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Kishinchand Chellaram College YOU ONLY LIVE ONCEKiran2017-2018 HYDERABAD(SIND) NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BOARD Mr. Anil Harish Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani Mr. Kishu Mansukhani Trustee and President Trustee and Immediate Past President Trustee and Former President Ms. Maya Shahani Mr. Lal Chellaram Principal Dinesh Panjwani Trustee Trustee Secretary Dr. Hemlata Bagla I/c Principal Principal (Prof) Jashan K. Bhambani (4.8.1931- 9.4.2018) Prof J K Bhambhani, Rector, H(S)NC Board left us for heavenly abode on 9th April 2018. He served the H(S)NC Board and K.C. College for over 62 years. Prof Bhambhani has been one of the longest serving Associates of the Board. He joined K C College in 1956 and during his tenure as Professor, Vice Principal and later as the Principal of the College, he worked tirelessly for the growth of the college. Since the 70’s, he involved himself in the activities of the H(S)NCB under the guidance of late Principal K. M. Kundnani. He has been the member of various bodies of the University of Mumbai for several years. He became the Rector and Secretary of the H(S)NC Board in 1991. His administrative skills have been instrumental in steering the H(S)NC Board and its Colleges and Schools in our quest for excellence for over 25 years. Some months ago, owing to his failing health, he had relinquished his charge as the Secretary, but continued to be our guiding force as the Rector till his last breath. Quiet and unassuming, Prof Bhambhani was a very humble and gentle person, who, nevertheless, could resort to difficult and appropriate administrative measures whenever required. The H(S)NC Board and its educational Institutions join in paying our heartfelt tributes to him and in offering our condolences to the bereaved family. He will always be a part of K.C. College in the form of his blessings. May his soul rest in peace. From K.C. Family 1 From the Principal’s Desk ……… 1. One year successfully completed as the Head of the institution. What thoughts fill your mind? The first year of principalship has been an overwhelming but enriching year. I am humbled by the love & support of my entire team - the teaching & non-teaching staff as well as the Board. I am happy that I was able to contribute my bit as the final facilitator to the activities & infrastructure of the college. 2. An achievement of yours that gives you satisfaction? One accomplishment that I am satisfied with, last year is to get financial grants for research activities from UGC, DBT etc which were long awaited . The other is an indirect accomplishment, what KC Students achieved in the area of sports & cultural competitions at the inter-collegiate and also at the state level. I am happy that a motivational & facilitative atmosphere in college has somewhere encouraged our students to perform at the next level. 3. What challenges did you face in this past year and do you think you have overcome them? Challenges are a part of life. The question is whether you overpower them or get overpowered. In an institution like ours, challenges are sometimes external, like coordination with various government education departments. Any change of long established leadership comes with some challenges for people to adjust to a different working style. I am overwhelmed with the support of my team of having established a fantastic & quick transition with me. 4. Which area would you like to focus your attention to for the development of the institution? The areas that I would focus on in the academic year 2018-19 are (i) improving the infrastructure both aesthetics as well as IT (ii) Research activities & participation (iii) Sports & co-curricular activities (iv) Students engagement in academic activities like seminars, conferences, career counselling, including getting business & academic leaders to the institution to share experiences. 5. What are your views on the present generation of students and teachers? I am extremely encouraged by today's youth & students. They are well connected & well informed. Sometimes mis-informed. My advise to them is not to get carried away too much with what is happening around. Be focused & go in detail in whatever one is doing...academic, sports, arts, alternate streams. There are no shortcuts to success . For teachers I think it is important that they are updated & refreshed in their subjects. Today, student's access to knowledge on their own is quite good. They have to set an example wherein students feel that there is value addition in the lecture. 2 6. Students of today go through a lot of stress. What suggestion would you give to help them? For me to say, please don't take stress will actually be ill-advise. You feel stressed because you are worried about the results of the efforts. As long as your inner voice says that you have put your best efforts under the circumstances, be satisfied with the outcome of your efforts. If not, then work harder. The other advise would be to share your stress or worries, be it your parents, siblings, friends, teachers, guide whoever you are comfortable with. Don’t keep stress buried inside you, distribute it. You will realise that your stress is no more yours only. But again there is no substitute to effort. 7. What in your opinion should be the ideal education scenario in the current Indian set-up? There is no ideal education scenario but there is scope for improvement in everything. I firmly believe in a system of education which encourages teaching application along with theory . I feel that our primary education system is fairly good, however it is the college level education that needs improvement. In the curriculum we need to have more 'labs/forums/think tank groups' (not just science laboratories) where case-studies are discussed. Similarly I feel we should have a more cross disciplined curriculum where student can select courses/subjects from different streams rather than have a very siloed art. 8. We are sure the demands from the head of the institution are tremendous. How do you manage your work and your personal life? My husband and son both are professionals and they understand the pressures of a senior level occupation We try to spend as much free time together even casually going out for dinners , watching a film together or shopping together and sometimes a Netflix documentary binge. 9. One quality of yours that no one knows of? If no body has come to know of such a quality , then it is not a quality at all 10. What would a normal day in your life be like after taking up charge as the Principal? As normal as before, except the hours have got longer and a preoccupied mind and much more activities with teachers and other academic groups. 11. What is your favourite leisure time activity? Watching a film or documentary 12. If not a teacher, what else would we find you pursuing? I would be into fine arts - dancing and singing and a motivational speaker. 13. One thing you admire the most in a person? Humility 14. The person you admire the most? There are so many distinct personalities who have influenced me at different stages of my life and everybody has a unique position in my life.... in every aspect of my life. I am most inspired and influenced by my mother. 15. Your favourite quote? Dalai Lama said, “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live." Dr. Hemlata Bagla I/c Principal 3 Student Editorial Carpe Diem! “If not now, when?” “All this looking back is messing “We have nothing to with your neck...” lose and a world to see.” “You live but once, you “If the might as well be amusing.” “world ends tomorrow, do you really “You know all the little things? want to have The little moments? regrets?” They aren't little.” “Create the life you can’t wait to wake up to.” “Life is either a “You only live once? “ daring adventure False. or nothing at all.” You live everyday. You only die once.” “Are you really living or just paying bills until you die.” “Why be timid? “The meaning of life is Death is coming.” to give life meaning.” Contrary to the popular belief, we have just one life. It is totally upto us how we make our days count and how we capture the moment and live it to the fullest. Dear reader, you don't know how long a life you will have. So rather than fretting over unimportant things, try achieving what you want in this finite life and make every minute worth it by reaching out for your dreams. Remember, YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE, so, don't forget to actually live. 4 Magazine Committee Editorial Team Index I/C PRINcipal Dr. Hemlata Bagla 1. From the Principal’s desk 02 VICE Principals Dr. Shalini R. Sinha, Mr. Smarajit Padhi, 2. Student Editorial 04 Mrs. Mehak A. Gvalani 3. What Happened at KC 06 Editor 4. Hangouts 14 Mrs. Mehak A. Gvalani 5. Literati 15 COORDINATING EDITORS Ms. Sagarika Chattopadhyay, Ms. Mahalaxmi Kumar 6. Bucket List 30 Ms. Smita Kulkarni 7. Unpopular Opinions 32 SECTION EDITORS 8. Spandan 33 Literati : Ms. Sagarika Chattopadhyay, Ms. Mahalaxmi Kumar, Ms. Smita Kulkarni 9. Avishkar 41 Spandan: Dr. S. A. Dubey, Avishkar: Mrs. Sujata Auti Sindhi Jyot: Mr. Dilip Ramrakhiyani, 10.