Chithravathi Magazine

Great art-based schools are places where creative thinking thrives across all disciplines. At Chitravathi Centre for Creativity (CCC), we provide students with the resources and guidance they need to realize their artistic potential. Our goal is to develop dynamic curricula that stay up-to-date with the latest trends in both the art world and the educational landscape. We see our alumni as global ambassadors, spreading our reputation worldwide. For us, art is more than just a subject - it’s a transformative tool that benefits all students, helping them think mindfully and futuristically. We aim to nurture artists at heart, regardless of their initial passion for art. Our art programmes cover a wide range of artistic disciplines, preparing students for rewarding careers and a fruitful future. With state-of-the-art facilities, students can bring their creative visions to life, whether through prints, paintings, sculptures, pottery, or clay modelling. We also introduce students to digital

“Nothing you learn ever goes to waste,” says the scientist, who believes that every piece of knowledge holds value Rahul Ramachandran In the realm of scientific research, professionals typically rely on established tools and methodologies to achieve their goals. However, it is rare for someone to dedicate their career to developing entirely new tools and systems that revolutionize their field. Rahul Ramachandran, a senior research scientist in the Earth Science branch at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, stands out as an innovator who has done just that, enhancing global access to and utilization of NASA’s vast data collections. “My undergrad was in mechanical engineering. I wanted to do industrial engineering, so I came to the U.S. for that, but I didn’t like the field that much,” explains Ramachandran. “It was by chance somebody suggested meteorology.” This suggestion led him to atmospheric science. However, the technology of the 1990s was quite limiting, prompting Ramachandran to