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silent pledge to this effect.

The second issue is of lifestyles. I often think of how little time we devote to reading good books and

magazines. Does our lifestyle allow us only fleeting

glimpses as we get on TV and Internet? What about the "seemingly old-fashioned" way of curling up with a

book? What about time for study? I heard (jokingly, of course) that some of our students celebrate six birthdays in a year! This is like the captain of the ship - every time

he sets sail with a new set of passengers on a cruise he declares that he is going to celebrate his birthday - therefore it is time for another carnival on the ship. The times are hard, as you will agree. The message is loud and clear - we must refocus our energy and time on the priorities and plans of our life instead of frittering them away on trivial pursuits.

The third issue is of "lifeskills". I heard this term for the first time on my visit to TCS, Kolkata. No longer do we talk of special courses, Computer Skills, English Language Training, etc., but of an all encompassing term: LIFESKILLS. It includes all things that make up our personality, our knowledge, our grades, our attitude and our relationships. It is seen as a holistic entity and not as an aggregate of disparate skills. It also means leading a life of continuous learning since lifeskills are subject to social and market forces as well. Lifeskills are dynamic and hence continuous learning is the only option.

My best wishes to all NISTIANS.

Sangram Mudali

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SEASONS OF NIST (Sthitapragyan Naik, 2nd Year)

Amidst the hectic schedule, and continuous vertical movement of life's surging waves, something makes me feel its miraculous existence. Here life contains within itself infinite possibilities and capacities but still the wholeness of life comes when the unparalleled embracing forces of nature get together to form the background.

The rainy months come with the clouds appearing on the horizon. The Palur hills kiss the clouds with sheer love. The main building of NIST is expecting to welcome the clatter of raindrops and the OCTAGON seems excited. The solemn white of NIST becomes conspicuous when viewed through prism of raindrops. The walk from the OCTAGON to the Lecture Hall makes me feel ecstatic when I drench myself to attend further classes. The railings of NIST are like balcony seats of a theatre where silent spectators watch the concert as it gains momentum. When I gaze through a window, the hills have different shades of blue and ash overlapping each other. The NIST buses have the rain trickling through their window. When the rain stops the

earth curdles up. The cumulus and nimbus clouds vanish into their own infinities. The leaves of trees glisten emerald green and everything draws out the tension and gloom - making life easier and more comfortable.