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Papers PublishedDr. Motahar Reza, Faculty, Dept. of Mathematics along with Dr. A. S. Gupta, Dept. of Mathematics, IITKharagpur, published a paper, entitled, “Momentum and Heat Transfer in the Flow of a ViscoelasticFluid Past a Porous Flat Plate Subject to Suction or Blowing” in the International Journal of Fluid andThermal Engineering Vol. 1 No. 3 page: 140-143.Student’s Paper Accepted for PresentationA Research Paper, “An Economic Order Quantity Model for Deteriorating Items with PartialBacklogging and A Quadratic Decreasing Demand Function” authored by Mr. Subhashis Dash, B.Tech., 6 th Sem., Computer Science and Engineering, NIST, and Co-authored by Dr. Motahar Reza,Faculty, Dept. of Mathematics, has been accepted for presentation in The 5 th Asian MathematicalConference scheduled to be held on 22 nd – 26 th June 2009 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.Workshops / Seminars / Conferences AttendedMr. Ratnakar Mishra, Faculty, Dept. of Management Studies, attended the ‘National ManagementSeminar 2008 (NMS-08)’ organized by Asian School of Business Management along with twoMBA final year students, Mr. Manish Sureka and Mr. DebasisPatra, conducted on 7 th and 8 th November 2008. The Seminarwas inaugurated by Padmashree Dr. Pritam Singh, MDI, Gurgaonand other dignitaries including, Dr. A. K. Awale, NITIE, Mumbai;Dr. Omkar Nath Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, BPUT; Mr. NareshJangiani, Global Head, Satyam BPO; Mr. C. R. Pradhan, MD,NALCO were also present on the occasion. The theme,strategically chosen as, ‘Corporate at Crossroads’ witnessed 16speakers from the Who’s Who of Indian Industries, such as Reliance, NALCO, ICICI, SBI, Welspun,GMR, CAG (Govt. of India), etc., presenting papers in the seminar. Dr. Biswajeet Patnaik, Director,ASBM enthralled the audience by presenting a thought provoking compilation of entire proceedingsof the seminar in the concluding ceremony. (in above picture Dr Singh lighting the lamp with DrPatnaik (right side) and N Jhangiani of Satyam, Renu Chalu of SBI, Hyderabad, Dr Awale of NITIE,Mumbai and Dr Pradhan of NALCO, (standing to his left)Dr. Sisira Kanti Mishra, Faculty, Dept. of Management Studies,attended a Teachers’ Training Program on FinancialManagement organized by BPUT during 21 st – 24 th January2009, at CITE, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar. The programhighlighted on Corporate Financial Statement and their Analysis,Triple Bottom Line Reporting, Modeling for Short-termDecisions, Financing for Growth, Financial Derivatives, Risk Dr. Sisira Kanti Mishra (2nd from left)Management, Insurance Management, Stock Market Operationsetc.Mr. M. Suresh, Course Coordinator, M. Tech., Mr. Swagat Kumar Samantray, Faculty, Dept. ofElectronics and Communication Engineering and Mr. S. M. A. K. Azad, Faculty, Electrical andElectronics Engineering, attended a Workshop on “Embedded Systems” organized by CybermotionTechnologies Pvt. Ltd held at College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar on 27 thJanuary 2009.National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur, 761008 5 of 18
Mindsplash !!It has been long enough that we have focussed our discussions on the matters of theworld and with the onset of the month of February the attention definitely shiftstowards the matters of the heart. Mindsplash dedicates this article to the spirit of‘LOVE’ ( and all that comes along with it J) and of course wish everybody a veryhappy VALENTINE’S DAY. It is not an easy issue to address because the wholeworld is full of contradictory opinions about it ( Even one’s very own heart is fickle). One more than often hears about the matters of heart either from parents, peersand of course there are I-know-how-it-is people omnipresent ( It is hot enough atopic for everybody to talk about it, isn’t it? ). Now lets catch the tail of the issueand begin climbing J.Vijayalaxmi MohapatraB.Tech., 8 th Sem., Team, e_newsLet’s talk about the feeling itself first. Though it’s an evergreen phenomenon, but particlarly at this timeof the year one finds all other feelings standing aside to step into the romanticism of the mood prevalenteverywhere. From markets to the television screens all that is visible is romance in the air. Be it anyone,either a fawning teenager or an ardent adult, undying confessions of love come rolling of their tongueswith an ease that would put butter to shame. Everyone is eager to express their feelings lest they should belate.The hot favorites for this purpose are chocolates, flowers and anything that is red, for it is the matterof heart or in words the matter of life and death ( What if the dear heart refuses to beat ?). And not toforget the moral police which also starts seeing red at the mere mention of affection at this time let alonelove (aren’t we apprehending the bans on valentine cards and parties and all other merriment by the sameto be announced anyday?). The reasons for that they give are but obvious (they say so!). The most activeplaces to witness all these intriguing emotions are the college campuses, restaurants and all other scenicplaces frequented by adventurers ( atleast one can refer them as that after all the troubles of becoming oneJ). But of course not every laurel and commendations are the for the people who tend to make an extravagantdisplay out of their feelings.All these circumstances tend to confuse one as to which side of the coin one should consider. Should onetotally adopt an orthodox attitude and keep all such things at bay or should one liberate oneself and go forwhatever they think would do? Though it is the circumstances which affect our choice of decisions butthere are certain facts which must not be overlooked. First and foremostly one should take subtlety anddecency into account while regarding their feelings of love ( I’m sure indecency is never a turn on!). Nextone might take the opportunity to say that the spirit of V-Day was in giving recognition to all those whowere in love and to oppose immorality and cruelty. So how can one who truly believes in the spirit of lovetake a course to express love in an immoral an indecent or rather vulgar way? Of course Mindsplash doesnot regard exchanging valentine gifts or parties as vulgar till they are within the legal limits and areunhurting to the humane sentiments. People should realize that public display of affections are notacceptable in all societies or places ( sometimes restraint on unruly feelings work wonders!).Also not all people should be viewed with jaundiced eyes. ‘Since when was love an alien feeling for theNational Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur, 761008 6 of 18
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