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Electric Heels | Dance


Prelims

  • In prelims you are required to present a demo i.e. a shorter version of your complete performance of your “Freestyle round” (refer to finals) choreography.
  • The time limit for the prelims performance is a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes.

Finals

The top 5 teams selected from the prelims shall compete in the finals.

Freestyle Round

  • You are required to perform a dance sequence of your own choice.
  • Time limit is minimum of 7mins and a maximum of 10mins.
  • Marks will be awarded for innovations like props etc.
  • You may perform dance under UV lights.
  • UV light makes white color glow; keep in mind that no other colors are clearly distinguishable.

Rules and Guidelines

  • Total members in a team must be at least 5 and at most 25.
  • At any moment during the performance, a minimum of 5 members and a maximum of 12 should be present on-stage.
  • The use of props and costumes won’t be included in the judging criteria of the preliminary round.
  • The music for the prelims must also be submitted separately to the organizers.
  • Any pre-recorded or live music can be used during the performance.
  • Please refer to the general rules and guidelines for the dance championship for all other details.

Two Step | Dance


The couple dance competition


Round 1

  • The couple has to perform on a self-chosen song.
  • The time limit is a maximum of 4mins and a minimum of 2mins.
  • Classical dance forms will not be allowed. Participants interested in classical dance will find recluse in Alcheringa’s NAVRAS, a competition dedicated exclusively to classical forms.
  • Props won’t be a part of the judging criteria.

Round 2

  • 8 pairs will qualify to compete in round 2.
  • In this round the couple has to perform a particular form of dance. The teams should consult the organizers beforehand regarding the allowed forms of dance.
  • Before any event, the team has to declare the form of dance they are going to present.
  • Any kind of deviation from the dance form will result in negative marking.

General Rules and Guidelines

  • Two individuals, irrespective of gender can pair up to compete in this event.
  • Live music is not allowed.
  • The music to be used must be submitted to the organizers in a format compatible with windows media player at least 1 hour before the event begins.
  • Please refer to the general rules and guidelines for the dance championship for all other details.

Step Up | Dance


The street dance competition


Street dance has long been a blend of the hip-hop free-styling, break dance, popping, locking, B-Boying, tutting, waving, threading and other funky dance styles. The dance floor will be in an open area.

General Guidelines

  • The event consists of only 1 round.
  • Team size should be a minimum of 4 members and a maximum of 12 members.
  • Time limit is a minimum of 3 ½ mins.
  • Live music is not allowed.
  • Props are allowed. However, presentations and videos are not allowed.
  • The dimensions of the stage will be uploaded a month before the festival on the website (www.alcheringa.in)
  • Please refer to the general rules and guidelines for the dance championship for all other details.

So U Think U can Dance? | Dance


The Ultimate solo dance face-off


This is where we go out and find out the best impromptu dancer amidst us in this Parallel Paradise.

Prelims

  • Prelims will be an impromptu competition where the participants will be given songs by the organizers 15mins before the event starts.

Finals

  • 10 participants will then proceed to the finals.
  • The finalists are free to choose songs and dance forms of their own choice.
  • The time limit for the finals is minimum of 2.5mins and a maximum of 5mins.
  • Please refer to the general rules and guidelines of the dance championship for all other details.

Navras | Dance


The Indian classical solo dance competition


Principles of classical dance have their origins in the Vedas, which detail the forms of dance and drama. Classical Dances have often been referred to be a form of worship and meditation. Even in this Parallel Paradise, Alcheringa dedicates this competition to the trenchant glories of classical music and dance and gives you the opportunity to fathom yourself through Classical Dance.

Prelims

  • In the preliminary round, you are allowed to present a demonstration of your Final Round (refer to finals) choreography.
  • The time limit for the prelims performance is a maximum of 2mins.
  • The top 10 participants selected from the prelims will compete in the finals.

Finals

  • Time limit: minimum of 2.5mins and a maximum of 5mins.
  • Use of props is allowed. However, presentations or videos are not allowed.
  • Please refer to the general rules and guidelines for the dance championship for all other details.

Raga High | Music


Raga High is the Indian music band-competition at Alcheringa, where the flavours of each part of India find expression through some truly soulful music. You have to perform strictly Indian language songs as per the rules mentioned below.

General Rules

  • Each band should have minimum of 3 members, at least 1 vocalist and 2 instrumentalists.
  • Vocals of the songs should be Hindi.

Prelims

  • Stage setting time of 5 minutes will be given to each team.
  • The team must perform only one song of minimum 3 mins and a maximum of 6 mins duration.
  • Top 5 teams from prelims shall qualify for the finals.

Finals

  • Total time of 25 minutes will be given to each team which will include stage set up time.
  • Performance must include :
    • One original composition of at least 3 minute duration.
    • One jingle of at least 45 seconds duration.

Voice of Alcheringa | Music


Singing Contest

List of Songs

  • Halka Halka ye nahsa (Chocolate)
  • Mere Bina (Crook)
  • Jee le Zara (Talaash)
  • Aadha Ishq (Band Baaja Baraat)
  • Noor e Khuda (My Name is Khan)
  • Give me Some Sunshine (3 Idiots)
  • Dhoop Ke makhan (Break ke Baad)
  • Luka Chuppi (Rang De Basanti)
  • Voh Dekhne me (London Paris New York)
  • Pareshaan (Ishqzaade)


Selection Round

  • The participant has to perform any one song of his/her own choice. The song must be in hindi or english.
  • One accompanying acoustic instrument is allowed but judging will be solely on the basis of vocals.
  • Any kind of pre-recorded music is not be allowed.

Elimination Round

  • From the candidates who qualify the ‘Selection Round’, the top 5 will be selected by a famous personality from the music industry.
  • The basis of selection will be left solely to the discretion of the mentor.
  • These 5 candidates will then be mentored for the Final Round by the Personality.

Finals

  • For the Finals, the contestants need to before-hand choose and prepare a song from a list of songs that will be uploaded on the Alcheringa website well in advance.
  • The top 5 will perform their selected song along with pre-recorded music [to be provided by the organizers] in the Karaoke format.

Rhapsody | Music


Solo Instrumental Contest

Rules

  • Participants can use any instrument of their choice.
  • Selected instruments like acoustic guitar, standard drum kit, keyboard, etc. will be provided. Participants must confirm availability of the instruments in advance with the event organizers.

Prelims

  • Participant will be given 2 minutes performance time and 3 minutes for setup.
  • Participant can play any kind of music.

Finals

  • Top 5 performers will qualify for finale.
  • Participant will get 5 minutes of performance time and a setup time of 3 minutes.

5 on 5 Football | Sports


In our quest to drench you with euphoria, we present to you this ecstatic game in this Parallel Paradise. The shorter version of Football is your shot at glory and a chance for you to vindicate your love for the game. Held in one of the football hotspots of the country, this 5-on-5 competition will put your mettle and skills to test unlike any other. Come, Play Beautiful.

General Guidelines:

  • Participants may register as teams of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 members.
  • A total of 32 teams will be registered and the selection will be based entirely on a “First Come- First Serve” basis.
  • Only five players per team (including the goalkeeper) will be allowed to play at a time.
  • Players will not be allowed to play barefoot. Use of normal sport shoes or football studs is allowed. We also encourage you to get your own shin guards, which are of prime importance for your safety.
  • Matches will constitute of two halves of 15 minutes each with a 5 minute break in between.
  • In case of a tie after 30 minutes, teams will play sudden death andgolden goal in extra time to determine the winner over 2 halves of 5 minutes each. A draw at the end of Extra Time will be decided by a penalty shootout.
  • Rolling substitutions will be allowed.
  • No player can register with more than one team during the entire tournament. Also teams once knocked out will not be registered again.
  • The Off-side rule will not be followed.
  • Possession of any sharp or metal object that can cause any injury during the play will directly lead to the disqualification of the team.
  • The decision of the Match Referees will be binding on all issues, and will not be subject to any post match reviews.
  • All other rules will essentially be followed according to FIFA standards.
  • The tournament director reserves the right to alter the rules and/or schedule in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Arm Wrestling | Sports


On that Sunday evening before supper at your friends place, or on that holiday you had with your cousins, or in between classes when you had nothing better to do and sought a way to become the cynosure of the class, and before you lost your way in the winding alleys of studies, college and life, what did you do? You Arm-Wreslted! In this Parallel Paradise, Alcheringa gives you a chance to redeem yourself and win your muscles’ worth.

General Guidelines:

  • Participants can only register as individuals and not as a team.
  • The tournament will follow a knockout format.
  • All the rules stated by the US Arm Wrestling Association will be followed.
  • All referee decisions will be final and irrefutable.
  • All the matches will follow a best of three format.
  • Any player caught using any objectionable item or using any unfair means will be disqualified.
  • Any misconduct with the referee or any other players will directly lead to the disqualification of the player.

The Jogo Bonito Challenge | Sports


In this Parallel Paradise, we go out and find the footballer out there with the best football skills. Overcome a multitude of challenges that will be set in your path, and win the crown of Alcher’s Best Freestyler! The Crossbar Challenge, Dribble and Juggle and many more forks await you on your road. This will be a comprehensive examination of your skills, accuracy and guile.

General Guidelines:

  • Needless to say, this is an individual event. Every man for himself.
  • The decision of the Field Marshal will be binding on all matters of gauging performances in individual tasks.
  • Tasks will be revealed to contestants only a few hours prior to the actual competition. Surprises aplenty await you.

Graphic-T | Fine-Arts


T-shirt Painting

Rules

  • Each team has to design a T-shirt.
  • A white T-shirt, fabric colours, brushes and other appropriate material will be provided by the organizers.
  • Apart from usual painting, you can also appropriately cut or stitch the T-shirt to showcase your innovation.
  • The team can have a maximum of 2 members.
  • Theme will be given on the spot.
  • Time allotted is 4 hours. Exceeding this time limit will lead to a deduction of marks.

Strokes of Genius | Fine-Arts


Sketching Competition

Rules

  • Each team may consist of a maximum of 2 participants.
  • The participants will have to make a sketch relevant to the given topic/theme.
  • The materials provided to make the sketch will be charcoal, chalks, sketching pencils of various grades and all the other required supplementary materials.
  • The time allotted to complete the sketch would be 3 hours at maximum.
  • Higher weightage will be given to the sketching skills and innovative usage.

Side-Walk Chalk | Fine-Arts


Street Painting

Rules

  • Each team should paint a given area of the street.
  • The theme will be given on the spot.
  • The maximum number of participants per team is 4.
  • A preliminary round will be conducted and the actual street painting would only be done by the qualifying teams.
  • Paints, brushes and chalk will be provided.
  • Time allotted is 4 hours. Exceeding this time limit will lead to a deduction of marks.

Collage Making | Fine-Arts


General guidelines

  • A team of maximum of three members is allowed.
  • The teams will be short-listed on the basis of a preliminary round.
  • A common theme will be provided to all on the same day.
  • Each team is supposed to make a collage incorporating the theme given.

Materials Provided

A2 sheet, abstract cuttings of magazines, blank sheets, newspapers, poster colors, fevicol.

Rules

  • No other material except that provided by the organizers will be permitted.
  • Time allotted is 4 hours. Exceeding this time limit will lead to a deduction of marks.
  • No other clippings and photos should be used.
  • The use of brushes and crayons is strictly prohibited.

Theatrix | Drama


Stage Drama

General guidelines

  • Each team should have a minimum of 5 members. No limit on maximum number of participants.
  • A maximum of 4 teams will perform in the finals.
  • For the prelims, allowed performance time is 10 to 15 minutes curtain to curtain.
  • The performance time for the finals is maximum of 60 mins curtain to curtain.
  • Team is free to choose the theme on its own. Only a part of the entire play is to be performed in the prelims.
  • The drama can be bilingual. Usage of both English and Hindi is allowed.
  • Negative marks will be awarded for not adhering to time limits; teams can be subjected to negative marking on issues like use of abusive language, vulgarity etc. in the play subjected wholly to the discretion of judges.
  • Teams must bring all the costumes and props with them as the organizers will not provide anything. Only a few chairs and tables for stage setting may be provided.
  • On the spot registrations are allowed but online registrations are advisable.
  • Any miscellaneous last minute demands to the organizers should be made 48 hours prior to the performance, any demands after that will not be entertained.

Rules :

Do’s:

  • Stick to the time limit.
  • Bring your own props and costumes.
  • Online registration is advisable before the event. However in the event of failure to do so, on the spot registration can also be done.
  • Bring your own laptop with the sounds. Live music is allowed. In the event that the team is playing live, they must bring their own instruments.
  • Perform the same play in both prelims and finals.
  • Show only a part of the final play in the prelims, on the basis of which final teams shall be chosen.

Donts :

  • Usage of excessive profanities and vulgarity.
  • Usage of fire/water/smoke machines on stage (or anywhere in its vicinity).
  • Usage of Smoke on stage.
  • Usage of stickers on the background.
  • Making miscellaneous last minute demands to the organizers. Any such demands should be made 48 hours prior to the commencement of the event.

Judging Criteria

  • Performance in acting(dialogue delivery, expressions, body movements)-40%
  • Presentation encompassing costumes, music, props, use of stage etc. -25%
  • Successfully depicting the plot or theme 25%
  • Marks for originality is 10%

Why So Serious ? | Drama


Stand Up Comedy Competition

General guidelines

  • Each participant can perform as a solo artist or in a team of two.
  • The duration for each performance is 3-5 minutes.
  • Elements of vulgarity must be excluded from the content of the speakers. If found, shall be penalized with negative marks. It will be up to the judge’s discretion if or not to disqualify the participating team on the basis of vulgarity.

Halla Bol | Drama


Street Play

General guidelines

  • Each team should have a minimum of 8 members. No limit on maximum number of team members.
  • For the prelims, allowed performance time is 8-10 minutes and for the finals, performance time is 15-20 minutes.
  • Only 5 teams will perform in the finals.
  • Same play is to be performed in both prelims and final. Only a part of the entire play is to be performed in the prelims.
  • The play can be bilingual. Usage of both English and Hindi is allowed.
  • Negative marking would be awarded for not adhering to specified time limits.
  • No props except dupattas, lathis and musical instruments like dhapli, dhol etc. are allowed.
  • Teams can be subjected to negative marking on issues like use of abusive language, vulgarity, etc. in the play.
  • On the spot registrations are allowed but online registrations are advisable.
  • Any miscellaneous last minute demands to the organizers should be made 48 hours prior to the performance, any demands after that will not be entertained.

Judging Criteria

  • Performance in acting(dialogue delivery, expressions, body movements) -40%
  • Presentation encompassing costumes, music, props, use of stage etc -25%
  • Theme and plot depiction -25%
  • Marks for originality – 10%

Brainstorm | Quiz


The Alcher quiz

Your task is simple: to Brainstorm. This is the pinnacle of quizzing. Time will run short and a hurricane will hit your mind as your brain races to find the answers.

General guidelines

  • Each team should consist of TWO members.
  • The Quiz will be conducted in two rounds-Prelims followed by the Mains.
  • Top 6 teams from the prelims will qualify for the mains.
  • The decision of the QUIZMASTER will be final and binding on all participants.

Cities of the World | Quiz


Know more about the Waters of Venice than the Italians, the Big Ben than the Englishmen, and the Sydney Opera House than the Australians? Then this is the right place to test your gyan.

General guidelines

  • Each team should consist of TWO members.
  • The Quiz will be conducted in two rounds-Prelims followed by the Mains.
  • Top 6 teams from the prelims will qualify for the mains.
  • The decision of the QUIZMASTER will be final and binding on all participants.

Theme based Quizzes | Quiz


Multiple theme based quizzes will be held during the festival. Latest updates about themes will be available on the website.

Kirnaankan | Media


The Photography competition

General Rules & Guidelines

  • Photographs must be taken from the IIT Guwahati campus only.
  • Photographs must be digital.
  • Size of the pictures should not be less than 2048*1536 pixels; this is close to 3.2 mega pixels.
  • Theme for photograph will be given by 10:00 hours, on 31st Jan, 2013.
  • Each participant will need to submit 3 photos, either black and white or coloured on the given theme at the control desk positively by 18:00 hours in a CD, on 3rd Feb, 2013
  • All photographs will be the property of Alcheringa.
  • Judges decision will be final and binding.

Editing Or Correction

  • Editing of images is allowed to an extent as to correct colors and change contrast.
  • Addition of foreign elements into the pictures will lead to disqualification. You are not supposed to do copy and paste and then put multiple elements in the image.
  • Image should look natural and realistic.
  • Editing is just allowed to improve the quality of the picture, not to transform the overall meaning of the picture.
  • You are supposed to submit the original picture also along with the edited picture.

On Air and Live | Media


The RJ Hunt

Rules and Regulations

  • The competition consists of two stages.
  • Each team will consist 2 members.
  • Table mikes will be provided for recording.
  • In stage 1 the team must record a short duration Radio Show of not more than 6 minutes on the topic chosen by the participants themselves. Each team can include a maximum of 2 songs, each being atleast 1 minute 30 sec in length and maximum of 2 min. The team has to get the edited songs or atleast the songs in a digital format ( CD or pendrive ) and thay have to tell us where in the show would they like to include the song. Therefore the total length of the show will be a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • In case of inability to arrange the required song, the choice of the songs is to the organizer’s discretion. In order to avoid this, the participants may bring the songs they need in a flash drive/CD/DVD in the standard mp3 format.
  • The recording will be done only in one take. Minor editing may be done and is to the editing team’s discretion.
  • The stage 2 of the event will be only for the people who are shortlisted according to their performance in stage 1.
  • For stage two, the teams will have to prepare a show of 3 minutes each on topics given on the spot.
  • A preparation time of 5 minutes will be given to each team for the second round.
  • The performance for the second stage will be on the spot and live (No editing or re¬doing will be possible under any circumstances).
  • Participants can speak in either English or Hindi or both.

1st Round:

Another important fact that will be taken into account is that it is a radio show and it has to be as entertaining as possible. It must keep the listeners interested. The judging will be based on how the team presents the show and on the selection of their song.

2nd Round:

This round will stress on the content of the show. No editing will be done and so the participants have to speak clearly and without any mistakes.

VJing | Media


All the VJing lovers, this is the event for you. You are supposed to cover the first three days (31st Jan– 2nd Feb. 2013) of Alcheringa and all the interesting events happening in it. The final edited clip has to be submitted on the fourth day of Alcheringa (3rd Feb. 2013) before 12 p.m.

  • The clip should be of a maximum of 3 minutes.
  • Any software may be used for editing.
  • The clip should be submitted in “avi” format.
  • The clip should pertain to and should be shot during Alcheringa.
  • Background score is allowed.

Rock-O-Phonix | Class Apart


The Rock Band Contest

When we say we get some of the best rock bands in the country, we ain't kidding. This is the Holy Grail of Rock and the winner takes all. The competition is in two stages

  • Prelims
  • Finals

General Guidelines

  • Explicit or offensive lyrics/gestures guarantee immediate expulsion from the stage.
  • Booze/Drugs/Smoke strictly disallowed in campus.
  • Judges’ and organizers’ decision will be final and binding.
  • The rules are subject to change without any prior notice.
  • Organizers reserve the right to admission.
  • Outstation bands will be provided accommodation on payment basis.
  • Bands are encouraged to bring their own gear/add-ons. Only drum kit and sound arrangements will be provided by the organizers.

Note:

Detailed structure and rules would be updated on the website please keep visiting our website www.alcheringa.in for further updates.

Mr. & Miss Alcheringa | Class Apart


The Personality Contest

Who has the confidence, charm and the talent to stand victorious, catching all the attention and become the Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe of Alcheringa?

General Guidelines

  • Registration form must be completely filled along with a recent colored photograph.
  • Candidates on the basis of their replies to the questionnaire will be short listed for the Prelims.


Prelims

Round 1: Ramp walk cum Short introduction.
Round 2: Talent Round.
Round 3: Common Question Round.

Finals

Participant should wear a single dress of his/her choice.
Round 1: Ramp Walk.
Round 2: Talent Round.
Round 3: Surprise Round.
Round 4: Situation-reaction Round.
Round 5: Judges Question Round.

Note:

  • The outfit in the Ramp round of finals must accentuate the theme of Alcheringa “Parallel Paradise”.
  • The details about the Surprise round will be provided at a later stage. Contact the organizers regarding this.
  • Requirements of any sort must be informed well before-hand both for prelims and finals.

Haute Couture | Class Apart


The Fashion Contest

Ever dreamt of becoming a fashion designer or a supermodel? Haute Couture is where you can showcase your talent.

General Guidelines

  • Minimum number of models per team is 6.
  • Teams can take help from professional designers, choreographers, and makeup artists. Only 1 choreographer, make-up artist and designer will be accepted from one team. But these professionals will not be considered as a part of team and will not be eligible for the BEST Choreographer, The Best Makeup Artist and The Best Designer Award.
  • Choreographers, makeup artists, designers can also be ramp models.
  • Every team will be given 5 minutes for each round (stage-in to stage-out).
  • On exceeding the time limit, negative points will be awarded.
  • The teams are responsible for their own music and sequence.
  • Music is to be submitted in a pendrive or in a CD in a format compatible with Windows media player (preferably in mp3 format), The pendrive or CD must contain all the music (for prelims round and the finals) with properly named files and folders in the required order. All music files must be submitted to the organizers at least 1 hour before start of the prelims.
  • Lighting facility is to be availed. One person of the group can supervise the lighting; else it will be up to the lights group.
  • Water, Fire and animals in any form will not be allowed on the stage or the ramp.
  • Vulgarity in any form will not be allowed in the competition. So if the team feels any stunt could be termed as vulgar, it would be best to speak of it to the organizer before performing it on the stage.
  • Organizers reserve the right to cancel any round and disqualify teams which do not adhere to the rules.
  • The decision of the judge will be considered to be the final one.
  • Rules might undergo slight changes depending on the situation.


Themes for Haute Couture

Prelims

Gradation
A fashion show with the depiction of graduality and contrast. Let the designing marvel of the fashion designer hidden within you to resonate with those who ever dreamt of walking in the limelight. Let the fascinating getup of the ramp walkers be the witness of your creativity.

Finals

Boho-chic
A fashion show based on hippie and bohemian influences. Let the theme of Alcheringa '13 be the pioneer of this version of Haute- Couture.let the perfection and excellence be the another name for your performance.


Cross Fade | Class Apart


The DJ Contest

Crossfade is the mega DJ competition. The masters of the mood, the creators of the music will surpass themselves as they battle it out for the most coveted prize.

Selection For Prelims

  • Interested DJs should send two mixes (.mp3 format preferably) to publicrelations_alcheringa.in@iitg.ac.in along with the following details:
  • Name
  • Address/Phone number/Email ID
  • Combating DJs MIX the songs and DO NOT remix them. REMIX WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN ENTRY!!
  • Each mix should not exceed 7 minutes. It should have a minimum of 5 minutes duration.
  • The mix should contain at least 3 genres of music. As a sample, Rock, Hip-Hop/Rap, House, etc.
  • The mix should have your own voice recorded in it somewhere to ensure that you made the mix. Be warned that, it should not spoil the flow of the song.
  • Stick to the languages that most people know (English, Hindi, Punjabi) though a little local mix would be entertained.
  • Send us your mixes before 25th January 2013

Prelims

  • List of the selected DJs for this round will be announced on 27th Jan. tentatively.
  • The DJ’s will be provided with the mixers.
  • The combating DJs should carry their own music in the CD format as per their own choice.
  • DJ’s can also bring their own mixers.
  • Each combating DJ will be given 10 minutes for live mixing. Setting time cannot exceed 4 minutes. Summing up, the DJ will be given a total time of 14 minutes in and out.
  • DJs if found using pre looped tracks/ pre extended mixes/ pre cued tracks/ pre pitched tracks will be disqualified.

Finals

  • The DJs battling for the title in this round will be announced well before the event starts.
  • Again, the combating DJs should carry their own music in the CD format as per their own choice.
  • Each DJ will be given 10 minutes for performing stunts portraying his/her DJing skills. The next 10 minutes would be for live mixing for each DJ. A setting time of 4 minutes should not be exceeded. Totally, the DJ will be given 24 minutes in and out. This time duration may vary a bit according to the time constraints on the event).
  • DJs if found using pre looped tracks/ pre extended mixes/ pre cued tracks/ pre pitched tracks will be disqualified.

Roadiez | Class Apart


Based on the Hit TV reality show Mtv Roadies, Alcheringa brings to you the real test of guts and patience. Your illusions about yourself will be put to test and what will emerge, is the one guy that can do it all, no matter what the test demands.

The game is divided into three basic stages

Qualication

All candidates are screened for basic eligibility criteria and only twenty qualify it to the next round.

Justication

The selected candidates are asked to perform a series of challenging tasks to identify who can walk the talk.

Finals

Five candidates selected from the previous rounds are tested for personality and appeal, as the auditorium filled with three thousand people scream and insult every move you make. Only the real roadie survives this round...

Fun-n-Masti


  • Antakshari
  • Alcher on the move
  • Casale Balle
  • Arbit Wagen
  • Bollywood bug
  • Blind date
  • Crush
  • Eatopia
  • Hai dum
  • Informals
  • Lan gaming
  • Oceans-14
  • Queen of Sheba

Snap Thrillz | Online


The Online Photography competition

General Rules & Guidelines

  • All the photographs should be according to the theme.
  • Theme for photograph is "Blues".
  • Photographs must be digital.
  • Size of the pictures should not be less than 2048*1536 pixels; this is close to 3.2 mega pixels.
  • All photographs will be the property of Alcheringa.
  • Judges decision will be final and binding.

Editing Or Correction

  • Editing of images is allowed to an extent as to correct colors and change contrast.
  • Addition of foreign elements into the pictures will lead to disqualification. You are not supposed to copy and paste and then put multiple elements in the image.
  • Image should look natural and realistic.
  • Editing is just allowed to improve the quality of the picture, not to transform the overall meaning of the picture.
  • You are supposed to submit the original picture also along with the edited picture.

For more details contact:

Sumi Das: +91 8011235953
Dhrishni: +91-8876918964



Short Movie-Making | Online


General Guidelines

  • 10 themes will be uploaded on the Alcher website.
  • You are required to upload your movie on Youtube and then email the link to shortmovie@alcheringa.in by 25th December.
  • The name of the winner will be declared on our website on 01st Jan.
  • The length of the movie should be 5-10 minutes (including title and credits).
  • The movies will be judged by big names in the movie making world (the names to be released shortly on our website) and the winning movie will be screened in front of a large audience during the festival.

Addict | Online


The Ad-making competition.

General Guidelines

  • The theme will be available in our website by last week of November.
  • Maximum time limit is 2 minutes and minimum is 30 seconds.
  • You are required to upload your ad video on Youtube and then email the link to shortmovie@alcheringa.in by 25th December.
  • The name of 10 finalists will be declared on our website on 01st Jan.
  • 30 entries will be shortlisted and will be uploaded on our official facebook page for public voting. Top 3 entries will be decided on the basis of facebook likes.
  • Any form of vulgarity will lead to disqualification.

Parliamentary Debate | Alfaaz


FORMAT


3-on-3 Asians Format
IIT Guwahati’s Debate is an OPEN TOURNAMENT, Cross teams and Veteran Debaters are welcome to the tournament.

TEAM CAP


40 teams with a maximum of 5 teams per institution.

ROUNDS


5 prelim rounds with a break to Quarter-Finals.

REGISTRATION & FEES


Please register by filling your team details (including phone no) in this Google form :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFdJcTIwdG51V0daU0NZalVVb3Uwcnc6MQ
Registration deadline is 20th January, 2013. Registration fees is Rs1000. However, because of the limited slots, we urge you to register at the earliest.

ADJUDICATION CORE


The IIT Guwahati Debate prides itself on being able to bring to you some of the best Indian adjudicators. These are people who are known to provide us with valuable feedback and insight, set perfect motions to debate on, and deliver the most intriguing workshops. The core comprises of :
1. Akshay BD: Akshay is a student of National Law University, Delhi. He has been Chief Adjudicator at NLIU Bhopal parliamentary debate, 2012, Wordz National Parliamentary Debate, 2012 as well as the IIT Guwahati National Parliamentary Debate, 2012.
He was winner of the NH 65 Parliamentary Debate, 2010. He has also been runner up at NH 65 National Parliamentary Debate, 2012, ICFAI 2012 and PEC 2012. He was also a finalist at the IIT Bombay Debate 2012.
2. Deep Rao Palepu: Currently the convener of NUJS Debating and Literary Society, he has been a finalist at the IIT Bombay National British Parliamentary Debate, 2012 and PEC, National Parliamentary Debate, 2012. He has adjudicated the grand-finals of the 5th NUJS Parliamentary debate, 2012. His other achievements include Quarter-Finalist Speaker at the R.V.C.E Tournament, 2011 and 2010, Winner at the IIT Guwahati National Parliamentary Debate 2010, Semi-Finalist speaker at the BITS Pilani Parliamentary Debate Tournament, 2011.


For queries, Contact:


Mriganka Pattnaik # 8473994983
Ritesh Krishna # 9508959027
Harshit Agrawal # 7896360442

What's the Good Word ? | Alfaaz


A literary championship for the true enthusiast.
What’s the good word combines literary trivia, anagrams, vocabulary and a whole lot of fun.

General Guidelines

Prelims will be conducted and five teams qualify to the finals. The scores of the prelims are carried over to the finals.

The competitions part of this event are:
  • The Three musketeers (Dumb-charades to guess the given word)
  • Armour and Rag (Anagram Round)
  • Word-Draw (The team has to guess the word based on a picture drawn on the board by one of it’s members)
  • Pictionary
  • Wordster (Multiple choice questions)

These events can appear in any random order in the given rounds and are also subject to modifications based on the discretion of the organizers.

Creative Writing | Alfaaz


General Guidelines

  • This event includes two categories
    1. Short fiction
    2. Poetry
  • The entry in the short fiction category should consist of 1000-4000 words.
  • A single person can take part in both the categories but only one entry per category is allowed.
  • Event will be held during the festival.

JAM | Alfaaz


Just-A-Minute or JAM as it is popularly abbreviated, is the ultimate test of one's wit, presence of mind and above all the control of the mind over the mouth. Can you make it through sixty seconds of non-stop talking without hesitation, repetition, or deviation? Or will the sheer pressure make you crumble and have your competitors pounce on you in an instant?

The rules:


1. The JAM master is god. No questions or arguments once the final decision has been made

2. To object, slam the table and say "JAM". The JAM master decides when you are allowed to put forth your objection

3. You get a penalty if the competition objects on any of the following counts:
a. You object out of turn
b. You stutter, stammer, and generally indulge in "time-wasting tactics". These include efforts to buy time like interspersing your talk with "uhh", "aah" etc...
c. Early start and late start
d. Speaking too fast or too slow
e. Grammatical errors
f. Undue stress on words, undue emphasis in the sentences
g. Repetition of a previously used idea
h. Not following the "random rules" as set by the JAM master. For example, the most popular random rule was "Praise Guntas before objecting". If you forget to do so or the JAM master thinks that the praise was not good enough, you will not be allowed to object and lose points for an incorrect/bad objection

4. The total time is sixty seconds, inclusive of all the time that all the speakers in a given round are allowed to speak

5. Points are given in the following manner:
a. Positive points for every second that you speak
b. Positive points for every correct objection
c. Negative points for every incorrect objection
d. Bonus points for being the last speaker

6. The winner is the person with the maximum number of points at the end of the round.

SAAZ


Presenting India Jazz Suite



Beginning the first of the four nights with a flair, Saaz, Alcheringa’s cultural night, is India Jazz Suite. An amalgamation of western and eastern classical dance forms, India Jazz Suite has captivated the hearts of people far and wide. To witness their magic live, be there when the dream begins.





BLITZKRIEG


If your Goa plans didn't materialize, here's your chance to catch Sunburn LIVE. Percept Live in association with Alcheringa, IIT Guwahati brings to you Sunburn Campus during Blitzkreig, Alcheringa's surprise night on 1st February. Headlined by the India's youngest DJ - (S)haan, accompanied by Lost Stories and the beautiful duo of The Electroverts, catch the best of electronic dance music at Alcheringa 2013.



JUGGERNAUT


After a tiring day of events and competitions, Alcheringa gives you a chance to lose yourself in the music and the rhythm in its international night, Juggernaut. The first performance of Juggernaut will be by Thermal and a Quarter, the Bangalore based band, which will be opening for the heavyweights of rock from Ireland, Frantic Jack, the main act. In their maiden tour of India, don’t miss the chance to catch Frantic Jack live.







CRESCENDO


Presenting MOHIT CHAUHAN



With 'Dooba Dooba Rehta Hoon' started the journey of a maestro whose music captivated listeners far and wide.

His music, pleasant as the whistling winds and gurgling rivers, makes one sway in rhythm and melody. Come and lose yourself in his mesmerizing music. Indulge as you experience a rollicking night of spellbinding charisma, the aura of Mohit Chauhan. Let the Crescendo culminate in euphoria and be the defining moments of The Parallel Paradise...





UDAAN

8th & 9th December 2012


Kori aankhon mein dhundali khwabon ko liye,
Ek nanhi si chidiya aashaon ki UDAAN bhare,
Waqt ke taqaze mei kat gaye hain uske pankh,
Sahil hai kinare, kahi kar na le apni aankhein band,
To chalo insaan hone ka haq adaa karne k liye,
Unke haq ki khushi unhe dene k liye,
UDAAN ke zariye de unki aashaon ko nayi UDAAN,
Utha ke apni gode mein choo lene de unhe yeh khula aasman.......

Udaan is a social initiaive taken by the students of IIT Guwahati which aims on delivering hope, to those who never had the privilege of opportunity ; Children who wish to fly out in beautiful colours and live up their dreams ; To heal up their tears into smiles and delight.
Our mission is to rewrite the pages of a few hundred lives that were thought to be too cheap to live. To reach out to them and to inspire them and to adorn their lives with some of the very wonderful moments.
An elderly pat...
A brother's hug...
A motherly cuddle...
A helping hand... 
Udaan gives new heights to their hopes by showing them various perspectives and possibilities in life.
During these vacations , IIT Guwahati students would reach out various under-privileged children (orphanges,villages,slum etc.) in their locality and spare a weekend to give flights to their hopes with the help of various documentaries,presentations,games and motivation. 

We plan to spread smiles, all over the nation.
With its social initiative 'Udaan', Alcheringa will visit underprivileged children in every part of India and show them how life isn't empty of hope. Listen to their dreams, make them smile and watch as they are rescued from the clutches of helplessness, Udaan will give them what they have always thought absent from this world: Hope. And everyone can be a part of this.

UDAAN 2012 will take place in 65+ Cities across 20 States

City Auditions



Cross Cultural Festival



This Alcheringa, witness an amalgamation of cultures of four different countries. Alcheringa proudly presents to you the maiden edition of its Cross Cultural Festival with artists from Ireland, USA, Portugal And India. Highlighted by beatboxers, musicians, theater, dancers, artists and stunt bikers, the CCF is all set to alight the stage of Alcheringa.

Ciorras

Continuing with its tradition of excellence, Alcheringa proudly presents you Ciorras, the Traditional Music Group from Ireland. Performing Live in Alcheringa as part of the Cross Cultural Festival, the Traditional Music Band is all set to give you a First of its kind Musical experience. With an impressive assortment of instruments between them including fiddle, concertina, pipes, piano accordion, keyboards, percussion, low-whistles, voice and no less than 4 exceptional flute players, Ciorras is a musical delicacy.

Rizumik

Rizumik is a rhythmic soul that expresses itself essentially through percussion and human beatboxing. He values improvisation and experimentalism. The famed beatboxer form Portugal will sway the audiences to his rythms during Alcheringa. The winner of American Beatboxing championship is one of the artists in Alcheringa performing under the Cross Cultural Festival.

X-JAM

X Jam Shillong NE India, kings of Street Bike Free Style (KOSF) will give a new heart beat to the youths during Alcheringa. With a Street Bike Free Style show during Alcheringa, X Jam will set heartbeats of its witnesses racing away.

Apuraj Barooah

The scratch painter from Assam and the Guiness Book of World Records holder for longest scratch art will be a part of the Cross Cultural Festival of Alcheringa. The artist who was recently in the news for bringing 10,000 artists together on one platform in order to achieve 14 world record titles at the same time and at the same venue will be at work during Alcheringa and his work will be on display during Alcheringa.

Disposable theatre

Disposable Theatre, is a new kind of theatre of theatre being promoted by Samudra Kajal Saikia (Kankhowa). Thie maiden performance in IIT Guwahati is during Alcheringa under the Cross Cultural Festival.




Internships




Drama Module


Lalit Parimoo’s Academy Of Abhinay Yog
It will offer free internships to the winning teams of Theatrix and Street Play Competition to be held at Alcheringa 2013. Best Actor and Actress of the Theatrix will be provided with an internship of worth Rs. 50,000/- each and the winning team of Theatrix and Street Play will get a 4-day workshop in Advance Acting at Lalit Parimoo’s Academy of Abhinay yog.

Mr. Lalit Parimoo, himself will be their with us at IITG during Alcheringa’13 to judge the event of Theatrix Module.
Lalit Parimoo’s Academy of Abhinay Yog will be organizing a workshop on Play Acting during Alcheringa.
(A Paid Workshop worth Rs200/head). A chance not to loose!!!






Fashion Show – Hot Couture


Pearl Academy of Fashion Art and Design
It will provide 5-day intensive workshop at Pearl Academy for the winning team of Hot-Couture, the fashion designing competition at Alcheringa 2013.





Dance Module


Naach Dance Academy, Pune
It will offer a 7 day Intensive workshop(a crash course) for the winning team of Electric Heels, Two-Steps, Step up and Navras , in various types of Dance, at NAACH DANCE ACADEMY, with a total worth of Rs. 90,000/-.






Music Module


1.Swarnabhoomi Music Academy
1. It will offer free training at their 5 days intensive Performance camp in music (worth Rs 20,000/head) for all the members of the winning band of Raga High (Indian Band Competition), Rock-o-Phonix (Western Band competition) and to the winners of Rhapsody and Voice of Alcheringa (Solo Singing competition)to be held in Alcheringa'13.
2. It will offer a discount of Rs.10000, for their 5 days intensive performance camp in music to all the members of the band who acquire 2nd and 3rd places at Raga High (Indian Band Competition), Rock-o-phonix, Rhapsody, Voice of Alcheringa (Solo Singing competition) to be held in Alcheringa'13.
3. The internships offered to winners will be valid for 1 year.

2. Crypto Cipher
1. It will provide Recording of one track for the winner of Voice of Alcheringa (Solo Singing Contest).
2. Recording of all a song with all the instruments (except Drums) for winner of Rock–o –Phonix, this, will be later on to be made into a music track. Drums recording will be done separately.
3. It will giving provision for creating sampled Instrument using the vocal phrases of winner of Voice of Alcheringa , which will be played via MIDI. Dates will be chosen on mutual consent by Winner and Crypto Cipher. (Total worth Rs. 1.5 Lakhs)

3. Samata Audios
1. It will provide opportunity for the winners of Raga High and Rock-o-phonix to record an album of three Self composed songs of total worth Rs. 50000/-














5 on 5 Football


Shillong Lajong Club
It will give a 1 week training camp(along with fooding) in the month of May’13 to the winning team of 5 on 5 football.

Tata Nano Circuit



Introduction: A skill based driving event for all you out there. Drive the Tata Nano through a maze of a track with your team without messing up anywhere and come out victorious!! The obstacles you knock over and the parking’s, turnings that you fault at shall result in you losing points.
Problem Statement: Drive the Nano through the 3 basic tasks along with you team of Three without knocking over the bottles, traffic cones and other obstacles in your way.

There’d be 3 basic tests:
1. Hands On the Wheel: A maneuvering skills based test. Drive the car through the S bends in minimal time and without knocking over the cones.
2. Parking Test: Reverse park the car into the parking slot drawn on the field. Any tyre out, you lose points. At the parking test, switch off the car and change drivers.
3. S Bends: Experience the 4mt turning radius of the Wonder car on these S bends. Whirl your way around these and park smack in the middle of the track. Remember, you will be judged on the positioning of the car. The final team member now gets to drive the vehicle
4. Ground Clearance Test: Tackle the final S bend and position the car such that the car passes over the cans without crushing any of the cans. Remember those who do crush the cans, shall be assigned the task of re-inflating them!!
5. Finally reverse park the car back into the start point and get your scores tallied.
Specifications: 1. There shall be 3 team members.
2. Each team member should have a driving license.
3. Incase they do not, they are allowed to be part of the team but cannot drive during the event. In this case, the car needs to be switched off, and restarted after a 10 second wait period to allow the same driver to continue.
4. Since we don’t want any overspeeding on the track, we have set a range of timimgs for the teams. For eg if the specified time is 4’30’’ then teams are allowed to complete the track in between 4’ and 5’.
• If More than 5’ , then a penalty of -1 point for every second shall be levied.
• If less than 4’ , then a penalty of -5 points per second shall be levied.


RULES FOR THE EVENT

All teams were given a tally of 300 points before the start of the event.
The track was divided into 4 parts:
1. Avoiding Obstacles
The car had to navigate through a line of obstacles by manoeuvring around bottles kept on the track. For every bottle knocked over it cost the team 15 points.
At the end of the obstacle course the driver had to park the vehicle in a designated area, within the boundary lines and change places with one of the passengers.

2. 4mt Turning Radius and Ground Clearance
The new driver had to take the vehicle out of the parking and go around the 4.8mt turning that was given, without going out of the track as that entailed minus(-5) points every time the vehicles tires moved out.
The car had to pass over empty cans that were placed within a marked area without knocking any of them over. Every can knocked over entailed -10 points. After this Zone the drivers needed to change over to the third team member.

3. 4mt Turning Radius and Reverse Park
Another 4mt turning radius was included into the track to test the driving skill followed by 50mts of straight road. This was followed by a Left Reverse Park into a designated area at the start box. Pointed were deducted on the basis of the number of tires out of the box. For each tyre 10 pointes were deducted.

To keep the event safe for both the participants and the spectators, there was a time range to complete the event decided.
The Course needed to be navigated through between 300-350 seconds. If the timing was:
• Below 240 seconds then for every second -5 points
• Above 300 seconds then -1 for each second.

Points were also deducted for the following:
• If speeds exceeded 20-25kmph, 20 points deducted.
• False starts -10 points
• Knocking over obstacles -10 points.

ANDROID APPLICATION



Presenting for the first time in Alcheringa, it's one of a kind android application.

Instructions:

  • Right click on the icon and then click "save target as" or "save link as"
  • Save the ".apk" file on your computer.
  • Copy this file to your android mobile.
  • Using a file manager or Application Installer, install the appllication to your mobile.
  • Note: You may have to "allow installation of non-market applications" under Setting -> Applications
  • Stay updated with the lastest of alcheringa 2013 events.


Credits:

  • Ranju K Ravindran | Head Designer
    III yr B.Des | ranjusonofravindran@gmail.com
  • Amandeep Singh | Developer
    II yr, B.Tech M&C | amandeep06singh@gmail.com
  • Arun Singh | Designer
    II yr B.Des | singh_arun200871@ymail.com
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Rock-O-Phonix



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