Year: 2016

In today’s age of India, when you look at a ragged looking teenager who looks like he needs a shower… badly, unkempt hair and facial hair, and clothes that have more than one stain on it, your mind probably thinks of one thing. He is probably an engineering student. So how did this transformation, from… Continue reading The Engineering Student by Arvind Vasudevan

Wondering what “Slip-Slop-Slap” mean?  It’s an international sun protection campaign stressing on protecting oneself from harmful effects of ultraviolet rays especially skin cancer by taking simple measures. It says ‘Slip on a shirt, Slop on the sunscreen & Slap on a hat” as summer has already begun and it’s the right time to protect your… Continue reading Slip Slop Slap

The School of Communication (SOC), Manipal University, had a grand kick start to ‘Namma Angadi’, a three-day exhibition and sale of handicraft, handloom and eco-friendly products, here from March 11 to 13.  The event was inaugurated by Dr. Lena Ashok, co-ordinator of the MSW Program, Department of Public Health, Manipal University along with Mr. Damodar… Continue reading Huge Crowds at Namma Angadi 2016

One of the most difficult aspects about writing is being able to stay on topic. With so much information now available through the Internet, it is really not easy to stay focused on the subject that you are to going to explore. Being aware of this and following a few tips on successful academic writing… Continue reading Exploring the Matter: Stay on Topic or Let Findings Guide You?