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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
By Elizabeth John, 2nd Year, TSM
Vijaybhoomi University Hosts 2nd Edition of KOLAB 

KOLAB powered by True School of Music, returned to Vijaybhoomi University for its second edition, held from 23rd to 29th August 2025. This week-long Songwriting Residency brought together artists, composers, and industry experts for an immersive Indo-Canadian Songwriting Collaboration Camp. 

Curated by Bunty Bains Productions in collaboration with the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), the camp featured guidance from renowned professionals including Bunty Bains, Mayur Puri, Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews (SOCAN Foundation), and Mrs. Rumpa Banerjee (IPRS). 

The residency welcomed an eclectic mix of talent, with Punjabi artists such as Basant Kur, Mad Mix, Prabh Bains, Josh Brar, alongside Canadian artists including Tesher, Jonita Gandhi, Pree Mayall, and others. Each day culminated with a showcase of original tracks created during the sessions, as participants worked in groups to co-create fresh music. 

A special highlight was the participation of True School of Music students Saiditya Pattnaik, Kanha Dang, Elizabeth John, Arpit Ayush, Dhrijit Kalita, and Gurman Singh Kohli. The student team presented three original tracks to the panel and were lauded for their creativity and execution. 

Adding to the energy, the music video for “Fatfatiya”  a collaboration by Sweetaj Brar, Prabh Bains, Mad Mix, and Bunty Bains  was shot on campus and in Jambrung village, featuring Vijaybhoomi University students, and has since been released on YouTube. 

The camp concluded on a celebratory note, leaving participants with fond memories and a treasure of collaborative tracks ready for release, marking yet another milestone in fostering global musical exchanges. 

"For me, KOLAB was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to interact with producers and singers, learning about how they began their careers and the ways they have shaped and sustained them over time. It was truly inspiring to witness their creative process up close, understand how they approach making music, and gain insights into their journey. I also thoroughly enjoyed listening to their songs and being part of such a collaborative and vibrant environment. "

 - Shawn D’Souza, 2nd year , TSM

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
By Anannya Kirtane, 2nd Year, VSOD

Turning Our Classroom Into a Photography Studio

 In our recent Fundamentals of Photography class with Prof. Shekhar Sidhaye, we explored the basics of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, along with how to hold a camera properly and use its functions. It was eye-opening to see how different a camera is from a phone and how much more creative control it offers. 

The best part of the class was when our classroom turned into a mini photography studio. With lights, reflectors, and a backdrop, it felt like a professional setup. Students took turns switching roles some became models, some handled the camera, others managed reflectors, and a few even made the models laugh to keep the mood light. By rotating roles, everyone got the chance to experience different aspects of a photoshoot. 

What began with a little hesitation in handling the camera soon turned into a fun group activity. We realized that photography is not just about clicking pictures, but also about teamwork, experimenting with light, and enjoying the process of creating images. 

  
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“Portrait photography session was a great way for me to experiment with lighting and bringing out the subject’s personality.”  

- Deepti Kota, 3rd year, VSST

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
By Asmi Battoo, 2nd Year, VSST

Ayush Choudhury’s Vision for Collaborative Trading – TradeMasters 

Ayush Choudhury, a Second-year student at the Vijaybhoomi School of Science and Technology, is working on an exciting project that combines technology, finance, and community. His venture, TradeMasters, was born out of a simple observation: trading can often feel isolating, with individuals working alone to solve complex problems. Ayush envisioned a platform where traders could truly connect, collaborate, and learn together, sharing strategies, building algorithms, and supporting each other’s growth. 

To test the idea, Ayush developed a website and presented it at MONEY EXPO 2025, where he pitched directly to floor traders. The experience proved transformative, with the concept receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from potential users. Many expressed how much they valued the idea of a reliable network of knowledgeable traders, one that fosters collaboration rather than competition. 

The platform has already attracted serious attention, and discussions are underway for a strategic partnership with a major CFA/CMT/Trading Coaching Institute. For Ayush, TradeMasters is more than just a product, it is a vision of building a strong community where traders pool expertise, learn from one another, and grow together. 

With passion and persistence, Ayush is turning a personal insight into a platform that could reshape the way trading communities connect. 

“Connecting passionate people is the key to turning individual talent into collective strength. A community can achieve what no single person could alone.”

- Ayush Choudhury, 2nd year, VSST

STUDENT  HIGHLIGHTS
By Pranav Bagul, 2nd Year, VSST

Riya Khedekar Represents Vijaybhoomi University at the NHRC IFIM National Moot Court Competition 2025

Vijaybhoomi University is proud to share that Riya Khedekar, along with her teammates Shritika Dubey and Payal Kumari, represented the university at the NHRC IFIM National Moot Court Competition 2025. The competition revolved around the thought-provoking theme “Evolving Boundaries of Human Rights and Deepfake Technology,” which explored how emerging technologies, particularly deepfakes, challenge existing human rights frameworks and present novel legal questions.

As the speaker for her team, Riya presented arguments before a distinguished bench and responded to challenging questions posed by the judges. The experience proved to be both nerve-racking and exciting, helping her build confidence in presenting arguments under pressure. It also underscored the importance of courtroom presence, composure, and quick thinking essential attributes for any advocate.

In addition to her role as speaker, Riya played a key role in drafting the team’s memorial. This involved extensive research, case law analysis, and the construction of persuasive arguments. Through this process, she learned that legal writing requires not only technical accuracy but also clarity, structure, and the ability to convincingly convey ideas.

Riya expressed her gratitude towards her teammates, Shritika Dubey and Payal Kumari, for their unwavering support and dedication throughout the competition. She also extended her sincere thanks to their faculty mentor, Anuradha Padhy Ma’am, whose guidance and encouragement were instrumental to the team’s preparation and performance.

For Riya, the true takeaway from the experience was not just the outcome, but the journey researching, collaborating, and presenting in a competitive environment. The experience provided her with invaluable exposure and enhanced her confidence as a budding legal professional. She remains grateful for the opportunity to represent Vijaybhoomi University at such a prestigious platform and is eager to apply the knowledge and skills gained in her future academic and professional pursuits.

Vijaybhoomi University congratulates Riya and her team for their outstanding efforts and looks forward to their continued success in shaping the future of law and human rights.

“Participating in the NHRC IFIM National Moot Court Competition was an enriching experience. It challenged me to think on my feet, refine my research and advocacy skills, and work closely with my team. The journey taught me resilience, confidence, and the importance of preparation.”

- Riya Khedekar, 5th Year, VSOL
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The Importance of Observation in Ideation

Prof. Gangadharan Menon, 
Vijaybhoomi School of Design

 

Everybody looks, but very few people see. Those who see are the ideas people. 

What you see and what you observe around you goes into your image bank. It gets stored there and forms the fountainhead of all your ideas. 

So it's absolutely critical that you enrich yourself with not just what you observe with your eyes, but with all the five senses. 

All that you see with your eyes, all that you hear with your ears, all that you smell with your nose, all that you touch with your hands and all that you taste with your tongue become a part of your waking experience. And they come out as ideas when you need them. 

As also all the literature you have read, all the music you have enjoyed, all the art you have appreciated and all the films you have seen become an integral part of your creative process. So it's extremely important to fine tune your senses so that all your life experiences are heightened. 

So become like a blotting paper. Absorb every little detail that's happening around you. 

Because who knows where your next idea will spring from? 

 

 

 


Newsletter Students Committee:

Vanshdeep Tyagi, BPA (Music), 2nd year
Anannya Kirtane, B.Des, 2nd year
Asmi Battoo, B.Tech, 2nd year
Bhargavaram Krishnapur, B.Tech, 2nd year
Elizabeth John, BPA (Music), 2nd Year
Pranav Bagul, B.Tech, 2nd Year
Sanskruti Kurlekar, MBA, 1st year
Chandani Tehelyani, MBA, 1st year
Vibha Sikhwal

 

 
ABOUT VU
Vijaybhoomi University is India's first Liberal Professional University, which uses the liberal-professional framework of education to build a unique curriculum aligned to Industry 4.0. The curriculum facilitates the process of self-discovery in the initial year and thereafter choice of majors and minors to prepare oneself in high-demand careers in data science, artificial intelligence, business, law, music, and design. The university is located in Karjat, Greater Mumbai, and nurtures holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals who can make a positive difference in the world. Mission
Nurture holistic, socially responsible, and continuously employable professionals


Vision
To become an independent, multidisciplinary, globally acclaimed university that facilitates learner-centricity, builds pathways to groom holistic individuals, and fosters innovation and scholarship to impact practice and communities.
 
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