Gambit of Fates

This event is a simulation based event. The participants are divided into teams. All teams start at different locations so, there remains some ambiguity about the opponent teams in the beginning until their face offs, alongside they'll be equipped with a certain amount of resources that they have to use further in the event. All teams will be put under the same situations however, they’ll have to overcome different obstacles and tasks. They will be bombarded with different prompts such as war times, disasters, sacrifices, betrayals and the like. These prompts will be communicated live through pre-recorded messages. Each group will be accompanied by a club member to ensure smooth sailing of the event. The winning team will be determined on the basis of the number of 'surviving' members and remaining resources.

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Amphitheatre, Central Campus

Cyber Seige

Capture the Flag is an event that aims to focus on the theme Neutropia. The game contains two teams, each that have a specific number of flags. Group 1 will represent Utopia, and Group 2 will represent Dystopia. Each team’s goal would be to reach Neutropia, meaning they would need to capture the flags from the other team. The flags have certain points that need to be accumulated in order for the teams to get to neutral and win the game. There will be a time limit for the game.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Activity Room 107, University Centre, Central Campus

Soul Walk

A Soul Walk is a peaceful activity where people will walk in a calm place, like a park or university in the morning, while listening to an interesting story. The story helps them think about their feelings and thoughts as they walk and really immerse themselves in the moment. The quiet surroundings make it easier to focus and relax. After the walk, everyone will have some time to write down their thoughts and feelings about the experience. This will help them understand themselves better and feel more connected to their inner world and the story. The goal is to find peace and reflect on their personal journey with the story.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM IST
Venue: Symphony Park, Thaltej

Timeless Tales: A classical Literature Workshop

This workshop aims to explore the enduring relevance of classical English literature through a multifaceted approach, combining expert insights and interactive analysis. The workshop features an interactive text analysis session where participants explore key excerpts from iconic works, such as Hamlet and Pride and Prejudice. The resource person will guide the students in deconstructing themes, literary devices, and character motivations, while group activities encourage diverse interpretations through assigned lenses like class struggle and gender roles. This workshop will enhance literary appreciation, critical thinking, and the ability to interpret classical texts from various perspectives.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Activity Room 107, University Centre, Central Campus

Utopia Unplugged: An Open Mic Event

The event aims to discuss people’s perception of utopia through the method of an open mic, where people can present their thoughts in the form of poetry, story, spoken word, acts, music etc. Through this medium of expression we try to create a safe environment where people can discuss their personal utopias, which for some people might be a place where they feel most comfortable while for others it might be a futuristic land full of opportunities. Along with the open mic we also plan to have other modes to engage the audience on this topic, using softboards where people can express themselves.

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Amphitheatre, Central Campus

Bot or Not

This desk event challenges participants to distinguish between human-written and AI-generated lines, set against the theme of Neutropia, a futuristic concept blending utopian and dystopian ideals to represent a modern society set in the middle ground between the two. Participants will be provided with two lines—one from an author or novel, and the other generated by AI. Their task is to identify which line was written by a human and which was crafted by artificial intelligence. This activity not only engages participants in the evolving discussion about creativity, authorship, and AI but also encourages critical thinking on the future of storytelling and imagination in the age of technology.

Aim and Answer

The "Dystopian Desk" invites participants into a world of imaginative storytelling by reimagining iconic characters from books and media in a dystopian setting. Participants will be given a character, such as Sherlock Holmes or Moana, and will create a short narrative or role about how the character would navigate a dystopian world. Will they lead a rebellion, adapt to survive, or succumb to chaos? This creative game fosters literary appreciation while exploring the universal appeal of dystopian themes—resilience, power, and morality. It challenges participants to think critically about character dynamics and adaptability in unfamiliar environments.

Blind Book Date

Giving a new twist to buying/gifting books by adding an element of mystery. Wrapping the books with clues on the top will entice people to explore different genres and expand their knowledge and reach of literature. We also hope to expand the reach of literature as a whole. Alongside achieving all of this we hope to help reading enthusiasts by solving the question of “what to read next?”