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How many times have you opened a book in college only to have your friends tease you with phrases like \u2018Eyyy topper\u2019, \u2018Chaduvu bidda\u2019, and other miscellaneous phrases that are designed to make you shut your book out of embarrassment? If you study in an engineering college, chances are that you\u2019ve heard it a lot. This is just a tiny slice of what I believe is a world-wide conspiracy to make humans tend to mediocrity.<\/p>
Seriously, think about it. Consider every rom-com ever, in which the strong, ambitious, highly intelligent protagonist who works hard to be a productive member of society is \u2018tamed\u2019 by romance and is shown the joy of being ordinary and mediocre. Think about every time Penny calls Leonard and the gang \u2018boring\u2019, every time Ted Mosby\u2019s friends make farting noises when he tries to tell them an interesting fact, the time Hermoine Granger was made to say \u2018Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendship and bravery\u2019, every movie in which the lead character left behind a high-flying career to pursue a smaller but more fulfilling one closer home, every book or movie in which the smart one was the sidekick and the lovable goof with the big heart was the protagonist. Do you see what I see? Do you feel the world collectively glorifying mediocrity?<\/p>
Any attempt to do more or better yourself is met with passive-aggressive comments trying to get you to give it up. Since when did ambition and passion become undesirable traits? The easy-going, approachable, fun-loving person is seen as the staple for a good life. The phrase \u2018It\u2019s okay\u2019 has, in my opinion, become way too common. A lot of times, it is NOT okay. It is not okay to drift through life without purpose. It is not okay to submit your half-hearted attempts at work. It is not okay to be incurious. It is not okay to not try every moment of your existence to be the best version of yourself (yes, a double negative).<\/p>
Ignore those trying to get you to be ordinary- pull out your textbook, talk incessantly about your passion, work unashamedly hard- and show everybody what it\u2019s like to live in color in a grey world.\n<\/p>"}]
1. The Supreme Court stood by the death penalty to the Nirbhaya rapists today, with 4 people facing the gallows. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493983208363","data":"590c62bc2289e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493983210501","data":"
2. Samajwadi Party is well on it's way to a split after Shivpal Yadav announces he's forming a new party called the Samjawadi Secular Morcha, with SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav as the party chief. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493983821202","data":"590c629a4c0c7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493983823705","data":"
3. AP EAMCET Results are now out. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493983942955","data":"590c630e87e3f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493983946691","data":"
4. Pakistan International Airlines to cancel flights from Mumbai to Karachi from May 11. The reason for cancellation was no specified.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493984189770","data":"590c640a58660"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493984199239","data":"
5. President of the United States Donald Trump met Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and quashed any rumours of a verbal spat between the two leaders following a phone call in January, declaring that they get along great. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493984432692","data":"590c64f8e3c54"}]
Erasmus Mundus originally ran from 2009 to 2013, but since 2014, the Erasmus+ program has taken over the EU Scholarship program, without completely replacing the older program. That being said, lets get to the meat of the matter.<\/p>
After some cursory Google searches and going through multiple sources on the scholarship, this write up is an effort in presenting the information on the scholarship program in one single place. Starting with what we know so far, to how a student may apply for the Erasmus Mundus program, here's what we know so far.<\/p>
What is Earsmus Mundus?<\/p>
Simply put, it is a program that aims to attact the best talents from across the world to Europe. Founded and funded by the European Union, it aims to create a mobility of students and professors who come into the EU for their studies, or to impart their knowledge, conduct research and more. This not only benefits the students and the EU, but also improves EU's cooperation with the world. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493979729464","data":"590c544954560"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493979726298","data":"
What does it mean for students?<\/p>
This website (click here<\/a>) provides further information on the Erasmus Mundus project. To know how to apply, scroll to the bottom of the article.<\/p>Advantages of the Erasmus Mundus Program <\/p>Not only does this boost relation between EU and non-EU countries, it ensures to attracts the best professors to teach students from various countries around the world, which then will be useful because these students can boost their local economics when they return home. <\/p><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493980198320","data":"590c549140c20"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493979982097","data":"How to apply?<\/p>A guideline (click here<\/a>) will guide you through the step by step process of applying for the scholarship. Being an Erasmus Mundus scholar will also open many doors for you in the world, not just in the EU, and will massively boost your profile. <\/p>"}]
Advantages of the Erasmus Mundus Program <\/p>
Not only does this boost relation between EU and non-EU countries, it ensures to attracts the best professors to teach students from various countries around the world, which then will be useful because these students can boost their local economics when they return home. <\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493980198320","data":"590c549140c20"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493979982097","data":"
How to apply?<\/p>
A guideline (click here<\/a>) will guide you through the step by step process of applying for the scholarship. Being an Erasmus Mundus scholar will also open many doors for you in the world, not just in the EU, and will massively boost your profile. <\/p>"}]
College is some of the best times you can have in your life, the memories of which you will pass on to the next generation, fondly remember when you have a bad day to make you smile again. Because of this, it only makes sense that when in college, you have the best gangs who quickly become part of your life, but when this gang gets together to do something, to practice an art form like dance, they form unforgettable memories not just for themselves, but for the people who watch them perform as well. Meet Nemesis from GITAM Vizag, a group already famous for their fantastic dance acts. <\/p>
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Nemesis isn't your average gang, whether it is by what they do, or by the sheer number of people who are part of the squad. We speak with Nemesis member and final year student Lekha Sethi about the gang, their journey so far and more. Here is what she had to say<\/p>
\"We don't have a leader per say, but we have gurus who made Nemesis stand where it is today; Ritchie Ritesh, Venkatesh Kedari and Rahul Sai Vatikutti. They've always been around for us, helped us grow and were always focused, unwavering in their goals,\" says Lekha, \"We are like a family. We work together, we fall together and shine together. We're always there for each other, helping in getting comfortable with a style, but also making them come out of their comfort zone to try new things.\"<\/p>
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We ask Lekha about the inception of the group and their journey so far, \"Back in 2014, Ritchie felt that there needed to be a dance group in the college that was more than just a dance group, but more like family. He took this idea to Venkatesh and Rahul, and eventually, the audition process was held in August 2014,\" she says, \"Since then we've participated in various dance competitions and made our mark on the dance scene.\" <\/p>
Nemesis's list of achievements is nothing short of impressive, considering they only started a few short years ago. Today they are one of the top 5 teams to compete in IIT Kharagpur 2016<\/p>
2nd rank sprinspree NIT Warangal 2016<\/p>
3rd rank springspree NIT Warangal 2017<\/p>
2nd rank duo dance competition NIT Warangal performed by Amaljit and Sarin<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493972350245","data":"590c35d4a6e04"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493972372250","data":"
Nemesis has a whopping 45 members as a part of its family, an impressive and amazing feat for a gang in a college, considering them coming together for the love of dance and to gel together as a family. We ask Lekha if there was any particular performance of Nemesis that was her favourite, and she smiled before answering, \"Every performance of Nemesis has a story of its own. The hard work we put in, the dedication that goes into it, it's special in its own way.\"<\/p>
On being asked what her advice to students who want to make something of their gang and themselves would be, Lekha quoted the gurus of the gang, \"Ritchie says, 'Staying strong as a family will always help to get through all the difficulties. Nothing can stop us from achieving our dreams', Venkatesh on the other hand, 'We as a group never complained about our academics We lived in our dream and same time we are successful in our academics', and frankly that is exactly what I'd like to tell students as well.\" <\/p>
Students coming together as a gang to do something productive or something to change the world around them is an inspiring thing, and we hope to tell more stories like this as the days come and go. Nemesis is a prime example of unity among students, coming together with a shared love of Dance and staying for the family. We wish them all the best! <\/p>"}]
MPMC can be a really annoying subject to deal with, it gets quite complicated if you don't know what you're doing. Fear not, however, because Assistant Professor Sri Vani from ECE Department of VBIT is here to help us with tips to study MPMC. Watch the video here for more! <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1493966794698","data":"UUnGNfC6igo"}]
1. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today hinted at a retaliation against Pakistan after her soldiers shot and killed two Indian soldiers and beheaded one. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493894774795","data":"590b072f8d9d1"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493894777825","data":"
2. According to Swacchh survey, Indore is India's cleanest city, and Gonda in UP is the dirtiest. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493894856169","data":"590b0714cee8f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493894894684","data":"
3. A panel of doctors today tried to examine Kolkata Chief Justice C S Karnan after the SC orders doctors to check his mental condition. However, Justice Karnan rejected the medical check, saying he was 'absolutely normal.'<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493895010263","data":"590b0ede3f63c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493895012251","data":"
4. Bahubali: The Conclusion makes a whopping Rs. 792 crores in 6 days across the world, smashing all records held by Indian cinema in box office collections. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493897880674","data":"590b130011f8c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493897882473","data":"
5. North Korean state run media warned China of 'dire consequences', saying they won't be begging the Chinese to maintain the friendship in exchange of the nuclear program. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493898027667","data":"590b13740d986"}]
Bengaluru is a fantastic city, often called India's Silicon Valley with major tech companies and multiple startups setting up shop in the megapolis. However, as awesome as the urban jungle of Bengaluru can be, it can also feel claustrophobic and confining, hence the need to taking to the open roads to travel. So, keeping that in mind, and using your summer holidays, here is a list of places you can drive to from Bengaluru<\/p>
1. Hampi <\/b> <\/p>
The ruins of the once great Vijaynagaram Kingdom's seat of power, Hampi today is a world heritage site frequented by many people from all over the world. The experience of visiting it is for the very first time is quite unforgettable. The sights to see here combined with the people you can run into are quite something else.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493892043089","data":"590b007bbc719"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493892235365","data":"
2. Skandagiri <\/b> <\/p>
The ruins of this ancient fort on the hill are famous for night time trekking, the reward at the end of which is a beautiful and breathtaking sunrise. It isn't that far from Bengaluru either, at a mere 70 kilometres. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493893137908","data":"590b00586ad72"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493893146174","data":"
3. Coorg <\/b> <\/p>
There is always that one guy in your group that makes plans for Coorg but never goes. Change that status quo, get on your bike, or in your car, and rev the engine in the direction of Coorg, a beautiful little hill station with lush greenery and fantastic food. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493893242604","data":"590b00eab62f2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493893288331","data":"
4. Yercaud <\/b> <\/p>
Located 210 kilometres away from Bengaluru, I've had Yercaud on my list ever since a friend described his experience of travelling there by road on his bike along with a couple of friends. Staying over in a hotel on the hillside, he described the experience of Diwali crackers going off in the distance as they looked from the balcony, enchanted, and with chocolate dosas for dinner.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493893659389","data":"590b02958251c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493893715814","data":"
5. Goa <\/b> <\/p>
This one was kind of obvious, wasn't it? Many people stop at Bengaluru to get on a bus to Goa, and it is India's favourite party zone. I haven't been there yet myself, but I'd like to, and can there ever exist a person in college who didn't make a Goa plan? Some people just need an excuse to visit Goa, so what are you waiting for?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493893803276","data":"590b03023d5ba"}]
Studying abroad in universities of the various European Countries can be a wonderful experience for you, with its own advantages, but how can one apply for<\/p>
Here's a handy list<\/p>
1. Start your research <\/b><\/p>
There's plenty of resources online to help you ease into the process of applying to US Univeristies but not enough to do the same for the European ones. So it's essential to start the groundwork and hunt for the universities you want to apply right from there. You can do this by looking up the top universities in Europe, the start the process of elimination depending on your requirements, before zeroing in on the few you want to apply. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493882277935","data":"590add6978f11"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493882279837","data":"
2. Understanding the requirements <\/b><\/p>
Countries like Germany will grant you a student visa once you are accepted by a university in Germany, but depending on your case, you may or may not have to learn German. Although it is always a great idea to learn any European language, it is very important that you clarify whether it is required for you to learn the language before applying for the visa or not. The language certification can be essential, and if you want to work in Germany after your graduation, it is a must. <\/p>
This is just for Germany though, different countries in the EU might have different rules, check before applying, all of this should show up in your research<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493883151925","data":"590added2676b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493883154109","data":"
3. Get a great TOFEL\/IELTS score <\/b><\/p>
A good TOFEL or IELTS score will help you in ensuring you are selected for the programs you apply for in European Universities. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493883766890","data":"590ade0434fe0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493883768645","data":"
4. Apply for scholarships <\/b><\/p>
The European Union offers scholarships, like the Erasmus Mundus scholarship which applies throughout the European Union. We will be doing another article about scholarships and Erasmus Mundus, until then, just know it is a great way to ensure you go to Europe for your education. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493884021241","data":"590ade1d655b5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493884024075","data":"
5. Boost your profile <\/b><\/p>
Much like applying to the US universities, make sure you are interesting enough to be noticed by the admissions committee. It's not how much you score, but how well rounded you are (unless you are going into research, then you have to have good score)<\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493884081175","data":"590ade3b98f38"}]
23 year old Table Tennis Soumyajit Ghosh became the third Indian to win a men's singles title at an ITTF Challenge Series or ITTF World Tour tournament, when he won the singles title at the recently held 2017 ITTF Challenge Chile Open, in Santiago. He, along with Anthony Amalraj, won the men's doubles title, marking the first occasion of India winning a double's title in an ITTF tournament.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493878778176","data":"590ac843b976b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493877398315","data":"
This ace student of MLR sports academy beat Daher Juan and Cifuentes Horacino, both from Argentina, in successive rounds to enter the semifinals. In the semifinals, he faced Phillip Floritz from Bulgaria and beat him 4-0. In the finals, he defeated Anthony 4-1 to win the Chile Open.<\/p>
Soumyajit, who is from Siliguri, West Bengal, started the sport at a very young age, having been encouraged by his parents and in 2010, he won the mixed doubles bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in Bahrain and later played a key role in ensuring India's podium finish at the the World Junior Championships in 2011, by winning both his singles matches against South Korea in the quarter-finals. <\/p>
His inspiring story continues as just the year later, he became the youngest Indian ever to become the national champion at the 74th National Championships. In the same year, 2012, Soumyajit became the youngest Indian to qualify for the London Olympics. After securing several other titles in the coming years, he also qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics but lost in the first round.<\/p>
While we couldn't reach out to Soumyajit -as he's still in Chile, we reached out to his coach at the MLR Sports Academy, Mr. Soumyadeep Roy. \"Soumyajit came to Hyderabad this year. He usually trains in Germany but whenever he's in India, he trains at this academy here with me. I'm really proud of his performance at the Asian games and at the Chile open now. We have bigger targets for him now, and we want him to secure a podium finish in the 2020 Olympics,\" says Soumyadeep, adding, \"I'm more of a big brother and mentor to him. We played together in the Indian team earlier.\"<\/p>
Rajasekhar Reddy, the secretary of MLR Institutions, expressed his happiness at Soumyajit's win and said the sports academy would continue extending support to the player. \"I feel very happy that a student of our academy won a prestigious event like this. I hope he secures a medal at the 2020 Olympics. It is very inspiring for us (the management) and we are planning on expanding our academy by building facilities for several other sports. We want to see a lot of olympians from our academy,\" said Mr. Rajasekhar Reddy.<\/p>"}]
I love Vizag, it's a beautiful and quaint place that has a charm of its own, and if you live on or near beach road, it's even better! However, if you're a resident, it's only natural for you to feel like going out of the city and exploring the far horizons, so here's a list of road trips you can make from Vizag<\/p>
1. Araku Valley <\/b> <\/p>
While we strongly recommend the train ride to Araku, the road trip is worth it as well. Nestled in the Eastern Ghats, about 110 kilometres from Vizag, it's a beautiful valley with greener everywhere and some really top class coffee. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493841996802","data":"590a3c7015844"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493841998434","data":"
2. Drive along the east coast <\/b> <\/p>
The east coast, from Vizag to Machlipatnam and further is quite beautiful, with the sea on one side and the road under you. You feel like you can drive forever, a free spirit where only you and the road matters. It's an experience to be had. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493842079668","data":"590a3c5a6c118"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493842081482","data":"
3. Drive south to Chennai and Pondicherry <\/b> <\/p>
People really underestimate how huge India is sometimes. Vizag to Pondicherry is nearly a 1000 kilometre journey, all along the eastern coast, with the sun rising and the sea roaring on your left as you blaze down the beautiful countryside going south. Might get a little expensive, but hey, it's worth the experience. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493842291397","data":"590a3c3159c0e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493842294356","data":"
4. Visit Puri <\/b> <\/p>
If you don't want to drive all the way down to Pondicherry, set your sights north on the coastal highway and go to the city of Puri. The Jagannath Temple in the city is a sight to behold, and worth the experience, we guarantee it.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493842475898","data":"590a3c1f4eb4c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493842477787","data":"
5. The southern tip <\/b> <\/p>
1500 kilometres of open, free roads, and that is just one way. Vizag to Kanyakumari, along the east coast road, touching beautiful little villages, temples and sights along the way, is one of those once in a life time journeys that will remain with you forever. The sights you will see, the people you'll meet, the experiences you'll have, you'll never have again. <\/p>
So why wait?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493842852048","data":"590a3c0775955"}]
The International English Language Testing System is the world's most popular English Language testing system, as the name very clearly implies, and is jointly conducted by the British Council, IDP:IELTS Australia and the Cambridge English Language Assessment, the results of which show how proficient you are with the English language because the score carries a lot of weight when it comes to applying to foreign universities. <\/p>
So today, we have a list on how to prepare for the IELTS, efficiently, and effectively. <\/p>
1. Understand the test format <\/b><\/p>
IELTS is not your typical exam, trying to attempt it blind because you think it's just an English exam is one of the biggest blunders you can make. Understand the test format, and start planning how to ace it right from there. It doesn't matter how easy you think it is, just because you heard some people say it is, do not underestimate the test. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493839850872","data":"590a3430dbc0d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493839852463","data":"
2. Practice speaking in front of a mirror <\/b> <\/p>
Speaking is an integral part of the IELTS test, and it is imperative that you speak confidently and with a smile (although nobody will be around to judge you smiling, but do it anyway, it'll add to the confidence boost.)<\/p>
The most important thing to remember here is to maintain fluency and speak confidently. Of course you can't learn this right before an exam, so make it a habit to speak in English for at least an hour or two per day, or try speaking to yourself in the mirror. Talk about your day, talk about what you felt and make sure you maintain that fluency required to get the points you need. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493840097782","data":"590a3413d8c5a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493840099400","data":"
3. Don't fear the listening part of the test <\/b> <\/p>
If you watch a lot of English movies and TV shows, then this part will be incredibly easy for you. If you don't, however, and have trouble understanding British and American accents, it is my strong advise to watch English news channels daily until you start processing the English you hear normally and don't have to struggle to keep up. Bonus point is that you'll also get to improve your general knowledge. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493840263382","data":"590a33d112df5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493840265649","data":"
4. Reading and Writing <\/b> <\/p>
Personally, I feel these are the toughest parts of the test. Many people fail to plan their time properly and also panic while during the writing section. This, unfortunately, cannot be fixed without proper practice if you aren't used to reading novels or books in general. A great way to learn how to read efficiently and process the information would be to read newspapers everyday, or pick up reading novels. <\/p>
As for the writing, check out sample essays, read what people who've cleared or topped IELTS have to say on blogs, ask for advise from your seniors, watch YouTube videos. The internet is a great resource, but no amount of looking up information will help you as much as practising will, which brings us to the final point.<\/p>
<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493840508008","data":"590a33b46bfd2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1493840510173","data":"
5. Practice, and practice some more <\/b> <\/p>
This is one of those exams where only your regular practice can help you tide the wave. The internet is your resource, use it to solve example papers, do mock tests, listen to news reports in English (preferably BBC), and make an effort to speak in English, whether it is to yourself or to someone else, it doesn't matter. Just make sure you are confident enough to speak. I know you are, I believe in you.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1493840671309","data":"590a33976255f"}]
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