KATRA: In a commendable effort to enhance student's communication skills and prepare them for future careeropportunities, the TARANG Club of the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering(SoECE) organized a Group Discussion (GD) session for 3rd-year ECE students,under the guidance of Dr. Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Head of the Department.A total of nine students actively participated in the session, engaging in a thoughtful discussion on the topic:ā€œ70-hour Work Week vs Work-Life Balance.ā€

The participants shared diverse perspectives, debating thebenefits and challenges of an intense work culture compared to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Thediscussion was insightful, respectful, and interactive, allowing students to express themselvesconfidently and respond thoughtfully to differing opinions.The session was aimed at helping students overcome stage fear, develop public speaking skills, andstrengthen interpersonal communication—key competencies for placement interviews, especially ingroup discussions and personal interaction rounds. 

Dr. Vikram Singh, Faculty Coordinator of TARANG, expressed satisfaction with the conduct and outcome of the session. He emphasized the importance of such platforms in nurturing confidence, clarityof thought, and effective communication among students. Students appreciated the initiative, stating that it helped them gain confidence and offered a real-world setting to practice collaborative communication.

Dr. Bhardwaj also reiterated the need for soft skills development alongside technical knowledge andencouraged students to continue engaging in such meaningful activities.The session was a successful step toward holistic student development and is expected to pave the wayfor more such initiatives, reaffirming the department’s and TARANG Club’s commitment to preparingstudents for academic and professional excellence.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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