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The DenMovies are a reflection of the society.
They inspire us, entertain us and
encourage us to think. This edition
is our ode to the magical
world of cinema
18th Edition, April 2016 Complimentary Copy
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CAMPUS BEATS2
“Casino Royale” was the first Bond movie that was approved by the Chinese censor board.
PRAYAS - RISING BY LIFTING OTHERS
-Devanshu Bachhav
Prayas, started as a computer literacy camp in the year 2008,
has now grown into a full-fledged force of about 120 volunteers
going to various villages every year, to spread the message of
education. Supported by STES and working under the 'Samarth
Bharat Abhiyan' programme of SPPU, it has outgrown itself every
single year.
Into its 9th year now, Prayas ' 16 was organized in and around
the village Nira Vagaj in Baramati. All packed and prepared, our
students went into 66 schools to reach the extremely neglected
areas as well.
The main programme on Prayas' agenda has always been
computer literacy. With time, topics like vedic maths, scientific
toys, social awareness, career guidance, general awareness,
women empowerment have been included. From a child's
curiosities to an adolescent's confusions, everything is
addressed. A teacher training programme is also held to assure
continuation of the initiative undertaken. Other programmes like
free dental check-up, blood donation, tree plantation and
various sports competitions are held. Towards the end of the
camp, the best schools are awarded with library donations.
“Closing the running tap, instead of just walking past it; being
the change instead of just expecting it – that is Prayas”, says a
senior Prayas volunteer. What these volunteers do, as a
responsibility towards the society, is indeed commendable.
TEAM KRAFTWAGEN
-Asad Hawa
During the journey of engineering, the students of mechanical
engineering learn various interesting things, how a petrol engine
works, how to design a gear box, various manufacturing
techniques such as casting & forging. Mechanical engineering is
all about practicality.
That's where SAE BAJA comes in. BAJA is probably the largest
and most anticipated event of the year for mechanical
engineering students. Student teams design and manufacture a
single seater 4 wheeled ATV (All terrain Vehicle) from the ground
up.
The event is organised by SAE and sponsored by Mahindra &
Mahindra. The journey for each team starts with the virtual round.
Each team must present a complete computer simulated design
to a panel of expert judges. In 2016, 400 teams participated in the
virtual round out of which only 150 were selected; after which
each team must start manufacturing the ATV using the initial
design.
After the buggy is ready, it undergoes rigorous testing. Failure
during testing is better than failure during the race. Driver safety,
reliability, durability & performance are the four aspects which all
teams consider of utmost importance.
The team from Sinhgad College of Engineering is
KRAFTWAGEN. Kraftwagen has successfully participated in BAJA
for four years now, with their ATV, LEGACY.
SSC Cultural week
-Rohan Sinha
SSC cultural week was a two day event decorated with great
musical talents from Sinhgad campus at the Sinhgad Cultural
Centre on 10th and 11th of March'16. SSC provided a great stage
for the talents in music, dance & drama for those who did not get
the opportunity to showcase their talents during the Sinhgad
Karandak. Started with a screening session of the participants,
the event flowed with long practice sessions where the creativity
of the students could be seen as they worked in teams for several
performances. From classical dance to hip hop, contemporary to
Marathi numbers, cult classical music to rap and English hindi
rock to mashups , anything and everything, the versatility was the
main highlight of this glorious cultural week; also a very different
concept of "HUMAN PUPPET" amazed the crowd. There were
many who were getting on such a huge stage for the first time in
their life and fighting the stage fear they went on to win those
cheers from the crowd. SSC was fairly successful in providing a
great platform for those passionate about their talents, a
mesmerizing experience for the crowd and a yet another grand
event in Sinhgad's record books.
DIRECTOR'S CUTThe one for the villains.
-Devanshu Bachhav
It is said, if you want to glorify a hero, first thing you should do is
build a strong antagonist. Only when the villain is strong, the
hero's entry gets applauded. While the hero always gets praised,
do we ever think about the efforts in setting up the villain's
character? They literally are the other half of the story!
From Gabbar Singh in Sholay playing a dacoit with a sadistic
personality, paired with his evil laughter to the ever notorious
Mojo Jojo-the genius chimpanzee mad scientist, whose main
goal is to destroy Power Puff girls, crush Townsville and conquer
the world; a lot goes into it behind the screen while they wreak
havoc on it. It is said that Heath Ledger (as Joker in The Dark
Knight) even lost his life due to drug overdose in an effort to best
portray his image. Such are the endeavors of the villains!
A villain is successful only when the people absolutely hate him.
He needs to instill the fear and terrify people at his mere sight. He
needs to be hideous, but always less alluring than the hero.
Building, growing and finding success in this negativity is
something most can't do, thus making them special.
Villain is like the black background of the Warli Paintings over
which the white strokes stand distinct. Without the villain setting
the plot, the movie cannot be painted and it loses its appeal. One
simply can't imagine a movie without a certain negative element,
a villain.
Each film is only as good as its villain. Since the heroes and the
gimmicks tend to repeat from film to film, only a great villain can
transform a good try to a triumph.
Stanley Kubrick- An Odyssey of Cinema Since the invention of motion pictures, movies have managed to capture our emotions like no other thing. Generally movies follow a
standard framework- a setup, a second act, a turning point, a climax and a resolution. No other filmmaker has challenged this system of
cinema like Stanley Kubrick.
I still remember my reaction when I had watched 'A Clockwork Orange' for the first time. The vicious look in Alex's (played by Malcolm
McDowell) eyes was both engaging and terrifying at the same time. No other movie has used Beethoven's 9th Symphony to such effect.
In a Kubrick film, the actor's eyes play a very significant role; be it Jack Torrance in The Shining or Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket. You
initially feel very little remorse for his characters until you realize that they are nothing, but mere victims of this harsh world. No other
filmmaker has captured the dehumanization of mankind with such intensity and finesse. Going to a Kubrick movie is like surrendering
yourself to his vision- you enjoy it until reality punches you in the face with its iron fist.
Kubrick himself believed that audiences quite often are attracted to "enigmas and allegories" and do not like films in which everything is
spelled out clearly. His work was so close to reality that the US government allegedly hired him to fake the moon landing. Other rumors
involving him link him to the Illuminati and the Freemasons. Such was the effect of the man that USA was forced to change its war policy
after the release of his movie Dr. Strangelove! He inspired a whole generation of filmmakers, from Spielberg to Tarantino. Like a true
auteur director, he controlled all aspects of filmmaking from writing and direction to editing. He chose to stay at Childwickbury Manor
when every other director was enticed by Hollywood. Movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Spartacus are examples of his creative
genius and foresight. He incorporated techniques like one point perspective, tracking shots, protracted sequences and Technirama in his
movies. He would take his audience on a captivating ride from where returning back was hardly an option. The Catholic Church's take on
his 1962 movie Lolita, was that it would take you directly to the inner circle of hell. For a movie like that, I am happier being a sinner!
Indian cinema through the ages-Pradyumna Gaikwad
Have you thought how much Indian cinema has changed in its
103 years of existence? In its infancy, films made in India were
mainly based on mythology, religious texts or ancient scriptures
which started with the first film itself, Raja Harishchandra. The
landmark silent film was released in 1913 for special invitees and
the press later heralded it as an immediate success! Films like
Mohini Bhasmasur and Kalia Mardan followed suit.
The themes changed with the arrival of 'talkies', and the film
industry has never stopped changing since. With colour around
the corner, black and white brought some iconic films like Shree
420 (1955) and Mughal-E-Azam (1960).
Songs have always been an essential part of Indian movies.
They worked with the story to invoke intense emotions. The
patterns of brothers-lost-in-the-fair and the Romeo and Juliet-
esque stories entertained audiences for decades. But we also got
classics like Mera Naam Joker (1970), Sholay (1975) and Mr. India
(1987) in the decades leading up to the 90s and 2000s, when
romances peaked with films like DDLJ (1995) and comedies
made a comeback with Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and the ilk. That
brings us to today. From Ship of Theseus to Singham to 3 idiots,
today's movies ensure that there is something for everyone.
Indian cinema has seen ups & downs and faced challenges of
censorship, audience approval and even today's ban-culture;
but we can always count on our movies to entertain us, inspire us
and turn the mirror to the society. So, which movie are you
watching this weekend?
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FOR AND AGAINST 5
-Rohan Sinha
Thousands of refugees are pounding Europe's invisible doors –
dirty, exhausted and desperate to escape the daily carnage in
their homelands. According to Euro statistics, EU countries
received more than a million asylum applications in 2015. Most of
the migrants are refugees fleeing war and persecution in
countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Eritrea. Migrants from
Kosovo and Serbia are facing lack of jobs, poverty etc. When we
look at the condition of these people and the options they have, it
will be a big YES. After so many years of constant war, there is
hardly any hope that life will return to normalcy. Since the gulf
countries are showing no signs of help, the only option they have
is to seek asylum in European countries; where they can get a
combination of safety, job prospects, and education. The
refugees can provide cheap work force. Countries like Germany,
having an aging population, might also benefit from the influx of
young blood. Also, the UNHCR is helping the EU to arrange
funds, not leaving Europe alone to carry this work of aid. Wars
and conflicts lead to nothing but death of humanity and
destruction of peace. The people from these countries may not
have any blood relations with those in the developed world but
the sense of humanity beckons. In such perilous times, the
developed European nations must step forward and help these
people who have nothing but hope.
Liam Neeson rejected a Bond movie because of his wedding.
-Mitali Mahajan
Accepting refugees is easier said than done. It requires a great
deal of planning, resources, willpower and tolerance. In times
such as these, when terrorist activities form news headlines
almost everyday, giving shelter to unknown people could prove
to be a major threat to security. It is highly possible that terrorists
might disguise themselves as refugees and take advantage of the
temporary chaos. As most of these refugees are from middle-
eastern countries, there is a huge cultural difference between
them and the people from the countries they seek refuge in. This
might give rise to conflicts between the refugees and the hosts,
making them feel alienated from their own motherland. Also,
there will be tremendous pressure on the nations' resources for
food, jobs, land, etc. The constant instability among thousands of
such people can prove to be a serious threat to the integrity of the
host nation. The volatility of the current European market might
make it difficult for the refugees to get jobs to sustain. Inflation
and growing necessities might lead to such refugees taking a
wrong path and hence result in an increase in crime. The
workforce provided by these refugees is estimated to increase
the overall GDP by mere 0.25%; which is very less as compared to
the increase in population. Is Europe ready to pay the price for
the sake of humanity?
-Shubham Sharma
The constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech to
everyone with reasonable restrictions on content that 'threatens
the unity, integrity, defense, security or sovereignty of India,
friendly relations with foreign states or public order'. For a
country which attained its independence on the principles of
equality, liberty and free speech, the first amendment is quite
regressive. This amendment facilitates censorship of free speech.
Judiciary, legislature, executive and media are the true pillars of
democracy. A vigilant media is not possible with a fractured
freedom of expression. It's an appalling scenario for a democracy
to have laws that assist censorship. The state shouldn't choose
what its citizens want to see, read or speak. The Censor Board for
Film Certification (CBFC) is an organization whose duty is to
certify movies, documentaries etc. It has gone an extra mile in
asserting its dogma on the masses. The CBFC was established
during the British Raj and a clear indication of its colonial
hangover is IPC sec. 294(b) which has been used to ban books on
various occasions. Many such laws have failed to survive the test
of time, and need serious reforms. Banning something is a sign of
a weakening democracy. Watching and reading don't have
restraints. The moral fabric of the society can't be damaged by a
single occurrence. The state is free to issue guidelines without
dictating terms.
Refuge or Refuse?
-Moin Mulla
Today, as the world has become more connected, the power of
media cannot be understated. Our community is heavily
influenced by the media and other sources of information.
Freedom of expression is necessary for any progressive society.
However, this freedom should not be taken for granted and
should come with some restrictions. Communication media
without any kind of censorship could be disastrous. It is highly
possible for the media to create skewed perception of events by
spreading false information. Many young, impressionable minds
are subject to such information. Also, a lot of content, which is
aired is not suitable for children below a particular age. These
young minds are the future of our nation. Some divisive forces
might also use media to propagate their ideology. This might
incite communal violence and hence disturb the society as a
whole. It is true that knowledge is power. But, sometimes
ignorance is bliss. Every country has some classified information
which should never be disclosed for security purposes. Thus, to
curb the spread of misinformation and hence maintain peace
and harmony within the country, censorship becomes a
necessary constraint.
CENSORSHIP-A NECESSARY CONSTRAINT?
SCOEPTwice during our academic year, our teachers, our parents, our alarm
clock, the whole universe conspires against us; very similar to what
happens with the good *ahem* innocent guys in the movies! Suddenly
from being a hero who is every heroine's ultimate ray of hope, we turn
into the heroine herself who needs to be rescued from her evil, torture
inflicting family members. Be it quirky movies or sad movies, we definitely
find something in the movies we can relate ourselves with! Here's a list of
dialogues chanted by all engineering students, spared by none.
"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse."
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS FOR ATTENDANCE.
The whole semester has gone in a flash with you
always on the chasing end. Your attendance is as low
as the number of holidays in the semester. It is time to
broker some deals. The God-teacher sits smugly in his
chair offering you an assignment as a get-away ticket.
This is an offer you are not in a position to refuse.
"Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss."
Your academics are going to the gutter; everyone
around you seems to care only about your marks.
You have gone totally Rastafarian as you push your
chin in the air and give this pompous reply.
"Only one thing counts in this life- Get them to sign on the line that is
dotted.”
What you mumble under your breath on
your way to get the submission sheet signed.
"The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club"
At the stroke of the final bell when your answer sheets
have been collected; all you plan to do now is lead a cult
with just one cardinal rule : you DO NOT talk about
exams after exams!
"I feel the need… the need for speed. "
THE RACE AGAINST TIME, ON THE NIGHT BEFORE
EXAMS.
You have wasted your PL binge watching your favorite
tele-series until reality hits you like a truck. It's that time
of the year again when caffeine is your only friend and
God your only hope!
EDITOR’S PICK8
A larger than life picture-Shivani Sakri
Movies have always played an important role in our lives. But now
it provides us with a larger than life picture. Leads us to have false
hopes and unrealistic expectations. It makes us think that someone
will come and save us from eternal doom. The reality is that no one
can save you but yourself.
As important as movies are to escape reality, we forget that it ends
after we walk out of the theatre. There's a toxic attraction to the life
shown in movies be it way the actor/actresses dress, their lifestyle or
the drama that unfolds on the screen. The fatal pull leads us to bring
this in real life where it clashes with our non-fictitious world.
The youth of today is attracted to the aggressive and violent
behavior shown on the screen and this behavior proves fatal to
others. The fast speeding cars and bikes in movies makes every guy
feel like a Formula 1 driver and the makeup laden anorexic
actresses make every girl insecure about herself leading to her
taking unhealthy steps to achieve the same.
I believe that movies influence us in a good way as well but it's scale
is reduced. We have to realize that the larger than life picture is only
a small part of a larger picture called life.
THE ESCAPE FROM MISERY-Pradnyasurya Wanjare
Sometimes when I feel introverted, my thoughts wander far beyond reality and I wonder how it would be for a human mind to be
truly free? Humans are very strange creatures. All our lives we strive for freedom, fight for it, talk about it, make grandiose statements
like 'Live young, live free' and yet all our life we enslave ourselves with restrictions imposed by our own minds.
If you really want to escape to the land of true freedom, you should be willing to open your eyes. When you begin to be conscious,
more aware, the first thing you see is how deluded you are and how much you are holding onto that which makes you suffer. This is in
many ways is the most important step. Are you willing to be aware? Are you willing to open your eyes? Are you willing to see that you
may not be living from a standpoint of truth, from a standpoint of reality?
If you are, only then can you achieve true freedom and be happy. Remind yourself: You are still young and you're not supposed to
have your whole life figured out yet. Don't stress. Everything will work out. One day you will wake up and there won't be any more
time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Say the truth that you are carrying
in your heart like a hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There's no time for anything else.
The Rise Of The Geeks-Alok Joshi
Computer and technology enthusiasts, more commonly
referred to as 'geeks' can be distinguished by their thick
glasses, weird clothes, and a general air of awkwardness. A
couple decades ago, they were shunned as social outcasts
and deemed 'uncool'. Then came the internet, and geeks
lay foundation for its rise to stardom, given their
technological prowess. Geek was the new cool. Gates,
Jobs, Zuckerberg, and fellow geeks rose to power and
came to be respected, admired and even worshipped. The
world started embracing the geek culture, videogames
became cool, glasses became fashionable, and knowing
your way around the computer was now in demand. Geeks
are rebels, non-conformists, dropouts, trend setters.In the
Wild West that is the World Wide Web, they became the
new sheriffs and also the gunslingers. The information age
where knowledge is currency, they are the tycoons. Today,
they have the ability to create innovations that could
revolutionize the world. The possibilities are limitless.
HOW TO MAKE A HIT HINDI MOVIE: IN THE ‘70s-Vaishnavi Tatpal
1) Actors are the life of any masala Hindi movie. For your blockbuster film, you have an array of choice – the original superstar
Rajesh Khanna, the macho Dharmendra or the angry young man Amitabh Bachchan.
2) The next step is to find a storyline that appeals to the masses. What would you choose – an action movie like 'Muqaddar ka
Sikandar' or a light hearted comedy like 'Chupke Chupke' or even a slice of life film like 'Anand'.
3) Be sure to include clichés like the 'bechaari Maa' whose only aim in life was to raise her son to be an honest man or brothers
lost in the 'kumbh ka mela' only to be reunited later.
4) A hindi movie is incomplete without a larger than life villain. How about the iconic and sadistic Gabbar or the smuggler Lion
with his famous sidekick 'Mona darling' to add wickedness to your film.
5) While you're at it, do consider 'angrezon ke zamaane ke jailor' Asrani as a comedian or the 'King of Comedy' Mehmood.
6) Dress your good looking cast in the classic 70s fashion of bell bottoms, flared trousers, big collars and sunglasses. The ladies
can wear maxi dresses and trademark polka dots.
7) Approach R.D Burman for songs like 'Chura liya hai tumne', 'Oh mere dil ke chain'. Mukesh will surely charm the audience
with the wistful 'Kabhie Kabhie'.
8) Lastly, ask the duo Salim-Javed for mind blowing dialogues like –'Mere paas maa hai', 'Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin
namumkin hai'.
Iron Man's Computer J.A.R.V.I.S. is an acronym for 'Just A Rather Very Intelligent System'
DEN FEATURES 9
Do Looks Really Matter?-Shantanu Puranik
What I am about to say here is not some philosophical
rant, but one of the harsh truth about the society that we
live in.
Yes, looks do matter and people having good looks get
some perks without them knowing it. The first impression
that people make of you is solely based on looks. People
are judgmental, no matter how saintly they behave on the
outside. We make ourselves believe that we aren't going to
meet them again, so it doesn't really matter what they say;
but on the inside, we are dying to get an approval from
strangers.
Having talked to and read about people who transformed
themselves from being 'socially unattractive' to attractive; I
realized that their lives improved significantly in the latter
part. People who were superficial before, started talking
and laughing with them rather than talking behind their
backs and cursing themselves in the times they felt
obligated to talk to them. But they were still the same,
behaved the same but were just a tone or two fairer.
Even though you may think beauty comes from within,
everyone has been shaped by evolution into believing that
attractive people are better. However, if people really
bother to get to know each other, all that disgust will be
covered up by respect and appreciation, but very few
SYMBOLISM: Changing Meanings-Shubham Wankhede
As the dictionary would define it, symbolism is the use of
symbols to represent an idea or emotion.
Events of uprising and revolution often associate with
symbolism as a means of organizing collective mass action.
The Phrygian cap of France, Germania of Germany and the
charkha of India, are abstract but successful examples of
symbolism.
Over the decades, the idea still remains, but the means and
the meaning of expression have changed. Symbolism
today, is reduced to just flaunting tricolor efilled pictures,
not so much so for the idea but for the 'privilege' and
'exclusivity' that comes with it. Whether it is the unfortunate
Paris attacks or the Digital India Initiative, circles on social
media spent no time in changing their profile pictures in
relation to these events. However, the amount of effort put
in realizing these symbols is zero.
The inherent idea of expressing an ideology or perspective
through a symbol has gone out the window and the symbol
itself has taken the center stage. The question hence; is this
the symbolism for mobilization or just a twisted superficial
manifestation of it?
He Ran Away-Devashish Purandare
He ran away. They said he was cursed. How could they? He was their
prince! They said he was the spawn of devil, that he was an ugly beast, a
disgrace to humanity. The witches said the devil had manifested within
him, and the pale patches on him were a sign of the evil. A time of great
turmoil, the king was left with no choice but to banish his son from the
kingdom. The guilt-ridden king built his son a magnificent castle at the
heart of a forest. The castle had acres of rose gardens, spiralling towers,
monumental gateways and jaunting turrets. To deter curious explorers,
the gates had words painted in a blood red scrawl: "DO NOT ENTER".
The grandiose but desolate palace, made the prince lonely. He
would've given it all up in a heartbeat for some company. The gold and
jewels meant nothing with no one to wear them. The silks mocked him;
the roses bloomed and shrivelled, with no one to take in their fragrance.
Years went by; each day brought new hope, each night misery. Lonely
and desperate, his imagination ran wild; he sang with the cups and the
plates and spoke the candlestick. Once during a storm, he heard a knock
on the door. Worried that his imagination had run into insanity, he
opened the door. A person lay shivering at his doorstep, a lost merchant.
The storm had ruined his health; he had high fever, as he crossed the
forest the wolves had chased him to the castle. This was the first human
company the prince had in years.
The prince, remained in the shadows at the prospect of frightening the
merchant, and took great care of him. He served hot meals and kept the
merchant amused. He made sure the merchant had the softest of
cushions to rest and tended his fire to keep him warm. It was a sad day
for him when the merchant left and he watched as the merchant made
his way towards the gates. To his great surprise, the merchant started
plucking roses from the garden. After being such a great host, is this how
he returned the favour? He lost his temper, unsheathing his sword, he
confronted the merchant. The towering frame and the hideous face with
pale patches scared him as he begged for mercy. It was for his youngest
daughter he cried, for she loved roses. The prince agreed to let him go
on a condition that his daughter must spend a week with him at the
castle. He assured him that she would be treated like a lady and he
would never harm her. All he wanted was some company.
The merchant's daughter had an unparalleled beauty, with wide olive
eyes, and a lovely smile. Keeping her father's word she came to the
castle. Initially scared of her host, she was pleasantly surprised by the
way he treated her. He cooked her delicious meals, and showered her
with gifts of finest pearls and silks. She began to discover more about
him as they engaged in conversations late into the night, every night.
The week went by and it was the time to leave. Enamoured by her he
asked for her hand in marriage on the last day, and startled, she refused.
He was ugly, she exclaimed, he was not the charming prince of her
dreams. Hurt and heartbroken, he gave her a silver mirror and a rose as
a parting gift. "The rose will wither," he warned, "and so will you, you'll
lose the beauty that you are so proud of, and you'll see the beast that you
see in me, one day, in this mirror.”
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast.
Darth Vader has only 12 minutes of screen time in the original "Star Wars".
TECHNOBUZZ
Wi-Fi With Lightning Speed- Li-Fi-Meenal Budhiraja
The term Li-Fi was first coined by the German Physicist Harald Haas during a TED talk where he presented the idea of using light
bulbs as wireless routers. He then set up a firm called PureLiFi to commercialize Li-Fi products for integration with the already
existing light systems. Recently, the internet exploded when Velmenni, an Estonian company based in New Delhi, lab tested the
technology and reached a speed of 224 Gigabits per second indoors, and 1 Gbps outdoors! This was so far measured to be about
100 times faster than the regular Wi-Fi implementations.
The Li-Fi uses the visible light communications (VLC) technology which delivers high speed, bidirectionality and networked
mobile communications, similar to Wi-Fi. This sounds like good news, as LED lights are cheap and abundant. This technology can
be used at places which use radio frequency for other stuff, like hospitals and airplanes to reduce the interference in the radio
band. However, it might take Li- Fi about half a decade to come to the market to replace the already existing and universally
convenient Wi- Fi. And did you realize? Light cannot pass through walls, so no stealing from the neighbour's Wi- fi!
What we might see in the future is a combined Wi- Fi and Li- Fi technology, where Li- Fi could be used for high bandwidth and Wi-
fi for everyday tasks. All said and done, Li- Fi is here to stay. Just like any other revolutionary idea, it needs some time to set its
footing in the world.
Baby Designing-Janani Ganesh
Nobody is perfect. Haven't we heard that all our life? Well, genetic engineering has proved it wrong. A new field called Baby Designing
is on the rise. Baby Designing is a stream of Bioengineering. A designer baby is the result of genetic modification.Embryos of the
developed child are screened prior to implantation, and/or gene therapy techniques are used to insert the desired traits in an unborn
child. Embryo screening involves a process called pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Embryos are created by an artificial
fertilization and grown to the eight-cell stage, at which point one or two cells are removed. Scientists then examine the DNA of these
cells for defects, and the embryos are replaced in the womb. Traits such as gender, appearance, intelligence, disease and personality
can be changed. The ultimate goal of gene editing technologies is to make precise and controlled modifications to specific areas of the
genome. Every year, around 7.9 million children are born with a severe birth defect that has a significant genetic contribution. If we
could safely and easily correct these errors at the embryonic stage, it would be possible to eradicate the burden of diseases. 30% of all
the deaths worldwide are due to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, in those under the age of 70. By editing
our genes, we can ensure that we all have the best chance to live healthily into old age. However, widespread access to gene editing
technologies could harm children and damage the genes. Genes popular and fashionable in one generation may prove to be harmful
in the next. Also, parental control of the gene pool could reduce diversity. If every parent picks the same genes for their children, they
will become robots. human robots. As debatable as it is, this technology is definitely something that could prove to be a revolution!
Gravitational Waves-Ritika Patil
In 1915, Einstein put forth the theory of general relativity predicting the existence of gravitational waves as a part of the theory. Ever
since then, physicists have been attempting to detect these waves. A hundred years down the line, the G-waves are now finally
detected. On September 14, 2015, the twin LIGO facilities (established primely for the detection of gravitational waves)-one in
Livingston, Louisiana and the other in Hanford, Washington-detected the gravitational waves. LIGO scientists estimate that the
gravitational waves were created by the merging of two black holes 29 and 36 times the mass of the sun, and the event took place 1.3
billion years ago.
Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime that warp everything they pass through, propagating as fluctuations of squeezed and
stretched space. They are created by gravitational catastrophes like colliding black holes or supernova explosions. The detection of
these waves has opened up a window to an unseen part of our universe. Not only does it directly prove the existence of black holes but
also opens up the possibility for scientists to develop a theory of everything, one that unifies the four forces of nature. Scientists will be
able to go further back in time, possibly going as far back as the moment of the big bang. A new dawn is here and the skies will never
look the same again.
President’s NoteFor the last nine years, The English Club has been a magnet for like-minded people with new members joining it every semester. Nothing
describes the club better than the motto embroidered on its official T-shirt -Domum a Domum (a home away from home). This year has
been a roller coaster ride for us, with its equal share of ups and downs. I am grateful to all the members in the core committee who have
made navigating through these thundering typhoons look easy.
It gives me immense pleasure as I present to you the 18th edition of The Den. This newsletter is a result of great hard work put in by its
chief editors- Maheshwari and Saurabh, who have maintained a surgeon like precision while juggling from one task to another. I would like
to thank Naman, the layout head who makes the newsletter look aesthetically appealing with his design skills. Our sharp co-editors and
sub-editors are the reason for great creative content in this newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. (Mrs.) Sarita
Mahajani who has been a constant force backing the club throughout our journey.
I am confident that I am leaving the club in safe hands that will keep the spirit of TEC alive and take it greater heights.
Chief-editors' noteIt has been a fun ride, starting out as a newbie in the club to writing this note as the Editors-in-chief. During this time, we came to know that
its the journey that matters, and not the destination. We have covered a wide range of topics in all our previous editions. This time,
however, we have chosen a topic that certainly refreshes everyone's mind- movies. Movies have been an amazing collaboration of the
human mind and artistic nature at its best. That being said, we are proud to present you with the 18th edition of 'The Den'.
The club has faced a lot of hardships this year but competing against all the odds, we managed to channelize all our energy together and
revive the club. It would not have been possible without the persistent efforts of Shubham, the president. The co-editors Devanshu, Moin,
Sakshi, Shantanu, Vaishnavi and Vihang were a great team. A special call out to all the sub-editors for their contribution as well. We would
also like to thank Naman, the layout wiz, who creates excellent editions every time. It was a privilege working on this edition, including all
the witty editing sessions that released the best creativity inside us. Lastly, we thank you, the readers holding this edition in your hands.
Nothing gives us greater satisfaction than to see the people enjoy reading our newsletter.
CreditsPresident: Shubham Sharma
Vice Presidents: Maheshwari Viragi, Naman Jain,
Shreya Salehittal, Shruti Sivanandam
Chief Editors:
Maheshwari Viragi, Saurabh Bahulikar
Design Head: Naman Jain
Co-eds:
Devanshu Bachhav, Moin Mulla,
Sakshi Gandhi, Shantanu Puranik,
Vaishnavi Tatpal, Vihang M.
Sub-eds:
Alok Joshi, Gaurav Sitlani,
Mitali Mahajan, Parth Shekokar,
Pradnyasurya W., Pradyumna G.,
Ritika Patil, Rohan Sinha,
Shubham Wankhede Design Assistant: Aayushi Somani
Treasurer: Parth ShekokarSponsorship Head: Vihang M
Dr. S. D. Lokhande
Principal (S.C.O.E.)
Dr. Mrs. Sarita Mahajani
Staff In-charge, The English Club
Disclaimer: The opinions voiced by the writers are wholly their own, and the editors or the other
members of The Den or The English Club do not necessarily partake of them.
We would like to thank our previous members: Areeba, Devashish, Mrunal, Ninad, Ritika,
Varad and Vedant for being a part of this club. We wish them good luck for all their future endeavors.
Contact us: [email protected]
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Psycho (1960)
To be honest, the storyline of this movie is as
simple, even predictable maybe. But it's the
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mind. Even if you are expecting the next move,
you'll be surprised by how much it shocks you to
actually see it. An embezzlement case leads a
young secretary Marion Crane up to a lonely
motel called the Bates Motel. Her fear and terror
seeps into you slowly thanks to the amazing
work by Hitchcock. Here she meets the owner
Norman Bates played by Anthony Perkins. The
tall, handsome man seems warm in the
beginning but Marion senses there is something
off about him. The film takes sharp turns with its
vicious characters engrossing the audience with
their act.
King's speech (2010)
Based on a true story about King George VI in
the 1930s and his friendship with his speech
therapist Lionel Logue, this is a beautiful story
of coping with circumstances despite odds
being against you. The story is deeply inspiring
and beautifully made. King George VI had a
stammer which troubled him most of his life.
However, after being made the King when his
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a must for him to control his stutter. The drama
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TEC Recommends
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Andy Dufresne is arrested despite his
innocent claims on the account of
murders of his wife and her lover. The
film is based on a Stephen King novella,
a prison story of how the protagonist
survives his sentence and at the end of it
all rendering justice where it was
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Redding or Red's point of view. An
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