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Department of Hotel Management, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560029 Vol. 4 (1), JUNE 2013
Graduation: Good Bye and Godspeed
-Tanya Nicole Fernandes
There are several titles that an individual will be
bestowed in their lives. The ‘Son’, ‘Daughter’,
‘Brother’, ‘Sister’ are the ones that last a lifetime.
There some that symbolizes important milestones.
The ‘Student’ was one we attributed during the
past two decades. However, on 25th May, 2013 for-
ty- seven Hotel Management ‘students’ became the
‘Graduates’. The excitement that each one of us
felt the moment that we walked through the gates
of Christ University (probably for the last time) was
palpable. Each one of us at the end those unpre-
dictable yet glorious four years had come into our
own. The ladies dressed in their white saris and the
young men looking debonair were all united for a
common purpose as we adorned our graduation
robes and walked in unison toward the grand audi-
torium. Led by our Class representatives, Ahmed
Sharif and Pruthvi Reddy, under the leadership of
our faculty Prof. Avin Thaliath, it was truly an impe-
rious moment. Despite our wardrobe discomforts
(the ladies in their saris), there were smiles all
around, from the teachers, the support staff and
the graduates as well. The convocation was solemn
and fastidious with wise words spoken by our es-
teemed Chancellor, Guest of Honour and Vice-
Chancellor. With the standards of Christ University
nothing less was expected. Over a thousand stu-
dents received their graduation diplomas that day.
As each student took the stage proud parents or
faculty members arose in standing applause. The
entire auditorium was overwhelmed with an air of
sheer pride and accomplishment.
It cannot be denied though that the actual excite-
ment was witnessed after the ceremony. Parents
scrambling to find their children in the exhilarating
chaos, fellow graduates congratulating each other,
and hugs and laughter all around.
Yet in spite of the ubiquitous happiness, there was
a tinge of sadness. This university provided us an
uncompromising gift of knowledge along with expe-
riences that will define the rest of our lives. It en-
couraged individuality, drove passion and identified
talent in each of us. Who would think that, that
very batch of students who entered the BHM first
year classroom way back in June 2009, would turn
out to be a remarkable group of professionals, em-
ployed by the likes of ITC Hotels, the Hilton, The
Hyatt and several others, entrepreneurs, future
scholars but more importantly united by a strong
bond of friendship that will last a lifetime.
As a young graduate pointed out in her valedictory
speech, Christ University has taught us six im-
portant lessons that can be summarised in the ab-
breviation of CHRIST- Coexistence, Honesty, Rela-
tionships, Initiatives, Sensitivity and Trust. Six Val-
ues that best sum up the graduating class of 2009-
2013. Christites now and forever!
Repertoire
The begginning of the academic year 2013-14 has officially arrived. The academic activities
of our students and preparations to welcome aboard our newest members - The students of
the 23rd batch of Hotel Management - are in full swing. With the begginning of a new year,
we hope to take our E-bulletin, Akshar, to new heights. Here’s looking forward to an
eventful year. Enjoy!
- Avin Thaliath, Editor– in Chief.
TALE AROUND CRICKET STADIUM’S
AND THE DINING TABLE
-Behzad Tarapore
From the cricket field to food on his plate, this gen-
tleman has to have the best. Cricket flowed
through his blood, his father Keki Tarapore coached
many cricket legends of different generations right
from Kapil Dev and his favourite pupil Rahul Dravid
from the
age of
eleven. He
started off
by playing
cricket for
Karnataka
in the year
1980.
When his
cricket
career
came to
an end in
1987 the love for the sport didn’t die out, it trans-
formed into a very successful umpiring career.
Mr.Tarapore stood in his first one day international
in 1999 and has worked up the ranks until he
reached the ICC’s International Panel. Rated as the
No.1 umpire in India on the basis of performance in
the year 2010-2011. Shahvir Tarapore has officiated
in five seasons of the IPL. The legend Sachin Tendul-
kar refers to Shahvir Tarapore as his lucky charm
since all of Tendulkar’s top four scores were in the
presence of Mr. Tarapore as umpire, including Ten-
dulkar’s 200*.
Mr. Shahvir Tarapore gave it all for his umpiring
career, for which to remain in a physical state to
stand on the field for hours food is an essential part
of his success. Loves his non veg, fussy when it
comes to veg. with all the travelling he has come
across different kinds of cuisines and various dishes
but what he loves the most is “ghar ka khana” spe-
cially home made chapatis and parsi food. A perfect
match day for him starts off with a heavy breakfast,
preferably eggs, toast and a cup of tea, then during
the lunch break or between two innings of a match
something very light like a sandwich or a little
rasam and rice, when back home or hotel would
sneak out for his favourite evening snack pani puri,
then have a good dinner and salad is a must finish-
ing the meal with something sweet.
Mr. Tarapore’s health funda “food and exercise,
two very important parts of any sportsman’s life”
The Tuck Shop
- Amit Srikumar
After a long day at college, it was quite a pleas-
ant evening after my friends and I decided to visit
“The Tuck Shop” the endeavor of two Christ
Alumni and our Seniors Mayank Agarwal and
Ahmed Sharif. The cosy restaurant is tucked away
in a nook in Koramangala.
The restaurant has a relaxing and comfy feel
around it. They serve a variety of food and the JOD
(Juice Of the Day) is quite amazing especially the
Aam Ka Panna that we were served, but the true
clincher was the burger and the bacon. They have a
well planned menu which is continually being ex-
panded. Upon questioning them, Mayank told us
that they were inspired by the name “The Tuck
Shop” after the stalls they used to have in Cottons
which were set up once a year. The ambience and
the feel of the restaurant is quite appealing to
one’s palette and the service is excellent.
Apart from the overall ambience even the menu is
quite well-designed with catchy names for the main
dishes. They even provide Board Games to the cus-
tomers to while away the time, if one is looking for
place to relax and enjoy good food, “The Tuck
Shop” is the place to be!
The Running of Los Toros
-Bryan John Fernandes
As you can tell from the title, this is about the bulls,
also known as Toros in Spanish; but this is not just
any type of bulls, it’s the bulls of Spain. The running
of the bulls is actually a part of a Festival that takes
place in the second week of July. The Festival is
known as
‘Sanermines’, It
all started in a
town called
‘Pamplona’
where bulls
were to be
transported to
the market to
be sold; this
took an ex-
tremely long
process so to
put this act into 5th gear they decided to use fear
and excitement on
the bulls. After a few
years the transporta-
tion of bulls to the
market, became a
competition.
I personally experi-
enced the Running of
the Bulls a few years
ago in another town
called Museros which
is in Valencia. The
event starts by
first installing
steel fences in a
street to create
a route for the
bulls to run. The
Run begins eve-
ry day in the
morning at 8AM
Sharp where a
the first rocket
is launched to
alert the run-
ners that the
gate of the
route is being
opened. The
second one is then set off after 4 minutes to alert
the runners that all the bulls (6 bulls)have been set
loose. The run is about a kilometer long. The Run
was also featured in the movie: “Zindagi Na Milegi
Dobara”. Recently they started tying fireworks and
balls of fire on the bulls’ horns, while they run at
night.
Welcome aboard
Juniors!
-Poorvi Iyengar & Srujana Sagi
As we began to write this article, the lyrics of a pop-
ular song – “Words are all I have to take your
breath away.”- resonated with us. We found this to
be true while speaking with the newest members
of the BHM family ,The batch of 2013 . The awe and
inspiration they expressed when talking about all
the speakers they had listened to in their orienta-
tion week just goes to show how influential words
can really be.
Full of excitement at taking their first steps
into university and coming face to face with the in-
dustry, here is what they had to say.
“ Executive Chef Amit of the Oberoi spoke to us
about time and hard work and of course the long
hours in the industry , the front office manager Ash-
ley Lobo of the Leela helped us to understand that
believing and having a vision will help us achieve
anything. Through my interaction with the alumni i
have learnt to focus on all of the segments the
course offers and be efficient in everything i do.”,
expressed Calvin
“I’ve learnt that its important to work hard and
never give up , and I'll fight any kind of discourage-
ment.” -Joshua
Navaz says that the talks from the various speakers
were an eye opener on skill differentiation in the
industry, quality adjustments, problems we face,
and most importantly, flexibility in the industry.
These students were indeed fortunate to
have been guided through their first steps into the
industry by experienced members of the hospitality
fraternity. They are all keenly looking forward div-
ing into their academic year. We wish them all the
best!
Editor-in chief
Avin Thaliath
Conceptualized and Designed by
Bryan John Fernandes
Editorial Team
Avin Thaliath
Keerthan John Noble
Vishal Bose
Aravind Varghese
Anahita Girish
Vishwas Badami
Mahira Alvares
Angelina Maben
Bryan John Fernandes
Srujana Sagi
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Karnataka India
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