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thought of himself as super human. His accomplishments, victories over his rivals and enemies and the access to unquestionable power built up this belief. A belief so strong that when he contemplated suicide, he believed that because of his super human form, the poison would not be potent enough. Hence he consumed two times more than the actual amount required to kill him. Little did he know that his massive ego would actually save his life. The quantity was too much and his stomach immediately rejected the entire dose, causing him to vomit it all out. Now I believe in looking at the positive side of an element initially, rather than barking my negative criticism at it. Research has proved that athletes like runners, swimmers, weight lifters and the like benefit heavily form a massive ego. The ego propels them forward and boosts their performance. In some cases their mind sets make them feel invincible and allow them to cross the boundaries that our logical minds draw. And some people even encourage a large sized ego to achieve a massive success rate by creating an amazing self image. So a massive ego is amazing? In a way it's good, but then in the long run it can be the biggest flaw in your character. The athlete might know it all on the field, but his ego will not be able to help him in his business or personal life. These are areas were rational thinking comes into play, and an ego problem will anchor your ship on it journey towards success. Most people can't differentiate ego from other problems. Our lives today place enormous demands on our time and energy. But frequently those
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By Akash KJ (2nd VisCom) demands exceed our capacity to deal with them. Never the less, we come to work and attempt to function normally with with those around us. When you crush a new coke can, the beverage bursts out. Why? Because that's what is inside. When you squeeze (metaphorically) a person, you also get what the person is holding inside. The person might have had a very bad day and certain incidents might have stressed him out. Thus resulting in his repulsive behavior. His wife might have burnt his new shirt while ironing it, his daughter might have eloped with another girl, he might have just seen a Ram Gopal Varma movie , etc. So look at the problem in a million angles before you diagnose someone with an ego problem. Most people have ego problems and they have different ways of expressing it. People tend to have ego problems when they achieve success or go up the success ladder. But not everyone with an ego problem is rich or successful. There is an old story that my grand mother once told me. One time a man came to visit a famous sage who was famed for his ability to give help to all who came to visit him. The man confessed that he had massive ego problems. “I always think that I am so smart, and that no one knows better than me”. This causes a lot of problems and falters my judgment. Can you help me deal with this? “ The sage thought for a while. He instructed the man to sit next to him and listen to the problems of people who came to him for help. The man agreed and sat next to the priest as people came to him. The next person in line entered the room and began to speak with the sage. This person spoke at length, he wanted to
clear a doubt regarding a few scripts in the Vedas. After listening to the question keenly, the sage turned to the man with the ego problems and asked him for a solution to the problem. The man was embarrassed and confessed that he had very poor knowledge on religion. The sage turned to the other man and explained the scripts in detail and pointed out a mistake in translation that caused the problem. The man was satisfied and left after thanking the sage. The next man to enter was a business man. He told the sage of two investment opportunities that were available, both of them promised high returns , but at maximum risk. The man was log head when it came to business, and needed the sage's opinion desperately. The sage turned to the man with the ego problem and asked for the solution again. He shrugged his shoulders and again confessed that he was not too good with business. The sage smiled and turned to the business man. He told the man of a third investment opportunity that had the advantages of the older ones and bore lesser risk. The business man was overjoyed and kissed the sage's hand to
hand to thank him. After his departure there was another man who walked in. He told the sage that he had too many financial problems because he owed other people a lot of money. The sage turned to the man with the ego problems for a solution. He responded saying that he had too many financial problems himself and was very poor. The sage took out a few thousand rupee notes and gave it to the man to get started off. He also gave the man a few contacts of many rich men who would be able to help him out. The man fell on the sage's feet and kissed it. He thanked him gratefully and left. The sage now turned to the man with the ego problems and said "you say that you have a problem with your ego. I do not understand why that is. You admit that you do not understand religious laws and patterns, you admit that you are not sharp in business.
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An Art of Acting can change the Act of many By Chrysolin .F. Gracy (2nd VisCom) impart tolerated all the tantrums of the the masses who were not knowledge by the group students and delivered a good literate. Hence street plays Indianostrum , the street play act. Some of the other helped them to hear and professionals who helped m e m b e r s o f t h e t e a m preserve these monuments of create a very encouraging and enlightened us with many literature. The students divided into exciting act of performance by facts.
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Football hit hard by the Global Recession - Never!! Why me??... By Debangan Basu (2nd VisCom)
When you estimate the value of something, you appraise it, When you inform people of a situation, you apprise them of it. You lay groundwork; you erect, build, or construct a framework People say of a bit of humor or a comical situation that it was “hysterical”—shorthand for “hysterically funny”—meaning “hilarious.” But when you speak of a man being “hysterical” it means he is having a fit of hysteria, and that may not be funny at all. People who pawn goods at a pawnshop hock them. That's why such places are sometimes called “hock shops.” Vendors who proclaim aloud the availability of their goods on the street hawk them. Such people are called “hawkers.” The latter word is used metaphorically of people or businesses aggressively promoting anything for sale. They are not “hocking their wares” (or worse, “hocking their wears”), but “hawking their wares.” “Impertinent” looks as if it ought to mean the opposite of
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hile the wider world worries about its finances, the transfer It's really possible to get the key
market of the "beautiful game" is still talking telephone numbers. The likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City have written hefty cheques this summer as they bid for success. When the town of Derby was devastated by the financial gasketblowing of Rolls-Royce in 1971, Brian Clough immediately went out and broke the British transfer record, buying Colin Todd from Sunderland for £175,000, now a fortnight's wages but then a king's ransom. In typically flamboyant fashion, Clough wanted to make a statement: the working week might be soul-destroying for those on the Dole, but Derby fans would be treated to something special when Saturday comes. Todd, a ball-playing defender, was certainly special. Football needs funding – we all know that. However, now it's a case of you either have the green stuff or you don't. It won't take a genius to predict the top four in England this year. Add the top two in Spain and your list of potential Champions League winners is complete. To place blame you need look no further than Europe's governing body, UEFA. They're the ones who handed out Champions League places like confetti to Europe's richest leagues. As a concentration of Europe's most elite club's became more rich and powerful, UEFA failed to see the negatives as their vision was blinkered by dollar signs. In 2003 Porto and Monaco went against the grain as they swept Europe's finest aside to reach the Champions League final. Eventually money won the day as any prospect of sustained success for either club was blown away; both were asset stripped of their best player's who went in search of a fortune. As the rich use their financial clout to snap up all the established talent, the knock-on effect for the rest of Europe is an over dependence on youth. Russia, Ukraine and Portugal bring players over from South America in their droves once they show an ounce of ability. Last seasons Champions League had more Brazilians than any other nationality registered to play. Can football really slay the money monster??
“pertinent,” and indeed it once did; but for centuries now its
She thinks, “Why only me?” It's hard to find another me. She thinks, “Why everyone is happy except me?” Everyone drinks the same kind of tea. She thinks, “Does everyone asks why me?” No one actually foresees She thinks, “Why do they have to the cut trees?” It disturbed her while she walked on the leaves. Now I say, don't say, “Why me?” For everyone goes through something new Stop! Asking “why me?” And say, “Thank you for We”
meaning in ordinary speech has been narrowed to “impudent,” specifically in regard to actions or speech toward someone regarded as socially superior. Only snobs and very oldfashioned people use “impertinent” correctly; most people would be well advised to forget it and use “irrelevant” instead to mean the opposite of “pertinent.”
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A memoir of Geisha, published in 1997, was Arthur Golden's debut novel which quickly became a bestseller. After ten years of research into the lives of geisha's during the 30's and 40's, deep interviews with a geisha, Golden found his 'Voice' in the first person account that turned out to be a massive success. Narrated by Sayuri, the protagonist, the novel addresses themes such as freedom, beauty, metamorphosis, and gender relationships.
Sakamoto Chiyo was born in a small fishing village as the younger daughter of a poor fisherman. At the age of nine her mother died of cancer. Chiyo and her older sister, Satsu, were sent to Kyoto where they were separated. Chiyo was sent to an okiya by Mr Tanaka, where geishas lived and were trained. She was to learn the art of the geisha -a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation, singing and dancing. Bad luck shrouded her during the initial days at okiya. Condemned to live the uneventful life of a maid, nothing seemed to work in her favor. Her encounter with an influential person changed it all. His kindness rescued the lovely grey-eyed girl from drudgery, and motivated her to become a reputed geisha. Arthur Golden takes us into the world of the Geisha, into the heart and soul of women with captivating lives, in a world where subservience to men is the norm. Imagery and metaphors are well-placed and clever in the beginning, but as the story went on I wished that just once, Sayuri could say something without comparing it to leaves or butterflies, but it was beautiful nevertheless. Use of Japanese words and detailed descriptions draws an incredible picture into the reader's mind. The subject matter is rare and looks at a secret culture that's both elusive and seductive. The book closes with an image Sayuri constructs, describing the choices she has made. Memoirs of a Geisha were translated into more than twenty languages and have sold more than four million copies in English, which is an impressive showing for a first-time author. All in all a must read for book lovers of every type.
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ight around the time Pixar Animation Studios released its fifth feature, Finding Nemo, conversation
shifted from "Is it any good?" to "Just how amazing is it?" Quality was assumed, and rightfully so. The studio's creative directors helped redefine the animation genre with the Toy Story franchise, A Bug's Life and Monsters, Inc. Subsequent Pixar stories were measured against their predecessors and ranked accordingly. WALL-E, the studio's ninth full-length feature and second from director Andrew Stanton, catapults to the head of Pixar's illustrious class. The enchanting tale of a lonely robot's quest for companionship is one of the studio's finest films, an absolute masterpiece that continues Pixar's initial promise to transport us to infinity and beyond. Yet even that label limits the film's staggering accomplishments. WALL-E seamlessly melds wondrous science-fiction, big-screen romance, and adolescent heart. One of the year's best films, WALL-E likely will go on to be considered one of the greatest animated movies ever created. High praise for such a diminutive and doe-eyed little character, yet WALL-E earns every pat on his boxy back. His name is an acronym for Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth Class. Roughly 700 years from now, pollution produced by the Buy-N-Large corporation has forced mankind off our waste-covered planet, and WALL-E has stayed behind to clean up. One man's trash is another robot's treasure. This scavenger of cultural minutia hoards Rubik's cubes, paddle balls, and his most prized possession -- a VHS copy of Gene Kelly's 1969 musical, Hello, Dolly! WALL-E maintains a quiet, dutiful, and lonely existence. His sole companion is an indestructible cockroach, perhaps a direct descendant of Jiminy Cricket, whose presence confirms the rumor that roaches really will be the last creatures left on Earth. But WALL-E's life changes -- and our story takes off -- when a skyscraper-sized spaceship drops off a second robot, EVE (Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator), and teases our hero with the potential of friendship. WALL-E reached emotional chords that haven't been plucked by Pixar since Nemo, which is appropriate since both films are directed by wunderkind storyteller Stanton, a Pixar protégé who had a hand in writing the studio's first five features before co-directing A Bug's Life with Pixar poobah John Lasseter. If Lasseter represents the right side of Pixar's collective brain, then Stanton is the studio's beating heart. Stanton's gift is his ability to make us care deeply about objects we normally wouldn't concern ourselves with -- toys, ants, clown fish, and trash-compacting robots. Because Stanton's robots don't speak in conventional methods, WALL-E conveys a wide range of emotions with deliberate hand gestures, unmistakable facial reactions, and sound designer Ben Burtt's robotic bleeps. Burtt won the first of his two Oscars for creating similarly expressive "dialogue" in Steven Spielberg's E.T., one of many films WALL-E lovingly references. It's during the film's second half, which follows WALL-E and EVE back to a floating barge dubbed The Axiom, where Stanton explains what has become of the human race. Oh, you're not going to like it. In a nutshell, mankind's complete dependence on robotic assistance has turned us into gelatinous sloths. The simple act of standing upright is considered such an achievement, Stanton plays the recognizable title music from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 behind a tubby ship captain as he struggles to exit his personal hovercraft and find his feet. But the stakes are higher, and the consequences larger, with WALL-E. Pixar's previous problems involved the defense of an anthill from grasshoppers and the dramatic rescue of a fish from a dentist's tank. Gripping, sure, yet hardly earth-shattering. Not so with WALL-E, whose goal -- beyond love and companionship -involves protecting the last known plant species which, in the right hands, could bring environmental balance back to our devastated planet. With WALL-E, the end result just might be the salvation of mankind, the conservation and restoration of Mother Earth. And why not? The geniuses at Pixar continually change our world with each new film. I used to waste time wondering when Pixar would stumble. Despite the company's stellar track record, a flop seemed inevitable. Now that I'm certain it can't happen, I'm free to ponder more positive notions. Like, how high can this dream factory soar? And how much further will they be able to raise the storytelling bar? And how on Earth will I pass the time until Pixar's next endeavor, Up, arrives in theaters to charm, amaze, and enthrall us, as the studio has done time after time?
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existing enigma of the society “Educated will be employed” but it's an illusion like mirage. Academic performance in colleges is not just enough. The Future Statesmen's need to be empowered and enhanced with additional skills, to integrate well into the Business, Corporate and Te c h n i c a l I n d u s t r i e s . Marks are just a passport for a job but the requirement is employability quotient”. -Mr. Raj Mohan To be the fittest and to excel in this revolutionary Business driven globe individuals require a career that is empowered not only by Interpersonal and Hard skills but also communication skills.
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genres. Music has since been made with the objective of making it commercial. These bands have emphasized on songs that just relate to depression n sing an adolescent soul into drugs. Their music lacks the punch that was called “ROCK” back in the days. One of the very few bands that decide to keep it real and play their passion was Incubus. Incubus is a quintet Los Angeles led by front man and vocalist Brandon Boyd that plays a hybrid of hard-rock riffs, hip-hop beats, funk bass lines and post-metal crooning. The band is careful not to exaggerate in either direction: the monster-riffs last only a few seconds, soon overrun by a power-ballad with traces of jazz. The band displays whatever originality it has gotten. Incubus' grunge is music of brains, not muscles. Rather than taking on their contemporaries Limp Bizkit and Korn, they hark back to the origins of the crossover, to Faith No More, to Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Primus. Vocalist Brandon Boyd and drummer Jose Pasillas went to school together. In 1990 Jose met guitarist Mike Einziger. Later the pair became friends with bassist Alex Katunich, who had just been kicked out of Jazz Band at the time for not knowing how to read music. The trio decided to jam, simply for the love of music. A few months later the trio came across Brandon's vocal abilities and they decided to form a band, and gave up playing cover songs, in order to write their own. Gavin Koppell (a.k.a. "DJ Lyfe") also joined the band .Alex Katunich and Gavin Koppell were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore, respectively. Since then the band has enthralled music lovers with their originality. Incubus has received both critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several highly successful singles. Music lovers the world over and me are always in anticipation of another exhilarating album by them.
In countries around the world a growing number of people are learning new tongues for variety of reasons -- some personal, some Financial, some religious. People are attending different courses and various training programs to develop or improve their communication skills for Te c h n i c a l , C o r p o r a t e o r Professional purposes. If you are learning a new tongue or are thinking about doing so, consider some of important qualities that are vital to be mastery the language. Patience, Humility and Adaptability are the need of the day. While young children can pick up two or more languages simultaneously- often just by listening – adults usually find learning a new tongue much more difficult. For one thing, they must be patient because learning a new language can take a while. So find or even buyout the opportune time to have a schedule t o l e a r n . Humility is essential—being a learner you are new to the tongue, you must be willing to speak. The book “How to Learn a Foreign Language” points out “you have to shed some of your own self
importance and your worries about d i g n i t y if you really want to make progress”. If you never make mistake, you are not using your new language enough. Do not worry if others laugh at your mistakes instead, laugh along with them! And do not be afraid to ask q u e s t i o n s . Learning a new tongue often means learning a new culture, it helps to be adaptable to have an open mind. “An open mind is like a parachute” it helps the learner to realize that there is more than one way to make friends (good associates) with people who speak the language and enjoy being with t h e m . The more time you spend studying and even more so, using the language the faster your progress will be. We acquire language skills the way a Chicken eats grain by grain. The little specks are not much in themselves, but they keep a d d i n g u p . You have to shed some of your own self-importance and your worries about dignity if you really want to m a k e p r o g r e s s ” * There is a dazzling array of aids available to help people learn a language, including books, recordings, flash cards, and more. Even with all these products, however, many people learn best in a structured classroom atmosphere. Use whatever methods work well for you. Keep in mind, though, that there are no shortcuts around personal effort and perseverance. But there are ways to make learning easier and more fun. One is to increase your exposure to the language and c u l t u r e .
By AKASH K.J (2nd VisCom) ne could see students running all over the hall with blown
up pictures. The scene had chaos written all over it, but then the results were beautiful. The Photography Workshop and Exhibition on August 20th, which also happened to be World Photography day, was spectacular It showcased the Photographs clicked by all the students of the communication Department and the guest lecturers who were a part of the workshop. There were three massive sessions that were conducted through out the day. The first of these lecturers was handled by Mr. Shangugaraj , a renowned advertising photographer, who also finished his Bachelors in Visual Communication here at GRD CAS .Next was Mr. C.R. Jayaprakash who is a lecturer at PSG CAS, Coimbatore. His lecture was about Media & Entertainment and he is also a member of Ossai, a prestigious NGO in the city which ranks at number one for its field work. The last speaker was Mr.Dhaval Momaya , a naturalist by occupation and an amazing photographer. His lecture enlightened the audience about nature photography and its kinks. We had a look at the exhibition of photographs and we were impressed, as the qualities of pictures were above our expectations. The following images are our favorites. We believe they too deserve recognition and they were picked for the unique elements they possessed.
As you continue working with the language, you may at times feel as though you are stuck on a plateaustruggling along way the same level without seeing any improvement. What can you do? First reflect on your original reasons for learning. Second, have reasonable expectations.” you may never be able to pass for a native speaker,” notes the book How to Learn a Foreign Language”. That's not the point. You just want people to able to understand you.” So rather than lamenting that you mother tongue, focus on communicating clearly u s i n g w h a t you have already learned.
Third, look for milestones to gauge your progress. Learning a language is like watching grass grow-you do not notice the growth, but day by day the grass gets higher. Similarly, if you look back to when you first started no doubt you will see that you've made advancement. Avoid judging your progress by that of others. “Let each one prove what his own work is, and then he will have cause for exultation in regard to himself After mastering some of the basics alone, and not in comparison with and having at least a beginner's the other person.” vocabulary, ideally you might spend some time in a land where Four, view the process as a longyou are surrounded by the t e r m i n v e s t m e n t . language. And visiting the country Fifth, use the new language as allows you to absorb the flavour of much as possible.
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the language. Of course, people may not be in a position to go to another country. But there may be opportunities locally to be come further immersed in the language and culture. For example there may be morally acceptable and wholesome publications or radio of TV programs in the language you are learning. Seek out people in your area who speak t h e language well and talk to them. “in the end,” notes How to Learn a Foreign Language,” practice is the single most important rule for m a k i n g p r o g r e s s .
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By Divya Chugani (2nd VisCom)
arting miles away from home staying in alone in an unknown
place, is easier said than done. Everyone faces the same dilemma as we enter a new world of strangers. Staying in a new atmosphere is like the same as the first few days of school or college. There is always a feeling of emptiness and loneliness. Wells of tears pour down as we think of the days when we were pampered, when fun and frolic were abundant at home. Tucked away in our comfort zones, feeling as secure as ever . It's sad when you're sick in hostel fending for yourself and your parents are worrying at home. We often long for the homely food and starve sometimes .This brings out a drastic change for many of us who had the bliss to enjoy the desirable food at any time we want. Money can sometimes become a villain. There are many other hurdles that we face in hostel. Waking up early, tidying our rooms, washing clothes is not easy. But once you settle down and make friends, the hostel becomes fun which makes hostel life a memorable experience. Living with friends is a lovely experience, watching movies late into the night, cracking jokes, helping each other during thick and think, and all these experiences make us a clan. Motivation from our friends makes studying easy and fun. Mountains become plains studying together. We become self reliant, doing all our work by ourselves .This makes us to trust ourselves more and makes us feel confident and courageous. Thereby preparing us for the real world. Being away from home increases our maturity level. There is vast difference in our thinking. We learn to value every penny we spend and to adapt to any situation. Most of all, we start valuing our parents for all their care and sacrifices. We realize our mistakes and regret every tantrum we threw at home as we have to make do with what we get in hostel and cant make a fuss. Since a hostel is a miniature representation of our society, it serves as a simulation to groom us for the real world ahead. There are many hurdles we face in the initial stages of hostel life, but they teach us to value all that we have had and all that we will have, leaving us curious and happy about the days to come.
Himayath Khan on Communique, 17th August, 2009
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Photography Exhibition, 20th August, 2009
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