Put your hand on your heart and listen to your soul. Express all your feelings and emotions through your dance. Dance from your heart and love your music, and come show us what you’ve got. The perfect chemistry, electrifying dance moves and magical synchronization are what will lead you to victory.
XTACY: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of songs from any genre for the given time limit (It should be a TRAILER of their Final Performance).
XAVOTSAV: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of songs from any genre for the given time limit (EXTENDED VERSION of the Trailer performed in Xtacy).
From the old black and white era to the colorful retro’s, from those umbrellas and monochrome costumes to the flared pants, flower-prints or side-burns, BOLLYWOOD has always stuck to that “SOMETHING DIFFERENT” quotient. Willing to show your sparkle on stage? Light up the stage with the colors and mesmerize us with your thumkas & BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE!! So, get all geared up for entertainment…entertainment and you know what!
Xtacy: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of Bollywood songs for the given time limit (It should be a TRAILER of their Final Performance).
Xavotsav: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of Bollywood songs for the given time limit (EXTENDED VERSION of the Trailer performed in Xtacy).
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
From spectacular moves to mind boggling stunts this western group dance competition brings to you not only styles like hip-hop, crumping and popping-locking but also stunning formations and amazing coordination. With each year passing the participant teams not only come with bigger and better performances but also leave the judge’s baffled while choosing a winner. Let’s see what’s in store this year!
Xtacy: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of songs in English language only for the given time limit (It should be a TRAILER of their Final Performance).
Xavotsav: Teams have to perform on a pre-recorded medley of songs in English language only for the given time limit (EXTENDED VERSION of the Trailer performed in Xtacy).
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
There’s a saying which goes as “Every individual is different”. This solo dance event brings exactly this to you accompanied by all the various dance forms through which a dancer expresses himself/herself. They perform to our beats but they dance to express not to impress!
Knockout Round: At random two participants will be called on stage and asked to battle each other one on one on a continuing music track. This keeps on going in a knockout format till half of the total number of participants have been eliminated.
Duel Battle Round: From the remaining half of the participants, 2 participants will be randomly formed as a team will have to battle against another two participants selected randomly. A total of two participants will be selected from each battle of four participants.
Final Round: The remaining participants will have to perform in a group format on a selected track, and the best one wins.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
The Indian Culture, at least in this universe of ours, gives the world several dance formats that keep them enthralled and mesmerized. Picking up from nature’s way, we express the universe through our dance. Xavotsav gives you this platform to leave the audience speechless and awestruck by those smooth turns and glides.
Xtacy: The participants have to perform on a pre-recorded music for the given time limit (It should be a TRAILER of their Final Performance).
Xavotsav: The participants have to perform on a pre-recorded music for the given time limit (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy).
This is an event for all those who have the ability to transpose the viewers to a different dimension. If you have the power of presentation, then welcome to DigispreAD, which challenges your imagination to think smart and think new and impress the judges with your unique and innovative ideas to sell a product/a brand. As Don Draper, famously said “Advertising is based on one thing – Happiness”
Final round: Participants are requested to make an advertisement (video) and submit the same in .mpeg or .avi format only in a CD (along with the details of the participants and their roles) by 2pm on the day of the event at the registration desk.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
Do you think you have the imagination to make ordinary things look different like no one else can do? Can you provide a unique perspective to even the most uninspiring subjects? Come and show it to the world at the perfect platform to showcase your creativity giving you an identity of your own.
Final round: Participants are requested to take pictures only during the first and second day of Xavotsav 2018 and submit the best 5 pictures (along with the details of the participant) of each day in the official EVENTS MAIL ID at the end of each day. (21st JANUSARY, 2018 and 22nd JANUARY, 2018) .The same will be uploaded on our Official Facebook page. (facebook.com/xavotsav)
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
This competition is a short film-making competition, the ultimate platform that each artist deserves. Amaze your viewers with your perspective, aesthetic sense, emotion or simple ingenuity of idea. So, ignite the director, cinematographer, the sound specialist, the editor or simply an art connoisseur inside you waiting to leap out.
Final round: The short film must be submitted to the PR DESK in a CD in .mp4 or .avi format only, by 12:30 P.M. on 23rd January, 2018. The participant details (name and college) must be submitted along with the short film. The participants are requested to submit a write up along with their short film. The same will be uploaded on our Official YouTube channel.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
With technology invading every facet of our lives, it's time that talent in bringing out art using technology is recognized and rewarded. No studios, paint stained aprons and palettes, just your computer and your wild imagination. Make those cursor strokes speak the language of color and emotion!
Final round: Participants have to design a poster on the given theme and submit it to the registration desk on 22nd January 2018 by 12:30pm in a CD.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
What is a logo?!...It is that very small a symbol which represents various things, right from big, glamorous brands to TV channels to Inter College fests. This competition demands a bright mind with fantastically unique ideas to deliver the most exquisite logos. Come one come all to see what comes out of these brilliant minds!
Final round: Participants have to design a logo based on a given theme and will to submit it in a CD at the PR Desk, on 22nd January 2018, by 12:30pm (With Name and college name mentioned).
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
Come and boast your skills of literally bringing images to life. Show us your graphic talent and give life to those forms of digital media, where life is fathomless. Make them dance, make them breathe.
Final round: Participants are requested to make a gif and submit the .gif format only (along with the details of the participants) in the PR DESK on 21st January by 12:30pm in a CD.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
“Drama lies in extreme exaggeration of the feelings, an exaggeration that dislocates flat everyday reality.” This competition will unveil a commitment to the art of theatre, to the cultural fabric of the audience, bringing to them a wholesome feast of drama to awaken and thrill the Senses. So, gather the troupe, watch ingeniously written scripts, transforming into mesmerizing plays, sparred up with the forte of actors guided by adept direction.
XTACY: Participants have to perform a TRAILER or a part of their stage play (to be performed in the XAVOTSAV) within the prescribed time limit.
XAVOTSAV: Participants have to perform an EXTENDED VERSION of their trailer performance of XTACY within the prescribed time limit.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
4 chairs, 2 tables, 4 standing microphones. Any other prop required is to be brough by the participating team, but organizers hold the discretion of allowing it on stage.
Do you have the ability to transcend and stun the viewers? Come one come all to see how our fantabulous participants convince you to get into the world of products and brands and mesmerize you with their performances.
XTACY: The participating team has to prepare and present an advertisement for the product /brand within the prescribed time limit. (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance)
XAVOTSAV: The participating team has to prepare and present an advertisement on any product/brand within the prescribed time limit. (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy.)
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
4 chairs, 2 tables and 4 microphones (Any other prop required is to be brought by the participating team, but organizers hold the discretion of allowing it on stage).
Right from the streets, a loud and larger than life exchange of ideologies with drama full of drums, catchy songs, humor, energy, emotions and the roar of the audience. Nukkad Natak is a form of communication that is deeply rooted in the Indian tradition. It breaches all barriers and approaches the people directly in order to bring upon change for the good. So just wait for the mesmerizing acts to move the crowds and leave them all baffled and impressed.
XTACY: The participants have to perform a street play within the prescribed time limit based on any relevant social cause. (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance)
XAVOTSAV: The participants have to perform a street play within the prescribed time limit based on any relevant social cause. (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy.)
Any relevant social cause
Are you the one who sent their friends into a tizzy by mimicking the maths teacher? Or did your splendid imitations of eminent stars usually take others by surprise? We give you the platform to showcase the other ‘YOU’. Imitate the stance, the looks, and the tones and be the ultimate mimic. Get cheered for what you are a natural at. We’ll see to what extent you can be someone you are not.
XTACY: The participant(s) have to perform a mimicry act of any popular personality within the prescribed time (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance).
XAVOTSAV: The participant(s) have to perform a mimicry act of any popular personality within the prescribed time limit (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy).
Will be informed to the contingent leader.
Why just keep your Dubsmash videos restricted to your facebook profile or snapchat stories. It time you show the Multiverse your skills in dubbing and hence Xavotsav 2018, brings to you DUBSMASH 2.0.
Final Round: The Participant(s) will have to submit their Dubsmash Act, to the PR DESK, in a CD in .mp4 or .avi format only, by 02:00 P.M. on 23rd January, 2018.
This competition is for artists who don’t need colors to express their feelings on paper. All you have to do is to create your impression of the theme in black and white. So, let this universe witness your skills of black and grey. Your technique is what will make the difference.
Final round: Participants have to make a black and white sketch based on the given theme in the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
It’s not a face, it’s your canvas and this canvas can be taken to any beautiful extent. The face you see always might not be the same in this Universe. So in this XAVOTSAV pull out your imagination and show the world the faces you actually dream off.
Final round: One of the team members shall paint the face of the other team member based on the given theme in the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
Because painting is just not for paper anymore, bring out the child inside you along with the painter and let that mix of creativity and imagination flow into those colors onto the t-shirt.
Final round: Participants have to design a t-shirt (paint and decorate it) based on the given theme in the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. What we term as JUNK or TRASH might just be someone else’s secret to making something great. From used cans to waste newspaper, from pencil shavings to used ice cream sticks, make what appeals the audience the most. It may be a stick castle to a unique showpiece. So it’s time for you to show the Multiverse, your unique skills to make use of the waste.
Final round: Participants have to make a unique masterpiece out of “JUNK” within the given time limit based on the given theme.
On Spot
All of us in school, while sharpening our pencils, and have tried to get long shavings from it to make beautiful artworks out of it. For all those who did this and even those who have never tried it, as this might be your only chance, we bring to you the European-originated art popularly known as quilling (also known as 'paper filigree'). All you have to do is roll the paper, shape it and glue it together in whatever innovative way you want, and be ready to present to this XAVOTSAV the artwork you possess.
Final round: Participants have to make an artistic piece by using rolled paper strips in any form on the given A3 sheet based on the given theme in the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
Want to get inked? From calligraphy to tattoo art, this competition brings to you all forms of creative art forms required to make a small piece of drawing give out a great message. It can be a symbol, a sentence, a word or a picture. But a tattoo is another name for self –expression. So, come see how our participants express themselves!
Final round: One of the team members shall make a tattoo design on the other team member’s hand (or any other already mentioned places) by using the mentioned objects and colors based on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
Want to be the BLING QUEEN? Here is the chance. From salmon pink, to rose pink….and from carbon black to charcoal black, use sparkle, headers or beads. Your ultimate goal should be to have to perfectly beautiful looking nails.
Final round: One participant of the team will perform nail art on the other participant’s nails of one hand only based on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
Tousles tangles curls and waves! Yes, this event is about unleashing the creative hairstylist in you and showing the world what you can do with those curlers, straighteners and sprays!
Final round: One participant of the team has to style the hair of the other participant based on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
Still waiting for the bridal seasons? The wait is over. This Xavotsav, pull out your art of design making and mehendi, and dress up your partner with your own mehendi style.
Final round: One participant of the team has to make a design using mehendi cones on the other participant’s one of the palms on both sides based on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
All that art, all of that imagination! Can it come out on a small piece of paper with constraints of its own? It’s all about how you draw the story inside those small squares. A given end or a stated beginning, that is all that you will have. So, get ready to weave that pictorial representation out of your cart of imagination.
Final round: Participants have to draw a comical story on the strips of paper provided according to the given start or end based on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
For those who love to dive in the lucid obscurities of the art and who dare to challenge the usual notions of things in an unusual manner, this competition we let out your creativity through the weapons of art, the language of colors and the strokes of your imagination. So, put colors to your dreams and come along and try to make us capture a theme as your mind mirrors it.
Final round: Participants have to make a water color painting on the given theme within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
For you, the pen will truly be mightier than the sword, so wield it carefully. Delve deep into the matter and stop not till the truth is unearthed. Choose your words carefully, for they will make or break opinions. Report what you witness and come out tops. Xavotsav awaits you.
XTACY: The participants will be given an unedited report which in terms of Journalism means ‘Badly written’. It may contain wrong grammar, incorrect spellings, and many other mistakes. The participants will have to edit the report and write it correctly within the prescribed time limit.
XAVOTSAV: The participants will have to write a report on 2 Main Stage events, 2 Auditorium Events and any other 3 events of DAY 1 and DAY 2 of Xavotsav 2018 in A4 paper and submit it in sealed envelope with NAME and COLLEGE NAME WRITTEN CLEARLY.
They will have to submit the same at the PR DESK on 23rd January at 12:30pm.
The camcorder will be your best friend here and your only partner in crime. Back up your stories with video footage and make your news report all the more lively. A picture speaks louder than words but a video, only much louder. The early bird catches the worm too. Be there first, and the story is yours!!
XTACY: The participants will have to make a documentary on any topic of their choice. It can be reporters covering different news around the city or a documentary monologue. Participants will have to send their raw footage as the proof of authenticity. The participants will have to submit the entire documentary along with their raw footage at the PR Desk with their name and name of the college clearly mentioned.
XAVOTSAV: The participants will have to cover 2 Main Stage, 2 Auditorium and any other 3 events for DAY 1 and DAY 2 of XAVOTSAV 2018 and make a digital media report on those events.
The participants will have to submit their video in a CD at the PR DESK on 23rd JANUARY at 12:30pm.
Be the next Arnab Goswami or Suman Dey or maybe Barkha Dutt as you successfully handle a myriad variety of panellists, bring out their views and the facts for your viewers to decide for themselves. Amid the ensuing din and hullabaloo, make yourself heard and have the final say. Do you have what it takes to be the greatest newsroom anchor of them all? We want to know. Make no mistake, for you will be put to the test.
The participants will have to anchor an open debate presided over by 6 panellists (3 speaking for the motion, 3 speaking against the motion). The topic shall be informed to the participants 3 days prior to the event.
Fashion is an art, a religion, a peek into a personality! Ultimately, fashion is a statement of expression for each of us and VOGUE is the avenue to express oneself. This competition being the epitome of beauty where glamour and grace reach the zenith brings to you the most innovative and unique designs and formations. So, come and expose yourself to this visual delight that Xavotsav 2018 brings to you.
XTACY: Teams have to perform (walk) on any theme in particular on a well-versed choreography accompanied by a pre-recorded track within the given time limit.
XAVOTSAV: Teams have to perform (walk) on the theme provided by the organizers on a well-versed choreography accompanied by a pre-recorded track within the given time limit.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader.
It’s all about how you make or break the look. The look is all that matters. This competition demands not only creativity but also the spirit that lies within you only to be discovered in this Multiverse.
XTACY: Teams have to perform (walk) on any theme in particular on a well-versed choreography accompanied by a pre-recorded track within the given time limit. (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance)
XAVOTSAV: Teams have to display the whole story of the particular sitcom or a verse of it, they have chosen to depict, which shall be accompanied by a well-versed choreography and pre-recorded track within the prescribed time limit. (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy.)
"FANTASY FILMS" (participants have to incorporate the theme mentioned above in any which way they want to, but the depiction of the theme should be original and unique. If found guilty of using an already designed theme, the participating team will be subjected to disqualification).
Rules can always be bent. Why dress the conventional way when we can make so many things from waste materials around us? So, cutting out all the clichéd stuff we bring to you a fashion designing competition with a twist, where you must produce a dress out of trash! A little piece of advice, whatever you make should be a relief to the sore eyes!
Final round: Teams have to design a costume using the materials provided by the organizers only and any one of the team members has to wear the costume at the end of the prescribed time limit and the other member has to accompany the presentation with a small explanation. Participants will have to design a costume depending upon a theme (which will be given on the spot) using the materials given.
To be given ON SPOT.
Disposable glasses, Thermocol items, Wrappers, Polythene, Cardboard, Posters, Newspapers, Flowers, Leaves, Colors, and Cans, etc.
Above list is indicative only.
The personality contest of XAVOTSAV 2018. It is the single most coveted individual event of the festival, a fun filled path to the most sought after title of Ms. and Mr. XAVOTSAV. One can only imagine the battle of wits that ensues right from the initial stages where puzzling and questionnaires are distributed, to the crazy and fun-filled tasks, all the way to the jam-packed finals in the auditorium with participants showcasing their talent and impressing the audience and judges. So, it’s the battle to be the ultimate King and Queen of Xavotsav 2018.
To be mailed to the participants upon their registration.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou. Writing, as easy as it seems is an intricate art. It’s not just about putting words on paper but feeling those words. One needs a little bit of talent some innovation and a lot of imagination to work wonders. Do you think you have it in you? Can you weave a web of sentences that will enthrall the reader? So pen down your imagination and show your universe of through the verses of your tale.
FINAL ROUND: The teams will be given a topic on which each participant of the teams will have to write in their selected language within the prescribed time limit.
On Spot
There would be hurdles; there would be quagmires and also impasses. Do not lose your way through these literal sentries and you would be crowned The Universal Champion of Words.
FINAL ROUND:
ROUND 1:
“What’s the good word” --- The auditions will consist of three rounds. For the first round, participants will be given an envelope each, consisting of scrambled letters that make a word. The teams will have to put together the word within 2 minutes. The first team to do so will get 15 points, the second 10, and the third 5. The teams unable to unscramble the word will get no points.
Five teams will make it to the second round. For the third round, the teams will be quizzed on palindromic and/or portmanteau words. Similarly, the first team to answer within 2 minutes will get 15 marks, the second 10 and the third 5.
Three teams will make it to the third round. For the third round, participants will be shown certain series of pictures, based on which they will have to guess the idiom or the proverb. Points and time allotted will be the same as the previous rounds. The two teams with the highest marks will be selected for the finals.
ROUND 2: “TABOO” ---
There will be a total of THREE rounds. A particular word will be projected on the screen with four other words related to the given word. (For instance, if the given word is 'password', the ancillary words may be 'secret', 'type', 'computer', 'key').
In a given round, one member from the team will face the screen while the other would face the audience. The participant facing the screen would have to get across the given word to her/his team member without using the ancillary words (the taboo words). Even if the guessing member of the team has correctly guessed a taboo word, the other member MUST NOT use the word himself/herself to explain the given word. Each team gets ONE MINUTE per turn. Except in the first round, each team will get multiple turns in each round. The team member explaining the word may pass on the given word, but that will lead to a loss of 5 points.
If a team member while conveying the word uses any taboo word by mistake, he/she will be made aware of the mistake by the moderator and will lose 5 points.
For each word correctly guessed, the team will be awarded 10 points. While conveying a word; participants must not resort to abusing, demeaning or indulge in mockery of any individual. Use of vernacular language is also prohibited.
Violation of these rules might lead to disqualification.
At the end of 1 minute allotted to each team, an appointed Time Keeper will ring a bell. Any word guessed after this time period will not be counted.
It’s not just what you write; it’s also important how you use it to capture the audience’s imagination. To all the aspiring poets, this is your call from Xavotsav, to show the Multiverse the poet which lives inside you.
FINAL ROUND:
Each participant has to recite or act out his/her self-written poem on stage within the given time limit.
Popular micro tale sites in recent time have given birth to a new brand of writers- The Micro Authors. They possess the insane ability to convey thoughts, feelings and emotions within 3 sentences. Easy to read, easier to remember, the tales are. Hope to cement your tale in the minds of people? Tell your tales at Xavotsav 2018 and the top three contestants will have their entries posted on the official Xavotsav Facebook page!! So start scribbling!!
FINAL ROUND:
The participants will have to write short stories or scribbled stories in a 10 to 25 words. They need to write it in an A4 size paper and submit in a sealed envelope (Name, College Name written) to the PR DESK.
The best stories will be shared from our official XAVOTSAV Facebook page.
To be informed to the Contingent Leader
An oft neglected part of our education, a good vocab makes all the difference between through and thorough, between a good read and a nightmare. Think you have one? Then this event will be your hunting grounds. Delve in to the roots, for when the bee stings, you would do good to be prepared.
FINAL ROUND:
A set of 25 spellings will be called out. Teams will have to write down the correct spellings on paper. Ties will be broken by another set of 5 -10 spellings.
Do you have that X-factor in your singing? Be it a sweet mesmerizing ghazal or a scintillating bright qawwali; be it folk or filmy; you can showcase your song on our platform. So, unleash the singer within you and let it stretch far beyond the galaxies, in our Multiverse.
Round 1: (Introductory round): Every participant must introduce himself/herself to the judge and can sing a song of his/her choice. The duration of each song shall be subject to the judge’s discretion.
Round 2: (Me and You round): Every participant must choose another participant as his/her partner and both of them will sing together. There are no restrictions as to the choice of song for the duet performance. Again, the duration of the duet will be subject to judge’s discretion. Anyone from the duo shall be selected for the next round.
Round 3: (Medley Round): Each participant of round 3 will have to sing a medley of at least 3 songs, the duration of which shall be decided by the judge.
Round 4: (Face Off): The best two singers from Round 3(they may or may not belong to the same duo) will compete in a face off against each other. The last vocalist standing earns the title of The Voice of the Galaxy.
Are you ready to become the star of the night? Do you think of doing it in the Indian way or the Rock ‘in way? Do you have what it takes to be a rock star? If yes, then we bring you the best of everything, a place for the rockers, musical extravaganza, and the secret chant to music! Strum your guitar, sing out the best compositions, do whatever it takes and let the sounds of your music go far beyond the Multiverse.
XTACY: Teams have to play a set of songs or a medley of songs in Hindi/English within the prescribed time limit accompanied by plug-in instruments. (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance)
XAVOTSAV: Teams have to play a set of songs or a medley of songs in Hindi/English within the prescribed time limit accompanied by plug-in instruments. (EXTENDED VERSION of the TRAILER Performance of Xtacy.)
Poetry with a beat and self-expression, a rap is all this and much more. As Eminem said “I can’t tell you what it really is. I can only tell you what it feels like.” Be ready to witness some foot tapping beats and some amazing raps and look at the new age rappers give an all new meaning to this WORD WAR.
Final round: Participants have to rap a verse which may or may not be accompanied by beat boxing within the given time limit.
Love melody? Want a break from the urban age synthetic sounds? Are you hungry for the soothing strumming of the acoustics? The mesmerizing Strings, the soft wind instruments, and those mind-boggling percussions are ready to blow your mind.
Final round: Teams have to perform a set of song or a medley of songs in Hindi/English only, without any plug-in instruments within the prescribed time limit.
Two microphones shall be provided by the organizers.
You’ve admired and danced like anything to their crazy beats. Now, it’s your chance to be on the other side of the console. Mix your tracks, pump up the beats and make them dance till they drop. Be the king of EDM; create earthquakes and stir up a frenzy. Spread pulsating vibes among the audience. We can’t wait for the beats to drop!!
FOR XTACY: The participants will have to submit their prerecorded tracks in a CD at the PR DESK. Participants will have to send their raw footage as the proof of authenticity in that CD as well.
The name of the participant and name of the college must be written clearly on the CD.
FOR XAVOTSAV: The participants will have to produce their own music by mixing of at least 3 tracks and entertain the crowd for the prescribed time limit.
In the melee of rock, metal, pop and EDM, are the one with a flair for the tunes of yore? Does Rabindranath mean more to you than rock and reggae? Are you enchanted by the magical music of countryside folk songs? If it is yes to the above, then we present to you the perfect platform. Enchant your listeners with soulful renditions and ensure that the ancient forms of music thrive with generations to come.
FOR XTACY: Teams have to put up a band performance of Eastern Acoustic Instruments which may or may not be accompanied by Folk Song. (It should be a TRAILER for their Final Performance)
FOR XAVOTSAV: Teams have to put up a band performance of Eastern Acoustic Instruments which may or may not be accompanied by Folk Song. (It should be an EXTENDED VERSION of the Trailer they performed).
Musicians maketh a song, else it’s all poetry. In the world of electronic music, legendary musicians have held their might and dazzled millions. From Santana to Sivamani, musicians lend the defining touch to the most beautiful of songs ever made. This is the stage where the spotlight will remain focused on you and you only. NO overlapping, no blending, this is the real deal. Win over the judges with your tunes and blow away competition with your beats. Strum to glory!!
Each Participant will have to play their instrument within the prescribed time limit.
Its time to test your general grey matter, and show the universe how much skills you possess when it comes to general knowledge. Boost up your brain and fold down your sleeves and get ready to be the first one to press the buzzer.
Teams have to go through several rounds comprising of different questionnaire sets and the team which gets the maximum points at the end of all rounds wins.
Scenes in an action movie are like stages of a quiz, people keep getting eliminated till the winner (THE HERO) emerges out of the round. And as has been said before that no movie is complete without one particular ingredient …Entertainment…Entertainment and Entertainment. Come one and all to see how our participants fight it off in the ultimate battle of entertainment accompanied by their wit and intelligence.
Teams have to go through several rounds comprising of different questionnaire sets and the team which gets the maximum points at the end of all rounds wins.
‘What is that thing that does not dry in the sun?’ ‘Which breaks with a word?’ A fan trick questions based on common sense? Then this is exactly the place where you should be. Xavotsav 2018 brings to you a quiz for which neither do you need to search the Wikipedia or the GK books, common sense would be the only jigsaw to solve the puzzle.
Teams have to go through several rounds comprising of different questionnaire sets and the team which gets the maximum points at the end of all rounds wins.
There are several ways to express your love. You just don’t have to play a sport to express yourself but you can always show the world that you are that ULTIMATE fan. It’s a quiz in which almost everyone will make a mark or two, though only the best will walk away with the prizes.
Teams have to go through several rounds comprising of different questionnaire sets and the team which gets the maximum points at the end of all rounds wins.
Are you good at thinking on your feet? Are wisecracks always running through your mind and you always wait for an opportunity to showcase your TALENT? If so then this unique event is tailor-made for you. A Minute is all that you have in your hand to show the Universe how able you are as a speaker.
Final round: Each participant has to speak in clear and fluent speech for exactly one minute on the given topic.
Hard, lonely, and vicious, that’s what being on stage is like in front of an audience waiting for you to perform. But ‘Keep Calm and Carry on’ as you compete with the funniest people. So it’s time for you bring out your funny side and show the Multiverse, that you are the Kenny of this Xavotsav 2018.
Final round: Each participant has to present a comic act within the prescribed time limit, by using props if needed.
It refers to the idea that the clash of opposing forces necessarily results in growth and progress. Through this debate, we aim to have constructive discussion of issues which will showcase the superb logic and oratory of the participants. This debate will not only leave the audience spellbound, but also with refreshing insights into the burning issues of the day.
Each participant has to give a speech on the given motion, whether for or against and respond to the rebuttal questions within the prescribed time limit.
Are you a fan of the legendary Indian parliamentary debates, which has witnessed great orators over the years ? Yearning to begin your speech in shudh Hindi with a “ Mananiya Mahoday “ ? Should this be your forte, then this event gives you the opportunity to speak like a true blue politician. Be armed with rhetoric and quips so popular among leaders and endear your audience through your debates as the masses endear to the leaders.
Each Participant will be representing a Member of the parliament, whose portfolio shall be sent to the participant 3 days prior to the event.
Issues shall be raised in the Parliament by the speaker, and each member will have to defend it or speak against it, in accordance to his portfolio, for the prescribed time limit.
After the speech of each member, the other members shall be given a chance to rebuttal for 2 minutes.
Tuning on to 91.9 friend’s FM all the time might be an easy task for you, but ever thought how it feels to sit behind the microphone, when the entire city is waiting to hear your voice? This Xavotsav, we bring to you War of RJs, where you will have to show your speaking skills, and prove the Universe, that you can be the best Radio Jockey.
Final round: The participants will be given a time of 3+1 minutes to be a Radio Jockey.
A fun event, this will bring out the quirky and out-of-the-box talent of our participants. Can you speak the lingo of TV channels as fast as you surf them? One of the new additions to the xavotsav event roster, this event promises to be an entertaining affair, with a lot of tongue twisting! Think you can do the job of the idiot box as easily? We’ll see, that too in high definition.
Participants are to perform for a period of 3+1 Minutes by mouthing dialogues of any 5 TV channels of their choice. Change to the next channel must be made when the judge decides to change the channel. 8 participants will be selected for the final round.
Do you think you’re the next Kobe Bryant or Lebron James? Then this is your chance. Prove to the world that you’re the next star of one of the most exciting games in the world. It’s time to tie up those Jordans and step on to the court, flaunt those skills and dribble your way to victory!
Knockout format
“United we stand, divided we fall” That’s the only motto which can get you and your friends to victory. Time to show how good you guys are as a team! Show the world that you and your friends are the strongest when you stand together. Put in every amount of strength you’ll have and get ready to win this war.
Knockout format
Fast, Faster and Fastest. Feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you vie for top honours at the finish line. Reach there before the rest, for history will only remember the victor. Speed is of the essence but so will be strategy. You wouldn't want a burnout now, would you? It isn’t over until it’s over.
Knockout format
Showcase your skills with the ball like none other. Impress the judges with your Crossovers, amaze the audience with a Rainbow and send the competition for a toss with your neck stalls and hot stoppers. This Xavotsav, show us your style, the freestyle.
Knockout format
Are you the ultimate fan of video games and cannot live without them? We give you the chance to have the ultimate gaming experience with one of the best games developed ever.
RULES TO BE UPDATED SOON
The ultimate battleground for the thinking minds is here. Navigate the minefield of chess as you sacrifice the unexpected and push through gallantly for the end that all seek, at all costs. Marshall your troops as you gear up to check and mate and emerge as the giants of the game. A lot will be at stake, with your repute at the top of the line.
Knockout format
Strategies well defend your base and earn bragging rights over others. Unleash your Hero and destroy the rival's Ancients. The ultimate defense with unstoppable offense will cement your position in the greater games of all time.
RULES TO BE UPDATED SOON
The management is what runs the company and the fate of the company lies in their hands. Want to know how it feels like walking in the shoes of the top managers of a company? The participants get to be the CEO, CFO and COO of a company and will be asked to manage the day to day affairs of the business. Leave an impression on the stakeholders and glory will be yours. A wrong move and you'll be axed. Tough times lie ahead.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.
The Conch has been blown, the gladiators have been summoned. Join the Colosseum and survive till the end as challenges are thrown at you. Only one emerges as victorious in the end. Be the Gladiator, with your Vocabulary as your sword and your Intellect as your shield and survive till the end.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 participants will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected participants.
Plagiarism is all one notices in the 21st century and Innovation and Originality are the keys to survive in this multiverse. Do you have what it takes to innovate and create something out of nothing? Entrepreneurship requires creativity and uniqueness. Impress the Angel Investors and emerge out as the victors.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.
A successful marketing campaign is what keeps the company alive in the market. A product cannot sell itself until the consumer finds out the use for the product. Come, be a part of the arena where you’ll be asked to portray your strategies to take your brand to the top. Either dominate the market or be dominated by other players in the market.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.
Put your skill sets to the test as you gear up to tackle the most volatile and quintessential segments in an organisation- The Human Resources. Navigate the tricky terrain of HR as you deal with the human capital and ensure that they remain content and motivated. An unhappy workforce is the last thing you would want, right? This ordeal requires a calculative and composed mind. Would you be up to the task now?
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.
Reputation is what matters the most and one fights to keep it up. Customers and society have a great impact on the well-being of a company. Send out a wrong message and face repercussions magnified in intensity. How you portray your brand image will either make or break you. But then, there are PR gurus as well. Are you one of them? It will be a gruelling path ahead.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.
Companies with a defined corporate commitment to ethical principles do better financially than companies that don't. A good CSR Strategy is what sets the company apart from the rest. Do you have the wits to develop a flawless CSR Strategy that will take your company to the top? Be the best and glory will be yours. Only the smartest can survive this challenge of ethical dilemmas and compromises.
XTACY: Participants will have to solve a set of case studies by a stipulated date (to be specified later on) and send to eventsxavo18@gmail.com. Live prelims will be held subsequently.
6 Teams will be shortlisted for the final round on the basis of their performance in the prelims.
XAVOTSAV: Rules to be conveyed to the selected teams.