RUMINATIONS 2k8

October 20, 2008

D'Lang Chaps, The Literary Society Of GTBIT is organizing Ruminations - The annual inter-college debate, which is a platform for creative, budding minds, where they can exhibit their oratory skills and try to make a difference in the present day society. This is one of the most appreciated debating competition and has been a great success over the past 3 years. This time we expect to raise the bar further.

The event is being organized on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The event commences at 10:00 AM and students should confirm their registration latest by 9:45 AM. Topics:

• Greed is an Essential Human Characterstic (1st and 2nd year)
• Global Market Meltdown is a Bigger Threat than Global Terrorism. (3rd and 4th year)

1. Maximum of 4 teams per college (2 per category).
2. The debate competition is a team event where one speaker will speak 'FOR' and the other 'AGAINST' the motion.
3. A time of 3 minutes will be given to each participant to put forward his/her views and 1 minute to conclude.
4. The final round of the event will be an on-the-spot parliamentary debate.
5. Register at www.dlangchaps.org or ruminations2k8@gmail.com

The annual inter-college debate competition