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Our college has been given the name 'Adi Shankara' on behalf of the great Indian sage that existed centuries ago. A college which is situated in the heart of Cochin known as 'Kalady'. A small town with great principles and sacred place that unleashes the divine globetrotter within you.<\/p>
A place which is entirely secluded that makes one want to give up on the the technological world and be more into the scenic beauty. As one arrives into the college they're greeted with huge Banyan, Teak, Eucalyptus trees which surrounds the entire college campus like a sheet and gives one shade from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun and also depicting the environmental face of the college. This is a perfect place for environmentalists as they can sit underneath the tree and think. The international airport is just five kilometers from the college so we can see the air crafts arriving and departing and showing us the vast runway. And if we are lucky we can see supersonic planes such as MIG-21, Sukhoi etc from the Air force and the Navy. For foodies, there are a lot of cafes and canteens in every nook and cranny of the college where it cleanses your palette with a list of delicacies that you sit there actually craving for more and then finally relax for sometime and then go for your classes.And if you climb your way to the terrace of the college you can see the 'Periyar' river flowing meticulously with the great footsteps of the sacred sage and finally making its way to the Arabian Sea. A trip to our college is one of a kind that you can actually enjoy being there. For birdwatchers one can witness rare species of birds from time to time jumping from one branch to another branch. A fifty acre campus which has a lot of beneficial items in our respective lives and which has amazing people with a good mentality.<\/p>
The trip to our college is something amazing and on the way to it you can see passing cattle , ducks, hens etc, which is truly beautiful. It is something worth experiencing in life.<\/p>"}]
Mannheim, Germany. A city in the southwest part of the automotive powerhouse country. Home to almost 300,000 people, home to some major corporations like John Deere, Caterpillar, IBM, Roche, Unilever, Siemens and many others, was ranked in the top 15 most inventive cities in the world by Forbes magazine is a city which holds an understated importance to the automobile industry. It was in this little place that Karl Benz, regarded by many as the father of the automobile drove out the first rendition of an automobile. On July 3rd, 1886, Mr. Benz drove out his 3-wheeled, 4-stroke, 0.75 HP, one cylinder engine automobile as a refined form of the four stroke gasoline engine envisioned by fellow German Nikolaus Otto (known for his Otto cycle in thermodynamics). This horseless carriage was a water-cooled internal combustible engine with tubular framework, tiller steering and buggy-like seats. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000125282","data":"5958ef8c88c0e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000171111","data":"
This primitive work of art laid the foundation for centuries to come in development of the automobile into the mechanical beats as we know them today. The electrical ignition, differential, mechanical valves, carburetor, oil and grease cups for lubrication and the braking system all stemmed from this first model. <\/p>
In the years that followed, the improvements in safety and engineering went through the charts. Evolving every nut and screw in the process. <\/p>
In 1900, the steering tiller Benz used in his first automobile was re-imagined into the steering wheel. <\/p>
The first electric headlamps were introduced in 1898 on the Columbia Electric Car from the Electric Vehicle Company of Hartford, Connecticut, and were optional. <\/p>
In the year 1911, hand cranks in almost all vehicles got phased out for electric self starters. First seen by the Cadillac Motor Company. <\/p>
Year 1913 saw the invention of the moving assembly line, throttling the Model T\u2019s production from 7.5 cars an hour to 146. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000240420","data":"5958efc31ad06"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000244232","data":"
Dodge Brothers Company in the US conducted what is now considered the beginning of the crash-test for cars. Their version involved driving one into a brick wall at 20 mph. <\/p>
Almost 25 years later, automatic transmission and air conditioning were incorporated into the vehicles. <\/p>
The increase in emissions saw countries and states take up emissions laws. <\/p>
In 1974, Air bags were introduced to improve passenger and driver safety. At the same catalytic converters become common place standard feature in cars to reduce emissions. <\/p>
In the 1980s, On board diagnostic systems would illuminate a malfunction indicator light if a problem was detected but would give no insight into the nature of the problem. However with the introduction of OBD II, in 1996, the technicians and home mechanics could find out exactly where the problem was, reducing the hassle in troubleshooting. <\/p>
Also in 1996, Mitsubishi, a Japanese car manufacturer born from the crumbles of the Second World War, proved to the entire world that a differential system could be electrically controlled. The Active Yaw control as it was called was available on the high performance Evolution model made by the company. This active yaw control helped the vehicle\u2019s torque to wheel in any amount at any moment. Improving handling and drivability. <\/p>
The 1990s saw the introduction of Anti-lock Braking and Global Positioning Systems which made driving a more comfortable experience. <\/p>
In the early 21st century, Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) offered the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission with none of the draw backs. DCTs were used even in the 1980s. Volkswagen was the first company to popularize this system and use them in pedestrian cars. It was launched with VW\u2019s 2003 GTI. <\/p>
Advanced Turbocharging, one could say were the final evolution of the turbos used on production cars in the 60s. Compressors, running on the vehicle\u2019s exhaust output, force more air into the working cylinders, combining more fuel with air, inturn producing more power. In the year 2008, Ford introduced small turbocharged engines with better and lighter parts which were way more responsive than the turbos of the old. <\/p>
Rear view Backup cameras, better and integrated connectivity to mobile devices, cruise controls and cabin electronics all made quick and incisive additions to our current understanding of a car. But all this is till now, what about the future?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000511779","data":"5958f003bb198"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000515590","data":"
Toyota, in 1998, came forward with the Prius, a hybrid-electric automobile which has transformed the nature of the car industry. When it first came into the market with a 1.5 liter engine combined with an electric nickel hydride battery, it didn\u2019t truly break the market. But the ideas that went into its creation have truly changed the game. The future is truly one with hybrid power-trains. Innovations such as Regenerative braking , \u201cHybrid Air\u201d engines and automatic start\/shutoff are helping the field of hybrid cars improve in terms of performance and efficiency. With more and more major car companies adopting the technology in their consumer as well as flagships, it doesn\u2019t seem as though development will stagnate anytime soon. Companies like Telsa and Faraday have proven that electric cars can reach performance numbers only dreamt of in conventional petrol engines. <\/p>"}]
When you show up at college for the first time you are forced to believe that there won't be anyone matching your same wavelength and vibes. But, thankfully there are some people exactly sharing the same genes as you.<\/p>
There are several groups in our college, but the popular ones are given more interest so, that we can learn their motive and be humorous and chill just like them. First ones are the jocks, who are so keenly interested in maintaining their body features by hitting the fitness centres and who play great football and constitute the football team as well. It is mainly a group of fit and strong final year boys who will gouge our eyes out if we have to impersonate them. Secondly, there are the geek nerds who love to game and solve the conceptual problems of engineering. The ones which are loved by the teachers because of their technical skills and their highly advanced intelligence which leads the normal and as well as average students to be more like them. They have no problem if we try to replicate them because they happen to know that no one can beat them in solving all these complex problems and they are the best. Thirdly, we have the fashionistas who focuses on the recent trends in the fashion industry and becomes the official trendsetters of our college by posting their new try-outs and opinions about the new releases on social media and on seeing this, a normal person go to their nearby shops and buy the item so that they won't be left out.A group led by the final year fashionistas and if you are trendy enough you get to join no matter which year you are. No age barriers. Fourthly, there are the art nerds who believe that the rhythm of art can heal the soul and that makes you actually crave for more which is pretty great because we have a fully functional art room which has the different pitched out ideas and a list of items which one can join for. The group is led by the art Secretary followed by the respective years of students. Last and not the least we have the pet lovers association who have set up a mini room so that they can preserve the beauty of the God's creation and they're obviously animals. A small room is set up for them so that they can bring their pets and show them to the other students and provoke them to follow their path. Something so beautifully was done that, there is a small glass pitched room, where these pets are kept such as birds, hamsters, bunnies and aquarium which are keenly under the supervision of college and from time to time students, can feed them and pet them during their breaks.<\/p>
College life is strictly the best life you can ever have because you'll never get anything like them. The part of it will be missed especially how the students classify oneself into several groups and proclaim to be trend setters which is fun. So, having a group is fun it is more like how Harry Potter gets into Gryffindor and the rest all depends on the hat! Sometimes a hat can decide your life, so choose wisely before the hat decides for you. Maybe some can be Slytherin as well.<\/p>"}]
Indians travelling to the US are soon going to receive a bit of breathing space in terms of immigration checks after landing in the country. As an outcome of the recent meeting between the two heads of state, President of the United States welcomed India\u2019s entry into the International Expedited Traveler Initiative (Global Entry Program) citing closer business and educational growth between citizens of both countries. The statement released by both nations released after the talks mentioned and applauded the innovation of Indians and Indian-Americans that helped both communities. Now what is the Global Entry Program you ask? It is a US Customs and Border Protection program that allows speedy clearance for low-risk passengers on their arrival in the US. The low-risk factor of the applicants is determined after a rigorous background check and an in person interview before the travel. Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry programme. <\/p>
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This GEP is applicable to certain international airports most of which are major hotspots or favorites for Indians to arrive at. They include New York, Newark, Washington, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, Las Vegas, Miami and Seattle. This GEP isn\u2019t exclusive to Indians alone; Colombia, United Kingdom, Germany, Panama, Singapore, South Korea and even Mexico are countries that are included in the programme. On reaching the shores of the US at either of these major airports, the travelers can proceed to a Global Entry Kiosk present their machine-readable passport or US permanent resident card, get their fingerprints verified and complete a customs declaration. After which, you can collect a receipt issued by the kiosk, collect your luggage and proceed to exit. <\/p>
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Risk Based Security system has shown realistic and commendable numbers in helping passengers receive expedited screenings. The TSA has stated the 9\/11 report\u2019s notes on how risk-based priorities would protect transportation assets, and implement the most practical and cost-effective programs to protect them. By applying RBS, TSA has increased the percent of passengers receiving some form of expedited screening from around 10% in 2013 to 50% by 2014.<\/p>
However it is important to note that an application or individual can be denied membership in case the Border Protection or US Customs finds any false information. A previous criminal record or any connection to a money laundering case would also make your application for the programme invalid. Any individual who has violated customs, immigration or agriculture regulations is also barred from taking advantage of these new freedoms. <\/p>"}]
Medicine has come far. From the 70 odd medical works from ancient Greece associated with Hippocrates and his disciples to the ultra-advanced developments of the bionic eye, precision guided cancer treatment and seizure stopping NeuroPace. And yet. Doctors in this country do not get the respect or the credibility they deserve. No matter how many degrees or specializations they work on, there will always be a faction of the crowd to disregard their opinion for an ill-advised sadhu or priest. Here\u2019s my bone to pick, centuries of proven scientific evidence and theory fuelled by research should always be preferred to unproven unscientific palm leaf fiction rooted solutions to health problems. Not the other way around. <\/p>
Doctors are and should be the gleaming lights of science\u2019s progress. To not admire the profession or the person because they disproved your false pretense is laughable. I grew up in an environment where in the summers, my lunch would be set with a backdrop of a surgery playing on television from a CD (Yeah when they were relevant). Not for a moment was I grossed out nor angry, but was in awe. In awe of precision and responsibility in the surgeons hands. In awe of the unforgiving and unrelenting work ethic. In awe of the selfless and challenging aid to society. Yet they are still mistreated, targeted and ridiculed for the job that they do. <\/p>
Not all doctors are deserving of the praise however, if doctors they can be called. False certificates, tainted medicines and greedy professionals have plagued the reputation of the job. Mistreating patients, playing god and prolonging agony are crimes few commit, but implicate many. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498882946608","data":"5957242c9adb7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498882949832","data":"
Image from the many protests Doctors went on to voice their concerns<\/p>
Even after all these accusations, it doesn\u2019t justify our society\u2019s lynching and violence against resident doctors and nurses. They did not embark on the journey to pursue classical medicine to put up with blind believers in herbal pastes and \u201cmedicinal\u201d crystals. But yet they do. They do not banish believers of \u201cfish medicine\u201d or \u201cblack and red potions\u201d to the mercy of nature. Their profession requires the unique, and sadly so, nature of treating all as equals. It requires no one to be discriminated on the grounds of colour or skin and caste or religion. If a doctor does infringe these, they should be ashamed. <\/p>
The system isn\u2019t perfect. Every day we come across news of \u201ctoo little, too less\u201d for patients. While the reasons for each case have to be viewed in their own light, solely pushing the blame on one individual is hardly acceptable. To arguments of non-compassion or privatization, each doctor has to exercise a degree of non-attachment to do their job perfectly, not to allow the flurry of emotions to cloud their best medical judgment, each establishment requires to be as credible and answerable to the rule of law and ethics as any other. <\/p>
Becoming a doctor and doing it perfectly is no easy task. At the end of the day, we are all human. We humans are prone to err. So here\u2019s to all the doctors in India on World Doctor\u2019s day. <\/p>"}]
It's the age of startups, where you, the common men and women of this country, and people like you, come together and solve the problems of this country through your efforts and your product. Of course, it is not always easy, the path you've chosen is a long and arduous one with many obstacles, often quite well hidden from sight until the very last moment. <\/p>
But that is the spirit of entrepreneurship, the ability to deal with unforeseen consequences and push forward, harder and stronger than before. Now, it's only natural to ask yourself how exactly will you manage to achieve this feat, this task of running a startup. <\/p>
Therefore, it brings us great pleasure to introduce the #BeAChatur Contest by Chatur Ideas, a Startup Enabling Platform. <\/p>
#BeAChatur is an intensive four-month business plan competition where individuals and early stage startups can evaluate their potential ideas in a risk free environment. The individuals or early stage startups that qualify will be mentored by Chatur Ideas vast pool of industry veterans and experts as well as business plan feedback. The team or individual that makes it to the final stage will be duly rewarded. <\/p>
The party, however, is just getting started. The top three winning entries will be rewarded Rs. 3,00,000, Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. However, the top 10 entries will be eligible to raise up to Rs. 1 crore in funding in front of Indian and Silicon Valley investors, and the top 50 entries will be eligible for a two day exhaustive mentorship program where their business idea will be evaluated. <\/p>
We could go on about the benefits of having a risk free environment where your B-plan is put to test, but we'll just give you the registration link instead. Have you ever had a startup dream? Now is the time to achieve it. Spread your wings and fly!<\/p>
Oh and we almost forgot mentioning the best part: Most of the contest is online, and a meet and greet will be arranged once you qualify further! What are you waiting for? Click here to apply! <\/a><\/p>Below is the contest timeline!<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498822929732","data":"5956396d2d5eb"}]
Below is the contest timeline!<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498822929732","data":"5956396d2d5eb"}]
Fast forward to June 2017, the Reserve Bank of India has ordered for the new bills to be printed in a government owned facility. As the new currency notes of 500 and 2000 trickled into the system via re-calibration of the ATMs spread across the country, the 200 notes are to be distributed only via the banks and bank branches. The motive being keeping the current system as it as and not disturb it. <\/p>
The Indian currency and its denominations have placed the public in an awkward position. The 2000 denomination is not preferred by many for transactions due to the high value of the note and the lack of smaller denominations in abundance hand out change. <\/p>
\n\"A minor part of that has been replenished by 2000 rupee notes and a larger part by the new 500 rupee notes, though not in full,\" said Ghosh. \"The introduction of 200 rupee notes will replenish the missing middle, triggered by the withdrawal of the old series of 500 rupee notes.\"\n<\/p>
The announcement of this new denomination should be good news for businesses and consumers alike. However, it is important to note that the addition of another currency between the 100 and 500 denominations was in the works even before demonetization was announced. Some economic reports even correlate the large gap between the two denominations as a factor in the inflation. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498810204386","data":"5956085e5ec7d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498810207687","data":"
*Picture courtesy Social Media. Not Authentic. <\/p>
\"For day-to-day transaction purposes, the introduction of 200 rupee notes will add to the ease of operations,\" said Soumya Kanti Ghosh, group chief economist at the SBI Group. \n\n\n <\/p>
The printing of new currency is conducted in either printing units run by the government run Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd or at printing presses in Mysore and Salboni managed by the RBI-owned Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Ltd. These printing agencies are also adding advanced security features to further prevent counterfeiting. Some of them on an experimental basis. <\/p>"}]
Another year, another Coachella, another trend hindered in cultural appropriation. As for this year\u2019s craze, bindi\u2019s made quite the statement. And yes, while it may be some aspect of fashion it also entails identify, confidence, and spirituality. <\/p>
The bindi is not your go to music festival fashion accessory. It is of something with generations of significant cultural value, one that is definitely not meant to be so easily white-washed. <\/p>
Being a Hindu brought up in America for the majority of my life, it wasn\u2019t an unfamiliar sight to see my mother receive countless amount peculiar looks for wearing a bindi outside of the house. We would constantly get glared down by people while walking across the grocery aisle or entering a store in our local shopping mall. It never bothered me though. To me, it was the culture I was born into and it was the culture I was proud to be a part of for I was to embrace my identity. Until one day I wore my bindi to school to show my friends. Contrary to what I hoped they would be fascinated with, I essentially ended up going home drenched in my own tears. I was criticized for wearing \u2018a dot on my forehead\u2019 in a land that was not mine yet nowadays the same people that once tormented me parade around representing my culture in a way that is not only hypocritical but offensive. <\/p>
While there are a few people amongst many that do, in fact, recognise the symbolism of a bindi as a concept of wisdom and spiritual development, the majority seem to cross the fine line that separates appreciation and appropriation. This problem tends to arise when one fails to understand that they are deemphasizing the spiritual aspect of such objects through blatant ignorance and candor. Depriving the Hindu aspects that are held in a bindi to merely make it an American fashion trend shows just how must respect you have for a culture. <\/p>
So to the people who consider bindi\u2019s to be displayed as accessories or bangles to be worn as bracelets, let me remind you that these physical symbols are a celebration of a culture. Nevertheless, they are not something to be stripped of respect by being made into something as trivial as the next and oncoming fashion statement. <\/p>
It is not, after all, just a dot.<\/p>"}]
If you\u2019re a fresh out of under-grad student looking to pursue masters in the United States Of America, there might some terms and phrases that sound very alien to you but get thrown around in every consultancy or advisory conversation you have regarding your higher education. Applying to a U.S. graduate school is a time-consuming, but fair and rewarding process. Some terms such as Academic Year, Co-Educational, GPA, B-School etc are known. Here are some that are not truly public knowledge. <\/p>
Electives: <\/b><\/p>
Non core subjects that students can opt for in relation to their course requirements are known as electives. They have credit count as well so will help you complete your degree.<\/p>
Credits: <\/b><\/p>
The system that a University employs to track the completion of courses and degree, each university mentions the credit count for a course in their catalogue. As an international student, a minimum of 9 credits have to be acquired in the period of a semester in order to maintain their international-student status.<\/p>
Academic Year: <\/b><\/p>
Normally, the academic year begins during the month of September and runs through May. This academic year may be divided into two semesters. A semester is usually a period of study lasting from 14 to 16 weeks, followed by a break.<\/p>
Advance Registration: <\/b><\/p>
The class enrollment process isn\u2019t the same in the USA as it is in India. One has to sign up before hand to attend them. This is usually done online (registering process). Important courses or popular ones usually fill up quick so it is advisable to be aware of the option of registering in advance.<\/p>
Accelerated Program: <\/b><\/p>
A student can appear for an AP exam, before arriving on campus, to show college level proficiency in a subject in order to attain credits in an earlier time frame cutting down on cost and time of the course.<\/p>
I-20: <\/b><\/p>
The document issued by an accredited university college or university to international students and which is used to apply for a U.S. student visa.<\/p>
Social Security Number: <\/b><\/p>
Kind of like the Aadhaar number, but without the mishaps, it is a 9 digit number issued to US citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents, including international full-time students. Its primary purpose is to track all individuals who draw an income of any kind in the US of A for taxation reasons. For further information, visit the Web site<\/a><\/p>F-1 Visa: <\/b><\/p>Visa that is granted to most individuals travelling to the USA for educational purposes. <\/p>SEVIS<\/b>:\t<\/p>Established in 2003, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) tracks and monitor international students, exchange visitors, and their dependents throughout the duration of their studies in the U.S. This system guarantees that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States.<\/p><\/p>"}]
F-1 Visa: <\/b><\/p>
Visa that is granted to most individuals travelling to the USA for educational purposes. <\/p>
SEVIS<\/b>:\t<\/p>
Established in 2003, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) tracks and monitor international students, exchange visitors, and their dependents throughout the duration of their studies in the U.S. This system guarantees that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States.<\/p>
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Almost every student you and I know is addicted to their Smartphone. Why shouldn\u2019t they be? It has million different applications and a million different apps to support your daily addictions. So much so that these addictions actually become harder to beat during your exams or when college gets busy. So here\u2019s a list of apps that can actually help you make the most of college days.<\/p>
1)\tCamScanner <\/p>
Needless to say, all students need to maintain notes for future reference. But writing notes everyday\u2026 meh. So having this simple yet absolutely vital app on your phone for having 40 page pdfs of important chapters just before your internals is very helpful. Available on Google Play and the Apple Store.\n <\/p>
2)\tGoogle Drive or Dropbox <\/p>
Essential apps for any user but even more important for college goers. If you have a document or a file that you\u2019d want to access between different systems, these apps are perfect. Easy to use and functional. Very few ads so that usage doesn\u2019t get irritating as well. Available on Google Play and the Apple Store.\n<\/p>
3)\tiCircuit <\/p>
If you\u2019re an electric or communications engineer, iCircuit is perfect to test out circuit arrangements. It can handle both analog and digital circuits with over 30 elements to experiment with. Available on Google Play and the Apple Store.\n\t\n<\/p>
4)\tBookChor <\/p>
College books can get ridiculously expensive. With almost 5 books each semester, your yearly bill could easily cost around Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4000. BookChor will help you find or request books you need. They host used and new books ranging from engineering, medical to cooking and baking books. You could also earn a little cash by listing your old books on the app. Available on Google Play.\n \n<\/p>
5)\tDictionary.com or Merriam-Webster Dictionary <\/p>
Dictionary apps are always useful no matter how good your vocabulary is. They help you figure out synonyms when you\u2019re trying to rephrase that article you picked up from the internet for the essay. What cuts these above the rest is that they work offline too. Available on Google Play and the Apple Store.<\/p>
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6)\tKeep Me Out and AppBlock <\/p>
Apps that keep your focus on the right stuff when exams are around. They block the attention grabbing apps like Facebook and WhatsApp so that you can concentrate on the books. Books that aren\u2019t social media that is. \n<\/p>
When even the famous philosopher and profound nihilist Friedrich Nietzsche says, 'Without music, life would be a mistake', you get a sense of the importance of music in a person's life. For we are not machines to function mindlessly, a clockwork machine that begins and stops working at the appointed hour. Human beings, whether fortunately or unfortunately, are emotional beings, and to us emotional beings, art and music speak a language that cannot be described in something as philistine as words. <\/p>
So, as fate would have it, a work assignment put me on the path to The Galley Cafe, a quaint coffee shop attached to a gorgeous art gallery right off the main road in Banjara Hills, Road No. 10. My colleague and a regular to The Gallery Cafe informed me that an open mic session was to be held and we decided we should cover it, especially since its unique position to attract young talent from across Hyderabad. <\/p>
Of course, this is Hyderabad; arriving fashionably late is what makes us who we are, and to nobody's surprise, we were late and fortunately for me, there was nobody to judge for I spotted only one familiar face in the crowd: 18-year old Sidharth Bendi, a musician I had interviewed a few weeks ago, which you can find by clicking here<\/a>. Sidharth was quick to introduce me to the who's who of the event, and we set off taking pictures and speaking to the performers. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498688423092","data":"59542c079f63c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498688442898","data":"First up on our list is Hemunth Kumar, who was performing when we walked into the beautiful cafe. The crowd was enthusiastic, cheering him on with each song as he continued to impress, outdoing himself with every song he performed. Speaking after his performance, the 18-year old said, \"I'm more of a vocalist that a guitarist, really,\" he smiles, \"I started learning Carnatic vocals at the age of 3, picking up the guitar was a recent affair, in 9th class in fact.\"<\/p>The young man, about to start his Mechanical Engineering course at SRM University in Chennai, speaks further about his inspirations and future plans, \"I'm a huge fan of A.R. Rahman and Sid Sriram. Both have been quite an inspiration for me, motivating me to do what I do,\" he says. When asked where does he see himself in 5 years, he was quick to respond, \"I aim to support young artists in the city, help them grow and hone their craft. It'll be a dream come true. Sidharth has been a major source of inspiration as well in this regard.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498689181655","data":"59542f35c6c31"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498689278342","data":"As the evening progressed, we were graced with incredible performances of Bollywood classics as well as tracks from fairly recent Bollywood releases. 32-year old Sashaank Mamidana's voice quickly cast a spell over the audience, hooked to his every sway. It's been a long time since I've quite enjoyed listening to Bollywood classics, and I am doing so right now, writing this piece. It was like being transported to an era of cassettes and tape recorders when we would rush home to watch Doordarshan and listen to songs on the radio.<\/p>Following Sashaank's incredible performance, a band with no name - don't blame me because that is what the vocalist said - that I've decided to call The Band With No Name (consider picking this up guys, lots of marketing potential), took to stage to give us soulful tracks from movies like Rock On. A quartet, my only regret of the evening is that I couldn't manage to speak to them soon enough. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498690055579","data":"5954325d3c91a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498690070417","data":"Concluding the event was 21-year old Abdul Ali, a Shayar, poet in Urdu, who composes poems in Urdu. The young man had come in looking lost a few minutes after we walked in, and asked me in a quiet voice if I knew whether there was a slot left for him to share his poems. When pointed in the right direction, Ali managed to get himself a slot for a performance and came to the back of the cafe where we eventually shared a table. It was during our conversation here that he revealed he was a poet, \"I write poems in Urdu,\" he said, opening a dairy and leafing through the pages, as if unsure which poem to share with the audience on stage. Sure enough, the suspicion was confirmed when Ali confessed that he did not know which poem he should choose. <\/p>Not to be left behind in a crisis of the literary kind, I replied, \"It's quite cloudy outside, why not go with something romantic to end the evening?\" <\/p>Ali nodded enthusiastically, smiling and now flipping through the pages with confidence, and spoke further about hosting his own open mic session this Sunday at iKeva, Madhapur, \"On the sixth floor, and at 11 in the morning,\" he reminded me, \"This is the first time I'm organising it on my own, and I'm quite excited.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498690810818","data":"5954357c34ebf"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498690903181","data":"It is inevitable to hear stories about how awesome other metro cities are if you live in India, although I'm fairly certain this is a global phenomenon. After hearing amazing tales from friends in Mumbai and Bangalore, and having experienced the Delhi music scene first hand, it's natural to wonder where Hyderabad ranks among these cities when it comes to the music scene. <\/p>But it is important to remember that Hyderabad is a growing city, and we've been growing rapidly, in some cases too rapidly, and our music scene is developing at a brisk pace. With places like The Gallery Cafe and having experienced the amazing performances last evening, it is safe to say that the music scene of Hyderabad is in safe, nurturing hands. The rest, as they say, is only a matter of time. <\/p>"}]
First up on our list is Hemunth Kumar, who was performing when we walked into the beautiful cafe. The crowd was enthusiastic, cheering him on with each song as he continued to impress, outdoing himself with every song he performed. Speaking after his performance, the 18-year old said, \"I'm more of a vocalist that a guitarist, really,\" he smiles, \"I started learning Carnatic vocals at the age of 3, picking up the guitar was a recent affair, in 9th class in fact.\"<\/p>
The young man, about to start his Mechanical Engineering course at SRM University in Chennai, speaks further about his inspirations and future plans, \"I'm a huge fan of A.R. Rahman and Sid Sriram. Both have been quite an inspiration for me, motivating me to do what I do,\" he says. When asked where does he see himself in 5 years, he was quick to respond, \"I aim to support young artists in the city, help them grow and hone their craft. It'll be a dream come true. Sidharth has been a major source of inspiration as well in this regard.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498689181655","data":"59542f35c6c31"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498689278342","data":"
As the evening progressed, we were graced with incredible performances of Bollywood classics as well as tracks from fairly recent Bollywood releases. 32-year old Sashaank Mamidana's voice quickly cast a spell over the audience, hooked to his every sway. It's been a long time since I've quite enjoyed listening to Bollywood classics, and I am doing so right now, writing this piece. It was like being transported to an era of cassettes and tape recorders when we would rush home to watch Doordarshan and listen to songs on the radio.<\/p>
Following Sashaank's incredible performance, a band with no name - don't blame me because that is what the vocalist said - that I've decided to call The Band With No Name (consider picking this up guys, lots of marketing potential), took to stage to give us soulful tracks from movies like Rock On. A quartet, my only regret of the evening is that I couldn't manage to speak to them soon enough. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498690055579","data":"5954325d3c91a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498690070417","data":"
Concluding the event was 21-year old Abdul Ali, a Shayar, poet in Urdu, who composes poems in Urdu. The young man had come in looking lost a few minutes after we walked in, and asked me in a quiet voice if I knew whether there was a slot left for him to share his poems. When pointed in the right direction, Ali managed to get himself a slot for a performance and came to the back of the cafe where we eventually shared a table. It was during our conversation here that he revealed he was a poet, \"I write poems in Urdu,\" he said, opening a dairy and leafing through the pages, as if unsure which poem to share with the audience on stage. Sure enough, the suspicion was confirmed when Ali confessed that he did not know which poem he should choose. <\/p>
Not to be left behind in a crisis of the literary kind, I replied, \"It's quite cloudy outside, why not go with something romantic to end the evening?\" <\/p>
Ali nodded enthusiastically, smiling and now flipping through the pages with confidence, and spoke further about hosting his own open mic session this Sunday at iKeva, Madhapur, \"On the sixth floor, and at 11 in the morning,\" he reminded me, \"This is the first time I'm organising it on my own, and I'm quite excited.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498690810818","data":"5954357c34ebf"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498690903181","data":"
It is inevitable to hear stories about how awesome other metro cities are if you live in India, although I'm fairly certain this is a global phenomenon. After hearing amazing tales from friends in Mumbai and Bangalore, and having experienced the Delhi music scene first hand, it's natural to wonder where Hyderabad ranks among these cities when it comes to the music scene. <\/p>
But it is important to remember that Hyderabad is a growing city, and we've been growing rapidly, in some cases too rapidly, and our music scene is developing at a brisk pace. With places like The Gallery Cafe and having experienced the amazing performances last evening, it is safe to say that the music scene of Hyderabad is in safe, nurturing hands. The rest, as they say, is only a matter of time. <\/p>"}]
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