Tark – Vitark


HINDI DEBATE

"Intellectuals can debate, ignoramus just argue.”

It has been rightly said, It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. This event has been organized to provide a platform to display not only your wisdom, but also your intelligence.
Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is the result of other people’s thinking. So, with a pinch of excitement and a dash of enthusiasm, unleash your opinion and let the world know what you think!



Rules and regulations:
  1. Topic:In the opinion of the house, भारतीय सिनेमा में एक उम्र के बाद नायिकाओं का ग्लैमरस दुनिया से अलग होना ठीक है या नहीं
  2. There shall be 2 participants in each team. One participant is to speak in favour of the motion and the other, against the motion.
  3. Tag number will be given to each speaker before the competition
  4. The order of speaking will be decided by a draw of lots.
  5. Each speaker will be given 3 minutes to speak. This will be followed by one minute or less of interjection by the judge.
  6. Speaker exceeding the time limit will be penalized.
  7. Participants should refrain from any paper or aid. Unparliamentary language should not be used. No personal comments or observations should be made against any religion, caste, community, political party or individual.If used, then the participant will be disqualified.


Judging Criteria
  1. Content
  2. Interpretation
  3. Delivery
  4. Power of expressions
  5. Interjections
Note: The Motion will be announced 4 days before the competition.



Disclaimer : Rules may be subject to change.

CONTACT

MANAGER

COORDINATOR

Jitendra Siyag

Kushal Gupta

+91.9461852060

+91.8696066621


ASST. COORDINATORS
Riya Jain Shreeja Jain

+91.7023016199

+91.7568408986


THE BAIT OF WITS


ENGLISH DEBATE

“Intellectuals can debate, ignoramus just argue."

It has been rightly said, It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. This event has been organized to provide a platform to display not only your wisdom, but also your intelligence. Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is the result of other people’s thinking. So, with a pinch of excitement and a dash of enthusiasm, unleash your opinion and let the world know what you think!



Rules and regulations:
  1. Topic:In the opinion of the house, Mythology prometes Patriarchy
  2. There shall be 2 participants in each team. One participant is to speak in favour of the motion and the other, against the motion.
  3. Tag number will be given to each speaker before the competition
  4. The order of speaking will be decided by a draw of lots.
  5. Each speaker will be given 3 minutes to speak. This will be followed by one minute or less of interjection by the judge.
  6. Speaker exceeding the time limit will be penalized.
  7. Participants should refrain from any paper or aid. Unparliamentary language should not be used. No personal comments or observations should be made against any religion, caste, community, political party or individual.If use then participants will be disqualified.


Judging Criteria
  1. Content
  2. Interpretation
  3. Delivery
  4. Power of expressions
  5. Interjections
Note: The Motion will be announced 4 days before the competition.


Disclaimer : Rules may be subject to change.

CONTACT

MANAGER

COORDINATOR

Pragya Chaudhary

Gauri Khandelwal

+91.8561046369

+91.8696463314


ASST. COORDINATORS
Swati Chitlangia Diksha Goyal

+91.9529762909

+91.9929599995


ARZ KIYA HAI


HINDI POETRY

Poetry has always been one of the strongest means of expression. It is what makes the heart feel, eyes weep and the lips sing. This year at Zest we welcome you to tell us what is scribbled in the recesses of your being. Join us as we commemorate Hindi poetry as an Art.


Team size: Individual

Round(s): 2 – Eliminations and Finals

Rules and regulations:
  1. The last date for submission of poetry is 10th january 2017.
  2. The competition will be held in the Hindi language alone.
  3. The competition will be held in two rounds- Eliminations and Final Round.
  4. Participants have to submit their entries to hindipoetry@zestxaviers.in
  5. The short listed participants will perform their entries on stage.
  6. The judges will select entries that will go on to the next round.
  7. Topics for the Final round will be provided on the spot.
  8. Plagiarism (From a copyrighted work OR an internet publication (e.g. wordpress blogs/wattpad blogs) would lead to immediate disqualification.
  9. Content should not be defamatory/abusive towards any community, person or place, however, individual opinions can be stated with decency and decorum.
  10. Abusive, obscene or exorbitantly erotic content will be immediately disqualified.


General rules
  • All participants must report on time.
  • Judges’ decision is final and binding.
  • Violation of any of the above mentioned rules may result in disqualification of the team from the event.


    • Judging Criteria
    1. Originality of Idea, Execution of Idea and incorporation of Theme, Language and Pronunciation



      2. Disclaimer : Rules may be subject to change.

      CONTACT

      MANAGER

      COORDINATOR

      Jitendra Siyag

      Sakshi Jain

      +91.9461852060

      +91.9785813188


      ASST. COORDINATORS
      Hitesha Utmani Lakshita Agarwal

      +91.9636291091

      +91.9636600001


    BOL BABY BOL


    JAM

    Just-A-Minute (or JAM) is all about the control of the mind over the mouth. Can you make it through sixty seconds of non-stop talking without hesitation, repetition, or deviation? Or will the sheer pressure make you crumble and have your competitors pounce on you in an instant?


    Individual
  • A Jammer scores a point for making a correct challenge against whoever is speaking, while the speaker gets a point if the challenge is deemed incorrect. A player who makes a correct challenge takes over the subject for the remainder of the minute, or, until he or she is correctly challenged.

  • A speaker also scores a point if they are the person speaking when the 60 seconds expire.
    • Round 1

    Groups of 8 go through a JAM session each on different topics. Winner from each session qualifies for the final round.


    Round 2

    8 participants go through a JAM session on a given topic.


    Judging Criteria
    1. The Jammers are challenged to speak for one minute on a given subject without Interjections. Interjections are classified as:

      2. Repetition of any word or phrase. Challenges based on very common words such as ‘and’ are generally rejected except in extreme cases of repetition. Words contained on the subject cards can be repeated any number of times.

      Hesitation is watched very strictly: a momentary pause before continuation of the subject can give rise toa successful challenge, as can tripping over words.

      Deviation from the subject, which has alsobeen interpreted as deviating from the English language as we know it and deviation from grammar as we understand it.

    2. An extra point is awarded when a speaker speaks for the entire minute without being challenged.
    3. Penalties

      4. Speaking out of turn

      Early/Late start

      Repetition

      Anything that judges classify as time wasting tactics



    Disclaimer : Rules may be subject to change.

    CONTACT

    MANAGER

    COORDINATOR

    Vinay Pratap

    Vedant Sharma

    +91.8058041289

    +91.9983541173


    ASST. COORDINATORS
    Naman Agarwal Gauri Khandelwal

    +91.9784350023

    +91.8696463314


    SPELL-B


    If you can spell ‘Nietzsche’ without Google, you deserve a cookie.
    Words are the most inexhaustible source of magic!

    Zest’17 welcomes you to “Spell bee”, a competition where contestants analyse their ability to spell a broad selection of words, evaluating the pronunciation, word formation and grammar skills. There are exciting rounds to test your language skills buzzing within the English hive!



    Team Size: 3 members


    Rules and regulations:
    1. Participation on team basis.
    2. Usage of mobile phones is strictly prohibited.
    3. All the materials required by the participants will be provided by the organiser.
    4. The entire event will be presented in "BRITISH ENGLISH".Participants are required to follow the same.
      Use of "AMERICAN ENGLISH" will result in negative marking.


    Round 1: SPELL ME
  • Teams to spell the pronounced words.
  • Participants can ask for the origin, meaning and usage of words in a sentence.
  • The word will be repeated only thrice.


    • Round 2: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
  • A set of 10 sentences will be given to each team.
  • Members of the team are to spot the spelling errors and correct them.
  • A sentence will be grammatically correct but can have more than one spelling mistake.
  • Time provided will be 90 seconds.


    • Round 3: WORD SEARCH
  • Teams will be provided with a grid of letters on a sheet with a specific theme to identify the hidden words.
  • The teams will be given 4 minutes.


    • Round 4: JUMBLE - TUMBLE
  • Teams will be given paragraphs with jumbled sentences to be re-arranged in perfect order.
  • The round is time bound.


    • Judging Criteria
    1. The judges determines whether or not the word was spelled correctly.
    2. If the spelling is incorrect, that speller will be eliminated from the game.
      The judge gives the correct spelling of that word.
      Then the pronouncer reads a new word to the next team.
    3. If any team is found creating a chaos or in any way not complying with the rules of the competition,the organizers hold the right to disqualify the respective team.



    Disclaimer : Rules may be subject to change.

    CONTACT

    MANAGER

    COORDINATOR

    Jude Weston

    Ridhi Sharma

    +91.8955235522

    +91.9001006666


    ASST. COORDINATORS
    Ayushi Sah Shreya Goyal

    +91.9837010095

    +91.9636263703