IIML FEST MAKES FOR A FUNFILLED SUNDAY

LUCKNOW: Index ‘2017, IIM Lucknow’s flagship annual marketing research fest was held at the Wave Mall here on Sunday. The 23rd Edition of the fest had oodles of competitions, games and performances catering to all demographic profiles. The event was a torrent of activities which made the morning fun-filled and exciting.

As the day progressed, the major competitions unfurled, including Lucknow Idol, the singing competition, which saw unprecedented participation and neck to neck competition with each singer giving his/her best.

Mahima Jaiswal bagged the first prize for solo singing with her melodious voice and mind-blowing performance. Samar Pratap Tiwari and group were declared the winners in group category for their soulful performance. Footloose, the dance competition, was the perfect platform for dancers to showcase their skills. The team of Samriddhi and Shalomi won the competition as well as the hearts of the audience with their fluid movements and rhythmic dance steps.

Teams from Amity University, BBD College and Lucknow University participated in the street play competition, nukkad natak and made the stage their own with exemplary performances while also raising social awareness on pertinent societal issues such as LGBT acceptance and women’s empowerment. Amity Law School won the first prize in nukkad natak.

The evening was also a superabundance of entertainment. Exclusive performances by IIM-Lucknow’s own band - 3.4, dance group Random Walk and Dramatics Group - Abhivyakti made the evening magical. Poets, writers and singers from Sahitya Adda also captivated the audience.

DEEPAK GUPTA/ HT PHOTOS (LR) Participants performing in the singing competition ‘Lucknow Idol’ organised at IIM’s annual fest Index2017. A nukkad natak competition was also held at the event.

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