campus chitchat: Cultural Unplugged

Foundation for Liberal And Management Education‘DISCOVER India Program’ finale unveiled with 300 students presenting their research on seven different subjects. The groups showcased their ideas about India’s cultural heritage in the form of presentations,exhibits and creative objects. The Discover India Trophy and the Dr B V Doshi Scholarship for International Cultural Research were given to ‘Travelling with Tamasha’. The best presentation prize was awarded to Lucknow – A cultural paradigm. The Lucknow group delicately brought out the existing Hindu-Muslim solidarity,exquisite chikan embroidery,and the Nawabi culture that puts the tinsel town on the world map. Another group exploring South India showcased Kalaripayattu and its evolution from a lethal form of duel to a beautifully choreographed performance. The Discover India program gives the students a chance to explore a part of the country and relay its cultural meaning.

In lyrics

On April 27,an All India Mushaira program will be held at the Poona College of Arts,Science and Commerce. The program will be attended by poets from across the country. Poets like Rahat Indori. Bashar Nawaz,Muhib Kausar,Rafique Jafar,Nazar Bijnwaro amd Tahir Faraz will share their composition.