Welcome Freshers To The Manav Rachna International University

We are waiting to introduce you to a new threshold in your lives.The orientation programmes will brief you about all the facilities that you can avail of in your journey of pursuit towards excellence. Besides the sound academic  foundation supported with a strong faculty , with years of experience and knowledge, we would encourage you  to participate in all our extracurricular activities.The Shooting Range, the top of the line gym, the squash court,  billiards: you can find it all in your own University campus.

While the new academic session of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology for 2011-12 has been admitted, other courses will follow suit. The orientation programme for all B.Tech and Int.B.tech students was held between July 18-21, 2011. Vaibhav Jain is looking forward to playing squash and enhancing his badminton skills which allowed him to represent his school at different championships. This fresher in the Computer Science course is keen to harness his sports skills. Shradul Gupta who has opted for the Mechanical course and is looking forward to a good academic session will be travelling from Rohini to be a student at the MRIU. Sumit Narang from PaschimVihar is excited to start his classes and Abhinav Kakkar is also looking forward to interact with a good ‘crowd’.

The Orientation Programme also had a ‘Talent Hunt’ and we found talent which had a huge horizon. From a street magician to debaters to one who could sketch a canvas in a few minutes and ofcourse music lovers and players.Are'nt you excited to meet the talented crowd? There will be many more to join them -- the hunt has just begun!

We look forward to meeting you all and interacting with you.

Genuine in your approach to life

Nandini Awasthi Pillai, Early Co-ordinator, MRIS-21

Whenever I draft out a circular, invitation or even a lesson for my toddler kids, I first read it as a parent and then as a teacher, says Nandini Awasty Pillai, the Co-ordinator for EarlyYears at the MRIS Sector 21 C. Being a mother of a young child, she realizes the anxiety that parents often have to face when there are tall demands from school. “At the Manav Rachna Schools our first concern is how we can work in close co-ordination with the parents. The triangular concept of the parent, teacher and child is what our Principal Maam always focuses on, ” says the teacher who wears such a gentle appearance that any parent would be put at ease if they come to school with a problem. 

Issues of all kinds must be tackled. “I firmly believe that ‘It’ s not done, till it is done, ” says the Co-ordinator who is all praises for her Principal.“Action to any concern is immediately taken care of. There is no delay and when the ‘Head authority’ is strong nothing really can fall out of line, ” says Nandiniwith conviction. Teaching is her passion and she feels strongly for children.“At a tender age it is so very important to create an environment where the child wants to come to school, be comfortable with the teachers and the teaching environment.And to be able to do this one has to be genuine and imbibe good values to toddlers in the early years,” she says.

“As a Co-ordinator it is important to be a good listener. I give my teachers a chance to explain themselves. Whether it is new ideas or suggestions, when you are working in a team, each one must be given a chance to express, ” says the teacher who has been a great motivating source for her teachers. Having done her english Honours from LSR, New Delhi, Nandini is fond of reading books and listening to music. “Music is such a stress-buster, ” says the lady who likes to listen to soothing music but adds,“Even Rock music is welcome.Music in any form is so relaxing and takes you to a  threshold where there is peace and serenity .” 

“Never hesitate to say that you have made a mistake. But that mistake can be rectified  only when there is acceptance, ” says the soft  spoken lady .“It is the attitude of concern and  your desire to help out in complicated  situations which makes the difference, ” says  Nandini. Hard work, determination to do better and better and being genuine in whatever you do are some of the qualities which makes Nandini our mentor teacher for this issue of  REPORTER.

Success is measured only by satisfaction in what you do. And there are no shortcuts to success. You have to be genuine in your approach in just whatever you do. It is this motto which Nandini from MRIS Sector 21 C  has been following.

My Visit to God's Own Country

Sanya Bhalla, MRIS, Sec-21C

During my summer vacation I visited Kerala, a unique web of countless lagoons, lakes, canals and deltas of forty four rivers. I visited Kerala with my friends and family .We were twenty four people in all. I enjoyed every bit of it and came back rejuvenated.

Kerala is located on the Malabar Coast. We reached Munnar Airport at around 10.30 in the morning and then stayed at a Tea Garden Estate. It was sheer poetry imbibed with beauty and was like heaven visible to human eyes. The view of the tea gardens was simply mesmerizing. I could smell the freshness in the air. All around our cottages there were beautiful and lush green tea gardens and spices like cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms were also grown .

Next morning we visited a tea factory. I was amazed to see the process of making tea. My mother and her friends bought tea and spices. I clicked many pictures. It is indeed God’ s own country. On day three early in the morning we left for Kumarakom. It is a popular tourist destination located near the city of Kottayam. It is famous for its backwaters. It is set in the backdrop of theVembanad Lake in the state.

On reaching Kumarakom we checked into Taj Kumarakom.My room was next to the swimming pool. I thoroughly enjoyed myself with my friends.We played many water games in the pool like volley ball, throw ball.

On day four we took a day cruise in a houseboat. It was indeed a breathtakingly beautiful experience.The pulsating palms, the shoals of fish, waves of water, cool breeze all these together made my trip very exciting. My father caught fish and prawns and then we got them cooked and enjoyed the tasty dish. The houseboat was very comfortable and it made our vacation a dream holiday . In the evening we came back to our hotel and witnessed enthralling performances by the classical dancers of Kerala. The natural backdrop made the performances more beautiful, the stage was set by the side of the lake, it was like a fairy tale.

On day five we left Kumarakom for Kovalam by bus. Kovalam is a suburb and a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Thiruvanathapuram.We stayed at Leela in Kovalam. I enjoyed every bit of my stay in Kovalam. We played beach volleyball and made sand castles. I enjoyed the scenic beauty of the beaches. Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings.

Then it was time for us to pack our bags. We did not want to come back but every good thing has to come to an end, so we took a flight from Kochi to New Delhi and reached Delhi at around 12 o’clock. I thanked my parents for organizing such a wonderful trip. Thinking about of Kerala reminds me of beautiful lines by Keats – “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. It’ s loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness.. ”