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Anyone up for cyborgs
on the streets?
ISHIKA GHOSH computer directly with a brain. to the implant module wirelessly
This can achieve a symbiosis via an external module. Robots
If there was a way for humanity with artificial intelligence, are being used successfully to
to achieve a stage where there something he believes will be do surgeries on animals.
were no diseases, viruses, human essential to the survival of the From Iron Man to The Batman
weaknesses, or any form of species. saga, there have been plenty of
intellectual incompetence, why Designed to potentially cure heroes who did not receive their
wouldn’t one want to stretch
WeiQi or Go, an ancient game neurological diseases like powers naturally and therefore Dr. Paromita Chakraborty receiving an award from
their hand and grasp it?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, portray the great leap human Chief guest Dr. S. M. Yusuf released the CD of abstracts along with other officials of SRMIST SRMIST’s Pro Chancellor (Academics) Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan.
Transhumanism is the he demonstrated a small chip beings may take into improving
Venerable festivities: Games philosophy that vouches for with tiny wires that that could their own condition. Superhero
in an archaic society the use of bio transformative be implanted into the human movies make one more fearful SRMIST Research Day 2021
technologies to transform human brain to improve interaction with of transhumanism, rather than
to posthuman- ‘a person or entity machines. Recently, Neuralink eliciting positive feelings about
that exists in a state beyond being successfully tested a wireless the movement. Considering
NATALIA RISHMA often imbued with mythic and human.’ Elon musk is enabling chip implant in the brain of a test safety and how it affects the STAFF WRITER said “SRMIST has been doing “Higher education plays a research university. This day is to Prof K Ramasamy welcomed
ritual religious significance. great jobs in contributing to very important role in shaping see what we are doing and how to the gathering.
Games in the past commonly Games like Gyan Chauper and humans to achieve this through monkey who could play video brain, once the technology will “Interdisciplinary research the nation through research.” the nation. It is time we move improve it further.” He elaborated
had one purpose, entertainment. The Mansion of Happiness were Neuralink. It is a brain-computer games with just his mind. The N1 be ready for use. The power is needed for nation-building” He urged students to use high from a teaching institution to a the research contributions and Also present on the occasion
interface company that makes sensor chip can be controlled by that humans might possess is
While active participation developed to inculcate spiritual brain implants connecting a a smartphone app and connects beyond imagination. * IOPB Director urges students tech instruments, available at research institution. Research track of SRMIST. The chief guest was Deputy Registrar & Director
was encouraged and physical and ethical meaning in the lives of SRM to never compromise the Institute, and create high should be imbibed and observed released the CD of abstracts of SRM Institute of Hotel
limits put to test, the mind of the young, while Shatranj and on the quality of science quality research. by all students not just by and gave away the awards Management Dr. Antony Ashok
had to undergo the rigorous WeiQi (Go) were recognized by those perusing Ph.D.” Dr. for - Top 2 % scientists in the Kumar, Dean (Research) Dr.
procedure too. Ranging from the military and pollical elite “India needs many more “The purpose of the research is C Muthamizhchelvan, Vice global list published by the B. Neppolian, Dean (School
Mancala to Chess and Senet, as a way to develop strategic CV Raman,” said Dr. S. M. to discover answers to questions Chancellor i/c readout SRMIST’s Stanford University, US; Research of Management) Dr. V M
each had cultural and geographic thinking and mental skill. Yusuf, Outstanding Scientist, through the application of Founder Chancellor Dr. T. R. publications in nature indexed Ponniah, Dean (Agriculture)
diversity with a set of rules and Director Institute of Physics - scientific procedures,” he said Paarivendhar’s message, which journals and high impact journals Dr. M Chinnadurai, Pro VC
punishments. They became an Human history and games Bhubaneswar, Associate Director and added, “Never compromise said, “I want this university to (Nature Electronics and The (Medical) Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravi
integral part of culture, brought are inextricably intertwined. Physics Group Bhabha Atomic on the quality of science. Have become a full-fledged research Lancet Infectious Diseases); Kumar, Registrar in-charge Dr.
people together and served the Irrefutable evidence resounds Research Centre. a deep knowledge in the subject, institution. This is my dream and Best researchers in terms of high S. Ponnusamy, Dean (Medical)
purpose of passing it on to future down through the ages that fun Speaking at the annual Research have an innovative mind and it should come true through all Scopus indexed publications and Dr. A. Sundaram, Dean (CET)
generations. and games are not frivolous give 100% devotion to work”
pursuits per se- instead, they Day held at SRM Institute our faculty members.” In his h-index with SRMIST affiliation Dr. TV Gopal, Dean (Law) Dr.
Being a common pastime to come naturally as perquisite Neuralink architecture and Structure of the N1 chip of Science and Technology Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro speech, Dr. C Muthamizhchelvan and International Consultancy C A Gurudath, Dean (Science &
both the elite and the royalty, parts of being human. Through (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, he Chancellor (Academics) said, said, “Our goal is to become a project. Director (Research) i/c, Humanities) Dr. Jyothikumar.
some games became common the understanding of games,
features of court culture and we can conceptualize how
were given as gifts. The royalty we began to make intelligent The Gendering of clothing Tips for first-time
enjoyed games which were less choices. Simplicity is what is
harsh but regularly spectated. at the core of all games, and
Opportunistic to ease political this is what our entire purpose SHREYA KHERA were considered ‘shameless’ and skirts for men were and still are dog owners
tensions, it was used as a tool to of being alive boils down to. ‘not honourable’. For men, any considered too ‘feminine’ and a
make peace & form allies with They arguably teach us lessons, The debate surrounding ‘pants clothing considered ‘feminine’ symbol of weakness. It’s high
countries and nations good and bad, with hind and are masculine’ and ‘skirts are was evidently degrading and time to realise that clothes can GAUTHAM P PILLAI hard as they often cry at night
Games such as Senet and the foresight of how an outcome feminine’ is more contemporary un-manly. Interestingly, de- be gender-fluid or a medium of however calming them down
Mesoamerican ball game were will affect us. than we are led to believe. gendering of clothes is, to some self-expression. Considering There are reasons why dogs helps to build trust. Food and
Historically, skirts were the extent, a function of capitalism. are called man’s best friend. No nutrition should always be the
matter-of-fact item for most of When women started working in men in skirts or gowns to not words will ever be enough to topmost priority, especially for
humanity’s ancient civilizations, factories, the owners demanded be “masculine” proves the describe the care and affection the young ones. A slight stomach
on both sides of the gender divide. they wear something more general lack of knowledge on dogs have for their masters. upset can make a mess. For
Reporting for Spectrum Clothes in the past have been efficient and apt for work, unlike fundamental history, where Besides, who does not like to see the initial 2-3 months, a puppy SRM women’s Volleyball winning the State level Volleyball tournament, Tamil Nadu
both gender-fluid and elaborate. the gowns and skirts, and pants skirts were considered a symbol small puppies jumping around? starter soaked in hot water is
• Contributing reports should be confined to a Tunics were considered more came into the picture. However, of bravery. However, there is a difference advisable, later one can slowly Beyond the centre line
maximum of 250 words and must be written efficient for battles, allowing between getting a dog and petting shift to homely food like rice
a dog. Though it is a fun-filled
swift movement in the field.
by students only. Pants were worn only during experience at the same time, the and scrambled egg or roti and NAVEEN PARTH exceptionally and proved to be of 16 points (25-09). With two
scrambled egg without salt.
• Accompanying pictures must have captions. times of horse-riding, during course can be grueling as it is Another tip would be to find a AISHIKI HALDER the title contenders from the wins, they booked their berth in
a huge responsibility thus there
Pictures without caption will not be published winters, or manual work. are certain points that must be trustable vet and avoid listening beginning of the tournament. the semifinals, played against
The gendering of clothes to unreliable sources such as Sports is an integral part of They had an easy success in the St. Mary’s, A.N. Mangalam. St
• Request for coverage in Spectrum by its is a function of capitalism. kept in mind for all first-time dog pet shop owners who try to SRM’s curriculum, receiving first game against Champions Mary’s valiant efforts, however,
editorial team must be made well in advance Companies looking for quick owners. The first few nights are market unnecessary products. It equal importance as academics. academy, Madurai by winning were not enough to stop SRM
with an accompanying note and the invitation ways to make profits advertised is a common myth that puppies And this ardent dedication towards the two sets with a margin of from reaching the finals. The final
to sridhark@srmist.edu.in different items of clothing as should not be allowed to play in sports yielded fruitful when SRM’s 6 points in the first set (25-19) showdown was between SRM and
being divided along the lines of the mud, but contrary to this it is Women’s volleyball team won the and 17 points in the second (25- PKR college, Gobi where the girls
• Coverage of a certain event or receipt of gender. The continued systematic important for their development. state Volleyball championship, 08). Their second game against secured the champions spot to lift
an article does not guarantee publication. oppression of any self-expression De-worming and vaccination after their win against PKR college Tambaram Sports Academy could the state level Volleyball trophy,
of women led to the rejection of should also be done timely. during the finals held between the have proven to be costly if not for with Ms Gowri Lakshmi securing
-Editor any clothing that brought attention Dogs are not our whole life, Lastly, click a lot of pictures 12th and 14th of January 2021 at their comeback in the second set the player of the tournament for
to their features. Such items non-gender normative clothes but they make our lives whole. as it will be worth the efforts. Dindugul. The team performed where they won with a margin her heroic performance.