Aamir Khan’s dialogue in the film 3 Idiots, “A machine is anything that reduces human effort,” is indeed true. Technology, the applied aspect of scientific knowledge, is meant to make our lives easier and save time. While technology is a saviour of our times, it comes with its own side-effects, such as screen addiction, forgetfulness, fragile relationships, anxiety and stress. The onset of COVID-19 brought about the need for physical distancing, accelerating the shift to online admissions (HT File) In our college, we too experience the sweet and sour aspects of technology. While tasks like processing salaries, maintaining records, results, and faculty data happen smoothly at the click of a button, the introduction of a technologically enabled system for student admissions has proven to be a formidable challenge. Get Unlimited access to Hindustan Times E-paper and Archives at 1199/- per year In the past, admission days in colleges used to be a festive time. Just after the summer vacation and before the commencement of a new academic session, the campus would be decked out with preparations, from installing waterproof tents to making seating arrangements for young aspirants and their guardians. The college lawns would sparkle with lush grass, and […]
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