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Principal’s Message Editorial Board Indian Army Behold young readers, We hope you get pleasure reading the INDIAN ARMY From the burning deserts of newsletter. This is a humble effort and your Rajasthan, to the icy heights of Siachen, from opinion and suggestions are invited. battling wars, to nation building, from scaling With the passage of time certain species are mountains, to supreme sacrifice, with an getting extinct and we have museums to indomitable will, our soldiers lay down their lives, exhibit them for the future generations. for Honour, for . The Indian Army is the pride of our nation. The Indian soldier has had an But how can we save samples of the almost illustrious march through history. From the extinct species ,'The Reader'? battlefields of the first World War where 1.3 We can do but only one thing to propagate million soldiers marched for valour, to the Dear students, second World War where 2.5 million Indian this species by instilling and promoting the soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with the capture of the Haji Pir pass or the “The person who masters himself through habit of reading. Reading is an incredible allied forces to uphold the ideals of Freedom, unprecedented fete of capturing and self-control and discipline is and inexpensive hobby one can ever have. Liberty and Democracy. The Memorial at incapacitating a hundred enemy tanks in the truly undefeatable.” It expands the horizons and stretches the Kohima (Nagaland) is a salute to their sacrifice. Battle of Asal Uttar. In one of the greatest - The Buddha mind. we are learning something every time milestones achieved in military operation anywhere in the world, the Indian Army oversaw we read, and keeps our brain functioning The Indian Army is the land-based branch and Success is tons of discipline. People who the largest component of the Indian Armed the birth of a new nation in 1971, Bangladesh. actively. It expands our vocabulary which in succeeded greatly had the ability to think long Forces. The President of India serves as the 1984 saw the Indian Army conduct a singular term, to delay gratification in the short term, turn helps us to speak properly and sound Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and it operational world military history. Strategically, so that they could enjoy even greater rewards in educated. We can time travel and go to any is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff one of the most important victories of the nation the long term. They thought ten and twenty years period by reading non-fiction. (COAS), who is a four star general. The units and when India established complete control of the into the future while making decisions for their regiments of the Indian Army have diverse imposing and magnificent Sal Toro Ridge Reading indulges imagination as we come current actions. histories and have participated in a number of overlooking the Siachen glacier, now the up with visual images whereas watching tv battles and campaigns across the world, highest battlefield in the world. The Indian Army Your ability to develop the habit of self-discipline leads to no imagination as everything is earning a large number of battle and theatre was tested once again in 1999. The victim will contribute more to your success than any presented in the visual setting. Reading honours before and after Independence. belligerent incursions on iced capped peaks, by other quality of character. The key word is inspires a peaceful feeling and we give a tackling vertical cliff faces in Kargil, the Indian “sacrifice.” It is the ability for you to sacrifice deep contented sigh reading the last page The Indian Army is the largest voluntary army Soldier yet again proved its mettle and won the immediate pleasure or gratification in the and, next to China, the second largest army in of a good book. hearts of the nation. present so that you can enjoy greater rewards the world. It is also a large conglomeration of down the road .This doesn't mean that you don't Reading is an amazing experience that values, experience, regimentation, customs, The Indian Army not only safeguards the borders have pleasurable experiences in life, but it takes us off to great places. traditions, ethos and culture. As our great nation of our Nation, but also the foundation of our means that you have them after you have done took the first step towards freedom in 1947, it was Democracy. The scourge of terrorism and It brings the world to our feet. the hard and necessary work, and completed the Indian Army with its secular credentials that insurgency has brought war to the doorstep to your key tasks. stood its bulwark to protect human values, a innocent civilians. Be it in the battle fatigue of quality that retains to this day. With sheer grit the 'Rashtriya Rifles' or the black dungarees of The payoff for practicing self-discipline is and determination, they dismantled tanks and the 'Special Action Group' which formed the immediate. Whenever you discipline yourself, Viswanadham Bulusu (Principal) physically pushed them up the 11,500 feet high backbone of the NSG, the nation turns to the and force yourself to do the right thing, whether Ms. Padmavathi S Zojila pass. This audaciousness, perseverance Army EVERY TIME. you feel like it or not, you will like and respect (Associate Professor - Dept. of English) and flawless execution by the Indian Soldier yourself more. Your self-esteem increases. Your altered the course of India's destiny. The formidable reputation of our soldiers goes self-image improves. Ms. Sahithi Reddy G far beyond our shores. Dawning the role of (Student, B.Com-General - 2A) Then came 1962, when the enemy attacked in Ambassadors of the Indian state, they have DISCIPLINE IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN Design & Layout by Vishnu B hordes, taking the nation by surprise. The ill- endeavored ceaselessly to achieve peace and GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS equipped Indian Soldier stood his ground, stability in war ravaged nations, making them willing to lay down his life even in the face of one of the most sought after peacekeepers - Viswanadham Bulusu over-whelming odds. In 1965, the Indian Army across the world. yet again proved its mettle. Be it the dramatic Principal

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Principal’s Message Editorial Board Indian Army Behold young readers, We hope you get pleasure reading the INDIAN ARMY From the burning deserts of newsletter. This is a humble effort and your Rajasthan, to the icy heights of Siachen, from opinion and suggestions are invited. battling wars, to nation building, from scaling With the passage of time certain species are mountains, to supreme sacrifice, with an getting extinct and we have museums to indomitable will, our soldiers lay down their lives, exhibit them for the future generations. for Honour, for INDIA. The Indian Army is the pride of our nation. The Indian soldier has had an But how can we save samples of the almost illustrious march through history. From the extinct species ,'The Reader'? battlefields of the first World War where 1.3 We can do but only one thing to propagate million soldiers marched for valour, to the Dear students, second World War where 2.5 million Indian this species by instilling and promoting the soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with the capture of the Haji Pir pass or the “The person who masters himself through habit of reading. Reading is an incredible allied forces to uphold the ideals of Freedom, unprecedented fete of capturing and self-control and discipline is and inexpensive hobby one can ever have. Liberty and Democracy. The Memorial at incapacitating a hundred enemy tanks in the truly undefeatable.” It expands the horizons and stretches the Kohima (Nagaland) is a salute to their sacrifice. Battle of Asal Uttar. In one of the greatest - The Buddha mind. we are learning something every time milestones achieved in military operation anywhere in the world, the Indian Army oversaw we read, and keeps our brain functioning The Indian Army is the land-based branch and Success is tons of discipline. People who the largest component of the Indian Armed the birth of a new nation in 1971, Bangladesh. actively. It expands our vocabulary which in succeeded greatly had the ability to think long Forces. The President of India serves as the 1984 saw the Indian Army conduct a singular term, to delay gratification in the short term, turn helps us to speak properly and sound Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and it operational world military history. Strategically, so that they could enjoy even greater rewards in educated. We can time travel and go to any is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff one of the most important victories of the nation the long term. They thought ten and twenty years period by reading non-fiction. (COAS), who is a four star general. The units and when India established complete control of the into the future while making decisions for their regiments of the Indian Army have diverse imposing and magnificent Sal Toro Ridge Reading indulges imagination as we come current actions. histories and have participated in a number of overlooking the Siachen glacier, now the up with visual images whereas watching tv battles and campaigns across the world, highest battlefield in the world. The Indian Army Your ability to develop the habit of self-discipline leads to no imagination as everything is earning a large number of battle and theatre was tested once again in 1999. The victim will contribute more to your success than any presented in the visual setting. Reading honours before and after Independence. belligerent incursions on iced capped peaks, by other quality of character. The key word is inspires a peaceful feeling and we give a tackling vertical cliff faces in Kargil, the Indian “sacrifice.” It is the ability for you to sacrifice deep contented sigh reading the last page The Indian Army is the largest voluntary army Soldier yet again proved its mettle and won the immediate pleasure or gratification in the and, next to China, the second largest army in of a good book. hearts of the nation. present so that you can enjoy greater rewards the world. It is also a large conglomeration of down the road .This doesn't mean that you don't Reading is an amazing experience that values, experience, regimentation, customs, The Indian Army not only safeguards the borders have pleasurable experiences in life, but it takes us off to great places. traditions, ethos and culture. As our great nation of our Nation, but also the foundation of our means that you have them after you have done took the first step towards freedom in 1947, it was Democracy. The scourge of terrorism and It brings the world to our feet. the hard and necessary work, and completed the Indian Army with its secular credentials that insurgency has brought war to the doorstep to your key tasks. stood its bulwark to protect human values, a innocent civilians. Be it in the battle fatigue of quality that retains to this day. With sheer grit the 'Rashtriya Rifles' or the black dungarees of The payoff for practicing self-discipline is and determination, they dismantled tanks and the 'Special Action Group' which formed the immediate. Whenever you discipline yourself, Viswanadham Bulusu (Principal) physically pushed them up the 11,500 feet high backbone of the NSG, the nation turns to the and force yourself to do the right thing, whether Ms. Padmavathi S Zojila pass. This audaciousness, perseverance Army EVERY TIME. you feel like it or not, you will like and respect (Associate Professor - Dept. of English) and flawless execution by the Indian Soldier yourself more. Your self-esteem increases. Your altered the course of India's destiny. The formidable reputation of our soldiers goes self-image improves. Ms. Sahithi Reddy G far beyond our shores. Dawning the role of (Student, B.Com-General - 2A) Then came 1962, when the enemy attacked in Ambassadors of the Indian state, they have DISCIPLINE IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN Design & Layout by Vishnu B hordes, taking the nation by surprise. The ill- endeavored ceaselessly to achieve peace and GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS equipped Indian Soldier stood his ground, stability in war ravaged nations, making them willing to lay down his life even in the face of one of the most sought after peacekeepers - Viswanadham Bulusu over-whelming odds. In 1965, the Indian Army across the world. yet again proved its mettle. Be it the dramatic Principal

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Training friendly armies and extending support athletics, the Army has always contributed its and humanitarian aid, our soldiers are the share of outstanding sportsmen to the nation. To Alumni Desk public face of Indian Diplomacy. Participating War and Peace, within our borders and without, in joint-exercises with friendly nations, they also these men and women stand shoulder-to- showcase our ethos and capabilities across the shoulder inspiring the citizens of our nation, world. It is this lethal MAN-MACHINE irrespective of caste, creed or colour. Every combination that stands between any soldier epitomizes the motto of “All for One and 1. College being the most important part of adversary and the Indian society. One for All”. one's life, how important was Aurora to you? The wrath of Mother Nature comes without From the dense and humid jungles of Arunachal I'd say, I'm glad that I had an interesting warning and can be far more devastating than Pradesh, to the barren expanse of the Rann of education line. Completing my schooling war itself. In such catastrophe, the nation turns Kutch, from the beaches of Port Blair, to the high from HPS sculpted my building blocks. to the ever dependable Army, the fastest altitude desert of Ladakh, the Indian Army is Nikhita Pasnuri Aurora was an added advantage. I had responders in any crisis. Notwithstanding every ready, be it war or as the ever- B.Sc - MiBiC personal hardship, the Indian soldier has always dependable instrument of state supporting people who could guide me through and responded with valour where it was combating national endeavors and sustaining National push to achieve more. Not to forget, Batch 2010-13 floods in Uttarakhand and Kashmir, Pride. The Indian Soldier stands steadfast and Aurora gave me few friends and earthquakes in Bhuj, tsunamis and cyclones on strong knowing that the aspirations of 1.2 billion memories for a lifetime. 5. If there is one thing you could change at the southeast coast and provided shelter and Indians rests on his shoulders. Aurora, what would it be? relief to catastrophe struck citizens of this 2. How did you operate as a student? Good question. Would be glad to take this He Soldiers on, unrelenting in his pursuit of country. This devotion to duty comes at a cost. Reference to in-class and other activities? one. When I attended the induction The Indian Soldier has been ever willing to pay 'Excellence'. The Nation Expects, The Army My batch (I mean the whole of Life program this year, I had one strong the price whenever called upon. Stories of Delivers. Science 2010-2013 were not even 20) was opinion which I wanted to convey. valour and sacrifice of the many uniformed are Education is more than placements. I today foretold. From Major Somnath Sharma to In heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, strike the smallest compared to any of my 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, from CQMH and steadfast you will find the Indian Soldier senior/junior batches. This does come with would be really glad if new undergrads Abdul Hamid to Lansnaiak Albert Decker, these living by his code, willing to pay even by his life some perks. For example, in class we are also briefed about opportunities in men willingly sacrificed their lives in the name of for the dignity of our nation and the idea of never actually required a monitor. I was science (I'm not saying this just because our Nation. Such stories of selfless sacrifices of INDIA. given some freedom to participate in I'm a science grad, it's the education our soldiers, not only in war but also in peace inter-collegiate competitions and perception these days that I'm worried The ethos and spirit of the Indian Soldier makes keep surfacing and make the institution of the explore. My friends and I had taken an about). the Indian Army the “Pride of our Nation” Indian Army the most respected force in India. initiative to run Genome Club by Like Capt. Majinder Singh Bhinder who saved ourselves. This helped me a lot as I got 6. Could you share some aspiring and 150 lives in the Uphaar tragedy and Bishnu Once a soldier, always a soldier opportunities to converse with tall figures motivational things at Aurora that made Shrestha who single handedly saved the honor When you go home, tell them of us. Say, for their of a young lady from 40 armed bandits on a tomorrow, we gave our today in science. you a better person in life? train. For every hero, there are countless others How can man die better then facing fearful Absolutely. As I mentioned before, Prof. who have spilled their blood. Some survived & odds, for the ashes of his father, and the temple 3. What good and bad experiences have Nambiar is one person with whom I can many others did not. of his gods? you had in Aurora? share anything. TIll date, I call him when In the words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Apart from security not allowing us to I'm going through a downhill at my work. Our veterans too contribute to society. Once “success often comes to those who dares and enter the campus (sometimes), I mostly His patience and experience with they hang up their spurs they join every walk of acts. It seldom goes to timid”. Based on this had pleasant time at Aurora. students is immense. He has dedicated civilian life, bringing with them the qualities of adage, the Indian army is redirecting itself with himself to students and science. He is discipline, honesty, integrity and loyalty. The renewed vigour to attain much greater heights, definitely a role model for me. Army also imparts these values to the younger and to face many new challenges, in diverse 4. How is your present life at work and how generation through the NCC investing in the fields in the years to come...... does Aurora help you with it? nation's future. Work is amazing. The joy of bearing fruits of 7. If you could go back in time, which - S.Sainath your research is a thing to cherish. Walking college moment you would like to relive? In the sports arena too, the Indian Soldier has B.Com - Honours - 2B through PhD life is difficult. Nevertheless, I Ah! Is this even a question to ask? I'd be kept the national flag flying high and the always look up to Prof. Nambiar who extremely excited to relive every moment impressive tally of medals tell its own tale. Be it guides me through and pushes me to give I spent with my friends in college. These Dhyan Chand at Hockey, Captain CK Naidu in few friends have an immense impact on Cricket or the flying Sikh – Milkha Singh in my very best. I would always be in debt to him for nurturing me for doing science. what I am today.

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Training friendly armies and extending support athletics, the Army has always contributed its and humanitarian aid, our soldiers are the share of outstanding sportsmen to the nation. To Alumni Desk public face of Indian Diplomacy. Participating War and Peace, within our borders and without, in joint-exercises with friendly nations, they also these men and women stand shoulder-to- showcase our ethos and capabilities across the shoulder inspiring the citizens of our nation, world. It is this lethal MAN-MACHINE irrespective of caste, creed or colour. Every combination that stands between any soldier epitomizes the motto of “All for One and 1. College being the most important part of adversary and the Indian society. One for All”. one's life, how important was Aurora to you? The wrath of Mother Nature comes without From the dense and humid jungles of Arunachal I'd say, I'm glad that I had an interesting warning and can be far more devastating than Pradesh, to the barren expanse of the Rann of education line. Completing my schooling war itself. In such catastrophe, the nation turns Kutch, from the beaches of Port Blair, to the high from HPS sculpted my building blocks. to the ever dependable Army, the fastest altitude desert of Ladakh, the Indian Army is Nikhita Pasnuri Aurora was an added advantage. I had responders in any crisis. Notwithstanding every ready, be it war or as the ever- B.Sc - MiBiC personal hardship, the Indian soldier has always dependable instrument of state supporting people who could guide me through and responded with valour where it was combating national endeavors and sustaining National push to achieve more. Not to forget, Batch 2010-13 floods in Uttarakhand and Kashmir, Pride. The Indian Soldier stands steadfast and Aurora gave me few friends and earthquakes in Bhuj, tsunamis and cyclones on strong knowing that the aspirations of 1.2 billion memories for a lifetime. 5. If there is one thing you could change at the southeast coast and provided shelter and Indians rests on his shoulders. Aurora, what would it be? relief to catastrophe struck citizens of this 2. How did you operate as a student? Good question. Would be glad to take this He Soldiers on, unrelenting in his pursuit of country. This devotion to duty comes at a cost. Reference to in-class and other activities? one. When I attended the induction The Indian Soldier has been ever willing to pay 'Excellence'. The Nation Expects, The Army My batch (I mean the whole of Life program this year, I had one strong the price whenever called upon. Stories of Delivers. Science 2010-2013 were not even 20) was opinion which I wanted to convey. valour and sacrifice of the many uniformed are Education is more than placements. I today foretold. From Major Somnath Sharma to In heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, strike the smallest compared to any of my 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, from CQMH and steadfast you will find the Indian Soldier senior/junior batches. This does come with would be really glad if new undergrads Abdul Hamid to Lansnaiak Albert Decker, these living by his code, willing to pay even by his life some perks. For example, in class we are also briefed about opportunities in men willingly sacrificed their lives in the name of for the dignity of our nation and the idea of never actually required a monitor. I was science (I'm not saying this just because our Nation. Such stories of selfless sacrifices of INDIA. given some freedom to participate in I'm a science grad, it's the education our soldiers, not only in war but also in peace inter-collegiate competitions and perception these days that I'm worried The ethos and spirit of the Indian Soldier makes keep surfacing and make the institution of the explore. My friends and I had taken an about). the Indian Army the “Pride of our Nation” Indian Army the most respected force in India. initiative to run Genome Club by Like Capt. Majinder Singh Bhinder who saved ourselves. This helped me a lot as I got 6. Could you share some aspiring and 150 lives in the Uphaar tragedy and Bishnu Once a soldier, always a soldier opportunities to converse with tall figures motivational things at Aurora that made Shrestha who single handedly saved the honor When you go home, tell them of us. Say, for their of a young lady from 40 armed bandits on a tomorrow, we gave our today in science. you a better person in life? train. For every hero, there are countless others How can man die better then facing fearful Absolutely. As I mentioned before, Prof. who have spilled their blood. Some survived & odds, for the ashes of his father, and the temple 3. What good and bad experiences have Nambiar is one person with whom I can many others did not. of his gods? you had in Aurora? share anything. TIll date, I call him when In the words of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Apart from security not allowing us to I'm going through a downhill at my work. Our veterans too contribute to society. Once “success often comes to those who dares and enter the campus (sometimes), I mostly His patience and experience with they hang up their spurs they join every walk of acts. It seldom goes to timid”. Based on this had pleasant time at Aurora. students is immense. He has dedicated civilian life, bringing with them the qualities of adage, the Indian army is redirecting itself with himself to students and science. He is discipline, honesty, integrity and loyalty. The renewed vigour to attain much greater heights, definitely a role model for me. Army also imparts these values to the younger and to face many new challenges, in diverse 4. How is your present life at work and how generation through the NCC investing in the fields in the years to come...... does Aurora help you with it? nation's future. Work is amazing. The joy of bearing fruits of 7. If you could go back in time, which - S.Sainath your research is a thing to cherish. Walking college moment you would like to relive? In the sports arena too, the Indian Soldier has B.Com - Honours - 2B through PhD life is difficult. Nevertheless, I Ah! Is this even a question to ask? I'd be kept the national flag flying high and the always look up to Prof. Nambiar who extremely excited to relive every moment impressive tally of medals tell its own tale. Be it guides me through and pushes me to give I spent with my friends in college. These Dhyan Chand at Hockey, Captain CK Naidu in few friends have an immense impact on Cricket or the flying Sikh – Milkha Singh in my very best. I would always be in debt to him for nurturing me for doing science. what I am today.

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8. Were you a person into books, if so, how Shri Gurubhyonamah did you find the library at Aurora? College Events Library at Aurora is great. I can still recollect those times when it used to be Finally me, the student of Aurora became an open after the college hours so that we alumni of it. A bit of sorrow but we have to go (my friends and I) could spend some more with the flow of life. 'Aurora, The Temple of DOCTOR’S DAY CELEBRATIONS time there. I used to find most of the books learning'. Yes it's a perfect place to learn not The event was celebrated on 1st July, 2017 by I wanted to read. only academics but most importantly social the students of B.Sc Life sciences. The Speaker of ethics and moral values. People may think it’s the event was Dr. S.Vijaykumar M.D., Gen. 9. Finally, what message you would like to exaggerated but a cardinal fact. It is a privilege Physician, HYD. There was Poster Presentation give to the present Aurorians? to represent Aurora at twin city level and also a on life style disorders and Quote writing. This Life is short. Do what you love the most, bliss to stand 1st in the competition. I'm quite event helped students to take expert guidance even if it is off-beat from the mainstream. excited to receive the presentation from to lead a healthy life. Sure, your parents might have some plan renowned personality Dr C Rangarajan for you which is different from what you Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, former plan for yourself, discuss and get them to Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime The Department of Biochemistry organized a understand how important it is for you to Minister of India and Chairman Governing free medical camp on the occasion of worlds pursue your dreams. It's very important to Council, C R Rao AIMSCS Indian Economist, Doctor's Day, with the help of Appolo Hospitals stand up and take responsibility of your former Member of Parliament and Ex-Governor for the school students and staff. General own career and future. Take joy in what of the Reserve Bank of India. This is made check-up was done by Dr. Latha and Dr. Sai you do. possible with the help of Faculty, Department of Diana, a gynaecologist. ENT Check-up was Statistics directly and parents and friends done by Dr. Omkar We, as your alumni, are always here to indirectly. help you as much as we can. You can write to me at [email protected] I believe that Aurora is the place where we get abundance of encouragement and I promise SAMAVARTAN - 2017 I Wish everyone a bright future and hope that every student who knows to squeeze the Samavartan, a Mini Convocation, was held on you add more feathers to Aurora's colorful knowledge from the faculty will be quite 15/7/2017 at RTC Kala Bhavan with a total cap. successful in life. number of 730 Students . The dignitaries of the day were Sri Mangari Rajender, Member, Thank You, Telangana State Public Service Commission, - Mr.Jaganath B.Sc - MSCs 3B Smt. C. S. Ramalakshmi IFS, Commissioner of (2016-2017) Sericulture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Vijay Prasad, Consultant, Trainer and Strive constantly to serve the Speaker, Sri Rajashekhar Reddy Seelam, welfare of the world; by devotion Founder & Managing Director, Sresta Natural to selfless work one attains the Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Sri Swami supreme goal of life. Do your Bodhamayananda, Director, Vivekananda work with the welfare of others Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna always in mind. Math, our Secretary - Dr. Ramesh Nimmatoori, Chairman - N. Raja Babu and Vice-Chairman - Anudeep Aurora.

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8. Were you a person into books, if so, how Shri Gurubhyonamah did you find the library at Aurora? College Events Library at Aurora is great. I can still recollect those times when it used to be Finally me, the student of Aurora became an open after the college hours so that we alumni of it. A bit of sorrow but we have to go (my friends and I) could spend some more with the flow of life. 'Aurora, The Temple of DOCTOR’S DAY CELEBRATIONS time there. I used to find most of the books learning'. Yes it's a perfect place to learn not The event was celebrated on 1st July, 2017 by I wanted to read. only academics but most importantly social the students of B.Sc Life sciences. The Speaker of ethics and moral values. People may think it’s the event was Dr. S.Vijaykumar M.D., Gen. 9. Finally, what message you would like to exaggerated but a cardinal fact. It is a privilege Physician, HYD. There was Poster Presentation give to the present Aurorians? to represent Aurora at twin city level and also a on life style disorders and Quote writing. This Life is short. Do what you love the most, bliss to stand 1st in the competition. I'm quite event helped students to take expert guidance even if it is off-beat from the mainstream. excited to receive the presentation from to lead a healthy life. Sure, your parents might have some plan renowned personality Dr C Rangarajan for you which is different from what you Chancellor, University of Hyderabad, former plan for yourself, discuss and get them to Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime The Department of Biochemistry organized a understand how important it is for you to Minister of India and Chairman Governing free medical camp on the occasion of worlds pursue your dreams. It's very important to Council, C R Rao AIMSCS Indian Economist, Doctor's Day, with the help of Appolo Hospitals stand up and take responsibility of your former Member of Parliament and Ex-Governor for the school students and staff. General own career and future. Take joy in what of the Reserve Bank of India. This is made check-up was done by Dr. Latha and Dr. Sai you do. possible with the help of Faculty, Department of Diana, a gynaecologist. ENT Check-up was Statistics directly and parents and friends done by Dr. Omkar We, as your alumni, are always here to indirectly. help you as much as we can. You can write to me at [email protected] I believe that Aurora is the place where we get abundance of encouragement and I promise SAMAVARTAN - 2017 I Wish everyone a bright future and hope that every student who knows to squeeze the Samavartan, a Mini Convocation, was held on you add more feathers to Aurora's colorful knowledge from the faculty will be quite 15/7/2017 at RTC Kala Bhavan with a total cap. successful in life. number of 730 Students . The dignitaries of the day were Sri Mangari Rajender, Member, Thank You, Telangana State Public Service Commission, - Mr.Jaganath B.Sc - MSCs 3B Smt. C. S. Ramalakshmi IFS, Commissioner of (2016-2017) Sericulture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Vijay Prasad, Consultant, Trainer and Strive constantly to serve the Speaker, Sri Rajashekhar Reddy Seelam, welfare of the world; by devotion Founder & Managing Director, Sresta Natural to selfless work one attains the Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Sri Swami supreme goal of life. Do your Bodhamayananda, Director, Vivekananda work with the welfare of others Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna always in mind. Math, our Secretary - Dr. Ramesh Nimmatoori, Chairman - N. Raja Babu and Vice-Chairman - Anudeep Aurora.

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PARICHAY - 2017 ANTI DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMME NCC EVENT To welcome the first year students in a grand The college organized Anti-Drug Awareness Department of Physics and electronics way, Parichay, Aurora's Induction Program was Campaign on 31st July 2017 with an aim to say organized an Extension Lecture on 7th August held on 24th July, 2017 at RTC Kalabhavan. The “NO TO DRUGS” The guests for the campaign 2017 by Major Shiva Kiran. main objective of the program is to educate were Assistant Commissioner of Police fresher's on the structure and functioning of the G. Narsiah from Chikkadpally zone, Assistant NCC and physical sciences students have college. The day saw various programs from Excise Superintendent – Srinivasa Murthy, Circle participated in the event. Major Shiva Kiran has rock band performance, skit, and newsletter Inspector - Sudarshan & Excise Inspector - Y. explained how to enter into defense services. release to speech by guests. In addition to Nagendar. The talks were very informative and He also explained the Eligibility criteria from these, the college documentary comprising an inspired the students who took an oath saying Intermediate to graduation level and briefed introduction of college activities, faculty and no to drugs. The program concluded with the them the available opportunities from entry student interviews of various cells like Student release of the poster “DESTROY DRUGS”. The Level to officer Cadre. It was very informative Activities, NSS, NCC etc., was played. The Chief campaign was covered by the media and session for students. All thanks to Major Shiva Guest for the event was Shri. B. Kalyan several other news papers like “Enadu, Andhra Kiran. Chakravarthy IAS, Director General, Jothi etc. Environment Protection Training & Research INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Institute, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Other The chairman of Aurora Group of Colleges Sri distinguished guests were Prof. K. Narasimha Raja Babu was the chief guest of the day. The Reddy, Hon. Secretary – Telangana Academy event started off with NCC parade followed by of Science, Hyderabad and Dr. V. Rukmini Rao, flag hoisting by Raja Babu Sir. Later certificates Executive Director, Centre for World Solidarity. were given by Raja Babu Sir and principal sir to The guests graced the event with their the subject toppers (SL), stream toppers (Ist, IInd speeches that inspired students to reach great SENIOR CITIZEN DAY year) and the cent- percent achievers. Apart heights in their lives. Stalls of various cells were Senior Citizen Day is celebrated on 8th August, from this, certificates were given to prize winners displayed for students to understand and 2017,to acknowledge the contribution and for competitions like Essay writing, Debate, choose the cell and activities of their choice. dedication of the older generation. The advent Face painting and Movie Making, held on the of nuclear family system led to the neglect of occasion of Independence Day. Students gave elderly people. This program has been inspirational speeches in English, Hindi and organized to make students more sensitive to Telugu and performed a dance . the problems faced by elderly people. Students of MECs 3B visited Malle Subbaiah Charitable - Kumari Shalini A Trust , managed by Dr.Srinivas in D.D Colony. & Dr. N. Suryakanthi Students distributed fruits and old clothes and Coordinators spent some time with the elderly people who shared their feelings and blessed them for their bright future. One of the students of MECs Ms. Divya Bharathi prepared and displayed charts on abuse of senior citizens.. - C Aruna You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. Department of Physics and Electronics You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction.

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PARICHAY - 2017 ANTI DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMME NCC EVENT To welcome the first year students in a grand The college organized Anti-Drug Awareness Department of Physics and electronics way, Parichay, Aurora's Induction Program was Campaign on 31st July 2017 with an aim to say organized an Extension Lecture on 7th August held on 24th July, 2017 at RTC Kalabhavan. The “NO TO DRUGS” The guests for the campaign 2017 by Major Shiva Kiran. main objective of the program is to educate were Assistant Commissioner of Police fresher's on the structure and functioning of the G. Narsiah from Chikkadpally zone, Assistant NCC and physical sciences students have college. The day saw various programs from Excise Superintendent – Srinivasa Murthy, Circle participated in the event. Major Shiva Kiran has rock band performance, skit, and newsletter Inspector - Sudarshan & Excise Inspector - Y. explained how to enter into defense services. release to speech by guests. In addition to Nagendar. The talks were very informative and He also explained the Eligibility criteria from these, the college documentary comprising an inspired the students who took an oath saying Intermediate to graduation level and briefed introduction of college activities, faculty and no to drugs. The program concluded with the them the available opportunities from entry student interviews of various cells like Student release of the poster “DESTROY DRUGS”. The Level to officer Cadre. It was very informative Activities, NSS, NCC etc., was played. The Chief campaign was covered by the media and session for students. All thanks to Major Shiva Guest for the event was Shri. B. Kalyan several other news papers like “Enadu, Andhra Kiran. Chakravarthy IAS, Director General, Jothi etc. Environment Protection Training & Research INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Institute, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Other The chairman of Aurora Group of Colleges Sri distinguished guests were Prof. K. Narasimha Raja Babu was the chief guest of the day. The Reddy, Hon. Secretary – Telangana Academy event started off with NCC parade followed by of Science, Hyderabad and Dr. V. Rukmini Rao, flag hoisting by Raja Babu Sir. Later certificates Executive Director, Centre for World Solidarity. were given by Raja Babu Sir and principal sir to The guests graced the event with their the subject toppers (SL), stream toppers (Ist, IInd speeches that inspired students to reach great SENIOR CITIZEN DAY year) and the cent- percent achievers. Apart heights in their lives. Stalls of various cells were Senior Citizen Day is celebrated on 8th August, from this, certificates were given to prize winners displayed for students to understand and 2017,to acknowledge the contribution and for competitions like Essay writing, Debate, choose the cell and activities of their choice. dedication of the older generation. The advent Face painting and Movie Making, held on the of nuclear family system led to the neglect of occasion of Independence Day. Students gave elderly people. This program has been inspirational speeches in English, Hindi and organized to make students more sensitive to Telugu and performed a dance . the problems faced by elderly people. Students of MECs 3B visited Malle Subbaiah Charitable - Kumari Shalini A Trust , managed by Dr.Srinivas in D.D Colony. & Dr. N. Suryakanthi Students distributed fruits and old clothes and Coordinators spent some time with the elderly people who shared their feelings and blessed them for their bright future. One of the students of MECs Ms. Divya Bharathi prepared and displayed charts on abuse of senior citizens.. - C Aruna You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. Department of Physics and Electronics You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction.

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8. Brahmotsavam Celebrations, NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC) :- The Star of the Month NarasimhaSwamy Temple, Yadigirigutta Along with Dance, Amulya has also been an 9. Shilparamam Arts & Crafts Festivals active cadet of the National Cadet Corps – 17/3 Company, Aurora Degree College. 10. Kalasagaram Annual Festival 11. “Durgotsav” at Ordnance Factory, Amulya Manja - BBA - 3 m She had been to the Republic Day Camp – Yeddumailaram - A Promising Artist In The Making Delhi (2017) and had achieved the once in 12. SriSatyaSai Birthday Celebrations, Shivam a life time opportunity to march on the Young Amulya's keen interest in Indian classical 13. Bhairamatti Welfare Association, , Rajpath. art forms brought her under the tutelage of m She was selected as the Best Cadet of the v H a s c o m p l e t e d h e r D i p l o m a i n renowned Bharatanatyam artiste and Guru, A n d h r a P r a d e s h a n d T e l a n g a n a Bharatanatyam. 14. Indian Institution of Chemical Technology Geetha Ganesan, Founder Director of Uttaraa (IICT), Hyderabad Directorate, NCC and had represented Center for Performing Arts (UCPA), Hyderabad. the states in various competitions at Delhi 15. Annual Music and Dance Festival, College Activities :- and won a lot of appreciation. She had joined at the age of 7 and such was her Kakinada. grasping ability and self confidence that, barely v Has won 1st prize in inter college dance m She has also received the Director 16. Many performances in various temples. within a year of her training, she successfully competition conducted by Osmania General's Commendation at Delhi and the 17. Performance in NAADA NEERAJANAM performed a short Bharatanatyam dance University – 2015 and 2016 Governor's Medal in Hyderabad Tirumala. number with a Yakshagana troupe and won v Has won 1st prize in Telangana Youth Festival m Currently she is ranked as the Senior Under a p p r e c i a t i o n . D i s p l a y i n g h i g h l e v e l – 2015 and 2016 Officer (SUO) of the NCC at Aurora Degree commitment, Amulya went on to learn the v Has won 1st prize in Folk Duet at Pulse Fest .... And many more College. techniques and nuances of Bharatanatyam (Delhi) With the blessings of the Almighty and her Guru over a period of 12 years now. v Won 2ND prize in Nukkad Natak (Group) at Amulya feels blessed to receive continuous and with the support and encouragement of Biswamil Fest (Delhi) encouragement from her College, Principal, Her passion and dedication has credited her her parents, Smt. M. K. Shanthi and Sri M. v Has performed on various College Faculty and ANO (Associate NCC Officer). with several distinctions, awards and prizes. Krishnamurthy, who are themselves patrons of Occasions Notable among them are :- arts, Amulya is working hard, marching towards v Has received the Star of Excellence from making herself into a potential performing college. v H a s s u c c e s s f u l l y c o m p l e t e d h e r artiste in the years to come. Arangetram on 7th of November, 2011 ..... And Many More v Has won many prizes in ALL INDIA DANCE COMPETITIONS. v Has won many prizes in Balananda SOME MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES : Competitions. 1. Performing in “Yakshagana” – 2009 v Won 3rd prize in international competition 2. Solo Performance, NatyaRanga held by Akhil Bharatiya Samskrutika Sangh – RavindraBharathi – 2009 in Pune and also won 1st prize in group 3. Group Performance, Doordarshan – 2009 performance. 4. Brahmotsavam Celebrations, TTD,Tirupati v Received Surya-Chandra Talent Award- 5. Annual Festival of SaraswatiGanaSabha, 2011. Kakinada v Abhinandana Balarathna Award-2011. 6. South India Cultural Association's v She has successfully playedthe role of Anniversary Celebrations, Hyderabad “CULTURAL SECRETARY” in her school. 7. Shravana Navaratri Mahotsavam, Uttara v Udipi District RAAJYOTHSAVA award. Kamakshi Temple, Mumbai

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8. Brahmotsavam Celebrations, NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC) :- The Star of the Month NarasimhaSwamy Temple, Yadigirigutta Along with Dance, Amulya has also been an 9. Shilparamam Arts & Crafts Festivals active cadet of the National Cadet Corps – 17/3 Company, Aurora Degree College. 10. Kalasagaram Annual Festival 11. “Durgotsav” at Ordnance Factory, Amulya Manja - BBA - 3 m She had been to the Republic Day Camp – Yeddumailaram - A Promising Artist In The Making Delhi (2017) and had achieved the once in 12. SriSatyaSai Birthday Celebrations, Shivam a life time opportunity to march on the Young Amulya's keen interest in Indian classical 13. Bhairamatti Welfare Association, Bagalkot, Rajpath. art forms brought her under the tutelage of Karnataka m She was selected as the Best Cadet of the v H a s c o m p l e t e d h e r D i p l o m a i n renowned Bharatanatyam artiste and Guru, A n d h r a P r a d e s h a n d T e l a n g a n a Bharatanatyam. 14. Indian Institution of Chemical Technology Geetha Ganesan, Founder Director of Uttaraa (IICT), Hyderabad Directorate, NCC and had represented Center for Performing Arts (UCPA), Hyderabad. the states in various competitions at Delhi 15. Annual Music and Dance Festival, College Activities :- and won a lot of appreciation. She had joined at the age of 7 and such was her Kakinada. grasping ability and self confidence that, barely v Has won 1st prize in inter college dance m She has also received the Director 16. Many performances in various temples. within a year of her training, she successfully competition conducted by Osmania General's Commendation at Delhi and the 17. Performance in NAADA NEERAJANAM performed a short Bharatanatyam dance University – 2015 and 2016 Governor's Medal in Hyderabad Tirumala. number with a Yakshagana troupe and won v Has won 1st prize in Telangana Youth Festival m Currently she is ranked as the Senior Under a p p r e c i a t i o n . D i s p l a y i n g h i g h l e v e l – 2015 and 2016 Officer (SUO) of the NCC at Aurora Degree commitment, Amulya went on to learn the v Has won 1st prize in Folk Duet at Pulse Fest .... And many more College. techniques and nuances of Bharatanatyam (Delhi) With the blessings of the Almighty and her Guru over a period of 12 years now. v Won 2ND prize in Nukkad Natak (Group) at Amulya feels blessed to receive continuous and with the support and encouragement of Biswamil Fest (Delhi) encouragement from her College, Principal, Her passion and dedication has credited her her parents, Smt. M. K. Shanthi and Sri M. v Has performed on various College Faculty and ANO (Associate NCC Officer). with several distinctions, awards and prizes. Krishnamurthy, who are themselves patrons of Occasions Notable among them are :- arts, Amulya is working hard, marching towards v Has received the Star of Excellence from making herself into a potential performing college. v H a s s u c c e s s f u l l y c o m p l e t e d h e r artiste in the years to come. Arangetram on 7th of November, 2011 ..... And Many More v Has won many prizes in ALL INDIA DANCE COMPETITIONS. v Has won many prizes in Balananda SOME MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES : Competitions. 1. Performing in “Yakshagana” – 2009 v Won 3rd prize in international competition 2. Solo Performance, Kannada NatyaRanga held by Akhil Bharatiya Samskrutika Sangh – RavindraBharathi – 2009 in Pune and also won 1st prize in group 3. Group Performance, Doordarshan – 2009 performance. 4. Brahmotsavam Celebrations, TTD,Tirupati v Received Surya-Chandra Talent Award- 5. Annual Festival of SaraswatiGanaSabha, 2011. Kakinada v Abhinandana Balarathna Award-2011. 6. South India Cultural Association's v She has successfully playedthe role of Anniversary Celebrations, Hyderabad “CULTURAL SECRETARY” in her school. 7. Shravana Navaratri Mahotsavam, Uttara v Udipi District RAAJYOTHSAVA award. Kamakshi Temple, Mumbai

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Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk Story

Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is a towering Van Hoyetma is absolutely stunning. Each THE THREE GUESTS dream. Knowing that Bina is confused, the man success. It's a film of staggering depth and frame looks meticulously and exquisitely tells her to discuss with her family members and includes all the essentials of a modern day crafted. It's by far the best shot film of the year. Every Sunday, I used to listen to the inspirational they will wait for her reply. blockbuster. Dunkirk is a war film which isn't all The performances are consistently brilliant. words through an audio recorded by about war. It's more about survival and how Kenneth Branagh as the navy chief , Cillian Manikumar. He sends the audio through a Bina hurriedly goes inside the house and calls hope is the greatest human strength. It doesn't Murphy as a deeply affected British soldier, WhatsApp group with around 80 members. His her husband and tells him everything. Then her dampen your feelings but fills you with hope. In Fionn Withead as a Soldier, Mark Rylance as a words were very inspirational and motivating. husband, Sarat says to take “Health and an era when super heroes, secret agents and seaman , and Tom hardy as a British fighter Here, I share one of his audio. It is story of a three Wealth” so that they become rich and healthy. franchises rule the box office, it's plane pilot, all of them are true guests and it is a fictional story. rejuvenating to see something to their characters and But Bina wants to take the “Success and Luck” fresh presented in the mould of succeeds in stunning fashion. so that every time when they do something, a blockbuster. The movie not Special mention to Harry Styles In a small village, there is a small family with three they will be blessed and get success in whatever only touches your heart but it for not allowing his real life members- Sarat, Bina and their daughter Rina. they do. While they are discussing their leaves you marvelling at the art persona to takeover his Sarat is a farmer and Bina works in a local rice daughter Rina comes and tells her parents to of film making and how well onscreen persona. He's really mill. And their daughter is studying in a local take “Love and Kindness”. She says that the Nolan uses it to create his most good in the role of a soldier who school in standard VII. Both Sarat and Bina work wealth and success we get is of no use when ambitious and arguably would go to any lengths to hard but bad luck happens to their family one we don't have love and kindness. Suppose if we greatest creation. (still nothing survive. after another. Bina is often sick and their take wealth, we'll be rich but there will be ego c a n m a t c h t h e s h e e r daughter Rina has to buy books for school. And and the love that they had as a family will inventiveness of Nolan's 2nd It's well known how Nolan just like that all the money they have been disappear. So, she insists her parents to take feature 'Memento') creates endings which stay with saving throughout the year flies away very easily us forever, just watch the “Love and kindness”. Now her parents realise s p e n d i n g o n m e d i c i n e a n d f a m i l y The movie follows 3 separate ending 10 minutes of The Dark the truth and agree to take “Love and Kindness” stories, on Beach where 400,000 Knight Rises. That was the maintenance. soldiers of English and French greatest ending I had ever Sarat, Bina and Rina go outside and meet the descent try to escape an seen. But, not anymore. Nolan One fine day, when the clouds are clear and it's three guests. Bina calls upon “Love and attack from the Germans, on has outdone himself and has about to dawn, three guests come to their Kindness” to her. But as soon as “Love and Sea where a Seaman, his son created the greatest final 10 house. They call out to the family members and Kindness” move inside the other two men also and a thief travel in their boat to minutes in cinematic history.(I Bina comes out and sees the three old men. follow him. All of them are surprised and Bina rescue the soldiers, and on air know I may sound like a One of the old men says , “We are travellers and asks why the other two follow him. He answers where 2 British fighter planes engage in a battle overenthusiastic Nolan fan here). The movie is we feel tired and thirsty. Please kindly give us that wherever there is “Love and Kindness”, with German fighter planes to rescue the just 106 minutes long and that's the only thing I some water”. Bina says,“Oh! Sure.” Then Bina success, wealth and other qualities also exist. soldiers. The film is the most straightforward in would complain about, because as a fan of gets some water from inside and offers them. Nolan's career but that doesn't make it any less Nolan i just don't want his films to end. There are The old men quench their thirst one by one. So that's how the family gets all the blessing. We fascinating. The direction is simply amazing films which you love and then there are films that Being satisfied with her hospitality, the three .There's not a single scene of bloodshed but that stay with you forever. Dunkirk falls into the latter should always remember that “love and doesn't affect the overall impact. The opening category. It's a riveting piece of work and one of men tell her that they are no ordinary men. One kindness” is the one quality that all must have. tracking shot of soldiers escaping a battle in the the greatest and monumental epics to be ever of them says that they all have unique names. Without it everything becomes useless. city is terrifically shot and directed. The writing is put on screen. The film not only deserves to be He tells Bina that the one on his right is called world class. Nolan's screenplay deftly balances seen but experienced. That's the power of “Health and Wealth”, the other is called - Athokpam Saiyonba Luwang 3 different tales and smoothly brings them Dunkirk and it's visionary creator called “Success and Luck” and lastly he told her that B.Sc - MPCs - 3A together in the end. 'Christopher Nolan'. his name is “Love and Kindness” - Arpit Srivastava The score by Hans Zimmer is haunting, vivid, and BA - Mass Communication - 1st Year After hearing the words of the man, Bina is simply mind blowing. It plays a huge part in shocked. Now, the man tells Bina to choose one creating the tension and elevating a scene to of them and the chosen one will grant her the next level. The cinematography by Hoyte wishes. But, Bina is silent .She thinks it's all a

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Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk Story

Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is a towering Van Hoyetma is absolutely stunning. Each THE THREE GUESTS dream. Knowing that Bina is confused, the man success. It's a film of staggering depth and frame looks meticulously and exquisitely tells her to discuss with her family members and includes all the essentials of a modern day crafted. It's by far the best shot film of the year. Every Sunday, I used to listen to the inspirational they will wait for her reply. blockbuster. Dunkirk is a war film which isn't all The performances are consistently brilliant. words through an audio recorded by about war. It's more about survival and how Kenneth Branagh as the navy chief , Cillian Manikumar. He sends the audio through a Bina hurriedly goes inside the house and calls hope is the greatest human strength. It doesn't Murphy as a deeply affected British soldier, WhatsApp group with around 80 members. His her husband and tells him everything. Then her dampen your feelings but fills you with hope. In Fionn Withead as a Soldier, Mark Rylance as a words were very inspirational and motivating. husband, Sarat says to take “Health and an era when super heroes, secret agents and seaman , and Tom hardy as a British fighter Here, I share one of his audio. It is story of a three Wealth” so that they become rich and healthy. franchises rule the box office, it's plane pilot, all of them are true guests and it is a fictional story. rejuvenating to see something to their characters and But Bina wants to take the “Success and Luck” fresh presented in the mould of succeeds in stunning fashion. so that every time when they do something, a blockbuster. The movie not Special mention to Harry Styles In a small village, there is a small family with three they will be blessed and get success in whatever only touches your heart but it for not allowing his real life members- Sarat, Bina and their daughter Rina. they do. While they are discussing their leaves you marvelling at the art persona to takeover his Sarat is a farmer and Bina works in a local rice daughter Rina comes and tells her parents to of film making and how well onscreen persona. He's really mill. And their daughter is studying in a local take “Love and Kindness”. She says that the Nolan uses it to create his most good in the role of a soldier who school in standard VII. Both Sarat and Bina work wealth and success we get is of no use when ambitious and arguably would go to any lengths to hard but bad luck happens to their family one we don't have love and kindness. Suppose if we greatest creation. (still nothing survive. after another. Bina is often sick and their take wealth, we'll be rich but there will be ego c a n m a t c h t h e s h e e r daughter Rina has to buy books for school. And and the love that they had as a family will inventiveness of Nolan's 2nd It's well known how Nolan just like that all the money they have been disappear. So, she insists her parents to take feature 'Memento') creates endings which stay with saving throughout the year flies away very easily us forever, just watch the “Love and kindness”. Now her parents realise s p e n d i n g o n m e d i c i n e a n d f a m i l y The movie follows 3 separate ending 10 minutes of The Dark the truth and agree to take “Love and Kindness” stories, on Beach where 400,000 Knight Rises. That was the maintenance. soldiers of English and French greatest ending I had ever Sarat, Bina and Rina go outside and meet the descent try to escape an seen. But, not anymore. Nolan One fine day, when the clouds are clear and it's three guests. Bina calls upon “Love and attack from the Germans, on has outdone himself and has about to dawn, three guests come to their Kindness” to her. But as soon as “Love and Sea where a Seaman, his son created the greatest final 10 house. They call out to the family members and Kindness” move inside the other two men also and a thief travel in their boat to minutes in cinematic history.(I Bina comes out and sees the three old men. follow him. All of them are surprised and Bina rescue the soldiers, and on air know I may sound like a One of the old men says , “We are travellers and asks why the other two follow him. He answers where 2 British fighter planes engage in a battle overenthusiastic Nolan fan here). The movie is we feel tired and thirsty. Please kindly give us that wherever there is “Love and Kindness”, with German fighter planes to rescue the just 106 minutes long and that's the only thing I some water”. Bina says,“Oh! Sure.” Then Bina success, wealth and other qualities also exist. soldiers. The film is the most straightforward in would complain about, because as a fan of gets some water from inside and offers them. Nolan's career but that doesn't make it any less Nolan i just don't want his films to end. There are The old men quench their thirst one by one. So that's how the family gets all the blessing. We fascinating. The direction is simply amazing films which you love and then there are films that Being satisfied with her hospitality, the three .There's not a single scene of bloodshed but that stay with you forever. Dunkirk falls into the latter should always remember that “love and doesn't affect the overall impact. The opening category. It's a riveting piece of work and one of men tell her that they are no ordinary men. One kindness” is the one quality that all must have. tracking shot of soldiers escaping a battle in the the greatest and monumental epics to be ever of them says that they all have unique names. Without it everything becomes useless. city is terrifically shot and directed. The writing is put on screen. The film not only deserves to be He tells Bina that the one on his right is called world class. Nolan's screenplay deftly balances seen but experienced. That's the power of “Health and Wealth”, the other is called - Athokpam Saiyonba Luwang 3 different tales and smoothly brings them Dunkirk and it's visionary creator called “Success and Luck” and lastly he told her that B.Sc - MPCs - 3A together in the end. 'Christopher Nolan'. his name is “Love and Kindness” - Arpit Srivastava The score by Hans Zimmer is haunting, vivid, and BA - Mass Communication - 1st Year After hearing the words of the man, Bina is simply mind blowing. It plays a huge part in shocked. Now, the man tells Bina to choose one creating the tension and elevating a scene to of them and the chosen one will grant her the next level. The cinematography by Hoyte wishes. But, Bina is silent .She thinks it's all a

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Book Review World's Richest Person - just for One Day! Success Yes, you heard it right. According to the Forbes “Your success will depend on your and Bloomberg billionaire's list, Jeff Bezos the attitude towards life.” Founder and chief executing officer (CEO) of shocking and painful truths are the ones they “The secret of success is constancy Vampire Diaries - The Salvation the giant Amazon Company was the richest of purpose.” least expect. This latest triology in Vampire person on 27th July 2017 by beating Bill Gates, “Success comes when preparation Dairies, the best selling series, will leave you who is the co-Founder of Microsoft Company. Created by the New York Times Best Selling meets opportunity.” breathless, and change the lives of these “Nothing succeeds like success.” On Wednesday when the market was closed Author L.J.SMITH. beloved characters forever. “Success is often a matter of hanging the Amazon CEO had a total net worth of $89 on billon whereas Microsoft co-founder had a total net worth of $90 billion. On Thursday it was the Unseen is the first book in the Salvation triology longer, when others have given up.” Trivia: “Search for better way to do things regular day for all of us but for Bezos' it was the and the eleventh book in the Vampire Dairies and you will find success.” Ø The book was written by a Ghost Writer wonderful day as he (briefly) became the novel series overall. “Be what you are and become what richest person of the world, this has happened (Aubrey Clark). you are capable of becoming.” when the Amazon stock, which opened to “Take charge of your life, become the Ø The story will focus on the fight between shares up 1.3 percent to $1,065.92, as Now that the deadly Person you would like to be.” Elena and her friends against the pure determining factor that put Bezos' net worth at properties of Elena's blood Vampires, The old ones. Dreams $90.9 billion, compared to Gates' $90.7 billion. b l o o d h a v e b e e n Once in the dream of a night I stood Ø The truth about the whereabouts of the old discovered, Stefan has Lone in the light of a magical wood, How did Bezos lay claim to the No .1 spot? Bezos owns about 81 million shares of Amazon been taking out old ones ones is revealed: Soul deep in visions that poppy-like Sprang; stock, or about 17 percent. To get a sense of left and right. But when And spirits of truth were the birds how fast Bezos' worth has risen, consider his net Elena is almost killed in a Four old ones (Klaus, Davos, Celine and that sang, worth just a month ago when Amazon bought car accident –one that Solomon), were destroyed by Elena, Stefan, And spirits of love were the stars produce retailer Whole Food for $13.7 billion. was clearly not an Meredith, Damon and Katherine, while six old that glowed, The move added $1.8 billion to Bezos' net worth, And spirits of peace were the streams increasing it to $84.6 billion in June. He Founded accident at all –she starts ones (Benevenuto, Alexander, Chihiro, Gunnar that flowed, Blue origin, a private space flight company in to realize that one of the of the North, Milimo and pachacuti) were In that magical wood; In the land of 2006. He bought The Washington post in 2013. sleep, old ones, Solomon is determined to take her destroyed long before the beginning of the He has also been an early investor in such alone in the light of that magical grove, down. And he just might be powerful to do it. original series, by guardians and hunters. I felt the stars of the spirits of love companies as Uber, Airbnb and Twitter. From Solomon is strong and smart and he's practically Gather and gleam around my delicate Top to the Bottom! Later the shares dropped back, closing down at $1,046, meaning the 53- an invisible force in town, only making his - V Raghunatha Reddy, youth, year-old Bezos' has not yet replaced Gates' as presence known when he wants to. And I heard the song of the spirits B.Sc - MPCs -1B Of truth; number one on the Forbes and Bloomberg To quench my longing I bent me low billionaire's list. Bezos' is now worth $88.5 billion. Even with their new hunter friend, Jack, and his By the streams of the spirits of peace that flow According to the Bloomberg billionaire index cohorts on their side and with Solomon around In that magical wood, In the land top 5 Billionaires are: all that Elena cares about is safety. Of sleep. Name Company Net worth As the heat of a fire Bill gates Microsoft 90.7 billion Meanwhile, Damon and Katherine's latest - Ms. G.Shivani Singh, Jeff Bezos Amazon 89.3 billion B.Sc - MPCS-1B adventures end in turmoil when they are reduces wood to ashes, the Amancio Ortega Zara 82.7 billion attacked by Vampires – and not just any fire of knowledge burns to Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathway 74.5 billion Mark Zuckerberg Facebook 72.5 billion Vampire, ones that Damon can't sense and ashes all karma. don't fall victim to the usual wickedness of sunlight and stakes. Damon is determined to - Rajat Thakar B.Com - Comp. - 3C

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Book Review World's Richest Person - just for One Day! Success Yes, you heard it right. According to the Forbes “Your success will depend on your and Bloomberg billionaire's list, Jeff Bezos the attitude towards life.” Founder and chief executing officer (CEO) of shocking and painful truths are the ones they “The secret of success is constancy Vampire Diaries - The Salvation the giant Amazon Company was the richest of purpose.” least expect. This latest triology in Vampire person on 27th July 2017 by beating Bill Gates, “Success comes when preparation Dairies, the best selling series, will leave you who is the co-Founder of Microsoft Company. Created by the New York Times Best Selling meets opportunity.” breathless, and change the lives of these “Nothing succeeds like success.” On Wednesday when the market was closed Author L.J.SMITH. beloved characters forever. “Success is often a matter of hanging the Amazon CEO had a total net worth of $89 on billon whereas Microsoft co-founder had a total net worth of $90 billion. On Thursday it was the Unseen is the first book in the Salvation triology longer, when others have given up.” Trivia: “Search for better way to do things regular day for all of us but for Bezos' it was the and the eleventh book in the Vampire Dairies and you will find success.” Ø The book was written by a Ghost Writer wonderful day as he (briefly) became the novel series overall. “Be what you are and become what richest person of the world, this has happened (Aubrey Clark). you are capable of becoming.” when the Amazon stock, which opened to “Take charge of your life, become the Ø The story will focus on the fight between shares up 1.3 percent to $1,065.92, as Now that the deadly Person you would like to be.” Elena and her friends against the pure determining factor that put Bezos' net worth at properties of Elena's blood Vampires, The old ones. Dreams $90.9 billion, compared to Gates' $90.7 billion. b l o o d h a v e b e e n Once in the dream of a night I stood Ø The truth about the whereabouts of the old discovered, Stefan has Lone in the light of a magical wood, How did Bezos lay claim to the No .1 spot? Bezos owns about 81 million shares of Amazon been taking out old ones ones is revealed: Soul deep in visions that poppy-like Sprang; stock, or about 17 percent. To get a sense of left and right. But when And spirits of truth were the birds how fast Bezos' worth has risen, consider his net Elena is almost killed in a Four old ones (Klaus, Davos, Celine and that sang, worth just a month ago when Amazon bought car accident –one that Solomon), were destroyed by Elena, Stefan, And spirits of love were the stars produce retailer Whole Food for $13.7 billion. was clearly not an Meredith, Damon and Katherine, while six old that glowed, The move added $1.8 billion to Bezos' net worth, And spirits of peace were the streams increasing it to $84.6 billion in June. He Founded accident at all –she starts ones (Benevenuto, Alexander, Chihiro, Gunnar that flowed, Blue origin, a private space flight company in to realize that one of the of the North, Milimo and pachacuti) were In that magical wood; In the land of 2006. He bought The Washington post in 2013. sleep, old ones, Solomon is determined to take her destroyed long before the beginning of the He has also been an early investor in such alone in the light of that magical grove, down. And he just might be powerful to do it. original series, by guardians and hunters. I felt the stars of the spirits of love companies as Uber, Airbnb and Twitter. From Solomon is strong and smart and he's practically Gather and gleam around my delicate Top to the Bottom! Later the shares dropped back, closing down at $1,046, meaning the 53- an invisible force in town, only making his - V Raghunatha Reddy, youth, year-old Bezos' has not yet replaced Gates' as presence known when he wants to. And I heard the song of the spirits B.Sc - MPCs -1B Of truth; number one on the Forbes and Bloomberg To quench my longing I bent me low billionaire's list. Bezos' is now worth $88.5 billion. Even with their new hunter friend, Jack, and his By the streams of the spirits of peace that flow According to the Bloomberg billionaire index cohorts on their side and with Solomon around In that magical wood, In the land top 5 Billionaires are: all that Elena cares about is safety. Of sleep. Name Company Net worth As the heat of a fire Bill gates Microsoft 90.7 billion Meanwhile, Damon and Katherine's latest - Ms. G.Shivani Singh, Jeff Bezos Amazon 89.3 billion B.Sc - MPCS-1B adventures end in turmoil when they are reduces wood to ashes, the Amancio Ortega Zara 82.7 billion attacked by Vampires – and not just any fire of knowledge burns to Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathway 74.5 billion Mark Zuckerberg Facebook 72.5 billion Vampire, ones that Damon can't sense and ashes all karma. don't fall victim to the usual wickedness of sunlight and stakes. Damon is determined to - Rajat Thakar B.Com - Comp. - 3C

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Faculty Column

POEM Life once lived and time so short, Waking up from a sleepless night Night breaking day much shorter Asking oneself, life lived is it worthwhile is but a magnificent view to witness For we live only once, then time spent in foolish youth Or is it another false dream I made, Wasted or is time spent enjoyed on Only to bear the heavy burden for the unreal dreams night coming! I ask this to the deepest corners of my mind For those thoughts are well concealed Rahul G As well as to my heart, to excavate the Dept. of Biotechnology hidden feelings Has the comfortable life unmade my adventure? Equip Your VOCAB Or is it my arrogance I wake up from these nights, In this issue we bring to you some LITERARY And yet mind still pondering on the words. nightmare reality PROLOGUE —A short speech by a player (of a Like there is a gaping hole in the heart play) at the beginning of a play And a mind dulled, due to lack of a challenge EPILOGUE—A short speech by a player at the I peer into the darkness of the night end of a play Searching for the words to speak to my DIRGE —A mournful song for the dead abandoned figments HACKNEYED —Not interesting, boring (because Have the broken promises to myself the words or phrases are used too often) unmade me Or is it the something else, sinister at work JARGON —Language which is confusing and I ponder on these thoughts on these unintelligible deep dark nights WISEACRE —One who pretends to have a great deal of knowledge, smart aleck As I think, a new day approaches with a MEMOIRS —A written account, usually in a book promise form, of the interesting and memorable Rays so warm and bringing mind at experiences of one's life peace For transient time, I wonder if every PETRIFY —To change to stone moment is as such INCOGNITO —Under secret identity,disguise I again bring up my promises, made INSOLVENT —Unable to pay one's debts anew To bring hope, for it is all worthwhile, EPHEMERAL —Lasting one day So I can live not exist To bring joy to heart, so that I can dream - Ms. Padmavathi S anew Department of English

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POEM Life once lived and time so short, Waking up from a sleepless night Night breaking day much shorter Asking oneself, life lived is it worthwhile is but a magnificent view to witness For we live only once, then time spent in foolish youth Or is it another false dream I made, Wasted or is time spent enjoyed on Only to bear the heavy burden for the unreal dreams night coming! I ask this to the deepest corners of my mind For those thoughts are well concealed Rahul G As well as to my heart, to excavate the Dept. of Biotechnology hidden feelings Has the comfortable life unmade my adventure? Equip Your VOCAB Or is it my arrogance I wake up from these nights, In this issue we bring to you some LITERARY And yet mind still pondering on the words. nightmare reality PROLOGUE —A short speech by a player (of a Like there is a gaping hole in the heart play) at the beginning of a play And a mind dulled, due to lack of a challenge EPILOGUE—A short speech by a player at the I peer into the darkness of the night end of a play Searching for the words to speak to my DIRGE —A mournful song for the dead abandoned figments HACKNEYED —Not interesting, boring (because Have the broken promises to myself the words or phrases are used too often) unmade me Or is it the something else, sinister at work JARGON —Language which is confusing and I ponder on these thoughts on these unintelligible deep dark nights WISEACRE —One who pretends to have a great deal of knowledge, smart aleck As I think, a new day approaches with a MEMOIRS —A written account, usually in a book promise form, of the interesting and memorable Rays so warm and bringing mind at experiences of one's life peace For transient time, I wonder if every PETRIFY —To change to stone moment is as such INCOGNITO —Under secret identity,disguise I again bring up my promises, made INSOLVENT —Unable to pay one's debts anew To bring hope, for it is all worthwhile, EPHEMERAL —Lasting one day So I can live not exist To bring joy to heart, so that I can dream - Ms. Padmavathi S anew Department of English

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Sports & Games The Artists Way

1. CRICKET: P.Praneeth Reddy of B. Com General 3 C was selected for Hyderabad President XI team in the Prestigious Moin-Ud-Dowla Gold Cup Cricket Tournament for the year 2017-18

Under - 23 Team Probables: 1. P. Praneeth Reddy, B.Com General - 3 C 2. Sandeep Manohar Goud, B. Com General 3 C

Under - 19 Team Probables: 1. C. Durgesh, B. Com General - 1 C 2. Saathyaki M, B. Com General - 3 C

2. SWIMMING: Our College Team secured Third Place in the Osmania University Inter College Swimming Championship for the year 2017-18 Yeshwini of MiGC 3 Secured Silver Medal in 100 Mtrs Free Style and also secured Bronze Medal in 50 Mtrs Back Stroke in the Osmania University Inter College Swimming Championship for the year 2017-18

3. CHESS: Our College Team secured Second Place in the Osmania University Inter College Chess Tournament for the year 2017-18 Pratyush Srivastava & V. Varun of MECS 2 B got the individual Board Prizes for winning all the Matches.

Kuncham Priyanka B.Sc - MPCs - 2A

Nishika Pugalia B.Com - Gen - 3C

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Sports & Games The Artists Way

1. CRICKET: P.Praneeth Reddy of B. Com General 3 C was selected for Hyderabad President XI team in the Prestigious Moin-Ud-Dowla Gold Cup Cricket Tournament for the year 2017-18

Under - 23 Team Probables: 1. P. Praneeth Reddy, B.Com General - 3 C 2. Sandeep Manohar Goud, B. Com General 3 C

Under - 19 Team Probables: 1. C. Durgesh, B. Com General - 1 C 2. Saathyaki M, B. Com General - 3 C

2. SWIMMING: Our College Team secured Third Place in the Osmania University Inter College Swimming Championship for the year 2017-18 Yeshwini of MiGC 3 Secured Silver Medal in 100 Mtrs Free Style and also secured Bronze Medal in 50 Mtrs Back Stroke in the Osmania University Inter College Swimming Championship for the year 2017-18

3. CHESS: Our College Team secured Second Place in the Osmania University Inter College Chess Tournament for the year 2017-18 Pratyush Srivastava & V. Varun of MECS 2 B got the individual Board Prizes for winning all the Matches.

Kuncham Priyanka B.Sc - MPCs - 2A

Nishika Pugalia B.Com - Gen - 3C

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