Events of Arth-Manthan 2012

Chak de India 

(Debate) 

Round ONE: 6 Sept - 11 am, DEBATE: 7 Sept- 10.00 am

Chak De India, the Maha Debate will have two rounds. In round one on 6^th September, you have to speak your heart out on any one of the three topics given below for three minutes. 10 best speakers – fiery, passionate and sincere - will qualify for the Maha-Debate. Here they will be split into two teams for the final event, which will be held on 7^th August. Through this debate we urge our youth to take the lead, to step out of their comfort zones and to clean the system

Theme for Round One: Politics – Young India is crying out for change!

TOPICS:

—  What prevents the youth from entering politics?

—  India growth story – is it the end of the road?

—  Is 24 hr coverage the prime driver of social movements?

—  Indian Media – “Paid news, sensationalism and TRPs?”

Last Date for submitting entries: 1^st September

 Global Leaders Meet

(6 Sept – 2 pm)

The participating teams will play the role of economic advisers of the various world countries allotted to them in advance. The Agenda at this year’s Global Leaders Meet is ‘The Euro Crisis: Triggers and its impact on the global economy’. (Issues discussed could include causes that led to the crisis; the role of the Central Banks, the current economic scenario in the Euro Zone; how it will influence economic policies in other nations and its impact on global economy and trade). Well, you have to truly represent the country allotted to you; that could mean dressing up like them and speaking a bit of the native language too!

No. of Members per team: 5                                      Duration of Presentation: 20 mins.

Last Date for submitting entries and allotment of countries: On or before, 1st Sept.

For Registration please contact: Prof. Ashwini Ranade – M. 9833284853

Pen 'Em Down 

(Essay Competition)

TOPICS:

Medals in the Olympics and economic power go hand in hand.

Will FDI help Indian retail market grow?

Are we too senstitive when it comes to criticism from abroad?

 Financial Literacy: The need of the hour!

 Directly elected mayors: The key to urban renewal?

Last Date for submitting entries & essays: On or before, 1^st Sept.

 (Maximum 2000 words)

Results will be announced at 1 pm on 6th Sept.

 War of Words ELOCUTION COMPETITION 

(6th Sept. – 1pm)

 

TOPICS:

—  ‘Mera Beta Mahan’ – is dynastic politics the cause of corruption?

—  Agriculture: A viable option for enterprise?

—  Falling Rupee: A blessing in disguise?

—  Mission to Mars: Waste of resources or National Pride?

Speeches can be in English, Hindi or Marathi

Duration of Speech: 5 mins

Last Date for submitting entries: On or before, 1^st Sept.

Evaluation on the basis of Delivery Style, Substance and Body Language.

Contact: Prof. Rama Sakhalkar 9967014597