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Writing poetry Makes me sultry <\/p>
Reminding of words Gives me essence of fights shield & swords <\/p>
Deep meaningTurns me to someone very cunning <\/p>
Yet main thing is it's rhyme Which Irritates me Creates messy aspects and certain grime <\/p>
So I don't rhyme I don't rhyme <\/p>
Well it takes away my feelings of writing <\/p>
The explicit meaning The essence of it Sense of hitting<\/p>"}]
As any PC Gamer who spends too much time on Steam will tell you, browsing the upcoming games list on the platform is a mixture of hilarious laughter and genuine admiration at the sheer will and dedication of the teams that put their life and soul into their projects. <\/p>
So when Alter Army, a game reminiscent of smash Indie hits like Risk of Rain and Hollow Knight was brought to my attention, I was fascinated by the fact that not only was this a game that looked like it could take on the games that had become community darlings post-release but that it was being developed in India, by two teenagers from Jaipur. <\/p>
I spoke to Mridul Bansal, the 15-year old Game Designer and Head of Marketing for Alter Army, here's how the interview went down! <\/p>
\"The team is the two of us,\" says Mridul Bansal, speaking over the phone from Jaipur, \"There's Mridul Pancholi, the game programmer, designer and artist and me.\" <\/p>
Since the two young developers share the same first name, this article will refer to them by their last names to avoid confusion from hereon. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512802771104","data":"5a2ba8d6e17ba"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512802773757","data":"
\"We started this as a practice project, something we wanted to make after learning how to make games,\" says Bansal, speaking about the start of their game development journey, \"This was back when I was 13 and Pancholi was 15.\" <\/p>
The duo taught themselves how to design video games using freely available tools online and YouTube videos, \"We've always wanted to do something because we love gaming and we love Indie games and the ideas that go behind it.\" <\/p>
The defining moment, the moment when the two decided to start designing their own games, came when they watched Indie Game: The Movie, \"It was really inspiring,\" says Bansal, \"I mean, they were tiny teams that didn't have the deep pockets of developers under big name publishers do. If they could do it, we thought, we could do it too.\" <\/p>
Indie Game: The Movie would go on to be nominated and also won multiple awards at film festivals around the world. I highly recommend watching it. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1512810600841","data":"GhaT78i1x2M"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512803747904","data":"
Speaking about the game they're working on, Bansal says, \"This began as a practice project, but eventually we realised that we had struck upon something that was really fun to play. We kept adding things to our design, expanding the idea until it became Alter Army.\" <\/p>
The universe is dying, proclaims the description of the game, you must fight for the last remaining resources in a fast-paced action platformer. The players are set upon by hundreds of monsters, born in a dying world and desperate to survive and grab the same resources you are and it is up to you to survive the onslaught. <\/p>
\"Our project almost did not get Greenlit,\" laughs Bansal, \"It was right on the nick of time and when I called Pancholi to tell him what had happened, he stayed up all night in excitement.\" <\/p>
Indeed, Pancholi writes on their Vague Pixel's - the name of their studio - website that when he received the call from Bansal, he could not sleep again because of an overwhelming sense of victory at hitting their first milestone on a long journey. <\/p>
\"We had initially planned to finish it in one month, but we weren't happy with it at all. Adding to it, taking inputs from the community and then getting Greenlit, it has been a surreal experience so far and the best part is yet to come,\" says Bansal. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512804373589","data":"5a2ba9348c22e"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512804376051","data":"5a2ba93726f96"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512808368955","data":"5a2ba96ba749c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512808371660","data":"
Made using the GameMaker Studio engine which is highly efficient in making 2D games, Bansal sheds light on the design process behind the game, \"We knew we did not want to do anything new but make something that would serve as a love letter to the games we took inspiration from,\" he says, \"You can see in our videos and also the playable beta that is currently available that we have stayed true to this.\" <\/p>
And they are right, as a lifelong gamer and a fan of Hollow Knight, the influences from games like Risk of Rain and the aforementioned Hollow Knight were clear to see. That is what makes it special. <\/p>
As we conclude our interview, I ask Bansal where he sees himself and 5 years down the line, \"Making more games,\" he laughs, \"I want to keep doing this, give back to the industry for giving us so many fantastic games. We will be planning our next game very soon and this time it will be totally unique.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1512810902622","data":"Ia7X-dY261w"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512809462273","data":"
A friend once asked me why India wasn't able to produce a single video game out of a vast majority of graduate students who are proficient with the aspects of programming according to the paper they collect from the university. There is no single answer to this question but one common theme to all of them: opportunity, circumstances and means. Engineers today graduate in hopes to finding a job that'll allow them to continue the middle-class lifestyle they are used to, high achievers go to high achieving jobs and passion projects such as these are actively discouraged. It is difficult to be creative in a country where creativity is a sin. <\/p>
That is why it is incredible to see these two young teens come forward with their ideas, after having taught themselves how to make games, and getting Steam to Greenlight their project and tweak their game over the years, from a small project to a full release. Here's hoping they make more games in the coming days. <\/p>"}]
Forest life, have you ever experienced one? Can you ever experience one?<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512668098581","data":"
On my recent trip to Kerala, I got as close to living in a forest as I possibly could. It was like the best of both worlds, I had the luxury of having cooked food at the hotel while staying amidst dense forest where a 2G internet connection was more of a luxury. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512668203671","data":"5a297cc242a67"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512668107742","data":"
The idea of being surrounded by Elephants, Monkeys, Wild Boards, Bisons and even the tigers at a distance got me extremely excited! The hotel we stayed at was called Periyar House which is operated by the tourism department of Kerala and is inside the Thekadi forest. While on my tour I realized and got an opportunity to embrace the love of nature and this inspired me to pen down the following two mini write-ups! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512668229587","data":"5a297cd1b4747"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512668239552","data":"5a297cdecc9f7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512668253212","data":"
PS: The above work is based on pure imagination and on a lighter note! <\/p>"}]
The (Ex)3 Mantra is the only mantra I know after the guru-mantra or the Gayatri-mantra. It is the shortest mantra comprising of 3 simple words, but, when put together taught me how to live life. <\/p>
Yes. Experiment, Explore, Experience. <\/p>
Well, my name is Manvi Kansal and I chose not to mention my academic qualifications because it wouldn\u2019t be useful to anyone. Neither you nor me. But to understand the kind of person I am, maybe I could take you on a tour of my interests. Travel, journalism, reading, writing, entrepreneurship, philosophy and most importantly- food, entrench the never-ending list of my interests. <\/p>
Will Roger once said, \u201cEven if you are on the right path, you\u2019ll get run over if you just sit there.\u201d And this quote has been an inspiration to me for not pausing in between. My speed has never been zero. The thoughts and ideas of intellectualism, spirituality and the need of staying away from the surrounding delusions are the only reason for me being what I am today. <\/p>
Steve Jobs once quoted \u201cStay hungry, stay foolish.\u201d But what does this really mean?<\/p>
Let\u2019s try and figure out how this could help all of us in our daily lives. <\/p>
Experiment:- Build the capacity for hunger; we all are active participants in the rat race of being accepted in the society. We all have had weird visions of being a rock star with a guitar and the lights passing through the loose strands of our long, thick, dark hair or visualizing one\u2019s self as Superman and saving the world from the demons or the modern wicked minds. But as we come to our higher secondary school, we are expected to choose either medicine or engineering or chartered accountancy or masters in business administration from abroad because that is what the society has decided for us. But how many of us really enjoy what we do? After the 2nd or 3rd month of the course we chose, we realize that this is clearly not something we\u2019d like to do. Even if there comes a case where we do not know what we want; we remain clear about what we don\u2019t want. That certainly must make life easier than earlier. Is there a way we can solve this problem? Is there a way we don\u2019t have to waste so much time and have a clear head about what we really like to do and what not? The answer is- Experiment. Experiment in different fields; be it photography, design, caricature, acting, singing, dancing, talking, computers, biology, travel, food, writing, reading etc. There are tonnes of options available! Can you imagine being paid to read books or to eat or to travel and click photographs? The world is full of opportunities; you just need the vision of an opportunist. This is precisely what I mean when I say build your hunger. <\/p>
Explore:- Be foolish and follow your intuition. Once you discover your penchant towards something, i.e., you find the leak and you\u2019re hungry enough to explore in that particular arena. Now is the time to carry yourself on the path of your choosing. Something that you\u2019ve chosen for yourself leaving no chance for the society to choose something for you. Ella Fitzgerald said, \u201cJust don\u2019t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there are love and inspiration, I don\u2019t think you can go wrong.\u201d When you start believing in yourself, you don\u2019t need someone else to inspire you. Be your own inspiration and the light to your own darkness. I trust you. Now it\u2019s your turn to trust yourself. <\/p>
Experience:- Knowledge without experience is life without a soul. When you build your appetite for the hunger of knowledge, explore the untouched areas on your growth graph by remaining foolish, you only start living your life as a better person due to the experiences you\u2019ve had. <\/p>
Why would we be the next Steve Jobs or Sachin Tendulkar or any \u201cSecond Someone\u201d? Follow the (Ex)3 mantra and be BE the first of your kind. Yes! That\u2019s your place. The First You. <\/p>
I\u2019ve started. Have you started your journey to be The First You? <\/p>
<\/p>"}]
Her happy hair swinging in the air was aware of the spark in her eyes the moment sun hit her tears with his light. Her drifts made the lifeless lonely leaves on the road to dance in the air. She could hear her heart speaking to her. She heard it for a million times and she would not be tired to hear it for another billion. She knew she was in love, with the person on her bike right next to her. It was a long, long ride. She wished it lasted forever. Her wish vanished instantly when her nose smelt the roasted coffee beans. She could sense her fingers taking a bath in very hot coffee. She woke up straining her vocal cords with a scream.<\/p>
\nShe could see raghav sitting next to her, \u201cwas it a bad dream, miss drama queen?\u201d he spoke slowly. She dined it with a smiling face. She spoke in a suspicious tone<\/p>
\n\u201cSo, you have decided to take a tour of that deadly road?\u201d<\/p>
\n\u201cyes!\u201d he said. I can\u2019t take a chance on the photography contest next week, I have to win it. This is the only place where no one would risk taking a shoot; it\u2019s a winning hit if I shot one of the country\u2019s haunted roads. He stepped forward and asked in an uneven tone \u201cr u with me Swara?\u201d She said \u201cnever!\u201d with fright in her voice.<\/p>
\nHe was on the crossroads and the clock stuck twelve. He was walking in the dark with a focus light. Silence roared in the deserted streets. He reached it, one of the deadliest routes of India, road no23. The road that looked so accessible yet so forbidden. His eyes spot something in the foggy weather. It started moving towards him. He stuck his wide eyes on it. The only he could hear at that point was the sound of his thumping heart. <\/p>
\nWhat was it?<\/p>
\nWhat prevented people from accessing a road?<\/p>
\nMore about the story in \" Road No 23: The apocalypse\"<\/p>
\nWeak Hearts Stay Away!\n<\/p>
Any Imagination firing up??<\/p>
Comment your thoughts below!<\/p>"}]
Technology isn't the enemy, it is our ally, but only if we adopt a new model that puts people before profit. Achievenue is one such place which provides you with the platform for showcasing your inner talents Because we just don\u2019t use technology we live technology <\/p>
The time when we thought of naming our club, Achievenue struck a chord with us, a place for the achievers. The main motto of this club is to engage students in activities along with academics. Our club believes that most of the students have potential in them but they are lacking a platform to put them all in the working arena. This is a place for students to come together and exchange their knowledge. <\/p>
No one will oppose the uplift of technology unless and until it is in a positive way and this happens in Achievenue providing you with the opportunity for travelling into a better world with a better idea.<\/p>
Achievenue is all about 3 words that are LEARN EDUCATE and BUILD. <\/p>
Learn to empower yourself, Educate your peers And Build together <\/p>
Good bad or indifferent if you are not investing in new technology you are going to be left behind. Achievenue provides you with the chance to discover more and more for better learning, for a better performance and for a better society. <\/p>
So what are you waiting for? Come and join us let this small space become bigger with your tremendous support <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512668483816","data":"5a297de94a861"}]
Yes, Brown and beautiful!\nTo all the Bold girls out their, Brown is not Boring darling, Brown is the new Beautiful! I proudly say that Iam a Brown complexion girl because that's how Iam. Since my childhood I was being told to use different things to improve my complexion and no wonder I've been teased many times infact by my family members too! It hurts isn't it? Trust me you shouldn't because that's how you are and somewhere deep down in your heart you know that you will not be recognized by your complexion atleast! Right? It's the work that you do, it's the passion that you have, it's the happiness that you carry is what it matters! <\/p>\n
1. \" Use fairness cream's\": People, please stop telling us to use fairness cream's because we believe in inner beauty and did I even ask you?<\/p>\n
2. \"Do not even try to wear brightcolour clothes, they make you look more darker\": According to my sense everyone has right to choose but I really think you dont have one to think so get some sense!<\/p>\n
3. Don't drink tea, it makes your complexion darker: Oh wow that means if I drink milk then will my complexion become fair?<\/p>\n
Hahahah! Every complexion is beautiful and if you judge a person based on his\/her complexion then take a picture of you in black and white and look at it, its same as your heart, without a soul! \n<\/p>\n"}]
VIRTUSA 2017 is an Innovation fest hosted by Aditya Institute of Technology and Management. <\/p>
We aim to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students across the country and we have taken our first major step in the process. <\/p>
An open competition innovators from 6 different domains. Domains are:<\/p>
1. Auto Mobile<\/p>
2. Business Idea<\/p>
3. Embedded System<\/p>
4. Robotics<\/p>
5. Web & App Development<\/p>
6. Structural & Interior Designing<\/p>
From each domain a winner would get prize money of INR 25,000 while the overall winner gets cash prize of INR 1 Lakh.<\/p>
Note: The minimum number of participants is 2 members per team and team size is restricted to up to 4 members.<\/p>"}]
Siva Sivani Institute of Management (SSIM) is a premier B-School is celebrating 25 years of our inception with 21st Samanvay Management-Tech Fest this December. Over the years. Samanvay has become an epitome of of talent hunt in management and technical arena.<\/p>
Come and Prove your Talent. We assure that, you will not be the same person when you leave Samanvay 21st at SSIM .You will have Unforgettable moments here. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512389385545","data":"
List of events at Samanvay: <\/b><\/p>
\nIn-Formal Events: (For both Undergraduate & Post Graduate students) <\/b><\/p>
1. Fashion Fiesta <\/p>
\n2. The Hunt <\/p>
\n3. Mock CID<\/p>
\n4. Sangeet Sangam <\/p>
\n5. Floor Fusion <\/p>
\n6. Short Film<\/p>
Formal Events: (For Post Graduate Students)<\/b> <\/p>
\n1. Shreshta <\/p>
\n2. Bull & Bears <\/p>
\n3. Start up <\/p>
\n4. Ad - Venturer <\/p>
\n5. Market Makers <\/p>
\n6. Business Quiz <\/p>
\nFormal Events: (For Undergraduate Students) <\/b><\/p>
\n1. E-Simulation <\/p>
\n2. Collage <\/p>
\n3. Quiz Technical <\/p>
\n4. Quiz General<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512389488531","data":"
Terms & Conditions: <\/b><\/p>
1. All the events are free if you register for the Samanvay. <\/p>
2. With the entry fee you can either participate in one Formal Event or two Informal Event. <\/p>
3. Participants will receive certificate. <\/p>
4. Participants would also get food coupon of INR 75. <\/p>"}]
I've made no effort in hiding how much I love playing video games, in fact I would go as far to say that my expertise in video games allows me to critique it better than I can critique movies or books. I'm just that good and that is in no way a humble brag, but simply a fact that states my vast and rich experience with playing games for years. <\/p>
So it was obvious that I was going to come up with a list of games in which you can go on an adventure. The nature of video games is such that you can create your own mini-adventures in games depending on which game you're playing. Some games are so well designed that they allow you to create your own adventure based on environmental clues alone, like the first game on our list. <\/p>
<\/p>
1. The Witcher III: Wild Hunt<\/b><\/p>
Using open world games is practically cheating when it comes to adventure games simply because of its potential of running off in any direction you want and exploring the map. But the folks at CD Projekt Red put their heart and soul into this project, because one fine day as I was exploring the marshy and poverty stricken lands of Velen, I found a dead body with a torn leg on one of the roads, which led me on a hunt to find if I could find the monster responsible for it nearby. Sure enough, I did, but all of this could have been scripted, right? <\/p>
It wasn't. A completely random and unscripted event happened, the game was designed well enough to leave clues for me to follow. How cool is that? <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512554842099","data":"5a27c62584df9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512554843704","data":"
2. The Uncharted Series: <\/b> <\/p>
Now, I'm a fan of Tomb Raider, so recommending Uncharted over it was difficult for me but I did it anyway because Uncharted plays out more like an action adventure movie than Tomb Raider does and I certainly do not want you all to play the new Tomb Raider without having experienced the old ones (the first two Tomb Raider games are now available on the Play Store as well as the App Store)<\/p>
Following the adventure of thief\/antiques dealer\/scoundrel\/loveable protagonist Nathan Drake, the Uncharted series has quickly become one of the most popular modern games. It features stellar voice work, great script and a fantastic story, not to mention that it is a blast to play. As Drake, hunt down ancient relics while dodging shady people who want to steal it for their own ends. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512555997931","data":"5a27c66993d95"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512555258960","data":"
3. Shadow of the Colossus: <\/b> <\/p>
There's you, there's the love of your life, and there are 16 gigantic colossi in the land whom you need to bring down to bring your love back to life. What do you do?<\/p>
Shadow of the Colossus originally released for the PlayStation 2 and has immediately been recognised as an instant classic, not to mention one of the most unique games ever made. I'm almost sorry that people today read about it and how much it is praised before playing it, back then we went in blind and our lives changed forever. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512555397977","data":"5a27c6a6a3c1d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512555399763","data":"
4. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West: <\/b><\/p>
An extremely underrated game, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is a fantastic adventure game that deals with risky themes and tells a story effectively while taking us along on an adventure. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512555658226","data":"5a27c6c7d0381"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512555660551","data":"
5. The Legend of Zelda series: <\/b> <\/p>
There can never be an adventure games list that does not feature Legend of Zelda on it. Take on the role of Link as you set off to find Princess Zelda and rescue Hyrule once again in the many variations of this game over the years. The latest release, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is the favourite this year to win Game of the Year awards. From Ocarina of Time to today, Zelda has always been a premier adventure game that does a fantastic job in drawing you in and holding you close till you are completely immersed. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512555835260","data":"5a27c6ecc3e0e"}]
We are fortunate to have so many eateries and food joints very accessible from the college if we plan to hang out with our friends sometimes. Everything from Pani-puri to Pizza, Sugarcane juice to Thick Shake factory, we have everything at our disposal and it isn\u2019t even hard to get there. The easiest way to reach the city if you don\u2019t have your own transport is to get into one of the numerous shared autos that you get at the college entrance and they\u2019ll drop you at Ghatkesar for a nominal amount. From Ghatkesar you can either board a bus or get into the Tata Magic Ace mini truck which is recommended over the Bus service as you can get down wherever you want. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491864487","data":"
In this post, we\u2019ve curated a list of easily accessible food joints and eateries that provide quality food, we might have missed out on some of the good destinations as we chose to include only the places that we\u2019ve visited to ensure that the review is genuine. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491875105","data":"
McDonalds:<\/p>
Tell me you didn\u2019t know there was a McD on the way from our college to Uppal? This is one of the most known and easily accessible eateries from college. The place has enough parking space so you can even get your own private vehicle and park there. The place has a wide range of options and will leave most people satisfied. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492204914","data":"5a26cd3361830"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491901885","data":"
Green Chillis: <\/p>
If McD is not your type and you wish to pass, or if you\u2019re looking for a more India meal then you can take a stop at the Green chillis dhaba which makes one of the best Butter Naan in the vicinity. The Dhaba can be seen to your left when you are coming from Ghatkesar towards Uppal. You\u2019ve decent amount of parking space in case you and your friends crash in with your own vehicles. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492162713","data":"5a26cd1681f25"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491917475","data":"
Monkeyz iLand: <\/p>
This is one of the two recently constructed driven-ins en-route to our college. This drive-in has a lot to offer In terms of food and you will surely leave satisfied. You even have arrangements for sports so you can spend a good time with your friends and makes memories that\u2019ll be cherished. The Monkey Drive in even has Thick Shake Factory so you can quench your thirst for some thick shake on your way back home. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492215671","data":"5a26cdcc4f0a0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491922001","data":"
Paradise: <\/p>
If you\u2019re a true Hyderabadi then nothing pleases you more than Authentic Hyderabadi Biryani. You can find a Paradise restraint at Peraziguda on your way back from college towards Uppal. The place serves quality meals and has one of the best biryanis around. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492400092","data":"5a26cdf69f946"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491937108","data":"
Dominoes\/Eagle Boys Pizza: <\/p>
Once you near Uppal, your options increase. To the left of the road, you have Dominoes Pizza and Eagle Boys Pizza near the Boduppal area. Grab a Pizza and let the conversations flow on. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492488542","data":"5a26ce4ee0247"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1512491941991","data":"
\u201cReal\u201d Bawarchi: <\/p>
Although there isn\u2019t a lot real about the name, the place offers pretty good biryani and other starters. This is a very economical place located almost opposite Asian Cinemas in Uppal. The place lacks parking space, so we suggest you look at the other options if you are bringing in your own vehicles. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1512492477064","data":"5a26ce43de478"}]
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