Debating

Eloquontest (The English Debate)

A portmanteau (An attempt, at the very least) meaning a contest of eloquence. Simply having the gift of gab will not suffice when up against equally eloquent competitors so how does one best one's opponents? We leave that to you.

Topics :
1. This house believes that birth control be made mandatory for people with genetically inheritable diseases.
2. This house believes that immigration control is important to preserve society and culture.
3. This house believes that the world would be a better place if no one believed in God.

Rules:
Prelims:-

Teams of two (one for, one against)
Time limit: 2+1 minutes.No interjections.
Topics: Teams can pick up any of the topics, one member for, one member against.
Inter-college teams allowed.

Finals:-

Modified British Parliamentary format. Ruling party vs opposition party.
Time limit: 5 minutes of speaking time per speaker. 10 minutes of rebuttal.
Further rules will be explained on the day of the prelims.

Date and time:-
Prelims: 21st February, 2019
Finals:22nd February, 2019
Location: Kalam Hall
Registration fees: Rs 300 (per team)

Just-a-minute (JAM)

Speak with intent and purpose. Hesitate or stammer and you leave yourself wide open for a JAM! The event pushes you to the limits of your wit and presence of mind. How long can you go without being- JAM! Uh, interrupted?

Rules:

Individual participation.
Rules will be explained by the JAM-master at the venue.Rules will vary for each round.

Date and time:-
Prelims:21st February, 2019
Finals:23rd February, 2019
Location: Kalam Hall
Registration fees: Rs 150

Turncoat

Ever switched between favourite sports teams? Indecisive as a pendulum? If yes, turncoat should be right up your alley. Your demeanour when under duress, your ability to defend both sides of an argument and your conviction, these shall all be put to the test.

Rules:

Individual participation.
You will be assigned topics at the venue.
Additional rules will be explained by the judges at the venue.

Date and time:21st February, 2019
Location: Kalam Hall
Registration fees: Rs 150

Fish market

Think you're oratorically gifted? Not so fast. Unleash and dabble with all you've got up your sleeve in this fast paced informal debate.Be prepared to bring your A game on as you're faced with reinforcing your own arguments while opposing those of your rivals simultaneously.

Rules:

Teams of 3 (one team for, one team against)
Time limit: 10 minutes
You will be assigned topics at the venue.
Additional rules will be explained by the judges at the venue.
Inter-college teams allowed.

Date and time:22nd February, 2019
Location: Kalam Hall
Registration fees: Rs 150 (per team)

Sell it to Daddy

Twist (your mind) in innovative ways. Let your (creative) juices flow. Since you can't really buy objects of conjugal pleasure without being stopped by Big Brother, our Daddy is sad and will buy anything, as long as you can sell it to him. Be it the backside of your electric toothbrush, the peephole of a door or your good old vacuum cleaner, Daddy wants them all.

Rules: