01-01-2012

Sunday, January 01, 2012

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Volume 5 Issue 1

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The Department of Media Studies in Garden City College is proud to announce that it has bagged the first five ranks in Bangalore University PG Mass Communication exam of 2010.

The first to five ranks were respectively bagged by Shreya Malhotra, Neeraja Nair, Nandini Deb, Asna Nayab and Monisha Tripathy, making it an all girls team! The ranks were announced by sources in Bangalore University on December 30, 2011. The girls made it to the coveted top five out of six competing colleges, including Bangalore University and its five affiliated colleges.

We hope that 2012 will bring in many more ranks.

STOP PRESSAsna Monisha

Nandini Neeraja Shreya

r Joseph VG is the founder of Garden City Group

ofInstitutions, which has carved a niche for itself by Dproviding quality education in India. Today students from 69

countries and from all the States and Union Territories of India have

made Garden City College their home for knowledge. The reason for

this being the efficient academic practices implemented by this

visionary genius, at a young age.

The principles of Garden City College laid down by him, with the

emphasis on life, have made it one of the most sought-after institutions

for higher learning. In the last two and a half decades Dr Joseph VG has

crossed several milestones, in the arena of education and has stood

witness to the immense growth of Garden City Group of Institutions,

becoming its major inspiration.

A thought to establish an institution that would serve mankind for

hundreds of years crossed his mind during 1985 which sowed the seed

for the beginning of Garden City Education Trust. The trust was

established in 1992 with the intention of establishing institutions that

were on global standards.

Garden City College was the first institution that had shaped up from

his vision to serve the needy with quality education. His intention was

to eliminate unemployment to the maximum extent and thus introduce

job-oriented courses. His emphasis was always on quality education

and hence in 1995, Garden City College witnessed the introduction of

highly acclaimed courses in Science and Management Studies with

new combinations that are apt for the industry and a new syllabi has

seen light after a long gap.

His Excellency Dr Joseph VGHonorary Consul of the Republic of Maldives in Bangalore

& Chairman, Garden City Group of Institutions



A Candelicious Experience: Launch of GCC You Tube

“News is increasingly becoming more of

enter ta inment ,” sa id Radhika Iyer, Chief

Correspondent, NDTV, at the launch of GCC in You

Tube at Garden City College on September 17, 2011.

The media students of GCC had an intellectual feast

when three eminent personalities, two from the media

industry and one from the IT sector graced the occasion

on the launch of 'Candid Gardenia' an interview based

show, on the lines of the interview-based talk show

Koffee with Karan, released on the official website of

You Tube.

Candid Gardenia, the brain child of Riniki Sanyal, a BA

II year student, focuses on unusual and unnoticed habits

of the Gardenians and getting to know them better.

KG Vasuki, the Bureau Chief of 'The Pioneer' and

Nagesh Srinivas Gopal, CEO and Chairman of Ideaon

Group were quite amazed by the enthusiasm and

curiosity that filled the students' eyes. After the launch

of 'Candid Gardenia' that followed the trailer showing of a few

exciting parts of the interviews put together, there was another

round of consolidated students' efforts awaiting recognition.

GCC World, the monthly college magazine for the August-

September issue was also released after the Candid Gardenia

launch.

With such personalities perched on the dais, the students could not

contain themselves from shooting interesting questions. The

guests were happy to interact with the students and answered all

the queries which were adorned with their life experiences. When

asked about the ethics in practicing journalism, the

knowledgeable war journalist Mr Vasuki stated, “Piggybank

journalism is prevalent in the world today, as examples from

Middle-East have shown us.” Mr Gopal threw some light on the

concept of increasingly interdependence of media and software

expertise in this growing techno-savvy world.

Ankita RayIII Semester, Department of Media Studies

ARIES - MESHAKeep control on your tongue. Think twice before

speaking. Placement of Ketu in the second house can

make your speech harsh. So take care and don’t lose

your opportunities because of your speech. If possible

chant “Om Kem Ketvaya Namah” to avoid ill effects of

Ketu. TAURUS - VRISHABHAKeep control on your tongue. Think twice before

speaking. Placement of Ketu in the your own house can

give you some nervous troubles. Keep the confidence of

success as you have all chance to be the winner. So,

don’t let the negative thought peep in. If possible chant

“Om Kem Ketvaya Namah” to avoid your nervous

troubles. GEMINI - MITHUNAChanting the Mantra of lord Ganesha “Om Gang

Ganpataye Namah” for 108 times everyday can bring

grand success in the year 2012. Contact the astrologer to

prepare career horoscope and get the information of good and the

bad time more accurately. CANCER - KARKATAKAThe year 2012 is a fortunate year in terms of profession. You are

advised to utilize the good time and prepare well for the coming

year and let the dream come true. Worship lord Hanuman on

Tuesdays and on Thursdays offer banana to cow. LEO - SIMHAYou are advised to worship the Sun everyday and offer white

flowers in the water to the Sun. Offering white flowers to Goddess

Laxmi or Durga can keep you away from negative thoughts and

failures. VIRGO - KANYAMost of the time, you always analyze the work and work place

more than putting your 100% effort in it. Due to this, your

efficiency is reduced and you are unable to perform to the best of

your potential. LIBRA - TULAMoon rules your career and profession. Hence, you should offer

Astrology tips for profession based on Moon Signs

cont’d on page 3



Winner of the Sunsilk Gang of Girls

on Zoom, vibrant Ambili Menon,

alumni of Garden City College of

Science and Management Studies,

vowed the audience with her energy at Gardenia – 2011, an

inter-collegiate cultural festival.

Gardenia-2011, a Green Promise witnessed participation of

over 90 colleges from across India and was held between

December 19 and 23, 2011. Ambili, thought to be India’s

answer to Madonna and voted as “The Singer Capable of

Winning a Grammy,” on the reality show in Zoom, belted out

numbers like Munni Badnaam Hui, My Name is Sheela,

Shakira’s Waqa Waqa and AR Rehman’s Jai Ho. Ambili has

performed in close to 200 shows in 2011 including corporate

shows, live events and weddings.

At GCC, true to her alma mater, on December 22, 2011

evening, Ambili echoed the GCC anthem Emphasis is on Life

with Chairman of Garden City Group of educational

institutions, Dr Joseph VG, also the Honorary Consul of the

Republic of Maldives in Bangalore. Ambili was the Bangalore

University fifth rank holder in BA, Journalism from GCC in

2003.

Gardenia, the unique eco festival ensured a green promise on

all five days from participants about protection and sustenance

of mother earth for the future generations. Winners of various

events held by the different departments were gifted a sapling

to nurture and grow. A flash mob of students from the

Department of Media Studies announced the arrival of

Gardenia across the sprawling and ambient premises of the

college. The decoration for the festival was with recyclable

products and the kit was made out of organically grown

materials.

A dozen and more green guests graced the opening and

valedictory functions on all five days, which ended with the

International Gardenia that had a display of attire and food

from different countries. GCC is host to students from 70

different countries till date!

Roja KandathDepartment of Media Studies

your prayers and milk to lord Shiva especially on

Mondays. SCORPIO – VRISCHIKAYou get good opportunities in career and most of you will

utilize the maximum of your opportunities. If you

implement the remedies of the Sun such as “Surya

Namaskar” or wearing Ruby can amplify their career

opportunities. SAGGITARIUS - DHANUS Just guide yourself to the best and don’t look back since

stars are in your favour. To motivate yourself just

strengthen your Jupiter with suitable remedies to keep

your health fit and fine for ultimate success. CAPRICORN - MAKARAStars are quite favorable. Just work hard in your

profession and you are bound to succeed. If you can afford

to wear a diamond on a Friday when the moon is rising,

your opportunities of conversion will be 99%. AQUARIUS - KUMBHA Stars are quite favorable, just be tactful and take

affordable risk so that you can achieve your target. Keep

in mind that you will succeed. Wear a red coral on Tuesday

for long lasting career. PISCES – MEENAYou have smoothness in your career by default. The

growth is gradual. Wear a yellow sapphire on Thursdays

for avoiding any hindrances. ASTROBIX

AMBILI MENON JAI HO!

Moon Signs

Ambili MenonHad the greatest show on my life at my Alma Mater,

Garden City College, and Bangalore yesterday night. It

was night I will never forget. Ah! Just being back on

campus! A Big thanks to all my fellow Gardenians who

made it so incredibly special….And to those weren’t

there yesterday-my fellow batch mates –you were so

sorely missed ….Love you all….Shyro MeeGCC UG –A place where friendship was born, a place

where friends became enemies at some point of time.Gardenia-memories –every Gardenia created different

memories. Will those days come again? Ssentongo DouglasCertain memories can never be erased from the mind.

West Block was a heaven of its own at GCC. I miss

being at this campus with you all...Zik AlexThis hosting thing I did on the stage for Gardenia

Facebook messages on GCC

enlightened the many opportunities. I could never thank more

to Abhi Sar Bhatt and Sonu Somraj.Promsi RockWow! Gardenia most famous college fest in Bangalore.

Enjoy buddies.Soumen BhattachariyaReally miss GCC like anything.Rijitha SreeleshFun time at GCC.

cont’d from page 2



Rumiroy Chowdhury, MTA, I Rank, 2010

Tuheen Mazumdar, BHM, V Rank, 2010

Suma Sinha,MS in Mass Comm, V Rank, 2010

Nitin Chowdhary, BBM, VI Rank, 2010

Ranjith VS, BSc, FAD, VIII Rank, 2010

Kaustubha L, BBM, IX Rank, 2010

Pragyan Acharya, MS in Mass Comm, II Rank, 2010

Priyam Dua, BSG, II Rank, 2010

Niketa Pawar, MSc, Applied Genetics, II Rank, 2010

Garima Mishra, BBM, III Rank, 2010

Shreya Ghosh, MS in Mass Comm, III Rank, 2010

Enakshi Ghosh, MSc, Biotech, III Rank, 2010

Dhananjay Nandan, MCA, III Rank, 2010

Kukil Bora, MS in Mass Comm,IV Rank, 2010

Ambili G, BA, V Rank, 2004

Manasi Majumdar, BSc, VIII Rank, 2007

Rajib Dutta, MBA, I Rank, 2005

Getali Neogi, MTA, III Rank, 2008

Unmesha CV, MS, Elec Med, II Rank, 2007

Guneet Kaur, MSc, App Gen, III Rank, 2008

Nancy George, BSc, FAD, X Rank, 2008

Sonali Bhattacharjee, MSc, Appl Gen, II Rank, 2008

Debasmita Mitra, MSc, Appl Gen, V Rank, 2008

Soumyashree Das, MSc, Biotech, I Rank, 2008

BU RANK HOLDERS FROM GCC



TIME FOR NEW RESOLUTIONS!!!With all of us in anticipation of 2012, the resolve to stick to New Year Resolutions at least in 2012 is on an all time high! At Garden City College, resolutions flew out like free water from the fountains. And the promise to make to the resolution work, added the froth.

Sangeeta Kumari, II Sem, BcomOh! my this year’s new resolution is to follow the noble path impressed upon by Anna Hazare and fight against corruption. I would in every possible way try to ensure reduction of corrupt practices. Debayan Samanta, I Sem, MSC, BiotechnologyThis New Year I have lots of activities to concentrate on. But more than anything, I want to focus on my career as it is my final year of college. I want to establish myself as well as I can.

Zewotir, II Sem, BCAMy New Year Resolution? Well…I do not want to remain single at least in 2012!

Moumi Mondal, II Sem, BcomThis coming year I want to study hard -not for marks but for acquiring better knowledge in my chosen field of study. Also, I will do all that it takes to keep up to my parent’s expectations. I want to be the reason for their happiness and never let them down. Fazil, I Sem, MSc, BiotechnologyI want to follow my passion and this year, I will indulge in heavy workouts and dieting. All this for achieving a good and well toned body. Also, I have plans of buying a nice professional camera as photography is my favorite hobby. Pratiksha Singh, I Sem, MS, Mass CommI have had a few heartbreaks this year because I trusted people very easily. This New Year I do not want to commit the same mistake, so I would be more careful before I judge and trust anybody.

Sarath Chandra K, III Sem, MSc, Electronic MediaI have always dreamt of having a pet. So my New Year Resolution is to adopt a pet parrot.

Payal Anand, III Sem, MS, Mass CommMy resolution for 2012 is something that I am really in love with -films. I have decided not to miss any of the Bollywood movies that will brighten the screens this coming year and I am looking forward to hits from all my favorite heroes and heroines. Prem Shankar Singh, VI Sem, BATThis New Year my resolution is to fulfill my dream of joining a media house and establishing myself as a reputable journalist in one of the leading national dailies. I have already interned is some of the good newspapers and the chances look bright. I am interested in political reporting, in particular. Mahima Manjunath, I Sem, MS, Mass CommunicationMy 2012 resolution is no different from the previous ones. I want to avoid junk food. Every year I decide to follow a strict diet but fail to follow the same due to some excuse or the other. This time around, I hope it works!

Ankita Ray III Sem, MS, Mass Comm



An experience with the living legend of sufi music-Ustad Puran Shahkoti.

On behalf of Garden City College I got an opportunity to interview one of the Kohinoor of Indian Sufi music “Ustad Puran Shahkoti’ for G-News. It was a great pleasure to share beautiful moments with him and to get some knowledge about singing”.

Ustad Puran Shahkoti is less an individual and more an institution. He dedicated his whole life to popularize Sufi music, In the modern era he is well known name of the Punjabi music Industry. He got very much famous with Series song “Fakran di kuli wich Rab wasda” in a Doordarshan Punjabi serial “Chita Lahoo”, Sohniye ni menu teriyan udeekan, Rabba mere haal da mehram tu & many more. He is not just regarded but also worship by the Sufi music followers.

Ustad Koti holds the distinction of having trained some of the popular Punjabi singers including Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi, Master Salim, Sabar Koti, B Parvez Peji, Diljaan, Madhar Kartarvi, Balbir Bira, Kumar Darshan & many more.

“Singing is god’s gift to me. My father Niranjan Das taught me singing. I took further training from Bakir Hussain khan ‘Sahib’ of Patiala Gharana. My wife (Mathro ji) gave me immense support during bad times -when we had nothing to eat and no shelter,” says Puran Shahkoti.

Ninder Ghuganvi wrote a book “Kuli wala Fakir” on Ustad Puran ShahKoti which became very much popular among readers. My only aim is to make the upcoming generation aware of Sufism, classical music, heritage, culture” says Puran Shahkoti.

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The students of MCA Department visted Infosys Ltd on 8th Oct ,2011

for the SPARK program. The objective of this program is to expose the

students to latest developments in the IT industry and to showcase

Infosys Facilities. Infosys Limited is conducting this program for

making the students Industry ready. This program is part of the Campus

Connect Initiative of Infosys.

In Garden City College we have a representation of students from around 70 countries till date. Here’s how Gardenians from different parts of the world will bring in 2012!

Korea

People get together and celebrate the New Year on brightly lit road sides and pathways.

USA

New Year's Eve celebration is a gala affair. Americans love to enjoy even the last minute of the passing year and welcome the New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, sumptuous dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash.

India

People enjoy partying with friends and family members. The idea behind these get-togethers is to give farewell to the by-gone year and welcome the New Year bountifully.

China

On the night of New Year's Eve, families come together for a celebration dinner. This custom is also called "surrounding

How different countries ring in the New Yearthe hearth," from the custom in earlier times of eating dinner around the family hearth.

Spain

New Year's Eve, known as Nochevieja is usually a family affair which takes place at home.

Japan

‘Let's defeat the old feelings by the new one’ is the sole motive of Japanese when New Year is near. They celebrate the day very religiously and are usually seen offering prayers.

France

The French call New Year's Eve la Saint-Sylvestre. It is usually celebrated with a feast called le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre.

Africa

New Year's Eve is celebrated in the company of family and friends. People get together to eat cake, dance and laugh.

Thilinika Wijesinghe

VI Semester, BA

Ustad Puran Shahkoti

Mandeep MandharM.Sc. Electronics Media



“A smile is the lightin the window of your face that tells people

you’re at home.”~ Author Unknown

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Recondite: mysteriousLEARN A WORD

Bangalore is a beautiful contemporary city that marries glitz with tradition. Though the population of the city prides itself in being educated and literate, what people here sorely lack is civic sense. These days, it is almost impractical to walk on the side roads not having to dodge potholes and dog faeces. I mean, the major cause of traffic that piles up in the city is because of cows and buffalos making themselves at home on the middle of the road while their owners are not at all bothered about the raging situation. There is not a single area in the city which can be even closely associated with the word, ‘Hygienic’… the elevators for example, it is absolutely impossible to travel in one without having to notice the extremely filthy red paan stains on the sides. And what’s worse, the noxious fumes coming out of the unauthorised garbage dumps all around the city. It is sad to know that a major chunk of literate people contribute to disposing of garbage in public areas in the city. Why is it that we as Indians have such poor civic sense? Why is it that we do not consider public property as belonging to all of us, rather than to none of us? We do not have the patience to stop at the bins, disembark from our vehicles and put the garbage inside the metal bins through the openings provided. We try our luck with our aims and most of the time the garbage bags hit the bin and end up beside it. Civic sense, or rather the lack of it, is a matter of grave concern as most of us do not care much for it. This attitude is prevalent across all sections of society.“A man who lacks civic sense is not a good citizen”- Governor H R Bhardwaj. The shabby image of our city is purely due to the lack of basic civic sense. While we

‘Civic sense’-Fails to hit the Spotlight

meticulously clean our houses every day, we have no problem in discarding the garbage in a nearby sewer or on the street. How can such a person be called a good citizen? It’s clearly understandable that where poverty exists and illiteracy multiplies, the sense of cleanliness fails to hit the spotlight. But for the literate population also civic sense has gone for a toss?Every morning I observe women from well-to-do homes happily dumping cans of garbage into the drainage nearby I’m beginning to feel that they haven’t been introduced to the concept of trash bins as yet. And as the waste settles in, its obnoxious odour, penetrates through the numb olfactory nerves, and sours the eyes with its grotesque naked appearance, it’s just unbearable. It is a common sight to see people in a high position at work, who travel in luxury vehicles, stick their head out of the window just to spit out. I can assure to you that the word ‘Dignity’ doesn’t exist in their dictionary. It’s embarrassing to even look at something so notorious. I’m sure that it is high time we understood that we don’t own public parks, monuments or roads to keep littering them and making a mess. It is government property and it is our job as responsible citizens to help preserve them for the generations to come. Keeping our homes neat and tidy is very important, but more than that, we need to keep our city clean. After all, our domestic lives remain private, the world is not interested in knowing how hygienic we are or how well maintained our homes are. It is the city that is seen by people and it is this sphere that represents who we are in a larger perspective, and I’m sure that cow dung on the road doesn’t paint a pretty picture at all. We are all better than we appear, all we need to do is pull up our socks and turn on our civic sense for both, the betterment of our lifestyle as well as our city.Category: All Blogs

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SPORTS RULED GCC IN 2011 AND HOW?

Football

I. Sea College Inter Collegiate Football Tournament

Garden City College – Winners

II. AGON – 2011 conducted by Garden City College

Garden City College – Runners up

III. Bangalore University Inter Collegiate Football Tournament

Garden City College – North Zone Runners up

Garden City College – Inter Zone 4th Place

IV. Ranjit Kumar selected for Bangalore university foot ball team to play in the Inter University Tournament in Kerala.

Basket ball

I. Sea College Inter Collegiate Basket ball Tournament


II. Acharya College International Student Basket ball Tournament


III. Dayananda Sagar International students Inter collegiate Basket ball tournament.


IV. St. John’s Medical College All India level Basketball tournament

Garden City College (Boys) – Runners up

V. Garden City College conducted AGON-2011 Intercollegiate basket ball tournament

Garden City College (Boys) – Winners

Garden City College (Girls) – Winners

VI. BES Inter Collegiate Basket ball Tournament

Garden City College (Boys) – Winners

Garden City College (Girls) – Runners up

VII.Bangalore University Inter collegiate Basket ball tournament (Men).

Garden City College – North Zone Winners

Garden City College – Inter Zone Winners

VIII.Bangalore University Inter collegiate Basket ball tournament (Women).

Garden City College – North Zone Winners

Garden City College – Inter Zone Winners

IX. SFS Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament (Men)


X. Gardenia AGON conducted by Garden City College


Shuttle Badminton

I. Bangalore University Inter collegiate Shuttle badminton tournament

Garden City College – North Zone Runners up

Garden City College – Inter Zone 3rd place

Cricket

I. Garden City College conducted GPL – Season 6 Intercollegiate Cricket Tournament


Athletics

I. Bangalore University Inter collegiate Cross Country Race held at K.G.F Government College.

Girls Team

a. Naigaga Sylivia Hilda ID. No. 2011BAT745 - 3rd Place.

b. Apako Monica ID No. 2011BAT746 - 5th place.

Boys Team

a. Ateng Emmanuel ID No. 2011BAT481 – 8th Place

b. Ebolias Mike Tobias ID No. 2011BAT479 – 9th Place

II. Bangalore University Inter Collegiate Sports meet.

a. 100 mtrs Running race – 5th Place

b. 800 mtrs Running race – 5th place

III. NIKE Face off at the TCS World Marathon 10 K Running Race


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