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ISIDE THIS ISSUE We are glad to bring out the newsletter on projects , “Confluence”. This is brought out to bring the
inquisitiveness among the students. Students and NGO’s can use this platform to express & share their concern for
ENVIRO ISSUE 1 environment and social issues. This would enable us to take a small step for betterment of the society & preserve
SOCIAL CRIME 2 the glory & richness of our earth. We will work for this good cause.
NGO’S 3
ENVIRO ISSUE
JUDGES VIEWS 4

FAQS 4
The average temperature in
SHOCKING 5 many regions has been increasing
in recent decades. The global
HAPPENINGS @ 6 average surface temperature has
increased by 0.6° + 0.2° C over
STUDENT VIEWS 6 the last century. Globally, 1998
was the warmest year and the
1990s the warmest decade on
record. Many countries have ex-
perienced increases in rainfall,
Editors: particularly in the countries situ-
ated in the mid to high latitudes.
P.Soma Giri In some regions, such as parts of
Asia and Africa, the frequency
B. Saranya and intensity of droughts have
been observed to increase in re-
Sree Vidya cent decades. Episodes of El Niño,
which creates great storms, have
been more frequent, persistent
Santhosh Ramaswamy and intense since mid-1970s
compared with the previous 100
Advisory Board: years.
All these are signs that
Ms. Saroja Ranganath the earth is sick. Its climate is
changing, making it more difficult
for any kind to survive. The earth
Ms. Radhika
is losing its ability to balance itself
due to the imbalances rerated
by human activities. Projec-
tions of future climate change
are derived from a series of
experiments made by com-
puter based global climate
models.
These are worked out
on estimates of aspects such
as future population growth
and energy use. Climatologists
of the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC) have viewed the results
of several experiments in order
to estimate changes in climate
in the course of this century.
These studies have shown that in
the near future, the global mean
surface temperature will rise by
1.4° to 5.8°C. Warming will be
greatest over land areas, and at
high latitudes.
It will be necessary to
create early warning systems
and education for epidemic pre-
paredness. Improved water and
air pollution control will become
increasingly essential for human
health. Public education will
have to be directed at changes in
personal behavior. Training of
researchers and health profes-
sionals must become an essen-
tial part of the world becoming
more responsible towards the
expected outcome of Global
Climate Change (GCC).
 In “the century of total war”, and
the new millennium, Europe is seeing an
alarming resurgence in xenophobia and
racial hatred. A short review from the Inter
Press Service highlights the rise of neo-
Nazism in 2000 in Europe and suggests that
“far from being a fringe activity, racism,
violence and neo-nationalism have become
normal in some communities.
“Man has lost the
capacity to
foresee and to
forestall. He will
e n d b y
destroying the
earth.”
The problems need to tackled
much earlier, in schools and with social
Albert Schweitzer programs.” Ethnic minorities and different
cultures in one country can often be used
as a scapegoat for the majority during
times of economic crisis. That is one reason
why Nazism became so popular.
In various places throughout West-
ern Europe, in 2002, as Amnesty Interna-
tional highlights, there has been a rise in
“We generate our own environment. We get exactly what we deserve. How
can we resent a life we've created ourselves? Who's to blame, who's to credit but
us? Who can change it, anytime we wish, but us?”
RICHARD BACH
racist attacks and sentiments against
both Arabs and Jews, in light of the
increasing hostilities in the Middle
East. In 1997, Human Rights
Watch noted that, “The U.K. has one
of the highest levels of racially-
motivated violence and harassment
in Western Europe, and the problem
is getting worse.” In April 1999, Lon-
don saw two bombs explode in pre-
dominantly ethnic minority areas, in
the space of one week, where a Nazi
group has claimed responsibility. The
summer of 2001 saw many race-
related riots in various parts of north-
ern England. Spain has
seen increased racial violence lately.
The growing economy invites immi-
grants from North African countries
such as Morocco. However, the poor
conditions that immigrants have had
to endure and the already racially
charged region has led to friction and
confrontations.
 It is a Non-governmental organisation regis-
tered under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act
27 of 1975 and Foreign Contributions (Regulations)
Act 1976. It is also registered under section 12(a) of
the Income Tax Act, Government of India. It is a Mem-
ber of the International Forum for Child Welfare,
[IFCW], Child Rights Information Network [CRIN], U.K
and ENSCW, Belgium and World Association for Non-
Governmental Organisation (WANGO), USA.
This organisation has been actively working in
the areas of children’s rights through artwork, Chil-
dren’s environmental health rights, Intensive family
preservation for dysfunctional families, non-formal
employment training for youth, humanitarian aid,
community technology services, environment educa-
tion and action, social research, NGO capacity build-
ing, Global Links Initiative (UK)’s networking in Tamil-
nadu(India) and NGO consultancy.
The term ‘Goodwill social work’ is a philoso-
phy, a practice mode and an approach, which is pre-
ventative, rehabilitative and developmental in per-
spective and based on the principles of scientific hu-
manism in line with the professional social work
model. It combines social philanthropy, professional
social work and social development.
“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you
towards your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you help-
ing you toward success - or are they holding you back?”
‘Goodwill social work’ is inclusive where children,
youth, men and women participate in the social and
economic life of their communities. It attempts to
treat the symptoms through social protection, re-
move as far as possible the barriers to better social
outcomes and tackle the root causes through social
investment. It is committed to a particular set of pro-
fessional values of social work including respect for
worth and dignity of every person, the client's right
to self-determination, confidentiality, advocacy and
social action that promotes social justice, which are
reflected in the word 'GOODWILL' as shown below
G stands for goodness in all we do for the
Community
O stands for overflowing with love, compassion, and
peace
O stands for outpouring care for others, especially
children, yo uth and their fam ilies
D stands for dutifulness in helping others to help
themselves
W stands for willingness to serve the poor and down-
trodden
I stands for integrating professionalism in social work
practice
L stands for linking itself to serve locally and globally
L stands for lighting up the face of the less fortunate
and the unfortunate.
W. CLEMENT STONE
 Judges message to Aurorian’s on projects:
“Success is not This is a very good experience for
permanent & students to do a group project, es-
failure is not pecially those who took up serious “Failure is simply
final….!”
field work. Working together with the opportunity
students from other streams is a to begin again ,
“So never stop
very good idea. Wish you all the this time more
working after
best in taking up more . intelligently.”
success & never
stop trying after
failure” Interdisciplinary efforts
and activities which expand the
minds & horizons of the students.

I’m very impressed by the

work of the students.

FAQ’s on IDP:
What are the expected outcomes after doing a project?
It helps the students in achieving self employed project oriented approach and multi disciplinary, multi culture field
work. It also helps to integrate and apply multidisciplinary technological and biological knowledge.

Any help from the Faculty or mentors?

Every group will be assigned a mentor to guide in a righteous path and the student mentors will help them disabling the
communication gap.

What is the procedure involved in doing IDP?

It can begin with required contents, an essential question, or an idea for an exhibition, which are the components of a
successful integrated IDP. Even when constrained by resources and time, a willingness to view the content through dif-
ferent lenses create project s that exemplified quality learning in all disciplines.

What are the various forms to be filled while doing the projects?
There are certain forms like student undertaking forms, draft letters, attendance forms etc. Any other forms which are
necessary will be given from time to time.

What kind of topics can be chosen by the students?

Topics based on socio-environmental issues, social crimes and any environmental based issues can be chosen. They
need to select 3 topics from which one will be finalized.
 JUNK FOOD????
History: SHOCKING FACTS:
Junk food is a term describing food that is per-
ceived to be unhealthy or having poor nutritional value,
according to Food Standards Agency. The term is be-
lieved to have been coined by Michael Jacobson, director
of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in 1972.
The term has since become common usage.

Junk Food includes those food items that do not

add any value to a person’s diet. Here, value denotes
essential nutrients, vitamins & minerals. Street food and
fast food are also taken in the same context as junk.

EFFECTS OF CONSUMING JUNK FOOD:
• Junk food is made using a lot of saturated fats. Such
fats are unhealthy and on digestion can release a lot of
toxins into your body. You body gets food but not
healthy food.
• Junk food is sometime made using ingredients that
are not very clean. This can in the long run spoil your
stomach, liver and intestines.
• Junk food does not contain vitamins and minerals
and much of the nutrients seen in properly cooked food
and in raw food. The body is not getting the necessary
vitamins and minerals necessary to have good health
and immunity from diseases. Consequently, it makes the
person having such food very prone to illnesses.
• Junk food makes you put on weight. People who
have obesity or morbid obesity are those who have a
preference for junk food and snacking.
• Eating junk food can make you prone to diabetes,
because it contain too much of sugar. You can also be-
come susceptible to heart disease and blood pressure
because of the salt and high fats found in this kind of
food.
• Packed junk food contains preservatives and color-
ing, both of which contain carcinogenic substances.
• In the long run, junk food actually fastens the effects
of aging. People show signs of old age faster because of
continuously eating junk food.
This is because continuous
eating of junk food exposes
the body to long periods of
bad nutrition. The result is
release of free radicals which
are the chief factors responsi-
ble for aging effect.
• The junk food industry deliberately targets children as young
as 2 in a bid to create brand preference and lifelong loyalty.
• Advertisers question kids and tap into their play to create ads
and products with guaranteed child-appeal. Fast food chains use
the lure of free toys to get kids to persuade their parents to spend.
A desirable toy can double or triple weekly sales of kids’ meals.
And every child brings along at least one adult too.
• Artificial flavors in foods aimed at kids can be twice as sweet
as the artificial flavors used in adult food. Children are being
trained to find the natural bitter or sour notes that mingle with the
sweetness in natural foods unpalatable.
• Many children now prefer man-made flavors to the taste of
real food. How will they ever switch to fresh, unadulterated food?
• Flavorings and colorings can cause asthma, rashes and hyper-
activity. Many countries – but not India – ban them from chil-
dren’s food.
• Indian companies spend Rs3000 Crores annually on ads
aimed at kids. The average British child watches TV for 2 hrs
20 mins daily.
Children in the US and other well-to-do countries have over
$500bn a year to spend. The average kid spends 25 hours a
week watching tv, and sees around 20,000 ads a year for junk
food. That’s one every 5 mins as they watch, and 3 hours of
them in any one week…
 Happenings @ AURORA
Orientation
Program

Members of SCP (Students Committee for Projects) have successfully conducted the orientation program
for physical sciences second year students belonging to MSCS 2A and MSCS 2B. It was attended by majority of students and
was presented and arranged by members under the guidance of the Project Facilitators. Basic structure of interdisciplinary
projects and role of SCP were focused in the program.

SCP has planned a schedule in advance in

order to conduct the orientation program to all the 2nd
year students and to make sure that they are aware of
the importance of IDP (Interdisciplinary Projects) at UG
level.

The advantages as well as the responsibilities of each

and every individual are explained clearly so that they
can work in a group and mingle with all the group
members actively. They even shared their experiences
and their learning’s after completing the projects last
year which really helped the 2nd year students to un-
derstand the DO & Don’ts at the time of projects.

Students View on projects:

Hello, this is Sridevi Hi, this is J. Radhika Reddy

from MSCs. At first from Bt.Bi.C2. This project
when I took this pro- helped me to learn how to
ject, I had a negative work in a team, know psychol-
thought that what this ogy of different people and
would help me. But their behavior, convincing skills, communication skills
after doing it, now I agree that my thinking was etc. By doing this project, I personally observed a
wrong. This project has helped me a lot in under- change in my attitude approach and perception to-
standing many things like what exactly is team work, wards work, research and society. I would like to ex-
whereby now I can speak confidently in front of a press my gratitude to our Principal and Project Facilita-
large crowd without any hesitation. tors for providing me the opportunity to take up a pro-
ject and also to share my experience.

Aurora’s Degree and PG College, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad. Email us: idp@adc.edu.in