manual work such as leveling of roads, A rural exposure camp was organized removal of weeds and so on. Also there NSS by the NSS unit-1. A group of 72 were cleanliness drives that took place volunteers headed to Mahadevpura within and the surrounding villages. Vismaya village on 13 November 2018 to initiate The documentation team of each day the ten-day camp. The NSS Programme conducted the survey of villages and On 2 and 3 February 2019, the National officer was assisted by the other faculty reported accordingly. The consolidated Service Scheme Unit II of St. Joseph’s members namely Dr. Jayshankar M survey reports gave a clear-cut status of college organized an inter-orphanage (Dept of Zoology), Ms. Ria Saha (Dept social, political and economical stability fest ‘Vismaya’ of Microbiology) and Ms. Jeevitha Lobo of the village. Cultural programmes (Dept of Statistics). Mahadevpura is were performed for the villagers in a village located in Mandya district, order to create awareness campaigns Chikkaballapur Taluk of Karnataka. such as women safety, dowry abolition, The camp was organised in order to cleanliness, the importance of educating understand the socio-economic and girls, and the ill-effects of drug and cultural conditions of rural life. This alcohol consumption. All the campers would help the campers to inculcate the took part in skits, street plays and many true sense of oneness and also develop other cultural activities. compassion towards fellow human On the last day, the campers dressed being. in their traditional attire representing

Pg 20 their state culture. Shibira Jyothi there and you will find words of fire delivered the concluding remarks and every time you need it” Writer and Transactivist Gee Imaan highlighted concepts of UID (Unity In For the first time since its inception Semmalar read from his powerful work Diversity.) in 2013, the volunteers organized a Meta ‘Emperor Penguins’ – an essay based on Various sports activities for school rally on 5 and 6 of February. Students the humiliating experiences transmen children and prizes were distributed. from EJP, CPE, and MA English came go through at the hands of doctors who The following awards were conferred to together, holding placards and chanting cheat them in the name of surgery. campers. slogans for the fest. Best Camper: Rocky Stephen (II IES) Workshops at Meta Best Entertainer: Yadhunandhan (I PEM) Meta Podium Best Group leader: Aishwarya (II BPS) The inauguration was preceded by two Six workshops were conducted at Meta Best Group: Nanites days of Meta Podium, presented by the over 13 days. Appreciation Award: Ajay SuryaKanth students of I MA English. The students 1. Writer Shalini Srinivasan conducted (I PEM) With this, the NSS unit-1 was able performed modern adaptations of a fantasy writing workshop titled to contribute positively to the concept of Shakespeare’s plays. Some were called ‘Fantastic Beasts and how to write them’ forming “Women and Men for and with ‘Hamlit’ and ‘Where are thou, macha?’ on 9 February. It had 32 participants. others”. The presentations included exhibits 2. On the same day, eminent Cartoonist from the Globe theatre and modern KN Balraj conducted a cartooning interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays. workshop for 20 participants. SJC Literary 3. Shyamal Lakshminarayan conducted Speakers at Meta a workshop on contributing to Wikipedia Society Speakers from across the country were on 11 February. Most of the participants invited for interaction with students. were from III CPE Archiving students. META Writer and Filmmaker Paromita Vohra 4. Journalist and Researcher Sruthi talked about her experiences with both Krishnan conducted ‘The City Game’ The seventh edition of Meta – The writing and making documentaries at workshop for the faculty and students Josephite Festival of Literature was a session aptly titled ‘Writing, Filming, of English on 13 Feb. The workshop organized from 7 February 2019 to 20 and Loving’ helps unders public policies better. The Feb 2019. It was held across 13 days and attendees were split into teams and featured contests, panels, workshops, Journalist Rohini Mohan was invited asked to build their ideal city. and talks. The theme this year was ‘Fire to inaugurate ‘The Craft of Journalism’ 5. Writer Paromita Vohra conducted a in the Tongue’. series where journalists talk about writing workshop on food and the city During his welcome address, Dr Arul the reporting process for a story for 35 participants on 18 February. Mani explained the idea behind the they covered. Rohini Mohan talked 6. Actor, Director Ravi Kiran Rajendran theme – Fire in the tongue. “Across extensively about her latest New York conducted a Theatre workshop on 20 India, young men and women from review of Books piece on the farmers February. communities excluded from education protest organized in Delhi last December. are beginning to find the fire with which to contest years of exclusion – that is the Dalit transwoman and activist Chandni spirit that we pay tribute to when we read sections from her autobiography say tongues of fire – Fire in the tongue. ದಡ ಕಾಣದ ಅಲೆ - ಕಿನಾರೆಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟೆ after When we say Fire in the tongue, if you which she talked about the difficulties want to look for another embodiment, faced by Dalit transwomen inside the another physical realization of that trans communities. principle, you don’t have to look much further than the man they are paying Prof T. Balasubramanian, perhaps the tribute to when they say Jai Bhim. The oldest of our speakers this year and the most enthusiastic, talked about the Constitution of India continues to speak Panels at Meta words of fire to years of exclusion – look variations in Indian English to a crowd of about 80 students. Even students with no prior knowledge of linguistics found 1. A panel discussion on women in the session engaging. quizzing was held on 20 February. It was moderated by II EJP student and member Documentary filmmaker Jyoti Nisha of SJC Quizzers, Nikhita Thomas. Other screened the preview of her upcoming panelists included Rashmi V, Sushila film BR Ambedkar – Now and Then and Kamath, and Nagaratna Patil (an alumna talked about why Dalit and Bahujan of SJC) - noted quizzers from the city, and filmmakers find it even harder to make Donna Eva and Archita Raghu - students films about their own communities than of III EJP. The panel was focused around anybody else. women in quizzing and whether there is with them. Santosh J. Swaminathan advantages were explained with the On 14 February 2019 , Indian Society won the Open Category with 36 points, help of a working model. of Evolutionary Biologists and Indian Wilhelmina Maryann of SJC won the Ecological adaptations: Various Academy of Sciences in association Women’s category with 24 points and adaptations seen in the animal kingdom with The Natural Science Association, Rohit R of SJC won the college category which benefit/affect the organisms were Department of Zoology organized a with 27 points. explained with the help of specimens. lecture series on Evolution and Society Blood grouping: A stall was set up with titled “A Darwinian View of our lives”. On 9 February SJC Quizzers held their live blood group testing and samples of The Guests from Jawaharlal Nehru twelfth Pushups and Open House different blood groups were exhibited Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, session. Praneeth S. Bharadwaj of SJC to help better understanding of blood Bengaluru - Dr. Amitabh Joshi and won the College category with 12 points, grouping. Dr. T.N.C Vidhya, Chairpersons at the Wilhelmina Maryann of SJC won the Human skeleton: The structural Evolutionary and Intergrated Unit Women’s category with 11.5 points and organization of the body was explained addressed the gathering. The Guest Abhimanyu won the open category with with the skeletal samples and how Speaker, Dr. Renee M Borges from Indian 29.5 points. bones aggregate to form the basic Institute of Science spoke about the Zbigniew That is a World Cinema Quiz outline of the human body. Each bone history of Darwin, gave a comparative held at SJC Quiz Club’s quizzing festival- was explained with its structure and analysis on Lamarkism, Darwinism and Tie Grab 2019. It is a quick 50-question function. Neo-Darwinism, also laid an emphasis written quiz on the non-Hollywood- Evolution of man: The evolution of man on co-evolution of gene and culture. Bollywood spectrum. was explained by the progression to The session ended with an interactive Straplines is an open quiz on media and the modern day man with the help of question and answer round on evolution journalism. It is a part of TieGrab, the models of various eras. being beneficial and also the tree of life. SJC Quiz Club’s quizzing festival. Chick embryo: The development of the chick embryo was explained with the help of models and accurate Tackle Fest explanations of development on the day basis. The tackle fest was held on 9 February Snakes of Karnataka: Various snake 2019. The Natural Science Association, specimens were exhibited which are Department of Zoology held 3 stalls native of the Karnataka state. The rich which were arranged in the Zoology lab diversity was hence explained with the as three stations. The stalls were namely help of the samples. - Reptiles: A better understanding 1.Human skeleton - where the functional of reptiles and their behavior was structure of the bones and skeletal explained with the help of video system were introduced to children. screening. There were shows put up for Various ways to make the children the audience which brought excitement understand using examples, charts Natural Science to the viewer’s hence making them find and catchy tattoos were used. a clear picture of the same. 2.ABO blood grouping was explained with scope in the field, the importance The Dr. (Fr.) Ambrose Pinto, Since the exhibition was open to public of blood group and test was introduced S.J., Memorial Exhibition and a wide range of audience had to to the children. Posters and pictorial be catered to during the same, the representation were used for the same. The Dr. (Fr.) Ambrose Pinto, S.J., terms used to explain each stall were There was live blood grouping test also Memorial Exhibition was held on 13 and kept simple. A wide range of audience done. 14 December 2018 in which the Natural like teachers, parents, college students 3.DNA extraction from cheek cells - Science Association, Department of and school-goers were a part of the The basic unit of life is the DNA that Zoology actively participated with the exhibition and the students patiently determines who we are. This was help of enthusiastic students who were explained their respective stalls to explained to the children in the form keen to exhibit various models from the public. The exhibition was a great of live demonstration of extraction their area of study and knowledge in the success as it brought out the best in of DNA from the cheek cells. Detailed subject. students. explanation was given by showing Various exhibits were open to the PowerPoint presentations which helped public which consisted of - the children understand better. There Embryos: Specimens of Spina bafida, Lecture series on Evolution were around 12-15 of children per Anacephaly, Premature embryos were set who came in batches to learn and exhibited and a detailed explanation of and Society titled “A understand the concepts. the condition causes, prevention and Darwinian View of our The tackle fest was a grand success as cure were briefed. lives” it catered to a large number of school Vermiculture: The processes and its going students who are the future of tomorrow.

Pg 22 any truth to the assumption that women Faculty sessions at Meta don’t like quizzing or that quizzing isn’t TieGrab was conducted over the first meant for women. The faculty of the department of English two weekends of January – 4, 5, 6 and conducted sessions in 3 categories 11, 12. The entire quiz festival was set 2. A panel on the acclaimed Assamese at Meta - Double Action(translating a and run by the students of Quiz Club and novel Ashirbador Rong written by regional poem/short-story into English the coordinator – Dr. Arul Mani. Magister Arun Sarma was organized on 19 and reading out the original), Who Shall was set by the alumni of SJC Quiz Club. February. The panel featured Maitreyee I say is Calling?(a short presentation The various winners of Tie Grab Chakravarthy who translated the novel on a favourite song), and Found Book are Thejaswi Udupa, Santosh J. to English (On a Wing and a Prayer) with (sharing how and when they discovered Swaminathan, Alagarswamy, Varun Ochintya Sarma, son of Arun Sarma. The a favourite book) This is a great Rajiv, Ashwin, Shafeeq, Jinson, Sreshth student panelists included Angshuman opportunity for students and teachers Shah, Nishanth Raman, Maitrey Sarma, a student of Psychology and 2 alike. Teachers get to do something Deshpande, Saishsyam Srikanth, students of English from SJC – Jayashree different with a text for a change, and Anirudh B. Krishnan, Nagendra, Kalita and Udipto Phukan (III EJP) students get to know their teachers Manjunath, Nishit Pandya and Sabysachi outside of the classrooms. Basu. The Prof Barbra Naidu Memorial Prize for The Personal Essay Magister was conducted in 19 cities The theme for the seventh edition of across the country with the help of Prof Barbra Naidu Memorial Prize was various prestigious institutions and ‘Voyaging the kitchen’ many a kind proctors who ran the quiz We received a total of 109 entries, at their centers. the highest so far. The judge was Mr The Cities were: Bangalore (SJC and Tejas Harad, Writer and copy editor at IISc), Mumbai (IITB), Chennai (IITM), Goa Economic and Political Weekly. Shalom (BITS Goa), Ahmedabad (IIMA), Kochi, Sanjay of III CPE won the prize in the Thrissur, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, overall category. The open prize went Suratkal (NITK), Noida (SNU), Kharagpur to Ms Anusha Bhat and the school prize (IITK), Allahabad (MNNIT), Mysore to Annway Ghosh from Calcutta Boys’ (MMC), Trichy (NITT), Warangal (NITW), School. Vellore (VIT), Indore (IIMI), Varanasi SJC Quiz Club (IITBHU). Preetham Upadhya of PES University topped the college category The Quiz Club met every thursday with 55 points, Krithika Adhikari topped across two semesters and had a total of the women’s category with 37 points 26 weekly meetings. and Navin Rajaram topped the open As part of the public engagement, the category with 62 points. Quiz Club organised monthly quizzes on themes set around food, music, and travel.

The fourth edition of the annual quiz festival – Tie Grab had 9 quizzes in all. 3 College quizzes and 7 open quizzes and they were: Apart from this, four writing contests Guesstalt – The College General Quiz were held including The Prof T.G. MELAS – College Quiz on Music, Vaidyanathan Memorial Film Review Entertainment, Literature, Arts and Contest. Four Art contests and three Sports speaking contests were held including Zbigniew That – The Open Quiz on World The Prof. T.R.H. Peck Memorial Lecture Cinema On 19 January SJC Quizzers held their Contest and Just a Minute. The Oikoumene – The Open Quiz on Wildlife fortnightly fixture of Pushups and Open Performance contest included the new In Foreign Parts – The Open Quiz on House, the eleventh session of the year. event Bhoot Bangla - which is a ghost- Travel, Business and World Affairs Pushups is a solo written quiz for School, storytelling competition. Bookends – The Open Quiz on Books/ College and Open categories where Literature 60 questions are to be answered in 60 Students from Christ, Mount Carmel, Straplines – The Open Quiz on Media minutes. Each Pushups has 45 textual Jyoti Nivas, and BMS College and Journalism questions and 15 visual questions. participated. The Overall trophy was General Dire – The Open General Quiz Open House is an Open General quiz for won by students of SJC. Magister – The National Solo Quizzing random teams of two where the college Championship (Magister is for School, quizzers get an opportunity to team College and Open categories). up with Open Quizzers and interact

Pg 23 Numismatic Studies, on 2 March 2019. Consolation Prize : Sr.Marri Triveni, II Social Zest Apart from the Staff and students of CPE The Social Zest Association, under History Classes, Five members of PANA the leadership of Ms. Maria and the - including two Staff members (Dr.Rabbi BEST PHILATELIST OF ST.JOSEPH’S support of Anna Mary (President), Ryan Akkiba and Mr. G. Anuplal) and three COLLEGE - Sr. Antony Lourdhu Mary, II Wilson (Vice-President), Deepak(Vice- Students participated in this workshop, CPE President), David (Editor), Nal Nangai conducted by the eminent Numismatist (Media Head) and Philip Daniel of Bangalore, Sri Gautam Jantakal. BEST NUMISMATIST OF ST.JOSEPH’S (Documentary Head) had a year full of COLLEGE - S.Sashanka, III HEP events such as- debates, essay writing, sketching, quiz, documentary screening PANEX 2018-19 and many more. The activities were conducted in order to promote social Panex 2018-19, the Annual Exhibition thought and spread social knowledge of postage stamps, postal stationeries, Images about various social events. coins and currency notes by the staff A’ an inter-collegiate fest organised and student members of PANA was Images, the association of the by Frequentia, Association of Dept. held on 13 and 14 December 2018. Department of communication of Statistics, was held on 23 January The exhibition was declared open by organized a film screening at Xavier’s 2019. There were many innovative Principal Rev. Dr. Victor Lobo S. J. Hall, St.Joseph’s college, Autonomous events to take part in. The inaugural 23 student members displayed exhibits in memory of Rohith Vemula on 17 ceremony was graced by Dr. R P Suresh, under the competition category while January, 2019. The date marked his Principal director in Advance analytics two staff members of PANA - Dr.Berin Third Death Anniversary after his at Accenture Digital and was followed Lukas and Mr. G. Anuplal displayed unfortunate suicide that followed his by an introduction of Frequentia by exhibits under the non-competitive/ suspension from UoH (University of Ms. Jevitha Lobo,Coordinator of the guest category . Hyderabad) in 2016. association. A brief insight about our A total of 223 Exhibition Sheets with 410 esteemed Chief Guest was given by Postage Stamps, 154 Postal Stationeries, The film, titled “We Have Not Come Mr. Ananda K S, HOD, Department of 702 Coins and 68 Currency Notes were Here To Die” has been directed by Deepa Statistics. The event was then followed on display. Dhanraj. The documentary follows by an inspirational and mesmerizing RESULTS OF PANEX: 2018-19 closely of the events that trailed Rohith speech by the chief guest. PHILATELY: POSTAGE STAMPS: Vemula’s death and the chain of events The colleges that took part in the event leading to that fateful day. were: First Prize: Sr. Antony Lourdhu Mary, Christ (Deemed to be University) II CPE Rohit Chakravrti Vemula was a Ph.D Jain University Second Prize: Stuti Paulraj, III CPE student at UoH, and an activist with the Mount Carmel College Third Prize: Sr.Marri Triveni, II CPE Ambedkar Student Association (ASA). MES Degree College Consolation Prize: S.Sashanka, III HEP On 3 January 2015, The ASA condemned KristuJayanti College, Autonomous ABVP’s (Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Government Science College PHILATELY: POSTAL STATIONERY: Parishad) for their protest of screening The Valedictory was graced by Dr Richard First Prize : Sr.Arika Premalatha, II the film ‘Muzaffarnagar Baaki Hai’ in Reego SJ, Associate Prof., Department CPE of Communication, Research Director, Second Prize : Sonatan Murmu, II EPS St Joseph’s College Autonomous. The Third Prize : S.Sashanka, III HEP overall championship was won by Christ Consolation Prize : S. Dinesh Kumar, III (Deemed to be University). B.Com. Sr.Antony Lourdhu Mary, II CPE

NUMISMATICS: COINS: PANA First Prize : S.Sashanka, III HEP Second Prize : Faizan Nayeem, III B.Com. Workshop on Ancient Third Prize : Nithyashri K, II CPE Consolation Prize: Sr.Antony Lourdhu Indian Scripts Mary, II CPE

A highly informative workshop NUMISMATICS: CURRENCY NOTES: on “Ancient Indian Scripts-with First Prize : S.Sashanka, III HEP special reference to Brahmi Script Second Prize : Sr.Arika Premalatha, and Coinage” was organised by the II CPE History Association, Parishodhana in Third Prize : Pawan Kumar M, III association with the Centre of Indian B.Com.

Pg 24 Delhi University. In response, the ABVP leader later in the day, described the 5 RNFF Meraki activists as “goons”. Multiple misleading events lead to the ABVP leader writing Meraki, National Art and Animation a letter citing that the activists were Festival was organized by the students involving themselves in “casteist” and of the Association of Art and Animation “anti-national” activities which was from the Department of Communication forwarded to HRD Minister Smriti Irani on the 25 and 26 of February, 2019. This and VC of the University, Appa Rao. event was organized to bring together budding artistic minds and unsung The suspension of the 4 activists heroes from the fields of disability, prohibited their entry into the hostel under one roof and let their creativity and common college areas. His suicide, Rushes Film Club organised the Rushes soar. sparked a nation-wide outrage as it was National Film Festival on the 22, 23and a clear case of discrimination of the 24 of February 2019. It was sponsored by The event began with an inaugural Dalit students without thorough probe AMX Innovations, Sigma, Vrushabhadri ceremony at 9.30 am in the main into the claims of the ABVP leader. Three Productions and AJ Productions. The auditorium. Ms. Madhuvanthi Mohan, years later, the untimely death of Rohith Opening Ceremony took place on the CEO of Something Sketchy was the Chief Vemula still boils the blood of those who 22 in the Main Auditorium. Bhuvan Guest. She inspired and motivated all live to fight for the rights he was denied Gowda, the Cinematographer of the the students that were present to follow off. blockbuster film KGF was invited as the their dreams. Mr. Krishna Madappa, The film left the audience visibly Chief Guest. On Saturday and Sunday, modern day alchemist, sage and speechless owing to its fearless voice Rushes Film Club screened about 40 scientist was the keynote speaker. He and the action. It made you ponder and of the shortlisted films as part of the spoke about Art as Magic. Mr. Darwin question about the power of politics competition. 3 amongst these won first Moses, Program Officer – Advocacy - and caste while at the same time not , second and third places. These films CBM was also present for the event. influencing your perspective. It opened were Mirchi Cafe (first place), Wave eyes and showed newer, closer and more (second place) and Khilauna (third The inauguration ceremony was intimate angles of the Rohith Vemula place). The festival also organised followed by various Master Classes and case, which might have otherwise been workshops by representatives of the Workshops on Sound Design, Digital unnoticed or silenced. India Film Project, who then conducted Painting and Visual Storytelling, on the a 24 hour filmmaking challenge. first day and Character Design, Home Deepa Dhanraj spoke about how the Puneeth BA, a director, Graphic Craft, Mural Art and Virtual Reality on film was being screened in 140 locations Designer, Actor and Founder of Poster the second day. There also drawing in the city amidst tight security as Boy Art Studio conducted a Workshop completion, still life drawing and sans even after three years, the discussion on Digital Marketing. Talen Claude, a brush and PubG. There were special about discrimination of the Dalits as representative from Sigma conducted Master Classes on Blind Photography well as the refusal to talk about his a Cinematography Workshop as part which was conducted by Mr. Partho apparent “institutionalized murder” of the festival. It came to a close on 24 Bhowmick, founder of Blind with was considered a topic that is better February when Mr. Muni Ratna kindly Camera and Clay Modeling conducted left untouched. The audience took back acknowledged our request to speak to by Mr. Krishna Murthi, held for persons with them not just revelation but also our audience and give away the prizes. with disabilities. the inspiration to always stand up for Rushes thanks the visitors and looks their beliefs, however hard it may be. forward to the festival in 2020.

Pg 25 The main highlight of the event was the ACHIEVEMENTS He has also been one among the Top Cosplay which happened towards the 8 Finalists for the Federal Bank Speak end of the second day of the two day Won in all the three categories of for India, Karnataka Edition. Speak for event. Participants dressed up as their solo,duet and group-singing at India is a platform for all the debaters favorite characters from movies, anime, St.Joseph’s Commerce College, held on in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra etc. and made their own props that 24 December 2018. and Karnataka. It is a prestigious event completed their character’s costume. as the best debaters from state get Mr. Sultan Mohammed Adnaan was the Won in solo, duet and group-singing selected from a process which extends judge for the event. It was definitely a events at Jain group of institutions, on for a period of 6 months extended over unique experience to many. 12 January 2019. 5 rounds (College, Zonal, Semi Final and Final). The event came to an end with the closing ceremony that took place in the As the student representative from St. Science block Quadrangle. Mr. Sunny Student Achievements Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Mayukh Raj, who is an actor, director and music Sen has been an integral part of setting director in the Kannada film industry, up the Amnesty Club at SJC, a subsidiary was the chief guest. Mr. Michael Joseph, of Amnesty International. This is an Head Corporate Relations and Public organization which works on spreading Engagement – CBM was also present awareness on Human Rights. Amnesty for the closing ceremony. Cash prizes, International is a recognized world wide mementos and certificates were given NGO. He has helped in hosting various out to the students who won in the campaigns on Human various competitions. Rights and has also conducted an annual inter-college Amnesty Day. Meraki was a success with students from 18 colleges that participated He has also volunteered for the for the event. The event combined organization ‘One Nation Youth’ for both education and fun making it Mayukh Sen of III EMS won the first a rural campaign on improving the a memorable experience to all the prize (Best Delegate) in a Model conditions of pregnant women. This students present. Mr. Nevil D’Souza, United Nations Conference hosted is an organization which works on Staff Coordinator from the Department by Symbiosis International Business sustainable development on rural areas. of Communication was the backbone Management. Model United Nations is a The campaign was designed to conduct of the event. The students from the simulation of the committees in United a survey which takes into account Association worked for months together Nations. This platform helps youngsters pregnant women who don’t have access to make this event one of a kind. to debate, showcase their diplomatic to rural hospitals and provides solutions skill and provide solutions regarding to improve their condition. international crisis. KALA

Outstanding achievers of the indian music association

Amogha H from I EMS and Sanjana S from II MCB were among the top 10 finalists selected from across the colleges in Bangalore for the live show of playback singer Arman Malik on 6 October 2018, held at Phoenix city mall Bangalore.

Upasana Gurjer from I BSW was the key performer of Kalaripayattu in the film Dehi to be released in Tamil and Malayalam.

Skanda C.S II BCOM is a professional player of Morsing and other percussion instruments and has been a part of several music concerts.

Pg 26 earth are created for human beings God makes himself present to us even in A Reflective Gaze on to help them in the pursuit of the end the most fascinating and mind-boggling Jesuit Engagement for which they are created’ (Sp Ex 23). puzzles of the universe. It is also an From this we infer that literally anything affirmation that human endeavours are with Matter and everything has the potential for not really separate from the processes becoming a pathway to God, to the of evolution that govern the universe. By Fr. Learoy Rodrigues SJ extent that they help us towards our God is the author of all – material and Have you ever wondered what makes a goal of greater intimacy with God. immaterial – and we are in a fascinating Jesuit priest-scientist to gaze endlessly journey towards total immersion with at the skies in order to study the growth Hence, Jesuits have sought to study the divine. A spirituality of involvement and evolution of galaxies? I am referring almost everything under the sun (and with the world: In Spiritual Exercises, a to Fr Richard D’Souza, an Indian Jesuit, beyond it), living and non-living, minute set of Christian meditations and prayers who was recently the lead author of and macroscopic, from nature and written by St Ignatius, he urges every a study that sheds light on our home from outer space; the rationale being exercitant to get all the bodily senses galaxy, the Milky Way, as having a ‘long –the greater our understanding of the and one’s entire being involved while at lost sibling’ galaxy (The Week, July 25, material world, the deeper will be our prayer. So while contemplating a gospel 2018).His passion for astronomy led appreciation for and love of our creator scene he urges the retreatant to bring him to study the impact of mergers God. into play the senses of imagination, on galaxies. For this young man of 40, hearing, smelling, touching, and even Astronomy has been both a passion and For instance, Hieronymus Fabricius, tasting; all of this in order to draw a pathway towards understanding his an Italian Jesuit (1537-1619), was profit and to find great relish in the creator better. an enthusiastic anatomist of the contemplation of a particular mystery Renaissance period. He carried out (Spiritual Exercises, 121-125). What about Fr Ignacimuthu, another pathbreaking research in Embryology. Jesuit, whose work at the Entomology In his book, On the Formation of the Every Jesuit is, therefore, trained to Research Institute in Chennai has Foetus (1604) he studied the foetal live out a spirituality of involvement; involved extensive study on concerns development in humans and animals. He beginning with something as basic like bioenergetics, chemical ecology, showed how the vessels of the placenta as the involvement of all the senses behavioural ecology, reproductive communicate with those of the uterus. in prayer. Hans Ur Von Balthazar, the ecology of plant feeding insects, This opened up the field of comparative famous theologian, took this further tritrophic interactions between plants, embryology. His pioneering work earned when he said that ours ought to be ‘an etc? His research has been published him the title, The Father of Embryology. extravagance of involvement’ and not in the International Cecidology News just involvement of a wishy-washy kind. letter and Phytophaga, an international These are just a handful of examples journal devoted to research papers on that depict the Jesuit perception of the Jesuits have long tried to stay true insect plant interactions (JIVAN, July material world as being a sure road to to this calling – the calling to get 2018). sanctity. Their deep engagement with involved, and what better way than by matter reflected their life’s commitment physical immersion in people’s lives. Fr What makes these and many other to Christ. SumethPerera, a Sri Lankan Jesuit, was Jesuits, past and present, delve so recently awarded a distinguished Oxford deeply into the world of matter? The A fascination for what is at the heart of doctorate in genetics. His immersion in answer is simple. The Jesuit way of life matter: Jesuit spirituality is a ‘spirituality the South Asian context, and first-hand has always been quite at home with of amazement’. The Jesuit way naturally knowledge of the struggle with oral the material world. In fact ‘finding God draws a person towards wonder and cancer in the sub-continent led him to in the mysterious and amidst intrigue’ the richness of our planet. Teilhard de focus on cancer research. has been one of the hallmarks of Jesuit Chardin, the palaeontologist-Jesuit once life and mission. I wish to highlight just said that ‘he felt drawn by something He discovered a phenomenon called three of many possible foundational that shone at the heart of matter’. ‘exosome switching’ which will give us principles that have propelled Jesuits a deeper understanding into ways of towards having this close nexus with For him the material world was treating cancer patients and an insight science. endlessly rich, endlessly absorbing, into which treatments work and which because of the God who is the freshness don’t. Matter as a Medium: For us Jesuits, the deep - down things.To Teilhard, all that channels through which we can reach we see - even matter itself - is somehow a Jesuits have always tried to connect the divine know no limits. St Ignatius physicalization of the aliveness of Christ with a God who is close and personal. of Loyola in his retreat manual, The urging the universe to its fulfilment. They perceive God as one who labours Spiritual Exercises, states right up front (And) in that sense, matter itself is holy with them in the work of the planet. Their that what is foundational in our human (The Fifth Week, 100). This attitude involvement with both the human and lives is ‘to praise, reverence and serve smacks of not merely a divinization of the material aspects of life are therefore God our Lord’ (Spiritual Exercises, 23). matter, but of an acknowledgement that nothing but a reflection of God’s own ‘The other things on the face of the labouring in and with creation.

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Mr. Akshay D Mandlik, Department of Social Work Mr. Cyril, Department of Commerce Fr. Nithin, Department of Mass Communication Ms. Navya, Department of English Ms. Nachammai, Department of Economics Obituary Mr. Shyam, Department of Economics Mr. Ignatius Lobo (74 years), On clearing the NET exams uncle of Fr. Victor Lobo SJ, passed away on January 8, 2019 Dr. Sandra Misquith and Dr. Melwin Colaco on securing a DST-SERB Mrs. Krishna Chaube, elder sister of Mrs Kamala Mishra Project entitled “Investigation of the active site of homoserine trans (SDC, PG Library) passed away acetylase from Mycobacterium tubercolosis: A potential target for on 17 Feb 2019 drug design” to the tune of 38 lakhs. Ms. Anumakka (45), elder sister of Mr. Venkatesh (Technician, Mr. M.B.Madappa and Mrs. Lahari on the birth of your baby girl on Dept. of Communications) 9.01.2019 passed away on 16 Feb 2019 Mrs. F. Vinnarasi (28), cousin of Congratulations to the newly weds: Dr. Mohan A and Ms. Suriyaa on Dr. John Paul (Dept. of Zoology), 17th February, 2019 passed away on 28 Feb 2019

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