Jain University Fest Sparks Student Virtuosity

BANGALORE, India - March 17, 2015 - PRLog -- Jain University brought a mish-mash of talent from various colleges and their students, who exhibited their skills at Elina 1.0, the cultural fest. This fest saw the combined efforts of management, commerce and animation departments, and the competition brought nearly 15 colleges to Jain University for a dynamic set of events, which challenged student creativity and their capability.

The events ranged from literary to cultural, and the students went toe to toe in competitions like quiz, group dance and music, photography and face painting. Students waited eagerly for the chief guest, ace actor Srimurali, who vowed them with his brilliant speech.

“I feel gratified to be a part of this vibrant student community. Education is very important for every individual’s career growth, you need to work hard to carve a niche for yourself in the corporate world. On the other hand, I also believe that you need to seek cultural activities to develop your hobbies and skills.”

He won student cheers by pointing out the need for students to create a healthy environment for female students, and actively prevent the crimes committed against women. He urged students to be clear in their views and go for their goals.

The students performed a special Pooja Kunitha dance for him, which was brilliantly choreographed and set to rhythmic music. The Fashion Parade was truly the showstopper with students modelling dresses for the theme “100 years of Indian Cinema” from the classic couple Raj Kapoor and Nargis to the opulent Jodha Akbar costumes and the more recent, and rustic Ram Leela, students walked the ramp with confidence and poise.

Jeevan Kaushik, participant shared his views, “I like being a part of inter collegiate competitions because they help me see the various talented people from other colleges. I felt extremely happy being a part of this event, since it gave me a chance to explore my talent in singing.”

Sowmya. R, dressed in an opulent saree for the fashion show said, “It feels great to pay homage to our film industry, and I have always been interested in fashion shows. It was great to create a fashion show, from choosing the music to selecting the costumes it is a lot of hard work.”

Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology were ultimately crowned winners of Elina for their outstanding performance. This cultural event gave students a chance to explore their capabilities and a forum for them to exhibit their talents.