Book Recommendation: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles

 

What’s your reason to jump out of bed in the morning? Ikigai unlocks the timeless wisdom of Okinawa, where people live longer and happier lives by finding purpose in small everyday joys. It blends philosophy, science, and inspiring stories to help you discover your own ikigai—the sweet spot where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect.

“Ikigai is the reason for being. It’s what gets you up in the morning.”

This gentle guide teaches you how to cultivate mindfulness, embrace community, and focus on what truly matters. For students navigating the pressures of engineering and life, it’s a reminder to balance ambition with well-being.

Discover your ikigai at our library — your path to a fulfilling and meaningful life awaits.

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Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear

What if tiny changes could lead to extraordinary results? In Atomic Habits, James Clear reveals the surprising power of small habits and how they compound over time to transform your life. Whether you want to excel in studies, work, or personal growth, this book offers a practical blueprint to break bad patterns and build good ones.

“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

From the neuroscience of habit formation to real-world examples, this book shows you how mastering 1% improvements daily can create remarkable outcomes. It’s not about motivation—it’s about making habits so simple and attractive that success becomes inevitable.

Looking to rewire your daily routine and achieve your biggest goals? Grab this life-changing book at our library and start building better habits today!

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Tales and Thoughts – Session 3: Emotions, Creativity, and Stories That Spice Up Life 13th August 2025

🎭 Tales and Thoughts – Session 3 Recap

📅 Date: 13th August 2025

Session 3 of Tales and Thoughts was an inspiring blend of creativity, self-expression, and storytelling that left everyone a little more thoughtful—and a lot more expressive!

🎭 Mood Masks: Emotions Take Shape

We kicked things off by diving into the fascinating world of emotions through the making of Mood Masks. Participants explored the many faces we wear—sometimes hidden, sometimes bold—and gave them life through art. From joy to confusion, calm to chaos, each mask became a powerful, personal window into the inner world of its creator.

This wasn’t just craft—it was catharsis.

✍️ Doodle Chain: Connecting Through Creativity

Next came the Doodle Chain—a collaborative burst of imagination where everyone added their spark to a growing visual story. One doodle led to another, and by the end, what started as simple lines became a shared tapestry of wild ideas, quirky characters, and unexpected turns.

It was proof that creativity thrives in connection—and laughter.

📚 Storytelling and Book of the Day: Bhujia Barrons

The storytelling segment took a deliciously entrepreneurial turn with the introduction and recommendation of the book Bhujia Barrons.
Participants learned about the spicy journey of a small-town snack empire that grew to national fame—full of grit, ambition, and, of course, bhujia! The story sparked a conversation around family businesses, legacy, and the blend of tradition and modernity.

Everyone left a little hungrier—not just for snacks, but for stories of perseverance and innovation.

Special Recognition: Verbal Gymnast Award
We were delighted to reward Mas. Sarthak Chaurasiya (SE-ELEC) with the Verbal Gymnast Award for his outstanding storytelling and eloquence throughout the session. 

Tales and Thoughts continues to be a safe and vibrant space for creativity, curiosity, and conversation. Session 3 was no exception—thank you to everyone who brought their whole selves to the circle. See you next time with more tales to tell and thoughts to share!

🎓 IEEE Explorer Challenge – August - September 2025

🧠 Search. Learn. Lead.

📅 Duration: 1 Month | 🏆 Winner Title: IEEE Explorer + Certificate of Excellence
📚 Use IEEE Xplore – ASPP and CSDL access only

🔍 Objective:
Boost your research skills by finding answers through IEEE Xplore Digital Library using ASPP and CSDL packages.

📥 How to Participate:

• Submit your answers via Google Form (link provided by your faculty).

• Include title, authors, year, and link where possible.

• Responses evaluated on accuracy, insight & effort.

🥇 Top scorer wins: IEEE Explorer Certificate & recognition!

📍 Use only IEEE ASPP and CSDL content from ieeexplore.ieee.org

Week 1 – Trends in Tech

Week 2 – Deep Dive

Week 3 – Applications

Week 4 – Ethics & Emerging Areas

Buffalo Grid Project

 

Summary of Buffalo Grid Project 

Introduction 

In 2017, Buffalo Grid sought to adapt its mobile phone charging technology from rural India to urban audiences in New Delhi. This project involved user-led research to identify innovative opportunities for their services. 

Key Points 

• The project aimed to find strategies for making Buffalo Grid's technology suitable for urban users. 

• An ethnographic research mission was conducted in New Delhi, incorporating user interviews and field observations. 

• Interviews were held with a diverse group, including a chai shop owner, a job-seeking maid, a student with safety concerns, and a bank manager, capturing their technology usage and charging needs. 

• Visual tools helped overcome language barriers during conversations. 

• An aspiration workshop with design students generated ideas for a desirable technology service, focusing on safety, accessibility, and reliability. 

• The final deliverables included a strategic roadmap that outlined actionable steps and a future service strategy tailored for urban customers. 

• This work was part of the Innovate UK Design Foundations program to promote human-centered design. 

Conclusion 

The project successfully transformed Buffalo Grid’s product into a service that meets urban users' needs, highlighting the importance of user-centered research in developing effective technology solutions.

Source of Newspaper Clipping: Maharashtra Times dated 12th August 2025

Celebrate National Librarians Day with Us — Share Your Feedback with Leaves & Flowers!

 

Date: 12th August

Event: Feedback Activity at SFIT Library

National Librarians Day is just around the corner, and at SFIT Library, we want to celebrate by hearing directly from YOU — our amazing students, faculty, and staff!

On the eve of 12th August, we’re launching a special feedback initiative that’s simple, colorful, and meaningful. We invite you to share your thoughts with us using leaves and flowers:

• Leaves represent your suggestions and ideas on how we can improve the library services, resources, and initiatives.

• Flowers represent the things you like, appreciate, or want to cheer us on for — basically, a pat on our backs!

This creative and visual way of collecting feedback will help us grow and serve you better while celebrating the spirit of the day.

Why participate?
Your feedback is the heart of progress. Whether it’s a new book you want, more digital resources, comfortable study spaces, or praise for the recent project displays and AI book collections — every leaf and flower counts!

As Swami Vivekananda said:
"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life — think of it, dream of it, live on that idea."

Your suggestions can become the ideas that shape the future of the SFIT Library!

Where and when?
Look out for our feedback board at the library entrance on 11th and 12th August. Drop your leaves and flowers, and let’s celebrate together!

We’re excited to hear from you and continue making the library a vibrant hub of learning and innovation.

Book Recommendation: Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Is Shaping Our Future by Ashlee Vance

What does it take to revolutionize entire industries—from electric cars to space travel—and push humanity toward a bold new future? Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Is Shaping Our Future pulls back the curtain on one of the most daring and innovative minds of our time.

This biography offers an inside look at Elon Musk’s extraordinary journey—from his early days as a tech entrepreneur to his role as the driving force behind Tesla’s cutting-edge electric vehicles, SpaceX’s reusable rockets, and ambitious plans to colonize Mars. It’s a story packed with engineering challenges, visionary ideas, and relentless determination.

If you’re an engineering student fascinated by how technology can change the world, this book is a must-read. It dives deep into the technical hurdles Musk and his teams overcame and the bold risks they took to turn futuristic dreams into reality.

More than just a biography, it’s an inspiring guide to creativity, problem-solving, and the power of dreaming big—showing that with passion and perseverance, you can shape the future too.

Our library has this captivating title ready for you - Check OPAC.