Introduction

My Spirit of Engineering (SoE) moment

Vinay says, 'SoE moments can be defined as those instances involving engineering brilliance which change one's perspective completely. For me, it was Dr. Peeush Bishnoi's lecture on energy sector scenario and it's future. It was the first time I was attending a lecture at Shaastra, and the way it began, I could only listen and think of the gravity of the situation at hand. The lecture caught me in oblivion with respect to all other things. I realized that I knew so little about the things that are so crucial in today's world. Sitting in an AC auditorium and realizing that there is a severe energy crisis in store for us in the near future was an irony, but nevertheless it was a fact. The lecture made me think and realize that energy is the basis for all other sectors. It also had showcased efforts that are, and need to go in to bring in the concept of energy security. The numbers were the icing on the cake and drove the point home in the most convincing fashion. That, definitely was the SoE moment of my life. To fathom, and understand the scope of energy sector and the issues associated with it is something that is crucial to every human being now. Shaastra, played the role of a wonderful platform in my case.'

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Shaastra is the annual technical festival of IIT Madras. We celebrate the spirit of Engineering. This website will give you information on how you can be a part of Shaastra. It will also tell you how to get here and issues on food and accommodation. Shaastra has the distinction of being the only student organized event in the world to be ISO 9001:2000 certified. Hence all participants and sponsors can be assured of impeccable organization and meticulousness in events organization and hospitality. We hope that the website can convince you to come to Shaastra and we'll make your experience memorable. At the risk of sounding cliched, come, feel the Spirit of Engineering. Oh, and by the way, we also have around Rs. 10 lacs to offer as prize money.