എറണാകുളം പബ്ലിക്‌ ലൈബ്രറി ഡോ. സുകുമാര്‍ അഴീക്കോട്‌ അനുസ്മരണത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ചു കോളേജ് വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥികള്‍ക്ക് മലയാളത്തില്‍ പ്രസംഗ മത്സരം നടത്തുന്നു.
 . Ernakulam Public Library is organising an Inter Collegiate Debate Competition in memory of Dr. Sukumar Azhikode.

Eligibility: College students studying in Government recognised colleges in Kerala
Only a team of two students can represent a college.

Tropies, Cash Prizes to the winners
Everrolling trophy to winners institutions

Last date for registration : 15 January 2019

Participants should report at the venue on the date of competition one hour before the stipulated time.
Duration is 5 minutes per candidate
Topic will be given 5 minutes prior to the teams turn
Language will be Malayalam

For details visit http://www.ernakulampubliclibrary.com/

CMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE is organising SRISHTI 2019,  a platform to identify and applaud the unique talent pool of the student community.

LIST OF EVENTS
1. Finding Young Scientist.
2. Debate (Malayalam & English).
3. Drawing Competition (Pencil & Painting)
4. Wealth out of waste. ;
5. Essay Competition (English & Tamil).


RULES FOR THE EVENTS
1. FINDING YOUNG SCIENTIST
MAX 4 TEAMS (HS - 1/ HSS - 3) [2 Members per Team]
Projects can be submitted in one of the following four categories
I .Biological & Ecological Sciences
2.Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences
3.Social & Behavioral Sciences
4.Current Technologies.
• Explains the problem and how it impacts them.
• Describes a new innovation or solution that could impact or solve the problem.
• Explains the Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics behind their innovation.
• Illustrates how their innovation could address the everyday problem.

2. WEALTH OUT OF WASTE
MAX 3 TEAMS (HS - 1/ HSS - 2) [2 Members per Team]
• Effort and creativity are important.
• Materials should be brought by the participants.
• It is a one-hour competition.
• Creates awareness among youth how to reduce, reuse and recycle.
• Materials should be eco-friendly.
• Judging criteria: Presentation, Creativity, Concept and the final look of the product.

3. DRAWING
MAX 4 MEMBERS [Pencil DrawingHS-l/HSS-1, Painting HS-1/HSS-1]
TOPIC: On Spot [Charts will be provided]
• Acceptable tools of drawing I paintjng include pencil, water color, etc.
• Photographs, wires, and other 3D objects are not acceptable.
• The drawing I painting must not include words or slogans.
• Participant Name & School's name and address must be clearly mentionedon the.back of
poster in the English Language.
• No text (including theme title, name etc) should be written on the front of the poster.

4. ESSAYWRITING
MAX 3 MEMBERS [English HS-1/HSS-1, Tamil HSS-1]
TOPIC: On Spot [Content will be provided]
• Maximum time limit - 30 Minutes.
• Sheets will be provided to participants to write. Participants need to carry their pen or any
other stationary.
• Participants need to ensure that they use good diction with original and interesting idea.
• They must also ensure the content of essay should be versed with the topic and should be
logically organized and written in clear words. Include a purposeful conclusion.
• Quotations should be acknowledged in the reference.

5. DEBATE
MAX 4 TEAMS {English HS.-1/HSS-l, Malayalam HS-1/HSS-1] 4 Members per Team
TOPIC:
• Each team will have 5 Minutes to prepare before speech.
• Duration of a Speaker should be 5 Minutes or 7 Minutes max.
• Questions should primarily focused on arguments developed in the speech of your opponent.
• Once the questioning has begun, neither the questioner nor his opponent may consult colleague.
• A void Repetition of points.

For further details and registration contact
Email id: cmssrishti [at] gmail.com
Contact: +91 9688394333 (W) I +91 9688494333

Speak for India is an initiative by Federal Bank in association with The Times of India Group to encourage young, dynamic and enthusiastic minds across the nation to raise their voice on pertinent issues and play the role of change maker in society. We cannot rule out the possibility that somewhere in the nation there may be a young prodigy, aspiring to be a great orator. The event offers college students a podium to explore their awareness, insights and perspective on contemporary topics.

The contest registration is open NOW to all college students who are currently studying in any of the colleges in the state of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra (Other states to follow soon)


Speak for India - Karnataka edition is a journey to find the most vibrant, confident and persuasive debater from the state of Karnataka. The Karnataka Edition would be held in 2 languages – English & Kannada. Phases of evaluation would include district, zonal, semi-final and the final round. The contest will be conducted at common venues. Students can participate by registering online. At the initial level, they will speak in their respective district centre or at the designated centres.

The prize would be awarded to the orator selected by the judging panel based on style, clarity and conviction of thought and lucidity of articulation.

Speak for India - Maharashtra edition is a journey to find the most vibrant, confident and persuasive debater from the state of Maharashtra.The Maharashtra Edition would be held in three languages - English, Marathi and Hindi.Phases of evaluation would include district,zonal, semi-final and the final round. The contest will be conducted at common venues.Students can participate by registering online.At the initial level, they will speak in their respective district centre or at the designated centres.

The prize would be awarded to the orator selected by the judging panel based on style, clarity and conviction of thought and lucidity of articulation.

Eligibility
The competition is open for all college students who are currently studying in any of the colleges in the state of Karnataka or Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu for the respective editions

Registration
All registrations will take place through our website, www.speakforindia.com/ To register log on to: www.speakforindia.com. Please pay attention to register before deadlines, There is no fee to take part in the competition. It is totally free.
Registration closes Two days prior to each district level competition.
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu registration is open now


For details and registration Click here

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering conducts “SPARK”, an annual event for school students with an objective to tap their hidden talents.  School students from across Tamil Nadu from IX to XII standards participate every year and demonstrate an array of talents and gain input to compete in the fast-changing technology space. This event also provides opportunities for them to explore various courses in the higher studies spectrum and appropriate career opportunities. We take this opportunity to thank the management of your school for considering our invitation and nominating students for “SPARK” and making this event a grand success year after year.


The motto of SPARK is “To ignite the young Indian minds – to make India a Super Power”.

Eligiblity: 
Students of Class IX to XII

Zone 1: Comibatore & Nilgiris
Zone 2: Pollachi, Udumalpet, Tirupur & Other districts

Date of Event: 27 October 2018
Last date for registration: 20 October 2018

Venue: Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore

Super School Award for the school that bags maximum prizes

Competitions
YOUTH PARLIAMENT CONTEST

Participation:
• 25 to 30 participants per team
Duration : 40 Mins (max)
TOPIC : IMPLEMENTATION OF NEET EXAM
Question : 10 minutes / Discussion : 20 minutes

COLOURS OF INDlA CONTEST
Participation:
• Individual Entry • Participants will have to bring all drawing materials
• Only drawing paper will be provided
TOPICS : • FUTURE INDIA  • GREEN INDIA
Time allowed : 1 hour 30 minutes

SCIENCE SPECTRUM CONTEST
Participation:
• Two members per team
• An abstract to be submitted at the time of the event
TOPICS : • ENERGY • DIGITAL INDIA • BIO-TECHNOLOGY
• ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS • PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY
• ECO-FRIENDLY PROJECTS (TOWARDS GREENER INDIA)

YOUNG ORATOR CONTEST
Participation:
• Individual entries • Prelims - 2 Mins
• 5 students will be selected for final round • Final - 4 mins
TOPIC : INFLUENCE OF MOBILE PHONES ON CHILDREN

VIVATHA MEDAI CONTEST
Participation:
• Individual entry • 8 students will be selected for

final round • Preliminary round : Topic will be given on the spot.

VEGETABLE CARVING CONTEST
Participation:
• Individual entries • Duration - 2 hrs
• Participants should bring their own vegetables and carving equipments

SINGING CONTEST
Individual entries - two students per school
Prelims - 2 mins
5 students will be selected for finals
Final 4 mins

Fun games are there on the venue

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering is organising 1st  District Level Basketball, Volleyball & Chess Tournament (for School boys and girls) for the Sri Eshwar Trophy.
Date: 26-27 October 2018

This promotion project is to give and opportunity for schools to provide their players invaluable tournament experience under ideal playing conditions.
The tournament will be conducted on a knockout basis. The deision of the Tournament Commistte on all points not covered above will be final.
The entry with the list of players in proper letter head signed by the Head of the Institution must reach the Secretary on or before 20 October 2018.
For further details and registration
9842307770, 9842699077, 9994300025, 9942932159
spark@sece.ac.in

Website: http://www.spark.sece.ac.in

Insurance Institute, Ernakulam is organising a debate competition in connection with their Golden Jubilee celebrations for the college students.

Eligibility
College students from the colleges of Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Alappuzha
A team of two students from one college

Date and Venue
December 9, 2017
Grand Hotel, MG Road, Ernakulam

Prizes
First: INR 10000/-
Second: INR 8000/-
Third: INR 6000/-

The participants who reach the final round also will be given prizes.

Last date for registration: December 5, 2017
Phone: 0484-2350301, 9388643004

Source: Madhyamam Daily

Verbattle Senior is one of the categories of the Verbattle Debating Championship 2017 open to students aged of 16-24 years studying in Class 11 to Post-Graduation.

Verbattle Senior Debating Championship 2017 will be held in Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Bengaluru.

Also, you the link to the preliminary registration form: http://verbattle.com/EventRegistration.aspx


STEPS:
1. Download the Registration Form + Factsheet (Download the Registration form and Factsheet from the homepage: www.verbattle.com)
2. Print and Complete the form
3. Send the form along with the Registration fee.
4. Receive your Registration receipt

Verbattle Senior – Format
Zonal

Example:
Mangaluru Zone
Hubli Zone
Bengaluru Zone
Zonal Clamber

Ten statements will be given to Verbattle Senior registrants. Registered teams needs to be prepared to argue in favor of and against for all the ten statements

Three random teams will be put on the stage at a time for the Zonal debate. But way of lotto, one statement is selected for debate for each batch. Team arguing in favor or against will also be decided by lotto (picking up of chits). There will be three to four rounds depending on number of teams participating. Each team will get one minute to speak in a round. Based on the argument, performance, behavior, and team spirit, a total of 81 teams will be selected for Skirmish round.

State level Skirmish – 81 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 4
Total of 27 debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 27

Combat - 27 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 5 (4 debate rounds, 1 audience round)
Total of nine debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 9

Confrontation - 9 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 3

Face-Off – 3 teams

Three subjects will be given, and a statement should be prepared by the each team using one subject which will be selected out of lotto
Each statement will be argued
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates

Winner – One team

Contact
Verbattle
No. 808 (Old No. 66/3)
1st Floor, 18th Cross
9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar
Bangalore - 560 011

Mobile:+91-97399 00011
Phone:080-4251 1111
Email : info@verbattle.com

Verbattle is different from other debates. There are three teams, and sides are chosen by chance. Oftentimes there can be two teams for the statement and one against, or it is possible for one team to be for the statement and two against it. The teams are given little time to prepare for their one-minute round. Four to five rounds follow, with an opportunity for audience questions. Judges and mentors are also given the chance to ask questions. If the participants are under sixteen, mentors are allowed on the stage. Judgment of the teams is laid out under Judging Verbattle

You can participate either as a student, institution, independent judge or audience in Verbattle 2017 Debate Competitions.

Verbattle Junior is one of the categories of the Verbattle Debating Championship 2017 open to students aged of 12-16 years studying in Class 7 to Class 10.

Please check the regional and national calendar of events. The Championships will be hed in the following Zonal/Regional Championships Centers— Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi and Mysuru. The National-level championships will be hosted at Bengaluru.

Preliminary registration form: http://verbattle.com/EventRegistration.aspx

How to Register
STEPS:
1. Download the Registration Form + Factsheet (Download the Registration form and Factsheet from the homepage: www.verbattle.com)
2. Print and Complete the form
3. Send  the form along with the Registration fee.

4. Receive your Registration receipt


Verbattle Junior – Format
Zonal

Example:
Mangaluru Zone
Hubli Zone
Bengaluru Zone
Zonal Clamber

Ten statements will be given to Verbattle Junior registrants. Registered teams need to be prepared to argue in favour of and against for all the ten statements.

Three random teams will be put on the stage at a time for the Zonal debate. But way of lotto, one statement is selected for debate for each batch. Team arguing in favour or against will also be decided by lotto (picking up of chits). There will be three to four rounds depending on the number of teams participating. Each team will get one minute to speak in a round. Based on the argument, performance, behavior, and team spirit, a total of 81 teams will be selected for Skirmish round.

State level Skirmish – 81 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 5 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round)
Total of 27 debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 27

Combat - 27 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round)
Total of nine debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 9

Confrontation - 9 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 3

Face-Off – 3 teams

Three subjects will be given, and statements should be prepared by the each team using one subject which will be selected out of lotto.
Each statement will be argued
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Winner – One team

Contact
Verbattle
No. 808 (Old No. 66/3)
1st Floor, 18th Cross
9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar
Bangalore - 560 011

Mobile:+91-97399 00011
Phone:080-4251 1111
Email : info@verbattle.com

Verbattle is different from other debates. There are three teams, and sides are chosen by chance. Oftentimes there can be two teams for the statement and one against, or it is possible for one team to be for the statement and two against it. The teams are given little time to prepare for their one-minute round. Four to five rounds follow, with an opportunity for audience questions. Judges and mentors are also given the chance to ask questions. If the participants are under sixteen, mentors are allowed on the stage. Judgment of the teams is laid out under Judging Verbattle

You can participate either as a student, institution, independent judge or audience in Verbattle 2017 Debate Competitions.

Verbattle Beginner – Format
Verbattle Beginner is one of the categories of the Verbattle Debating Championship 2017 open to students aged of 08-12 years studying in Class 3 to Class 6.


Verbattle Beginner Debating Championship 2017 will begin with the Selection Round in Bengaluru, on the 1st August 2017, and will culminate with the Finals, on the 13th September 2017.

Selection round

Ten statements will be given to Verbattle Beginner registrants. Registered teams need to be prepared to argue in favor of and against for all the ten statements.


Five random teams will be put on the stage at a time for the skirmish debate. But way of lotto, one statement is selected for debate for each batch. Team arguing in favour or against will also be decided by lotto (picking up of chits). There will be three to four rounds depending on number of teams participating. Each team will get one minute to speak in a round. Based on the argument, performance, behavior, and team spirit, a total of 27 teams will be selected for the Combat round.
Combat - 27 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round)
Total of nine debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 9
Confrontation - 9 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 3
Face-Off – 3 teams

Top three teams will make their own statements
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Winner – One team

Click here to register online

STEPS for offline registration
1. Download the Registration Form + Factsheet (Download the Registration form and Factsheet from the homepage: www.verbattle.com)
2. Print and Complete the form
3. Send the form along with the Registration fee.
4. Receive your Registration receipt

Verbattle is different from other debates. There are three teams, and sides are chosen by chance. Oftentimes there can be two teams for the statement and one against, or it is possible for one team to be for the statement and two against it. The teams are given little time to prepare for their one-minute round. Four to five rounds follow, with an opportunity for audience questions. Judges and mentors are also given the chance to ask questions. If the participants are under sixteen, mentors are allowed on the stage. Judgment of the teams is laid out under Judging Verbattle

The Championship will have its selection round on 12th August, 2018 at Bengaluru.
You can participate either as a student, institution, independent judge or audience in Verbattle 2018 Debate Competitions.

Verbattle Beginner – Format
Selection round

Ten statements will be given to Verbattle Beginner registrants. Registered teams need to be prepared to argue in favor of and against for all the ten statements.


Five random teams will be put on the stage at a time for the skirmish debate. But way of lotto, one statement is selected for debate for each batch. Team arguing in favour or against will also be decided by lotto (picking up of chits). There will be three to four rounds depending on number of teams participating. Each team will get one minute to speak in a round. Based on the argument, performance, behavior, and team spirit, a total of 27 teams will be selected for the Combat round.
Combat - 27 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round)
Total of nine debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 9
Confrontation - 9 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 3
Face-Off – 3 teams

Top three teams will make their own statements
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Winner – One team

Verbattle Junior – Format, Verbattle Kannada – Format and Verbattle Senior – Format
Zonal Clamber

Ten statements will be given to Verbattle Junior registrants. Registered teams need to be prepared to argue in favour of and against for all the ten statements.


Three random teams will be put on the stage at a time for the Zonal debate. But way of lotto, one statement is selected for debate for each batch. Team arguing in favour or against will also be decided by lotto (picking up of chits). There will be three to four rounds depending on the number of teams participating. Each team will get one minute to speak in a round. Based on the argument, performance, behavior, and team spirit, a total of 81 teams will be selected for Skirmish round.

State level Skirmish – 81 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 5 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round)
Total of 27 debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 27
Combat - 27 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 6 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round)
Total of nine debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 9
Confrontation - 9 teams

Three teams debate on one statement
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Number of teams selected for next level: 3
Face-Off – 3 teams

Three subjects will be given, and statements should be prepared by the each team using one subject which will be selected out of lotto.
Each statement will be argued
Number of rounds: 7 (4 debate rounds, 1 mentor round, 1 audience round, 1 judges round)
Total of three debates
Winner – One team
Verbattle Senior – Format

Timeline: 26 June to 27 July 2017

For registration and further information click here

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organising a National Level Parliamentary Competition 2017.

PRIZES WORTH INR 62000
Best Team: INR 21000
Second Best Team: INR 12000
Best Adjudicator: INR 7000
And other prizes worth INR  22000 at stake too !

LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION:
31st August 2017.

DATE OF EVENT:
6th – 8th October 2017.

Registration Fees:
Independent Adjudicator : ₹1000/-
Team (with Adjudicator) : ₹3600/-

Ernakulam Public Library is organising Dr. Sukumar Azhikode Memorial Kerala Malayalam Inter Collegiate Debate Competition.

Date: 26 January 2017
Venue: Ernakulam Public Library

Medium: Malayalam

Eligibility:Students studying in Government approved colleges (All-Science, Arts and Professional colleges)
A college can send a team of two students

Prizes and awards to the winning teams and top colleges

Registration fee: INR 100
Interested students may register along with the certificate/application from the Head of Institution

Last date: 21 January 2017

Details will be available at http://ernakulampubliclibrary.com/

National Child Development Council (NCDC ) is organising various competitions for the LP, UP, High School, Higher Secondary students in Palakkad in connection with "Maanav Aikya Yathra".

Competitions are: Jingles Writing, Music, Debate, Essay writing, Elocution, Anchoring, Vocabulary, Painting and English Fluency test.

Date: 29 October 2016

Contact: 9995879159


Source: Mathrubhumi Daily, 26.10.2016

Debate Competition for Students

IPR Division/IP Facilitation centre (IPFC)/
IP Education Centre (IPEC)/National Initiative Against Piracy (NIAP)
FICCI
Industry's Voice For Policy Change
Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110 001