If you were to draw Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs at the time of the first hunter-gatherers foraging for leaves, berries, and small animals, you’d probably only have one layer – the physiological needs of food and shelter. With time, layers started piling up, and human beings began needing something more … Continue Reading
Questioning the Concept of Open Book Tests
The story so far: In the year 2017, open book tests were introduced. This made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.
– Adam Duggal, Hitchhiker’s Guide to College
Before you get your hopes high or take offense (if you’re a part … Continue Reading
Realising Fiction: A Journal From An Alternate Universe (Part 1)
5th of Frost Fall, AG 2. Terranius.
AG 2. That is, two years “After GK Prabhu” started his tenure as the Supreme Commander of Planet Terranius. The planet is being ruled by the elderly, but still fit, and wise man. The newly formed civilisations have already discovered the technology … Continue Reading
TechTatva ’17: Behind the Scenes with Hospitality and Food Stalls
If Forbes magazine had a special edition for our college fests, the Hospitality and Food Stalls category would definitely trump Scrooge McDuck, Bruce Wayne, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates combined, for there is no greater wealth than food tokens. We met the masters of the ‘coins of the fest’, for … Continue Reading
TechTatva ’17: Behind the Scenes with the Workshops Category
There isn’t much to fiction if it’s not made into reality with technical know-how. The Workshops category took this seriously as they meticulously planned up to 8 workshops for pre-TechTatva this year, with the goal of imparting essential technical skills across several disciplines. We had a conversation with the category … Continue Reading
Pro.Verb – M.V Kamath Memorial National Debate Tournament
Picture this: A cozy, cottage-like structure, plastered with orange tiles, sitting in the middle of a soggy town. Now sprinkle rain, the aroma of freshly made tea, and the deeply seated sound of some 40 odd people, running on their toes to make a national level British Parliamentary debate function … Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Messes: Food Court vs. Annapoorna
“Two roads diverged into the woods, and I took the one which had better food”- Robert Gupta
You’ve probably found yourself at the crossroads, trying to balance a healthy diet with tasty food, and controlling yourself not to escape into the sinful streets filled with food outlets illuminated with … Continue Reading
Designing 101: A Quick Start Guide to Photoshop and Illustrator
Designing has a peculiar affair with engineering colleges.
Every year, the technical colleges in India belch out engineers by the million. The Indian society’s obsession with engineering, and medical sciences (with a mild tolerance towards law), coupled with an equal disregard for the arts sees a lot of 12th graders … Continue Reading
About MTTN: When Passion Drives Journalism
Right in the months of May, June, and July, prospective first years enter their first queries about MIT, Manipal; their home for the next four years.
It is from that moment itself, they come to know of Manipal The Talk Network, or MTTN. And soon enough, as one joins college … Continue Reading