NITREE-10--> Part 1

Welcome all. I am going to present a series of papers on the focal theme “Engineering at NITR” in the next few posts. The papers have been written based on my own experience and also some research done by the latest Er. of NITR….. The papers have been presented in the community of NITREETEN ….


Date: 15-05-10

Paper No.-1

Topic: Some critical terms definition, their explanation and their importance at NITR.


Abstract: This paper defines many commonly used terms inside the class room or during the course of stay at NITR. Some of the terms are still being researched by some great Engineers that NITR produced very recently. But the basic definition remains the same and this brings a insight to these terms.
Description: Some of the famously used words are as follows:
1- GPL: This term is the most commonly used in NITR or in fact in most of the Engineering Colleges. The genesis of this term is unknown but it is mostly used at NITR without hesitation. This can be defined as a “platform for showcasing your football or kick boxing skills outside the respective arena” and on the a#$ of some poor fellow . The main cause of this phenomena to take place is some one’s birthday or successful placement in a company. Though it is caused due to extreme pleasure for the success of the friends, some a#@ h$%es take this opportunity to take out their grudge on the person going through the GPL. And this is also contagious. Standing nearby this GPL and mocking at the person may lead to the transfer of this to you. Currently more research has been undertaken by two experts Er. G.R.Sahu and Er. Ch. S.Kumar. They are very experienced in this domain and wish to a pursue a career in this wherever they go.

2- GMAT: The origin of this term is at NITR ( as per the records found at NITR). While the definition is as its abbreviation stands for but characterizing a person with this term GMAT, is very subjective. Just like, if u tell a mad person that you are a MAD he does not accept it and on the other hand he accuses everyone else to be mad. Similar is the case with this term GMAT. It does not necessarily indicate only the geeks but rather some ulti-cool hunks may be termed as GMAT . Further research is on by two bright Engineers of NITR who are trying to prove each other position. They are Er.S.Singh and Er. S.R.Mishra.

3- ASSIGNMENT: Well this term came out into fore way back in the pre historic age. But Er. at NITR used it to find some unknown facts of the pre historic age when there were no XEROX or PHOTO COPIER machines. This is just a way to analyze how multiple “original looking” copies can be made from a single original copy manually with different handwritings and different colors. This is done to please the Professors who just like “raddi walas” are interested in collecting papers ( with something written on it) and selling it off to have a cup of tea in the canteen. This has been a very well established fact and hence no one is undertaking the research in this.

4- PLACEMENT: Well this is the only other day when you will find the NITR Engineers to be clean shaved, nicely dressed, properly combed hair and serious ( The other day I suppose would be their Wedding Day). From entering NITR till getting out , the sole aim that keeps them going is this day. And yeah the dressing sense starting from the tie to the shoes everything got to be perfect on this day for all the guys at NITR. For more details please read “The dressing sense on Placement Day: A Guide” written by one of our own engineer, Er. D.Acharya. He is also a famous Loreal brand ambassador :P :P.

5- CG: Well many people confuse this to be same as Cumulative Grade Point (CGP). But this is wrong ( For more on CGP please read the post “Nine Point Someone” ). But rather this CG stands for “CAT GOSTI” meaning the CAT GROUP. Well they don’t go running after cats and catching them but rather the CAT here refers to the prestigious MBA exam. These are specific group of people who rather delve into solving the CAT questions rather than concentrating on their engineering studies. The plethora of questions that arises in the mind is: What the Engineer would do by cracking CAT? If he had to do MBA then Why engineering? And so on. But this paper is not for those question but I would put some reference for the readers help. Please go through:
“Why to chase the CAT like a DOG after Engineering? “ By Er.B.Samantray, present student of XLRI.

to be continued in the next paper……..

PS: This paper has been scanned with software like Viper, Cobra, Anaconda to name a few. The plagiarism rate has come to be 0%. Also please give respect to the researchers name given here. And a sincere request not to mind any part of the post.

THE NINE POINT SOMEONE

Well guys and gals I am back with my new post after a long hibernation. In this period many things have happened in my life (as well as yours). The biggest thing that has happened is Sachin has scored a double ton..yipee !!

Any ways coming to the topic now , first let me make it very clear to all readers that it is no copyright violation of Mr.Bhagat’s famous best seller neither it is a sequel to it. It is just a experience in my college of a very admired and sort after thing “THE 9(NINE) POINTER”. In acad lingo these are the guys having their CGPA >9. Crossing this “digit” make one feels like you have crossed the “English Channel” in one leap (at least to some people).

Everyone knows about the good of being a 9 pointer and what all they get, no need for me to repeat it. But looking through the lenses of a man (that’s me) who looks at life in a very different manner brings forth to u all the SIDE EFFECTS of being a nine pointer. They are summarized as below :

Ø THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS….. no I am not talking of the novel by Charles Dickens u all read but of the expectation that shoot up in the mind of your family, friends, relatives and all. The expectations grow bigger and bigger and bigger and ….till it bursts. They expect you to solve every problem in life just like a numerical method problem. You must have all the solution…that’s what they tell everyone and also believe it… At least to me this sucks!!

Ø Next.. how about the professors. They feel that the nine pointers are challenging their position and job in the college (especially the junior lecturers). To add to that they feel that these guys should know the answer to all heir question (even if their question is baseless or wrong!! ).Oh..come on!! the 9 pointers are mere mortals, who have some extra capability of gulping the data and information given in the class room and “vomiting” it out on the examination answer sheet. That’s what you require to cross the “English Channel” ( at least in my college)

Ø One does not have the freedom to sit anywhere inside the class room. The “hooting” starts the moment you step beyond the 2^nd row. Its just like, hey dude you have reservation in 1^st or 2^nd row only and you cannot leave it !!. And to sit in the front row means you cannot hide yourself for a nice “class room” sleep (which every student requires.. he may be a 9pointer or 6 pointer)!

Ø Oh, how can I forget about the assignments and test. These are the time when you feel that one should never be a 9 pointer. Man! you don’t have the option to copy from someone else the assignment !! (bcoz everyone in class expects you to do it of your own and rest will do the holy task of plagiarizing) .

Ø And then comes the most “hurting” part of all… “THE GPLs “.. (those who don’t know the meaning plzz don’t refer any dictionary but ask any NITR student). Apart from the regular GPL on your B’Days, the student get another chance to train themselves for “kickboxing” competition by treating your “a##” as a punching bag. And believe me, it really hurts !!

Ø Also you got to have the bucks to spend on the “treats” that follow up along with your 9 pointer. In this case other pointers are better off, bcoz you need not do any hard work nor shell out any bucks, but only enjoy the treat…… :-)

So what say guys????? Whats better ....being one or not being one??? :-)

PS: I am myself a 9 pointer and these have been written from my experience. Please don't generalize it and have a go at the 9 pointer :-)

Just a thought!!!!

A conversation was going on in a room…..

1^st person: Did you get it?

2^nd person: No sir, not till now. But sir are you sure that Panda sir told to search in this room??

1^st : Yes, he told me in here only. But I have sent Rambabu to file room and Hariya to check in Panda sir’s office.

…..Hariya and Rambabu enter the room

Rambabu: Sir, kuch nahin mila!!! (I did not get anything)

1^st: What about you Hariya??

Hariya: Same here..

2^nd : Toh gaya kahan??? (where has it gone??)

1^st: Let me inform Panda sir, he will take care of it. He told me it should be in this area only…..

Hold on! Hold on! Hold on! Guys, I am no Shakespeare at work. And also this is no CID shooting scene or Agatha Cristies extract. This is just a scene in every “government” office just before Independence Day. They all were searching the “national day celebration box”……… Amused what it might contain???? So let me reveal that it’s no Pandora Box, but just a small tin box containing enough material for a national day celebration in any government organization. The main content of this box is ofcourse the “ National Flag”, a small folded cloth that holds no meaning to those guys any day apart from the national days. Yeah it also has a rope for hoisting the flag, a 1970’s “Desh Bhakti “ cassette (preferably Manoj Kumar’s), etc. This box shows what it means to people of our government as “celebrating” a National Day ……

Celebrating, I would say, is too big a term for these kind of activities. It is just that they are fulfilling their duties (just like any other day) on the order of their seniors. Celebration is defined the way we celebrate the pujas( may it be Ganesh Puja or Durga Puja) or Holi or DIwali. The national day “celebration” is just one example of a Oxymoron. For every Indian now (agree or not) these national days i.e. I-Day, R-Day, Gandhi Jayanti, have just become yet another “holiday” where working people enjoy a day out from the normal work and students (like me) sleep an xtra hour or two…… At least this is the case from my point of view and what I have observed….

So come on Indians (everyone who think he is) show some passion and zeal on the national days( at least a fake one, which we are expert at!!) ….. Take a pledge that u will celebrate the next national day when it comes (coming soon!!!!) otherwise the national days may be converted to working days( which NIT Rourkela Dictator err Director will accept gleefully) .

PS: Please remind me of these things I may forget!! And taking this blog seriously may lead me to danger of moral policing. So please keep the comments limited to this web page only. Do not disclose in public forums!