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A lot of surveys in the last two years, concluded that engineering students are mediocre. In fact, the most popular survey is one by Aspiring Minds, an employability assessment company and this survey found out that only 7% of the engineers produced in the country are employable. Another survey conducted by the same company, found out that only 4.27% of all the CSE\/IT engineers in Hyderabad know how to code. This is a shocking fact as Hyderabad is one of the major IT hubs in the country and is one of the cities with the highest number of engineering colleges and is also the city with a huge number of IT related jobs every year.<\/p>
While a significant chunk of the other 93% of engineers who are not employable because of their lack of communication skills<\/a> and lack of their ability to sell themselves, the rest, are in the mediocre zone because of the huge number of colleges present. <\/p>In India, there over 3300 colleges across the country with a combined seat count of 1.4 million. With the government permitting colleges to open and function regardless of the standards, the non-employability of these students is bound to happen. The mediocrity is becoming more evident with hundreds of colleges applying for closure this year<\/a>. And as the popular meme goes, \"India is a place where people become engineers first and then decide on what they want to do in life\", being forced\/manipulated\/coaxed\/goaded into engineering (including yours truly) is also a major reason for mediocre engineers.<\/p>In a complex scenario like this where the state and central governments (in order to do good for the country and to create more employment) go about pitching the country to various major multi-nationals; where teenagers are presented with engineering as the only option to succeed in life; where the prospect of pursuing engineering is fed to kids with milk in baby bottles; where humanities, commerce and other areas of study are severely looked down upon; students finishing engineering course and turning into mediocre, unemployable engineers is an eventuality.<\/p>Instead of blaming students and their lack of technical expertise even after finishing a professional course, the focus should be on revamping the entire system. A 10 year old child in sixth class need not focus entirely on M, P and C and instead, should be taught important life skills, should be taught importance of communicating properly and boldly. Parents of these very children should start realising the opportunities of all fields rather than passing on condolence messages to those parents whose kids opted for commerce or humanities.<\/p>Engineering colleges, on their part, should maintain stricter standards in terms of teaching and should focus on teaching relevant syllabus<\/a> as opposed to teaching outdated topics. The government, the big daddy of them all, should in turn, reduce the corruption to at least a manageable extent (removing corruption is fantasical and that is why it is not being talked about here) and start issuing permissions to colleges based on standards and stringently keep an eye on how they function. <\/p>Students are mouldable teenagers, fresh out of school. There have been countless instances where mediocre to academically poor students have excelled just because of what colleges offered to them. So if fingers have to be pointed at regarding students' mediocrity, it is to the colleges and to the education system and not towards the students.<\/p>*Picture for representational purpose only*<\/p>"}]
In India, there over 3300 colleges across the country with a combined seat count of 1.4 million. With the government permitting colleges to open and function regardless of the standards, the non-employability of these students is bound to happen. The mediocrity is becoming more evident with hundreds of colleges applying for closure this year<\/a>. And as the popular meme goes, \"India is a place where people become engineers first and then decide on what they want to do in life\", being forced\/manipulated\/coaxed\/goaded into engineering (including yours truly) is also a major reason for mediocre engineers.<\/p>In a complex scenario like this where the state and central governments (in order to do good for the country and to create more employment) go about pitching the country to various major multi-nationals; where teenagers are presented with engineering as the only option to succeed in life; where the prospect of pursuing engineering is fed to kids with milk in baby bottles; where humanities, commerce and other areas of study are severely looked down upon; students finishing engineering course and turning into mediocre, unemployable engineers is an eventuality.<\/p>Instead of blaming students and their lack of technical expertise even after finishing a professional course, the focus should be on revamping the entire system. A 10 year old child in sixth class need not focus entirely on M, P and C and instead, should be taught important life skills, should be taught importance of communicating properly and boldly. Parents of these very children should start realising the opportunities of all fields rather than passing on condolence messages to those parents whose kids opted for commerce or humanities.<\/p>Engineering colleges, on their part, should maintain stricter standards in terms of teaching and should focus on teaching relevant syllabus<\/a> as opposed to teaching outdated topics. The government, the big daddy of them all, should in turn, reduce the corruption to at least a manageable extent (removing corruption is fantasical and that is why it is not being talked about here) and start issuing permissions to colleges based on standards and stringently keep an eye on how they function. <\/p>Students are mouldable teenagers, fresh out of school. There have been countless instances where mediocre to academically poor students have excelled just because of what colleges offered to them. So if fingers have to be pointed at regarding students' mediocrity, it is to the colleges and to the education system and not towards the students.<\/p>*Picture for representational purpose only*<\/p>"}]
In a complex scenario like this where the state and central governments (in order to do good for the country and to create more employment) go about pitching the country to various major multi-nationals; where teenagers are presented with engineering as the only option to succeed in life; where the prospect of pursuing engineering is fed to kids with milk in baby bottles; where humanities, commerce and other areas of study are severely looked down upon; students finishing engineering course and turning into mediocre, unemployable engineers is an eventuality.<\/p>
Instead of blaming students and their lack of technical expertise even after finishing a professional course, the focus should be on revamping the entire system. A 10 year old child in sixth class need not focus entirely on M, P and C and instead, should be taught important life skills, should be taught importance of communicating properly and boldly. Parents of these very children should start realising the opportunities of all fields rather than passing on condolence messages to those parents whose kids opted for commerce or humanities.<\/p>
Engineering colleges, on their part, should maintain stricter standards in terms of teaching and should focus on teaching relevant syllabus<\/a> as opposed to teaching outdated topics. The government, the big daddy of them all, should in turn, reduce the corruption to at least a manageable extent (removing corruption is fantasical and that is why it is not being talked about here) and start issuing permissions to colleges based on standards and stringently keep an eye on how they function. <\/p>Students are mouldable teenagers, fresh out of school. There have been countless instances where mediocre to academically poor students have excelled just because of what colleges offered to them. So if fingers have to be pointed at regarding students' mediocrity, it is to the colleges and to the education system and not towards the students.<\/p>*Picture for representational purpose only*<\/p>"}]
Students are mouldable teenagers, fresh out of school. There have been countless instances where mediocre to academically poor students have excelled just because of what colleges offered to them. So if fingers have to be pointed at regarding students' mediocrity, it is to the colleges and to the education system and not towards the students.<\/p>
*Picture for representational purpose only*<\/p>"}]
Imagine a place where you can hang out with your friends, where you get to to experience the best of Hyderabad's cultural scene, from live music to open mic sessions and also stand up comedy, arts and more! Where you can satisfying your gastronomical urges with excellent food and also have a place to collaborate and work with your friends, where you can go from working, to having great food, finishing it with a round of gaming and then listening to live music as the day comes to an end. <\/p>
Sounds like a place you'd love to hang out in, doesn't it? The wait is now over with FUBAR, opening tonight! Talking about the hangout spot, we caught up with Mayur Jalan, the Business Development Manager at FUBAR as well as Asrith Krishna, Creative Director of Tree Huggers Club, a collective of like minded individuals who have left their comfort zones to pursue their dreams. <\/p>
\"It's a place for people to come hang out,\" says Mayur, speaking about the place, \"The goal was to have a place where people, youngsters particularly, can have a place to unwind, relax and also work. There's a workspace one can rent out for a whole day, and we even provide redeemable coupons for it.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494576595972","data":"59156e1fd0204"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494576605622","data":"
The grand opening tonight will be graced by some of the best musicians from Hyderabad in the Indian scene like Baiju Dharmajan Syndicate, Arpit Chourey Project and Catharsis, and tomorrow, the Tree Huggers Club hosts their Tree Huggers Cassette - Session 8, featuring 4 different musical acts like Sidharth Bendi<\/a> and The Detour<\/a>. <\/p>Speaking about FUBAR and Tree Huggers Club, Creative Direction Asrith Krishna said, \"FUBAR aligns with our philosophy of stepping out of your comfort zone and doing what you love doing the most. Our Cassette Sessions have always been a part of that, as in the point of the cassette sessions is to promote homegrown music so they get recognised, and doing this at FUBAR is going to be an incredible experience.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494578197017","data":"5915746f23517"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494577680974","data":"\"The U in our logo is underlined because we want to highlight that the place is all about you,\" says Mayur, \"It's all about bringing people together and letting them explore their creative side.\"<\/span><\/p>With the place all set to open tonight, May 12 2017, there are plans to also have gaming sessions, open mic events, TV show night or a movie night and even Karaoke and Cosplay competitions. With some of the best musicians from Hyderabad headlining the opening of the place as well as the management working towards making it a dedicated hangout spot for youngsters, FUBAR promises to become an important cultural landmark of Hyderabad. <\/p>Click here<\/a> for more information about the launch event tonight, and click here<\/a> for information and passes for the Tree Huggers Cassette - Session 8. We hope to see you there because we are not going to miss it! <\/p>"}]
Speaking about FUBAR and Tree Huggers Club, Creative Direction Asrith Krishna said, \"FUBAR aligns with our philosophy of stepping out of your comfort zone and doing what you love doing the most. Our Cassette Sessions have always been a part of that, as in the point of the cassette sessions is to promote homegrown music so they get recognised, and doing this at FUBAR is going to be an incredible experience.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494578197017","data":"5915746f23517"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494577680974","data":"
\"The U in our logo is underlined because we want to highlight that the place is all about you,\" says Mayur, \"It's all about bringing people together and letting them explore their creative side.\"<\/span><\/p>With the place all set to open tonight, May 12 2017, there are plans to also have gaming sessions, open mic events, TV show night or a movie night and even Karaoke and Cosplay competitions. With some of the best musicians from Hyderabad headlining the opening of the place as well as the management working towards making it a dedicated hangout spot for youngsters, FUBAR promises to become an important cultural landmark of Hyderabad. <\/p>Click here<\/a> for more information about the launch event tonight, and click here<\/a> for information and passes for the Tree Huggers Cassette - Session 8. We hope to see you there because we are not going to miss it! <\/p>"}]
With the place all set to open tonight, May 12 2017, there are plans to also have gaming sessions, open mic events, TV show night or a movie night and even Karaoke and Cosplay competitions. With some of the best musicians from Hyderabad headlining the opening of the place as well as the management working towards making it a dedicated hangout spot for youngsters, FUBAR promises to become an important cultural landmark of Hyderabad. <\/p>
Click here<\/a> for more information about the launch event tonight, and click here<\/a> for information and passes for the Tree Huggers Cassette - Session 8. We hope to see you there because we are not going to miss it! <\/p>"}]
Movies are what they are because they tell us a story like no other medium can. The movie is the car, the actors its pilots, drivers, cyclists whatever you prefer to call them, and you, the viewer, are there for the ride. Movies tell you stories you identify with, putting yourself in their shoes as you relive the story on the screen. With our list of 5 Hollywood movies every student should watch coming soon, here's a list of 5 Indian movies every student must watch<\/p>
1. Taare Zameen Par <\/i><\/b><\/p>
It can be argued that students in colleges might be a little older that the required demographic the movie is targeting, but the themes of following your dreams, independence, being comfortable with who you are instead of hiding it still relevant to students in colleges today, and will be relevant to students in the coming years. Taare Zameen Par<\/i> is an incredibly important movie, one that taught the nation empathy. It is very special, and always a good watch, not to mention crucial for students no matter the age. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1544262098791","data":"zeGamZ8LI8I"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544262098782","data":"
2. Dil Chahta Hai <\/i><\/b><\/p>
One movie, three friends, one epic story. The power of Dil Chahta Hai<\/i> is that no matter how many years pass the story and the message of this movie will remain eternal. The camaraderie shared by the friends, their misadventures, being there through the tough times and the best of times, fighting, reconciling and being important to each other, this movie is a gem. An important achievement in Hindi cinema, and I personally regard this as one of the milestones of Indian cinema. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1544262098792","data":"m13b25V0B10"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544262098784","data":"
3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag <\/i><\/b><\/p>
Watch Farhaan Akhtar give one of his career best performances in a biopic about The Flying Sikh of India, Milkha Singh. The struggles of the famed track and field athlete overcoming his demons and going on to make India's name shine is sure to get any youngster's blood pumping with adrenaline. If this movie doesn't inspire you to run after your dreams now, I don't know what will. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1544262098793","data":"u71swQ4ksgI"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544262098786","data":"
4. Rang De Basanti <\/i><\/b> <\/i><\/p>
The cultural impact of this movie was insane. This is a movie that inspired an entire generation of young people to protest and call out injustices in society. Released on January 26, 2006, the movie follows the story of a group of young students who find themselves in a difficult position when their government fails them. <\/p>
The movie prompted youngsters across the nation to ask the uncomfortable question to the government, and it is considered one of the most important Indian movies from the last decade. This one is a not a happy watch today, as it can be disappointing how little has changed since then and now, but the spirit of revolution lives on. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1544262098794","data":"c769V25pX08"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544262098788","data":"
5. Wake Up Sid <\/b> <\/p>
Perhaps the most important movie on this list, Wake Up Sid follows Ranbir Kapoor in his role as Sid whose only aim in life is to spend his dad's money and live without responsibilities. This movie doesn't shy away from asking the youth of today uncomfortable questions, where are we going in life? What is the meaning of life? Where is life going after this? Have you ever thought about your future? <\/p>
Wake Up Sid is a movie about choice and consequence. With Sid, who refuses to take responsibility, facing consequences for his lack of action, what will he do? It's a movie that teaches personal responsibility and taking control of your own life, and for students who are just graduating, this is one of the most important movies you can watch. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1544262098795","data":"Ngimy3GpHS0"}]
Spread your wings through the circuits and power transmission lines with an internship relating to the field of Electrical Engineering. An incredible and highly important field! Here's what you can do.<\/p>
1. Internship in various MNCs <\/b> <\/p>
In India, most of the electricity related core jobs are in the limited ownership of the government, so it can be a little difficult to get them. However, MNCs in India's many great cities are always looking for an Electrical Engineer to help them with power estimation and various other needs pertaining to their work <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494533379599","data":"5914c9082008f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494533381652","data":"
2. An Internship In A Power Plant <\/b> <\/p>
Get to the heart of your field, intern at one of the power generation plants across the country. It won't be easy and you'll have to move out of your house for a little while but you will gain hands on experience and that is incredible for your profile. Understandably these power plants are rare and highly valuable, thus inviting competition. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494533656932","data":"5914c8f2a005f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494533658519","data":"
3. An Internship at CPRI <\/b> <\/p>
The Central Power Research Institute is a government owned organisation that is at the cutting edge of electrical engineering when it comes to civilian supply. Of the many things done here, testing a transformer by passing a large amount of current through it to make sure it is ready to action is one of them. It's an incredible place to work, so go ahead and apply through their careers page online. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494533826408","data":"5914c8ca30e57"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494533828037","data":"
4. An Internship in BHEL <\/b> <\/p>
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, again a government owned organisation is one of the backbone organisations of the country. Working here is a privilege, as it accepts only the best, and comes with it's own perks. Finding an internship here is obviously not easy, but this is an organisation that can seriously boost your profile, should you intern here. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494533928217","data":"5914c88fe40b3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494533930100","data":"
5. Intern in solar power <\/b> <\/p>
The future is here and India is leading it! Solar power is being increasingly adopted by the country and there are many organisations that are into solar panels and solar power. An internship here will also show that you care for clean and green energy, which is always a good sign. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494534081152","data":"5914c83068dbf"}]
1. Calcutta HC Justice CS Karnan moves to Supreme Court seeking the recall of his conviction under contempt of court <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494514404520","data":"59147b2e79d02"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494514414553","data":"
2. Judges of 5 different faiths to decide if Triple Talaq is constitutional on May 15. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494514479128","data":"59147b7937250"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494514489249","data":"
3. Narendra Modi visits Sri Lanka, emphasis on the Buddhist connection between the two nations. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494514534214","data":"59147bc0a91dc"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494514560442","data":"
4. The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday informed the Allahabad high court that it has refused to grant sanction for the prosecution of chief minister Yogi Adityanath in a decade-old communal riots case. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494514779107","data":"59147cb3de578"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494514782423","data":"
5. Jammu Kashmir police today revealed that the militants that killed the young Lt. Umer Fayaz were of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit. Investigations are currently on going. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494514860975","data":"59147cfaddf2c"}]
Cancer is horrible, not only does it affect the victim with health ailments, it takes a toll on the family, friends and acquaintances too. Not everyone is compassionate, and often victims and survivors can find themselves to be utterly alone, a fact 27-year-old Harteij Bhartesh noticed first hand when he himself was diagnosed with cancer back in 2013. But being the incredible inspirational person he is, he refused to allow cancer to keep him down and fought against the disease. <\/p>
Today, Harteij Bhartesh is a gainfully employed individual at Delloite, but more importantly, he's crusading for a cause, bringing awareness about cancer survivors and about the disease itself through his Ride of Hope. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494324821555","data":"591196a9a8dbd"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494324886417","data":"
20,000 kilometres, 22 cities, 15 states, open roads and one very determined survivor, Harteij came upon the idea after his own experience of fighting and overcoming cancer, \"I wanted to break taboos around cancer and being a cancer survivor. There were instances where jobs were refused because people thought I was a cancer survivor and wouldn't be able to take the pressure,\" says Harteij, speaking to stuMagz over the phone, \"That was one of the many reasons I decided to start Ride for Hope and raise awareness about the disease, for both victims and survivors.\" <\/p>
Harteij was a student when he was diagnosed with late-stage Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and he had delayed his treatment until the end of his graduation, \"I shouldn't have done that, in retrospect,\" he says, \"now I encourage people to seek treatment at the earliest.\" Moving to Bangalore before realising he needed to start his chemotherapy as soon as possible, Harteij made his way to Hyderabad and underwent chemotherapy starting in May of 2014. He was to his doctor, Dr Sentill Rajappa for being a great guiding force through the 6 months and 12 sessions of Chemo he underwent at the Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494326867045","data":"59119ea7be56d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494326885629","data":"
\"After seeing how people, even well-educated ones, treated cancer survivors, I decided to raise awareness about the disease and for us survivors. That's how Ride of Hope came to be. I took inspiration from Terry Fox, the Canadian athlete that did the Run of Hope and named it after his initiative. Starting on May 1st, 2016 and ending on 15th September later that year, I travelled 20,000 kilometres by road, talking to people about the disease, raising awareness, lending an ear to fellow survivors and people suffering now,\" says Harteij, before elaborating, \"I want to tell people that cancer can be beaten and that they don't have to let the disease define their life.\"<\/p>
Harteij, since his remission, has become a force for change and positivity for people with cancer, and an ambassador for the Pinkathon helmed by Milind Soman. He talks about the people who've helped him on his journey, \"The people that helped me were fellow bikers like me. They would help me organise and after a while, it became sensible for me to co-ordinate and organise while my friends helped me out with making sure we were there for the victims and the survivors.\"<\/p>
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Harteij is all set to ride out again on May 12 for the Wrangler Ultimate Wanderer Challenge, \"We're setting off on May 12, unfortunately, I am not allowed to disclose the route I will be taking, but rest assured it will be an adventurous trip,\" he smiles. Well wishers will be allowed to vote for their favourite ultimate wanderer through their website. At the time of the press, the link is not active yet, but will be updated soon as the website goes live! <\/p>
Our conversation shifts to his motivations in conclusion, and Harteij is prompt to reply with a smile, \"I just want to tell people that they can fight against cancer. I chose to live and stand to fight the disease, and I did, which is why I've made it my life's goal to help people. We are riders, we help people when they're stranded in the middle of nowhere on the open highways, and that nature<\/p>
It is said that those who face great adversity are often the wisest and often the ones who are willing to help other people. This proves to be true in the case of Harteij Bhartesh, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours. <\/p>"}]
Summers can be used to roll around in your bed and do nothing, and while that does sound appealing and something you should do at least once in your life, use the upcoming summer break to get into an internship and flex your professional muscles. So, here are a few internship types a CSE student can pursue. <\/p>
1. Intern for startups <\/b><\/p>
There are various startups that are looking for CSE students as interns to help them out with their tech, so keep an eye out for internship opportunities everyday in the various startups across your city. If you manage to find one in a big name company, all the better, however the chances of you being offered a job for your work is significantly higher in a startup than a big MNC. So take your pick<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494416872280","data":"59130147a75f9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494416874779","data":"
2. An Internship in Data Science <\/b> <\/p>
A recent report says that the most valuable commodity of the current age is not oil, but data. With more people coming online each year and sharing their information online, it has become increasingly important to study data science, and it goes without saying that careers in this will be booming. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494417232752","data":"5913018163267"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494417234942","data":"
3. Full-Stack Software Development Internship <\/b> <\/p>
From data transmission to data display, Full-Stack development combines both front end and back end programming, allowing you to have full control and knowledge over what goes on in the background and what appears to the end user. One can also choose to specialise in both back end of front end development, but that's up to you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494417400793","data":"5913019df2163"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494417402749","data":"
4. Mobile engineering internship<\/b><\/p>
Mobile app development and working on Android and iOS platforms has become imperative in this day and age. A good CSE graduate should familiarise themselves with at least one of the two major OS platforms so they are better equipped for the job market. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494417522974","data":"591301ba49b2a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494417525689","data":"
5. Information security internship <\/b><\/p>
As mentioned earlier, with more people coming online each day and all of them sharing their information online, it becomes important for the companies to protect an individual's user data. This is where information security comes into play. In this day and age where Data is the most precious commodity, it only is fair to safeguard people's privacy online. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494417625440","data":"591301dd601b1"}]
1. 22 year old Lieutenant Umer Fayaz is shot and killed by terrorists after being picked up from his home in Kashmir. The young Kashmiri soldier was seen as a role model and had taken his first leave since his military service began 6 months ago to attend a cousin's wedding. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494415230108","data":"5912f7ccc3356"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494415233400","data":"
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that digitisation of India is taking longer than expected because of people's mindsets <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494415568548","data":"5912f92483e60"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494415586333","data":"
3. With IMD's monsoon prospects being positive this year, the NIFTY for the first time finished above 9400 points, raising a cheer among investors. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494415960358","data":"5912faa15fb17"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494415965501","data":"
4. Hailstorm ravages Hyderabad late last night, with many places seeing uprooted trees, snapped power and telephone lines, and massive lightning strikes across the city. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494416047945","data":"5912fafcb1544"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494416057747","data":"
5. For the first time since Richard Nixon, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, fires James Comey, director of FBI and the man leading the investigations into his alleged connections with the Russians. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494416223085","data":"5912fbdfad624"}]
Having missed out his chance to represent India in the 2016 Olympics at Rio, badminton player Parupalli Kashyap is now on a steady path to secure a podium finish at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG), to be held in Australia. He injured his knee at the German Open last year and that was the reason why he didn't take part in the Olympics. \"I took part in 2012 Olympics and I really wanted to win a medal in 2016 but my knee twisted during a match at the German Open and it needed a surgery. It was pretty bad and I had to get back to my usual fitness level first before I started playing again,\" explains Kashyap.<\/p>
He later recovered from that, trained hard and played in the Premier Badminton League but unfortunately, he suffered an injury during a match in PBL in January, earlier this year. \"I injured my shoulder during a match and I had to take a three month break. Now I'm training hard again and will have to get back into groove. My general fitness has suffered a lot because of these breaks but I'm on my way to get there. My day starts with rehab exercises for my injuries and later I start training,\" shares the badminton player who trains at the Gopichand Academy, adding, \"I'm not used to these situations in my 19 years of playing, so it's a new learning experience for me. I just realised you have to fight harder.\"<\/p>
While CWG is his immediate goal, Kashyap also has his eyes on achieving a podium finish at the 2020 Olympics. \"I'll take the next two years to prepare myself for the Olympics and completely get back to my usual form,\" says the player who trains for 8-9 hours every day. And for the CWG, he's now aiming to add up more points to his profile to be eligible for the games. \"Points that are added up till December this year is what will make me eligible for it. Whoever is in the top, will get to play in that prestigious games. So it's almost like a race against time for me as I just have six months to add up the points,\" says the former World No. 6 player who is currently ranked at 80. <\/p>
\"The sport gives you a lot of best and worst moments. Every single time I play against an international champion and win it, it is a memorable moment for me. But there are also several worse moments, like when I have injuries or like the time when I lost the world championship by just one point. Literally one point. But then, the game goes on and you just have to fight harder\" shares the player on being asked what his best moment so far is. This just goes on to show his never say die attitude.<\/p>
stuMagz wishes Kashyap the best and hopes to see him bag a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018!<\/p>"}]
Spoiler alert!<\/b> The following article has minor spoilers for the plot of Bahubali 2, if you want to watch the movie first, do not proceed any further.<\/i><\/p>
On our way to the theatre to watch Bahubali: The Conclusion along with my family, it occurred to me that my 9-year old niece, who watches Telugu movies and serials only, would be seeing a strong and independent woman in Devasena on the screen for the very first time in her life. <\/p>
Not to say that there haven't been strong women in Telugu movies before, but considering the standard fare of the Telugu Film Industry and knowing the kind of movies my niece watches, this would be the very first time when she would see a woman on the screen who isn't a damsel in distress and a pretty face to fill a quota. <\/p>
You could, of course, ask why Devasena over Ramya Krishna's excellent portrayal of the Queen Regent Sivagami, but there's a reason for that. Before we go any further, however, I realise and acknowledge that there are still problematic bits in both the movies (especially the first movie and it's portrayal of Avanthika), but much like how there isn't a movie of this scale in Indian cinema, there isn't a big budget Telugu movie that treats the women in it the way Bahubali does, especially in the sequel. I am hoping that both Sivagami and Devasena have set a precedent for the viewers to want more strong female characters in Telugu movies because we definitely could use more. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494359805265","data":"59121f78b843e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494359870541","data":"
In a world with strict gender roles and strictly imposed social hierarchy, both Devasena and Sivagami stand out as rebels, but while one binds herself with strict adherence to what she believes is the right thing to do in the name of dharma, Devasena remains the trailblazing rebel she is by asserting her agency over her own body (and how!), calling out Sivagami for being a mute spectator to an injustice happening right in front of her eyes and outright rejecting of the 'guilty until proven innocent' system of law that Mahishmati imposes on its citizens. She even challenges Sivagami's authority in her own court when the Queen Regent announces that she had chosen Devasena for Bhallaladeva instead of Amarendra Bahubali. <\/p>
Now, imagine being a 9-year-old girl and watching Devasena on the screen. Not only is she a great warrior for children to enjoy the spectacle of her fighting on screen, but she is an incredibly strong character setting an example for little girls across the country, showing them that their value is more than just being a pretty face, that they too can be as brave and as independent as Devasena. <\/p>
Sure, one may argue that a 9-year-old hardly has the concept of being an independent woman, but the point here is that Devasena has set a precedent, a benchmark for women in Telugu films as well as little girls who now have a sword swinging princess to look up to for inspiration. It's the same reason why Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Storm and so many more female superheroes are important: they set an example. <\/p>
And while we, with our privilege of being connected the internet and consuming content made in the west have our Supergirls and Carol Danvers, how many little girls who only consume Telugu media content have a strong and independent woman to look up to, especially when majority of our movies, as I've pointed out earlier, only have women for the sake of having a pretty face in the movie? <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494362293897","data":"59122916a57f3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494362326456","data":"
Representation in a movie matters, despite what people with privilege might say. Us men have so many role models to look up to just in the Telugu Film Industry, let alone the history of cinema the world over. In fact, the final act of Bahubali 2 itself has two well built burly men take off their body armour and fight. This is also a movie where Bahubali is deified, constantly reminding the viewer about what kind of a benevolent person and great warrior he is, and how his ideals should be emulated by the mortals of Mashishmati, thus automatically becoming a person boys can look up to. <\/p>
This is why Devasena is the most important character of the movie, the precedent she sets should be emulated for years to come, and I can only hope she is the first of many incredible characters to follow in Telugu pop culture. One thing is for sure, Bahubali has cemented its place in the annals of our history, which will only lead to more young girls watching the movie and taking inspiration from the warrior princess. <\/p>
After you're done reading this, do me a favour. Make a list of 10 strong and independent characters in mainstream Telugu cinema since 2010 and post it in the comments. Chances are you'll make some startling discoveries, so go ahead, give it a spin!<\/p>
Walking out of the theatre, I asked my niece what she thought about the movie, and she replied, without a pause or a bit of uncertainty in her voice, that she wanted to be like Devasena. I've never been more proud of her. <\/p>"}]
The prospect of holidays sounds exciting on paper but when you actually have holidays and are sitting at home without doing anything, you get bored really quick, and boredom can be really counterproductive. So what then can one do to beat the boredom while at home hiding from the unforgiving sun? <\/p>
1. Read books <\/b><\/p>
The best gift you can give yourself in your free time is to read books and open your mind to new ideas. Some of the smartest people I know are well-read, whether it is fiction or non-fiction (although I would strongly recommend reading non-fiction).<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494410397216","data":"5912ec875d25b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494410399049","data":"
2. Watch World Cinema <\/b><\/p>
Gaining an appreciation for the cinematic arts is essential for understanding the human condition. If you're the kind of person that likes to ponder over questions about the meaning of life, the complexity of human emotions and the art of filmmaking, you will not regret this. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494410531396","data":"5912ec6790e8f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494410533558","data":"
3. Teach or Learn<\/b><\/p>
Use the free time to teach a skill you have, or take the time to learn something new. For example, playing a musical instrument or learning how to paint or draw. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494410794135","data":"5912ec411cb48"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494410796725","data":"
4. DIY <\/b><\/p>
DIY stands for Do It Yourself, it's basically a culture of building things for your home to improve it. From constructing chairs, tables, to fixing existing problems with your house, cable management, setting up a music system to name a few. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494411308698","data":"5912ec1f98896"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1494411310432","data":"
5. Cook good food <\/b><\/p>
One of the best life skills you can learn is how to cook. Students of today will become working professionals of tomorrow, and more often than not, required to move out of their homes and live on their own. In such cases, it is absolutely imperative that you learn how to cook for yourself. Not only will this save you money, but it'll keep you healthy and happy. Cooking is an art that can only be mastered over multiple trails, so get cracking! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1494412136484","data":"5912ebfb95ba5"}]
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