SYNAPSE SILVER SCREEN“The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds , can continue growing as we continue to live.” Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology, promoted by Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, was established with the mission to provide such an enriching environment to enable young minds to widen their horizons in the field of ICT. Going by its vision : “To help build a knowledge-led society founded on intellectual competitiveness for global leadership”, it has since the last six years honed young potential to produce true winners in the world of science and technology at the initial level. DA-IICT from its very inception has been a centre for revolutionary research and innovations and a juncture for some of the greatest minds to collaborate in their quest for advancement of science and technology.Set in the backdrop of the lush greenery of Gandhinagar,DA-ICT has and will continue to act in the field of ICT while being at complete harmony with nature, society and humanity.Synapse is a celebration, a celebration of culture, technology and life. These three aspects dominate the human mind and the world today. Synapse is all about a communion of the three in an electrifying atmosphere. Being one of the most prominent college fests in Gujarat, Synapse has in the past years enthralled the youth by it’s sheer techno-cultural magic. It’s not just a college fest; it is a celebration and a declaration of liberation. Synapse represents the defiance and the freedom that the name DA-IICT carries with it. 2011 brings with it a bigger and better Synapse. DA-IICT has always taught its students to carve their own path and not just follow convention. The very founding father of Reliance, The late Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani is. a living testament to fearlessness. Fearlessness is what resonates within the walls of this campus and fearlessness is what Synapse is all about. No boundaries, no worldly compulsions . And it’s not just the entertainment or the culture that enriches Synapse but the very pull of the challenges that tempt the most brilliant of the brains in the country that makes Synapse legendary. Synapse is a medium through which the youth can express their views — be it through their art or culture, their technological skills, or through entertainment. It is the period when the whole student community comes forward and shows their intensity, passion, and enthusiasm.ODYSSEY RE-KRITI Does convention bore you? All you need is little imagination and you are all set. We bring you the idea and with your genius you can take it to the next level. Come. Innovate. Marvel at leading innovator's work,their creativity and add a touch of your own. INC. Always dreamt of being a business mogul? Spread your imagination beyond just an inkling of thought and dream beyond just earning - build the next financial empire. SOLUTION Do you think you can do better than the Gavernment and the NGOs in getting rid of the prevalent social evils in our country? Prove it! CODEMUTANTS Programming is definitely fun , but when you are up against hundreds of people trying to work out the best possible way to solve the problem, it is lethal! Your result matters less, here what matters is your approach and the speed with which you crack the code! ALGORITHMUS Ever wished that you could add a touch of your own genius in the world of machines and technology? Synapse and IEEE together bring you the opportunity to change the society, if you have the enthusiasm of a technocrat in you. TECHMARKET. For once, you don’t have to listen to your professor as you are free to fuse the die-hard electronic genius in you with the chips and the micro-processors provided. This is one place where you can show exactly what you are made of, chip by chip! COLLABORATE Those of you who are fed up of programming on the console, its time for you to get your hands dirty and develop mind boggling real life applications.CATACHIZE How would it be if you were asked to become an information packet fora day and made to work your way through a series of routers in the real world? This is exactly what Catechize is all about. Get your networking knowledge updated if you want to stand a chance. WEB UNLEASHED. Unleash the power of Web 2.0 by making use of ASP.net. It’s down to you to create something that will make full use of the ultimate Microsoft technology that is ASP.Net. = se SURGE VISTA Amovie is as good as the vision of the person who makes it. With just a mobile camera you can create a masterpiece if you have the right story and the right imagination. Vista is the platform for all those unconventional movie makers who believe in telling a story. IMAGINEER There was an age when cartoons used to be an obsession with each of us. The beauty of giving life to the sketches you draw is a high which only a few people experience. If you still doodle masterpieces during important lectures then gear up, it’s time to take another step ahead. Imagineer brings to you the ultimate platform for animators. Use the latest technology and multimedia to create an enthralling animation experience. SYNAPSHOT Memories stay with us forever even after those wonderful moments pass by. Capture the essence of synapse by photographing the obvious and not so obvious ‘incidents’ and ‘experiences’ that take place during the fest.The world is your arena and it’s a fight until death. Get ready to lock horns with some of the best gamers in town in your attempt to be the gaming Prot! It’s going to be an explosion of thrilling action, delightful strategies and intelligent tactics all the way through! AOE It’s your own empire!! Your gaming tactics and strategic skills are going to have to go through a grilling session in this popular mythical game. COUNTER STRIKE Delve into the world of terrorists, CT’s, where your ears pound with the sound of gunshots and bombs. Experience the feeling of running through dangerous maps, while keeping your eyes and ears alert all the time for the possibility of being brutally gunned down by the enemy. It’s nota game, this one’s a war! Go! Go! Go! DOTA If you think you have the best planning skills, out there in the field, think again. The very best players will be gutted against each other in this game which demands perfect team management and planning . This game will surely test your strategies to the limit. NFS MOST WANTED & FIFA The street is your kingdom. Your friends are your rivals. You are on the wanted list of the State police department. You have the cars, you have the money. Race through the city at break-neck speed, dodging cops, clearing milestones to be the ultimate NFS pro. Steer the ball through your opponents to emerge as the virtual Beckham. FIFA10 i *OVERCLOCK FORAGE Sure, engineers can change the world. But what if the same goal is achieved by using ice-cream sticks instead of metal, threads instead of rods and all the other ‘waste’ material that we normally discard. This is your opportunity to “Change the world with a pile of junk“! EXCOGITATE Imagine yourself ina world where your engineering tools are locked away and all you see around you is empty trash cans, toothpicks, and a load of garbage! Well, if you are going to win this one, you are going to have to complete the given time-limited task using only the most easily available and most abundant resource on earth - GARBAGE!7| Gunes Lights, camera, fashion! “Heads turn when they walk”, catch a glimpse of what’s new in the glitzy world of fashion as the hottest of models catwalk to the beats of music, oomph and charisma personified. Need something to set your nerves on fire, your breath caught in your chest, your heart thumping out of your body, your head banging and your mind in a state of frenzy? Watch as the top bands from across the country battle it out for the title of the best band. Headlined in the past by the top bands of India like Kryptos, Demonic Resurrection and Motherjane, feel the bass as the crowd surrenders their soul to the mind-numbing music of the ultimate Guitar Gods! Stars brighten up the night. The celebrity walks up to the stage amidst loud cheers from the crowd. Graced by bands like Indian Ocean, Agnee and artists like Toshi, these few hours of the night will leave you mesmerized for sure. The name really says it all. If you can’t resist tapping your foot and letting your hair loose to music or if you have had a frustrating week and are there to have pure fun, then let yourself loose in an environment that induces paradise all around. The beats move your body and get lost in the magic of dance, music, and unadulterated fun. SCF (eat)