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        Stargazing                vast, ever-expanding universe  night sky with our naked eyes.
                                  seems to taunt us as we look  Enthusiasts love to observe the
                                  up. We are but specks of dust in  stars and the constellations, always
        MEGHNA VADDADI            this gigantic cosmos, oblivious  holding on to their telescopes
                                  to many things. Stargazing, a  whenever they find the time. In
          We have all looked up at  beautiful experience, fills one to  today’s world, with AI and VR
        the night sky in awe and sheer  the brim with existential thoughts,   technologies, we can find every
        fascination at some point. A  with hope, with joy. It’s almost   star, every constellation, every
        thing of beauty, a marvel of  spiritual, in a way, because when   planet known to humanity right
        nature, a spectacle of brilliance.  you engage in stargazing, you   at our fingertips- our mobile
        It’s therapeutic; one can quickly  feel connected to the universe;   phones! Apps like Night Sky
        lose themselves watching the  you feel one with the stars and   track your location and show   “Champions under one roof - fighting for the best”
        night sky, give themselves up  heavenly bodies. It’s a hobby   you the exact positions of the
        to the stars. The glimmering  a lot of people enjoy, and over   heavenly bodies relative to your
        lights against the night give us  time, it’s become so much   position. You can observe the
        hope when life seems bleak. The  more than just staring at the                All India Inter-University Ball
                                                            night sky while listening to
                                                            beautiful ambient music right   Badminton (Women) tournament
                                                            from the comfort of your bed.
                                                            Technological marvels have made   ANAMIKA TRIPATHI  2022 and the proposed dates of
                                                            the universe a much less scary                      the competition were 18th- 21st
                                                            place. The future of stargazing   SRMIST’S Woment’s ball   February 2022.  78 universities
                                                            looks almost as scintillating as   badminton team participated
                                                            the star Sirius in the late evening   All India Inter - University   came to perform from across all
                                                            sky. With advancements in   Ball Badminton (women) on   over India shows how enormous
                                                            technology, one can only assume   Feb. 24, 2022 Every year the   the tournament was. Every
                                                            stargazing will become so much   tournament is held and this   year the tournament is held
                                                            more accurate, inspiring, and   time the event took place at   and this time the event took
                                                            enjoyable. Towards a much   SRMIST premises. The last  place at SRMIST premises by
                            The night sky                   more finite infinity, we aim!  date of entry was 1st January  following all Covid-19 SOPs.




        “Emotional Intelligence and Courtesy Management”


        STAFF WRITER              Professor & Dean, College  and National Service Scheme  the driver’s attitude and how  the opportunity given for the
                                  of Science and Humanities  (NSS) in designing the topic  they have performed their duties  training session
          College of Management and  Dr.T.Rajasekaran, NSS program  and training session.  in the challenging times, their
        National Service Scheme (NSS)  coordinator and GM Transport   Dr. Kantha Deivi Arunachalam,   team spirits and coordination   Dr.K.D.BalajiConvenorCoM
        organized a Training program  SRMIST. Dr.R. Mohanakrishnan     Dean, Centre for Environmental   was also highlighted. He also   SRMIST briefed them with the
        on “Emotional Intelligence and  Director –Sports SRMIST.   Nuclear Research. Stressed   added the role given to the   topics and the importance of
        Courtesy Management”   for the  Dr.B.Neppolian Dean Research   the extension of such training   drivers for safely and securely   training session.
        non teaching staff and Drivers of  SRMIST. Dr.V.M.Shenbagaraman   activities with effort needed by   transferring the passengers with   This program motivated
        SRMIST The programme was  Prof & Executive Head CoM   staff and drivers to understand   pleasing behavior.  the participants to take active
        held at Mini Hall I, T.P.Ganesan  SRMIST. Dr.K.D.Balaji,   the fuel consumption and                     participation in a sequence
        Auditorium on Feb.23, 2022  Convenor CoM SRMIST.                                Dr. B.Neppolian Dean    conducted by respective
        at 10.00 a.m.  The inaugural  The welcome address was   carbon foot in the campus.   Research SRMIST. He was   faculty coordinators such as
        function commenced with  delivered by Dr.B.Premkumar   Such training can also be given   speaking about the driver’s   Dr. B. Premkumar- Defensive
        Thamizh Thai Vazhthu and  with positive vibe of welcome.  to the employees as she is into   attitude and was requesting   Driving, Dr. N. Santosh Kumar-
        Prayer song. The program was   Applauded the topic of the   such projects.    everyone to follow the courtesy   Emotional Intelligence, Dr. S.
        presided over by  Dr. T. V. Gopal   training session and explained   Dr. A. Duraisamy, Professor   tips and standards with a lighter   JahiraParveen, Mindfulness
        Professor & Dean CET.  Along   the importance of Emotional   & Dean, College OF Science   sense.        Yoga, Dr. Poonguzhali P/ Dr.
        with following special address:   Intelligence and how it leads   And Humanities spoke about   Dr.R.Mohanakrishnan    K. D. Balaji-team Exercise
        Dr. KanthaDeivi Arunachalam   the staff and drivers to be   the emotional Intelligence of   Director –Sports SRMIST  with the vote of Thanks by Dr.
        Dean Centre for Environmental   successful without mental   the drivers that could be used to   Brushed his memoirs about his  N. Santosh Kumar. Pleasure
        Nuclear Research, Directorate of   stress. The emotional stability   help them in attaining the quality   drivers in life and their impact it  full thanks is expressed to
        Research & Virtual Education,   and courtesy is the need of the   of life. He also encouraged to   did to understand the importance  the Vice chancellor Dr. C.
        SRM University.                                     provide such help to drivers
                                  hour which could be attained                        of safety Dr.V.M.Shenbagaraman  Muthamizhchelvan,  and the
          The program was attended  through such training programs.   through various initiatives.   Prof & Executive Head CoM  registrar Dr S. Ponnusamy for
        by various deens and directors  He appreciated the steps taken   Dr. T. Rajasekaran, GM  SRMIST Graced the occasion  encouraging and supporting to
        including Dr. A. Duraisamy,  by College of Management  Transport SRMIST Spoke about  by sharing his gratitude for  organize such a events.
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