Messages from Faculty

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN

As the faculty advisor, I am pleased to see the team working relentlessly to bring consistent issues of Renesa. Renesa is the students’ magazine that is- for the students, of the students, and by the students of SVNIT. A magazine which has become a forum for students of SVNIT to voice their speculative views and extrapolations of the past, present, and future. Everything from writing, designing, editing, printing, and distributing is managed by students. Every year, a new team starts working with an idea, then zestfully translates their thoughts into reality. Year after year, SVNIT students’ determination to keep Renesa afloat, despite myriad unforeseen obstacles, demonstrates their will to retain their mouth piece. Although it is essentially for the students, it also interests the faculty and administration as it mediates a new perspective through the lens of students. Its writing and creativity collate emotions with pragmatism and pluralise the issues adherent in contemporary times. It has been a source of reminiscence for old and new alike, as SVNIT’s alumni treasure it as a means to walk down memory lane. The team has consistently persevered to reach an intersection between trivia that symbolises campus life and technical know-how. Their endeavours have helped them create a niche for themselves in SVNIT. While some cynics label Renesa as a product of the elite aficionados of English, I feel it’s an opinion formed from the periphery. Renesa, as a magazine with English articles, can be a ready source of learning for curious minds as it embraces themes that intrigue “Gen Z.” At the same time, it exhibits the nuances of creative writing, rarely witnessed in this age of cryptic communication. Furthermore, while adhering to its designated role, it gleefully communicates and connects all SVNIT students with its creative feats. The Spring 2022 issue of Renesa explores the theme of obfuscation, which implies obscuring something. In precarious times like these, it is a significant theme to discuss and deliberate, and I presume the global trends of obfuscating facts and values have found a place in the issue. Obfuscation is the new norm for everyone, from politics to the media, from business to the public. Some obfuscate to polarise the world, others to avoid polarising. No matter what the reason, the truth in contemporary times is a chimera. For the gratification of a few, truth is obscured and topographies of thought manipulated. The dearth of knowledge has promoted fragmented information, thereby encouraging precarity in the present world. I compliment the team for their commendable work on a prevailing, ubiquitous theme. They have attempted to deconstruct the defining quality of the contemporary age. I hope, through their micro narratives, they will encrypt many facets of this dynamic theme and destabilise the hegemonic (mis)representation of facts. In conclusion, I sincerely hope that the readers will appreciate this endeavour by team Renesa and will provide the required impetus for its continuity.

Dr. Urvashi Kaushal

Chairman - Renesa

MESSAGE FROM CO-CHAIRMAN

The pandemic is coming to a well-deserved end and the sense of optimism is rewoven into our lives. As the winter melts away and the season of rejuvenation begins, it gives me immense pleasure to share our students’ wonderful carving “Renesa - 2022 Spring Edition’’ with the theme Obfuscation. This magazine represents the talent of the students of SVNIT Surat to express their thoughts, voice their opinions, and showcase their creativity. I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of our student members to connect the SVNIT student body to share their talent in exploring multidimensional thoughts via Renesa Magazine. The students view the world through a lens of originality and their diverse and vibrant takes on the theme and the tasteful artwork brings life to this issue. I impart my congratulations and regard to the Renesa team for conceiving this excellent and engaging magazine and being the Co-Chairman of Renesa, I wish all the best for this publication.

Dr. Sanjay Tolani

Co-Chairman - Renesa

MESSAGE FROM CO-CHAIRMAN

I want to thank the editorial team and everyone behind the successful launch of the magazine ‘Renesa Spring Edition 2022’. The intermittent Covid waves have disrupted the academic and social life of students and faculty alike for the last couple of years. Both classroom learning and guidance from mentors and faculties have been affected. All students have been isolated in their homes with lesser avenues of connectedness and networking. The students have shown impressive maturity and proactiveness in switching to the online mode of learning and communication. They have abandoned their campus life of hostel, clubs, and canteens in exchange for the online calls. This magazine has been a fantastic tool, a breath of fresh air at this time. I am thankful to all the contributors for making this a success. I hope this magazine inspired everyone to connect more with their fellow friends and batchmates.

Dr. Subrata Dutta

Co-Chairman - Renesa