AKSHARA', the College the Immortals of Meluha

July 2017 | Volume: 7 | Issue : 1

Aurora’s Degree & PG College Chikkadpally, Hyderabad -020, Tel: 040 2766 2668 URL: www.adc.edu.in Principal’s Message Book Review

Editorial Board Sita: The Warrior of Mithila The story begins in real time, when Lady Sita was attacked and kidnapped by Ravan. Most of the By: Amish Tripathi Dear Readers story is a flashback which talks about the mysterious birth of Lady Sita and her adoption. New faces, new visions, new goals, new “Sita: The Warrior of Mithila” is a book written by Sita was adopted by King Janak and Queen records - these are the challenges faced Amish Tripathi, an ex-bank employee who has a Sunaina when they found her as a baby on the every academic year. passion for writing. Amish was ushered into road. Since she was found in a furrow, they Dear students, limelight following a big success of his first book, named her Sita. She was sent to the ashram of It is a challenge for 'AKSHARA', the college The Immortals of Meluha. As the experts say, the Rishi Shwetketu for her studies. Her impressive skill Aurora has once again stood up for its newsletter, to cater to the students' interests. rest is history. The author tries to mix the realms of in warfare and her intellect convinced reputation. A successful academic year with We try to bring in a kaleidoscope of articles to Vishwamithra, the head of the Malayaputra outstanding growth and commendable you and that can be made possible only by religion and fiction along with a close tribe, that she was the next placements. But, we can't be complacent as your cooperation as 'AKSHARA' is yours. You relationship with the ancient success means setting higher goals and can be the catalysts with your contributions. Indian history. Although his first Vishnu. Vishwamitra chose to reaching them. We have incorporated some new pages like series was criticized a little, that keep his opinion of her a secret. - The Star of the month, Equip your vocab, criticism faded due to the effect Sita also befriends a girl named theme - oriented thoughts and some more it had on its readers. Following his Radhika and her cousin, All this is possible with a dedicated and on the line. H a n u m a n , w h o w a s a compatible team of management, faculty and massive success, Amish laid his students. At the end of the day it is the eyes on the Ramayana or 'The Vayuputra. Vayuputras were a Our earnest attempt since the initiation of responsibility of you students for your education- story of Ram'. Amish kicked off tribe left by Lord Rudra, the 'AKSHARA' is to promote e-reading and in this the responsibility to yourself. the Ram Chandra series with his previous Mahadev, to uphold process the newsletter is mailed to all first book, The Scion of Ikshvaku. justice in India. As Sita starts students for their perusal. We look forward to This book tells the tale of the growing older, she begins to Education is the passport to the future, for your feedback. train with the Malayaputras for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it childhood of Lord Ram to the the title of Vishnu. She was today. I welcome the new entries into the Aurora Reading gives immense pleasure point until Lady Sita was family. I believe that everyone of you has an inert When in leisure kidnapped by Ravan. This book named as the Prime Minister of talent and it is your responsibility to discover it. Happy Reading..! was critically acclaimed and Mithila along with her friend Aurora provides you a platform in this regard. also made its way to the amazon Samichi, who was named as bestsellers list. the Police chief. She comes to Viswanadham Bulusu (Principal) know about a potential Vishnu Education does not stop after your graduation. It Ms. Padmavathi S candidate, whose name was Ram, from her actually begins. Wisdom acquisition is a moral (Associate Professor - Dept. of English) The Warrior of Mithila is the second book in the friend Radhika. She finds him to be more suited duty. It's not just something you do to advance in Ram Chandra series. It is the story of Lady Sita's Mr. Bhaarat Kumar Purohit to the role of Vishnu as she finds him to be a man life but to realize it. childhood, which many of us seem to care less (Student, B.Com-General - 3D) who is destined for greatness because of his about. The author retained his writing style as it is attitude and his habits. She plans a marriage Design & Layout by Vishnu B a book of surprising relativity to history and a alliance with Ram when she manipulates killer narrative. Of course, there were some Vishwamithra into selecting Ram first in her massive changes to the original Ramayana, but Swayamvar. She marries Ram but the his outlook towards it does the book some justice.

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1 2 Results Par Excellence Alumni Desk Rohit Bodas B.Com - Computers Batch 2006-2009 unexpected happened when Ravan attacked “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” 1. How was life at Aurora? It was great. I had fun time with Mithila along with 10000 soldiers and Ram was Robert Frost forced to fire a weapon of mass destruction. As classmates. I was the only one from my 4. Could you share one of your best a result, Ram chose to lead 14 years in the forest. group who used to go to the library “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire frequently, not to read course books but memories at Aurora? Sita accompanies Ram along with Ram's to be kindled” Tech Magazines (still a gamer). And, I miss This will definitely be participating in the brother Lakshman. After a series of events and English Theatre Festival in myfirst year. We - Plutarch the English theatre festival. The on one fateful day, Ravan attacked Sita's experiences helped me learn and mould had taken up 'A lost child' by Mulk Raj campsite in the forest and took her hostage by my personality. I am and will always be Anand. I won the best actor/director and killing every last one of her soldiers while Ram These two great writers have aptly interpreted thankful to Rachel Ma'am for the support the best moral of the story awards. I still and Lakshman were hunting for a deer. the role of a teacher--a facilitator who does not she provided all the time. cherish those moments. teach a student a lesson a day, but teaches to learn by creating a curiosity so that the student 2. How did Aurora contribute to what you are 5. Tell us something about the work you do. When the Scion of Ikshvaku ended, many continues the learning process as long he/she today? Currently, I am working as a Team Lead for lives. enthusiasts were left hanging as there wasn't a After joining the corporate, I realized that the US Listed Options team/ middle office. book released for another two years. Although only Computers and English subjects were The role is to handle an 8-member team this book was the narration of the same story, it The true reward that a dedicated teacher asks relevant to the field I am in right now. Rest and the responsibilities include managing provided a newer perspective and a newer for is the students 'excellent performance in his of the subjects were just sidekicks. risk, point of escalation, knowledge understanding on Lady Sita's character in the exams. Extracurricular activities, career-related sharing, dealing in post-trade activities and providing the highest client service. series. Lady Sita's character in the book can be sessions, inter-college competitions and classroom sessions conducted by the relatable to the importance of women in the With the facilitation of the following faculty of English Department helped me learn and 6. How has life changed after you started contemporary society as in the olden days, the Department of English, it was possible to build a strong personality. working? achieve cent percent results in their subjects women were thought to be as not capable of Well, my life has transformed and I've taught in the 2nd year UG FINAL EXAMS 2016-17. doing the "Manly work" like working in the fields 3. What was the turning point in your life? become an independent, responsible or getting a job. Women were even prohibited Ayear in the United States changed my person. Now, I can support my family from attending schools and it is a reality in Dr. Maithry Shinde, Head of the Dept. of English life. I took the opportunity that the monetarily, pay my own expenses and deal with life situations. I have become several backward areas. The character of Lady Dr. Rachel, Associate Professor, Dept. of English company had provided- to pursue PG in Sita in the book is a testament of what women International Business Practice while more confident and a responsible citizen. Ms. Padmavathi S, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English are truly capable of as in the recent times, the working as an intern for the leading Ms. LeelaKaushalya Investment Bank. There were 150 7. Your message to us Aurorians. importance of women in the corporate world or Ms. Poornima V candidates from around the world who Enjoy your college life to the fullest. Focus the political world has increased drastically over were pursuing this course. Living in on the subjects, which will help you in the Ms. Sravana Durga a period of time. The author seemed to share his Newport, working in Connecticut, career you want to pursue, while giving views on gender equality with this book and also meeting the traders, round table due importance to the other subjects. a lesson for us, Indians to respect the laws of the The college congratulates and appreciates conferences, presentations, partying in Believe in yourself and take decisions. If state and also have insight on the importance their efforts expecting students to perform their New York City, travelling to different you fall, then make sure to rise. You only of women in society. best in the respective subjects of all streams with places and many more contributed in lose when you give up. It's a survival game a mindset to – LEARN AS IF YOU WERE TO LIVE crafting my personal&professional and no matter what, don't lose hope and FOREVER p e r s o n a l i t y . I ' v e b e c o m e m o r e don't stop believing in yourself. Respect - Sriram Lalith Kumar entrepreneurial and independent. your parents, thank God and enjoy every B.Com - General - 3D moment of life. I know it's easy to say, but trust me, it works when you implement.

3 4 Results Par Excellence Alumni Desk Rohit Bodas B.Com - Computers Batch 2006-2009 unexpected happened when Ravan attacked “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” 1. How was life at Aurora? It was great. I had fun time with Mithila along with 10000 soldiers and Ram was Robert Frost forced to fire a weapon of mass destruction. As classmates. I was the only one from my 4. Could you share one of your best a result, Ram chose to lead 14 years in the forest. group who used to go to the library “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire frequently, not to read course books but memories at Aurora? Sita accompanies Ram along with Ram's to be kindled” Tech Magazines (still a gamer). And, I miss This will definitely be participating in the brother Lakshman. After a series of events and English Theatre Festival in myfirst year. We - Plutarch the English theatre festival. The on one fateful day, Ravan attacked Sita's experiences helped me learn and mould had taken up 'A lost child' by Mulk Raj campsite in the forest and took her hostage by my personality. I am and will always be Anand. I won the best actor/director and killing every last one of her soldiers while Ram These two great writers have aptly interpreted thankful to Rachel Ma'am for the support the best moral of the story awards. I still and Lakshman were hunting for a deer. the role of a teacher--a facilitator who does not she provided all the time. cherish those moments. teach a student a lesson a day, but teaches to learn by creating a curiosity so that the student 2. How did Aurora contribute to what you are 5. Tell us something about the work you do. When the Scion of Ikshvaku ended, many continues the learning process as long he/she today? Currently, I am working as a Team Lead for lives. enthusiasts were left hanging as there wasn't a After joining the corporate, I realized that the US Listed Options team/ middle office. book released for another two years. Although only Computers and English subjects were The role is to handle an 8-member team this book was the narration of the same story, it The true reward that a dedicated teacher asks relevant to the field I am in right now. Rest and the responsibilities include managing provided a newer perspective and a newer for is the students 'excellent performance in his of the subjects were just sidekicks. risk, point of escalation, knowledge understanding on Lady Sita's character in the exams. Extracurricular activities, career-related sharing, dealing in post-trade activities and providing the highest client service. series. Lady Sita's character in the book can be sessions, inter-college competitions and classroom sessions conducted by the relatable to the importance of women in the With the facilitation of the following faculty of English Department helped me learn and 6. How has life changed after you started contemporary society as in the olden days, the Department of English, it was possible to build a strong personality. working? achieve cent percent results in their subjects women were thought to be as not capable of Well, my life has transformed and I've taught in the 2nd year UG FINAL EXAMS 2016-17. doing the "Manly work" like working in the fields 3. What was the turning point in your life? become an independent, responsible or getting a job. Women were even prohibited Ayear in the United States changed my person. Now, I can support my family from attending schools and it is a reality in Dr. Maithry Shinde, Head of the Dept. of English life. I took the opportunity that the monetarily, pay my own expenses and deal with life situations. I have become several backward areas. The character of Lady Dr. Rachel, Associate Professor, Dept. of English company had provided- to pursue PG in Sita in the book is a testament of what women International Business Practice while more confident and a responsible citizen. Ms. Padmavathi S, Assoc. Prof. Dept. of English are truly capable of as in the recent times, the working as an intern for the leading Ms. LeelaKaushalya Investment Bank. There were 150 7. Your message to us Aurorians. importance of women in the corporate world or Ms. Poornima V candidates from around the world who Enjoy your college life to the fullest. Focus the political world has increased drastically over were pursuing this course. Living in on the subjects, which will help you in the Ms. Sravana Durga a period of time. The author seemed to share his Newport, working in Connecticut, career you want to pursue, while giving views on gender equality with this book and also meeting the traders, round table due importance to the other subjects. a lesson for us, Indians to respect the laws of the The college congratulates and appreciates conferences, presentations, partying in Believe in yourself and take decisions. If state and also have insight on the importance their efforts expecting students to perform their New York City, travelling to different you fall, then make sure to rise. You only of women in society. best in the respective subjects of all streams with places and many more contributed in lose when you give up. It's a survival game a mindset to – LEARN AS IF YOU WERE TO LIVE crafting my personal&professional and no matter what, don't lose hope and FOREVER p e r s o n a l i t y . I ' v e b e c o m e m o r e don't stop believing in yourself. Respect - Sriram Lalith Kumar entrepreneurial and independent. your parents, thank God and enjoy every B.Com - General - 3D moment of life. I know it's easy to say, but trust me, it works when you implement.

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Workshop on Choice Based Credit System International Yoga Day meditation to create awareness about Yoga Evolution... (CBCS) - NSS EVENT and meditation and adapting it to one's life style. 200 students attended the workshop. We live in an era where information is available The UGC has come up with a unique CBCS in The more intense the nature of man, the more Students felt very relaxed after the workshop. at the tip of our fingers, where Google is trusted more than a living person and where the which the students have a choice to choose readily will he find meditation and the more The workshop was very interesting and methods modern education system has been the largest from the prescribed courses, which are referred successfully will he practice it. In this regard, taught were simple. producer of robots. Yes, you read it right ,the as core, elective or minor or soft skill courses and International Yoga Day was celebrated at LB “Robots.” learn at their own pace. The entire assessment is Stadium on 21st June 2017. The event was Late Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis th grade-based on a credit system. conducted by (Heart fullness institute) Ram 124 Birth Anniversary Celebrations From the beginning of 21st century, man has Chandra Mission in collaboration with OU & been so busy that he forgot to look back from A workshop was conducted in this regard on 7th JNTU NSS volunteers. National Statistics Day is celebrated to mark the where he started. With each passing day man is June 2017. The faculty Coordinator was Hari birth anniversary of Late Prof. Prasanta Chandra inventing something or the other for his own Prasada Rao J. Head, Dept. of Computer The objectives of this event were to enable the Mahalanobis, a renowned and eminent benefit in future, but in this process he is Science and the speaker for the event was students - to have good health, to maintain statistician. The Government of India, in 2007 forgetting a very important thing and that is Ms. P Sarada. Head, Dept. of Mathematics, decided to acknowledge the outstanding 'life.'Man is forgetting to live. There are many AMS. contributions made by Late Prof. P.C. important factors that shape a man's mentality Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and the key factor is Education. The main objective of the workshop was to and statistical development and hence create awareness among faculty about the designated 29th June as the National Statistics In ancient India there existed Gurukuls. The word gurukulam is a combination of the guru (Sanskrit various parameters used in evaluating the Day to celebrate Prof. P. C Mahalanobis's birth meaning teacher or master) and Kulam credits of a student in the CBCS system. anniversary. The very first National Statistics Day mental hygiene and to possess emotional (extended family). At Gurukul a student was was celebrated on 29th June, 2007 and this year stability. Swami of Ram Chandra mission taught taught Vedas which contains a treasure of The lecture was very academic and informative 29th June 2017, marks its 11th anniversary. The the audience how to meditate and gave a few knowledge even today. A Gurukul had its own department of statistics, Aurora's Degree & PG as Faculty could learn how to give credit points tips on how to practice it. Several other yoga rules and regulations. In a gurukula, shishyas College, has celebrated the 124th Birth to every student based on their skills. trainers demonstrated how to overcome stress (Students) living together are equals, anniversary of Late Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. and made everyone practise in the event. irrespective of their social standing. This laid the Students of MSCs 3A, 3B & 3C had prepared wall Around 100 Aurora NSS volunteers took part in foundation for the modern day education the program. Video DVDs which had posters and displayed on the notice boards of system. information on yoga and meditation and its practices were distributed to the audience. The modern day education system emphasises More than 20000 volunteers participated in the more on gaining cent percent marks than program with enthusiasm. Kamlesh D Patel practical application of the knowledge gained (CEO) interacted with the audience online from by a student, the overall development of a Faculty can provide liberty to students by USA and explained the public about the student is ignored and the repetitive revisions begin which transforms the student into a robot. applying this system since they can choose their importance of meditation and how it helps in There are very few institutions left which work for own pace. relaxing oneself. blocks 1 & VI. Power Point Presentation was the betterment of the society they function in given by S. Divya Shree of MSCs 3A, PPT and not just for self-promotion. The feedback was obtained from the attending Students of III year B.Sc., and B.Com celebrated prepared by G.V. Karthik of MSCs 3A gave a faculties on the knowledge of the instructor and the international yoga day in the college. Mr. brief description about the great man's life and It is easier to find a pearl in the ocean than the overall assessment. Sridhar from the Heartfulness organization contributions. finding a student with proper notes and text conducted a workshop on the Importance of books and nowhere the students are to be

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5 6 blamed. It is a fact that students buy and study Secret of Success from study materials which have answers to all The Star of the Month Chris - BA II year the textbook questions and pass out the “The sweetest victory is the one that's most examination with flying colours. This kills the difficult". Since eons, we have been told that, creativity of the students. (In my personal success depends on an individual and not on opinion all such material publishers should be circumstances which is also proven right till Mozart of Aurora - Chris of BA II texted on his social pages. Soon his second song banned forever.) Whenever there is a social evil date. For instance, Sir Thomas Edison, whose 'Musicbox' was released on Analogic Records prevailing in the society we need to arm most memorable invention was the 'Light Bulb,' With 3 Music Albums released and popular and it is his best song ever. It was followed by ourselves against it and it is our education that probably tried a thousand times before he worldwide, and one soon to be released for the 'Blastoff' on Wormore Records which got many helps. developed a successful prototype. "How did it awaiting fans, Chris's dream is to become a feel to fail thousand times?" a reporter asked. views. He was overjoyed when he got an email Don't be afraid of the change, be the change. "I didn't fail thousand times," Edison responded. DJ/Producer, singer and perform shows all over that his song was approved in Big Label, one of “A good decision is based on knowledge and "The light bulb was an invention with thousand India to make his parents proud. the biggest labels called “Different Record”. not on numbers.” - Plato steps". Edison here, taught us a lesson of being The best achievement of his life is that his 3 songs positive and never giving up, with great Pavan Kumar was the first name given to him by are played by DJs in radio and podcast from - Bhaarat Purohit simplicity. his parents Sanjeevi and Jyothi Lakshmi and B.Com - Generals - 3D Spain and Netherlands. later he was christened as Chris. A darling of his "Success is a lousy teacher, It seduces smart parents Chris would get all that he asked for His fans are looking forward to his next album people into thinking they can't lose", said Bill except for the one thing that was dear to his called 'Welcome to the Jungle' to be released Gates, the very owner of Microsoft. He cleverly heart--music. His parents hate music and want on 7thJuly, 2017. The latest achievement is that FUTURE of JOBS him to make a profession as a Software- he is marked as an artist and got the blue tick in engineer. the social networking sites. Can a robot do your job? Millions of people who don't see automation Chris dreamt as a child to become a football coming up will soon find out in the most painful We wish him success in all his future endeavours. player and took coaching for a year but soon way. The answer is a resounding yes. As per The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs study music caught his interest. His love and passion predicts that 5 million jobs will be lost before for music drove him to mix and create music by 2020 as artificial intelligence, robotics, using the software F1studio. He worked for more nanotechnology and other socio-economic than 10 hours a day and started his career by factors replace the need for human workers. mentions over-confidence as a leading path to giving music classes for kids. The good news is that those same technological failure. But many of us are so focused on not advances will also create 2.1 million new jobs. failing that we don't aim for success instead His first break was in the year 2015. Until then he But the manual and clerical workers who find settling for a life of mediocrity. was making music and releasing them themselves out of work are unlikely to have the unofficially on Youtube and Sound cloud but required skills to compete for the new roles. Most of the new jobs will be in more specialized areas Motivation, hard work, dedication, efforts, this was not getting him anywhere. One day his such as computing, mathematics, architecture smartness and confidence are all synonymous friend suggested him to send his music to a and engineering. The challenge now is for to success. Its better if we work hard in silence music label to get it released officially educators to complement their teaching of and let our success make the noise. Only then worldwide in 130+ stores. technical skills like mathematics and computer the world will respect us and remember us. science, with a focus on making sure the 'Feel it', his first song release on Empire Records workers of the future have the soft skills to - Pratibha Modi made his dream come true and from then on compete in the new jobs market. BBA II there was no turning back. Music companies - Ashish Kesarwani sent mails asking him to work with them. Fans B.Com - Computers - 3C

1 7 8 blamed. It is a fact that students buy and study Secret of Success from study materials which have answers to all The Star of the Month Chris - BA II year the textbook questions and pass out the “The sweetest victory is the one that's most examination with flying colours. This kills the difficult". Since eons, we have been told that, creativity of the students. (In my personal success depends on an individual and not on opinion all such material publishers should be circumstances which is also proven right till Mozart of Aurora - Chris of BA II texted on his social pages. Soon his second song banned forever.) Whenever there is a social evil date. For instance, Sir Thomas Edison, whose 'Musicbox' was released on Analogic Records prevailing in the society we need to arm most memorable invention was the 'Light Bulb,' With 3 Music Albums released and popular and it is his best song ever. It was followed by ourselves against it and it is our education that probably tried a thousand times before he worldwide, and one soon to be released for the 'Blastoff' on Wormore Records which got many helps. developed a successful prototype. "How did it awaiting fans, Chris's dream is to become a feel to fail thousand times?" a reporter asked. views. He was overjoyed when he got an email Don't be afraid of the change, be the change. "I didn't fail thousand times," Edison responded. DJ/Producer, singer and perform shows all over that his song was approved in Big Label, one of “A good decision is based on knowledge and "The light bulb was an invention with thousand India to make his parents proud. the biggest labels called “Different Record”. not on numbers.” - Plato steps". Edison here, taught us a lesson of being The best achievement of his life is that his 3 songs positive and never giving up, with great Pavan Kumar was the first name given to him by are played by DJs in radio and podcast from - Bhaarat Purohit simplicity. his parents Sanjeevi and Jyothi Lakshmi and B.Com - Generals - 3D Spain and Netherlands. later he was christened as Chris. A darling of his "Success is a lousy teacher, It seduces smart parents Chris would get all that he asked for His fans are looking forward to his next album people into thinking they can't lose", said Bill except for the one thing that was dear to his called 'Welcome to the Jungle' to be released Gates, the very owner of Microsoft. He cleverly heart--music. His parents hate music and want on 7thJuly, 2017. The latest achievement is that FUTURE of JOBS him to make a profession as a Software- he is marked as an artist and got the blue tick in engineer. the social networking sites. Can a robot do your job? Millions of people who don't see automation Chris dreamt as a child to become a football coming up will soon find out in the most painful We wish him success in all his future endeavours. player and took coaching for a year but soon way. The answer is a resounding yes. As per The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs study music caught his interest. His love and passion predicts that 5 million jobs will be lost before for music drove him to mix and create music by 2020 as artificial intelligence, robotics, using the software F1studio. He worked for more nanotechnology and other socio-economic than 10 hours a day and started his career by factors replace the need for human workers. mentions over-confidence as a leading path to giving music classes for kids. The good news is that those same technological failure. But many of us are so focused on not advances will also create 2.1 million new jobs. failing that we don't aim for success instead His first break was in the year 2015. Until then he But the manual and clerical workers who find settling for a life of mediocrity. was making music and releasing them themselves out of work are unlikely to have the unofficially on Youtube and Sound cloud but required skills to compete for the new roles. Most of the new jobs will be in more specialized areas Motivation, hard work, dedication, efforts, this was not getting him anywhere. One day his such as computing, mathematics, architecture smartness and confidence are all synonymous friend suggested him to send his music to a and engineering. The challenge now is for to success. Its better if we work hard in silence music label to get it released officially educators to complement their teaching of and let our success make the noise. Only then worldwide in 130+ stores. technical skills like mathematics and computer the world will respect us and remember us. science, with a focus on making sure the 'Feel it', his first song release on Empire Records workers of the future have the soft skills to - Pratibha Modi made his dream come true and from then on compete in the new jobs market. BBA II there was no turning back. Music companies - Ashish Kesarwani sent mails asking him to work with them. Fans B.Com - Computers - 3C

1 7 8 Wonder Woman - a Masterpiece of Subversive Feminism Poets’ Way

Wonder Woman pair has worked out pretty good. Credits should WITH LOVE, TO DAD THE WALLFLOWER - a Masterpiece of Subversive Feminism go to Patty Jenkins for the way she handled this A Coward to the outspoken, big budget project. Rupert Gregson-Williams' 26th of August, 1998.. Annoying to the hyperactive, A perfect super hero movie of its genre visually I open my eyes and find you right beside me, music is the backbone of the film and will give With a smile way beyond your face could hold A creep to the extrovert. stunning piece of action which shows beauty, you goosebumps during the movie especially And a joy more than your heart could carry, Let me tell you a secret before you wry, strength and bravery. First ever movie with a during the NO MAN'S LAND scene. The comedy You lift me up and kiss me on my forehead. I'm a normal human something you'll superwoman in a leading role by Warner And there I lay with a shield of warmthness probably deny. in the movie has worked out pretty well. Robin around me, in your ARMS! But unlike you, Brothers. The real superwoman features in this Wright as General Antiope and Connie Neilson You were just so unconditional, I say words very few. movie are that the heroine Gal Gadot has as Queen Hippolyta did a good job and the Snubbing all those who told to go for another After framing a sentence for the learned 4 different types of child, whole cast is perfect in their way. Probably expecting a son this time. hundredth time, fighting skills and did most of her But you wanted ONLY ME. I'm still confused if I'm doing it right . stunts without any stunt double. The visuals of Island Themyscira Your love to be showered beyond limits only And when I do what I do, All this she did being five months and the action sequences need on me. You say " oh she speaks too", Oh yes I do. pregnant. One should not miss a very special mention. Thank you, And for this sin , You have already been this epic masterpiece. For not letting me share you with anyone else killed in my head, Princess Diana revealing as And fixing all your priority only upon me! And there goes my courage lying dead. The film starts with princess Diana wonder woman in the NO MAN'S For emphasising my education so much so That your own carrier didn't seem to matter! I'm a tiny wallflower, who grows up in the island of LAND is the best part of the film For all the unrequitted sacrifices you made Among these huge sunflowers. Themyscira. After American pilot and will be remembered for a Without uttering a least sigh! Too shy to look at the sun and smile, Steve Trevors crashes on the very long time and the beach For all those pains you undertook, My confidence is a little fragile. Just to see one big smile upon my face! But one day I'll get my words right, island and is rescued by Diana fight are my favourite scenes. You'll see me shine a little more bright. and she learns about the on- Thank you, And I'll rise very high, “I am Diana of Themyscira, daughter of For being there, before I even realised that I going war outside in the world. She then leaves For considering me weak, you'll sigh. needed you! her home in order to end the conflict, becoming Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. In the name For all the times you scolded me, With heart wonder woman learning about her powers and of all that is good, your wrath upon the world is Full of love and affection rather than rage! - Vidhi Bomb her true destiny in the process. over.” - Wonder Woman For everything you had given me, without BBA -3 Having the need of asking for! And most importantly, The movie is so fascinating and amazing that For believing in your DAUGHTER being you will be exhilarated sitting on the edge of - Bijaam Poornachandra Reddy Equally capable to those sons you have your seat as the movie goes on. The movie has B.Com - Computers - 3D foregone! got a lot of humor, amazing action scenes and Promising you, thrilling elements and wonderful cast. That all your sacrifices weren't in vain!

Gal Gadot is simply amazing as wonder woman With Love, Your Princess. and beautiful as princess Diana. I wonder if any (Who'll soon build an empire for her KING!) other actress could play the character as Gal did. Chris Pine (of star trek fame) did a good job - G Sahithi as Steve Trevor. The chemistry between the lead B.Com - General - 2A

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There were thoughts running on her mind all day long But she had no human to share them Baffling Language: with. The English is a complex language in which a Apparently, she did share her thoughts single word can have many nuances - subtle with someone special, indeed really and delicate shades - which gives beauty and a special. shroud of mystery to the language. Take for Not a girl, not a boy, but that special example the word 'recital'. It has three one was her only toy. meanings-a long description or list of many She spoke her heart out and hugged it things, a dance or musical performance and everyday for a while reading a poem or something from memory in While no one else could know what's front of an audience. These meanings again going on through her mind have several variations or nuances like: a recital That cute little toy had the privilege to of names and dates, a colourful recital of a know exactly what's going on and why night on the town, a concert given by a Expectations were set aside, because musician or dancer or by a dance troupe, a there was a time when she needed public exhibition of skill by music or dance pupils answers- why But what could a toy say, it only heard and so on. and kept the secrets safe Insanity made her wild By adding ' small not so important words' As keeping quiet wasn't something she - Harsh Agarwal (appearances can be deceiving) a word can really liked B.Com - General - 2A acquire several meanings. She tried trusting humans But she had miserably failed Because in today's world there was no Call on/upon-ask for help one Call in-demand payment of a loan Who would listen to her and share her Call for-require fellings Broken apart she cries for attention Call off-cancel Which no human gave Call up-summon to serve in the army/play in a At last came the saviour The only toy she trusted and who really team promised and stayed. On call-available to provide a service

Such are the oddities of the English language. Though it is a universal language and widely used, it is not easy to learn (forget the' learning in 30 days' gimmicks) but easy to misunderstand. Read this: One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. The sentence can mean- the man shot an elephant when he was in his pajamas - Ritika Bhattacharaya (or) the man shot an elephant that was wearing B.Com - General - 2 C his pajamas. English may appear a weird - M. Deeksha B.Com - Generals - 3D

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111 12 language for a ‘fat chance’ and 'a slim chance' 7. Let the cat out of the bag-meaning to reveal mean the same. It is also funny and crazy with a secret. The Artists Way ‘noses that run’ and 'feet that smell'. Ex: It was supposed to be a surprise party but Sonu let the cat out of the bag. The Art Gallery of Manisha Sarvade Inspite of all these eccentricities, English is of B.Com - General - 3A strangely a beautiful language. 8. Take a grain of salt – meaning not to take someone's words seriously. Ex: The news on TV seemed to be blown up. Equip Your VOCAB: We should not take such news with a grain of salt. 1. Midas touch-if someone is successful in his business undertakings we say he's got 'the 9. Judas kiss – meaning betrayal Midas touch' (from the story of King Midas Judas the favourite disciple of Jesus Christ who got the golden touch) betrayed him to the Roman soldiers who Ex: Bill Gates has got the Midas touch. didn't know Christ by kissing him. Ex: Inviting the king for dinner and murdering 2. Achilles heel-meaning weak point or him was an act of Judas kiss by Macbeth. weakness. Achilles the Greek hero was dipped in the river Styx by his mother to make 10. To keep the wolf from the door – meaning to him invulnerable and his heel was his weak keep away hunger Ex: The poorly paid man tried to keep the wolf point as it was not dipped in the river and he from his door by making both ends meet. died when an arrow hit him there. Ex: His love for sweets was his 'Achilles heel'.

- Ms. Padmavathi S 3. A sitting duck-meaning an easy target Department of English Ex: The audience at the concert were like sitting ducks for the terrorists.

4. A chip on your shoulder- meaning holding a Calmness, gentleness, silence, grudge self-restraint and purity: Ex: Duryodhana always carried a chip on his these are the disciplines of the mind. shoulders for the Pandavas.

5. Get your act together-meaning to organize oneself to do things effectively Ex: He has to get his act together or he'll be sacked.

6. At the drop of a hat-meaning instantly, without any hesitation. Ex: We were always ready to go shopping at the drop of a hat.

113 14 language for a ‘fat chance’ and 'a slim chance' 7. Let the cat out of the bag-meaning to reveal mean the same. It is also funny and crazy with a secret. The Artists Way ‘noses that run’ and 'feet that smell'. Ex: It was supposed to be a surprise party but Sonu let the cat out of the bag. The Art Gallery of Manisha Sarvade Inspite of all these eccentricities, English is of B.Com - General - 3A strangely a beautiful language. 8. Take a grain of salt – meaning not to take someone's words seriously. Ex: The news on TV seemed to be blown up. Equip Your VOCAB: We should not take such news with a grain of salt. 1. Midas touch-if someone is successful in his business undertakings we say he's got 'the 9. Judas kiss – meaning betrayal Midas touch' (from the story of King Midas Judas the favourite disciple of Jesus Christ who got the golden touch) betrayed him to the Roman soldiers who Ex: Bill Gates has got the Midas touch. didn't know Christ by kissing him. Ex: Inviting the king for dinner and murdering 2. Achilles heel-meaning weak point or him was an act of Judas kiss by Macbeth. weakness. Achilles the Greek hero was dipped in the river Styx by his mother to make 10. To keep the wolf from the door – meaning to him invulnerable and his heel was his weak keep away hunger Ex: The poorly paid man tried to keep the wolf point as it was not dipped in the river and he from his door by making both ends meet. died when an arrow hit him there. Ex: His love for sweets was his 'Achilles heel'.

- Ms. Padmavathi S 3. A sitting duck-meaning an easy target Department of English Ex: The audience at the concert were like sitting ducks for the terrorists.

5. Get your act together-meaning to organize oneself to do things effectively Ex: He has to get his act together or he'll be sacked.

6. At the drop of a hat-meaning instantly, without any hesitation. Ex: We were always ready to go shopping at the drop of a hat.

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