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Velaikkaran – All talk and little else.

What do you expect when Mohan Raja, director of the blockbuster Thani Oruvan, and Sivakarthikeyan join hands for a movie? A racy ‘masala’ film with a social message interlude. But what we really got was a lengthy (and preachy) movie with an overdose

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DONNING DIFFERENT HATS - AN INTERVIEW WITH KRISH

Having donned the cop’s hat in Singam 3, he has yet again proved that he can be the master of all the fields he steps into. Singer, dancer, composer, lyricist and an actor - the popular, well renowned and award-winning singer Krish has had people spe

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Mesmerising smiles, songs and answers – interview with Ramya NSK

A huge smile is what strikes you first when you meet her. A hearty and infectious laugh presides the conversation and her voice, which has won her recognition, fame and glory, are enough to leave you mesmerised. With an enthusiastic smile we sat down

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Lighting up society – Aakriti's Kiara

In wake of recent events in society such as the violent incidents which have befallen women, which is all one can talk about nowadays. The number of concerned parents is skyrocketing with restrictions being imposed on girls in fear of threats. To dis

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DENTIST TO DIVA - An Interview with Nikita Gandhi

“It’s a pleasure performing for you guys! You all have been terrific!”is what singer Nikita Gandhi of 'Ladio' fame, has to say about CEG. The dentist who shot into the limelight with the Rahman number 'Ladio' from the film ‘I’,  took to the stage for

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Kung Fu Panda 3 - Wooaah..Awesome

   Maybe a diehard fan of the Kung Fu Panda series isn’t the right person to write a review. But that’s not going to stop me from writing this one! Maybe I'm a crazy fan. Some may say outrageously so. But honestly, I will try to be as fair as my fan

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You Struck the Right Chord Thozha!

“10,000 rupees bet. They won’t be able to touch me,” Karthi told Nagarjuna. I looked at my mom and said “10 rupees bet. I won’t be able to sit through this movie.” My mom shushed me and continued watching intently. I hesitantly stared back at the scr

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Creating a day of a lifetime

All of us have special moments in life which, acting as turning points in our relationships with special people and being a constant source of happiness, are cherished forever. They remain fresh in our minds regardless of how many times we’ve relived

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Making WAVES in Anna University

Anna University was glowing bright, with lights and merriment galore. It was not just the graduation day which called for such a festive atmosphere. It was the 34th edition of WAVES, the National Inter-college technical fest conducted by the Society

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Working towards a Better Tomorrow

“Care for a movie?” is a statement we often hear amidst college students. A day off resonates with a day at the movies. Almost every week, we catch up with a movie, be it good or bad. To say in short, movies rule college students’ life. TAG Audito

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Starting Up A Dream This Weekend

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true” is a famous saying by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Have you a dream? Is that dream to start your own company? Then Google Startup Weekend Kurukshetra edition provides a stage for you. A destination fo

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Up Close with Srinivas Mohan

Bahubali had us stunned with its spectacular display of grandeur, magnanimity, magnificence and might. The mastermind behind these breathtaking visual effects, Srinivas Mohan had us stunned even more with his humble and down to earth character. A 3-t

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A Special Thought for the Special Children

What you sow, so you reap. It takes a thought to sow an action. Every great initiative starts with a thought. However, for this thought to take shape, you need belief and courage and Vidhaigal is just that – a result of the hard work and dedication s

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Dilwale - Worth a Miss!

This Friday, Bollywood saw two biggies clashing at the Box Office - Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale - leaving fans in a tizzy over which one to watch.  As you can see I chose the latter (don’t ask me why).  And here I am penning this review. So we begin

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Vedhalam-Strictly for the Masses

This Diwali brought with it the rains, hampering the sparkling crackers that define the festive mood. But don’t let it bring about a frown to your face, for there is much more to Diwali than just the fireworks. Sweets, lamps, colours, and new dress

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Cower in Fright of the Dumbness of this Puli

It takes courage and determination for one to sit through the entire movie Puli without covering their eyes and ears in vexation. I summed up my will and sat through the movie. In order to save you guys from going berserk, I am taking my time out to

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The NMAT exam

Many of you out there would be wondering what to do next in life and, proceeding as they are to the end of life's best phase, no one is more plagued by the question than students in their pre-final and final years. Some may choose to settle down with

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Tete-A-Tete with the Scion of Shiva

With the Scion of Ikshvaku out in stores, it was no wonder that Amish Tripathi descended in Chennai for the promotional activities and events of the first book in the Ram Chandra series. Speaking about the book, his life, his inspiration and much mor

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Dragon Blade-Ultimate Bluntness

Dragon Blade? What movie is this? When did it release?  I had the same questions in mind too. After coming to know that it was a Jackie Chan starrer, I decided to give it a go. So there may arise another question in your minds. Why Dragon Blade and

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CEG's Women's Badminton Team Wins Anna Fest

CEG's badminton team seem to be on a winning spree. In the recently concluded ‘Anna Fest’, the badminton tournament was held at Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) on March 7th, 2015. Meenakshi (1st year M.Sc.Electronic Media 5 years) and Jahnavi

Image is here

Velaikkaran – All talk and little else.

What do you expect when Mohan Raja, director of the blockbuster Thani Oruvan, and Sivakarthikeyan join hands for a movie? A racy ‘masala’ film with a social message interlude. But what we really got was a lengthy (and preachy) movie with an overdose

Image is here

DONNING DIFFERENT HATS - AN INTERVIEW WITH KRISH

Having donned the cop’s hat in Singam 3, he has yet again proved that he can be the master of all the fields he steps into. Singer, dancer, composer, lyricist and an actor - the popular, well renowned and award-winning singer Krish has had people spe

Image is here

Mesmerising smiles, songs and answers – interview with Ramya NSK

A huge smile is what strikes you first when you meet her. A hearty and infectious laugh presides the conversation and her voice, which has won her recognition, fame and glory, are enough to leave you mesmerised. With an enthusiastic smile we sat down

Image is here

Lighting up society – Aakriti's Kiara

In wake of recent events in society such as the violent incidents which have befallen women, which is all one can talk about nowadays. The number of concerned parents is skyrocketing with restrictions being imposed on girls in fear of threats. To dis

Image is here

DENTIST TO DIVA - An Interview with Nikita Gandhi

“It’s a pleasure performing for you guys! You all have been terrific!”is what singer Nikita Gandhi of 'Ladio' fame, has to say about CEG. The dentist who shot into the limelight with the Rahman number 'Ladio' from the film ‘I’,  took to the stage for

Image is here

Kung Fu Panda 3 - Wooaah..Awesome

   Maybe a diehard fan of the Kung Fu Panda series isn’t the right person to write a review. But that’s not going to stop me from writing this one! Maybe I'm a crazy fan. Some may say outrageously so. But honestly, I will try to be as fair as my fan

Image is here

You Struck the Right Chord Thozha!

“10,000 rupees bet. They won’t be able to touch me,” Karthi told Nagarjuna. I looked at my mom and said “10 rupees bet. I won’t be able to sit through this movie.” My mom shushed me and continued watching intently. I hesitantly stared back at the scr

Image is here

Creating a day of a lifetime

All of us have special moments in life which, acting as turning points in our relationships with special people and being a constant source of happiness, are cherished forever. They remain fresh in our minds regardless of how many times we’ve relived

Image is here

Making WAVES in Anna University

Anna University was glowing bright, with lights and merriment galore. It was not just the graduation day which called for such a festive atmosphere. It was the 34th edition of WAVES, the National Inter-college technical fest conducted by the Society

Image is here

Working towards a Better Tomorrow

“Care for a movie?” is a statement we often hear amidst college students. A day off resonates with a day at the movies. Almost every week, we catch up with a movie, be it good or bad. To say in short, movies rule college students’ life. TAG Audito

Image is here

Starting Up A Dream This Weekend

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true” is a famous saying by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Have you a dream? Is that dream to start your own company? Then Google Startup Weekend Kurukshetra edition provides a stage for you. A destination fo

Image is here

Up Close with Srinivas Mohan

Bahubali had us stunned with its spectacular display of grandeur, magnanimity, magnificence and might. The mastermind behind these breathtaking visual effects, Srinivas Mohan had us stunned even more with his humble and down to earth character. A 3-t

Image is here

A Special Thought for the Special Children

What you sow, so you reap. It takes a thought to sow an action. Every great initiative starts with a thought. However, for this thought to take shape, you need belief and courage and Vidhaigal is just that – a result of the hard work and dedication s

Image is here

Dilwale - Worth a Miss!

This Friday, Bollywood saw two biggies clashing at the Box Office - Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale - leaving fans in a tizzy over which one to watch.  As you can see I chose the latter (don’t ask me why).  And here I am penning this review. So we begin

Image is here

Vedhalam-Strictly for the Masses

This Diwali brought with it the rains, hampering the sparkling crackers that define the festive mood. But don’t let it bring about a frown to your face, for there is much more to Diwali than just the fireworks. Sweets, lamps, colours, and new dress

Image is here

Cower in Fright of the Dumbness of this Puli

It takes courage and determination for one to sit through the entire movie Puli without covering their eyes and ears in vexation. I summed up my will and sat through the movie. In order to save you guys from going berserk, I am taking my time out to

Image is here

The NMAT exam

Many of you out there would be wondering what to do next in life and, proceeding as they are to the end of life's best phase, no one is more plagued by the question than students in their pre-final and final years. Some may choose to settle down with

Image is here

Tete-A-Tete with the Scion of Shiva

With the Scion of Ikshvaku out in stores, it was no wonder that Amish Tripathi descended in Chennai for the promotional activities and events of the first book in the Ram Chandra series. Speaking about the book, his life, his inspiration and much mor

Image is here

Dragon Blade-Ultimate Bluntness

Dragon Blade? What movie is this? When did it release?  I had the same questions in mind too. After coming to know that it was a Jackie Chan starrer, I decided to give it a go. So there may arise another question in your minds. Why Dragon Blade and

Image is here

CEG's Women's Badminton Team Wins Anna Fest

CEG's badminton team seem to be on a winning spree. In the recently concluded ‘Anna Fest’, the badminton tournament was held at Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) on March 7th, 2015. Meenakshi (1st year M.Sc.Electronic Media 5 years) and Jahnavi