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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 EDITORIAL W e often use words like “motivated,” “innovative,” and “passionate” to describe our alumni, but adjectives only go so far. The alumni of our college are the integral part of the institution’s identity – they are our brand ambassadors who are doing well in differ- JABEEN ZUZER ent fields. These students are empowered individuals today who have faith in their dreams, boldly pursuing their MASUM passions and seek to excel in their chosen fields. Our alumni have not forgotten their roots EDITOR and arestrongly entrenched in their values while they are shaping their future. To better convey the calibre of our alumni and the significance of what they’re doing in their professional lives, we’ve compiled some of their stories. Here they share about their experience at the college and how it took them forward to a bright future. The editorial team expresses a deep sense of gratitude to our Principal Dr. Daphne Pillai and Vice Principal Mr. A.N. Kutty for being a pillar of confidence to ourblooming alumni. We are grateful to Dr. Aarti Sukheja for ascribing this marvellous opportunity to be a part of this edition. 98 A fter graduation, I continued my passion for wildlife conservation and photography by freelancing with India’s premier wildlife maga- zine-Saevus. I regularly contribute articles and images on various topics related to the Natural World. Apart from the magazine, my work also includes creating content for their social media platform. In March 2018, I was awarded the Young Digital Camera Photographer of the Year Award from U.K. in the category of ‘’Small World.’’ I also became the young- AISHWARYA SRIDHAR est girl COURSE - B.M.M. from India to be featured in the B.B.C. Wildlife magazine. 2014 - 2017 Apart from this, I am also venturing into the world of online business through a start-up in wildlife merchandising. With a range of products such as t-shirts to home décor with wildlife prints the business is in its initial stages of development. The website will be launched soon. Pillai College is a place where you expand your knowledge horizon along with wide angle activities and co-curricular activities. Not only did the school cater perfectly to my academic needs but also helped me build my personality and co-curricular skills. I shall always remain grateful to the faculty who brought out the best in me and led me where I am today. 99 D on’t let anything discourage you from getting your degree. I mean, if I could do it,anybody could do it. At Pillai’s I learnt new things and new ways of doing it. I wholeheartedly feel that my education at Pillai’s was one of the final deciding factors that led to my “dream job”. I enrolled myself for the B.M.S. course at Pillai College. I always was passionate to become an entrepreneur. Today people call me an energetic entrepreneur and a socially bent guy and an artist of distinct vision, and I give the entire BHASKER PRAKASH credit to my college. COURSE - B.M.S. 2006 - 2009 I have won more than three hundred awards and have been selected as the brandAmbassador for Art and Culture of Indian American Medical Association of United States of America. I was also given the Bharat Gaurav Award and Yuva Ratan Awardin 2015, from House of Lord (British Parliament), London, Delhi Ratan Award 2015, Global Visionary Award 2015 from Gujarat Cham- ber of Commerce Ahmadabad. IES Society (Thailand, Bangkok) honoured me with the ‘The Youngest Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ in 2015, and my set up ‘Adhunik Art Private Lim- ited’ received Gold Medal for its efforts in promoting the Indian Art all across the world. Currently I am the President of NRI Welfare Association (Youth Wing) and Member of Interna- tional Coordinator Bharat Gaurav Award committee. And, for the well-being of society, I have associated myself with many reputed NGOs and NPOs across the country. To me, Pillai’s had everything I was looking for: a home feel, strong academics and most impor- tantly a high powered and prestigious reputation that comes with the Pillai’s name. 100 I am very proud to be a Pillaiite. I feel blessed that I have shared my days in this college with some cool friends, amazingly supportive teachers, and a pleasant environment. Besides co-curricular activities, students here are exposed to a number of activities like debates, group discussions and interactive seminars— all designed to develop and sharpen the skills of the students. These programmes constant- ly encouraged and motivated me to develop my leadership qualities as well as my communication skills. My Journey has been truly transformational from being silent and shy student to a Speaker, Entrepre- neur, Internationally Certified Trainer, Mentor with Atal Tinkering Lab and an Author. I have completed my U.G. and P.G. (P.G.D.M. I.B.) from Pillai’s college. The journey from there has been phenomenal. About what I do now, I am the Author of the upcoming book – (The Global Brand Stories) .I am the Co-founder and C.E.O. of Divine Ariel International Pvt. Ltd. which runs three entities. India’s foremost Event Consultancy Divine Ariel International is India’s Foremost Event Consulting Company which has helped Corporate, Insti- ANJALI GUPTA tutions, and multiple state Governments to achieve desired results through events. Divine Ariel interna- COURSE B.COM. tional has its reach spread across Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Singapore, Mexico, and Dubai. 2006 2009 The Better You Program The better you program is one of its kind program developed by a team of experts who understand that you are unique and you have unlimited possibilities. This transformational program is designed for colleges and corporate companies. The Global Brand stories The Global Brand Stories is an online video/podcast site where in you get meaningful practical information from best of the best people in the industry about entrepreneurship, branding and Life. (www.theglobalbrandstories.com) About my life and my Journey. After finishing college, I started as a financial analyst with Sri Ganesh (A logistic company), then in one of India’s leading logistic company called Liladhar Pasoo. After marriage, I relocated to Bangalore and worked for Thomson Reuters. I started my entrepreneurship journey with my company – “iGnitus world” – Now “Divine Ariel International Pvt Ltd”. This is my transformation journey, from a shy girl to an analyst then a C.E.O. and now the Business Head for my company. Now I am invited as a speaker in colleges and other institutions. I help budding entrepreneurs with their business strategies and I am a mentor with Atal Tinkering Lab. For sure our college is one of the best and provides an ideal atmosphere for learning, leading students towards holistic excellence. Even today I feel nostalgic about my glorious college days! 101 P illai College is undoubtedly the most stimulating environment a child can be nurtured in. The teachers have effectively guided me to believe in my dreams and become who I am. Apart from the academics, the sports and cultural activities have also equipped me with integrated learning experience that prepared me for the future challenges in life. AKHILESH U. KARTHA My milestones are a degree in Information Technology from this col- COURSE - B.SC.I.T. lege, an Advanced Software Course from NCST, MCA, and PMP certi- 2002 - 2005 fication that helped me reach to the level of Associate Director in a leading Private Bank. The healthy environment at the college, the success mantra of my teachers helped me to attain whatever I have accomplished so far and will continue to inspire me in future as well. 102 S tudying at Pillai’s has always been a delight to me. More than it being a distinguished institution in its way of teaching, it strives hard to maintain a healthy faculty versus student ratio. As a result of which students get quality personal attention from teachers. Also, attending the college groomed me into a better personality every day with the help of men- tors who look after students at a very personal level. AJAY MOHAN SUTAR COURSE B.SC.C.S. As you pack your bags and say goodbye to all your high school friends, 2006 2009 you may start feeling a little apprehensive. You’re getting ready to start a whole new phase of your life, and yeah, you’re excited. At Pil- lai’s I got a whole bunch of friends with whom I not only studies but had fun. There was constant support provided by lecturers be it theory or practical. I completed my M.C.A. in 2013. Currently I am well placed in Accentu- re Services Pvt. Ltd., Airoli. Today I am enjoying a very fast paced life, a very good organization, a very good profile and very fast growth, thanks to my college, which had prepared us for a fast moving career, Kudos to the future aspirants. 103 S tudying at Pillai’s has always been a delight to me.

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