Dr G. Satheesh Reddy is the Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri. A proponent of indigenization, he guides the development of significant programmes on missiles and strategic systems, fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial defence systems, underwater systems, radar systems, strategic materials, and armaments among other futuristic technologies. The MIT Post had the fortune to interact with and interview Satheesh Sir about his expert experience and in-exhaustive knowledge in the scientific domain.

Under your tenure as the Chairman of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), various indigenous projects like the fourth-generation TEJAS and DRDO-Ghatak were integrated.
In comparison with our imports, where do these indigenous projects stand, sir?

Most of the latest technologies in the aeronautical sector have come a long way.  A lot of things have been developed in the country.  Academia and accreditations have come up with many innovative solutions and systems. Lots of infrastructure has come into the country like wind tunnel testing, and so on. The government has planned an order for 83 TEJAS jets which has given a major boost to the indigenous aeronautics industry today. The industry plays a major role in the supply chain of the various parts and subsystems. In the coming aircrafts, the indigenous content will be very high and now, the country is poised to make state-of-the-art five-plus generation aircrafts. The country is already working on the design and is in the R&D phase of the design.

Project Shakti 2019 or the Anti-SAT programme was also undertaken with your wise guidance. While planning for the entire project, how did you monitor the entire programme so that the debris would not fall on the Earth or not collide with the satellites orbiting around the lower orbit?

Lots of studies, simulations, and analyses have gone into the study. The site chosen was the lower side of the lower orbit. We have also seen the impact angle at which the impact of the physical collision occurs. We have seen the angles at which the distortion improves and doesn’t go higher in altitude. Whatever debris is generated dies down quickly. There is barely any debris in space this way. Many countries have done this safely and so have we.

The Russia-Ukrainian war is a significant stressor for the Government since our nation’s Defence sector was virtually on tip-toes and both of our partners, that is, the Western Front and the Russian Front are at war with each other. During such times, does it seem like a stressor for you as a strategic advisor?

I’m a scientific adviser, with more emphasis on technology and this is more inclined towards international affairs and related parameters.

As a scientific advisor, does your expertise extend to the definition of the Defence Budget appointed to the Defence sector in a fiscal year?

As a scientific adviser, you are finalizing the technology, the research, and the designs that have to be completed, the weapons, the systems, and the tools being developed also come under your purview. So you also make a road map on that on the technologies and the areas in which the systems will be set. Naturally, inter-institutional departments work very well to take care of the allocation work that needs to happen.

There are brilliant establishments like iDEX that empower the youth to invest and come up with projects in the Defence sector. However, post inception, we have heard that it takes nearly thirty years, on average, to implement the idea as in the case of Tejas. Is there a system that helps in cutting off the thirty-year phase that goes into finalising and applying it?

It does not take thirty years to finalise an idea. In thirty years, the idea does not remain valid at all. It takes a maximum of one to two years to finalise an idea, depending on the complexity of the system. If the armed forces need it urgently, the delay is even lesser. Once the prototype is seen by the Department of Production, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Armed Forces, it is taken to the next level. From there, the product is brought to life and thereupon only minor arrangements are necessary.

You are one of the only people in the last hundred years to be nominated as a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society of London and its American equivalent. How does that make you feel about the entire aeronautical domain and how can it be expanded further in India?

This shows that the ecosystem method in the aerospace department of the country is defined by what is required by the public in the country. If a country is coming up with a lot of technologies, systems, and research and is recognized in the name of a person, we need to note that the achievements are not in the name of a person but for the whole country. So, India has been taking the leading role in the aeronautics sector.

Meghana Dharmapuri was the Editor—in—Chief of the MIT Post for the academic year 2017-18. A student of Computer Science and Engineering, she graduated in 2019. She left a lasting impression on her peers and faculty alike. Currently a Solution Advisor at Deloitte India (Offices of the US). The MIT Post had the opportunity to sit down and interview Meghana about her experiences in MIT, the MIT Post and her professional life.

How was your MIT experience? What stood out to you the most?

Okay, I did a lot of things. I was one of those “active kids around the block” at that time. I come from an army background. So, there’s a lot of sports and all of that involved. So, when I came here, I saw this whole avenue of things to do. I was part of the music club, debate club, and MIT Post. Eventually, I was on the Editorial board also, and a lot of other things. I was part of the tennis team and swimming team. So, I used to be in all of these things because it was something apart from the academics itself. I also made sure that I took out time to study. The evenings were just for ensuring I’m in all these student activities and technical projects. One of the reasons why it was really nice for me was that the seniors were very authentic. It made a lot of impact the way they were with you, the way they encouraged you to always do whatever felt better. I was also part of the dramatics club AAINA. It was a unique experience compared to all my other peers in different colleges. Apart from your academics, you get that time to explore different avenues and see what else you are good at. So that is something I enjoyed.

Were you part of any projects?

I was actually with Manohar Pai Sir. There was a technical project called RC Air. We worked on air cleansing machines. 

How different is your MIT experience from your professional life?

Very different. Here, you used to get that time to balance things out. At work you don’t because there’s just so much to do. For the sake of comfort, there are sports there. I’m part of the football club over there and the basketball club. But still, it’s not the same, because here, you have that whole peer group aspect. Everybody is your age and going through the same things, the same journey. The end goal is the same, at least for those four years. That helps you through that whole process, no matter where you are in life at that point in time. In an office, it becomes very different because you’re dealing with many different people. For me, I’m not even dealing with my colleagues. I’m only dealing with people on the Swiss or US sides who I have never even seen in my life. That’s the thing. It makes a huge difference when you’re here and learning things hands-on, online it’s a little different.

It’s the time aspect, the amount of time that you have to do things, and the rat race- it is still a little easier because everybody’s going through the same thing.

You seem to have participated in many different activities, so to most students, would you recommend joining many clubs or focusing on one?

See, I would say first you should explore. You see, if you’ve not tried something, you don’t know if you’re good at it or if you enjoy it. You don’t know the kind of seniors you meet, the kind of people you meet. Otherwise, you’re restricted to a very small circle. So, make sure you go out there, do things, and meet as many people as possible because the exposure is very vast. The kind of people you meet, their experiences, what you learn from them, you never know, you might make some friends for life through that. So, after that year, see what you like, and then start narrowing it down. That’s what I did. So, in the first year, lots of clubs. The second year, few. And then the third year, I just stuck to a couple of clubs like IECSE and MIT Post.

What do you think of our curriculum and course structure now that you are in the industry? Has it helped you in your professional life? 

Actually, it is. To a great extent, it is. Everybody is taking a course they are interested in. I have gone more into the consulting side of things in the software field, but for me, it was more of the technical mindset that I could develop through the course and curriculum. The kind of questions I should ask, the kind of technology, while it’s not the same tools and technologies you’re using, it makes me adapt faster to those. But for others who are more interested in the software field. It’s a very up-to-date course, in fact, for that matter. I think I’ve heard that your courses are getting updated even still. That’s wonderful because most of my time, they did network; I think the networking one, then SVPN that they were doing then, are things they applied in their jobs. So definitely the course has been immensely helpful for everybody relevant.

We have heard you like to travel and said you’re from a military background. Did you move around a lot as a child?

Yes, I did. I studied in seven different states. I studied in nine different schools, so I was always moving. I’ve studied in the school for just ten months, and I’ve also studied for two years. But to date, the longest place of residence has been Manipal for me. So that’s something really interesting when somebody asks, what is home? I wonder if it is the longest place for residence. Because then it’s Manipal. It’s the feeling that this is my hometown for me. 

What was your experience like in MIT Post?

There’s a reason I stuck around all four years in this one club. Firstly, my love of writing. I used to like writing the kind of articles that I did. But apart from that, it was the whole culture. It is not entirely just students. It’s got some part of the administration. You’ve got that sort of mix of things going on that you are running around and talking to professors about things, getting those permissions. That’s got a real kick to itself, right? Then the kind of people I interacted with; my seniors-their objectives were very clear. I had certain visions for the Post, which pushed me to do a few more things there. Like we had a new column that I created called In Transit, which was our travel column. So that is something that I really enjoyed working on with everybody because every vacation needs to be going somewhere new.

We had the yearly magazine, the Standard, which had a different set of articles going into it. There was a lot of variation in the way we worked. So, it was really fun. 

Where did you do your internships, and did you find them on campus?

My internship was at Deloitte. Other internships are small ones. I did that development here, so that was it. Apart from that, it was only Deloitte. A lot of us from campus were there. So, they hired a lot of people. It was a lot of fun to learn things during our internship because we didn’t have to execute many things. It was just shadowing different projects and different kinds of things on which people were working.  We had something called an innovation project. So that is something my team and I did. You were supposed to use different kinds of technology to see what kind of things that you can do. It was a competition at the end of the day, and we won. Hence internship was a good period. We returned to college every time for the midterms, and the final terms were also fun. We just coordinated together. 

What additional learnings outside the classroom that you value most?

As I said, go out there as you don’t know what field you find interesting. I’ve seen people who completed their engineering, but one of these clubs stuck, and they made a career out of those things and are very successful doing that right now. Or even the projects they did, so many people did mechanical or computer science projects, and they have their own start-ups now, so it’s all about how you leverage your interest and first go out there and put yourself out there to see what is there. If you test what is there and see what you can do with it, then make the most of it. Make sure you experience Manipal to the maximum because, trust me, nobody has experienced what we have. To date, I know so many seniors who were in that “Manipal bubble” because of the experience they had. Most people get out of college and are done with it, but everybody carries Manipal with them for a long time in their lives, so make sure you make full use of that. 

The Manipal Institute of Technology Debate Tournament celebrated its sixth edition with a splendid ensemble of enthused debaters across the globe. This year it was conducted in online mode from the 15th to 17th of April 2022, to avoid any disruptions brought about by the pandemic. 

The tournament followed the format of the British parliamentary where four teams of two members each were divided between the proposition and opposition benches. With more than 40 teams participating from India as well as internationally from South Korea, Australia, Japan, Bangladesh, and more, the event witnessed a fiercely competitive, yet cheerful arena. 

“It was our first time debating in the BP format, and the second time in a tournament. It was, for a lack of words, exhilarating. We’re definitely taking back a lot from the tournament,” said a debater, about the event. 

With motions ranging from self-love, economics, art, crime, and philosophy, the tournament presented a serving of all walks of life, while nudging the inner argumentative debater within everyone.

Whether it be the intensive work of tabulation, the swing teams, the handling of rooms, or organizing in general, the event received praise from some of the most reputed names in the International debating circuits. The event was concluded with a heartfelt note from the convenors.      

Image credits: LDQ

Mighty MIT! Mighty MIT! Still reverberates around the halls of the Academic Block where the Talent Night was held on the 26th of March. The event was organized by the Student Council to give the Freshers Batch of ’25 a platform to showcase their talents and socialise with each other in the process.
The talent show commenced with a hearty welcome speech delivered by Mr. Nagaraj Katagi, the Associate Director of Student Welfare.  “Apart from academic activities, we also encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities and clubs so that it inculcates curiosity in them”, he said, highlighting the importance of academics and non-academic skills in a learner. Performers were allowed a four-minute act of either music, dance, mimicry, or poetry.

Our first performer was Shubham Anand, who warmed up the audience by playing the guitar. He was then followed by our next singer, Diya BM, who sang Lag Jaa Gale as a tribute to the late Lata Mangeshkar. Aside from solos, we also witnessed duet performances from Drishaan P and Shaurya R, a singer-guitar combo that got the crowd cheering. We then had Paras Ahuja and Athul S, a keyboard-singer combo that had the audience enthralled and harmonizing along with them.

The night also saw energy-packed dance performances by Yashwi S, Azaan K, and Anurag M. We also heard the calming flute, played by Sanatan S and the drums by Ayan S and Akshat T. The stage also welcomed Atyab J, a mimic who got the audience hooting in laughter. Paras Ahuja, one of the key performers said that he found playing for the crowd thrilling and was excited to see the turnout of the crowd. He hopes to stage more events in the future.
After spending nearly two years of what felt like an eternity at home, our brand new MITians got an easy opportunity to showcase what they’d been hiding all this while. All in all, the event was a major success that the Batch of ’25 will cherish.

Image credits: Drishaan Prasad 

Featured image credits: https://www.dreamstime.com/illustration/talent-night.html 

An important body providing a bridge of communication between the administration and the students of MIT, the Student Council constantly strives to provide assistance and make life on campus smoother and enriching for the latter. In order to familiarise students with our newly elected Student Council, the MIT Post interviewed the members on their goals and ambitions for this term.

President

Name: Priyanshu Gupta
Department: Electronics and Communication Engineering
E-mail: thisispriyanshu.pg@gmail.com

Leadership and Management roles have always been my natural habitat. From working in my school Student Council for more than 4 years to being a class representative in college for all 3 academic years, and even being a board member of clubs and a student project, I realised I will be able to lead the student council effectively with my experience and will keep on learning in this journey.

The President is primarily responsible for managing and leading the team of Student Council members. The President has to represent MIT in MAHE and different platforms and serve as the student representative in discussions with college administration.

My journey, until now, has been a roller coaster ride, with the Covid-19 outbreak and online examinations, along with the preparation for Revels after a gap of 2 years. I have understood that effective communication with students and administration is the key to solving all problems. I believe my experience will be the most valuable asset in my tenure as the President.

I plan to utilise the situation and convince the college administration to bring digitisation to the evaluation and assessment scheme. Along with this, I plan to introduce a grievance redressal system for all students of MIT, effectively covering all aspects of college.

Due to the pandemic, Batch of 2023 is the last batch that has actually seen and experienced the conventional mode of college. As we accept the new normal and the change in lifestyle, my focus will be on smoothly and effectively passing on the legacy of MIT to our juniors since I believe college is all about culture and experiences.

General Secretary (Male)

Name: Yashvardhan Singh
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: singhyashvardhan0930@gmail.com

The post of General Secretary gives me the chance to ensure that the general working of all college bodies runs smoothly. It allows me to learn, experience, and resolve all issues pertaining to both cultural and technical activities and hold regular conversations with the administration to discuss and resolve all issues of our college students.

In the past, I have experienced the task of leading clubs and even being a part of organising committees during my school days. Hence, when the opportunity to represent and resolve the problems of the entire college was presented, I couldn’t let it pass by. I feel grateful to have had experience in being a leader in multiple fields. I have also been fortunate to have had a chance to become the operations head at MIT Gaming, where owing to my work and enthusiasm, I was nominated as the President of the club.

My plan of action for the term would be to create and maintain a hassle-free environment for all students, maintain equality in all fields, and channel a smooth path regarding clarifying doubts pertaining to placement and internship opportunities. I want to promote and ensure the importance of mental well-being of all students of our college. I also look forward to ensuring proper standards of food and hostel amenities throughout our college.

For me, a leader is supportive of the team and encourages all the team members, ensuring their development while setting the right goals, someone who takes up the responsibility when something goes wrong and distributes the credit after success. These are some of the ideals I wish to abide by as a leader.

General Secretary (Female)

Name: Piyushi Goyal
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
E-mail: piyoo.goyal@gmail.com

My role in the Student Council is not restricted to any one domain and involves overall management and co-functioning. It requires a lot of patience to make sure that the team members are working in tandem with each other.

As the General Secretary, it is our job to maintain effective communication with the student welfare. We are the points of contact for other colleges as well. I have always been a natural leader and have been trusted with important responsibilities. I am a person who voices out her opinions without any fear. A General Secretary should be disciplined, organised, and confident. I have always displayed such qualities, and hence, I realised that I was a good fit for this position.

Our college was devoid of a Student Council for a whole year due to the pandemic. I saw the inconvenience students had to face without an interface to communicate with the admin. Now that we have our Council back, I feel proud to be part of it. It gives me happiness when students approach me with their doubts and issues, and I am able to help them. I hope to set an example of a council that future batches will follow.

Firstly, I want the student community to know that the Student Council exists to solve their problems with all the power we possess. During my tenure, I want to make sure that students can trust the Student Council. I hope to make sure that they have patience and don’t hesitate. We are also students, and hence, we understand their situation most of the time. As of now, the Student Council is focusing on making Revels happen. Apart from this, we’re looking into improving the hostels and messes. Next, we are hoping to improve matters with the Wi-Fi as well. As a resident of a girls’ block, I will try working around the perm time too.

For the Student Council aspirants, I would like to say that it’s very important to possess certain skills such as self-confidence, trust, tolerance, patience, and teamwork. It’s also imperative that you manage your time well. Lastly, always have genuine respect and love for your Institute. Otherwise, you will never be able to give it your best.

Treasurer 

Name: Mrigesh Kumar Gupta
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: mrigeshgupta05@gmail.com

To be a part of the Student Council in the position of Treasurer offers me the unique opportunity to represent my fellow mates and bring to light the changes that I would like to see at my university. This essentially is the reason I applied for the post—taking up the onus of this position was driven by both my future aspirations of working in the field of finance and my experience in acting as an interface between the administration, students, and all other stakeholders.

I’ve taken up several positions of responsibility in the past, ranging from being the Head Boy, Sports Secretary at school to being the CR in college, which has facilitated my leadership skills.

I believe my trustworthy and adeptly communicative self, along with skills of being a methodical problem solver, having an eye for detail, and comfortableness in working with figures will aid in pushing me to be a good Treasurer.

Technical Secretary (Male) 

Name: Anmol Agarwal
Department: Computer and Communication Engineering
E-mail: agarwalanmol3010@gmail.com

I was always fascinated by technology, specifically in ways to make life easier by using technology. Hence I wanted to do something to modernise the technical sphere of the college. Being the Technical Secretary, I can do so by proposing and implementing various apps and websites for the college. This made me apply for the post of technical Secretary. Moreover, it comes with the responsibility of convening TechTatva, and who doesn’t want to host a national technical fest and take it to the next level?

During my tenure, I want to prepare a proper channel for the technical clubs to get what they need and give them recognition by the college. I also intend to release a Student Council App, which will have everything from SLCM to notices and a portal to make getting permissions more convenient. I also hope to increase the general awareness among students for academic research during UG.

I believe every experience leaves a mark on you, and I feel that this will have a strong impact on my overall personal growth.

Technical Secretary (Female) 

Name: Aashrayi Ranjan
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: aashrayiranjan@gmail.com

The Technical Secretary’s work is always associated with CS and coding, so I was a little hesitant about applying for it, being a mechanical kid, even though I knew I was interested in the post. I eventually ended up pushing myself to go for it because I felt that my skill set would help fill any void that may be present.

We’ve got a lot lined up for this term. On top of our list, you will find the SC website and mobile application. TechTatva and Manipal Hackathon are some events we’re very excited about too. My main goal for this year is to help the technical clubs and student projects get their offline work and events back on track by providing all assistance and support necessary to make it possible.

I would like to reiterate that for any issue or any questions, students can come to us, and we will always try our best to help. No issue is invalid.

Cultural Secretary (Male)

Name: Aagam Shah
Department: Computer and Communication Engineering
E-mail: aagampshah7@gmail.com

Sports Secretary (Male) 

Name: Chandraraj Singh
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: chandraraj0131@gmail.com

I have been into sports for as long as I can remember. One of the ideas behind my pursuit of becoming the Sports Secretary was to combine my love for sports with a desire to bring positive change to the part of college that has shaped my life to a large extent. Being a member of the MIT football team since my first year in college and representing MIT has been a matter of immense pride and has fuelled my performance and attitude, on and off the football field.

The Sports Secretary (along with the Cultural Secretary) has the task of organising MIT’s cultural and sports festival, Revels, one of our most recognised and celebrated events. Alongside this, the smooth functioning of gyms, courts, fields, and tracks in all aspects falls under the responsibility of the Sports Secretary, with the safety of students being of the utmost importance. Revamping D-Block, organising more intra-college tournaments, and providing special concessions for MIT athletes across all sports are of priority as of now.

We hope the circumstances favour us this year with respect to COVID-19, and we can start checking things off of our list of agendas.

Sports Secretary (Female)

Name: Sukanya Dubey
Department: Aeronautical Engineering
E-mail:  sukanaya95@gmail.com

I’ve been involved in sports for as long as I can remember, so I am really grateful to my HODs and our college for giving me this opportunity. I was initially worried about being able to balance my academics and my duties towards the Council, but after some encouragement from my Faculty Advisor, I decided to apply for the post.

The immediate priority for us is obviously Revels 2022. It has been a huge challenge but we are working with all hands on deck. Despite the pandemic, we have been doing everything we can to ensure a smooth and successful event.

I have also noticed a decrease in participation of women in sports, so one of my major objectives is to increase the number of sports events that are organised in MIT and get more people, not just women, out in the field participating and having fun. Apart from that, any repairs and maintenance to courts and arenas will also be one of the top priorities to ensure that every student has a level playing field, pun intended.

I have been working in clubs and student projects throughout my time at MIT but never at the scale that we are currently operating on. I am looking forward to learning a lot of management skills as well as dealing with different kinds of people and getting them to work towards the same goal.

Placement Secretary (Male) 

Name: Avinash Murali
Department: Industrial and Production Engineering
E-mail: avinashmg318@gmail.com

As a Placement Secretary, it is my job to act as the bridge between the placement cell & the students. With placements being a matter of constant turmoil for students, having clarity and proper information is of the essence. Hence it is my responsibility to ensure that students get all the necessary information that I receive from the companies and placement cell.

Some of the initiatives that I want to bring into force are: 

• Internship help centre
• Reintroducing placement training sessions
• TOEFL/IELTS group study clubs

Most importantly, I would like to focus on branches like Mechanical, Civil, Media Technology, Bio-Technology, Industrial & Production to ensure that MIT’s placement rates and statistics improve across all departments, which in turn is for the betterment of the students and Institute. 

I have had the opportunity to be the placement volunteer a couple of times which provided me with an understanding of how the placement cell & the company recruitments generally work. This has helped me understand how the role of Placement Secretary is very crucial.

Placement Secretary (Female) 

Name: Jahnvi Singh
Department: Information Technology
E-mail:  jahnvi1212@gmail.com

As a Placement Secretary, I feel like it is my responsibility to act as an intermediary between the placement department and the college students. I am responsible for making the placement process smoother and ensuring that everyone gets a fair chance to shoot their shot and get placed in their dream companies, for their own good future.

My main aims are to have a placement portal setup and to ensure everyone gets some guidance before the placement season commences such that everyone is well equipped with the information one needs beforehand. I have wanted to incorporate as many companies as we can, such that they are core specific and everyone gets equal opportunities no matter what branch.

So far my journey has been thrilling. Right from preparing for Revels to getting insights on the placement process, everything has been really amazing. 

Placement Secretary (MTech) 

Name: Madhura Nakadi
Department: Biomedical Engineering
E-mail: madhuranakadi19@gmail.com

As the Placement Secretary, I am mostly involved in bridging the gap between the placement cell and students. I have to ensure that all the information regarding placement activities is passed on to all the students and that there is a smooth and systematic flow of placement activities.

During my Btech too, I was the placement secretary so I knew the process of placements and the activities that take place. I have the experience of coordinating many companies who came to recruit so I thought of applying here as well.

This term my aim is to conduct mock—interviews, tests, to make students familiar with the placement process as well as to orient juniors about the placement activities and address all the new issues faced by any student during placements.

Placement Secretary (MCA)

Name: Chandana BK
Department: Computer Applications
E-mail: chandana.kalmardappa@gmail.com

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity to become the student placement secretary for MCA.
As the placement secretary, I would like to do the following:

• Determine all required placement requirements and assist all apprentice participants to exchange all information appropriately.
• Maintain knowledge of all requirements to facilitate efficient working of the company.
• I will ensure smooth communication with each and every company on the lookout for any opportunities.
• Prepare all resumes and conduct interviews with all students and provide assistance to all graduates.
• Collaborate with the externship coordinator and program directors to administer all changes required.
• Conduct an orientation program for all new students.
  I have already donned the hat of being a placement secretary before, and I very much look forward to being a part of the Student Council.

Vice President (MTech)

Name: Akash Acharya
Department: Engineering Management
E-mail: akashacharya7977@gmail.com

“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.“—Elon Musk. This quote resonates with me, encouraging me to strive harder towards being extraordinary in any work I take up.

A person with experience, a person you can depend on, a person who will address the concerns and represent everyone, a person who will go beyond his limits for the student body is the type of person you need in service as your Student Vice President. I have always aspired to learn new things and do things out of my comfort zone. Having an industrial experience of three years and working for multinational companies, I thought I should take this opportunity to explore the unexplored.

One of my goals is to increase the student body’s involvement with the Student Council. I propose to democratise the decision-making process in the campus by creating a discussion forum where the Student Council and student body could deliberate on various matters before taking significant steps. This can cause substantial benefits by bridging the student community and the Institution.

My next major goal is to work on eliminating the industry-academia gap. To make students job-ready even before entering the companies, I plan to organise Industry collaborations, Industrial visits, and technical talks from various experts. To transform job seekers into job creators, education on financial independence and investment will be pursued, which will help students make wiser decisions on money management in their professional and personal lives.

Sports and extracurricular activities are also vital for the overall development of students. Thus, Interdepartmental and Intercollegiate competitions will be held throughout the year in tandem with academic assignments and tests such that there is a balance among studies and sports.

My favourite item in this list is the start-up week or start-up month, wherein students develop an innovative idea and pitch it in meetings with investors. The best start-up idea will be funded and helped set up as a company. We will have speakers from all sectors to inspire students with their journeys and mentor them in the ideation processes.

As your Vice-president, I wish to represent myself as the ‘first among equals’ within the student body. I also wish to leave this legacy behind at Manipal and create a self-sustaining system that is helpful to the next generation of students.

Vice President (Female)

Name: Iza Singh
Department: Civil Engineering
E-mail:  singhiza1882@gmail.com

From the first day I’ve arrived at college, I knew I wanted to become more involved. There are enthusiasts out there and we all help each other and that is not something we find everywhere. One of the reasons I’m running for Vice President is because I want to be that friendly face for new students coming in and a defender for students already here. During the past year, I’ve known how the administration works and it’ll be an honour to pitch in ideas and work side-by-side with the student body to ensure all the events throughout are well-heeled. As the name of the post says, steadfastness and the ability to work with others even during conflictive circumstances while still keeping a sense of humour is the motive.

I have extensive experience with difficult and challenging management situations where strong leadership and direction has been needed. Being a problem solver, performing well under pressure with a positive attitude, I am a solid decision maker and possesses excellent communication skills, all these abilities made me apply for the post of Vice President!

My goal during my tenure would be to focus on mental health awareness and introduce necessities. I will assist the President in the management of hostel and mess committees and attend to its related issues. I will coordinate with the class representatives and look into the problems faced by students, thus forming a medium between students and administration. I want to start a mechanism through which the students can give their feedback and suggestions regularly on various topics. I also want to work on some areas such as waste segregation on campus, setting up the pharmacy and more. I will execute the duties bestowed on me as the Vice President female of the student council.

I plan on being as available as possible so that I can be a link between the students and the staff, faculty & administration, not just to this extent but to also make my campus memorable so that everyone at campus cherishes their life to the best. Furthermore, I plan on attending club meetings in my free time and seeing how each club does their meeting and what they want to do & then offer my help. I will always be there to support the chair in ensuring smooth functioning of the management committee along with help of other council members as a team. I believe with transparency; I will give the students the ability to share with me their true concerns and allow them the opportunity to personally flourish while they work on fixing what they believe needs to be improved. I would like to work with clubs and student projects in such ways which would help in the advancement of clubs. Besides these it will also generate curiosity amongst students about the same. I will keep students updated with what is going in and around the campus. I position brand new ideas in terms of promotion of events along with other new ideas that can help bring awareness of certain issues or events.

I will bring to my position first rate communication skills both orally and written as well as integrity, selflessness, and engagement on issues campus wide. I will give my best to whatever responsibilities are given to me.

Joint Secretary (Male)

Name: Siddhant Singh
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: siddhant20803@gmail.com

I was in my school’s student council in 10th and 12th as the President. The things I learned there and the experiences I acquired made me want to apply for the student council at MIT. I want to bridge the gap between the students and the administration, which is why I applied for this post. I love interacting with people, so I want to make the student council more transparent and accessible to students. Since I am interested in management, I am sure that the student council will give me a good head-start.

The well-being of students is what matters to me the most. Whether it be the students’ mental health or physical health, I want to make sure we as the student council are there for every need of the students. I want to make a healthier environment for the students, especially in the hostels, as the inventories and the first aid require a lot of checks and improvements. Keeping in mind students’ mental health, the student council is regularly in contact with the SST, which provides counselling sessions. We will be holding awareness sessions and putting up message boxes all around the campus so that any student facing any issues can reach out easily.

Another thing that I want to improve personally is the hostel allotment process. I want to ensure the allotment process is based on CGPA rather than just random allotment. The Council will meet with the chief warden and ensure the allotment is transparent and strictly based on CGPA.

I became the joint secretary to be the voice of the students and work for their betterment.

Joint Secretary (Female)

Name: Paridhi Gupta
Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
E-mail: paridhig37@gmail.com

I have a certain quality within myself that acts both as my strength and my weakness; that quality is self-confidence. I believe that fifty percent of the task is done when you have the confidence to do it, and that is where I access my strength. The position of Joint Secretary was the perfect opportunity for me to be a leader and a follower. As the leader, I want to be the inspiration and someone the next Joint secretary can look up to. I want to learn from my vice president and the senior student council as a follower. The next time I apply for a leadership position, I will use everything I have learned from them. I didn’t want to bind myself to a cultural or sports secretary. I am an all-rounder person, and joint secretary did more justice to all my qualities.

My primary responsibility is going to be hostels and messes. For the hostels, we, as the student council, will form a committee that will conduct daily checks. The committee will make sure that they can always come up with a solution for all the students in the hostel face. Regarding the mess, our main aim will be to maintain the food quality already being provided. Manipal is already a college that offers one of the most refined mess foods compared to other colleges. To ensure the quality remains good, we will form a committee that does quality checks every week. Along with that, we will give feedback to all the messes regarding what they can improve and ask the students for their input. Also, we will be in close contact with all the CRs so that all the announcements reach every student.

One of the significant changes that we as the Council want to bring is getting things back offline; we think having an offline college life is very important. We have already started taking small steps and have a circular out for hybrid mode. We want to be the intermediate between the students and the administration.

Our main plan of action will be to gain feedback from students to understand where else the campus is lacking. Regular feedback will help us work efficiently for the welfare of the students. For this, we want to be as approachable as possible and make sure that there is no hesitation in the students when they reach out, irrespective of whether they are our juniors or seniors.

I want to be the most approachable person in the crowd, and secondly, I want to be an inspiration to others. As the joint secretary, I want to set an example so that the next joint secretary looks up to me for all the right reasons and the wrong ones so that if I make a mistake, they make sure not to repeat it in their tenure. My goal is to always live up to the confidence I have and never lose the virtues, morals, and principles that I have built throughout my life. They act as my strength, they act as my confidence, and they will help me be the person I aspire to be.

Joint Cultural Secretary (Male)

Name: Tushar Srivastava
Department: Mechanical Engineering
E-mail: tusharsrivastava354@gmail.com

Since childhood, I have been very involved with the creative aspect of things. Apart from being an avid participant in singing, dramatics, and MUN competitions, I have also contributed to organising various fests and inter-school activities during my school times. These experiences have contributed to my personality, which I would like to spread to my peers and juniors. As Joint Cultural Secretary, I firmly believe I can bring about many constructive changes for the better.

As a first-year, I joined multiple clubs in Manipal, which gave me unforgettable learnings for a lifetime. I am a firm believer in learning on my feet, and my time in Manipal has given me exactly that. Realising how different school and college cultures are and how many new things you get to learn, both academically and culturally, has completely changed my perspective. 

Manipal is a culture hub full of talent. I want to provide an open platform to showcase this talent, motivating many students to understand their culture and maybe even connect with their creative side. I urge everyone to participate in such events, even online, as they provide a powerful platform to shape public relations and communication skills.

Revels is the most significant responsibility I have as the Joint Cultural Secretary as it is being organised after almost two years. My biggest goal is to make it a grand success because it will be the first experience for our first and second years. Encouraging my fellow second years to learn the basics of organising such a big event will be my primary plan, and I will make sure they have a great time doing it.

Being the Joint Cultural Secretary is a great honour, and I am very proud that I get to give back to this college in some way. I want to encourage all of you to do the same and be grateful that our college has given us numerous opportunities to express ourselves and be our best versions. I look forward to making it a culturally enriching experience for everyone.

Joint Cultural Secretary (Female)

Name: Vasudha S K
Department: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
E-mail: vasoosk@gmail.com

Since my school days, I have enthusiastically participated in multiple Music, Dance, Sports competitions at both school-level and South-zone levels. Recently, I’m exploring business, finance, and entrepreneurship and have taken part in those competitions. I am very passionate about cultural events, so I thought I would make an excellent fit for the post of Joint Cultural Secretary.

In terms of bringing change into the cultural atmosphere of Manipal, I would like to include more culture-specific celebrations. Apart from major festivals like Diwali, Christmas, etc., I would like to bring in an atmosphere that caters to other regional festivals/events like Kannada Rajyotsava. We can organise street plays or poetry competitions in the Kannada language.

My action plan would be to collect information about all festivals that can potentially be implemented as an event. I would take in inputs from diverse, regional groups of students who could introduce me to lesser known festivals, which would be a blast to conduct and present to students.

The present circumstances have hindered the experiences of many students, especially first-years, and even though planning for a cultural fest is easier online, unfortunately there’s no comparison to experiencing it offline. I strive to plan the event so that we are ready to implement it online or offline. It should be flexible planning and execution. Even if circumstances forbid us to keep it offline, I endeavour to make the online experience close just as good if not better.

Planning REVELS-the biggest cultural event of MIT is my primary responsibility. From deciding events and cultural categories to recruiting core members for the smooth functioning of the fest, it will be my goal to make sure everything is organised to its last detail.

As the Joint Cultural Secretary, I assure you that you will have a fantastic experience in cultural fests. We, as a team, are very approachable and open to inputs for events from your side. We must not miss out on any talent, so we strive to have an event for all interests. Feel free to approach us with your ideas and suggestions. Let’s collaborate and make it an exceptional experience for you all!

Joint Technical Secretary (Female)

Joint Sports Secretary (Female)

I joined the Editorial Board as a member of the Admin & Logistics team in my first year. In the last two years, I have worked closely with my seniors and learned a lot from them. As a managing editor, it is my duty to ensure smooth functioning between all the departments, dealing with the college administration and also the increased workload which comes with the post. I act as the medium of communication between the college administration and my board.

The Editorial Board is primarily concerned with making the yearbook for our college. From the frantic Btech photoshoots at the beginning of the year to the joyful book launch at the end, the Ed board ensures that the entire process runs seamlessly. The upcoming yearbook will include everything, ranging from artworks to pictures contributed by students from the college. It will include short stories, poetry, and other literary material, as well as the yearbook’s main attraction, photoshoots.

Because of the pandemic, our seniors were unable to make any final year memories with their classmates or have a class portrait shot for the yearbook. We intend to create a smaller version of the yearbook for them so they can look back on it. It has undoubtedly been a tough time for the Ed board to rebuild the board from the ground up owing to the gap caused by COVID -19, but we have begun all of the necessary work, and everything should be back to normal in a couple of months.

Managing Editor: The Editorial Board

Name: Anushka Bhattacharyya
Department: Computer and Communication Engineering
E-mail: anushb103@gmail.com

I wanted to be an active part of the Editorial Board in my second year. Then I came across the application for Managing Editor, an opportunity to lead the development of the Yearbook along with the Editor-in-Chief and my fellow Managing Editor. The prospect of shaping and creating a yearbook for our seniors was very interesting and it spurred me to apply. The journey has just begun and though it will be a little tough given the circumstances, I am excited to create something amazing and form a formidable student body.

Currently, we are beginning our recruitments for the head positions of each department. Once we are finished with that, we can finally start shaping the yearbook, coming up with themes and a rough outline of what we need to do.

In my tenure as Managing Editor, I want to learn to become a good leader and hope that we don’t just deliver any yearbook but do it to the best of our abilities. There is a lot of work that goes into this and I want everyone involved to enjoy and learn in the process. I hope this time’s Editorial Board will kickstart normalcy in the student body to be as it was before.

The Student Council can be reached through their email address, studentcouncil.mit@manipal.edu.

Few batches can boast of such an unexpected year. We saw it all, from the monotony of online classes to grand escapades of campus life to leaving it before the lockdown. The decision to join MIT was not easy, with some other colleges offering similar statistics. In the end, however, it all boiled down to the campus life, and MIT won my heart. With numerous clubs and a strong alumni community as proof of its growth, I knew I had made the right choice.

Although we couldn’t visit the campus, videos, blogs and photos of it made me excited. Our classes started online, and even the possibility of seeing it in person seemed distant. TechTatva, the flagship technical event of MIT, was our first glimpse of the kind of events that are held. The impatience of waiting to view our home for the next few years had reached its breaking point, and the notice calling students to campus was akin to being invited to a utopia.

Student Clubs and Projects

Advice from seniors and blogs were helpful when it came to packing the belongings we would need the most. Driving down to Manipal through the ghats was a dream. I could see the tall MIT buildings from miles away. A wave of exhilaration mingled with anxiety washed over me. Everything became real all of a sudden.

Although I knew a few people through my student clubs, the terror of being in a new environment was disconcerting. Apart from The MIT Post, I was already a member of Parikshit and IAESTE. Being a part of such dynamic teams taught me critical skills such as time management, teamwork and communication. Additionally, my technical knowledge in my domains also increased. There are hordes of other clubs and projects, each offering a unique experience and an opportunity to make lovely memories.

The Offline Experience

I reported to campus later than the dates suggested by the notice, allowing me to avoid large crowds. Consequently, I didn’t have enough time to explore Manipal before the oncoming end-semester exams. Breathing in the view at End Point and savouring the pasta at Egg Factory remain distant thoughts even today.

Coming from Bangalore, where pleasant weather is perennial, nothing could have prepared me for Manipal’s humidity. My only solace was the air conditioning in FC-1 and my hostel room in Block-22. What I remember most fondly from my three-week stay were the daily walks to the food court. The hurried breakfasts before an exam or lazy lunches on the weekends along with friends was a fun experience.

The exams were a frenzy of terror (due to challenging papers) and joy (of not having to study that subject again). I would often visit the Central Library, where you could choose to study independently or in groups in the rooms dedicated. For someone looking to get work done, the silence in the massive library is most helpful.

A Hurried Retreat and an Uncertain Future

Cases had been rising exponentially on campus. With no restrictions or foresight involved, a significant outbreak was imminent. Before we could complete our exams, the campus was declared a containment zone. Students who wanted to leave the campus had to do so within a day before the restrictions were enforced.

I booked a bus ticket out of Manipal. When I reached the campus gate with all my luggage, I found hordes of students waiting at closed doors. We were finally allowed to leave the campus after hours of wait. The following days saw an exodus of students and the number of active cases rising to over a thousand. Some students stayed back, experiencing college life through a glass stained by the pandemic.

The first year of college is significant from a cultural and social standpoint. It marks the beginning of your journey as an adult. How you act during this juncture shall play an essential role in your professional life too. The advice I got from some seniors was to join two clubs at the maximum, as that is all the time you can spare. I contend that this approach makes sense only if you know what intrigues you. If you are like me and clueless about the clubs that hold potential for you, join as many as you want. There is something to learn in all of them, and with time, the ones important to you will become apparent. Also, do not ignore academics right till the end, when the stress of completing the syllabus will overwhelm you. Branch change and hostel allocation in the second year rely on your GPA. My advice to all the new students coming in would be to explore. Explore yourself, your interests, your boundaries, and your freedom. Understanding yourself now will go a long way in making meaningful decisions in the future.

Featured Image Credits: Swaroop Diddi

If you have any questions, head over to the official Freshers’ Group 2021 on Facebook to have them answered!

The few things you are bound to miss when you bid adieu to your school and head over to college are the Annual Days and inter-school competitions. These little competitions and fests helped add a lot of colour to your academic life while at school and MIT promises to do the same with its cultural and technical fests. Here’s a look at how MIT lets loose and celebrates during the time of its fests and what these fests embody. 

As a student preparing tirelessly for engineering entrance exams, an exciting college life is something that is eagerly awaited. As June approaches, the fantastic world of the college student—as constructed by movies, TV shows, teachers, parents, and extended family—feels like it’s within an arm’s reach.

Nothing really prepares you for the torrent of new experiences that the first semester itself has in store for you, though. Descriptions of college life—and fests especially—rarely manage to do adequate justice to the real deal. The electrifying atmosphere that lasts for the entire duration of a college fest and the liveliness of the campus at that time is something that has to be experienced to be appreciated. Fests are the time MIT is at its prettiest and loudest, with murals painted onto campus walls and roads, and meticulously created, larger-than-life works of craft adorning every nook of the campus.

TechTatva

TechTatva is a fresher’s first glimpse of a college celebration. The annual technical fest of the college takes place in October and is something that leaves spectators in awe. The numerous registration counters at the Food Court, the huge banners, the music, the workshops, the food counters, and the charged atmosphere give it a very celebratory feel. A hardcore technical fest, TechTatva is a brilliant platform for a student to hone their technical skills. There are abundant opportunities to learn and create. As is often the case, students are enthralled by the prospect of building robots and cars from scratch—things that remain, for the most part, theoretical in school education.

A week before Tech Tatva commences, daily workshops are organised. From helping one learn the Arduino board to building new programming skills, these help in setting the right mood for the tech fest. Unique competitions are held every year, and much to the joy of the students, there is prize money to be won. Apart from this, the food stalls lined up near the Innovation Centre and games organised by the Informals category create the perfect festive atmosphere. So, even if one isn’t interested in the technical events, there’s always the option of getting your photos clicked, tucking into a juicy roll, or even playing an exciting game of In-Your-Face.

Although TechTatva couldn’t be experienced in its full glory in 2020, as our lives have been brought to a standstill due to the pandemic, the enthusiasm remains unabated. TechTatva 2020 with the theme of “Transforming Paradigms”, was held online from the 5th to the 8th of November with the same amount of vigour as the previous years. Although the lack of festive ambience was apparent, the organisers had to dish out as much creativity as possible to compensate for the online mode of conduction. This time the events were made available chargeless to all the students of MIT, allowing them to try their hand at any event that aligned with their interests. Events in the Gaming category were open to students from other universities too, enabling inter-college competition. The Manipal Conclave held during the TechTatva was also free of cost and brought speakers from a myriad of professional realms ranging from Mr Banmali Agrawala, President at Tata Sons, to the starlet Ahsaas Channa, to reveal their engrossing stories to the masses. 

Although nothing could beat the likes of the late-night perms and free food coupons, this four-day fest was made successful by the students’ unwavering drive towards their technical aspirations.

Revels

One of the most awaited events of the even semester is the annual cultural fest, Revels. From events catering to the field of arts and music to fashion shows and poetry competitions, these four days are undoubtedly the best time to be at MIT.  No one is a mere observer here, with something to cater to everybody’s taste. The campus during Revels is a sight to behold, with everyone even remotely related to the college out on the streets, soaking in the hubbub of the fest. Cultural and sports events are organised meticulously and feature skilful performances, with heavy participation from outstation teams. The cultural competitions, not restricted to dancing and singing, ensure that there’s a niche for all talent. Debates, poetry competitions, street plays, and a variety of other artistic media are offered a platform here.

The sports events begin from as early as seven in the morning and go on till late into the evening. The distinction between day and night fades as Revels turns the college into a bustling scene of activity and action for 96 hours at a stretch. The food stalls, a staple of the fests at MIT, reappear near the Innovation Centre, drawing large crowds to pizza, ice cream, and more, in a scene reminiscent of a carnival.

Revels 2020 was exhilarating, to say the least, as an array of professional artistes left Manipal astounded at the highlight of Revels—Proshow. Held in March just before the pandemic gained steam in India, it was an unforgettable experience. Qainaat—A World Apart was the theme of the fest. On the first day, popular comedic duo Rahul Dua and Nishant Suri’s act left the audience in splits. The Yellow Diary, a rock band, amazed everyone with their soul-stirring performance while the singer Zaeden ensured that the atmosphere was upbeat and lively. On the final day, Prateek Kuhad serenaded the audience with his soulful songs while DJ Teri Miko ensured that our body was pumping with adrenaline as the closing act. With this, the students bid adieu to Revels 2020, and a week later to Manipal, with a heavy heart but with the memories of a lifetime.

Fests are a huge part of college life—and while academics, social life, and the ever-present underlying feeling of homesickness can be tough to handle—the fests come with a promise of relief from the monotony of daily life, exchanging it for the most exhilarating events one would witness in their four-year stay at MIT.

This article is current as of 2019 and will be updated with new information shortly. Until then, if you have any questions, head over to the official Freshers’ Group 2021 on Facebook to have them answered!

Manipal, at first glance, may seem like a quaint, quiet, and rather boring town to most newbies. Although a tiny place of about a three-kilometre radius, it is no less than a mini-metropolis with a pretty decent share of restaurants, places to shop, and places to, well, hang out with your squad once in a while! Contrary to common perception, this student-friendly town offers a paradise to food lovers and shopaholics alike.

Food is one of the most integral parts of college life, and Manipal brings forth a wide variety of cuisine. Indian, Thai, Chinese, South Indian, Continental—name it, and you shall have it on your plate. The best part, though, has to be the short distances. Almost every food joint and restaurant is located in the close vicinity of the campus.  Another upside of being a student town is that only a few places here end up leaving a hole in your pocket. Some of the more popular places in town are:

EYE OF THE TIGER

One of the best places to eat continental cuisine—EOTT is a non-vegetarian’s delight. With classic meat and chicken dishes, as well as an array of fresh seafood, this place is one of the most visited restaurants in town. Though a little pricier than other restaurants, the food here is definitely worth the money, you spend on it. It is also famous for one of its most foreboding dishes, Ghost Wings—the spiciest set of wings one would’ve ever come across, and a ghost pepper smeared challenge for even the most hardcore spice lovers.

DOLLOPS

A rather homely restaurant next to Tiger Circle, Dollops is an extremely pocket-friendly eatery which is ideal for a gathering of up to ten people. It is best known for its Chinese cuisine—the American Chop Suey and wontons being all-time favourites.

BASIL CAFE

Rather obscurely located, this place offers the best Mexican food in town. Basil Cafe is also known to serve different kinds of pasta, and an occasional Malaysian ‘day’s special’ dish. It is also extremely economical and has some of the friendliest staff in town.

HANGOUT

A little lesser-known restaurant serving very reasonably priced Chinese and Indian food, Hangout has a very cosy ambience, featuring a creative and unique style of lighting. Apart from the regular dishes one might expect to find on the menu, they also serve chicken (or paneer) on a banana leaf, which is a speciality at Hangout.

ATTILL

Despite being a little away from the town, Attill manages to attract a considerable number of regulars who swear by its seafood dishes—some of the best Manipal has to offer. It is a little heavy on the pocket, but the food is definitely worth the price. Also, the chicken biryani is a must-try at Attill.

SIZZLER RANCH

Very differently-themed, Sizzler Ranch is one of the only restaurants in Manipal that specialises in sizzlers. Though a little expensive for the average student, the serving sizes are very generous, and the menu offers a variety of options unparalleled in Manipal. The Sizzler Brownie is one interesting offering of the restaurant and deserves a taste.

COUNTRY INN

This is one of the most luxe hotels in town and is capable of wreaking havoc on your budget with just a single meal. Nevertheless, it serves some of the best dishes in town. One of the things that set Country Inn apart from the other places in town would be their breakfasts—pancakes being a dish that appears almost exclusively on the breakfast menu here.

HADIQA(Formerly known as The Egg Factory)

One of the most happening hangout places, Hadiqa is situated right next to the college campus, making it very convenient to reach. The place is usually full, given the low pricing of dishes. Pasta is a staple here, with diners often ending their meals with chocolate mousse for dessert. Within the compound is the ice cream parlour, Payohima, which serves some of the best ice creams in Manipal. Payohima also has an independent outlet, situated opposite the MIT main gate.

SAI’S
Set against a Punjabi backdrop, the restaurant offers mouthwatering North Indian dishes at very low prices. Almost all their dishes are worth trying and will leave you smacking your fingers. Sai’s is the ideal place if you have a hungry stomach and an almost empty pocket.

SNACK SHACK
As the name suggests, this is the perfect fast food joint for students. Try ‘potato lovers’ or the ‘DBC (Death by Chocolate)‘ if you happen to visit the place. Affordable prices, good food, and amazing desserts—Snack Shack has it all.

PANGALA
If you’re someone who hates having breakfast at the Food Court and prefers sleeping in late on Sunday mornings, Pangala is your go-to place. The tiny joint offers scrumptious South Indian meals at very reasonable prices. The masala dosa and vada are a must-try and provide a huge relief from the monotonous breakfast routines back at college.

MADHUVAN SERAI
This hotel at Tiger Circle has two major restaurants. While the vegetarian section has delicious malai kofta, paneer tikka, and rice, the non-vegetarian branch of this hotel has delectable chicken ghee roast and biryani. The restaurants are a bit pricey, but the quality of the food makes up for it.

COAST ASIA
A newly opened restaurant near Canara Mall, Coast Asia offers delectable North Indian, South Indian, Mangalorean, Thai, and Malaysian cuisine. A little pricey, the place offers some great variety for those looking to explore cuisines. The chicken ghee roast and the non-vegetarian platter are some of the recommended dishes. The restaurant should be on your checklist if you fancy good ambience and scrumptious food.

RAJASTHANI GHAR
Truly set in a Ghar, this eatery offers some of the best Rajasthani food in town. The place is extremely cheap, and the food is very homely. The menu brings forth a wide variety of Rajasthani cuisine, and Saturday’s dal bhati choorma is a must-try. If you miss home, take an auto and grab a meal at this homely place. The only drawback is its location, as Rajasthani Ghar is situated somewhere in the interior lanes near Syndicate Circle.

ROLLS MANIA
This place, right opposite to the Syndicate Bank Head Office, as the name suggests, is known for its rolls. Being well-priced, they make for good evening snacks or even an economical dinner. To wash it down, try the milkshakes at Cad M Cad B, a popular milkshake outlet right next to Rolls Mania.

NATURALS
The all-natural ice cream parlour that has been making ripples all over India for its authentic fruity flavours has made its way to Manipal, with a crisp brown waffle cone full of reasonably-priced ice cream. Located at quite a distance from Kamath Circle, it has nonetheless become an air-conditioned haven for busy, sun-wary students from all over Manipal.

BACCHUS INN
Bacchus Inn offers both delicious and affordable food. With the Butter Chicken and Chicken Ghee Roast being the top recommended dishes, this place is surely a favourite amongst Manipalites.

LAUGHING BUDDHA
This new restaurant quickly clinched its title as “the best Chinese restaurant in town”. Its posh interior decor and chill ambience make for a casual dining experience, although it does get pretty crowded on weekends. The quality and quantity of the food served almost makes up for the slow and inefficient service. Momos are a must-try here, according to most reviews.

THE BELGIAN WAFFLE CO.
With outlets in over 50 cities across the country, The Belgian Waffle Co. opened its doors in Manipal with an established fanbase. They serve all the favourites, from the delectable Waff-wiches to the oh-so-fluffy mini pancakes. If you decide to stop by, be prepared to experience a sugar rush from all the oozing chocolate and syrup.

TIWARI CHAT
For all the chaat lovers who feel deprived of it in Manipal, Tiwari Chat is an inconspicuous little shack that serves up the best chaat in town. Most of the chaat here is delicious, but the sookha poori stands apart as one of the most popular chaats at Tiwari. The shop has three outlets—two near the MIT campus and one near the KMC campus.

CRAVE
This is currently the most-visited dessert corner in town, and one can never spot it empty. The bakery offers cakes, pastries, and desserts of various kinds. The Creme Brulee and chocolate-filled doughnut are some of the recommended options. It’s not too pricey, and a trip to Crave twice a week will soon become a part of your daily life.

The campus itself also offers a variety of food options. Ranging from the late night saviours—the night canteens, to the numerous outlets that dot the campus, there’s a lot to eat in MIT.

HIT AND RUN
Hit and Run is a multi-cuisine food joint that caters mostly to the residents of 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th Blocks. It is also one of the few places that have permission to deliver anywhere within the campus and is thus the perfect answer to midnight food cravings.

HOSTEL NIGHT CANTEENS
Situated in nearly every block, these vary vastly in their quality and selection. Chef on Wheels (the group that operates the Food Court) operates the majority of canteens and sells packets of chips, biscuits, and puffs, along with beverages like coffee and iced tea. Independent operators also run some of the canteens and sell a variety of food—burgers, noodles, rotis, and more. These offer the convenience of proximity, with some even delivering to the hostel rooms for a nominal charge.

Having gotten an idea of the variety of culinary options available in town, it also serves one well to have an idea of the retail options available, which happen to be just as surprisingly numerous as the restaurants.

MANIPAL STORES
This departmental store tops the list for variety—selling brands from not just all over the country, but the world as well. Everything, from exotic Pringles flavours to guacamole in a jar, is available here.

CAMPUS STORES
Right opposite the thirteenth block and en route to the academic blocks, this store couldn’t have been more conveniently placed. It caters to the needs of budding architects and the eternally hungry alike. It also has a photocopy and printing facility.

KAMATH BOOK DEPOT
Kamath Book Depot and Shiva Book Depot offer all the textbooks prescribed in the syllabi at MIT at standard retail prices. If one does not wish to purchase books, they can use the Book Bank facility offered by the MIT library, that allows students to borrow books for an entire semester, on a first-come-first-serve basis.

THE ROAD TO UDUPI
The place that mustn’t go unmentioned doesn’t really have a name. All one has to do is hail an auto to any of the numerous outlets that line the road to get there. Reminiscent of Mall Road, it has some standard chain restaurants like Domino’s, KFC, and quite a few local ones like Burger Lounge and Hideout. Frequented by local shopaholics, the road offers a variety of stores—FBB, Fab India, Reliance Trends, Levi’s, Woodlands, and a lot of other smaller shops.

CANARA MALL
Canara mall houses one of Manipal’s two multiplex theatres, Bharath Cinemas, along with a slew of restaurants at the food court, including popular food chains like McDonalds and Pizza Hut. It also has a number of fashion retail outlets like Skechers, Unlimited, and Reliance Trends nestled inside it.  Situated at a stone’s throw away from the MIT main gate, Canara Mall is rapidly becoming a top hangout spot for students.

STUDENT PLAZA
The newly constructed Student Plaza, spread across what used to be Kamath Circle, serves as an activity hub for club events and promotions. The Plaza is lined with small stores that cater to students’ daily needs and also has several eating joints to satisfy a range of palates.

This article covers a lot of the best Manipal has to offer in terms of food and retail but is by no means an exhaustive list of the plethora of options that’ll welcome the incoming batch to this wonderful little town. There’s a lot to be explored between classes—happy spending!

Featured Image Credits: Ujjwal Kumar

ASME Manipal Students’ Chapter organized Providentia, where MIT’s top technical clubs were showcased to freshers to help them choose the right clubs for themselves. The event was streamed live on YouTube, and seven clubs presented their exciting work and the opportunities they offer. The clubs talked about the various departments which students could apply for, the projects they’ve worked on so far, the events they’ve organized and the accolades they’ve won.

The event started with a hearty welcome to the freshers by Ritu Kartik, the President of ASME. “Technical clubs are an integral part of a student’s life in Manipal”, she said, highlighting how one gets to learn technical and non-technical skills as well as a member of any club.

MIT Gaming, the official and only gaming club in Manipal, was the first to present, marking themselves as any enthusiastic gamer’s paradise. Next up was ESOM—Economics and Finance Society of Manipal, which strives to make people financially literate, and discover the wonders of economics and the financial world. Following this was ASCE—American Society of Civil Engineers, Manipal Chapter, a society that represents over one lakh and fifty thousand civil engineers from all over the world, giving its members a chance to be a part of an international community and making them industry ready. IEEE Enginering in Medicine and Biology Society, Manipal Chapter followed next, showcasing itself as the place to be for those who want to combine engineering and biology and learn how to apply technical concepts in the field of medicine. After this, The Astronomy Club captured every space-geeks attention as they presented a plethora of opportunities for its members to learn more about the wonder that is space. Next up was IE Aerospace, Students’ Chapter, the perfect place for people who are piqued by developments in space travel and flying technology. The last to come was ASME Manipal itself, the local chapter of a global organization representing over one lakh twenty thousand mechanical engineers.

A live Q&A session with the clubs followed the presentations for the freshers to clear up any remaining doubts they might have had. The representatives of all the clubs joined the meet one by one as they talked more about their respective clubs, the events conducted by them, the roles and duties of the students as a part of the working committee of the clubs and how the club would help them expand their knowledge and skills. Nikhil Bhargav, General Secretary of ASME, concluded the event with a vote of thanks.

Providentia was a huge success, garnering over nine hundred views on the YouTube live stream. It provided the freshers of ’21 a concise and valuable insight into the workings of the major technical clubs, guiding them in their choice of the club that’s the best fit for them.

To become a part of ASME and know more about their upcoming events, follow their Instagram, ASME Manipal Student Chapter.

Featured Image Credits: ASME Manipal Student Chapter

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