MUSIC MANIA – 2023

PRERANA- the Language Association, conducted an Antakshari event for both I PUC and II PUC on 10 November 2023 at 1:45 pm.

Hindi Antakshari brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the rich heritage of Hindi music. The event consisted of 3 rounds and each team consisted of two partners, qualified teams moved on to the next round. The association’s emphasis on participation over perfection created an inclusive atmosphere and everyone felt encouraged to participate. Dr. Kavita Pania from the Department of Languages judged the event. 

Winners List: 

First place :Sanchali Mane-II CAMS J and Akshit Tater- II CAME L 

Second place : Prathna Ranka- II PCMB A and Mokshith Lunia- I CAMS K 

Third place: Radhika Kumari -I PCMC H and Prachi Srivastava -I PCMB A 

-Nalima Z II PPES O

Kannada Antakshari witnessed the participation of 22 teams of two members each. The competition consisted of a preliminary round which involved teams participating in a  film-themed quiz. The qualified teams moved on to the next round. The next round involved teams identifying songs with the help of the background music and the final round required the teams to identify songs based on the pictures displayed.

Winners List

First place : Sandya and Hema Prarthana – ll PCMB E 

Second place : Niveditha KS and Nithya shree MC – ll PCMB C 

Third place : Harshitha S and Triveni H – ll CAME L 

-Niveditha K S II PCMB C

CSA Volunteers visit ASVAS

On 22 July 2023 volunteers from the Centre for Social Action were taken to a well-known social service centre – ASVAS (a care centre for the needy). Every day around 300 people make use of the free mid-day meal distribution service for the hungry, sick, elderly and slum children of the locality. Usually, patients and bystanders come from National Kidwai Cancer Institute and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS). Mrs Preethi Rao, the teacher coordinator of CSA along with 12 student volunteers took part in the mid-day meal service from cutting vegetables to serving food. The volunteers put on a  small cultural show for the people while they ate. The activity warmed the hearts of all who participated and at the same time educated all about the realities of life.

– Kathy Liancy, II HESP M

Chemistry Day

(Science Week 2023)

On 7th November 2023,  the Department of Chemistry celebrated ‘Chemistry Day’, on account of Science Week (6th -9th  November, 2023). A plethora of events were arranged for students in the college quadrangle, which included Chem Taboo and ‘Periodic Table Scrabble’ where students had their knowledge in the subject put to test. Twelve different fun experiments were demonstrated in the quadrangle (The Bleeding Heart ,Chemical Traffic Signal, Cocktails and Mocktails, Chemical Cut, Balls of Fire, Flaming Flask, Disappearing ink, Underwater Fireworks, Chemical Chameleon, Coloured Writing, Burning Money, Oobleck). Riddles were asked to students from different streams to engage the crowd. The day concluded with the ‘Chemistry Quiz’ which was conducted for both I and II PU students in Science. The active participation of students in various events helped in the success of the chemistry day.

-Kusumanjale H, II PCMB B

Colossus 2023

The fourth version of the International Commerce Fest – Colossus 2023, was held from 16-17 November 2023. Having been conducted in a hybrid-mode, participants from out of Bangalore poured in this time and had specially designed online challenges for them. The Chief Guest was Mr. Sanjay M. Dhariwal, an entrepreneur, chartered accountant by profession, who was successful enough in instilling the spirit of healthy competition in the audience. A total of eleven delegations as well as numerous individual participants were a part of the fest. The nine Commerce, Economics and Business-related events that were conducted this year were- Orcus (Corporate Governance), Justita (Corporate Legalities), Vulcan (Real Estate), Mars (Recruitment and Selection), Mercury (Finance), Vesta (Human Resources and Public Relations), Saturn (Entrepreneurship Development), Arcus (Marketing) and Jupiter (Best Manager). The events traversed through different multi-faceted rounds over the course of the two days of the fest. Each event was designed to test a certain facet of commercial knowledge in the participants as well as test the overall endurance, quick wit and creativity of all our participants. The events included rounds of crisis management, creative guerrilla marketing, financial assessment, press conferences, etc. St. Joseph’s Pre-University College, Bangalore secured the ‘Best Institution Award’ for Colossus 2023.

–          Sarah Bohra, II CAME L

Mathematics Day

(Science Week 2023)

‘Mathematics Day’ was celebrated on 8 November, 2023 as part of ‘Science Week’ (06-09 November, 2023) that showcased a number of mathematical events that were meticulously planned by the Department of Mathematics. The day began with a unique performance by Ms Sai Sinchana of II CAMS J, who kept the audience on the edge of their seats with her magical prowess and skills  in not just solving the Rubic’s cube, but doing it blind folded while hula hooping. Three other interesting kiosks put up were the Sudoku Challenge, Mathematical Dumb Charades, and ‘Crossword Puzzles’, in addition to the ‘Rubik’s Cube Challenge’. These stalls witnessed active and enthusiastic participation, and the winners received goodies and announcements. Additionally, there were knowledge-filled presentations on mathematical paradoxes put up in the center of the quadrangle. ‘Math Rapid Fire’ tested the students’ intelligence as they competed against one another and against time. The Amathing Race, an interclass mathematical treasure hunt that relied on quick problem-solving abilities and mental alertness, took place beyond college hours. 

Ms. Glory Deepa R                                                                                                           Department of Mathematics 

Bibliomania 2023

On the 16th and 17th of November 2023, the Library Committee organized ‘Bibliomania 2023’- the two-day Annual Library Fest. With six exciting and amazing events and several participants from Christ Junior College and Christ PU College, the theme chosen for the decoration of the library this year was ‘Millets’. The Christ Junior College library hosted an exhibition of arts and crafts of 38 I & II PU students titled ‘Crafted Curiosities’, that displayed sketches, paintings, various collections of coins, stamps, bracelets and stones. The competitions conducted in tandem with the fest were ‘Book Spine Poetry’ and ‘Book Hunt’. ‘Book Spine Poetry’ aimed to build creativity and visual art in the minds of the participants. The library curated a diverse selection of books with various genres and themes, which were laid out for the participants to explore and arrange in a poetic order. On the second day of Bibliomania, a ‘Book Hunt’ competition for students of all streams was organized, which housed 46 teams in total. The participants embarked on a literary scavenger hunt where clues from famous books led participants on a thrilling quest throughout the Reference section in the library.

– Kavya G, II CAME L

What If…? – Version 5

On 31 October 2023, Spectrum– The Social Science Association, hosted the fifth version “What If” in the Electronics Laboratory. This unique gathering brought students together to delve into the intriguing question: ‘What if turning points in human history never occurred or occurred in a different way?’ The atmosphere buzzed with curiosity as participants embarked on a journey of exploration. In this engaging event, students explored the impact of alternate history. Enthusiastic minds questioned the course of history, reflecting on how the absence of certain events might have shaped our world today. “What If” fostered a spirit of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging participants to appreciate the complexity of historical causation. As students navigated through hypothetical scenarios, the event highlighted the interconnectedness of past events and their enduring influence on the present. 

Winner’s List 

First place : Syed Shahid, II HEPP N

Second place : Agnes Mary Jaison, I HESP M

Third place : Shrikar BN, II PPES O

Best Paper : Ayush Aman, I PPES O

– –Nischal Srinivasan, II HESP M

Synergy Session I

As teachers, we are busy taking care of everyone else and often just do not seem to have the time for ourselves. ‘The best time to relax is when we do not have time for it’ and anything that helps us unwind and relax is a pleasure worth pursuing. Therefore the Quality Enhancement Group (QEG) of Christ Junior had conducted a small activity session to lift up the spirits of all teachers of Christ Junior College, Christ PU College and Christ Junior College-IBDP.  Team building activities were held on 3 October 2023 from 2.30 – 3.30 pm at the Dharmaram Ground.  The session began with an icebreaker,  a story narration on ‘Mr and Mrs Wright’ promoting active listening. The first activity was ‘Lava walk’ for which the staff were asked to divide themselves into ten teams. The participants assumed that the floor has lava and each team crossed 100 metre distance stepping only on the protection sheets given.  The teams explored the best ways to cross the other side.  The activity intended a creative way to encourage movement and sensory motor play. The second activity was a timed challenge to see who could make the longest paper chain out of the same number of resources given to each team.  This activity encouraged all to talk to one another whilst thinking of many ways to improve upon the design and then collaborate. At the end of the session, all participants felt relaxed and recharged! The need for several such synergy sessions in future was expressed.

-Quality Enhancement Group

Model Business Summit V9.0

You don’t build a business. You build people and people build business. – Zig Ziglar

The Model Business Summit V 9.0 organized by the Department of Commerce of Christ Junior College, was held on 25 September, 2023. A flagship inter-collegiate event organized annually, BSummit is a model simulation of real-world business activities which is replicated to its minutest feature.  The event commenced with the inauguration ceremony at the Main Auditorium, that included the procession of the dignitaries, lighting of the lamp accompanied by the invocation hymn by the college choir, welcome address by Ms. Vandana Mary, teacher coordinator of BSUMMIT followed by the Principal, Dr Fr Sebastian Mathai’s address. The Chief Guests of the day, both alumni of Christ University, Mr. Nirmal Bhansali, Lawyer and Entrepreneur along with Ms. Chandralekha Mittemari Ravikumar, Financial Influencer inspired the audience by sharing their journies and experiences. A special mention was made to the sponsors of the event Masaledar, Mayan’s Cricket Academy, Empire Diary and Hiremath Dental Artistry as a token of gratitude and honor, following which the organizing committee and the sector heads of BSUMMIT rendered an enthralling dance performance which marked the end of the inauguration ceremony. The participants experienced an exemplary competition that brought along the best of their abilities, unleashed their inner shades, and gave them an unforgettable learning experience as they cracked deals with various states and companies- all at one battleground. The results of the event were announced during the valedictory ceremony and all the winners were felicitated for the same. 

-Sara Lobo, II CAMS K                                                                                                                           

World Mental Health Day

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2023, the Department of Counselling at Christ Junior College observed the same to propagate Mental Health- a Universal Human Right. It should be considered normal to seek help and assistance irrespective of what one is going through by talking about it, without much struggle on one’s own part. Anyone can learn coping skills and change their mind-set to become more productive in life by developing resilience too. Resilience ensures that one can live a thriving and fruitful life. Issues of anxiety, depression, relationships, peer pressure, better academic management, technology addiction, body image, low self-esteem, educational challenges, self-harm and suicidal ideation, etc. can all be managed with timely intervention- which are a few causes of concerns among adolescent students today. Badges were distributed among faculty members and they were asked to wear them to support the cause. A poster and video was made and shared, to spread awareness among students.

–Lisa Varun Shukla,                                                                                                          

Student Counsellor, Christ Junior College