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You might be wondering what exactly is incomplete by looking at the title, and I'm sure the cover picture might have given you some idea. The idea here is that life itself is incomplete without the bunch of people that make it worthwhile: friends. <\/p>
Most of us we agree with the line written above. For me and <\/span>I think even for you guys friends mean a half our world. With <\/span>them, our life is almost <\/span>dull, lonely and pathetic.Friends they are on our mind 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>Friends bind people in a bond of love, mutual trust, understanding and loyalty.Friendship is a relationship which involves mutual self-respect, trust, loyalty and affection. Good friends enjoy each others company, share the same interests and are loyal to each other. <\/p>Friends are the basic reason why most us love to hang out and they are even the reason why we love to go to college. Friends help us out in each and every situation of our life. A friend is some one who stands by our side, even during difficult times. It requires honesty and mutual understanding has to be nurtured with devotion and patience. We can share our emotions with them.<\/p>They are with us in each and every work we do whether it's a dirty work (as we all have some) and we all have some sweet bitter memories with them which stay with us forever and we can even narrate them to our future mates.A true friend never lets up down even under most threatening.Friendship is a necessary part of every human\u2019s life as none of us is self-sufficient.<\/p> Guys just remember one thing <\/p> \"DON'T FORGET YOUR OLD FRIENDS WHILE MAKING NEW\".<\/p><\/p>"}]
Friends bind people in a bond of love, mutual trust, understanding and loyalty.Friendship is a relationship which involves mutual self-respect, trust, loyalty and affection. Good friends enjoy each others company, share the same interests and are loyal to each other. <\/p>
Friends are the basic reason why most us love to hang out and they are even the reason why we love to go to college. Friends help us out in each and every situation of our life. A friend is some one who stands by our side, even during difficult times. It requires honesty and mutual understanding has to be nurtured with devotion and patience. We can share our emotions with them.<\/p>
They are with us in each and every work we do whether it's a dirty work (as we all have some) and we all have some sweet bitter memories with them which stay with us forever and we can even narrate them to our future mates.A true friend never lets up down even under most threatening.Friendship is a necessary part of every human\u2019s life as none of us is self-sufficient.<\/p>
Guys just remember one thing <\/p>
\"DON'T FORGET YOUR OLD FRIENDS WHILE MAKING NEW\".<\/p>
<\/p>"}]
Let me tell you the story of a guy in my college who got a GPA of 3.7 out of 10 last semester, and has been on a seemingly downward spiral for quite some time now. He doesn't attend classes and even skips exams, and could be said to be the epitome of what you shouldn't be at college. You must be wondering why do I want you to know about someone like him, and no, this is not a tale to warn you off the path he's on. Rohitashva Vashishtha, his name is, but he prefers to be called Rohitt, an extra 't' for the rest.<\/p>
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We'll start at the beginning. He first used a computer in his dad's office when he was a mere 8 year old, and when he was 10, his family bought their first PC. That was when his addiction began. 2 years later, he first learned how to program small applications, make simple web pages and customize the computer. It was when he was in the 6th standard, and it has been an onward journey ever since.<\/p>
Fast forward to the 9th standard and people realized that there was a huge flaw in his personality- he either liked something and put his all into it, or hated something vehemently and actively advocated against it and practiced not doing it. As you can guess, he fell in love with computers and put in a lot of effort into learning new things constantly. And, the thing he hated the most was studying the compulsory subjects at school, although his natural talent for basic sciences and languages ensured he could sail through school without much problems and he somehow limped into Bits Pilani Hyderabad Campus.<\/p>
You can probably see where I'm going with this. Let's jump back to the present. We just started our third year and he is the head of the Coding Club of our college, regularly attends coding conferences, is currently interning in an international open source organization (Zulip Inc.) and regularly takes workshops on various topics in Computer Science and Programming. But here's the twist, he isn't studying Computer Science at college. Instead, he is persuing a major in Mathematics because that was all he was able to secure with his limited marks in PCM. <\/p>
I once happened to ask him whether he ever had second thoughts regarding his choice of screwing up his grades. He said he is always having second thoughts. \"Whenever I happen to be alone doing nothing, I can't help but drift off in that direction. If you'd give me the chance to do it all over again, I'd probably do it the same way, or somewhat similar, because the other path just isn't what I can do. But, I'm constantly scared, mainly because I don't know many precedents on this path I'm taking and if I fail, there're bound to be several people pointing out that I should have studied and got better marks, better college and branch, better grades, etc. And they'd probably be right, but I'm sure I wouldn't have enjoyed that way in any case.\"<\/p>
He must know the implications of the path he's on right now. He cannot get admission into any good university for higher education, he cannot expect to even sit in interviews for good internships in college, and surely he cannot expect to easily find a job at the end of his course here. That is a daunting prospect for almost everyone around us and that's what keeps us on the right track. But here we have him, sitting in his room in front of his laptop for hours on end daily, probably working harder than the majority of people in the college, and then taking breaks, going out on treks and road trips without a care in the world. <\/p>
But yes, with such dedication, determination and sheer brilliance in the subject, this guy surely has in him to make big and leave footprints on the trail less taken.<\/p>
\"I'm just doing what I feel is the right thing to do at the moment. I cannot just walk on a road I don't like when I can see several faint trails in the woods to places unknown and inviting. I've left that fork quite a bit behind, no turning back now.\" A Keating fan indeed.<\/p>
Thanks to my father's posting in various army camps across the country, I lived in some of the most remote regions of India, integrating with the culture and becoming one with nature as I grew up. One of the advantages of growing up in remote areas, however, was also the spectacle you saw should you merely happen to look up at the sky at night. <\/p>
Back then, when the light pollution was virtually non-existent in the zones we lived in, you could see the Milky Way spread out above you, millions upon millions of stars twinkling back at you as if they wanted to tell you stories of ages bygone and comfort you in the starlight. I was obsessed with outer space, completely and utterly. In fact, I understood the concept of life and death because of my obsession with space. My parents told me that one day Earth will be gone, our Sun exploding into a supernova that would wipe this planet clean of all life, and that thought terrified me more than anything else in the universe. How could my friends and parents go away, how could my city and my country, and my world, disappear. I couldn't comprehend that there would be no Earth in the future. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501929732560","data":"5985a49cecf05"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501929734853","data":"
And yet, my thirst for knowledge of Outer Space never really died within me. I kept exploring, I learned about escape velocities, famous Astronauts, new discoveries, black holes, Quasars, Light Years, I discovered that the starlight that reaches earth could be from a star that has long since died by the time it's light reached the planet. I had this unquenchable thirst of going to space, conducting experiments and contributing to Humanity's push towards a solar system wide species. <\/p>
Then I grew up. <\/p>
As Donald Trump would say it, growing up was the worst deal in the history of deals. My health issues and the lack of proper knowledge and access to proper services kept me out of my dream of becoming an astronaut, but I'm still thankful for all that I've learned in chasing that dream. Of course, later in life I would find out that this was the whole point of failures: you fail, but you learn from your failures. My learning was a bit more direct than what I learned from failures later in life, but I'm glad nonetheless. <\/p>
This piece was prompted by the news of 9-year old Jack Davis writing an earnest letter to NASA, asking to apply for the position of Planetary Protection Officer, a position that was recently listed on their website. The job entails keeping space as well as Earth safe from contamination among other responsibilities, but the job title is, of course, quite enticing. Jack wrote to NASA listing his experience with video games and space movies as qualifications, and frankly it is the sweetest thing I've seen in a really long time, reminding me of my own childhood days. You can read the full story by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>This is to all of us who had dreams that were shattered on the sole basis of us growing up: learn from your passions, even if they never worked out. I am who I am today because of who I was yesterday. Be the better version of yourself, everyday till the end of your days. <\/p>"}]
This is to all of us who had dreams that were shattered on the sole basis of us growing up: learn from your passions, even if they never worked out. I am who I am today because of who I was yesterday. Be the better version of yourself, everyday till the end of your days. <\/p>"}]
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Looking for MBA- HR female candidate having completed her degree in 2016\/2017 who has excellent communication skills, sound knowledge in MS Office, English Proficiency in both spoken and written, leadership skills, team management skills and other relevant skills.<\/p>
NOTE: <\/b>To share your resume, please fill Bio page of your profile on stuMagz.<\/p>"}]
Like it or not, these are quite interesting times we live in. The world is seeing a resurgence of ethno-nationalistic beliefs, with the people of many western countries being more protectionists than ever before in their political views. And because society cannot exist outside the sphere of politics, this effect spills over to everyone who is in the country and often those around the world, especially us Indians who often go abroad for further studies and job prospects. <\/p>
I'm not here to tell you to be on your guard all the time, I do not want to be an alarmist. I'm here to tell you that now, with many students moving to the US this month and the next for their higher studies, it is important to remember a few things to avoid getting into sticky situations which you cannot get out of, with both the local law enforcement and civilians. Here are what Indian students or any International student studying in the US must remember.<\/p>
1. Avoid Conflict<\/b><\/p>
As much as you can, try to avoid getting into a spat with a local or another student, both local and International. Not only is it not worth it, it is a waste of your time and you would end up attracting more trouble than it's worth on you.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499080558478","data":"595a27d0a8086"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499080575831","data":"
2. Rely on campus security <\/b> <\/p>
Many universities in the United States have a well trained Campus police unit that is incredibly quick to respond. The numbers for the campus police are given to you when you first join the University, and you should make sure to have them saved and ready to dial at short notice in case of emergencies. In many cases, the Campus police are faster to respond than 911, so keep the numbers handy. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499080598848","data":"595a27f1b2af1"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499080608560","data":"
3. Learn how to deal with a crisis on Campus:<\/b><\/p>
The campus police and the management are more than willing to tell you how to deal with a potentially life-threatening situation should you find yourself in one. Listen to their advice on how to deal with emergencies, participate in drills if any, and make sure you stay sharp between your ears. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499080630471","data":"595a2815ae580"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499080646748","data":"
4. Be aware of your surroundings: <\/b><\/p>
All the security measures in the world won't help you if you do not have situational awareness, especially when you're alone. If an area is particularly desolate, or if people, in general, avoid that area, it means you too are expected to not go through that area. When you're out alone, or with a small group of friends, always be aware of where you're going. It might just save your life. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499080664493","data":"595a283492992"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499080689788","data":"
5. When stopped by cops, do not panic: <\/b><\/p>
If you happen to have a car, rented or otherwise, there might be a chance that you might get pulled over by the Police for anything from a routine check to you speeding without being aware of it or a broken tail light. In cases like these, pull over your car and put your hands on the top of the steering wheel, holding it until the police offer is at your window. At this point, lower your windows and remember that there is no reason to panic, and answer the questions asked. Doing anything else might be perceived as an intent for aggression, so be very careful. <\/p>
Remember you have the right to ask why the cop has pulled you over. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499080722314","data":"595a287889144"}]
About The Event:<\/b> <\/p>
Walk for a HOPE, <\/b>2K walk is a annual fund rising event organised by Sreenidhi Cancer Foundation (SCF). Our walk stands apart from others because of the tenacity of its volunteers who thrive to facilitate the lives of impeccant children fighting against cancer as our aim is to provide sustainable life to the children suffering from cancer. <\/p>
We<\/i> believe in hope and we be the hope <\/i>is the only motto of the foundation that motivates us.<\/p>
Sreenidhi Cancer Foundation started in 2014 and have hosted several events till date to provide our services which include Human Chain Formation, Blood Donation, Awareness campaigns, Health check up campaigns and much more in rural and urban areas. Walk For A Hope is the prestigious event hosted by the foundation annually to raise funds for cancer patients at MNJ Cancer Hospital, Lakdikapool. <\/p>
The walk starts at 6:30 A.M.<\/b><\/p>
Contribute your share for the treatment of children suffering from cancer.<\/p>"}]
Ask your parents who the greatest singer in India is, and chances are you'll hear the name 'Kishore Kumar' in an instant. The legendary singer was born on this day 88 years ago in 1929, and went on to become the voice of a generation and subsequently, a country. Such is his legend that even to this day his voice is enchanting, taking absolutely no effort in managing to put a spell on you in an instant. <\/p>
People are often shocked when they find out that I listen to Kishore Kumar, considering my usual music taste. But hey, good music is good music, no matter the genre. I'll listen to everything from Meshuggah's spine tingling metal to Kishore Kumar's legendary voice all in the same hour. I've found that a lot of my peers have only heard their parents or elders talk about Kishore Kumar in fond recollection of their youth, but never have actually listened to him, so allow me to remedy that. Here's a list of 5 songs of the legendary singer that you must listen to! <\/p>
1. Mere Sapno Ki Rani<\/b><\/p>
Even if you've never actually heard this song, it is impossible for you to have grown up in India and not hear this song blaring out of a radio or someone singing it happily as they go about their business. This song is an example of one that truly transcends time and space. Even in non-Hindi speaking parts of this country, this song is known. It is just that popular. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1501846320449","data":"vo1MykK4u8U"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501846323746","data":"
2. Gaata Rahe Mera Dil Tu Hi Meri Manzil <\/b><\/p>
Another legendary song from a legendary movie. This song, from the movie Guide based on R.K. Narayan's excellent novel, recently got a boost in public memory after being referenced in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1501846528688","data":"TR2F8rRgCC0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501846532498","data":"
3. Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Jaate Hai <\/b><\/p>
A song from the 1970s when Bollywood was going through a transitional period, this song from the movie Aap Ki Kasam perfectly encapsulates the vocal range of a man who was never trained in singing and yet became a legend. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1501846593094","data":"TqdNqBA44Bg"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501846691895","data":"
4. Neele Neele Ambar Par <\/b> <\/p>
Another song that is impossible to miss, referred way too many times even in modern Bollywood movies and sung by the occasional passing uncle or your parents. This is my personal favourite Kishore Kumar song, describing it in English requires more skill than I currently posses. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1501846828017","data":"nEnLt3pasxE"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501846832104","data":"
5. Roop Tera Mastana <\/b> <\/p>
Come to think of it, Aradhana had more than one legendary Kishore Kumar songs, this being one of them. In all my life, I've never met anyone who hasn't heard of this song, it just is that legendary, and that good. Kumar's crooning has been a favourite for lovers of all generations since it's release. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1501846986339","data":"HenA-OUyo0s"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501846989780","data":"
And there you have it, legendary songs from the Legend himself. Singers like Kishore Kumar define India and it's popular culture for the world to see, and I'm glad that when someone asks what India has to offer in music, I can point to Kishore Kumar and say with confidence that there won't even be another like him, anywhere in the world. <\/p>
Happy Birthday to the Legendary Kishore Kumar! <\/p>"}]
If you're a little news savvy and use cab-hailing services moderately to fairly often, you may have heard of the two biggest competitors in the market drying up their supply of incentives to the cab drivers, which has led to a lot of disgruntled drivers wring their hands in worry as many still have loans to pay off, commitments to meet and so on. The truth it, industry watchers and experts have long since predicted that the cab-hailing bubble was going to burst soon and when it did, the incentives plus the perks that the early adopters of the services enjoyed would vanish. <\/p>
Today, the bubble has definitely burst, but most of us who were subjected to article upon article on the bubble bursting were expecting more of a massive outcry when it did. It does come as a surprise that the outcry has been limited to cities like Bengaluru and, for a very brief period of time, Hyderabad. Because of this, there was a vacuum created in the market for a cab-hailing service that was not only fair to the users, but also to the drivers who dedicate long hours to ferry people around the city.<\/p>
Enter Vihik Cabs, the latest cab-hailing service that has a different business model from the existing services in the market. Vihik Cabs app helps the riders to bid their price and then select on the basis of which driver is nearby and based on the driver\u2019s rating and price. Vihik app will act as customer and driver friendly app.<\/p>
The working model is simple: The driver also has the advantage of selecting the ride. He can select on the basis of the route he wants to take and the price he wants to charge. Call and chat options are also given for a better communication between the rider and the driver. This App also takes a good care of the security for its customers. If the cab is not booked through this application then numbers will not be shared. <\/p>
Vihik Cabs has also developed an Artificial Intelligent chatbot called Vihik bot to make bookings easily. Customer can ask questions and chat-bot will automatically understand customer needs and make cab bookings. Customers can use it in two ways either through website or through mobile app for making bookings. The bot will also pick up your planned trips from the trip planner and work accordingly, a feature that hasn't been used in a cab-hailing service ever. <\/p>
What's more, drivers can also run promotions which the user will have an option in participating, should they choose to do so, or for the simple reason as to reduce the cost of the ride. <\/p>
What's more, and this is for your eyes only, you can refer 7 of your friends by sharing the app and win Rs. 100 PayTM cash! All you have to do is<\/p>
1. Download and register on Vihik Cabs (on both Android and iOS)<\/p>
2. Click share from the hamburger menu in the app and share that URL with your friends, and make sure they enter your email ID in the referral field.<\/b><\/p>
Visit their website for further information and terms and conditions of the referral system on https:\/\/vihik.com\/vihik_paytm_100_offer.html<\/a><\/p>For more information, check out their blog by http:\/\/vihikcabs.blogspot.in\/<\/p>To download the app from the Google Play Store : https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.withvihik.vihik<\/a><\/p>To download the app from the App store : https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/vihik\/id1217505097?mt=8<\/a><\/span><\/p>To check out their Facebook page : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vihikcabs\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501839768273","data":"59844205195ac"}]
For more information, check out their blog by http:\/\/vihikcabs.blogspot.in\/<\/p>
To download the app from the Google Play Store : https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.withvihik.vihik<\/a><\/p>To download the app from the App store : https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/vihik\/id1217505097?mt=8<\/a><\/span><\/p>To check out their Facebook page : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vihikcabs\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501839768273","data":"59844205195ac"}]
To download the app from the App store : https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/vihik\/id1217505097?mt=8<\/a><\/span><\/p>To check out their Facebook page : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vihikcabs\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501839768273","data":"59844205195ac"}]
To check out their Facebook page : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vihikcabs\/<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501839768273","data":"59844205195ac"}]
If you've a burning desire in you, then no matter what hardships you have to go through, you'll still emerge successful. Just believe in yourself and let no one put you down. Life is an endless race and everyone faces failure. Let not failure end your success streak forever, get back with all the might and you'll emerge victorious. <\/p>\n"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501812187210","data":"5983d64a8046e"}]
The best gifts come in small packages. There are people in this world who make us so delighted just by their presence. Because of certain people, every day is a mystery.<\/p>
Divya, final year civil engineering student who is such a happy go lucky person. Who comes to college regularly with a smile on her face. Some people won't be a morning person they'll always remain gloomy and dreary. She's like the fresh breeze that surrounds a dead garden. The frown of others immediately changes into a wide toothed smile. Never has she ever shown a negative side of her and it makes us wonder whether does she really have a negative side. Whenever anyone faces an existential crisis she cheers them up with her own twisted way of happiness. She makes everyone smile instantly. It is not just the mockery alone, it is the good we see in her. An amazing soul who is extremely studious, helpful and beautiful in her own way. Being with her makes us happy.Everyone's personal dream catcher, she catches all the dreams and inspires others to achieve it instead of chasing behind it just how a stone skips and finally falls into the water. She is happy to accompany herself anywhere, she does not need anyone to support her or guide her. She is the mentor of her own. She knows to differentiate between right and wrong. She helps others out in their own problems let it be studies or anything. She has these short cut tactics that make us understand in a short span of time. She is like the Leprechaun sliding through the rainbows with so much of passion and excitement. A brave heart and a true friend. She is the exemplary reason for how the entire class remains united. Because of the way she laid out plans and thought about how things would be if it happened to take a different route. She challenges us to think, act and speak differently. Even when people make fun of her telling she is entirely fake she never back answers them or shows the slightest care, she knows who she is and her true character. <\/p>
People will judge you no matter what. If you have an amazing friend who never fails to amuse you, enjoy every bit of it. Implement some change within you because these memories are worth rejoicing for.<\/p>"}]
Here's a fun activity for you to consider: Assuming you have the privilege of having your own room, set up your phone in such a way that the camera covers the door to your room, start recording and then shut the door. <\/p>
Chances are your entire family will come barging in the second they hear your door closing. Your grandfather, a happy docile man who has trouble walking from point A to B, will personally kick the door down, send you flying till you hit the wall opposite your door, dislodging the phone you had set up there to record the reaction. Just like a true storm, there is a momentary lapse in the usual noises of the house before it starts, it here being the barrage of questions that are directed at you, the young person of the house, the student who dared to shut their door. \"Why did you shut the door to your room?,\" asks your Mom, and before you can even think of formulating a response, your Dad will ask you, \"Is something wrong? Why did you shut the door! Tell me! Why!? Why!?\"<\/p>
If you manage to gather your wits under this barrage of questions and mumble 'I just needed privacy', the sound you'll hear is similar to the one you'll hear right before Daenerys Targaryen's dragons make before they breathe fire. Just that this time the question you'll get is one your parents don't want an answer to but are going to ask anyway, \"Why do you need privacy at your age?\"<\/p>
If you managed to record all this, upload the video to YouTube and make some YouTube money, because that is the hottest career right now. <\/p>
Yay! So much fun!<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501750335217","data":"5982fc5cadcf8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501750337307","data":"
Privacy at your age: <\/b><\/p>
For a country that prides itself on family values and in how close knit its families are, Indian parents are probably the absolute worst when it comes to understanding their children. The son or daughter is never a growing boy or girl, but always a little child that hung around holding the parent's pinky finger when they were about 1. Now I get that, I understand that parents will always care for their children no matter what, but at what point will Indian parents realise that infantilization and snooping on every move their child makes is actually harmful to their development as they're growing up? <\/p>
As shocking as it may sound, children grow up to become adults, and between being a child and an adult, there's this painful period called teenage where every other teenager thinks nobody understands them and they're alone in the world, which obviously means you're tearing them apart, parents! This is perhaps the most vulnerable time in a human's development, their teenage will define the kind of person they will become, and I understand that parents are worried about what their children are doing, but I only have one question to ask, especially to the overly concerned parents who don't seem to leave their children alone: If you don't trust your children enough, what makes you think they'll ever confide in you? <\/p>
According to my extensive research in magazines about relationships, the most important factor in maintaining a relationship is trust. While earning and placing your trust in someone you choose to marry is one thing, placing your trust in your children is quite another. For one, your children never were asked to be born, they are only on the planet because you chose for them. If anything, they deserve your trust more than anyone else in the world. <\/p>
Another fun activity, show the above paragraph to your parents, record their reactions and send them to me if you still have functional limbs. <\/p>
I used to think it was only my mother that was incredibly annoying with her fists smashing the door to my room every time I dared shut it, the room that is basically my palace and kingdom in my home, demanding what I was doing. It is incredibly annoying to have your door practically broken every time you shut it when you were a teenager, but now it is both sad and hilarious when mom asks me what I was doing locked up in my room. I won't answer, and she can't make me answer. End of story. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501752030423","data":"5982fd378e6a7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501752035126","data":"
Privacy is a western import, said the professor, as he stole my phone: <\/b> <\/p>
\"No sir, that phone is a western import, privacy is a human right,\" I said. I was punished for that. <\/p>
The year was 2009, the moment I stepped into Engineering, I knew I hated it. I hated every second I spent in my college, although the college itself was not at fault for this. The buildings don't discriminate, the people in them do. My tongue-in-cheek reply was seen as insubordination and I was to be court-martialed by this mini Kangaroo court in SNIST. My crime? Hurting the professor's ego. <\/p>
And thus he took my phone and didn't return it. I was asked to return home and take it at the end of the semester, and not knowing what to do, I just laughed in his face, worsening my already deplorable case. Surely he was kidding, I thought to myself, surely he cannot be this stupid?<\/p>
He was.<\/p>
At the time, I was dating a someone I had met the previous year, and my phone was filled with our texts. Of course, he read my messages, of course, he mocked me for them. I couldn't protest, asking him to cut it out and not read my private texts just produced a cruel laugh, he knew he was tormenting me and he enjoyed it. Power corrupts, and professors in Engineering colleges are the worst abusers of this fact. <\/p>
'There's no word in the Indian languages for privacy', writes Buzzfeed News contributor Aroon Deep, 'that isn\u2019t surprising, considering that unlike many western countries, Indian society is based on communities, not individuals', which is spot on, because Indians are good at one thing, ignoring obvious problems that stare them in the face and pretending everything is okay, as long as it doesn't affect them. Because of this, teenagers are beaten into submission either psychologically or physically, sometimes both, until they are convinced that they do not require privacy. <\/p>
I fail to understand why the human decency of keeping your nose out of someone else's business is considered a western import, in fact privacy is considered the sole realm of married couples, everyone else be damned. Of course, married couples being allowed the 'privilege' of privacy is no coincidence, because somehow our parents seem to think that we are still children sucking on our sterilized bottles of milk until the moment we are forced into a marriage with someone you barely even know. It doesn't matter if the marriage will be abusive or not, as long as you're not married, you don't deserve to be an adult, and by extension, you don't deserve privacy. <\/p>
Aroon Deep writes it much better than I ever could on his Buzzfeed article, which you can read by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>Secret Invasion: <\/b> <\/p>Posting the article mentioned above on my Facebook wall led me to write this piece today. Aroon Deep writes of his horror story with his former school from which he was expelled for some unsavoury comments he made about one of his teachers on private chat (it is called Private Messaging for a reason, you know), the password of his facebook account having been forced out of him when his parents took the school's side, also one of the reasons I wrote so extensively about parents not understanding their children up above. A friend of mine, 17-year old Sarthak Pawar, commented saying that something similar had happened to them in his school. Curious and looking for a story, I asked him what exactly had happened. <\/p>\"We were 13-year olds venting on social media, in a private group,\" Sarthak says over Private Message on Facebook, \"You know how it is, angsty teenagers, venting our frustrations against our teachers. Somehow our teachers got wind of this group and all hell broke loose.\" <\/p>Sarthak's school administration then proceeded to force the children's Facebook passwords out of them using threats and what can only be considered criminal coercion, \"We were warned of all sorts of dire consequences, severe punishments, expulsions. The entire administration was on a power and ego trip.\" <\/p>It isn't surprising to notice that both Aroon and Sarthak's cases shared similar elements of abuse. Both schools had idiots in charge of children, both schools placed their egos ahead of the privacy of the children in their care, both schools threatened expulsion and warned students to stay off social media, something which they have absolutely no authority over. In short, both incidents are a microcosm of what is wrong with our education system, or at least a part of it anyway: educators on a power trip and parents who don't know any better. <\/span><\/p><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501754628851","data":"5982fcc7e1419"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501754631592","data":"'I Have Nothing To Hide': <\/b><\/p>Anyone who says they don't really need privacy because they have nothing to hide is a liar or someone with nothing to lose. So unless they're Max Payne, they too need privacy. As Edward Snowden says it, \"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.\" <\/p>I've often found that those who advocate for no privacy laws are also the ones who are unwilling to put out their bank statements and their online banking passwords, and of course, lock their doors and hide their money in lockers when at home. It is a coward's argument, one who would much rather let the government take control of every aspect of their life before realising their mistake. A country where you cannot afford to be who you are in the privacy of your own home, where you cannot afford to use your own data as you see fit, sharing it with those who you want to trust instead of being forced to give it up, where even the government uses silly anecdotes like 'India is a country where in a train journey, strangers tell you their story in five minutes,' to justify having no proper privacy laws, is a country that is on the cusp of losing its privacy laws forever. We, every last one of us, need to stand up and fight for our right to privacy, so we can be who we are without fear. <\/p>I'm appealing to students with this article because nobody knows the pain of being subjected to privacy invading searches than students do. Adults might face the occasional cop that believes his lathi gives him the authority to check your phone, but us single girls and boys, men and women, and everything in between, we are the biggest victims of privacy invasion, and thus we must become the Right to Privacy's biggest supporters. Your fellow students need you.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501755538797","data":"5982fd2f58509"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501755541446","data":"Judgement Day: <\/b> <\/p>The 9 Judge bench assembled by the Supreme Court to decide upon the Right to Privacy conclude their arguments and discussions today, with a judgement coming soon. A 9 judge bench is extremely rare and has only been assembled in rare cases, therefore it is safe to say that the future of India and its citizens hangs in the balance, with the whole world keeping a close eye on the happenings. Whatever the bench decides, the fight for privacy is far from over, and I don't know about you folks but I'm fighting for it till the end of my days if I need to. <\/p>There is nothing more authoritarians love than a country whose people are willing to turn a blind eye to everything they do. It's not like us Indians are unaware of the lack of personal space, it's just that we are so used to it, it can come off as a shock when people actually point out how bad it actually is. As Aroon Deep puts it, Indian kids who grow up without privacy turn into adults who don't care about privacy. Because they don't know any better, simply put. <\/p>One day, this country will shake off the demons of its past and move on ahead with its values preserved, but also while respecting individual rights. Until that day, however, we will suffer because someone, often someone who has your 'best interests' at heart, will infringe upon your privacy. As a man, nothing infuriates me more, but it also makes me wonder how bad women have it, especially considering how much our society values her virginity instead of the woman herself. <\/p>"}]
Secret Invasion: <\/b> <\/p>
Posting the article mentioned above on my Facebook wall led me to write this piece today. Aroon Deep writes of his horror story with his former school from which he was expelled for some unsavoury comments he made about one of his teachers on private chat (it is called Private Messaging for a reason, you know), the password of his facebook account having been forced out of him when his parents took the school's side, also one of the reasons I wrote so extensively about parents not understanding their children up above. A friend of mine, 17-year old Sarthak Pawar, commented saying that something similar had happened to them in his school. Curious and looking for a story, I asked him what exactly had happened. <\/p>
\"We were 13-year olds venting on social media, in a private group,\" Sarthak says over Private Message on Facebook, \"You know how it is, angsty teenagers, venting our frustrations against our teachers. Somehow our teachers got wind of this group and all hell broke loose.\" <\/p>
Sarthak's school administration then proceeded to force the children's Facebook passwords out of them using threats and what can only be considered criminal coercion, \"We were warned of all sorts of dire consequences, severe punishments, expulsions. The entire administration was on a power and ego trip.\" <\/p>
It isn't surprising to notice that both Aroon and Sarthak's cases shared similar elements of abuse. Both schools had idiots in charge of children, both schools placed their egos ahead of the privacy of the children in their care, both schools threatened expulsion and warned students to stay off social media, something which they have absolutely no authority over. In short, both incidents are a microcosm of what is wrong with our education system, or at least a part of it anyway: educators on a power trip and parents who don't know any better. <\/span><\/p><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501754628851","data":"5982fcc7e1419"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501754631592","data":"'I Have Nothing To Hide': <\/b><\/p>Anyone who says they don't really need privacy because they have nothing to hide is a liar or someone with nothing to lose. So unless they're Max Payne, they too need privacy. As Edward Snowden says it, \"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.\" <\/p>I've often found that those who advocate for no privacy laws are also the ones who are unwilling to put out their bank statements and their online banking passwords, and of course, lock their doors and hide their money in lockers when at home. It is a coward's argument, one who would much rather let the government take control of every aspect of their life before realising their mistake. A country where you cannot afford to be who you are in the privacy of your own home, where you cannot afford to use your own data as you see fit, sharing it with those who you want to trust instead of being forced to give it up, where even the government uses silly anecdotes like 'India is a country where in a train journey, strangers tell you their story in five minutes,' to justify having no proper privacy laws, is a country that is on the cusp of losing its privacy laws forever. We, every last one of us, need to stand up and fight for our right to privacy, so we can be who we are without fear. <\/p>I'm appealing to students with this article because nobody knows the pain of being subjected to privacy invading searches than students do. Adults might face the occasional cop that believes his lathi gives him the authority to check your phone, but us single girls and boys, men and women, and everything in between, we are the biggest victims of privacy invasion, and thus we must become the Right to Privacy's biggest supporters. Your fellow students need you.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501755538797","data":"5982fd2f58509"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501755541446","data":"Judgement Day: <\/b> <\/p>The 9 Judge bench assembled by the Supreme Court to decide upon the Right to Privacy conclude their arguments and discussions today, with a judgement coming soon. A 9 judge bench is extremely rare and has only been assembled in rare cases, therefore it is safe to say that the future of India and its citizens hangs in the balance, with the whole world keeping a close eye on the happenings. Whatever the bench decides, the fight for privacy is far from over, and I don't know about you folks but I'm fighting for it till the end of my days if I need to. <\/p>There is nothing more authoritarians love than a country whose people are willing to turn a blind eye to everything they do. It's not like us Indians are unaware of the lack of personal space, it's just that we are so used to it, it can come off as a shock when people actually point out how bad it actually is. As Aroon Deep puts it, Indian kids who grow up without privacy turn into adults who don't care about privacy. Because they don't know any better, simply put. <\/p>One day, this country will shake off the demons of its past and move on ahead with its values preserved, but also while respecting individual rights. Until that day, however, we will suffer because someone, often someone who has your 'best interests' at heart, will infringe upon your privacy. As a man, nothing infuriates me more, but it also makes me wonder how bad women have it, especially considering how much our society values her virginity instead of the woman herself. <\/p>"}]
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501754628851","data":"5982fcc7e1419"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501754631592","data":"
'I Have Nothing To Hide': <\/b><\/p>
Anyone who says they don't really need privacy because they have nothing to hide is a liar or someone with nothing to lose. So unless they're Max Payne, they too need privacy. As Edward Snowden says it, \"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.\" <\/p>
I've often found that those who advocate for no privacy laws are also the ones who are unwilling to put out their bank statements and their online banking passwords, and of course, lock their doors and hide their money in lockers when at home. It is a coward's argument, one who would much rather let the government take control of every aspect of their life before realising their mistake. A country where you cannot afford to be who you are in the privacy of your own home, where you cannot afford to use your own data as you see fit, sharing it with those who you want to trust instead of being forced to give it up, where even the government uses silly anecdotes like 'India is a country where in a train journey, strangers tell you their story in five minutes,' to justify having no proper privacy laws, is a country that is on the cusp of losing its privacy laws forever. We, every last one of us, need to stand up and fight for our right to privacy, so we can be who we are without fear. <\/p>
I'm appealing to students with this article because nobody knows the pain of being subjected to privacy invading searches than students do. Adults might face the occasional cop that believes his lathi gives him the authority to check your phone, but us single girls and boys, men and women, and everything in between, we are the biggest victims of privacy invasion, and thus we must become the Right to Privacy's biggest supporters. Your fellow students need you.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1501755538797","data":"5982fd2f58509"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1501755541446","data":"
Judgement Day: <\/b> <\/p>
The 9 Judge bench assembled by the Supreme Court to decide upon the Right to Privacy conclude their arguments and discussions today, with a judgement coming soon. A 9 judge bench is extremely rare and has only been assembled in rare cases, therefore it is safe to say that the future of India and its citizens hangs in the balance, with the whole world keeping a close eye on the happenings. Whatever the bench decides, the fight for privacy is far from over, and I don't know about you folks but I'm fighting for it till the end of my days if I need to. <\/p>
There is nothing more authoritarians love than a country whose people are willing to turn a blind eye to everything they do. It's not like us Indians are unaware of the lack of personal space, it's just that we are so used to it, it can come off as a shock when people actually point out how bad it actually is. As Aroon Deep puts it, Indian kids who grow up without privacy turn into adults who don't care about privacy. Because they don't know any better, simply put. <\/p>
One day, this country will shake off the demons of its past and move on ahead with its values preserved, but also while respecting individual rights. Until that day, however, we will suffer because someone, often someone who has your 'best interests' at heart, will infringe upon your privacy. As a man, nothing infuriates me more, but it also makes me wonder how bad women have it, especially considering how much our society values her virginity instead of the woman herself. <\/p>"}]
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