DAY 1
RELAY WRITING
The relay writing event during Verve is always a thrilling and unique competition that brings together students to collaborate on crafting a coherent and magical story. Held on the 2nd of March 2025, it marks a strong beginning to day 1 of the literary events of Verve 2025.
Conducted from 7-9 PM at the Interact Halls, the event begins with two prompts, the starting sentences for two intriguing stories, and each team is assigned one prompt to write according to the chit they pick.
The first member of the team gets 30 minutes, starting with the prompt and going on. The second member gets only the last sentence of the previous teammate and has a further 30 minutes to end the story as they wish. The editor, the final member of the trifecta gets both halves and another 30 minutes to edit the story without changing any major plotlines.
The challenge lies in seamlessly integrating their section with the rest of the narrative, creating continuity and maintaining a coherent storyline despite the varied writing styles of different groups. Interact fills with the sounds of rushed pen writing and almost loud thinking as the team pours over papers, hoping to perfect their story. The final result is a patchwork of diverse ideas and perspectives.
Winners:
🥇1st place: Chandini KM, Nikita Yadav, Lipika Gupta
🥈2nd place: Riya Bhalla, Chythanya Rajesh, Yashvi K
🥉3rd place: Ira Jain, Prisha Narula, Ashmita Choudhury
ACCIO ANSWERS
The quiz for Verve named Accio Answers was held on 2nd of March in Interact lecture halls. Based on the famous Harry Potter books and movies, it was a big hit.
The prelims had 20 questions and 6 teams qualified out of a total of 15 teams.
The rounds brought alive the magic of the Wizarding World and ranged from a mixed bag to who said what to extremely creative riddles that left the participants scratching their heads.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Chandini and Sarthak (2nd year)
🥈 2nd place: Dr. Pawan, Dr. Yash, Dr. Arjun (TIPS)
🥉 3rd place: Anjika, Prerna, Manasvi (3rd year)
SWITCH UP
The literary committee organized Trelawney’s tapestry on 2nd March, an innovative art event where participants teamed up in pairs, merged their art styles, and put their understanding of each other’s art to test. Each participant was given a seperate theme, which they worked on for 30 minutes before exchanging. They would then have to work on their teammate’s piece, with no knowledge about the theme and no communication allowed! Partivipants were judged on creativity in incorporating the theme and sketching skills. With 8 teams overall, the event resulted in many astounding art pieces.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Aditri Datta, Suhani Thaly
🥈 2nd place: Jiya Jahnvi, Utkarsh Kumar
🥉 3rd place: Divija Dang and Shyambhavi Singh
DAY 2
SHIP WRECK
The triwizard conundrum (shipwreck) was organised by Rhetorique club of KMC manipal on the 3rd of March 2025 as a part of Verve. The event consisted of an enthralling debate amongst participants who were given characters from Harry Potter. The participants had to give reasons to have their names put into the triwizard tournament.
There were 3 rounds in which progressively got intense with fierce debates. The quick witted responses and counter questions were made with great enthusiasm and the participants were able to have fun in the wizarding world with a shot of agressive debating. Overall 6 participants made it to the final round.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Krish Shanbagh – Dobby (1st year)
🥈 2nd place: Anesh Konagalla – Luna Lovegood (1st year)
🥉 3rd place: Shomaila Sarwar – Hermoine Granger (3rd year)
WESTERN VOCAL SOLO
With an incredible start to the musical events of Verve, the annual interbatch competition, the Western Vocal Solo competition took place on 3rd March 2025 in TMA Pai Hall 3. Peers cheered with boundless vigour and enthusiasm as the singers’ voices, gentle, strong, and steady, serenaded the gathering. The crowd swayed to the music as the judges, the dynamic musical duo Dr. Kirti Gaur and Dr. Inesh Vij , former heads of Cadenza, KMC’s very own music club, meticulously listened to every detail to decide on the winners of the night.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Aditi Choudhary (2nd year)
🥈 2nd place: Adwaith (4th year)
🥉 3rd place: Dhriti Bharadwaj (4th year)
With that, this night full of musical talent and passion came to an end. However, with Verve just setting afoot, we can be sure of countless jaw dropping performances awaiting us!
MONOLOGUE
The Monologue event was one of the highlights of Verve ‘25. 5 contestants battled it out with nothing but their skills of acting and improvisation. With no teammates, they had only themselves to bank on as they kept the crowd invested for 7 minutes. No prompts were given, and participants were free to unleash their creativity in script and execution. Judges Dr. Chandini, Dr. Suri and former Aaghaz head Dr. Azher evaluated the performances based on topic chosen, voice clarity and expressions.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Navvya Narang
🥈 2nd place: Prakhar Mohak
🥉 3rd place: Prisha Narula
The Monologue was definitely an event not to be missed.
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
The Verve 2025 Instrumental Solo event that took place on the 3rd of March at the TMA Pai halls was truly a testament to the musical talent present amongst our student body.
The event provided a platform for students to demonstrate their mastery over various instruments and captivate the audience with their solo performances. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across different academic years, making it a vibrant and engaging affair. The experienced judging panel consisting of Dr Sruti and Dr Balakrishnan, had the challenging task of evaluating the remarkable talent present. After careful deliberation, the results were as follows:
🥇 1st place: Adhyatma Trivedi (3rd year)
🥈 2nd place: Shaurya Rathi (4th year)
🥉 3rd place: Neha Kalbande (3rd year)
The dedication and passion exhibited by all participants were truly commendable, and the winners are to be heartily congratulated for their achievements.
CLASSICAL SOLO DANCE
The Classical Solo Dance event of Verve 2025, took place on 3rd March at TMA Pai Hall 3 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It was an evening filled with captivating performances. A total of six participants took part in this classical dance competition, showcasing their skills in Bharatnatyam and Kathak. The participants included two from the 1st Year, two from TIPS, one from the 2nd Year, and one from the 3rd Year.
The dancers presented their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience, each bringing unique grace and technique to their respective classical dance forms. The stage shook with rhythm and grace, and the auditorium echoed with cheers from student crowds supporting their batchmates. After an impressive display of talent, the winners were announced.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Samanvitha (1st year)
🥈 2nd place: Manognaa Banaji (3rd year)
🥉 3rd place: Geeta (TIPS)
The winners were celebrated for their remarkable performances. It was an evening that truly celebrated the rich tradition of classical dance, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.
DAY 3
CREATIVE DANCE DUET
The Creative Dance Duet of Verve 2025 was a night to remember! Held at TMA Pai Hall 3 at 7 PM on March 4th, 2025, the event saw talented teams of two take the stage, filling the hall with energy, passion, and creativity. The atmosphere was electric—cheers, excitement, and the thrill of competition made it an unforgettable experience.
The performances were a stunning mix of grace, strength, and storytelling, keeping the audience hooked from start to finish. Sameer Sir and Shubhraa Ma’am, the esteemed judges, had the challenging task of picking winners among the incredible talent on display.
Winners:
🥇1st place: Divyanshi Tyagi & Tripti Singh (2nd year)
🥈2nd place: Siddharth Garg & Afaq Ahmad (3rd year)
🥉3rd place: Meher & Diya (2nd year)
It was a celebration of dance, creativity, and sheer joy—truly capturing the vibrant spirit of Verve 2025!
VOCAL DUET
The auditorium echoed with harmonies as students from various batches came together for the much-anticipated Verve Vocal Duet Competition. The event, held on 4th March 2025 at TMA Pai Hall 3, witnessed intense competition, soulful performances, and an enthusiastic audience that cheered for their favorite duos. The panel of judges featured Dr. Kirti and Dr. Inesh Vij, the breathtaking musical duo from our very own college.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Avishi & Dhruv
🥈 2nd place: Aryaman & Surabhi
🥉 3rd place: Chatrik & Navya
WESTERN SOLO DANCE
Held on the 4th of March from 5 p.m. onwards at TMA Pai halls, the Western Solo Dance event had the participants and the audience grooving to the beats of “call me when you want” and the “tune of joker”
The five participants lit the stage on fire with their grace and impeccable moves. Their enthusiasm was infectious, making the audience cheer at every step and twist.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Shweta (1st year)
🥈 2nd place: Lisa (1st year)
🥉 3rd place: Prachita (3rd year)
TURNCOAT
On 4th March 2025, the literary committee of KMC Manipal organised an event called Turncoat: The Halfblood Switch as a part of Verve. The event was held in interact halls from 5-7 pm. Turncoat includes participants speaking both for and against the topic. There were a total of 10 participants and the event was headed by Divya and Dhun.
The prompts were: Was Dumbledore morally right to manipulate Harry’s fate for the greater good?; Was Severus Snape truly a hero or just selfishly obsessed with Lily Potter?
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Suhani Bhasin
🥈 2nd place: Mihir Kamath and Dhun Paliwal
🥉 3rd place: Diya Fatima Aslam
TATTOO MAKING
The tattoo making competition at Verve 2025 was a night full of color and creativity. Held on March 4th at 7 PM, the event embraced this year’s Harry Potter-themed fest, with teams bringing fantasy to life through their artistic skills.
Around ten teams participated, painting everything from whimsical creatures to spellbinding characters. Judging the event were Ashwini Sir from the Forensic Department and Shreya Ma’am from the Pharmacy Department, who had the tough task of picking the best among the stunning creations.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Utkarsh K., Prerna
🥈 2nd place: Swatah, Ananya
🥉 3rd place: Aparna, Shivangi
To make the night even more exciting, a live screening of an ongoing cricket match kept the crowd buzzing with energy. Between the painted faces and the match updates, the atmosphere was electric! The event wasn’t just about competition—it was about celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the magic of Verve.
DAY 4
INTER-COMMITTEE TUG OF WAR
The inter-committee tug of war was held on 5th of March from 5 p.m. onwards in KMC Greens.
Each round was on knock out basis and all the committees brought their strongest into the fray. The winner of each match was decided on a best of 3 pulls basis and each team needed to meet the requirement of a minimum of 10 people with at least 3 girls.
There were a total of 3 rounds held, with the Literary Committee emerging as the winner, followed by the Cultural Committee as runner-up.
REBRAND
Rebrand or Be banned was an event organised by Incandescent- the official innovation club of KMC manipal for verve 2025. The event was held on 5th March 2025, in interact halls from 5pm onwards. The event consisted of a modern twist to the Harry Potter series, which is this year’s theme for Verve.
19 participants had to come up with creative solutions for problems faced byvarious characters from Harry Potter. A little bit of mystery and magic and with their thinking cap on, the participants showcased their ideas to cleverly tackle problems. They had to meet several goals throughout the event like building the brand, crisis management, presenting their brand for which the judges gave feedback.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Mihir Kamath, Gowri Gunda, Zainab Khan (Hufflepuff)
🥈 2nd place: Prerna, Purusharth Jain (Gryffindor)
🥉 3rd place: Siddhanth Anam, Shrishti Jain (Hufflepuff)
FASHION SHOW
On 5th march 2025 the cultural committee of KMC Manipal organised a Fashion show as a part of Verve 2025. The event was held at the amphitheatre from 5-7pm. There were 5 entries in total. Participants were free to choose their own themes and showcased creative themes like Cleopatra, greek goddesses and spring.
The competition was judged by Dr. Sushan and Dr. Pujan Kamath. The event was headed by Naina Gupta and Saatwik.
Winners:
🥇1st place: Janya (1st year)
🥈2nd place: Nikita Yadav (2nd year)
🥉3rd place: Aadya Arjun (1st year)
Congratulations to all the winners for putting forward their amazing designs and confident modelling.
CALLIGRAPHY
DAY 5
IMPROMPTU
At this year’s Verve, the Impromptu dance session became a highlight, captivating everyone present. With the crowd buzzing in anticipation, an open invitation to dance spread across the venue, encouraging attendees to express themselves through movement.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: Sarah (2nd year)
🥈 2nd place: Stuti (1st year)
🥉 3rd place: Prachita (3rd year)
Their performances left the crowd awed with their quick thinking and spontaneous dance moves.
SLAM POETRY
The slam poetry competition at Verve was a mesmerizing blend of raw emotion, rhythm, and powerful storytelling. Poets from different batches took to the stage, each delivering verses that captivated the audience and sparked thought-provoking conversations.
Winners:
🥇1st position: Anupam Raj – 2nd year
🥈2nd position: Divyanshi – 2nd year
🥉3rd Position: Aadrita – 2nd year
The poetry that flew from the writer’s mouths truly moved the judges and the audience. The diverse styles and unique themes made for an extremely dynamic and intriguing event.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The Battle of the Bands was conducted on the 6th of March in the Amphitheatre which hosted around 100 people. It saw four bands come together to participate and compete against each other in a battle of rhythm and lyrics. Organized by the Cultural Committee as part of Verve, the event saw these four bands clash in a spellbinding and entertaining night of music and artistry. The event was thoroughly enjoyed and it was an overall success!
Winners:
🥇 1st place: 1st years
🥈 2nd place: 2nd years
🥉 3rd place: 4th years
EASTERN VOCAL SOLO
DAY 6
EASTERN DANCE SOLO
The Eastern Dance Solo competition at TMA Pai Halls on 7th March at 5 PM was one of the most awaited events of Verve 2025. Students from different batches competed, showcasing their talent in traditional Eastern dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak and contemporary fusion. Each performer added their unique touch, representing their batch with pride.
The competition was intense, with dancers judged on technique, expression, and creativity. The energy in the hall was electric, with batches cheering on their peers. Every performance was a mix of cultural storytelling and personal flair, making it a truly captivating experience.
The dancers’ grace and energy left the audience in awe, creating a memorable atmosphere. The Eastern Dance Solo event at Verve was a perfect blend of friendly competition and beautiful artistry, leaving everyone excited for the next year’s fest.
🥇1st place: Prachita Arora
🥈2nd place: Kenneth C Binoj, Laabhanya
🥉3rd place: Stuthi Baliga
POTPOURRI
Potpourri, an event organised by the Literary Committee, was conducted on the 7th of March as part of Verve 2025. It was comprised of a set of smaller games such as Pictionary, Dumb Charades and Trivia quizzes, which had to be completed in the time allotted to each team. The team with the most tasks finished within the time limit would win.
Winners:
🥇 1st prize: Medha Chatterjee and Tarunya Sashikanth (3rd years)
🥈 2nd prize: Shrishti Jain, Mihir Kamath and Gouri Gunda (1st years)
🥉 3rd prize: Aisha Jain and Adya Garg (1st years)
GROUP DANCE
The energy was palpable, the beats were infectious, and the stage was on fire—figuratively, of course—as students from different batches came together for a spectacular group dance showdown. Performing to a medley of high-energy Bollywood numbers, the students showcased not just their medical prowess but also their extraordinary talent and passion for dance.
From classic Bollywood chartbusters to the latest foot-tapping hits, each batch brought its own unique flavor to the competition. The synchronization, expressions, and sheer enthusiasm of the performers left the audience spellbound, turning the event into an unforgettable extravaganza.
The highlight of the evening was the friendly rivalry between batches, each trying to outshine the other with innovative choreography, seamless formations, and dazzling stage presence. Judges and audience members alike were left in awe as the night unfolded into a vibrant celebration of dance, music, and camaraderie.
Winners:
🥇 1st place: 3rd years
🥈 2nd place: 2nd years
🥉 3rd place: 1st years
Writers: Ananya, Chandini K.M., Navya Behrani, Ameya Koni, Rohita Mahesh, Sanshrita, Tanvee Walia, Vaidicka Tiwari, Vaishnavi Katiyar, Mariyah Haji, Ayeshani Mishra, Prakhya Gupta, The Editorial Board, KMC Manipal
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