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PLACEMENT SEASON: HOW TO PREPARE FOR CAMPUS INTERVIEW

The placement season has begun across all campuses in the country. Campus placement is an opportunity of a lifetime and for most students, it is a dream to get selected in the ﬁrst round of campus placements. But if you are not prepared well, you could miss a golden chance of getting into leading companies, which offer the best salary packages in the industry. Only the best will have the chance at grabbing jobs in a market that has gone slow on hiring and that means, the one who start preparing will be ahead in the competition.

Cont. On Page No. 05 COMPETE Plus CONTENTS

VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE 03

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK 04

PLACEMENT SEASON: HOW TO PREPARE FOR CAMPUS INTERVIEW 05

25 YEARS OF KHILADI: THE RISE & RISE OF AKSHAY KUMAR 06

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DESIGN: A COLLABORATIVE JOURNEY 07

WHAT CATS CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT MARKETING…!! 08

PUBLICATIONS 09

I LOVE ENGLISH 10

COLLEGE FASHIONISTA: WINTER WEAR 12

TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR WINTER WELLNESS 14

HOROSCOPE 16

STUDENT CORNER 18

EVENTS 21 COMPETE Plus 03 VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Students, and I had to work hard for what you have achieved already. In Aristotle’s words, ‘The mark of an educated mind is to I recently read somewhere: So many young people treat life entertain a thought without accepting it.’ So, it’s your right to as a constant status update. And that made me realizethat disagree but at least give everyone a patient hearing. today’s generation is all about instant gratiﬁcation. Lastly, please accept my sincere apology for the ‘Fly on the Young people these days do not want to enjoy the moment Wall’ section of our online magazine, Compete Plus. As this or the feeling. You are more concerned about status is Karnavati University’s online magazine and I being the updates. You get happy easily if someone likes your photo Provost take full responsibility for the pain it has directly or or status on social media. You don’t want to face the fact that indirectly caused to all the members of Karnavati family. someone doesn’t like something. When a person does Although, I cannot reverse the damage it has done but notagree to your opinion, you immediately “unfriend” or please be assured that the section henceforth has been block that person because you are not willing to accept scrapped. hurdles. Dr. Deepak Shishoo That’s mostly because you have got everything on a platter, Provost (Vice Chancellor) even before you asked for it. I envy you for it. Your parents COMPETE Plus 04 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

What a beautiful month has November been! The entire Singh has elaborated on the future of cryptocurrency. In campus had just gotten back refreshed after a long Diwali case you are not familiar with the term, do read to get break and enthusiastic students got engaged in prepping for enlightened on the same. the most awaited annual festival, Viaje. As winter is upon us, so are winter-related illnesses. Turn Since then, the campus has been buzzing with excitement, over to the Health & Wellness section to read about how beautiful art installations, music and bright, smiling faces. you can keep sickness at bay and enjoy the cold weather. We have all the events of Viaje covered in Compete Plus Let the chill in the air not dampen your fashion spirit. Read with loads of photographs to look back on. about how you can keep your style meter high even with all the layered clothes, under the Style Guide section. Among Now that most students will be busy preparing for the the regular and most looked-forward-to columns, you can placement season, the Cover Story of December issue of find Dr. Namrata Bajaj’s column, I Love English in the Compete Plus has some tips on how to prepare for December issue but if you are someone who rushes straight placement interviews. Our Opinion column for this month to the Fly on the Wall column as soon as Compete Plus is by Prof. Priyanka Nair is one of the most interesting reads as released, you will be disappointed to find your favourite it tells you what you can learn about marketing from cats. column missing over a few baffled sensitivities. Yes, you read that right! Your feedback, thoughts, comments and contributions will Another interesting read is by our guest columnist, Piyush be appreciated and most welcome at Mishra, who loves writing on films. He has a fun take on 25 [email protected] Years of Akshay Kumar in the Hindi film industry. Don’t miss reading that. Happy reading!

UID’s Prof. Kishori Dalwadi throws light on the collaborative Chitra Unnithan journey between entrepreneurship and design in her Editor, Compete Plus column, Faculty Voice. If you are familiar with the term ‘Cryptocurrency’, then you will be in for a treat when you open the Publication page, where our faculty Dr. Gurmeet COMPETE Plus 05 PLACEMENT SEASON: HOW TO PREPARE FOR CAMPUS INTERVIEW

prospective team members and overall, in representing the company to outsiders. If you are poor at communicating in English, start talking in English now with your classmates. It doesn’t matter if you make a lot of mistakes. Do not worry about what others think of you and just focus on how you can improve on your language skills by thinking and talking in English. You can also read novels, newspapers, blog posts. It may take some time but it will help improve your English speaking and writing skills

7. Clean up your social media profiles: Social networking sites have become an important medium for companies to screen potential candidates before hiring them. If you are active on social media, make sure that you keep it clean and your posts reflect your ideologies correctly. questions the interview panel will throw at you but if you are Most recruiters prefer that their potential Cont’d. from Page No. 01 well-versed with the subjects you have studied, it will be a candidates have some online presence. So, if you have not The placement season has begun across all campuses in battle half won. The interview panel will be impressed if you been very active on social media, now is the time to post the country. Campus placement is an opportunity of a are confident with your subject knowledge your opinion about trending topics and display some lifetime and for most students, it is a dream to get selected creativity in the first round of campus placements. But if you are not 4. Carry out research about the visiting companies: It is prepared well, you could miss a golden chance of getting not only imperative that you study your subjects well but 8. Be more social offline: Good interpersonal networking into leading companies, which offer the best some knowledge about the company you aspire for skills are looked upon as a sign of a good team player. It will salary packages in the industry. Only the best COVER STORY is also important. Before the interview, try and carry boost your confidence and also fetch you some great will have the chance at grabbing jobs in a out some research about the company, its history, friends. Besides, networking more on campus will help you market that has gone slow on hiring and that means, the financials, the governing body and also find out if they have shine in group discussions one who start preparing will be ahead in the competition. been on the news for some reason. Do not hesitate to ask As students of Karnavati University gear up to appear for the interview panel any question that you may have 9. Build your portfolio: When there hundreds of students campus placements, Compete Plus lists down a few tips regarding the role offered or the company participating in the placement season, how do you make that could help you prepare better for campus interviews: yourself stand out? Build on your skills to showcase your 5. Read up on current topics: If you have been a bit portfolio as unique. There is still time to stand out from the 1. Prepare a resume: A well-structured resume is always behind on catching up with the news, now is a good time competition and work on projects of your own. Companies an indispensable tool, whether you are appearing for an on- before the placement season heats up. Sometimes admire people who are enterprising so if there is a project campus or off-campus interview. It is also important to keep interviewers love to test your interest in current affairs and that you are already working on, it would give out the updating your resume regularly to make sure that it appeals general knowledge so you don’t want to be caught impression that you are serious about your chosen field of to the changing requirements of the industry unawares. Interviewers may also ask you about your study or work. Don’t forget to add your projects to your favourite topic of interest so it’s also a good idea to select resume as it will bring the interviewer’s attention and also 2. Stay updated on campus news: As an aspiring your favourite topic of interest and read up on latest show that you have done something beyond academics candidate for a job interview, you must ensure that you are developments in the field aware of the companies visiting the campus, the job roles 10. Attire and etiquettes: While you prepare to ace the offered, the required intake, the selection process and 6. Brush up your communication skills: You may be interview, give some time and importance to dressing well other important details. Your seniors and campus strong in your chosen field of study but it is of no use if you and being well groomed for the interview. Dressing suitably placement officers can help in this regard are not able to explain it to the interviewer. A lot of for an interview is crucial. Buy formal clothes if you don’t candidates with good ideas get rejected because they have already own them. Read up on interview etiquettes and if 3. Keep your basics strong: You need to have a strong not been able to express it well. So, brush up your possible, practice everything with your friends or in front of hold over the subjects that you have studied—right from the communication skills, especially your English language a mirror. Maintaining a smile throughout the interview and foundation years to the final year. So, make sure that you skills as companies consider it a very important aspect in keeping eye contact while answering questions are some go back to your basics. You never know what kind of making presentations, communicating with your of the things that you can master with practice COMPETE Plus 06 25 YEARS OF KHILADI: THE RISE & RISE OF AKSHAY KUMAR

- By Piyush Mishra Film Analyst

If you type ‘Akshay Kumar Film’ in Google search box, the Welcome. After Singh is Kinng, the second suggestion shown is ‘Akshay Kumar film Jaanwar’. Khiladi Kumar again saw a slump This may surprise you but not many of the film buffs and in his career with a string of flops, box-office experts. The 1999 film directed by Suneel the biggest disappointment being Darshan ran for over three months in a theatre in Purnea in Chandni Chowk To China for Bihar and was declared a hit. Jaanwar was one of those few which he had put in a lot of efforts. films in late 1990s with which Akshay Kumar began his bid Even big multi-starrers like Blue to change his image of an action star. Not to forget, and De Dana Dan couldn’t cross Jaanwar was made on a budget of Rs 4.5 crore, it garnered the ‘hit’ mark. over Rs 12.5 crore, almost 300% returns to producers. In the same year, he had also done Sangharsh which proved In all these years, if you observe, he can do serious roles and that too with an ease. you will see that none of the two films since 1999- 2000 that he did, Akshay Kumar has come a long way since the days of had him playing similar characters. Jaanwar and Sangharsh and is in a phase where he can And that was the biggest plus even almost do anything. From playing a special officer in Baby when his films didn’t do well. to a village simpleton in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, he never million now, taking him among top 10 in India. looks out of place. He is currently the most consistent From Rowdy Rathore, once again Akshay turned the clock Bollywood star in the industry. And you know why, because and soon became a hit machine. Till date, Rowdy Rathore He may have given hits at a constant rate but was not the last time Akshay’s films flopped was in 2013 - Once remains his most successful film with net collections of over considered to the level of Khans. But he does something Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! and Boss. Since then, Rs 116 crore. The numbers may not be a match to those of that Khans or other stars don’t--he releases almost four even a mindless entertainer Singh is Bliing too became an Khans but a producer never loses his money if Akshay is films, on an average, in a year. This ensures constant touch average hit, riding on stardom of Akshay Kumar. the lead. with fans. No matter what a film star does outside, fans love to see him/her on big screen and Akshay gives his fans These variations in his characters and consistency didn’t With the kind of films he has done in the last two years, what they want. happen in a day. It is often said that the change began with Akshay has been given a new nickname by media- ‘Modern Hera Pheri but according to me, it was not only Hera Pheri Day Manoj Kumar’ for the flavour of patriotism and As we inch closer to 2018, Akshay will step into another but Sangharsh, Jaanwar and Dhadkan too (all released in nationalism in films like Airlift, Baby, Rustom, Holiday and league altogether. He will be playing villain against none 1999- 2000). This was a conscious decision by Akshay, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. These films have come at a time other than Superstar Rajinikanth in Shankar’s sci-fi 2.0 who wanted to shed his image of action star when the current government has been riding on the (read as ‘2 point O’). Playing a parallel along Rajinikanth will which he had got after doing several films with GUEST POST nationalism wave, which got bigger post-surgical take his reach to international markets. Until now his films Khiladi in titles and having a climax of him strikes. The said nickname has garnered have enjoyed limited international release but appearing running along with a helicopter or an aeroplane. prominence also because Akshay has been with Rajinikanth will add hugely to his ever growing The change can be also attributed to Darshan Brothers constantly releasing films on 26 January and 15 August popularity. This will also benefit films which release after (Suneel and Dharmesh) who put their trust in him and gave weekends. While Khans release on religious festivals to 2.0. The larger than life scale of 2.0 was visible when the many varied roles during those years. maximise their earnings, Akshay Kumar has made national film had its audio launch in Dubai on 27 October, 2017, the festivals as his own. biggest for any Indian film. Twinkle Khanna is also credited for the change in profile and portfolio of films of Akshay post their marriage. But then Akshay also launched a website ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ to help The national fervour will continue in 2018 too, as Akshay he still had ups and downs in early 2000s with few hits the families of martyrs who have laid down their lives for the plays lead in Gold, a film based on first gold medal won by coming in between- Ajnabee, Aankhen (Box office gross Rs country. Such is his commitment that he asked Varun Indian Hockey team post independence in 1948 Olympics 47.1 crore, a huge amount considering it released in 2002), Dhawan to handover a cheque to a family of martyr in followed by Kesari, which is based on the 1897 Battle of Andaaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Waqt: The Race Rajasthan when he couldn’t reach himself. He has also Saragarhi, produced jointly by Karan Johar and Salman Against Time and Garam Masala. supported many families on his own. Khan. As a producer, Salman Khan got Akshay to play the lead. This says a lot about the Akshay ‘dependable’ Kumar After 1999- 2000, the next milestone year in Akshay’s Besides, he is also the brand ambassador of ‘Ayush’ which when Khan could himself have played the role. He will also career came in 2007 during which all his four films-- offers a range of authentic Ayurveda products. Ayurveda is be releasing Padman on 26 January, 2018 which talks Namastey London, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and one sector which is being promoted by the NDA about the issues of menstruation and sanitary pads. Welcome-- became superhits with Welcome setting new government prominently. records for him. I was studying in Alwar in Rajasthan at that Akshay is fit, does different roles and has created a special time. I went to watch all these four films in a single screen Along with making smart choices, Akshay has also worked place for himself in the industry in his 25 years long career theatre in Alwar. After Namastey London and Heyy Babyy on his image. He speaks well and is witty, promotes his where fate changes every Friday and it has not been easy. became huge hits, such was fan frenzy that there were movies with lot of enthusiasm that show that he has faith in And he has done it all himself, a true self-made star. Yes thunderous applause and whistles even when his name his work and is also very fan-friendly. His Twitter followers you read it right-- he is a star and only shining brighter! appeared in starting credits in Bhool Bhulaiya and have grown from little less than 5 million last year to over 21 COMPETE Plus 07 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DESIGN: A COLLABORATIVE JOURNEY

- By Prof. Kishori Dalwadi Faculty- School of Interior Design UID With design element goes the idea of selling…. A clear variation in thoughts, which resurfaced with ideas, but to give it a denotation for market requirements- exploration of ideas, were all brought together. The concept “Design Thinking” is important. Design thinking can be said, This experience was explored at the workshop conducted of developing a design for any physical or virtual venture the new mantra for global understanding of collaborating at campus titled ‘Entrepreneurship Educators Program calls for the stages. Like in designing, the design process design to business. (EEP)’ held on September 18-22, 2017. This can be programmed as Identiﬁcation of user, made us think the venture that can be anticipated FACULTY VOICE t h e n t o n e e d s , t h e n t o t e r r i t o r i a l Often, as a design faculty, the idea which is unique and out- from an idea by a designer to bloom it up in the requirements,mto determination of preferences, of-the–box, seems to be the most successful. But, there market. All the boundaries of the profession were and its ideation. goes something much more to it. melted and submerged together for understanding ‘Entrepreneur Design Concept’. Similarly, through this EEP, exploration, the The programme lent a hand to orient the ‘Think Beyond’ matriculation is required when viewed through market strategy. The need to create incentives and opportunities Participants from various ﬁelds of design--from faculties to strategies. for the budding designers to become entrepreneurs can be entrepreneurs, to name a few, explored in a team the idea stated with the terminology as ‘Design Entrepreneurs’-- the of framing business strategies and to put the foot in the The take-home formula from the vigorous three day quintessential combination. entrepreneur world. workshop was that designs can be formulated best to its COMPETE Plus 08 WHAT CATS CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT MARKETING…!!

the value of research. A good market research is always the • Be selective about your time, love and attention: People biggest tool to track down where the area, state or nation hate cats for not reciprocating the love, for being arrogant. with highest chances of potential customers. I beg my cat daily to look at me. It’s good that you are choosy to whom you give your energy to. Time and 3. Be selective but keep a curious eye: attention are valuable, so make sure you choose the A cat always knows its owners. But they also don’t mind to people you share these with wisely. - By Priyanka Nair, warm up to those humans who feed them, scratch their belly • Voice modulation: It is said that a cat can make over 100 Assistant Professor, UWSB and treat them well. They in turn purr and cuddle those people to butter them up. For a cat, friends of owners are different vocal sounds. It knows in which tone to meow so potential slaves (well, that’s how they look at us, I am sure of as to grab your attention. Our voice tone and its It can come quiet shocking to you, when I say that the little it) from whom it knows it can expect treats. In marketing modulation have a lot to do with convincing our audience jumpy, little scary and totally cool furry cats are considered these potential slaves are known as referrals. If companies about our beliefs or ideas. So next time you want a favour to be the world’s best con artists and master marketers. reach out and connect with the right contacts, they can do from people, you know how to ask! Having experience with stray and pet cats of my own, trust easy sales with lesser cost. The referral also in turn me I can completely vouch for it! OPINION gets to enjoy special treatments via offers, discount • It’s cool to play pranks: Cats are known for surprise jumps and customized services which help in establishing and attacking people, sometimes causing people to fall. Today, cats are ruling internet and any digital marketer lasting relationships with company. Get inspired and prank your sibling and roll with laughter. would agree. Fifteen per cent of internet traffic is cat related and YouTube approximately has 2 million uploads with an No wonder they are today’s and tomorrow’s superstars!! average of 12000 views! There are cats on social media 4. Be curious: How many times have we seen a cat getting So now it’s: LIGHTS, CAMERA….MEOW!! sites with millions of followers. To name some of them are: into weird and funny situations due to its curious nature. The Grumpy Cat. Lil Bub, Maru etc. The purrsonality of the Though it is always better to follow and practice the cats are taking internet by storm. So what makes a cat have established marketing practices, companies need to be a base of loyal followers which most companies yearn for? exploratory in nature. If you think of a new idea, try it out. It’s actually the set of characteristics and behaviors shared by most cats that endear us to them--which can actually be 5. Walk it off as if nothing happened: Cats are masters in applied to marketing. In fact my pet Persian cat is so of making it look like their blunders happened on purpose. sophisticated that it gives an explosion of complex to me. So if my cat slips from the coffee table, he walks off in total Hence I named him ‘Caesar’ after a great Roman emperor- dignity as if nothing happened. The amount of rejection that Julius Caeser. you can face as a marketer can be frustrating and demoralizing at times, but it's important to stay confident. Let’s see what we can learn from cats: Look for new strategies to reach out and get people's attention. 1. Be an absolute opportunist: BOX: SOME PURRFECT TIPS FOR HUMANS TO LEARN Caesar makes sure he runs to my dad the moment he enters home after office and rubs him on his legs to make FROM CATS: sure that my dad notices him and feeds him. He is very choosy and wants fresh stock of food always hence wants • Be well groomed: Have you seen a dirty cat? Probably someone to feed him on constant basis. Similarly, a never company needs to be alert on current events especially within their industry as there may be opportunities for • Be sophisticated: Carry yourself in style. Heard catwalk? commentary or collaboration and act on it. Also, a company Exactly...models also copy from cats! has to be very clear who its target audience is. • Be active: Seen a cat that is dull? Never. Seen a cat that is 2. Set a routine: playful and jumping? Always (get a hint!) Cats work on clockwork. When it comes to stray cats, they are very sharp in observing and reaching those homes at • Have self respect: Cats will never be friends with people time of breakfast lunch or dinner where they know they have who hurt them or who don’t treat them right. They will highest chances to get fed. Similarly a good marketer knows scratch their eyes out! COMPETE Plus 09 PUBLICATIONS

• There is no Central Government or Bank that determines the value of these currencies or controls the ﬂow of new money being created. So, there is no manipulation of the amount of money in existence by an institution such as Central Banks of various countries.For example, the US Dollar is controlled by the Federal Reserve, but cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, are controlled to produce an amount of coins limited by an algorithm that no single person, company or country or other type of interest can change.

• The value of a cryptocurrency is determined by the market. Central Banks of various countries are not involved, so the welfare of your nation’s economy will not affect the value of your cryptocurrency. The value of a true cryptocurrency is based solely on supply and demand and functions much like a commodity on the stock market.

• The transfer fee is not affected by distance, country borders or any other usual factors. So, Cryptocurrencies have the lowest fees to transfer money anywhere in the world. computer power to crack complex mathematical problems that create the coins. Cryptography is used to ensure the People love cryptocurrency because cryptocurrency can’t security and privacy of transactions and exchanges, and to be traced like a credit card or a bank account for a specific regulate the creation of new coins. During the second transaction, and it offers an easy way to transfer money World War, there was a need for secure communication globally. Moreover, they provide privacy for making and Cryptography was developed. It has undergone many transactions, for example, at the same rate all Bitcoin developments with elements of computer science and transactions can be forever traced to the specific ‘alias’ or mathematical theory, and now it is used in financial system wallet key that performed it. for decentralized currency. Cryptocurrencies: Revolutionary or Dangerous? - By Dr. Gurmeet Singh Currently the most popular cryptocurrenciesare Bitcoin, Financial institutions all over the world have responded to Facutly, UWSB Ethereum, Dash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Ripple. the threat of these anonymous, self-regulating currencies Christine Lagarde, the managing director of International with confusion and hostility. Many banks are questioning These days cryptocurrency is growing very fast, so it is truly Monetary Fund, or IMF, sees a path ahead for the impact that digital currencies will have on their possible that it can be the money of the future. Before cryptocurrency, as Cryptocurrencies, or virtual currencies, business, however, some banking executives are starting moving to the topic, let’s fist understand what are a new class of digital assets powered by blockchains. to realise that cryptocurrencies could provide a way for cryptocurrency is? These currencies have distributed ledgers that made their banks to highlight the security of banking systems in name underpinning networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. comparison to cryptocurrency technologies. A cryptocurrency is a form of payment which is similar to the She opined up the potential of virtual currencies to supplant currencies commonly used by all of us such as Indian The global impact of cryptocurrencies Rupee, US Dollar or the British Pound. However, unlike Although UK Government has welcomed the idea of these currencies, cryptocurrencies are decentralized. cryptocurrency trading, the Chinese Government has There is no central government to print to counter inflation. shown hostility towards digital currencies.At the height of We can say that Cryptocurrency is a ‘digital currency’ that Bitcoin’s success in China, its value plummeted due to uses advanced encryption technology to facilitate peer to traditional currencies in coming decades. While addressing government scrutiny and restrictions. In December 2013, peer transactions in free and secured way. In fact, the Bank of England conference in London, Lagarde the Chinese Government banned financial institutions from cryptocurrencies have been formulated to gradually showed a rosy picture of these currencies. “In many ways, trading the digital currency and regulators disallowed third decrease in production as time goes by. Bitcoin, for virtual currencies might just give existing currencies and party payment companies from buying or selling Bitcoin. instance will never have over 21 million coins in monetary policy a run for their money,” she said. “It may not This had a detrimental effect on Bitcoin’s success in China. dissemination. Most cryptocurrencies are fiat currencies by be wise to dismiss virtual currencies,” Lagarde told the nature. It means they have no physical value attached to audience. “Instead, citizens may one day prefer virtual The competition heats up them. The value of a cryptocurrency is solely determined by currencies.” Many governments and financial institutions seem to have supply and demand as it traders buy and sell the currency a ‘wait and see’ approach towards cryptocurrencies. Some on the public traded exchanges and the actual value they So, what makes cryptocurrency so different than the experts believe that digital currencies will disappear as are providing to the merchants, consumers and overall money we usually spend online via credit and debit quickly as they arrived, whereas others believe they will marketplace. These currencies are generated via a cards? Following are a few key differences to be aware of: become a normal way of paying. process known as mining. Mining entails the use of COMPETE Plus 10 PRONOUN CONTINUED…

- By Dr. Namrata Bajaj Professor - Department of English, Unitedworld COMPETE Plus 11

The Verb transitive verb as the action is passed from their respective subjects to their corresponding objects, like: an action of Life is synonymous to being; some action; and actions are biting by dog on the boy, eating by he on apple, killing by he denoted through a word –Verb. In the earlier episodes, we on snake and writing by she a letter. Every sentence has had learnt about Noun and Pronoun which require a Verb to proper subject and object and the verb in between them is describe more about them. It indicates an action or transitive verb. predicates a fact, for example: Intransitive verbs are those words that limit their inﬂuence Actions Facts to only subject (doer). As such, the sentence may not have object but only subject. If at all there is any object in 1. She goes to school 1. The Earth is round. exceptional cases, it would be independent of action inﬂuencing it through its subject. The examples are as 2. Mihir is playing chess 2. Asia is the biggest continent. follows:

I. The baby is laughing. Note: There can be no sentence without a verb. II. The man sleeps. III. She is singing. Verb is the most important word of a sentence. As a train IV. Water flows. without engine and a body without heart are non-existent, similarly a sentence minus verb is motionless. They are It is very obvious in the above sentences that they contain saying words in a sentence. They inform about: only subject: The baby, The man, She, Water. The highlighted words-laughing, sleeps, singing, flows are I. What is noun/pronoun doing? intransitive verbs because they don’t have any object. We II. What work is done for noun/pronoun? also notice that the action is not influencing any other word III. What is noun/pronoun? but is conveying information only about its doer/agent.

Kinds of Verbs Note: The two main kinds of verbs are: (1) A noun or pronoun is immediately followed after a Verbs transitive verb, whereas in case of intransitive verb no noun or pronoun is present. . (2) An easy way to differentiate between transitive and intransitive verb is- frame question by adding What/Whom Principal Verbs Auxiliary Verbs to the verb used in the sentence. If you do not get answer, the verb is Intransitive or else it is transitive verb and the answer would be the object. For example: Principal Verbs: (I) The baby is playing. Here, if we frame question with the The verbs that are independent of expressing their verb-playing as What is playing or Whom is playing, we meaning are termed as principal verbs. For example: don’t get any answer. Hence the verb-playing is Intransitive here. 1. I completed my assignment on time. 2. She opened the door. (ii) The baby is playing football. In this sentence, if we frame question with the verb-playing as ‘What is playing’, The words in bold type in the above sentence are capable the answer is –football. As such, the verb -playing is of expressing an action on their own, so they are principal Transitive here and ‘football’ is object in the sentence. verbs. They are further classified as: Confused? The same word-playing is termed as a) Transitive ‘Transitive’ and ‘Intransitive’ verb in two different b) Intransitive sentences. Yes, in English, the same verb can be used as transitive and intransitive both. That’s all for this session, Transitive verbs are defined as action words that influence will continue ‘Verbs’ in the next edition. subject as well as object. Transitive stands for ‘Passing over’ – i.e. passes over from the doer to an object. As such, Good bye! a sentence having transitive verb will have both, subject and object in it. The examples below will clarify it further:

I. A dog bit a boy. ii. He ate an apple iii. He killed a snake. iv. She wrote a letter.

In all the above sentences, the highlighted words are COMPETE Plus 12 COLLEGE FASHIONISTA: WINTER WEAR

STYLE GUIDE

With the onset of December, KU students can be spotted wearing cardigans, sweaters and layered clothes for extra warmth. However, don’t let the layering get the better of winter fashion. The weather may look dull during winter but you don’t have to let that be a dampener on your style. Brighten up your college days with the following styling tips from Compete Plus:

For the fashionable girls:

1. Oversized sweaters: Big, oversized sweaters are so crucial for cold winter months. Not only are they cozy but also super stylish. The idea is to keep it simple. Pair it over black leggings, ankle boots, a hat and oversized sunglasses and you are good to go. If it gets chilly, just add a colourful scarf to the attire for extra warmth. You can also let one shoulder of the oversized fall down for a cute, casual look. Oversized sweaters also look great with a button down shirt, with just the collars peeking above. If you are tired of wearing boots, you can pair the oversized sweaters and leggings with laced up footwear.

3. Scarves: 2. Cardigans: Scarves are an easy to carry extension for your winter Cardigans and sweaters are way cheaper wardrobe. Not only are they affordable but also add a new than jackets and are winter essentials for all look every time you pair them with a different outfit. Scarves college students. You can buy a few sweaters add a touch of glamour to a simple t-shirt and jeans look and and flaunt different styles every day instead of make you look elegant one fancy jacket. Sweaters come in a lot of colours and patterns that can brighten up an otherwise dull winter outfit

4. Boots: There are so many fashion lovers who wait for winters just so that they can ﬂaunt their boots. Apart from keeping the feet warm and cozy, boots can highlight any outﬁt and make sure you get noticed. If you have to walk around the campus all day, choose boots with comfortable heels.

5. Ponchos: Woolen ponchos are all the range this winter. They not only keep you warm but are also easy to carry with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings. Swap your jacket for ponchos this season for being so vogueish. Besides being a stylish wear on campus, woolen ponchos can easily transform as party wear COMPETE Plus 13

For the fashionable boys:

1. Sweaters: Sweaters are a staple for winter fashion. Wear them with button downs and a pair of jeans. The best part about sweaters is that you can wear them as both casual as well as for dress up outﬁts.

3. Hats: Winter hats not only keep you warm but also appeal to the 2. Jackets: eye. However, avoid anything too fancy and go for Jackets are the epitome of winter style. something simple, classic and elegant in neutral colours Whether you choose leather jackets, that match with all your outﬁts. bombers or denim jackets, they are worthy investments for campus winters.

4. Boots: Men’s winter boots are among the most 5. Chunky scarves: stylish footwear you can buy. Irrespective of Scarves are not just for women but look great on men if paired correctly. the material you choose, boots perk up any While flowy, colourful scarves suit women, chunky scarves in neutral outfit and dress it up immediately. And the colours add that touch of classiness to any outfit for men. Pair them with a good news is that there are plenty of good coat or vest to complete a stylish winter look looking shoes out there in the market COMPETE Plus 14 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR WINTER WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Winter has made its presence felt on and off campus. And it brings with it the inevitable colds, coughs and other illnesses that mark this time of the year. But a few useful tips will not only help you get through the wintery months but also let you enjoy the season without compromising on your health. COMPETE Plus 15

1. Stay hydrated: Cold weather may mean that you are not thirsty very often. As a result, you may not drink enough water and that could put you at the risk of dehydration. But the dry weather can wreak havoc on your skin and kidneys. Besides, the body needs water to function properly, so try to drink as many liquids as possible. Drinking water can give your immune system a boost and prevent you from falling sick easily. You can also consider drinking hot beverages such as herbal teas or hot milk but don’t always choose caffeinated drinks such as coffee or hot chocolate as they can leave you further dehydrated. Always carry a bottle of water, keep it at your desk and your bedside. Staying well hydrated will give you more mental clarity, improve your digestion and also provide more energy.

2. Boost your fibre intake: Although winter season is the perfect time to indulge in heavy and rich foods, it’s also important to eat a lot of raw foods to keep up with the body’s fibre requirement. The easiest way to increase your fibre intake is through natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

3. Keep exercising: Don’t let the cold weather slow you down. If you love exercising outdoors early morning, then you may have to either change your exercise routine or start exercising indoors. Stay ﬁt indoors with body weight exercises or gym equipment, if you like. You can also join yoga or aerobics classes. Be it exercising indoors or taking a walk at the park, stay active through the winter months to stay healthy.

4. Sleep well: A good night’s sleep is vital to good health. A lack of sleep can make you easily prone to cold, cough and ﬂu. Getting at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep every night for better concentration, to manage stress levels and prevent weight gain. Experts say that the body’s fever response and immunity improves with a good sleep.

5. Wash your hands regularly: Many diseases spread by not washing hands with soap and running water. Keeping hands clean is essential during all seasons. But since colds and coughs are common during winters, it becomes even more crucial to use the sanitizer more frequently during the cold months. However, using the sanitizer more frequently can lead to harsh chemicals making the hands rough. Consider the use of non-alcoholic sanitizers to prevent hands from getting too dry. COMPETE Plus 16 COMPETE Plus 17

DECEMBER HOROSCOPE BY ASTROLOGER Phone no: 08141234275 BEJAN DARUWALLA Email id: [email protected]

Aries: Ganesha says from the first period of concentrating at Las Vegas. You are also in the throes of a new which may have helped you stay afloat in the past. You have on money and acquisitions, you turn your attention to family relationship and it is going well. Remember that there is the a lot of self-belief now and your relationships are revitalized. and intimate bonding. You are also deeply attached to your force of gravity and the higher you go, the harder you can There are promises of long-term stability. family, and your parents and siblings mean the world to you. fall. So it’s good to spread out and be on a high but don’t You know that the family can be well looked after if you earn over-extend yourself either physically or financially. If Capricorn: Once again, you seek out avenues for more well and so – family and finance – go hand in hand. You fortunes change (and you never know what happens when) money as it means recognition, power and security in your make extra efforts to secure the financial aspects for your you will fall flat on your face. You also get a tad arrogant and lexicon. I do not say that it is not true, but an overemphasis extended family and look for new avenues of investment feel that you are the beginning and end of all life forms. on money may well be your undoing in the long run. You and expansion. You will tap the markets and indulge in work hard and are motivated to move heaven and earth to speculation with some success, too. (I must add here that a Virgo: You are moving in many directions and the force is achieve your goals. There will be a lot of stress and you lot depends on the individual horoscopes and these are with you. You are doing too much too soon. You are also need to take care. Family, loved ones, children, parents, in- mere generalizations; and also remind you of the fact that travelling and meeting people. Sometimes, you get too laws and all the others in your extended family demand your the stars impel and don’t compel. frank, blunt and outspoken and this will not help your cause time and you will be walking the tightrope. A tense period. one bit. You will also spend recklessly and indulge in all Taurus: Your life acquires a new intensity and tempo. You forms of speculation and gambling. There is new romance, Aquarius: There is outstanding success in store for you. are on the fast track to success and even the fastest attachments, love affairs and you revel in it. If in love, you You are determined and all fired up and move in the right escalator is too slow. There may be a few delays and could take it to the next level. All in all, an expansive period direction with panache. You weed out all that you don’t need impediments but you manage to get over all that with some in which many things happen to you. which includes friends who don’t mean well and other breathtaking risk taking ability. This is a period of pretenders. Your attitude is right and you have an infectious unmitigated passion with your loved one. You find joy in Libra: You slow down a bit and think issues over. You have optimism which will ensure that you get your point across intimacy and you move from physical pleasure to super to deal with mounting expenses and are mired in your own without ruffling feathers. Family bonding will also be consciousness and that, I must add, is quite a remarkable doings of the last few periods. You look for more meaning in pleasing, fulfilling and there are promises of success and joy journey. whatever you do and take recourse in spiritual books in all areas of your life. You make steady progress and perhaps, even gods and godmen. But there is more than squash all rivalry before it turns ugly and disastrous. Gemini: After all the initial expansion and money making, intellectual movement; you move physically too, on you enter a world of new ideas and inspirations. You also business and for pleasure. You look at inner growth and Pisces: While the work area is moving along smoothly, you entertain and have fun at social gatherings. It is not that you greater knowledge which you realise will help you achieve. also make some personal conquests. You are more are not working, but meetings also help you network and creative and attract many like-minded people who will make the right connections. You are less driven now and Scorpio: You are communicating frenetically this period. collaborate with you both at work and at play. You pave the enjoy lighter moments with friends and family. You have to Local and domestic affairs will occupy your attention and set path to success with concrete results. Your work skills are guard against depression, though, as there will minor off a great deal of action, though it may not always be to your sharpened and your personal equation enhanced. You irritants and they will plunge you into deep thinking mode. liking or inclination. There will be intrusions from others have laid the foundation and it is time to work on them and which you should guard against. You have been moving fast reap the dividends. With the right attitude and the hard work Cancer: This is a period of consolidation. You will be and in different directions. Prioritise your life and don’t that you put in, there is no room for failure. making contacts with all sorts of people, you will be in a scatter you energies like you have been doing for some time frenzy of communication, reaching out to everyone. You now. The home environment needs attention. make valuable contacts and your business/work grows. You make money, with the right decisions at the right time Sagittarius: You streamline all your activities. You look to and are prudent enough to invest the extra in gilt edged others for help in this and it is a welcome move as the world securities and also in purchases that make good money wants to help someone who is keen on doing so. No one sense. There is travel, an upswing in your prestige. likes losers, and you like to be a winner in the game of life and not a whiner. You have many accomplices now who will Leo: You get encouraged by the good times and pitch in for also, later, want a share in the pie. You make changes in the more expansion. You think big and take risks like a gambler basics and let go of old dependency needs or crutches COMPETE Plus 18 [ STUDENT CORNER [ MY CAMPUS THROUGH MY EYES

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Self respect

Self respect is our fundamental right for a great and happy life. Many people say it’s just like karma-- what you give is what you seek. It’s the power of our mankind. We all deserve self respect that’s why we are teaching this since decades in many ways just like by greeting someone you meet, by respecting elders, our land, God and so on.

Self respect is an experience of being deserving and feeling worthy as a human being. Self respect is a powerful force that allows us to perceive the approach of self approval - By Gaurangi Rajora waiting for none to appreciate our existence. Self awareness, self knowledge, self Sem-1, UWSL acceptance, and self discipline are the four milestones for developing self respect in life.

Let me tell you my own story…. I am a teenager, not having much knowledge of world but still love to get treated well by others. Do you know why? It’s because we all are human and have some default setting in our machine that is self respect. Sometimes to achieve self respect we assume that having an ego is good but it is as dangerous as cancer.

When I was in the 7th grade, some of my classmates used to bully me by making fun of my face, my language, my grades and they always used to make me feel inferior. After some time, even I accepted that I am a failure. This situation was getting worse and there was one teacher of mine who made me understand that self respect is not already within us but we need to conquer our fear, ego and have conﬁdence on ourselves. Only then can we attain self respect.

We all know the current scenario of our society where there are many people who do not respect women but at the same time worship Goddess Durga. Many women go through this ill behaviour and it can be physical as well as mental torture.

If we don’t ﬁght against ill treatment and not learn to respect ourselves, we cannot expect anyone else to do so.

Now is the right time to respect yourself!!

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A volunteering experience at Raw Collaborative

One morning in my class, I get to see a poster of ‘Raw Collaborative Exhibition’, an amazing display of furniture elements by well-known designers, and an excellent opportunity for students to volunteer for them!

As an Interior Design student, I love to explore and venture into new opportunities, so without another thought, I decided to register to be a part of the event.

- By Shreya Patel Prof. Tanvi karia, who was the co-ordinator of the entire event, assigned me as a UG Sem-5, Interior Design UID volunteer for THE CASSA – a furniture design company under the leadership of Mr. Bhushan Saluja. As a volunteer, I was a part of the team that assembled the furniture, set up the display space, interact with the visitors & provide them with necessary information.

As a volunteer at Raw Collaborative, I got the chance to interact with many new & established designers in the industry, see their work & be a part of our heritage that is the Ahmedabad Mill Owner’s Association building.

The exhibit offered us a whole new perspective towards space, furniture design, display as an art form & management. Every designer had a unique language of design in their work & with many varieties available. It was a truly inspiring experience where we heard these designers discuss about their work methods & techniques, making us aware of how far we have to go.

Also, there were volunteers of other very reputed design institutes. Working together under the same roof, and sharing same responsibilities, made me feel very proud that we are highly competent and somewhere even better trained regarding the technical aspects and handling of materials.

My stint of volunteering has taught me that it takes many people of many talents to conduct an event of this scale, which has made me believe in my own abilities. It has given me self-conﬁdence, taught to be patient & tolerant towards others, communication skills & rewards of team work over individual efforts.

I am grateful to the faculty team at UID who encouraged us to be a part of this event.

To contribute stories, campus news, photographs, write to [email protected] COMPETE Plus 21 EVENTS

KU hosts Viaje 2017

Karnavati University’s annual cultural festival, Viaje, is a platform where various unique talents of the students are nurtured and promoted through a series of events and activities.

The inauguration event of Viaje 2017 on November 29, 2017 started with lighting the lamp and ribbon-cutting ceremony by Prof. Manas Chakravarty (Dean, UWSB), Dr. Bhuvneshwar Gupta (Director-Academics, UWSB), Mr. Jayantilal Panchal, (Director UID), Colonel Surojit Bose (Director Academics and International Collaborations, UID), Dr. Dipti Shah , (Principal, KSD), Dr. Mrinal Raste (Dean, UWSL) and other respected dignitaries. Later, a group of students gave an enthralling dance performance and enchanted everyone.

The second day of the Viaje 2017 commenced with lots of fervor. The first half of the day was filled with sports events such as racing, gully cricket, badminton, satolia, table tennis etc. Many students also participated in the face painting activity and clicked selfies with beautiful artworks on their faces. Later in the day, students organized a dancing competition wherein lots of participants gave wonderful individual and group performances.

The Grand Finale of this cultural fiesta that took place under the stars on Karnavati University campus ground started with a fashion show where Karnavati-ans showcased their style prowess and set the stage on fire. All the winners and participants of different sports events were awarded trophies, medals, and certificates. Standup comedian Chirayu Mistry gave a brilliant performance that set off waves of laughter from the audience. The event ended with a spectacular Band Show and lots of memories to cherish for life!

The last day of Viaje 2017 was all about band shows, DJs and dancing. One of the bands got the night started by getting the crowd hyped to western rock and heavy metal music. The singer drew the crowd in front of the stage and had them headbanging with the music. DJs created a trance-like atmosphere with the stage lights and set the mood right for the night by playing some really groovy beats. Students enjoyed the event to the fullest by cheering and dancing till the wee hours of the night. COMPETE Plus 22 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 23 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 24 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 25 EVENTS

Viaje installations adorn KU

From Game of Thrones to DC/Marvel superheroes, from Mowgli to Harry Potter, from Naruto to Lego, students adorned each and every corner of the verdant KU campus with smart art installations for Viaje 2017. Take a look at some of the best designs… COMPETE Plus 26 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 27 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 28 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 29 EVENTS

Kapil Sharma at KU

On the ﬁrst day of KU’s annual festival, Viaje 2017, famous standup comedian and actor Kapil Sharma visited KU campus to interact with the students and talk about his romantic-comedy ‘Firangi’. A contest was being organized for the students to select the best fan of Kapil Sharma wherein the winner got the chance to click a selﬁe with the actor personally. Kapil was delighted to interact with the talented students of KU and made them laugh with his witty responses. The students also performed Zumba in front of the actor. COMPETE Plus 30 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 31 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 32 EVENTS

UWSB students make ﬁeld visits to apply marketing mix

The PGDM batch of 2017-19 underwent a project assigned to them by Prof. Priyanka Nair that ventured them out to the different locations in the hip and happening Ahmedabad. They observed and studied the marketing mix applied by small to big businesses. Different groups visited different business units across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and studied how they use marketing mix - 4P’s i.e. Product, Price, Place, and Promotion as a strategy for competitive advantage and for increasing the scope of their business.

The project also gave exposure to the versatile knowledge of management, how marketing mix is known to all business and how small businesses are the best to apply it in real life. This fun- filled project aims to give students a chance to interact with different firms, interview entrepreneurs, and floor managers and observe the benefits reaped by them by applying marketing mix accurately.

Some of the business units they visited were Sarjan Watertech, Ferns and Petals, Amul retail outlet, Divya Bhaskar, Sankalp Restaurant, among others. COMPETE Plus 33 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 34 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 35 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 36 EVENTS

UWSB hosts convocation for 2015-17 batch

The annual convocation of UWSB for Batch 2015-17 was held on December 2, 2017, in the auditorium. It was marked with the presence of Vice-President, Reliance Industries Ltd., Mr. Darshak Mehta as Guest of Honor for the occasion. Also in attendance were the guardians of graduating students apart from faculty members and staff of UWSB.

The convocation began with the procession ending in the auditorium. It was followed by lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana. Then the ceremony was ofﬁcially opened by Dr. Bhuvneshwar Gupta, Director-Academics, UWSB. The Dean of UWSB, Prof. Manas Chakravorty in his welcome address highlighted the achievements of the institute. Mr. Darshak Mehta shared his corporate journey in a brief and captivating manner. He touched upon the retail sector in a very candid fashion. Thereafter, the students received their certiﬁcates amidst great enthusiasm and energy. Aditya Chowdhary secured the medal for the student of the Batch. The ceremony ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Gupta and National anthem being sung by all. COMPETE Plus 37 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 38 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 39 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 40 EVENTS

UID celebrates Children’s Day

No matter how old we grow, there’s always a child in us wanting to enjoy each and every moment of life! Children’s Day is the day when we bring out our inner child and celebrate life and its purpose.

On this beautiful occasion, all the teachers of Fashion Design department of UID distributed gifts to the students. The cake cutting ceremony sweetened the occasion even more. The event ended with lots of selﬁes and groupﬁes where even teachers made funny faces at each other proving that Children’s Day does help us easily connect with our inner child. COMPETE Plus 41 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 42 EVENTS

UID puts up Crafts Village on campus

As part of the ‘Crafts village’ initiative by UID, students of the college and artisans from the Uwarsad village exhibited beautiful furniture, showpieces, and structures all around the campus.

The idea of the ‘Crafts Village’ is to help students explore the age-old techniques associated with craft. The permanent craft village works as a threshold for the fusion of contemporary horizon with the tradition. Craft requires knowledge of certain skilled techniques, which in turn will help in exploration by students, to experiment with new ideas.

The concept will help in communicating to varied cultures. The existing craft village idea was envisioned and executed by Mr. Gautam Patel -- HOD, Interior Design with a group of enthusiastic Interior Design students. COMPETE Plus 43 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 44 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 45 EVENTS

UID hosts Halloween party

The Foundation batch at UID organized a Halloween party for all the students of the design college. Some of the students had also put up stalls of Belgian wafﬂes, Momoman etc. to enhance the experience of their fellow batchmates and seniors. Part of the campus was adorned with mystic lighting and props. The wonderful Halloween décor was nicely complemented by the creative Halloween costumes worn by the attendees. The party became even more entertaining when DJ started playing some nice western mashups. The party ended with lots of dancing, singing, and selﬁes. COMPETE Plus 46 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 47 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 48 EVENTS

Interior Design students visit exhibition in Ahmedabad

To bolster the pedagogy of exploring practical learning, UID took 100 students of Interior Design department to visit an exhibition on interior design products, which was recently organized in Ahmedabad. The visit was organized in two different slots, supported by respective faculties. The students found an array of materials and products, which were to be felt and touched upon. The exhibition helped them to understand the latest trends and opportunities. COMPETE Plus 49 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 50 EVENTS

KU hosts Khel Kabaddi

The second season of Karnavati University’s Khel Kabaddi was kicked off in style. The team from Unitedworld School of Business (UWSB) won the ﬁrst match against the Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL) team by a good margin whereas Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) edged out UWSB in the second encounter.

Sashang from UWSB and Sarvesh from UWSL won hearts of the spectators with their excellent individual performances during the ﬁrst and the second match of the day respectively. COMPETE Plus 51 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 52 EVENTS

One-day Cricket at KU

The one day Mini Cricket Tournament 2017 presented by Karnavati University took place recently at the campus ground where ﬁve teams -- BBA, UWSB, UID, UWSL, and Accounts department -- played against each other to claim the winner’s trophy.

It was the Accounts team who pulled off a tremendous victory in the thrilling five over final match against the UWSB team. The winning team was awarded the trophy and all the players were provided with medals and certificates.

Final results:

Champion Team -- Accounts Staff Runners Up Team -- UWSB Best players of the tournament -- Prashant Gupta (Accounts Staff) & Shubham Sharma (UWSB) COMPETE Plus 53 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 54 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 55 EVENTS

UWSL observes Legal Services Day with a free legal aid campaign

A team comprising Dr. Debarati Halder - Professor and Head of Research Cell, UWSL, along with four faculty members, three administrative staff and some students of UWSL visited different areas of Uwarsad village for free legal aid campaign as a part of the free Legal Service Day celebration by National Legal Services Authorities (NALSA). The team carried out a rally, which was ﬂagged off by Shri M.B. Ghasure, Hon’ble Secretary, District legal services Authority, Gandhinagar from near B.S. Patel High school in Uwarsad.

The team from UWSL reached out to nearly 150 families and various beneﬁciaries including small-scale fruit vendors, shopkeepers etc. The campaign exposed students to a whole new world of legal problems, which also gave them an opportunity to implement their theoretical knowledge in a real-world scenario. This campaign also helps students improve their problem- solving ability and interpersonal skills.

This outreach program for awareness campaign for free legal aid is guided by DLSA, Gandhinagar. Apart from this campaign, UWSL provides free legal aid every Wednesday to the poor and marginalized. COMPETE Plus 56 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 57 EVENTS

USLA organizes debate competition

A debate is one of the academic activities that give students a creative arena to express individual perspectives. The expansion of knowledge that they gain through a debate is aberrant. A debate competition was organized for the students of Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts on 9th November, 2017. Twelve participants were divided into two groups to exchange and persuade each other for and against ‘Love versus Arranged Matrimony’.

The competition was adjudged by the faculty members and moderated by Niddhi Rathi, a bright student from USLA. It was very evident that the teams were well prepared and used various skills like an overstatement, statistical evaluation of data, deﬁnition, irony to convince the audience and argue against the opponents. The participants, armed with statistics and data, made their arguments more emphatic with their facial expressions, body movement, and gestures. All the participants exhibited great oratorical skills but Ankita Arya and Swasti Contractor went beyond the expectation of the jury. COMPETE Plus 58 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 59 EVENTS

KSD launches Signature Crowns-a range of preformed Zirconia dental crowns for pediatric patients

Karnavati School of Dentistry Proudly announced the launch of “Signature Crowns – A range of Preformed Zirconia Dental Crowns for Pediatric Patients”. The launch took place at the Auditorium of Karnavati University by the hands of our honourable provost Dr. Deepak Shishoo on 7th November 2017.

Signature Crowns are designed and innovated by Dr. Rohan Bhatt, reader at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry. He was the ﬁrst Pediatric Dentist to start with the Exclusive Pediatric Dental Practice in the state of Gujarat.

The innovation brought should be solving the current challenges faced by the dentists and patients, as well as making it economical for both - With this thought in mind and with a dedicated vision and craftsmanship towards beauty, integrity and combination of cutting edge technology, Signature crowns promises the following:

• Excel in quality and beauty • Create cost saving value • Focus on exceptional results

These crowns are thinnest (Only 0.7-1mm) compared to all competitors who are in the same market. The strength is proven to be almost 1400 MPa which is among the highest. All these is made possible by raw materials of Zirkonzahn, Italy, the world market leader for zirconium dioxides. COMPETE Plus 60 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 61 EVENTS

ICICI introduces KU students to Stock MIND

ICICI Securities Ltd recently introduced students of different colleges of Karnavati University to their virtual stock trading competition—StockMIND.

Mr. Vismeet Mehta, Marketing Manager - ICICI Securities Ltd., familiarized the students of UWSB, USLA and the fashion design department at UID with StockMIND and facilitated a better understanding of the live trading platform. All the participants will be eligible to win various prizes while the winners will be entitled to win a cash prize along with an all paid trip to Dubai.

This initiative of ICICIdirect introduces students to ﬁnancial markets with a practical approach where students are given access to the award-winning platform with virtual money to practice live trading, thereby understanding the nuances of the stock market. COMPETE Plus 62 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 63 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 64 EVENTS

Practical exercise for theatre studies at USLA

Students of USLA had a practical exercise for theatre studies today. They came prepared with their own scripts on a variety of topics and challenging situations for the event and enacted in front the jury.

Performances were adjudged and evaluated by Dr. Shubha Nigam, a reputed theatre personality and Associate Professor of English, L.D College, Gujarat University. She was accompanied by Mr. Shravan Nair, academic contributor for English and Theatre studies at the GLS University, Ahmedabad. COMPETE Plus 65 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 66 EVENTS

UID organizes Basic Material Workshop

A workshop on ‘Basic Material’ was held by UID, as part of the Foundation Semester-1 course curriculum. Students designed basic models and accessories to showcase their creativity using clay, Plaster of Paris (POP), wood, bamboo, foam sheet, paper, yarn, fabric and braiding. The workshop not only tested the knowledge of the students but also encouraged them to think out- of-the-box. COMPETE Plus 67 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 68 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 69 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 70 EVENTS

Interior design students visit Vibrant Ceramic Summit

The students of Interior Design Department from UID recently visited the Vibrant Ceramic Summit 2017.

The students got an opportunity to understand ceramic as a versatile material which can be moulded for a variety of purposes--from building facades, ﬂooring and from partitions to artefacts. The students also watched some wonderful presentations by eminent architects and designers such as Parul Zaveri, Kartikeya Sodhan, the team from Clay Club, among others. COMPETE Plus 71 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 72 EVENTS

Academic associate from IIM Ahmedabad hosts workshop on Communication Management for USLA students

Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts conducted a Master Class for students on The Role of Communication in Management on 18th November 2017. Mr. Shubhrajeet Ganguly, Academic Associate, IIM Ahmedabad, was the key resource person for this workshop. He is a sharp researcher in the ﬁeld of communication.

This particular class focused on Team Management. Students were exposed to the practical areas of how communication plays a great role in team building which in turn is vital for the progress of work in any organisation. They learnt how to transform a 'group' into a 'team'.

Mr. Ganguly effortlessly engaged the students for two hours with interactive activities, practical demonstration and lecture. COMPETE Plus 73 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 74 EVENTS

Workshop on Data Analytics by Dr. Sandipan Chattopadhyay

An insightful workshop on Data Analytics by Dr. Sandipan Chattopadhyay, Founder and CEO of Xelpmoc Design & Tech, was organized at Unitedworld School of Business Ahmedabad campus for the students of PGDM and BBA.

The workshop talked about the two fundamental subjects: Mathematics and Statistics as the basis for data analytics. It also shed a light that when mathematics focuses on absolute ﬁxed answers to a problem, statistics predict the probability of certain events occurring, commonly known as patterns also highlighting the errors.

Dr. Sandipan Chattopadhyay also discussed the importance of gut feeling while using data as an analytical tool i.e. we can easily have data available but it requires a human mind and heart to use it in an effective way. The data that is generated today is mind-boggling. The data that was produced in a year’s time in the 1990s, today it is generated in an hour’s time. Interestingly, the big data was coined by the NASA for its astronomical explorations and research.

Certain interesting examples such as Walmart store’s use of data analytics to predict the inventory that needs to be stocked during natural disasters such as a hurricane, storm etc were discussed. Also, how Netflix’s famous soap House of cards used data analytics to predict the storyline and theme of the show. When one talks about the benefits, the issues are never given a miss. Since infinite data are floating across mediums, it also brings issues of data wastages, security, and bad data. The example of Google was a hot topic as it records each and every personal data. The biggest concern today relating to data is that as a person I should have a control on the data which I may or may not want to share and companies need to strike the balance in it while collecting and analyzing data. With all the data that is available today only 0.8% of data is actually utilized by us. Data analytics is also a topic that is discussed as a contemporary specialization but in fact, it has always been present but never used. With so much of data in hand, manipulation of data to influence customers and privacy is a big concern today and the biggest focus of the workshop was how the required data has to be made available for the public for their benefit. For e.g. as a customer, I also need to know what a company knows about me and what is my buying pattern, which I may have never observed before. If the data analytics is efficiently used in areas of education, healthcare, agriculture, and the lifestyle it can reap huge benefits not only for a customer but for the country as well. It ended on a thoughtful note that data analytics helps to find a logical reason in every illogical situation and if used correctly can help consumers and country alike. It was followed by a very interactive round of question and answers. COMPETE Plus 75 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 76 EVENTS

Basic Material Workshop and Exhibition at UID

A Basic Material workshop was organized under the guidance of Prof. Saumya Bandyopadhyay on November 28-29, 2017, for the students of Foundation Department Semester-1 to expose the students to an exploratory and experimental learning pedagogy so that they can gain a better understanding of various Material properties. During the workshop, students created volumetric 3D forms that were the major crux of this particular workshop. Students explored different characteristics of materials such as Plaster of Paris, yarns, fabric, bamboo, Wood, soap, foam, paper, clay and created different innovative 3D structures by playing with those properties.

After the completion of the Basic Material Workshop, the students organized an exhibition to showcase the ﬁnished products. The exhibition started with the customary ribbon cutting ceremony by Mr. Jaideep Banerjee, Mentor - Unitedworld Institute of Design in the presence of Mr. Jayantilal Panchal, (Director UID) and Colonel Surojit Bose (Director Academics and International Collaborations, UID). Mr. Banerjee was overwhelmed to see such wonderful works of the aspiring design students who have just started their design studies. He encouraged the students with his kind and motivating words and appraised them for their creative excellence. COMPETE Plus 77 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 78 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 79 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 80 EVENTS

Cross-disciplinary workshop on Design Process Thinking

We were delighted to have Ms. Sarah Charles with us today for the one of a kind cross- disciplinary workshop on Design Process Thinking. The workshop was all about brainstorming idiosyncratic ideas to create beautiful yet useful conceptual products using 'detritus' or waste. The design connoisseur from the Arts University Bournemouth, UK, Ms. Sarah Charles, divided the students into groups for the project and elucidated her ideology for the task i.e. "No 'I' in team, let go of your ego, no idea is a bad idea". Various problem-solving techniques for specific design processes were also briefed by Ms. Charles. After an intense brainstorming session, each group came up with themes such as elegance, nature etc on which they designed their products using the waste materials that were provided before the task. The final products were nothing less than awe-inspiring and Ms. Charles was totally flabbergasted to see such amazing creativity of the students. They didn't only designed useful yet sustainable products out of scrap but also conveyed social messages which they illustrated in front of the mentor of today's workshop. COMPETE Plus 81 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 82 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 83 EVENTS

Australia’s Dr. John Flutter delivers lecture at KSD

Imagination is not useless, in-fact it is used less. But as dentists we have disproved this as we have an ocean of current trends to which we are eagerly ready to adapt. With this in mind, the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Karnavati University curated a CDE lecture on ‘Myofunctional Orthodontics’ by Australian speaker Dr John Flutter on November 27, 2017. With 40 years of experience in the field of orthodontics , Dr Flutter wanted to stress on the importance of MYOBRACE as part of Myofunctional treatment. There was an amazing response from all pediatric dentists, orthodontists as well as general dental practitioners leading to a total of 50 delegates for the event.Dr Flutter’s exciting lecture opened new pathways. His detailed research along with numerous case reports showed the importance of early intervention for excellent and long term esthetic benefits in kids and adults. A step by step treatment planning approach using MYOBRACE initiated new boundaries of convenient and long lasting solution for malocclusion problems. Along with this an interactive session with live demonstration on a patient was also organized, which helped in better understanding. There was an outstanding feedback from every delegate which has lifted the spirits and encouraged to continue the flame of knowledge and spread its brightness to the benefit of the field of dentistry. COMPETE Plus 84 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 85 EVENTS

KSD celebrates Children’s Day

Across the world this day is celebrated on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to spread the awareness of children’s needs, rights and development. It is said that the purest form of God is found in a child. A child is innocent, without any greed (except chocolates), and in their most crucial stage of their life. In this phase they learn the basic quality of a good/bad human being. The personality they develop and rise to become is much dependent on a person’s childhood. Hence, it is necessary to let a child feel safe, nourished and taken care of in their early days.

Karnavati University had organized an event for a child to experience the most of the day as their own. Encouraging them to express their emotions in ways that come to them naturally, such as Dance, Drawing, Singing or in any form that they would be pleased to. The man himself, Pt. Nehru said “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.” But to make that happen, we have to make the world a better place for a child to look forward to. For an underprivileged child it is never about gifts or birthdays or holidays, it is about ﬁnding happiness in each and every small thing they get. It can be hidden in a small packet of biscuit, a tiny candy or even in a genuine and caring smile.Each part of our institute including the staff and the students actively participated in such an event to make this day not only worthwhile for a child but also educate him about his basic needs.

Oral hygiene is a very important factor in a child’s life. What to eat or drink, how to maintain their oral hygiene, these factors affect their health in present as well as future. Usually we see that a child is afraid of a dentist.. But if we make it a fun visit for a child, like they are going to their favourite uncle’s place for a regular get together, wouldn’t they enjoy coming to us and what better than a child’s smile when you know you are the reason for it. We aim the child to be happy and healthy, but not by force or trying too hard. We aim for them to understand the value of this education and learn it with a joyful attitude.

The Department of Pedodontics, Karnavati School Of Dentistry, planed to make this day, 14th November 2017, precious for a child to realise how precious he/she is to this world. We wish to make them educated, happy and healthy. We are not only providing the theoretical knowledge to the child but also the practical environment where they feel a positive and pleasant atmosphere. Last but not the least, we wish to bring out the innocence in each and every one of us to let a child know how amazing this world can be. It can be creative, ﬁlled with love and laughter with all the care they require.

This day, we walked an extra mile. This day, we wished to be the reason for every child’s smile. COMPETE Plus 86 EVENTS COMPETE Plus 87 EVENTS

Grand Finale of ‘Khel Kabaddi 2017 Season-2'-Battle of the Behemoths

In the grand ﬁnale of the second season of ‘Khel Kabaddi 2017’ presented by Karnavati University, The future leaders of UWSB-A defeated the aspiring designers of UID in a thrilling match of Kabaddi.

BEST RAIDER-Subham Walia from BBA got the Best Raider award whereas Ahmad Shahen T. from UWSB was recognized as the Best Defender of the tournament. Both of them were presented with a medal and a certiﬁcate.

Players from both the teams (champion and runners-up) got individual medals/certiﬁcates and the winning team lifted the grand trophy.

Final Score: UWSB-A (43-W) VS UID (28-L) COMPETE Plus 88 EVENTS Campus: Karnavati University 907/A Uvarsad, Dist. Gandhinagar - 382422

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