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On September 15 , our library joyfully celebrated Hindi Bhasha Diwas (which falls on September 14 every year) , a day that honors the rich heritage of Hindi —the language that binds millions across India. This date holds special significance as it marks the day in 1949 when Hindi was officially adopted as one of the country’s official languages by the Constituent Assembly . The event was celebrated as part of the NDLI Club . To commemorate this important day, we organized a Hindi Handwriting Contest that attracted an enthusiastic crowd. A total of 44 students from different departments participated, bringing their unique styles and heartfelt efforts to the art of Hindi handwriting. The contest was more than just a competition; it was a moment for students to pause, slow down, and reconnect with their mother tongue in a meaningful way—away from the constant buzz of screens and keyboards. Hindi is not just a language; it is a cultural treasure that reflects our history, values, and ...

  What if the key to success, happiness, and productivity wasn’t in doing more, but in doing less — better ? In Small is Big , author and leadership coach Amit Agarwal shares a powerful insight: we’re not fulfilled because we lack effort — but because we often chase too many things, too fast, and with too little clarity. This book decodes the real drivers of personal excellence through simplicity, focus, and small, intentional actions. “You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do the right things — consistently.” Through relatable stories, psychological insights, and a highly actionable “source code,” Amit shows how to: Align your actions with your values and purpose Prioritize what truly matters in a distraction-heavy world Build a system for high-impact results without burnout Replace the constant hustle with calm, focused progress For engineering students juggling exams, projects, internships, and ambition — this book is a breath of fresh air. It giv...

The FOSSEE Semester Long Internship Autumn 2025 may be offered physically (on-site) or online (remotely). The FOSSEE team will contact the selected candidates through emails. IMPORTANT DATES Event Date Registration Start Date 15 August 2025 Submission Start Date 15 August 2025 Registration and Submission End Date 15 September 2025 Declaration of the Results 25 September 2025 Internship Start Date 1 October 2025

About the ACM India Anveshan Setu Fellowship Objectives of the Fellowship To provide CS/IT PhD students in India: an opportunity to get up close and personal with best research practices outside their parent institutes. a longer and more intense mentoring experience beyond ACM India PhD Clinic. Eligibility for Students and Mentors Student: Any full-time/part-time enrolled/registered CS/IT PhD student in India. Mentor: Faculty member with established research credentials in India, willing to host and mentor a visitor student for four weeks. It is preferred that a mentor-mentee pair would have interacted in the past through other fora/platforms, viz. PhD Clinic. A mentor will be matched with a mentee only if both sides are agreeable to the match.

FOSSEE Semester Long Internship - Autumn 2025 FOSSEE invites applications for the Semester long Internship for the Autumn semester 2025. Students have the opportunity to work with the FOSSEE team for one semester. This is a remote internship with continuous support and mentoring. To get shortlisted for the internship, select a project and choose a screening task from the table given below. Then you need to complete at least one of the screening tasks. The selection will be purely based on the evaluation criteria of each screening task. Source: https://fossee.in/Semester-Internship/Autumn/2025

On August 12th , we came together to celebrate Librarians’ Day , a date that holds special significance in the world of library science. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan , widely regarded as the Father of Library Science in India . His visionary contributions laid the foundation for modern library systems, and his famous Five Laws of Library Science continue to guide us in nurturing knowledge and access to information. A Living Tribute – The Feedback Tree 🌳 To honor his legacy and bring the spirit of continuous growth and engagement into our library space, we created a unique and interactive installation: the Feedback Tree . Leaves on the tree symbolized suggestions from students and staff – ideas for improvement, new additions, or dreams for the future of our library. Flowers represented appreciations – warm acknowledgments of what the library means to our readers and learners. Have a look at the video! From first-year students to Heads of...

📚 The library is proud to showcase our very own Readers Book Review Wall , hosted on Padlet! This interactive space is where our readers share honest, thoughtful, and passionate reviews of the books they’ve read — from gripping thrillers to timeless classics and insightful non-fiction. 🌟 These reviews aren’t just feedback — they’re reflections, recommendations, and a growing record of our community's literary voice. Whether you're looking for your next read or want to celebrate your peers, our Padlet is the place to explore. 🖊️ Written by students, for students — these reviews demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and the love of reading. A big thank you to all the reviewers who contributed! ➡️ Visit the Book Review Padlet Here https://padlet.com/sfitlibrary/book-reviews-an-initiative-of-sfit-lirc-sir5pvikzn6lkcmr 💬 Want to contribute? Stop by the library or email us your review. Your words could be featured next!