The New Year 2023 is here! As we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one, let us take a moment to reflect on the challenges we faced and the progresses we made. We have shown resilience, compassion and determination all along. Let us carry that spirit with us into the new year. May this year bring new hope, new opportunities and new beginnings. Let us all make a commitment to make the world a better place, whether it's through acts of kindness, volunteer work or supporting a cause that is close to our hearts. BGR buzzed away with activities and events, what a fresh start!

Lets scroll by to see how CHRIST Bannerghatta Campus began its first month of the New Year!

-Director, BGR Campus

News from BGR Campus | January 2023
Monthly Newsletter

“ No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland. .

South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis Men's Tournament

The South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis Tournament organized by the Department of Physical

Education of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was held in the Bannerghatta Road campus between 2 till 5 January 2023. The South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis Tournament is an annual sport meet endorsed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). This year, CHRIST University hosted over 75 universities across South India with over 350 professional athletes battling to qualify for the All-India Inter-University Sports Meet.

Book Launch: India After the 1857 Revolt

The event began with the welcome address by Dr Venkatanarayanan S, Head of the Department of Political Science and History CHRIST (Deemed to be University), BGR Campus who highlighted the importance of ideas and understanding history.

The book’s official launch by Dr Fr Joseph C C and all faculty members of the Political Science and History department followed it.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr Fr Joseph C C, gave a speech about the inspirational peers’ concept. While using Dr Christhu M Doss as an example he explained how the success of one is not only beneficial to them but also motivates others around them to work harder, thus benefiting the entire institute at large. He also highlighted the importance of research in any educational institute, especially at the university level, while quoting an anecdote regarding Boston College. He also talked about how beneficial education and research are for the development of a nation by citing the example of South Korea.

This was followed by the emcee, Lalasa Perumal, introducing Dr Doss and Dr Vagishwari, and the book discussion commenced.

Extensive discussion on aspirational peers and the importance of research in any educational institution. It also highlights the contribution of education and research to the country’s development.

Detailed and chapter-wise analysis of the book ‘India After the 1857 Revolt - Decolonizing the Mind’ took place. Followed by an insight into what went behind writing the book and what aroused the interest in the idea of writing a book.

National Voters Day celebration

Graced by government officials, the National Voters’ Day celebration was kicked off by the voters’ pledge, recited in both Kannada and English by Preetham Krishna and Nida E Zahra Zaidi, respectively. The pledge was recited in the presence of officials from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

The voters’ pledge which was handed out to all the audience members, highlighted our country’s domestic traditions and the need for free and fair elections. The Welcome address was delivered by Dr Chaitanya N Pradeep, Department of Political Science and History, This was followed by an introduction to the Election Commission of India by Chitrangda Singh, Organising Committee Member, AGORA.

A Panel Discussion on the topic “Does NOTA Have Any Relevance in Today’s Political System?”; moderated by Dr Anagha Babu from the Department of Political Science and History was held which continued with a Question and Answer Session. Introduction to the Electoral Literacy Club was given with Dr Abhiruchi Ranjan and Dr Anagha Babu as Nodal Officers. A screening of the official song for National Voters’ Day 2023 occured. The event winded up with a Vote of Thanks by Yash Choudhary, Deputy Core Committee Member, AGORA.

Ambedkar's vision of a casteless society

The event was held on 24 january 2023 and highlighted the importance of the Indian Constitution for the upcoming occasion of the 74th Republic Day. The differences between Gandhi’s ideas on caste and Ambedkar’s ideas were brought out and discussed. The relevance of caste, even in today’s modern setting, was explicitly stated. The welcome address was given by Dr Venkatanarayanan S, Head of the Department of Political Science and History CHRIST (Deemed to be University), BGR Campus. In his address, he highlighted the difference between the train of thought of Ambedkar and Gandhi in terms of caste. Using statistics, he also highlighted how, unfortunately, caste still plays a significant role in today’s world. Be it in terms of educational qualifications, educational careers, the National Family Health Survey or even the Supreme Court judges; most posts are controlled by individuals belonging to one of the upper castes. He then talked about constitutional morality and highlighted how it is a transformative document that aims to transform our society from a traditional to a much more liberal social setting. Towards the end of his speech, he welcomed Professor Valerian Rodrigues, the resource person and chief guest, and presented him with a token of appreciation.

The professor gave insights into Dr B R Ambedkar’s views on a casteless society and the society he had envisioned while drafting the constitution that we still fail to achieve. Ambedkar’s political philosophy, understanding of the caste society and Ambedkar’s theory of political practices were discussed. Dr Malavika Menon, faculty coordinator of AGORA took to the stage to share her thoughts on the session and extend her gratitude to Professor Rodrigues and the team at AGORA. The programme closed with a graceful performance by the classical dance team of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bannerghatta Road Campus, 'Natyavriksha'.

Alumni Relations Cell

On 21 January the event kicked off at 11.50 a.m., and Student Welfare Organisation (SWO) representatives served as the emcees for the event.The welcome speech was given by Dr. Sunita Kumar, the faculty member in charge of the Alumni Relation Cell, to kick off the programme. After Director Dr. Father Biju KC's address , Dr. Jyoti Kumar, the dean, welcomed the alumni. She provided us with enlightening remarks about how and when alumni graduated, how wonderful it is to bring them return, and the significance of coming back. Dr. Rashmi Rai, the department's head, gave a speech to the alumni, encouraging everyone with her motivational words.

The Insolito dance team continued the night with a stunning display of classical dance. The alumni were also given the option to share their favourite memories from their time at this university during a fun story-telling session. While Mr. Anish, a graduate from the 2018 batch, recalled how all the boys in the class were expelled for not having a correct haircut, Miss Chandini, a graduate from the 2020 batch, talked about her experience with a virtual graduation. Mr. Abhishek, a graduate from the 2020 class, went on to explain how the university's attendance requirements helped him keep a balance and be on time for work.

The stories of the graduating classes were also given to the faculty members to share. This informal meeting was followed by an upbeat performance by the band Riwayat and a stunning display by the dancers of The Noisy Corridor (TNC). A few games were prepared for the alumni to play after the atmosphere in the auditorium had been set. A balloon containing chits was presented to each person. They were asked to burst the balloon and answer to the chit's questions. This was a really enjoyable session where they answered questions about their favourite eateries on campus, favourite spots on campus, and so forth. A moving performance by the band Zenith was given after the occasion, with the band's graphics during the performance consisting of a collection of images of graduates.

Nishit Shah, The head of logistics addressed the crowd and invited alumni to share their perspectives on life after college and offer suggestions for the newly established cell that was in charge of planning the reunion. A number of alumni showed up and expressed their astonishment at the quick arrangements made. They also provided feedback on how the Alumni network could be strengthened by locating the key regions where the students are concentrated and staying in touch with at least one person from each of those places.

With the Vote of Thanks delivered by the overall head Samir Safar at 1.40pm, the ceremonial event was finally concluded. After that, all of the alumni were invited to the stage for a group photograph. They then moved in the direction of the basement, where the lunch preparations were being completed. After eating lunch and reconnecting with their old classmates, the group wandered about the campus, remembering fondly their time spent there. They also took several photos with the decorations placed in the quadrangle. The heads of each organisation thanked their individual teams for helping to make the event a success as the event came to an official close.

Inauguration of the Department of Liberal Arts and Capstone Project Launch

13 January 2023 marked a memorable day for the students and faculty members of the Liberal Arts Programme at CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bannerghatta Road Campus with the inauguration of the Department of Liberal Arts. The inauguration was organized by the student members of Liberati, the newly formed Liberal Arts Association on behalf of all the students and faculty members of the Department. The event also saw the launch of the Capstone Project in association with LabourNet. The event was graced by esteemed guest, Dr Gayathri Vasudevan, Chairperson, LabourNet; the Dean, Dr Jyothi Kumar, the Liberal Arts programme coordinator, Dr Prerana Srimaal, Dr Padmini Ram, Director, Urban Ethnographers; Dr Neena Jaju Pingaley, Head of Learning and Development, LabourNet; and faculty members of the Liberal Arts department.

The event commenced at 10:30 AM IST and was hosted on behalf of the Liberal Arts Department by Avantika Tata of 4BALIB. This hour-long event began on an exciting note. Second-year students, Vinnie Hemal Cheda and Ananya Athaiya, hosted a fun quiz which received an enthusiastic response from the students since it took them down the memory lane of their journey in the Liberal Arts Programme.

This quiz was followed by an address by the Dean, Dr Jyothi Kumar who spoke about the inception of the Liberal Arts Programme which was inspired by the vision of interdisciplinarity and the desire to always move towards something new. This spirit of discovery is exemplified in every aspect of the Liberal Arts Programme. The Dean was joined on stage by Dr Prerana Srimaal, distinguished guest Dr. Gayatri Vasudevan and the student heads of Liberati - Sanjana Mathur and Nainika Satish Addanki - to launch the Liberal Arts Department.

The program coordinator, Dr Prerana Srimaal addressed the gathering and reiterated the vision of Liberal Arts, emphasizing the importance of moving towards a sustainable world together. She spoke of the early days when the Liberal Arts Department was just a fledgling idea and how this idea took root through the persistent efforts and creative ideation of the faculty members, culminating in the launch of the Liberal Arts Department.

Dr Prerana Srimaal’s address was followed by the presentation of a short video that introduced the audience to Liberati, the Liberal Arts Association and the various Committees and Clubs which form a part of the Association.

The event also saw the launch of the Capstone Project in association with LabourNet, an organization that ‘exists at the intersection of social impact and business performance.’ Dr Gayathri Vasudevan, Chief Executive Officer of LabourNet Services addressed the audience. She highlighted the differences in exposure amongst privileged and underprivileged students and also rightly emphasized on the need to move from a technology-led world to one that is more empathetic.

Following her insightful address, second-year students of Liberal Arts, Tarushi Singh and Ananya Prabhakar, explored the question of what it means to be a Liberal Arts student. They shared the memorable experiences of their Liberal Arts journey which ranged from Navrasa, a student-led theater production to a visit to the Chitradurga fort which helped them dabble in the aspects of sustainable tourism and policy making.

Vachana 2023:Annual National Postgraduate Conference on Folk-verse: Exploring Folk Cultures in the 21st Century.

The Department of English and Cultural Studies, BGR Campus organised Vachana 2023. The Conference started on 10 January 2023. After a brief inaugural, the Keynote speaker Dr Brahma Prakash addressed. This followed by the presentation sessions. The day's schedule concluded with an in-conversation panel session with Dr Joly Puhissrri. On day two, the second in-conversation panel session with Dr Annapurna Garimella commenced followed by presentation sessions. The Conference concluded with the last in-conversation panel session with Dr Nimeshika Venkatesan, followed by a valedictory session.

The key discussions were focussed on what is happening with our local rituals and festivals. That they have been changing significantly in the face of new economic, socio-cultural and political developments. They are becoming a major site of political and cultural mobilizations amidst claims and counter-claims. They are changing in relation to their bodies and materiality and in relation to their spatial and temporal formations. For instance, most of the festivals are entering into linear movement, taking processional routes to the public spaces. In the new encounters, local festivals are making new claims –conveying new beliefs, practices, and worldviews. Folk often feels like a familiar stranger. We write about folk and we talk about folk, but often approached from a singular perspective. Similar to Edward Said’s idea of ‘constitutive understanding’, the common parlance often tends to restrict folk within particularly limited semantics. That is why all attempts to redefine this terminology add to its larger scope while still remaining inadequate to express a reasonably comprehensive sense. Folk is, plainly put, a collective expression of the everyday and the artistic. It is aesthetic and existential at the same time. Yet, most interactions with the folk miss the fact that it is not a thing of the past, or part of antiquity, and neither is it any marked absence in the present-day discursivities.

Campus Corporate Connect

On 19 January 2023, an industry visit to Flomic Global Logistics Ltd., was organised by the School of Business and Management for its students. It was an exposure to the cargo industry and how they operate at the various departments involved. The students were enlightened on how cargo is carried through air and sea and the different procedures that go along with it. The company profile, departments, and its functions were briefed. Information about knowledge required for the role of a customs officer agent was also discussed

Intellectual Property Rights

On 10 January 2023, the speaker, Dr.Debabrata Samantha , Coordinator, IPR cell CHRIST (Deemed to be University) started the workshop by addressing the gathering and an introduction to the IPR cell and how to reach out to the IPR cell of Christ university campus. He started with an introduction to Patents and copyrights and its basics while he also gave various examples of the real world and shared his experience with the students to help them understand why copyrights are important in the outside world. He enlightened the students about the research promotion policy that exists in Christ University and explained how the IPR cell is closely connected to fulfilling these policy guidelines. Once the idea is generated and the research is conducted successfully, the IPR comes into play. The IPR enables patents, copyrights and aids inventors to protect their ideas and innovations. The IPR cell also helps other colleges to setup IPR cell and promote a better understanding of IPR. He also spoke about the process of getting a patent or a copyright and the duration for the same. The three criteria that is required for the IPR to be lawfully recognised was also discussed on how it must be an original creation, a specific expression of an idea and not the idea itself . In addition, it must be fixed in a physical form

The session concluded with Q & A session where the students interacted with the guest speaker.

Experiential Marketing Class – M2

The weekly skill developmental meeting held on 10 January 2023 covered Creative ideas for adventure sports that would promote the image of brands and understanding the concept of experiential marketing through gamification. A video was screened which was about the marketing campaign of Red Bull wherein the world’s highest skydive was achieved. It was a 65 Million USD project. The name of Red Bull was nowhere to be seen and yet the campaign was the embodiment of the brand’s essence: Red Bull Gives You Wings

The students were highlighted the power of experiential marketing in this context and asked to form teams of 2. They were given 40 minutes to come up with an adventure sport of their own. They had to find a brand sponsor for that sport and explain the Marketing Rationale behind it. The next hour was spent discussing the ideas of students. The most appreciated ideas were ‘Reverse Car Racing’ by Sarang Sharma and Havilah and ‘Raft Kite Flying’ by Shaurya Pabby and Archin Kumar Rishi. Some teams came up with creative posters within this duration as well.

Experiential Marketing Class – M1 and M2 combined

In the weekly skill developmental meeting held on 17 January 2023 the students engaged in a mock auction for IPL. They had to debate on who’s team is the strongest after the auction. The co-ordinators and speakers for this activity were Aryan Sethi (Events Head), Kushal Jain (President) and Hrithika Nair . The ability to allocate a budget of 100 crore effectively to afford 11 players in a strategic way was the main criteria. Reaching consensus for making auction decisions on behalf of the entire team and the skill to trade between teams and exchange players for mutual benefit were the key takeaways in this mock auction.

Brandvati

On 24 January 2023 Niche hosted its Event called BRANDVATI for the year 2023-24. The club activity was organised to demonstrate the clubs' active participation in university co-curricular activities. The top 10 competitors among 140 participations had the opportunity to demonstrate their marketing expertise and were in the running to win a pass to Zomaland.

Analytics and Future IT skills

On 28 January 2023, a guest lecture on data analytics and future IT skills was held at Christ University. The session began around 8:45 am. With the words of welcome, the faculty in-charge, Prof. Aarthy C introduced to the guest lecturer, Mr. Vishnu Mohan, Delivery Manager at UNA Brands. The speaker, Mr. Vishnu Mohan, is a well-known expert in the field of data analytics. It was an informative offline session. Mr. Vishnu Mohan started the session by talking about his journey so far with various firms which focused on consultant roles.

The lecture began with an introduction to the importance of data and analytics in today's business world. Mr. Vishnu Mohan discussed the various types of data analytics, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. He also highlighted the importance of having a strong foundation in statistics and programming skills in order to excel in this field. The speaker then delved into the future of IT skills, discussing the increasing importance of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data. He emphasized the need for students to continuously update their skills in order to stay relevant in the industry. Mr. Vishnu Mohan also shared practical tips and resources for students to further their knowledge in data analytics and future IT skills. He encouraged them to use Excel more often, take online courses like Phyton and AI, and learn coding.

Managing and leading teams across Geographies

The activity took place on 7 January 2023, between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. The activity fostered effective communication to ensure that team members can easily and effectively communicate with one another, regardless of where they are located. It enabled to utilize available technologies to create a virtual, connected working environment and to facilitate communication between remote team members. It facilitated to set clear objectives and expectations for team members, regardless of their location.

To develop trust and respect trust and respect between remote team members was established by focusing on collaboration, transparency, and mutual understanding. Face-to-face meetings was prioritised. The activity made sure to recognize and celebrate successes, regardless of team members’ locations. It ensured to recognize and leverage the unique perspectives and skills that each team member brought to the table.

Supplier’s Web : Way to Home

The activity took place on 27 January 2023, between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. It started with an introduction to the Guest. Mr. Prayag Keloth, Senior Manager in Operations and Strategy at Swiggy. He is an Alumni of XIME and has previously worked with organizations like Udaan and also has International work experience in Thailand for the CPG group. Mr. Prayag, after a brief about his experience and career took through 12 job roles in the Supply Chain & Operations field. There were 5 main job roles that are most relevant in SCM and Operations today and he gave an in detail insight into the day to day of these 5 roles and their relevance in today’s business world. The 5 job roles were – Supply Chain Design, Process Excellence, Central Operations, Strategy and Operations and Program Manager. Mr. Prayag also guided solve a guestimate question about the number of petrol bunks in Bangalore. Five students volunteered to share their approach to solving the guestimate. Mr. Prayag also explained his approach and discussed on how it is the approach that matters and not the final answer.

Breaking Borders

On the 13 January, 2023, the event was held with Dr. Shalini, Associate professor, Department of International Relations, served as the event's moderator. Dr. Aishwarya N, the Academic Coordinator, and Dr. Rashmi Rai, the Head of Department, were the two other moderators for the Club Activity.

This trimester's first IB Club Activity was titled "Breaking Borders," and it focused on international relations. For this activity, teams were given a case to discuss in the form of a word document. They were required to read everything associated with the case and the situation at hand, comprehend it, and then present it to the moderator in the manner in which she had requested.

A Japanese manufacturing company known as ABC Enterprises served as the primary focus of the case study. ABC Enterprises is responsible for shipping televisions and other electronic equipment to the Philippines from Japan. The relationship between the Philippines and China is growing increasingly tense as a result of the situation in the South China Sea. ABC Enterprises and XYZ Importers struck into a contract on the 15th of October, 2022, for ABC Enterprises to export 10 containers of 32-inch TVs via a shipping company based in Minnesota. On the same day, the deal was completed in its entirety. When the ship finally arrived in Shanghai on October 31, 2022, the zero COVID lockdown that had been imposed throughout China as a result of COVID-19 was already in effect.

There were nine teams total, and their names were as follows: exporters, Shanghai port officials, export port, importers, exporters bank, importers bank, customer office of China, and arbitrator. Each of the teams gave their arguments for the case study as well as their thoughts based on the roles that they played.

Industrial Visit

On 20 January 2023, 86 students from 6 ECOH A and 6 ECOH B of the Department of Economics, CHRIST Bannerghatta Road Campus went for an Industrial visit to Janapada Loka, Ramnagara, Karnataka. The journey started at 9:30 AM from the university campus and they reached back the campus by around 4:30 PM. The faculties in charge of the field trip were Dr. Taru and Dr. Sayel Basel. This Industrial Visit to Janapada Loka was one of the most informative trips that the students were taken to. The place was filled with the different cultures celebrated in Karnataka where the students observed the circumstances that people lived in and how they celebrated life in that little space

Inferno 2023

Inferno 2023, an internal School of Business and Management Fest was held between 9 to 14 January 2023. The Inauguration Ceremony was held on 9 January, and started with a welcome address by the emcees, Angelyn Varghese and Praful M. Then, the dance group, Natyavriksha, gave a wonderful performance to begin the ceremony. This was followed by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. Then, Student Representative, Smritha Raghuraman, gave the welcome speech and introduced the annual intercollegiate business fest, Inferno, consisting of seven diverse events to the audience. Following this, Sanat Dayani, the Head of Frameworks Committee, declared the theme of Inferno 2023 - The Spartan Race: The Toughest Obstacle Course. Up next was the logo revelation for Inferno 2023. This was followed by an inspiring speech by the Dean, Jyoti Kumar, with emphasis on the true meaning and goal of the fest and how it aims to make students ready for the business world. Next, Saakshi Gowdar and Abhinav Prakash, the Heads of Logistics Committee, announced the names of the events. This was followed by the announcement of event heads by Student Representatives, Fahd Abdulla and Devanshi Daga. The vote of thanks was given by Student Representative, Vishakha Tungar. The event concluded with the emcees signing off and the Christ Anthem being played.

The Valedictory Ceremony on 14 January started with a welcome address by the emcees, Saheba Fazal and Ananya Gupta. This was followed by an inaugural dance performed by Natya Vriksha. Then, the judges for the final round of the Tycoon event, Miss Nicole Dias and Mr. Gautam Krishna, were introduced. Four finalists competed in the Tycoon event's final round, showcasing their industry knowledge in a PowerPoint presentation followed by a live presentation in front of the judges. To mark the beginning of the formal event, formal emcees, Raghav Agarwal and Shajol Elizabeth Roy gave the introduction, after that Ishita Kumari Saboo, Student representative, gave a welcome address. Then, the Faculty coordinator, Dr. Bidhisha Sarkar, addressed the gathering. This was followed by an inspiring speech by the Chief Guest, Miss Ramya Ravi who motivated students by sharing her business experience. Next, the results for Inferno 2023 were announced and the winners were felicitated by the dignitaries. Then, the after movie for Inferno 2023 was played. This was followed by an introduction to the upcoming fest, Telesto 2023, by Student Representative, Ayush Dawar. Next, Student Representative, Vishakha Tungar introduced another upcoming fest, Casedilla 2023. The vote of thanks was given by the Student Representative for the association, Pranav Ajay Kumar. The event concluded with the emcees signing off and the Christ Anthem being played.

Lavonne

Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts is an academy that is well known both in India and abroad for their quality of education in baking and pastry. Many internationally acclaimed celebrity chefs and establishments recognise them for the same, and their Diplôme de Pâtisserie course is certified by City & Guilds, London. Lavonne is India's leading Baking and Pastry Academy, offering a 5-month Diploma for aspiring Chefs, as well as shorter courses for students across India and around the world. The main branch of the Academy is located in Domlur, Bengaluru.

The students of 4MTTM CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, got the opportunity to visit the Lavonne Institute for a campus to corporate connect activity. There they had an interactive session with the Co-founder and Director of the institute Dr. Chef Avin Thailath. The students got a good exposure about the hospitality industry as Chef Avin shared his thoughts and experience in the industry. Students also got to know the challenges and problems faced by an individual in the journey of becoming an entrepreneur. They also got to learn how important it is to convert their passion into a stable income and a luxurious life.

Students were also exposed to the workflow of different departments and how they co-ordinate with each other to keep the workflow very smooth and very less interruptions. They also survived the pandemic while facing difficulties and all their staffs were provided salary. They did so by not reducing the price at all. They reduced their production due to lesser sales but they kept the price of their products the same.

Students also got to know how to survive in a market where the competition is very high and how to place their product, Lavonne had decided to place their product in the category of luxury so they target Indiranagar where it is easier to find a target audience. Apart from all these students also got a campus tour of the academy and saw what hygiene standards need to be maintained by them how important it is to do so.

A reality check on Hospitality and Tourism industry

On 25 January the students of 4MTTM CHRIST Bannerghatta Road Campus got the opportunity to attend the online webinar on the topic of reality check on Hospitality and Tourism industry. The webinar was very interactive as Mr. Tony shared his knowledge with the fellow young minds who were there as attendees. They got to know about the current scenario in the industry and what the future holds for them. The session was quite interactive.

Students even got to clear their doubts regarding their career and future in the tourism industry and what are the risks they should be very well prepared for. The speaker also briefed the students about the reasons behind the low pay in this industry and how they can grow to higher position in lesser time. They also cleared their doubts related to uncertainties like covid or natural calamities affecting the industry and their jobs. The session went for an hour and was a success as the students got good feedback from the speaker and at the same time the students were satisfied also as they enjoyed the webinar and found it very useful. Plumeria Lake Resort & Spa by Zaahrah Hotels & Resorts, a luxury resort, aesthetically set along backwaters of Alleppey near Kumarakom, with stunning views of the meandering backwaters. The resort offers a variety of accommodation options to opt for your vacation, with family, or friends or for honeymoon. The heritage cottages in the resort have been recreated and restored without losing its original charm.

Introduction to Python

The Introduction to python workshop happened on 16 and 17 of January 2023 , a 2 days workshop dedicated to developing an understanding and learning basics of the application. The workshop started with the guest Dr. Vinod taking through the basic understanding of data analysis. Then the workshop ventured onto learning the industry application of the Data analysis. Once the context of need for Data analysis was set. The participants were introduced to different types of software/tools that can be used for the analysis. They were told about tools like Excel, SPSS, Python as some of the tools for doing data analysis.

Dr Vinod introduced to Python and enlightened as to why it is better than most of the tools. The students learned with basic interface understanding of Spyder which is a part of Python which is used to code and get the results. They were taken through different types of coding like count, cross tabulation, data manipulation feature and eventually Data visualisation. The first day ended with students doing a case study on insurance company and coming up with inferences. The day 2 started with students presenting the case they worked on and Dr Vinod taking them through concepts of cluster analysis and time series analysis and how it is an important feature in predicting and forecasting some data to take business decisions. The workshop concluded on 17 January 2023 in the afternoon.

Video Editing Workshop

MESTA, the Media Studies Association of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus conducted a Video Editing workshop on 14 January 2022 in the Seminar Hall for the students of all departments. Mr Tanmay Biyani, founder of Clink Films, and an alumni of the University was the Resource person, while Dr Deepak BJ was the faculty coordinator of the event. The workshop was highly practical-oriented, where the audience was asked to create a thirst trap video of any object in front of them. A thirst trap is a video intended to make the viewer long for the object in the clip. Mashup edits were also explained by Mr Biyani as he shared sample videos that he had created for Netflix. He elaborated upon the importance of the direction of movement while merging clips for the video.

He also introduced the audience to the concept of SFX. Using a video featuring Larry, an old man on the beaches of Goa, he further exemplified the Video Editing process. The significance of video editing in storytelling was thus discussed. The participants were active and engaged throughout. The novice students said they could easily understand the methods taught, while those more familiar with Video Editing also received key takeaways. The Workshop concluded with Dr Ajay Kumar, Faculty Coordinator of MESTA, presenting a memento to Mr.Biyani as a token of appreciation.

“The Pilot”, Launch of Liberati: The Liberal Arts Association

The fest, titled ‘The Pilot’, marked the launch of the Liberal Arts association - Liberati, which has been in the works since the inception of the Liberal Arts programme. This was made possible with the support of Director Dr Father Biju KC, Dean Dr Jyothi Kumar, and programme coordinator Dr Prerana Srimaal along with the faculty coordinator for Liberati, Dr Embassy Lawbei. The association is now a student-body representation of the Liberal Arts Department.

The fest started with a dance with students from the first and second years of the Liberal Arts programme, and a music performance by the band, One Man Down. Following these two performances, Liberati, the Liberal Arts association, was introduced to the campus. Stalls and a photo booth were set up in the quadrangle, and along with this, there was a live band comprising Liberal Arts students. The photo booth aligned with the name of the event, ‘The Pilot’, was an airplane with two open windows, which served as frames for people to take pictures. The five stalls each represented different elements of the Liberal Arts programme.

Page updated

Report abuse

News from BGR Campus | January 2023Monthly Newsletter