THE MERCURIAN TIMES

Aanchal Jacob During my 12th standard I was determined to never join a girls college... But eventually I got into JMC, an all girls college. When I look back at it now, I believe it was the best decision of my life. JMC made me realise my potential. I have always been inspired by the young talented women I was surrounded by. These 3 years were the best days of my life and now it's time to say goodbye. Each time I think about leaving this place, I get so overwhelmed with emotions. This pla ce has made me realise both my strengths and weaknesses. The bonds I have created here are so very special. The most scariest part about leaving college is the anxiety about the future. As of now I'm still deciding between doing my masters or getting job experience. Hopefully everything will workout for the best. Now talking about TMT, I have been a member of this society from my very first year. Throughout these three years I have seen it grow immensely. I'm so glad that I could be

Samridhi Gandharwa “Life is what happens to you when you are busy planning for other things.” Never had i imagined walking in the halls of an all girls’ college. Thinking everything was mapped out after school, things just didn’t fall into place with my “plans”. Even today, as i walk out the doors of a college that has taught me the power of women together, i go about as a blank canvas; having nothing mapped out or traced for, just looking for experiences and learning to colour it with! Luck a nd love for TMT family! You all have played a vital role in shaping me as an individual 🌹 ❣ Samridhi Gandharva Organising Head, The Mercurian Times Signing off # mercurians   # seniors   # graduation

Shreya Mahajan I will let you guys in on a little secret - I’m terrified of graduating. I’m still not ready to admit the fact that college is over. As the semester exams come closer, I dread leaving college even more. Can’t believe that these 3 years at JMC have passed by so quickly and it’s time to say goodbye. Well I have to say that it’s been a hell of a ride! As college comes to an end, the question that’s asked often is “WHAT NEXT?” That’s the question we all fear. Welcome to ADULTHOOD ! I’m still trying to figure out between pursuing my masters and joining the corporate world but life gives you surprises when you least expect it and you never know what’s in store for you! So for now I’m just going with the flow! Coming to TMT, it has done great this year. From being totally inactive to organising two successful events this year, I’m so overwhelmed and proud of the team and especially Akaanksha and Devyanshi who have done a tremendous job in turning this society into somethi

So it's that time of the year again - Farewell season is here. We all are geared up now to step into a new and quite unknown universe out of college which was our safe abode for 3 years. But before this comes to an end I'm going to pour it all out here. I'm not always good at being vocal and TMT people know this better than anyone else. That's how I got around to pick a pen instead and let my thoughts flow while I jot them down. Being a shy kid growing up, it was always diff icult to fit in, it was difficult when I left home and joined a boarding school at the age of 16 and it was again difficult when I landed up in Delhi, completely overwhelmed by the enormity and energy of this city and of course JMC. There were also times when I felt like I am not enough and doubted my capabilities but TMT is where it all began. From being able to trust myself to becoming the content head, TMT gave me what I needed the most throughout this journey. I found a sense of belongingness h

Its 11:30 ‪on a Monday night‬, I’m on my laptop, Grey’s Anatomy opened on one tab and ‘Notes’ on the other. I’ve been asked to write about my future, something I’m not quite sure of, yet. It’s so weird to not know what’s going to happen, intimidating, overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. And for someone who likes to be ‘in control’ and plan ahead of things, its not a very comfortable position to be in. It’s daunting to not know what life has in store for you, you’ re staring into oblivion and you’re scared and freaking out but you can’t do much about that. So I’ll get to the ‘part’ of my future that i’m sure of- I want to make my family proud, I intend on being a more giving individual, a better version of my self. I want to travel the world, to have different experiences, to meet new people, to be happy, to live my life being my happiest self. As for my Mercurian story, it cannot start without mentioning a few people- My Tech Team- you guys are the real rockstars. Each and

WARNING: REALITY CHECK . “Change is the only constant.” Knowing that, I still resist it; from one school to another, from school to college, and now from college to reality. Being brutally honest, I’m still figuring out what to do and where I’m headed towards from here. I guess we all are, and we’ll figure it out along the way. Life has a funny way of giving you the things you deserve, when you least expect it. In my first year of college, I never imagined to do the things I’ve done this year; being the President of The Mercurian Times, organizing its first two events and putting all my heart and soul into making it the best ones. It did pay off, and I came to realize it after our juniors organized the most heart-warming farewell for us. I can’t thank them enough for it. TMT will always be a huge part of my college journey and this is the time I’ve grown the most as a person. All the members have played a very important role in making TMT an active and a successful society

TECHOCIAL- THE SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE With great spirit the Commerce Association of Jesus and Mary college hosted its first International Conference on 28 th and 29 th March 2019. The subject of the conference was Social Media – Opportunities and Challenges. As part of the International Conference ,The Mercurian Times ,the official e-newsletter of the Commerce Association put forward the idea of  Round-Table conference. The round table conference was initiated with a mission of disseminating knowledge and enabling insightful exchanges into the virtual world of Social Media. For Techocial a panel discussion was planned with panelists from various fields of expertise. Ms.Vibha was the moderator for the session. The panelists included Mr. Manpreet Singh Madaan, founder DEIEM pvt ltd , Mr. Saurabh Jain , vice president-PAYTM, Mr. Ansh Sahdev, founder of INGLU, Mr. Gaurav Madhavan , founder of Mad Influence and lastly Mr. Amit Khanna , Superintendent Custom and CGST.

An International Conference on Social Media Marketing: Opportunities & Challenges was organised by the Department of Commerce, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, on 28th and 29th March, 2019.  The conference was attended by a number of speakers and chief guests. Some of the attendees on the first day were Hon’ble Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Former Chief Minister of Delhi; Her Excellency Joanna Kempkers, High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission; Justice Mukul Mudgal, Chairperson, Governance Committee and Review Committee, FIFA and Dr. Bertrand de Hartingh, Counsellor for Education, Science and Culture at the Embassy of France in India  On the second day, the special guests were Prof. Dinesh Singh, Chancellor, K.R. Mangalam University and Former VC of University of Delhi and Ms. Dora Bertucci, Community Leader Airbnb, Italy.  The event was also attended by Professors from Sweden; Professors of different universities in India; Directors, CEOs and Founders

Period. Earlies to the latest For ancients by the myths. I am carved As on teak. My curves  Deciding my faith, It's slow poison For the being within me I don't want to die, It's too early !  There's no tale of valour  Neither a sense of extraordinary, It is about a belief That they are empowered And so are we. The beauty lies  In the ivory of milk Embracing my black coffee. I won't weave a chronicle Or praise for self, I will add Embellishments of critique And curate the hem  Of the poem, For you to understand For them to know For me to break the  Shackles  And let me roar. I will pause, But not that I am scared, For to express my desire To be the tree like that  Of Chinar. Detailing to the valleys  Of Kashmir, And swaying within the  Himalayan aura, Spreading its crown graciously. I am curious to breathe With the mere thought For the air around me Is too suffocating.