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Achievements from NCC cadets :

CSUO Aman category. He has been selected Cultural team of Republic Day
for prestigious Youth Exchange Camp- 2018 Delhi.
k Ranjan was Program (YEP) and he will be
representing India to a friendly
a part of the nation. JUO Prateek

Youth Exchange Mehta was a

Programme part of INTER

between India Sgt. Spandana DERECTORATE

and Russia along Suresh SHOOTING team

with other 14 selected cadets represented of Karnataka and

all over India and 2 officers of Karnataka and Goa Directorate

the National Cadet Corps, India Goa Directorate , Thal Sainik Camp 2017 Delhi.

visited Moscow, Russia from in Republic Day He was the main briefer for the

15th September to 3rd October, Camp 2018. Line Area of Directorate in Delhi.

2017. She took active part in various He also bagged a silver medal in

Sgt. Shreyas S Cultural events like NIAP, Group the State Level Shooting camp
Hampole was
a part Republic Song, Group Dance and Ballet. (IGC) at Bellari.
Day Camp-
2018 and was She was a Main Dancer in Group JUO Manasa
nominated as
the BEST CADET Dance and Ballet. J represented
from Karnataka and Goa
Directorate. He was a part of JUO Kevin D’cruz Karnataka and
PM RALLY and was the main
FLAG AREA BRIEFER. He also represented Goa Directorate in
took part in various cultural
events like Group song and Karnataka and Obstacle Training
ballet. He was awarded as ALL
INDIA SECOND BEST CADET Goa Directorate , Thal Sainik Camp
under Senior Division (Army)
in Republic Day 2017, Delhi. She

Camp 2018. won Gold medal for Health

He was a main and Hygiene and Silver medal

musician of cultural events like for Map Reading in the INTER

Group song ,Group dance and GROUP COMPETITION (IGC) at

NIAP. He also took part in PM Belgaum.

Rally and selected to the Central

Achievements of NMIT Cadets in Camp :

PROGRAM. Gold Medal – BEST CADET COMPETITION- OSTIUM
LCPL M SAMARTHA SK – Advance Leadership
JUO KEVIN D’CRUZ was a main musician Camp(ALC) 2017 Jorhat Assam.
in various events of culturals - Republic Day
Camp(RDC) 2018 Delhi. Silver Medal – Inter Group firing Competition –
JUO PRATEEK MEHTA – IGC TSC 2017 BELLARI.
JUO KEVIN D’CRUZ got selected for CENTRAL
CULTURAL events which was performed in Gold Medal – Health and Hygiene Competition
front of many VVIP’S - Republic Day Camp(RDC) – JUO MANASA J – IGC TSC 2017 BELGAUM.
2018 Delhi.
Silver Medal – Map Reading - JUO MANASA J –
JUO PRATEEK MEHTA was apart of INTER IGC TSC 2017 BELGAUM.
DIRECTORATE SHOOTING team of Karnataka
and Goa Directorate – Thal Sainik Camp (TSC) Gold Medal – Obstacle Training Competition –
2017 Delhi. SGT CHARANTEJ R – IGC TSC 2017 BELLARI.

JUO PRATEEK MEHTA was a main LINE AREA Gold Medal – Line and Tent Area – JUO PRATEEK
briefer - Thal Sainik Camp (TSC) 2017 Delhi. MEHTA , SGT CHARANTEJ R – IGC TSC 2017
BELLARI.
JUO MANASA J was a part of obstacle training
team of Karnataka and Goa Directorate - Thal LCPL M Samartha SK and LCPL Prashal P
Sainik Camp (TSC) 2017 Delhi. recommended for Advance Leadership Camp

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at Jorhat, Assam. place in over all competation where CPL
Omkar r naik &cdt Adithya s are part of it .
SGT Robin Singh, SGT Shreyas S Hampole, CPL
Soundarya recommended for Basic Leadership CATC III – 2ND in Drill Competition.
Camp at Mysore.
CATC IV – 1ST Place in firing Competation –
In NIC DELHI Karnataka &goa DTE got 2nd JUO PRATEEK MEHTA.

Delegation to Russia under Youth Exchange Program

CSUO. Aman different states led by two Indian Army officers
visited Moscow, Russia from 24th September to
Kumar Ranjan, 2nd October 2017.

5th semester The delegation was received by the officials
of Indian embassy in Russia and hosted by the
Mechanical No.11, Moscow diplomatic cadet corps. During
the nine days of stay, cadets had interaction with
Engineering, NMIT the cadets and officials of Moscow diplomatic
cadet corpsand visited many important places in
was selected in and around Moscow. Objective of the visit was to
have a cultural and training exchange.
the 17 member

delegation to Russia

under “Youth Exchange Program” of National

Cadet Corps, Ministry of Defence. Aman Kumar

Ranjan along with 14 NCC cadets drawn from

NMIT Campus Camp :

helped the camp to become a great success.
All the Officers, PI staff’s as well as the cadets
appreciated the organization of the camp.

Clean and comfortable accommodations,
healthy and hygienic food along with clean
sanitation facilities were provided for all the
cadets participating in the camp.

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) Many cultural events and various competitions
had organized one of the most memorable were conducted on daily basis. Many new talents
camp of 1 KAR SIG REGT., which witnessed active found this camp as a platform to showcase
participation of various regiments of NCC which themselves. Everyday of the camp in NMIT
Campus was full of energy and ‘Josh’ and finally
the camp ended on a good note.

The camp received very good feedbacks from
the cadets and all the officers who had attended
the camp. This camp helped the campus of NMIT
to be recognized as one of the best camp sites.

Activities for the Year 2017-18 Institutional Training :

Institutional Training The institutional training for NCC cadets is
imparted at the Institution for 120 periods per
OSTIUM year. The training is a combination of theory and
practical classes. Some of the topics covered are
Weapon Training, Map Reading, Drill, Field Craft
– Battle Craft, National Integration, Personality
Development, Disaster Management, First Aid
and Armed Forces.

Yoga Day

To mark and celebrate the 3nd International

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Day of Yoga, National Cadet Corps(NCC) unit of Hospital, and Gram Panchayat Office were
NitteMeenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore cleaned.
has organized a week long yoga Training/practice
sessions during June 15 – 21, 2017. Which was On 15th August 2017, NCC cadets
conducted by The Art of Living Foundation under participated in cleanliness drive inside the
their Yogdhaan Scheme. Volunteer from The college campus.
Art of Living Foundation Ms. S Shylaja made an
arrangement for yoga trainers, Ms. Komala S and On 12th February 2018, 57 NCC cadets
Ms. Apurva P who have trained the participants launched a swatch Bharat campaign at
on yoga. Kumara parvata trek trail. Cadets cleaned
the trek route inside the forest.
Cleanliness Drive
Certificate Distribution by Commanding
Officer

Commanding Officer, 1 KAR Signal Regt NCC
Col.Bhupesh Kumar addressed the NCC cadets
and distributed C Certificates for the Cadets
passed in 2017.

Independence Day Celebrations

NCC coy of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of NCC cadets took the initiative to organize the OSTIUM
Technology has adopted Gantiganahalli Independence Day in full patriotic mood. The
village in Yelahanka for cleanliness drive program consisted of not only a show of strength
under SwachhBharathAbhiyaan Scheme. and discipline by the cadets, but also a cultural
On 13 August 2017, Dr. H.C Nagaraj, Principal performance.
of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
inaugurated the campaign and addressed Guard of Honour for Chief Guest – Graduation
the NCC cadets and villagers gathered. He Day
mentioned Gandhiji’s emphasis on need
to educate villagers on good hygiene and The Annual Convocation of NMIT was held on
sanitation. 80 NCC cadets along with 40 15 July 2017. Cadets participated in the Guard
villagers took part in cleaning of surrounding of Honour to felicitate the Chief Guest. The
areas and launched awareness campaign on impeccable performance of Guard of Honour was
highlighting cleanliness drive. Major thrust appreciated by the guests.
areas focused are Wastage management,
Usage of toilets, stopping open defecation Personality Development Program
and urination. Surroundings of School,
Administrative officer of 1 Karnataka Signal
Regt NCC, Maj. Raghavendra C conducted
personality development program at NMIT in
17 August 2017 for the NCC cadets. He trained
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them to face SSB Interview.
Weapon Exhibition and Firing Program

Institute of Technology, Yelahanka,160 NCC
cadets from five institutions under 1 Karnataka
Signal regiment NCC participated in this drive
and planted 200 saplings.

The drive was launched by Colonel Bhupesh
Kumar (Commanding officer, 1Karnataka
Signal Regiment NCC) and Major.Raghavendra
C (Administrative Officer 1Karnataka Signal
Regiment NCC).
Candle light March

OSTIUM 1 Karnataka Signal Regiment conducted On remembrance of Great Soldiers of Indian
weapon exhibition and firing at 2 Parachute Armed forces who got martyred on 26th
Regiment, Bengaluru. There all the cadets got November 2008 Mumbai attack. Cadets of NMIT
the information about the different weapons like joined the candle march at New Town Yelahanka
AK 47, Grenade launcher, INSAS 5.56 mm, SLR on 26th November 2017.
7.62 mm, flying suits etc which are used in Indian
armed forces. Even cadets got the opportunity Republic Day Celebrations
to fire. 22 mm rifle and INSAS 5.56 mm at firing
range The NCC cadets of NMIT tirelessly worked to
make the program during National Festival a
Tree plantation program success. They expressed their patriotism in both
discipline and cultural talents.
NMIT NCC launched a week long Tree
Plantation drive starting from 9th August,2017
at GantiganaHalli Village near Nitte Meenakshi

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Annual trekking Program the cadets to achieve more than that could have OSTIUM
been imagined by other. Sgt Shreyas S Hempol
As a part of NCC adventure activity, a group of and Sgt Spandana Suresh is selected as a part of
57 cadets participated in a trek to kumaraparvath the prestigious Youth Exchange Program (YEP).
from 11 February 2017 to 14 February 2017. The The aim of YEP is a country-to-country exchange
obstacles and challenges faced by the cadets of cadets belonging to NCC/equivalent Govt/
on the trek not only emboldened them but also Youth Organizations of friendly countries and
added to their enjoyment. participation in various activities and appreciation
NMIT NCC Cadets in National Camps and of each other’s socio-economic and cultural
realities.
Special Camps, Republic Day Camp, Delhi:
Youth Exchange Program, Moscow, Russia:
Cadets participated in special camps
The RDC gives the cadets the precious CSUO. Aman Kumar Ranjan, 6th semester
opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Mechanical Engineering, NMIT was selected
Republic Day parade that is held at Rajpath, Delhi in the 17 member delegation to Russia under
on 26 January every year. The president hosts all “Youth Exchange Program” of National Cadet
these elite level cadets, who have brought pride Corps, Ministry of Defence. Aman Kumar Ranjan
to the corners of the country that they came from, along with 14 NCC cadets drawn from different
in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. three of the cadets states led by two Indian Army officers visited
from NMIT were chosen to represent Karnataka Moscow, Russia from 24th September to 2nd
and Goa Directorate in the RDC after a rigorous October 2017.
selection process through various camps. JUO
Kevin D’cruz, Sgt Shreyas S hampole and Sgt The delegation was received by the officials
Spandana Suresh was selected to Prime Minister of Indian embassy in Russia and hosted by the
RALLY . Cadets attended for the National No.11, Moscow diplomatic cadet corps. During
Integration Camp, DELHI, Cpl Omkar R Naik and the nine days of stay, cadets had interaction with
Cdt Adithya S participated in Prime Minister the cadets and officials of Moscow diplomatic
cultural. This stellar opportunity catapulted both cadet corpsand visited many important places in
and around Moscow. Objective of the visit was to
have a cultural and training exchange.

Thal Sainik Camp, Delhi

TSC camp is basically the combined test of
both physical and mental strength. TSC includes
activities like firing, obstacle training, map
reading, judging distance, health& hygiene and
field signals. Two of our cadets were the part of
prestigious Thal Sainik Camp at New Delhi.: JUO
Prateek Mehta and CQMS. Manasa.J

Army Attachment Camp , Goa:

AAC is basically a camp in which cadets are
trained with the new recruits of signal regiment
Goa. Seven Cadets of our college attended Army
Attachment Camp at Goa.

Special National Integration Camp, Nagaland:

National Integration Camp is conducted
to make cadets understand and value the rich
heritage of cultures that forge unity despite the
diverse languages, traditions and religions of our
country. Sgt Sunil Sgt Manjunath Cpl Siddharth
and tejaswini C attended the camp held in
Nagaland, in JANUARY 2018

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Basic Leadership Camp, Mysore:

Sgt Shreyas S Hampol and Cpl. Soundarya from NMIT NCC took part in the Basic Leadership Camp
held in Mysore, Karnataka in June.

NMIT NCC WALL OF FAME

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NSS : A HELPING HAND

Not me, but you. A helping hand is better than praying lips.
Service to mankind is service to God.

Swachh Bharat - of NSS-NMIT, took up the responsibility and
Ek kadamswachhataki ore. : successfully organized and executed several
sessions of SWACHH BHARAT on and off campus
It is on the 15th of August and 26th of October.
our social
responsibility Blood Donation Camps:
as citizens of “Every blood donor is a life saver”
India to help
fulfil Gandhiji’s If you donate
vision of Clean money you give
India. As a food, if you donate
return gift to blood you give life.
our nation,
the members Serving a noble
cause, a blood
donation camp
was organized on
14th of October,
in association with
Indian Red Cross
Society. The event
was a huge success with 350 proud blood donors
on the campus.

Another such event was organized on 19th of
January 2018 at Yelahanka, where the volunteers
from NSS-NMIT took part.

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Orphanage And Old Age Home Visits : orphanage on the same day lifted our spirits and
spiked our optimism in life.
An energetic team
Yoga day and Meditation Sessions :
of 54 volunteers
Self observation is the first step of inner
of NSS-NMIT unfolding.

participated for Yoga day was observed by indulging in a 2
hours yoga session under the guidance of our
the noble cause of NSS officer Mr. Hemanth Kumar N, on 21st of
june,2017.
bringing smiles to
A 3-day meditation workshop was organized
everyone’s faces at by NSS unit of NMIT from 24th to 26th of
October,2017. An experienced, professional yoga
the old age home. practitioner, Mr. Anantapadmanaban, conducted
a successful series of meditation sessions for the
The visit, on 21st of wellbeing of the participants.

January 2018, left us Awareness Programmes:

all with thoughts to

ponder upon. It was

a pleasurable trip for

OSTIUM the whole team. The NSS unit of NMIT is happy to have organized
various awareness programs throughout the
Furthermore, we had the satisfaction of academic year 2017-18.
hearing the cackles of the happy kids playing
around, braving the saddest facts of their lives, Youth awareness program – Sri. V V Bhat,
trodding alongthe path of success. The visit to the retd. IAS officer

Talk on women empowerment – Mrs.
Surekha, women and child welfare
department, govt. of Karnataka.

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Humanism and contentment – formal We also conducted various competitions like a
justice Santhosh Hegde. quiz, an essay-writing competition, etc.

Youth for Seva, Yelahanka.
Diabetic camp in Kengeri.

Annual camp:

As a part of the NSS activities, a team of 50
members, attended a camp mainly based
at Kaivara, Chikballapur dist. in the month of
February. The events conducted in and around
Kaivara included Swachh Bharath, awareness
events, Digital India drive, street play, blind
school visit, old age home visit, mentally disabled
children’s school, tree plantation, yoga, trekking
etc.

Miscellaneous events:

We were a proud host
of various other events
namely, spiritual talks,
youth week celebration,
Vivekananda jayanti,
Gandhi jayanti, Teachers
Day celebration, various
competitions for soft
skill development of
NSS members etc.

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OSTIUM Anaandyanta ‘ 18

The annual intercollege techno-cultural fest - Anaadyanta was held on the 8th, 9th and 10th of
March. Following every year’s tradition of hosting the fest around a theme, this year’s theme was
mythology. The college was decorated accordingly and many events were based on the theme.

Pre-fest events like a hogathon and games were held in the campus to generate excitement. A
flash mob was held at Phoenix Market City, Whitefield to spread the word about the fest.

On the 8th of March, Anaadyanta’s technical fest began. It comprised of a wide variety of popular
events including RC Plane, Cube Open hosted by the World Cube Association and a hackathon
sponsored by HackerBay and Hacker Earth. A drone show was also hosted on this day.

Day 2 opened with the inauguration for the cultural aspect of the festival. A large number of events
were held on the 9th and 10th of March. They included literary, art, music, dance as well as theatrical
events and saw a large number of participants. Notable among these were the fashion show, the
group dance, a street dance battle and battle of the bands.

The fest also had a number of professional acts distributed on these days. Our college played host
to Kannada rapper, Chandan Shetty on the 9th of March and Bollywood singer, Neha Kakkar and DJ
Nina Suerte on the 10th.

The fest received media coverage on TV9 and post fest coverage in Deccan Herald.
The success of this fest is due to the support and dedication of the college management, faculty
and the students.

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Aanadyanta

Technical Core Team

Anaadyanta OSTIUM
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Music Club

Music Club

The universal bond with music led a group of friends to embark on a musical journey, here at NMIT
eight years ago and today, the music club is a home to the severely musically inspired community at
college.

The music club has over 50 members with diverse interests in music. They have journeyed across
the landscape of music and continue to enthrall their listeners where ever they perform. It consists of
6 different music groups - 2 Indian music bands, 1 Western music band, 2 acoustic bands, 1 acapella
team.

Event College Place
Silence Of The Amps BITS, Goa 1st
Vocal Solo BITS, Goa 1st
Vocal Solo BITS, Goa 2nd
Indian Rock St. Joseph’s Autonomous 1st
Western Acoustic St. Joseph’s Autonomous 1st
Solo Singing St. Joseph’s Autonomous 3rd

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Literary forum

The literary forum is the humble abode of literary
enthusiasts. The forum is known not only for refining the
literary skills of the students but also developing in them
logic and curiosity to know more and instilling the confidence
to enhance their experiences, readings and thoughts with
others who have the same interests.

The forum has participated in multiple fests within the city
as well as in national level fests. Below are the achievements
for this year

Event College Place
JAM Ramaiah Medical College 3rd
Debate Ramaiah Medical College 3rd
Debate CMS Jain 3rd
Poetry Slam CMS Jain 3rd
Creative Writing CMS Jain 1st
Creative Writing CMS Jain 2nd
Creative Writing St. Joseph’s Autonomous 1st
JAM BITS, Goa Finalists
Quiz BITS, Goa Finalists
Poetry Slam BITS, Goa Finalists

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Dance Club

Dance Club

The dance club at NMIT is a combination of Lasya 2018:
two teams - Sangharsh and Jhankaar. The club Finalists of CMS Jain Bangalore fest.
allows the dancers to experience the wonder of
dance and the joy of performing. Dance is treated Nrityanjali 2018:
as an art, a way of expression and, most times 1st place at national dance fest held at KJCC.
there is a poignant message to be relayed.
(thematic group dance)
Sangharsh has had a busy year and the following
is a list of the events they have participated in, Jhankaar’s performance during Anaadyanta
2018 was equal parts graceful and bold
Santhulan:
Prajwal V, a team member of Sangharsh

performed at Santhulan- A dance show by Attak
kala center for movements. Prajwal was the
principle dancer

Jio Life:
Team members Prajwal, Arpitha and Pooja

danced for part of the jio ad shoot.

Tagaru Movie:
Special performance by the team for the

teaser launch of the upcoming movie tagaru,in
kannada film industry. ‘

Floor’d:
The team performed in Orion Mall, Bangalore..

Saarang 2018:
Sangharsh was one among 5 teams qualified

for finals of IIT Chennai’s annual fest.

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Theatre Club

Theatre Club

Drama club at NMIT has two teams - Invictus
(English theatre club) and Goonj (Hindi theatre club).
Both the teams expose students to the basics of
theatre while they rehearse original fully-staged short
plays. The drama skills are harnessed and appreciated
in the process.

Goonj has built a notable reputation for themselves
through their repeated wins over the years. This year
has been no different and below is a list of their
achievements.

Event College Place
Street Play IISC 2nd
Skime BITS, Goa 2nd
Street Play BMC 1st
Mime New Horizon 2nd

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Fashion Team

Glamour, style and sophistication are what
this club is all about. Consisting of members
from all departments and years, the fashion
team dazzles the crowd during college events
as well as inter-college fests across the country.

The team consists of 16 members.

This year, they participated in the Deccan
Herald Fashion Show and were consequently
featured in the papers.

They also

coordinated the

fashion show at

Anaadyanta 2018

which was a great

success.

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Art Club OSTIUM

Studio 371, the NMIT Art Club,
one of the largest clubs of college,
consisting over 100 members, provides
the students with the opportunity to
enjoy and improve their creative skills.

Students from different year
groups exchange ideas, and explore
and experiment with techniques,
materials and tools.

The club members have been
active all-year-round, participating in
local as well as national cultural fests,
special activities organized for the
club, and help in the organization of
the techno-cultural fest- Anaadyanta.

This year, a team from the art club went to BITS Goa’s cultural fest-WAVES. They competed amongst
talented artists nation-wide and participated in various events.

They worked during the months of January and February to decorate the college campus for
Anaadyanta 2018.

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Ethnic day and Inception
The college celebrated its annual Ethnic day and intra-college fest - Inception on the 17th and 18th

of November, 2017. The fest Inception had a wide variety of events hosted by each of the clubs and
were open to all the students of the college. Popular events held included the branch fashion show
and Mr. and Miss Nitte Personality Contest for the freshers.

On ethnic day, our college played host to the renowned folk rock band - Swarathma who performed
live at NMIT.

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“CHIGURU” is a Kannada platform laid down for all the students
to exhibit their talents in the college. It was initiated with the aim of
promoting Kannada activities and uphold the culture of Kannada .

The auspicious day known as Kannada Rajyothsava is celebrated
on 1st of November. This was the day in 1956 when all the
Kannada speaking regions of India were merged to form a state of
Karnataka. On this occasion we invited Shri. Krishna Byregowda, the
agricultural minister, government of Karnataka as our chief guest
in this celebration. It was presided over by Professor N.R Shetty,
Chairman, Karnataka state universities Review Commission.

The program “SAMSKRUTHIKA HABBA” was organized on 10th of February 2018 which was the
first program under the platform of Chiguru.The college played host to Shri. Keerthi Kumar who is
known for his active stance in protecting Kannada language and Kannada culture as well as Shri. B.V
Rao who is known for his literary works in Kannada.

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Transport
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Media
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Basketball Group Photos
Hockey Team
Handball
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Testimonials Our
Memories
Akshaya Gurlhosur

Alumni, Aeronautical Engineering
NMIT

Four years ago when I chose to do aeronautical engineering, I knew I was taking the road
less travelled, but I wasn’t walking alone. While the preponderance of students pursuing
engineering were opting for branches more known and widely accepted there were some
who dared to do the different, some out of passion and others with the heart to test new
waters. On the august of 2013, when I attended my first lecture at the Department of
Aeronautical Engineering at the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, I among a class
of 70 other passionate and driven students from different backgrounds not only from India but from different
corners of the word, identities, cultures and talents, I was certain that I had taken one of the best decisions of my
life.

The department of Aeronautical Engineering started in the year 2011-12 is now burgeoning at such at a fast
pace and the credit undoubtedly goes to faculty that has unceasingly worked hard to make the quality of our
education exceptional, in every aspect be it the lectures, well equipped labs, organizing of departmental events,
presentations, fests, clubs. The knowledgeable and ever motivating faculty has strongly encouraged heuristic
learning among its students and under their tutelage the students have done immensely well for themselves in
their academic life and are doing very well in their careers even post-graduation making us technically competent
with the highest academic standards to be able to face the industry.

Mandeep Raj Pandey

M.Sc. (Engg.) [Master of Science in Engineering]
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science
(August 2015- December 2017)
B.E , (Civil Engineering)
NMIT, Bangalore (2015)

Current Designation/location: Present)
Project Assistant at Geotechnical Division (January 2018 – (IISc)
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science

Qualification (with institute detail):
Brief about student achievement:

Awards Academics
ISSMGE foundation grant for attending conference
Best Outgoing Student of the college (Dean’s List, Rank 1)
COMPEX Scholarship for Undergraduate Engineering Program

Extra Curricular
Winner of Inter Department Cricket Cup (IDCC 2017) at IISc
Winner of 6 aside Box Cricket Tournamet 2017
Vedic Thinker award by Basic Foundation

OSTIUM Students Feedback:
I am what I am today not just due to the dedication and hard work of mine but also of all the faculties in NMIT.

All the faculties especially from the Department of Civil Engineering which was my major, were always supportive
and responsive to my inquisitive nature. They supported me, taught me and followed me till I reached my goal
and all along the path, always encouraged me. Even today, whenever I go to my alma-matter, I can feel the
warmth and love. I will forever be indebted to the perseverance of each and every member who crossed my path
during my stay there and taught me new and valuable lessons which helped me grow not just academically but
in life. I wish all the luck to the department of Civil Engineering and the college as a whole and I am sure that
NMIT will always make sure its students are taken care of in every aspect, be it academic, intellectual or emotional,
to aspire and become leaders of tomorrow.

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Dixit Hebbar

Company: INTEL
Senior Software Engineer & Team lead.

The years that we spend in our college are a big transitional stage in every one’s life.
The time that we spend in college is the preparation for our future endeavors. Choosing a
college is very vital which can potentially impact your career or in some cases your future
itself. Your choice will out show the quality of education that you ought to receive. However,
I was lucky enough to land up in an incomparable place that is NMIT :)

This golden era not only takes you closer to being qualified for a professional world and prosper in your career;
it also imparts inspiration to feed your dreams and choose independence to enjoy your life and shape up your
entire future itself. NMIT has created a strong foundation of knowledge in me which helps me even today to face
all the difficulties not just in my technical world but as well as in my personal life. Every professor in NMIT is an
artistic merit and source of knowledge to all the students. My time in NMIT has enriched my life in all the possible
ways. It has provided me with the required tools to enhance my skills, taught me the value of knowledge about
this diverse world, people and concepts in general.

Eventually, it has enabled me to become more successful in life when I finally graduated as an Engineer to face
the true world. It also has imparted the knowledge about the importance of thinking differently and asking valid
questions in all situations before you accept anything or agree upon any decision. All these aspects of college
has also made me a complete or well-rounded as a true human being and respect everyone around me and
their thoughts. All of these experience that I had in NMIT are truly irreplaceable and I would not trade them for
anything in the world. If I could go back in time and speak to my much younger version when I was first asked
the question, “What has been your best experience of life?” the very licit angelic version of me would certainly
be surprised by what my answer is now. To summarize, my experience at NMIT has taught me one fundamental
thing, life isn’t about finding yourself but life is about creating yourself. You do not find yourself you create yourself
by what you choose to do at the very present moment. Let it be high up on the clouds or the rock bottom of the
floor you need to face it well and behave wise. Only our college life prepares us for all of this unpredictability of
our future. It was a perfect blend of joy and hardships. I met different people, learnt about them and their cultures
and grown not just as a person but as a complete human being. In the end, NMIT to me isn’t just a place where I
have to study all the time to get my grades and degree to get a job. It means the world to me and it is something
that I can’t put a price on, because it so precious and priceless to me.

Finally, I would like to thank all my professors for passing on the doctrine of knowledge and humanity which
made me what I am today.

Shashikumar J. OSTIUM

Current Address
Ph. D. Scholar,
Fluid Mechanics Group,
Applied Mechanics Department,IIT Madras - 600036
e-mail : [email protected]

I joined the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology in 2014 for M.Tech program (Thermal Power Engg.) and
graduated in 2016. I consider myself very lucky to be an alumnus of NMIT. I take this opportunity to thank
all our beloved Faculty Members of NMIT, specially my thesis supervisor Dr. Sekhar Majumdar for his constant
encouragement and support to showcase my talent in CFD Research. My two years of NMIT journey is unforgettable.
Excellent Teaching coupled to high quality Research Facilities at the Centre for CFD, NMIT helped me to score the
highest marks in the 2014-2016 batch and further to secure admission to IIT Madras for pursuing my PhD in the
challenging area of Direct Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flows. I am always thankful to all my teachers and
fellow students at NMIT.

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Chanakya K V
Batch: 2002-2006 (B.E. (E&C)), NMIT

OSTIUM Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology has been one of the best places in my life which enabled me to learn
and keep myself always above the engineering and technical crowd. Even though the institution had just been
established when I came in just as one of the second year batch, the institution rapidly built up the required
infrastructure and esteem required for exposure and placements of all us. The very knowledgeable faculty showed
the right direction and tremendous dedication and courage in the way the course work was handled and making
themselves always available, making sure that none of the serious undergraduates felt left out, which helped
us step-in right into our dream careers. Throughout the journey of the course the faculty had shown extreme
support whether be it offering an elective even if very less strength of students were interested in it (esp. because
they were core electives like DSP / VLSI for electronics students) or when it comes to extended overtime in labs
and projects in holidays or after-college hours; or, when it comes to very basic thing as how books were issued
in library with student friendly schemes like book-bank which let the student not worry about his economical
position during the course. The college had a very good status/respect, which reflected in activities where very
great well-known technical people and famous visiting professors and leading industrialists accepting invites for
various symposiums held inside the college or even to get easy outside expert guidance for our project works.
In fact our faculty had people from great positions from ITI and BEL. Overall the institution has helped us build
more competitive dreams also chase it and we all have come forward a long way with our institution, creating a
win-win path along the way.

Job Profile:
Lead EDA Engineer
Texas Instruments India (2011 to present)

When I was in sixth semester I got placed in Karnataka Microelectronics Design Centre, Manipal. I worked there
for three years on Verification of Mixed Signal RF communication designs done at Texas Instruments. Later I got
my M.Tech in VLSI and Embedded Systems from R.V. College of Engineering and joined Texas Instruments (TI)
India in 2011. I have been working on greatly improving the efficiency and robustness of Top Level Mixed Signal
Verification of all Analog mixed signal IC products from TI India. I also play main role in architecting niche tools
to unify verification of Post-silicon test infrastructure and also developing pre-silicon Analog mixed signal IC
verification products to compute metrics for products going to Automotive Functional Safety market which have
to comply to ISO26262 standards.

Ms. Rama B.R.
(Dept. of Mechanical Engineering)
Center for Nanomaterials and MEMS

Center for Nanomaterials and MEMS instilled in me values and habits that have greatly contributed to my
success in college and now in my career. The importance of hard work, discipline and friendship are principles I
will carry with me throughout my career.

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Nishesh Yadav

Research and Development Engineer
Magneti Marelli India Pvt Limited
Electrical and Electronics Engineer,NMIT
2011-2015

NMIT, a Second home to me. I would like to start by showing my gratitude towards the college which gave
my immense opportunity to explore the technology. I was lucky enough to have got some wonderful seniors who
motivated me to spend my vacations doing Robotics Research activities and I can bet at Btech level there is no
better place to learn technology other than NMIT and Center for Robotics Research.

It changed my full perception towards technology and how I approached my engineering took a drastic turn
over. Special thanks to Jharna Majumdar Mam for giving me the opportunity for it. This would have not been
possible without the immense support from my department which gave me all the freedom to explore and I
cashed in to this opportunity. This is wonderful platform to do research related activities, spare time to write
technical papers and enlighten our career. Lastly special thanks to all the faculty members for motivating me to
reach my goals.

Dolly Devi Laipubam OSTIUM
Manipur State,

I can proudly say that Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology has made me a good person what I am today.
The year I spent at college was the greatest time ever and made really good friend there and many among them
are best friends now. I was met with nothing but energy and enthusiasm. The faculty and staff of the institution
are top rate. I thank to all my faculties for their extreme support, always willing to provide extra help whenever
needed. It is really one of the best colleges and couldn’t ask for more. I would recommend Nitte Meenakshi
Institute of Technology College to anybody.
Job Profile:

After completing MCA from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, I got job offer at Cognizant Technology
Solution India Private Ltd., Chennai as Programmer Analyst and work there for almost two year.

At present, working at Government of Manipur, Directorate of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Imphal as
Additional Project Officer administrating for the development of Panchayat in IT area. I am assigned particularly
to administer e-Panchayat related Project for Panchayat of Imphal East, Manipur. e- Panchayat is one of the
Mission Mode Project (MMP), currently being implemented with a vision to empower and transform rural India.
The e-Panchayat project holds great promise for the rural masses as it aims to transform the Panchayati Raj
Institutions (PRIs) into symbols of modernity, transparency and efficiency. This is a one of its kind nationwide IT
initiative introduced by Ministry of Panchayati Raj that endeavours to ensure people’s participation in programme
decision making, implementation and delivery.

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P. H. V. S. D. KIRAN,

BE in Mechanical Engineering, NMIT, VTU
MS in Automotive Engineering, Manipal University
Kiran has been working at Altair Engineering since 2008.

He currently works in the Altair office in Leamington Spa, UK as the Multibody Simulation Specialist.
Kiran also has a paper published by NAFEMS on modelling tank sloshing using Multibody dynamics.
My Experience at NMIT
“Who we are is a cumulative set of experiences that we have as we grow up. For me NMIT was incredibly formative.
Each of my professors and lab staff, had something unique to offer, and helped lay a solid foundation of engineering
basics. There was also a lot of encouragement from the principal and ready help from the admin staff.
The experience of interacting with people from such a wide range of backgrounds via extra-curricular activities
like the music club, the literary forum, and inter-collegiate fests truly opened my mind.
NMIT was 3 years old when I commenced my degree. It’s heartening to see the progress that it has made over the
years. In retrospect NMIT allowed me to stand on my own feet and to mature as a person. In future, I hope that it
be regarded for providing an atmosphere conducive to developing a curious mind, challenging norms, exploring
new ideas; and a sane personality, transcending any differences, co-existing peacefully and respectfully in society.”
I currently oversee presales and business development activities involving Altair’s suite of software for Multibody
Dynamics, Maths and System Modelling.
I continue my passion for drums that I had picked up from NMIT to this day.

OSTIUM Ananda M N
Place: Bangalore
Country: India
Course: M. Tech
Specialization: Machine Design
Batch:2015-2017

I celebrated/enjoyed my studies in NMIT. We had full freedom to express our ideas and thoughts. Our knowledge
and skills were enlightened with care by well qualified and magnificent professors, lectures and other laboratory
associates/supportive staffs. We enjoyed every moment of our college life with the facilities provided with a
professional touch by admin and management team. The entire institution is evolving as the single soul with
same objective as providing world class experience in learning and light up each and every student to realize their
dream and goal. We could feel the silent revolution as NMIT will be the bench mark to the world wide professional
institutions. Our college is not just made us an Engineer/graduate, it molded as a responsible human being.

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Mr. Minraj Nepali
Center for Robotics Research -2010-2016
Currently Pursuing Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (Control System)
Penn State University, USA.

It has always been a pleasure to work with such a group of highly motivated people led by a great visionary.
I was there just to complete my internship and bachelor’s thesis but little did I know that I would be shaping
my future/ my career within that very corner of NMIT. I learnt great deal in Center for Robotics Research, not
only educational but also behavioral, leadership skills and life lessons, something that I would carry forward in
my life forever. Dr. Jharna Majumdar always helped me to move ahead in my life, not just academically but also
financially. It would be very remiss of me not to pass the information that It was her glowing recommendation
that helped me get into one of world’s best University.

My time at CRR is the best time in my life till now. Center for Robotics Research is full of enriched culture of
learning and passing knowledge to others. Good collaborative and multi-disciplinary research activities is what
CRR thrives on. The doors of CRR are always open for research enthusiasts across all the department of NMIT. I
would always encourage Undergraduate students to get themselves involved into research Activities. CRR would
be an Ideal place to start with as it is a hub for Innovation and good research activities. Publishing good papers
(as a part of research outcome) always helps people get into good Universities in US and other part of world as
these Universities always give priorities to research activities and students with research mentality.

I will always be grateful for the environment and continuous support by Dr. Jharna Majumdar, all the faculty
member of CSE (PG) and Center for Robotics Research has provided me during my stay at NMIT. I also thank
faculty member of EEE Department for always supporting me.

Sameer Ravi
Masters from Indiana University (USA),
Currently working in Amazon(USA)
Student testimonial of ISE department

I completed my undergraduate degree with a specialization in Information Science from
Nitte Meenakshi Institue of Technology. I chose to study in Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology as it stood out
above the rest. NMIT has a great reputation, and being an autonomous institute it has an spectacular curriculum.
The courses offered in Information Science and Engineering Department suited my personal interests. The
courses cover almost all the important facets of Information Science - Networks, Operating Systems, Computer
Organization, Programming Languages etc.I have gained an good foundation in Information Science and that
has served me very well.The ISE department has experienced faculty, who have always given personal attention
to students.

They have provided good guidance and have played an important role in the completion of interesting academic
projects. The faculty delivered content well and the coursework was always challenging. The department has
excellent infrastructure, and the laboratory sessions provided a valuable occasion to put theoretical knowledge
into practice. NMIT has good connections with the industry, and this helped me land a job at one of the leading
organizations. I recommend Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology to any prospective student.

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Mahesh Rao. R
2015-2017 Batch

I currently work for Big Blue Banyan as a Senior Research Associate (Neuro) and I am a
proud ex-student of NMIT MBA 2017 batch.

It’s very difficult to sum up the memories and experience of two years in few lines. I
strongly believe that NMITis one of the best colleges in Bangalore. These two years were the
amazing years of my life. I was blessed with the best professors who guided me throughout.
I never had it easy in my academic path as I was from engineering background. But each time I had a teacher
to guide me out. My mentors at NMIT gave me a chance to express myself in best way. It was place where you
are not criticized for your failure but your journey from failure to success becomes a part of teacher’s life. That
is why I never miss My NMIT because those teachers are with me now and forever. NMIT provides fine class of
Library books with the best study material with good set of solved and unsolved question which proved to be
very beneficial for us during exams. NMIT MBA provides best in class of Harward research papers to study online
which helped me during my project sessions.
The campus is filled with positive energy and exuberance where you discover full of limitless opportunities & a
sense of confidence to tackle & face any challenges & turbulence in life.
NMIT gave me fame when I stood winner in different colleges Fests including RIMS. The best part was the
time I headed MBA Fest Adhiveshana2K17which was a remarkable Management fest ever. All the credit goes to
NMIT for giving me this opportunity of utilizing my skills and realizing my potential. It has been a pioneer in my
all round development.
Things could have been very different if NMIT had not nurtured me in all respect in developing a sense of
leadership, to be innovative in our ideas, building our courage and sense to be in Corporate world, Learning work
ethics to name a few. NMIT have always guided and encouraged their student to take a right path on their own
way.
I am proud to be a part of NMIT, and given a chance to travel back in time, it is my college I would go back to.
Thank you NMIT for all the support.

OSTIUM N Mohammed Asheruddin

Current Address :
Research Associate
Combustion, Gasification & Propulsion Laboratory
Department of Aerospace Engineering
IISc Bangalore - 560012
email ID:[email protected]

The decision to choose Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology for my post-graduate studies (2015-2017)
was quite expedient as it is one of the few institutes to have research-based Centres of Excellence backed with
eminent and senior faculty members. The program allowed me to broaden my education in Thermal Power
Engineering and at the same time to concentrate on R&D projects on Fuels and Combustion which has always
been my first choice to specialize in profession. The curriculum, although rigorous, was made viable by the
knowledgeable professors. The resources and facilities provided by the department allowed me to thoroughly
focus on the academics. My internship followed by my thesis work, based on collaboration between Centre for
Computational Fluid Dynamics, NMIT and CGPL, IISc. gave me an opportunity to apply the skills I learned in the
NMIT classroom for solving difficult research problems at CGPL on combustion characteristics of biomass like
wood, charcoal or coal. NMIT has played a pivotal role in my education and I am truly thankful to the institute
and specially to the faculty members who taught me the basic theories along with the valuable technical skills
required for useful applications.

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Students Articles Jeffrey Sam Joseph & Khanita Taskeen
CSE, 4th Year
Aquick
recap
of
Khanita & Jeffry

ne lesson we have about life as our classes did. also realized that we would
soon be bidding farewell to
Olearnt in life is that By Season 2 we had a vague our teachers and friends. But
stereotypes do idea of what really, we were the memories we made, the
doing. We synced to the rhythm relationships we forged here
exist for some reason. Walking of college life. Attend classes will stay with us forever.
unwillingly; fake readings during
into NMIT for the first time, lab hours; fight for notes in the As this journey comes to an
Xerox shop; complain about end, we know we will miss this
we thought real life would be internals; complete projects at place. We simultaneously look
the last minute; preparation forward to and dread the finale
nothing like the image that during externals. In the midst of “College Life”.
of all this, we got acquainted
movies present about college with our departments. We were
introduced to the few joys and
life. We were wrong. The last many frustrations of My Gurukul.

four years have been much like Season 3 began with a
mad scramble for the choicest
a TV Show - a real fun indeed. electives. Looking back, we
needlessly made a big deal
Season 1(Year 1) threw out of it. This year saw a shift
us headfirst into the thick of in relationships. This was due
things. Friendships and rivalries to the higher stakes in lieu of
were quickly established. placements and major projects.
Auditions were held for various Fractured relationships were
clubs. The Basketball Court or, mended by a timely trip.
more appropriately, the BBC Goa reinvigorated us for the
became our favourite hangout challenges that lay ahead. And
spot. The Monkey Park was the there were many. As placements
spot for birthday celebrations. loomed over us, training
The Canteen became our became serious. A lot of hours
life source in spite of all our were spent in training and even
cribbing. Brewer’s (later Spicy more were spent in worrying. As
Chicks) was our favourite place the year drew to a close, we got
for the overpriced junk. Fellow a taste of the outside world in
first years could be identified by the form of internships and we
their uniforms. realized how much we missed
home.
OSTIUM As a prequel to Anaadyanta,
we first experienced Inception Season 4 proved to be one
– the intra-college fest. of the most difficult chapters of
Fast forward to the second our lives. Placements left a few
semester and we were lost in of us disappointed and others
preparations for Anaadyanta, elated. But we all learnt from
which is the annual crossover the school of hard knocks. We
event of the “College Life”.
People from different colleges
and states zoom in to NMIT for
an exciting fest. We found our
place in the Anaadyanta team
¬– campaigning. We met people
and made new friends. Working
for the fest taught us as much

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Aishwarya Rao HHaappppinineessssStudents Articles
ISE, 3rd Year

very single person answer.” ourselves, in our bleakest and
darkest nights of the soul, “I
Ewants to be happy. Obviously, happiness is not am so unhappy, what can I do
And we’ve heard materialistic. It’s the state of to overcome this?” Sometimes
all those famous quotes on how being, not the state of doing. there is very little we can do.
one can’t be happy unless one
gives up all the worldly pleasures Agreeing that it is almost So we are left to choose how
- obviously not something - an impossible for us to give up we need to be: strong, confident,
average greedy people can do. our worldly desires, how do we courageous, compassionate,
attain this happiness? trusting, diligent, open and
So how do we attain this humble. We make a choice,
happiness? Most people By focusing within ourselves, we declare a state of being for
spend their entire life in the instead of our surroundings, ourselves: I will get through this,
pursuit of happiness, but by realization of the fact that I will not let this get me down,
never actually finding it. happiness does not depend on I’ll just put one foot in front of
  What is happiness? our surroundings, but on what the other, because I know that
we choose to make it happen this too will pass.
In Jim Carrey’s words “I - by choosing to look on the
think everybody should positive side of your life, by In the same way, we can
choosing to hope even when choose to be happy, knowing
get rich and famous and there is none left. Most of all, that making that choice will very
do everything they ever there is happiness in making often be excruciatingly difficult,
dreamed of so that someone else happy. In making and at times impossible in the
someone else realize that the face of pain, suffering, loss or
they finally see that world isn’t a bad place, because mental illness.
it’s not the when you do that, you remind
yourself on how it isn’tsuch a Happiness
bad place for you too. is and will
always depend on how
We ask one chooses to look at a
situation and on how one
chooses to react to it.

So, are you up for being
happy?

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Students Articles Sukruth S Challa
Aero, 4th Year
AAncerieonntautics

OSTIUM an has always millions of people have heard
of the ancient flying machines
Mbeen fascinated referred to in the Ramayana
by the and other texts as Vimanas. The
phenomenon of Flying and its word Vimana originates from
wonder has been observed with the Sanskrit words Vi and Mana
keen interest and depicted in - Vi meaning bird and Mana
many religious myths, stories, meaning like. The interpretation
ancient philosophies and therefore will be like bird and
several incidents of history. owing to this similarity with
These carry certain mysterious birds, it is named Vimana.
facts and flying technologies
moving back to more than Among many significant
1000 years. For instance, nearly contributions of the ancient
every Hindu and Buddhist Indian scientists, Vymanika
in the world - hundreds of Shastra is notably a towering
work dealing with vimanas
and allied topics. Aviation as a
subject, owes its own charm over
other disciplines even today.
This makes the presence of this
work even more glamorous. For
a casual reader this work may
appear to be a fantasy whereas,
for a researcher on first reading,
his curiosity gets kindled.
Successive readings detect
the cream slowly surfacing
commensurate with one’s
ability to comprehend concepts,
tolerance to appreciate the

A Vimana depicted in a temple relief at
Ellora Caves, India

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depth of basic researches Shastra is its explanation of
preceding the technologies and certain special operational
systems of aviation science. features provided on Vimanas.
These vimanas were capable
It is the firm view of of playing the roles of Strategic
many researchers that mere / Tactical / Reconnaissance /
knowledge of Sanskrit or Communication applications
Science or both synthesized for attack / defense purposes.
plays little role in true Many of the features conform
understanding of such works. to safe-flying requirements in
The authors were intelligent atmosphere.
to use coded terms, symbolic
expressions, archaic language to The book of Vymanika Shastra Fig: Various types of Vimanas
safeguard knowledge falling to
unauthorized sources. For right A page from Vymanika Shastra A number of advanced
understanding true flair and years 1918–1923. Later, a Hindi
that much of extra perception translation was published in warning features are
to decode and interpret with 1959, while the Sanskrit text
reference to context plays the with an English translation enunciated. Many interesting
decisive role. This is where was published in 1973. This
many with correct approach translation contains 3000 avoidance features are also seen.
succeeded while others failed. shlokas in 8 chapters which
This logic remains the same - be Shastry claimed was psychically Biological warfare concept is in
it a scientific work such as this delivered to him by the ancient
or Indian philosophy. Both form Hindu sage Bharadvaja. The clear manifestation. Utilization
two sides of the same coin, the text has gained favor among
coin being Knowledge. Any the proponents of ancient of energy of sunrays, ethereal
study of philosophy demands astronautical theories.
faith, perseverance, genuine flow, air and cloud energy are
insight and our ancient Indian The book of Vymanika
Science is no different. Shastra A page from seen.
Vymanika Shastra
Vymanika Shastra or It is interesting that OSTIUM
“Science of Aeronautics” is an One of the most distinct and researchers abroad have
early 20th-century Sanskrit text attractive essence of Vymanika
on Aerospace Technology. The
treatise narrates sophisticated
features of flying machines.
Basic features of airplanes such
as main planes, rudder, elevator,
fuselage, cockpit layout, flight
controls, landing gear and
related systems find sporadic
mention.

It is claimed that the
vimānas mentioned in ancient
Sanskrit epics were advanced
flying vehicles. The existence of
the text was revealed in 1952 by
G. R. Josyer who asserted that
it was written by one Pandit
Subbaraya Shastry (1866–1940),
who dictated it during the

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perceived Vymanika Shastra gravity propulsion capabilities modeling vimanas with these
in a positive and meaningful and travelled the vastness principles inbuilt. Such trials
manner. Their Interpretation and of space using this type of are conducted predominantly
analysis reflect commitment propulsion. The onboard after 1950s. It appears from the
and open mind. Their focus systems described for Vimanas results of these experiments
seems to be on yantras, metals, are not very different from the that though the methods look
materials and vimanas. They various advanced aerodynamic unconventional as compared
are attracted by the contents avionic components used in to established technology, they
of the text that specify the use modern aviation. Vimanas were are not opposed to them from
of mercury, Copper, Magnets, able to have aerial combat in the point of basic principles of
Electricity, Crystals, Gyros and space, interplanetary travel and science. Famous experiments
Acids. Mercury in particular is space time warping. on small flying crafts known
identified as a high energy- as searls craft have added
potent element. They interpret Fig: Vimana Cockpit credence to applications of
that the texts talk of Mercury Some western researchers these theories in aviation.
Vortex Engine for the Propulsion strongly feel that the ancient
System. Coating Scientific Indian Aviation included I truly believe implementing
Encyclopedia, they point-out propulsion system from these ancient techniques
that mercury is known for its Electromagnetic Lift and we could drastically change
utility even by 500 BC. Mercury Repulsion principles and Vortex the future of Aviation and
Vapour Turbine Engines are propulsion. Many experiments civilization.
reported to use Liquid Mercury, have been reported from these
recycled in a closed-circuit experimenters working on Fig: Mercury Ion Engine Diagram
system, consumption therefore
being negligible. The other
distinct properties of mercury
are that it is a conductor of
electricity and amplifies sound
waves.

Vimanas had perfected the
art of flying. They had anti-

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Ashtami H D
MCA, 2nd Year

I can’t love you anymore,
My heart is sunk in the pool of sorrow,
My fake smiles,
Day full of fights made me so!!
For me it doesn’t work sadly,
In your absence all the difficulties bottomless loneliness,
While I’m writing you remained silent;

You’ve ignored the moon,
You left the sun in the middle of the day!!
Don’t tell me to stay there,
Don’t touch my soul,
I beg you in vain;
Whatever you say,
Please don’t look into my eyes,
It won’t affect your attempts,
What you haven’t said this until now.

I can’t love you anymore,
I’m sunk in the pool of sorrow,
My fake smiles!!
Day full of promises!!
For me it doesn’t work sadly,
I can’t love you anymore,
We mixed the mud and the rust,
Furious fights,
The waves are high please don’t hold me,
Please go away sadly.

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Students Articles Guruprasad
Aero, 2nd Year
Supersonic

Commercial Flight:

Expensive Experiments or the Future of Aviation?

Af t e r supersonic
the huge aircraft in the
aviation booms of the first half following decades. The
of the 20th century primarily Bell X1 and the Lockheed SR-
fueled by the two world wars, 71 (Blackbird) are testimony
one thing was clear- aviation to this. Military technology is
was here to stay and it was a always decades ahead and
technology that promised to eventually trickles down to
deliver huge benefits not only to the average man soon. Today,
the military but to the common supersonic fighters are the
man. This promise was soon norm while there is no means
delivered by pioneering airlines of commercial aviation that can
like Pan American. But with travel faster than sound. This
further development of the jet brings the important question
engine, it was possible to not “What really happened?”. Let us
only break the sound barrier but look at some attempts to make
also fly at much higher altitudes
in excess of 25,000-30,000
feet. The military industrial
complex caught on quickly and
produced high performance

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supersonic travel accessible to
the masses.

A New era begins–age of the
Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-
144

It so happens that supersonic

flight didn’t quite take off due

to lack of adequate trials. At

the height of the cold war, two

commercial aircrafts, that could

go supersonic, were born. The

British-French made Concorde

was first introduced in January

1976 and was in service till

2003. Its The Concorde was exorbitantly tunnel or more aptly, the
expensive to fly in, the round-trip Mach cone when it comes
counterpart from the Soviets ticket price from New York to to supersonic and even
was the Tupolev Tu-144 which London was $7995, more than hypersonic aviation. Many
was introduced in 1977 and 30 times the cost of the cheapest private companies around the
retired at around 1983.Both option to fly this route. Air world have been attempting
were remarkable feats of France (AF) and British Airways to create cost effective and
engineering especially at a time (BA) were the only airlines to environmentfriendly alternatives
in which there were virtually purchase and fly Concorde. The to the offerings from industry
no computers to aid the Tupolev however was extremely juggernauts like Boeing,
engineers. The Concorde had a loud and was by no means a Airbus, Embraer etc. The most
comfortable experience to fly in. promising of such attempts
maximum speed of Mach Meanwhile, the groups like “the comes from the firm called
2.04 and the Tu-144 anti-Concorde project” began Boom technology, an American
cruised at around their regular display of close startup company designing
Mach 1.6. But this minded environmental zealotry a Mach 2.2, 55-passenger
is where the citing noise complaints. These supersonic transport with 8,300
trouble began factors were the final nail in the km of range to be introduced
to set in……. Concorde’s coffin when it went in 2023.It is designed to be
to retirement in 2003.The public like a 75% scale model of the
excitement appears to have died Concorde and is expected to
down since then but there is yet use some modified version of
hope for supersonic commercial current turbofans as engines.
airliners due to the optimization One hopes that the efforts of
of engine performance and the these pioneers will usher in a
noise reduction methods. second revolution in air travel
which will benefit all of us, in
A new hope? one way or another.

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Students Articles Spurthy S
Aero , 3rd Year
Imbecilic
Illusion

OSTIUM ar across in the land towards Sanderson. However, overwhelmed and everyone
the fortune wasn’t satisfied, the was eagerly waiting to see
Fof fun and fortune old Sanderson received a letter who would get the first ride.
lived a young and reading his long last childhood As expected, Madison took the
successful businessman named friend who had gone to town person whom he loved the most
Mr. Sanderson, well known for to become rich long ago Mr. Sanderson. Madison was
his kindness and cognition in had committed suicide now so much attached to his bike
the entire village. His estate because of his debt and had left that he would wash it himself
spreads across the entire village a young girl Georgette all alone and never let anyone touch it.
luxuriantly; one would require a in the town. Since Sanderson Once his endearment for the
time span of dawn to dusk to just was benign he decided to bike reduced, he wrote a letter
take a tour of his estate. He had support Georgette and called to Georgette and instead of
also earned villagers’ respect. her home. The township is handing it over to her, he placed
Everyone in the village right always different from the village it on her dressing table. And
from farmers to teachers even culture and Scarlet was aware because of his habit of sticking
the judge bowed before him. of Madison’s dreams about the a golden pallet on the left-hand
But God never gives everyone town because villagers always side of the letters, Georgette
everything and so was the described town equivalent was able to figure out that it
case with Mr. Sanderson. Even to heaven and provide better was Madison’s letter even before
though he had a comfortable opportunities for education opening it. She was shocked
life, he didn’t have any family especially for girls. Madison and after opening it and rushed to
of his own because of which Scarlet along with the servants Sanderson and handed it to
he had great longings for kids. went to receive Georgette at him. Sanderson smiled after
One fine day even that wish the station where everyone was reading the letter and told
was fulfilled as he decided to awestruck as they saw Georgette Georgette that Madison just
adopt his partner’s son Madison. getting down the train and her wanted to take her on a tour in
Luck never strikes twice but Mr. beauty was mesmerising. The his bike. Further he told her to
Sanderson was lucky enough sparks in her eyes was a mark accompany Madison in his trip
to beat the luck too; his wish to of her sophisticated upbringing, to town. Scarlet was shattered
raise a girl was also taken care by and Scarlet saw Madison’s jaw by this news as she expected
the God. And after few months drop and finally destiny had that she would be the person
down the lane, he found a new successfully sown the seeds whom Madison would choose
born baby girl abandoned in the of jealousy. As days rolled by, to marry. However, Madison’s
church’s corridor and he happily all the three bonded well with gifts from the town balanced
embraced her and named her each other but Madison’s her disappointments. Months
Scarlet. Everything was good fantasies for town brought him passed but the seeds of jealousy
in the hood and Madison and closer to Georgette. He spent started to bear fruits and the gap
Scarlet grew together as great most of his time with Georgette between the two girls widened.
friends. They always supported and they had started to develop They began to compete with
each other and hid each other’s a special bond which distressed one another and didn’t miss
mistakes very well and even Scarlet. On Madison’s birthday any chance to show each other
the villagers helped them to Sanderson gifted him a new off. Madison, Georgette and
hide each other’s misdeeds bike, Madison was extremely Scarlet formed an isosceles
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