- Face Painting: A TechFest Art Challenge (TechFest2024-GC-19)
The face painting event at TechFest aims to engage participants in a fun and creative activity that adds a playful and interactive element to the festival. It aims to foster community and enhance the overall experience by encouraging attendees to express their personalities or support tech themes or specific companies. It also serves as an icebreaker, helping people connect and make the event more memorable while adding a visually dynamic aspect to the environment. The event will be a competitive face-painting challenge. Participants must bring their materials, including paints and brushes. A theme will be provided.
- Tech Quiz: The Intellect Index (TechFest2025-GC-20)
The objective of the quiz competition on science and technology is to foster curiosity, enhance knowledge, and promote critical thinking among participants in the fields of science and technology. The event aims to encourage students to stay updated with advancements in these areas while providing a platform to test their understanding, boost teamwork, and develop a competitive spirit in an engaging and educational environment.
- Social Media in Contemporary Society – A School Level Debate (TechFest2025-GC-21)
The debate aims to engage students/participants in a meaningful discussion about the evolution of technology in the contemporary era. It seeks to foster critical thinking about the emerging technological landscape and its ethical and moral implications, particularly regarding their impact on society. The debate primarily focuses on inspiring and promoting awareness, innovation, creativity, and solution-based thinking. Through the exhibition of diverse ideas, the discussion aims to showcase young talent and provide a platform to discuss the various facets of technology and its impact on society’s socio-cultural, economic, and ecological fabric. The theme chosen for the debate is “Artificial Intelligence and Contemporary Society.” The topic of the debate will be “AI: Incredible Advantages vs. Obvious Perils.” During the debate, only two members from each team will speak for or against the motion, as decided by the judges/moderators on the spot.
- Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Society – A College Level Debate (TechFest2025-GC-22)
The debate aims to make the student community aware of the evolving social and technological landscape and their individual and collective responsibility to society. While the debate seeks to inculcate a scientific temper among students, it also emphasizes an individual’s responsibility toward the welfare of society by strengthening its socio-economic, cultural, and ecological fabric. The theme chosen for the debate is “Social Media in Contemporary Society.” The topic of the debate will be “Social Media: Socialization or Addiction?” During the debate, only two members from each team will speak for or against the motion, as decided by the judges/moderators on the spot.
- Tech Quiz: Grey Matters Matter (TechFest2025-GC-23)
The main objective of this quiz on science and technology is to foster curiosity, enhance knowledge, and promote critical thinking amongst the participants. The event encourages college students to stay updated with relevant trends and advancements in these areas while providing a platform to test their understanding.
- Through the Eyes of an Artist- A Drawing Competition (TechFest2025-GC-24)
The event’s objective is to inspire student artists to think critically and creatively and to express innovative ideas in science and technology through artistic forms. The event aims to hone students’ visual skills, which are valuable in both the fields of technology and art, and to foster collaboration between art and technology. The chosen themes require understanding the relationship between art, nature, and technology. The competition will allow participants to express their ideas and perspectives on the interconnectedness of art, nature, and technology. The coexistence of nature and innovation can best be reflected through art, which Tech-fest aims to emphasize through the drawing competition. The broader theme for the drawing competition will be the combination of art, technology, and the environment.
- Capturing World in Black & White – A Sketching Competition (TechFest2025-GC-25)
The Sketching competition aims to showcase participants’ creativity, artistic skills, and passion for bringing scenes, moments, and ideas to life with just a pencil. It also aims to sharpen participants’ creative and artistic skills by allowing them to compete, collaborate with other artists, and learn from each other. The competition is an occasion for participants to open the doors of imagination and capture the world in black and white.
- Photography Competition (TechFest2025GC-26)
The photography competition at TechFest ROSHNAAS invites photographers, enthusiasts, and visionaries to showcase their talent by capturing compelling images that reflect innovation, technology, and human connection.
The competition aims to:
- Provide a platform for photographers to showcase their artistic talents and unique perspectives.
- Inspire participants to narrate meaningful stories through their lens that resonate with the event’s theme.
Bring together photography enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and the wider community to appreciate the intersection of art and technology.
- Cinematographer’s Confluence: TechFest Chronicles TechFest2025-GC-27)
The goal is to bring the valley’s best cinematographers onto a single platform to help them showcase their cinematographic skills. Initially, it will be a theme-based challenge, where participants will be given a theme in advance to demonstrate their cinematographic talent. The first elimination will be based on the videos participants submit three days before the event. Later, they will be judged based on TechFest coverage videos. All participants will be invited to TechFest. This event is a contest of technical expertise and a canvas for imagination and innovation. It is an opportunity to push your boundaries, learn from others, and showcase your vision to the world.
- Calligraphy Contest (TechFest2025-GC-28)
The purpose of the Calligraphy Competition is to improve presentation skills and encourage the practice of good handwriting. Unfortunately, this tradition has declined with the increasing reliance on computers and smartphones. In a world dominated by digital communication, this contest aims to revive the art of writing by hand, emphasizing the beauty and precision that can be achieved through calligraphy. At the beginning of the event, expressions of faith in the form of Naat (praise poetry) and Qiraat (recitation of the Quran) will also be presented, adding a spiritual and cultural dimension to the competition. These recitations highlight the eloquence of spoken word and set a reverent tone for the celebration of artistic expression.
This competition is designed to honor the rich diversity of writing styles in calligraphy and oral presentation. It allows participants to showcase their talent, creativity, and mastery of the written word while promoting the importance of clear and aesthetically pleasing handwriting in today’s digital age. The contest will feature Traditional Calligraphy, Modern Calligraphy, Religious Texts, etc.
- Mushaira “Bazm-e-Shar” (TechFest2025-GE-29)
The primary goal of this Mushaira is to promote the rich literary traditions of Kashmiri and Urdu poetry while fostering cultural exchange, unity, and appreciation for regional languages. The event aims to celebrate the beauty and depth of both Kashmiri and Urdu languages through the art of poetry, bringing together poets, artists, and poetry lovers from various walks of life. The event will also allow younger. The event will also allow the younger generation to connect with their linguistic heritage, fostering an appreciation for regional languages.
- Open Mic (TechFest2025-GE-30)
Open Mic will serve as a general event, offering a supportive environment where participants can showcase their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience. The event includes light competitive elements, with recognition and prizes for outstanding performances. The Open Mic event aims to provide a creative platform for individuals to exhibit their unique talents. From poetry, music, and stand-up comedy to storytelling, the event fosters an environment that celebrates artistry and self-expression. The objective is to encourage participants to connect with an enthusiastic audience, express their creativity, and gain recognition for their skills. Each Performance should be limited to three minutes to ensure equal participation for all participants