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Potpourri.. So Near So far Bibliophile CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY VOICE September 2011 6 Amaravathi The Lore and The Legend Have you ever heard of a Shivalinga that is nailed at its top? Well, legend has it that, the Shrine of Lord Shiva in Amaravathi, named Amaralingeswara derives its name from the chief god, Lord Shiva. It is believed that it was Lord Indra who installed the Shivalinga. As soon as the linga fell here it started to grow upwards towards the sky. Local myths abound, how Devendra planted a nail on it’s top to halt the growth. Apparently, the Shivalinga bleeded profusely and Check your Tech Fundas !!! 1. What is the name of a computer program that performs a specific task apart from the computer operating system that runs programs? a) Software b) Format c) Computer system d) Operating system 2. What is the area inside the computer that allows the computer to store and/or act on information coded in binary code? a) Microprocessor b) Circuit c) Byte d) Memory 3. Who is Apple’s new CEO?? a) Tim Cook b) Larry Page c) Ruport Murdoch d) Mark Zuckerberg 4. What is the command given which stores information on a disk, tape, or other device? a) Print b) Copy c) Save d) Paste the blood stains are still evident to give credence to the popular narrative. The outer flank of the Shaiva shrine has exquisitely carved sculptures, depicting in stone, a rich narrative of the numerous myths of the region. This shrine is also one of the Dattakshetras where Lord Dattatreya is worshipped. River Krishna flows alongside the temple of Lord Amareshwar and devotees take holy bath in this river. The specialty of pooja here is the Abhisheka done with the help of a staircase,as the tip of the idol cannot be reached from the ground. The goddess, Bala Chamundeswari is also worshipped with great devotion. Coming to the place, Amaravathi nestling on the banks of Krishna, is a small town. Apart from the Amareswara temple, famous as one of the Pancharamas, the place is also known as Dharanikota. 5. What is Google’s anwer to the social networking site facebook? a) Google+ b) Google New c) Google FaceBook d) Google doogle 6. Who established WIKILEAKS? a) Juline Asange b) Mark Zuckerberg c) Sergie Brien d) Paul Smith 7. Which of these is the upcoming version of windows? a) Windows Beta b) Windows Google c) Windows 8 d) Windows Black Compiled by A. Monisha , III ECE 1. Software, 2. Memory, 3. Tim Cook, 4. Save, 5. Google+, 6. Juline Asange, 7. Windows Beta Popularly referred as Dhanyakataka, it houses the site of a great Buddhist Stupa built in pre-Mauryan times. It was once the capital of Satavahanas, the first of great Andhra kings who reigned the land from 2BC to 3BC, i.e., after the downfall of Mauryan empire. The holy shrine of Amaralingeswara, however, dates back to the reign of VasireddyVenkatadri Nayudu who ruled the region prior to the white masters . Yet another legend narrates how the shrine was built to restore peace following the brutal massacre of 1000 tribesmen, who had participated in an uprising against the king Later Venkatadri Nayudu, on the advise of his priests, built the temple as an atonement for the sin of shedding so much blood. by D. Akhila III BioTech Believe it or Not ..!! Not able to believe your eyes right?? This is not an “edited photograph”, but a snapshot of a train in Bihar of Eastern India. It poses a million dollar question to the Indian Railways. Whether the government can continue to meet the transportation needs of an ever exploding Indian population? Author: Roald Dahl Imagine a bar of rich, creamy chocolate that melts even as you put it in your mouth.Visualize a young boy who fantasizes over a chocolate more intensely than anything else. Sadly, his parents can afford only a bar of chocolate a year, on his birthday. And when he gets it, he has the largesse to share it! Meet Charlie Bucket, the scrawny boy with a loving but dreadfully poor family consisting of an earner (his father) and six dependents-his grandparents, his mother and Charlie-a family for whom two square meals were a luxury. Meet the eccentric genius, Mr.Willy Wonka, the owner of the world’s biggest chocolate factory whose announcement sends kids world-over, scrambling to buy chocolates. The five lucky ones to find golden tickets in their chocolates would bag a lifetime opportunity to visit Wonka’s mysterious factory, besides earning truckloads of chocolates and goodies to last a lifetime. Through a bizarre stroke of luck, Charlie finds the last of the coveted golden tickets. Along with his grandpa, he earns the opportunity of a guided tour to Wonka’s factory. Entering the factory, is like a dream come true. Charlie, along with the four other winners, beholds some of the most amazing and irresistible sights. Chocolate waterfalls, eatable marshmallow pillows, magical creatures called oompa loompas, fizzy lifting drinks, lickable wallpapers, grass made of sugar, great gum machines, strange contraptions that transmit chocolate through television and so on. As the other children, all spoilt brats fall prey to different temptations, Charlie the staunchest one sticks out to the very end, for which he is rewarded with offers beyond his wildest dreams. Essentially a children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, appeals to all people, regardless of age, culture or geography. It presents a delightful, pristine world viewed with a child like wonder. At the heart of it, though, lies a profound message. The book depicts the triumph of the underdog. The author, Roald reminds us how important it is to savour the simple joys of life, like Charlie who nibbles a single, precious bar of chocolate for an entire month. At another level, the book upholds the never- say-die human spirit. It inspires us not to abandon hope or our values even in moments of despair while reinforcing to us the valuable lesson that virtue is greater than wealth. With his exquisite touch, Roald creates a world of pure fantasy. His fluid and casual style gently nudges the reader into the magical world of Willy Wonka. Ultimately it leaves them with a warm, enchanted feeling, much like the aftertaste of a pure Wonka’s creamy chocolate. Happy reading! Satire by Prathyusha Raviprolu III ECE Collected by Vivek Sinha, III ECE
VOICE September 2011 7 Denmark picks “Gucci Helle” as first woman PM. The left democratic leader, Helle Thorning Schmidts, once ridiculed as “Gucci Helle” given her penchant for designer clothes and accessories is slated to become Denmark’s first woman prime minister. Once elected to office, she will face the arduous task of roping in coalition party leaders on a wide range of issues from pension reform, taxes to unemployment rate. Gali Janardhana Reddy under C.B.I probe. Mining baron, Gali Janardhana Reddy and M.D of Obalapuram Mining Company (OMC), B.V. Srinivasa Reddy were thrown behind bars on 4 th September, following the disclosure of the multicrore scam in the Obalapuram mining contracts. OMC allegedly sold high quality ore, illegally mined in Karnataka by using A.P permits to its benami firms based at Singapore, Dubai, Vietnam, and other countries. The money was returned to the Indian firm OMC in the form of “Investments”. A.P Govt. Hikes VAT A month ago there was no VAT (Value Added TAX) on sugar, salt, textiles etc. But now, what the government claims to be only a modest hike from zero to four percent on sugar and textiles and the raise to five percent on all other essential commodities is sure to become a burden for the people. Wonder how the government plans to curb Inflation? Greece Reeling on Bankruptcy Greece’s economy has been on a downward spiral since the country joined the euro in 2001. While their euro zone peers have expressed concern about the state of the Greek economy for years, it wasn’t until the global financial crisis hit that the depth of the problem was revealed. Years of reckless spending and borrowing has left Greece on the verge of financial ruin by the beginning of 2010 — not to mention the flagrant violation of inflation and deficit limits set by the European Central Bank. Jasmine Revolution Starting with the December 2010 mass uprising in Tunisia that Prince makes a comeback overthrew the president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on January 15, the revolution, also called the Arab Spring is sweeping across the Arabian peninsula. The world watches as the tsunami goes onto topple dictatorship regimes one after another like a pack of cards. The movement raging across Tsunami, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain has been christened the Jasmine Revoluion by the media, in keeping with the geopolitical nomenclature of ‘colour revolutions’. India Fastening seat belt for Grandprix Formula I breaks new ground in the coming month as the sport ventures into the Indian sub-continent for the first time. India will showcase itself to the world over the next few days at the Buddh International Circuit, a venue at the heart of the £250million ‘Sport City’ site built 35kms south east of Delhi. The 5.14 km-long track with 16 corners will host India’s first-ever Formula One Grand Prix on Oct 30 th , Sunday. Film : Dookudu Cast : Mahesh babu, Samantha, Prakash Raj, Brahmandam, Kota Srinivas Rao, Sonu Sood, M S Narayana Story : Gopi Mohan Producer : Achanta Gopi chand, Ram & Anil Sunkara Director : Sreenu Vaitla Runtime : 2hrs 50mins Prince Mahesh Babu’s most awaited movie has finally hit the theatres. It got released in more than 1500 theaters on day one. Well, does the movie meet the expectations raised by fans? Glimpse of the story - Mahesh Babu(Ajay) is the son of Prakash Raj(Shankar Naryana). Prasanthi(Samantha) is his love interest. Shankar is a gentle human being, who loves to help the poor. He lives on the hope that his son, Ajay will someday become an MLA after him. But his hopes are shattered as things go awry. What goes wrong? Will Ajay be able to keep his father safe and happy? The story revolves around these questions and whether or not Ajay will succeed keeps the audience on tenetrhooks… Opinion - Dookudu, no doubt, bears the hallmark of Sreenu Vaitla and is bolstered by a sound script but,one wonders how a professional movie critic may feel.Though the movie starts with a good pace, halfway through,it wanes. As if realizing this, the director attempts to make up for the lost tempo in the second half. With a good load of humour and sentiment,after a few twists, the pace, once again quickens leading to a sharp climax. Performance - Super star Mahesh Babu most definitely steals the show with his stunning looks, super cool attitude and wry humour, he has endeared himself even more to his fans after this performance. Coming to Samantha, she is absolutely gorgeous. Of course, Brahmanandam’s acting tickles you to the core.. Prakash Raj and Sonu Sood gave credible performances. But, M S Narayana stands out. His comical antics provide high moments of amusement in the film. R@ting - Out 5, I would give 3 stars to this flick Plus points for Mahesh Babu’s acting, Samantha’s looks, Narayana’s comedy, exotic locations and songs. Minus points for an uninspiring story, lackluster screenplay and excessive sentiment Last word: A good family entertainer!! Compiled by Ashok Nallamadugu IV EEE by J. Virat II CSE Faces & Voices Campus Buzz... Can love and education go together? * “Sure why not? Career and love can indeed go together. If the love is true, not passing infatuation, then it will inspire the pair to succeed in their career”. – Pavan Kumar (II CSE). * ‘Depends on the level of maturity of the persons involved. Lack of maturity may land them in trouble. They might so easily mess up their lives’. – Santosh Jain (II CSE). * “A strict no, especially for teenagers. Young ones often get deviated and end up complicating their lives. Quite a few lose concentration on academics and waste the golden years of student life. – Saleem (I ECE). * “Love during adolescence means playing with fire. At an age, when one is undergoing physiological changes and increased hormonal activity, it would be better to sort out one’s responses to the opposite gender before we think of love". – Sai Krishna (III CSE). * “LOVE is an acronym that could mean : L-loss or logic, O-of, V-valuble, E-education. It all depends on our attitude.” – Sree Harsha (II CSE ) Interview of the Month Interviewed by Sasank, IICSE Reverend guru Sevyananda, a dedicated disciple of Swami Vivekananda, currently working with Ramakrishna Mission, Vijayawada was an invited speaker during the International Peace Day celebrations, on 21 st September 2011 at Vignan University. Varun of II yr Mechanical Department took the opportunity to interview the swami. Here is the essence of the exchange… Varun : Swamiji, would you tell us something about your premonastic life? Sevyananda : Basically, we do not attach too much importance to our pre-monastic life. The time, when I became a monk is my real moment of birth, that’s when I became an enlightened being. What I was before that is not of much significance. Varun : May I know, why you chose to become a monk? Sevyananda : “Urge within myself”, a book by Swami Vivekananda, that I read early in my youth made me reflect on the true purpose of life. It was a great inspiration to me. Varun : Where does the beauty of monastic life lie? Sevyananda : We believe that every man is a divine being. God is not an imagination. It is the power within you. This realisation is reinforced to us every day of our monastic life. It is what helps us enjoy true celestial bliss. Varun : What does peace mean swamiji? Sevyananda : Peace is nothing but eliminating negative thoughts from our mind and transforming the power within us into something fruitful. Varun : Do you think it is important to celebrate World Peace Day? Sevyananda : Certainly, it’s important. The present day youth should think of seeking peace at least once a year, right? Varun : Lastly, swamiji, what message would you give our youth on this occasion? Sevyananda : Cultivate a strong brain with a large heart. Always strive to fill your mind with positive thoughts. And remember education, as said by Swami Vivekananda, is not merely working for exams. It is the manifestation of perfection that lies already in you. by Varun, II MECH
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