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Putting the pieces together Part 5

Murthy, seeing no other option, acquiesced. “It is here” the Inspector said, pointing at Murthy’s embarrassingly worn and torn leather shoes. He reached inside the left shoe and foraged like he knew something was there. Nothing. He reached a

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Putting The Pieces Together Part 4

Abish was a robber, and Murthy would not have had the faintest idea if not for Inspector Raghu’s revelation. Murthy started to wonder if his ever-so subjective irritating presence in the hallway had anything to do with the murder. He lapsed into

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PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 3

The clamour percolating the apartment’s hallway found its way into the earshot of every tenant of Parvathi apartments, each enjoying their Saturday morning, as khaki-clad men strolled back and forth from apartment 201 to the hallway. At least once ev

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PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 2

Arjun and his- what most people with a considerable love for canines would regard as cute- labrador lived in apartment 202. Arjun was a subject of admiration by the tenants of Parvathi apartments, because he was perceived as an amiable person by most

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PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 1

Murthy regretted not remembering to carry an umbrella. His wet clothes pressed against his skin, irritating him. Murthy had his shirt over his head in an attempt to save his hair from the inevitable rain. It’s not as if he had a lot - he had just eno

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4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read (more)

1. It’s relaxing.                                  For millennials, reading can be a highly effective method of relaxation. There is no doubt that the youth of today are subject to significantly more anxiety, stress and depression than any other gen

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ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 3

(To read the first and second episodes, click here and here, respectively) (Continued) James had reached the designated place the man had asked him to come to. He waited for the man’s call, his hands still on the steering wheel. He looked at the p

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ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 2

(To read the first episode, click here) (Continued) James sat in his hall, gaping at the black box that lay in front of him. The contents of the box made his heart palpitate. He was getting apprehensive with each passing minute. He peered into the

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ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 1

(This is the first part of the entry that emerged victorious in the "Cliffhanger" contest amongst English entries)   Aaron awoke abruptly, his head throbbing, perspiration dripping down his forehead, his mouth duct-taped. His hands were tied behin

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Homesickness and how to get over it

I’m a second-year student and I’m feeling homesick. I’m not ashamed. When I moved to Chennai, everything was new to me. The fact that I had to be away from my parents, stay in hostel, speak to most people in Tamil and study in a class of over sixty

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Placement Parables - Part 2 : Interview with Faizaan

Every engineering student faces the pressure of aptitude tests, interviews and GDs at a certain period of their college lives. To help you ease the anxiety of placements, we interviewed Faizaan, a final year Computer Science student of CEG who is p

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SEVEN REASONS YOU SHOULD WATCH 'FRIENDS' IF YOU ARE HUMAN

No, we aren't talking about the friends in your life, we are talking about something much better (no offence). It's none other than "F.R.I.E.N.D.S” one of the finest television comedy shows ever. This sitcom comprises of six comical characters. Trust

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EVERYDAY TALKS - THALAIVAR'S BIRTHDAY!

AV: Guess what Madh! I recently saw Jai at Sathyam cinemas! He was so good-looking. MD: Did you say Sathyam cinemas? You are lucky, man. You get to see actors; I don't even get a ticket there. AV: Apart from Sathyam cinemas, I mentioned Jai, too. W

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INSPIRING THE TECH-SAVVY! - PRODIGY 2016

The 15th edition of Prodigy, conducted by the student group of ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) of Anna University, was held on October 2nd at the Ada Lovelace Auditorium of the IT department. Prodigy is an event that comprises of interactiv

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SOFTWARE FREEDOM DAY

Sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and collaboratively organised by CEG GNU/Linux Users Group (CEGLUG) and Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu(FSFTN), Software Freedom Day was celebrated on 24th September, 2016 at the Ada Love

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'NOT ME BUT YOU’: Celebrating selfless service on NSS DAY

      'Be the change you wish to see in the world' said Mahatma Gandhi. One way of realising this change is to be a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS). The NSS, launched on 24th September 1969, is a student-centered program whose primary

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Worth a watch in theater? Doubt it - kakapo!

With more than a few choices at hand, I decided to bank on Nalan and Vijay Sethupathi to catch a glimpse of their new flick Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum(kakapo) and was I disappointed ? I am not sure yet. Kakapo is basically the official remake of a South

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The Alumni Column: Homecoming

When I started my job in July, a lot of my colleagues immediately took a few days or an extended weekend off to go to their respective colleges for their convocation. I knew Anna University would delay it, and like hundreds of other people, I thought

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Women'say

  Every year on March 8,social media is flooded with posts about the special qualities of women and praising them for who they are. However if this was the mindset throughout the year , the world would be  a safe haven for women devoid of any social

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Movie Review - London Has Fallen

A good action-thriller movie keeps you tense, engaged and excited. A great action-thriller does all that and still makes you feel anxious long after you’ve left the theater. ‘London has fallen’, the sequel of 'Olympus has fallen', is one of the

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BEAUTY OVERSHADOWED BY BEAUTIFUL VOICE - Happy Birthday Shreya Ghoshal :)

Can you think of a singer who is constantly evolving? A singer who sounds just as divine live as recorded? A singer whose humility has captured hearts and acquired respect? Prodigious, perfect, inimitable and legendary; a few of the words strongly af

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GEARING UP FOR UTSAV

The Leo Club of CEG unveiled their official logo for the Leo Utsav, their annual event done by the Leos for the non-Leo students in the campus. The launch took place in a closed ceremony at the Dean’s office and Dr. P. Narayanaswamy, Dean – CEG, unve

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Lies Students Say (to Parents)

Deeya's Deductions #6 Many of us believe that there is no reason or need to lie to our parents, but even as we think that, sometimes we do say things more for the benefit of our parents’ peace of mind (and also keeping in mind that we don’t want to

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A Ligue - Intra college Football event

A-ligue is an intra college football tournament of Anna University.Totally 5 teams are participating in this tournament. They are,  1. Faking Phantoms 2. Net Busters 3. Dribbling Demons  4. Juggling Giants  5. Soccer Hooligans This tournament

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More of Nuts, Bolts & Wires

Robots are interesting because they exist as a tangible technology that one can really interact and study! Tracing Utilitarian Engineering, the Robotics Club of CEG together with CTF|CEG Tech Forum organized a workshop on the basics of automation ex

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Putting the pieces together Part 5

Murthy, seeing no other option, acquiesced. “It is here” the Inspector said, pointing at Murthy’s embarrassingly worn and torn leather shoes. He reached inside the left shoe and foraged like he knew something was there. Nothing. He reached a

Image is here

Putting The Pieces Together Part 4

Abish was a robber, and Murthy would not have had the faintest idea if not for Inspector Raghu’s revelation. Murthy started to wonder if his ever-so subjective irritating presence in the hallway had anything to do with the murder. He lapsed into

Image is here

PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 3

The clamour percolating the apartment’s hallway found its way into the earshot of every tenant of Parvathi apartments, each enjoying their Saturday morning, as khaki-clad men strolled back and forth from apartment 201 to the hallway. At least once ev

Image is here

PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 2

Arjun and his- what most people with a considerable love for canines would regard as cute- labrador lived in apartment 202. Arjun was a subject of admiration by the tenants of Parvathi apartments, because he was perceived as an amiable person by most

Image is here

PUTTING the PIECES TOGETHER - Part 1

Murthy regretted not remembering to carry an umbrella. His wet clothes pressed against his skin, irritating him. Murthy had his shirt over his head in an attempt to save his hair from the inevitable rain. It’s not as if he had a lot - he had just eno

Image is here

4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read (more)

1. It’s relaxing.                                  For millennials, reading can be a highly effective method of relaxation. There is no doubt that the youth of today are subject to significantly more anxiety, stress and depression than any other gen

Image is here

ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 3

(To read the first and second episodes, click here and here, respectively) (Continued) James had reached the designated place the man had asked him to come to. He waited for the man’s call, his hands still on the steering wheel. He looked at the p

Image is here

ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 2

(To read the first episode, click here) (Continued) James sat in his hall, gaping at the black box that lay in front of him. The contents of the box made his heart palpitate. He was getting apprehensive with each passing minute. He peered into the

Image is here

ANSWER TO AN UNANSWERABLE HYPOTHETICAL CONUNDRUM - EPISODE 1

(This is the first part of the entry that emerged victorious in the "Cliffhanger" contest amongst English entries)   Aaron awoke abruptly, his head throbbing, perspiration dripping down his forehead, his mouth duct-taped. His hands were tied behin

As you approach your final year, the talk of “placements” becomes a common one. College placements are one of the most important phases in the lives of students, as they harbour hopes and aspirations of a fat pay check and the prestige of working at

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Homesickness and how to get over it

I’m a second-year student and I’m feeling homesick. I’m not ashamed. When I moved to Chennai, everything was new to me. The fact that I had to be away from my parents, stay in hostel, speak to most people in Tamil and study in a class of over sixty

“Giving away one’s life to one’s fellow beings need not necessarily be literal. It can also be through one’s contributions to society.” Keeping this in mind, the National Service Scheme (NSS) – Unit 7 of College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) conducted

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Placement Parables - Part 2 : Interview with Faizaan

Every engineering student faces the pressure of aptitude tests, interviews and GDs at a certain period of their college lives. To help you ease the anxiety of placements, we interviewed Faizaan, a final year Computer Science student of CEG who is p

Image is here

SEVEN REASONS YOU SHOULD WATCH 'FRIENDS' IF YOU ARE HUMAN

No, we aren't talking about the friends in your life, we are talking about something much better (no offence). It's none other than "F.R.I.E.N.D.S” one of the finest television comedy shows ever. This sitcom comprises of six comical characters. Trust

Image is here

EVERYDAY TALKS - THALAIVAR'S BIRTHDAY!

AV: Guess what Madh! I recently saw Jai at Sathyam cinemas! He was so good-looking. MD: Did you say Sathyam cinemas? You are lucky, man. You get to see actors; I don't even get a ticket there. AV: Apart from Sathyam cinemas, I mentioned Jai, too. W

Image is here

INSPIRING THE TECH-SAVVY! - PRODIGY 2016

The 15th edition of Prodigy, conducted by the student group of ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) of Anna University, was held on October 2nd at the Ada Lovelace Auditorium of the IT department. Prodigy is an event that comprises of interactiv

Image is here

SOFTWARE FREEDOM DAY

Sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and collaboratively organised by CEG GNU/Linux Users Group (CEGLUG) and Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu(FSFTN), Software Freedom Day was celebrated on 24th September, 2016 at the Ada Love

Image is here

'NOT ME BUT YOU’: Celebrating selfless service on NSS DAY

      'Be the change you wish to see in the world' said Mahatma Gandhi. One way of realising this change is to be a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS). The NSS, launched on 24th September 1969, is a student-centered program whose primary

Image is here

Worth a watch in theater? Doubt it - kakapo!

With more than a few choices at hand, I decided to bank on Nalan and Vijay Sethupathi to catch a glimpse of their new flick Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum(kakapo) and was I disappointed ? I am not sure yet. Kakapo is basically the official remake of a South

Image is here

The Alumni Column: Homecoming

When I started my job in July, a lot of my colleagues immediately took a few days or an extended weekend off to go to their respective colleges for their convocation. I knew Anna University would delay it, and like hundreds of other people, I thought

Image is here

Women'say

  Every year on March 8,social media is flooded with posts about the special qualities of women and praising them for who they are. However if this was the mindset throughout the year , the world would be  a safe haven for women devoid of any social

Image is here

Movie Review - London Has Fallen

A good action-thriller movie keeps you tense, engaged and excited. A great action-thriller does all that and still makes you feel anxious long after you’ve left the theater. ‘London has fallen’, the sequel of 'Olympus has fallen', is one of the

Image is here

BEAUTY OVERSHADOWED BY BEAUTIFUL VOICE - Happy Birthday Shreya Ghoshal :)

Can you think of a singer who is constantly evolving? A singer who sounds just as divine live as recorded? A singer whose humility has captured hearts and acquired respect? Prodigious, perfect, inimitable and legendary; a few of the words strongly af

Image is here

GEARING UP FOR UTSAV

The Leo Club of CEG unveiled their official logo for the Leo Utsav, their annual event done by the Leos for the non-Leo students in the campus. The launch took place in a closed ceremony at the Dean’s office and Dr. P. Narayanaswamy, Dean – CEG, unve

Image is here

Lies Students Say (to Parents)

Deeya's Deductions #6 Many of us believe that there is no reason or need to lie to our parents, but even as we think that, sometimes we do say things more for the benefit of our parents’ peace of mind (and also keeping in mind that we don’t want to

Image is here

A Ligue - Intra college Football event

A-ligue is an intra college football tournament of Anna University.Totally 5 teams are participating in this tournament. They are,  1. Faking Phantoms 2. Net Busters 3. Dribbling Demons  4. Juggling Giants  5. Soccer Hooligans This tournament

Image is here

More of Nuts, Bolts & Wires

Robots are interesting because they exist as a tangible technology that one can really interact and study! Tracing Utilitarian Engineering, the Robotics Club of CEG together with CTF|CEG Tech Forum organized a workshop on the basics of automation ex