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U.P. RAJARSHI TANDON OPEN UNIVERSITY The U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Allahabad, was established on March 24, 1999. It is named after Bharat Ratna Rajarshi Purusottam Das Tandon ji, an illustrious son of Mother India. Its circular logo in yellow and red has motifs of shining sun in red colour and two joyous humans holding hands and books are supported by rivers flowing from left and right. These are ensconced in a yellow border on which the name of the university and its place are written. This is placed on a red colour pedestal on which its motto in Sanskrit ‘सरस्वती नः सुभगा मयस्करतुः’ meaning ‘May Saraswati Bless us with Good Fortune’ is inscribed. The shining sun signifies light, universal prosperity and path for growth; water denotes the rivers of the land and its vitality in life and the two humans holding books signifies the nature of the open university and its courses. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, en

UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY Uka Tarsadia University was established by Bardoli Pradesh Kelavani Mandal (PKBM) under Gujarat Private University (Amendment) Act No. 25 - 2011 of Government of Gujarat. The logo is created from the inspirations from the letter ‘U’, swan, blooming lotus and gyan mudra and its motives of imparting knowledge, awakening wisdom and transforming lives. It uses shades of pink and purple for its motif and in its word mark. Lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty. The colour pink is an attractive colour which evokes the feeling of tenderness and purple denotes power, authority, opulence, luxury, creativity and imagination. The logo of the university is an interesting configuration of symbols of the domain of its operations and is a nuanced and detailed one.

UNITED UNIVERSITY United University (UU) was established by the United Group as approved by the State Government under the Private University Act. Its logo has a monogram of ‘UU’ and a word mark in red and blue. The monogram forms a pedestal which supports a mortarboard or graduation hat, with its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्या कल्पलतेव’ meaning ‘Education Grants all the Desires’ is placed below. It is supported on both the sides by laurels. Its name is written on the right of the monogram in sans serif capitals with rounded endings in blue and the ‘university’ is written using slab serif capitals in red. Mortarboard hat meant for graduates meaning the graduation of students in their chosen subjects and laurels signify victory, accomplishment, honour, recognition, immortality, peace and harmony. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisd

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES The University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) was established in 1971 as a Constituent College of University of Delhi. The emblem of the university college has the Staff of Hermes or Caduceus, depicted as a stick entwined by two snakes representing the medical profession; a 'poorna kumbh' topped with lotus symbolising life at its finest, abundance and God; lotus signifying purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; a pair of elephants signifying power, strength, unity and wisdom and water signifying life, motion and fertility. All these motifs are topped by a banner inscribed with its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ meaning ‘From Darkness, Lead me to Light’. This banner and all the motifs are placed on a plaque. At the bottom on a banner, the name of the college is written and below that its location and year of establishment is written.

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur is a university exclusively dedicated to the study and research of agricultural sciences established by the Government of Karnataka at Raichur district through the University of Agricultural Sciences Act, 2009. The emblem of UAS has a rising sun in yellow with a tractor in it. It is supported in the centre by an open book on which a Kannada slogan is written on it, on the left by an ear of corn and on the right by a sunflower. Below the book its year of establishment is written. All these are ensconced in a circle with black border line. Its name in Kannada and English are written around the circle in blue. Two green colour laurels surround all these. All these are placed on a base, which bears its motto in Kannada ‘ಹಸಿರೇ ಉಸಿರು’ meaning ‘Green is Life’ is written. The open book denotes knowledge and wisdom; the corn and sunflower are the local crops; the tractor is an agricultural machi

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES BANGALORE In 1913, Sir M Vishveshwaraiah, the then Diwan of Mysore (1912-1919) played the key role in establishing the Mysore Agriculture residential School at Hebbal in 1913 to offer Licentiate in Agriculture for fifteen students annually. In 1946 Agriculture College, Hebbal was established. In 1963, Government of Mysore in April decided to establish University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore *UASB) along the lines of Land Grant College system of USA. The circular emblem of the university has a triangle with a traditional lamp in the map of the State of Karnataka, which is surrounded by a variety of cereals; varieties of vegetables and fruits and a scene of an agricultural farm. All these are ensconced in a white border on which the name of the university and its motto in Sanskrit ‘कृषितो नास्ती दुर्भिक्षम्’ meaning ‘Agriculture Eradicates Famine’ are inscribed. The traditional lamp represents light, path for growth and way forward.

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DHARWAD The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The emblem of the university has a bullock and an ear of corn with stock stand in front of a rising sun with rays. This is supported by a red banner which is bearing its motto in Kannada ‘ಕೋಟಿ ವಿದ್ಯೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮೇಟಿ ವಿದ್ಯೆಯೇ ಮೇಲು’ meaning ‘Education of Tilling is the best among Crores of Education’. Below this an open book, a traditional lamp and a microscope is placed. All are ensconced in a blue circular border which has the name of the university inscribed in Kannada and English. Sun, cattle, corn and microscope are from the domain of agriculture and agricultural research. The open book denotes knowledge and wisdom and the traditional lamp represents light, path for growth and way forward.

UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT The University of Engineering and Management (UEM) is a private university located in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established in 2015 by IEM Trust. The emblem in red and black has its acronym ‘UEM’ written using sans serif extra bold supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘श्रद्धावान लभते ज्ञानम्’ meaning ‘The Believer Attains Knowledge’  is placed within a pair of red laurels. Its name is written below this and its slogan ‘Good Education, Good Jobs’ is placed at the bottom. Laurels denote victory, accomplishment, honour, recognition, immortality, peace and harmony. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour black denotes neutrality, practicality, efficiency, mystery, power, elegance and sophistication. 

COER UNIVERSITY COER University is located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand was formerly known as University of Engineering and Technology Roorkee. Itwas ounded by Seth Roshan Lal Jain Trust in 1998 as the first private engineering college in Roorkee. On February 15, 2021, the Government of Uttarakhand State approved COER University as State Private University. The red, blue and green circular emblem of the university gear wheel waves of water, a dish antenna and a computer ensconced in a border with red outlines with its name and its motto in Sanskrit ‘चारित्तं खलु धम्मो’ meaning ‘Charity is the Religion’. The motifs represent the branches of engineering and science being taught in the university.

UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA The University of Gour Banga is a state aided university, which was established under the West Bengal Act XXVI of 2007 on February 19, 2008. The circular violet coloured emblem of the university has an open book in the centre circle of a square, whose corners have been treated as pentagons holding the glowing rays and supported by four pens forming the diagonals of a square  All these elements have been surrounded by thick borders and ensconced by a border with border lines bears the name of the university, a pair of twigs of leaves and its motto in Sanskrit ‘चरैवेति’ (Section 3, Chapter 3, Aitareya Brahmana) meaning ‘Keep Going, Keep Going’. The twigs of leaves denote hope, renewal, revival and growth; pen signifies communication, creativity, power, knowledge, thought and written word; open book means knowledge and wisdom and pentagons signifies balance, harmony and equilibrium of five elements of nature.

CK BIRLA GROUP The CK Birla Group is a diversified conglomerate with businesses across five continents. It operates in technology and automotive, home and building and healthcare and education domains. The logo of the group in red and grey has a red symbol inspired from ‘C’ and ‘K’ has taken the form of three crescents placed one within the other which tells about the three three industry clusters in which the group has interests. The word mark is its name written using a sans serif font with rounded corners denoting the flexibility and adaptability of the group in embracing changes and new ventures. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour grey denotes neutrality, practicality, efficiency, maturity, wisdom, sophistication, stability, reliability and modernity.

ORIENT ELECTRIC LIMITED Orient Electric Limited (OEL) is an Indian multinational electrical equipment manufacturer, based in New Delhi and part of CK Birla Group. It makes fans, lighting, home appliances and switchgears. Orient Electric has manufacturing facilities in Kolkata, Faridabad and Noida. The logo of the OEL is in orange, which is a vibrant colour, signifying  enthusiasm,captivation, cheerfulness, creativity and stimulation has a monogram and wordmark of its name. The monogram uses ‘o’ and ‘e’ in creating an interesting and bold icon with its name written on its side in an unique sans serif font.

MANASAROWAR PUSHKARINI VIDYASHRAMA Manasarowar Pushkarini Vidyashrama (MPV) was founded in the year 1986. It was created to inspire students to go beyond the regular facets of education and take ‘Education Beyond Tomorrow'. Its circular emblem of the school (MPV) in grey has a lotus floating on water blooming with the rising sun, denote new dawn, new hope, knowledge, light, purity and wisdom. These are ensconced by a circular border carrying the name of the school and its motto in Sanskrit ‘श्रद्धावान लभते ज्ञानम्’ meaning ‘The Believer Attains Knowledge’.

MAHARSHI SANDIPANI RASHTRIYA VEDAVIDYA PRATISHTHAN The Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan (RVVP) was established on January 10, 1987, by Government of India. The office of the Pratishthan was shifted to Ujjain in May, 1993 and it was renamed as ‘Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan’ (MSRVVP). The emblem of this university has a red six pointed star yantra enclosed in a square with three gold border lines is ensconced in a circular border which carries its name and its motto in Sanskrit ‘यत्र विश्वंभवत्येकनीडम्’ meaning ‘Where the World Becomes a Nest’. Shatkona is a symbol used in Hindu yantra; a ‘six-pointed star’ is made from two interlocking triangles; the upper stands for Shiva, Purusha, the lower for Shakti, Prakriti. Their union gives birth to Sanat Kumara, whose sacred number is six. The Shatkona represents both the male and female form, as a symbol of the divine union of masculine and feminine and as a source of all creation; more specifically it is s

UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES BAGALKOT University of Horticultural Sciences (UHS) at Bagalkot was established through a special Ordinance No 2 of 2008 dated November 22, 2008. The emblem of the university has a green circular border bearing its name in Kannada and English separated flowers ensconces a map of the State of Karnataka and crested by a shining object from which fruits, flowers, nuts, greens, microscope, vegetables, emanate and these are supported by a traditional lamp. Below the circle is a brown colour banner bearing its motto in Kannada ‘ಫಲಪ್ರಷ್ಟ ತಾಂಬೂಲಗಳು ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿಯಾಗಲಿ’ meaning 'May Fruitful Tambulas Abound’ is placed. The motifs represent the produce and services the university caters to and the lamp denotes light, path for growth and way forward. The colours green and Brown are the colours of the land, agriculture and nature.

KOTA UNIVERSITY The Kota University was established in the year 2003 by the Government of Rajasthan through the University of Kota Act, 2003 on June 7, 2003. The emblem of the university has a turquoise blue wheel forming the circumference as the symbol of progress and movement. The colour represents imagination and creativity. The inner circle in light cadmium yellow denotes wisdom earned through poise and dignity. The central circle in prussian blue denotes the depth of oceans, for the students to emerge as more deeper individuals. The circles indicate a wholesome and all round development of students. The traditional lamp with burning light denotes the guiding light. The three wicks, three green leaves and three dots represent the year of foundation 2003. The hood and the scroll in black and white represent higher education. The athlete with the torch shows the drive to create landmarks and the torch is the symbol of success. The two stars on either side denote brilliance, s

UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW The idea of starting a University at Lucknow was first mooted by Raja Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan of Mahmudabad, who contributed an article to the columns of The Pioneer urging the foundation of a university at Lucknow. It was resolved that the University of Lucknow should be a unitary, teaching and residential university of the kind recommended by the Calcutta University Mission, 1919. The Court of the University was constituted in March, 1921. The other university authorities such as the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the faculties came into existence in August and September, 1921. On July 17, 1921, the university started teaching both formal and informal. The yellow, red violet and cyan emblem of the university represents the confluence of the Ganges and the Jumna, symbolised by wavy waters, between two fishes which is a Buddhist symbol signifying freedom from restraint and the life-giving properties of water, symbolising the two r

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL The University of North Bengal was established by an Act of the Legislature of West Bengal in 1962. The motto of the university in Sanskrit is ‘समनो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी’ meaning ‘Common be your prayers, Common be the end of your assembly’. The square emblem in violet and yellow has a motif of Bengali swastika adapted to form an engrossing central figure in a circle, resembling four persons. Adjacent to this on both the sides floral decorations of the region are placed and on its top and bottom its name is written. The emblem was designed by the artist Ajit Dasgupta, who was a professor of art at the university. The emblem was adopted by the university in 1962, the year it was founded. The colour violet symbolises modesty, humility, innocence, purity, faith, hope, wisdom and spirituality and the colour yellow symbolises happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity.

UNIVERSITY OF PATANJALI >University of Patanjali (UOP) is a manifestation of the divine vision of His Holiness Swami Ramdev and Revered Acharya Balkrishna to establish a centre for an integral education blending all spectrums of oriental wisdom and scientific knowledge. The circular emblem of the university has an open book superimposed on a red circle which holds the motifs of Om, a person on yoga pasture beaming sun and a pestle grinder with three leaves of herb. Above thes its name is written in Devanagari and below this its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा प्रथमा संकृतीर्विश्ववास’ meaning ‘The First Culture of the World’ is written. All these are ensconced in a circle of glowing rays. The open book denotes knowledge and wisdom; the motifs inside the circle denote the four domains of the university’s education approaches and the glowing rays mean brightness, growth, fame and glory.

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. The logo of the university consists of a monogram of its acronym ‘UPE’ in the tones of yellow, pink and cyan and a word mark of its acronym, in black using experimental typography in black. The logo is trendy, colourful and to an extent abstract. The multiple colours and tones denote the diversity and the range of the stakeholders.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY University of Technology is established by the Government of Rajasthan through the State Legislature under the Act No 28 of 2017. The emblem of the university has the nib of the pen supporting nine leaves of three colours - yellow ochre, pink, greenish blue. The multicoloured leaves represent the diversity of courses, students and knowledge disseminated, acquired and seen flourishing. The nib of a pen is supporting the multicoloured leaves of communication, creativity, power, knowledge, thought and written word. Overall, the emblem is colourful, attractive, bold and interesting.

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY  Bangalore University was established in July 1964 as an offshoot of the University of Mysore, primarily to include institutions of higher learning located in the metropolitan city of Bangalore and the districts of Bangalore, Kolar and Tumkur, which eventually became a separate university. The crest of the University contains the motto in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं विज्ञानसहितं’ (Yagnatva Mokshasesshumbhat - Bhagavad Gita IX.I) which when freely translated would mean that 'Knowledge together with the knowledge of the Supreme releases one from all evils'. At the heart of the crest is the lamp of knowledge. The surrounding atomic configuration signifies science. The ears of corn stand for prosperity. The tower on the top is Kempe Gowda Tower signifies that the city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda in 1537.

USHA MARTIN UNIVERSITY Usha Martin University was set up in 2012 vide Usha Martin University, Jharkhand Act 2012. The logo of the university in blue and orange is a monogram of its acronym ‘UMU’ supported by its name written below using sans serif font. The vortex of the ascenders are crested by a square, circle and nabla (inverted triangle). The square denotes stability, fixed nature of matter, strong foundations and order; the circle denotes unity, infinity, without beginning or end, perfectness and the nabla denotes femininity, spirituality, water and rebirth. The colour blue represents serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty and the colour orange is associated with enthusiasm, energy and vitality.

SCHOOL OF INDIA  The School of India is inspired by the country that has taught the world. The orange, green, blue and violet identity of the School of India represents the unity of creation formed with five interconnected circles. The sphere is the most perfect form that makes up the entire cosmos. The interlinked circles signify the oneness of life and education which is the basis of enlightenment. The significance of five is a powerful one and finds deep meaning in diverse cultures. Each circle in the identity represents the five core values of School of India - creativity, diversity, brilliance, tolerance and integrity. The design is inspired by the five elements of nature - earth, fire, wind, water and ether; A school that cuts across demographics - villages, towns, cities, states and nations and cultural diversity of the nation - North, South, East, West and central; nurturing at every stage of learning - play school, nursery, primary, middle and senior; Shaping the

ADITYA BIRLA GROUP The Aditya Birla Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The group has a presence in thirty six nations and derives over fifty percent of its revenue from its global operations. The group was founded in 1857 by Seth Shiv Narayan Birla, a textile trader. The group's businesses are diversified across a wide range of industries, including cement, metals, textiles, chemicals, financial services and retail. The corporate mark of the group is a fine blend of continuity and change. It captures our legacy and moves on with modernity. Our energy derives from the sun, termed Aditya in our mythology, and so closely linked with the name of our legendary leader and my father, Aditya Vikram Birla. The logo uses yellow, orange and tones of red and is made using the abstract forms of ‘A’ and ‘V’ intersected by sun, resulting in a structural and geometric creation in bright colours.

ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED UltraTech Cement Limited is the cement flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. UltraTech is the largest manufacturer of grey cement and ready mix concrete (RMC) in India. The logo of the cement brand in black text on yellow rectangle is created using sans serif bold and normal italics is simple, direct and attractive. The word ‘UltraTech’ uses bold and the ‘Cement’ is written in yellow on a black patch and its motto ‘The Engineer’s Choice’ uses a condensed font. Yellow denotes happiness, positivity, creativity, light and attention and black denotes mystery, power, elegance, sophistication and formality.

UTKAL UNIVERSITY Pandit Godavarish Mishra, the then Minister of Education, introduced the Utkal University Bill, which was passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly on June 30, 1943. The university started functioning from this date in room number fifteen of Ravenshaw College, Cuttack in November 27, 1943. The emblem of the university has a book and a lamp at the centre signifying the pursuit of knowledge and kindling the light of knowledge. Be a lamp to yourself and others, a single lamp can light a thousand other lamps, which are part of the traditional wisdom. The stalk of grain signifies agriculture, the first sign of culture. Agriculture marks the evolution from food gathering to food production and the birth of civilization. The mountain symbolises the forest, natural flora, fauna, minerals and industry of Odisha. The ramparts of the fort signify Odisha’s past military achievements. The ship signifies Odisha’s rich maritime heritage. 'सत्यं परं धीमहि', the

UTKAL UNIVERSITY OF CULTURE The Utkal University of Culture (UUC) came into existence by virtue of an ordinance promulgated on June, 9, 1999, which was later replaced by Utkal University of Culture Act 1999. The university’s emblem has the Wheel of Konark supported by a base with its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा प्रथमा संस्कृति र्बिश्वबारा’ meaning ‘That First Culture is Universe’ above. This is ensconced in a rectangle with the name of the university and place in Odia on top and in English at the bottom. The Wheel of Konark is called the wheel of life, dharma and law. It is a symbol of the sun god Surya. It is found on the Konark Sun Temple, which is located in Odisha, India. The temple was built in the thirteenth century and is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world.

UTTAR BANGA KRISHI VISWAVIDYALAYA Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV) is a State agricultural university in Pundibari about eleven kilometres North-West of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. It was established in 2001 by an Act of the West Bengal legislature. The emblem of the university is in the tones of violet and in the shape of a lanceolate or semi ellipse, with a border bearing its name. It has been divided into three vertical parts. The left portion has the motifs of a crest of cereal, clutch of paddy and a tractor and the right portion has a trailer, social forest and an agricultural produce processing unit. The middle portion has an open book and a microscope at the backdrop of mountains with rising sun supported by a traditional mud home with thatched roof and a man and a woman carrying agricultural produce. All these are supported by its motto ‘Where Wisdom is Free’. The mountains and the rising sun symbolises the geographical areas of the university. The boo

UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES The Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), formerly U.P. Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, is a medical school, hospital and medical research university located at Saifai in the Etawah District of Uttar Pradesh, India through Government of Uttar Pradesh under Act 15 of 2016. The circular emblem of the university has a yellow border which carries its name in English and Devanagari. Inside the circle the caduceus or the staff of Hermes, depicted as a stick entwined by two snakes, holding a traditional lamp crested by the Ashoka Chakra and supported by the laurels on both sides and an open book at the bottom. The laurels are further supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः’ meaning ‘May All be Happy May All be Healthy’. The staff of Hermes represents the medical profession, the traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance,

UTTARAKHAND RESIDENTIAL UNIVERSDITY Uttarakhand Residential University (URU) also called Uttarakhand Aawasiya Viswavidyalaya came into existence on September 6, 2016 by the Act No.20 of the State of Uttarakhand. Its logo is circular with a shield, a banner and a blue border. The shield and the banner are placed inside the border on a tricolour background. The shield has a blue border and is crested with a red rising sun from the Himalayan Mountains, which are supported by an open book with a pen and bulb on it. Below this a ball of flowers is placed. At the bottom of these is a banner carrying its motto and year of establishment is placed. All the natural elements depict the geography of the State of Uttarakhand. The blue border bears its name and place carries the pictorials of leaf, helical DNA structure, a portion of gear, green globe and a structure of a crystal representing the fields of science the university is engaged in. The shield denotes protection, courage, her

KARNATAKA SAMSKRIT UNIVERSITY Karnataka Samskrit University (KSU) was established by the State Government of Karnataka in the year 2010. Karnataka Samskrit University has been formed exclusively for the development of Samskrit language. The logo of Karnataka Samskrit University was created by a famed artist of Karnataka, Sri Muralidhara V Rathod. It contains the title of the university in Devanagari, English and Kannada scripts. Devanagari script has been chosen since the university is based on the foundations of Samskrit language, literature and knowledge. The expanse and global reach of the university is signified by the English script. This is signified by the use of Kannada script in the logo. Motto for the university has been chosen from Brahmapurāṇam of Vedavyasa. The motto has been represented in Devanagari script in the logo. ‘प्रज्वालितो ज्ञानमयप्रदीपः’ indicates the supremacy of knowledge.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), as a statutory body of Government of India, came into existence in pursuance of the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 on August 17, 1995. The emblem of NCTE has an abstract symbol which shows a pair of hands supporting a light or lotus bud held by a pair of strong hands symbolise, enabling the teachers in their profession. Below this its motto in Sanskrit ‘गुरुर्गुरुतमो धाम’ meaning ‘Supporting the Teacher to Glory’ and its acronym are written.