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KSHITIJ 2010 PRESENTS

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ypography at its best is a visual language that merges time and the timeless. It is the technique of assembling text such that it diffuses into the realmof design. It depicts soul, emotion and thought. Technology merges necessity and an idea. It is the amalgam of the needs of the present, theexperience of the past and excitement for the future. Typography and Technology beautifully come together orchestrating the fusion of soul,wants, intellect and thought encapsulating the essence of Kshitij 2010.T

Previous editions of Kshitij have seen a plethora of inspiring guest lectures, informative workshops and exhilarating events. With participation fromnearly 30,000 students, Kshitij 09 was a splendid success. This edition promises to be extraordinary, with new events like Speak Out for Engineering, IBMTechnical Challenge, EmbeTronix, TribotX Championship, Xants, eXplore and many more. The Industrial Design Problems - Energia, Zephyr andPetroCrat are environment-centric and are aimed at bringing out brilliant solutions to relevant and pressing problems from todays youth. Guest lectures byaficionados from various fields and workshops on topics ranging from the Rubix Cube to Hot-air Balloons are sure to keep the rapt attention of theaudience.

Kshitij is not just one of Asias largest Techno-Management fests. It is a channel that felicitates innovation and invention. A congregation of studentsfrom engineering and management schools from across the land, all brainstorming, discussing, and thinking together is sure to result in somethingrevolutionary. It is this revolution in thought, this betterment of society, this evolution - that Kshitij 2010 hopes to propagate.

MegashowsSand Animation

Witness an amazing show of creative imageryusing merely sand and fingers, where bubblesof smoke transform into real life objects andcaptivate your imagination. Sergey Nazarovfrom Russia brings to you this beautiful yetsimplistic display of sand animation.

Ever thought you would see a 3-D moviewithout those bulky glasses? Holography makesit possible, simulating 2-D images into real lifeobjects. Depth illusion makes the 3D hologramdisplay appear to have twice the actual depthwhich in turn translates into very real looking3D holograms. Extrapolating this technologyexperience the motion capture suit, where apersons real time movements are reflected ontothe 3-D hologram.

3-D Holography

UV Vision and Pyrotechnic Show

Watch AntaAgni in a stunning UV show,creating blurs of violet blending into sense as theunique world of the extreme violet enrapturesyou. Not only that, but now experience theadded inclusion of fireworks and feel the magicof the science that is pyrotechnics as variedpatterns and dances capture your imagination.

The Nigel Mead Magic ShowNigel Mead is a mentalist magicianwho will stump you with his mind-boggling tricks. Having been amagician and performer for over 20years now, he has carved out areputation as one of the bestprofessional entertainers worldwide.He can pinch the person in front ofyou and make you feel it! Also anatural showman and presenter, thisguy makes for a must watchespecially as he will be shelving out afew secrets of his trade too, don't missit!

Kshitij 2010th st28 to 31 January

The Annual Techno-Management Fest

Exhibitions

Robo-HolicWhile designing a humanoid automaton - the Leonardo's Robot, not even inhis wildest dream would have Leonardo Da Vinci thought about thecomplexity of today's robots. With Robo-Holic, KTJ 2010 welcomes you towitness the future of robotics. Enthrall yourself with the performances bySnake Robots. Watch the hyper-redundant manipulators show off theirautomated curving manipulations. See Humanoids at work replicatinghuman acts. Other attractions like the magnetic climbing robots and self-balancing and water robots that are capable of swimming through the waterare sure to make the geek in you go weak in the knees.

Solar CarThe future is bleak - This is whatthe Copenhagen Summit tried toconvey - and we need to actquickly. So stop using up yourcarbon credits in your petrol ordiesel cars . The future ofautomobiles is here - The SolarCar. Fast, powerful, trendy, eco-friendly - its got it all! KTJ 2010 invites you to ogle at this proof of scientificbrilliance.

DRDO ExhibitsThe pioneering work in weapons systems development by DRDO goes along way in ensuring India's security needs are taken care of. The arsenal ofDRDO boasts of a plethora of weapon systems including, but not limited tomissiles, UAV's , tanks, rifles and artillery shells. This year, Kshitij has linedup a few of the finest examples of military engineering acumen by DRDO aspart of its grandiose exhibitions. On display will be missiles like Prithvi,Trishul, Nag, Akaash, Astra, Brahmos and Agni. UAV's Nishant and Lakshyawill be the center of attention for this exhibition. Also featured will betanks, engines and artillery shells developed by DRDO. Featuring cutting-edge technologies, this exhibition will present you the chance to admire theremarkable strides made by the Indian defence establishment up close andpersonal.

FogScreenImage a screen that can be walked through. Imagine images that can float inthe air. Imagine a screen with microscopic fog droplets that actually feel dryto touch, just like air. Stop imaging these things and experience therevolutionary FogScreen at KTJ 2010. It's changed projection technologyforever by eliminating the need for a fixed screen. Instead a thin curtain of'dry' fog serves as a translucent projection screen, displaying stunning,attention-demanding displays.

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Guest Lectures

Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai

P Gopalakrishnan

Chris Phillips

Shekhar Kapur

Robin Chase

George Kourounis

Ethical Hacking andInformation Security

Hot-Air Ballooning

32-bit Microcontrollers

Rubiks Cube

Patent Workshop

This workshop will start from the basics ofdesigning and building your own autonomousrobot through integration with a micro-controller. A hands-on bot-building session atthe close will ensure that you return withmore than an abstract idea of autonomousrobotics. The workshop is being conducted byRobotech Labs on behalf of Kshitij 2010.

Autonomous Robotics

Workshops

If the internetstrikes you as a

world of infinitepossibilities, thislectures for you!Robin Chased r e a m t o f turning socialnetworking intotravel networks and successfully turned it into aninternet revolution. She is currently the CEO ofGoLoco, an online ride sharing community andalso the proprietor of Meadow Networks, aconsulting firm. She is also the co-founder andformer CEO of Zipcar, the largest innovative carsharing service in the world. Considered a globalleader in the transportation sector, her work is anexample of people using the internet to worktogether in the service of one another. She hasbeen featured as one of Time Magazines 100

Most influential People and is also the winner ofMassachuset t s Governor ' s Award forEntrepreneurial Spirit. Chase graduated fromWellesley College and MITs Sloan School ofManagement. Dont miss this captivatingrendezvous at any cost. Zipcar a cycle if you can!

One of the very fewprofessional stormchasers that exist,this guy has seen itall inside a tornado,t h e e y e o f ahurricane and insidean active volcano,three of the mostf e r o c i o u s l y

fearsome forces of nature. Sample this - In January 2005, George Kourounis brought hiscamera to the remote Danakil Depression in theharsh Ethiopian desert and was lowered 60 feetinto the smoking crater of the active Erta Alevolcano. He spent half an hour filming on top ofthe freshly hardened surface of the lava lakewearing a protective heat suit. What does it taketo follow a career like this? What makes the mantick? Experience the ideas and philosophies ofthis phenomenal man, who also hosts a successfulTV show named Angry Planet, aired in over 35countries.

Who hasnt heard of thetechnology goliath that isIBM? Kshitij grants you anopportunity of a lifetime tomeet the man who holdsthe chair of Vice President,IBM India Software Lab(ISL) which is one of thel a r g e s t d ev e l op m en t

centres for IBM. A messiahof innovation, P. Gopalakrishnan has manyfeathers in his cap. With over 20 patents to hiscredit and publications in peer reviewedtechnical conferences and journals, he is amember of the global Technology Team in IBM.This year, Kshitij presents you a chance to ideatewith a prodigy like him.

Dr. Apathukatha SivathanuPillai,the iconic man behindthe astounding success ofBRAHMOS is a majorcontributor in Indias spaceresearch programmes. APadmashree awardee, Dr.Pillai has also authored manytechnical papers and has co-a u t h o r e d t h e b o o k

Envisioning an Empowered Nation with Dr.Kalam. He has also authored two other books -Technology Leadership A Revolution in theMaking and Ocean Warfare - The TechnologyWaves.

KTJ 2010 provides you anopportunity to meet SirAnthony James Leggett,winner of the Nobel Prizefor Physics in 2003. He is

c r e d i t e d f o r h i sunderstanding of normal and superfluid heliumliquids and strongly coupled superfluids. He setdirections for research in the quantum physics ofmacroscopic dissipative systems and use ofcondensed systems to test the foundations ofquantum mechanics. He is also a fellow of theRoyal Society (UK), the American PhysicalSociety, Life Fellow of the Institute of Physicsand many other societies.

Invisibility has always fascinatedus. In a demonstration of howclose science is towards thisenviable feet, Kshitij presentsChris Phillips... The Invisible ManR e p o r t . A R e s e a r c h e rextraordinaire, he has developedtechnology to make things vanishtemporarily with invisible laser beams. Currentlythe Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences andHead of the Optoelectronics section at theImperial College London in Cambridge, he haspublished over 220 research papers. He alsocontributes extensively to the development of

laser-based biomedical imaging techniqueswhich aid in cancer research. Keeping scienceapart, he is also known for rowing across theEnglish Channel to raise money for Charity. Dontmiss this opportunity to interact with the genius!

Mr. Prohor Chowdhury, of Texas Instruments(TI) is going to demystify the technologybehind TIs high-speed 32-bit MicroControllers. Mr. Prohor, himself an IIT-BAlumni, has been associated with TexasInstruments for over 9 years now. Now that 32-bit microcontrollers are increasingly being usedin robotics or actually in automation of anykind, it is imperative that we are aware of thistechnologys application and scope.

Kshitij invites you to interact with professionalRubik's Cuber and the youngest Rubiks cubechampion in the World, the genius Bernett

Orlando, student of the eminent John Luis, whowill throw light on their field of expertisewhich is constantly evolving and offers newways to hone our mental skills. Be sure to attendthis unique workshop and be awed by thesecrets this simple looking toy reveals betwixtits unending twists and turns.

Divided into two sessions, the Patent Workshopbegins with a explanation of the variousaspects of the trade, starting with patentprocesses and moving onto citations andportfolio management. The second round willbe an interactive hands-on session on patentdrafting and due diligence.

Don't miss your chance to have an actual hot-airballoon ride this Kshitij. Come to the workshopand learn all about the workings of a Hot-AirBalloon, the mechanisms, and the detailedtechnical principles. And the icing on the cake-a live hands-on hot-air-ballooning experience!!!

3-D AnimationWith classics like Chicken Little and The PolarExpress, and the recent blockbuster hit Avatarraking in millions worldwide, the world of 3-Danimation has certainly taken film making to anew level altogether. This Kshitij, experiencefirst-hand what goes on behind the scenes and

what it takes to be a 3-D animation expert!

This workshop exposes its participants to thediverse field of hacking with skills such asdealing with information security, linuxhacking, Google hacking, email hacking andWindows hacking.

Sir AnthonyJames Leggett

Mogabmo khush hua!This line is as essentialto Indian cinema asABC is to the Englishalphabet. Kshitij 2010plays host to ShekharKapur, whose creationMr. Indiafeatures thislegendary refrain.Elizabeth, and itssequel Elizabeth: TheGolden Age, bothrecipients of theOscar, were also the brain-child of this creativegenius. Be there to be awed by the extraordinaryShekhar Kapur at Kshitij 2010!

Water RocketryOrganized by spAts, this workshop resolves tobuild and launch an efficient water propelledrocket. Its up, up and away!


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RobotiX8mileXEver dreamt about driving all the way to workwithout once having to lay your hands on thesteering or your foot on the accelerator? Well,quit dreaming and start doing. In a problemstatement reminiscent of the famous DARPAChallenge which is sponsored by the researchorganization of the United States Department ofDefense, 8 MileX challenges you to design, buildand code an autonomous bot which can navigatea road under natural conditions of lighting andweather and complete a series of real-lifeautomobile tasks like lane following, lanenavigation, and performing U-turns, amongothers. Definitely not an event for the faint-hearted, 8MileXinvites all seriousr o b o t e e r s t othrow caution tothe winds andbuckle up for onehell of a ride.

XplodeXplode merges the challenge of detecting lethalmines concealed under the soil of war-torncountries the world over with the engagingrobotics problem of building two autonomousbots - a mine-detector bot and a mine-avoiderbot, which can communicate with each other. Aningenious problem statement, Xplodesuccessfully combines the basics of line-following with the more advanced realms ofmetal detection and inter-robot communication.Against the backdrop of the classic grid-navigation problem, this competition attemptsto break the clichs and expand the boundaries ofautonomous robotics in India.

XantsThe seemingly random behaviour of ants beliesan organization and structure that would putmost humans to shame. It is an area of immenseinterest for biologists and programmers alike, andis now the basis of the online event of Robotix2010. Xants challenges you to write code for thebehaviour of such a colony of ants, or Xants as wecall them. You must be able to utilize the sumtotal of your Xants individual intelligences toensure that they are able to collect enough energyto sustain their colony. In order to allowparticipants focus entirely on the artificialintelligence aspect of this fascinating problem,the event is entirely online and entails no

h a r d w a r ewhatsoever.

XtensionThis one's trulyfor the engineers!Combining the best of robot building andmechanics, Xtension challenges you to lay abridge across a chasm with any number of bots, aslong as atleast one of them is autonomous. Withabsolutely no bounds on your creative genius, itstime to get your thinking caps on and build yourway to victory!

eXploreWith a problems t a t e m e n treminiscent ofdeep sea rescue

missions, eXplore promises to be as thrilling as itsunique! For the event, participants must build amechanically controlled robot that is capable ofcollecting objects held at different depths of alarge water tank. Always wanted to build yourvery own submarine or ROV? Take a deep breathand plunge!

ASME: SDCNow in its second year at IIT Kharagpur, theinternational American Society of MechanicalEngineers: Student Design Competition is backwith a mission to address the grave challenge ofgarbage segregation worldwide. The goal is todesign an autonomous system capable ofaccurately sorting common recyclable materials,namely ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plasticsand glass into distinct waste containers.Winnersget a fully sponsored trip to the USA to competein the international finals!

With a sustained, spectacular growth over thep a s t f ew d ec a d e s , d i g i t a l w i r e l e s scommunications is all set to redefine theboundaries of communication. And if you wantto be part of this growth story, EmbeTronix is theperfect platform for you. This event requires theparticipants to simulate an efficient automatedcar-parking.

Conceptualize

AnadigixAnadigix, a two stage event, is synonymous withvirtually everything electronic. Right from cellphone design to sophisticated communicationsystems in satellites, the sea of scope never ends.Kshitij calls upon you to design circuits to thebest of your capability at this on-spot event..

KryotechKryotech is a student design contest presented byKshitij in association with ASHRAE. This yearsproblem statement involves designing a HVACsystem for an industry.

EmbeTronix

A competition that stimulates much-neededinteraction between the industry and students,the IDP this time round invites solutions for threedifferent problem statements. Petrocrat,sponsored by ONGC, requires participants todesign Naptha Splitter Units with improvedefficiency and pollution control for use inrefineries. With the discipline of wind powergeneration as its background, Zephyr seeks aturbine suitable for domestic power generation.Energia is about creating energy meters for use indistribution systems. These must intelligentlyaddress power theft and leakage. Both Energiaand Zephyr are sponsored by GE, India.

Open HardwareInviting all inventors to ideate and construct anovel contraption that is more than just nuts andbolts a contrivance with the clout to redefinethe ways of men. All you need is a spoonful oforiginality, a dash of imagination and a promise ofexploit encapsulated in an operational gizmo;you have an entry for Open Hardware.

Open SoftCalling all mercenaries of the open-sourcemovement to double toil and trouble, andconcoct a potent brew of software at Open Soft, acompetition that lays no curbs on yourimagination. With no department specificprotocol to restrict the products, the designer isgiven free rein to devise with flexibility andindependence.

Eureka!The famous greek expression brings to mind theskill and thrill associated with invention, the joyand awe aptly wrapped in these two syllables.Yes, you guessed it right. The event Eureka givesyou a chance to showcase your innovation and berewarded for the same. Your idea, presented inKshitij, could provide success you have longcraved for.

B PlanGot a plan to make it big in the business world?Pit your idea against various others in Kshitijs B-Plan contest. Let your imagination, innovation,and intuitive business sense run rampant tocreate a unique and meticulous plan to workmagic.

JavawiseAn open-ended designing competition, Javawisesummons the coding community to whip up anapplication using the JAVA Micro Editiontechnology to personalize mobile phones orPDAs.

SOEKshitij, in collaboration with Institution ofMechanical Engineers (IMechE) present to youSOE - Speak out for Engineering. Aimed atencouraging engineers to explain technicalsubjects in a manner apprehensible by peoplefrom non-technical backgrounds and improvingtheir speaking skills in the process, the zonalprelims held earlier this month were a hugesuccess. Selected participants from each of fourzones - North, East, West and East, willparticipate in the event's finals at IIT Kharagpurduring Kshitij. Be there to experience the bestdiscourse on engineering, Stephen Hawking style.


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Start from scratch and give reality to your dreams, the events under Ab Initio test a budding engineer'smettle. From knowledge to thinking out-of-the-box ability, all will be required to be the best among thebest in the events stated under Ab Initio. The first event is "Laws of Motion". A participant is given aproblem which is essentially designing a aircraft which satisfies the requisite conditions of height barrier and

loading de-loading functions. The second is "Nirmaan" which always sees a huge participation. Thestructural engineering related problem statement is given along with materials and the participant isexpected to design the structure under the given constraints of time, space and materials. Nirmaan is alwayssuccessful in producing fabulous winning entries. The last and arguably the most anticipated one is"Nightshift". Inspired by the hit 'Junkyard Wars' on The Discovery Channel, this event runs on a ten hour

nocturnal shift (hence the name) where teams fight against low power, limited resources to build the meanest and coolest machines. With huge prizes and alot of respect on stake, Ab Initio is indeed one of the highlights of Kshitij.

Do you have a penchant for the little details of Grand events? Have you ever felt that abuzzer next to you would fetch you more answers in an exam? Calling all those, withkeen minds and nerves of steel to challenge the best minds of the country and be theultimate- Quizzard. The Biz Quiz, will have Mr. Arul Mani of World QuizzingChampionships fame quizzing you on business battles, tycoons, adverts and the like.For the Techies out there, there is the Tech Quiz. Popular Quiz master, JoyBhattacharya is going to take us through the paces in the hunt for the best technicalminds in the country. Ultimately, to celebrate Indias success story and to remember herachievers, there is India Inc hosted again by Mr. Arul Mani. In addition, we have an online technical quiz this year - The IBM TechnicalContest.

A photo depicts reality, frozen. A fleetingmoment preserved in time. With Snappit, youcan explore the sights that meet your eyes andportray them in your pictures. Perhaps the viewof the world through a lens shows much morethan the apparent. Four days of fun, learning,anticipation and excitement gives you amarvellous medley of emotions and events; and amenagerie of people to encapsulate in an image.Let loose the photographer in you! One snap.One shot. One still. Capture the sensation that isKshitij!

Snappit! TechquilaOne tequila. Twot eq u i l a . T h r eetequila. Floor! Loseyourself to themusic, get on the

dance floor, give into your craziness and get your freak on! The arenais fired up booming with the rhythm, peopledancing with abandon, the wild getting wilder!Techquila presents a series of wacky events thatwill surely keep your spirits soaring, your feettapping and hips grooving. Insane and zany is thecode of the day. Let down your hair, unwind andparty till you cant anymore! One Techquila. TwoTechquila. Three Techquila. More!

XGamesCalling all gamers! Kshitij presents X Games abattleground for those who have an unquenchedthirst for speeding cars and virtual shoot-outs.NFS Most Wanted and Counter Strike 1.6 callsupon you to compete, excel and revel! Make sureto register on time, for hefty lucrative prizes areat stake! The chance to prove your mettle, thechance to vanquish all others and emergesupreme lies before you. Seize it while you can.Do you think you have it in you? If so, then XGames beckons. Play on!

The phrase, literally means the City of Gold.Today, however, it stands for a city fulfilling allthe needs of its residents. In this event, however,we are concerned only with the transportrequirements of a city. The problem requiresparticipants to develop newer and fastertransport systems for hypothetical cities. Thisproblem has been set keeping in mind, theexplosive growth in population and relativelyslower growth rate of transport systems in citiesacross the country. Which team has the city-planning and resource optimization techniquesto make the legendary El Dorado a reality?

Marca de FabricaEver been fascinated by advertisements? Everwondered who came up with the logo and thetagline that symbolizes your favorite brand?Heres your chance to do the same. Come up withyour own logo, tagline and an USP for a leading

international airline chain, looking expand intoAsia. This contest judges you on your marketingstrategies, like introductory offers and schemesand advertisement policies, including print andmedia ads. It is upto you to create a brand and itsimage. Innovation, creativity, and businesspolicies, all interlinked in this one exciting event.A good strategy could revive the airlines failingbusiness and get you exciting cash prizes.

You know what the rules are. You know what thebook says. But what happens if the rules youknew, suddenly, no longer exist? Can you thinkdifferently? Are you imaginative enough toinnovate and create masterpieces out of the daily,mundane things? Take shoes, for example. Once

upon a time, they were mere protective devices.Then, someone used shoes as a fashion statement.Someone else, used them to enhance sportsperformances, or for medical treatment. In asimilar fashion, can you suggest innovative ideasas to how tyres can be evolved into somethingmuch more than they are today? Stretch yourimagination, think out of the box, for that is allthis event requires.

The SenateThe Senate is a simulatedp a r l i a m e n t w h e r eparticipants brainstormto propose and filter outthe best amendments totwo bills put beforethem. The two billsoffered as case studies forthe event this year areThe Right of Children to

Free and Compulsory Education and ThePetroleum Act . After proposing theamendments, the participant is required todefend his entry against a barrage of questioningand cross-questioning by his opponents. The bestentries brave this onslaught to eventually emergeas victors. This event tests your flair for debatingas well as your ability to form enlightenedopinions on topics of national importance.

Zero HourThe much awaited case study is back this yearwith the problem statement being the control ofspread of pandemics. Participants have to solvevital problems relating to antigenic shift,globalization and the spread of the flu,controlling infection vectors and reservoirs,hygiene development in countries, outbreakinvestigation and population based managementin countries and the quest for pragmatic solutionsto this pandemic. Zero Hour expects the case

studies to revisit the pandemics of the past in thequest for battling the most recent strain of the flupopularly christened as swine flu. A paneldiscussion with the stalwarts from eminentresearch inst i tutes of biotechnology,pharmaceutical companies, Statisticians and theMinistry of Health will follow the interactivecase study.

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