Voice of December 2012 - Vignan University
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EDITORIAL BOARD<br />
Editor-in-Chief :<br />
Sri A. Leela Mohan Rao<br />
Executive Editor :<br />
M. Venkateswara Rao<br />
Editorial Board :<br />
A. Sharada<br />
K.S.Raghuram<br />
Students :<br />
Venugopal Kolli<br />
Prathyusha Raviprolu<br />
Jicky Jairaj<br />
Designer :<br />
Mahesh Abotula<br />
Photographer :<br />
N. Sundar Prabhu<br />
Printers :<br />
Vijayawada Offset Printers<br />
Pitchaiah Street, Labbipet,<br />
Vijayawada - 520 010.<br />
All sound and fury…<br />
come to nothing<br />
A year ago when the Telangana state issue first came to the fore,<br />
I sc<strong>of</strong>fed at the whole debate. I felt it was a non-issue, on which<br />
people would soon lose interest and forget. A few months later,<br />
when the storm started to gain force, I was compelled to take a<br />
stance. I was clear; I did not want a separate state and supported<br />
Samiakyandhra. My opinions seemed logical and any other<br />
argument untenable. I had an answer to every idea that said<br />
otherwise and believed everyone would soon realize it. I was<br />
Editor's Column<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 2<br />
Our Chancellor Dr. Lavu Rathaiah has been emphasing on the students<br />
to develop communication skills for effective expression <strong>of</strong> their ideas<br />
and display team spirit and leadership qualities necessary for them to<br />
excel in any field <strong>of</strong> their choice.<br />
He <strong>of</strong>ten says that effective communication is the hallmark <strong>of</strong> great<br />
leaders.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> us may have our own definition <strong>of</strong> leadership or success. But,<br />
look at some <strong>of</strong> the most visible personalities in the country today.<br />
What is it that Indra Nooyi, Arundhati Roy, Kiran Bedi, Nandan<br />
Nilakeni, Narendra Modi, Medha Patkar, Chetan Bhagat, Mayawathi and Aravind Kejriwal all have in<br />
common?<br />
Yes, no doubt they all have great ideas and thoughts to fire up and transform the country.<br />
But, more importantly they are all powerful communicators. The millions rallying around Kejriwal or<br />
Medha Patkar bring home to all <strong>of</strong> us the vital point that radical ideas alone cannot change the society or<br />
transform the world.<br />
It is the power with which they are communicated that gives them force to inspire, influence or mobilize.<br />
Look at any sphere <strong>of</strong> activity around you, be it sports, cinema, business or politics, the most visible are<br />
those who are able to articulate their ideas logically, convincingly and inspirationally. Coming to think <strong>of</strong><br />
it, would Barrack Obama, a mixed race intellectual, have ever dreamt <strong>of</strong> becoming the president <strong>of</strong> a<br />
predominantly white America, if it were not for his excellent oratorical skills?<br />
Obama’s example is a case in point. It illustrates to all <strong>of</strong> us, how someone who can effectively communicate<br />
thoughts, ideas, and feelings is better equipped for success on the job. No wonder, then why recruiters<br />
place so much importance to this skill.<br />
Communication involves interchange <strong>of</strong> thoughts, opinions, or information through speech or writing. All<br />
interviewers judge candidates on the basis <strong>of</strong> how they communicate. They believe that skills can be<br />
improvised on the job; but ability to communicate well is important, as every employee becomes the<br />
representing face <strong>of</strong> the company.<br />
Our Chancellor wishes to see our students become leaders and change agents <strong>of</strong> the society, and would<br />
like to see students emerge as successful pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and leaders who will have the power <strong>of</strong> influence<br />
and make their mark in any pr<strong>of</strong>ession they choose.<br />
He wants all <strong>of</strong> you to realize that the way you communicate, whether in speech or through writings like e-<br />
mails, personal blogs or through online social interaction will have a big impact on how you get on with<br />
people and get the things you want.<br />
Moreover, good communication skills can help you avoid conflict and solve problems – they are important<br />
for making friends and having healthy relationships.<br />
If you want to change the world, improve your business, or get ahead in the workplace, you must first start<br />
mastering the art <strong>of</strong> communication. Learn to express yourself clearly, logically and assertively, both in<br />
writing and speech. Needless, to say some <strong>of</strong> the most influential people in the world today, be it leaders,<br />
entrepreneurs, or visionaries, are those who have mastered this art <strong>of</strong> communication.<br />
Chancellor wants our students use this platform <strong>of</strong> the monthly newsletter, VOICE to make themselves be<br />
heard, seen and appreciated.<br />
shocked when students,<br />
politicians and my auto driver<br />
insisted that the demand for a<br />
separate Telangana was<br />
legitimate, that it symbolized the<br />
real aspirations <strong>of</strong> the people. I<br />
grew concerned as the situation<br />
turned from bad to worse; as the<br />
gullible public gave in to mass<br />
hysteria failing to see the<br />
transparent provocation <strong>of</strong><br />
politicians.<br />
After endless dithering <strong>of</strong><br />
committees, slogan crying,<br />
street rallies, acts <strong>of</strong> vandalism<br />
i.e., desecration <strong>of</strong> statues and<br />
burning <strong>of</strong> buses, and the<br />
political machinations <strong>of</strong> the<br />
state and centre, the issue still<br />
remains unresolved. Lot <strong>of</strong> public<br />
energy expended for nothing.<br />
The chief actors in the whole<br />
drama are still unrelenting. No<br />
one expects the politicians, for<br />
whom an extra state means more<br />
seats, to give it up. Neither will<br />
the businessmen who have<br />
invested heavily let go <strong>of</strong><br />
Hyderabad.<br />
But what many <strong>of</strong> us didn’t see<br />
coming, was the biggest<br />
resistance from the side that had<br />
no self interest, only<br />
misdirection, i.e., the violent<br />
story-turning involvement <strong>of</strong><br />
students. Somehow the<br />
youngsters had come to swallow<br />
the idea, that this is a<br />
Dharmayuddh, and a side must<br />
be picked and blood spilled. And<br />
what did they have to gain from<br />
it? Nothing at all…but they were<br />
hung on the righteousness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Telangana cause. They even had<br />
the audacity to claim, after their<br />
unruly and criminal ways, not to<br />
be arrested or suspended from<br />
college. Such ignorance on<br />
matters <strong>of</strong> law, from the future<br />
citizens does not augur well for a<br />
developing country like ours.<br />
What bothers the common man is<br />
that he can’t get to his <strong>of</strong>fice due<br />
to constant bandhs, that his son’s<br />
academic schedule is disturbed<br />
and that governance in the state<br />
has come to a standstill. The<br />
farthest concern that he may have,<br />
is that he will be required to pay<br />
STD charges to call his friends at<br />
Hyderabad, if a separate state<br />
materializes.<br />
Like Anna Hazare’s struggle, the<br />
movement built fast, but the<br />
motivation soon fizzled out. All<br />
the sound and fury came to a<br />
naught. However, after all that<br />
agitation, one thing is pretty<br />
much clear. Be it a social issue<br />
or a personal one, today’s youth<br />
have boundless energy .If they<br />
aspire for something, they will<br />
fight it out with everything they<br />
have got.<br />
But who’s to say their cause is<br />
right? Regardless <strong>of</strong> whether it<br />
is career, politics, war or love <strong>of</strong><br />
one’s life, misguided passion is<br />
a dangerous thing. The only way<br />
to get out is to have a clear head<br />
and ask ourselves :<br />
“Is it worth it, after all?”<br />
by Prathyusha<br />
Raviprolu<br />
IV ECE
TechBuzz<br />
Ethical hacking helps find out security issues in various websites. If alerted, the websites<br />
would be too glad to plug their loopholes and make their sites as secure as possible.<br />
They would also reward ethical hackers in a suitable manner. Harsha Vardhan Boppana<br />
explains how he became an ethical hacker in his own words:<br />
When I was in the first year <strong>of</strong> my<br />
college, I did not even know how<br />
to install an Operating system.<br />
Later, in the early days <strong>of</strong> my Face<br />
book, someone hacked my<br />
account and I got upset. Then I<br />
thought if he could hack mine,<br />
why couldn’t I hack his? Soon<br />
enough, I hacked his account and<br />
owned his groups. He came round<br />
and requested me to return his<br />
groups. I felt proud and a little<br />
confused. I wondered whether I<br />
should do it again. I also felt<br />
concerned about the security <strong>of</strong><br />
users like me. So I started to check<br />
the security issues in Facebook<br />
and finally succeeded in finding<br />
vulnerabilities (security issues).<br />
This gave me an inspiration to<br />
move on to other sites.<br />
Most parents get worried when<br />
their child enters unknown<br />
territories and mine were no<br />
different. Initially, I kept my<br />
activities from them and revealed<br />
my conquests only to some <strong>of</strong> my<br />
classmates who supported and<br />
encouraged me. After I received<br />
the WHITEHAT accolade from<br />
Facebook I explained to my<br />
parents what I was involved in.<br />
They were surprised but<br />
expressed their happiness when I<br />
mentioned the appreciation I was<br />
receiving. Today web security is<br />
a big problem for all internet<br />
companies. In order to fight<br />
security issues, giants like<br />
Facebook, Micros<strong>of</strong>t, Google,<br />
and Apple have introduced BUG<br />
BOUNTY programs and<br />
Acknowledgements for<br />
discovering Vulnerabilities/<br />
Security Issues. I have received<br />
"Ethical hacking is my forte"<br />
Acknowledgements by 70% <strong>of</strong><br />
the companies who conduct these<br />
programs.<br />
I turned my attention to Pay<br />
Pal, the largest online banking<br />
system in the world today when<br />
it announced a bug bounty<br />
program in June this year.<br />
Initially I wondered whether I<br />
would be able to find any security<br />
issues in the website <strong>of</strong> such a big<br />
organization. But soon I could<br />
detect as many as 40 vulnerabilities<br />
and reported them promptly<br />
and earned $ 9,000 in three<br />
months.<br />
Facebook: I have also detected<br />
two vulnerabilities that affect user<br />
privacy in Facebook and reported<br />
the same to its Security Team.<br />
One<br />
<strong>of</strong> the vulnerabilities involved<br />
changing the password without<br />
knowing the older one. Another<br />
vulnerability I discovered: when<br />
you click links, especially on a<br />
malicious link and click Google<br />
keyword, you get one Lakh<br />
results which exposes the user<br />
information. I suggested how not<br />
to enter the search. Facebook<br />
analyzed and fixed the<br />
vulnerabilities for which I got a<br />
bounty <strong>of</strong> $ 1,000 as well as the<br />
accolade <strong>of</strong> WHITE HAT. My<br />
name is listed on their thanks<br />
giving page (http://www.<br />
facebook.com/whitehat/).<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t: I am listed in the<br />
Security Researcher Acknowledgments<br />
for Micros<strong>of</strong>t Online<br />
Services for July and August<br />
(http://technet.micros<strong>of</strong>t. com/enus/security/cc308589)<br />
for<br />
reporting vulnerability in<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t domains.<br />
Google: I am listed in Google<br />
Thanks giving page for reporting<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 3<br />
security vulnerabilities that effect<br />
user privacy (http://www.<br />
google.com/about/appsecurity/<br />
hall-<strong>of</strong>-fame/distinction/)<br />
Apple: I detected how the apple<br />
website was vulnerable to SQL<br />
injection, through which one can<br />
capture their database and hack<br />
into the total server. I reported the<br />
same for which I have been<br />
acknowledged as a Security<br />
Researcher on their Thanks giving<br />
page.<br />
I got listed a second time on the<br />
Thanks Giving page when I<br />
detected another vulnerability/<br />
security issue in Apple web<br />
servers. (http://support.apple.<br />
com/kb /HT1318)<br />
I have also reported Security<br />
Issues to Kick*** Torrents, E<br />
Bay, Adobe, Stanford <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> etc.<br />
I wish to continue working in<br />
these areas and will always be<br />
indebted to my online friends on<br />
a group named, Indishell,<br />
numbering about 100 members<br />
who had cleared my doubts,<br />
shared information and gave me<br />
invaluable support.<br />
Congrats: Harsha Vardhan<br />
Boppana was selected as Security<br />
Analyst in Login Security<br />
Solutions (P)Ltd, New Delhi.<br />
Counsel<br />
Engineers take a hard look at 'S<strong>of</strong>t Skills'<br />
Things like leadership and<br />
knowing how to help a company<br />
win business never go out <strong>of</strong><br />
style, even during boom times,<br />
when engineers might get<br />
complacent about these “s<strong>of</strong>t<br />
skills.”<br />
S<strong>of</strong>t skills are just as important<br />
as engineering skills. Employers<br />
look for people who can lead a<br />
team, someone who can get a<br />
small team—four to six<br />
people—motivated and a person<br />
who can quickly appraise which<br />
person is best at doing what. It<br />
is hard enough to find a good<br />
engineer; finding one who can<br />
lead a team and speak winningly<br />
with a customer.<br />
Most employers today, choose<br />
to hire skills rather than people.<br />
Engineers have to stay polished<br />
these days, because they can<br />
become obsolete, not due to<br />
inadequate technical skills, but<br />
because their company does<br />
something that eliminates their<br />
job, a merger or an expansion.<br />
Those who aspire to become<br />
global pr<strong>of</strong>essionals must keep<br />
track <strong>of</strong> what is happening in the<br />
global market to determine gaps<br />
in their knowledge, skills and<br />
attitudes so they will know where<br />
to focus their learning. The key<br />
non-technical skills preferred are<br />
public speaking, written<br />
communications and ethics.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> us might downplay our<br />
need to understand or acquire the<br />
so-called s<strong>of</strong>t skills, believing that<br />
they are only necessary for<br />
managers. But even designers<br />
who have zero interest in<br />
management positions admit that<br />
in many instances, the skills<br />
needed to lead a design team are<br />
similar to those needed to manage<br />
a department.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the different techniques to<br />
achieve success is to constantly<br />
assess your position and the way<br />
you come across to fellow<br />
students. Constantly ask yourself<br />
the question, ‘How do I come<br />
across to my peers, faculty or<br />
family?’ Great motivators and<br />
leaders <strong>of</strong>ten promote the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> developing habits<br />
that encourage positive attitudes,<br />
enthusiasm and confidence. Once<br />
a habit has been developed, it will<br />
carry you through even the<br />
toughest <strong>of</strong> times when jobs<br />
grow scarce or competition<br />
becomes intense.<br />
-Excerpts from the article<br />
“Engineers take a hard look at<br />
s<strong>of</strong>t skills” by Terry Costlow in<br />
EE Times India.
CampusNews<br />
Laboratory course on immune and enzyme technics for teachers<br />
was held at VU for 10 days.<br />
Teachers from Mumbai, Allahabad, Nanded, Bangalore,<br />
Tirupathi, Vizag and Guntur participated.<br />
Normal defense mechanism leads to inflammation and immune<br />
system indicates demages caused by bacteria in the form <strong>of</strong><br />
symptoms.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Bio-technology <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> held here a<br />
short-term training program for<br />
teachers. Inaugurating the 10-<br />
day program titled “Laboratory<br />
course on Immuno and Enzyme<br />
Techniques”, <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Vice-Chancellor, Dr M M Naidu<br />
explained the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
immunology and enzymology in<br />
bio-medical science and<br />
appreciated Bio-technology<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> P Reddenna, <strong>of</strong>ficer incharge,<br />
National Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Animal Biotechnology from<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hyderabad, dealt<br />
with the topic “Inflammation –<br />
the secret killer”, highlighted the<br />
normal defense mechanism<br />
which leads to inflammation.<br />
The immune system indicates<br />
damages or injuries caused by<br />
bacteria, viral and parasitic<br />
inections (pathogenesis) in the<br />
form <strong>of</strong> symptoms.<br />
Inflammation mechanism plays<br />
a key role in identification and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> new drugs that<br />
may have huge demand in<br />
various fields <strong>of</strong> medicine. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
R. Venkatanath <strong>of</strong> VU spoke on<br />
nano structured materials and<br />
their applicaton for enzyme<br />
immobilization.<br />
CAMPUS PLACEMENTS<br />
LIC recruitment<br />
drive<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> organized<br />
LIC-LIFE PLUS recruitment<br />
drive on Nov 5. Mr. Vinod<br />
Kumar, Manager, Training and<br />
Recruitment.<br />
LIC-<br />
Visakhapatnam briefed the final<br />
students <strong>of</strong> MBA, MCA and<br />
B.Tech-ECE, EEE and IT about<br />
the brilliant and challenging<br />
career opportunities in LIC. He<br />
explained that LIC is recruiting<br />
for three positions, 1. Senior Sales<br />
Officer for B.Tech students, 2.<br />
Assist Sales Manager- for P.G.<br />
department for taking up topics<br />
<strong>of</strong> current interest.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> G Rajarami Reddy, Vice-<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Vikram Simhapuri<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Nellore, who attended<br />
as chief guest, said that the<br />
economy <strong>of</strong> the nation depended<br />
mainly on the health <strong>of</strong> its people<br />
and the same is being monitored<br />
through the refined laboratory<br />
techniques . The short-term<br />
course would deliberate on such<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. K.V. Radha Kishan,<br />
Director, R & D, VU, spoke on<br />
Proteomics. He emphasized on<br />
fundamental evidences in the<br />
research area <strong>of</strong> genetic flow <strong>of</strong><br />
information. Pr<strong>of</strong> Krupanidhi <strong>of</strong><br />
VU spoke on Immunogenetics<br />
and highlighted genetic reasons<br />
for variations in susptibility and<br />
resistance to diseases.<br />
Mr. A. Ranganatha Reddy,<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor in VU<br />
delivered lecture on Dynamic<br />
programming - Sequence<br />
alignment<br />
Dr. R. Bharath Kumar, associate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> VU spoke on<br />
Biosafety issues and intellectual<br />
property rights. Mr. S Nagarajan,<br />
general manager, Medox Biotech<br />
students and 3. Area Sales<br />
Manager for P.G students. The<br />
pay is 1.8 to 2.4 lakhs per annum.<br />
He spoke on the vision, mission,<br />
performance and growth in LIC<br />
and contribution <strong>of</strong> LIC to Indian<br />
Economy. He described the<br />
duties and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> sales<br />
positions and its career growth.<br />
The students evinced keen<br />
interest in the briefing and<br />
actively interacted with zeal and<br />
enthusiasm. The drive consists <strong>of</strong><br />
two rounds. H.R round and<br />
Written Test. Sixty four students<br />
qualified for written test. Mr. E.<br />
Srinivas, Director T&P Cell<br />
spearheaded the drive with his<br />
team. Mr. Prabhakar, Assist<br />
India, Chennai gave hands-on<br />
training on SDS-PAGE.<br />
Dr. C. Suresh Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Biotechnology National Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nutriction, Hyderabad spoke<br />
on Enzyme purification methods.<br />
Dr. G. Satyanarayana from IIT,<br />
Chennai speaking on bioreactors<br />
highlighted importance <strong>of</strong><br />
various bioreactors for various<br />
cultures and the kinetics involved<br />
in culture growth studies and<br />
various downstream processes<br />
and techniques for product<br />
isolation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. P. Krishnakanth, HoD,<br />
Biotechnology department, RVR<br />
and JC College, Guntur covered<br />
the topic “L-aspargnase<br />
VARIANT : a novel enzyme<br />
Director Placements, Mr.<br />
Sudheer Babu, Assist Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
MBA Dept and Mr. V. Chandra<br />
Sekhara Rao, Assist Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Training Cell.<br />
Efftronics selects<br />
40 students<br />
Efftronics Systems Private<br />
Limited, Vijayawada conducted<br />
a Placement Drive on Nov 20.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 572 students attended<br />
the drive <strong>of</strong> which, 10 students<br />
from <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 27 from<br />
LARA, 3 from NIRULA. A total<br />
<strong>of</strong> 40 students got selected.<br />
model for better treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
lymphoblastic leukaemia. He<br />
spoke about cancerous tissue<br />
treatment which involves the<br />
drug – L-asparginase. To<br />
synthesise and evaluate its<br />
structure in multiple forms for<br />
energy minimization to suit the<br />
enzyme for therapeutic purposes<br />
were elucidated.<br />
Dr. Y. P. Venkatesh, scientist,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology<br />
and Nutrition, CFTRI, Mysore<br />
dealt with “Immunomodulation<br />
by the common spice–garlic”. He<br />
highlighted the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
garlic in enhancing immunity, the<br />
aged garlic is 20 per cent ethanol<br />
is found to be more compatible<br />
and is being sold at Kyolic in<br />
CGC has conducted Placement<br />
drive in <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
Nov 22, for Mechanical,<br />
Mechatronics, and Civil Streams.<br />
A total 130 students attended the<br />
drive and 24 got through the<br />
round; 16 from Mechanical, 5<br />
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Lab course on Immunology<br />
techniques. He paid tributes to<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> S. Krupanidhi, head <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology<br />
department as a<br />
dedicated teacher who developed<br />
interest in immunology. He hoped<br />
that Pr<strong>of</strong> Krupanidhi would<br />
'Garlic enhances immunity', says scientist<br />
CGC drive<br />
imbue his interest among the<br />
participants and motivate them to<br />
spread the knowledge they<br />
acquired at the workshop in their<br />
respective institutes.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Krupanidhi, in his welcome<br />
address, said that the 10-day<br />
program would emphasise on<br />
concept oriented and skill based<br />
techniques in immunology and<br />
enzymology.<br />
Director, DET, Dr V<br />
Madhusudana Rao, Dean, School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chemical Engineering and<br />
Bio-technology, Dr R<br />
Venkatanath, Pr<strong>of</strong> Sambasiva Rao<br />
<strong>of</strong> Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong><br />
attended.<br />
Japan market. He explained the<br />
components <strong>of</strong> garlic, their<br />
isolation and production <strong>of</strong> IGG<br />
and emphasized on natural anti<br />
bodies which are poly reactive<br />
and help from bacterial and viral<br />
infections.<br />
Dr. P. Jawahar Babu, associate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor in Bapatla<br />
Engineering College gave a talk<br />
on Streptokinase - a clinically<br />
important and cost effective<br />
thrombolytic agent. He said<br />
streptokinase is an extra cellular<br />
product <strong>of</strong> various strains <strong>of</strong> beta<br />
hemolytic Streptococci which<br />
helps in blood clotting in<br />
commercial scale through<br />
recombinant technology.<br />
from Mechatronics and the rest<br />
from Civil. The candidates were<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered a motivating pay-roll <strong>of</strong><br />
1.14 Lakhs p.a. during probation<br />
and it will increase to 1.8 Lakhs<br />
after a year. We are eagerly<br />
awaiting the results <strong>of</strong> the next<br />
rounds.
CampusNews<br />
Need to nurture young talent<br />
Programme advisory committee on atmospheric sciences met at<br />
VU for three days<br />
Eminent scientist from across country attended<br />
VU chancellor exhorted students and faculty to draw inspiration<br />
and take up research projects<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> has<br />
successfully hosted the second<br />
meeting <strong>of</strong> Program Advisory<br />
Committee on Atmospheric<br />
Sciences (PAC-AS) for three days<br />
from Nov 29 in which eminent<br />
scientists and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from<br />
prestigious institutes like IITs,<br />
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre,<br />
Andhra <strong>University</strong> Calcutta<br />
<strong>University</strong>, SRM <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology, various laboratories<br />
<strong>of</strong> CSIR across the country<br />
participated.<br />
Dr Mohanti from IIT, Delhi who<br />
is the Chairman <strong>of</strong> PAC-AS, in his<br />
inaugural speech, stressed the<br />
need to update science and<br />
technology continuously<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Durga Prasad, former Vice-<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Krishna <strong>University</strong>,<br />
has expressed happiness over<br />
growing awareness among<br />
people that they should protect<br />
environment and preserve biodiversity<br />
in their own interest.<br />
encouraging young talent to take<br />
up innovative projects. The<br />
objective <strong>of</strong> organising the meet<br />
at Universities like <strong>Vignan</strong> is to<br />
promote research in new and<br />
emerging universities, he said.<br />
Member-secretary, Dr P Sanjeeva<br />
Rao explained perspectives and<br />
achievements <strong>of</strong> atmospheric<br />
sciences program at DST and<br />
expanding Research and<br />
Development. It has 23<br />
autonomous aided institutes<br />
under it. The major objective <strong>of</strong><br />
Science and Engineering<br />
Research Council (SERC) is to<br />
encourage young scientists,<br />
funding for improvements <strong>of</strong><br />
science and technology<br />
infrastructure in universities.<br />
Life renews in Kolleru lake<br />
Kolleru, the largest sweet water lake faces threat due to pollution<br />
and greed <strong>of</strong> some people.<br />
Sustained efforts by govt restored some species <strong>of</strong> fish and plants<br />
in the lake.<br />
Dr Durga Prasad, renowned<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor in aquaculture who<br />
discovered Caducean species in<br />
Kolleru lake, was invited to<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> to deliver a<br />
talk on bio-diversity. Addressing<br />
the students here on Nov 3,he said<br />
PAC-AS identifies priority areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> R&D. He gave a presentation<br />
on the schemes available for<br />
research scientists in earth and<br />
atmospheric sciences.<br />
Atmospheric science is an<br />
umbrella term for study <strong>of</strong><br />
atmosphere, monsoon fluctuations,<br />
role <strong>of</strong> land surface<br />
processes on climatic variability<br />
and impact <strong>of</strong> climatic changes on<br />
human health.<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chancellor,<br />
Dr. Lavu Rathaiah, in his address<br />
expressed confidence that the<br />
works and massages <strong>of</strong> eminent<br />
personalities <strong>of</strong> international<br />
repute would motivate young<br />
faculty and students to take up<br />
research work and projects. He<br />
solicited their valuable<br />
suggestions for development <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He exhorted<br />
the faculty members to use the<br />
opportunity for career growth<br />
through research. Saying that<br />
coastal Andhra is responsible for<br />
many atmospheric changes, Dr.<br />
Rathaiah felt it is the best area for<br />
research in atmospheric sciences.<br />
Vice Chancellor, Dr. M.M. Naidu<br />
in his welcome address thanked<br />
PAC-AS for giving an<br />
opportunity to <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
to host the prestigious meet.<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> arranged guest<br />
lectures on atmospheric science<br />
with eminent scientists attending<br />
the meet.<br />
Director, Research & Development,<br />
Dr. Radha Krishan briefed<br />
media.<br />
that Kolleru is a wetland<br />
extending over 300 square<br />
kilometers in Krishna and West<br />
Godavari districts. The largest<br />
sweet water lake has not only<br />
shrunk in size but faced grave<br />
threat due to pollution in the last<br />
three decades as revealed by<br />
satellite pictures.<br />
While extended habitations<br />
reduced its size, the lake faced<br />
greater danger due to the greed <strong>of</strong><br />
some people who exploited it to<br />
enrich themselves. Their<br />
activities posed threat to several<br />
species <strong>of</strong> birds and fishes.<br />
Nobody has a right to penalise the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> other organisms, he<br />
asserted.<br />
Citing a hypothetical example, he<br />
said that a common crow and a<br />
house sparrow provided mutual<br />
shelter and lived happily. But<br />
when the crow turned greedy and<br />
wanted to drive away the sparrow,<br />
both <strong>of</strong> them perished. The<br />
example should spur everyone to<br />
think on mutual dependence <strong>of</strong><br />
different living organisms and the<br />
need for their preservance for<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> entered into<br />
a memorandum <strong>of</strong> understanding<br />
with university <strong>of</strong><br />
westminister on Nov 17 for<br />
collaboration and to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
twinning programme at PG level<br />
and also to expore opportunities<br />
for <strong>of</strong>fering research<br />
programmes on joint basis. Dr.<br />
Pijush K Bhattacharyya,<br />
Emeritus Fellow for International<br />
Affairs and Ms. Anju<br />
Singh Country Advisor,<br />
peaceful coexistence.<br />
Dr. Durga Prasad pointed out that<br />
human beings derived perpetual<br />
benefits from the environment.<br />
But some selfish people<br />
overexploited nature and caused<br />
irreparable damage to environment<br />
due to their greed till nature<br />
began recoiling on our<br />
civilisation.<br />
He felt happy that this<br />
development made people and<br />
governments sit up and bestow<br />
attention to environment, to<br />
preserve bio-diversity in a bid to<br />
ensure our continued and<br />
comfortable lives on this earth.<br />
Following sustained efforts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
government to preserve Kolleru<br />
lake, several <strong>of</strong> the native species<br />
<strong>of</strong> fishes, aquatic plants and algae,<br />
which are all self-renewing, are<br />
now enriching it. A bio-diversity<br />
summit, held at Hyderabad<br />
recently, stressed the need to<br />
educate people on how to live in<br />
our natural habitat with due regard<br />
to other species for the continued<br />
happiness <strong>of</strong> one and all.<br />
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Accord with <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Westminister<br />
The NCC Unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vignan</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> celebrated the 24 th Day<br />
Celebrations on Nov 22. Director<br />
DET, Dr. V. Madhusudhana Rao<br />
was the chief guest. He spoke<br />
about the role and responsibilities<br />
<strong>of</strong> NCC Cadets and asked them<br />
to live up to the code and conduct<br />
<strong>of</strong> NCC. He shared his<br />
experiences as a gold medalist in<br />
NCC shooting. He congratulated<br />
all the new cadets who took the<br />
NCC day celebrated<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Westminister met<br />
the varsity’s team <strong>of</strong> Vice-<br />
Chairman, Mr. L. Sri<br />
Krishnadevarayulu, Vice-<br />
Chancellor, Dr. M.M. Naidu,<br />
Registrar, Mr. A. Leela Mohan<br />
Rao, Director, DET, Dr. V.<br />
Madhusudhan Rao, Director,<br />
Training and Placement, Mr.<br />
Srinivas, all HoDs attended.<br />
They explained the merits <strong>of</strong><br />
Westminister <strong>University</strong>.<br />
NCC Oath on this occasion. The<br />
following students were awarded<br />
ranks Krishna Chatanya (IV<br />
ECE), A. Vara Prasad (IV ECE),<br />
Jagadish (III Mech), Surya (III<br />
Mech) as Sergeants, N. Ravi<br />
Teja (III EEE) and D. Harihar<br />
Reddy (III EEE) as Corporals.<br />
NCC Caretaker Mr. P.<br />
Nagabrahmacahri organized the<br />
event.<br />
Management skills<br />
enhancement<br />
modules workshop<br />
Mrs. A. Sharada, Training<br />
Officer, Training & Placement<br />
Cell attended a six day<br />
workshop on "Management<br />
Skills Enhancements" as part <strong>of</strong><br />
UGC’s ongoing project <strong>of</strong><br />
Women Managers in Higher<br />
Education, organized by The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hyderabad from<br />
29 th October to 3 rd Nov, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Course monitoring<br />
committee meets<br />
In department <strong>of</strong> computer<br />
science and engineering, course<br />
monitoring committee meeting<br />
was conducted for III CSE<br />
students from 11:30 am to 12:30<br />
pm in CSE Lab and for II CSE<br />
Students from 2:20 pm to 3:20<br />
pm in CSE LAB on 3 rd Oct. along<br />
with the faculty members <strong>of</strong> II &<br />
III CSE. Pr<strong>of</strong>. K. V. Krishna<br />
Kishore, HOD CSE, suggested<br />
faculty who are lagging behind<br />
the lecture plan to take extra<br />
classes.
Potpourri..<br />
So Near<br />
Don’t get squeamish if a whiff <strong>of</strong><br />
raw flesh and blood hits your<br />
nostrils, on entering the<br />
‘Kapotheswara Temple’, perhaps<br />
the only extant temple in India <strong>of</strong><br />
Lord Siva as ‘Kapotheswara.’<br />
Located in a sleepy hamlet,<br />
Chejerla, 24 km to the west <strong>of</strong><br />
Narasaraopet in Guntur District,<br />
the temple surrounded by a<br />
rugged hilly landscape, overlaid<br />
with luxuriant green shrubbery<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a breath taking view to its<br />
visitors. The history <strong>of</strong> the temple<br />
is replete with rich legends and<br />
folk narratives.<br />
The deity, embodied in the linga,<br />
is called Kapotheswara, after the<br />
famous story <strong>of</strong> Sibi in the<br />
Mahabharata. The compassionate<br />
king, is said to have<br />
chopped <strong>of</strong>f a chunk <strong>of</strong> his own<br />
body to rescue a kapotha (dove)<br />
from a pursuing eagle. Curiously<br />
enough, you will find two large<br />
vertical cavities on the Linga, as<br />
if portions had been scooped out,<br />
symbolic <strong>of</strong> Lord Sibi’s act <strong>of</strong><br />
sacrificing his flesh to save the<br />
Kapotha.<br />
The temple is renowned for its<br />
marvellous architecture. The<br />
So far<br />
Faces & <strong>Voice</strong>s<br />
The Apsidal marvel <strong>of</strong><br />
Chejerla<br />
main shrine, holding the marble<br />
‘murty’ <strong>of</strong> Lord Ishwara, is<br />
housed in a long Apsidal building<br />
with a barrel ro<strong>of</strong> and a small<br />
entrance facing the east. The<br />
building tapers to take the form<br />
<strong>of</strong> an apse. A number <strong>of</strong> halls open<br />
into the front yard. In one <strong>of</strong> them,<br />
stands a large ‘Nandi’ facing the<br />
entrance. The other smaller<br />
shrines around the main temple<br />
contain lingas, one <strong>of</strong> which is an<br />
excellent specimen <strong>of</strong> the Sahasra<br />
linga. On the other side <strong>of</strong> the<br />
temple, is a carved stone image<br />
<strong>of</strong> the ‘Saptha Matrikas’ or the<br />
Seven Mothers.<br />
Lying <strong>of</strong>f the main road, this<br />
ancient temple draws Shaivites<br />
from far and wide. The annual<br />
festival <strong>of</strong> Maha Sivarathri is<br />
celebrated here with great gusto.<br />
Lord Kapotheswara is believed to<br />
be magnanimous; local legends<br />
abound in how the prayers from<br />
the pure hearted never go<br />
unanswered.<br />
by Akhila<br />
IV BioTech<br />
Shrill cries over<br />
'muted' cellphones...<br />
The VU has decided to ban cellphones on the campus with effect from Nov 15<br />
and directed the <strong>of</strong>ficials to seize the cells from the errant students.<br />
In my experience, there have been lot <strong>of</strong> occasions in classrooms where students<br />
continue to text even during lectures. This rule prevents that and also the situations in<br />
which students find themselves into a fix due to their activities <strong>of</strong> which the parents<br />
remain unaware. Cell phones have become a distraction for students these days and<br />
this rule might bring progress. - Pr<strong>of</strong>.Ravi Shankar Chandu, Deputy Director-Practice<br />
School.<br />
Bibliophile<br />
Mytholgy with a<br />
modern twist<br />
That we are truly in an age <strong>of</strong><br />
fusion is evident from the way<br />
The Immortals <strong>of</strong> Meluha has<br />
been selling like hot cakes. After<br />
a long hiatus, another IIM<br />
graduate has succeeded to a large<br />
extent in fusing mythology with<br />
fiction in an effective way. The<br />
story, though borrowed from<br />
Hindu mythology, is highly<br />
original in terms <strong>of</strong> interpretation.<br />
The first book <strong>of</strong> the Shiva trilogy<br />
revolves around Shiva, the tribal<br />
chief from Tibet who leads his<br />
tribe to the wonderful land <strong>of</strong><br />
Meluha in search <strong>of</strong> peace. He<br />
soon discovers he is the Neelkanth,<br />
ordained to be the saviour<br />
<strong>of</strong> Meluhans , the destroyer <strong>of</strong> evil<br />
who will save the Suryavanshis<br />
from the evil Chandravanshis <strong>of</strong><br />
the neighboring land. After initial<br />
attempts to ward <strong>of</strong>f the adulation<br />
<strong>of</strong> worshipping admirers, Shiva<br />
finally relents and agrees to fight<br />
for the admirable Meluhans.<br />
While dealing with his new found<br />
popularity, Shiva meets Sati , the<br />
Meluhan princess who is believed<br />
to be cursed. Fearing that she can<br />
bring only misfortune to her loved<br />
ones, Sati remains cold and alo<strong>of</strong><br />
to the advances <strong>of</strong> Shiva.<br />
As Shiva tries to woo Sati,<br />
turbulence in the Suryavanshi<br />
kingdom gradually builds up.<br />
Shiva responds with astuteness by<br />
devising appropriate strategies to<br />
protect the Meluhans, who rejoice<br />
as Neelkanth rids them <strong>of</strong> their<br />
suffering. He changes laws to<br />
protect the oppressed and weak.<br />
He wins over Sati and finally<br />
marries her. Soon the country goes<br />
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to war. The rest <strong>of</strong> the story is<br />
about how Shiva defeats the<br />
Chandravanshis and reaches a<br />
moment <strong>of</strong> self-realization, when<br />
understands that he had been all<br />
wrong. The book finally ends with<br />
a nail-biting moment.<br />
The best feature <strong>of</strong> the book is<br />
its contemporary narrative.<br />
Current social and scientific<br />
issues are alluded to. Despite the<br />
mythological milieu, all the<br />
characters are very relatable. The<br />
marijuana smoking Shiva though<br />
intelligent also strikes the readers<br />
as somewhat imperti-nent. Sati,<br />
the Suryavanshi princess is a<br />
strong willed, highly independent<br />
and courageous woman who wins<br />
all battles except the one with<br />
herself.<br />
The author builds interesting<br />
tracks without distorting known<br />
facts about the characters. The<br />
language, however, can do with<br />
more sophistication. But the<br />
author sure has a way with words.<br />
The poetic style is impressive and<br />
the author keeps you waiting for<br />
the sequel.<br />
Happy reading!<br />
by Jicky Jairaj<br />
IV MCT<br />
Finally students are coming with their calculators to the lab, instead <strong>of</strong> their mobiles.<br />
Also they started paying attention to the lectures. - Narayan Rao, Mechanical Dept.<br />
After banning cellphones, the management would have provided atleast pay phones.<br />
One <strong>of</strong>ten faces difficulties when they miss important phone calls .especially the GRE,<br />
passport applicants.<br />
Ganesh Maruvada, IV ECE<br />
One <strong>of</strong>ten misses important phone calls because <strong>of</strong> this rule. I feel students should at<br />
least be allowed to carry cell phones in their bags.<br />
- Sandeepthi Reddy, IV ECE<br />
Apart from the classrooms, the rule also prohibits us from using mobile phones in the<br />
canteen. Even in the hostels, the rule restricts us to speak only between 8 to 10.30 p.m<br />
making life difficulty. We must be allowed to use them in our free time, even in the<br />
campus.<br />
- Siddharth Y.M, II ECE
Compiled by<br />
Venugopal, IV ECE<br />
Its OBAMA again!<br />
History was made on November 6 as the US President Barack Obama triumphs in<br />
<strong>2012</strong> US presidential election. He was re-elected, defeating Republican candidate,<br />
Mitt Romney. Obama won 332 electoral votes, while Mitt Romney managed only<br />
206. The conquest was much closer than the numbers suggest. Obama managed to<br />
get hold <strong>of</strong> the all the five SWING states (esp. Ohio) at the end <strong>of</strong> the campaign.<br />
Syrian Civil War<br />
Syrian government troops backed by tanks battled to oust rebel forces from an<br />
opposition stronghold in a Damascus suburb in the heaviest fighting in the capital for<br />
months. Also, internet blackout continues to restrain the rebels. World powers have<br />
remained deadlocked on how to end Syria’s crisis, with the U.S., Europe and many<br />
Arab nations calling on its President Assad to stand down, while Russia, China and<br />
Iran continue to back him.<br />
Three in three for Vettel<br />
Sebastian Vettel (25) became the youngest driver to win Formula One World<br />
Championship thrice. He achieved this feat by finishing 6th in the Brazilian Grand<br />
Prix, thereby winning <strong>2012</strong> title with a slender three point lead over Fernando Alonso.<br />
He’s also the third driver to acquire three-consecutive championships, after Juan<br />
Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher.<br />
Kasab executed<br />
The notorious criminal Mohammed Ajmal Kasab who was responsible for Mumbai<br />
attacks in 2008 was brought to book. Following court verdict, he was hanged to death<br />
on Nov 21. Kasab was a Pakistani militant and a member <strong>of</strong> the Lashkar-e-Taiba<br />
Islamist group. He was found guilty <strong>of</strong> 80 <strong>of</strong>fences including murder, waging war<br />
against India, possessing explosives etc.<br />
Hailed as a befitting end to<br />
Christopher Nolan’s Batman<br />
trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises is<br />
a ballad <strong>of</strong> a legendary figure,<br />
who devoted himself to much<br />
more than just ideals.<br />
The movie starts with a depiction<br />
<strong>of</strong> all its characters in a state <strong>of</strong><br />
disarray – A restless Bruce Wayne<br />
(Christian Bale) haunts a dark and<br />
eerie Wayne Manor moping over<br />
the loss <strong>of</strong> his love; Commissioner<br />
Gordon (Gary Oldman) is<br />
weighed down by his deception<br />
as he attends various functions in<br />
honor <strong>of</strong> the fallen Harvey Dent;<br />
a stunning Anne Hathaway as<br />
Selina Kyle (a catwoman) relieves<br />
Bal Thackeray is no more<br />
Bal Keshav Thackeray, a hardcore politician, who founded the Marathi ethnocentric<br />
Shiv Sena. Thackeray died on Nov 17 due to cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was<br />
accorded a state funeral and large number <strong>of</strong> mourners attended.<br />
Gotham’s fortunate sons <strong>of</strong> their<br />
valuables. Marion Cotillard carries<br />
<strong>of</strong> her role well as the delightful<br />
Miranda Tate. The most interesting<br />
part about the movie is the unbiased<br />
emphasis on all the characters <strong>of</strong> the<br />
story. Batman does not take the<br />
limelight as the city’s only hope. A<br />
few <strong>of</strong> GCPD’s valiant detectives<br />
risk their lives reconnoitering the<br />
city’s dark streets.<br />
Bane (Tom Hardy) makes a worthy<br />
adversary – a well prepared one and<br />
a well informed one, literally<br />
breaking Batman. Very soon<br />
Gotham lies in ruins, and anarchy<br />
rules its streets as a nuclear weapon<br />
ticks ominously somewhere in the<br />
city. Bane is mysterious and keeps<br />
his motives concealed.<br />
An unsure Batman finds a much<br />
needed and ardent supporter in<br />
Officer Blake (Joseph Gordon<br />
Levitt), beckoning him back into<br />
the fight. Levitt puts on his<br />
A - game as the Robin. As Batman<br />
lies broken and imprisoned in a<br />
well in a far away desert, he<br />
rediscovers both himself and his<br />
adversary and truly ‘rises’.<br />
Christian Bale puts out a very<br />
convincing performance as a man<br />
torn apart by life and responsibility.<br />
The technology used in the<br />
movie is awesome. With broad<br />
strokes <strong>of</strong> the camera, Nolan in<br />
stunning visuals brings to life<br />
Gotham and its streets. Also, in<br />
true Nolan style the film <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
gripping narrative, keeping the<br />
audience on tenter-hooks to the<br />
very climax, till Wayne as the<br />
nemesis strikes back foiling the<br />
sinister designs <strong>of</strong> Bane.<br />
A must watch for all Batman fans,<br />
I would say.<br />
by K. Prabhu IV Mech<br />
Look Good!<br />
Feel Good!<br />
* The Golden rule: Breakfast like<br />
a KING, lunch like a PRINCE and<br />
dinner like a PAUPER. Keep<br />
dinner very light,avoid<br />
cheese,butter, or any other fatty<br />
products.<br />
* Stretch:Do simple stretching<br />
exercises which enhance your<br />
muscles.strteched and makes<br />
blood flow freely in the nurves.<br />
* Sleep right to lose weight: If you<br />
hit the gym four times a week,<br />
watch what you eat and still seem<br />
to be gaining weight,the reason<br />
could be those late nights.<br />
Interview<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Month<br />
Swetha: Can you give us a brief<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> Agricultural<br />
Engineering?<br />
Tiwari: Agricultural engineering<br />
takes inputs from mechanical,<br />
electrical, civil and chemical<br />
engineering put together and<br />
various operations are studied, for<br />
example: soil conservation, rural<br />
electrification, food processing,<br />
irrigation, leveling and surveying <strong>of</strong><br />
land. Agriculture engineering<br />
includes farming and machinery<br />
power, drainage and irrigation<br />
engineering, post harvest operations<br />
engineering and also involvement <strong>of</strong><br />
soil scientists/ mechanics, crop<br />
production and agronomists.<br />
Swetha: What caused you to pursue<br />
this field, after all Agriculture<br />
Engineering is not a conventional<br />
choice?<br />
Tiwari: Many problems in the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> agriculture are left unanswered<br />
with minimal or no solution in sight.<br />
I saw room for improvement and<br />
these different challenges motivated<br />
me to pursue this field.<br />
Anish: Will you share some <strong>of</strong><br />
your achievements with our<br />
readers?<br />
Tiwari: I have received a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> National awards and have served<br />
as an expert in several committees,<br />
have been an executive member in<br />
selection committees and I am an<br />
on board member for many<br />
educational institutions and<br />
organizations .Also many patented<br />
products are associated with me.<br />
Swetha: What would you say are<br />
the possible job prospects for the<br />
students who take this path?<br />
Tiwari: NGO’s, tractor companies,<br />
central farming institutes, Mahindra<br />
etc. recruit students and also provide<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 7<br />
* An easy guide to lose body fat<br />
quick and naturally: One can<br />
lose weight by consuming the<br />
body fat loss diet with<br />
recommended calorific value and<br />
through regular exercise.<br />
* Avoid exhaustion: Don’t let the<br />
sun drain your energy. Consume<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> water, eat fruits and<br />
vegetables<br />
* Avoid stress: Stress or depression<br />
can cause weight-fluctuations<br />
and also affect your health.<br />
Ensure that you remain cheerful<br />
and try not to let things bog you<br />
down.<br />
Compiled by<br />
N.K. Sampath, II ECE<br />
Dr. V.K Tiwari Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Head <strong>of</strong> Department, Agriculture and Food<br />
Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. Face to Face with Swetha and Anish<br />
internships, on site/field experience<br />
is ensured, overall a promising<br />
future is guaranteed.<br />
Anish: Looking back, how do you<br />
feel about how your career has<br />
shaped up?<br />
Tiwari: A sense <strong>of</strong> fulfillment<br />
prevails and the zest which propels<br />
me to work harder for the progress<br />
<strong>of</strong> the people and the country<br />
remains alive to this day.<br />
Anish: Do you think things will<br />
look up for Agriculture Engineering<br />
in the coming years?<br />
Tiwari: There is indeed a bright<br />
future for agriculture enginee- ring.<br />
Agriculture mechanization is the<br />
golden rule and use <strong>of</strong> precision<br />
engineering, irrigation and drainage<br />
engineering etc are the key pointers.<br />
Swetha: For a student at<br />
crossroads, would you recommend<br />
agriculture engineering?<br />
Tiwari: Absolutely. You receive<br />
lucrative <strong>of</strong>fers from various high<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile companies, it’s a bold step<br />
taken by the university to introduce<br />
this stream as a career option. You<br />
need to work hard to prove your<br />
mettle and add value to agricultural<br />
engineering by doing a<br />
specialization. Dual degrees too are<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at various institutions.<br />
Anish: Do you think this field<br />
could be a viable career option for<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vignan</strong>?<br />
Tiwari: Considering the location <strong>of</strong><br />
the university and the importance<br />
given to agriculture in our state, it<br />
is a start for the best which is yet to<br />
come. However, it is essential to<br />
work hard initially for a couple <strong>of</strong><br />
years to withstand obstacles and<br />
gain momentum.<br />
- by N. Lakshmi Swetha, IV IT<br />
Anish Nambiar, II CSE
Achievements<br />
Faculty<br />
• Research Seminar<br />
As a part <strong>of</strong> Research Colloquium the Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical Engineering organized a research<br />
seminar on 01-11-12. Ms. Archana Mahapatra, Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical<br />
Engineering gave presentation on “Vacuum Concentration <strong>of</strong> Aloe Vera Gel Juice”. Mr.P.Ashok<br />
Kumar, Head <strong>of</strong> the Chemical Department and all the faculty members <strong>of</strong> the Chemical<br />
Engineering Department attended the session.<br />
• Dr. R. Venkata Nadh, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor & HOD, School <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology, Sudhir S Muvvala and<br />
Rama Rao Nadendla published a research paper titled “A Validated RP-HPLC Method for the<br />
Estimation <strong>of</strong> Febuxostat in Bulk Drugs” in the International Journal <strong>of</strong> PharmTech Research,<br />
CODEN (USA): IJPRIF ISSN : 0974-4304 , Vol.4, No.4, pp 1358 -1366, Oct-Dec <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
· Dr. R. Bharath Kumar, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, School <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology, published a research paper<br />
titled “Ethnomedicinal recipes for Sexual Problems and allied diseases from Tribals <strong>of</strong> Sriharikota<br />
Island, Andhra Pradesh” in the National Journal Herbal Tech Industry. September-October <strong>2012</strong><br />
9(7):07-14.<br />
• Appointment<br />
Dr. R. Venkatnadh, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Head <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology is permitted to accept<br />
the appointment as Member <strong>of</strong> PG Board <strong>of</strong> Studies for Biotechnology <strong>of</strong>fered by JNTU,<br />
Ananthapur.<br />
• A paper entitled “A Novel Schmitt Trigger Circuit using Four CMOS Transistors” by Dr. Avireni<br />
Srinivasulu, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the ECE department was selected in the Fifth A.P. SCIENCE<br />
CONGRESS-<strong>2012</strong>, going to be held from 14 th to 16 th November <strong>2012</strong> at Acharya Nagarjuna<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
• A paper entitled “Work Stress Assessment <strong>of</strong> Tractor Drivers through Clualitative Analysis” by<br />
Dr. K.P.Vidhu, and “Biodiesel Production from Algae and its Performance in Present Enginer”<br />
by Dr. D. Jagadish have been selected for oral presentations at in the 5 th A.P.Science Congress-<br />
12 going to be held from 14 th to 16 th Nov, 12 at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>.<br />
• Faculty <strong>of</strong> Chemical Engineering Department presented papers in “A.P SCIENCE CONGRESS<br />
-<strong>2012</strong>” organized at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur. Mr. P. Ashok Kumar, HOD, and<br />
Mr. P. Bangaraiah, Asst Pr<strong>of</strong>f, Chemical Engineering Department presented a paper entitled<br />
“Removal <strong>of</strong> Methylene Blue by using Grewia Orbiculata Rottl as Adsorbent”. MS. P. Vijetha ,<br />
Asst Pr<strong>of</strong>f, Chemical Engineering Department presented a paper entitled “Current Status and<br />
Future Potentials <strong>of</strong> Renewable Energy in INDIA”.<br />
• The Paper entitled “Biodiesel Preparation from Algae and its Performance Studies in Present<br />
Engines”, by Dr.D.Jagadish, Dr.K.Phaneedra Kumar and Dr.R.Venkatanadh <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Mechanical Engineering and Biotech was presented on 15 th November at AP Science Congress-<br />
12 held at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• The Paper entitled “Work Stress Assessment <strong>of</strong> Tractor Drivers through Qualitative Analysis”,<br />
by Dr.K.P.Vidhu <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mechanical Engineering was presented on 14 th November at AP<br />
Science Congress-12 held at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• Ms.G.Niteesha (M.Tech), Dr.S. Asha & Dr R. Bharath Kumar, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/s, School <strong>of</strong><br />
Biotechnology, Participated and presented a research paper titled “In-vitro Experimental Studies<br />
on selected Natural gums and resins for their Antimicrobial activity”. at A.P. Science Congress-<br />
<strong>2012</strong> from 14th - 16th Novembers <strong>2012</strong>, jointly organized by Andhra Pradesh Academi Sciences,<br />
Hyderabad and Dept.<strong>of</strong> Biotechnology, Achyarya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur-522510 A.P.<br />
India.<br />
• Mr. Srinivas, J and Mr. Ch. Dinesh Kumar <strong>of</strong> IV/I year B.Tech Biotechnology bagged Ist prize<br />
for their paper entitled “Formulation <strong>of</strong> Culture media for fungal strains from pedicel <strong>of</strong> Musa<br />
species” at XIX National Level technical Symposium organized by Siddaganga Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology, Tumkur on 10 th November, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
• The Paper entitled “Virtualization Vies on closed Computing”, by Mrs. K. Santhi Sri and Dr. A.<br />
Prasad <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> MCA was presented on 15 th November at AP Science Congress-12,<br />
held at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• The Paper entitled “An Overview <strong>of</strong> Building Clouds and Cloud security”, by Mrs. P.R.S.M.<br />
Lakshmi and Dr. A. Prasad <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> MCA staff was presented on 15 th November at AP<br />
Science Congress-12 held at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• Mr. T. S. N. Murthy and Ms. B. Suvarna, Asst.Pr<strong>of</strong>esor, CSE have qualified in UGC NET for<br />
Lectureship.<br />
• Mrs. B. Jyotsna Devi, Asst.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> CSE Dept. got PhD admission in IIT Madras through<br />
QIP Programme.<br />
• Mr. S. V. Phani Kumar, Asst.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> CSE Dept. got PhD admission in JNTU Hyderabad.<br />
• The papers entitled “Studies on Isolation, Purification and Molecular Identification <strong>of</strong> Pectinase<br />
Producing Bacteria” by B.Lalitha Kumari, “Physical Investigations on Electrochromic Transition<br />
Metal Oxide thin films” by K.V. Madhuri, “Dithiocarbamate promoted a practical synthesis <strong>of</strong><br />
N-Aryl-2-Aminobenzazoles:Synthesis <strong>of</strong> Novel Aurora-A Kinase Inhibitor” by Katari Naresh<br />
kumar and “Invitro Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Antibacterial Spectrum <strong>of</strong> Root and stem Extracts <strong>of</strong> Caralluma<br />
Umbellata Haw’ by M.Sireesha had presented at 5 th A.P. Science Congress - <strong>2012</strong> held from<br />
14 th -16 th at ANU, Guntur.<br />
• Paper Presentation<br />
Ms. MVK. Srivani from S&H department, Asst.Pr<strong>of</strong> in Environmental Studies presented a paper<br />
entitled “Decline in The Productivity <strong>of</strong> Vegetable Crops Due to Rise in the Pest Population<br />
with Respect to Climatic Change” in National Conference on Forests Resilience Biodiversity<br />
and Climatic Change, (FBRC-<strong>2012</strong>) on-23 rd and 24 th November <strong>2012</strong> conducted by Andhra<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, Visakhapatnam. Organizing Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
this conference was Pr<strong>of</strong>. A.J. Solomon Raju from Andhra <strong>University</strong>, Dept <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Science. The main aim <strong>of</strong> this conference is to create awareness to sustain forest ecosystem,<br />
maintain its stability as there are 20 main disturbances like deforestation, constructional activities<br />
and encroachment <strong>of</strong> forest areas etc. It disturbs the forest ecosystem as well as biodiversity<br />
which play a vital role in the environment. Climatic change is another major problem today. It<br />
affects biodiversity in various ways. Many species have adapted to rapid changes based on the<br />
extent <strong>of</strong> genetic diversity within local or regional gene pools, suggesting long term genetic<br />
based resilience to change. The conference created awareness to conserve and manage genes,<br />
species and ecosystems diversity in order to sustain diversity and regulate the effects <strong>of</strong> climatic<br />
change due to various human activities.<br />
• Paper Presentation<br />
Mr. CH.Bharadwaj (09F1A01001) <strong>of</strong> IV year Biotechnology and Ms.M. Saimadhuri<br />
(10F1A01007) <strong>of</strong> III year Biotechnology presented a paper on “Invitro Preparation <strong>of</strong> Antibodies”<br />
in Aagama-<strong>2012</strong> a National Level Technical Paper Contest held at Devineni Venkataramana &<br />
Dr. Himasekhar MIC College <strong>of</strong> Technology Kanchikacherla, Vijayawada on 5 th October <strong>2012</strong><br />
and won 1 st prize.<br />
• Kudos to!!!<br />
Sree Charan Reddy. Bonthu <strong>of</strong> IV ECE, A-Section for secruing 306 out <strong>of</strong> 340 in GRE on 23 rd<br />
Oct <strong>2012</strong>. He scored 144 in Verbal and 162 Quantitative section.<br />
• The Paper entitled “A Study on Static and Dynamic Scheduling Algorithms for Web Server<br />
Farms in Cloud Computing”, by II MCA I Semester students Mr. Ch. Ravi Teja (111FD01003)<br />
and Y. Radha Phani Sankar (111FD01024) <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> MCA was presented on 15 th<br />
November at AP Science Congress-12 held at Acharya Nagarjuna <strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• Poster Presentation<br />
A Poster Presentation “A study on Load balancing in Cloud Computing” by II MCA I semester<br />
students I.Srisha (111FD01006) and M.Manasa Lakshmi (111FD01011) <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> MCA<br />
presented a poster on 15 th November at AP Science Congress-12 held at Acharya Nagarjuna<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Guntur.<br />
• Congratulations!!!<br />
Mr. Madineni Lokesh has been selected in the India Amateur 20-20- Cricket Team as a Player<br />
for participating in the India - Bangladesh Series <strong>2012</strong> to be held at Dhaka (Bangladesh). The<br />
above-mentioned tournament will be started from 7 th to 10 th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
• Student Achievement<br />
Congratulations to the following 11 students who are shortlisted in Efftronics campus drive<br />
conducted on 20 th & 21 st Nov’<strong>2012</strong> at <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Ashish Mohne- CSE, Y.S.R. Krishna-<br />
ECE, Sri Manoj- ECE, P. Priyanka- ECE, P. Praveen Kumar- ECE, N. Dileep- ECE, P.Sruthi-<br />
ECE, K. Veeraswami-ECE, A. Sarkar-ECE, T. Keerthipriya- ECE, A. Sravya- ECE.<br />
CampusNews<br />
Personality training<br />
A “Personality Training for Enhancing<br />
Functional Efficiency” was held for two<br />
days from Nov 23 by Haricane Hari &<br />
Krieater Krishna from Mindset,<br />
Hyderabad. Training Officer Mrs. A.<br />
Sharada introduced the trainers. Director,<br />
DET, Dr V. Madhusudhana Rao presided.<br />
He spoke on the need and importance <strong>of</strong><br />
such programmes and asked the<br />
participating faculty to make the best use<br />
<strong>of</strong> the two day session. Topics such as<br />
communication gap, how others perceive<br />
us, how to create a positive opinions on<br />
us, others and circumstances, importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> physical and financial health and their<br />
impact on our performance, effective<br />
communication strategies, open discussion<br />
on the current challenges and over<br />
development <strong>of</strong> an individual.<br />
On the second day, issues <strong>of</strong> curbing<br />
students indiscipline on the campus, the<br />
two trainers Mr. Haricane Hari and<br />
Krieater Krishna took up some core issues<br />
and allowed the participants to have an<br />
exchange <strong>of</strong> views on the topic <strong>of</strong> “Need<br />
for improving dress code and banning<br />
mobiles on the campus” and “Overall<br />
relationship - student and faculty”, a wide<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> views came up. The<br />
participants came up with their views on<br />
how to tackle various situations with the<br />
trainers giving their feedback and ideas in<br />
between. The post lunch session began<br />
with a session on “Sweet smile and<br />
pleasant walking”. Importance <strong>of</strong> verbal<br />
and non-verbal communication, message<br />
transformation was also discussed<br />
elaborately. There was an interaction on<br />
how to maintain healthy relationship with<br />
students, especially those having<br />
behavioral disorders. The second day’s<br />
session was mostly case based approach.<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 8<br />
Student<br />
Biosensors for<br />
better diagnosis<br />
Dr. Ganesan Mallikarjuna Rao, Post<br />
Doctoral Fellow, Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Medical School, Clarkson <strong>University</strong>,<br />
New York, USA addressed students and<br />
faculty <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> Bio-Technology<br />
and Chemical Engineering students on<br />
Nov 17.<br />
Dr. Mallikarjuna Rao spoke on the<br />
contemporary topic viz., Biosensors for<br />
reactive oxygen species and antioxidant<br />
activity <strong>of</strong> engineered nanoparticles for<br />
health applications. Dr. Mallikarjuna<br />
Rao deduced the latest techniques <strong>of</strong><br />
developing sensors using cytochrome<br />
C and the cerium oxide nanoparticles.<br />
There is a lot <strong>of</strong> response from students<br />
about the technology and he motivated<br />
students to develop interest in the<br />
interdepartmental disciplines.<br />
Dr. R. Venkata Nadh, Head,<br />
Biotechnology felicitated the speaker<br />
and encouraged to the students to<br />
inculcate the interdisciplinary<br />
approach.
CampusNews<br />
National workshop on solar power<br />
National workshop on Renewable<br />
Energy at <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> was<br />
organized by Schools <strong>of</strong><br />
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical<br />
and Biotechnology for two days<br />
from Nov 23. About 100 people<br />
attended the two day session.<br />
Dr. K. S. Reddy, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, IIT<br />
Madras deliberated on recent<br />
trends in solar power technology,<br />
new innovations in the design <strong>of</strong><br />
solar power plants. Dr. V. N.<br />
Mani, scientist-E, Centre for<br />
Materials in Electronics<br />
Technology” (C-MET) presented<br />
talk on materials used in solar<br />
power technology.<br />
Dr. D. Jagadish, Associate<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, School <strong>of</strong> Mechanical<br />
Engineering, <strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
stressed the need for shifting from<br />
conventional petroleum fuels to<br />
bio-fuels. Vice-Chancellor, Dr.<br />
M.M.Naidu, Registrar, Sri A.<br />
Leela Mohan Rao, Director, DET,<br />
Dr. V. Madhusudhan Rao and<br />
HODs <strong>of</strong> all the departments were<br />
the dignitaries present at the<br />
workshop. Certificates were<br />
distributed to the participants in<br />
the valedictory function. On the<br />
whole, it was a great learning<br />
experience for all the participants.<br />
Workshop on<br />
advanced VLSI technology<br />
A two day workshop on<br />
“Advanced VLSI Technology”<br />
was held for two days from Nov<br />
5. Mr. M.Elango, Firmware<br />
Development and Design Analyst<br />
was the resource person. He<br />
coverd essential aspects and<br />
recent trends in VLSI system. The<br />
main idea <strong>of</strong> the workshop is to<br />
provide platform to experts from<br />
industry and academicians. He<br />
covered introduction to VLSI,<br />
EDA tools, Hardware Description<br />
Languages, how to interface<br />
wireless modules to FPGA.<br />
On the second day the resource<br />
person Mr. S.Manoj, Program<br />
Engineer explained about EDK<br />
tool, System Generator,<br />
Communication Protocols and<br />
applications in various fields like<br />
embedded systems, communications<br />
and image processing. In the<br />
post lunch session, Mr. S.Manoj<br />
along with his team members<br />
illustrated EDK tool and system<br />
generator practically.<br />
Guest lecture<br />
Guest Lecture on “Foundations<br />
Practices in Expansive soils” by<br />
Dr. M. Rama Rao, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineering,<br />
R.V.R & J.C College <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering was held on Nov 15<br />
In the lecture he dealt with the<br />
serious problem <strong>of</strong> designing<br />
foundation for expansive soils.<br />
He discussed about types and<br />
nature <strong>of</strong> settlement cracks,<br />
measurement <strong>of</strong> the degree <strong>of</strong> risk<br />
using simple laboratory tests,<br />
provision <strong>of</strong> cohesive nonswelling<br />
layer consisting <strong>of</strong> lime,<br />
flyash etc. that are effective in<br />
stabilizing the swell <strong>of</strong> expansive<br />
soils.<br />
Overview on Embedded Systems<br />
A two-day workshop on<br />
“Embedded System Design<br />
Using Ultra Low Power Micro<br />
Controllers” was inaugurated on<br />
Nov 9 by the Head <strong>of</strong> the ECE<br />
Department, Dr. B. Seetha<br />
Ramanjaneyulu. 52 B.Tech and<br />
M.Tech students are participating<br />
in the workshop. On the first day,<br />
Students <strong>of</strong> Ist B.Tech ECE, P. Sai<br />
Kiran, Sd. Saleem, R. Rama<br />
Krishna, Y. Abhilash, B. Harish,<br />
N. Arun and M. Yashwanth<br />
launched the logo <strong>of</strong><br />
“SANKALP” a organization <strong>of</strong><br />
like-minded individuals with an<br />
inclination for social service.<br />
Funds were collected from their<br />
classmates and friends with the<br />
Mr. Satish Kumar, Technical lead,<br />
Cranes S<strong>of</strong>tware International<br />
Limited gave an overview <strong>of</strong><br />
Embedded Systems and various<br />
tools <strong>of</strong> the lab. Mr. Hussain<br />
Saheb, Senior S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineer,<br />
Cranes S<strong>of</strong>tware International<br />
Limited demonstrated MSP 430,<br />
its applications and IAR lab tools.<br />
“SANKALP” Sevasang<br />
A guest lecture was organized by<br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical<br />
Engineering on “Opportunities in<br />
textile Industry “by B.Suman,<br />
Competence Developer, Inditex<br />
Group, CSR-India, on Nov 16.<br />
He discussed about various<br />
opportunities available in<br />
spinning, weaving, chemical<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> the remaining<br />
students in that section. They<br />
went to “Indira memorial old<br />
age home” in Ponnur on Nov 25<br />
and distributed shawls, fruits and<br />
food packets to the old people<br />
there. Mrs. B. Lalitha Kumari,<br />
Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor was the source <strong>of</strong><br />
inspiration for this event lab<br />
programmer also accompanied<br />
the students.<br />
A guest lecture on “Opportunities in<br />
textile Industry”<br />
processing and garments<br />
manufacturing industries<br />
available all over India and other<br />
countries and also importance <strong>of</strong><br />
higher education in textile field.<br />
All the students and faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
Textile Technology and Chemical<br />
Engineering departments<br />
attended the guest lecture.<br />
Interaction session on career<br />
opportunities in banking sector<br />
All MCA students and faculty<br />
attended an interaction session on<br />
Career Opportunities in Banking<br />
Sector. UCO Bank General<br />
Manager Mr. Verma interacted<br />
with students. Chancellor, Vice<br />
Chancellor and other Officials <strong>of</strong><br />
UCO Bank attended the session.<br />
Chancellor and Vice – chancellor<br />
addressed the students on this<br />
occasion about various<br />
opportunities and career growth<br />
in banking sector.<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 9<br />
Bharat operating<br />
system solutions<br />
On 05-11-<strong>2012</strong> IT & MCA<br />
departments conducted a one day<br />
workshop on “Bharat Operating<br />
System Solutions (BOSS)” by the<br />
resource persons Mr. Naushed<br />
Tyeb, Project Engineer and Ms.<br />
K.Suhasini, Project Engineer<br />
from CDAC Hyderabad.<br />
Bharat Operating System<br />
Solutions (BOSS) is a free and<br />
open source computer operating<br />
system developed by the National<br />
Resource Centre for Free/Open<br />
Source S<strong>of</strong>tware (NRCFOSS) <strong>of</strong><br />
India. This s<strong>of</strong>tware is also known<br />
by the acronym BOSS GNU/<br />
Linux or simply BOSS Linux<br />
CDAC is a knowledge centre<br />
aimed for knowledge creation,<br />
application development in areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> research & development. The<br />
workshop aimed to enhance the<br />
reach & scope <strong>of</strong> BOSS<br />
community and enable wide use<br />
<strong>of</strong> its application in academia.<br />
The workshop also focused on<br />
web application security, top<br />
threats to wed application. All IT<br />
and MCA students attended the<br />
workshop.<br />
A visit to<br />
Sangam dairy<br />
As a part <strong>of</strong> Optional Club<br />
activity, members <strong>of</strong><br />
Environment club from I B.Tech<br />
visited “Sangam Dairy” on Nov<br />
7. With keen interest, students<br />
observed the Dairy plant and<br />
learnt about various processes<br />
like raw milk receiving dock<br />
(RMRD), heating, homogenization,<br />
cream separators, thermo<br />
compression, drying, cream<br />
pasteurization, regeneration.<br />
toned milk process, about silo<br />
(bulk tanker), vacuum packing,<br />
chemical cleaning and about<br />
distribution which consists <strong>of</strong><br />
sections like preparation,<br />
byproducts formation, powdering<br />
method, tetra pack aseptic<br />
section. Finally the members also<br />
studied the food grade<br />
certification process at the plant.<br />
The Environmental club<br />
Coordinators, Ms.B.Lalitha<br />
kumari, Ms. M.V.K.Srivani, Ms.<br />
D. Ratnamani accompanied the<br />
students.<br />
Workshop on film<br />
making<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vignan</strong> Film Club,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Bio-technology a<br />
guest lecture on film making by<br />
the director <strong>of</strong> the movie<br />
“Chemistry” Mr. J.Vachaspati, at<br />
Sravanthi Seminar Hall on Nov 8.
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<strong>Vignan</strong> Mahotsav for 2013<br />
would be held on the campus<br />
on Jan 4 and 5. The Council <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors, Deans and HoDs<br />
met on Nov 20 where the Vice-<br />
Chancellor Dr. M.M. Naidu<br />
announced the dates. The Vice-<br />
Chancellor shall be the<br />
Chairman. The Director, DET,<br />
Dr. V. Madhusudhan Rao is<br />
nominated as the Chief<br />
Coordinator. Dr. K.<br />
Phaneendra Kumar, HoD,<br />
Mech. Engg is nominated as<br />
the Convener for <strong>Vignan</strong><br />
Mahotsav-2013. Dr. A. Prasad,<br />
HoD, MCA and Mr. D. Vijaya<br />
Kurshna, HoD, MBA are<br />
nominated as Co-conveners. In<br />
The online version <strong>of</strong> monthly<br />
<strong>University</strong> magazine “<strong>Voice</strong>” was<br />
launched with much grandeur on<br />
Nov 17. The session began with<br />
a power point presentation on the<br />
features <strong>of</strong> the website by Jicky<br />
Jairaj, IV MCT and Prathuyusha<br />
Raviprolu IV ECE.<br />
The website was created by<br />
Venkata Satish Madala, final year<br />
student <strong>of</strong> the Dept <strong>of</strong> ECE<br />
independently worked on the<br />
website. He took inputs from the<br />
editors and created a website to<br />
meet their needs. In addition to<br />
this, the website is on par with<br />
leading online - reading websites<br />
like the Hindu, the economist etc.<br />
The Pro-Chancellor Mr. Sri<br />
Krishnadevarayulu, Vice-<br />
Chancellor, Mr. M. M. Naidu,<br />
Registrar Sri A. Leela Mohan<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> Mahotsav 2013<br />
view <strong>of</strong> the nature and the<br />
magnitude <strong>of</strong> the event it is<br />
necessary that all the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
functionaries, the faculty and<br />
S&H should have some <strong>of</strong><br />
involvement, ownership and<br />
participation. The event requires<br />
frequent review <strong>of</strong> arrangements<br />
and close monitoring.<br />
Speaking at the press conference,<br />
the Director, DET explained how<br />
eager all the educational<br />
institutions in the region are<br />
regarding Mahotsav and urged<br />
everyone to conduct events with<br />
efficiency.<br />
The registrar spoke on how there<br />
events can help us in developing<br />
a personality and help us become<br />
<strong>Voice</strong> online version launched<br />
Rao and Director, DET, Mr.<br />
Madhusudhana Rao attended.<br />
Ms. Anju Singh and Mr. Piyush<br />
Acharya from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
better individuals.<br />
The ViceChancellor<br />
elaborated that we tend to<br />
neglect the aesthetic and<br />
cultural values by entangling<br />
ourselves in daily lives. He<br />
asked the students to make the<br />
most <strong>of</strong> the opportunity and<br />
make our university's reputation<br />
soar higher.<br />
All the students present at the<br />
event explained how the events<br />
would be conducted and<br />
explained the registration<br />
process. The <strong>of</strong>ficial poster for<br />
Mahotsav 2013 was displayed<br />
and the details were published<br />
in major leading newspapers.<br />
West Minister also graced the<br />
occasion. The Pro-Chancellor<br />
launched the website for<br />
the public.<br />
Saturnalia fest, the celebrations<br />
solely for girls was held on Oct<br />
7. The occasion was twinkled<br />
with the presence <strong>of</strong> Training<br />
Officer A. Sharada, Chancellor<br />
Dr. Lavu Rathaiah, and Principal<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Vignan</strong>’s Lara College were the<br />
cheif guest.<br />
Chancellor spoke on the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> traditions and ,<br />
emphasized on the significance <strong>of</strong><br />
hostel life. He encouraged<br />
students to organize more events<br />
Vice Chancellor Dr. M.M. Naidu<br />
convened a meeting to finalize<br />
academic calendar for II semester<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-13. All HoDs, section incharges<br />
<strong>of</strong> all departments,<br />
Training & Placement Cell and<br />
Exam cell attended. They<br />
discussed condensation <strong>of</strong><br />
summer supplementary<br />
programme, and the feasibility <strong>of</strong><br />
starting the academic year 2013-<br />
<strong>Vignan</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chancellor,<br />
Dr. Lavu Rathaiah, has asked the<br />
students, who have flair for<br />
English language, to join<br />
Journalists‘ club, contribute to<br />
<strong>Voice</strong> magazine and improve<br />
their writing skills.<br />
Addressing a workshop on <strong>Voice</strong>,<br />
the <strong>University</strong> monthly<br />
newsletter held here on Oct 5, Dr.<br />
Rathaiah felt that <strong>Voice</strong> should<br />
mirror the campus more<br />
effectively. Journalists club<br />
should strive to improve writing<br />
skills <strong>of</strong> the members, contribute<br />
articles to <strong>Voice</strong> and bring out the<br />
monthly on time. It should<br />
conduct essay writing or<br />
elocution competitions for<br />
students regularly and invite<br />
experts from outside to take their<br />
suggestions to improve the<br />
quality. The club members should<br />
write articles for publication in<br />
Education plus <strong>of</strong> The Hindu and<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 10<br />
Saturnalia Fest<br />
BBM students visit Coca Cola<br />
Management students need to be<br />
exposed to actual business<br />
practices to enable them test their<br />
text book knowledge with the real<br />
world industrial practices, said<br />
Dr. K. Siva Nageswara Rao,<br />
assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> school <strong>of</strong><br />
Management Studies.<br />
He led a team <strong>of</strong> BBM students<br />
to Hindustan Coca Cola<br />
Beverages unit at Atmakuru on<br />
Oct 12.<br />
<strong>of</strong> this kind. Training Officer<br />
Mrs. A. Sharada motivated them<br />
to become victorious in their field<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest and to always keep up<br />
their heads. Several events and<br />
competitions such as Group<br />
discussion, Debate, Trash Talk,<br />
Dance (solo), Singing, Skits,<br />
Drawing, and painting were<br />
conducted. The student core<br />
committee and volunteers played<br />
a vital role in making the whole<br />
event a success.<br />
Academic calendar finalized<br />
14 from July 15 next year.<br />
Discussion also revolved around<br />
the need for curriculum revision<br />
and course restructuring <strong>of</strong><br />
B.Tech by constituting a common<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Studies. HoDs<br />
requested the finalization <strong>of</strong> PG<br />
guidelines. Other aspects that<br />
came up for discussion were<br />
Student internships and Training<br />
Programmes.<br />
It would develop the required<br />
analytical skills he said. The<br />
students were familiarized with<br />
environment in which a business<br />
unit operates and achieve<br />
business objectives.<br />
The students said that the<br />
interaction with industry manager<br />
and other personnel helped them<br />
to understand the management<br />
styles and the problems at<br />
operational level.<br />
"<strong>Voice</strong> should mirror the campus",<br />
Chancellor<br />
other Telugu dailies.<br />
The club should assign <strong>Voice</strong><br />
work to students, form student<br />
groups according to their area <strong>of</strong><br />
interest, write reports on given<br />
subject within one week, make<br />
corrections and put them on the<br />
pages. The club should meet<br />
every Thursday at 5.30 pm in the<br />
Board room in H block and<br />
review the progress. By doing<br />
this, the students can not only<br />
bring out <strong>Voice</strong> on time but also<br />
improve their writing skills, he<br />
felt.<br />
Registrar, A Leela Mohana Rao,<br />
in his address asked the students<br />
to develop love for the language<br />
and to read The Hindu Sunday<br />
magazine to develop presentation<br />
skills.<br />
Training Officer, Mrs A Sarada,<br />
<strong>Voice</strong> Editor, K Raghuram and<br />
student coordinators attended.
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A Four-day workshop on 'RAD'<br />
A four-Day workshop on “RAD”<br />
was conducted in collaboration<br />
with IBM in School <strong>of</strong><br />
Computing for 3 days from Oct<br />
3. The resource person was Mr.<br />
P. Vinod. The topics covered<br />
were: s<strong>of</strong>tware development life<br />
cycle, database connectivity,<br />
servlets, struts, example project<br />
creation and running <strong>of</strong><br />
predefined package. 76 students<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> IT & MCA<br />
conducted a workshop on “Cisco<br />
Certified Network Associate"<br />
(CCNA) on Oct 3. Mr. B.<br />
Bharath Kumar Branch Manager<br />
and Technical Head IIHT,<br />
Visakhapatnam was the resource<br />
person. Workshop helped the<br />
students to have a detailed idea<br />
<strong>of</strong> the curriculum for the CCNA<br />
certification (Cisco Certified<br />
Network Associate) which<br />
includes basic introduction to<br />
networking concepts and<br />
terminology, performance-based<br />
skills, and security threats. The<br />
Resource person given a brief<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> various protocols:<br />
IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway<br />
Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial<br />
and three faculty members <strong>of</strong><br />
CSE, one faculty member from IT<br />
and MCA attended the workshop.<br />
This workshop will be useful for<br />
developing TGMC Projects.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. K.V. Krishna Kishore, HOD<br />
CSE inaugurated. Mrs. P. Jhansi<br />
Lakshmi and Mr. G. Sridhar<br />
Reddy, Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>, CSE were<br />
coordinators.<br />
Workshop on 'CCNA'<br />
A workshop on “Personality<br />
Development” was conducted by<br />
the School <strong>of</strong> Management on Oct<br />
13. Dr. KVSG Murali Krishna,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from JNTU, Kakinada,<br />
the resource person, enthralled<br />
the students. The workshop was<br />
thought provoking and<br />
contemporary, yet kept alive the<br />
traditional values <strong>of</strong> India. Dr.<br />
Murali Krishna’s citations from<br />
Bhagavad-Gita, Bible, Quran and<br />
quotes from various cultures all<br />
over the world made the audience<br />
Line Interface Protocol Frame<br />
Relay, Routing Information<br />
Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),<br />
VLANs, Ethernet, access control<br />
lists (ACLs). Mr. A. Raghunath<br />
HOD, IT, addressed the students<br />
about CCNA certification and<br />
its importance in job.<br />
Research Forum<br />
As a part <strong>of</strong> faculty research<br />
forum, Mr. A. Srihari Babu, Asst.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, EEE department<br />
organized a research seminar on<br />
“Maximum Power point Tracking<br />
in PV Cell system” on Oct 6. All<br />
the faculty members participated<br />
in a healthy discussion.<br />
A workshop on<br />
'Personality Development'<br />
spell bound. The guest speaker<br />
covered various career and<br />
personality development topics<br />
like resume writing, interview<br />
skills, corporate etiquettes, body<br />
language, and attitude. He<br />
advised the students to practically<br />
implement the discussed<br />
techniques in their day-to-day<br />
life. Students <strong>of</strong> MBA, MCA &<br />
BBM attended.<br />
The entire faculty from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management Studies attended.<br />
Invitro preparation<br />
<strong>of</strong> antibodies<br />
Mr. CH. Bharadwaj<br />
(09F1A01001) <strong>of</strong> IV year<br />
Biotechnology and Ms.M.<br />
Saimadhuri (10F1A01007) <strong>of</strong> III<br />
year Biotechnology presented a<br />
paper on “Invitro Preparation <strong>of</strong><br />
Antibodies” in Aagama-<strong>2012</strong> a<br />
National Level Technical Paper<br />
Contest held at Devineni<br />
Venkataramana & Dr.<br />
Himasekhar MIC College <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology Kanchikacherla,<br />
Vijayawada on won 1 st prize.<br />
Aloe Vera<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> Research Colloquium,<br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical<br />
Engineering organized a research<br />
seminar on Nov 1. Ms. Archana<br />
Mahapatra, Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical<br />
Engineering gave presentation on<br />
“Vacuum Concentration <strong>of</strong> Aloe<br />
Vera Gel Juice”.<br />
Metrics on s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
engineering<br />
Mr. Subbarao Peram, Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>,<br />
Dept <strong>of</strong> IT, delivered a research<br />
seminar on “Metrics on S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Engineering” on Oct. 5. Faculty<br />
from IT, CSE and MCA attended<br />
and gave their valuable<br />
suggestions. A very fruitful<br />
discussion happened for 15 to 20<br />
minutes in this research seminar.<br />
E-plus club & <strong>Voice</strong><br />
activities reviewed<br />
A meeting was called for, to<br />
follow up the E-plus club, <strong>Voice</strong><br />
activities, also the revamp <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> website and collecting<br />
Virtusa papers from (AMCAT)<br />
Mr. Edward & sharing the<br />
information with students<br />
appearing for Virtusa Drive.<br />
Course review<br />
committee meets<br />
A course review committee<br />
meeting was conducted in EEE<br />
department on Oct 09. The HOD,<br />
faculty members, and students <strong>of</strong><br />
II & III year were involved in the<br />
meeting. The syllabus coverage<br />
for the II mid was discussed in the<br />
meeting.<br />
The Two-day workshop on Stock<br />
markets and financial derivatives<br />
titled “Bulls and Bears” ended on<br />
a high note. School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management Studies for <strong>Vignan</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> organized the<br />
workshop on Oct. 10 and 11. Mr.<br />
Nazeer Mizra, CEO <strong>of</strong> Delhi<br />
Training Institute inaugurated the<br />
workshop. Vice-Chancellor,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. M. M. Naidu. Registrar<br />
Mr. A. Leela Mohan Rao,<br />
Director DET Dr. V.<br />
A workshop on “Cyber Forensics<br />
and Exploration” was organized<br />
by NIT, Warangal on Sept. 29 and<br />
30. Khaja Hussain, Bhanu<br />
Mahesh, S.P.S.N Sai Kiran and P.<br />
Raveendra Reddy <strong>of</strong> III ECE<br />
attended.<br />
The workshop dealt with ethical<br />
hacking, cyber problems etc. It<br />
was an enriching experience for<br />
them. Khaja Hussain and<br />
K.Lemuel Khanna participated in<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12 11<br />
Workshop on “Bulls & Bears”<br />
Madhusudhan Rao, Director<br />
Evaluation Dr. C. Ranga Rao.<br />
Department Head <strong>of</strong><br />
Management Mr. D. Vijay<br />
Krishna attended. Mr. K. Phani<br />
Kumar, Asst. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, who<br />
coordinated the event,<br />
enlightened the students about the<br />
stock markets, their functioning,<br />
derivatives etc. Students<br />
expressed their satisfaction over<br />
the knowledge gained through the<br />
workshop.<br />
Workshop on cyber forensics<br />
Mrs. A Sharada, Training Officer<br />
addressed the IBM-QAI<br />
registered students on Oct 11.<br />
She advised the students to<br />
develop problem solving skills<br />
and analytical thinking, use tools<br />
to solve the local Industrial<br />
problems, take up mini projects,<br />
and develop communication<br />
skills by reading newspaper daily<br />
to meet the demand <strong>of</strong> emerging<br />
“CIRCUITRIX”, “DIGITAL<br />
DEBUG” and “I ENGINEER”.<br />
These events are focused on<br />
designing <strong>of</strong> digital circuits. Out<br />
<strong>of</strong> 3 levels, they reached the 2nd<br />
level. V. Avinash Reddy and G.<br />
Srikanth <strong>of</strong> III ECE participated<br />
in “FRUGAL INNOVATION”<br />
workshop, which deals with<br />
innovation <strong>of</strong> new ideas in<br />
Electronics and making complex<br />
circuits into simple circuits.<br />
Training Officer talks to<br />
IBM-QAI registered students<br />
industry trends. The session<br />
ended by distributing training<br />
material to the IBM-QAI<br />
registered aspirants. The<br />
programme was coordinated by<br />
faculty coordinator Mrs. A<br />
Ratnamalathi and student<br />
coordinators. A total <strong>of</strong> 160<br />
students from CSE and ECE<br />
attended the session.
Alumni News<br />
Hello folks!<br />
This is Avinash from the Class<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2011. I hope some <strong>of</strong> you at<br />
least remember me. I am<br />
currently working in TCS. My<br />
work is in the TCS-Client<br />
Location at Micros<strong>of</strong>t Campus.<br />
There is something about<br />
working in a Micros<strong>of</strong>t Building<br />
at 2 am. Yes, in the s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
industry, you can never know at<br />
what time you will leave <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
If there is an issue (bug), the<br />
time to resolve it may range<br />
from 10 min to 10 hours. I don’t<br />
want to frighten you guys, but I<br />
want to give you an insider’s<br />
idea <strong>of</strong> how you will spend the<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> your life if you choose<br />
this industry.<br />
It is interview season for the<br />
Final year students. I’m sure all<br />
<strong>of</strong> you have been well trained by<br />
our faculty but <strong>of</strong>ten we fail to<br />
follow certain tips successfully.<br />
Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts<br />
that I swear by:<br />
1. Always give the interviewer<br />
a firm shakehand and smile<br />
as soon as you meet her/him.<br />
Trust me, if you want to make<br />
an impression, nothing works<br />
better.<br />
2. Don’t brag about your<br />
strengths. Don’t fill your<br />
Hi friends,<br />
Hello everyone, I am Ravikanth<br />
Mannem who passed out with a<br />
mechanical degree in the<br />
summer <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>. Currently I’m<br />
working in Infotech Enterprises<br />
Ltd as a level-3 design engineer.<br />
Earlier I worked for a<br />
very brief period with the Heavy<br />
Oil Machine Engineering<br />
Department, which deals with<br />
heavy mining vehicle design.<br />
The last few months have been<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>oundly enriching for me.<br />
After entering the corporate I<br />
have tried to keep myself ahead<br />
<strong>of</strong> the learning curve. A subject<br />
that I previously took a few<br />
months to learn I am now able<br />
to master in a few days. Thanks<br />
to the focused environment that<br />
prevails in the industry, I have<br />
learned some tough but<br />
necessary lessons <strong>of</strong> life. I have<br />
come to understand that, though<br />
we may work for eight or nine<br />
hours a day, our efforts become<br />
trivial if we do not show<br />
genuine interest in our work. So,<br />
my first advice to all <strong>of</strong> you my<br />
juniors is:<br />
resumes with C, C++, and Java<br />
etc just for the sake <strong>of</strong> it. As<br />
you know, JAVA is a wide area<br />
in which there can be<br />
innumerable questions. So<br />
before you say my forte is<br />
Java, think twice. There is<br />
nothing wrong in saying, my<br />
forte is C (I did the same). Just<br />
be honest, don’t panic and<br />
keep smiling.<br />
3. Don’t bluff. The person<br />
interviewing you might have<br />
conducted thousands <strong>of</strong><br />
interviews and he can easily<br />
understand if you fake<br />
knowledge.<br />
I did my B.Tech in CSE and I am<br />
currently working on SQL. There<br />
is no hard and fast rule that CSE<br />
people will get to work in Java/<br />
.Net or that ECE engineers will<br />
be assigned projects in their<br />
Follow your passions and<br />
never set career goals to appease<br />
somebody else other than<br />
yourself.<br />
Those with industrious nature<br />
will certainly shine. When it<br />
comes to core/heavy industries,<br />
employees with a temperament<br />
for commitment and consistent<br />
hard work are more visible. Our<br />
learning rate will be greatly<br />
accelerated once we work real<br />
time.<br />
The simultaneous acquirement <strong>of</strong><br />
the knowledge <strong>of</strong> new<br />
technologies, observing their<br />
respective domains. Once you<br />
join as a trainee at TCS, you are<br />
expected to be flexible and agile.<br />
Everyone must have a basic<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> Java and SQL. The<br />
non CSE people will have a tough<br />
time in the initial training if their<br />
basics are not strong. This is not<br />
just for TCS, but also for most<br />
other companies.<br />
Life in the s<strong>of</strong>tware industry is<br />
completely different and quite<br />
exciting too. Words like<br />
resources, associates,<br />
requirement analysis, issues will<br />
become your buzzwords. You<br />
will receive hundreds <strong>of</strong> e-mails<br />
every day. Team Outings, Team<br />
lunches/ Potlucks are fun and at<br />
the same time work isn’t a<br />
cakewalk.<br />
I suggest you to learn one<br />
language (preferably .Net) and<br />
application and limitation makes<br />
all <strong>of</strong> us into great problem<br />
solvers.<br />
However, the pressure can get to<br />
you at times. But whatever the<br />
pressure, we must strive to stay<br />
cool and balanced. We should<br />
never allow the demon called<br />
“Inferiority” to come near us.<br />
Also, never compare yourself<br />
with others. Try to improve<br />
yourself and realize that everyone<br />
has different abilities.<br />
Coming to my own experience…<br />
my first day at work was very<br />
similar to my first day at college.<br />
get to know the nuances <strong>of</strong> SQL.<br />
For example, I am working on a<br />
concept Jobs in SQL. Most <strong>of</strong><br />
you might have not heard <strong>of</strong> it<br />
,google it and I am sure you will<br />
find it interesting.<br />
Don’t squander your time after<br />
B.Tech! I am sure we all have a<br />
gala time during student days,<br />
but it’s also the time to do some<br />
serious planning for the future.<br />
Get involved in as many<br />
activities as you can afford to.<br />
Learn a language, write a blog,<br />
attend a workshop or present a<br />
paper. IT companies give you<br />
many choices after training. You<br />
may also be asked to join the<br />
RMG (Resource Management<br />
Group) which is like a HR job<br />
or you may be asked to work<br />
night shifts or you may be asked<br />
to be the coordinator <strong>of</strong> a club.<br />
There are innumerable<br />
opportunities for self-growth.<br />
Life in s/w industry will be good<br />
if you make it good.<br />
As the saying goes, “As you<br />
sow, so shall you reap”.<br />
Good luck! – Avinash Raman<br />
You can mail me at<br />
v-agumma@micros<strong>of</strong>t.com or<br />
avin.leo88@gmail.com You<br />
can also call me at<br />
7799203385.<br />
As corresponded to Aditya /<br />
III Civil<br />
The difference was that I was<br />
now a productive employee so<br />
I was treated with more respect.<br />
We had an orientation to the<br />
work environment, where I met<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> business heads, Vice-<br />
Presidents, Managers as well as<br />
the CMD.<br />
We enquired about the<br />
company’s pillars and future<br />
support. We were informed that<br />
the most important quality the<br />
organisation seeks to promote<br />
among its employees is<br />
creativity. Innovation will take<br />
you places, my seniors advised.<br />
If you are innovative, you will<br />
be preferred over the others.<br />
Hence, friends I suggest all <strong>of</strong><br />
you to keep updating yourselves<br />
with latest technologies. When<br />
you keep abreast <strong>of</strong> new<br />
developments your creativity<br />
will swell. I wish you all the<br />
very best.<br />
by Ravikanth Mannem<br />
As corresponded to<br />
Aditya, III Civil<br />
You are only what you are when no one is looking - Robert.C. Edwards<br />
VOICE <strong>December</strong> '12<br />
Letters to<br />
the Editor...<br />
Dear<br />
<strong>Voice</strong> Team,<br />
12<br />
Write an essay<br />
Win Prizes<br />
Hurry up, students. You can<br />
participate in the essay-writing<br />
competition and win fabulous<br />
prizes. Humanities cell (VSF-<br />
5, H-Block) is conducting an<br />
essay-writing competition on<br />
the subject “FDI in Retail<br />
Trade” for students.<br />
Students who are interested to<br />
participate in the competition<br />
can enroll themselves by<br />
contacting Humanities cell.<br />
before Dec 20. The competition<br />
will be held during last<br />
week <strong>of</strong> <strong>December</strong>. First,<br />
second and third prize winners<br />
will be given prizes <strong>of</strong> Rs.<br />
3,000, Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 1,000<br />
each. The prize winning<br />
articles would be published in<br />
the January issue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Voice</strong>.<br />
The issue is widely debated in<br />
the media. You may access<br />
some articles written on the<br />
issue by visiting <strong>Vignan</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> website<br />
vignanuniversity.org and<br />
clicking on the link Essay<br />
Competition.<br />
My favourite pages in our<br />
VOICE are Potpourri. I go<br />
through every line <strong>of</strong> these<br />
two pages. Faces and <strong>Voice</strong>s<br />
is my all time favourite<br />
feature because different<br />
opinions on the same topic are<br />
thought provoking and<br />
leading me to think out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
box in different dimensions.<br />
The cover page design is<br />
superb. I and my friends are<br />
trying to create different kinds<br />
<strong>of</strong> posters by using<br />
‘Photoshop’. My dream<br />
before leaving the campus is<br />
to design cover page <strong>of</strong> the<br />
magazine. ‘Interview <strong>of</strong> the<br />
month’ gives us insights <strong>of</strong><br />
the learned and proven people<br />
in inspiring our young and<br />
ignited minds. Hence, my<br />
overall impression on the<br />
VOICE is excellent but it<br />
needs regularity. My best<br />
wishes to all young Editors.<br />
by Guntur Manoj, II ECE<br />
Contribution <strong>of</strong> articles<br />
are welcome at<br />
voice<strong>of</strong>vignan@gmail.com