CAMPUS CONNECT
THE DEPARTME.NT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
TABLE OF Contents
FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
Trivium: The Double
Faction: An Advisory Affair
CineU: Farhan Akhtar Lookalike Competition
CineU & DEBSOC: Cineu Only Screens Arthouse Films...But Should It?
HOLI CELEBRATION
Mythiya: The Da Vinci Code
Vittartha: Breaking the Bell Curve- The Hidden Risk of Faulty Assumptions
SNUPHORIA SECURES FIRST PLACE IN ARMAGEDDON
ASME EFX INDIA 2025
GDSC & ACM-W: Unfiltered
ELECTIONS’25- CLUBS AND SOCITIES
GDSC: Hackdata
Totempole: SOC-cer’s Asylum
CineU: Detective Byomkesh Bakshy
Sigree: Bake Sale
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP’25
SPORTS STATION
FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
Winter is a faded memory; Spring has booked a camp heard a Brain Fever Bird calling late last night, and It’s summertime! You’d hardly guess it looking at so hoodies, or the angry emails I get from others demand the showers Never form an opinion based on stray i
It’s called jumping to conclusions
On All Fools’ Day, for at least a day, we are able to say “April Fool”, say if you find a stone in your samosa, or are wrongly accused of dressing wrongly You can’t rightly be rightly accused of dressing rightly, or wrongly, right? Its just not right, and its just so wrong, right there Some people got their calendar a bit mixed up recently and were rather put out when campus security refused to play along with dark substances in water bottles being passed off as cough syrup at the gate Or a square packet of something being delivered as a square meal, fair and square Watch out for pranks!
All that aside, March was a good month on campus, never mind the midsems Our University sports teams played and won lots of matches, and the clubs and societies vied for the Club Championships, alongside the Club Core elections
Our University offers you many opportunities to get involved in various activities and events, and learn the fundamentals of leadership It’s a good idea to wet your toes and wade in, because wherever you head from here, you will need to work with people, diverse, different, annoying and nice, and you will need to have built your ability to persevere in the face of difficulties and disappointments Leadership, and the work that it entails, holds up a mirror to your true character, but also gives you the chance to look at what it shows you and take steps to improving in areas that may be less than edifying First and foremost, leadership is about building Trust through Consistency with common values The more often you do it, the less difficult it becomes, believe me
Here’s another edition of Campus Connect, put together by our wonderful volunteers Suhani and Subhasri, to fill you in with all excitement on campus (well, not all, but you get the drift)
“First and foremost, leadership is about building Trust through Consistency with common values.”
TRIVIUM THE DOUBLE
Last month, Trivium brought Dostoevsky to the stage with its first-ever adaptation of The Double. Set in a university much like ours, the play followed Yukta, a disillusioned academic grappling with her own mediocrity until a new student with the same name arrived, sending her spiraling into a crisis of identity and madness. Who is the real Yukta? Is Yukta even real? The gripping performance captivated audiences in the G Block Auditorium, blending psychological tension with a touch of dark humor in what was aptly dubbed Dostoevsky for Dummies.
FACTION AN ADVISORY AFFAIR
Last month, quizzing enthusiasts had another chance to put their knowledge to the test with a specially curated General Quiz, hosted by our esteemed faculty advisor, Dr. Anand P. Krishnan. Whether participants teamed up with a friend or took on the challenge solo, the event was a thrilling battle of wits and quick thinking With Rs 1000 worth of vouchers up for grabs, the competition was fierce, making for an exciting and intellectually stimulating evening!
CineU
Farhan Akhtar Lookalike Competition
Last month, Bollywood fans gathered for an electrifying night at the Farhan Akhtar Lookalike Competition, where participants brought their best impersonations of the multitalented star. From the brooding charm of Rock On!! to the carefree energy of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the event was a celebration of Farhan Akhtar’s iconic presence in Indian cinema. Laughter, music, and rockstar vibes filled the room as contestants put their own spin on his legendary performances, making it an unforgettable evening of fun and fandom!
CineU & DEBSOC
CineU Only Screens Arthouse Films… But Should It?
Last month, The Debating Society and CineU joined forces for a riveting showcase debate on the motion: "This House believes that CineU should only screen blockbusters." The discussion sparked a lively clash of perspectives while some championed the universal appeal and entertainment value of big-budget films, others argued for the artistic depth and cultural significance of niche and arthouse cinema. With passionate arguments, thought-provoking insights, and a room full of cinephiles, the event was a testament to the power of film in shaping discourse and perspective.
Holi Celebration
This month, the Cultural Committee hosted a joyous Holi celebration, bringing the campus together to revel in the festival of colors. The event was filled with music, laughter, and a vibrant display of festive spirit as students drenched each other in bright hues, dancing to energetic beats and embracing the essence of togetherness. Traditional delights like chilled thandai and delicious gujiyas were served, adding to the festive charm and making the experience even more special. The celebration was a perfect blend of fun, culture, and camaraderie, ensuring that everyone had a memorable and colorful day.
Mythiya The Da Vinci Code
Last month, Mythiya – The Mythology and Folklore Society – transported audiences into a world of ancient conspiracies and secret codes with a thrilling screening of The Da Vinci Code (2006). The adaptation of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, directed by Ron Howard and featuring stellar performances from Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, and Ian McKellen, captivated viewers with its gripping narrative of biblical mysteries and historical intrigue. The evening was a cinematic journey through symbols, secrets, and suspense, leaving the audience enthralled by the enigmatic allure of the Holy Grail.
Vittartha Breaking the Bell Curve: The Hidden Risks of Faulty Assumptions
Last month, Vittartha hosted an insightful session on the limitations of the normal distribution model in data science, featuring esteemed mathematician and faculty Dr. Amber Habib. The discussion challenged the common presumption that all data follows a normal distribution, highlighting the risks of misinterpretation and flawed decision-making when assumptions go unchecked. Dr. Habib, a professor at Shiv Nadar University with a distinguished academic background from UC Berkeley, guided participants through alternative models and strategies for assessing data distributions The session provided valuable insights for students and researchers alike, emphasizing the importance of critical evaluation in statistical analysis.
SnuphoriaARMAGEDDON ‘25
Snuphoria’s band, Tandav, recently participated in and secured first place as winners in Armageddon, the Battle of Bands at Symbiosis Law School, representing Shiv Nadar University. This was their first-ever performance together as a band, making the experience even more special. The competition had 12 bands, 5 performing on Day 1 and the rest, including Tandav, on Day 2. They performed three songs, each unique in its own way. The first song was an improvised jam of "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin. The second was a fusion of "Bheegi Bheegi Si" by James and "Prithibi Ta Naki" by Mohiner Ghoraguli, blending two iconic tracks seamlessly. We ended with a mesmerizing classical-rock fusion of "Sajan More Ghar Aayo", a Raag Jog-based Bandish by Bandish Blues.
Many other bands performed original compositions alongside covers, but their fusion of classical elements with rock music set them apart. The judges especially congratulated them for making such an impact in their first independent competition outside SNU. Winning their very first Inter-College Battle of Bands was an unforgettable experience. Along with the title, they also received certificates and are about to receive a cash prize of Rs. 17,500. It was a moment of immense pride, leaving them speechless and even more motivated for the future
ASME-EFx India 2025
ASME Shiv Nadar IoE visited Reva University Bangalore for ASME EFx India 2025. They participated in the Student Design Competition (SDC) and the Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3D) Challenge. Team Aria, SNIOE's IAM3D team secured a national rank 3 at the event, while Team Vidyut, SNIOE's SDC team secured a spot in the top 8 of the competition. Earlier this year, ASME SNIOE's team Simulating Speed Syndicate made it to the finals of the Extended Reality Challenge (XRC) at ASME EFests 2025.
GDSC x ACM-W
Unfilt’her’ed
AGDSC and ACM-W's "Unfilt'her'ed" mentorship talk, held on 26th March, successfully connected senior students Urvi and Tanishka with aspiring interns, primarily junior and sophomore students The seniors candidly shared their experiences navigating the internship application process, offering practical advice on resume building, interviews, and overcoming challenges The interactive session fostered a highly engaged audience who actively sought personalized guidance through insightful questions Feedback indicated that attendees found the session informative, relatable, and empowering, achieving the event's objectives of demystifying the internship journey and building student confidence, making it a valuable mentorship initiative within the college.
ELECTIONS ‘25 - Clubs
and Societies
GDSC Hackdata
Last month, Hackdata returned, bringing together brilliant minds for an intense and inspiring two-day hackathon on the 8th and 9th of March, 2025 With the theme Innovation through Healthcare, participants showcased groundbreaking ideas aimed at transforming the future of medical technology. Hackdata once again proved that innovation knows no bounds. Teams collaborated, coded, and designed solutions to real-world healthcare challenges, pushing the limits of creativity and technological advancement. From tackling pressing medical issues to developing impactful digital tools, the event was a hub of problem-solving and visionary thinking The event was generously sponsored by Noventiq, allowing participants to win attractive prizes.
Totempole SOC-cer’s Asylum: Annual Game Night
On March 18th, everyone gathered at the D-Block lobby for a thrilling night of games, laughter, and sociology.
The night kicked off with Bumble Profiles, where members had crafted hilarious and thought-provoking dating profiles of renowned scholars and philosophers Next up was Manifesto Madlibs, where they filled in the blanks of a professional manifesto with words completely unrelated to it, creating hilarious stories. A Pictionary with a twist challenged their artistic skills While the last game, "Who is your Soc Parent?" left them questioning their knowledge about sociology.
Throughout the night, the players showcased their creativity, teamwork, and sociological perspective It was so exciting to see everyone letting loose and having a blast.
CINEU DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY
Last month, CineU hosted a thrilling screening of Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (2015), directed by Dibakar Banerjee. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Calcutta, this neo-noir thriller brought to life the legendary detective Byomkesh Bakshy as he unraveled a complex web of conspiracies, deception, and danger. With its immersive period setting, gripping storytelling, and a stellar performance by Sushant Singh Rajput, the film captivated mystery enthusiasts and fans of classic detective cinema alike. The event was a memorable experience, leaving the audience engrossed in its world of intrigue and suspense.
SIGREE BAKE SALE
Last month, Sigree hosted its Anonymous Bake Sale, delighting students with an array of mouthwatering brownies and cheesecakes. Organized by the university’s cooking club, the event was a fun and engaging initiative that brought together baking enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. The sale not only satisfied sweet cravings but also served a greater purpose raising funds for future activities while sharing the joy of homemade treats with the campus community. The event was a resounding success, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods and the enthusiasm of passionate bakers.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ‘25 CULTURAL COMMITTEE
The Cultural Committee recently hosted the Club Championship Ceremony on 27 March, where over 45 cultural clubs and technical societies presented their achievements and were evaluated based on a set of rubrics by the Club Championship Panel. The top scorers were given a cash prize. The panel comprised five panelists: Devansh Asthana (Former Cultural Secretary), Manasvi Vedanta (Former Technical Affairs Secretary), Aarushi Ishani (Former Cultural Chairperson – Clubs and Societies), Ria Singh (Former Technical Director – Clubs and Societies), and Karan Bellak (Former Sports Secretary). The winners are listed as follows:
Prize Winners
Last month, Sigree hosted its Anonymous Bake Sale, delighting students with an array of mouthwatering brownies and cheesecakes.
Organized by the university’s cooking club, the event was a fun and engaging initiative that brought together baking enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike.
Top Cultural ClubRunner-Up (Cultural)-
2nd Runner-Up (Cultural)-
Honorary Mentions (Cultural)-
Top Technical SocietyRunner-Up (Technical)-
2nd Runner-Up (Technical)-
Honorary Mentions (Technical)-
The sale not only satisfied sweet cravings but also served a greater purpose raising funds for future activities while sharing the joy of homemade treats with the campus community. The event was a resounding success, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods and the enthusiasm of passionate bakers.
Inferno
Snuphoria
CineU
Mythiya, AURA, The Active Dreams
ACM-W
Trivium
GDSC
Mnemon, Celestia Explora, The Economics Society
Consistency Awards
Standard Deviation Across Panelists: Debating Society
Standard Deviation Across Rubrics: FACTion
Secret Award (CulSec’s Choice: Club Revival)
The Chemistry Society
Spic Macay
The ceremony was a lighthearted and heartfelt tribute to the outgoing club core and university staff, jointly organized by the former Cultural Secretary, Devansh Asthana, and the current Cultural Secretary, Aditi Mohapatra.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Brig. Steve Ismail (Dean of Students), Dr. Partha Chatterjee (Dean of Academics), Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy (Associate Dean – Student Engagement), Dr. Anshu Paliwal (Head of Student Life), Ms. Karthika (Student Affairs Coordinator), along with faculty members and previous club core representatives. This event also marked the final initiative led by the outgoing Cultural Secretary, serving as a final conclusion to their tenure, along with the club core. May our Clubs & Societies continue to flourish!
SPORTECH’25
The SNU Athletics Team delivered a commendable performance at Sportech’25, held at IIT Delhi from March 7-10th, 2025, securing multiple podium finishes and setting new university records.
Squad:
Palash Banerjee, Nitin N, Gauri Sunil, Bommana Swetha Reddy
Results:
Silver: 100m (M), 200m (M), High Jump (W)
Bronze: 100m (M)
University Records: High Jump (W), 100m Hurdles (W)
A strong showing from Team SNU, demonstrating resilience and excellence on the track and field.
APARAJIT’25
The SNU Sports Contingent put up a phenomenal performance at APARAJIT’25, held at Symbiosis University from March 21-23rd, 2025, bringing home multiple medals!
Squads:
Futsal (W): Vanshika Singh, Aneri Raval, Soni Yadav, Nandita Mehta, Tanisha Agrawal, Shirin Bhatnagar, Jhalak Gupta, Jayati Kumar, Anaya Sharma, Anshika Gupta
Football (M): Aadil Zahir, Manish Mangalam, Prabhjyot Singh, Addamay Singh, Arjun Kadnim, Krishan Khosla, Parth Singh, Ahon Datta, Shiven
Sharma, Aadidev Bahal, Jai Thakur, Abhimanyu Lal, Bhargav Sawant, Nitin SV, Samyak Maity, Sharan PY
Tennis (M & W): Rudr, Sidharth, Aanya, Anna, Kishika, Ritwik, Vidur
Results:
Tennis (Men’s Singles) – Gold & Bronze
Tennis (Women’s Singles) – Gold & Silver
Tennis (Mixed Doubles) – Gold & Silver
Futsal (Women’s) – Gold
The SNU Sports Contingent delivered a stellar performance at OJAS’25, held at UPES from March 21-23rd, 2025, with remarkable efforts across multiple sports.
Squads:
Badminton (Men): Aryaman Gupta, Shaurya Malhotra, Rishit Khanna, Pranav K
Badminton (Women): Sana Dogra, S Avanthika, Mahima Katti
Volleyball (Women): Manya Joshi, Sreelakshmi Manoj, Khushi Bahuguna, Anshika Rastogi, Poornima Singh, Bhumika Ahuja, Shireen Meeta Vikas, Nanki Kaur Saini
Basketball (Men): Jatin Bhati, Neel Alexander Jacob, Rishit Bontha, Srivatsan, Rajat Verma, Atul Kumar Arya, Aryan Punia, Veer Chaturvedi, SS Nandan
Basketball (Women): Hemakshi Kapoor, Soujanya Dodla, Vani Nikunj, Anushika Chaudhary, Aradhna Nanda, Bhuvi Singhal, Kashvi Jain, Mokshita Lagdhyan, Raginee Singh
Table Tennis (Men): Aryan Mishra, Avi Popli, Shubham, Parth
Table Tennis (Women): Kiruthitha, Antara Joshi, Meena Nachiyar, Umang
Results:
Table Tennis (Women’s) – Gold
SPHURTI’25
The SNU Sports Contingent showcased a strong performance at SPHURTI’25, held at DIT from March 27-29th, 2025, competing across multiple sports with determination and skill.
Squads:
Badminton (Men): Aryaman Gupta, Priyansh Goyal, Shaurya Malhotra, Rishit Khanna Table Tennis (Mixed): Karan, Aryan Mishra, Kiruthika, Antara Joshi, Avi Popli Cricket (Men): Navuduri Aaryan, Dev Sharma, Patlola Sumeeth Reddy, A C Tejas, Harsh Mishra, Akash Reddy P, E A Anirudh, Aditya Gupta, Nishant Sharma, Vardaan Aggarwal, Jai Gupta, Aryan Bharadwaj, Harshvith Vydana, Tejasva Sahni Volleyball (Men): Pavan Sai Immadisetty, Kailash Krishnananda, Nagulan, Abhinav Bachchas, Om Tiwari, Sushant Yadav, Mark Andrew Panna, Jeremy Matthew Panna, Ansh Verma, P. Abhinav Prachanda, Mridul Rungta, Ayush Tiwari
Results:
Badminton (Men’s) – Silver It was a strong effort from Team SNU, proving their consistency on the field.
AAROHAN’25
The SNU Athletics Contingent delivered an outstanding performance at Aarohan’25, held at IIT Ropar from March 28-30th, 2025, securing multiple podium finishes and setting a new university record
Squads:
Women’s Team: Sharanya Boral, A Ashvitha Rathna, Gauri Sunil, Sountharya S, Abhinaya Arunachalam, Kiranveer Singh, Kharishni Lakshman, Bommana Swetha Reddy
Men’s Team: Dheerajram S, Parth Hamir Chavda, Rupinroshan S S, Palash Banerjee, Samyak Ganotra, Chinmme Rellan, Shubh Mehta, Pranav Senthilkumar, Sapparapu Karthikeya, Nitin N, Aryan Saini, Neel Bhan, Ram Datt Anish Y
Results:
Athletics Men’s General Championship – 2nd Place
Athletics Women’s General Championship – 3rd Place
Men’s Best Athlete – Chinmme Rellan (3 Golds)
Women’s Best Athlete – Gauri Sunil (3 Golds, 1 Silver)
Medals:
Gold: 4x100m (M), 4x100m (W), 800m (M), 800m (W), 1500m (M), 1500m (W), 5000m (M)
Silver: 100m (M), 200m (M), 400m (W)
Bronze: 100m (W), 200m (W), 400m (W), Long Jump (W), Discus Throw (M), Discus Throw (W), Javelin Throw (W)
University Records: 4x400m (M)
A remarkable display of skill and end
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