Day-2 Kalai Koodam Youth Festival

DAY 2 – 33RD INTER UNIVERSITY SOUTH ZONE YOUTH FESTIVAL AT HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

It was yet another day of explosive performances by talented youngsters from 32 universities across the nation at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. The audiences were spell bound and awe struck by the professionalism, creativity and fabulous exhibition of talents galore. More than 15 events were held and it was not exhaustive it was full packed entertainment.

Dr. Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor, HITS appreciated the Classical Dance Performance he said ”An excellent performance! Extraordinary talented students! A Classical performance of classical dance. I am amazed and astounded to witness all the events.”

Dr. S.K.Sharma, AIU Representative and Observer , commented that “HITS has organised the event very nicely more than what we expected. Teachers and students are unparalleled in organizing the event. The 33rd Inter University South Zone Youth Festival cultural events reflect the harmonious existence of different cultural groups of our country in spite of language barrier we tend to face. Such diverse cultural performances serve to connect us as one single nation.”

Soul Stirring Solo Performance: light vocal solo- Indian & classical (Hindustani & Carnatic). 16 Participants gave soulful performances and it reached the heavenly horizons and it was divinely indeed!

QUIZ A renowned quiz master Dr. Hasan Sheikh, Retd. Scientist, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, electrified the quiz competition and conducted it in a stupendous manner. The competition commenced with the first round- written test with 51 participants from 17 universities. After a stiff competition and answering challenging questions ranging from sports to current affairs participants had a splendid time. 13 teams made to semi-finals and 6 to the finals.

Teams selected for finals - University of Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University - Kannur University - Central University of Kerala - University of Calicut - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

QUOTES FROM JUDGES AND EXPERTS HITS is a progressive institution with great ideals and vision for the youth of our nation. What better platform for the youngsters can we expect? This institution has done a splendid job providing a platform to exhibit their talents. A renowned Quiz Master Dr. Hasan Shaikh, Retd. Scientist, IGCAR 33rd University Youth Festival is a well organized- arrangement and conglomeration of 32 universities is indeed a great accomplishment – Thanks to VC, Registrar, Faculty & volunteers of HITS- good hospitality- Great effort- absolutely enjoyable.” Dr. Surekha, Asst. Prof., Univ. of Agricultural Science. KA. Performing for the FIRST TIME. Love dancing. Love to exhibit my talent. Absolute enjoyment and entertainment. Aarthy Venugopal, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi. South Zone youth fest 2017 # Excellent Arrangement!!! A comfortable stay!! Thank You Hindustan! Vishwanath R. Vastradmath, Gulbarga university, Kalbargi. - On the spot painting The event is well organized. Good quality of materials are provided by the organizers- Ganesh Prasad, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - A good platform to encourage all talents hidden in students. Aneesh Ragavan, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupathi. About the Quiz---A big thanks to the Hindustan - Friendly Professors - Great experience. The quiz master made the competition entertaining and humorous with his knowledge - Vishwas Agrawal, Cochin University. Elocution was really good, thanks to all for giving an opportunity in south zone youth fest. I met a lot of talented people from various states, culture and so on…. Roshini. M University of Kerala. Curtains for Day 2 at HITS with loads of surprises in store for Day 3 on 20th December 2017.