Hello Guys, today we have with us one of my Bestest senior of all time and my very gud friend Kashif Shaad....A man wid a brainy brain ,very much down to earth, Gold medalist of Mechanical Engg. Department ,Unit leader of NSS(National service scheme) and above all a very nice Human being :)
Kashif:- Kashif Shaad
Me: Sandeep Choudhary
Me: Hello Kashif ,its my pleasure to chat with you on "Rendezvous with Sandeep".
Kashif :Hi, nice to chat with you too.
Me: Please give your brief introduction to our readers .
Kashif : Well, after finishing up with the NIT Durgapur (Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering) I was fortunate enough to bag an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to pursue Masters in the field of Hydro-informatics and Water Management (EuroAquae). For those who are not aware of the Erasmus Mundus program, it’s a unique series of courses in the European Union under which a single course co-ordinated by a consortium of Universities rather than a single university. For example, my course is jointly held by universities in Nice (France), Newcastle (UK), Cottbus (Germany), Budapest (Hungary) and Barcelona (Spain). This allows us to choose where we want to study and of course tour around Europe as wellJ. My travels so far have kept me in Newcastle for two semesters, Cottbus for one, Nice for a project and now Swindon (UK) to do my internship.
My specialization is, as I have already mentioned, in Hydro-informatics which basically means application of information technology and computational sciences in addressing water related problems.
Me:- What feeling you had , when you carry a tag of topper of Mechanical department of N.I.T Durgapur.
Kashif :Haha, the Gold medal is now mostly a relic of bygone times. I am of course happy about it but I sorely miss that I wasn’t able to make it to our convocation ceremony and take it personally.
Me: Well,How did u achieve that mark.?
Kashif :Umm..I just tried to get things done on time, and as we had to sit through all sorts of classes for sake of attendance (I am sure everyone remembers that part ;) ) I figured it wouldn’t hurt to listen to them as well. That was basically it.
Me: How did you manage your studies alongwith the important post you hold as Unit leader of National service Scheme.
Kashif:It was quite a challenge to keep things going but actually, I enjoyed every bit of my time spent with NSS. In fact, I would rate it as the most important learning’s I have taken from NIT Durgapur. The subject matter under the degree (at least for me) mostly turned out to be obsolete but the interaction and public speaking skills that I was able to develop during my work with NSS has helped me immensely to keep a competitive edge here, and as my friends say: keep the Indian flag flying high.
Me: How do you relate your current post graduate study programme with your interest...
Kashif :I find it to be quiet in sync with my interests and intensions. Water management is a field which is coming up very fast and many developing countries like India will need experts in the very near future to manage this precious resource. I hope that I might be able to play a role in this.
Me: What tips you want to give to our readers regarding their campus placement preparation.
Kashif: Know your company and do targeted preparations. Especially for interviews, HR personal usually want to see you know about their company and will fit in. If you are able to paint a picture in which they can see you successfully working with them then more or less you are in.
Me: Tell us something about your research work and project you carried out to strenghten ur profile .
Kashif :I had a few projects, mostly done on my own or with group of friends. Most of these where for competitions, like design papers for IIT kharagpur and one for Birla institute. Things have changed now since then, as brand NIT was very new then and was difficult to get summer interns at good universities. However, the main thing is that all your work should have a common thread of interest running through them. When an independent evaluator is looking all your work he/she should see a logical connection and your interests should emerge, rather than looking like a diverse collection of ‘I did what came my way’ profile.
Me: Please give us some information about IELTS. What strategy one should adapt while preparing for exams like IELTS AND TOEFL. and tell us in brief about application procedure and study material for IELTS.
Kashif :IELTS is basically “the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.” Similar to TOEFL, it the basic requirement to prove your English skills for foreign universities and visa requirements. I chose IELTS over TOEFL mostly because score reporting for me was easier with it (and cheaper). If one has good command on spoken and written English there is not much need for preparation as such. I don’t remember doing anything special for it. I was to appear for the exam in kal just 3-4 days after end sem exams of 7th sem. I solved a few sample papers during those 3 days.
Me: From which universities you got the admit.?
Kashif :I had applied only for four courses. Three under Erasmus mundus and one at other. Out of these I got admits in two Erasmus mundus courses. One was EuroAqaue, which I chose and other was in Mechanical engineering, with Trinity College (Dublin) and two other universities from France and Spain part of the consortium.
Me: Tell us something about challenges you faced in your life while preparing to get an admit from good university and how did you tackle it.
Kashif :Well, like most I was confused by what exactly I want to do with my life. I wasn’t sure if higher studies were my cup of tea. Besides that was the question of funding and going away from home and family. For this I had to do a lot of soul searching and so far have no reason to regret my decisions.
Unlike other from my batch, surprisingly I didn’t face any problems with the administrative issues involved (It took me about two weeks to get applications done, starting from references, attestations, mailing, etc). I guess my experience with NSS to deal with authority paid me out there. It was mid November in seventh sem when I seriously began considering higher studies abroad and by mid Jan I had applied to the four uni’s.
Me: What is ur mantra for.success
Kashif :“What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger” J
No, but seriously, learning from experience and having a little faith can take you a long way. Take advice from the multitude one meets but in the end decide for your own what your heart says is right.
Me: What else u want to share with our readers who are preparing to pursue their higher studies and want to do research work .
Kashif: It’s really a gut instinct if one wants to do research. But before making any choice please try to get your priorities straight. I see many students dabbling with management and research at the same time (which are like chalk and cheese) to achieve success as quick as possible. It’s good to keep one’s options open but money shouldn’t be the sole driving factor. Ending up doing something you don’t like can be a very frustrating situation. Try and think through what you want to achieve and rationally how can you achieve your goals.
Me: What do u want to say about this initiative (about this blog)?
Kashif : It can prove a good means recording experiences from various batches of NIT Durgapur. Really kool!! Spread it out. We have alumni spread across the face of the globe and hold the key to a treasure of stories waiting to be told. Go Sandeep...go get em J
Me: Thanks a lot for giving ur precious time .
Kashif : Ur welcome. Best of luck with ur intiative!!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jaunt to Delhi Haat
Finally last weekend I started exploring Delhi again, The journey started with an awesome note as I got four new gud friends. We decided to go to "Dilli Haat" , Though it sounds like a vegetable market but it is not an arcade of vegetable shops . "Dillii Haat" is a perfect felicity for foodies and craft lovers . "Dilli Haat" is perfect depiction of Unity in Diversity "The Real India" having flavor of every State of India where you can have taste of infinte varieties of food of India and Its fine Craft work. One must not miss the opportunity to have delicious "Sabudana Khichdi " of "Maharashtra " stall. :)
I enjoyed a hell alot with some of bestest people foteek ,chinka and my new friends Neha ,Arpita,Shivani and Rajni who didnt seemed to be new to me coz of their so very gud amicable and cordial nature . :) At 11.30 we reached back to our apartment and awesome day came to an end.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
"GOD GIVE ME A CHANCE" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BY-"YASH" (SANDEEP CHOUDHARY)
"As years pass by and time flies,
Its been an aeon which is going to end,
An aeon that left me in solitude ,
Now I desire to make atonement ,
For the atrocities I commited ,
Atrocities that didn't bruise anyone,
But abolished my life and built barrage to my dream"!!!,
"God give me a chance to redeem those moments ",
The moments congested with joy and splendour ,
The moments blessed with blissful life,
The moments that were my prizest possesions,
"God give me a chance to resurrect "!!!
A chance to resurrect my ambitions ,
A chance to bring back the smile that enchanted me ,
A chance to prove the worthiness of my commitment and affection ,
A chance to sprout up the love in the hearts I broke,
A chance to exhume my esteem and dignity,
"God give me a chance to live my dreams"!!
"God give me a chance to strengthen my conviction that you are there for me"!!!!!!!!!!
Disclaimer: This poem has nothing to do with anybody's personal life . :)
Its been an aeon which is going to end,
An aeon that left me in solitude ,
Now I desire to make atonement ,
For the atrocities I commited ,
Atrocities that didn't bruise anyone,
But abolished my life and built barrage to my dream"!!!,
"God give me a chance to redeem those moments ",
The moments congested with joy and splendour ,
The moments blessed with blissful life,
The moments that were my prizest possesions,
"God give me a chance to resurrect "!!!
A chance to resurrect my ambitions ,
A chance to bring back the smile that enchanted me ,
A chance to prove the worthiness of my commitment and affection ,
A chance to sprout up the love in the hearts I broke,
A chance to exhume my esteem and dignity,
"God give me a chance to live my dreams"!!
"God give me a chance to strengthen my conviction that you are there for me"!!!!!!!!!!
Disclaimer: This poem has nothing to do with anybody's personal life . :)
Monday, March 16, 2009
"तन्हाई" - लेखक - "यश" (संदीप चौधरी )
"पहले हर सुबह एक उमंग लेकर आती थी ,
एक नई दिशा और जोश दे जाती थी ,
पर आज सुबह की पहली किरण बिना कुछ कहे ही खो जाती हे ,
बिना पलक झपकते ही सुबह से शाम हो जाती हे ,
बस उसके ख्यालों मैं ही डूबा रहता हूँ ,
बस यही बात मैं अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ "!!
"पहले उसकी आवाज़ सुनकर ही दिन का आगाज़ होता था ,
उसमे ख्यालों मैं डूबकर मैं चैन की नींद सोता था,
आज नींद भी हमसे मुह फेरकर चली जाती हे ,
पहले पतझर मैं भी बहार नजर आती थी ,
आज वसंत ऋतू भी बिना बहार के चली जाती हे ,
जिन सपनो को हम सदाबहार कहकर बुलाते थे ,
आज लोग उन्हें पतझर कहकर चले जाते हे ,
बस यही बात मैं अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ " !!
"पहले लोग मुझे अनपढ़ कहकर बुलाते थे ,
मुझे देखकर भी अनदेखा कर जाते थे ।
उसके आने से जीवन रंगों मैं डूब गया था ,
सारा अँधेरा कहीं रौशनी मैं खो गया था ,
उसके आने से ये नीरस जीवन उत्साहित हो गया था ,
जीवन का हर पल गम से बदलकर सुकून हो गया था ,
आज वो तारा फिर से कहीं खो गया,
और उसकी याद में अनपढ़ से मैं कवि हो गया ,
बस यही बात में अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ "!!!
Disclaimer: This poem has nothing to do with anybody's personal life.
एक नई दिशा और जोश दे जाती थी ,
पर आज सुबह की पहली किरण बिना कुछ कहे ही खो जाती हे ,
बिना पलक झपकते ही सुबह से शाम हो जाती हे ,
बस उसके ख्यालों मैं ही डूबा रहता हूँ ,
बस यही बात मैं अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ "!!
"पहले उसकी आवाज़ सुनकर ही दिन का आगाज़ होता था ,
उसमे ख्यालों मैं डूबकर मैं चैन की नींद सोता था,
आज नींद भी हमसे मुह फेरकर चली जाती हे ,
पहले पतझर मैं भी बहार नजर आती थी ,
आज वसंत ऋतू भी बिना बहार के चली जाती हे ,
जिन सपनो को हम सदाबहार कहकर बुलाते थे ,
आज लोग उन्हें पतझर कहकर चले जाते हे ,
बस यही बात मैं अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ " !!
"पहले लोग मुझे अनपढ़ कहकर बुलाते थे ,
मुझे देखकर भी अनदेखा कर जाते थे ।
उसके आने से जीवन रंगों मैं डूब गया था ,
सारा अँधेरा कहीं रौशनी मैं खो गया था ,
उसके आने से ये नीरस जीवन उत्साहित हो गया था ,
जीवन का हर पल गम से बदलकर सुकून हो गया था ,
आज वो तारा फिर से कहीं खो गया,
और उसकी याद में अनपढ़ से मैं कवि हो गया ,
बस यही बात में अपनी तन्हाई से कहता हूँ ,
की वो चली गई और अब मैं तनहा रहता हूँ "!!!
Disclaimer: This poem has nothing to do with anybody's personal life.
Monday, March 2, 2009
CHAT WITH ZISHAN ANSARI
Hello friends , Today I am feeling very nostalgic as I have with me Zishan Ansari , my dear friend from N.I.T Durgapur .Its been a great time we spent together in college days specially during ragging period and now as interviewer I am talking to my dear friend who will share with us few precious moments he spent in N.I.T Durgapur and in I.I.M Banglore.
Zish : Mohammed Zishan Ansari
Me: Sandeep choudhary
Me : Hello Zish ,its my pleasure to chat with you on "Rendezvous with Sandeep".
Zish: "Hi !!! mine too"
Me: Please give ur brief introduction to our readers.
Zish :"Mohammed Zishan Ansari, is what my name on certificates, but my friends call me with numerous names. I did my schooling in a small town of Madhya Pradesh called Shahdol, and did my B. Tech from NIT Durgapur. Right now working as Consultant -Business Analytics, with a startup of IIM Bangalore named "Marketelligent".
Me: How do u relate ur current job with with your interest. ?
Zish : I always had one thing in mind that I will always try to work in the field which gives me plethora of opportunities to grow. And what better than a startup of IIM Bangalore, that too in the field of Business Analytics which was recently introduced into the country and was making waves all over the world.
ME: How does one feel , when you carry the tag of convener of National level tech fest of your college. How did you achieve that mark.?
Zish: This has done something to me which I will be talking about my entire life. My becoming the Convener was a unanimous decision amongst the Profs. and the seniors as well as the team of our batch. But frankly speaking this was never the reason to be proud of when in college, but the work, which we as a team did, certainly was. Having organized a fest of worth INR 2.0 Million is itself a big achievement for all of us.
Me: How did u manage your studies along with the important post you hold as convener of Aarohan(Tech fest of N.I.T Durgapur) ?
Zish : Studies were never a concern for me in college, except before exams, there were so many other things to do, so much of fun, which I simply couldn't resist. I tried hard to search for the subjects which really suits my interest, but alas! I could find none, although I did a few projects in IIT D and also went IIT K, IT-BHU for workshopa, but truly speaking, I was just doing them, and was not something I want to do my entire life. This all gave me ample time to work for CCA. We tried to do many new things, many new ideas were incorporated into the activities, as well as in aarohan some worked, some didn't.
Me: After fetching job in one of India’s best PSU’S , Why did u choose Marketelligent ?
Zish: As I said, my concern was to look for something which I can do my entire life. Although there was a lot of discussion involved between me, my parents and my friends. While i was in IIM B for my research project, I actually had to write a letter to my dad to convince him, to let me do this, as I dont want to join NTPC. Moreover the job I was offered was not tempting to me. Although the package was handsome, but never felt like working there. So I took a decision which was good for both me and NTPC. I know its a great firm, and is rated amongst the best places to work in India. But my inclination towards startup brought me here.
Me: Tell us about your stay in IIM Banglore and details of your work you did there during internship.?
Zish : It was great fun, awesome learning and my best moments I have spent learning in any Institute. I came in contact with people who are the real champions in life, the real brave people whom we call 'Entrepreneurs'. My work there was based on the problem of Non Performing Assets (NPA) in the Indian Banking Industry, the task was to create a predictive model, which can help the bank predict the NPA in the coming year depending on the previous years' key statistical parameters. you can get the insight of it by clicking here ---> Bankers' Nightmare
Me: What Tips you want to give to our readers regarding their campus placement preparation.?
Zish Don't do what the guy/girl next to your room is doing. Analyze where you stand and prepare accordingly, talk, discuss to as many seniors you want and then do what you think will be best for you. Preparation is a must, be prepared. People who say that they have achieved without preparing don't realize that their deeds in the past has prepared them for it. So if this is not the case with you sit down and prepare.
Me: Tell us about your responsibility and work in Marketelligent. ?
Zish: Work in a start-up has a very wide domain, from everything to everything. Right now I am on a project with the Business Intelligence Unit of ICICI Bank which is our first client. Apart from the assignments in the client site, we have the responsibility of learning and propagating the effect. Helping the team in doing researches before pitching and lobbying for new clients etc.. and most importantly, enjoying the work and adding fun element to it.
Me: Tell us something about challenges you faced in ur college life or corporate life How did u tackle it.?
Zish : Challenges in college life were very few. I feel, this world has lots of things for a person to challenge himself. The best part of college life is you have numerous people to share your problems, and even numerous people to solve it. This all prepares one for the corporate world outside. Well the ragging in our times college itself was very challenging, later on I also found attending Prof. AKD's classes very challenging....
Me: What is your mantra for.success ?
Zish : There is a very famous saying and is very true "Success is never ending, failure is never final". Success to me is learning from failures. Loosing sometimes is not bad, but being a loser is. So learn from your failures, and you will never be a loser. Well, I am still learning the art.
Me: : What else you want to share with our readers who are preparing to pursue their higher studies and want to do management. ?
Zish : Most important is to know your cards well, before you play them. Don't take decisions in a hurry, just because the people around you are taking them. Just be your self, find out what suits you, what you want to be in life, and give it a whole hearted try, people are always there to guide you and misguide you. Its your life, it has to be your decision.
Me: Any incidence of your college life you want to share with our readers.?
Zish : So many, wont be fair to mention one. But one thing I would like to tell them is what alumnus usually say "If you haven't been to a place like NIT D, you've missed something in life dear". Enjoy your stay there.
Me: What do u want to say about this initiative (about this blog)?
Zish: This is some great work going on. I hope students of the college leverage this. Hats of to you guys.
Me: Thanks a lot for giving ur precious time .
Zish: Its my extreme pleasure.
Zish : Mohammed Zishan Ansari
Me: Sandeep choudhary
Me : Hello Zish ,its my pleasure to chat with you on "Rendezvous with Sandeep".
Zish: "Hi !!! mine too"
Me: Please give ur brief introduction to our readers.
Zish :"Mohammed Zishan Ansari, is what my name on certificates, but my friends call me with numerous names. I did my schooling in a small town of Madhya Pradesh called Shahdol, and did my B. Tech from NIT Durgapur. Right now working as Consultant -Business Analytics, with a startup of IIM Bangalore named "Marketelligent".
Me: How do u relate ur current job with with your interest. ?
Zish : I always had one thing in mind that I will always try to work in the field which gives me plethora of opportunities to grow. And what better than a startup of IIM Bangalore, that too in the field of Business Analytics which was recently introduced into the country and was making waves all over the world.
ME: How does one feel , when you carry the tag of convener of National level tech fest of your college. How did you achieve that mark.?
Zish: This has done something to me which I will be talking about my entire life. My becoming the Convener was a unanimous decision amongst the Profs. and the seniors as well as the team of our batch. But frankly speaking this was never the reason to be proud of when in college, but the work, which we as a team did, certainly was. Having organized a fest of worth INR 2.0 Million is itself a big achievement for all of us.
Me: How did u manage your studies along with the important post you hold as convener of Aarohan(Tech fest of N.I.T Durgapur) ?
Zish : Studies were never a concern for me in college, except before exams, there were so many other things to do, so much of fun, which I simply couldn't resist. I tried hard to search for the subjects which really suits my interest, but alas! I could find none, although I did a few projects in IIT D and also went IIT K, IT-BHU for workshopa, but truly speaking, I was just doing them, and was not something I want to do my entire life. This all gave me ample time to work for CCA. We tried to do many new things, many new ideas were incorporated into the activities, as well as in aarohan some worked, some didn't.
Me: After fetching job in one of India’s best PSU’S , Why did u choose Marketelligent ?
Zish: As I said, my concern was to look for something which I can do my entire life. Although there was a lot of discussion involved between me, my parents and my friends. While i was in IIM B for my research project, I actually had to write a letter to my dad to convince him, to let me do this, as I dont want to join NTPC. Moreover the job I was offered was not tempting to me. Although the package was handsome, but never felt like working there. So I took a decision which was good for both me and NTPC. I know its a great firm, and is rated amongst the best places to work in India. But my inclination towards startup brought me here.
Me: Tell us about your stay in IIM Banglore and details of your work you did there during internship.?
Zish : It was great fun, awesome learning and my best moments I have spent learning in any Institute. I came in contact with people who are the real champions in life, the real brave people whom we call 'Entrepreneurs'. My work there was based on the problem of Non Performing Assets (NPA) in the Indian Banking Industry, the task was to create a predictive model, which can help the bank predict the NPA in the coming year depending on the previous years' key statistical parameters. you can get the insight of it by clicking here ---> Bankers' Nightmare
Me: What Tips you want to give to our readers regarding their campus placement preparation.?
Zish Don't do what the guy/girl next to your room is doing. Analyze where you stand and prepare accordingly, talk, discuss to as many seniors you want and then do what you think will be best for you. Preparation is a must, be prepared. People who say that they have achieved without preparing don't realize that their deeds in the past has prepared them for it. So if this is not the case with you sit down and prepare.
Me: Tell us about your responsibility and work in Marketelligent. ?
Zish: Work in a start-up has a very wide domain, from everything to everything. Right now I am on a project with the Business Intelligence Unit of ICICI Bank which is our first client. Apart from the assignments in the client site, we have the responsibility of learning and propagating the effect. Helping the team in doing researches before pitching and lobbying for new clients etc.. and most importantly, enjoying the work and adding fun element to it.
Me: Tell us something about challenges you faced in ur college life or corporate life How did u tackle it.?
Zish : Challenges in college life were very few. I feel, this world has lots of things for a person to challenge himself. The best part of college life is you have numerous people to share your problems, and even numerous people to solve it. This all prepares one for the corporate world outside. Well the ragging in our times college itself was very challenging, later on I also found attending Prof. AKD's classes very challenging....
Me: What is your mantra for.success ?
Zish : There is a very famous saying and is very true "Success is never ending, failure is never final". Success to me is learning from failures. Loosing sometimes is not bad, but being a loser is. So learn from your failures, and you will never be a loser. Well, I am still learning the art.
Me: : What else you want to share with our readers who are preparing to pursue their higher studies and want to do management. ?
Zish : Most important is to know your cards well, before you play them. Don't take decisions in a hurry, just because the people around you are taking them. Just be your self, find out what suits you, what you want to be in life, and give it a whole hearted try, people are always there to guide you and misguide you. Its your life, it has to be your decision.
Me: Any incidence of your college life you want to share with our readers.?
Zish : So many, wont be fair to mention one. But one thing I would like to tell them is what alumnus usually say "If you haven't been to a place like NIT D, you've missed something in life dear". Enjoy your stay there.
Me: What do u want to say about this initiative (about this blog)?
Zish: This is some great work going on. I hope students of the college leverage this. Hats of to you guys.
Me: Thanks a lot for giving ur precious time .
Zish: Its my extreme pleasure.
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