Last week second semester of first year M.Tech got over.
But why am I writing a post about it? because this semester wasn't like any other semesters.
It started normally. I had taken 6 courses totally. First 3 months were as usual, assignments and labs. But as the last month i.e. April began, all the profs started giving mini projects one by one. By the end of April first week we had 6 mini projects staring at us like raging bulls. We tried finishing as much work possible between the exams, but by the end of April none of the project was over. So the deadlines got extended to May first week and the work ultimately came down to night outs.
One by one we finished all the mini projects. The night before last submission, the labs looked like as if preparations for some festival are going on. Everyone working in various labs trying to finish the job on time. For some, the night continued till next night. But after finishing everything the feeling of satisfaction was amazing. Now there is a little respite for coming 2 months.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Beauty everywhere.....
Come March and the IISc campus starts changing colors. Actually it starts acquiring various colors. Flowers with yellow, red, pink, purple, white and many more shades are seen. Even the huge trees starts blooming with flowers on the top.
Apart from flowers also the leaves of many trees starts getting various colors. Like some trees are seen with only yellow leaves, some with only purple leaves.
Just a look around and you can see beauty everywhere.
Apart from flowers also the leaves of many trees starts getting various colors. Like some trees are seen with only yellow leaves, some with only purple leaves.
Just a look around and you can see beauty everywhere.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Cycling trip: IISc to Ramanagaram
Last saturday 6 of us had gone for a cycle expedition from IISc campus to Ramanagaram. Ramanagaram is around 55 Km away from IISc. It is located on Bangalore-Mysore highway. 2 Km off the main road there is a small village called Ramgadh, the famous hindi film Sholay was shot here (this place was shown as Gabbar's Adda). It is surrounded by huge rocky mountains.
We started cycling from campus at 5 o'clock in morning. The path selected was via Outer Ring road, University road, Kengeri town and Mysore road. In the morning the atmosphere was little cool, the roads were pretty much deserted and Bangalore-Mysore road is effectively slope down, because of this we covered 18 Km in first 1 hour. After having short tea break of 15 min and a breakfast break of 45min, we reached Ramanagaram at 9 AM.
After getting there we climbed a few steps and reached at a temple with a small pond next to it. Then we trekked a little bit and reached at the top of a huge rocky peak. A cool breeze welcomed there. After shooting some photos, we started climbing down.
After that we had lunch at Kamat's restaurant 5 Km away from Ramnagaram. After lunch rested for a couple of hours at a place called Janapada Loka next to Kamat's. Then started return journey at around 4 PM and got back at campus at 8.30 PM. The last 20 Km distance was very difficult to cycle because of tiredness and city traffic. Totally we covered 120 Km in 16 hours. For any such trips the important thing to carry is lots of water.
Overall the trip was a good and a memorable experience. The next day we had to go to some place in city and the first mode of transport that came to our mind was cycle........ :-)
Near Ramgadh
On the top
We started cycling from campus at 5 o'clock in morning. The path selected was via Outer Ring road, University road, Kengeri town and Mysore road. In the morning the atmosphere was little cool, the roads were pretty much deserted and Bangalore-Mysore road is effectively slope down, because of this we covered 18 Km in first 1 hour. After having short tea break of 15 min and a breakfast break of 45min, we reached Ramanagaram at 9 AM.
After getting there we climbed a few steps and reached at a temple with a small pond next to it. Then we trekked a little bit and reached at the top of a huge rocky peak. A cool breeze welcomed there. After shooting some photos, we started climbing down.
After that we had lunch at Kamat's restaurant 5 Km away from Ramnagaram. After lunch rested for a couple of hours at a place called Janapada Loka next to Kamat's. Then started return journey at around 4 PM and got back at campus at 8.30 PM. The last 20 Km distance was very difficult to cycle because of tiredness and city traffic. Totally we covered 120 Km in 16 hours. For any such trips the important thing to carry is lots of water.
Overall the trip was a good and a memorable experience. The next day we had to go to some place in city and the first mode of transport that came to our mind was cycle........ :-)
Near Ramgadh
On the topTuesday, February 24, 2009
Different view on Slumdog
Finally Slumdog Millionaire won 8 oscars with A. R. Rahman getting 2 and Pookutty 1.
Slumdog Millionaire is the showcasing of poverty in India by a British director (though the richest man in his country is an Indian). How true are the facts depicted in the movie can be a debatable issue.
But in my personal opinion the song which got oscars "Jai Ho", if we compare it with other Rahman's songs is not that good. So if such a song can win oscar it clearly shows that Indian artistst have a talent much more than that. The only thing to be celebrated about oscar win is the global recognition for Indian artists.
Slumdog Millionaire is the showcasing of poverty in India by a British director (though the richest man in his country is an Indian). How true are the facts depicted in the movie can be a debatable issue.
But in my personal opinion the song which got oscars "Jai Ho", if we compare it with other Rahman's songs is not that good. So if such a song can win oscar it clearly shows that Indian artistst have a talent much more than that. The only thing to be celebrated about oscar win is the global recognition for Indian artists.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Dandeli & Karwar Trip
Last 2 days we had a trip to Dandeli and Karwar located in North Karnataka. On the Friday night i.e. 16th Jan we took a KSRTC bus to Dandeli. It dropped us there at 8 o'clock on the Saturday morning.
After getting the accommodation we headed for the "Kali river" for White water rafting. In 1 boat we were 7 people plus 1 instructor. Also there was 1 extra boat with 3 experts for rescue purpose. The total distance to be traveled was around 10 Km. We were given life jacket and helmet. Initial part of the river was very calm and almost still water. We could hear the roaring of water very nearby. Initially the instructor explained us how to swim with life jackets and help others in case of emergency situations. Then our boat entered the speeding water and the real fun began. It was a great feeling to go down the water with such a speed and rigor. It was like a dream come true where we were going down the river with dense jungle on both sides and not even a single trace of human being around. At one point when the water was calm we jumped into water and enjoyed floating with life jacket.
At the last rapid while trying to surf up the current, the boat flipped completely upside down and in a moment everyone was in river. Few were under the boat, few were holding the boat. The rescue people pulled us on their boat. It was shocking but also the best part of the tour.
In the evening we went for the Safari in Dandeli Sanctuary. There we saw Bisons, Wild boar and Horn bill birds.
Next day morning we left for Karwar, which is around 118 km from Dandeli. At Karwar we visited the Warship museum. It is the Indian Navy ship 'INS Chapal' converted into museum. Spent the evening at the Karwar beach and started return journey.
The best part of the trip was definitely water rafting. Initially I was little scared of the idea of jumping into the river, but later enjoyed it a lot. Maybe that's the whole crux of adventurous sport, it brings out the fear from your nerves and converts it into joy.
After getting the accommodation we headed for the "Kali river" for White water rafting. In 1 boat we were 7 people plus 1 instructor. Also there was 1 extra boat with 3 experts for rescue purpose. The total distance to be traveled was around 10 Km. We were given life jacket and helmet. Initial part of the river was very calm and almost still water. We could hear the roaring of water very nearby. Initially the instructor explained us how to swim with life jackets and help others in case of emergency situations. Then our boat entered the speeding water and the real fun began. It was a great feeling to go down the water with such a speed and rigor. It was like a dream come true where we were going down the river with dense jungle on both sides and not even a single trace of human being around. At one point when the water was calm we jumped into water and enjoyed floating with life jacket.
At the last rapid while trying to surf up the current, the boat flipped completely upside down and in a moment everyone was in river. Few were under the boat, few were holding the boat. The rescue people pulled us on their boat. It was shocking but also the best part of the tour.
In the evening we went for the Safari in Dandeli Sanctuary. There we saw Bisons, Wild boar and Horn bill birds.
Next day morning we left for Karwar, which is around 118 km from Dandeli. At Karwar we visited the Warship museum. It is the Indian Navy ship 'INS Chapal' converted into museum. Spent the evening at the Karwar beach and started return journey.
The best part of the trip was definitely water rafting. Initially I was little scared of the idea of jumping into the river, but later enjoyed it a lot. Maybe that's the whole crux of adventurous sport, it brings out the fear from your nerves and converts it into joy.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The IISc Centenary Conference.... a lifetime experinece
Last 4 days at IISc we celebrated the completion of 100 years with "The IISc Centenary Conference" from 13-16th December. It was a wonderful event organized in a truly International way. The campus got into festive spirit right from the 12th evening. Alumni from all across the world and from various age groups (from 20s to 80s) came for attending the conference.
First day began with inauguration by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The actual programs began from second day.
Second day onwards there were keynote talks by:
Apart from these there were number of workshops carried by renowned experts and researchers from across the world.
Apart from keynotes and workshops there were cultural programs like Santoor recital by Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and a music program by IISc music group.
Another interesting thing to be mentioned about conference is "food". All the 4 days we enjoyed sumptuous food. There were innumerable varieties of Indian, Chinese and Italian dishes and sweets.
This Conference gave us an opportunity to listen to some of the great people in world in a short span of time and that too at a single location. Where else would I have got to listen to Ramadorai & Nilekani on same day?
The wonderful event came to an end with a speech by our Director Dr. P. Balaram. He stated a famous quote by Winston Churchill "...... this is not the end, this is not even the beginning of the end, this is the end of the beginning."
First day began with inauguration by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The actual programs began from second day.
Second day onwards there were keynote talks by:
- Mr. S. Ramadorai (CEO, Tata Consultancy Services)
- Dr. Subra Suresh (Dean of Engineering, MIT, Cambridge USA)
- Mr. Nandan Nilekani (Founder and former CEO, Infosys Technologies)
- Dr. Martin Rees (President, Royal Society, London)
- Dr. Sydney Brenner (Nobel Laureate from Cambridge Univ., UK)
- Mr. Sam Pitroda (Chairman, Knowledge Commission, New Delhi)
- Dr. Eric S. Maskin (Nobel Laureate from Princeton Univ., USA)
Apart from these there were number of workshops carried by renowned experts and researchers from across the world.
Apart from keynotes and workshops there were cultural programs like Santoor recital by Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and a music program by IISc music group.
Another interesting thing to be mentioned about conference is "food". All the 4 days we enjoyed sumptuous food. There were innumerable varieties of Indian, Chinese and Italian dishes and sweets.
This Conference gave us an opportunity to listen to some of the great people in world in a short span of time and that too at a single location. Where else would I have got to listen to Ramadorai & Nilekani on same day?
The wonderful event came to an end with a speech by our Director Dr. P. Balaram. He stated a famous quote by Winston Churchill "...... this is not the end, this is not even the beginning of the end, this is the end of the beginning."
Friday, December 5, 2008
Letter to Prime Minister... must read and act too.
I got this in a forward.....
Dear Mr. Prime minister,
I am a typical mouse from Mumbai. In the local train compartment which has capacity of 100 persons, I travel with 500 more mouse. Mouse at least squeak but we don't even do that.
Today I heard your speech. In which you said 'NO BODY WOULD BE SPARED'. I would like to remind you that fourteen years has passed since serial bomb blast in Mumbai took place. Dawood was the main conspirator. Till today he is not caught. All our bolywood actors, our builders, our Gutka king meets him but your Government can not catch him. Reason is simple; all your ministers are hand in glove with him. If any attempt is made to catch him everybody will be exposed. Your statement 'NOBODY WOULD BE SPARED' is nothing but a cruel joke on this unfortunate people of India.
Enough is enough. As such after seeing terrorist attack carried out by about a dozen young boys I realize that if same thing continues days are not away when terrorist will attack by air, destroy our nuclear reactor and there will be one more Hiroshima.
We the people are left with only one mantra. Womb to Bomb to Tomb. You promised Mumbaikar Shanghai what you have given us is Jalianwala Baug.
Today only your home minister resigned. What took you so long to kick out this joker? Only reason was that he was loyal to Gandhi family. Loyalty to Gandhi family is more important than blood of innocent people, isn't it?
I am born and bought up in Mumbai for last fifty eight years. Believe me corruption in Maharashtra is worse than that in Bihar. Look at all the politician, all are rolling in money. Present CM is one of the worst Chief minister I have seen. His only business is to increase the FSI every other day, make money and send it to Delhi so Congress can fight next election. Now the clown has found new way and will increase FSI for fisherman so they can build concrete house right on sea shore. Next time terrorist can comfortably live in those house , enjoy the beauty of sea and then attack the Mumbai at their will.
Recently I had to purchase house in Mumbai. I met about two dozen builders. Everybody wanted about 30% in black. A common person like me knows this and with all your intelligent agency & CBI you and your finance minister are not aware of it. Where all the black money goes? To the underworld isn't it? Our politicians take help of these goondas to vacate people by force. I myself was victim of it. If you have time please come to me, I will tell you everything.
If this has been land of fools, idiots then I would not have ever cared to write you this letter. Just see the tragedy, on one side we are reaching moon, people are so intelligent and on other side you politician has converted nectar into deadly poison. I am everything Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Schedule caste, OBC, Muslim OBC, Christian Schedule caste, Creamy Schedule caste only what I am not is INDIAN. You politician have raped every part of mother India by your policy of divide and rule.
Take example of former president Abdul Kalam. Such a intelligent person, such a fine human being. You politician didn't even spare him. Your party along with opposition joined the hands, because politician feels they are supreme and there is no place for good person.
Dear Mr Prime minister you are one of the most intelligent person, most learned person. Just wake up, be a real SARDAR. First and foremost expose all selfish politician. Ask Swiss bank to give name of all Indian account holder. Give reins of CBI to independent agency. Let them find wolf among us. There will be political upheaval but that will better than dance of death which we are witnessing every day. Just give us ambient where we can work honestly and without fear. Let there be rule of law. Everything else will be taken care of.
Choice is yours Mr. Prime Minister. Do you want to be lead by one person or you want to lead the nation of 100 Crore people?
Dear Mr. Prime minister,
I am a typical mouse from Mumbai. In the local train compartment which has capacity of 100 persons, I travel with 500 more mouse. Mouse at least squeak but we don't even do that.
Today I heard your speech. In which you said 'NO BODY WOULD BE SPARED'. I would like to remind you that fourteen years has passed since serial bomb blast in Mumbai took place. Dawood was the main conspirator. Till today he is not caught. All our bolywood actors, our builders, our Gutka king meets him but your Government can not catch him. Reason is simple; all your ministers are hand in glove with him. If any attempt is made to catch him everybody will be exposed. Your statement 'NOBODY WOULD BE SPARED' is nothing but a cruel joke on this unfortunate people of India.
Enough is enough. As such after seeing terrorist attack carried out by about a dozen young boys I realize that if same thing continues days are not away when terrorist will attack by air, destroy our nuclear reactor and there will be one more Hiroshima.
We the people are left with only one mantra. Womb to Bomb to Tomb. You promised Mumbaikar Shanghai what you have given us is Jalianwala Baug.
Today only your home minister resigned. What took you so long to kick out this joker? Only reason was that he was loyal to Gandhi family. Loyalty to Gandhi family is more important than blood of innocent people, isn't it?
I am born and bought up in Mumbai for last fifty eight years. Believe me corruption in Maharashtra is worse than that in Bihar. Look at all the politician, all are rolling in money. Present CM is one of the worst Chief minister I have seen. His only business is to increase the FSI every other day, make money and send it to Delhi so Congress can fight next election. Now the clown has found new way and will increase FSI for fisherman so they can build concrete house right on sea shore. Next time terrorist can comfortably live in those house , enjoy the beauty of sea and then attack the Mumbai at their will.
Recently I had to purchase house in Mumbai. I met about two dozen builders. Everybody wanted about 30% in black. A common person like me knows this and with all your intelligent agency & CBI you and your finance minister are not aware of it. Where all the black money goes? To the underworld isn't it? Our politicians take help of these goondas to vacate people by force. I myself was victim of it. If you have time please come to me, I will tell you everything.
If this has been land of fools, idiots then I would not have ever cared to write you this letter. Just see the tragedy, on one side we are reaching moon, people are so intelligent and on other side you politician has converted nectar into deadly poison. I am everything Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Schedule caste, OBC, Muslim OBC, Christian Schedule caste, Creamy Schedule caste only what I am not is INDIAN. You politician have raped every part of mother India by your policy of divide and rule.
Take example of former president Abdul Kalam. Such a intelligent person, such a fine human being. You politician didn't even spare him. Your party along with opposition joined the hands, because politician feels they are supreme and there is no place for good person.
Dear Mr Prime minister you are one of the most intelligent person, most learned person. Just wake up, be a real SARDAR. First and foremost expose all selfish politician. Ask Swiss bank to give name of all Indian account holder. Give reins of CBI to independent agency. Let them find wolf among us. There will be political upheaval but that will better than dance of death which we are witnessing every day. Just give us ambient where we can work honestly and without fear. Let there be rule of law. Everything else will be taken care of.
Choice is yours Mr. Prime Minister. Do you want to be lead by one person or you want to lead the nation of 100 Crore people?
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