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  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. Check our OPAC .

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! Check it out on our OPAC !

🎭 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 t...

🧠  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

  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 deliverable...

  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 collection...

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...