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silent pledge to this effect.
The second issue is of lifestyles. I often think of how little time we devote to reading good books and
magazines. Does our lifestyle allow us only fleeting
glimpses as we get on TV and Internet? What about the "seemingly old-fashioned" way of curling up with a
book? What about time for study? I heard (jokingly, of course) that some of our students celebrate six birthdays in a year! This is like the captain of the ship - every time
he sets sail with a new set of passengers on a cruise he declares that he is going to celebrate his birthday - therefore it is time for another carnival on the ship. The times are hard, as you will agree. The message is loud and clear - we must refocus our energy and time on the priorities and plans of our life instead of frittering them away on trivial pursuits.
The third issue is of "lifeskills". I heard this term for the first time on my visit to TCS, Kolkata. No longer do we talk of special courses, Computer Skills, English Language Training, etc., but of an all encompassing term: LIFESKILLS. It includes all things that make up our personality, our knowledge, our grades, our attitude and our relationships. It is seen as a holistic entity and not as an aggregate of disparate skills. It also means leading a life of continuous learning since lifeskills are subject to social and market forces as well. Lifeskills are dynamic and hence continuous learning is the only option.
My best wishes to all NISTIANS.
Sangram Mudali
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