First Book Review Competition on 24th January 2025

 📚✨ Book Review Competition at St. Francis Institute Of Technology ✨📚

“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.” — Swami Vivekananda

The hashtag#BookReview hashtag#Competition at St. Francis Institute Of Technology Library was not just an event—it was an unforgettable journey of growth, learning, and passion for literature! 🌟
Behind the scenes, the organizing team poured their energy into making this competition a reality, ensuring every detail—from coordinating with participants to curating a warm and engaging environment—was perfect. It was a collective effort that came together beautifully, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result! 💪
Our participants not only reviewed books but also took bold steps towards overcoming their stage fear, honing their public speaking skills, and gaining confidence in sharing their thoughts with others. It was inspiring to see them grow throughout the process, transforming from nervous beginners to confident speakers, driven by their love for books. 📖✨
A special congratulations to our winners—your presentations were exceptional and truly inspiring! 🏆 But to all who participated, remember: you are all winners in the journey of personal growth and learning. 🙌
As Chetan Bhagat said, “Books are a gateway to learning, growth, and success.” This competition truly proved that reading isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about discovering new perspectives, developing confidence, and pushing our own boundaries.
A huge thank you to everyone involved—participants, organizers, judges - Dr. Bidisha Abhishek Roy, Dr. Sunil R. Pansare and Ms. Nargis Khan and supporters—for making this event such a resounding success. Let's continue to embrace the power of reading and keep fueling our minds with wisdom! 🚀

Total Number of Participants = 21

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#BookReviewCompetition hashtag#SFITLibrary hashtag#ConfidenceBoost hashtag#PublicSpeaking hashtag#LearningThroughReading hashtag#BookLovers hashtag#StFrancisInstitute hashtag#PersonalGrowth hashtag#IndianAuthors hashtag#Inspiration hashtag#LiteraryJourney hashtag#EmpowermentThroughBooks

👏 Raina M. SATISH CHOURASIYA PRAJWAL DHUMALE John Pinto Sarah Mendonca, Mohd. Sufiyan Mithawala, Gopika Menon, Jaans Pravin Nadar, KERVIN, Siddharth Koli, Tanvi Khot, Harsh Yogesh Pednekar, Riya Indap, Owais Shaikh, Varshita Yadav, Amir Vernekar, Ricky Chetty, Yohan Mavely, Mountantony Nadar, Paarth Rajendra Pradhan, Amruta Nilesh Kachkure.

The hidden dangers of Rhodamine B: a global and local perspective

Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye known for its bright pink hue, commonly utilised in industries such as textiles, paper, and leather; however, its use in consumable products is fraught with health risks

Imagine indulging in an appetizing looking, sweet treat, only to discover it contains a dye primarily used in textiles and linked to cancer. This alarming reality has prompted significant health interventions worldwide, including recent decisive actions in India.

Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye known for its bright pink hue, commonly utilised in industries such as textiles, paper, and leather. Its application extends to scientific research due to its fluorescent properties. However, its use in consumable products is fraught with health risks. Studies have indicated that Rhodamine B can cause DNA damage, leading to mutations and potentially triggering cancerous growths. Animal research has demonstrated tumor development in organs like the liver and bladder following prolonged exposure to the dye.

Read the full article at: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-hidden-dangers-of-rhodamine-b-a-global-and-local-perspective/article69131089.ece

On new Isro chief's table: 100th launch

AFTER THE HISTORIC space docking experiment, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is getting ready for another milestone, its 100th launch, that is set to happen at the end of the month.

AFTER THE HISTORIC space docking experiment, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is getting ready for another milestone, its 100th launch, that is set to happen at the end of the month. This would be the first mission to be launched under the leadership of new Isro chairman V Narayanan, who took charge earlier this month.

"It would launch the NVS-02 satellite, which is second of the second-generation navigation satellites being deployed for India's NavIC constellation," Narayanan said in an interview.

NavIC, or Navigation with Indian Constellation, is the operational name for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, IRNSS, which is a constellation of seven satellites providing positioning, navigation and timing services over the Indian region and its immediate neighbourhood. The satellites are deployed in the geosynchronous orbits.

Source: https://www.magzter.com/nb/stories/newspaper/Financial-Express-Kochi/ON-NEW-ISRO-CHIEFS-TABLE-100TH-LAUNCH?srsltid=AfmBOooiJb99df1k16VrIGtB-s-0SIBDP-_xwtpW73adLyLz0ZdcVrlI