YOGA: A WAY OF LIFE Not just magnitude but also the direction! …pg 2 Reader Engagement Initiative Volume 12 Prize felicitation Issue 01 …pg 3 July 2015 Circulated free to students To the new crop of of Vidyalankar (For private circulation only) First Years... …pg 4 In association with Education Beyond Boundaries Vidyalankar ties up with University of Toledo, Ohio and Rutgers University, New Jersey

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e, at Vidyalankar, believe that Mr. Vinod Tawde visits VSIT education is not confined to idyalankar School of Information boundaries. The best possible Technology was privileged to host global exposure, educational Mr. Vinod Tawde, education minis- practices and methodologies ter of the Govern- Ware provided to the student fraternity to help ment, on June 24. Around 300 stu- transform them into global citizens. Vidy- Vdents from across all the three colleges on the alankar not only believes in this philosophy, but Vidyalankar campus attended the event has also taken major strides to provide students which was held in the auditorium. Dr. Sanjee- with global learning opportunities through its wani Deshpande, Chairperson of Vidy- unique Transfer Programs. alankar Dnyanapeeth Trust welcomed and Vidyalankar started its International Trans- felicitated the guest of honor. To mark the fer Program in the year 2006 with the world Similarly Vidyalankar collaborated with Rut- occasion, Deep Yoga was performed by NSS examination for tenth and twelfth standard renowned Penn State University, USA, and gers University, New Jersey for a Bachelors Pro- volunteers. In his address to the gathering, students. He emphasized on skill development slowly the operations grew and many universi- gram in Computer Science. Rutgers University, the Minister shared his own educational ex- for students who face failure in a regular aca- ties joined hands with Vidyalankar to provide ranked 23 in Northen Region is the nation’s periences and the journey from his student demic system and provided insights into the quality education at an affordable cost. eighth oldest University. Students study for two days to his present political responsibilities. Government's education development plan This year Vidyalankar moved a step ahead and years at Vidyalankar campus and are trans- He appealed to students to join politics to in- which is on the lines of a city development collaborated with the University of Toledo, Ohio ferred to Rutgers University for completing the fuse new life into the Indian political plan. for an MBA course. The students under this trans- third and fourth years of the course. Post the scenario. The event was anchored by Prof. Vijay Ga- fer program will study for one year at Vidy- completion of this course, students can work for His address was followed by an interactive wade, Co-ordinator, Commerce and Manage- alankar and would be transferred to the Univer- 2.5 years in the US on their student visas. The session with the students and the faculty ment Department. Dr. Rohini Kelkar, Princi- sity of Toledo for completing the second year. The idea is that students should be in a position to members. He answered queries related to cul- pal, VSIT proposed the vote of thanks. It was degree will be awarded by the University of To- get to exercise what they have learnt in the US. tural events, sports, credit-based and choice- an informative and inspiring event for VSIT ledo. The program also features one year of op- - Shweta Apte based patterns of education. He also spoke on and added yet another feather in its illustri- tional practical training where the student can Academic Advisor his future plans regarding the new pattern of ous cap. work for one year on an F1 student visa. Vidyalankar Classes and Publications

Felicitation of Toppers of First Year Engineering (Sem 1) Dec. ’14 Exams Not just magnitude but also the direction!

“Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” —Bob Harper In association with July 2015 2

oga is not a religion; it is a way of YOGA:living it academically or personally. A Health isWAY a vital mal “Yoga Asana” OF which is a perfect LIFE balance of within and helps us to find our true self. whose aim is ‘a healthy mind in a aspect of everyone and Vidyalankar promotes breathing, flexibility, co-ordination and concen- University has celebrated its First healthy body’. Yogic exercises recharge healthy living for its members so that a healthy tration. Our Sports Co-ordinator, Mr. Sanjay International Yoga Day at Kalina Campus on the body with cosmic energy. This facili- environment can be maintained. The ancient Gore trained our students of VSIT who later 21st June 2015, in which various colleges partici- tates attainment of perfect equilibrium sciences of yoga form the core of Vedic Wisdom participated in various events. With regular pated. As always, Vidyalankar has taken an ac- Yand harmony. It promotes self-healing. The art of and offer a time tested pathway into healing, practice and guidance, a dynamic position has tive initiative to promote this healthy and moti- practising yoga helps in controlling an individual turning obstacles into opportunities, finding perfectly been poised. vated way of living life. Professor Vijay Gawde mind, body and soul. Of the major initiatives that your authentic voice and manifesting your full- VSIT has always considered the well-being was an active member to follow this path where Prime Minister has introduced est potent. One such kind is “Deep Yoga”, de- of its employees as a matter of paramount im- around 200 students from all over Mumbai par- since taking office, few generated as much static voted to providing accessible, pragmatic experi- portance and promotes several policies and ticipated in the same. Along with our staff mem- as Yoga Day, which had featured a 35 minute public ences of the deeper teachings of Vedic Wisdom amenities that are designed to create a caring bers, our students have also taken an initiative demonstration of poses. to guide us on our journey of personal growth. and supportive working environment for its to enlighten us on the importance of Yoga. Vidyalankar always encourages its students It is an ‘Asana’ performed by placing a “Deep” staff. Vidyalankar highly promotes this form of - Rumeli Sharma and staff members to broaden their horizon, be on the forehead. It is an advanced step of nor- exercise which releases the negativity from Faculty, VSIT Snippets from VIT GROWING

VIT students go for international internships the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, enthralled the audience Four students of VIT Anish Kulkarni, Adarsh Kumar, Tanmay Kol- for the entire duration of the event. He also gave an idea of his work gaonkar and Darshana Pilke recently went on an International In- on the CMS experiment at CERN, Geneva. BEYOND ternship at Works Application, Tokyo. Complete financial aid was provided for accommodation as well as for the journey from Mumbai he Parent Interaction Committee of to Tokyo. Also travel allowance (a pasmo) was provided to travel from Graduation Day 2015 Vidyalankar Polytechnic Institute or- their accommodation to the workplace. Two members were teamed ganized a seminar on 27 June 2015 for up to develop a software tool and its relevant documentation in the the first year students who need to re- internship. The team was guided by two mentors throughout the in- peat a year, and their parents. Mr Mithyl ternship. Places visited during the internships included Akihabara TDave was the speaker of the day. Around fifty stu- - the electric town, Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Asakusa Shrine, Shi- dents, their parents and teachers of VP attended nagawa Aquarium, Takeshita Street at Harajuku, Tokyo Tower, the seminar. Ameyokocho market at Okachimachi, Pokemon Themed cafe at The tagline of the event was “Growing Beyond”. Shibuya to mention a few. It aimed at motivating students and to help them realize their dreams. The speaker commenced his address by playing the national anthem. With this ISTE conducts seminar on CERN he emphasized that each student must respect their country, teachers and their parents. He spoke about his own experience as a student. Further he asked students about their dreams in life and ex- plained the importance of time management and focused study in order to achieve their goals. Ad- ditionally he showed a number of videos of suc- cessful and famous personalities who looked at their failures as challenges and went on to become extraordinary personalities. The session also VIT bid adieu to its Batch of 2015 in style. On 2 May around 800 VIT threw light on the daily struggle of parents and students of Engineering and Management disciplines attended the their unconditional love for their children. grand Graduation Day ceremony with a sense of triumphant achieve- At the end of the program Prof. Bindu Nair in- ment. The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Rajesh Tiwari, Founder formed the students that they would be permitted and CEO of Indian Centre for CSR. Mr. Tiwari addressed all graduat- by the college to sit for semester I and II classes of ing VIT students of 2015 Batch and said that during their college edu- 2015-16 academic year and to clear their backlog of The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - VIT Chapter cation the Institute has helped them to refine their analytical and subjects. The response was overwhelming. Most organized an interactive seminar on the experiments carried out at logical skills and after moving out of the Institute their success de- parents agreed to the proposal that such guidance CERN, Geneva. The focus of the event was to cover the hypothesis, pends on how effectively they use this knowledge. Mr. Tiwari compli- sessions must be conducted every semester for the research, and experimental proof which led to the discovery of the mented the Institute on its achievements, shared worldly wisdom benefit of students. Higgs Boson in the world famous, Large Hadron Collider. The guest with the graduates, and regaled the audience when he concluded his - Sneha Thomas speaker Dr. Shashikant Dugad, a brilliant scientist both at CERN and address with a thrilling cricket commentary excerpt. Faculty, VP Not just magnitude but also the direction!

“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” —Farrah Gray In association with July 2015 3 Prize felicitation Toppers of First Year Diploma (Sem I) Nov. ’14 exams Toppers of Third Year Diploma (Sem V) Nov. ’14 exams

Toppers of B.Sc. IT (Sem V) Nov. ’14 exams

Toppers of Second Year Diploma (Sem III) Nov. ’14 exams

passed very smoothly. During this semester, we country for another one more year or even were trained for the Test of English as a For- more. One of the benefits of doing an Under- eign Language (TOEFL) in- house. We all graduate course in America is that one can passed the exam with good scores. We also had choose a subject of specialisation like Finance, some add-on courses during this semester. Marketing, Accounting, etc. Based on our lik- From to the USA These add on courses like Physics, Psychology, ing towards the subjects taught here, we get y college, Vidyalankar School of However, adjusting wasn’t all that easy. Before Life Sciences etc. is an important criterion to enough clarity on the subject in which we want Information Technology is send- coming here, I was in the same institution from fulfil in a transfer program. In March 2015 we to specialise in. A major benefit of doing it from ing me to the United States of Nursery to 12th. I wasn’t really prepared for an gave our final exams in India. It was now time Vidyalankar is that the administration does all America for the final two years of environment that was completely different to begin our preparations to leave India. the paper work required to obtain the I-20. The Bachelor of Business Administra- from that of my school. The First semester Throughout these two years, Vidyalankar Form I-20 is the acceptance letter from the con- Mtion (BBA). I gave my Indian School Certificate passed by and as time passed, I got accustomed regularly contacted the administration of the cerned University on the basis of which a stu- (ISC) examination (12th board exams) in March with the rules, regulations and other aspects University of Toledo. Professors and Directors dent gets his or her visa. Vidyalankar makes it 2013 and passed with 84.6%. Soon, it was time pertaining to the college. As a from the University came to visit so much easier for a student to go to USA. From to take admission to senior college. I had the student, I had to do my duties us every semester to sort out and sending all the transcripts to our financial opportunity to choose from a variety of courses sincerely. This was possible only solve all our doubts regarding documents to mapping the credits, it is all taken in various colleges. I decided to choose Bache- because of the amount of sup- various aspects pertaining to the care of by Vidyalankar. If one were to try doing lor of Management Studies (BMS). After apply- port and guidance we got from University. The University of it individually, it is an extremely difficult task. ing in some colleges here, I came across an ad- our teachers and the administra- Toledo responded to us very Doing this course is quite beneficial, not only vertisement on a transfer program in which a tion. Being such a small class, we well. In spite of being the first because it saves so much money, but also sends student studies in India for 2 years (BMS) and enjoyed a very good rapport with batch going to Toledo, we are the student at the age when he or she is mature then, he studies in USA for another 2 years them. Our lectures were always quite confident. This has been enough to live abroad. Personally speaking, my (BBA) and gets a degree from there. BMS and interactive and besides just aca- possible only because of the parents were not comfortable with sending me BBA are synonymous.This transfer program is demic discussions, we had a lot warm response we’ve got from at the age of 18. I will be leaving this August, conducted by Vidyalankar. The University with of general discussions and con- the University. Vidyalankar al- after turning 20 and I can confidently say that which the tie up is done is the University of versations. Spending so much ways made sure to regularly I am well prepared to face the world and I can Toledo, Ohio. time with each other, we devel- communicate with the Profes- survive and live well without depending on oth- Vivek Anand I was caught in a dilemma. After all, it’s a oped healthy relations amongst sors and the Administration of ers. To conclude I would like to quote this line matter of my career and my life. After a careful ourselves. We knew that in the near future, the University. by the famous poet, Robert Frost- “I took the analysis of the pros and cons, I chose the trans- when we go to Toledo, we will have to be there My journey in Vidyalankar has almost come road less travelled by, and that has made all the fer program. I knew at the back of my mind that for each other, like a family. to an end. I realised now that the decision I had difference.” I will get more experience and exposure in this In November 2014, our final semester in India made in 2013 was a wise one. Had I bothered course. College began in July, 2013. It was a began. Excitement among us sharply rose! We about the apprehensions and followed what - Vivek Anand blessing to have a class with just 12 students. began counting months. This semester also most students here do, I would still be in this BBA Student, University of Toledo Not just magnitude but also the direction!

“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.” —Lewis Grizzard In association with July 2015 4

moment, think that the basic atmosphere of the The lectures run from 9 to 4:45 with two breaks, college is on the stricter side. All the faculty are one short 15 minutes, and the other half an very friendly and you can consider them as one hour long. All the activities organised are held of your own. You will have a great time after the college hours, thus upholding the with them as the semester progresses spirit of putting studies before rest. The list of and you become familiar with them. I the activities goes long. You will get to attend To the new crop do not exaggerate when I say I wish I’m various seminars organised by the Student as cool as these profs when I’m at their Council, and student chapters of other organi- age. This close bond between the teach- sations like IEEE, ACM and others. The Friday ers and students is what makes up the Paathshala is also a weekly affair aimed to allied spirit of the Vidyalankar bring out the artist, the singer, the dancer in family. you. And not to mention, the grand event from of First Years... Having said these things, down to the this semester, your freshers’ party. That will be ola newcomers! Welcome to Vidy- important stuff. The canteen food is de- held somewhere in September. But the main fun alankar. Coming from a guy who was cent. There aren’t many places which serve lies in the semester after that. Loaded with in your shoes just a year ago, let me such piquant biryani and flavorous va- events like Verve, traditional day, suit and saree say it, put on your seat belts and just dasambhar at the same time. And to top it off, day, among others, it is going to be a roller enjoy the ride. I’m sure after the pro- we have a CDX right outside the main build- coaster ride. Hlonged admission process, you guys must be ing. The college main building is divided in To sum it up, enjoy this time while it lasts. eager to settle right into the college atmosphere blocks making it easy for one to find their way Get out of the school mood and shine in these and get to know everything and everybody. around. The labs are well equipped and effi- 4 years, because these aren’t going to come College is fun.The only word that can de- cient and everyone is happy to help. You can back. Hang out with friends, go to places, get scribe this time of your life is supercalifragil- visit the FE department for any query you involved, and take part in activities, because isticexpialidocious. You get to meet new people, have and they will assist you appropriately. you only go to college once. Your choices will be make new friends, and learn new things. The Even the seniors gladly guide you around. what define you for the rest of your life. As Rob- atmosphere is completely different from that of Here’s a friendly advice from me ;) The V- ert Frost put it, the school. You form bonds that last for life. lounge, Murphy’s and the amphitheatre I shall be telling this with a sigh Encounters that will change you and make you make up for badass hang out spots be- Somewhere ages and ages hence: wiser. Develop you from a kid to an adult, a tween the lectures (and during, for those Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, valuable resource to the country. Here at Vidy- adventurous souls). I took the one less travelled by, alankar, you will have these experiences while Now, about the college life. Two words. And that has made all the difference. fulfilling the basic purpose of college, which It’s awesome. The year is full of events; - Shubham Motiwale is education. Having said that, never, for a co-curricular and extra-curricular, both. SE CMPN (1), VIT 10 interesting football facts to know! ootball is the most popular game in the world. In a few days, the new sea- son is scheduled to begin. After Chile’s Copa America triumph against Argentina and USA lifted the FWomen’s World Cup, every footie fan is ea- gerly waiting for the professional leagues to begin. Here are 10 football facts that every football fan should know. League crown as both a player and a manager, lifting the trophy a whopping 23 times between Bundesliga, EPL, La Liga and Serie A, and them. ahead of the USA's popular MLS, French Ligue 1 and Mexico's Liga MX India could have played the FIFA World Cup. Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet speaks 6India was then 5 languages and has a degree in recognized by FIFA as 3politics. the best team in Asia and so was invited to participate in the 1950 The FA Cup is the world’s oldest soccer com- World Cup at Brazil. petition. First held in 1871, it is a competi- The governing body 1tion between teams from the English foot- AIFF decided against go- Football has even led to a war. In 1969, El ball league (Premier League, Coca-Cola Football ing to the World Cup, being un- able to Salvador declared a war on Honduras after League, and lower levels). There is also the FA understand the importance of the event at that 9it lost a football match. The war was named Women’s Cup. time. Reasons given by AIFF were that there was as 'Football War', 'Soccer War' and '100 Hour War'. high cost of travel and wanting to play barefoot! Manchester United have won the English Premier League 13 times in its 21 year his- MohunBagan Ath- 2tory. Arsenal and Chelsea FC are in joint letic Club, estab- second place, with 3 titles each. 7lished in 1889, it is one of the oldest football clubs in Pelé is the youngest ever World Cup win- Asia and one of the ner, picking up the gold in 1958 at just 17 most successful 4years and 249 days. Way up the other end clubs in India. They of the scale is former Italian goalkeeper Dino are the champions of Fernando Peyroteo, a Portugese Zoff, who in 1982 became the oldest player to lift the I-League 2015. Shef- striker from 1930s to 1950; had world's the trophy at 40 years and 133 days. field FC from England is the 10greatest goals-per-game ratio of 1.6. oldest football club ever. Compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ron- Miguel Muñoz, Giovanni Trapattoni, Jo- aldo, Messi has a goals-per-game ratio of 0.82 han Cruyff, Carlo Ancelotti, FranchRi- Indian Super League ranks the fifth high- and Cristiano Ronaldo is 0.69 5jkaard and JosepGuardiola are the only 6 est football league in average attendance - Suman Pandit people to win the European Cup/Champions 8around the world, behind only German TE ETRX (1), VIT