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Curious about why the US government intervened in Iran? Or how did showers and bathrooms come into place? We at Blank-101 are curious. What is Blank-101?

Or, maybe, what causes skin to be colored the way it is? How is alcohol produced and the difference between a single malt and a blend? Why do you find that girl/guy cuter than your friend does? We’re curious about all of those topics mentioned above, and many others. If you are somebody who has similar questions, then Blank-101 is the organization to be a part of. Blank-101 is a student organizati

on whose students’ devote a small amount of time post classes to general studies and learning to fly* **. Why do we want Blank-101?

1.All our interests are not covered in class.
2. There is a great need for holistic development; students are technically cognizant, but lack even rudimentary knowledge on a host of subjects, ranging from world politics to the working of hybrid cars.
3.We cannot fly. What will Blank-101 do? Blank-101 will organize students, provide a platform for learning, flying with and meeting students with similar interests, and hold a series of talks, researched and presented by students on topics chosen by popular demand. Who will be a part of Blank-101? Supermodels, some more supermodels, giraffes and sea cucumbers. Okay, maybe not supermodels and some more supermodels, so we are going to replace them with a lot of students, and a little of faculty. But we actually have invisible giraffes and sea cucumbers.

*Blank-101 does not guarantee working knowledge of internally powered human flight, invisibility, mithridatism and telekinesis. Furthermore, Blank-101 does not accept any responsibility for any injuries (fatal or try again) that occur due to attempting flight, invisibility, mithridatism and telekinesis.

** Don't try this at home. Let people watch.

23/02/2021

Not every person wearing glasses is a bookworm, not every billionaire has black money and not everytall person plays basketball. Some things always come with a pre-conceived notion which is normally very tough to eliminate. And when the topic of discussion is cannabis, the trail of thoughts go down a dark rabbit hole.

Join us as we take a look at the other side of cannabis and accept this superplant for the gift it is for it could be the answer to a lot of issues we face right now.

“Of Happy Highs And Miracle Crops” by Suprita Vishnuvajhala
Edited by Prabhat Namdharani
Cover by Riddhi Garg
Design by Goutham Manoharan

Link : https://bit.ly/3aI7Z0d

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12/02/2021

Recruiting all undergraduate freshers across MAHE

Sign up with the link below:
https://forms.gle/b7nXNXoyxKEPLZBZ7

Last date to register is 13th February, 10 PM

Video and Sound Design : Riddhi Garg
Music Credits : MUSIC4VIDEOO and 2MirrorsDialogue on YouTube

10/02/2021

Love discussing abstract and unexplored topics? Ever felt the suddden rush to do something creative and discover your artistic side?
From talks to exciting discussions, from writing articles to telling different stories, we at Blank 101 provide you the ideal platform to kindle your creative mind and grow into the speaker you always wanted to be.

So join us and be a part of the Public Speaking Club of Manipal - Blank 101!

Come, geek with us!

Open to all undergraduate first years across MAHE.
Blank 101 is recruiting now.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/b7nXNXoyxKEPLZBZ7

08/02/2021

It seems an eternity ago when people tried everything from instagram challenges to daily video calls to stay in touch with sanity. Through all the boredom, the contribution of the gaming world in paving the way for coping with the new normal is too immense to overlook.

As we close in on completing one year to the lockdown, join us in looking back in time to reminisce about the various games that ate up a massive chunk of our daily schedules.

"Quarantine Games: A Throwback" by Sasha Thomas
Research by Aviral Gupta, Pranav
Edited by Abha Deo
Cover by Riddhi Garg
Design by Goutham Manoharan

Link : https://bit.ly/3aM1iZL

06/02/2021

Masquerading Media: RELIABLE SOURCES Issue-2

The desire to present news in an intriguing manner often puts the media in a position to deviate from the truth. In a world where pleasing the audience is the primary intention, media bodies tend to put all their cards on the table to catch and trick the eyes of the public by feeding them with biased information.

Join us as we dive deeper into why media bodies are slowly losing their credibility because of selling half the truth and being nothing but show business.

Written by Nilay Aundhe
Edited by Suprita Vishnuvajhala, Lekhya Reddy, Ritwik Pattnaik
Design by Riddhi Garg
Cover by Aswin Chander

30/01/2021

Story Behind POST - IT NOTES

For a generation that vibes hard with procastination, having pending work piling on is a major issue. From keeping track of this to remembering deadlines and meetings, it's too much for the brain to store. Then came along post-it notes, the tiny yet very important tool in our day-to-day lives.

In this edition of SB, we bring to you the story of post-it notes, from being rejected to being a vital part of everyone's life.

Written by Sathvika
Edited by Avryl Anna Machado, Anusha Y.G, Lekhya Reddy
Illustrated by Aswin Chander
Cover by Goutham Manoharan

25/01/2021

Plagiarism is an issue that appears so simple and obvious that it may not merit treatment in a journal’s policies. After all, authors should know not to plagiarize others’ work, and if they intentionally do so, a journal’s policy is not likely to stop them.

The above text is more than 99% plagiarized, if you check it on any site (say Grammarly). And therefore editors recommend not to do so.

Read on as we elaborate on plagiarism and how we can make a collective effort to reduce it.

Written by Avryl Anna Machado
Edited by Prabhat Nambdharani
Cover by Riddhi Garg
Design by Goutham Manoharan

Link : https://bit.ly/3qQAA8V

21/01/2021

MASQUERADING MEDIA : RELIABLE SOURCES

From raging pandemics to natural disasters, from silent protests to horrifying terror attacks, modern Media provides every news at the tip of our fingers. The truth, however, never runs half as fast as sensationalism and lies do. What to and what not to believe is a daily conundrum for us all.

So join us as we dwell into the importance of unbiased reporting and the shadow games that unreliable sources might play in this world of fast moving information.

Written by Nilay Aundhe
Edited by Ritwik Pattnaik, Suprita Vishnuvajhala, Lekhya Reddy
Design by Riddhi Garg
Cover by Aswin Chander

17/01/2021

Story Behind ORIGAMI

Pieces of paper have witnessed throughout history the immortalization of thoughts and ideas of society. Add origami skills, and the scope for creativity increases twofold. The art of origami has always entertained people, with games like 'future teller' and 'tipi tipi tap' attaining an evergreen status.

Read on as we discuss the origins of the legendary artform of origami and the cultural relevance it has in many cultures, in this edition of story behind.

Written by Prish*ta Rathore
Illustration by Aswin Chander
Edited by Lekhya Reddy, Prabhat Namdharani, Avryl Macha
Cover by Goutham Manoharan

13/01/2021

The pillars of democracy are rather fragile, and it surely doesn't take much interference to destroy them either. The laws in places that have a semblance of freedom often have unsaid terms and conditions that come off as rather vague, or have other laws to negate their positive effect.

Join us as we look into what makes the NSL in Hong Kong a threat to the fundamental pillars of democracy and why that is a concern for democracies across the world as well.

"The NSL: A Backdoor For China Into Hong Kong?" by Aditya Ramesh
Edited by Abha Deo
Research by Sreeram Warrier
Cover by Riddhi Garg
Design by Goutham Manoharan

LINK: https://link.medium.com/vSSShYh50cb

08/01/2021

MASQUERADING MEDIA: FREEDOM OF SPEECH

In many walks of life, we observe a huge difference between what is said and seen.
The nature of the present laws do not let the masses speak their mind nor lets the media be a source of transparent and untainted information. But are these external factors the actual cause to this adulteration?
In this edition of Masquerading Media, we realize how the media could be a beacon for outrage rather than a true source of information.

Written by Gururaj Morkhandikar
Edited by Ritwik Pattnaik, Supriti Vishnuvajhala, Lekhya Reddy
Cover by Aswin Chander
Design by Riddhi Garg

04/01/2021

We have all seen movies with different styles and immaculate art forms. Have you ever wondered where these techniques and themes originated from? Come find out as we explore the world behind the camera.

Check out our recorded live sessions on YouTube.
https://bit.ly/3ofjv7A

Cover by Kanuparti Hema Srikruti
Design by Goutham Manoharan

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