Edition 39

CONTENTS
The Year in Review 6
Entrepreneurship 16
Interview: UPSC & GATE 18
Interview: CAT 19
Campus Hotspots 24
Interview: 28
How To? 36
EDITOR’S NOTE
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language
And next year’s words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
-T. S. Eliot
It is a tumultuous,
momentous occasion, although it may not look like it at the moment.
Somewhere amongst the multitude of machines and servers in this country, rests a program within a
computer. This program took in lakhs of inputs - lakhs of names with lakhs of numbers attached to
them, each representative of over two years of toil and tears that went into creating that number. The
program went about its business, sorted these numbers and names, and chose yours for a destiny of four
years in a hallowed corner of North Delhi.
That simple program led to your gracing with your presence, a pair of sky blue gates that have seen a
lot of people. It has seen students poring over textbooks and glancing repeatedly at their watches, it has
seen teachers jog in after their morning run, it has seen parents with a shine in their eyes that magnifies
on seeing their wards, and it has seen the campus change like the climates passing by. More importantly,
however, it has seen boys and girls walk in, and seen them walk out as men and women, ready to take
on the world and win - comprehensively.
The program assigned you to a world of inspiration and perspiration, of infinite hope and even more
opportunities. This world is unlike anything that school was able to encompass, it’s the platform where
everyone finally gets ready to board their caravan of dreams. There are ups and downs to be encountered,
times where you feel hard done by and times when you feel lucky to be where you are. You will fall
in with other gifts of the program, people that shall forge connections that don’t break over oceans or
lifetimes.
The program asks you to explore, to feel your way around the obstacles that face you and learn to
overcome them, to find objects and thoughts that no one else has found before.The program asks you
to innovate, to conjure up something out of nothing that could help a nobody become a somebody, to
solve problems that require solving.The program asks you to inculcate, to learn the whys and wherefores
of this world and help contribute to them, to know what is to be known and become who you’ve always
wanted to become.
So much awaits you past these hallowed gates, new endings are bringing about new beginnings, and all
of it was borne from a little program in a little machine in the Capital.
It is a tumultuous, momentous occasion, although it may not look like it at the moment.
To introduce to you the moment and its components, to give a glimpse of the where, an explanation
of the how, an introduction to the who and an idea of the when, we have put together a tapestry of
moments in this university and what makes it tick, day in and day out. Dear Fresher, we give you the
39th Edition of DTU Times.
From the desk of the Vice-Chancellor
Prof.
Yogesh Singh
The JEE Mains is not an easy exam to clear, and those who
do are truly gifted. Always attracting the top rankers of
this examination, Delhi Technological University stands
proud today as a leading Institute of higher education. On behalf
of the Faculty, Staff and existing Students of Delhi Technological
University, I extend a warm welcome to our newly admitted students. The journey ahead is full of great
opportunities, and there many things to learn, both inside and outside the classroom.
The previous academic session witnessed yet another successful placement season, with students bagging offers
from the world’s most prestigious companies. The immense hard work of the Training and Placement Cell
deserves all the credit it can get for ensuring that these eminent companies visit the campus not merely for
placements, but for internships as well.
A large number of students from the University also showed their academic guile through exceptional
performances in examinations such as CAT, GMAT, GATE, GRE and UPSC CSE. A number of our students
have been admitted to the best Colleges and Universities of India and the World.
I applaud the entrepreneurial spirit of our young minds, and DTU’s Technology Business Incubator Unit helps
them take the first steps toward turning their radical ideas into reality. The DTU Innovation and Incubation
Foundation has been set up to create a culture of entrepreneurship in the University, and the measure seems to
be sowing the seeds of success already.
DTU has a very strong alumni community, and we are proud of each and every one of our alumni. They have
brought laurels for not just our University, but even the country in itself. I am glad that the alumni have set
wonderful examples, as role models and as brand ambassadors for the University.
DTU is home to an ever-growing research culture, and a number of our faculty and students have been pursuing
groundbreaking research, with papers published in leading scientific journals of the world and presented in
international conferences. DTU also has a number of patents and in the near future, we expect the number of
patents to increase substantially.
I would like to congratulate the team of DTU Times, for their success in creating an informed and enlightened
DTU community. I hope they continue their endeavour to act as a source of information for the students as the
Official Newsletter of the University.
We are proud to start the University School of Management and Entrepreneurship at DTU’s East Delhi Campus,
which will have B.A. (Hons.) Economics, B.B.A. and M.B.A. courses in multiple fields, where classes shall be
commencing from this academic session.
The faculty, staff and students of the University worked tirelessly for almost eight decades to build and maintain
the reputation that our University enjoys today. I wish the incoming students and all students currently associated
with the University the very best of luck, and encourage them to continue contributing towards this community
and achieve great success in life.
Yatharth Rana
Consulting Editor

Message from the Pro VCs
UNIVERSITY
NEWS
International Day of Yoga
DTU celebrated the International Day of Yoga on 21 st June,
2017 from 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. The celebrations were inaugurated
by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh, and
morning and evening yoga sessions were organised on campus.
Massive participation was witnessed from faculty members,
students and nearby residents. The Vice-Chancellor delivered
an address on the benefits of yoga and urged all the participants
to continue practicing yoga in order to lead healthier lives.
The campus shall endeavour to provide quality education,
research and innovation in the emerging areas of Management
relevant to the industry and the society. From this academic
session, it will offer courses in Bachelor of Business
Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons.) in
Economics, and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
Prof. S.K. Garg
Over the years, DTU has established itself as a University of
unshakeable repute. Hence, getting admission into DTU
comes with the added responsibility of keeping the standards
high. DTU provides its students with the facilities to pursue
a myriad of careers. Alongside, the social culture ensures all
students have a platform to showcase their talents.
Initiatives such as DTU’s Technology Business Incubator Unit
helps students take the first steps toward realizing their ideas.
The DTU Innovation and Incubation Foundation has been set
up to create a culture of entrepreneurship in the campus.
DTU Alumni have scaled great heights on the National and
International stages, and continue to make us proud. They
have been placed at the most reputable organisations, have
secured admissions in the world’s leading Universities, and
every examination hall has been witness to the exaltations
of our students. I extend a warm welcome to the incoming
students, and wish them immense luck for their years ahead in
this University. My best wishes also to the outgoing batch, and
for the upcoming recruitment season.
Prof. Anu Singh Lather
DTU is home to some of the best technical minds in the
nation. Every year, we produce the smartest engineers,
fully equipped with the knowledge and confidence to go forth
and achieve greatness. In the past few years, the University has
changed immensely, and for the better. We intend to continue
providing our students with the facilities required for them to
achieve their dreams.
The research culture at DTU has been growing by leaps and
bounds every academic session, and the faculty and students
of our University have been successful in getting their research
published in many leading scientific journals and conferences
in the world.
The University has been strengthening its tie-ups with
international universities. We are looking forward to
establishing bilateral relationships, by introducing exchange
programs and opportunities for international academicians.
We want our students to aspire for great heights, but not
succumb to pressure. Take failure positively in your stride, and
make it a learning experience. Work hard, and work well!
Faculty Promotions under
Career Advancement
Scheme
Prof. Amit Pal, ME, Prof. Atul Kumar Agarwal, ME, Prof.
Jitendra Nath Rai, EE, Prof. Neeta Pandey, ECE, Prof.
Qasim Murtaza, ME, Prof. Raj Kumar Singh, ME, Prof.
Rajeshwari Pandey, ECE, Prof. Ramesh Chandra Singh,
ME, Prof. Ranganath M.S., ME, and Prof. S.T. Nagarajan,
EE were granted promotion from the post of Associate
Professor to that of Professor, by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor
under the Career Advancement Scheme.
University School
of Management and
Entrepreneurship
The newly established East Delhi Campus of Delhi
Technological University shall be functional from the
Academic Session 2017-18. The campus is located in Vivek
Vihar, Phase II, New Delhi.
Lecture on Computer
Vision
Prof. Anuj Srivastava, Department of Statistics, Florida
State University and Fellow, IEEE, ASA and IAPR delivered a
guest lecture on “Application of Shape Analysis Computer
Vision” in July. He updated the audience with the latest
developments in the fields of Computer Vision, Computational
Statistics, Shape Analysis, Functional Data Analysis, and
Statistics on Manifolds.
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The Year
In Review
A Timeline of all the major events that took place
in DTU in the Academic Session 2016-17
DTU plays host to a multitude of events every year,
ranging from scientific conferences to technical
festivals. Here’s recounting the most prominent
events from the previous session.
August 2016
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• Freshers’ Orientation
• GIAN Course: Photovoltaic array to utility
interface power converters
• India International Conference on Information
Processing
September 2016
• Mid-semester examinations (Odd Semester)
• GIAN Course: Geotechnical Structures
with Geosynthetics, Reinforcement and
Confinement
October 2016
• Freshers’ Week
• International Conference on Recent
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
November 2016
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• Diwali Mela organised by DTU-SA
• GIAN Course: Emerging Trends in Advance
Control System Applications in Intelligent
Transport Systems
• End-semester examinations (Odd Semester)
December 2016
• Convocation
• GIAN Course: Productivity and Performance
Measurement
• GIAN Course: Circuits, Microsystems
and Packaging Techniques Intended for
Autonomous Brain-Machine Interfaces
• International Conference on Advanced
Production and Industrial Engineering
January 2017
• Yuvaan-Literary Fest
• DelTech MUN
• DP-DCE-DTU General Body Meeting, Hasya
Kavi Sammelan and Alumni Meet
February 2017
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• Annual Alumni Meet 2017
• Techfest -The Annual Technical Fest
• Engifest - The Annual Cultural Fest
• E-Summit organised by E-Cell
• HR Conclave
March 2017
• TEDxDTU
• Mid-semester examinations (Even
Semester)
1. Aahvaan - Inaugural Inter-Collegiate
Sports Fest of DTU
April 2017
• Batch Photoshoot
• Farewell Week
May 2017
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• End-semester examinations (Even Semester)
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DEPARTMENT
WorldSkills International
Competition
The Department of Electronics
and Communication Engineering
in collaboration with Electronics
Sector Skill Council of India
(ESSCI) organised the Final Selection
in Electronics to choose the Indian
candidate for the 44 th WorldSkills
International Competition, to
be held at Abu Dhabi in October,
2017, with support from the Emtech
Foundation and hosted by DTU.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof.
Yogesh Singh inaugurated the event.
The valedictory ceremony of the fourday
event took place in July and witnessed
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the presence of Chief Guest Sh. Manoj
Kumar, Director, Department of Technical
Training & Education (DTTE), Prof.
S.K.Garg, Pro-Vice Chancellor, DTU,
Sh. N.K. Mohapatra, CEO-ESSCI,
Electronics expert Sh. Yogender Pal
Singh, Sh. Naveen Kumar, Technical
Consultant, ESSCI, faculty members, and
students.
National Conference on
Solid State Chemistry and
Allied Areas
The Department of Applied
Physics, DTU, in association
with the Indian Association of
Solid State Chemists and Allied
Scientists, organised the 10th
National Conference on Solid State
Chemistry and Allied Areas in July,
2017. The conference aimed to bring
together solid state chemists, physicists
and material scientists from Industry,
Universities and Research Institutions
to discuss the modern academic and
FACULTY
Awards, Honours,
Conferences
Prof. S. Indu, HOD, Dept. of
Electronics and Communication
Engineering
• Promoted to ‘Full Professor’ w.e.f. 24th
March.
• Organised a seminar on ‘Indian Citation
Index’.
• Organised the finals for World Skill
Olympics.
• Organised a guest lecture on ‘Application
of Shape Analysis Computer Vision’ by
Prof. Anuj Srivastava, Florida State
University.
Prof. R. S. Mishra, HOD, Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• Chairman, FDP on ‘Advanced Manufacturing
and Operations Management’.
• Chairman, International Workshop on
‘Alternative fuels & Engine Tribology’.
Dr. R. C. Singh, Assoc. Prof, Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• Lecturer, ‘Advances in Manufacturing and
Operations Management’.
• Speaker, FDP at Krishna Engineering
College, Ghaziabad in July.
Dr. C. P. Singh, Asst. Prof, Dept. of
Applied Mathematics
• His student Pankaj Kumar defended his
Ph.D. thesis.
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industrial aspects of various fields of
development in these areas. Prof.
K.J. Rao, IISc Bangalore, Prof. N.S.
Gajbhiye, IIT Kanpur and Prof. H.
Kobiyashi, NIMS Japan were amongst
the many distinguished speakers at the
conference.
Workshop on Alternative Fuel
and Engine Tribology
The Department of Mechanical,
Production and Industrial and
Automobile Engineering organised
a two-day workshop on Alternative
Fuel and Engine Tribology in July,
2017 with Prof. R. S. Mishra, HOD,
Mechanical, Production & Industrial and
Automobile Engineering Department as
the Chairman, Prof. Samsher, Dean,
Student Welfare as Co-Chairman, Prof.
Naveen Kumar, Professor, Mechanical
Department as Mentor, Dr. R. C. Singh
as Convener and Sh. Rooplal Rana,
Asst. Prof., Mechanical Department as the
Treasurer.
Dr. M. Jayasimhadri, Asst. Prof, Dept.
of Applied Physics
• His student Ms. Sumandeep Kaur
received the Best Poster Presentation Award
in ‘10th National Conference on Solid State
Chemistry and Allied Areas’.
• Co-chair, ‘10th National Conference on
Solid State Chemistry and Allied Areas,’
ISCAS.
• FDP on ‘Advanced Manufacturing and
Operations Management’, organized by
CAPIER.
Dr. Meha Joshi, Asst. Prof., Delhi
School of Management
• Workshop on ‘5S: Japanese style of
Management’ at Bharat Electronics Limited.
• Seminar on ‘Skilling India for Global
Competitiveness’ by FICCI.
Dr. Mohan Singh Mehata, Asst. Prof.,
Dept of Applied Physics
• Lecturer, ‘National Conference on
Recent Advances in Materials Science and
Spectroscopy’, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
University, J&K.
• Speaker, ‘10th National Conference on
Solid state Chemistry and Allied Areas’.
• Principal Investigator of recently granted
Research Projects:
1. ‘Photoinduced Charge Transfer Dynamics
of Quantum Dots/Molecules under the
Influence of External Perturbation’, SERB,
DST.
2. ‘Ultrafast Dynamics of Excitons and
Charge Carriers in the White-Light-
Emitting Quantum Dots Produced at Low
Temperature’, DST-RFBR.
Dr. M. Rizwan, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Electrical Engineering
• Chair, Technical Session, 8th IEEE
Conference on ‘Innovative Smart Grid
Technologies’, Washington D. C., USA.
• Attendee, ‘IEEE PES General Meeting’,
Chicago, USA, July.
Dr. Nitin Kumar Puri, Asst. Prof.,
Dept. of Applied Physics
• Awarded grant for a research project on
‘Nanotechnology: Nanomaterials for cancer
diagnostic applications’ from SERB-DST,
Govt. of India.
Dr. Paras Kumar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• Lecturer, ‘Machine health condition
monitoring techniques’.
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, Asst. Prof.,
Dept. of Computer Engineering
• Attendee, ‘Genetic and Evolutionary
Computation’ conference, Berlin, July.
Dr. Vijay Gautam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• Coordinator, ‘Advances in manufacturing
and operations management,’, DTU.
Dr. Vivek Kumar Aggarwal, Asst.
Prof., Dept. of Applied Mathematics
• Attendee, ‘International Conference
on Computational Science’, Zurich,
Switzerland.
Dr. Yasha Hasija, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Biotechnology
• Grant Reviewer, ‘Personalized Medicine
Infrastructure Program’, Israeli Ministry of
Science, Technology and Space.
Dr. S. K. Saxena, Senior Programmer,
Dept. of Computer Engineering
• Outstanding Paper Award, ‘4th
International Conference on Emerging
Trends in Engineering, Technology, Science
and Management’.
Research Papers Published
Prof. S. Indu, HOD, Dept. of
Electronics and Communication
Engineering
• ‘Novel load balanced clustering approach
in WSN using biogeography-based
optimization’, ICITCCE, London, UK.
• ‘GCS decolour based binarization of
historical manuscripts’, Serial Publication Vol.
10.
• ‘Automatic dipper system using camera in
vehicles’, IEEE TENSYMP, Bangalore.
Prof. R. S. Mishra, HOD, Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
International Journal of Research in Engineering
and Innovation.
• Thermal modelling of three stage vapour
compression cascade refrigeration system
using entropy generation principle for
reducing global warming and ozone
depletion using ecofriendly refrigerants for
semen preservation’
• ‘First law thermal performance
improvement of vapour compression
refrigeration using nano materials mixed in
R718 in secondary circuit and eco-friendly
refrigerant in primary circuit’
• ‘A thermodynamic analysis of ejector type
vapour refrigeration system using ecofriendly
refrigerants’
• ‘Thermodynamic study of R134a in vapour
compression refrigeration system in summer
climate’
• ‘Effect of process parameters using friction
stir processing/welding of steel - a review’
• ‘Comparative study of parabolic trough
collector through MWCNT/H2O nanofluid
and water’
• ‘Sensible heat energy storage technology
using low cost locally available thermal
energy storage packed bed materials for
space heating and crop drying’
• ‘Modeling of variable speed compressor
vapour compression refrigeration system
using ecofriendly refrigerants and nano
refrigerants and water cooled condenserevaporator
with experimental validation’
• ‘Exergy and energy analysis of modified
organic Rankine cycle for reduction of global
warming and ozone depletion’
• ‘Thermodynamic analysis of vapour
absorption system using waste heat of gas
turbine plant with intercooling’
• ‘Sensible heat energy storage packed bed
systems from waste materials for space
heating and crop drying’
• ‘Experimental performance evaluation of
vapour compression refrigeration system
without nanoparticles
• ‘Vapour compression refrigeration systems
using nano materials mixed with R718 in
secondary circuit of evaporator for enhancing
thermodynamic performances’
Dr. Amit Pal, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• Experimental studies on ‘Utilization
of Prunus Armeniaca L. (Wild Apricot)
Biodiesel as an alternative fuel for CI
Engine’, and Experimental investigations of
‘Performance and emissions characteristics
of Kusum (Schleichera Oleosa) Biodiesel in a
multi-cylinder transportation diesel engine’,
Waste Biomass Valor.
• ‘Performance, emission and combustion
characteristics of an Indica diesel engine
operated with Yellow Oleander (Thevetia
peruviana) oil biodiesel produced through
hydrodynamic cavitation method’,
International Journal of Ambient Energy.
• ‘Biodiesel production from Oleander
(Thevetia Peruviana) oil and its performance
testing on a diesel engine’, Korean Journal of
Chemical Engineering.
• ‘Ultrasonic assisted production of Biodiesel
from Karabi oil using heterogeneous
catalyst’, Biofuels.
• ‘Kaner biodiesel production through hybrid
reactor and its performance testing on a CI
engine at different compression ratios’, and
‘Performance and emission characteristics
of a stationary diesel engine fuelled by
Schleichera Oleosa Oil Methyl Ester (SOME)
produced through hydrodynamic cavitation
process’, Egypt Journal of Petrol.
• A comparative study on ‘Ultrasonic
cavitation and mechanical stirring method
towards efficient production of Biodiesel
from non-edible oils and performance testing
on a CI Engine’, IJEWM.
• ‘Performance and emission characteristics
of a transportation diesel engine operated
with non-edible vegetable oils biodiesel’,
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering.
• ‘Biodiesel production from Nerium
Oleander (Thevetia Peruviana) oil through
conventional and ultrasonic irradiation
methods’, ‘Biodiesel production from
microalgae oil through conventional and
ultrasonic methods’, and ‘The production
of Semal oil methyl esters using a combined
process reactor’, Energy Sources, Part A.
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar, Assoc. Prof.,
Dept. of Civil Engineering
• ‘Improvement in impact resisting capacity
of concrete using tyre rubber dust’, IJSET.
• ‘Retrofitting of corrosion affected steel
bridge members using steel – CFRP bonding
systems’, and ‘Production and utilisation of
rice husk ash in concrete and its comparison
with silica fume’, IJTIMES.
• ‘Design and experimental investigation on
high strength concrete using fly ash and silica
fume’, and ‘Retrofitting of RCC beams using
FRP and ferrocement laminates’, IJSER
• ‘Reliability of moment resisting beam
column bolted connections’, IJERIA.
• ‘Experimental study on light transmitting
concrete’, IJIST.
• ‘Application of nanotechnology in
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improving the performance of cementitious
composites’, International Journal of Recent
Scientific Research.
• ‘Importance of maximum size, gradation of
aggregate and grade of cement on compressive
strength of concretes’, IJEIR.
Dr. R. C. Singh, Assoc. Prof, Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• ‘Mechanical properties of thermoelectric
n-type magnesium silicide synthesized
employing in-situ spark plasma reaction
sintering’, Material Research Express.
Mr. Sudarshan K. Valluru, Assoc. Prof,
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
• ‘Metaheuristic tuning of linear and
nonlinear PID controllers to nonlinear mass
spring damper system’, International Journal of
Applied Engineering Research.
Dr. Asmita Das, Asst. Prof, Dept. of
Biotechnology
• ‘Recent advances in carbon based
nanosystems for cancer theranostics’,
Biomaterial Science Journal.
Dr. C. P. Singh, Asst. Prof, Dept. of
Applied Mathematics
• ‘New age graphic dark energy models in
Brans-Dicke theory with logarithmic form of
scalar field’, Astrophysics Space Science.
• ‘Dynamics of Bianchi V anisotropic model
with perfect fluid and Scalar Field’, Indian
Journal of Physics.
• ‘Holographic dark energy models with
future event horizon in Brans-Dicke theory’,
IAGRG.
Dr. Jai Gopal Sharma, Assoc. Prof,
Dept. of Biotechnology
• ‘Effect of temperature on digestive
physiology, immune-modulatory parameters,
and expression level of Hsp and LDH genes
in Catla catla’, Aquaculture Journal.
• ‘A simple efficient method for removal
of phenolic contaminants in wastewater
using covalent immobilized horseradish
peroxidase’, Journal of Materials Science and
Engineering.
• ‘Degradation of phorbol ester in Jatropha
seed cake by pseudomonas aeruginosa DS-1’,
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences.
Dr. M. Jayasimhadri, Asst. Prof, Dept.
of Applied Physics
Journal of Alloys and Compounds.
• ‘Multicolor and white light emitting Tb3+/S
bvm3+ doped zinc phosphate barium titanate
glasses via energy transfer for optoelectronic
device applications’.
• ‘Single NUV band pumped PbO-GeO2-
TeO2:Tb3+ yellowish green emitting glass
material for tricolor white LEDs’.
• ‘Spectroscopic studies of Pr3+ doped lithium
lead alumino borate glasses for visible reddish
orange luminescent device applications’.
Dr. Mohan Singh Mehata, Asst. Prof.,
Dept of Applied Physics
• ‘Investigation of biocompatible and protein
sensitive highly luminescent quantum dots/
nanocrystals of CdSe, CdSe/ZnS and CdSe/
CdS’, Spectrochimica Acta Part A.
• ‘Investigation of charge-separation/change
in dipole moment of 7-azaindole: quantitative
measurement using solvatochromic shifts
and computational approaches’, Journal of
Molecular Liquids.
• ‘Probing metastable states of a bio-sensitive
molecule, 2,6-ANS: transient absorption and
time-resolved spectroscopy’, Nature Scientific
Reports.
• ‘Synthesis and optical properties of coremultishell
CdSe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots:
surface modifications’, Optical Materials.
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Dr. M. Rizwan, Asst. Prof, Dept. of
Electrical Engineering
• ‘A predictive current control for solar PV
Fed VSI in distribution system’, 17th IEEE
ICEEE.
• ‘Design and optimization of RES based
standalone hybrid system for remote
applications’, 8th IEEE Conference on
Innovative Smart Grid Technologies.
• ‘Short term PV power forecasting using
generalized neural network and weather
type classification’, International Conference on
Advancement in Energy, Drive & Control.
• ‘Smart building energy management:
a review’, International Conference on
Advancement in Energy, Drive & Control.
• ‘A three-phase prid connected SPV power
generating system using EPLL based control
technique’, IEEE ICECCT.
Dr. Nitin Kumar Puri, Asst. Prof, Dept.
of Applied Physics
• ‘Theoretical approach for detection and
lifetime measurement of obscured low crosssectional
processes by the X-ray absorption
technique’, and ’Lifetime quenching due
to surface wake field’, Nuclear Instruments &
Methods in Physics Research Section B.
• ’Band gap engineering of armchair graphene
nanoribbons via Mn/Cr termination’, Journal
of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience.
Dr. Paras Kumar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
• ‘The effect of axial misalignment on fatigue
strength of Spur Gears’.
Dr. Ruchika Malhotra, Asst. Prof.,
Dept. of Computer Engineering
• ‘Quantitative evaluation of web metrics for
automatic genre classification of web pages’,
and ‘Prediction of defect severity by mining
software project reports’, IJSAEM.
• ‘Analyzing machine learning techniques for
fault prediction using Web Applications’,
Journal of Information Processing Systems.
• ‘Tool to Handle Imbalancing Problem
in Software Defect Prediction Using
Oversampling Methods’, and ‘Prediction of
Change Prone Classes using Evolution- based
and Object-Oriented Metrics’, ICACCI.
• ‘Software Change Prediction using
Voting Particle Swarm Optimization based
Ensemble Classifier’, Genetic and Evolutionary
Computation.
Dr. Vijay Gautam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of
Mechanical Engineering
3rd International Conference on Advancement and
Recent Innovations in Mechanical, Production and
Industrial Engineering.
• ‘CFD analysis and comparison of different
ventilation geometries for brake discs’.
• ‘Design and solidification simulation of
exhaust manifold made of SiMo ductile cast
iron’.
Dr. Vivek Kumar Aggarwal, Asst. Prof.,
Dept. of Applied Mathematics
• ‘Dynamics of a high-dimensional stagestructured
prey–predator model’, IJCAM.
• ‘The versatility of an entropy inequality
for the robust computation of convection
dominated problems’, Procedia Computer
Science Journal.
Dr. Yasha Hasija, Asst. Prof, Dept. of
Biotechnology
• ‘Functional annotation of hypothetical
proteins of lactobacillus rhamnosus: an insilico
approach’, and ‘Discovering anti-aging
drugs utilizing unsupervised learning and
pharmacokinetic study’, 6th ICBBS.
• ‘Identification of mutational variants in
P-glycoprotein (P-gp) as drug target for MDR
in breast cancer,’ ICDD.
• ‘Analysis of osteoporosis gene interactome
to identify heterogenic genes and pathways’,
New Horizons in Translational Medicine.
• ‘Integration of DNA methylation data
and gene expression data for prostate
adenocarcinoma: A proof of concept’, Current
Bioinformatics.
• ‘Computational modeling of small molecule
inhibitors of mitochondrial fusion’, in Current
Bioinformatics.
• ‘Comparative analysis of metabolic network
of pathogens’, in Frontiers in Biology
• ‘Evidence and positive selection test for
gene-loss theory of evolution’, International
Journal of Basic and Applied Biology.
• ‘Big Data: A driver of innovation in the 21st
century’, Advances in Computer Science and
Information Technology.
• ‘Role of microRNAs in genodermatoses’,
and ‘Development of a tool that create
complex protein circle for a given input
protein’, IJBBS.
Dr. S. K. Saxena, Senior Programmer,
Dept. of Computer Engineering
‘Assessing Teacher’s needs using Data Mining’,
International Journal of Advance Research in
Science and Engineering.
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Research Papers
Published
1. Karan Sanwal, B. Tech., COE, Class of 2017, Nalin
Goel, B. Tech., COE, Class of 2017 and Satyarth
Praveen, B. Tech., COE, Class of 2017
• Best Paper Award, ‘Opinion Extraction from Quora using
User Biased Sentiment Analysis,’ International Conference on
Information System Design and Intelligent Application, Da
Bang, Vietnam, 2017
2. Vikas Kumar Singh, B. Tech., EE, Class of 2017
• ‘Direction of Arrival estimation of underwater acoustic signal
via Virtual Steering’
• ‘Object picking using robotic arm mounted with a camera for
detection using image processing,’ International Conferences
for Convergence of Technology, Pune, 2017
3. Aradhya Shandilya, B. Tech., ECE, 3rd Year, Dishant
Shahi, B. Tech., ECE, 3rd Year and Dr. Nand Kumar,
Department of Humanities
• ‘Real Estate Rigidities,’ The 11th Conference of the Spatial
Econometrics Association, Singapore, 2017
4. Abhishek Kumar Dev, B. Tech., ME, 3rd Year, Anshul
Chaudhary, B. Tech., ME, 3rd Year, and Anshul Goel,
B. Tech., ME, 3rd Year
• ‘Effects of mechanical properties by friction stir processing,’
International Conference on Materials Processing and
Characterisation, GRIET College, Hyderabad, 2017
Conferences and
Workshops Attended
1. Aarman Roy, B. Tech., ME, 3rd Year
• Selected, Taxi Fabric Workshop, Design Fabric and Asian
Paints Colour Next 17
Honours and Awards
1. Shreya Barua, B. Tech., EEE, 3rd Year, Ritwik
Awasthi, B. Tech., ENE, 3rd Year, Aman Gulyani, B.
Tech., ME, 3rd Year and Gunjar Ahuja, B. Tech., ME,
3rd Year
• Secured 2nd Position, Winter Policy Internship, the Indian
Road Safety Campaign, Tryst ‘17, IIT Delhi
2. Vinayak Arora, B.Tech, ENE, 3rd Year
• Scored 98 in Vocal Music Grade 7, Trinity College of London
International Exam. Among the international top-scorers.
3. Vipul Yadav, B.Tech., ECE, 2nd Year
• Developed a tool to detect and block graphic images online
under the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Internship
4. Nakul Arya, B. Tech., CE, 2nd Year
• Won Gold, Open National Taekwondo Championship, 2017
5. Sirjanpreet Singh Banga, B. Tech., SE, 2nd Year
• Secured 3rd Position, Dwitya Abhikalan, organised by
E-Gurukul Bharat
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SOCIETY
NEWS
E-Cell DTU provides a Platform for Budding
Entrepreneurs
E-Cell DTU in association with the Delhi Startups
community hosted the Startup Boot Camp in June this
year. It was billed as an extravaganza where entrepreneurs,
students, mentors, influencers, and startup enthusiasts
came together to share real life experiences of the
Startup Ecosystem and learned about all the know-hows
of starting up.
D-42 shines in the Quizzing Circuit
The accolades of DTU’s quizzing society D-42 have been
going through the roof. April and May saw the members
winning numerous quizzes. Animesh and Ankit won the
1st Prize at the KNC Business Quiz, LBSIM- Biz Quiz
and also secured the 2nd position at Miranda House -
Business Quiz and St. Stephen’s SciBizTech Quiz. Rishi
Aneja and Rohan K won the 1st prize at DTU’s FinBiz
Quiz while Animesh and Ankit stood 2nd. At Mind
Mumble, CSI, DTU- General quiz. Eshaan Rampal,
Kishan Mittal, Pulkit Tanwar secured the 1st position and
Anwesha Chattoraj, Alankrit Tomar and Lakshay Gautam
stood 2nd. Ramjas College- General Quiz. Shreyam Parth
Krishna, Alankrit Tomar and Ankit stood 3rd at the
Rajasthan College - General Quiz. Kumar Shashwat and
Mudit Aggarwal stood 3rd at the LSR - Open FLAME
Quiz. Kumar Shashwat and Abhiroop Dey secured
the third position at the DSC - Sports Quiz. Anwesha
Chattoraj and Shreyam Parth Krishna stood 3rd at the
Gargi College’s SciTechFiction Quiz.
Varun Rustagi, Batch of 2017 won an astounding 22
quizzes in a span of merely 3 months which includes the
1st position in SNU’s media quiz, IIIT D General Quiz,
Hansraj College’s Lit Quiz, Life and Times Quiz at Madras
Minutiae, IIT-Madras. He stood 2nd in SVC’s Lit Quiz
and General Quiz, Pop Culture Quiz at Tarang ‘17, LSR,
MELA Quiz at High Q, Gargi College, General Quiz at
NLU-D, General and Entertainment quizzes at Cultural
and Tech Fest, BVCOE. Varun also secured 3rd position
in IIT-Madras’s Literature Quiz, Miranda House’s Sports
Quiz and Ramjas College’s Literature Quiz.
Rotaract Club of DTU strives to Present a
New Way to Thrive
The Club conducted an Organ Donation Camp in
Ambience Mall, Gurugram, in July, 2017 where they
encouraged people to pledge to donate their organs after
death. The drive successfully created awareness, with
over 100 people signing the pledge.
IEEE-DTU bags the HPSBCP Award, Third
Time in a Row
IEEE DTU PES won the High Performing Student
Branch Chapter Program Award (HPSBCP Award) for
2016 third time in a row and was awarded around Rs.
25,000. IEEE DTU has become the only student branch
in North India to bag the award thrice in a row.
IEEE DTU organised a free and open for all Interview
Preparation Workshop focussed on Software Placements/
Internships. It was a day-long workshop that covered
various complex topics of software engineering and
programming such as Dynamic Programming, Greedy
Algorithms etc.
IIChE-DTU receives National Recognition
Under the constant support and guidance of their faculty
coordinator, Mr. Ram Singh, IIChE-DTU, was awarded
with a memento at the 44th Annual General Meeting
of the Northern Regional Centre of Indian Institute of
Chemical Engineers, for their efforts. They conducted
lectures, seminars, short courses, plant visits, etc.,
at regular intervals to better equip and empower the
students beyond their academic precincts.
Round Table DTU organises Brainstorming
Sessions
Round Table organised online Group Discussions in
July. Students witnessed regular GD sessions with four
active moderators in the group to help out the interested
students by posting suggestions, assessing the people and
giving them ideas to improve.
ASME catches a Glimpse of Multi-Speed
Freewheel
ASME-DTU organised an Industrial trip to Spark
Engineering Pvt Ltd., with a view to provide meaningful
insights in Automotive Engineering. An exposure
to machining techniques such as punching, drilling,
milling, shaping, CNC as well as operation management
techniques helped students get acquainted with concepts
of importance in engineering.
Madhurima achieves New Milestones
The members of the Music society of DTU, Madhurima
added feathers to their cap of success. Following were
their achievements at Splash 2017- Annual fest of Lady
Hardinge Medical College: Vinayak Arora and Manas
Singh secured 1st Position in the Indian Duet category,
Vinayak Arora and Anurag Saikia secured 1st position in
Western Duet category, Mayank Mittal: 1st Position in
western solo category.
Also, Vinayak Arora and Jessjit Singh secured distinction
in the Vocal and Classical Guitar category respectively in
the examination held by the Trinity College of London.
Many performers from the group also represented DTU
for various events and shows.
NSS DTU contributes Towards a Sustainable
Living
Many events were organised to spread the awareness by
NSS DTU. The “Voice of Animals” initiative took place
in April. ‘Recycle today’ was organised where volunteers
collected old paper and sheets from the University
and transferred it to the waste paper recycling agency
Jaagruti. Under Project Shiksha, a team of volunteers
visited a school and promised systematic coaching
and assistance to top 20 students of grades 8, 9 and 10.
NSS DTU joined hands with Save Life Foundation and
IRSC and conducted a workshop on First Aid in April.
‘Saksham’ campaign was also started which involved
bringing small business, public service establishments
and public conveniences to Google Maps.
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TECH TEAM
UAS DTU
The DTU UAS project was initiated with the primary purpose
of developing technologies so as to reduce India’s dependence
on foreign ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
products.
The team bagged the first prize at SAE Aero Design Series,
Anna University, Chennai, June, 2017, winning the best overall
performance award, along with the best technical presentation
award.. UAS-DTU also participated in AUVSI SUAS
Competition, Maryland, USA, June, 2017.
NEWS
TEAM DEFIANZ
RACING
Founded in 2003, Team Defianz Racing engineers Formula
Racing Cars.
Team Defianz Racing participated in the Formula UK, held in
Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom, July 2017.
DTU SUPERMILEAGE
DTU Supermileage is a team of motor enthusiasts with a
mission to develop a super mileage vehicle that provides
maximum mileage for a litre of gasoline while trying to reduce
the impact of gasoline powered vehicles on the environment.
DTU Supermileage participated in the Shell Eco-Marathon
Asia 2017 at Singapore. Their vehicle Sauverner averaged an
impressive 190 mpg, in the Urban Concept category
INFERNO DTU
Founded in September 2013, Team Inferno DTU strives to
manufacture an efficient Go-Kart.
The team stood first in the Best Innovation and Best Business
Plan categories and was declared the first runner-up in the Best
Design category, in International Go-Karting Championship,
Lovely Professional University, March, 2017. The team won the
Best Design Presentation Award - Runner Up at the National
Kart Racing Championship in Indore in July.
DTU ALTAIR
DTU ALTAIR (Advance Leap in Technology and Intelligent
Robotics) established in August 2016, is a team of robotics
enthusiasts aiming at developing autonomous robotic solutions.
They emerged victorious at the Micromouse Robot
Championship and won 2nd position in the Quadcopter
Championship held at TechnoXian 2017 World Robotics
Championship, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi in
May 2017.
OKAMI
Okami Racing, the Electric Motorcycle Team of DTU is a newly
established team which aims at designing and manufacturing
high performance electric motorcycles to nurture the advent of
full electric - emission free modes of transportation.
The team aims to participate in the Motostudent Competition
that takes place in Motorland Aragon FIM Circuit in Spain.
RAFTAAR
Raftaar-DTU is a team of students which designs innovative
human powered vehicles. The team provides an opportunity for
students to demonstrate the application of engineering design
principles in the development of sustainable and practical
transportation alternatives.
Team Raftaar-DTU won first prize in Human Powered Vehicle
Challenge (HPVC) Asia Pacific, organised by ASME in Jaipur
in March. The team also stood first in the Design, Male Drag
and Female Drag events. The team will be participating in
ASME’s international HPVC in Wisconsin later this year.
DTU AUV
Team DTU AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) is a
group of students from various streams who have taken up the
innovative project to develop a fully - autonomous underwater
vehicle.
They participated in the Singapore AUV challenge organised
by IEEE Ocean Engineering Society in March with its AUV
ZARIYA. The team has also developed the YAM-bot for
documenting pollution levels of the Yamuna river.
DELTECH BAJA
Started off in 2003 as “Team Resistance”, DelTech Baja is the
oldest Baja SAE team in India. The team engineers single-seat,
all-terrain, sporting vehicles. The team aims to build an ATV to
participate in the student Baja style events organized by The
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
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Entrepreneurship
Know Your Alumni
Section
Start-Ups
From DTU
DTU Innovation and Incubation Foundation provides mentorship and support to budding entrepreneurs to create marketing strategies
required to launch their product or service from their own incorporated company at DTU. Currently, four Start-Ups from DTU are being
mentored by the DTU IIF :-
Mr. VINOD DHAM
FATHER OF THE
PENTIUM CHIP
• Batch of 1971, Electrical Engineering
• Became interested in knowing what went on inside the devices. So, went on to
pursue MS (EE) in Solid State Sciences in 1975 from Cincinnati
• At IEEE conference in Monterey, California, where Mr. Dham was presenting,
the Intel panel was also there presenting their work. It was there that Intel
invited Mr. Dham to join them
• After his Pentium Project, he left Intel and joined Nexgen, a startup acquired
by AMD later
• After helping AMD seriously challenge Intel with its vastly popular K6, Dham
left AMD and joined Silicon Spice, a startup, as Chairman, President and CEO
• In the words of Mr. Dham, “It has been the best part of my life, building teams,
products, raising money, talking to customers and finally selling it to Broadcom,
a company which might become tomorrow’s Cisco”
SUPER HYDRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
In hot areas with low rainfall, loss of water through evaporation
is a major problem encountered during farming. SHPPL deals
in the production and marketing of soil water retention superparticles
which help retain water in the soil, to increase crop yield
and soil productivity in dry areas. The particles are domestically
produced and scientifically designed.
Incorporated: 2 November 2016
Share Capital: Rs. 1,00,000
Company Category: Company Limited by Shares
BLACK DOOR ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD.
Black Door ENT is set to be a music and video production
company with the idea of producing music and videos for artists
around Delhi, ad films for corporate firms, local businesses &
start-ups and marketing them on social media. Their aim is to
popularize ventures on the internet and social media through
Audio Visuals.
Incorporated: 2 August 2016
Share Capital: Rs. 1,00,000
Company Category: Company Limited by Shares
• Batch of 1969, Electrical Engineering
• Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University and MBA from
Northwestern’s Kellogg Graaduate School of Management, where he serves
on the advisory board
• Invested in more than 60 companies which have produced $40 Billion in exit
values till date
• Recognised as a ‘Hall of Fame’ investor and #1 venture capitalist by Forbes
• Is a Board Member of umpteen number of companies such as CognitiveScale,
Dtex Systems, Shape Security, SlashNext Inc., Simpplr Inc., Health Catalyst,
CareCloud and more
DR. PROMOD
HAQUE
SENIOR MANAGING
PARTNER, NORWEST
VENTURE PARTNERS (NVP)
GETWINGS
An online platform to enable artist, musicians, photographers
and writers from all over India to learn more about their art
form and increase their skills, create beautiful original artwork
and collaborate with other artists and mentors on the platform.
Incorporated: 18 April 2017
Share Capital: Rs. 10,00,000
Company Category: Company Limited by Shares
LIBELLUS INFOMEDIA PVT. LTD.
Libellus Infomedia aims to provide readers with an online
community to exhibit their literary skills and to provide them
with a one-stop destination to rent, buy and subscribe books
they want to read but don’t have, along with other features such
as collaborative writing and debating.
Incorporated: 26 September 2016
Share Capital: Rs. 10,00,000
Company Category: Company Limited by Shares
Mr. K. L. CHUGH
CHAIRMAN, GATI
LIMITED
• Batch of 1960, Mechanical Engineering
• Worked for 10 years at the Heavy Engineering Corporation, a public sector
organisation based in Ranchi, leading a young team and implementing this
large project in record time with no cost overruns
• Served as Chairman of the ITC Group from November, 1991 to December, 1995.
On his retirement, was honored with the title of Chairman Emeritus. During his
4 year-long stewardship, ITC became one of the India’s leading private sector
corporations in turnover, profit, and market capitalization and the country’s
largest exporter
• Presently Chairman of Gati Ltd, Director of Sandhar Auto Industries, Urban
Mass Transit Co., Member of Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of
Management, Bangalore and Population Foundation of India, etc.
• Appointed as Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India, Shipping
Credit and Investment Company of India Ltd., Tourism Finance Corporation of
India and National Housing Bank of India and Member of Board of Governors,
National Council of Applied Economic Research, IIM Kolkata, Administrative
Staff College of India, President, AIMA
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DTU Times interviewed ARIJIT
BHATTACHARYA, Class of 2017,
who secured 5 th Rank in GATE Exam
in Mechanical Engineering. He is
pursuing his Masters from
IISc, Bangalore.
1. How was your journey after you graduated from college
in 2013? What made you appear for the Civil Services
Examination?
It has been a great learning experience. I decided to go for
Civil Services in my final year and continued my preparation
during my job. It was a well thought out and clear decision,
and I stuck to it. It took some time, but in the end, it has all
been worth it.
2. Ideally, how much time is required for the Preparation
for the Civil Services Examination?
At least one year of studying is required to understand the
requirements of the exam and prepare oneself for it. It took
me four attempts to do the same.
3. Does coaching play a crucial role in preparation?
Coaching has to be a strictly personal decision. It is not
mandatory. In my case, it helped introduce me to the
preparation and showed me the direction in which I should
move. For interview programs and such, mocks are helpful.
4. The UPSC Examination consists of three rounds, namely,
the Preliminary Exam, the Mains Exam and the Interview.
What is the difference in preparation styles for each of
these rounds?
All three stages require a slightly different conditioning. I
suggest that anyone wanting to appear for the exam should
first understand what these stages are about and what is
being tested where. However, the basic course work remains
the same, it is only slight adjustments one needs to effect.
5. We have to choose a particular subject for the Mains
Examination. Which subject do you think engineers should
choose to get an optimum score in the Mains Examination?
Again, a strictly personal choice based on one’s interest.
I chose Political Science because of considerable overlap
with General Studies and a genuine interest in it. All sorts
of optionals have a potential to fetch good marks. To give
you an example, the top 20 ranks this time had optionals
as diverse as Telugu Literature, Public Administration,
Geography, Psychology, Political Science, Mathematics, etc.
UPSC
GATE
1. What inspired you to go for further studies as opposed
to going in for placements?
To call myself an engineer, I feel that the knack of
understanding is important. I realised during my preparation
that I still have to learn a lot in order to pursue my desired
career in research and development.
2. When is the ideal time to start preparing for the
examination?
The more time you have, the merrier it is. Ideally, a year of
coaching followed by self-study and problem-solving are
appropriate for cracking the exam.
3. What difference does stream make in the preparation
technique for the exam?
Mechanical branches usually revolve around the basics,
whereas Electrical branches have a deeper sense of
application. Other branches lie between the 2 extremes.
4. What aspect of your GATE preparation would you
consider the toughest?
The need to stay motivated during the test series, along
with preparing for the semester was the toughest part.
5. Have you applied to any PSUs recruiting through GATE?
Yes, I got selected in HAL and ONGC and I am expecting
positive results from IOCL and NTPC.
6. What role did the college play while achieving this great
feat?
The semester preparation strategy suggested by our
Professors turned out to be helpful and acted like a head
start for the GATE Preparation.
7. During the preparation, any specific recreational activity
that helped you unwind?
Honestly, there was very less time for recreation, but
watching good TV series like Doctor Who, Sherlock and
Dexter was a huge relief.
DTU Times interviewed
ANAND VARDHAN, AIR
7, UPSC Civil Services
Examination, 2016 and
an alumnus of DTU.
1. What was the process of preparation for the
written exam?
For the written half, I decided to seek external
guidance and hence joined Career Launcher for a
1-year weekend course. I devoted all my time solving
the questions given in the class and gave as many
mock test papers as I could.
2. What role does coaching play in MBA exam
preparations?
I believe that to truly ace a subject, one always
needs a guide or a helping hand even if it’s just
to point you in the right direction. Now, it isn’t
compulsory to join coaching, however, doing so has
many advantages like regular class tests, All India
Mock Tests wherein you compete with thousands
of people to know where you stand, quality peers
to provide motivation, and most importantly
knowledgeable teachers who will solve your queries
hand to hand.
The most important thing any coaching institute
does is to familiarize you with the exam pattern not
to mention that their study material will be more
than enough to study and practice for CAT.
3. What is the importance of academic
achievements and extracurricular activities in
getting admission to a good B-School?
Academics always bag the front row seats when
it comes down to getting admission into a good
business school, without a doubt. Extracurricular
activities help but are not necessary when it comes to
the selection into IIMs. Performing well in academics
right from Class 10th to graduation is extremely
important. When it comes to extracurriculars,
people who have excelled outstandingly are
obviously given an upper hand.
4. How many GD and PI rounds did you participate
in, and where?
I got calls from 5 IIMs- Ahmedabad, Lucknow,
Kozhikode, Indore, and Calcutta. All of them had
a Written Ability Test (WAT), which consisted of
writing an essay followed by a Personal Interview of
around 15-20 minutes except for IIM Shillong, which
conducts a GD in place of WAT. The admission
process of IIM A takes place at Hotel Vivanta by Taj,
Dwarka. IIM C conducts PI at Indian Habitat Centre;
IIM L uses their Noida campus. I however only
attended the ones for IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta,
and Indore.
5. Please share your experiences and takeaways
from the GD and PI rounds.
If there is anything I have learned from my PI
experiences it is that it is extremely important to
have a good grasp on current affairs. Knowing what
is happening around you especially in your country
is the most necessary thing after the course subjects
because maximum questions are based on those.
And always remember, where on hand confidence is
key, the cliche is not. So always try to avoid answers
like ‘better salary’ when asked questions like ‘why
do you want to do an MBA?’
6. Which were the toughest/trickiest questions
you were asked during the PI rounds?
It is no surprise that IIM interviewers tend to throw
the interviewees off balance into a state of mute
bewilderment. During my IIM Ahmedabad interview,
I was asked why was Rohini called Rohini and the
number of districts in Delhi. Similarly, during my
IIM C interview, the panelists asked me to interview
them. Then they asked me detailed questions
regarding economics and finance like the difference
between them, of which I obviously I had no idea
and in the end one of the panelists told me that I
could ask him any question related to economics –
one which I thought he couldn’t answer – and that
then only would they accept me. Later, of course, I
found out, he himself was an economist.
7. What advice would you give students who aspire
to crack CAT and get admission in elite institutions?
Keep yourself updated with the latest current affairs
from the beginning, as you may not get enough time
to grasp the entire year’s news just before the PI.
Do not try to be over smart during the interview.
As the panelists are experienced people and will be
smarter than you.
Think before you speak. After all, anything as you
say can be used by the panelists to ask further
questions based on that.
As for CAT, having a good speed and accuracy is
important than having a good memory. So try to do
calculations mentally.
For the English section, start practicing the unseen
comprehensions as they usually are the most boring
and sadly the largest part of the English section.
Make sure you do as many mock tests as possible
and then try to analyse and rectify the mistakes you
made in that test.
DTU Times interviewed
ASHUTOSH AGGARWAL, who
cleared the Common Aptitude
Test (CAT) with a percentile
of 99.92 and converted the
call for Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad.
CAT
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Where all the Action Is
The Library and Auditorium form the most prominent structures of the University,
alongside being the sites of all significant activity that takes place here.
Proliferated Pigments
Springtime exhibits the University in full colour and grace, as the lawns are abloom with
a vast variety of flowers, and a larger variety of pollinators.
Green DTU
Along with impeccable architecture, the
campus is home to a curated abundance
of plants and trees, resulting in a cool, airy
and lush green campus.
Sneaking Through
Afternoons near the SPS halls can be
particularly adventurous, as droves of
monkeys leap, play and make the area
their own.
Pride of the Campus
No more than a brisk walk toward the wind tunnel, and the distant cries of our exultant
peacocks are distinctly audible. A few brave ones even venture deep into the campus!
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MechC
“Ek garam chai ki pyali ho, Koi usko pilane wali
ho”
Located next to the Mechanical Department, here
is where most of your spare time will be spent,
wondering what on the enormous menu is available
today or standing in the crowd outside, attempting
to acquire those much-coveted notes.
Nescafe
“Let’s talk, One moment, One Nescafe”
Legend says that engineers can’t survive endless
lectures and countless labs without their daily dose
of coffee. Nescafe is the the ideal resting place for
people of less experimental natures.
Campus
Hotspots
Jessjit Singh, 2nd Year, COE
Pratyush Jain, 2nd Year, IT
Shivam Jha, 2nd Year, ME
Wind Point
“Surat Hee Maine Aisee Payee, Kehte Hain
Mujhko Hawa Hawayee”
At the heart of the science block, Wind Point is
always inhabited by patrons who seek the comfort of
a cool breeze as they sit and write (read: copy) their
practical files, which is tough given the Wi-Fi speed
here, if you catch our drift.
DTU Lake
Away from the chaos of hefty academics and plethoric
cultural activities, lies the lake in all its serenity. Some
may argue that it’s just a glorified pond, but one
sunset by the side is enough to change your mind.
NightC
Amul
“Amul doodh peeta hai India”
Undoubtedly the social hub of
the campus, Amul is the societies’
PR activity hotspot. Catch the
latest from all societies, even as
you register yourself for a contest
or two.
“Khoya khoya chaand, Khula aasmaan”
Burning the midnight oil before an exam is incomplete without severe hunger pangs.
And that is when you will flood Night-C, your go-to place for every late hour hungerrelated
ailment, for a plate of Rajma Chawal or Masala Maggi.
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1. What drove you to abandon corporate life
and work exclusively toward the cause of rural
electrification?
[Rahul]: I always wanted to do something to
improve the condition of education and health in
India. When I found my classmate Nitin working on
providing basic electricity in villages, I thought of
joining him. We think providing basic electricity can
do wonders in the lives of people and also improve
their overall quality of life. Students can study after
sunset, hospitals can operate for more time as well
as provide better facilities by storing vaccines, blood
samples etc.
2. What was the major motivation behind this
venture?
Close to 1.1 billion people in the world lack access to
electricity and 300 million of this deprived lot live in
India, by far the highest share for any single country.
80 million households rely primarily on sources other
than electricity for their lighting
needs.
5. What are the major technological innovations
you have incorporated into your project?
We wanted to implement something that could track
the performance of the installed micro grid, spot or
predict failures and conduct possible maintenance,
not requiring any one of us to actually go back to
find the issue.
For this reason, TrackSo was born.
TrackSo is a cloud based solar IoT platform that tracks
and controls performance, predict and notify failures
and assist in possible maintenance for any kind of
solar system installed in remote locations, hence,
allowing customers and installation companies to
manage their product’s life cycle.
6. How large has the impact of Free Spirit Green
Labs been?
We are still in a phase where a lot of impact is yet
to be made. We are in process of onboarding all the
major rural micro-grid companies on our remote
monitoring platform TrackSo so they may maintain
their systems effectively.
We deploy our service along with a skill development
program to ensure that the local population has
enough know-how of the systems installed in their
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Despite having undergone the process of
electrification, with an exception of two to three
hours, citizens of our villages have no choice but to
spend all their time without electricity.
3. What were the major problems you faced in your
endeavour?
The process of completing our first rural
electrification was long, but be it securing funds or
making our microgrids smart, we have been able to
manage effectively.
All this has helped us immensely in reaching our
current business model.
4. How has your time at DTU (then DCE) helped you
in your venture?
While organising fests or working as placement
co-ordinators, the type of exposure offered by the
college helped us greatly. We learned about time
management and multi-tasking and such experiences
also helped us develop our networking skills.
NITIN SAINI and RAHUL TALREJA, Electrical Engineers from the
Class of 2013, left their corporate jobs to pursue their passion for
rural electrification. Using novel methods, their company Free
Spirit Green Labs has successfully installed solar grids in a village
in Uttar Pradesh. DTU Times interviewed them on their journey and
struggles.
region and would be able to communicate to the
platform easily in case of potential faults. This, in
turn, will generate new income opportunities for
beneficiaries and employment in rural areas.
7. What is your vision of the future?
With our Smart Microgrids, the vision is to create
various self-sustainable microgrids which can
benefit a large population and improve the quality
of life for the people of rural India. With our product
TrackSo, the vision is to reduce the operations and
maintenance cost of India’s 100 GW solar target up
to 50%.
8. What message would you like to give the
students of DTU?
In the initial years of University, take every possible
opportunity seriously, for what you will learn during
these days will help you in the long run. If you think
an idea or a project is good enough, pursue it, for
you will learn a lot in the process of transforming it
into reality.
ENERGIZE: SOLAR GUYS
Finesse
DTU Times organised Finesse - The Creative Extravaganza
in June, 2017.
It summoned Creative writers and illustrators from all
over Delhi participated in the two events that were held
The first event Caption Kranti marked a week of a wide
variety of the most creative and thoughtful captions. From
Shayari and poetry to simple one-word descriptions, each
contest saw overwhelming participation and engagement.
Dr. Ashish Agnihotri, Associate Professor,
JNU was the judge for the contest.
Anirudh Goel, DTU was declared as the winner
of the inaugural edition of Caption Kranti for
his caption - “When in doubt, trust the bow!”
“कलम,तसव्वुर और तस्वीर!” - The Illustration Competition
under Finesse, received over 50 spectacular
entries from students of colleges all over Delhi,
ranging from mindblowing to heartwarming.
Ms. Kaanchi Chopra, was the Chief Judge for the event.
Urvashi Verma, DTU was declared as the winner of the
inaugural edition of “कलम,तसव्वुर और तस्वीर!”. The second
position was bagged by Mayuri Dutta, College of Art,
Delhi University while the third position went to Rahul
Chakraborty, MAIT.

INTERVIEWS
DTU Times interviewed
Sidharth Raja, Class of 2017,
who is placed in Uber, San
Francisco.
1. Which area in Computer Science excites
you the most and why?
I’m interested in a lot of stuff. Distributed
Systems, Machine Learning and HCI would be
my top 3 picks for areas I want to work on
right now.
2. When did you realise you had a passion for
coding?
I always liked to make stuff, and that
gravitated me towards pursuing engineering.
Programming was one of the few most
accessible things to me in school. I later
went on to become the President of the
Programming Club in my school. Therefore, I
decided to major in CS.
3. Why Uber? What was your best take away
from your internship at Uber?
Uber is working on hard, fascinating and
relevant problems. The potential impact is
huge. So I’m pretty excited about working
there. My best take away from the internship
would be that I got to experience the entire
lifecycle of a feature - conception, design,
drawing up a spec document, getting feedback
from everyone involved, contributing to a
large codebase, testing, going through code
reviews and then seeing it go live. The people
there were super smart too, and discussions
with them were always interesting. It was
great!
4. Throw some light on the selection
procedure. How did you prepare and what
were the challenges that you faced?
I originally applied for an internship role. There
were 2 technical interview rounds and a round
with the hiring manager. The technical rounds
took place via pair coding on Hackerrank and
a phone call. Because of the time difference,
I was doing these interviews at 1 AM at night.
For preparation, I felt I already had strong
fundamentals. I practiced some selected
questions on Leetcode and InterviewBit.
Later, I set up mock interviews with a few of
my friends.
5. What is your final advice to the juniors?
You guys have way more time than you think.
Use it to explore different fields and see what
you like. Don’t just theorize, try to actually
make stuff. Try to maintain a decent CGPA, it’ll
open a lot of doors for you. It’ll be much easier
to you if you want to apply for competitive
research internships or for higher studies. Due
to my GPA, I was actually ineligible to sit for
the first few companies that came to campus
for recruiting interns.
Also, do have an online portfolio to showcase
your work. With Github giving free hosting for
static pages, there’s really nothing stopping
you. It’ll improve your writing skills and put
you into the habit of summarizing your work.
6. What are your plans for the future? Do
you plan on doing another degree or maybe
starting a company?
At this stage of my life, I want to maximize
personal growth and I believe I can do that
at Uber. I wouldn’t rule out studying further
at some point in the future, but certainly not
now. I want to stay as close as I can to cuttingedge
technology.
SIDHARTH RAJA
1. Please educate the readers about the whole
process of getting admitted in HEC Paris.
There are two ways to apply-one directly
through HEC and other through SAI which
consists of 5 Business Schools. I chose the latter
one, submitting my CV, recommendations,
GMAT and TOEFL scores, percentage, pursued
extracurricular activities and internships and
answers to the essay questions initially. This
was followed by a 25-35 minute long interview,
which covered topics like my interests, goals,
current affairs, France etc.
2. What made you choose Management over
other courses?
Proclivity towards Maths and Computer Science
made me pursue Computer Engineering. After
working on several coding projects, I decided
to take up internships in the non-technical field.
This is where I got introduced to management
and found the role of a Business Analyst to be an
interesting one. Having good problem-solving
skills, analytical abilities, algorithmic approach,
this job would make use of my knowledge in
Computer Science and one gained through
MIM as well. Hence, the field of management
and the MIM program was apt for me.
3. How does it feel to be a part of such
prestigious Institute which is the second best
in European Business School Ranking?
I was on cloud nine when I received my admission
acceptance from HEC Paris. Studying there is
a dream come true. I worked hard to maintain
a balance between writing and editing my
essays, bagging a placement offer, preparing
for the interviews and studying my course work
for the end semester examinations. I was really
glad that my efforts bore fruit.
4. What difference does the presence
of extracurricular activities make on the
admission application?
Having good extracurricular activities definitely
boosts up one’s application a lot. The school
wants to see an overall good application and
not just an academically good one. I
was involved with some societies,
did a lot of NGO work. I am a
trained classical dancer and had also taken
part in poetry writing competitions. If one is
interested in pursuing MIM, one should definitely
be involved in few extracurricular activities.
8. One project/internship/activity/position
which sets you different from others?
I believe it is not one but my overall application
along with my interview performance which
had differentiated me. I interned at Lamprell
Energy Dubai, United Bank of India and Larsen
and Toubro, carried out one summer research
project from IIIT-Delhi and 3 other side projects.
I am thankful to my mentor, Prof. Vinod Kumar
for the projects which I had pursued in DTU
under his guidance.
9. When did you start preparing for GMAT?
How did you prepare for the same?
I wanted to submit my application in the first
round of admission as the chances are said to
be higher, that time. Also, it showed that I was
serious about the school and I wanted to be
free from the apprehension of my future after
B. Tech. I took my GMAT Exams in the Summer
Vacations of my Final Year. I used the official
GMAT books and verbal from the Manhattan
series for preparation.
10. Which is your one achievement at DTU that
you cherish most?
I cherish my achievement in developing
the hostel website of our college. It was a
really challenging job which required a lot of
attention. It was tough to balance deadlines
with impending exams but I stayed committed.
Finally, I had to train juniors to take up the
responsibility further after my graduation.
11. What advice would you like to give students
planning to pursue Masters?
Start preparing well in advance for GMAT and
TOEFL, try to maintain 8 CGPA, work in as
many internships as possible, choose good
recommenders, those who know you well and
will present you very well, carry out a few
extracurricular activities, some NGO work
and last but not the least, be focussed
on this goal.
in Management (MIM)
NISTHA CHAKRABORTY
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The
Fresher’s Bucketlist
Everything you need to
know about Grade Point
Average (GPA)
-Shruti, 3rd Year, EE
Keeping the students’ interest in mind,
our University introduced the system of
Grade Point Average starting with the
2K15 batch. This essentially means that
your final scores in every semester will be
graded on a scale of 0 to 10.
The first and foremost factor to keep in
mind is that GPA is relative. This implies
that your GPA depends on the scores of
all the students who’ve taken the same
subject as you have. A major advantage of
this system is that students in branches
which are inherently less scoring will now
have a level playing field when it comes to
placements.
Initially, for every subject, a grade
ranging from ‘O’ to ‘P’ is awarded. This
is later converted into its corresponding
numerical value and multiplied with the
credits allotted to the subject in question.
With the new grading system in place,
there’s a strong emphasis on a student’s
day-to-day class performance. Some
subjects have the laboratory component
integrated into them. So the cumulative
grades awarded depend on internal
marks, laboratory performance, mid
semesters and end semesters.
The Hostel Life
Getting a seat in DTU does not make a person as happy as getting a
bed in a hostel room does. The new-found freedom is exhilarating for
sure. This whole year is going to be a learning curve for you.
THINGS TO DO
1. Visit Haunted Lane: Your hostel life is not complete if you
haven’t visited the haunted lane. Ask your seniors for the location
of this haunted lane. Chances are, you may just walk along a shady
road and revel in the joy.
2. Spend time at the OAT: A wonder by day, a beauty by night.
When you are exploring the college in its night glory, the OAT
will be your favourite haunt. Plus the super fast Wifi helps until
you get the LAN cables (Don’t sit in your rooms with Jio sim
cards, explore). Spending endless nights playing FIFA and CS will
be an experience in itself.
3. Explore: This cannot be stressed enough, although your curiosity
will do everything. A hosteller is the only one who doesn’t get lost
in the campus in the beginning because of the incessant exploring.
4. Meet New People: DTU’s hostel is a potpourri of cultures from
all over the country. Interact with hostelers and explore their way
of life. Don’t be scared of meeting any seniors, the experience will
always be pleasant.
DAILY LIFE
-Pratyush Thakur, 2nd Year, COE
-Siddhant Patra, 3rd Year, CE
1. Departmental store: There is a departmental store just outside
which will cater to almost all your needs.
2. Chemist: Enter the street just adjacent to the eating joint
Dahiram and at the end of that street is a chemist shop. Voila!
3. Salon: Cut N’ Care is a good option in Rohini market.
4. G3S Cinema: Head over to your local cinema hall to watch the
latest movies in Rohini.
The Art of
Being a DTUite
-Kripi Badonia, 2nd Year, IT
In the kingdom that is Bawana, DTU is the crowned
king. And like all kings, DTU demands completion of
certain tasks from its subjects, to accept them as its
own. For your first week at DTU, we, the official scribes
to the King, have compiled a list of 5 (not so) arduous
tasks that you must complete to earn the right of being
called a DTUite.
• Be the front passenger on an e-rickshaw, after
succumbing to the “BadliBadliBadli” or “Caw-ledge
Caw-ledge” calls and listen to the multitude of
stories that the E-Rickshaw driver has to offer.
• Discover your new-found (if not, forced) love
for chai-samosa at MechC and Rajma Chawal at
MicMac.
• Make full advantage of the fact that seniors
ALWAYS pay at MechC. (Never let any senior get
away from this.)
• Make sure to attend ALL orientations, and then
figure out which society/team is best for you.
• Imbibe the illustrious DTU lingo successfully – Sir,
Ma’am, GT, BT, Full Power, Chill Scenes.
Lastly, know this place will give some of the best of
seniors and you will make the best of friends within
these walls. So make good choices, stay true to yourself
and fall in love with DTU every day.
Movies to Watch
When in University
-Rohan Mishra, 3rd Year, SE
Movies aren’t apart from life; they are in
continuation with it. It is almost as if the
colours of life only seem real when seen
on a screen, and therefore I am guilty of
escaping to the cinema. While being a
couch potato isn’t advisable, it is almost
therapeutic to lose yourself in a movie,
once in awhile.
What’s called a list of best films here
is an offering of my favorite ones. As
a sleight, I have lumped movies into
triads according to their flavor with
a particular emphasis on including as
many filmmakers as possible. As is the
essence of making a list, it couldn’t
accommodate some of my favorite
filmmakers - Woody Allen, Truffaut and
Wes Anderson to name a few.
If you like these, feel free to dive deeper
into their worlds. Welcome to the
new year, I’m sure you’ve rolled your
sleeves up to get on with your college
life, and here I try to pluck little bits of
continuations.
• The Social Network, Good Will
Hunting
• The Matrix, Rockstar
• Cornetto Trilogy, Her
• The Lobster, Magnolia
• Almost Famous, High Fidelity
• Gangs of Wasseypur, Haider
• Titli, Nightcrawler
Stay Connected
A number of official Facebook Pages help you
stay in touch with the various administrative
and student events taking place at DTU.
Here is a list of must-follow pages-
1. DTU Times- The University’s Official
Newsletter and Media House. Source
to all latest and authentic news and
information from the Administration.
Wide variety of creative content, from
short stories and interviews of students
and staff alike, to comic strips and oncampus
and off-campus photography.
2. DTU Student Association-
Administrative updates from the official
Student Body
3. DTU Cultural Council- The place to
go for updates from all cultural events
taking place at DTU
4. Training and Placement Cell, DTU-
Updates on on-campus placement
activities
5. Engifest, DTU- Updates regarding
DTU’s Cultural Fest
6. DCE DTU Alumni Association- For
regular updates from DCE/DTU Alumni
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Best of Both Worlds
DTU is home to a many among the best sportspersons and teams in the country. However, studying in a University brings the
additional burden of managing your academic life alongside your life in sport. We interviewed a few prominent sportspersons
from the University on how they manage to do the same.
Engineering inherently requires
your to put all your knowledge into
application, to enforce hypotheses in
real life situations. Through the four
years of this course, you will need to
complement your knowledge with
certain languages and software.
Quintessential Software
C++, Java: Powerful, general-purpose,
Object Oriented Programming
languages. At least one language is
necessary for any engineer even if it
doesn’t have to do anything with his/
her profession.
MATLAB: Essential for data
acquisition and mathematical
modelling which makes it an ideal
software to employ when doing
projects.
AutoCAD: Drafting and two
dimensional drawing is used majorly
in Mechanical and Civil branches but
its flexibility allows it to be used for
accurate layouts and architectural
designs. Also with the advancement
of Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing,
they are becoming more useful as
one can see how exactly their product
looks like in just a few hours.
The Tech you
need to learn in
B.Tech
-Gursifath Bhasin, 3rd Year, IT
- Shivam Jha, 2nd Year, ME
MS Excel: Whatever you do,
whichever line you pick, this software
is a must. And no, I’m not talking
about simple sheets. Learn creating
complex formulas. This would make
your life easier.
LabView: A Graphical Programming
Language, it is very easy to get a hang
of it and is pretty interesting too due
to its GUI. It is particularly useful in
simulation and testing the control
and processing part of a system.
Here are some branch specific
softwares and languages that you will
come across, so better familiarise
yourself soon.
BT - Comsol, Origin, Chembiodraw
CE, ENE - Catia, Pro-E, Solidworks,
ANSYS
COE, IT, SE, MCE - CodeBlocks,
Android
Studio,
Eclipse
Languages: Python,
JavaScript,
PHP,
CSS,XML
ECE - Xilinx, Eagle, AVR Studio,
OrCAD
EE - Synopsys, Kiel, LTSpice, Proteus
EP - LabView, Atlas, Origin
ME, AE, PIE - Solidworks, MATLAB,
ANSYS
PCT - Aspen, Hysys, Comsol
Harsh Gill
Captain
DTU Cricket Team
Kunal Mahajan
Tennis Player
I have been a part of the DTU Cricket Team since the second day of University. Being the
only player from my year it might’ve been difficult to adapt with the team, but our seniors
have been extremely helpful.
Cricket has always been the most important part of my life and I put it ahead of everything.
For me cricket came even before the academics. I once left my supplementary exam for the
IIT Kanpur tour.
I took no specific steps, though; whenever there was a tour calling I put up a message on
the team group and we were all set to go!
My journey in sports began in the first year with the trials for the badminton team. Being
part of a sport in DTU is very exciting. Each sports trip has taught me something, be
it giving a measure of my acumen as a sportsperson or my ability to interact with other
people. Other than that, it keeps my spirit alive, for I have something else to focus on
besides academics.
Balancing academics as well as a passion for sports only sounds hard. If you love your sport
enough, you always find out some space in your schedule to squeeze it in alongside your
academics.
Yakshita Malhotra
Captain
DTU Girls’ Badminton Team
From being called reckless by my first coach to being ranked 667 in U-16, my journey
through tennis has been immensely satisfying.
I have always been taught that studies come first, no matter what other activities one indulges
in. Alongside, it is also true that one doesn’t really have to study everyday at University. All
that is required is effective and judicious time management during examination time. So
while I play to my content for the rest of the year, the fortnight before the exam is dedicated
to studying single-mindedly.
Crossword
ACROSS
1. The latest edition to the complex is the _____ Badminton Court. [6]
6. Reserved for the country’s most popular sport, the complex’s largest
area, the _______ field. [7]
7. Right beside the cricket field (and often on it), lies the _____ ground.
8. Look across the sports complex, and you would ‘fault’ yourself to not
notice the _________ courts. [6]
9. The hub of DTU sports activity is the DTU _______________ [13]
Crescendo: Sports
DOWN
2. ‘Open’ for all at the MechC Lawns is the ____________ [10]
3. Slam dunk or merely improve your dribble at the ______ court. [10]
4. For DTU’s fitness freaks, open in every hostel is a ____________ [9]
5. Circumscribing the field at the complex lies the ________ track. [9]
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Crescendo: Literature
From Empty Pages to a
Bestseller Shubhi Sareen, 3rd Year, COE
With the first semester, a new chapter of your is life yearning to be written down. The
four years of college represent a set of blank pages. You, being the author possess
the power of transforming those pages into a bestseller. Here are a few tips on
how you can do that -
Network - Before authors come up with their to-be-bestsellers, they are
usually found interacting with fellow writers and publishing houses,
trying to learn from the experienced. The importance of building a strong
network of people, beyond the realms of your class, branch or year must
not be undermined.
Pro Tip: Find the right set of teams and societies matching your interests.
Build your skills - An accomplished writer incorporates a multitude of
writing styles and techniques to make sure that their pieces are an interesting
read. Similarly, a good resume speaks volumes about your skills, and these four
years are the best time to try out new stuff and discover your passion.
Pro Tip: Take things seriously, but don’t drive the fun out of them.
Never neglect the necessities - Good writers have a variety of educational backgrounds, but the ones holding a degree find
it easier to make a mark. Irrespective of the compliance of your interests to your branch, it is always beneficial to maintain a
decent CGPA. Most companies which visit the campus for internships and placements have a minimum cut-off. Focussing on
your CGPA from the first semester itself will save you a lot of sleepless nights towards the end.
Pro Tip: Maintain a balance between curricular and extracurricular activities.
Failing Well
Dear Ms. Mitchell,
Thank you for your persistent visits to our office for the past few
years. We don’t think that your story “Gone With the Wind” will
eventually turn out to be legen-wait for it-dary, not alone some
of the timeless classics the world of literature has ever seen. Your
book puts forth the idea of strong, independent female characters
- which my colleagues found to be very unlikely. I am a huge fan
of Rhett Butler’s moustache. Hopefully, we could retain that in
the edited version.
Well, to sum it up, we are truly grateful that you sought our
services. Feel free to send in anything in the future.
Yours sincerely
XYZ
Editor
-Shreeya Kedia, 3rd year, BT
Margaret Mitchell received 38 rejections, before getting
Gone With the Wind published. Louisa May Alcott was
told to stick to her day job when she approached publishers
with Little Women. Rejection is like a dementor that slowly
creeps into our social system. But the truth is, no one
originates at the mountaintop, and even those born lucky
get a turn on the wheel of misfortune. Anyone with a resume
of accomplishments also has a resume of failures. We human
beings have a rather un-human way of emphasizing the
victory music, the perfect ten or the very smell of perfection.
For the next four years on campus, failure will tend to be
a well-mediated part of your college curriculum. Failing to
reach a class on time, failing to clear an important exam,
failing to answer a question in a viva is all part of the bigger
picture of success. So the next time things don’t go your way,
get up, take the plunge, have a good laugh about it, and
begin again.
Engineer
Grammy-Winning Music
at Home?
Computer
You don’t need a Rs. 2,50,000 iMac
Pro to get started. Use the one that
you have. If you’re buying a new PC,
make sure you get the one with the
highest number of cores.
DAW
A computer software which helps
record tracks and provides the
essential effects and plugins needed
for finishing and production of your
music.
-Jessjit Singh, 2nd Year, COE
A very important aspect of Modern Music is often neglected - the knowledge of engineering that goes into it. After a
year of digging out the “secrets of the music industry”, I found the right way to make music at home. Here is a list of
things you need to record, mix and master a song.
Microphone
Used to capture audio, microphones
are usually of two types - Dynamic
Mics and Condenser Mics. The
latter are used in Professional Studio
Recording.
Instruments
You obviously know what these are!
Either use the microphone to record
or plug the instruments directly to
the Interface.
Audio Interface
The key component of the home
studio - an audio interface connects
the instruments to the computer,
ensuring that there is no time lag
between sending and receiving sound
signals.
Headphones/monitors
Used to playback the recordings and
help in the post recording, mixing
and mastering.
These things might leave you frustrated and even take away your precious time and energy, but if you’re passionate
about music, you’ll get through!
Crescendo: Music
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How to Stay Awake
In Class
Every student knows that feeling. You come to class with best
intentions, find a seat, take out your notebook and begin listening
attentively to your professor but suddenly, with every word of the
lecture, your eyes are buckling shut. You frantically try to keep them
open but uncontrollable, unfettered and unrestrained drowsiness is
taking over.
Perhaps you didn’t get eight hours of sleep. Does anyone?
Unfortunately, your professor doesn’t see the 4 a.m. snaps of you
banging your head on the keyboard and doesn’t know that the
deconstructive analysis of dank memes might be the last thing you
want to hear about in the morning.
No offense!!
-Shikha Dahiya, 3rd Year, COE
-Shivam Jha, 2nd Year, ME
How to Survive a Day in DTU,
Without your Smartphone!
6:45 A.M. You wake up from a nightmare comparable
to an E.D. class, and realise there’s no time to take a
bath.
6:55 A.M. You tie your shoelaces.
6:57 A.M. You pick up your wallet and bag.
7:10 A.M. You run to board the Metro as if it’s the last
train you’d ever be able to catch.
Commandeer a seat in Mech-C
Rush to Mech-C as soon as you can, for it gets crowded
in the blink of an eye. Find a nice seat, judge a variety
of homosapiens with alarming levels of prejudice, and
savour your Vada-Sambar.
-Raunak Kapur 3rd year, EEE
-Shashank Shekhar Jha 2nd year, ECE
Phew! Finally, you are in. A guy and the DMRC never
play well together. Take our word for it, you will never
find a vacant unreserved seat. You walk across to the
doors on the opposite side, look at the warning sign that
says “Do not lean against the doors”, and do exactly
what it forbids. And then, you feel your pockets for that
quintessential source of entertainment… Oh, shoot!
The horror of having to spend 12 odd hours without
your lifesaver is already making you sweat. Do not
worry, for we bring you the guide!
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2
Try asking (mostly irrelevant) questions and participating in discussion.
Open that last page of your notebook and doodle like your life depends on it (ever heard of dying
of boredom?). By the end of class, you’ll have constructed a detailed depiction of a pirate cat
fighting Godzilla with a pogo stick.
Explore the vast campus
DTU campus is a beauty spread across 164 acres. A
maze of Departments, Labs, Workshops, hangout
spots and what not! Explore it, and get carried away
by the allure it holds.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
The person sitting next to you would have noticed your mad skills by now, so involve him/her in
an ambitious game of tic-tac-toe or dots.
If your eyes are still red and drenched with slumber, make sure you call the person sitting furthest
from you and ask for a bottle of water, successfully creating commotion and quietly announcing
that you are dehydrated.
Start tapping your feet or your pen, even if it may pester the hell out of your classmates. Your goal
is to survive the lecture, no matter what it takes.
Think about all the things you could have done instead of attending the class and regret the
decision of not placing your faith in your friend’s proxy ability.
Discreetly signal out to everyone nearby that you have created a hotspot and initiated Mini Militia,
only for the battle to be subverted because of that one guy who forgot to turn the volume down.
No matter how fascinating it may be, do not observe the rotations of the fan or the door, hoping
for some seniors to walk in and make an announcement.
Take your friend’s phone on the pretext of seeing his meme collection and change his ringtone to
“Washing powder Nirma” and call him up a while later.
Chill out at the Library
Don’t worry, we are not suggesting that you revise
your notes. After all, we all are of the same breed. The
only place in DTU where the AC is functional is the
Library. You can always sit in the library to beat the
heat.
Interact and Socialise
After years of preparation and hard work you’ve finally
made it here. Meet new people, share your stories, and
listen to theirs. Make this stage of life memorable with
a group of comrades.
Meet our Maggi Baba
Read about him on Quora? No, we won’t tell you
much about the 51 year old legacy he holds. Strike a
conversation. Wondering how to break the ice? Break
a glass, and your work is done.
Grab a copy of DTU Times
Always remember, for phones may come and phones
may go but books stay on forever. (Familiar quote,
right?) The best way to pass time is to pick up a copy
of DTU Times from any of the hotspots, and chill!
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Slap yourself repeatedly because you have to stay awake till the roll call (which was of course the
sole purpose for all your efforts.)
As our ancestors have rightly said: “Always check your pockets before you leave.”
NEVER FORGET YOUR SMARTPHONE AT HOME
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GUESTS
Every year, Delhi Technological University hosts a myriad of guests from all walks of life, who inspire
us with their respective journeys, and the grit and determination they faced obstacles with. Here is
a recap of the major guests we received in the past year.
Prof.
Konstantinos Triantis
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State
University, USA
Prof. Ashoka Krishna
Sarpangal Bhat
University of Victoria,
Canada
Prof. Mohamad
Sawan
Polytechnique
Montréal, Canada
Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Shukla
Edith Cowan
University, Australia
Grp. Capt. (Retd.)
R. S. Bhola
Olympic Gold
Medallist and DCE
Alumnus
Maj. Gen. (Retd.)
G. D. Bakshi
Army Veteran
Markandey Katju
Former Judge,
Supreme Court
Sunidhi Chauhan
Renowned Singer
Piyush Mishra
Poet, Actor, Author
Nucleya
EDM Artist
Lagori
Folk Rock Fusion
Band
Nizami Bandhu
Sufi Group
SHTUBY: Drum & Red
Israeli Band
Monica Dogra
Musician and Actress
Sanjay Singh
Jt. CP, Northern Range,
Delhi Police
Sameer Somal
CFO, Blue Ocean
Global Technology,
New York
Premlata Agarwal
Oldest woman to
climb Mt. Everest
Gaurav Gera
Actor