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ICARSES 2020

PRAKHAR BHARADWAJ
GAYATRI RAMYA
KOTHURI

SRMIST has been promoting
clean, renewable energy ever
since its establishment in 1985.
This is one of the many reasons
why our institution has moved
A display of large amounts of work fueled by toxic habits up through international alliances

The toxicity of and collaborative initiatives to to bring together researchers, materials’. The conference also
achieve global excellence. To
further strengthen our stance
engineers, manufacturers, had a long list of renowned
hustle culture on renewable energy, The practitioners and customers scientists who addressed the
Department of Mechanical
from all over the world to participants. Few distinguishable
Engineering of our institution
conducted ICARSES 2020 share and discuss advances and keynote speakers included Prof.
developments in renewable energy Ruzhu Wang from Jiao Tong
recently.
NANDITA jobs at ages as young as 15 research and its applications University, China and Prof. R.
along with their school work. The Virtual International with emphasis in the area of Velraj from Anna University,
BHYRAVBHATLA Conference on Advances in solar energy. The conference Chennai. The event was a huge
Adults are being criticized for
having worked under 8 hours Renewable and Sustainable Energy invited papers on a plethora success; researchers from all
In recent years, ‘hustle culture’ Systems (ICARSES 2020) was of highly specialized subjects over the world submitted their
has metamorphosed into a raging long and a failure to embark on convened by Dr M. Cheralathan including but not limited to papers on renewable energy
the unrealistic expectations is
topic of criticism and conflict that labelled as being ‘lazy’. This in Professor and Head, Department ‘bio-energy and carbon capture’, sources increasing our capacity
has grabbed the limelight with turn can have a major negative of Mechanical Engineering. The ‘Nanofluid heat transfer’ and to solve present environmental
gusto and aplomb. Hustle culture impact on one’s mental and purpose of this conference was ‘Nano-enhanced phase change issues and the ones in near future.
refers to a lifestyle of constant physical health. Long hours of
work and pivots around a need work can, and often do, lead to
to gain control. It promotes the cases of anxiety and depression, What if India Was Never Colonised by The British?
idea of maximum productivity especially in younger people. It
and creates an imbalance between is important for people to make TYRA MINNAL VINAY rooms. Now the major obvious bordered China and central Asia)
work life and personal life. spontaneous decisions and set question to be asked is, would and the south would be under the
Hustle culture is responsible for aside time for leisure activities, Let us head back to a time when India even exist as one country? influence of the allies. Ultimately,
creating a toxic environment of friends, and family as it releases the British hadn’t yet ruined the There is much contemplation. if the Indians as a whole didn’t
robotic labour with disregard stress. Hustle culture is one of structural integrity of how India, Many lean towards the fact that it
to personal satisfaction and the many fast-growing cultures as a whole, functioned. When would probably not exist, and we have one common enemy, we
mental health, that ultimately today that promotes toxic and the British entered the scene, might look like the way Europe never would’ve have become
pressures people into working destructive attitudes behind the the Mughal empire—which had is right now. We would likely India. And I think that can be
around the clock. It gives a illusion of success and happiness. been the largest at the time—had be divided into countries based agreed with wholeheartedly. So
if India was never colonised by
false idea that in order to be It demerits the need for human lost its influence. The Maratha on our cultures and languages,
successful, one must discard satisfaction and comfort and empire was also not under a or based on political ideology the British, which state/country/
any thoughts of free time and replaces it with a false sense of strong powerhouse. The Sikh influence. For example, after empire would all of us belong
unplanned enjoyment. The main euphoria and success, achieved and the Mysore empires were World War II (had the outcome to in the modern world? Would
demographic being influenced via professional glory. The flourishing; Bengal and Hyderabad of the war been the same), India we even be a democracy? Would
into following the trends of wafer-thin walls that embalm were doing just alright. Basically, would be divided into two parts there be a divide, like North
‘hustling’ are young adults. this toxic mannerism is one India was functioning like a with the north being influenced Korea and South Korea? A lot
Teenagers are being brainwashed that is increasingly pervading machine but with all the parts by the communist regime set of unanswered questions, but it
into working minimum wage into society. on the outside and in separate up by the Soviet Union (which definitely makes one wonder.

How do Korean Dramas Make a Mark Everywhere Despite the Language Barrier?

ADITHYA R foreign languages. K-dramas directors have great insight
often feature unique themes into specific genres which
Hallyu, or the “Korean Wave”, from various genres. provides valuable information
has often been associated with \The plot is based on a simple for the viewers to encounter real
Korean dramas that have become foundation which spans 16 to 20 world situations. For example,
a global sensation. However, the term “Acq-hire” was used
the success of Korean dramas episodes; further, the suspense in a k-drama, which mentions
looming at the end of each
(popularly known as k-dramas) episode creates the interest to the impact faced by a start-up
is defined by basic elements. The that signs a contract with an
strong undercurrent of social watch further episodes. established company without
and cultural aspects of Korea Korea’s culture is largely researching the hidden nuances.
makes it an enriching experience influenced by Confucian practices, The fine blend of primary and
for the foreign viewers, and which stress on the importance secondary characters makes
contributes greatly to learning of being a good human being. the drama more appealing to (From the left) Kim Do Wan, Bae Su Ji, Nam Joo
the language to expand the Korean actors use the drama as a watch. The plot is directed in Hyuk, Yoo Su Bin, and Stephanie Lee pose for a
career opportunities in Korea; platform to highlight the benefits such a way the viewers are able team photo in “Start Up”, a k-drama.
as done by SRM Institute of of inculcating good values and to empathise with the characters
Science and Technology, where handling unfavourable situations and get emotionally involved. internet for free, and English these dramas to become a global
Korean is one of the major with confidence. Writers and K-dramas are available on the subtitles have been crucial for phenomenon.