January 4th, 2018, was a remarkable day for everyone fighting for gender equality. The Department of Media Sciences, CEG, in association with NWMI (Network of Women in Media, India), conducted the National Conference on Gender in Media: Challenges an

TOEFL could well be regarded as a mandatory exam for all students who apply for education abroad (mainly in the US). As the full form of the abbreviation suggests, it is a test that determines the ability of the test taker’s fluency and grasp over th

The Facebook memory pop-up that brings out “This day last year” is an excellent attribute of the social network. It brings out memories that we might have completely forgotten but would always cherish. However, in the past few days, my Facebook memor

When no Diwali release’s trailer gives hope and you decide to see the crew and go for the movie, think twice, ask expert advice (in my case non-Nayanthara fans) or someone, anyone, please. In the case of Kashmora, though, I guess no advice would have

“Every pool comes with boundaries marked.  I wasn't interested in merely swimming up and down.” Kutraleeswaran’s inspiring words were etched in my heart.  When I was 9, the only boundary I marked for myself was between me and the Television set! He

The orientation programme for the first year students of A.C.College of Technology Campus was held on Monday, the 1st of August and saw various dignitaries welcoming approximately 800 students into the fold. The main objective of the programme wa

    Of all things that I have to do this month, the most interesting and challenging one right now is to give you a suitable review of the most promoted, hyped, and anticipated movie of the year - KABALI. I can confidently say that even the asses

”நம்ம ஊருக்கு என்னதான் ஆச்சு? சாம்பல் மேடுகளும், சூழும் புகைமண்டலமும்…” என்று திரையரங்குகளில் காட்டப்படும் புகைப்பிடித்தலுக்கெதிரான விளம்பரம், நம் பல்கலைக்கழகத்திற்கு வேறொரு வகையில் பொருந்துகிறது; அது வாகன மாற்றம். கல்லூரிக் காலத்தின் முதல் இரண்டு வர

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an art. It is a habit. These words from Aristotle were proven right once again by the sheer talent that was displayed in the various events held at this year’s Biotechcellence (BTX). The 22nd

   Maybe a diehard fan of the Kung Fu Panda series isn’t the right person to write a review. But that’s not going to stop me from writing this one! Maybe I'm a crazy fan. Some may say outrageously so. But honestly, I will try to be as fair as my fan

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

Unlike any other day, February 26th, 27th and 28th saw the campus of AC Tech swarming with fast paced feet and hustling stalls with huge banners in a vibrant turquoise blue on either side of the main building screaming out its pride to its every st

The concept of “black holes” has never failed to captivate us, be it in movies like Interstellar or from the famous series like The Big Bang Theory anything with those few words catches our eyes. But what exactly are black holes, and do they really e

A film featuring debutants and one lead actor who charmed Kollywood about a decade ago has surely weaved magic this month. R. Madhavan in posters was enough for the Tamil audience to fill theaters up on the first week of release, and Sudha Kongara ma

You know there's something special about a film when it performs well in an International Film Festival. That's the case here, as Vetrimaran's Visaaranai releases worldwide after getting accolades from the 72nd Venice Film Festival. Kaaka Muttai, re

Sivakarthikeyan has been a household name ever since he started making us laugh our heads off in a reality show in a very famous channel. And man, he sure has grown a lot! I can honestly say that I had quite a laugh again watching his recent release

Anna University celebrated remarkably the 67th Republic Day on the 26th of January 2016, between 7 and 10 AM in front of the magnificent red building in the CEG campus.   Republic Day commemorates India's constitution coming into force on January 26

It is an indubitable fact that to few city dwellers does the festival of Pongal proffer anything significantly more than a passing gust of traditionalism, a whiff, perhaps, of nostalgia, and, of course, a welcome break from the daily grind. A season

Anna Hockey League (AHL) is an exclusive tournament in the game of Field Hockey, our nation’s one of the most important games. AHL is conducted by the student players from the University Departments of Anna University, Chennai i.e. College of Enginee

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi  Social work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life by enhancing the well-being of the people and aid those

Vacations are always a bliss, no matter how old we grow. The simple fact that you are set free to do anything you wish and no one will tell or question you on killing time, is happiness overloaded. Post-vacation is also equally fun when we get all ex

The University of Westminster, London has been conducting an international competition in South Asia wherein 500 undergraduate architect students from 42 cities needed to choose a neglected, under-developed area in their neighborhood and revamp it to

Having convinced my family to come for a film after persistent nagging on the Christmas weekend, the next difficult task was choosing between Bhooloham and Haiku. Not only was I the lone soul to opt for the former, we also saw the trailer of the film

Adult? Looks everywhere around me* Wait, You looking at me? In response to this article, Sure 18 means you are legally an adult. But when do you really feel like an adult?   Yes, you can be working. I’m thankful for the paycheck and the weekends,

The past few weeks have been nerve-wracking, with the exception of Diwali, of course. Here are some of the weird ways in which most of us deal with our stress. TYPE 1. Emotional Eaters             These people go “chomp chomp chomp” exerting all

Kamal Hasan is an actor who throws a lot of surprises to the audience who go in to watch his films, most of them being pleasant ones.  But his latest venture ‘Thoongavanam’ is definitely not a film filled with lot of surprises. But the entire film as

Films are made to create impact, bring change, reveal truth, show an unimaginable thing possible or leave us with an enthralling experience when we step out of the cinema. However, sometimes all we need in a film for it to hold a place in our heart

Resonance - the intensified voices of the ECE erudite's - is an intra college symposium of The ECE Department of CEG. On the 29th of September, a workshop on Voice Recognition was organized by the final year students and the president of the Robotics

A true horror film has become outdated in Tamil Cinema after movies like Kanchana, Aranmanai,etc. Maya by debut director Ashwin Saravanan brings back to us the original fear-filled horror movie. The story begins with two friends discussing ghosts, ev

  As childish as it feels to write down such a title akin to a kindergartner’s My First Day at School or Rainy Day compositions, this also happens to be the most grown-up moment I have ever felt in my life. 14 years of school education, the last few

Nowadays as students we receive lots of advice. It’s more or less the same. Study well, get a good job, and save money for the future; but it’s important to not just save, but to invest also. Saving money won’t make you rich, but it will be there whe

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. College is full of fun throughout the year and we need not necessarily wait for the even semesters to enjoy the cultural fests and department symposiums. Every fresher (which even we were, a

 Not always one gets to enjoy visual or technical content of a film. Good stories may sometimes fail to leave impact in this wing. Bahubali stands an exception to this. Though it isn’t a unique story, it sure does leave a mark in our hearts for its m

Verdict: You have watched “Drishyam”, no problem at all. But, “Papanasam” is still a must watch for every loyal Tamil cinema fan. It has good suspense and cast, what more can we ask for! Rating:  4/5 Good films need not have much big promotion at a

During the semester holidays preceding camp, I was haunted every night by restless thoughts of how my NSS camp would be. I had never been to any camp before, and was always allergic to them. So, when the date neared, my whinings became louder and lou

Stellar star cast. Overwhelming visuals. Beautiful song and dance routines. Impeccable frames. And of course, some over the top promotions. Dil Dhadakne Do was definitely the movie to watch out for, this summer. The movie begins with a light hearte

Am I in the right place? Without any doubt, yes. Apart from all the academic guidance and opportunities this institution offers, Anna University is the best place to have fun and explore new ideas. Is our campus really that big? Our college is

To celebrate the starting of College of Engineering, Guindy, the Alumni Association of CEG (AACEG), celebrated its annual ‘Genesis Day’ function on the 17th of May, 2015, at the Alumni Center of CEG. The atmosphere inside the Alumni Hall was buzzing

After reading the second issue of the Guindy Times, I am sure all of us would have certainly noticed something that would have provoked our hearts to atleast begin the search for a quest - well I am talking about the article we had on that month’s ed

The Rotaract Club of CEG wrapped up the events of the 2014-2015 year with the annual visit of the District Rotaract Representative (DRR), Rtr. PP. PHF Arjun Raja, to our college premises on the 11th of April. The event kicked off with the collaring o

Summer is here and I am sure all of us are mourning to come to college every day. Being a first year student, I just can’t accept the fact that I am getting ready and walking towards class in March and April. It is that part of the year when we pack

                                My heart almost sank looking at the picture. While we were so taken back by Aussie's success over India, little did we notice or I would rather say "acknowledge" the victory of the Indian women's kaba

The Robotics Club of CEG conducted its Valedictory Function for the year 2014-2015 on Monday the 23rd of March. The function was held to facilitate the members of the club with a letter of appreciation. It was presided over by Dr. B. Umamaheshwari

Conclave – Merriam Webster dictionary defines this word as a ‘private or secret meeting or group’. The private group was the students CEG and Conclave, organized by the Rotaract Club of CEG, was an enriching experience. Captioned Converging Minds, th

Ajith Kumar has the track record for being the worst script selector and everything has been downhill for Gautham menon since VTV. This duo has come together for “Yennai Arindhal”.   PLOT:- The movie is about the life of a cop named Satyadev (Ajith

Vidhaigal ’15 was a cultural event conducted on January 9th at the TAG Auditorium by NSS UNIT 2 exclusively for the differently abled children. This is the third edition of this event and a lot of schools had taken part in it. This particular event

                    Our life has always revolved around larger than life police officers, courtesy the stereotype South Indian and Bollywood movies, where protagonist cops have the power to set right anything, following Adidas’ motto, Imp

        All those questions we had regarding the University Library? Here are the answers: Timings? Mon-Fri 8.00 a.m.-9.45 p.m. - That's right, it's open for this long. Sat-Sun 9.00 a.m.-4.45 p.m. And yes, it's open even on Sundays. Closed

Lights! Music! And Dance! Sounds like celebrations to me. Yes, it is indeed celebration time as the entire city is busy celebrating Navarathri. And so is our college. I do know many of us are unaware of this special thing that is taking place. The