DISCLAIMER: This is an introductory talk given only for information purpose. Every situation is different. What worked for one, may not for other. Due diligence is strongly advised.

Satish Dave, an alumnus from 1988 batch explains the way one investment strategy works. He also goes into different types of ways to invest and how much effort each requires. He cites one source of knowledge for getting started. During the discussion a few other sources are also shared.

Dorothy Mashburn, a professional in the area of salary negotiation shares expert insights on mastering salary negotiations. She discusses key strategies such as anchoring your price effectively, conducting thorough market research, and confidently navigating compensation discussions. Learn how to present your value, counter low-ball offers, and leverage multiple factors beyond salary, like bonuses and benefits. 

In this episode of NITRUS Talks, Peeyush Awadhia, a 2006 Computer Science alumnus, dives into the technicalities of photography. 

He explains key terms like exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and depth of field, and how understanding them can help you capture better images. 

Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, the speaker shares valuable insights to take your photography to the next level. 

Sameer Ranjan, an alumnus of NIT Raipur from 2017 batch is a serial entrepreneur having started few startups. He has also written a book on resume fine tuning. 

In this interactive talk, Sameer describes the nuances of starting a startup and taking it to the exit. After the talk, several questions explored various aspects of startup ecosystem. 

Note: The thumbnail shows 16 December as the date of the presentation. It was actually 16 November. We are aware of this, and will fix this soon.

Vandana Vishwas, an alumnus of NIT Raipur has achieved fame as a singer. She has released several successful albums. She graduated from NIT Raipur in 1992 with a degree in architecture. Along with her husband Vishwas, Vandana is focusing on singing. 

In this video she explains Indian classical music. She provides examples of ragas by singing some popular songs.

Vandana's official website is at https://www.vandanavishwas.com. She is organizing an International Sanatan Bhakti Sangeet Competition. If anyone is interested go to https://sanatansangeet.org.

Donald Quirke, a professional financial expert, and Jeffrey S Greener, an attorney present a useful talk about estate planning. They describe the importance of wills and trusts to ensure our assets are passed on according to our wishes.  Their presentations are available on the following links. 

Main Presentation, Donald Quirke Presentation, Contact Information 

For more information you can reach out to their websites 

Jeffrey Greener: Estate Attorney https://www.rivkinradler.com/attorneys/jeffrey-greener/

Donald Quirke: Insurance/ Retirement Planner www.djmadvisorygroup.com 

Nandita Ramesh, an inspiring alumna of NIT Raipur talks about Ayurved, the ancient Indian system of holistic health and healing. She delves into the core principles, including the importance of balance between the body, mind, and spirit for optimal well-being. For more information and consultation, please reach out to Nandita at ramesh.nandita@gmail.com.

In this captivating episode, Dr. Rajashree Vinod Bothale (1984) takes us through the extraordinary journey into Antarctica. Dr. Bothale recently retired after 36 years with ISRO. She recounts the time when she embarked on an crucial expedition to Antarctica, the last continent on Earth. 

As the International Yog (Yoga) Day is coming up, our own alumnus Dinesh Jha (1999) gives an interactive presentation on this topic. He provided valuable information as well as lead the audience through a meditation session.

Insurance is a complicated beast seen in its full glory nowhere other than America. In this episode of NITRUS talks Mukul Dubli (1986) talks about the nuances of Home and Auto Insurances and how you could secure yourself from unwanted scenarios by having an insurance game plan.

Gopesh, an lumnus of NIT Raipur, having worked in the field of artificial intelligence, talks about the subject. He describes how the brain works, how artificial intelligence works. He uses various examples to decipher this complex topic.

Deepty Tiwari, an alumnus of NIT Raipur, is a life coach based in Thailand. She has worked with The UN on disaster response. She gave this talk in which she highlights how to find purpose in life. 

Dr. Parag Patel, Chief of Cardiology , RWJ Somerset in Central NJ, spoke to our alumni on the important topic of maintaining optimum health of our hearts. He explains the working of the heart, how to ensure its health. At the end of the talk, he answered many important questions.

Attorneys from Dewan Law firm joined NITRUS Talks to provide details about US Immigration. They described various types of visa categories, path to permanent residence. They answered various questions. Suneeta Dewan, the founder of the firm was joined by Poonam Gupta, and Hafiz Uddin. For more information you can read here, and here.

Our own Abidali Neemuchwala, from 1990 batch (Electronics and Telecommunications) who achieved great success in IT industry, first as a senior executive at TCS, and then as a CEO of Wipro, shared insights from his journey. Please watch this lively video and learn key ingredients for corporate success.

Wing Commander Subhash Sindhwani of NIT Raipur 1970 Mechanical engineering batch, presented a talk about understanding taxation in the United States. He studied at IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE). He is currently Chairman at Chanakya Academy & Chanakya Management Services P Ltd. He has attained certification in US taxation, and is working as H&R Block tax consultant.

Dr. Gajendra Pandey, an NIT Raipur alumnus of 2000 Mechanical Engineering got his PhD from Stony Brook industry. He has been an industry leader in his domain while also understanding nutrition and food. He has a certification in nutrition and exercise science from INFS (Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Science).  This talk was delivered on 1/27/2024 in which he explained the nuances of nutrition.

The presentation is available at this link.

We at NITRUS talks were honored to present a talk by Dr. Vasudev Makhija, a psychiatrist in New Jersey, on promoting wellness and resilience for preventing tragedies. In the talk he addresses topics such as stress and anxiety, stigma of mental illness, barriers to help seeking. 

Dr. Makhija is a Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. He is the Founder and President of SAMHIN, South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network, a non-profit organization that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. SAMHIM runs programs such as mental wellness, divorced women support, suicide loss survivor support group, alcoholics support group etc. 

Ever wondered how resume parsers work? What is the algorithm behind ATS and how to score past those bots manning the gates of your job? 

Get answers to career prospects, road to a US PhD and others in the first episode of the NITRUS Talks with our alumni. Sameer Ranjan talks about how the screening works, how to ensure your resume gets past the ATS. Gajendra and Sumit talk about interview performance.