The Lighter Side

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Each one of the elements that make up our batch is a source of peculiarities. Although desires and obsessions of a unifying nature maddened us all, nothing could be uttered about who we, as single individual entities were. For we had a diversity of creatures amongst us from the most inane to the most profound. It would be ridiculous if each of our Crowning Heroes don't find a mention here.

Shiraz , a polite and soft-spoken person till you touch the wrong nerve. Behind his mellowed exterior lies a passionate individual, madly in love with all things Kerala. With a penchant for the wrong kind of music (Sounds of Nature, being a good example), He happily lived his years in Jamuna reading books that were consigned to the back shelves in the lib. Having got a job in Asian Paints after a long wait (thanks to a virus), he is thoroughly enjoying his job.

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Pondi is a man of infinite dimensions. A multi faceted person indeed a peculiar way. Having been christened so, after his relentless pursuit of 'forbidden stuff' in the first year (he didn't miss a single show!!), Pondi slowly got used to the people around him. Though occasionally rattled by some of Lingo and Gora's misdoings, Pondi has kept his head high. Pondi's B.Tech project was probably the height of his effort in IIT.A real stud in handling numbers, Infosys is his home right now where we hear he has notched up quite a sizable number of admirers of the opposite sex.

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Murlidharan , the guy who shocked people by taking up Chem. with his 267 JEE. A true stud, Murali's forte was his fundas. Ever polite, It is no surprise that he ended up being the darling of all the profs. His fundas earned him the name of Tambaram Treybal . Rechristened as 'Tubelight', for his infinite capacity to keep thinking and realise only a month later, this was probably the secret of his successes. Put up a really brave show in labs with Kira and Lingo beside him. Always ready for a smile, Murli is confronting Flu Mech at Flow Consultants in Pune.

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Kira, a peculiar creature which often visited the 3rd wing. Often seen hanging from bars and trying to walk the walls, Kira always entertained. His prayers were answered when he saw ' Calls of Nature' in Taramani. Probably considered confused by many, Kira had his ideas quite clear. Tales of his escapades with 'picture books' abound in the third wing. Often the butt of Gora and Guns' pranks, Kira's emotional outbursts are nothing short of perfect entertainment. With hopes of coming back to motherland, Kira is biding his time in Delaware.

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Gora, the mass of flesh that bellows at every possible inhabitant in the wing. Often found eating in Tarams, cricket and food are his passions. With a distinct distaste for the 'other' kind of music, Gora's most famous escapades are usually horror stories of many a guy. Never the guy to keep his trap shut, the legends of Gora's pain are usually circulated in the hostel. A self proclaimed Badi stud, strange events have happened when his credentials are questioned in public. With a secure job already in Ramco, the bellows continue to resound on the playing fields of IIMC.

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Guns, a paradox of sorts. For he can be described as one of the laziest guy in the hostel. But his extremely rigid waking patterns and sleeping patterns does tend to question this fact. Probably the single largest contributer to the mess bill, Guns has the unique distinction of devouring mess grub and nothing else. Usually part of the Pain Gang of the third wing, Guns' literary abilities are too well known. With a total lack of enthu in anything but subsistence, this man has the perfect philosophy. At present, Guns is trying to crack all the Computer games in IIMC.

Adi can be described in one word. Maverick. Rebel, as he is, Adi's views are always a cut below the rest. A person who gets turned on by Azhar, cricket was his passion. His nocturnal sightings and adventures were shared only by Lingo. Instinctive by nature, Adi has never thought twice before shooting his words or his fist. Behind the careless exterior, lies the real Adi, a person who plans and executes to perfection. A man with an extensive knowledge of diverse aspects, it is a pity that it wasn't put to good use. At present, Adi is polymerizing in Cincinnati.

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Sattu, originally CKGKRG�Sathish, shortened his name after he found that his name was too long to be filled in the app forms. With a natural talent for cricket, Nobody in jam would ever forget those two sixes off the last two balls in the 9-a-side in Sangam against Godav that took Jam to the finals. Though he stuck to academic and intellectual pursuits, Sattu always had the time for the odd joke. Sattu transformed into the politician in IIM Calcutta when he stood for the post of Academic Affairs and won hit handsomely.

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Puma, is a name that would make you shed tears. For Puma thrives on emotions (popularly termed senti). With a real talent for doing the wrong things at the right time, his B.Tech project was a real source of gossip for the wing mates. Often heard blaring his borrowed sound system, Puma had the incredible energy to fight for fundas. Though 'keyed' to do the wrong things by the 'right' people, Puma stands apart with his glowing tales of mis(s)adventures. Puma is enjoying his job in EIL at present and intends to tackle Management in due course.

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Guru- what can be said about a tall, fair and handsome young man who never used his charms to exploit the fairer sex for himself (or others')? The inimitable, Guru found good luck and bad luck when he joined Chem. Good, 'cos he was the last guy in, and Bad 'cos his long time paining agent was with him too. The Tennis, Cricket, Footer, Frisball (phew!!) stud, Guru breezed through exams with the minimum of effort. But Guru's powers don't stop there. With a giggle that sounds like the ostrich in heat, Guru has enthralled audiences with his magic shows and fart sessions. Always the meticulous and neat guy, Guru became an enigma when he started getting phone calls that he doted on for hours on end. Hoping to entertain Zafirou in UMCP, Guru is now pursing a Ph.D in Controls.

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Pillu , the guy who always tries too hard. Be it a class where the regular nod of his head entertained the backbenchers or the wild lab experiments under Daadi, Pillu never ceased trying. With an impeccable flair for taking notes, Pillu was the source of notes for the whole of jam. A real fighter by nature, Pillu's sincerity and meticulousness finds mention as an able mess sec and as an efficient app coord. Though tormented by fleeting instances of passion for the fairer sex, Pillu was the real, darling of the hostel when it came to taking kicks. The perfect sport he is, he has readily forgotten the cruel acts of the wingies. Patni Computer Systems is his home before he attacks Management once again.

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Manu- Would you believe that this man has planned what he'll be doing the next twenty years of his life? This shrewd guy from Calcutta was the epitome of planning. Manuji (read ManUG) as he is popularly known, he was caught scribbling his emotions and passions for a member of the feminine species by Guru. Manuji too jumped into the well of politics after he stood and won the Library Secy in IIM Calcutta. Manu is at present looking fifty years into the future and thinking of how many grandchildren he should have.

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Dash, the sedate, sober and serious guy always had something to tell. Carrying a ready stock of entertainment (SoapBox, Cosmetics), Dash was the guy to provide shocks. The shocks usually came in the form of 25 page lab reports or 100 page Project reports. His project was again a source of entertainment with his adventures in Kalpakkam bringing junta to splits. Known for getting phone calls (read con calls) from Profs , Dash's academic skills are unmatched. With an easy app, Dash is pursuing his Ph.D in Purdue, hoping to return and join the IAS.

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Aman, the big man who took a BC to experience the pleasures of Chemical Engineering. Acknowledged as a bridge stud, he was part of the Jam Bridge team. With a Pentium with all the 'goods' on it in his room, it was but obvious that his room was the place to relieve tensions. Always polite, he was a man whom you could share a joke with. At present, Aman is seeking enlightenment in Chemical Engineering in Singapore Universitry.

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