our story Symbhav was born in 2009 out of a vision to portray the creative brilliance and artistic panache of students at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. The initiative of some of our most illustrious alumni resulted in a resounding success in Symbhav’s inaugural edition itself and flaunted the cultural and extra-curricular talent of students not just from Pune but from numerous colleges across India. The constant effort by our students over the years has brought bigger and better editions of the adventure that is “Symbhav”.
Events
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Event Schedule
Day Wise List
Day-1 (24-FEB-2017)
01 Parliamentary Debate
02 General Quiz
03 Jam
04 Creative Writing
05 Negotiation
06 Mediation
07 Client Counseling
08 Counter Strike(ICT)
09 Hoggathon
10 Poster Making
11 Solo Singing (Hindi)
12 Foxtrot (Prelims)
13 Stand up
14 Fashion Show
15 Conclave
16 Battle of the Brands
17 FIFA
18 Table Tennis
19 Badminton
20 Carom
21 Chess
22 Volley Ball
23 Cricket
24 Boxing
25 Football
26 Basketball
27 Futsal
Day-2 (25-FEB-2017)
01 Parliamentary Debate
02 Legal Quiz
03 Extempore
04 Face Painting
05 Negotiation
06 Mediation
07 FIFA
08 Mini Miltia
09 Treasure Hunt
10 Chuggathon
11 Dumb Charades
12 Enterpreneurship cell
13 Western Solo Singing
14 Short Film
15 Mr and Miss Symbhav
16 Shipwreck
17 Group Dance
18 Foxtrot (Finals)
19 War of the DJs
20 MUN
21 Table Tennis
22 Badminton
23 Carom
24 Chess
25 Volley ball
26 Cricket
27 Swimming
28 Boxing
29 Football
30 Basketball
31 Lawn tennis
32 Futsal
Day-3 (26-FEB-2017)
01 Parliamentary Debate
02 Tech Biz
03 Negotiation
04 Mediation
05 Client Counseling
06 FIFA
07 Photography
08 Arm Wrestling
09 Short Film (screening)
10 Street Play
11 Conclave
12 Gear Heads
13 Closing Ceremony
14 MUN
15 Table Tennis
16 Badminton
17 Carom
18 Chess
19 Volley ball
20 Cricket
21 Football
22 Basketball
23 Futsal
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Rules & Regulations
We request you to adhere to these rules and regulations to help us ensure that Symbhav 2016 is a safe and fun-filled experience for everybody:
  • Please do not carry sharp objects, inflammable objects and/or any other object that is potentially dangerous.
  • Please do not carry/consume any intoxicant, liquor, any narcotics, drugs, cigarettes or additives of any sort. Smoking is strictly prohibited within the campus.
  • If a participant is found violating these rules, it would lead to the disqualification of the participant, who would also be required to leave the premises immediately.
  • Any sort of profanity and obscenity in any form will lead to disqualification. Any misbehavior on part of the participants and visitors will lead to expulsion from the premises and will reflect on their college.
  • Anything that can be perceived as being offensive to any national and religious sentiments, gender, caste, race, will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • Rules listed are subject to change as per the discretion of the Event Heads and the Organizing Committee. Please bear in mind that all events, venues and timings are subject to change.
  • The decision of the Organizing Committee shall be final in all matters.
  • The formal invite consists of the Outstation Brochure, Official Invite from the Director of Symbiosis Law School, Participation Confirmation Form and Contingent Leader Authorization Form.
  • All contingents are requested to confirm their participation by sending in a scanned/soft copy of the Participation Confirmation Form by 31 January, 2016 to communications.symbhav@gmail.com. The contingents should then proceed to ensure payment of registration and accommodation fee within the stipulated period.
  • To help us ensure greater coordination, it is essential that the entire contingent arrives on campus in one group, latest by 25 February, 2016 afternoon. The Symbhav Opening Ceremony shall commence from 4:00 pm onwards, followed by events.
  • Every Contingent is required to have a designated Contingent Leader (CL). Additionally, the CL may be accompanied by a maximum of 2 Assistant Contingent Leaders (ACL). All information/communication regarding Symbhav 2016 shall be routed through the CL and ACLs only.
  • Each member of the contingent is requested to carry his/her Institution/College ID Cards compulsorily for registration. Without valid ID Cards, participation in the events will not be permitted.
  • If there is a Faculty/Staff Member accompanying the Contingent, information regarding the same must be provided in advance to the Organizing Committee.
  • Upon arrival, final registration of all contingents will take place at the Registration Desk. Participation in Symbhav 2016 will be confirmed solely upon the payment of total registration fee. Final discretion regarding participation and registration rests with the Organizing Committee.
The teams that qualify are going to be knocked out subsequently in the qualifying rounds though the semi-finals and the finals.

ABLAZE!(FASHION SHOW)
Grab those heels and straighten those bowties! Ablaze-The Symbhav Fashion Show is here to bring out the inner model in you. It’s time to look sharp and to channel the fashionista in you! The theme is yours to choose and explore. The ramp is ready and the stage set to sizzle. So where are you? Register for the event now to stand a chance to win amazing cash prizes!
  • It is a team event. Each team must consist of 8 to 14 people (inclusive of choreographer, coordinator and models)
  • Cross teams are allowed. SLS Teams will not be allowed to participate in cross teams as well as individual registrations.
  • The time limit for each team will be 10 minutes inclusive of performance and set up. Time starts when the music for the team commences. There will be negative marking of 10 points per minute for non-compliance with the stipulated time limit.
  • Participants should come prepared and completely dressed for the event. No changing room/ green room will be provided for the same.
  • The fashion show is an open themed event. However, each team’s act should be coherent in itself and may follow any specific theme of that team’s choice.
  • The music should be brought by each team on a pen drive in MP3 format in one consolidated track. The track needs to be emailed to rytim.vohra@symlaw.ac.in by February 19, 2015.
  • The criteria for judging will be as follows:
    1. Costumes
    2. Choreography (Including stage use)
    3. Music
    4. Poise
    5. Creativity and originality (in terms of the theme adopted)
  • The stage provided for the performance will be 42ft x 26ft with a ramp measuring 4ft x 6ft.
  • Any form of vulgarity, profanity or obscenity will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate disqualification. Using alcohol, cigarettes and other unfair means is also strictly prohibited and will attract disqualification.

All The Right Moves (Group Dance)
Dance has always been the expression of one’s thoughts and ideas. Its evolution has left us mesmerized and desirous of delving into its depths to discover the magic that can be created with the fluid movements of our bodies with grace seeping through our pores. This year Symbhav is back with “All the Right Moves”, an event that opens doors for innovation and revolution of dance. Call out your crew, tie those laces and get ready to rock with your group!
  • Team size: 5-12. (A minimum of 3 dancers should be on stage at all times)
  • Time Limit: 8-10 mins. (Exceeding the time limit will lead to immediate disqualification. It includes set up time as well.)
  • Judging criteria: Choreography and Concept, Synchronization, Costumes and overall Impact.
  • Use of Props: Of the participants choice, provided they don’t harm any spectators. (Use of fire, weapons, dangerous substances, or anything which poses a danger will not be appreciated)
  • The music should be brought by each team on a pen drive in MP3 format in one consolidated track. The track needs to be emailed to avadhoot18@gmail.com.
  • Any form of vulgarity, profanity or obscenity will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.

SYM-ANTICS – THEATRE EVENTS
Dear Thespians, The Performing Arts are art forms in which artists use their voices and/or the movements of their bodies, often in relation to other objects, to convey artistic expression—as opposed to, for example, purely visual arts, in which artists use paint/canvas or various materials to create physical or static art objects. Symbiosis Law School, Pune is a grooming ground for theatre enthusiasts. We are happy to invite your play to be part of the upcoming National Theatre festival – SymAntics – Where Law meets Drama.

Curtain Call - Proscenium theatre/stage performance

  • Venue: Symbiosis University auditorium
  • Duration: 30 + 10 minutes
  • Language: English, Hindi.
  • Registration time: 9 a.m. on the day of the event.
  • Backstage reporting time: Teams need to be in costume one hour prior to the allotted time.
  • Properties: 4 plastic chairs and 1 table will be provided. All other settings need to brought by the performing team.
  • Lights: Basic lighting will be provided. Teams will not be allowed to bring in external lights
  • Projection: An overhead projector will be provided. Teams will have to bring in their laptops and CDs.
  • Sound: CD, MP3, DVD player facilities will be provided. 4 stand mics and 1 cordless mic will be available for all teams.
  • Number of participants: Maximum of 15 – including backstage crew.
  • Contact person: The Team’s Stage Manager/Director shall be the one point contact with the allotted Symbiosis Law School student coordinator.

STREET THEATRE
  • Venue: Symbiosis Law School, College grounds.
  • Duration: 10 + 2 minutes.
  • Language: Hindi, English.
  • Time: 12:00 noon.
  • Reporting time: 11 am.
  • Design: The design should include-theme, symbolic properties, instruments, thematic song/s, dance/movement.
  • Sound: Use of loud speakers will not be permitted.
  • Number of participants: Maximum 15.
  • Contact person: The Team’s Stage Manager/Director shall be the one point contact with the allotted Symbiosis Law School student coordinator.
Please send the Name, Synopsis, Script and Video CD (if any) of the play along with the Name of the director and contact number/s to viren.sibal@symlaw.ac.in and ameya.dadhich@symlaw.ac.in to get your entry forms before February 1, 2016.Only one team will be eligible from a University/College/Theatre Group. Time slots will be provided on February 20, 2016.

MR. AND MS. SYMBHAV
Symbhav presents Mr. and Ms. Symbhav-More than a "beauty pageant", it involves a combination of talent, inner beauty and individual fulfillment. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a winner? To stand out and carve a niche for yourself? We at Symbhav, are giving you a platform to showcase your best self.
Register Now.
Just show us what you got. Bring along your charm, wit and personality and we'll tell you the rest.
  • Every contestant has to fill a response form for participating in the auditions. This will be helpful for our panel of judges to gauge their wit and intellect. The form, together with their talent shall be taken into consideration.
  • Once the selections are made no further contestants will be admitted, though we may consider a wild card entry if so required. The forms of our selected contestants shall also be provided to our panel of judges.
  • The main event will consist of three rounds,
    1. Introduction Round
    2. Talent Round
    3. Question-Answer Round
  • Eliminations will take place at every round, hence reducing the number of contestants with each round.
  • The last two contestants will be adjudged Mr. and Ms. Symbhav 2016.
  • Any form of vulgarity, profanity or obscenity will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.

THE SYMBHAV PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE 2017
  • Parliamentary debating is a simulation activity, where participants engage in a debate about topics relevant to the current world scenario and circumstances.
  • An estimated total of 150 students shall be participating in the parliamentary debate from top-notch colleges all over India, including IITs, IIMs, National Law Schools, Business Schools, Engineering Schools and colleges under Delhi, Pune and Mumbai Universities.
  • The topics will range from politics, international matters, media, religion, law and other matter of significance in today’s world.
  • It involves advancing arguments representing the proposition and opposition, as is done in an actual parliamentary setting, and then reaching a logical conclusion.
  • It is a 3-day event, comprising of a number of teams, involving 5 general rounds, and 3 subsequent rounds for the qualifying teams.
  • Each team consists of 2 members, and every team sends an adjudicator as well, who acts as a judge.
  • There will be 4 teams in a single room and they will be assigned a rank from 1-4 in their own respective room.
  • At the end of the fifth round, the top 16 teams and top judges qualify and proceed to the Quarterfinals, based on their cumulative performance during the 5 rounds.
  • The teams that qualify are going to be knocked out subsequently in the qualifying rounds though the semi-finals and the finals.

WAR OF THE DJS
The cardinal rule is that a good DJ must have explored his machines to be able to stand a fight in the musical arena with a thousand spectators. Once the chords are plugged in, whether you use props, sample in reverse or maintain an equal rhythm and tempo throughout the sequence, there is no looking back. All that’s to be done is to fuel the stage with a heavy dose of music from thy mixers and turntables.
  • Participants only aged 16-25 can participate.
  • No on the spot entries will be entertained.
  • Participants registering are supposed to send their pre-recorded mixtapes (sets) to pronite.symbhav@gmail.com or drop them off personally at our campus after contacting the Event Heads.
  • Only two entries will be allowed per Outstation Team.
  • Last date of registration will be February 15, 2016
  • A duo may participate, but in the scenario that the duo wins the prize money may be shared between the team members.
  • 7 entries will be selected to the finals to be held on February 27, 2016.
  • Performance time: 15+2 minutes

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK(BAND EVENT)
“The sky's alight with the guitar fight, Heads will roll and rock tonight, For those about to rock, we salute you, For those about to rock, we salute you.”
Get ready to head-bang, sway, or whatever else it is you’d do when overwhelming live music plays. Bands from different parts of the country compete against each other to see who can prove to be the best amongst the best.
From fusion to metal, every genre is found on this stage. This battle is not one to miss!
For the Demo round eliminations, participants must send in their entries through e-mail. All participants are requested to send contact details (Phone numbers and email IDs) of their team members to the Event Heads while sending their entries.
  • Songs may be covers or originals.
  • Vocals are compulsory. Purely instrumental pieces are not allowed.
  • Demos or recordings or music videos accepted and to be sent before February 15, 2016 to pronite.symbhav@gmail.com
  • Time Limit:20 minutes (including set-up time)
  • 3 - 8 members to a band. (1 accompanist will be allowed)
  • Participants may perform in both English and Hindi.
  • Songs may be covers or originals.
  • Vocals are compulsory. Purely instrumental pieces are not allowed.
  • All participants must have a valid college/school ID.
  • Vocals are compulsory. Purely instrumental pieces are not allowed.
  • Cross teams are allowed.
  • A 5 piece drum kit with 1 hi-hat, 1 crash and 1 ride, mics, cables, and amplifiers will be provided. All other instruments must be brought by the bands themselves. Participants must carry extra cables.
  • There will be two rounds: Demo round and finals.
  • A total of 6 bands will be selected for the finals.
  • No pre-recorded soundtrack will be allowed.

VARUN NOBBEY AND TARUSH SUDAN MEMORIAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
You know the game, do you? Well it’s time to showcase those shots and tackles, those dribble markings. Show off your skills. Symbhav ’16 presents the Varun Nobbey and Tarush Sudan Memorial Football Tournament. Only the best teams will be competing for the cup and the cash. Blood, sweat and glory!
  • Category: Boys and Girls Team
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations. Maximum no. of teams will be 16.
  • 11 a side tournament in Boys category. Maximum no. of members in a team shall exceed 16.
  • 5 a side tournament is Girls category. Maximum no. of members in a team shall not exceed 7.
  • All rules of FIFA will be followed in the tournament.
  • One half will be 20 minutes for boys and 15 minutes for girls. Semi finals and Finals will comprise of one half of 30 minutes and 20 minutes respectively for boys and girls
  • Rolling substation will be allowed.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college i-cards before the match without the same the participation will not be allowed.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the match referees and organizing committee will be final.

SYMBHAV BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Hold it! Pass it! And Dunk it! Symbhav ’16 brings to you the highlight event: Basketball. You need the skills to win it all. With insane prize money and spirited competition, this is one of the toughest and most glamorous events. Boys and girls, get set for Symbhav. Blood, sweat and glory!
  • Category: Boys and Girls Team
  • Type of tournament: Knockout
  • 5 Players a side
  • Preliminary rounds, 5 minutes a Quarter.
  • Semi-Finals and Finals, 10 minutes a Quarter.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match without the same the participation will not be allowed.
  • Rolling substation will be allowed.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college i-cards before the match without the same the participation will not be allowed.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the match referees and organizing committee will be final.

FOXTROT(SOLO/DUET DANCE)
Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.
Dance is for everybody. It is believed that dance came from the people and should be delivered back to the people.
So come lets soar high together, create magic on the stage by expressing through the art of dance.
May the beat be with you!
  • The competition is open to different dance forms and styles. The songs and costumes selected should be decent.
  • The competition will have 2 rounds i.e. Elimination Round and Final Round.
  • For elimination round, the length of the music must be 2-3 minutes. For the finals, the length must be 3-5 minutes.
  • The clip of the song track should be handed over on a CD and Pen drive in person.
  • The song track submitted must be mp3 format.
  • No participant will be allowed to perform twice for either Eliminations or finals.
  • For elimination round, the participants may use the prop of their choice (Not compulsory). Only one minute will be provided for setup.
  • Immediately after the elimination round, the finalists will be allotted a prop that will have to be compulsorily used in the final round.
  • Participants must be present at least 30 minutes before the assigned time.
  • If unable to show his/her presence, the participant will forfeit the chance to participate.
  • The decision made by the judges will be final and binding on all.

CRESCENDO(WESTERN SOLO/DUET SINGING)
The music industry has had some amazing talent. And new talent is being discovered everyday. To be legendary, is to be remembered by generations to come. This year we salute the best that the music industry has had and welcome the new voices.
  • Elims:
    Participants are required to pick a song from the list of artists listed below and perform and improvise on one of their songs.
    1. Amy Winehouse
    2. Michael Jackson
    3. John Lennon
    4. Bob Dylan
    5. Whitney Houston
  • Finals:
    Participants are required to pick a song from the list of artists listed below and perform and improvise on one of their songs.
    1. Adele
    2. Ed Sheeran
    3. Imagine Dragons
    4. John Mayer
    5. Rihanna
    6. Coldplay
    7. Arctic monkeys
    8. Daughtry
    9. Maroon 5
    10. Faber Drive
  • Time:
    Elims-(3-4 minutes)   Finals-(6-8 minutes)  Set-up time-(3 minutes)
    Judging Criteria: Creativity and improvisation, Voice Modulation, Adherence to pitch and scale and Overall Performance.
    1. Participants may either choose to sing a solo or as a duet.
    2. Maximum one musical instrument is permitted, along with an accompanist if needed.
    3. A list of instruments and choice of songs with lyrics must be submitted during registration.
    4. Pre-recorded music and plug-ins are allowed.
    5. The use of any objectionable, vulgar or obscene words will lead to disqualification.
    6. Exceeding allotted time limit will lead to negative marking.
    7. Decision of the judges will be final and binding.
    8. The use of any objectionable, vulgar or obscene words will lead to disqualification.
    9. Exceeding allotted time limit will lead to negative marking.
    10. Decision of the judges will be final and binding.

RAAG MILAAP(INDIAN/CLASSICAL SOLO SINGING EVENT)
Classical music is probably more familiar than we might, at first, imagine. It has, for ages unknown, captivated the hearts of audiences with its beauty and charm. Pieces that were discovered eons ago, represent, to this day, a state of excitement and an irresistible journey that will provide a lifetime’s listening pleasure. This Symbhav, we bring you the chance to be a part of this journey and listen to the stories the melodies have to tell. Be a part of the Swarnaama!
There shall be two rounds: the elimination round and the final round. Each participant is required to perform a rendition of his/her choice of either the Hindustani or the Carnatic genre in the elimination round and then a rendition of the same genre in the final round as well. They shall be judged on the basis of swar and lagaav, taal and laya, bhaav, shabd uccharan, raag gyan, overall performance and adherence to rules. It's the perfect platform for the participants to come forward and display their talent and contribute to our culture at the same time.
  • Only one entry per institution is allowed.
  • A maximum of two accompanists is allowed. Along with that, the participant may play the tanpura himself/herself.
  • Use of electronic tanpura and tabla is allowed.
    1. The participant has to bring along his/her own instruments. A maximum of two electronic instruments is allowed.
    2. Participants must strictly adhere to the choice of either Hindustani or the Carnatic genre.
    3. Semi-classical and cinema songs are not allowed. Those songs which were later recreated/used as bollywood remixes and fusion tracks can be sung in their original format.
    4. Sufficient care and thought must be exercised in the choice of the raga and composition.
    5. The choice of the genre must remain the same in the elims and the finals. Mixing of the genres will result in negative marking.

  • Elims:


    Participants who choose Hindustani classical music must perform either a Thumri or a Natyasangeet of their choice. Participants who choose Carnatic classical music must perform any one of the following three- Tillana, Javali or Padam.

    Set up time: 2minutes | Performance time: Max. 5 minutes

  • Finals:


    Participants are required to perform a rendition of their own choice of the same genre as that of their Elims performance. (Hindustani/Carnatic)

    Set up time: 2 minutes | Performance Time: Max. 10 minutes

VIGNETTE(POSTER MAKING)
There are people who transform the sun into a yellow spot, But there are some who with creativity and imagination turn a yellow dot into a magnificent sun.~ MF Hussain.
The painter has the Universe in his mind and his hands are his greatest tools.
Keeping in mind the instruments of creation, the Poster Making event of our cultural extravaganza, SYMBHAV brings forth the opportunity to such painters to hone their creativity. To breathe life into their art and as a result, to stimulate the minds of creators and beholders alike.
Cap on registration: 30-35 participants (individual participants) Both pre-registration and on-the-spot (On-the-spot availability subject to pre- registration)
  • Participants will participate individually.
  • Participants have to paint on an A3 size drawing sheet, in relation to the theme given to the participants on the spot.
  • Participants will be provided with basic set of colours and basic painting materials and crayons. However they are free to bring their own colors and other materials related to the same if they desire to do so.
  • The time duration of the event is 2-2.5 hours
  • Criteria of judging will be-
    1. Creativity
    2. Originality
    3. Relevance to theme
    4. Use of colour
  • The colours provided would be basic Rangeela colours or Camlin poster paint (set of 6) and Camlin crayons. The use of glitter is allowed. Participants however are not allowed the use of any 3D materials or sequences of any kind.

ALTER EGO(FACE PAINTING)
'We paint to express, not to impress' Here's the right platform to let loose your mind and your brushes. Let not the ordinary canvas be the bounds of your paintbrush, and turn an expressive face into an expression of the inner workings of your mind.
Come, try out this event as a part of our cultural fiesta.
Those interested in participating in this event are required to adhere to the following rules and regulations.
  • Participants should participate in teams of two, one being the model and other, the painter.
  • Participants have to paint the model’s face in relevance with the theme provided on spot.
  • Participants will be provided with a basic set of colours and painting material. However, they are free to bring their own material if they desire to do so.
  • The time duration of the event is 2-2.5 hours.
  • Criteria of judging will be-
    1. Creativity
    2. Originality
    3. Relevance to the theme
    4. Use of colour
  • Use of any kind of glitter, sparkles, sequins, 3D material is not permitted and will result in immediate disqualification.
  • The colours provided would be basic Rangeela colours or Camlin Poster paints (set of 6).

TECH-BIZ QUIZ
The holy grail of quizzing in India is back. The most popular brand of quizzing, where corporate giants lock horns, in the questions and on the stage, returns for another year at Symbhav. From politics in Silicon Valley to white collar crimes to the corporate offices of generation-Y India, the concept of quizzing around the world of Business and Technology never fails to entertain or enlighten. With money at stake (a LOT of it), country-wide competition to battle and the mysteries from the corporate world to be resolved, the BizTech quiz is one to watch out for.
  • The quiz will follow standard Pounce format. All quizzes will be team events.
  • Teams are to comprise of 2 people. Cross teams and teams from SLS, Pune are allowed, however cross teams including students from SLS,Pune will not be accepted. If a team from SLS, Pune holds a rank, they will not be awarded prize money.
  • The use of mobile phones, tablets or any other electronic device is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification from the event.
  • On the spot registration is available. No cap on the number of entries for one college/ contingent.
  • The quiz will be a team event.
  • The use of any electronic gadgets by the participants is strictly not allowed.
  • The quiz will consist of an elimination round followed by a final round.
  • Quiz Mod is God.

SYMBHAV GENERAL QUIZ
Symbiosis Law School, Pune presents a quiz on everything that has occurred since the inception of the universe: the past, the present and possibly, the future. Conquer this quiz and take home cash prizes worth 15k!
Each team can contain two members and they are encouraged to come up with really cool team names for themselves. The members can be from the same or different institutions. The Quiz will be on the ‘Pounce’ format.
The Sentient shall win it all.
On the spot registration is available. No cap on the number of entries for one college/ contingent.
  • The quiz will be a team event.
  • Each team shall comprise of two people.
  • The use of any electronic gadgets by the participants is strictly not allowed.
  • The quiz will consist of an elimination round followed by a final round.
  • Quiz Mod is God.

WRITE UP MY ALLEY(CREATIVE WRITING)
ATTENTION: All the Shakespeares and Hemmingways out there. Ever read a story and thought you could rewrite the ending? Ever wanted to put the twist in the tale? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Unleash the hidden storyteller in you and watch the characters live the life you give them. There is no right or wrong – just pure imagination. Don’t hesitate, we assure you this won’t be one of the three mistakes of your life!

Prelim(1.5 hours)

  • A basic theme which the participant’s story must centrearound, common to all, will be revealed to them at the start of the event. (30 minutes)
  • Every participant must pick a chit, which will reveal a particular character that must be incorporated in their story. (30 minutes)Final (2.5 hours)
  • A setting, common to all, will be specified to all participants. (30 minutes)
  • Every participant must pick a chit, which will reveal a particular emotion that must be incorporated in the story. (30 minutes)
  • Each participant must choose a significant dialogue/character/place/ from their prelim and incorporate

Rules Common to all rounds:

  • Maximum word limit: 3000 words
  • Title: Optional
  • Judging criteria: Character development, use of language, incorporation of elements, novelty

WHAT’S THE GOOD WORD(WORD GAMES)
Do you cringe every time somebody spells your instead of you’re?
Does a game of scrabble tickle your fancy more than a game of poker?
Have you become the terror who constantly corrects everyone’s grammar?
Then this is the game specially crafted for you.
Put the words on your sleeves to good use. Grammar Nazis, you’ve got nothing to lose. An exciting combination of puns, rhetoric, anagrams and many other words games; exploit your inner thesaurus and you can take the prizes, no fuss!

Rules

Survive the battle within the finest and least visited corners of the English language in the first written round, from which 6 teams will proceed to the finals. May the words be ever in your favour.

General rules:

  • Literary event comprising 2 rounds.
  • First round is a written elimination round with questions including anagrams, puns, rhetorics and other word riddles.
  • The teams are of 2 people each
  • They will get 2 hours to solve this written quiz. They can choose to complete it faster.
  • 6 teams will qualify for the finals.
  • The finals will have more word games challenging the participants' vocabulary, grammar skills, etc.

RAMBLE ON(EXTEMPORE EVENT)
  • I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained - Walt Disney
  • Fancy yourselves skilled raconteurs? Enjoy being put on the spot, thinking on your feet and engaging a crowd with nothing but your wit, confidence and fluency to back you? Come try your hand at Off The Cuff, Symbhav 2016's extempore event and put your oratory abilities to the test.

  • Round1

    • Mondo Props:

      Participants will be given a topic and 2 minutes to prepare. Upon their respective turns, they’ll be given a prop just before they’re given the mike and will be expected to incorporate the prop into their speech.

  • Round2

    • Dazed and Confused:

      Characters will be allotted to participants who will be asked to go up two at a time and enact a scene. All sentences spoken by either participant must be in the form of a question.

    • Scenes from a Hat:
      • The audience will be asked to contribute scenes after being presented with an example such as “Things least likely to be found in a children’s book.” The finalists then partake in a rapid fire taking 10 second turns on the mike; enough for one joke.
      • The number people per group in round 2, the number of scenes in round 3 and the times on the mic are subject to change depending on the number of participants and the time allotted to the event during the fest.
      • The decision of the judges will be final.

THE SYMBHAV JAM
Objective- Earn as many points on the moderator's scoresheet while keeping in accordance with the rules of the event. The rules of JAM are quintessentially, yet excitingly, constant- Speak for as long as you can manage to hold the mike without being JAMmed Queen's English must be employed without the use of slang Moderator's decision is considered to be final and therefore no arguments with the moderator will be entertained. JAM Master is God.
  • 6 participants for every round, 1 minute per round
  • Scoring will be based on discretion of Moderator.
  • Relevant topics for JAM will be provided by the Moderator.
  • Elims and one Final with top 6 from prelim rounds.
  • Different rounds such as disconnect, story, rhyme and ping rounds will be held, which may carry bonus points.

POETRY SLAM
A poet finds what he or she is by touching what is out there, finding the real. Poetry is the language of the soul, the expression of passion, and the best way possible to explain ordinary situations in the most extraordinary way. Here, at Symbhav 2016, we offer you the opportunity, the chance to tell us who you are. To enrapture us with your story.
The stage is yours, illuminate us.
Coming to you, this year, in association with the Airplane Poetry Movement, known for providing opportunities to poets across to country through their various nationwide slams.
  • Narrate an original piece i.e. written by the participant of up to 3 minutes in English.
  • This is not conventional poetry writing - no need to follow a form of poetry such as rhyming or stanzas.
  • No restrictions on carrying a book/paper/phone to read from.
  • No restriction on topic/theme since slams preach free expression, with no moral judgment.
  • Judging criteria: catching and holding the attention of the judges. That's it.

DUMB AND DUMBER(DUMB CHARADES)
Let those actions speak louder than words! This is the stage for fun and frolic, to show off your skills to the world by acting your heart out as others attempt to unravel the meaning of your madness. So, buckle up, be dumb and dumber.
  • Involves three participants per team, one of which is required to act out the given movie
  • No limit on number of teams/participants per college.
  • Cap on event registration:
    1. Pre fest: 30
    2. On-the-spot: 30
  • The event will have two rounds: Eliminations and Finals.
  • The participants will have to act out and guess Hollywood and Bollywood films.
  • Six teams selected from the eliminations will move onto the final rounds.
  • The decision of the event heads will be final.

TABLE TENNIS
  • Category: Boys and Girls team.
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations.
  • Maximum of two teams are allowed to participate from one institute.
  • Team is to comprise of minimum 2 and maximum of 4 players. A preliminary fixture shall consist of 2 singles matches and one doubles match. The match shall involve 3 games of 21 points each. A final match fixture shall consist of 5 matches ( 2 singles,1 doubles and if required 2 reverse singles)
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match, without which participation will not be allowed.

BADMINTON
  • Category: Boys and Girls team.
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations.
  • Maximum of two teams are allowed to participate from one institute.
  • A team is to comprise of minimum 2 and maximum 4 players. A fixture shall consist of 2 single matches and one double match. The match shall involve 3 games of 21 points each.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match without which participation will not be allowed.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the match referees and organizing committee will be final.
  • Badminton racquets shall not be provided by the organisers.

VOLLEYBALL
  • Each team must have minimum six players and maximum 12 players for the game to begin.
  • Initial Volleyball matches are best of three rally-scoring sets. (25 points per set) Semi-finals and Finals will be best of five rally scoring sets.
  • Teams are allowed maximum of 3 substitutions per set excluding the Libro.
  • Each team is allowed two time outs per set (30 seconds in duration)
  • The Libro, if any, would wear a jersey different from that of other team members.
  • Compulsory Rotation for all the categories.
  • All the other FIVB rules will be applicable as well.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match without which participation will not be allowed.
  • Decision made by referee regarding facts connected to play would be final.

CRICKET
Any type of misbehaviour cannot be considered and disciplinary action will be taken against them.
  • Category: Boys team.
  • Each team is to register a squad of 16 players. No on the spot registrations will be entertained.
  • Matches will be organized in 10 over format.
  • First 3 overs power play with only 3 fielders outside the inner circle and then minimum four fielders inside at all times. No more than 5 fielders can be on the leg side at any given point of time during the match.
  • Each team has to finish their quota of 10 overs in 45 minutes. Any delay will result in a penalty at the discretion of the umpires.
  • In case of a tie, the match will be settled by a super-over.
  • Each bowler will be allowed to bowl a maximum of three overs.
  • Each team should be wearing white uniform jersey.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • Should a bowler deliver a no-ball by overstepping the popping crease, it will cost the bowling team 1 run and the next delivery will be a free hit. On a free hit the batsman can only be dismissed through a run-out, hitting the ball twice, obstructing the field, or handling the ball.
  • With respect to any other discrepancy umpires and the organizers decision would be final.
  • The match will be played with Leather Ball.

RAMBLE ON(EXTEMPORE EVENT)
  • Category: Mixed
  • 2 day tournament with 7-9 rounds in Swiss format.
  • Maximum of 3 participants are allowed to participate from one institute.
  • Sudden death time control: 25 minutes with no added time.
  • A player must not have any electronic device in his pocket and must be placed securely in his bag, switched off or in silent mode during the duration of the game. Any player caught with a phone or if a player’s phone rings during the game, he or she will be expelled from the round and the opponent automatically wins.
  • Winning a game nets 1 point, draw a half and a loss, none.
  • A score sheet shall be provided to everyone and while it isn’t compulsory to write down chess notation, it is highly recommended for proof. Aside from writing down your next move on your score sheet, one is not allowed to make notes or write down chess analysis. Further, one should not read chess literature during a game.
  • Touch-move and en-passant is to be respected.
  • The player must approach the arbiter if he or she has any queries.
  • ated players must register their ratings with the arbiter.

THE SYMBHAV JAM
  • Category: Boys and Girls
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations.
  • Squash is an individual event and a maximum of 3 participants are allowed to participate in one category.
  • Each match shall comprise of 3 sets of 11 points each up to quarterfinals. Semi finals and Final will be a match of 3 sets of 25 points each.
  • All rules related to professional squash matches will be followed.
  • Each participant should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the referees and organizing committee will be final.

LAWN TENNIS
  • Category: Boys and Girls
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations.
  • Lawn Tennis is an individual event and a maximum of 2 participants are allowed to participate in one category.
  • Each match shall comprise of 3 sets of 6 points each upto quarter finals.
  • All rules related to professional Lawn Tennis matches will be followed.
  • Each participant should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the referees and organizing committee will be final.

SWIMMING
  • Category: Boys and Girls
  • Participants are kindly requested to note that the competition will be held in the following category- 25mtr freestyle, 50mtr freestyle, 100mtr freestyle, 25mtr backstroke, 50mtr backstroke, 25mtr breaststroke, 50mtr breaststroke and 100 mtr freestyle relay.
  • The minimum no. of participants per event is 5 and in the occurrence of insufficient number the organizing committee reserves the right to cancel the event and information regarding the same shall be conveyed to the contingent leader on or before 22nd February.
  • A participant is allowed to participate only in 2 individual events excluding relay.
  • A maximum of 3 participants from one institute can participate in an individual event.
  • Relay event will be organized in boys and girls category and the team is allowed to keep 1 substitute.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match without the same the participation will not be allowed.
  • very participant is instructed to be present in swimming attire which includes swimming costume cap; no participant will be allowed to participate in the event without the same.
  • Each team/participant should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the event and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • Swimming event is a separate championship within Symbhav sports. The institute with the highest amount of points shall receive the championship trophy. Also, the same points will not be accounted while calculating the overall sports championship trophy at SYMBHAV ’16.
  • All decisions by the referees and organizing committee will be final.

FUTSAL
  • Category: Boys
  • Type of Tournament: League, Pool, or Knockout, depending on the number of registrations. Maximum no. of teams will be 20.
  • One half will be 15 minutes till quarter finals. Semi finals and Finals will comprise of one half of 20 minutes.
  • Rolling substation will be allowed.
  • Cross-teams are not allowed and players are to submit their college identity cards before the match without which participation will not be allowed.
  • Each team should report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the match and, in case of delay beyond 15 minutes from the scheduled match time, walkover will be granted to the opposition.
  • All decisions by the match referees and organizing committee will be final.

HERCULEAN TASK (FITNESS EVENT)
  • Category: Boys and Girls
  • The event will be conducted with continuous elimination procedure and shall include fitness as well as obstacle oriented task which should be completed by the participants.
  • Day 1 shall be fitness oriented and the participants are to complete the task within the time limit.
  • Day 2 shall be mixed events which shall include fitness tasks combined with obstacle course task.
  • Day 3 will include an outdoor obstacle race between the 8 short-listed candidates from day 2.
  • Participants are strictly adhered not to indulge in any illegal activity during the course of the event which includes consumption of synthetic performance enhancing substance and also indulging in any fouls committed against the opponent.
  • The participant to secure the SYMBHAV ’16 flag on completion of the course shall be the winner of the event.
  • All men and women below the age of 25 years are eligible to participate in the event.
  • All decisions by the referees and organizing committee will be final.

SYMBHAV MUN
“A diplomat, who says yes, means maybe. A diplomat who says maybe, means no. A diplomat who says no, is no diplomat.”
Symbhav MUN is the coming together of people from across the globe who share their passion to debate, deliberate and decide on pertinent world issues. Symbhav MUN, a regular feature of the Symbiosis Law School Pune’s, annual fest Symbhav this year only gets bigger and better. With exciting committees and an excellent Executive Board, this promises to be a conference of a lifetime.
Remember Delegates, The Power is Yours.
Symbhav MUN shall be simulating two committees:
  • GA I: Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) Agenda: Use of Drone Technology in Modern Warfare
  • United Nations Security Council
Agenda: Addressingthe Escalating Tensions in Burundi.

Rules of Procedure:

Model UN Preparation
Like real UN bodies, Model UN committees have lengthy agendas and many delegates who want to convey their country's positions. To help maintain order, Model UN conferences adopt rules of procedure to establish when a delegate may speak and what he or she may address. Some conferences adopt a few simple rules, while others use lengthy and complex rules of procedure. Because each conference is independent – there is no governing body for Model UN – rules of procedure vary. A few conferences adapt their rules of procedure directly from the United Nations rules while most use variations of the Roberts Rules of Order. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the rules of each specific conference you plan to attend.
Informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues. At a Model UN conference, there is formal debate as well as informal debate, called caucusing.


Formal Debate:

During formal debate, the staff maintains a speakers list and delegates speak in the order they are listed. At this time, delegates have an opportunity to share their views with the entire committee. Delegates make speeches, answer questions, and introduce and debate resolutions and amendments. Formal debate is important to the committee's work. By not knowing the rules of procedure, delegates slow down the debate and hold back their committee's progress.


Moderated Caucus:

During a caucus, which is a temporary recess, the rules of procedure are suspended. To go to a moderated caucus, a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee votes. Caucusing helps to facilitate discussion, especially when there is a long speakers list. A moderated caucus is a mixture of both formal and informal debate. Anyone may speak if they raise their placard and are called on by the Chair.


Unmoderated Caucus:

In an unmoderated caucus, delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.

ART OF WAR(BUSINESS EVENT)

Sun Tsu in the sixth century BCE identified the importance of being aware of and acting on strengths and weaknesses of both a manager's organization and a foe's. The art of war demands detailed analysis, precision of execution, manipulation and above all adaptability.
Though the battleground may be different, the principles remain the same.
This event is built on the art of business crisis management. Even the most well thought out plans can’t account for everything and thus can be turned to dust. Then things get worse, stocks crash, investors balk, people jump ship. Then things get worse. Debt piles up, revenues fall, lay-offs loom. Then things get worse. Be as innovative and cutthroat as you can to steer your company through another fiscal year. Bring you’re A-game or get shredded.


General Rules:

  • 3-6 members a team
  • 200 per team
  • The use of internet is forbidden
  • Participants are to be dressed in western formals

Round 1:

The company is being portrayed negatively due to an incident, participants have to respond to it with a press release No word limit, but brevity is always appreciated.


Round 2:

Participants have to organise themselves using the following designations, the first three being necessary

  1. Chief Executive Officer
  2. Chief Communications Officer
  3. Chief Operations Officer
  4. Head of Human Resources
  5. Chief Financial Officer
  6. Any Corporate Officer Participants will be allotted twenty minutes’ time to prepare, following which each CEO will proceed to deliver an opening statement lasting no longer than 3 minutes.
  7. This will be followed by a question-answer session where the questions will be asked by the judges. Following which, the COOs will deliver concluding statements lasting no longer than 3 minutes.

APP-TIVATE(BUSINESS EVENT-APP DESIGNING)
This is for you tech whizzes out there. If you have a revolutionary idea that can bring about a sea change in the lives of app users, then the stage is yours. Design that perfect app that’ll transform the lives of app users, be the Archimedes you were born to be!
  • The participants are to come up with a proposal for designing of an app.
  • The proposal must be of original work that does not contain, incorporate or otherwise use any content material or element that is owned by a third party or entity. Any kind of plagiarism shall lead to disqualification.
  • Participants will be judged in relevance to creativity, originality, complexity and application.
  • The decision of the judge will be final and binding.
  • Judging criteria:
    1. Innovativeness
    2. Relevance and Utility
    3. Technical soundness
    4. Ease of use/ user friendliness

CRICKET
India has been known in the past as the Land of Snake Charmers. As we entered the 21st century, India has come into the frame as a country of dreams and achievements. This year, the theme focusses on encompassing the true essence of India which is engulfed within the various structures and cultures in the different cities. It is with this background, the participants need to capture the true meaning of the word, ‘Indian’.
Team size: Solo
Round(s): Direct finals
Theme: Spirit of symbhav
Judging criteria: Relevance to theme, creativity, composition and arrangement.
  1. Camera resolution should be at least 5 mega pixels.
  2. It must be an original work that does not contain, incorporate or otherwise use any content, material or element that is owned by a third party or entity. Any kind of plagiarism shall lead to disqualification.
  3. Soft copy of the entries must be sent to either ameya.ranade@gmail.com or mayank.takawane@gmail.com by February 27th, midnight.
  4. Only 2 entries per person are allowed for this competition. Themes are open to interpretation.
  5. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrasts, etc.) will be disqualified. Multiple exposures that have been combined to produce a single “High Dynamic Range” image are acceptable.
  6. The decision of Judges will be final and binding.>
  7. The copyright of the photograph shall remain with the participant.
  8. By entering the competition the participant agrees to have granted permission for publishing their photographs on the internet and/or other forms of communication for non-commercial purposes (due credit shall be given to the photographer.)

FIFA
For men may come and men may go but gamers live on forever. This SYMBHAV is all about creating history in a new fashion. It’s about testing your mettle and battling it out with the best, to have your name live on forever in the list of SYMBHAV gaming event. For all the FIFA fanatics out there, SYMBHAV 17’ “OFF THE POST!” is their pilgrimage spot where they shall have salvation. It’s the ultimate showdown of the gladiators from the gaming world. So all you people out there get your controllers ready to win insane cash prizes and awards. So let the games begin!
  1. Every round is a knock out round
  2. Length of Half: 4 minutes
  3. Camera: Tele Broadcast
  4. The stadium shall be neutral
  5. The Game Play can be paused only when the ball is out
  6. Weather and Time: Mutual Consent of participants
  7. Substitutes on bench: 7
  8. Game Speed: Normal
  9. Handballs: On
  10. Extra Time shall be played in Classic Mode only or as per the event heads’ discretion depending upon time remaining.
  11. For the preliminary rounds, each participant shall be given two choices for team preference. In case the teams clash the participant who has registered first shall be given first choice on team preference.
  12. After the preliminary round, the choice of teams will be provided as per the event heads’ discretion.
  13. While the preliminary rounds are being conducted, a participant can register multiple times.
  14. The participants shall adhere to all rules and regulations of the event brought in by the Event Heads and the Event Heads have the right to disqualify a participant for causing any kind of disruption.
  15. All rules are subject to last minute change as per the situation at the Event Heads’ discretion.

COUNTER STRIKE
“Do you play computer games?”
“Sure”
“Counter Strike?”
“Hell YEAH!”
*they become bestfriends*
This is an average conversation between 2 strangers who have an inclination towards gaming.
No, seriously, this a globally proven phenomenon, and whoever disagrees has definitely never played Counter Strike before. It is easily one of the best games ever developed and one of the most popular games played around the world by the gamer population. And rightly so!
Wanna have fun?-Counter Strike
Got an assignment where you've hit a stalemate?-Counter Strike
Got a grudge against someone? Bring it on-Counter Strike want to have fun and a good timewith friends?-Counter Strike Guns Blazing. Heads Popping, Knifing someone's dignity off and endless fun; A game which needs no description; where you don't win by using your mind but your instincts-Counter Strike.
  1. All the players are hereby advised to kindly report on the time provided.
  2. Use of any foul language is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  3. Players bringing their own equipment/gear will be bringing at their own risk
  4. Players using any kind of unfair means will be disqualified.
  5. Decisions taken by the Moderators will be final.
  6. Players are ALLOWED to bring their own Gaming Gear which includes
    • HEADPHONES/EARPHONES
    • MOUSE
Rules and Guidelines for Counter Strike 1.6 MAPSL
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  • de_inerno
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The competition will be in the form of 5 vs 5 (Clan Match Format) First Team to win First 10 rounds Wins the Game for that Match.
  • Round Division-
    1. 1st round will always be a knife round to decide CT or T.
    2. In semi-finals and finals, knife round will decide CT or T and Maps as well.
  • Game Starting Money - $ 800
  • Buy Time -15 secs
  • Footsteps –On
  • Spectate -Team only
  • Friendly Fire – On
  • Freeze time – 5 secs
  • C4 Timer - 30 secs
  • ALL GUNS AND EQUIPMENTS ARE ALLOWED
  1. Hogathon
  2. Chuggathon
  3. Arm-Wrestling
  4. Push-ups
  5. Crunches
  6. Treasure Hunt
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