Summary
Over 3,000 students registered for the virtual event
The fest included oratory and filmmaking competitions
The need for communication and entertainment was the focus of a virtual inter-college fest hosted by the NSHM School of Media and Communication.
TIME— The Influence of Media on Entertainment, held from November 12 to 14, included oratory and amateur filmmaking competitions.
The initiative was aimed at engaging students, informing them about various socially relevant issues and encouraging them to take part in opinion-sharing.
Over 3,000 students registered for the virtual event created and curated by NSHM School of Media and Communication and powered by organisations such as Loreto College, Kolkata; and University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh.
Cecil Antony, chief mentor of NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, and Durgapur, inaugurated the event. “The NSHM School of Media and Communication has come up with another great event which is so relevant in current times. The audience will not only have a good time but also gain knowledge and be entertained. Several reputable speakers will speak on interesting and vital topics related to the media and entertainment industry."
“The entertainment industry can bank on ethics and values for the greater cause of humanity and society development. This is the time when media and entertainment have to synergise,” said Krishnendu Sarkar, chief, strategy, impact and life skills, NSHM.
Check out the winners of the TIME 2021 Oratory and Filmmaking competition
Day 1 Oratory competition
Winner: Ahana Mitra
Runner-up:Sagarika Ganguly, Shritama Roy
Day 1 Filmmaking competition
Winner: Rittwik Mondal
Day 2 Oratory competition
Winner: Tanushka Dutta
Runner-up: Sanjukta Das
Day 2 Filmmaking competition
Winner: Debopama Datta
Day 3 Oratory competition
Winner: Chakhrayudh Ghosh
Day 3 Filmmaking competition
Winner: Deepro Biswas
“I really enjoyed the event. The topics that were selected by the institute for our oratory competition were very interesting and relevant. I could speak my mind. A lot of experienced speakers shared their valuable ideas and knowledge with us, which was really helpful,” said Ahana Mitra, one of the winners of TIME 2021 oratory competition.
Tanushka Dutta, another winner, said TIME 2021 had given her a platform to showcase her talent. “My takeaway from the event was how you can look at one particular subject in different lights,” she said.
Last updated on 20 Nov 2021
