Sunday, 12 January 2014

VIDYANIKETAN
12th cross, Nirmal Nagar
                                                                  Dharwad – 580003
Affiliated to: Ashirvad (Inter Religious Harmony Movement),Bangalore

To
The Principal ……………………………

Dear Sir/Madam,
            We are immensely glad to invite you to a DEBATE COMPETITION to be held in our institution, Vidyaniketan on 25th January 2014. All Undergraduate colleges are welcome to participate in this event.
Vidyaniketan, ‘an abode of knowledge’ is a study house for Jesuit Scholastics of Karnataka Province, since 1987. Jesuits are the members of the Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. We dedicate ourselves to any type of ministry according to the needs of the people in pastoral, spiritual, educational and social works. The formation given here embraces not only the academics but also other areas of spiritual and social life. Extending this openness further, we give greater importance for the Inter Religious Dialogue and Harmony movement.
Our mission: To ‘be all things to all people’ and to ‘prepare men and women for others’.
Our vision: To build a Just Human society, free of all forms of deprivation and oppression. Thus, giving importance to the Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice.
            Communal Harmony is the need of the hour. It is in this regard, we are conducting a debate competition. Our effort is only a spark. Together we are called to Re-kindle and Re-build peace in and around us. Join hands in our walk towards Growth.
THE TOPIC:
 Is communal harmony a dream or a reality?
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Criteria for the competition
1.      Only the under graduate students are eligible to participate.
2.      They will participate in teams of two, one speaking for and one speaking against the topic.
3.      The participants of a team can speak either in English or Kannada, for or against the topic.
4.      Each college can send maximum of three teams consisting two participants in each team.
5.      The participants must carry the college ID card with them and a letter from the Principal.
6.      Each participant will be given 5 minutes to speak (4+1).
7.      Each participant shall pay an entry fee of Rs. 50/- on the day of the competition.
8.      The last day to send your entry will be 20th January 2014 through an e-mail.
9.      The decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding.
10.  The competition will start exactly at 09:00 am.
11.  Students from colleges that are not participating may take part in the competition in teams of two as guest participants. College ID card is a must. (Guest participants are as equal as anybody.)
12.  While the participant presents his/her views please note that they do not hurt any Religious sentiments.
13.  For further information please contact vidnikdharwad@gmail.com/ Vidnikdharwad.blogspot.in

PRIZES
First Prize     – Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Second Prize – Rs. 3,000 & Certificate
Third Prize   – Rs. 2,500 & Certificate
& Consolation Prizes…!!!
We request you to send your entries at the earliest.
For more information contact the Debate Coordinator: Pradeep R S
Phone No: 0836 – 2747690/9482553914. Timings to contact between 2.00PM to 8.00PM
Come!
                Express!!
            WIN!!!
Bus Route: Kalyanagar Bus /Pavate Nagar from CBT, Dharwad
Location: Near ShanthiSadan School, Opp. OLPS Church, 12th Cross, Nirmal Nagar
                 (Walk able distance from KUD)                    

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