x
LOGIN / SIGNUP
Don't have an account? Just enter your email id or mobile no and create your account in two easy steps!
LOGIN
You already have an account.
Please enter your password to continue.
Forgot Password?
SIGNUP
FORGOT PASSWORD
RESET PASSWORD
Your password has been changed successfully.
Contact Us
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, spoke about being doubly committed to the Paris Climate Agreement a day after the President of the United States Donald Trump pulled out of it, on June 1st. As students today will be the citizens of tomorrow and inherit the Earth from those who make the decisions today, it is important for us to know what the Paris Climate Agreement is and why it is important for the future of our planet. <\/p>
What is The Paris Climate Agreement?<\/b><\/p>
The goal of the United States Framework Convention on Climate Change's Agreement is to limit global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100, failing which, we will draw dire consequences on the planet, like failing crop, flooding, coastal cities slowly sinking underwater as water levels continue to rise, biodiversity taking an irreversible hit, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. <\/p>
The current rate of temperature rise is 0.99-degree Celcius and will continue to rise rapidly if we continue on the path of emitting greenhouse gases and polluting the planet in the same way we do now. Considering the current state of the world, and the crucial need to bring a change in policy in not just one country, but all of them to save the planet we all live on, the United States Framework Convention on Climate Change worked for many years and finally came up with an agreement that was agreeable to almost all the countries in the world, and the countries came through and signed the agreement in Paris, which is why it came to be known as The Paris Climate Agreement. <\/p>
It was a historic day as almost all countries in the world except Syria and Nicaragua signed the agreement, the former embroiled in an extremely complicated civil war, and the latter because they believe the agreement is not doing enough and they want it to be stricter than it is.<\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496739887569","data":"593671b56cdcb"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496739889994","data":"
What Do Signee Countries Have To Do? <\/b><\/p>
The Paris Climate Agreement lets countries come up with their own plans to combat climate change and therefore make policies according to the same in their countries, which perhaps was one of the defining features of the deal that made all the countries come through. The deal is also not legally binding, legally there is nothing that other countries can do to force compliance, but there is a system in place to shame the countries into coming through with a plan to combat climate change. <\/p>
Since the Agreement allows for flexible planning on combating Climate Change, it allows countries to come up with unique plans, for instance, India has been pushing for Solar power for a while now, and there are various colleges across the country that are slowly moving to renewable and greener energy. The movement is there, and the world is changing, slowly but surely. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496740380132","data":"5936726f7588c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496740391953","data":"
Why Did Donald Trump Pull Out Of The Agreement?<\/b><\/p>
I'll not mince words here, Donald Trump is not exactly a smart man. This is a man that believes climate change is a Chinese conspiracy, and there have been one too many Republican representatives that do not believe in climate change. While the tragedy of such a man becoming the President of the United States is a story for another website, it is now unavoidable to ignore this man's idiocy when the planet's future is at stake. <\/p>
Donald Trump pulled out of The Paris Climate Agreement citing the Green Climate Fund as an excuse. The Green Climate Fund was established in response to developing nations raising a concern about having to put in more financial aid than they are capable of for the Paris Climate Agreement, and considering the West grew rich due to many years of loot and plunder of most of today's developing nations, the Green Climate Fund was established within the framework of the UNFCCC to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. Trump predecessor, President Barack Obama, had promised $3 billion, of which $1 billion was already delivered. <\/p>
Considering the amount of money that needed to be sent, Trump believed that the United States was being ripped off while completely ignoring the fact that the United States is one of the largest Greenhouse Gas emitters in the world and pulled out of the agreement, saying he was still open to negotiation and would join once again should the US have 'fairer' obligations. The leaders of the EU have simply refused to entertain this, saying the Agreement was not renegotiable. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496741038079","data":"5936750dd1152"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496741062186","data":"
What Is India's Role? <\/b><\/p>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to work towards the fulfilment of the Paris Climate Agreement, saying India was doubly committed to shifting our energy production to a more greener alternative, and so far it does seem true. India has been moving forward with a lot of solar projects, and we are also fast-tracking nuclear power plants with the help of Russia. <\/p>
When it comes to us Indians however, our government might shift our energy production but unless we get some semblance of civic responsibility, we will continue polluting our surroundings. The time to save the planet was yesterday, so get on it! For yourself, for your family and for the entire world. <\/p>"}]
I went to Goa two weeks ago for a couple of days and while I didn't exactly go alone, I went with just a cousin about my age, and that's nearly as good. We took care of literally everything, from the flight and bus tickets, to booking cabs and the hotel, deciding which places to visit, the activities we would do and picking where to have lunch and dinner. It was the most fun I've had in a long while.<\/p>
Contrary to what you'd expect, doing the work that goes with going on a holiday only adds depth to the fun you have. The feeling of power that comes from being unhindered in the decisions you make gives you such a rush! I quite enjoyed all the 'adulting'. It lets you learn how to talk to people to get things done, whom to approach for things, how to negotiate prices and how to research schedules, time tables, etc. It just makes you more responsible and more complete a person.<\/p>
What's more, all the crap that movies talk about- 'finding yourself', 'exploring', 'being comfortable with yourself'- it's all surprisingly true! Placing yourself in an unfamiliar setting lets you explore your depths more fully. I see it as an opportunity to be someone I can't be back home. No one knows me there, no one can trace me, I'll never see any of them again... Might as well be what I truly want to be! That feeling is incredible.<\/p>
I do understand that security and other concerns exist, but you can always find a way when you want it. Just pack some clothes, grab your tickets and get yourself away from familiarity!<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496658598004","data":"593532f8362e9"}]
Every year as June 5th rolls around, we begin to see a barrage of posts and links related to World Environment Day and going green. On this occasion, we take a look at a few colleges closer home that actually took the initiative to do something to help create a more sustainable environment.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496643915625","data":"
1. HITAM<\/b> <\/p>
As reads on their official website, HITAM is the first campus in India that was certified as a Silver-Rated Green Building in the category of educational institutions, by LEED, US Green Building Council. This means that the campus scored 50-59 points on the LEED scale, where every environment-friendly practice used during the construction of the campus adds a few points. This level of commitment to sustainability is impressive, especially since a LEED certification is voluntary and not necessary to obtain permission for construction projects. Nice work HITAM!<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496647169156","data":"5935065210d29"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496644724710","data":"
2. SNIST<\/b><\/p>
SNIST went above and beyond last month by installing a solar power plant on their campus. The Sreenidhi Solar Power Plant has a massive output of 500 kWp is equivalent to nearly 7-8% of the total solar energy produced in the state. This is a huge jump forward for the future of renewable energy in our state and we can only hope that more colleges and companies follow their example. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496645450433","data":"
3. Environment Clubs<\/b><\/p>
A lot of colleges have clubs that focus on issues related to sustainability and the environment. Harith-Eco Club of VBIT, Street Cause from CBIT, etc all contribute by spreading awareness, running plantation drives and tackling other issues like pollution, recycling, etc. Increasing sensitivity to environmental issues in student is very important to help develop a eco-friendly, sustainable world, since students are those who will lead and make the important decisions in the future. Colleges with an environment club have already taken a big step towards this.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496647626251","data":"5935082c6a9a4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496646906860","data":"
4. Every Step Counts<\/b><\/p>
A lot of the other colleges have already begun moving in this direction with baby steps like making the campus greener, providing college buses as an alternative to personal transport, supporting environment clubs in the college, recycling the waste on campus and providing book banks. We'd love to see more initiatives like these!<\/p>
Colleges are a very prominent part of the landscape in the state and are major players in the green scene. They can adopt a few changes like installing solar lights, planting more trees around the campus, cutting down on energy consumption and make a huge difference. So let's hope this World Environment Day sees some inspiration to make a change!<\/p>"}]
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reviewed the rollout plans of GST which is all set to be implemented on July 1st. Speaking with the media, the Prime Minster said that it will be a game changer for the Indian economy. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496662699719","data":"5935430020b99"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496662710249","data":"
2. Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister, today said that the terrorists that attacked a CRPF camp in an early morning suicide attack intended to keep the siege going for a while. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496662949631","data":"593543ff6dad0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496662965013","data":"
3. Britian's election campaign to continue despite multiple attacks by terrorists. Current Prime Minster Theresa May will face off against James Corbyn for a shot at power. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496663068570","data":"5935448c343f8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496663107114","data":"
4. Meanwhile in the Middle-East, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing them of funding terrorists. The current plan also includes sealing the land border between the countries.. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496663189949","data":"59354507be7ff"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496663229403","data":"
5. Indian cricket fans are left disappointed as a poor performance by Pakistan folds like a leaf in strong wind against the Indian offensive. Many fans complained about the lack of fight by Pakistan and how the standard of cricket by them was in a free fall. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496663318905","data":"5935457e78833"}]
Right now almost all of us are done with our exams, which obviously means that most of us have a lot of time at our disposal. And how do we spend this time? Well most of us are just sitting in front of our laptops or busy watching TV. The thought of spending time studying or doing something productive is almost incomprehensible to us and I understand that, you do deserve a break after studying all semester, so much so that studying could almost be considered a federal crime!<\/p>
The fact that most of us fail to understand is that once this time has passed it will not come back. As the well known adage goes,\" An inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time.\" Most of us know this but refuse to enact upon it, primarily due to our laziness; a feeling of complacency has set in, we refuse to act even on knowing what the right thing to do is. For example say we have an exam next week. We know about it well in advance and can prepare efficiently to ensure a very good grade. But we will only study one day before the exam. Why do we have to be so negligent? <\/p>
The only solution to this problem is self-discipline. We must learn to manage our time effectively. We almost always have many things to do at once and that is why we must prioritise the work according to the deadlines, importance of the tasks etc. The will to do this will not happen overnight but it is a gradual process, so take one step at a time.<\/p>
The dynamics of workplaces are changing day by day, companies these days are searching for efficient employees who are competent enough to handle any problem thrown at them and one of the most crucial tools to deal with this is time management.<\/p>
Even if you want to go for higher studies abroad , you will have to manage a lot of things at any give time say, balancing studies, household work, part-time jobs etc. This too would require spending time wisely.<\/p>
I'm not saying we shouldn't enjoy our time off, we most definitely should. What I'm saying is that you should prioritise your work accordingly. Have fun this holiday season, and I hope you do learn something new! <\/p>"}]
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday met French President Emmanuel Macron and worked to go above and beyond to work for the Paris Climate Agreement, two days after President of the United States Donald Trump pulled out of the deal, inviting international condemnation. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496588501733","data":"59342141c8815"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496588539485","data":"
2. Army Chief Bipin Rawat said today that the process of allowing women in combat roles is fast moving forward, with women being recruited to the Military Police first before being deployed in active duty combat roles. Following the Air Force's inclusion of three women fighter pilots last year, this move by the Army will see India join a select few countries that put women in combat situations. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496588967724","data":"593422f610fbe"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496588975759","data":"
3. Working President of the DMK, MK Stalin, today accused the BJP of turning into a Hindu theocracy. Speaking at an event to mark his father and DMK Patriarch M. Karunanidhi's 94th birthday, Stalin said that BJP's promotion of religious leaders to heads of states should not be forgotten. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496589131894","data":"59342396f41e8"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496589136120","data":"
4. London is hit with another terrorist attack as a driver in a white van rams into people. The response team is said to have shot down all three assailants, however 7 people lost their lives and 48 more were injured by the attacks. Prime Minister Theresa May, speaking to the press, warned that terrorism only begets terrorism today at 10 Downing Street. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496589284482","data":"5934242f8ea1c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496589290182","data":"
5. India vs Pakistan sees a fired up Yuvraj and a mellow Rohit Sharma push India's score beyond 300, with some help from Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya's magnificent last over knock. The current target is set at 325, and fans are hoping rain does not spoil any more of the game. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496589372340","data":"5934249051f3f"}]
Are you planning to be an initiator of your college club? It's an amazing way to connect and collaborate with many different people of similar interest, learn, explore your self and develop leadership qualities. Apart from these quality reasons, there are quite good reasons to start a club. Another reason for you to start a college club could be a opportunity that you are hunt for to pursue an interest. Below are 5 clubs that you can start in your college.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496482035468","data":"
1. Orator Club:<\/b> The orator club in any college focuses on student's skills and encourage them to excel in their oratorical, creative and literary skills by holding discussions, debates, extempore, writing competitions and such other activities. These club activities enhances communication skills, public speaking skills and more over, it makes student self confident to do things. You can start an orator club in college either by getting the license of the well know orator and prestigious club, Toast Master club or initiate your college own literary club.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489883186","data":"59329ff0ca857"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496485334762","data":"
2. TED- ED Club:<\/b> A university or college is a chain of students, faculty, management and it's huge clubs through which a student learns more about the outside world and collaborate with new people around. Many students desires to be entrepreneur, but to start that dream a student need a platform to pitch their idea. Such one club is TED- ED Club which is a perfect blend of Technology, Entertainment and Design. The club program helps students to discover, explore and present their ideas in short TED style talk.<\/p>
In fact, hosting a TEDx Talk event in campus would get you to the new world of professionals where a student actually learns about the market.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489919126","data":"5932a03f454d0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496486751294","data":"
3. IEEE Club:<\/b> This is one of those prestigious club that any college student would love to have in their campus. It focuses mainly on IT, Electrical and other electronic sectors that helps students to learn about more technologies, though it is not the part of academics, might be helpful later for projects or career. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496490342486","data":"5932a1b7afc5c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496487296634","data":"
4. Book Club:<\/b> One such club that would add value to college library is a Book Club. Any college library if full of books related to academics, technology journals, newspaper and aptitude. But, do anyone of you like reading those huge technical books? Book Club have books of student's interest that could be novels, politics or any entertaining book. These books will not only refresh anyone's mind, also enhance communication skills which is huge advantage.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489962199","data":"5932a041cc59b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496488323589","data":"
5. Hackathon Team: <\/b>How about a team of best coders in college who could crack the code, decode and hack the system? This would ease your participation in any Hackathon and rule the throne which is really important and prestigious for any tech student and college. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489980712","data":"5932a07a1f867"}]
1. The CBSE 10th class results are now out, with CBSE showing an overall fall in the pass percentage compared to last year. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489289330","data":"59329de9b7a75"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496489291486","data":"
2. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh says finding a solution to the Kashmir problem will 'take some time.'<\/b><\/p>
<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489331197","data":"59329de2a5d0b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496489328269","data":"
3. EVM Hackathons are currently underway, a few political parties choose not to participate, or haven't participated yet. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489410177","data":"59329e1a79318"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496489425013","data":"
4. Militant ambush on Army convoy results in 2 Jawans death, with 4 more injured. This comes close to Pakistan's ceasefire violation at the LoC early this morning. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489521009","data":"59329e9d9ceff"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496489556537","data":"
5. Leo Varadkar, the openly gay son of an Indian immigrant, is all set to become the next Prime Minister of Ireland. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496489650174","data":"59329f0115563"}]
Have you ever wondered that you'd be doing better off doing something else for a living? Don't worry, you're not alone. We all have pondered over the thought of switching careers because what we're doing right now is too mundane and unsatisfying. People might have told you that engineering is the only way to make it, but that was true back in 1990. In 2017, you can make money doing basically anything, so here are five lucrative career options you can consider.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496484703287","data":"1. Bartender\/Mixologist
The GRE, the holy grail of higher studies abroad, is one of the most recognised tests in the world. The General Test follows a simple pattern of Analytical Writing, Quantitative Analysis and Verbal Reasoning is well known and those students looking to pursue their Masters abroad have this pattern tattooed on their souls. With all the hoopla around the GRE General Test, not much attention is given to its underrated analogue, the GRE Subject Test.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496469637120","data":"
The GRE Subject Test is exactly what it sounds like. It tests you in a subject of your choosing at the undergrad level, the subjects available being Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature and Psychology. It is definitely harder than the General Test and tests your proficiency in the specific subject of your choice. The pattern of the test depends on the subject of your choosing and tests you on the undergraduate level basics in that field.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496484622017","data":"59328b5d8c51f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496471477855","data":"
While the test is not compulsory when applying for higher studies, a lot of universities take your score into consideration when reviewing your application. A good score proves that you have what it takes to finish the course and helps you gain that little extra edge over the rest of the applicants. The GRE Subject Test, like the General Test, tests knowledge that is gained over a large period of time through continuous understanding and consequently, is very hard to study for. While ETS does let you know the general topics in which you'll be tested and their weightages, there are no properly defined boundaries for the syllabus.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496475267146","data":"593266d3027df"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496472893236","data":"
Us Indian students might have an advantage here, with our intermediate syllabus being a lot more demanding than the corresponding years of high school in the US. Those who took MPC, particularly those who took IIT coaching, will find the Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics tests fairly simple and can breeze through them with a quick revision of the intermediate topics and a few weeks watching Youtube lectures to learn a few new topics. Those who took BiPC will find the same with respect to Biology. The test is offered three times a year and costs $150, excluding special handling requests like the late fee, etc.<\/p>
Click here<\/a> to read more about the subject tests on the ETS website.<\/p>"}]
I was told once by a wiser man than me that one must never stop learning, especially when it seems like there is no need to do so anymore. Something that I've been trying to emulate since then, reading whatever I can find about the world, its people, the kingmakers and breakers, the movers and shakers of the world, responsible for shaping it to what it is today. History has fascinated me, reading about incredible leaders that faced great odds with a steadfast resolution that would make even the bravest among us quiver, hence my use of our former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's picture for the cover of this article. <\/p>
Which brings us to the book at hand, India After Gandhi by noted historian Ramachandra Guha, a detailed and thoroughly written account of India's history starting with Nehru's Tryst with Destiny, and ending in 2005, a mere two years before the book was published. Ask your friends, or ask yourself how much you know about India's history post independence. History might seem a dull subject, but for students, who will go on to become productive citizens of the country, voters with powers, it is important to be aware of the context of our nation before we are allowed to make a decision on whom to vote into power. History might be dull, but it is extremely important. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496481390059","data":"593281a698d5f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496481391887","data":"
But Ramachandra Guha's writing style keeps you engaged throughout the book, as he takes your hand and guides you through the brief history of our nation. A historian's job, he says, is to retell the events as is, and not to speculate on what could have been. The most important parts of Indian history, from the annexation of Hyderabad from the Nizams, to the wars we fought with our neighbours, Indira Gandhi's reign, the first instances of the Kashmir issue which rapidly devolved since then into what it is today, the book covers everything that you need to know, without bias, without remorse and without a care for the agendas of political parties. <\/p>
It is only natural for someone to know the history of their own country, even if it may not seem interesting when they were younger. I'm of the firm belief that belief that we wouldn't have ignorant people filling up our social media if they took the time out to actually read what mattered instead of forming opinions based on what they are told to believe. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496481824356","data":"593281ef8f96b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496481826415","data":"
India After Gandhi is an essential read, simply because of the fact that it delves into the history of India that our schools never bothered to teach us about. That and the fact that Guha's writing style makes reading the book infinitely easier if you're still wondering if the book reads like multiple Wikipedia entries, worry not because I can assure you it doesn't. Guha's narrative focus is tight, shifts well and keeps you engaged to its pages. Of course, it goes without saying that a degree of interest is needed, but then again, if you've picked up this book, you're already half way there.<\/p>
Click here<\/a> to buy the book! And don't forget, an informed voter is better than an ignorant one, and you owe it to yourself to learn the history of our land. <\/p>"}]
Published in
clg-short-name
Waiting for the approval by Admin
Terms and conditions