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From the Team
n the fifty-four years since its inception, NITK as an institute has
grown from strength to strength, and a chronicle of the milestones
of this phenomenal journey is a requisite. The first edition of The
Shoreline intends to do exactly that, as can be perceived from the sev-
eral articles that exude a heady sense of reminiscence. From interviews of il-
lustrious NITKians, to the anecdotes penned down by various contributors,
the timeline of the magazine runs through the temporal span of NITK.
Sparse is the acknowledgement of the common NITKian for all the
achievements and accomplishments, and for the diversity that the insti-
tute embodies. The Shoreline ’14 intends to showcase, in indelible ink,
the diverse and deep rooted talents of NITKians; it serves to recognize,
celebrate and promulgate the achievements that usually go unnoticed. The
collection of multifarious articles is a nod to the heterogeneity that has
come to represent the institute. It is noteworthy that this edition of the
annual magazine has seen proactive involvement from all strata of NIT-
Kians, including faculty, non-teaching staff and alumni. In this sense, this
edition can claim to be a truly representative one.
‘The Shoreline’ represents the everlasting equilibrium between the
tranquil setting of NITK and the dynamic actors who populate it. It must
be recognized that The Shoreline marks a paradigm shift from its nearest
predecessors, not just in name, but also in content – literary and otherwise.
The effort put in by every member of the team, both in terms of the big
picture as well as the smaller details, has been tremendous, and it would
be heartening to see the fruits of this labour nourish the seeds of a new
tradition.
This magazine would be incomplete without acknowledging the people
that made it happen. We thank the Director, Professor Swapan Bhattacha-
rya, for all the support he extended. Heartfelt gratitude must be expressed
to the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Professor Udayakumar Yaragatti, Dr.
Hem Prasad Nath (SAS Officer), Mr. Kamlabh Singh (Assistant Registrar,
Academic) and to Ms. Merlyn from the DSW office; The Shoreline owes a
lot to their unflinching support and guidance. We are thankful to Mudrikaa
printers for bringing this magazine to its material form and to Shodhan
Photography for their cooperation during the group photo sessions.
The end product that you hold in your hands found its genesis in a
strong desire to present a product that appeals both to the aesthetic sense
and the intellect. We hope that our desire has been fulfilled.
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