Agaaz - A Reporting Competition to Ignite Your Journalistic Spark

This competition challenges you to research meticulously, think critically, and craft compelling reports that shed light on the "extraordinary within the ordinary"

Agaaz offers a platform where you can express your Voice and contribute to making a positive impact. This competition not only values the depth of your analysis but also aims to provide you an oppurtunity raise your voice.

Exciting Prizes Await the Top 3 Winners! Every participant will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

Join us in Agaaz and be a part of a movement that celebrates the power of journalism to ignite awareness and action. Embark on this extraordinary journey and let your reporting inspire an applaudable change.

Guidelines:

• Form a team of 3-5 members. Choose a social (like dowry, child abuse, etc.) or educational (like AI, Climate change, etc.) topics. (Note: Avoid controversial topics like politics, religion, etc.)
• Research and prepare a script for 3–5 minutes news report.
• Record a video of your team presenting the news report.
• Upload the video on Google Drive, make it public and share the link with us through this Google Form.
• Last day of submission: May 29th, 2024
• Language: English, Hindi, Bilingual

Certification and Prizes:

• Exciting prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 winning teams.
• Every participant will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Judging Criteria:

• Content (relevance, accuracy, and depth)
• Presentation (clarity, confidence, and teamwork)
• Creativity (originality and engagement)

Join us in Agaaz and let your reporting skills shine!

Event Details:

• Name: Agaaz - A Reporting Competition
• Date: May 31, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM IST
• Venue: USI Auditorium Hall, Prayagraj
• Organized By: Vriddhi - USI Cultural Club
• Chief Guest: Saurabh Pandey Aka Saurabh Prayagi
• Judges: Prof. Pankaj Tiwari, Ms. Kumkum Shukla, Saurabh Pandey

Event Higlights :

• Chief Guest Addressing : Saurabh Pandey, the chief guest, addressed the participants, emphasizing the importance of effective reporting in various fields. He shared his insights and experiences, inspiring the participants to hone their skills.
• Participation and Engagement : The event witnessed active participation from 145+ students and 385+ attendies from various colleges under USI, all united by their passion for reporting. The competition fostered a spirit of healthy competition, encouraging participants to push their limits and strive for excellence.
• Competition Rounds : The competition consisted of multiple rounds, each designed to test different aspects of reporting, such as research, analysis, and presentation. Participants demonstrated their skills and creativity in presenting their reports.
• Judging Criteria : A panel of judges evaluated the participants based on their research, content, presentation, and overall impact of their reports.
• Prize Distribution : The winners were awarded prizes and certificates of appreciation, recognizing their outstanding performance in the competition.

Top 3 Finalists :

Winner : The Nursing Team, (SRIMSH)

Runner Up : News Vista, (SIET)

2nd Runner Up : The Challengers, (SIM)

Event Summary :

The Agaaz - A Reporting Competition, organized by Vriddhi - USI Cultural Club, took place on May 31, 2024, at the USI Auditorium Hall in Prayagraj. The event aimed to provide a platform for participants to showcase their reporting skills and compete with their peers.