Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
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Destiny and the rule of Give – and – Take
Dec 24th
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Many events in our lives are destined, beginning from our birth and the family that we are born into. One is born into a family, where conditions are conducive to undergo ones destiny and where one has significant give-and-take account with each member of the family.
According to the law of karma, every positive deed generates a merit while every negative deed generates a demerit or a sin. Subsequently one has to reap the results of ones actions.Whenever one does a good deed to others, it is bound to give a positive return (in the form of some happiness), apart from a simple thank you from that person! Whenever one inflicts harm, it is bound to give negative return in the form of sorrow in some form. It cannot be undone by a simple Sorry! The law of karma is infailing. It is something like Newtons third law of motion, which states, For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.Throughout our lives we are either settling an old account or creating a new one. If the account cannot be settled in this birth it is carried over to the next. We are not consciously aware of the give-and-take accounts generated in our previous births.
According to the science of Spirituality the definition of being liberated means not being compelled to take birth again because one’s destiny has been significantly reduced.Man is born repeatedly for two reasons. The first, that is, 65%, is to experience happiness and sorrow according to destiny and the second, that is 35%, to make spiritual progress so as to acquire Bliss. By and large, every one wants to live their life such that their next few lives will be very happy. But the aim of life is not to have happy future births, but rather to get out of the cycle of births and deaths.
The reason that we are born is that we have not yet learnt the lessons that we were meant to learn and so just as we have to repeat a class if we fail our exams likewise we have to be born over and over again. Being liberated from the drudgery of this unending cycle can happen in this very birth if we make an effort to grow spiritually and realise God. This is the supreme spiritual goal any man can have. Through spiritual practice, once a person reaches a spiritual level of80% one does not have to be reborn to make further progress.
Power of Mind
Dec 24th
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Mind body soul is a philosophy which envelopes the infinite knowledge available in the universe .
Mind body and soul deals on every possible subject in universe ranging from new born human beings to the oldest ones including men and women positive thinking, mind body soul, entrepreneurs, yoga,meditation, computers, astrology, cosmos, aura reading, fashion, teens, women, men, dreams, goals, achievements, green tea, water resources, sun, zodiac signs, gemstones, ayurveda, nano technology, high blood pressure, current affairs, news, telekinesis, heart, photography, ego, brands, advertising, cinema, society, virtual world, internet, communications, public speaking, prayers, courage and confidence, free downloads, time, aids, people, logs, …
Mind body and soul also helps any one deal with six senses touch ,taste ,smell ,hear ,see and intuition .it also helps every human being to manage the six aids what, why, when, where, who and how judiciously . These are the important factors for any decision making in life.
Drawing on spiritual springs and shaped by the American vernacular, a new form of psychotherapy has grown with little attention from either the popular or professional media. Called “psychology of mind,” this new approach is now being applied to a wide range of problems from substance abuse to marital discord.Instead of treating emotional as primary, as somehow “deeper” than thought, psychology of mind regards negative emotions .
In the view of many practitioners, psychology of mind offers an answer to the question that is now troubling 12-step programs: “Is there a next step after being ‘in recovery’?” The new therapists say yes. The next step is to find a way back to our birthright, which is natural good feeling. Psychology of mind seeks to offer clients direct access to good feelings, thus dissolving the need for substitute gratifications such as alcohol or cocaine. To recover serenity, they say, we first of all need to understand how it was obscured from us…
Bodhi 2011 at ViswaJyothi College of Engineering and technology
Mar 30th
When it comes to showing the world the depth of your talent, you are never going to get a better stage than Bodhi 2011. Viswajyothi college of engineering and technology has geared up to organize the two day national level techiest: BODHI 2011 on the 1st and 2nd of April 2011.
Anyone who comes with a tag of Engineering can take part in the techfest. No matter what trade you are in there is something wating for you at Bodhi 2011. With over Rs.1lakh prices up for grabs, Bodhi 2011 turn out to be one of most exciting and much awaited techfests ever!
VJCET has proved over a decade to be one of the top engineering institutes in Kerala, Bodhi is just every techie’s dream come true. Bodhi is just the upmost event that is bound to happen.
Highlights of Bodhi 2011
The biggest bags of goodies: The Workshops,
The ultimate Adobe flex workshop conducted by the Adobe India team!
The inevitable technical talk given by Microsoft, India. The source of information and virtualization!
PS : Being complete hands on workshop , it’s a MUST ATTEND FOR ANY TECHIE!!
The challenges
Prasnothara – (Technical Quiz) which is a dare to every brainy out there!
Agraganya- Try being a pioneer at the Best Manager.
Agnichakra – The Autoshow.
Ranabhoomi- (Network Gaming) asks if you are ready to defend yourself against the challenges??
Yantra samyojana- (Machine Assembly) tests the ultimate toughness of a ‘mech’!
the list does not end here .. More info here.
This technical festival is a platform for similar minds to interact, share and discuss the latest happenings in the field of Technology. This is an open challenge to every geek out there to get yourselves ready for the emergence of a technologically advanced India!
Get yourself registered and unwind the challenge!!
For more info :
Jerin Raj
Student Co-coordinator
Ph : 8891790478
Conscientia 2011
Jan 26th
About IIST and Conscientia
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, a premier institution under the Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO), is proud to present its annual technology and astronomy festival, Conscientia
2011. This festival is the only fest in the country with an entire section devoted to astronomy and space
sciences. It is being held from 3rd to 6th March 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Events
From RC planes to robo-wars, from hacking to cracking, from mechanisms to electric circuits,
Conscientia’s events are sure to enthrall any genre of students. Add to this, a total prize money of worth
Rs. 3,00,000 and you have one of the largest technical festivals in the country.
Workshops
As the name suggests, Conscientia is all about sharing ‘knowledge’ and what better way than a hands-
on workshop. Telescope-making, robotics, digital image processing, RC plane are a few of the workshops
that will take place under Conscientia.
Lectures
Lectures and Video Conferences from well-known personalities like Prof. Sunil Mukhi, a renowned string
theorist and Prof. Mario Livio, author and scientist.
Visit http://www.conscientia.co.in/home.html for more details.
Contact:
Post
Conscientia 2011
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
Near Liquid Propulsion Systems Center
ISRO, Valiamala PO
Thiruvananthapuram-695547
Kerala
Email
Events
events@conscientia.co.in
Rachana Reddy M : +919744347939
Aditya R : +919961308155
Workshops Lectures and Exhibits workshops_lectures@conscientia.co.in Hospitality Finance and Industrial Relations Publicity
Avi Vyas : +919744347949
Aman Raj Verma : +919446310418
Shakun Yawatkar: +919961308823
Shashank S : +919744349584
Etika Agarwal : +919961850167
Logistics
logistics@conscientia.co.in
Sattwik Suman Das : +919744347938
PYROS2k11 – Technical Fest at Mangalam College of engineering
Jan 4th
“PYROS2k11” – A National Level Technical Extravagance is scheduled to take place on 10th & 11th of January 2011 at MANGALAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Kottayam (Ettumanoor). The event is organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The public figure who will be the center of attraction is former chairman of ISRO Sri G MADHAVAN NAIR will be the guest of honor.
This technical festival is a forum for similar minds to interact, share and discuss the latest happenings in the field of Technology and help growth of Science & Technology in India. The fest will be a high profile event which would attract students from all over India to compete on a big scale and showcase their talents. Unlike other technical festivals PYROS2k11 is also extending its platform to school students in the form of a quiz competition named “ENCUESTA” for students from classes 9-12.
The following are the other events included in our fest,
1. INTRIGRUE (Web designing with prizes worth Rs. 7000/-)
2. CIMICO (C Debugging with prizes worth Rs 7000/-)
3. TALENTINE (Project Expo with prizes worth Rs 7000/-)
4. INFERNO (Online Treasure Hunt with prizes worth Rs 4000/-)
5. TALBOT (Photography with prizes worth Rs 3000/- )
6. COLLOSEUM (Network Gaming with prizes worth Rs 9000)
7. ALEGRIA (Dance competition with prizes worth Rs 12000)
8. Session on “CAMPUS BLOGGING”.
Stay connected with pyros2k11 through,
Website : http://pyros2k11.com
Blog : http://pyros2k11.com/blog
Mail : pyros2k11@gmail.com
Twitter : http://twitter.com/pyros2k11
For details regarding the Location of the campus, Event timings, Event Rules, Online Registration etc. log on to our above mentioned website.
For enquiries contact
Nikhil Vishnu P.V
Mob: +91-9746228247
Arunshah S
Mob: +91-9809826261
Tom George
Mob: +91-8129470571
Toms K Thomas
Mob: +91-9696464680
Nithin M Das
Mob: +91-9496464679
Salvage Mangroves in Sungei Buloh – Amritians Singapore Chapter Team on a mission
Dec 27th
Our Humble Pranams to Our Holy Mother AMMA
We offer this unto Our holy mother AMMA!
Besides weekly satsangs and Swamijis’ discourses every now and then, AMMA has always told us to lead a life that is one with nature. To put that valuable advice into some action, a total of 17 of us from Amriteswari Society, Alumni (from various AMMA’s Instituitions in India who are currently working in Singapore) & Ayudh in Singapore gave up the comfort of our beds on a Saturday morning only to volunteer ourselves to Salvage Mangroves in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
It was time; we were geared up with hats, shovels, boots and gloves. Some had even planned in advance and got their own boots, trowels and even some snacks. All ready and eager to get down and salvage some Mangroves! Before we headed to the site, we had a short briefing accompanied by a group prayer to kick start our mission for the day.
Despite the briefing, We had no clue what to expect when we got there. All We knew was that we were going to save as many mangroves as we can. As we trekked towards the mangrove site, we identified and enjoyed the fauna and flora surrounding us.
When we reached the mangrove site (mud flat), for some reason we felt brief moments of anxiety. Many questions kept popping in my head on whether we would be able to maneuver from myself from one end to the other or will we just sink in.
We split amongst ourselves into small groups to focus in specific areas. The instructor requested us to remove those saplings which were grown atleast our knee height! Because they wanted the smaller ones to be removed by primary school children… Wow…it was surprising to hear this. When school children are encouraged to participate in such kind of activities, why not we adults!!! That was an added inspiration.
When we got down to the mud flat, the experience we earned waddling around in the soft muddy ground was special on its own. Falling down and helping each other up and getting stuck many times was all worth it end of the day where we had the chance to salvage a total of 62 mangrove saplings.
It was an amazing feeling to see all the mangrove saplings being grouped together before we placed them in the nursery. The method on how we all managed to transport the 62 saplings on our own without the aid of any fancy machineries was an experience on its own. We all stood side by side forming a ‘human-chain’. One by one we manually passed the sapling across to the other side.
At the end of it all 62 mangroves were given a chance to fulfill its purpose. While going back home, it was such a great feeling and a beautiful sense of satisfaction that we were able to do a little something for Mother Nature by salvaging mangrove saplings to open up the wetland areas for migratory birds to seek habitats. JAI MA!
‘ Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu’
Campus Blogs Coffee Table Book, Coming soon…
Dec 24th
Blogging is the natural evolution of the printed books that have been around for more than two centuries now. Campus Blogging Network which aims to promote the passion of blogging amongst students in India is now bringing out a book to celebrate the 25 blogs milestone in the network.
It aims to feature the best of Campus Blogs and student bloggers with their contributions and talent in writing articles, poems, drawing, interviews and more from each blog in the network. Have you dreamt of seeing your name in print? The feeling of being read and recognized by thousands of students across colleges in Kerala? This is your chance to! With more than 100 pages, the book will have enough space for your contributions in true color. Your article with be complete with your picture and profile in its modern and beautiful visual appeal.
So, if you think any of your article is worth the coffee table book, send the link to us at campusblogs@gmail.com and our panel will consider it for the print edition. Also, if you know any of your friends who want to start a blog for their campus, do get them to contact Mr. Kenney Jacob – 98468 31128
Workshop on Web Application Security for Developers
Nov 19th
A Two day workshop on Web Application Security Training specially for Developers to be held on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th December 2010 at Park center Technopark. Those who are interested kindly enroll there participation along with training fees of Rs.4000/ – plus 10.3% Service Tax for Per Participant which include training, material( softcopy ), Lunch, tea/coffe etc. Trainer will be Mr. Sreepathi Krishnan – He had more than 8 years experience in Web application security and building Secure SOA Architecture. Sripathi has more than 6 years experience building and architecting websites, and currently works for Trilogy Software. For the past 4 years, he has been working with Ford Motor Company to design a secure SOA architecture. Previously, he has worked with Quattro Wireless (now Apple) to build their mobile ad online bidding platform; and with Digite software as a developer on their enterprise Project management software.
Mr.Sripathi works with developers to help them build secure websites. He mostly works with java based technologies, but has also worked on PHP and .NET environments before. He has extensive knowledge with web frameworks, and takes a very keen interest in browser security model. In his spare time, he works on the open source project – degwt – which attempts to de-obfuscate js code to identify security problems.
The training agenda for the 2 day as follows:
Photography Competition for November 2010 – Win prize worth Rs.85,000/-
Nov 12th
We know everyone was eagerly waiting for this month’s competition. As usual we have a cool competition this month too.
Campus Blogs in association with ayruz web holdings and aswini is organizing a photography competition from 12th November 2010 to 25th November 2010. The competition will be open for all and is not limited to the CampusBlogging Network. The winners will be announced in December. The prize for the best photograph will be a Digital Camera worth Rs. 10,000. The winner will be selected by a jury appointed by ayruz web holdings.
The theme of the competition is people and the categories which you can submit entries to are:
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Young families starting out.
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Working people
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Student Entrepreneurs
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Retired life
Photograph should be in full color and high resolution and also it should be focused on people in everyday situations, and should be spontaneous, dynamic, colorful and positive. Photographs should be in a landscape format, but portrait photographs are also allowed. Photographs should be natural and not staged. Photo shopping the image is not allowed, nor should photographs be artificially enhanced.
Those who wish to participate should send the compressed file(s) first then only a photo can be entered. It can also be emailed with indicating category to campusblogs@gmail.com. The participant’s details should also be included. There should be relevant authorization from Participants to publish the photographs they submit. This includes approval from any people depicted in the photographs.
Also photographs selected by the jury apart from "Best Photograph" winner will be sent by ayruz web holdings to an exclusive international photography competition which has a prize worth Rs. 75,000. The result of the international competition will be announced in the beginning of the new year and also please note that the photographs should not be uploaded anywhere in the internet until the result of the international competition is announced.
Do you have a prize winning photograph? Enter now!
Write an Essay and Win a Job with Hedge Equities
Nov 1st
Hedge is recruiting 2 graduates with good English writing skills. This is for passed out students only and open to all colleges in Kerala. You can write the article based on any of these topics.
1. India becoming a developed nation by 2020.
2. India is the hottest destination for FIIs’ during present global crisis.
3. Describe the advantages of capital markets with regard to corporate as well as investors.
4. Describe the need for financial planning.
Articles should be submitted before 10th November to campusblogs@gmail.com. The articles will be evaluated by Hedge team and selected candidates will be contacted directly by them. Salary will be up to 15k for the right candidate. 
VIDYUT-2011 Registration is open.
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