Once again, the MVJCE students have delivered excellent results in the August 2000 examination. By doing so, they have not only made the college proud but have also laid a sound foundation for themselves.

The Mechanical Students have given their best shot. The percentage was as high as 93% with over 68 students (out of the total 87 students) scoring first class with distinction. This result is comparable with some of the best colleges in Karnataka. The chemical engineering division was no less in comparison, having registered a pass percentage of 92%. Nearly 45% of the students of this department secured first class with distinction. And 50% of the students secured first class. The Electronics Engineering Department was another feather in MVJCE�s cap. In this department, out of the 73 students who appeared for the exams, 13 students have secured first class with distinction, while 33 students have scored first class.

The students of Computer Sciences stood a class apart by registering a pass percentage of 84%. Out of the 55 students, 17 students have

scored first class with distinction, while 22 students have scored first class marks.

In the Electrical Engineering of the 17 students, 6 students obtained first class, while 2 students scored first class with distinction. The In Civil Engineering (64%), of the 22 students who appeared for the examination, 5 students have obtained First Class with Distinction. And 9 students have secured first class.

Saikat Mukherjee, a final year Electrical Student has scored 87% . In Electrical Machine Design II, he stands first in the University.

In IEM (69%), 6 students have secured first class with distinction, while 5 students have secured first class. In the Telecom Engineering (65%), of the 20 students who appeared for the exams, 3 students have secured first class with distinction, while 9 students have scored first class marks.

Now with the students having delivered a sterling performance, the onus is on the MVJCE placement cell to place them in blue-chip companies. As many as 93 students have registered their names with the Placement Cell.

Having dreamt about Newton, Einstein and such other luminaries since my childhood and having admired their work, I aspired to become like them. I needed a place where I could nurture my dreams. I needed a launch pad from where I could think of taking on the world. With dreams as big as this, I stepped into the premises of MVJ College of Engineering.

If Bangalore is known as the garden city of India, I would not hesitate to call our college as the garden college. Situated in the outskirts of Bangalore, the campus of our College looks as if a painter has painted a beautiful picture using the best possible shades of colour.
Our college can boast of students from not only good in academics but also

students who have excelled in other fields. Guided by an able administration and a coordinating faculty, the students of our college have consistently been able to produce excellent results.

Our college regularly conducts and sponsors cultural events, provides us an opportunity interact with the students of other colleges and opportunities to share our thoughts, ideas and views on different forums.

In short, our college provides us with a fresh air to breathe. It provides us with a forum to showcase our talent. Above all, it provides us a platform to dream big.

Abhi Bhattacharya
V Sem. Electrical

Earth, since its formation about 500 million years ago has been subjected to various changes. These changes have led to the transformation of earth from an ordinary yet unique planet into a more sophisticated dwelling. These changes brought about by science has transformed earth into a paradise in the 21st century.

Science provides all the basic needs which are necessary for an individual to survive. In olden days, agriculture was considered as a gamble with monsoon. But with better irrigation facilities, we are able to get good crops in abundance during all seasons. The invention of electric bulb has made the world a brighter place, and has wiped out darkness. The harnessing of electric energy has made life more comfortable and enjoyable. Man is able to travel to any part of the globe within a short span. Current incidents all over the world are brought to our knowledge through satellite communication.

Ages ago, human life span was considered as a gift of god, but today anyone can increase his life-span and lead a healthy and hygienic life owing to the contribution of science.Earlier, moon was considered as a divine being. By landing on the moon,

we have successfully reached the abode of Almighty. The special device used for this purpose is a space craft which is again a gift of science. The advent of nuclear energy has brought about a tremendous transformation on earth. The nuclear energy finds its use not only in the generation of electricity but also in other constructive activities.

It is considered that science has its own limitations and drawbacks. But truly speaking, the benefits of science can be harnessed only by using it rightly. Science when used for destructive purposes can result only in destruction. Hence it is the choice of the user to decide whether science is a boon or a bane.

Janaki Rayasam
I Sem. I.E.M

bills, recording salary details, personal information...The histroy of smart card can be traced to the 60s and 70s, when inventors in Germany, Japan, and France filed the original patents.

Technology behind a smart card
Manufacturing a smart card involves much more than just sticking a chip on plastic. The plastic used is usally PVC (polyvinyl choloride). Other substitutes like ABC Cacryl Nitrite Gatadiene Styrenes, PC (Polycarbonate) and PET are also used. The chip, also known as micromodule, is very thin and is embedded into the

Prof. U.R. Rao is an internationally renowned space scientist. He has made many original contributions to the development of space technology in India and its extensive application to communications and remote sensing of natural resources. Prof. Rao started his career as a cosmic ray scientist, under the late Dr.Vikram Sarabhai. Prof. Rao, in association with the JPL group, was the first to establish the continuous nature of the solar wind and its effect on geomagnetism using Mariner 2 observations. His experiments on a number of Pioneer and Explorer spacecraft led to a complete understanding of the solar cosmic ray phenomena and the electromagnetic state of the interplanetary space. Prof U.R.Rao and his team have also carried out extensive work in X-ray and Gamma Ray high energy astronomy using rocket and satellite borne payloads.

Prof.Rao, undertook the responsibility for the establishment of satellite technology in India in 1972. It was under the guidance of U.R. Rao, first Indian satellite �Aryabhata� (1975), over 15 satellites including Bhaskara, APPLE, Rohini, INSAT-1 and INSAT-2 series of multipurpose satellites and the sophisticated IRS-IA and 1B remote sensing satellites were designed, fabricated and launched. He was also responsible for the development of the second generation remote sensing satellites IRS-IC and ID. Prof. Rao, after taking charge as Chairman, Space

Commission and Secretary, Department of Space in 1984, accelerated the development of rocket technology resulting in the successful launch of ASLV rocket in 1992. He was also responsible for the development of the operational PSLV launch vehicle which successfully launched a 850 kg. satellite into a polar orbit in 1995. Prof. Rao initiated the development of the geostationary launch vehicle GSLV and the development of cryogenic technology in 1991.

Prof.Rao has tirelessly worked towards the utilisation of the vast benefits from space technology for the development of India. INSAT�S initiated a total communication revolution in India, providing nationwide communication, TV Broadcasting, Developmental Education, Radio-Networking, Multimedia Meteorological and Disaster Warning Services. Remote sensing satellites are now used for monitoring and management of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wasteland, underground and surface water, drought and flood. Prof. Rao has been responsible for evolving the highly innovative, integrated sustainable management strategy at micro-level, combining the