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NSUI SUPPORTERS, OUR REAL HEROES We, at NSUI would like to give due credit to all our backstage workers, who kept running errands for making the NSUI campaign for DUSU successful. It is easy and rewarding to work in the limelight, as it comes with a lot of perks but it requires real commitment and diligence to organize an event and ensuring that it is successful. Without the support of NSUI party workers, NSUI's victory in 2011 DUSU elections would have been impossible. Contents Be the Change .... 1 Proud to be an Indian ................................. 2 Campus Buzz........ 3 National / State Activities........ 4, 5, 6 Careers ................ 7 My Voice ................ 8 |
On 10th September 2011, NSUI (National Student's Union of India) celebrated victory when Ajay Chhikara defeated his rival Neha Singh of ABVP by a margin of 2,357 votes, to win the prestigious post of DUSU ( Delhi University Students' Union) President. In a close contest 11,164 votes were polled for Chhikara while 8,807 votes were polled for Neha Singh. Ajay Chhikara is a final year law student at DU's Law Faculty. NSUI supporters thronged the streets as soon as the results were announced. The posts of Vice President, Secretary and Joint Secretary were won by ABVP's nominees. More than 35 per cent votes were polled in the 2011 DUSU elections. 41 candidates contested for the top four posts in DUSU. NSUI and ABVP were the two major participants. After ABVP's victory in DUSU 2010 elections, this year saw NSUI emerge victorious. NSUI thanks all its supporters and its committed soldiers who contributed to the success.
 An interview with Ajay Chhikkara, the newly elected DUSU President.
What do you think about the NSUI decentralized teams that worked in the election? Do you have a message for the NSUI members? Who is your role model? |
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN
LCA Tejas India's very own supersonic fighter jet
On January 11 2011 India became a proud member of an exclusive club of nations capable of producing combat aircrafts. 27 years after it was first conceived, Tejas India's much awaited supersonic fighter jet, LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) was inducted into the IAF (Indian Air Force) early this year. Tejas is a fourth generation plus aircraft which was first conceived in 1983 in an attempt to replace India's aging MiG-21 fighter planes. Designed and manufactured in India, Tejas is a tailless, compound delta wing design powered by a single engine. With Tejas, India becomes the 8th country in the world to design, develop and fly its own combat aircrafts. The IAF plans to launch 20 Tejas LCAs in the first squadron. Tejas is yet to prove itself and this might not be an achievement in itself but this is indeed India's first big step towards making history. |
6 YEARS TO DEVELOP THE TECHNOLOGY The technology for Tejas has been developed in India itself by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). DRDO took about six years to develop the technology. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) started working on the LCA in 1989. Tejas achieved a speed of over 1,350 km per hour during its sea level flight trials off Goa, This makes Tejas only the second supersonic fighter manufactured indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited after the HAL Marut. |
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
CAMPUS BUZZ!
NSUI announces Nehru College, Dongargadh in Rajnangaon district as the BEST college committee for the month of September.
"Whatever action these people took in support for the girl is commendable, it shows the value of the organization towards CHATRA CHETNA."
Prof. R R Koche, College Faculty "Student organizations like the NSUI give strength to students to fight against wrongs." Prof. R.P. Singh, College Faculty If you are also doing work for student welfare in your college and want to share your work with every NSUI college unit across the nation, please share your work with us at newsletter@nsui.in or call us at 1860-425-4357 (Monday to Saturday, 10AM to 5PM)
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The case of the lost bicycle And how NSUI stepped in to help When a student at Nehru College lost her bicycle on the college premises due to negligence of the college authorities, NSUI bravely stepped in to help the student. When the student tried to raise the issue of theft with the college principal Alka Meshram, instead of helping the student, the principal out rightly scolded the student and threatened to suspend her from the college. This is when the NSUI stepped in to help the student and raised an alarm by organizing an agitation against the college principal. The incident event though small, exemplifies courage in the force of adversity and proves once again that NSUI stands for students, no matter how small or big an incident is. We at NSUI, are deeply moved by the productive action taken by this team and are indeed privileged to have such electrifying students amongst us. College students and faculty questioning the incident
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Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Public Meeting in JNU
 Dr Shashi Tharoor (Centre) with NSUI National President Hibi Eden
JNU NSUI organized a public meeting on the night of 31st August in JNU on the topic "India after 20 years of liberalization". Dr Shashi Tharoor was invited to speak on the topic along with the NSUI National President Hibi Eden. More than 600 students attended the meeting to listen to Dr Tharoor. During the meeting, JNU NSUI Unit felicitated Hibi Eden for winning the Assembly elections in Kerala (Ernakulum) recently in which he won more than 30,000 votes.
JNU NSUI Unit President Mannoranjan Mohapatra presided over the meeting. General Secretaries Anu Unny and Iqbal Singh Sandhu moderated the event.
Dr Tharoor spoke on the trajectory of issues concerning India's liberalization policies. He said that India had to open its economy in 1991 otherwise the country would have become bankrupt. He described how India has managed to avert the global economic recession and still maintained a high rate of growth, whereas other developed countries were witnessing negative growth rates. He further explained that due to its liberalization policies India today is an important global player in the world economy. Dr Tharoor said that he is aware of the fact that all of India is not shining; some parts of India have remained untouched by India Shining and unemployment is still an issue. He said that benefits of liberalization and |
globalization should reach all parts of India and all sections of the society. To overcome this challenge he said that the Government of India is introducing various public welfare schemes and bring in change through parliamentary acts. He said that technology revolution in India has benefited the poor in a big way. He spoke on the Communist ideology and remarked that the Communist just vehemently crib about the problems our society is facing but they do not have the right solutions to these problems, and which is why West Bengal is in a very bad shape after 33 years of Communist rule. When asked about his opinion on the Anna Hazare campaign Dr Tharoor said that personally he felt that arresting Anna Hazare was a mistake and he has great respect for Anna. He said that India has a rich history of protests and fasts but it is not democratic for someone to demand that a bill proposed by him should be passed by the Parliament unchanged & in a specific period of time. He explained to the students that various versions of the Lok Pal Bill including Annaji's version are with the standing committee and laws can only be made by the Parliament with proper constitutional and parliamentary procedures. The meeting was a great success and students found the the interaction with Dr Tharoor enlightening.  Dr Shashi Tharoor (Centre) with NSUI National President Hibi Eden |
Some interesting facts!
• One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water.
• Karate actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
• India has the second largest pool of scientists and engineers in the world.
• Because of the rotation of the earth, an object can be thrown farther if it is thrown west.
• Mozart wrote the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star' at the age of 5.
• One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water.
• Karate actually originated in India, but was developed further in China.
• India has the second largest pool of scientists and engineers in the world.
• Because of the rotation of the earth, an object can be thrown farther if it is thrown west.
• Mozart wrote the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star' at the age of 5.
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
STATE ACTIVITIES
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NSUI Mumbai Unit Activities and Programs   Art Competition On 9th September 2011, NSUI Mumbai's suburban unit organized an art competition at Sandesh College in Vikhroli. Competition included painting of T-Shirt, making rangoli and other activities through which students could express their talent. The theme for the event was Ganesha. Large number of students enthusiastically participated in the event making it a big success. Many students painted social welfare messages in the competition. Shri Brian Lobo (NSUI suburban Mumbai President) presented prizes to the winners.  |
Felicitation of SSC and HSC exam toppers NSUI Mumbai unit organized an event to felicitate the toppers of Mumbai city on 20th August 2011. Students who secured more than 80% marks in their SSC and HSC exams were felicitated at the event. The event was a huge success. More than 300 students and their parents attended the program.  Cleanliness Drive In a much needed initiative, NSUI Mumbai Unit successfully organized cleanliness drives at two places in Mumbai. These cleanliness drives were lead by Shri Rahul Pasi (General Secretary Mumbai State) and his team at Juhu Beach and Shri Pranay Telawde (Delagate Mumbai State) and his team at Sheetal Talao near Kurla. Large number of students participated in these cleanliness drives. Their efforts were appreciated by the local people.  |
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
STATE ACTIVITIES
NSUI Pune Unit NSUI Pune Unit participated in a three day Job Fair organized by the Congress party of Pune. 2700 students participated in the Job Fair. 40 big companies were invited for the event. 1276 students were selected after interviews and were given offer letters.  |
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NSUI party workers share their experience of DUSU Elections
By being part of the DUSU elections, I have learnt what I have always aspired to learn but could never find the right path. DUSU is like a school for politics and I feel like I have achieved 'A' grade in the school of political learning. The credit goes to NSUI.
- Akhilesh Singh, NSUI Member
- Akhilesh Singh, NSUI Member
I would, with all sincerity, urge the youth to join NSUI and feel the difference for themselves.
- Ankit Lohiya, NSUI Member
- Ankit Lohiya, NSUI Member
"I have always wanted to do something different and make a difference. I come from a small village and I could never harness my energy in the right direction. After coming to the University of Delhi and becoming an NSUI member I have learnt so much. I have come a long way"
- Pratap Gusain, NSUI Member
- Pratap Gusain, NSUI Member
"DUSU election is a practical management course where one learns so much. Organizing and planning campaign, managing media, marketing NSUI as a brand, sloganeering, etc. is in itself a very rich and rewarding experience."
- Deepak Bijalwan, NSUI NOB
- Deepak Bijalwan, NSUI NOB
I have always believed that youth can bring in transformation in politics and here at NSUI I can see that happening. I would tell other youngsters who want to do something for the country to join the NSUI. It is indeed a school of leadership.
- Avinash Bhosle, NSUI OB
- Avinash Bhosle, NSUI OB
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
CAREERS
IES Exam
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A total of 5 exams are conducted over a period of 3 days. The candidates who qualify in the written exam are called for an Interview by the board. The notification of the examination is updated in the UPSC calendar and is available on their web site www.upsc.gov.in usually in the month of January. How to prepare for the IES Exam: Read newspapers everyday to keep yourself updated with the current affairs. Refer to NCERT books for class 11th and 12th for Indian History and Geography. Refer to General Knowledge books by Arihant or Made Easy Publications. Refer to Barons for enhancing vocabulary and for English language skills. Give 1 hour everyday to prepare for GS. Focus more on technical subject as it comprises of 800 marks and you can score more easily. You can prepare for it from the standard books available in the market. This will help you to get through this exam and other exams like GATE, PSUs etc easily. You should spend at least 4-5 hours every day for about 4-5 months before you take the exam. To begin with Visit UPSC website for details. Collect reference books for each topic and start your preparation today. You don't need a coaching institute if you are willing to work hard. |
Sep - Oct 2011, Volume 1, Issue 2
MY VOICE
 Everyone says 'Youth is the future of our country' but I think 'Youth is also the present of our country'. India is on the verge of development. If youth of our country participate actively in various issues we can handle problems related to education, poverty and employment. Then the day will not be far when India becomes a developed nation. Ensuring education to one child is like reducing one poor in our country and increasing one job opportunity through better education. - Animesh Pateriya (Student at ITM- Mumbai)  Privatization of education has its pros and cons, just like everything else in this world. But looking into the present situation of our nation where inflation is increasing day by day I believe that education should not be privatized. Government will benefit from this. - Vivakanand Vyas (M-Tech Student at RGTU Bhopal)  Layoffs during recession is one of the most daunting experience in one's life. Employees should be given sometime to find a new job before being laid off. Employees should not be sent off home in a single day without a job. Government should have some rules and laws to protect employees against layoffs without adequate notice period. - Arvind Sharma (B.E. 4th Year, Indore) |
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