I'm straight.. are you?

Well, as Genelia D'souza- the new HT CITY columnist and the very well known "Pappu(who can't dance saala)'s heroine" brought forward her first article, her idea impressed me so much, that here I am stealing her topic and writing it down in my word space. So firstly, a pat on her back, great work lady!!! (after all impressing me is not that easy, so you deserve to be applauded). And now, a warm welcome to my thought space, here I am to share with you my thoughts on Miss D'souza's first article. Okay, you read the heading, what do you infer? Hold your thoughts, I'm NOT going to talk about any section 377. But I want to keep you all waiting for a little longer, before I actually get to the point. The bubbly, young actor Genelia comes up with her article in a really simple yet elegant language and I bet, any reader who came across her work must have enjoyed it and agreed to her thinking. And the art with which she portrayed her idea was just too good . A topic that is thought about almost by everyone each day.

Okay, I guess I need to come to the point, so that atleast my readers don't leave the post in between and do stay till the end to see what I have to say. So let me start by being absolutely straight..... forward! (Gotcha!) Yeah that is what she wrote about- Being straight forward!!! One topic that atleast I much ponder upon.
Straight forward- used or abused is the question. I've asked myself quite often. What do you think? I being a person who is absolutely straight forward, have been in a fix many a times, as to is it good or bad. If asked about my point of view, I would say there is nothing better than being straight forward. Be one and you'll know the difference. You don't have to have any guilt of not having told the other, the thing you always wanted to. You know you said the truth and atleast your mind is free of any kind of questions. You indeed feel, so relaxed. But then comes the question, did your straight-forwardness hurt the other person? This question often puts you in a fix. But then again, how often do we see people being downright rude to each other and justifying the insolence as straight-forwardness? On the other hand, there are such times, I find it extremely blunt, as in pretext of being rude, or a nice way of simply insulting the other person. The latter is pretty lame!!! Because there is nothing like a nice way of insulting someone, rather there is a rude yet wishful(in the right sense) way of insulting so as to improve someone.

Dictionary defines straight-forward as honest, frank, unambiguous. But how many of us know it's correct usage and I find most of the people abusing it rather than using it. I think, it's always better to be vocal about your feelings, because there lies the charm of being truthful and there's nothing more beautiful than a truthful person. But the only thing to be kept in mind is the situation. Holdback from being straight forward in an inappropriate situation. Discretion is critical. Decide if being forthright would help bring the best in someone or the result is making the recipient treasure your words for life. It may serve as a ray of hope in trying times but may even kick someone into dumps when they are already down and out. So take the proper decision and go for it because next lies the happiness and contentment of making someone realize a fact, of having told the truth!

Well that was about the beautiful article written by the young bollywood actor Miss D'souza that I had loved to the core. Stealing some lines and putting in some of my thoughts resulted the post. I hope you liked it. Did you? But now let us put it to test. Why don't you be straightforward in your feedback on this? Let's unearth some possibly more interesting facets and addtional honest "interpretations". Comments welcomed. Signing off. Hope to see you guys very soon. :)

My College!!

DCE- 'A world class institute' in some people's language while 'A dream institute for every Non-Medical student' in the others' . Being a non-medical student myself , I always had quite a similar notion. I had always aspired to be a part of one of the IITs or DCE. IITs ofcourse! Who doesn't know about IITs? The best Engineering colleges of India. But then, Close down in the list after the IITs and BITS is DCE. Delhi College Of Engineering- It is indeed a world class institute. Well ,all the major details are about the college are available on net. So I won't talk about them. You can click on the links above to get that information. But as a student of this institute, I would rather like to talk about it's inside world. A world of which the outsiders have no clue. The hidden, mysterious world! Excited? LOL! At this point even the dceites must be looking forward to what I am going to say.

But before I go ahead on the mysterious part, there are certain things, I just can't do without talking about.

First and foremost- The change of DCE to DTU !!!

Yes, for those who don't know, an Act enacted by Delhi Assembly, Delhi Act 6 of 2009 which came into force on July 15th, 2009 upgraded DCE into DTU.

'UPGRADED'- How far is that correct? Let's see. It introduces the following changes:

1. DCE -working under Delhi University now becomes an autonomous DTU.

2. From the current accademic session itself the DTU has added four new undergraduate programmes in the areas of Software Engineering, Enigeering in Physics, Automobile Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Further MBA program in knowledge and Technology management has also been added.

3. "Supposedly", the faculty standard will improve and now DTU will have the power to select it's teachers itself, unlike the previous criteria which involved seeking permissions from DU for selection of faculty(UPSC Exam) or for introducing any kind of change in syllabus.

4. The coming batch will start receiving degree under the name "Delhi Technological University". This one will have serious impacts. The label "DCE" that was acknowledged in the world will now be replaced by "DTU", which might take time to establish the same respect for itself. Recruiters also might not like the idea of recruiting the freshers with the DTU name- One reason for which even the faculty went for a strike. So regardless of the fact that both faculty and the students DID NOT like the idea, the bill was passed and the change was made.

P.S. - Thankfully, our batch WILL receive a DCE degree, atleast saving us of all the panic. Phew!!!


Coming to the second change- "The new admission process of DTU".
The B.Tech admissions to DTU will now be based upon the AIEEE results. Unlike the prior procedure which involved conducting of a formal Common Entrance Examination(CEE), just for the admissions in DCE and NSIT, the institue will now take into account the performance of students in the AIEEE. The University shall conduct its own Counseling for Delhi & Outside Delhi seats in respect of 14 B.Tech. full time programmes including 10 programmes of the erstwhile DCE on the basis of merit rank of All India Engineering Entrance Examination - 2010 (AIEEE-2010), to be conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi. Though the 85% reservation for the Delhi candidates is still there, thus still saving the Delhites. Phew!!!

Well now,
Having kept you all waiting for quite long, I'd finally begin the process of unveiling the secrets of Delhi College Of Engineering.

First and foremost, I'd like to tell you, the day you step inside the college, you fall in love with it's stupendous structure. The magnificence of the structure fills you with astonishment but at the same time gives you a wonderful feeling of pride. The beautiful campus that matches the level of excellence associated with DCE- The name.

Like everywhere, there are certain points or places called the hep points(Happening places) in the campus. When you come here and it's your first year, you'll be fascinated by the Mech. canteen, the haunted street, the lake and not forgetting the T5 Canteen. Coming to them one by one, Mech. Canteen(called so because it's located in the Mechanical Block) is a place where you find students of all the four years, Some sitting big-big groups and chatting endlessly with their friends, some(basically the boys) sitting at the table in front of the T.V and watching their favorite cricket matches, some giving their birthday treats, while some even copying the files and assignments. But the place definitely has something in it, coz it attracts the majority of the college. When it comes to matches, you hear loud applauds at Sachin's every six and a loud disappointed voice of Ohhhhhhhh....!! at every falling Indian Wicket. When it comes to assignments, you see one assignment paper being copied by atleast 8 people with all finding a small place to be able to look at it and copy( Well, One big part of college life is copying assignments and trust me you enjoy it like anything! ) A treat scene is undoubtedly the best, coz that time boys get to beat their friends to the fullest and the girls enjoy it to the fullest. :))

The haunted street, well yeah it is called so. And when you are a fuchcha, it fascinates you like hell! You go in a group to visit and explore the hauntedness associated with the place. But eventually, you're left with nothing but merely foolish things like a burnt bus which is kept there and that's where the haunting nature starts and ends and you're left disappointed. But then when you're in a group and your friends start with their scary sounds, the place indeed seems haunted. So you ought to go there once, if you don't want to miss the fun.

The lake- LOL! Yes, it's called lake when it's nothing bigger than a swimming pool! Situated amidst the thick trees to give a forest like feeling, again there are some stories associated with the place. Some suicide, some mishap. But when you go there and explore it, it is fun!

Last but not the least, the T5 Canteen. I must say it indeed is the most happening place of DCE! The canteen that is situated just in front of the girls' T5 Hostel. It is this place where you'll find the majority of boys hanging out, coz it is, here that all the girls live. So finding one or the other reason, guys do land up here! A fact! Isn't it guys? LOL! ;)

Enough about places, coming to other topics,
The day you walk in the institute, what you would be expecting is a great amount of discipline, highly qualified faculty? Isn't it? Well yeah, quite obvious. That's what you expect of a high ranking Engineering College. But dude, better not expect such things here!!! Discipline?? Wow!! Come and see it's boys hostel ! Jumping the college walls to get inside the hostel at 1 a.m is quite a regular scenario. All kind of stuff quite easily found with every guy. But when it comes to girls, well they are locked up at exact 8:30 inside the hostel building. Or even when it comes to rules like restricting their movement out of campus in the college hours, our DCE has great discipline!
And faculty!!! Well if you get to see the senior faculty even 4-5 times in the whole semester, I must say you should find bliss in it. Because the best are the busiest and the rest are always left teaching in your classes! Sad! But true!

But all in all, I love my College because it's the best! It has been a prestigious Institution all these years, giving to the country some of it's best Engineers. It offers a chance to get placed in the best companies and has the best recruiters visiting each year. It is something in the air of this college that motivates you to work, providing a great technical environment and filling you with a never-say-die spirit. And I totally love it, salute it, adore it!!!

The cognizance of the momentousness of this day!!!

This day- 26 January- The Republic Day- The day that marked the transition of India being a British Dominion to India being a Republic, back in 1950, is here today for the 60th time. Yes, it's back! But as the Independent Indian republic aged to turn 60, so did the spirit with which the people welcome this day, the realization of the fact that how important this day was in Indian history, the cognizance of the momentousness of this day. Didn't it? Sadly but yes it did!

This day marked the establishment of a truly sovereign India with the enforcement of the constitution of the Independent India. But, How many of us realize what all this day brings with itself? It brings with itself the memories of all the freedom fighters who struggled hard, sacrificed their life for this sole dream of an Independent Indian REPUBLIC. A great day indeed!!! Isn't it? But let me ask you a question, How many of you actually got up today morning with a thought that Wow! It's our Republic Day, a day when our country finally realized the dreams of the great Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous Indians who had fought for years only in hope of this day. Not many right? Rather very few. A fact, let's face it! Most of us look upon it as a mere holiday. A holiday to go and visit even the most distant relatives or to plan a get together with our friends, least bothered about the essence of the day, the patriotic spirit of the day.

Patriotism ??? What do we mean by patriotism in the context of our times? I venture to suggest that what we mean is a sense of national responsibility ... a patriotism which is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. But it has lost it's meaning in today's world! So the exigency of the moment is to apprehend our national responsibility. If we become cognizant of our role in country's development, it's national affairs and merely start following our fundamental duties, our purpose will be solved.

Inspite of the fact that India is a flourishing country today, with it's name in the top list in each and every field may it be technical or sports, our people want to be westernized. Each kid wants to learn western dance, wear imported things and follow the western culture. I'm not against it. My only emphasis is have the same respect for your own culture, our own language, our own country, because IT IS YOUR OWN. Rise above the caste or colour distinctions to have a united and a progressing India. Understand the fact that solution doesn't lie in cribbing upon things, it lies in searching for it and acting accordingly. Most of the Indian people are dis-satisfied by the politicians' work but when it comes to voting, we are too lazy!! Change this mentality and see the results. Because that's your duty as a citizen.

Taking utter pride in being an Indian, I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Republic Day. Don't let it go this time as a mere holiday. As the tricolour unfurls this time, realize the essence of it and do your best to make your country proud. Don't wait for a change be the change!!! Because you are plenipotentiary, if you know how to use your power properly!!!

Blossom like a flower, in this garden of life.

A young girl, unaccustomed to the bizarre intricacies of life had a heart full of numerous dreams. Audacious and intrepid, ready to explore any venture in life, she walked by a road, looking at the world around her. She relished looking at the new faces around her, trying to figure out what was working in their mind. Each day as she walked past the road, she came across people hurrying past the crowded roads, some with a smile while others with a resent. To her dismay, the number of begrudged faces always far exceeded the number of appeased faces. Each day she used to speculate the reasons for a person's resent. Trying her best to figure out what is the cause of their dissatisfaction. At such tender an age, she couldn't understand the complexities around her. What she was aware of, was just one fact, that she wanted to be something big in life. She wanted to be called an achiever. She wanted all her dreams to be fulfilled. She wished to see everyone blossom like a flower in this garden of life, but she wasn't aware:
If we want to blossom like a flower in this garden of life,
We must learn the art of adjusting our life with thorns.

Time passed by. Now she was a grown up girl, more experienced, more mature.Her heart still full of copious dreams, few accomplished and many lined up. Walking past the same road she now was aware that world is a big rat race. Everyone is running in a marathon with a perpetual attempt to beat the fellow sprinter, ready to add another victory to his name. Her childhood apprehensions were now answered. She now knew the reasons for people's aversion. To survive in this competitive world isn't an easy task. It is an extended endeavor to make one reach the top. This fact is conspicuous to most of the people, but still there are very few people who succeed in their pursuit. Why? And which are these exiguous groups of people? The key to success is possessed by the ones who know how to maintain a balance in their life. Who can handle, all, the situations of failure, struggle and success equally well. Without losing the smile on their face. Who are aware of the fact that the key does not lie in antipathy, it lies in hard-work, in interminable tussle. Who know, I would repeat,
If we want to blossom like a flower in this garden of life,
We must learn the art of adjusting our life with thorns.

Learning from these instances, she had always been an eager beaver, always particular about her records and behaviour. She wanted to be an I.A.S Officer. She worked diligently all the year around. The big day finally came. She appeared in the exam. But destiny didn't favour her, she didn't succeed. But she did not give up. She was determined to succeed in the endeavour of her life and come what may, she has to give wings to her dreams. Another year, she worked very hard. Prepared well throughout the year but when the exam date was near, she met with an accident. It is rightly said- Your destiny rules you. But she still didn't give up. She recovered and started preparing once again. This time even her family and friends didn't support her. But it was for her never say die attitude that her fate had to bend in front of her. She gave her exam this time and came with flying colurs. She now is a reputed Officer and everyone around her to proud of her. She still walks past the same road, but is proud to be one of those very few content people.

That's life!!!

How do you wish to go about it? With a resent or be content? The choice is yours.

Thanks for reading it through. My sole reason for writing this post was to make anyone reading this realize the importance of their life. We should understand that the mighty God has send us with huge potentials, for us, to make the most out of our lives. Rather than being discontented, we should duly try to look for our hidden potentials and use them beneficially. Try to realize the drift of each moment in your life. Give wings to your dreams. Life's a glorious gift, make it's relevance. After all you're one in a million.

With that note, it'd like to sum up, wishing you a wonderful year 2010. May you have a blessed world. See you soon. :)

Blogging- My sudden and new interest.

What we live in, is a competitive world and what we come across each day is n- number of people who are skilled with m-number of skills, making the skill set to contain n*m skills. Now what to do to bring yourself at par with such people. Well, I believe what best can be done is to get inspired. Get inspired by everyone and everything around you. (okay.. don't take me wrong I DO NOT mean look for the wrong things and get inspired even by that). Now why am I talking about all this? Because this inspiration is the thing that gave birth to my new interest- Yes, you're right, I mean blogging.

Now as for blogging, what exactly am I going to write about? I've come across many types of bloggers around me, The tech savvies, The great poets, The skilled writers and well the people who might not know much about writing but okay they write because that's their interest. Now which category do I belong to from the above listed ones? Well as for now I'd like to include myself in the last category. So I'm here to blog because my current field of interest is writing and yes blogging gives me a good opportunity to move in the direction of my interest.

Now, coming to the name. I've named my blog as Ambitious World. Many people might not agree with me on this that the world is ambitious but I think it is, and I might be wrong. So okay it characterizes more of me than the world.

I guess that's about it for my first blog post written by me in less than 15 minutes( Yes, I was timing it. To be precise it was 12 minutes. ). I don't think it was that bad a work. What do you people think? Do post your comments with your names. Waiting. Signing off at the moment. Hope to see you very soon. :)