December 1, 2015 - Jaipuria Institute of Management

We had all been waiting for “Spardha 2015”, the Fourth National Sports Meet organized by and held at our institute, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida. The days of reckoning were 4th and 5th of November when more than 850 students from over 26 colleges converged on our campus. The atmosphere was electric and the organizers had taken the efforts to ensure that everything went on smoothly. The stage was set perfectly for budding sportsmen from all over the country to show off their skills.

NTPC, Bikanervala, Soy 4 U, Bisleri, Gold Gym, Hutkar were some of the sponsors for the event, which had been the talking point amongst us for some time now. Finally, things got underway with march of the competitors from all the institutes. The audience cheered on every team but of course the loudest cheer was reserved for the home team of Jaipuria, Noida. Dr. Anup Kr. Singh, who has been with Indian Police Service and is now the Circle Officer, Noida City, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

We were also inspired by Annie Singh, who might be 11 years of age but has a towering presence as the gold medalist in Delhi state skating championship. The action moved to sporting fields after the oath taking ceremony, which was conducted in all seriousness. We turned our attention to the grounds where a wide range of indoor and outdoor games were lined up for the day.

Cyber games, Volleyball, Table Tennis, carom, chess, Cricket and Tug of war were some of the main sporting events held over two days. While the participants did their best in the field, the audience did everything possible to encourage them. The Athletics events were definitely the biggest attraction of Spardha 2015 and drew crowds in large numbers. The excitement all around was palpable as students remained at their competitive best.

Our Boys’ team was victorious in Kho Kho and Chess competitions while the girls’ team won the Kho Kho, Tug of War, Long Jump, Shot Put and Discus Throw events. Jaipuria, Noida team was also the overall winner, but as per the tradition of not keeping the trophy with the home team, it was passed on to the Runners up. It was this kind of camaraderie that added to sporting atmosphere at the event.

Mr. Anadi Barua, Coach, Indian Girls Football Team presided over the prize distribution ceremony. He tried to inspire us by saying, “You should also focus on physical activities and not restrict yourself to studies alone, because physical activities are good for your overall development.” It was good to see all participants and not just winners taking part in the celebrations that culminated the event.

Student Contributor : Pooja Singh (PGDM Batch 2015-2017)

40 colleges… 850 students… and 21 electric competitions and events.
Abhudaya 2015 rocked… and how!

As First Year Students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, we had pretty much figured during the last month of hectic preparations, that Abhyudaya is quite the “big deal” here… but never really expected it would be this big a deal! The 9th edition of Jaipuria Jaipur’s Annual festival – better known as Abhyudaya 2015 – was a 2-day extravaganza that saw excited participants from colleges across the country. Held on October 31st and November 1st the atmosphere was electric and the bonding with fellow students from different parts of India was like response to stimuli.

As a part of the organising team, I know for sure that we did everything possible to ensure that guests who had travelled the distance to take part in the revelries felt at home in the Pink City. By the time we were done, Jaipuria Jaipur donned a festive look – like the echo of Diwali – and participants poured in over the course of the 2 days. As always, Abhyudaya 2015 started with the traditional lighting of the lamp, and Dr. Swati Soni, Assistant Dean (Academics) encouraging one and all to “compete hard, and party hard!” while enthusiastically welcoming the participants; making way for the welcome-dance-group-song routine we had practiced so hard. It set the tone for a high-octane Abhyudaya 2015.

From Photography, to Face painting, Rangoli, Arty Sticks, Ad Mad Show, Best out of Waste, Solo Singing, Bollywood Quiz, Band war, Duet dance, and Group dance…. we were spoilt for choice on day one.

“Stage is my runbhumi , music is my sword and voice is my will!!!” I remember-Jaysukh Suthar roaring into the microphone right before the Band War team of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, hit the chords and let the drums roll. We wound up late in the night, after the rollicking Fashion Show, believing that the 2nd day could not top it all. Wrong!

Of all the things, it was the Nukkad Natak competition that stole the show. So much so that even Deputy Director, Rajasthan Tourism acknowledged that the current generation feels things more than before.

“It really is a great mix of cultures and talents,” said my colleague at Jaipuria Jaipur, Kunal Godwani, to me at the end of the Nukkad Natak. “A reminded of things… the darker sides of our society that need to be attended as soon as possible.”

The event list wast exhaustive – Collage making competition, a cookery show, Beta, T-Shirt Painting, Brand Drum Charades, Debate, Paper Dance, Comedy Show, solo dance; so much so that at a point we were not sure we’ll be able to wind it all up. The Business Plans competition threw up what arguably could be some of the big businesses of the future.

By the end of it all, some carried bragging rights and trophies to show for their efforts, but everybody carried memories for a lifetime.

Come to think of it, Abhyudaya has grown to big to fit into just 2 days. Any takers for a 3-day Abhyudaya 2016?!!