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MALHAR 2016 PRESENTS...
“What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.”
- William Henry Davis
Many a time have we found ourselves complaining about the numerous jampacked junctions in the city. The noise and the chaos, the impatience to
reach our destination and the frustration at being slowed down have irked
us to no end.
Yet, if only we had the time to stand and stare, we would hear the music amidst
the noise of the honks and tap our feet to the rhythm of the impatient beating
hearts; we would find order in the chaos and feel uncannily calm amidst the
tumult.
Malhar 2016 invites you to discover this very latent beauty of a junction. It
beckons to you to take a moment off from your busy schedules in order to
witness the vibrancy of a junction that is nothing but an amalgamation of
cultures, a mélange of traditions, of lives, and cross-roads filled with dreams
and aspirations. .
We present to you - Malhar
intersect, and so do lives.
2016: The Junction,
where roads
“Of people and of thoughts,
Of words and of arts.
कई राहें, कई ख्वाब,
कई सुर, कई ताल.
Of ideas, and of hopes,
Of dreams and of views.
कई हुनर, कई अथ,
कई उममीद, कई अरमान.
Come, meet others.
Come, find yourself.
Come, be a part of:
Malhar, The Junction: Raaste kayi, manzil yahi!”
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CONTENTS
Indicates the duration for which the event/workshop/talk
will be held.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
MALHAR GUIDELINES
TIMELINE
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
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FLAGSHIP EVENT
MALHAR CONCLAVE
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DURATION OF EVENT
Indicates flagship events.
TRUMP EVENT
Indicates trump events.
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS
Indicates the minimum and maximum number of
participants per event
VENUE OF EVENT
Indicates the venue for the event.
DIRECT-FINALS EVENT
Indicates a direct-final event.
NEW EVENT
EVENTS
Administration
Conclave
Fine Arts
Indian Performing Arts
World Performing Arts
Entertainment, Theatricals & Contests
Literary Arts
Workshops Incorporated
Junctions
Costume Rules
PRNCs & OTSEs
Disqualification Criteria
Venue Layouts
MANAGEMENT
AUTHORISATION LETTER
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Indicates a new event.
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ORGANISING COMMITTEE
QUARTET
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson (Events)
Vice-Chairperson (Management)
Vice-Chairperson (Conclave)
Bandhuli Chattopadhyay
Dane Pereira
Renan George
Sarjan Sheth
EVENTS
Administration
Conclave
Fine Arts
Indian Performing Arts
World Performing Arts
Entertainment, Theatricals & Contests
Literary Arts
Workshops Incorporated
Yashi Gandhi
Michele Bernadine
Roshni Thapa
Pratha Shah
Rhea D’Costa
Alicia Vaz
Kriti Krishan
Samuel Pereira
MANAGEMENT
Security
Technicals
Logistics
Finance
Marketing
Assistance
Hospitality
Creatives
Graffix
Souvenirs
Public Relations
Computers
Bertrand Lobo
Kyle Curry
Daryl Andrade
Simran Keswani
Isha Jain
Prachi Shukla
Neha Betai
Keith Vaz
Anushka Dias
Priya Baid
Sanskriti Merchant
Jeshron Tao
MALHAR GUIDELINES
We request you to follow these regulations:
yy Please do not carry sharp objects, inflammable objects and/or any
other objects that are potentially dangerous.
yy Please do not carry any beverages with alcoholic content.
yy Please do not carry or attempt to sell any narcotics, drugs,
cigarettes or addictive of any sort.
yy Any misbehaviour on part of the participants or visitors will lead to
expulsion from the premises and will reflect on their college.
yy Anything that can be perceived as being offensive to any
national/religious sentiments or gender will lead to immediate
disqualification.
yy If contingents wish to bring their props in a truck, these trucks must
reach college before 8 am on all days.
yy Kindly note that participants are not permitted to leave the venue
between the various rounds of an event.
yy A member of the Malhar staff committee is allowed access to all
venues, at any point of time.
yy Please bear in mind that all the venues are subject to change.
yy Malhar passes are NOT for sale.
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TIMELINE
17TH – 20TH JULY (Sunday-Wednesday)
AMNIGHT ONLINE REGISTRATION
18TH – 20TH JULY (Monday – Wednesday)
MALHAR MUN ONLINE REGISTRATION
21ST – 27TH JULY (Thursday – Wednesday)
CONTINGENT ONLINE REGISTRATION
27TH – 29TH JULY (Wednesday – Friday)
AMNIGHT AUDITIONS
28TH – 30TH JULY (Thursday – Saturday)
PRNC ONLINE REGISTRATION
31ST JULY (Sunday)
LAST DAY FOR FORM VERIFICATION + LIGHT & SOUND DEMO
10TH – 12TH AUGUST (Wednesday – Friday)
PASS DISTRIBUTION
14TH AUGUST (Sunday)
ELIMINATIONS (LA EVENTS)
14TH – 16TH AUGUST (Sunday – Tuesday)
MALHAR 2016
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S
DESK
Hello Reader(s) of Malhar 2016’s RnR,
Malhar 2016 is about celebrating the meeting of cultures, the convergence of
divergent views through debates and deliberations as well as the stage where talent
is flaunted, spotted and appreciated.
In this prelude-like piece, I share with you the vision, mission and passion behind every
Malhar. All our Malhars have been influenced and tempered by the Jesuit pedagogy,
which focuses on the all-round development of both the teacher and the taught.
This inspiration has made Malhar, morph from being just a ‘cultural festival’ into a
confluence of activities which include:
yy Social Outreach: through which the workforce meaningfully engages with
harsh social realities of the common man.
yy Conclave: through which socio-econ-politico paradigms are critically
deliberated, evaluated and challenged.
yy Ecological Sensitization: through which plastic is shunned, the use of water
and electricity are minimized and decibel levels are reduced significantly.
We hope that both, you and we, become richer beings through the mutual sharing of
visions and insights at Malhar 2016.
Dr. Agnelo Menezes
Principal,
St Xavier’s College – Autonomous,
Mumbai 400001
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SOCIAL CAUSE
YARDSALE
The Yardsale was an initiative started by Malhar organizing commitee
a couple of years ago, as a means of giving back to the community
and making a difference. This year we’ve decided to take it up a notch
by not only having two Yardsales but also including the contingents to
donate for this worthy cause.
THE FOOD JUNCTION
“Roti, kapda aur makaan” – are the three basic necessities of human life
as told by Manoj Kumar. It does not delude us that being the privileged
few of Society; it is our moral obligation to give back these necessities
to those who fall short of them in any way that we can. Thus, in keeping
with what Malhar and St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai stand for, we bring
to you – The Food Junction, Malhar’s Social Cause for 2016.
Pehchan is an NGO that we at Malhar have tied up with this year. To its
initiative of empowering citizens and giving them shelter and an identity,
we have decided to lend our helping hand. Our focus is to provide the
Pehchan and its wonderful people with a hearty meal and more.
Why?
We at Malhar, believe that everyone is equally entitled to a nutritious
meal and are doing everything in our power to tip the scales of
privilege back into equilibrium.
How do we do it?
Malhar 2016 has tied up with food sponsors that will arrange for a
group of disadvantaged children a wholesome lunch, which will be
served to them on August 4th, 2016 by the workforce of Malhar.
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MALHAR
CONCLAVE
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Every year Conclave brings to you a visionary, an inspiration and a stimulant of
retrospection, all in 60 minutes through its Keynote address. Having hosted eminent
dignitaries in the past such as HH the Dalai Lama, Dr. Raghuram Rajan, Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam and NR Narayana Murthy among numerous others, Conclave promises you
an hour of contemplative cognizance through an iconic individual who leads by
example.
CARDS ON THE TABLE
INTERVIEW SESSION
How often does one have the opportunity to hear an exemplar’s anecdotes from the
very individual? The intricacies in the making of a life of meritorious feats, the stories
and the experiences, the ordeals and the glories, often go unheard and unseen.
Conclave brings to you a no holds barred session with a prolific personality in what
will indeed be a mélange of ideas, opinions and experiences.
PARADIGM SHIFT
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
A game changer, an innovator and one who dares to defy convention, Conclave
this year gives you an opportunity to understand the nuances of such norm altering
outlooks. Through a zealous interaction with the audience these speakers will ignite
minds, inspiring every listener to take the road less travelled to achieve the unthinkable.
PANEL DISCUSSION
In a country as diverse and as vast as India, is every voice truly heard? How does one
ensure that each of these individuals get their due and fulfil their responsibility in what
is the world’s largest democracy. The panel discussion at Conclave will touch upon
the issues faced by this country and its impact on the very basis of a democracy, its
people and will bring to light a host of issues which are faced by the common man.
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EVENTS
ADMINISTRATION
Admin as a department primarily manages the back office work. This is
what that means:
Contingent leaders starting a rebellion? Call admin.
Issue with the scoring sheets? Admin to the rescue.
Need your prize bag? Admin will get it for you.
Need an extra pass? Issue with registration? The real stars, working hard
behind the scenes, it’s Admin that keeps the wheels both turning and
smoothly greased. Whatever the issue, they’ll be there.
TERMINOLOGY
Contingent
Leader (CL)
The CL is the official college representative
and fulfils the registration and other duties.
He/She cannot participate in events. It is
mandatory for a contingent to have a CL.
Assistant
Contingent
Leader (ACL)
The ACL aids the CL to fulfil his duties whenever
he is preoccupied. The ACL can participate in
events. A college must assign a minimum of one
and a maximum of three ACLs.
Contingent
Accompanist
(CA)
The CA is required for specific events and
the number required differs with every event.
However, they cannot change from Eliminations
to Finals.
Prize Bag
Collector (PBC)
An individual who is solely responsible for
collecting the certificates (participant and
winner) AND prize bags of the winners of their
college. A CL or an ACL cannot be a PBC.
PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
Only undergraduate students are allowed to take part in Malhar.
However, junior college students are eligible if they have an attached
undergraduate wing.
Admin assemble!
For more details, contact us at admin@malharfest.org
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TYPES OF REGISTRATIONS
Contingent
Represents a particular college. Registrations
to be done online.
PRNC (PreRegistered NonContingent)
They do not represent any college i.e. their
points are not added to their college. Intercollege or intra-college teams can participate.
Registrations to be done online.
OTSE (On-TheSpot-Entry)
Participants do not represent any college and
registrations are to be done on the days of
Malhar at the registration desk of the event.
Inter-college or intra-college teams can
participate. Points awarded are not added to
any college(s).
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR
CONTINGENTS
In the spirit of a paperless and eco-friendly Malhar, event registrations
will be done through online forms. Separate links to register for local
colleges, outstation colleges and PRNCs will be put up on the Malhar
website- www.malharfest.org.
The Contingent Leader (CL) should register his/her college by
accessing the Registration Form provided on the Malhar website.
The time period for registering online is from the 21st of July,
2016 to the 27th of July, 2016.
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Step 1:
Type the UID of your respective college, allowing you to access
the form. The UID can be found on the first page of the RnR of your
respective college.
Step 2:
Fill in your college details, Contingent Leader details and Assistant
Contingent Leader details.
Step 3:
Check the boxes indicating the events you want to participate in.
After each department, indicate the number of events that you are
participating in under that particular department.
Step 4:
Under every event, there will be submission fields for props and other
event-specific requirements that you are required to fill in case you are
participating in that event.
Step 5:
For trump events, check the box indicating your preference.
Step 6:
After the form is submitted, a follow up email will be sent with the
confirmed details along with a link to edit the submission. Edits should
be made by 11:59 pm, 27th July, 2016.
However, please note that registration for the Malhar MUN
will take place through a separate link given on the website
(www.malharfest.org). This is applicable for contingents as
well as PRNCs.
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FORM VERIFICATION DAY
Guidelines:
yy In addition to the online form, there is an Authorisation Letter
attached to the end of the Rules and Regulations booklet. This
letter is an authorisation from the Principal/Authority of the college
granting permission to the contingent to participate in Malhar. It
must be duly filled and submitted on the Form Verification Day. It
must contain the Principal’s signature, college stamp and the CL’s
signature.
yy A scanned copy of this has to be sent to admin@malharfest.
org on/before the 31st of July,2016.
yy A passport size scanned copy of photograph of the CL, ACL(s)
and the PBC must be sent along with the Authorization Letter.
yy The college will be registered only upon completion of the online
registration form, submission of the authorisation letter and the
pictures of the respective representatives.
yy The CL and the ACL(s) will be provided with badges on the first
day of Malhar.
yy The light and sound demonstration will be held on the Form
Verification day.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
FOR PRE-REGISTERED NONCONTINGENTS (PRNCS)
yy The PRNC system is used for participants that are not part of the
college contingent. Only certain specific events are kept open to
PRNCs and they need to register beforehand, akin to a college
contingent.
yy PRNCs do not earn any points for their college.
yy Winners will be awarded prizes and certificates.
yy PRNCs can register themselves online on the official Malhar website.
The online form will be active from 28th July, 2016 to 30th July,
2016.
yy Participants are required to produce a valid college photo ID from
the current academic year, before the event, during registration. In
the absence of an ID card, a fee receipt from the college of the
current academic year along with valid government-issued photo
ID proof must be presented, failing which the participant(s) will not
be registered.
yy PRNCs can register themselves; the presence of a CL/ACL is not
required.
yy It is imperative that the minimum number of participants/ CAs be
fulfilled.
yy PRNC slots will vary from event to event. PRNCs will be
registered on a first come, first serve basis only.
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REGISTRATION FOR ON-THESPOT ENTRIES (OTSES)
Procedure for Registrations on
FINAL DAYS of MALHAR
yy Only certain specific events have slots open for OTSEs.
yy OTSEs carry no points for the contingent.
yy Winners will be awarded prizes and certificates.
yy Cross-college OTSEs are permitted.
yy OTSEs can register themselves at the event venue at the
registration desk (45 minutes prior to the commencement of the
event); the presence of a CL/ACL is not required.
yy Participants are required to produce a valid college photo ID from
the current academic year, before the event, during registration. In
the absence of an ID card, a fee receipt from the college of the
current academic year along with valid government-issued photo
ID proof must be presented, failing which the participant(s) will not
be registered.
yy The minimum number of participants/CAs required must be fulfilled.
yy OTSE slots will vary from event to event. OTSEs will be
registered on a first come, first serve basis only.
yy Only the CL/ACL(s) can register participants. Kindly note that in
the absence of the CL and/or ACL, the contingent will not be
registered for that particular event.
yy While registering their participants, the CL/ACL(s) must produce the
badges provided to them beforehand, along with a valid college
photo identity of himself/herself, participant(s) and the CA(s).
yy All ID proof must be from the current academic year.
yy In the absence of an ID card, a fee receipt from the college of the
current academic year along with valid government-issued photo
ID proof must be presented, failing which, the team will not be
registered.
yy The minimum number of participants/Contingent Accompanists
(CAs) required per event must be adhered to.
yy All participants and CAs must be present at the time of registration.
The contingent will not be registered until every participant and CA
is present.
yy No substitutes are allowed. Any request with respect to
substitutes for participants and/or CAs will not be entertained.
yy Non-college accompanists or cross-college accompanists are not
allowed for a registered college contingent.
Please Note: Participants are not allowed to leave the campus in
between two rounds.
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REGISTRATION VENUES AND
TIMINGS
yy The registration desk will open 45 minutes before an event and will
shut 10 minutes after the event has started.
yy The registration venue will be mentioned in the Malhar schedule
mailed to the participating colleges. A physical copy of the same
will also be given.
yy Registration will take place at the event venue, unless specified
otherwise.
yy All participants must be present at the security gates at least an
hour and a half before their event is scheduled to begin.
RULES TO BE FOLLOWED AT THE
REGISTRATION VENUE
yy At the venue of the event, there will be two desks employed for
registration- the Admin desk and the Events desk, both of which will
be clearly labelled.
yy Participants are required to register with the Admin desk first.
After registering with Admin, they should proceed to the Events
desk. If participants register with the Events desk first, it will not
be considered valid, as registration with Admin is a prerequisite
for event registrations. Therefore, adherence to these norms is
mandatory.
yy The Admin desk is in charge of checking all identification
requirements and details of the participants, and the Events desk is
in charge of providing slots and checking event requirements.
yy During registration, participants are requested to maintain decorum
and be patient. Any inappropriate behaviour on their behalf may
result in the entire registration for the event being halted and
consequently, delayed.
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CERTIFICATES
yy Participation certificates will be awarded to the teams who qualify
from the Eliminations to the Finals.
yy Certificates will be awarded to winners, in addition to their
participation certificates.
yy PBC’s are required to collect the participation and winner
certificates for their contingents from the Admin room on the 17th
of August. They will be entitled to collect them only on the display
of the PBC badge and a government approved photo ID proof.
After the 17th of August, the Malhar committee will not issue any
certificates.
yy The deadline for collecting the prizes is 17th August, 4 pm from the
Seminar Room. Post this date, prizes will be forfeited.
yy PRNCs and OTSEs are expected to follow the same system, that is,
they are expected to collect their certificates from the Admin room,
upon presenting valid ID proof.
GENERAL SCORING
yy + 1 for registering for an event (ticking the box next to the event
name).
yy - 2 for NOT TURNING UP for Eliminations after registering.
yy +2 for qualifying from the Eliminations to the Finals.
yy - 4 for NOT TURNING UP for finals after qualifying from the
Eliminations.
yy - 4 for NOT TURNING UP for a CONCLAVE event for the
Eliminations and/or Finals rounds.
PLEASE NOTE: Outstation contingents get a direct final entry for all the
events except for the Literary Arts Events. The Elimination round for the
Literary Arts Events will be help on 14th August, 2016.
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Department Wise Scoring
Flagship Events
The following points are awarded to the teams placing 1st, 2nd and
3rd respectively:
Every department has one event that carries the maximum number of
points. These are called Flagship Events. The scoring system is as follows:
yy 1st place: 15 points
yy 2nd place: 9 points
yy 3rd place: 6 points
Position
Direct
Finals*
Crossovers
FA / E TC / I PA / W PA / L A /
W.INC
Solo/Duet
Group
1
2
3
10
6
4
15
9
6
5
3
2
10
6
4
*Please Note: These events refer to those for which there will be no Eliminations held
for the local participants.
Social Cause: Food Junction
yy Points for participation: +5
yy Not turning up: -10
yy Turning up: +10
Social Cause: Yard Sale
yy Registration: +5
yy Failure in submitting the items on the specified days: -10
yy Submission of items of the minimum required amount of more under each
sub category: +5/sub category
MUN Scoring:
yy Best Delegate (1st Position): +15
yy High Commendation (2nd Position): +9
yy Special Mention (3rd Position): +6
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Trump Events
Every college may wager on the events that they think their contingent
will win.
In case you trump on an event and you place anywhere in the top
3 positions, you will be awarded an additional 5 points to the
respective event score.
There will be no negative marking for choosing to trump and not
placing. You can indicate your choices in the space provided for the
same at the end of the registration form.
PLEASE NOTE
If the judge does not mark a particular criterion it will be
considered as zero.
If a judge marks a particular team twice for the same criteria, the
higher score will be considered.
IN CASE OF A TIE
Please note the following situations given below (exclusive of Direct
Finals Event & Flagship Events)
1. There is a tie for 1st place:
We add the total Eliminations score for the two particular tied teams
for that event.
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Therefore, Finals Score = Total Eliminations Score + Total Finals Score
Between the two teams who tied for 1st place, the higher one will place
1st and the lower one will place 2nd.
In the Final list of scores, the team that originally places 2nd will now
place 3rd.
The team that originally places 3rd will now not be a part of the winners
list.
2. There is a tie for 2nd place:
We add the total Eliminations score for the two particular tied teams
for that event.
Therefore, Finals Score = Total Eliminations Score + Total Finals Score
Between the two teams who tied for 2nd place, the higher one will
place 2nd and the lower one will place 3rd.
The team that originally places 3rd will now not be a part of the winners
list.
3. There is a tie for 3rd place:
We add the total Eliminations score for the two particular tied teams for
that event to their Score for the Final Round.
Therefore, Finals Score = Total Eliminations Score + Total Finals Score
Between the two teams who tied for 3rd place, the higher one will
place 3rd and the lower one will place 4th.
The team that comes 4th after the addition of the Eliminations score will
now not be a part of the winners list.
*PLEASE NOTE THE ADDITION OF THE ELIMINATIONS SCORES
TO THE SCORES OF AN EVENT FOR THE FINAL ROUND WILL
ONLY BE DONE IN CASE OF A TIE.
For the following three situations ONLY, please find below the order of
placing and scoring:
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yy In the situation of a Direct Finals
yy In the situation that there is a tie even after the addition of
Eliminations’ score to the scores of the Finals (Exclusive of Direct
Finals Event & Flagship Events)
yy In case of a tie for a Flagship Event
Each team will be awarded full points for an event and will be placed
as follows:
yy If there is a tie for 1st place, the following is the order for the winners
list:
1st
1st
3rd
The team that comes 2nd will now be placed 3rd. The team that
originally came 3rd will no longer be a part of the winners list.
yy If there is a tie for 2nd place, the following is the order for the
winners list:
1st
2nd
2nd
The team that originally came 3rd will no longer be a part of the
winners list.
yy If there is a tie for 3rd place, the following is the order for the
winners list:
1st
2nd
3rd
3rd
Both teams that tied at 3rd place will no longer be a part of the
winners list.
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TRANSPARENCY
yy On both, the Eliminations and the Final Days, score sheets will be
put on display in The Economics Department, near the Admin Office
(first floor, St. Xavier’s College).
yy Taking photographs of the score sheets is not allowed.
yy They will be displayed an hour after the event has ended and
will remain on display only for an hour after that. An event will be
considered to be over only when the judge score-sheets reach LR
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yy ONLY the CL/ACL(s) can check the score sheets and will be
entertained with respect to any queries regarding transparency
and viewing of score sheets. You are requested to be courteous
and respectful of the same.
yy OTSEs and PRNCs will be allowed to check their scores only on
the display of their college ID card or by displaying the fee receipt
along with a valid government approved photo ID proof. However,
only one person from the team is allowed to check the scores.
yy At any given point of time, there will only be one person in the
Transparency room to check the scores.
yy Once a session is over, score sheets of events for that session will
not be put on display again.
under that particular sub-department.
yy The Outstation Trophy is awarded to the outstation college
collecting the maximum points.
yy In case of a tie, the colleges with equal points will share the trophy.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
yy With regards to accommodation, our Externals sub-department of
Hospitality is in-charge. (Refer to Pg. 81 for more details.)
yy Please note that each contingent must send a list of participants
and other members beforehand to avoid any issues with regards to
accommodation. Last minute changes will not be entertained.
yy After confirming your participation, contingents will receive their
options for accommodation through mail.
yy Travel reimbursements are available upon the time of online
registration. All the necessary documents regarding the same will be
informed. (Refer to Pg. 77 for more details.)
TROPHY SYSTEM
yy The Malhar Trophy is awarded to the contingent with the highest
cumulative score of all the events.
yy In addition to the overall winners, first runner up and second runner
up trophy, there are 4 sub trophies, namely, the Conclave trophy,
the Fine Arts Trophy, the Literary Arts Trophy and the Performing
Arts Trophy (inclusive of IPA and WPA Events.) These trophies are
awarded to the contingent securing the highest scores for events
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ADMIN OFFICE
The admin office will be located in LR 14 on all days of Malhar
(Eliminations and Finals). Entry to the admin office is restricted. The
organising committee will not entertain any intervention by staff
members belonging to any participating contingent. Only a CL/ACL
will be entertained with regard to a discussion of any sort.
CONCLAVE
All rules are subject to change at the discretion of the
organising committee.
Any changes in the rules and regulations will be informed to the
CLs beforehand.
An online copy of the Rules and Regulations booklet and the
CL minutes will be made available on the Malhar website.
“There is no truth, no correct decision, no right or wrong. It is but a
matter of perception” - Anonymous.
At this year’s Conclave, a voice shall be given to all dimensions of
thought, converging in what would be a plethora of distinct ideas.
Through a host of dynamic sessions and multidimensional events,
Conclave will embolden one to think and question everything believed
to be the singular truth. Challenging the limits of convention, Malhar
Conclave 2016 promises an enlightening and inspiring experience to
every individual, one that will be the true exploration of every inch of
the spectrum.
For more details, contact us at conclave@malharfest.org
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MALHAR MUN
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
As Malhar Conclave’16, we are pleased to welcome
you to the Malhar MUN.
The event will be a two day event comprising of one
Committee- The United Nations General AssemblyType 3; SOCHUM- Social, Humanitarian and Cultural.
General Assembly (GA) is the main deliberative organ
of United Nations (UN) and it has six main committees.
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee (SOCHUM) is
3rd Committee of the General Assembly. SOCHUM is an
United Nations body designated to focus on preserving
human rights and implementing fundamental freedoms all
around the world. SOCHUM works in cooperation with
the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC)
and Economical and Social Committee (ECOSOC).
While focusing on human rights issues, SOCHUM’s
agenda includes advancement of women, right to
self-determination, protection of children, conditions
of refugees, elimination of racism, maintenance of
international peace and social development.
The objective of this two day event will be to deliberate
upon a social and humanitarian issue, which concerns
the masses. The agenda will be communicated to the
delegates, well in advance.
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9 am to 5 pm
on 15th and
16th August
Finals:
XIMR BCR
The judging criteria will be discussed with the delegates
by the executive board on the days of committee.
However, delegates will be adjudged on the basis of:
yy Substantive Debate/ Verbatim
yy Position paper
yy Written matter sent to the Executive board during the
conference
yy Diplomacy
yy Awareness about Foreign Policy of Respective
country during committee.
yy Adherence to UN Charter
(refer to- http://www.un.org/en/sections/un-charter/un-charterfull-text/index.html)
Kindly note: At the Malhar MUN, the executive
board will have the ability to adopt rules of debate
at their own discretion. All modifications will be
announced at the beginning of the conference.
PLEASE NOTE:
yy Dress Code- Delegates are requested to dress up
in Indian or Business formals during the two days of
Committee.
yy The official working language of the conference will
be strictly English.
yy Number of Participants- 75 Max, one person per
country.
yy A contingent can send a maximum of 2 individuals.
However, the will not be a part of the same team.
yy A maximum of two slots will be allotted to each
contingent, subject to availability.
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yy There will not be an Elimination Round for the MUN.
yy Dates of the conference- 15th and 16th August
2016.
yy Each participant will be allotted a country on a
random basis, no requests for change of countries
will be accepted.
FINE ARTS
The position paper is a compulsory document.
At the end of the two day conference, the top three
delegates will be awarded in the following order of
hierarchyBest Delegate- 1st Position
High Commendation- 2nd Position
Special Mention- 3rd Position
“Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be
shackles limiting our vision” - Salvador Dali.
Does art seem daunting to you - Something that can only be made
with a brush and paints? Don’t worry! Our events cater to the varied
interests of artists, photographers, designers and sculptors. This year the
department of Fine Arts will take you on a creative rollercoaster where
you can experience the diversity of art. Our line-up of new events tests
the practicality of art, where participants will think, design and execute
their ideas.
For more details, contact us at fa@malharfest.org
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THAT’S ALL FOLK(S)!
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
INDIAN FOLK ART EVENT
3D DESIGN EVENT
A true modern day fusion situation - an event with art
that transcends date and time, we bring you the Folk
art event. Participants will have to depict a modern day
scenario incorporating Indian folk art. It’s the perfect
way to honour Indian art styles with the just the right
contemporary twist.
Remember being a kid and playing pretend? Making
entire houses out of whatever was around? Oh, to be a
child and to be that creative. Fortunately for everyone
who’s missed that spontaneous creativity, we have an
event for you! Construct objects with materials provided
to you on the spot.
EVENT:
In this event, participants will have to depict a modern
day scenario incorporating the following Indian folk art
forms: Gond, Kalamkari, Madhubani, Warli, Pithora
A minimum of one and a maximum of two art forms can
be used. The exact scenario will be revealed on the
day of the event.
EVENT:
Participants are required to construct objects out of
materials provided.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Incorporation of art style/ technique, Relevance to
the Theme, Overall Composition, Aesthetic appeal,
Creativity.
1-2
Finals:
3 hours
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JUDGING CRITERIA:
Usage of Materials, Creativity, Relevance to the Theme,
Aesthetic appeal of overall composition.
3 hours
Finals:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
MATERIALS TO BE CARRIED: Acrylic/Poster Paints, brushes, scissors/cutter, glue, tape
(Participants are not allowed to get any sketches,
drawings, or construction materials of their own.) MATERIALS TO BE CARRIED: Markers, Felt-tip pens, Gel pens, Ball pens (Participants
are not allowed to get any sketches, drawings of their
own.)
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
One Imperial Sheet
For OTSE only – Felt tip pens and Ballpoint pens
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FINE TOONING
MALHAR ART LOUNGE
CARICATURE EVENT
For everyone who’s ever doodled at the back of books
and gotten caught for making people look ridiculous,
for the artists that like their figures with disproportionate
noses and big eyes; for anyone who has ever wanted to
draw caricatures and get applauded for it - here’s your
chance! The FA caricature event involves placing black
and white characters into colourful backgrounds.
EVENT:
In this event, participants make a black and white
caricature placed within a colourful background and
provide a caption.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Use of space, Representation of caricature, Creativity
and Imagination, Aesthetic appeal, Theme interpretation
MATERIALS TO BE USED: Black marker pen or black gel/ball point pen and colour
pencils (non water-soluble).
THE POP CULTURE EXHIBITION
1-2
2 hours
Finals:
Classroom
The Pop Culture Lounge is an art lounge amidst the
chaos of Malhar, where the crowd finally halts. Soulful
music pulls you into a room shared with all your favourite
actors, musicians, sportsmen, comic book characters,
and all things trending, caught in paintings on canvas
for you. ‘Lounging with the Stars’ is a pop culture themed
sale; the start of an art collection for the young.
All Day
Classroom
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
With colour comes great responsibility!
We bring to you a blend of creative chaos showcased
through our exhibition.
It is a unique collection of the departments’ very own art
works, photographs and art installations.
Be inspired. Create. Experience life through its colourful
vagueness and take home an art experience. See
through the eyes of canvas, how paint meets emotion.
MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED: 1 Imperial sheet
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INDIAN PERFORMING
ARTS
DHINA DHIN DHA!
URBAN HINDI POP DANCE EVENT
“Be the change you want to see in the world”, said
Gandhi.
Those evils still hold us, that cage still moulds us. This is the
time to show if you have got what it takes to bring about
a change. Break dance, break stereotypes, perform to
transform, show your style and make someone smile.
Join the army of dancers!
EVENT:
Participants are required to perform a dance piece
bringing out a social message of their choice, on a
minimum of two songs from films provided in the list.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Choreography, Synchronization, Costumes, Use of
Space, Creative Expression of Social Message, Overall
Performance
8-10
CAs – 1-2
Setup time:
1 minute
Finals:
6-8 minutes
Finals:
Foyer
Home is the one place that brings our lives to a fleeting halt, a place
where we breathe tranquillity in chaos. It is where our expression is
untamed and our thoughts, undaunted, where we nurture our roots
through modern paths, keeping alive our myriad arts. Home is in tradition,
in the modern, in memories, in music, in food, in drama, in family, in dance.
Home is Indian Performing Arts.
Come let go, let flow, find yourself in the depths of your own expression
and find soul in this confluence of emotions. Come, be home. After all,
isn’t home where the heart is?
For more details, contact us at ipa@malharfest.org
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TEEN TIGAADA
KAAM BIGAADA
DHUN MACHAO DHUN
SOLO SINGING EVENT
HINDI THEATRE EVENT
To be or not to be?
To float with the tide or swim with the waves?
Pehele Anda Yaa Murgi?
Akal badi yaa bhais?
This Malhar, the stage has been set to tread such
confusions of life. So come join us at ‘Teen Tigaada
Kaam Bigaada’.
EVENT:
Participants are required to enact a skit based on
the theme- ‘Confusion’. They can choose at most two
genres from the following list: Comedy, Tragedy, Thriller
and Romance.
In addition to this, they are required to incorporate a
‘frame freeze’ for at least 30 seconds at a stretch.
Are you that person who goes to watch films just for its
zabardast gaane? Is music your Duniya and singing your
saccha pyaar? Then ‘Dhun Machao Dhun’ is the event
for you! This Malhar, warm up your vocal chords, put on
your desi swag and get ready to impress, stun and shine!
3
CAs – 1
Setup time:
2 minute
Finals:
6-8 minutes
Finals:
Hall
EVENT:
Participants are required to perform a chronological
evolution of the film director chosen mentioned in the
provided list, comprising of a medley of at least three
songs. In addition to this, participants are required to
sing a patriotic song for at least one minute.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Sur, Taal and Synchronization,Vocal Technique and
Clarity, Choice of songs, Creative blending of songs
Adherence to the theme (Chronological Evolution),
Overall performance
1
CAs – 0-2
Setup time:
2 minute
Finals:
5-7 minutes
Finals:
Hall
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Creative enactment, Script, Adherence to the theme
(Confusion), Creative incorporation of the ‘frame freeze’,
Dialogue delivery and diction, Overall performance
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AAROHA
WORLD PERFORMING
ARTS
CLASSICAL SINGING EVENT
Malhar, in its true meaning refers to the Raga that invites
the monsoon. At Aaroha, let your swaras fall, one after
the other, in a rhythm which fuses thoughts and emotions.
Let your melodious voice merge with the seven notes,
and create a vibrant and harmonizing musical rainbow.
EVENT:
Participants are required to choose either the Hindustani
or the Carnatic style of Indian classical musicand perform
a pure classical rendition of their own choice.
Thus, for Hindustani Classical style, participants must
perform a Chota Khyal along with alaap and taan.
They must also perform a Tarana in the same raag.
For Carnatic, they must perform a Kirtanam (along with
neraval, alaap and swaras) or a Kriti.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Swar and lagaav, Taal and laya, Bhaav, Shabda
uchharan, Raag Gyaan (Only for Finals), Overall
Performance
1
CAs – 0-3
Setup time:
2 minutes
Finals:
Max. 15 minutes
Finals:
Hall
We present to you, Malhar’s biggest events. Showcase your talent to
sing, dance, play an instrument or simply shine. Through our blend of
crossovers and other events we provide a platform that represents
charisma, quality and grace. So put on your dancing shoes, tune that
guitar and give it your best at this culturally talented junction.
For more details, contact us at wpa@malharfest.org
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ALL THAT JAZZ
JAZZ/BALLET/TAP DANCE EVENT
A CAPPELLA SINGING EVENT
It’s time to work on your “jazz hands” and bring out those
tap shoes and ballet slippers. This Malhar, we bring to
you a fresh new event that showcases jazz dance in all
its glory, while also combining traditional Western dance
elements.
No instruments? A-ca-scuse me?
That’s right! It’s time to bring back those treble tones, and
dive into the sound of music. It’s your chance to honour
those, who have left a mark on the beats of our hearts.
EVENT:
Participants will be required to incorporate a compulsory
jazz dance form into their routine, along with other
dance forms from the following list: Jazz Funk, Lyrical Jazz,
Broadway Jazz, Tap and Ballet.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Choreography & Synchronization, Technical Knowledge
of Selected Dance Forms, Creativity & Blending of
Dance Forms, Overall Performance and Use of Space
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PITCH PERFECT
4-6
CAs – 1-2
Setup time:
1 minute
Finals:
5-7 minutes
Finals:
Foyer
EVENT:
Participants are required to performa medley of four
songs as a tribute from a list of artists provided in the
CL Minutes.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Harmony and Synchronization, Rhythm and Timing,
Vocal Percussion, Creative Blend of Tracks, Overall
Performance
8-10
CAs – 1-2
Setup time:
1 minute
Finals:
5-7 minutes
Finals:
Hall
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ENTERTAINMENT,
THEATRICALS AND CONTESTS
Why is a Raven like a writing desk? We don’t know, but it’s the question
that matters. Here at ETC we beckon you to ponder over and ask the
pointless questions, because no question is pointless. If Newton had
simply dismissed the notion of gravity or if no one dared to suggest that
the world is not flat we would be living in an age of ignorance. We urge
you to not just think out of the box, but think like there is no box at all.
Draw up a junction between your left and right hemisphere and let the
brilliance ensue. The essence of ETC is best represented by its name,
that there are infinite possibilities.
For more details, contact us at etc@malharfest.org
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LITERARY ARTS
Imagine a world without communication. Imagine a world where you
cannot explain yourself with concrete expression. Imagine a world
where sadness and melancholy mean the same thing. Well, you might
say the third one isn’t so difficult to imagine - but to a well-trained ear, it
would. So come, test your literary mettle. If you like words, LA is the place
for you. From spoken to written to jumbled, we do it all.
For more details, contact us at la@malharfest.org
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WOOLF OF WALT
STREET
PERFORMANCE POETRY EVENT
WORD GAMES EVENT
For every moment in your life, special or ordinary, there
is a poem waiting to be written. Often, words are written
down and put away, never to see the light of day, never
hitting the ears of another. Poetry is powerful and your
words can have a huge impact on the people that hear
them. (Not to mention how wildly cathartic it is).
So this year, for the first time, we want to give you the
chance to step up and partake in one of the biggest
art forms that has been taking the literary world by storm
- performance poetry. Write your heart out and poetry
slam your way into the finals - and into winning the allround LA trophy.
This year, Malhar is a rich medley, a junction of a myriad
ideas, people and talent. In the midst of the performances
and revelry, the creative spark of the wordsmith is often
forgotten or lost. Come witness the nostalgia of playing a
board game with a literary twist along with word puzzles
and take your chance to shine. Calling all wordsmiths
and writers to showcase their talent at Literary Arts’ Word
Games 2016!
EVENT:
Eliminations and Finals:
Written and Interactive
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Creativity, Understanding of the theme, Adherence to
the theme, Eloquence, Poetic Style
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FOR BETTER OR
FOR WORDS
1
Eliminations:
3 hours
Finals:
4 hours
Elims:
Classroom
Finals:
MMR
EVENT:
Eliminations:
Written and Interactive
Finals:
Interactive
1
Eliminations:
3 hours
Finals:
3.5 hours
Elims:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
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ESIO PROMPT
EXTEMPORE SPEAKING EVENT
GENERAL QUIZ EVENT
Napoleon Bonaparte often came up with rousing
speeches minutes before battle, and in that short span
of time, his eloquence convinced his troops that victory
was inevitable (Waterloo-d of rubbish). Think you could
do the same? Here’s your chance to tame the prompts
that we give you on the spot. Step right up my silvertongued friends, try and talk your way out of this one.
There’s a certain joy to it, isn’t there? Clarity, after what
feels like hours of pointless muddling. It is a matter of
pride – your determination and you, fielded against a
clock that waits for no one and no thing. Do you relish a
challenge? Well, then step forward and lock in. It’s going
to be quite the ride.
EVENT:
Eliminations:
Interactive
Finals:
Interactive
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Adherence to and incorporation of prompt, Creativity
and originality, Organization of thoughts, Diction,
pronunciation and flow, Humour
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CALM YOUR WITS
1
Eliminations:
3 hours
Finals:
2.5 hours
EVENT:
Eliminations:
Written and Interactive
Finals:
Interactive
2
Eliminations:
2.5 hours
Finals:
3.5 hours
Elims:
Classroom
Elims:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
Finals:
MMR
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AKSHAR DHARA
(W)RITE OF PASSAGE
CREATIVE WRITING EVENT
HINDI EVENT
Creative writing has always been defined, quite
paradoxically, by its ability to be limitless. Come Malhar
2016, we’ll be providing you with the utmost freedom to
create your own characters and stories - but no worries;
we will offer you a helping hand. Literary Arts will give
you just the right amount of quirkiness to spruce up your
stories, the challenge being to string together a beautiful
menagerie of structure, setting and characters which will
set you apart from the rest.
Aren’t there times when you just can’t find a word to
explain what you’re trying to say? Some things are best
left expressed in your mother tongue. For all of you
furiously fluent people out there, put your vernacular skills
to test with Literary Arts’ ‘Akshar Dhara’ - the Hindi event
that will take you back to your literary roots. Kyonki jitna
aasan ye dikhta hai, utna aasan ye hai nahi. Toh aaiye
aur apne bhasha ke gyaan ko chunauti dijiye.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Creativity and Wit, Originality, Use of Language,
Adherence to theme and prompts, Structure
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1
Eliminations:
2.5 hours
Finals:
3 hours
EVENT:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Creativity and content, Vocabulary and Diction
2
Eliminations:
2.5 hours
Finals:
3 hours
Elims:
Classroom
Elims:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
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AKSHAR DHARA
MIND THE GAB
MARATHI EVENT
JUST-A-MINUTE EVENT
Aren’t there times when you just can’t find a word to
explain what you’re trying to say? Some things are best
left expressed in your mother tongue. For all of you
furiously fluent people out there, put your vernacular skills
to test with Literary Arts’ ‘Akshar Dhara’ - the Marathi event
that will take you back to your literary roots. Kaaran jitka
sopa he distay, titka sopa nahiye. Tevha ya, ani aaplya
bhashechya dnyaanala aavhaan dya.
JAM (Just-A-Minute) is an event for the most enthusiastic of
participants, those with a gift for spontaneity and well…
the ability to talk about the most nondescript or equally
absurd objects of interest in the whole wide world for
just a minute without faltering, stuttering, any grammatical
mistakes and with the use of proper punctuation, step
right up! We have a JAM Master who scrutinizes each
and every syllable that you utter, so be sure to mind
the gab. It’s fun. It’s fast paced. It’s intense, and there is
nothing quite like it.
EVENT:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Creativity and content, Vocabulary and Diction
2
Eliminations:
2.5 hours
Finals:
3 hours
Elims:
Classroom
Finals:
Classroom
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JUDGING CRITERIA:
Adherence to Grammar, Wit, Originality, Alertness and
Spontaneity, Use of Language
1
Eliminations:
6 hours
Finals:
3 hours
Day 2:
MMR
Day 3:
MMR
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THE STORYLINE
WORKSHOPS INC.
MALHAR BOOK EXHIBITION
If you ever feel overwhelmed by Malhar’s breakneck
pace, spend a little quiet time at the Book Exhibition.
Find something that you never knew existed, but deeply
interesting and connected in a totally unexpected way
with your intellectual interests of the moment. There are
few better ways to catch a breath, before diving back
into the festivities. Books are expensive and for every
reader with a voracious appetite, buying all those
books to curb your appetite can burn a hole in your
pocket. LA doesn’t think reading has to be expensive,
which is why we bring you the best collection of second
hand books all with their first hand experiences. Come
and read away.
All Day
Classroom
From defending yourself in the face of danger, to celebrating vibrant
colours on the canvas; from pumping up those grey cells, to treating
your taste buds, all the while tapping your happy feet as you solve a
crime scene, we let you try it all.
Workshops Inc. organises free workshops for participants and the
audience that awakens their hidden desire of learning, creating and
doing something new.
Whether you love to eat, paint, dance, sing, research or even fight, we
promise you a great time!
For more details, contact us at winc@malharfest.org
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JUDGING CRITERIA:
Round 1:
Creativity and Originality, Adherence to word limit,
Storyline, Quality of Language, Choice of title
Round 2:
Use of space, Creativity and originality, Aesthetic
appeal, Representation of story
JUNCTIONS
FLIP-A-TALE
SHORT STORY AND FLIP BOOK
CREATION
(FA+CONCLAVE)
EVENT:
Round 1 (Conclave):
yy The First Round will be conducted on Monday, 15th
August.
yy Participants will have to write a short story of 300
words on any one of the themes given and give a
suitable title. The theme will be revealed on the day
of the event.
Round 2 (FA):
yy Participants will be given the short story written in the
First Round based on which they will have to create
a flipbook.
yy The exact guidelines will be given on the day of the
event.
yy Materials provided: 100 page flip book
yy Materials to be carried: Any sort of Black Pen
(Marker, Gel, Felt-tip etc) and tracing paper
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2 (1 writer and 1
artist)
Round 1:
1.5 hours
Round 2:
4 hours
Day 2:
Classroom
Day 3:
Classroom
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AAKHIR KEHNA KYA
CHAHTE HO?
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Originality, Acting and interaction with the audience,
Creative incorporation of the dialogue, Creative
expression of the J‘aagran Jingle’ (ONLY FINALS),
Creative representation of social issue, Use of space,
Overall Performance
STREET PLAY EVENT
(IPA+CONCLAVE)
“Courage, is to tell the story of who you are, with your
whole heart” - Bréne Brown
Everyone has the passion to change society, to make
the nation a better place. Few possess the courage
to tread on this path. This Malhar, the stage is set, the
game is on. Can you raise empathy in the hearts of the
unaware? Can you raise your voice for the unheard? Kya
aapki manzil hai shaanti, aur aapka raasta hai kranti? Iss
Malhar, aao bataao, Aakhir Kehna Kya Chahte Ho?
EVENT:
Participants must choose a social issue/problem as a
theme of their play from the list that will be given.
One participant of the contingent must be the social
issue/problem himself/herself. In addition, they must
include the name of the event- “Aakhir Kehna Kya
Chahte Ho?” as a dialogue in their play.
Through the play, participants MUST educate the
audience regarding the social issue by agitating
against it &/or suggesting effective ways to tackle the
issue/problem.
They must also include a Jaagran Jingle, lasting for at
least 30 seconds of their performance time. This jingle
must serve as a medium of educating the audience
about the social issue/problem.
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6-10
CAs - 1
Finals:
8-12 mins
Finals:
Quad
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INFUSION
COSTUME RULES
FUSION INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
EVENT
yy All costumes are subject to scrutiny.
(IPA+WPA)
A guitar and a table; a sitar and a cello; a harmonium
and a mandolin - not many can picture this together,
but for you, everything is falling in place, isn’t it? Well, if
you’re one of those who can’t help but lose yourself in
the beauty of music , if ‘boundaries in music’ is all but
a farce to you, If collaboration is your ethos, then this
Malhar, come, bring it all together at ‘Infusion’. Paint the
stage with your imagination and take the audience on
a never before journey.
EVENT:
Participants are required to choose Indian and Western
instruments from the list provided, and perform a medley
or a mash up of instrumental covers of at least two
songs from the list of Hindi Films being provided, along
with an instrumental cover of at least one iconic English
soundtrack from the list being provided.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Harmony & Synchronization, Taal & Rhythm, Creativity
in blending of music, Balance of Indian and Western
elements, Overall performance.
yy Participants are not allowed to wear pants/skirts/shorts/any kind of
bottoms above knee-length.
4-6
CAs – 1-2
yy In case of skirts, dresses or shorts, participants must wear compulsory
full length leggings or pantyhose beneath them which cannot be
skin coloured.
yy No crop tops, low cut neck lines, ripped clothing, halter tops or
dresses are permitted.
Setup time:
3 minute
Finals:
4-6 minutes
Finals:
Quad
yy Clothing items under any circumstances cannot be skin coloured.
yy Sleeveless is permitted as long as the strap is 2 inches wide and
opaque.
yy If participants fail to ensure their adherence to these rules in the
screening conducted, they will have to wear an upper body suit
beneath their costume.
yy If the costumes are perceived as vulgar or obscene participants will
be disqualified.
yy Participants are not permitted to wear any top or bottom made out
of very thin or netted material. Pantyhose is an exception to this rule.
yy Costumes created specifically for an event should also not display
undergarments.
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PNRC & OTSEs
EVENT
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EVENT
PRNC
OTSE
Conclave
Malhar MUN
Yes
No
Fine Arts
That’s All Folk(s)!
Junk in the Trunk
Fine Tooning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Indian Performing Arts (IPA)
Dhina Dhin Dha
Teen Tigaada Kaam Bigaada
Aaroha
Dhun Machao Dhun
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Literary Arts (LA)
Woolf of Walt Street
For Better or for Words
Calm your Wits
Esio Prompt
(W)rite of Passage
Akshar Dhara Marathi
Akshar Dhara Hindi
Mind the Gab
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
World Performing Arts (WPA)
Pitch Perfect
All That Jazz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Junctions
Flip-A-Tale
Aakhir Kehna Kya Chate Ho?
Infusion
PRNC
OTSE
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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DISQUALIFICATION
CRITERIA
These criterias are applicable to all the events.
DISQUALIFICATION:
MINUS 30 FROM THE OVERALL SCORE OF
THE CONCERNED EVENT:
yy Exceeding the specified time set down for the event by the
Organising committee at OCs discretion
yy Turning up late for an event and any activity that leads to delaying
of the overall registation process or schedule of any event
yy Any form of PLAGIARISM.
yy Engaging in any form of vulgarity, profanity and obscenity.
yy Any action, which is politically, culturally, sexually, and socially
offensive
yy Faliure to clean up the performance area after littering it during the
performance
yy Inappropriate or vulgar attire
PLEASE NOTE:
yy Taking help from external sources, including the usage of any kind
of electronic devices
yy Not following the given list of items,props,materials,artists and topics
set down by the Organising committee in CL minutes
With regard to slotting of events and overlapping participants,
people participating in multiple events is at the contingent’s
risk.The Organising Committee will not make special provision
or hold spots for any particular contingent if all participants for
that event are not present with their CL/ACL. (And in full costume
when required)
yy Not adhering to the script,lyrics,props,topics or event related
content submitted on form verification day,with vulgar, profane or
obsene content.
Any Negative Marking or Disqualification is at the discretion of
the Organising Committee.
yy Any form of distortion with strong reference to Performing Art events
yy Fighting,Squabbling,Arguing,Inappropriate/vulgar language
and any form of aggression towards refrees, quizmasters,
moderators,workforce members,other contingents,event conductors
staff/faculty members of the host college
yy Damage to college property with or without intention of doing so.
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VENUE LAYOUTS
The following rooms have been allocated for:
yy LR 32 - Prop Room
yy LR 33 - Unisex Changing Room
yy LR 34 - Girls Changing Room
yy LR 36 - Boys Changing Room
DIMENSIONS:
yy Foyer/Gymkhana/Quad circle dimensions - 24 feet diameter
yy Foyer Green Room (GCR) door dimensions – 8 feet 11 inches × 4
feet 7 inches
yy Prop Room (LR 32) door dimensions - 7 feet ​​7​inches x 4 feet ​1
inch​
yy Hall Door dimensions - 7 feet × 5 feet 10 inches
yy Hall Stage - 26 feet 8 inches × 24 feet
yy Stage dimensions for Experimental theatre and Hindi theatre 16 x 10feet
All events to be conducted in the hall will be provided with the following
standard props:
4 chairs, 2 benches, 2 small tables, 1 large table​
DO NOTE THAT:
Fire and liquids will not be permitted on stage. All furniture and props
provided must be returned in the condition that they were originally
presented to the participants. Additional standard props will be
provided if the department organising the event deems it necessary.
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MANAGEMENT
SECURITY
IDENTIFICATION:
College ID card of the present academic year or a fee receipt along
with valid government issued photo ID proof.
FORM VERIFICATION MEET AND THE
PROP LIST:
At this meet, the Props List submitted on the online contingent form will
be verified.
On the days of Malhar, Security does not allow certain items inside the
college premises to ensure the safety of all the people in the campus.
Certain items are strictly prohibited and are confiscated at the gates.
To avoid confiscation of your belongings, please refer the given
Banned Items List.
Security ensures your safety and well-being during your time at Malhar.
From checking at the gates to movement of people inside college,
all of it is handled by Security. Besides procuring certain licenses for
Malhar, Security’s smiling faces are the first you see as you enter and
the last you see you leave.
For more details, contact us at security@malharfest.org
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LIST OF BANNED ITEMS:
yy Alcohol, glass bottle, fuels or any inflammable liquid
yy Drugs, pipes, rolling/smoking paper
yy Cigarettes, lighters, match boxes, candles
yy Any harmful, pointed or sharp objects – knives, blades, pen knives,
Swiss knives, scissors, unpacked mirror, nail cutters, metal forks
yy Geometry boxes with compasses and dividers, steel rulers
yy Whiteners and thinners
yy Deodorants and perfumes
yy Laptops and cameras (only batteries are confiscated)
yy Condoms
yy Medication (only one dosage allowed)
yy Packaged food and drinks
yy Pointed umbrellas
Items that are not mentioned in the above list will be confiscated by
Security if they are deemed unsafe.
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Avoid carrying valuable items as the college will not be held responsible
for their loss.
TECHNICALS
If a banned item is absolutely necessary for an event, the CLs
and the ACL(s) will have to ensure that the item is mentioned in
the Prop List with a justifiable explanation.
The Prop List shall be verified by Security, or participation shall not be
allowed.
ON MALHAR ELIMS AND FINALS:
yy All participants will have to carry their individual college ID cards.
The college ID cards or fee receipts of the present academic
year, along with government approved photo identification will
be required for entry on the days of Eliminations and Final days of
Malhar.
yy Entrance will not be granted to choreographers and makeup
artists, unless they have been registered as CAs at the Eliminations.
yy Participants must be present at least an hour and a half prior to
their events.
yy Participants are only allowed to carry items included in the Prop
List approved by Security.
yy Participants who have consumed any sort of intoxicating substance
will not be permitted entry into Malhar
yy Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will lead to
expulsion from campus.
yy Security will be present at all times on the day of the Eliminations
and Final days of Malhar.
In need of any help or information, please approach us without any
hesitation.
Technicals is the heart and soul of any production. Our sole purpose
is to make the whole experience lively and memorable covering every
minute emotion and creativity of the performer with the beauty of light
and sound. We handle high tech equipment for the three main venues;
Halls, Quad and Foyer. We also handle equipment for Classroom
events, conferences, debates, etc. We also have three non-venue
departments such as VSM, Inventory and Mobiles that deal with
administration, communication and log. A new initiated sub-department
known as Assist, deals with any emergencies that take place during the
fest. TEXXX is not noticed but yet enables others to be seen and heard.
For more details, contact us at technicals@malharfest.org
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GUIDELINES:
yy All CDs must be in Audio CD format only.
yy Music cannot be played on a pen drive, iPod, laptop, mobile phone etc.
yy All CDs must be submitted to the Texxx desk immediately after the
registration process for the respective event has been completed,
labeled with the event name and performance number.
yy Mp3 CDs, audio or video tapes will not be accepted.
yy All CDs must be collected from the Texxx desk immediately after the
performance has been completed. We will not be held accountable if
you are unreasonably late in collecting the CD.
yy All performance CDs must be cued in in order from before, containing
only the track that has to be played during that specific event. You will
not be allowed to cue the CD before the event using our equipment.
The Technicals team cannot be held responsible for any miscue. The
Technicals team will not mix any music. They will simply play the track given
to them.
yy We will not be responsible for any CD related glitches such as skipping,
format/CD not being recognized.
yy No professionals and/or CAs/CLs/ACLs will be permitted to operate
the technical equipment. The equipment will only be operated by the
MalharTechnicals crew.
yy For each event, one CA will be allowed at the Texxx desk. For events in
the hall, it is compulsory to have one CA at the Texxx desk if you have
any sound and light requirements.
yy Blackouts are permitted for Hall events.
yy Additional light and sound props such as bulbs, tube lights, microphones
etc. will not be permitted.
yy There will be a reasonable time limit provided for the setup of equipment
for each event. Exceeding this limit would reduce your performance time,
which may lead to the termination of your performance.
yy On-stage equipment will not be rearranged for any performance.
yy Sound and light demos will not be given on the day of the event. A
sound and light demo will take place on a different date and it is
compulsory for at least one CA/ CL/ACL to be present at this demo.
yy Any other technical queries must be cleared in advance during the CL
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Meet.
yy Relevant queries can be clarified by members of the Technicals
department.
yy The use of electric guitars for certain events is permitted, however, the
use of any distortion effects is prohibited. Violation of this may result in the
termination of the performance.
yy Keyboard players are not allowed to use any pre-recorded patches.
yy The script (with light and sound cues and requirements) submitted on the
online registration form will be verified at the Form Verification Meet. This is
compulsory for all drama events. Failure in submitting a hardcopy of the
script with cues will result in the assumption that there are no technical
requirements. No verbal cues as a replacement for a hardcopy of the
script will be accepted.
yy A drum kit with all hardware and cymbals will be provided. However,
participants are allowed to use their own cymbals and kick pedal.
yy Last minute technical requirements or changes will not be entertained.
yy No liquids or powder is allowed on stage, unless specified in the
approved prop list
yy The technicals department of Malhar reserves the right to disallow any
prop if it has the potential to affect the equipment being operated.
yy The participants or their college will be responsible for any damages
or loss caused to the equipment. The cost of the same will be borne by
the Contingent/Participants themselves. The Technicals department will
not be responsible for any glitches caused before, during or after the
performance.
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LOGISTICS
FINANCE
Logistics is divided into 4 sub departments which are constructions,
displays, classrooms and events. Logistics in general deals with the
overall setup for Malhar right from construction of the stage, putting up
dropdowns, to the setups for the different events in all the classrooms,
halls, first quad and school ground. It has 5 organisers and 3
coordinators and the total strength of volunteers is around 100.
“When I was young I thought money was the most important thing in life
now that I’m old I know that it is” - Oscar Wilde
For more details, contact us at logistics@malharfest.org
For more details, contact us at finance@malharfest.org
The sole responsibility of our department is to maintain the budget for
Malhar and to ensure smooth functioning of the various departments
of the workforce through adequate resource allocations. One of
the major parts of our job is tallying and clearance of accounts to
ensure all bills are reimbursed, all advances are met and payments
are settled. In addition, Finance manages the distributions of goodies,
prize bags and certificates.
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POLICY REGARDING REIMBURSEMENTS
FOR OUTSTATION COLLEGES:
MARKETING
Finance reimburses 25% of the cost of train tickets (sleeper class only)
if a college registers in the stipulated time and sends an email to
finance@malharfest.org by the 27th of July, 2016 notifying us that they
want to avail of this policy.
Money, prizes and everything Malhar needs, just like before, but
always better. When we aren’t shouting, screaming or sweating it out
with sponsors, you can catch us at the M-office. If you have money, we
won’t bite.
Be it a fat year, be it a lean year, we make it rain.
For more details, contact us at marketing@malharfest.org
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ASSISTANCE
HOSPITALITY
Assistance is an internal crowd and venue management department
which is split into four sub-departments - Foyer, Halls, Judges and Floors.
We also regulate the flow of crowd on all the floors of the college.
Assistance looks after all the Judges, Speakers, Workshop Conductors
and any other visitors accompanying them. Assistance is responsible
for First-Aid on the days of Malhar provided to any audience,
participant or workforce in need.
The department of Hospitality is a mix of love, food and service,
accompanied with a heart-warming smile. We are the department that
serves food and beverages to the workforce who toil day and night
to make the fest a grand success. We also manage card-o-lates,
the most awaited ‘feel -good’ part of Malhar, wherein the workforce
exchanges personalized messages among itself through cards and
chocolates to reach out to its fellow volunteers. Additionally, we
extend our hospitality to numerous outstation students and cater to
their needs by ensuring a comfortable accommodation, an enjoyable
stay and a good Malhar experience.t
For more details, contact us at assistance@malharfest.org
For more details, contact us at hospitality@malharfest.org
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PLEASE NOTE:
yy Food will not be provided to the CL or participants. They are more
than welcome to make use of the food stalls on campus.
yy The deadline for confirming the number of students from outstation
contingents is 31st July 2016.
yy The outstation participants are requested to carry their photo ID
proof (original and two photocopies) like pan card, driver’s licence,
passport, voter’s ID, etc and a letter by the principal stating the
names of all the participants and the CL to be submitted at the
hotel.
CREATIVES
Have you been skimming through this, just admiring the many different
Logos and distinctive designs? Well you have us to thank for that.
Starting out as MS Paint prodigies, we moved on to bigger and
better things. From social media posts to billboards that you see on
the side of the streets, we are working tirelessly to create some of the
stunning graphic art you see all around you, both at Malhar and in
the months leading up to it.
For more details, contact us at creatives@malharfest.org
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GRAFFIX
SOUVENIRS
Graffix is responsible for creating the galaxy of artwork that transforms
our college into a masterpiece every Malhar. We let the colours of
our imagination run wild and enhance the Malhar theme every year.
Graffix makes backdrops, puts up art installations and conducts the
lounge sale as well. Here, intricate pop culture posters that are handpainted by our volunteers are sold at reasonable prices.
Apart from that, we have a sub-department (calligraphy), which is
responsible for writing out all the certificates distributed during the fest.
Graffix brings Malhar to life by splashing it with swirls of colour every
year.
Here, at Souvenirs, we are not only reminiscing the days gone by but we
also work to create memories that will bring a smile on your face after many
days. We add on to your Yaadon ka Pitara- a trunk full of memories that you
take along wherever you go in life.
The judge and the press gifts that we make, ensure that the respected
dignitaries and journalists who take some time off, for us, from their schedule
have handmade gifts that add to their Malhar experience. In addition to
this, we are the official Malhar store. We make sure that even after Malhar
ends, our souvenirs stay with you to reinforce the good times you had at
Malhar. We sell a lot of hand crafted products, made with a lot of love as
well as creativity. Apart from that we also strongly support the Yard Sale
initiative where we have our stall of handmade products for sales.
This Malhar, take home a souvenir and make it a part of your Yaadon ka
Pitara!
For more details, contact us at graffix@malharfest.org
For more details, contact us at souvenirs@malharfest.org
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMPUTERS
We at PR believe in spreading the good word of Malhar through as many
avenues as we can. The team is an eclectic mix of curiously talented people, each
determined to make you feel the pulse of Malhar.
The exuberant folks at Externals and MOW (Malhar-On-Wheels) ensure that no one
misses out on the fun that we have to offer! The Malhar Paper team works hard to
bring to you a creative mix of wildly interesting topics. Via filming, we ensure that
none of your magical Malhar moments are missed and thus bring to you the soul
of this festival, captured on wheel. The Internals team makes sure that every single
detail about Malhar reaches our fellow students. Our social media folks will keep
you updated with the latest info on everything that Malhar offers. Be it Snapchat,
Facebook or Instagram, you’ll find Puddles (our mascot) inviting you to join the
celebrations! Our English & Regional Press teams work hard so that all possible
information can reach as many newspapers as possible, which vary linguistically from
English to Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Malayalam also.
This enthusiastic melange never lets any detail go unheard. For them, it’s always
about taking Malhar to the people.
Hidden in a wee little dungeon, out of sight, is the engine that runs Malhar:
The Computers Department. These hardworking, hunched over beings
with a strange affinity for computers are surprisingly friendly when offered
food. Here, prevail three ruling classes, namely: Hardware, Production &
Documentation and Websites. They are also kept company by a fellow race
called Creatives. These humble servants of Larry, the King of the Comps
room, are the safe-keepers of the precious Wi-Fi password. Their Domain has
a few rules though; no footwear (no smelly feet either), no asking how to work
the magic paper writer (printer), and emptying the bucket that lies in lands
unknown (the dark, dark galleries). Only the brave shall survive - or the mildly
anxious.
P.S – Beating them at CS or Far Cry may/may not be injurious to A/C (read:
luxury) time.
For more details, contact us at pr@malharfest.org
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For more details, contact us at computers@malharfest.org
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AUTHORISATION LETTER
I _______________________________________________, the
Contingent Leader of _______________________________
____________________________________________ College
promise to abide by all the Rules and Regulations
of Malhar 2016 which has been stated in the RnR
booklet.
I understand that failure to abide by said rules may
result in action being taken in accordance with the
severity of the transgression.
I am also aware that all decisions taken by the Malhar
Organising Committee are final and binding.
PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE
COLLEGE SEAL
CL’S SIGNATURE
Malhar,
St. Xavier’s College,
5, Mahapalika Marg,
Mumbai 400001.
contactus@malharfest.org