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Volume 5 Issue 35
Wednesday, 04 November 2015
Garden City College has hosted the magnificent flute performance
by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia (Padma Vibhushan) and Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, who is a renowned State level performer, in a music and arts workshop organized by SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth). It was held in the auditorium from 28th Oct to 1st Nov, 2015.
Many students from different schools and colleges participated in it. Audience flowed from different parts of Karnataka like Mysore, Hoskote , Hassan, Heggadadevanakote, and many other areas. The objective of the event was to promote Indian classical
music in today’s youth. “It is a good opportunity to learn something from such great personalities. It’s a wonderful experience,” said Naveen, a student hailing from Mysore. Spectators and listeners were enthralled with the classical concert. Prof Manjunath M, an admirer of Dr Balamuralikrishna said, “I am very lucky to watch this stage show. It gives a soothing feeling to the heart.”
The programme was inaugurated by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Former president of the republic of Maldives. The chief guests of the program was Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi (Kuchipudi dancer), Yoga with Dr. Kiranseth, Shri Subhomoy Bhattacharya, Shri Kaivalya Kumar Gurav (Hindustani vocal), and
Shri Girish Kasaravalli (Director of Kannada Cinema). Kurmavathara ( Kannada) movie was also shown to the students and in the last day of the program, all the students celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava.
SUBHANKAR MALLICK,MJM, 1ST SEM
Stage for Indian Heritage
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Nature, with it’s scenic beauty in these pictures says about how it’s wings are spread across the lake.
Let us start with the man rowing the boat, he is trying to pluck the fishes from the lake and by doing that he seeks pleasure. We can also see the beautiful uprooted grass near the shore of the lake which is grown properly.
The goats near the edge of the lake are being hooked along by their master. They are enjoying a walk near the lake, few of them spread away and are in search of food. Finally, they find something eatable near a vehicle. A lady kept some grass over there for the goats and they are jumping onto it.
Sweet little creatures, these are birds,
a wonderful sight to us. Just look at the way they are flying across the lake, spreading their wings as if they want to travel along with the blooming flowers.
There is a silence surrounding this picture with emotions lying underneath asking for freedom.
PRANAV RAVI, MEM, 1ST YEAR
NATURE AT IT’S BEST
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The Government makes changes to the law by the Maharashtra Animal Prevention Act, which banned the slaughter of bull and bullocks as well. Maharashtra government justified its new beef ban law, before the Bombay high court claiming it was a “reasonable restriction”.Indeed it’s a controversial issue. The state said that to protect Maharashtra’s agrarian economy and to prevent cruelty to animals the law was brought into effect. Bombay high court advised all parties not to make this ban a religious issue.
In India where it has a rough estimate
of 176 million Muslims, banning beef seems like an attack on the diverse food culture of India as well as an attack on religion. It is a sign of increasing impingement of personal liberty and democratic freedom. The whole world eats beef, so there is nothing wrong in eating it. Former Chairman of The Press Council of India, Justice Markandey Katju said “North Eastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram,Tripura where selling and eating beef is not a crime”, he said that cow meat is a source of cheap protein. People who make a hue and cry against cow
slaughter are not at all bothered by the suffering of tens of thousands of cows which are not properly fed. Why these cattle are left to fend for themselves when they grow old and become non-productive? Recent step by BJP government to ban cow slaughter in Maharashtra was politically motivated one. Such bans are nowadays more for political considerations than anything else.
Bhaswati Guha1st Semester, MEM
BANNING: ENCROACHMENT OF LIBERTY
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When Journalism becomes an act of faith
Journalism is a field, which is wide open with many avenues and
opportunities.Journalism will never die as long as the world has news to report and someone to report it to. It’s an exciting and challenging career because no day is the same as the next.I’ve found a thirst of knowledge hidden in me.Discoveries are round every corner. What works, what doesn’t and why; these questions are all around in my mind from my childhood days.When I was a kid, being a storyteller was my dream career.In my school days I’ve worked for my school magazine also.A journalist should have good communication skills as well as they must have a keen interest in people, facts and events around the world. Most of the people put in a lot of work to come out as the perfect person they desire to be.
I believe working as a journalist is great because it allows the opportunity to explore the issues of how an industry, economies and government agencies works. A country like India has a lot to be discussed politically as well as socially.So, one need to look beyond
the glitz and glamour of being on television or newspaper, as this career seems like a look into the amount of hard work, dedication, sincerity and integrity.
Bhaswati Guha1st Semester, MEM
SMILE OF THE DIMPLE GIRLDreamt of you last night,And now awake at four.
Trying to write something for you,But where to start is the confusion.
The moment I see you,I love the way you smile at me.
Alike a crater on moon,Your dimples show up the prettiest smile.
When you smile,The dimples tempt me inside.
I crave to touch them at least once,But the reality does not permit to.
I can make you smile,Just to see your dimples.
Though it is an abnormality,But it makes you ten times cuter.
I don’t know your every day schedule,But I want you to smile everyday.
Because people with dimples,Are made to make others smile.
-Abhishek Mayank1st sem, MCA
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DO YOU KNOW?THE AMAZING FACTS ABOUT YOUR BODY
• The boy contains about 50 billion cells, which are continually being replaced.
• The skeletal system consists of 206 bones. But a new born baby has over 300.
• The average human brain weights 1.4kg and contains about 15 billion nerve cells.
• About 0.85 liter of blood passes through the brain every minute.
• The total length of blood vessels in the average adults is 160000 km.
• The lungs contain over 300 million air sacs and have an average 5 liter air capacity.
• The small intestine used to absorb food is around 2.8m long.
• Knee is the largest and most complex joint of the body.• The skull consists of 28 bones.• The ‘Beauty Bone’ and ‘Queen of The Face’ is the clavicle
and facial nerve.• The energy used by brain is enough to light a 25 watt
bulb.• A fingernail takes about 6 months to grow from base to
tip.• Each square inch of human skin consists of 20 feet of
blood vessels.• The average human sheds 40 lbs of skin in a lifetime.
Namita AI,MJM, 1st Semester
Momma’s Ring
It was that park where I used to play,Which was from my house, just a stone’s throw away.
Every morning I would hop to that lil’ place,Holding my mom’s finger with a smile on my face.
But only that day did I hear a loud noise there,And turned around to see my mom who was not there.
She had returned to the park to fetch my hat,That I had left there- where I sat.
Just a blasting sound and nothing to see,Only clouds of smoke gathered behind me.
I ran back to search for my mother,But saw only her ring and nothing further.
Nothing was left of her, but the ring and only the fingers,With which she always used to nurse.
Like thousand others, her body got scattered here and there,
And finally left me alone with nobody to care
Abhisikta Kumar1stsem, MEM
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I am somebody because God made me no Junk
My Dad screams and my Mom scolds,Does any meaning your life holds? ‘
This is how my day used to start,As a lazy bear, 23 years have passed.
As the Sun’s job is to rise, the night’s to fall,Clouds answer diligently to Nature’s call
Even the centipede has millions of tasks to see,How could God miss someone as important as me?
There is surely a task I was assigned,Now it’s entirely on me, where, how and what to find.
To twist my nerves and get a Master’s degreeOr to serve others as a messenger?
I may not impress you intellectually,But there is a power that exists in me.
Where in, my reason to survive may layThe power to spin gold out of hay.
As I mix the shades of life and then perceiveBuilding my future as a masterpiece.
You may call me a bear, or call me a skunk
But, I know I’m somebody because God made me no junk!
Isha SehgalMA Mass Communication & Journalism, Semester 1
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The Better India
After the Loksabha election of 2014, a revolution has started
in India and people are striving for development. A lot of initiatives have been undertaken by the Indian government with a positive attitude. Many yojnas for the poor has been created that are being run by the Government of India.
One such project is the Jan-Dhan Yojna which will ensure access to financial services like savings, pensions, insurance and many others in an affordable manner. The accounts under this Yojna receives direct subsidiary which leaves no scope for corruption. Another such scheme is the Atal Pension Yojna which provides pension scheme for poor and middle class families. The Skill Development Program has been initiated to train the youth as per their concerned jobs.
The Clean India Campaign or the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan generated a lot of public interest. This is one of the most valuable scheme which is being run by the government. This Campaign focuses on keeping the country clean which will in turn boost the tourism sector of our nation.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is one of those
schemes which has gathered enormous amount of support from the masses. This scheme is for the welfare of the girl child. It aims to educate them, protect them & make our society a better place to live in.
‘River Linking Project’- This particular plan may prove to be extremely beneficial as the government is constantly battling farmer’s suicide. Under this initiative millions of farmers
will be benefitted. If implemented well, this policy has the capability of solving irrigation problems in many parts of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been recognised as a visionary leader on the world map now. It will be interesting to witness how India develops in the coming days under his governance.
Vikas KumarI Sem MJM
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Publisher: GCC Publication, Garden City CollegePatron-in- Chief: Dr. Joseph V. G. Chairman, Garden City CollegeEditorial Board Patron: Dr. Siddaramaiah Pujar Principal, Garden City CollegeStaff Editorial Board : Dr. Payel Dutta Chowdhury, Vice-Principal, GCC. Prof. Manjunath M. Prof. Revathi Anand Prof. Liji Ann John Prof.Joyce Thabitha Sherley Prof Shivani VermaStudent Editorial Board: Ms.Prathiksha Mishra Isha Sehgal Abhishikta Kumar Sharadindu Bhattacharyajee Anu Rrusariyo Bhashwati Guha MuzumdarPicture courtsey: Faiz, Ist sem MEMStudent Contributors: BhaswatiGuha Abhisikta Kumar Abhishek Mayank Isha Sehgal Namita A.I. Pranav Ravi Sonal Agarwal Vikas KumarStudent Editor: Subhankar Mallick
WHEN YOU COME
The days were so dull, Until your presence did the mull.
I was waiting, waiting and waiting.The first glimpse of the face of your,
And all my words became lour.Now the bloomy aroma was all around
And I couldn’t even make a sound.Your foremost word with a beam
It could have softened even the seam.Melodious sound was rough at that time,
I was so into it that I couldn’t see even a line.And I seek for a touch and headed forward,The touch was so intense just like a sword.
Everything becomes trivial suddenly,So I wanted to let the time stop very quickly.
I know, time waits for none.But let me know, when you come.
Sonal Agarwal (BAJ-3rd Sem)