We got a chance to talk ask one of the past history makers of CAT, Shiladitya Singh, who has been a dedicated member of this for the span of 2008 to 2012. A former member of the ISE branch, he has seen, volunteered, organized and enjoyed almost half a dozen fests, some more intense than the others.
Shiladitya got his first taste of CAT as a volunteer during Parichay ’08, where he was a part of the decoration committee. In his own words, “We bagged the Spirit of Parichay award that year. I feel that was the real motivation that made me realize my inclination towards CAT.” He later ended up being a coordinator for events in Parichay and Pantheon ’09.
His team’s and his real test was in 2010, when they had only 4 days to organize Parichay. They worked hard those 4 days, grinding from 8 am to 10 pm, and ended up staying up till 4 am the day before the fest with his fellow hostelers to get the whole stage ready for the event the next day. They gained the well-deserved appreciation of the authorities for the obvious success of the event. It was also year when our college had won the VTU fest quiz, the first ever event won by us there. Sadly, that was also the year they lost one of their esteemed CAT members, Jiten Haran. “He was an awesome person who was always cheerful. We definitely miss him.”
Following yet another success of the 2011 edition of Parichay with the help of many other great minds of CAT, they reformed the structure of CAT to what we know it as today and forged on to make Pantheon ’12 a success. With sponsorships from Tzinga, Canara Bank, Andhra Spice, KFC to name some, and the support of the Alumni, they made the event a huge success, with record number of participations and mind-blowing performances by the band AGAM. He was also the pacifier during a major clash between the Aikya and Pantheon organizing committees.
“Like every coin, even with CAT comes a lot of good and bad things.” He describes all the goodness of CAT, including how the staff and students of the whole college get to know you. But he also talks about the criticism you face from one’s own department teachers for missing classes and fellow students (it was a big issue then), with few of his juniors wanting to leave CAT. He said only one thing: let success make the noise.
“My stay in CAT was splendid and I gained a lot of knowledge and experience there. Dealing with strict deadlines and providing optimal solutions enhanced my decision making skills. It made me more confident and prepared me to face the challenges in the hard core competitive business world.”
His efforts and success speak for themselves. Post that success, he has formed a great bond with his fellow CAT members. And we shall continue his legacy.
Shiladitya got his first taste of CAT as a volunteer during Parichay ’08, where he was a part of the decoration committee. In his own words, “We bagged the Spirit of Parichay award that year. I feel that was the real motivation that made me realize my inclination towards CAT.” He later ended up being a coordinator for events in Parichay and Pantheon ’09.
His team’s and his real test was in 2010, when they had only 4 days to organize Parichay. They worked hard those 4 days, grinding from 8 am to 10 pm, and ended up staying up till 4 am the day before the fest with his fellow hostelers to get the whole stage ready for the event the next day. They gained the well-deserved appreciation of the authorities for the obvious success of the event. It was also year when our college had won the VTU fest quiz, the first ever event won by us there. Sadly, that was also the year they lost one of their esteemed CAT members, Jiten Haran. “He was an awesome person who was always cheerful. We definitely miss him.”
Following yet another success of the 2011 edition of Parichay with the help of many other great minds of CAT, they reformed the structure of CAT to what we know it as today and forged on to make Pantheon ’12 a success. With sponsorships from Tzinga, Canara Bank, Andhra Spice, KFC to name some, and the support of the Alumni, they made the event a huge success, with record number of participations and mind-blowing performances by the band AGAM. He was also the pacifier during a major clash between the Aikya and Pantheon organizing committees.
“Like every coin, even with CAT comes a lot of good and bad things.” He describes all the goodness of CAT, including how the staff and students of the whole college get to know you. But he also talks about the criticism you face from one’s own department teachers for missing classes and fellow students (it was a big issue then), with few of his juniors wanting to leave CAT. He said only one thing: let success make the noise.
“My stay in CAT was splendid and I gained a lot of knowledge and experience there. Dealing with strict deadlines and providing optimal solutions enhanced my decision making skills. It made me more confident and prepared me to face the challenges in the hard core competitive business world.”
His efforts and success speak for themselves. Post that success, he has formed a great bond with his fellow CAT members. And we shall continue his legacy.
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