When sources of inspiration are quite hard to come by, Mahesh Narayanan limits his sources only to newspapers, and makes it his job to personify the emotions of characters revolving around the central theme. This was the case in “Take-Off” and histor

If you are a movie buff, you have always wished to witness firsthand, the release of the greatest classics cinema the world has ever seen.  Of course, I wasn't born then, but I’d like to elaborate on why I wish so. This is a brief draft on the most c

Mahanati attempts to reiterate the fact that we should always try to put ourselves in someone’s shoes, before being quick to judge them for their actions. We, millennials have heard a lot about the legendary actor Savitri-her personal life, career

    Manoj is a well-known and sought-after musician who regularly performs at various concerts. He is also known for his creation of many independent compositions. Manoj and his band performed at Sangarsh 2018 and The Guindy Times had an oppo

Theatron, the official theatre club of Anna University, staged their English and Tamil plays, Refund and ½ respectively, at CEG’s Tag Auditorium on 21st February. Both the plays were well received with positive feedback from the audience. ½, dir

‘Quanta,’ the inter-college symposium of the Department of Material Science in College of Engineering, Guindy was held between March 8th and 10th, 2018. The inauguration on March 8th was presided by Dr. Swamynathan, Student Advisor of CEG, Mr. Seetha

1. தங்களைப் பற்றியும், தங்களின் தமிழார்வத்தைப் பற்றியும் கூறவும். நான் இலங்கை, யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் பிறந்து வளர்ந்தவன். இராமகிருஷ்ண மிசன் வைத்தீஸ்வர வித்தியாலயத்தில் பள்ளிக் கல்வியை முடித்தபின், கொழும்புக்கு அண்மையில் உள்ள மொரட்டுவைப் பல்கலைக் கழகத்த

At 5 am on the 4th of March, before the city of Chennai woke up, approximately 1700 people, donning red t-shirts and sports shoes, were all set for a marathon at the College of Engineering, Guindy. HaloWings'18, an eight-kilometre run originating at

If you are a resident of Chennai, you’ve probably heard of Sangarsh, an annual musical concert conducted by the Rotaract Club of CEG. However, it is not just a musical concert - it is also a fundraiser to help the under-privileged sections of the soc

Padmaavat (formerly Padmavati) was one of the most awaited films this year, not just because of its grandeur, but because of its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for his star cast and humongous production value. However, the hype surrounding thi

What do you expect when Mohan Raja, director of the blockbuster Thani Oruvan, and Sivakarthikeyan join hands for a movie? A racy ‘masala’ film with a social message interlude. But what we really got was a lengthy (and preachy) movie with an overdose

Tamil cinema has shifted from happy ending rom-coms to plot-driven stories which convey a message to the audience. While recent movies like Mersal and Vivegam, were commercial entertainers, Aramm, a movie based on a true incident, stands as an odd on

    WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD Rated as one of the greatest political dramas on television, The fifth instalment of House of Cards garnered a lot of attention especially after the recently concluded 2016 Presidential elections in

The time has come, when everyone is booking tickets in advance for a movie with guaranteed mass appeal and entertainment. In other words, it’s not about watching the movie on the big screen, it’s about how early you watch it before someone re

Time-travel has always been a favourite for sci-fi writers. The concept  is truly mind boggling. Be it Surya’s ‘24’, Vishnu’s ‘Indru Netru Naalai’, or Hollywood movies like Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’, The 'Planet Of The Apes’ series (1960s version),

As much as we appreciate class and directors that display out of the box thinking, we should also take time to praise people who make commercial films, which believe me, is the hardest thing for any director to do. You know that there are always fans

The Biomedical Engineers Association of Anna University conducted an intra-college symposium Medevolv ‘17 on the 6th and 7th of February. The guests of honor included Dr S. Muttan, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,

The placement process is the tail-end of an engineering student's time at college, and hence comes with anticipation for the next stage, as well as questions on how to tackle the sessions. To alleviate some of these doubts, as well as provide insight

It's not very often that a movie which contains nothing related to death or separation moves people to tears. Dangal is a miracle in its own right. A movie about an ex-wrestler who wants his daughters to win gold for the country - that's how Dangal c

(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

At a glance: AUTHOR Hari Prasath LANGUAGE English MEDIA TYPE Print (Paperback) COUNTRY India ISBN 9781946390363

It was a day darker than night Even those with hearts of stone, cowered in fright Rain was no longer made of pure delight The consequences of our actions, have been brought to light பல வருடங்களுக்கு முன் வந்தன ஆழிப்பேரலை இன்றோ கண்டேன் உயிரை வாங்கிய

You know you're living with braces when: The dentist takes the impression of your mouth and put that disgusting mould into your mouth.             You have got something stuck in your teeth, but it turns out to be nothing at all. Yet,

  Back in 2008, Robert Downey Jr.’s 'Tony Stark' put on a metal suit to fight terrorists. In the process, he became Iron Man, and kick-started the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Many of you might say there were Marvel movies before Iron Man. But i

Much before its official release, the movie Acham Yenbadhu Madamayada generated much hype with the STR-GVM-ARR combo and some viral songs such as ‘Thalli Pogadhey’. Here are a few thoughts after watching the movie in the very first week of its blockb

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

Being a die-hard Ranbir Kapoor fan, this movie was one that I anticipated more than anything else this Diwali. After creating a lot of buzz, ADHM finally released on 28th October, giving us a chance to find out what the excitement was all about. A g

Cast: Dhanush – Kodi/Anbu Trisha – Rudhra Anupama – MuttaMalathi Director- R.S. DuraiSenthilkumar Music- Santosh Narayanan   As a huge Dhanush fan, I watched the trailer of Kodi more than a couple of times and was determined to watch it on the

Harshini Sabay, a final year Media Sciences student is not an average senior who is torn between preparing to leave college and desperately trying to schedule get-togethers with juniors to stock up memories before leaving college. An avid wildlife ph

It has now been more than a year since I bid farewell to college, but that doesn’t stop me from reminiscing about the good old days. The friends, hangouts, monkeys and more have made my time there unforgettable. Most of my memories revolve around one

    MOVIE REVIEW: PINK   Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Angad Bedi, Andrea Tariang, Piyush Mishra, Dhritiman Chatterjee Director:  Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis:  The movie features a courtroom drama

Vikram’s Iru Mugan is a stylish and racy entertainer. On many levels, it has been much-awaited by fans of Chiyaan Vikram and Director Anand Shankar, who brings the magic once more after a stunning debut with Arima Nambi. The film features Vikram in a

When someone who has aced the Civil Services examination right in his first attempt turns up to visit his college, it becomes a celebration. Particularly for a person who has secured an All-India Rank of 72 to be proudly inducted into the Indian Admi

“Clubs in CEG are not a spectator sports, so let’s play”. With these words, the welcome mat for the freshers was opened as the first activity by the newly elected Students Association of College of Engineering Guindy, at the Vivekanandha Auditorium o

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

        மாதவம் (மாணவர் தமிழ் வளர் மன்றம்) நடத்திக் கொண்டிருக்கும் பல நிகழ்வுகளில் ஒன்று, ‘அரசியல் பேசுவோம்’. தமிழகமறிந்த அறிஞர்களை மாணவர்களோடு கலந்துரையாட செய்வது தான்  இந்த நிகழ்வின் நோக்கம். முன்னதாகத் திரு.எஸ்.இராமகிருஷ்ணன் பங்கேற்ற இதே நிகழ்ச்சிய

Unlike our generation where the reel action heroes have superpowers and wear masks, (being a comic fan, I am not complaining) our previous generation had ordinary human beings doing extraordinary things on screen and gaining cult status.    Stallon

Fierce #8 Anyone who grew up feeding on comic thrillers would agree wholeheartedly that Ghostbusters was one of the best movies ever made in the genre. The much awaited sequel to the 1989 Ghostbusters movie was released internationally a few days ba

    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

தமிழ்நாடு என்னும் பெருங்கடலில் வரலாறும் மூவேந்தர்களும் பின்னிப் பிணைந்தவை . காவிரி நதிக்கு பொன்னி நதி என்ற பெயர்  உண்டு. அந்தப்  பொன்னி நதி கொடுத்த வரமாகிய ராஜ ராஜ சோழனின் வாழ்க்கையின் ஒரு சிறு பகுதியைக் கூறுவது தான் "பொன்னியின் செல்வன்".  சோழர் குல

A Tale of Two Cities was the 12th Novel written by Charles Dickens was and published in the year 1859. It is one of his two historical novels, the other being Barnaby Rudge. The story is set in the London and in Paris and the French Countryside befor

If all were to perish and he remained, I should still continue to be. If all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger - Catherine Earnshaw, Wuthering Heights The greatest love story ever written.  The gre

There comes a point in the middle of reading a book when its title makes sense. In ‘Pride and Prejudice’ written by Jane Austen, the undisputed Queen of rom-com, the reason the book is titled thus is evident immediately after the lead characters conv

Idhu Namma Aalu is more than just a breezy romantic comedy that is lifted by performances by Silambarasan, Nayanthara, Andrea and of course, Soori. Pandiraj has brought out a decent amalgam of love and comedy in the right proportions, although you

The title has been used only for marketing purposes, but in reality, it is definitely not a sequel to Ko. Let's get straight into the review. Kumaran(Bobby Simha) kidnaps the Chief Minister Yogeshwar(Prakash Raj) and it breaks into riots. Kumaran’s

A new attempt by director Vikram Kumar, in the form of time-travel concepts, is surely a gamble. As Tamil film viewers are so used to witnessing commercial potboilers, Vikram Kumar wanted to present to the audience a deviation from the norm, executin

There are those who consider smiling as a form of charity. When such a simple facial expression can be considered as charity, imagine what wonders an actual donation can play in anyone’s life.  Well, with a motto, "Gift a smile," that pretty much su

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

Let me honestly tell you that I am being shamelessly hedonistic as I weave words of flattery to describe a recent film of my favourite actor. Shah Rukh Khan. Naam toh suna hi hoga! I can almost hear a few of my readers shirk with apparent disgust th

After the disaster PULI, Ilayathalapathy Vijay has gone back to his old style of acting in commercial films, which he gave to good effect in Thuppakki and Kaththi in recent times. Everyone’s hope was that this one does not bite the dust, even though

“Knowledge is limited. But imagination has a broader spectrum. It encircles the world” Biospectra, the annual technical symposium of Department of Biomedical Engineering, CEG, organised by the Biomedical Engineers Association, Anna University open

  கிண்டி டைம்ஸின் வாசகர்களுக்குத் தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். கிண்டி டைம்ஸ் ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டுக்கு வாழ்த்து சொன்னால் எவரும் ஆச்சர்யப் படுவதில்லை. ஆனால், அதே கிண்டி டைம்ஸ் தமிழ் புத்தாண்டுக்கு வாழ்த்து சொன்னால் புருவம் உயர்த்தும் முகங்கள் பல.

பயணிப்பது பலருக்கும் பிடித்தமானவற்றுள் ஒன்று . பொழுதுபோக்கிற்காகப் பயணிப்பர் சிலர்; சுயமகிழ்ச்சிக்காகப்  பயணிப்பர் சிலர் ; மனஅமைதிக்காகப் பயணிப்பர் சிலர் ; சேருமிடம் தெரியாமலேயே பயணிப்பவர்கள் கூட இருக்கிறார்கள் . ஆனால் , இவர்களுக்கு  மத்தியில் , அத

The CEG Alumni Incubator will be inaugurated on 11th April, 2016, 5 PM at Hall of Guiness '68, Dept. of Manufacturing Engg., CEG. For the complete e-edition visit: https://issuu.com/guindytimes/docs/gt2_15-16_  

   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

Scientists study the world as it is. Engineers create the world that had never been. It is a widely regarded fact that discovery requires experimentation and a platform for exploration was exactly what was provided for the inquisitive and curious min

Talent is hidden everywhere and providing a platform to enlighten it is not just necessary but essential. The technical symposium ‘VISION 2016’ hosted by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of College of Engineering Guindy, Ch

“10,000 rupees bet. They won’t be able to touch me,” Karthi told Nagarjuna. I looked at my mom and said “10 rupees bet. I won’t be able to sit through this movie.” My mom shushed me and continued watching intently. I hesitantly stared back at the scr

Sport is not just an extra-curricular activity or some sort of a hobby; sports are a way of life. ‘Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up’ is a saying that reiterates the amount of perseverance required to reach unprecedented hei

All of us have special moments in life which, acting as turning points in our relationships with special people and being a constant source of happiness, are cherished forever. They remain fresh in our minds regardless of how many times we’ve relived

  Never expected a four day science event to be so amusing . Last month , food department of ACT was given a unique opportunity to present posters in Queen Mary's College for their science fair , 2016. Groups of four or five students from each y

Though it was a weekend, the shopping malls, theatres and restaurants looked empty because it was the clash between the Asian cricketing giants India and Pakistan. The rain God made a short appearance and the game was reduced to 18 overs per side.

மெட்ராஸ் படத்தில் இருக்கும் சுவற்றுக்கு பதிலாக விளையாட்டு மைதானத்தை வைத்து, அதே திரைக்கதையில் கொஞ்சம் பட்டி டிங்கரி வேலை பார்த்து முடித்தால்.. அட! நம்ம ஜெய், சுரபி நடித்து, விவேக்-மெர்வின் இசையமைக்க, மணிமாறன் இயக்கத்தில் வெளிவந்திருக்கும்  ‘புகழ்’ பட

The constrictions of a shortened spring semester made themselves evident last week, as no less than three departments held their symposiums. One of these was the department of Computer Science and Engineering, whose annual fest Abacus was conducted

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

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

ITrix’16 , held on the 27th and 28th of February, was the latest iteration of the national-level technical symposium conducted by CEG’s own Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST). The symposium saw a range of events- technical and no

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 Department of Chemistry organized their symposium Effervescence on 26th February,2016. This is the second time they are organizing a symposium in our college.                     Effervescence was inaugurated by our Dean, Mr. Narayanasamy Palani

                   Is public speaking really an art? Does it require years of practice to become an appealing public speaker? How much does language barrier influence the skill of speaking to the masses? The answers to all these questions and much m

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

Almost half of the auditorium was filled with notable ‘stalwarts’ of the Tamil Drama industry when I walked into the auditorium for ‘Sarvathikari’, Theatron - the official drama club of Anna University’s Tamil Play. Directed by Aadithiya Raajan, seco

Bazaar, the name that reverberates so well around the world due to the basic notion of everything available in a bazaar is relevant to an avid shopper and is pocket friendly. The name, first heard at Anna University in the previous year - AU Bazaar,

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

Impacting lives with the hope of making even the smallest difference for the better, is indeed the best measure of purpose of life. Staying true to this, the Leo Club of CEG, associated with the Lion's Club of South Madras, conducted a blood donation

Bring out your big guns, this year's online battle of Kurukshetra commences tonight when the clock strikes 8!                          'Riddles of Sphinx' aka ROS, is the largest online treasure hunt of Asia. If you are the kind who wants to ride th

One knows that it will be a tragic and melodramatic movie, at first glimpse, when one sees that it is directed by Bala in a poster. But what happens when Bala and Maestro Ilayaraja combine for the latter’s 1000th movie? Well, it’s a THOUSAND after al

"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

As college students, we're all anxious about the (anxiety-inducing) next step after graduation. For many of us, this involves getting our first job. Stepping out into the real world is a challenge for us all, and we could use all the help we can get

Music has superpowers, it can make you sway and groove unconsciously, make you feel unfathomable emotions, or even just stun you for hours together. And if you are a living, breathing entity on this planet earth, I’m sure you’d agree that A R Rahman’

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

ALERT: CRYING BABIES AT THE CINEMA HALL. The cinema hall was housefull for a midday show on a Tuesday. I am guessing that the schools are all closed for the Christmas holidays and the parents are taking out the children to watch the film. In short,

There is almost only 3 days now, to the close of 2015. For most people, this is a time for retrospection – looking back on the year for its best and worst moments. But we only ever do it for ourselves, that is, each person looks back on their own yea

Major Spoiler Alert The movie starts off with the capture of Resistance fighter Poe by the daunting Kylo Ren of The First Order (yes, similar to The Empire), since Poe has much-needed information that can lead to the location of the famous Jedi Luk

After the phenomenal success of Vellai Illa Pattadhari, director Velraj and actor Dhanush have come together for a sentimental family movie that is Thangamagan, named after an old Superstar movie. Everytime Dhanush and Anirudh join hands, we expect

This Friday, Bollywood saw two biggies clashing at the Box Office - Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale - leaving fans in a tizzy over which one to watch.  As you can see I chose the latter (don’t ask me why).  And here I am penning this review. So we begin

Rocky films just never fail to impress audiences, and this is just the continuation of that, in spite of sequels being separated by large gaps. The film revolves around the story of the legend Apollo Creed’s son, Adonnis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) wh

Sleeping for insane number of double digit hours.                       Start checking out the stream of new memes when it starts raining.               Worry about how much you’re worrying about the exams that you kno

 Deeya's Deductions# 4 1. Opening bananas...backwards: You know when you're struggling to peel off a banana but try as you may, it doesn't budge? Try opening it from the other side - from the opposite end towards the stem. Works without fail ! This

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,

This Diwali brought with it the rains, hampering the sparkling crackers that define the festive mood. But don’t let it bring about a frown to your face, for there is much more to Diwali than just the fireworks. Sweets, lamps, colours, and new dress

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

“Education is not preparation for life, Education is life itself!”  Standing by the quote, Rotaract Club of CEG (RCEG) successfully conducted its 13th edition of Vizhithiru, a career guidance and educational motivational program for school student

This is a short write up on how Varnith was conceived, what it stands for and what it is today.    Firstly, a short introduction to myself. I am Varsha Vijayakumar, doing my MSc. Integrated in IT, final year. Since my childhood, I had always been i

          There is always a difference between an expert hanging a picture and Uncle Podger doing the same. The former usually comes out good while the latter, despite hardwork from the entire team, fails to impress. That’s how Lingusamy’s Paiyaa and

On his day he can created wonders with bat. We all know about the love story he had with hitting the first ball for four. A big match player and a big run getter Virender Sehwag announced his retirement earlier this day. His decision was not a big

Sampradha, organized by SAAS-ACT for freshers, encourages newcomers of the student body to participate in various programs and group activities, to enable them to mingle with the student family of ACTech. The day started off with Sampradha Idol – a

Every individual who was in his adolescence juncture in 2012 would associate his/her feelings of infatuation with a music album or the score in the film. By making every song stand out in ‘3’, Anirudh gathered limelight. We could call it a path-break

If you were one among those who didn't get to watch the play "flooded" performed by theatron because of upcoming assessments, lab models and projects trust me that curse (or probably regret) will haunt you for quite a while.  If two hours of your t

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

"To them, I say, India being super-happy is more important than India being a super-power, and one of the many obstacles in achieving a happy India is our obsession with engineering education." -Prabhu Swaminathan, Wasted in Engineering: A Stor

It takes courage and determination for one to sit through the entire movie Puli without covering their eyes and ears in vexation. I summed up my will and sat through the movie. In order to save you guys from going berserk, I am taking my time out to

With its breezy rhythm and radiant visuals, the track “Kannala Kannala” from the recent blockbuster movie “Thani Oruvan” is evidently a sensational hit that has led to much speculations about the mystical voice behind it. Kaushik Krish, a 23-year old

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

“GRE, MS in US, IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL – your dream, ambition or future? Prashant Anantharaman , now across the bridge calls out the strategy.” Right from the  beginning of 3rd year, which is the 'high time' to appear for GRE, you will start being  hau

Whatever percent this picture may be true, we, ergo have courses in INDIA after engineering to still be able to land in diverse jobs facilitating the equilibrium of professions. You know the options available after an undergraduate in engineering.

Mr. Ramesh Santhanam is presently Director & Corporate Advisor for EUKA PTY.  How it is to be an Engineer?     I experienced the learning curve of what it takes to actually function as an engineer, during my days in research and development. One

Following are the excerpts from a special interview session our GT student correspondent had with Mr. Moorthi Chokkanathan, the President & Global Head – Enterprise Solutions, Hexaware Technologies on the occasion of Engineer's Day.          

On 25th August 2015, the zonal tournament for the girls basket ball team was held at Sri Muthukumaran institute of technology(SMIT). 5 teams namely Jeppiaar Institute of technology (JIT) Sri Venketeshwara college of engineering (SVCE) ,College of en

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

Ever sat in a movie theatre and watched a movie that changed your perspective of life, completely? Well, this one tops that list. At least for me, anyway. While it may not be the funniest Pixar movie out there, it certainly is a masterpiece for the

I may be left-handed but I am always right  is one of the many lines you might hear from a lefty. August 13th is celebrated as International Left hander’s day. It was observed first in 1976, it was meant to celebrate their uniqueness and promote awar

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

With the Scion of Ikshvaku out in stores, it was no wonder that Amish Tripathi descended in Chennai for the promotional activities and events of the first book in the Ram Chandra series. Speaking about the book, his life, his inspiration and much mor

 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

Fierce #4: The prejudice against crying out loud, especially for men and much more… Tears. The only thing after blood and flesh, which we are essentially required to be smothered in, when we arrive into this world. Something so miraculous, that a

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

சென்னையின் தட்பவெப்பநிலை ஒரு எழுத்தாளரால் பின்வருமாறு வர்ணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது; “சென்னையில் மொத்தம் மூன்று காலங்கள்தான்: வெயில் காலம், மிகுந்த வெயில் காலம், தாங்க முடியாத வெயில் காலம்.” இதேபோல் கிண்டி பொறியியல் கல்லூரியிலும் மூன்று காலங்கள் உள்ளன; கலந்தா

Production : CV Kumar Cast : Vishnu Vishal, Mia George, Karunakaran, Jayaprakash and others. Story, Screenplay, Direction : Ravi Kumar BGM : Hip Hop Tamizha Adhi Rating : 3.5/5 While the audience are exposed to movies usually related to horror, here

Movies are an integral part of our lifestyle, and mould us in different ways. We imitate our favourite characters’ body language, speech, beard, hairstyle and much more - be it good or bad. Furthermore, they have shaped our thoughts and habits - our

Just as a mother's love is evident and undeniable, a father's love is intense and subdued. If permanence is the essence of mother's love, transience is the beauty of father's love. Yet a father's love is always underrated.  A father grows with the

In Anna University, fitness and sports play just as important a role as enhancing a student's mind with their everyday subjects. The NSO (National Sports Organization) is the ideal atmosphere to showcase and improve one's skills in sports. The year

“Place your bets before the movie starts – T Rex or Indominus Rex?” Released in Flat (35mm,not full screen size) projection in 3D, an attempt to hide the mistakes in graphics and to reduce the exorbitant cost proves alluring in terms of clarity. Re

காதல் படங்களின் நகர்வு என்பது பார்வையாளர்களின் எதிர்பார்ப்பைப் பொறுத்தே அமையும். “காதலனும், காதலியும் ஒன்று சேர்வார்களா?” என்ற ஏக்கமும், “இவர்களுக்கு இவ்வளவு பிரச்சனைகள் ஏற்படுகின்றதே?” என்னும் பதைபதைப்புமே இம்மாதிரியான திரைப்படங்களை உயிர்ப்புடன் கொண

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

  We have lived in the Stone Age, Iron age, Golden Age. We now live in Garbage. - Mrs. Mangalam, Founder, Exnora Green Pammal.   June 5, 1972. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), decides to take an initiative to galvanize public action

  There are few movies that bring out the life of the downtrodden; most of them are either excessively sorrowful and melodramatic, or compromised for commercial reach. But Kaakkaa Muttai makes no such mistakes. The story goes down a linear path; the

Anna University boasts of being one of the premier institutes in the country when it comes to academics. But it also has a rich sporting culture. In the words of the Registrar, Prof.Dr.S.Ganesan, "Sports do not build character but they reveal it. To

                                                      Director: Brad Bird   Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy   Rating: 3.2/5   An overly-optimistic teenager heads out with a former child-genius on a mission to  uncover s

Last week, Merseyside flocked to Anfield, home to Liverpool, one of the biggest premier league clubs to say their farewell to a person who filled their resigned hearts with that glimmer of hope every single time. The stadium erupted with chants for

Director: George Miller Cast: Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy Rating: 4.8/5 The story is set in post-apocalyptic Australia years after the death of “Mad” Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy). The land is ruled by Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), a heartless lea

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

Warning : Spoiler Alert !              S. P. Jhananathan of Peraanmai fame returns with his trademark communist and capitalist concepts in ‘Purambokku Engira Podhuvudaimai’, starring the triumvirate Arya, Shyam and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. How

'36 Vayadhinile’ comes as a welcome movie in the current scenario where women are suppressed in and out of the family in some way or the other. This is not just a mere entertainment package but an inspiration for every woman and a lesson for every ma

    Piku – both the movie and its titular character Piku (Deepika Padukone) - is definitely a rare occurrence.     Piku is a strong, independent woman - she cooks and cleans, runs errands and is a practising architect who is radiant in each fr

From that friendly lab assistant to those scary seniors, everyone has been telling you how things are going to change from the next semester onwards and how you’ll have to make sacrifices and be different. But no one ever tells you what that change i

Right from the time when there was a buzz about Mani Ratnam’s latest project, I was curious because the last two of his attempts had been utter failures. There was a wonder if Mani wanted to rebuild himself by staying within his comfort zone of roman

                                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

Dragon Blade? What movie is this? When did it release?  I had the same questions in mind too. After coming to know that it was a Jackie Chan starrer, I decided to give it a go. So there may arise another question in your minds. Why Dragon Blade and

     Karthi starrer Komban arrives amidst great media hype generated due to protests about communal violence in certain parts of the state. The film starts off with a typical panchayat scene where two heavyweights clash off for the post of Head of th

Four years almost coming to an end and I see all the places around me - the iconic red building, gurunath stores, the ground, the computer science department, places that I will never forget in all my years to come. If I were to talk about the memori

M. Priyadarshini, a Printing Technology Graduate [2010] from College of Engineering, Guindy is now a features reporter and anchor in Thanthi TV. As a speaker at CEGAM 2.0, she had a lot of things to share with us. Here are excerpts from the Interview

I'm pretty sure it is every students dream to experience the hostel life. Late night gossip sessions with my "roomie" and living the independent life was all I could dream of since forever. So when I found myself lying on the cold bed of our newly fu

Watching Ryan Murphy’s “The Normal Heart” isn’t always easy. But there are several reasons you should. What reasons? You should watch the 132-minute film, because "The Normal Heart" seethes with rage, truth and love in every single performance by an

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

It’s been almost two months since Kurukshetra'15 and yet Student Directors at CTF seem to be spending long hours on meetings and group discussions. Hari, Student Director (QMS) explains, “Soon after Kurukshetra’15, we had a series of discussions amon

The Department of Prohibition and Excise, Government of Tamil Nadu, initiated their awareness campaign stressing the effects of the consumption of illicit alcohol at Tag Auditorium, CEG. The inaugural function was preceded by an awareness rally from

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at College of Engineering, Guindy has carved out a niche for itself being the second department to be established in 1894. One of the valuable feathers in its cap is Pinnacle – the annual national level techni

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

At one point of time in college life, I'm pretty sure you would have come across the question, "How important is CGPA?". Here's the funny thing. The answer varies from person to person. Ask an eight or nine plus pointer, and he or she will say, "It i

It’s isn’t very hard to understand why the number GATE applicants go up every year. With altogether too many universities and engineering colleges, the only yardstick to measure and test the calibre of engineering students is the GATE. What is it

                While the Ebola epidemic has robbed the world of millions of lives and has been raging in South Africa, experts have recently uncovered a new disease-one that has the potential of making Ebola seem like the common cold. Yes, you guess

Plot   Eggsy (Egerton), a young kid from the wrong side of the track, finds himself recruited by Harry Hart (Firth), a smooth spy for an international covert agency called Kingsman. Meanwhile, an eccentric billionaire threatens to wipe out most of

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan,Sridivya,Imman annachi,Yaog japee Director: Durai Senthilkumar Genre: Cop Drama Storyline: An honest cop discovers a case which may change his life forever.      When I stumbled upon the first look of the movie a year back,

It's been a pleasure to interact with the students over the past few months. In an effort to further reach out to the students, I felt it was a good idea to use the college magazine as a platform to comment and address the achievements of the stude

We all know that the world we are living in  is not all shy and nice. We can’t predict what is going to happen to us the very next moment, thanks to the speed in which we are living our lives. And we have very little time to master self defense whi

Cast : Dinesh,Nakul,Bindu Madhavi,Aishwaya Dutta,Sathish,Oorvasi,Manobala and others Story : Screenplay,Direction : Ram Prakash Rayappa BGM : S.Thaman Produced by : V.Chandran Review in brief : A Romantic, Scientific, Edge of the seat thriller I

  Many people eagerly search for the Quest of adventure in their lives but Anna University students eagerly wait for the Quest of Quality,-the Q Quest! The Quest which takes them on a path that unveils their talents. One can describe Q Quest as a pl

After being blown away by Dhanush’s movies in the recent past, Anegan comes across as quite a blow. The movie which is supposed to be classified under the ‘romance’ genre, is a confusing screen play of the same characters in 4 different time zones ac

Mrs.Sharada and Mrs.Kamala are one of the first few female graduates from CEG belonging to the Telecommunications batch of 1953. Aged over 80, the two engineers were more than enthusiastic to sit down with a couple of us for a chat filled with witty

Mr.Foodie was a happy guy once. He was that kind of student whose classroom was the Cafeteria/Canteen. If there was a course in 'Food tasting', he would be its topper. But for a while now, his reputation has been slowly sliding down the graph as

Shamithabh is a rather unusual plot that draws parallels with reality. The story is about a rather scrawny, talented, and mute boy that adopts the hypnotic baritone of a drunk scumbag to become Bollywood's best actor. Silent Danish (Dhanush) and Am

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

        Events are among the biggest crowd pullers in every edition of Kurushetra. We meet the guys who have been juggling over 30 events including online events which attract international participation. Here is what Gopi, Sundar, Anish and Go

Neeraj Pandey is a highly talented director who gave us 2 excellent movies ‘A Wednesday’ and ‘Special 26’. He teams up yet again with Akshay Kumar, who is known for dishing out dumb masala entertainers one after the other for ‘BABY’ PLOT:- The Indi

Darling is a horror comedy which hit the screens for Pongal. This movie is music director G.V. Prakash’s debut and despite being a low budget film, it has held its ground against the big guys.  The movie follows Kathir (G.V.Prakash), Kumaran (Bala Sa

              We are always looking for reason to celebrate. Kurukshetra is giving us one too many reasons. We met up with the Karnival team to get the latest scoop on the upcoming events! The organizers Lalitanjali Bondili and Hari Nattudur

Contents team is one of the eighteen teams to be a part of Kurukshetra. With Kurukshetra just around the corner, we managed to get hold of the contents team during their busy schedule for a quick round of questions. What is the role of the Content

Any festival is of course accompanied by big budget and much anticipated movies. This Pongal was no different, as we all found ourselves scrambling for tickets to sold out shows of the latest Shankar film, “I”. And naturally, like any self-respecting

Every year, a fairly normal, uneventful odd semester passes. It seems as though the semester drags on and on forever, but as it comes to a close and the college reopens, everything goes on insanity mode. People running around everywhere, banners pr

I’m sure you have heard a lot of rave reviews for the new Aamir Khan movie, and I am here only to add to the reasons why this movie is a must watch. Aamir Khan plays an alien in the movie, but really, the whole ET angle is a mere plot device. It’s o

Here we are with the next interview, an interview of the team that manages the strength and numbers other K teams require to run their operations- Human Resources Team. The two K!ore members of the team are Nandhitha and Muruganandam, who have a tr

                                                                          What is the kick in just publishing the best things that our College has come across in 2K14? Let go of the nice things that happened in our campus last year. Moving on to the

February  1 maybe just another day for the rest of us, but for Rakesh, Anuta, Chirag, Vivek, PJ and Arunachalam it's a day they been waiting for, for months.  The T+ run, a brainchild of the social outreach program, T+, of Techofes is something we

Shankar is the best commercial director of our country and Vikram is the best actor of his generation. So when the duo which produced the Evergreen Blockbuster “Anniyan” came together again, expectations were sky high. PLOT:- Lingesan (Vikram) is

Events that happen all over our campus are one of the main features that make this place lively. The events which are much noticed are the ones that are held in the ground. One such event which happened recently, on Jan 8 was the Pattanathil Pattik

                        With media becoming a force to reckon with these days, it is no surprise that there is indeed a media team for K! ’15. With big players like the Hindu and News7 in the mix, we rounded up the media team for an int

In the quest to find out how this year’s Kurukshetra is being conducted, we tracked down the Tech team k!ore members Jai Vasanth and Dharmesh, who had to be pulled away from their computers for a quick interview. Guindy Times: Tell us about the Te

With the 9th edition of Kurukshetra just around the corner, we bring you an exclusive interview with the Student Directors of the Finance Team. Despite their busy schedules Dhivya and Indrapradap obliged by giving us an insight into the functioning

                          Dr.Kiran Bedi, an inspiration and role model for many across the country, especially women, was at CEG for the launch of e-Glove, an innovation by the students of the ECE department, as part of the 9th edition

                        Suha Vignesh of ECE, Priyadharshini of IT and Parimal of M.Sc IT are the Marketing team heads of this year’s edition of Kurukshetra. The amount of dedication and effort they put in their work was clearly seen whi

  On A.R.Rahman's birthday, we set out to write a comprehensive list of the genius’ top 20 songs. Little did we know the magnanimity of the task we had undertaken. When we set out to it, we shortlisted a little over 50 songs.  But the fact that we

  A number of mourners were seen at an impromptu candle light vigil at Kotturpuram yesterday evening in honour of now former test Captain MS Dhoni. Tears were shed and many spoke of and remembered his greatest achievements on the field. “He was tr

The newest brand of cup noodles to hit the shelves of The Coffee Shop and Gurunath Stores is Nissin Cup Noodles. With an array of flavors including Masala, Italian, Manchow and Chicken, students are in love with this brand of noodles, particularly

A 2012 alumnus with a BE Computer Science degree, Vandana Raj maintained a CGPA of 9.4 and still made a bold decision to not sit for placements. Rather, she decided to take a year off to prepare for the UPSC exam. Being offered the post of Asst. Co

After The Fault In Our Stars comes the next most awaited movie release of this year - Gone Girl. To those of you who are unaware, Gone Girl is an adaptation of Gillian Finn’s book of the same name. It follows the story of Nick Dunne, who finds his wi

Super star Rajinikanth is back after 4 years (Kochadaiyaan was a performance capture) teaming up with K.S.Ravikumar. The duo gave us memorable blockbusters like Padayappa and Muthu. Since it happened to release on Thalaivar’s Birthday, fans expected

Vasanthabalan, who has directed good and critically acclaimed movies like Veyil and Angadi Theru is back with his latest offering “Kaaviya Thalaivan”. With an impressive starcast which includes Prithiviraj, Siddarth, Vedhika, Nasser and music from th

The third installment of the Hunger Games series hit the screens on Friday (Nov 28th), and to sum up the movie in a word: disappointing. The story picks up immediately where the second part (Hunger Games Catching Fire) left. The Quarter Quell Games h

A picture holds many memories, you don’t have to share it or like it to cherish it. Gone are those days, when you pick up a photo and smile in reminiscence. These simple pleasures of life are vanishing with every step in technology. A picture speak

                                              Kathi hype is over, so what next? Well,  Poojai can be worth a one time watch. With a totally cliched story outline of director Hari's style, you can only sit back and expect eith

  Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan, the Duo who gave us mega blockbusters like “Main Hoon Na” and “Om Shanti Om” are back to give us the most anticipated movie of the year “Happy New Year”. PLOT:- With a motive to avenge the humiliation faced by hi

Kaththi tickets are sold out, so what next? Well,  Poojai can be worth a one time watch. With a totally cliched story outline of director Hari's style, you can only sit back and expect either Yuvan's music or Shruthi's Tamil to impress you, which

Having nothing better to do on the Friday after two festive days of Diwali celebration, a few friends and I decided to go and watch 'The Judge'. We headed out to Sathyam to enjoy a good movie, before the pressures of college life caught up once again

The much anticipated Vijay-Samantha starrer Katthi hit the screens on Diwali Wednesday amid much confusion over its release. Grossing more than 12.5 crores within the first 2 days, and rave reviews, here is a look at exactly what Katthi has to offer.

So I finally got around to reading Chetan's latest - courtesy my roommate - and I can't say that I started with high hopes. There was no way it was going to be a literary masterpiece and I was happy that it provided any intellectual activity at all.

It is widely held that great music can only be a derivative of great pain. That the reason we nod our heads and tap our feet with the greats like Cobain, Kiedis is because the pain is apparent in their voices. Nothing translates better to music than

                  Director Pa. Ranjith made a promising debut with ‘Attakathi’. His second movie “Madras” stars Karthi, who aims to make a comeback after a series of mindless disasters. The credit goes to the director for giving the much n

The Students Association and Arts Society (SAAS) of CEG has tasted its first grand success by effectively organizing a week long “one of its kind” initiative. The Rejuvenation Week (September 15 - September 20) was a huge hit among the masses. “We

  September 15 is observed as Engineers’ day. So in order to celebrate this day in a meaningful and useful manner, CEG Tech Forum (CTF) conducted a quiz for AU students which was open to all the years, giving special importance to freshers since t

Having been to quite a few plays in the past couple of years, I've grown to limit my expectations from college productions. Right from the very start though you realize that this isn't just another play. On the 24th of August our college's very own

Stephen Fleming needs no introduction as he is none other than namma CSK Coach! In International Cricket, he led the Kiwis for over a decade, and was praised from the likes of Shane Warne as the "Best Captain in World Cricket.” More recently, he’s

    Attention! All the girls of Anna University! With about more than half a dozen eateries around the campus, CEG not only provides us with notable options for food, but also for health care! CEG has an in-campus gym, functional for over five y

After placements the next most frequently heard word in college is this big boy! Group Discussion is a handy tool for interviewers to fish out the bold and bright. Fret not, cracking the code – GD is here! Don’t treat it as another one of those lis

The second film is a crucial test for a director who gave us a cult classic thriller “PIZZA” to prove that he is not a one film wonder and Karthik Subburaj passes the test with flying colors. I liked this movie more than his first attempt. The them

  Hanging out with friends is compulsory for engineering brains. Canteen is definitely the best place inside the college to chill and have fun with friends. But if you're not one of those who loves canteen food, these places are in for a deal. Here

                  Location: Opposite Manufacturing department Timings: 6am to 8am 9am to 10am (Ladies Only) 4pm to 6pm (Tuesday Holiday) Anna University is known for its huge campus and the facilities it provides. The swimming pool,

  The importance of an internship experience cannot be belittled. Today, employers favour prospective employees who have done not only one but multiple internships.  Having just a great GPA is no longer enough! In an increasingly competitive emplo

Ramanuja Naidu aka Ram was like any other CEGian- hanging around in Gurunath when he should've really been in class, messing around with his friends in the beach on the night before the semester etc. His life took a turn, however, when he accomplis

                      Bunch of good looking detectives/Police running around, catching the bad guys? Nah! Been there, done that. A team of talented weirdoes having fun while occasionally making a fool of themselves and solving crimes? We

                    When your 90210/Gossip Girl fanatic girlfriend starts watching a show and 10 minutes later says she’s bored, you know that you’ve got a GREAT show in hand. Fargo is definitely one of that kind. Basedon true events, sh