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The Jungle Book

By Anuja Sharma & Perez Yeptho


Welcome to NSIT, your abode for the Rule 6. Stay connected.
next four years! Brace yourselves for The ‘pseudo’ freedom that you attain
the exciting journey full of adven- as you enter college should not be mis-
tures and expeditions unprecedent- used to mislead people who instil their
ed! Calm your nerves for you shall be trust in you. Include your loved ones in
guided at each step, accompanied by whatever you do, maybe even by sim-
your beloved and learned seniors. So, ply keeping them informed and you’ll
find below an extract of our collective always be backed by the best support
knowledge and memories that each system one can ever want to feel se-
generation engraves within the book cure as even the most feral of foals need
of this lush green forest. Hopefully to learn from its herd the how-tos of the
one day we will proudly pass on the savannahs.
legacy to you, only to let you adorn it
with your accomplishments attained Rule 7. Responsibility and punctual-
through your wits and talents, mark- ity.
ing the end of an academic cycle in our Being responsible and punctual, in-
vast and untamed wilderness. So, face controvertibly, is of the utmost impor-
challenges head-on, only to eventually tance, for you are here to be trained as
vanquish them and emerge invincible a professional. Understand to segre-
in your journey to the pinnacle of suc- gate your professional and academic
cess. responsibilities from the time you take
out to rejuvenate with your friends.
Brim-full with vigour and gleaming Also, punctuality adorns your other
with expectations, you trace your first characteristics.
steps in the college campus. For we’ve
experienced, we understand how your Rule 8. Curiosity is the cure.
adrenaline races up and down as the The jungle is an unending cycle of
first day of the seemingly everlasting cubs to lions and shrubs to trees, it is
journey begins! Despite of those little the growth of individuals in a natu-
palpitations of your hearts, the first ral pattern where almost every event
day shall bring about loads of fresh- and every experience goes through a
ness. Freshness of the new faces that new iteration every year. Mistakes are
you come across and of the ‘green’ made and history is changed each year
campus, literally and metaphorically in this campus but those ahead of the
too. Even, the seniors are as excited to curve can use the collective knowledge
see new faces around! of our previous batches. The day you
overcome your inhibitions to ask and
Rule 1. Explore and judge for your- interact with those senior than you
self. is the day you’ve decided to take the
There is much below the canopy and first step towards leaving an everlast-
even more under the soil of the forest. ing impact on our life and the legacy of
You learn the diversity in all that the the campus itself no matter how big or
By Ashwani Senapati
college has to offer you; from the var- small.
ious societies that appeal to you to the Rule 3. Chill out to have the best small, it’s how you perceive it to be and
great variety of food available in the time. how much you put in for the same that Rule 9. Give as you take.
canteen. You feel surprised that you’ve It sure is the time to enjoy the fruits makes all the difference. Also, one of Your college is your second home. Ca-
matured enough to make all your deci- of all the hard work you had put in to the beauties of Jungle Law is that pun- ter to the emotional connection with it,
sions, big or small, your own! reach where you are today. And when ishment settles all scores. There is no which over time will amplify. Make an
you feel rather disillusioned with the nagging afterward. effort to contribute something, in any
Rule 2. Figure out your own way. monotony of routine, discover new form you like, for the betterment of the
Eventually, you’ll come across a num- places and let the peppy youth in you Rule 5. Fit is lit! institute from where you shall derive
ber of people and many will inspire dominate your mature half to make When munching on junk is more of a all that you will. Remember, ‘For the
you in some way or the other. But memories that last your lifetime! compulsion to satiate your taste buds, strength of the pack is the wolf, and the
remember that while you try to emu- staying healthy has multiple benefits strength of the wolf is the pack’.
late someone, you must not lose your Rule 4. Strike a balance. and is the key to be able to perform
individuality. Also, pausing and intro- A successful college life is all about your daily chores with energy. It also We all join college with a lot of dreams
specting, now and then, to know your being able to balance your work and might just help you to attract atten- and expectations, some of them mate-
strengths and your weaknesses will social life. Depriving yourself of ei- tion and turn heads! However, if you rialize and some don’t. Nonetheless,
help you map your own success! No ther can affect your grooming as an still wish to gouge on the garbage of our duty remains to forge ahead, cher-
two beasts of the same fur could be less individual in this competitive world. the jungle like a starving hyena, better ishing the journey with the people we
different in our green expanse. Face challenges with grit, overcome keep a few antacids at hand. meet on our way while making memo-
them with passion and prevail with ries that we’ll always adore!
devotion. Remember, no task is big or
#2 By Mimansa Bagri

Fests Night Live


All work and no play makes Jack a dull biggest debating festivals in the DU Cir-
boy. After finally escaping from the rig- cuit.
marole of boring classes and exams,
you definitely do not want to find your- 3. Consilium: The annual business con-
self trapped in it again. It’s time you clave of The Finance and Economics
loosen up a little and let those academ- Society, it is an inter-college fest which
ics take a back seat. From an intense aims to combine one’s knowledge of fi-
round of quizzing and profound de- nance, economics and business in sim-
bates, to amazing dance performances, ulations of various real life situations
drool worthy ramp walks and innumer- via case studies, mock stock, etc.
able offline and online competitions,
these fests promise to serve both, the 4. E-Summit: Providing budding en-
intellectual and adventurous side of trepreneurs with an opportunity to
you. Gear up and choose from whatev- showcase their theoretical business
er excites you and caters to your needs knowledge, the Entrepreneurship Cell
of enjoyment and relaxation. It’s big of NSIT conducts the E-Summit every
time you take that well deserved break year to promote entrepreneurial aura
and knock yourself out! at the dais.

1. The NSIT Quiz Fest: This annual 5. Virasat: Organised by Spicmacay, TVF at Moksha’16 (Photo Credits : Junoon)
quizzing festival, organised by The NSIT, this event brings with it a chance 7. Resonanz: The intra-collegiate 9. Innovision: NSIT’s annual science
NSIT Quiz Club, is ranked among the to experience the essence of Indian, as cultural fest, with a copious amount and technology fest has a hoard of
top competitive quiz festivals in Delhi. well as International culture with an ex- of events piled up, extending across techno-managerial activities and
It aims to engage the participants in an quisite blend of music, dance, art and dance, drama, music and much more, events which have consistently been
enthusiastic battle of wits, from ques- cinema. serves as a welcome distraction for the successful in satisfying the needs of ev-
tions across different themes. students before the dreaded end se- ery science enthusiast out there.
6. Kriti: Prayas, with an aim to empow- mester examinations.
2. Colloquium: With panel discussions, er the underprivileged, conducts this 8. Moksha: This annual cultural fest of 10. Aspire: This annual entrepreneur-
MUNs and various forms of debate annual fest to provide a platform for NSIT, with a unique theme every year, ship convention, organised by Enactus
among a myriad of literary events, the such children and nearby NGO’s to col- has a plethora of online and offline NSIT, is a platform where student en-
Annual Debating and Literary Festival lectively work on the challenges faced events, both formal and informal, lined trepreneurs throughout the country are
of NSIT strives to take literary indul- by the children, and the means to over- up for just about everyone to enjoy invited to come together for bringing
gence to a whole new level. Organised come them. these 3 days of absolute fun and bliss. change through the positive power of
by The Debating Society, it is one of the business and human interaction.

Saving Private Fresher herd who think they can be a part of all
societies and cram all your electronics
ho’ business. If you don’t believe me,
go ask them something basic, right
By Kamalpreet Bhatia circuits the night before because those from finding your classrooms to the
circuits won’t be drawing themselves, best food joints in Dwarka and stand
You might be anxious, pumped up or lies. So, of course we stick with the tried and the last time I checked, Ohm and amazed at how instead getting your
simply tired after preparing vigorous- and tested image. How? Obviously by Kirchoff were surely not up for chilling backs covered, you get a personalized
ly over the past two years to get into a worrying about placements rather than and/or helping you out during your signature design imprinted on your
prestigious university. However, there cherishing college life and making each exam. butt cheeks. We’d obviously not want
is no denying the fact that hidden un- day count. What’s the point of getting to relish in playing Yoda to your Sky-
derneath all those brimming emotions out there to ‘explore’, right? You’ve walker, Dumbledore to your Harry, and
is at least some excitement about fi- done your fair share of studying, might Step No. 3
It’s college time! You tell yourself to Ash to your Pikachu. Who wants to be
nally starting life as a fresher. Leaving have gotten good results, or might not remembered as a legend anyways?
behind your school uniforms, those have (you can blame Jio for that). But get started by being a Sharmaji ka beta
overweight backpacks and the ‘unnec- after all that excruciating torture, why enthusiast and itching to know one an-
essary’ rules like maintaining standard take out the time to breathe? After other’s ranks. Because that’s the cool- Step No. 5
hygiene by keeping your nails trimmed all, breathing in the glory of your new est conversation starter you can come Get ready to make the mistake that
(because now, you finally get to be in- life, new friends and new experiences up with. After all, trying to know the would make you the youngest billion-
dependent and tense-bite those pretty sounds cliched, isn’t it? You’d rather names of our soon to-be extended fam- aire for everytime you earned a penny
nails off), let’s boil down to business. worry about learning all the coding ily is so old-school. Better focus on the committing it. Just keep forgetting it’s
It’s finally time to be the best fresh- languages mankind’s created till now, competition and let trivial things like ‘Subhas’ and not ‘Shubhash’ and you’ll
er you can. Any misstep may see you maybe stress about inventing one of ‘bonding’ be. soon be parking your very own person-
becoming a cool person who explores your own and meanwhile, wait for Bill al purple Lamborghini by the end of
own self and lets mistakes guide his/ Gates to come and pick you up in a pri- Step No. 4 the first year right outside the college
her personality. And that isn’t some- vate jet. Obviously achieving all of this Your seniors are obviously obsessed parking lot.
thing we want, right? So, follow this while waiting for experiences to knock with the whole ‘jahaapana tussi great
(im)perfect guide and get the magical on your door by themselves. As if all the
superpowers that make you the fresher workload won’t be enough to knock the
nobody deserves, but you think every- air out of you.
body needs.
Step No. 2
Step No. 1 What better way to explore your inter-
All aboard the moolah-making train. It’s ests than joining societies? Also what
a must to get aboard platform 1 ¼ crore better way to kill your interests than
before you even lay your feet on cam- joining too many societies? See mate,
pus grounds because trust me, that’s all those huge teachings about striking
nerdy as hell. And what more does an a balance in life is just another hoax
engineer want than to be called a nerd to pull you down. Because what really
especially after you’ve worked your matters is trying to do everything you
whole life paradoxically to be one, yet can get your hands on. After all, the
not to be identified as one? And that’s last time I heard, Jack mastered all
secretly where a true engineer’s pride his trades, right? Wrong. Don’t join the “Or you can do this!”
By Kritika Anuragi
#3
11. Room freshener (uses can vary de- mum utility and see where all you can
pending on your creativity, wink) get student discounts! KFC and McDon-
12. Acceptance: Mentally prepare your alds are good places to start.
tastebuds for the ‘exotic’ mess food,
pull yourself up by your bootstraps 3. Mess timings are not flexible, so be
because for the coming four years, you on time to savor the day’s insipid cui-
will have no choice other than learning sine and be ready to experience more
to co-exist with your boisterous room- than a few nights of going to bed on an
mates (extended roommates too), your empty stomach. By the time you return
pet lizard Bob, and the caretakers who home from your culinary ordeals, your
will always have your back (you’ll wish standards for good food will have con-
they didn’t). siderably dropped and your appetite
mostly decimated.
B. Living with the Mess’s mess
Mess food is actually not all that bad 4. Late entry in the hostel is a major
(excluding the day they serve gatte ki concern for the authorities and failure
sabzi) but sooner or later the monot- to abide by the timings will cost you
onous menu will get the better of you. heavy. Check the timings with your al-
Stock up your room with Maggi, juices, lotted hostel immediately once classes
wafers and a kettle/induction cooker begin. Be prepared to dash from class-
for those late night cravings. Invest es/society meetings to the hostel gates
some time in discovering nearby eater- at the end of every working day at least
ies that deliver food too. However, be- until the curfew timings are revised.
ing a hosteller, there will be days when
the last nickel rolls out of your pocket 5. Do not leave your wallets or cell-
and spending hard unearned money phones in your bags outside the library;
on a daily dose of satisfied cravings will the authorities responsible take no
not be feasible. So, master the art of responsibility for any theft, in this re-
extracting treats from seniors for their gard you shall find your fellow students
achievements, your achievements, quite helpful as they almost always will
your society’s achievements, the col- post photographs of misplaced materi-
lege’s achievements, friend’s achieve- al on Facebook if they come across any.
Dearest fuchcha, remember the day ments or for no reason at all. Finally,
when you received your allotment let- 1. Willpower in abundance is a good learn to warm up to dogs. Dōge will 6. Install PayTM on your phone. The
ter? Your happiness knew no bounds place to start. always give you company at Mini Zayca. ATM outside the campus gates might
when your fate was sealed and the 2. A 4x6 mattress and the softest pillow still be empty, all hail demonetization!
amount of dopamine and serotonin available.
in your blood stream increased expo- 3. A pair of curtains, two bed sheets and
C. The Seven Commandments 7. Make sure a trusted fellow hosteller
nentially at the prospect of making it a tablecloth. of a Hosteller has spare keys to your room, because
to NSIT. You simply can’t help visualiz- 4. Basic bathroom necessities, which 1. Get acquainted with all the hostel very often you’ll forget them at home
ing how your world will change. Truer you can purchase nearby if you so de- rules, which will differ from hostel to and every once in a while, you will have
words have never been spoken, for sire. hostel. You might realize that a rule ex- to ask somebody to save your soul and
your life is bound to change multifold, 5. A padlock ( you won’t find very good ists after you’ve broken it and by then fetch your ED sheets or practical file.
especially if you are a hosteller. But ones around Dwarka Mor. ) it will have been too late (been there,
nadaan fuchche, living in a hostel is no 6. An extension cord with an extra fuse done that!). You might want to contact The fact is that no amount of prepara-
easy task, for it demands sacrifices, the perhaps?? the previous tenants in this regard. tion can prepare you for hostel. Nev-
likes of which you have never encoun- 7. CFLs for the bathroom and kitchen (Also boys in the Ramanujan hostel, it ertheless, it’s a bittersweet journey,
tered before. Here’s a three step guide (Just GH things) shall but be a year before ye shall be which you will thoroughly enjoy. The
that’ll help you to survive the unforgiv- 8. Cooler (Not if you are the blessed res- made men out of boys.) hostel is a home away from home; ex-
ing inferno of NSIT’s infamous hostels: ident of the air-conditioned GH-2) tract the best out of it (just don’t get
9. Dongle or Wifi router (Something 2. Carry your college ID and hostel ID caught). Have a memorable stay, dear
worth selling your soul to Satan) with you at all times, entry to the hos- fuchcha!
A. Preparing the Starter’s Kit 10. Arms to combat with the mozzies tel is not permitted without the same.
Listed below are the basic items you’ll While on the subject of College ID, use
(Kaala hit rakhna, ek bhi machchar nahi
need to survive in any of the hostels. that Delhi University tag to its maxi-
bachega…)

Parks and Recruitments

Master Of None

CMU USC IIM I Stanford


#4

Journey to the center of

NSIT
the elixir of life gushing out from it will under the shade of trees as you con-
surely be marked in the history of our template your ever-so-low attendance
college (here’s hoping) and may also in every lecture.
be regarded as a holiday thereafter.
You’ll be spending the best four years
5. The Famous Five- McCain, of your life here at NSIT. Studies and
By Tishya Roy Mini Zayka, JC, Amul & Juice fun should go hand in hand but let’s
face it -- the latter would always be
Following a mundane and regimented 2. Witch Lane Corner given precedence and it’s quite alright.
routine for twelve long years is enough Does thinking about it send a shiver A full and content stomach is the ul- Don’t let these four years pass un-
to take a toll on anyone. ‘Stop roaming down your spine? No? That’s good be- timate key to happiness. Enduring eventfully. Behold the very essence of
around in the corridors’, ‘what have you cause this ‘wicked’ spot certainly does through the dreary lectures exhausts our college, explore these places well
been doing in the washroom for fifteen no justice to its name. everyone down to the core; and that’s and weave numerous memories with
minutes’ and what not -- we’ve heard when a treat to the stomach becomes your friends to last a lifetime.
it all during our school time. But life, Those on a quest for a spooky and ee- extremely essential. Here, you can tan-
as you know it, isn’t going to stay the talize your taste buds at five different
rie experience end up receiving a warm
canteens namely- Mini Zayka, Just
Other legends for Map :
same anymore. You are about to start welcome by mosquitoes and insects
a new chapter of your life here at NSIT and more often than not, a slither- Cafe and McCain along with a juice stall
wherein ‘roaming around the corridors’, ing snake too. So, make sure to apply and the newly built Amul outlet. 8. Boys’ Hostel
missing classes and organizing mass Odomos before you embark upon this
bunks would seamlessly slip into your escapade or else, you’ll be cursed by 6. Connecting Block Terrace 9. Girls’ Hostel
daily routine. Ergo, it is essential that the ‘witch’ with dengue or malaria. (CBT)
you are well acquainted with all the in- This terrace connecting the ECE and
teresting spots in the campus. 10. Shopping Complex
3. Lovers’ Lane COE block is the abode of almost all
Cupid always strikes, no matter where society meetings. Every now and then,
1. NSIT’s Guitar you are! This lane, near the sports sta- you’re likely to find Debsoc’s heated 11. Library
‘The admin isn’t the best place to hang dium, is frequently visited by couples group discussions taking place at one
out, so the terrace is where we go.’ to celebrate their love in galore. corner and dance practices of Capella
When you stand at the edge of admin- and Mirage in the other.
12. Mechanical Block
istration block’s terrace, you’ll notice 4. Central Fountain
that the roadway leading to the block There is nothing more beautiful than 7. Nescii Lawns 13. Moksha Grounds
has been so constructed that it resem- an aesthetically created piece of archi- You’ll probably be spending more
bles the shape of a guitar. With a cool time in these lawns than in any of your
breeze blowing through your hair and
tecture right in the middle of the cam- 14. Clinic
pus. But wait! That is only when it is classrooms. Be it any free period, mass
in the company of your friends, you’re working, right? NSIT boasts of the most bunk or just a get-together with your
sure to sing ‘I’m in love with the shape unique fountain that is never function- friends, Nescii lawns are where you’ll 15. Workshops
of you.’ al. The day students actually witness eventually land. Just sit back and relax
House of Societies #5
The Technical Party

An algorithmic Discover the IEEE: Inspiring The official NSIT’s official All A platform to NSIT Solar Car:
union of logic and computer geek Electronics Enthu- formula SAE team Terrain Vehicle nurture the scien- Skills and sun in
programming in you siasts Everywhere of NSIT team tifically inclined synergy

The Federations of Visual and Performing Artists

Mirage: The west- Spicing up your Bringing Hindi Crescendo: Our Indian classical The Choreogra-
ern dance crew life with some back to the main- very own band of heritage 101 phy society that
that is all about drama stream musical maestros dances to express
expressing passion stories
through dance

For those who weave magic with


For those who speak through poetry
brush strokes

The Non-Technical Party

Learn the art of Expand your hori- Quench the nev- Unravel the mys- One step solution The gaming soci-
logical comebacks zons with quality er-ending thirst to teries of the space for all manage- ety of NSIT, noobs
and constructive quizzing know what’s up above you ment-related not allowed
arguing there queries

The Ministry of Literary & Media Management

Managing the so- NSITOnline: A por- The campus blog CollegeSpace: The photography Exploring the art
cial media of NSIT tal for all Admin- and newsletter One stop for club, capturing of multimedia
efficaciously istration notices bringing NSIT notes, question memories since management
and more together banks and more 2010

The Guild of Trade & The Foundation for


Financial Entities Humanitarian Work

FES: Nurturing eCell: For the bud- Great business- NSIT IIF: Trans- Gifting smiles to Each one can
the economist ding entrepreneur es need great forming dreams the less fortunate teach one
in you in you responsibility into reality
#6

Breaking Borders
From gorging on appetizing snacks
at the canteens to all those endless A Guide to Survive Outside NSIT college life is about the unforgettable
memories you will make. As long as
amounts of gossip sessions at Nescii, By Trishla Verma you have the right people with you,
you’ve seen pretty much everything there are plenty of places nearby for
that our college has to offer. As for all you! Apart from these, the markets decent fresh pizzas right to your hostel your hang-out memoirs. Pacific Mall,
those times that you develop deep at Sector 4, Sector 5 and Sector 11 of quickly, making the place extremely in Subhash Nagar, is one of the favour-
cravings for lip-smacking delights, an Dwarka offer a much wider choice desirable among NSIT students. ites for NSIT students for short outings,
enjoyable outing with your group, or with eateries such as Spiceshot for fine owing to convenience in travelling,
you need academic utilities because dining, New Zayca in Sector 4 serving Book Shops: Now that you’re assured a diverse food court, a large number
you just realised exams are around the scrumptious delights and the very of never going hungry, let’s talk about of stores for the shopaholic in you, a
corner and everybody around is study- popular food giants such as Pizza Hut, some things that you’ll, with heavy and cinema hall and fun amenities such as
ing, we bring to you a guide into what’s McDonalds and KFC. sinking hearts, open only right before bowling and paintball. The markets at
in store when you step outside the col- the dreaded exams while cursing engi- Sector 11 and 14 can also prove to be
lege gates. From the Comfort of your Room: neering in the process - books! Luckily, a stress reliever when you don’t have
the campus has a few bookstores in much time on hand. Other hang-out
Food Joints: When the spicy chilli close proximity of the college on the places such as the many Rajouri Gar-
potatoes of Mini Zayca, the delicious way to the Dwarka Mor Station, such den malls, Janakpuri’s Unity One Mall
fries of McCain, and the insipid mess as Sai Book Store and Goel book store. and Barbeque Nation for the parties,
food just won’t satisfy you anymore, You’ll find nearly all the course books the Punjabi Bagh clubs, and the ev-
there’s a wide range of eateries that you need in one of the two. For those ergreen Connaught Place are all eas-
exist in the proximity of the college, to that you don’t, Tilak Nagar is about 5 ily accessible from Dwarka Mor. The
your rescue. Khokha or Chill Point is stations away from Dwarka Mor, and Dwarka City Center Mall has recently
located less than 5 minutes of walking you will find yourself visiting its stores opened right opposite to the Dwarka
from the campus gates serving to you Let’s get real. More often than not in for a cheaper rate and exploring the Sector 12 Metro Station, boasting of a
mouth-watering Cheese Maggi (and your college life, you’re going to find works of varied authors (for in-depth number of food joints to enjoy a pleth-
absolutely free passive smoke!). You’ll yourself too lethargic, exhausted or study). ora of flavoursome foods, to make for
often find yourself here immersed in preoccupied to travel any distance a fine outing.
lengthy conversations about abstract more than what’s absolutely neces- Hang-out Spots: More than anything, *Post exams scene set*
topics with a Banta in hand. If you feel sary. Fortunately, there are plenty of
you can ignore the unhygienic ways in ways you can keep yourself satiated.
order to save the last of your pocket We recommend you to download apps
money, the food stalls at Dwarka Mor such as Zomato and Swiggy as soon
Metro Station would be the place for as possible since you might be using
them more than Facebook in the days
to come! Faasos is another option, fa-
mous for its delectable rolls! Delivering
heaven in your palate, you’ll look for-
ward to hostel room parties very often.
Pizza Yum is yet another extremely
affordable and nearby place for your
Sector 5, Dwarka pizza cravings. It will deliver more than Pacific Mall, Subhash Nagar

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EDITORS JOURNALISTS
Deepika Naryani Divye Girotra Anuja Sharma Arushee Sharma Harshita Pasricha Kamalpreet Bhatia

Ipshita Chatterjee Nishtha Jain Kritika Anuragi Kshitij Mathur Mimansa Bagri Sharanya Swain

Pritish Chatterjee Swati Hans Simrat Pal Singh Perez Yeptho Soumya Bisht Tanmay Singh

Tishya Roy Trishla Verma Vandana Miglani

Address: NSIT, Azad Hind Fauj Marg, Sector - 3, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078

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