Campus Talk August 2021

HITS Campus Talk | August 2021 | Volume - 8 Issue - 2

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Rankings

Accolades HGI CEO’s Contribution to Community Gets Lauded

HGI Chairperson is Acknowledged for Social Promotion of Education

The Chairperson of Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) and Chancellor of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Dr. Elizabeth Verghese was bestowed with “Excellence in Promoting Education for Social Cause” Award during ASSOCHAM’s 14th National Education Summit 2021.

The Pro Chancellor of HITS and the CEO of Hindustan Group of Institutions, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese was acknowledged with “Outstanding Contribution to the Community” Award at the 7th Global Education & Skill Summit Leadership Award 2021.

HGI CEO Bags New Role Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese has been elected as the International Council Member Elect Elect (ICMEE), Y's Men International for 2021-22 to represent the South India region. He will be the International Council Member for a period of 2 years from 2022. Prior to this, Dr. Anand has served as the Regional Director of the South India region between 2016 and 2018 and achieved the Best Regional Director of India Award.

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HITS' Director is Declared as Exemplary Leader

Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS was honoured with the “Exemplary Leader & Outstanding Contribution as an Education Entrepreneur” Award by the Industry Academia Forum.

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Inaugurations KSI Establish Korean Language & Culture Centre at HITS

Korean is a very important language and provides a valuable skill on the world stage. Hindustan Institution of Technology & Science has been designated as the King Sejong Institute (KSI) operating organization in India on 9 June 2021. Hindustan takes the laurel as the only institute selected in India to establish Korean Language and Culture Centre by KSI. The announcement ceremony organized online in Seoul, South Korea was attended by Dr. Hwang Hee, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, South Korea; Ms. Hyun-hwa Kang, President, King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF); Dr. R. W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellor, HITS; Ms. Sukhee Lee, Advisor International Affairs, HITS; and Dr David Easow, Deputy Director-International Affairs, HITS and select dignitaries from around the world.

Announcing the newly designated King Sejong Institute (KSI), President Hyun said, “Institutions with excellent operational capabilities and conditions were selected through a six-month screening process including document review and video interview.” Speaking on the occasion, Minister Hwang thanked HITS for participating in the 2021 King Sejong Institute designation contest and hoped that the outstanding talents of HITS and many Chennai locals who are interested in the Korean language and culture will be able to fulfil their dreams through Korean language and serve as a bridgehead for the development of relations between the two countries.

Motion Control & Human Machine Interaction Laboratory

The Centre of Automation & Robotics (ANRO) established Motion Control Laboratory and Human Machine Interaction Laboratory to support the academic activities of Mechatronics and Robotics Programme and to carry out focused research on Advanced Robotic Technology. The labs were inaugurated by Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R & D & Chairman, DRDO, New Delhi on 11 January 2021.

Facilities in the Motion Control Laboratory include Gantry Robot for ultrasonic sea scan application and equipment related to uniaxis and multiaxis motion control system. The laboratory establishment was supported by SEW-EURODRIVE India Private Limited, Chennai.

Human Machine Interaction Laboratory houses Head Mount Displays for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Tool Kits and Motion Sensors.

Students/ researchers will investigate various novel interaction mechanisms to enable human machine cooperation.

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The International Book of Records has recognized Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science as Record Holder for "HIGHEST NUMBER OF ONLINE LESSONS COMPLETED" as on 30 Nov. 2020. As many as 4359 participants completed 2,20,745 Online lessons under the high-spirited guidance of Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS.

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Covid Warriors HITS Supports Tamil Nadu Covid Relief Fund

"We must live together as Brothers", says Martin Luther King Jr. So in the spirit of brethern and oneness several institutions Several Institutions and leading organizations have extended support towards Tamil Nadu CM’s Corona Relief Fund and had contributed generously so as to restore normalcy in the state. The Management of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science have contributed Rs. 50 Lakhs towards the relief fund and have appreciated the kind gesture of their faculty members who have donated their one day’s salary for this noble cause.

Seen in the image are Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO, HGI handing over the cheque to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru.

M.K. Stalin; Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese, Chair Person, HGI; and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director HITS.

HITS Receives Covid Support from TUAS

Taking cognizance of the severe pandemic situation in India, the faculty of Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany with whom Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is enjoying a partnership through DAAD since 2018, has come forward to donate Rs 50 Lakhs worth equipment and kits such as Oximeters, Oxygen Concentrators, Medical FFP Masks and Protection Kits which were distributed to the deserving covid affected communities near Padur village where the institution is located. Trier University got support from various organisations such as C V Association of Catholic Student fraternities, Rotary Club, General German Automobile Association, Association of German Engineers and R. Stahl for the logistics of the equipment and other requirements.

HITS and Trier University have signed an MOU in late 2018, following which the partnership got a joint Project titled “German – Indian R&D Study on Innovative Concepts for Traffic Infrastructure, Driver Assistance and Vehicle Safety” funded by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Programme) in 2020. As a part of the Project, Students and Faculty from Trier University of Applied Sciences visited HITS and spent more than a week carrying out studies on road safety. Similarly, students and faculty from HITS went to Germany and spent almost a month carrying out studies on various aspects of driver assistance, road infrastructure and vehicle safety. During this visit, the then Vice Chancellor and the Director, HITS signed an MOU with Trier University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) Germany for a Dual Master Degree Programme on “International Material Flow Management” in the presence of Dr. Griese, State Secretary, Ministry of Education, Germany on 22 October 2019.

Reaching 5000 Families Hindustan Group of Institutions jointly with Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Charitable Trust expressed its oneness with the public during this pandemic and contributed immensely by its innovation and relief activities, worth over Rs. 1.3 Crore. Hindustan Covid Camps reached out to over 5000 families by distributing essential groceries like dhall, rice, oil etc., and medical kits that amounted over Rs. 50 lakhs. The camp was set successfully at various places including Illalur, Kayaar, Venbedu, Idayankuppam, Thirupporur, Padur, Kelambakkam, Pudupakkam, Neelangarai and Injambakkam, Chennai, and all Chengalpattu districts.

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Highbrows @ Hindustan Innovation Patents

International Patents

Patentees:

Title: “An IOT Based Intelligent Driver Assistance System”.

About the Patent: Road accidents occur due to various reasons, but most prominent of all is the blind spot accidents which occur when the driver loses sight while their line of sight is blocked by one of the components of the vehicle. The blind spots are sometimes ‘internal’ wherein some specific positions such as over the right or left shoulder of the driver turns blind; or sometimes ‘external’ due to the design and construction of roads such as hairpin bends and roundabouts. Either way, the driver loses complete visibility of the incoming object which increases the odds of a severe collision causing loss of life and property.

Mr. Ashok Verghese Director, HITS

Dr. T. Sudalai Muthu Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE. The presented system is driver assisting system that is powered by Internet-of-things and is installable in the vehicle as well as at the blind-spot on the road, and the fusion of both proceeds to provide enough information for the driver as he approaches the blind spot and passes it with caution. It provides an advanced overtaking assistance system comprising of short-range and long-range Radar Sensors that is part of the Electronic Control System that senses incoming traffic from the blind spot.

The advanced overtaking assistance system is enabled with the cameras mounted on both the side mirrors in forward direction and a display device on the front console to have a clear vision of the right and left side while travelling on road with the option of switching. The assisting system can also be fixed on both the sides of the road and equipped with a solar powered IOT based camera and radar sensors to sense the traffic density in the field of interest area at the risky corners or hairpin bends. The invention is designed to work both as a standalone system that even in cases of poor network caused due to extreme weather conditions as the radars continue to detect, locate and track objects and continue to feed the information to the base station which transmits the information to the vehicles.

Title: “A Convolutional Neural Network-Based Sustainable Method for Classification of Endometriosis Laparoscopic Images” Patentees: About the Patent: The Endometriosis disorder is a common reproductive disorder in women. An average of 20% women suffer from it across the globe. The Endometriosis is a tissue like structure which usually lies at the inner and outer part of the uterus. It affects parts including uterus, ovary, peritoneum, and gall bladder. The identification endometriosis at the initial stage is a challenging diagnosis mainly due to the lack of identification of methods of the scanned images.

Dr. T. Sudalai Muthu Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE.

Ms. Visalaxi, Research Scholar, Dept. of CSE

“A Convolutional Neural Network-Based Sustainable Method for Classification of Endometriosis Laparoscopic Images” invention proposes a deep learning-based endometriosis identification approach to identify the endometriosis of the scanned images.

The Convolution Neural network (CNN) is used for training and prediction, as well to classify whether it is endometriosis or not. The invented research work has been experimented with 4,000 scanned images and has yielded 80.02% accuracy.

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Title: “Air Pollution Monitoring System using Internet of Vehicles and Pollution Sensors” Patentees: About the Patent: Air contamination has become a major issue in metro cities and vast urban regions all through the globe. Transportation is perceived as a significant source of air contamination in numerous urban areas, particularly in developing nations. This patent disclosure relates to an air pollution monitoring system using Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and pollution sensors that generates progressive alerts by forecasting the pollution level in a city. Every vehicle can monitor the pollution level on a unified platform, thereby optimizing the resources required with existing systems at the vehicle level. The Dr. AL.Vallikannu Assoc. Prof. & Head, ECE

Dr. T. Sudalai Muthu Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE.

Ms. V. Kanpur Rani Asst. Prof. EEE

proposed intelligence system consists of a sensors module, a Wireless Communication module with Cloud, and Processing Module with Database. Apart from this to detect faults in the products, sensors and to optimize from manufacturers point, IoV provides the connection. The accuracy is measured on-trend prediction against pre-defined threshold values and the experimentation yielded the better performance with an accuracy of 99% to generate alert for True-case.

Innovation Patents

National Patent

Title: “Cold-formed Steel Beam with Encased Braced Web for Earthquake Resistant Constructions”.

Patentees: About the Patent: The construction industry is looking out for materials and structural members that are economical and state-of-the art. This invention demonstrates a new beam component made with Cold-Formed Steel (CFS), HYSD bars and Green Concrete suitable for earthquake resistant constructions. Economical design of structural steel beams normally requires thin webs. But if the web is extremely thin the problem of plate buckling may arise. Thus, the newly developed CFS beam is provided with HYSD rebars as Diagonal bracings in the web to achieve adequate out-of-plane stiffness and shear buckling resistance and thereby enhancing load carrying capacity of the beam. As the CFS beams with diagonal bracing showed brittle failure, the web was encased with High Volume fly-ash concrete which is a green material for composite action. Hence the newly developed beam not only Dr. Joanna P.S Prof., Civil Engg.

Mr. Samuel J Asst. Prof., Civil Engg

has higher moment capacity, but also possess good ductility which is a desirable property in earthquake-resistant structures because it provides early warning of any impending failure and also facilitates re-distribution of stress.

Consultancy Project A project titled "Development of Autonomous Heterogeneous Robotic Swarm Simulator for Faster Disaster Reconnaissance and Mitigation", developed by the Centre for Automation and Robotics (ANRO), and submitted to Royal Academy of Engineering, UK under – TSP (Transforming systems through partnership) India scheme has been awarded a Research Grant of Rs 53.67 Lakh for a period of 2 years.

This project will be developed by Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science in collaboration with University of Leicester, UK and industries M/s Menzel Vision & Robotics Pvt. Ltd., and M/s Yagen Robotics, India. The project team from HITS comprises of Dr. RM. Kuppan Chetty, Dr. M M Ramya and Ms. N. Seenu. The main focus of the project is to develop collaborative robotics search and rescue methodology that provides a cost-effective disaster management plan and also provide a smooth and stable operations of such systems. As part of this project, a simulator will also be developed to provide the disaster management team the necessary skills and training to operate robotic tools in unforeseen disaster situations.

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Achievements Hackathon for Climate Action WTUN’s first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hackathon for Climate Action was organized from 29 June to 1 July 2021. In this 48-hour challenge, several global teams were paired into a group of 5 to 7 participants. Hindustan students have attained global fame by bagging all 3 Positions and Prizes at Hackathon.

No

2

Mr. Muhammad Aadil B.Tech. Aerospace Engg.

POSITION

1

1. Mr. Amanveer Gadiya B.Tech.

Aerospace Engg.

2. Mr. Muhammad Aadil B.Tech.

Aerospace Engg.

2

1. Ms. Lindsay Shantha Rubia K. B.Tech. Mechanical Engg.

3

1. Ms. V Charuprabha MBA Aviation.

2. Mr. Shyam Morris BBA Aviation.

3. Mr. S Sampreeth Reddy B.Tech. Aerospace Engg.

1

Mr. Amanveer Gadiya B.Tech. Aerospace Engg.

TEAM MEMBERS

PRIZE

FIRST

£500/(Each Participant)

SECOND

£250/(Each Participant)

THIRD

£100/(Each Participant)

3

Ms. Lindsay Shantha Rubia K B.Tech. Mechanical Engg.

Ms. V Charuprabha MBA Aviation

Mr. Shyam Morris BBA Aviation

Mr. S Sampreeth Reddy B.Tech. Aerospace Engg.

Rising Star Conquering the Mic "Music is the language of the spirit." -Khalil Gibran.

It is believed that Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. In an online Solo Singing Competition organized by National Institute of Fashion Technology in May, Ms. Varsha S Nair, I BA English, secured the Runner up position and was rewarded a cash prize of Rs.2500. She sent a video of herself singing a cover of the popular song “Lovely” Billie Eilish ft. Khalid. The entire event was streamed on YouTube.

Classical Dance-Soul’s Hidden Language Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dance traditions in India has been nurtured in the temples and courts since the ancient era. Decked in vibrant colours of sari made of a specially stitched pleated cloth, the dancers are adorned with jewellery and conventional makeup. It was a sheer pleasure to witness Hindustan’s classical dancers outshine all in the recent national virtual competitions held in March. Ms. V. Sagarika, I Year, B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering bagged the FIRST place in Solo Classical Dance competition at “Shreyas 2k21” held on 22 March 2021. In a similar event, organized by SSN College titled “INSTINCTS”, Mr. Dhanush D., II Year B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering won the SECOND place in Solo Classical Dance competition on 30 March 2021.

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International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition

Gate 2021 Topper's All India Rank in Aerospace Engineering

SOHAM PRAJAPATH AIR 38

DESAI MANISH AIR 95

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) is an international science competition that enables students from all countries to prove their skills and to unleash their creativity in the fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics. IAAC gives a unique opportunity to apply skills to challenging problems.

Mr. S. Sampreeth Reddy, B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering received Silver Honours at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2021, in his very first attempt. He aspires to be a Researcher in the field of Particle Physics to unravel the mysteries of Unknown Particles which shape the composition, structure and formation of the Universe.

MOULI BASKAR AIR 95 Mr. S Sampreeth Reddy B.Tech. Aerospace Engg.

ABINAYA AIR 107

K NAVEEN KUMAR AIR 238

SANTHOSH KUMAR STUDENT - AIR 107

MAHESH REDDY AIR 267

P AMARNATH AIR 304

DEEBAK VIJAY AIR 355

SYED AFRAAZ AIR 401

NAMRATHA AIR 461

JISHNU AIR 530

LINGALA VENKATA NARENDRA KUMAR - AIR 605

NAGA VIKAS KOTHAPALLI - AIR 605

NEELAMSETTIYA SWANTH SIVASAI - AIR 883

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Global Walkers " The world is a Global Village"

Students Inbound Programme Govt. of India's Scholarship Hearty Welcome to Students from Ethiopia!

Study Overseas

France Ms. Ashwini Mahakalkar, B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering Batch 2021 has got enrolment in ENAC, Toulouse, France to pursue Postgraduate in Aerospace Systems -Navigation & Telecommunications. Fascinatingly, Ms. Ashwini was a recipient of Charpak Semester Exchange Scholarship with a paid grant of 700 euros p/mo. during IPSA, France's spring intake 2020. Ms. Ashwini credits Mr. Kirubakaran, her Associate Professor at the School of Aeronautical Engineering for being such an amazing mentor throughout her journey. "Without his support, I wouldn't have been on this platform. It was great working with him on my final year project. I feel very lucky to be a part of Hindustan and also lucky to be his student" commends Ashwini.

Semester Exchange at SIT

Japan

Mr. Albinus Sanjeevan D., Mr. Arvinth S. and Ms. Samita R., pre-final year, B.Tech.

IT Cyber Security are selected for the fall batch of Semester Exchange Programme with a scholarship of JPY 200,000 (Given monthly while staying in Japan) from 21 September 2021 to 31 January 2022 at Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan. The team is thrilled on their threshold and anticipate personal and professional development while upholding values of Hindustan.

Mr. Albinus Sanjeevan D.

AUAP-UBAYA Summer Programme

Mr. Arvinth. S

Ms. Samita. R

Indonesia

In the AUAP-UBAYA Summer Schools programme titled "Dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic and Vaccine: Best Practices” hosted by Surabaya University, Indonesia between 1 and 5 February 2021, a total of 22 students across various branches of Hindustan participated. The programme, delivered Online, included Virtual Tours of Indonesia covering Tourism, Language, Art, and Culture. Participants got insight as how Indonesia deals with the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on the economic, scientific, law, and social perspectives and administration process of safe and efficient COVID-19 vaccine and Cybercrime. Students shared their ideas, updates and initiatives taken by their respective Government; and the platform generated awareness along with reducing the monotony of the global pandemic. The summer programme also facilitated the global networking of 426 students from 9 countries.

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Academics National Education Summit 2021 ASSOCHAM’s 14th National Education Summit 2021 "NEP 2020 – Transforming Educational Landscape of the Nation and Carving a Road Map for Implementation" brought in a panel of dynamic Educationists from all over the country, to discuss and formulate suggestions to tackle the challenges posed by various aspects of the current Education System. The event honoured Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science with “Excellence in Promoting Education for Social Cause Award”. Also, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science was acknowledged with “Institute of the Year – South” Award. Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Vice Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science received the honours at the summit on 18 February 2021.

A Panel of 7 eminent visionists, including Dr. S.N. Sridhara, from renowned institutions put forth their views about the ‘Academic Bank of Credit - A Tool to Transform Indian Education System’ in the Education sector. They brainstormed various suggestions and thoughts to bring out the best in the National Quality of Education, thereby enhancing the acceptance of Student knowledge on a larger scale.

National Webinar NEP 2020 Dr. KCG Verghese Higher Education Leadership Management (HELM) Centre, and IQAC, HITS jointly organized the National Webinar on “Impact of NEP 2020 on Higher Education – Opportunities and Challenges” on 29 May 2021. Dr. Thiagarajan, Chancellor, Avinashalingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women chaired as Keynote Speaker. Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudassan, Pro Vice Chancellor, HITS discoursed on NEP for Universities and its Opportunities. Dr. Akkara Sherine, Head HELM Centre and Dr. T. Sudalaimuthu, IQAC Head coordinated the event. Participants from over 50 Institutions attended the event.

Career Counselling Series 2020 Hindustan Institute of Technology & Sciences (HITS), in partnership with The Hindu Education Plus, organized Online Career Counselling 2021 Series, with a panel of dynamic Educationists from all over the country, to discuss and devise various trends and future prospects of Careers in Engineering, Allied Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Law, and Management. The Online Career Counselling series was successfully conducted in five sessions. The Panellists were, Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Vice Chancellor; Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Afrose Farid, Professor & Head-Admissions, School of Liberal Arts and Applied Sciences, & HOD, Department of Fashion Design and Arts; Dr. J. Vincent Comraj, Dean, School of Law; and Dr. David Easow, Deputy Director International Affairs & School of Management.

PIVOT The School of Planning, Architecture & Design Excellence conducted an International Workshop on ‘PIVOT Re-visioning Peripheral Geographies: Strategies for Resilient Urban Development in the Global South’ in an online mode through MS Teams on 25 February 2021. The workshop planned by the Frontiers Champion Project and funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK is the first among the series of workshops. PIVOT addresses the challenges of sustainable and resilient urban development. The Partner Countries involved in this project are South Africa, Mexico, Nigeria, UK, Turkey along with India. This workshop in India led by the Indian Academic Partners Dr. Sheeba Chander, Dean SPADE, HITS and Dr. Arindam Biwas, IIT Roorkeewas attended by Academicians and Researchers from countries across the globe.

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Fashion Gram Fashion Gram is a weekly live interactive session hosted on Wednesdays on the Instagram page of Fashion, Design, and Arts Department @fashiondesignhits by Dr. Afrose Farid, Head, In-charge of the department. Every week, an Alumni or a Fashion Celebrity/Fashion Influencer/people doing well in the Fashion line is invited for a live interactive session. In the eighth Fashion Gram session held on 30 June 2021, Dr. Sanjana Jon, International Fashion Designer deliberated on the topic, “Designing for the Elite” and briefed on the major themes of her show which includes ‘Fashion with Heart’, “Save Girl Child – New Delhi”, “Having 24 Celebrities on Stage”, and “Creative Tihar Project”.

Dr. Sanjana Jon International Fashion Designer

Artificial Intelligence & Ambient Intelligence The School of Computing Sciences and Machine Intelligence Data Analytics and Research Centre (MIDARC) organized Online Faculty Development Programme on “Artificial Intelligence and Ambient Intelligence” in two phases during January and February under the aegis of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Mr. Sunil David, Regional Director – IOT, India and ASEAN Region) AT&T; and Dr. M. Saravanan, Principal Researcher, Ericsson Research, India presided as Chief Guests for the inauguration of Phase I & II respectively. Participants from India and overseas such as Singapore, Malaysia, Morocco, Algeria, Philippines, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were trained in various areas of Artificial Intelligence and Ambient intelligence.

Skill Enhancement Workshop for Women Empowerment A two-day free skill workshop intended to contribute towards accelerating gender parity and Women Empowerment in the local women was organized by the Department of Fashion, Design and Arts in collaboration with NSS, towards the recent International Women’s Day, on 8 and 9 March 2021. The workshop had active participation of women from the surrounding villages of Padur, Idayankuppam and Thandalam who were trained to handle a sewing machine, mark & cut pattens, stitch a Saree Blouse, a Salwar Kameez, a Face Mask and a Cloth pad. They were also advised on how and where they could get a loan from the Govt. to set up their own tailoring shop/business to become economically independent and self-sufficient.

Chartering Ceremony of HYTC Hindustan Youth Toastmasters Club (HYTC) Chartering Ceremony by Hindustan Toastmasters Club and Motivational Talk on “How to be a Successful Public Speaker” by Dr. R. W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellorwas organized on 26 February 2021. Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS on launching the Hindustan Youth Toastmasters Club, reminisced the vision of the late Founder Chairman, Dr. K.C.G. Verghese to prepare the students as successful speakers and leaders; and felt glad that the vision would be accomplished through this platform.

Azure Labyrinth Labyrinth is a series of events: Lawyered Up, Hoist, Story Time, and Seafarers, initiated by the house of Athena, Literary Club of the Department of Languages. Commencing on 22 January 2021, Labyrinth challenged the participants’ oratory, analytical, and presentation skills; and served as a platform for extended communication among students, which was intended to narrow the gap that was created in the new era of online education.

Trivia Night

Azure, an online musical event organized by the Athena Literary Club of Dept. of Languages, observed participants submit their 3-5minute renderings.

Mr. Sugandh Shekar, Playback Singer and Alumnus, judged the event on 27 May 2021. Mr. Neeraj Potdar, I Year, B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering who sang soulfully a classical Hindustani Mr. Neeraj Potdar Bollywood song, while playing the I Year, B.Tech. guitar; and Ms. Stuti Goyal, I Year, B.Tech.

Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering whose classic Western solo piece involving high falsettos enthralling the crowd were adjudged as winners.

Hindustan’s Alumni Quiz and fun-filled get together conducted on 19 June 2021 observed Mr. Jayesh Paniker, alumnus MBA Media and Entertainment Management Batch 2012, and Founder & Director, Generation360 Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr. Gautham Ramadas, alumnus B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Batch 2013, and Head, Demand Generation function of CLS (CPG & Life Sciences) Wipro as Quiz Masters. A total number of 21 teams participated in the Quiz consisting three rounds: "Not So General Questions", "I Have Heard It Before" and "What In The World Am I Looking At?".

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Sports TNPESU Trophy

Basketball Men's Team

Basketball Women's Team

Hindustan Basketball Men & Women Team emerged as Winners in the State Level Inter Collegiate Tournament organized by the Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University (TNPESU), Kandigai, Chennai on 11 and 12 March 2021. In the same tournament, the Football Men Team reached Quarter Finals and Volleyball Men Team reached Pre-Quarter Finals.

Basketball Men

Basketball Women

Final

Beat HCAS by 70-51

Final

Beat YMCA College of Physical Education by 70-31.

Semi-Finals

Beat Saveetha University by 53-27.

Semi-Finals

Beat TNPESU by 27-04.

Quarter-Finals

Beat YMCA by 84 – 57

Quarter-Finals

Beat Saveetha University by 44 - 4.

Pre-Quarter Finals

Beat Mohamed Sathak College by Walkover.

Chennai Equestrian Championship 2021 Hindustan's Horse Riding Club won Silver and Bronze Medals in the Chennai Equestrian Championship 2021 held at CEC Club, Shollingnalur between 5 and 7 March 2021.

A felicitation ceremony for the winners was organized by the Office of Student Affairs on 17 March 2021.

Results Pre Novice Dressage II Place - Mr. B. Manoj, Alumnus (Batch 2020), B.Tech. Aeronautical Engg.

III Place - Ms. Lipika Pilli, Final Year, B.Tech. Aeronautical Engg.

Prelim Open Dressage II Place - Mr. Koneti Shrimannarayana - Pre-final Year, B.Tech. Automobile Engg.

60cm Show Jumping I Place - Ms. Lipika Pilli, Final Year, B.Tech. Aeronautical Engg.

II Place - Mr. Koneti Shrimannarayana - Pre-final Year, B.Tech. Automobile Engg.

Pas Des Deux Trot Dressage (Team) II Place - Ms. R. Ramya, Final Year, BBA Aviation; & Mr. Koneti Shrimannarayana, Pre-final Year, B.Tech. Automobile Engg.

III Place - Ms. B. Manoj, Alumnus (Batch 2020), B.Tech. Aeronautical Engg. & Ms. Lipika Pilli, Final Year, B.Tech. Aeronautical Engg.

All India Mixed Martial Arts Champion

Ms. Fathima Afshan, Final Year B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering represented Tamil Nadu and lifted the 4th All India Championship of Mixed Martial Arts held at Lucknow on 20 February 2021.

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Sports Join Hindustan and Go Pro

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Social Outreach Rotary Citation

Best Youth Club Award Y's Men Club of Hindustan Youth received the “Best Youth Club” award for the outstanding service and support rendered to the Madras District, South India Region for the year 2020 -21 from District Governor Y's Men Muralidharan on 24 April 2021.

HRM Y's Men Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese presided over the event.

Appreciation Award - Covid 19 Projects

The Rotaract Club of Hindustan University received Rotary Citation from Rotary International for Outstanding Community Service for the year 2021.

ARIMA Awards for Rotaractors

Y's Men’s Club of Chennai OMR was bestowed with “Appreciation Award” for Covid 19 Projects 2020-21 from Y’s Men International. Madras District.

Rotaract Club of Hindustan University received the following awards during the Annual District Rotaract Awards "ARIMA" which was held on 28 June 2021. »» Most Supportive Club - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University. »» Outstanding President - Rtr. Gokulakrishnan - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University. »» Outstanding International Services Project (College Based) - Black Pearl - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University. »» Outstanding Community Service (College Based) - Magizh v3.0 - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University. »» Star of Rotaract - Rtr. Johncy Saji Mathew - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University. »» Star of Rotaract - Rtr. Vishnu Vardhan V - Rotaract Club of Hindustan University.

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Centre for Open and Digital Education (CODE) aims to offer full academic programmes through Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode and Online mode.

The Centre has a mission to provide a convenient platform for people of all ages to pursue their dreams of higher education, to facilitate lifelong learning, to learn in a free environment at their own pace, to provide clarity of concepts, to build in-depth functional domain knowledge and practical application using technology.

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