Kaustubha 2010 in its inaugural year opened a platform for students even from non-media studies colleges. As always the event opened with a grand and distinctive inaugural. The chief guest for the function was Ms Giselle Mehta, director of Allegro Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and former IRS officer. She is an active theatre person and a writer. Team Kaustubha was blessed with her gracious presence.
Giselle Mehta addressing the gathering
The inaugurals took off invoking the blessings of the lord and also showcased a welcome dance, which enthralled the audience. Adding to the already joyful ambience, the unique inaugural different from the usual lighting the lamp made its mark with declaring the event open by glowing lights which read “Kaustubha 2010”. Well typical of the Department to come up with something new always.
The inaurals with a difference
Invoking the lord
The first event on stage Pitch-in-sanity (Mad Ads with a twist) brought all five registered teams on stage representing products of their own choice. The twist to this competition was that participants could express only through actions sans words. It was gibberish to the extent that even music could only be instrumental. But these challenges only made the competition much stronger and exciting. Here are a few snaps:
Fr Muller's college with their horse power...
Alvas College, introduces themselves
Besant Womens College buzzing away
'Zoo Zooing' with Aloysius B Com batch
The Threesome from Manipal Bangalore
Bull’s Eye, the press conference followed the gibberish act by the different teams. And this was a total change with words alone doing all the talking. Each team was given a situation to prepare on, but minutes before they enter the stage a crisis was also introduced. And yes it was fun to watch how they handled the situation. Well kudos to all the teams for a wonderful war of words.
Hmm...but we have....
This is how we solve our crisis
Bull's Eye keep the judges thinking...
Mr Tafleel U, HOD, Journalism sharing a lighter moment with the judges
Sr Celine Vas, lecturer, Dept. of Mass Communication with the reporters...
The afternoon session was allotted for preparing for the other events. It was during a span of three hours that the teams went on making their Pro-Bono- the Public Service television advertisement making competition, Decibells- the radio jingle making competition and Snapdots, photojournalism. The various teams guided by their efficient escorts (a special mention to the undergraduate students who actively managed and helped their respective teams).
Celebration knew no bounds with the cultural programme that unfolded in the evening. The students from the Department of Mass Communication set the stage on fire with their brilliant performances ranging from all types of dances to songs and even drama. Well no amount of words can match what was displayed on stage. Take a look at this…
Media-to-be professionals have their share of fun
