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Newsroom Knockout

Where the face faces knocks in phases

  • Event Type : Team [Team of 3]

  • Who can participate : Grades 9 to 12(with one representative  each from Grades 9 and 12)

  • Maximum number of teams in the event  : 8

  • Maximum number of teams per school : 1

  • Number of rounds : Minimum 2

Event description:

  • Each team picks a chit to know the field of experts the team is expected to personify. 

  • The chit will allocate the team an approach, a spec; keeping that in mind the team needs to answer,  while seated on their hot seats.

  • For example: if the chit says -  a politician, the participant/s answer the question wearing the hat of a politician/as a politician.

  • Preparation time is 15 mts for each team.

  • The team of three, needs to answer the questions asked by the journalist/ the media.

  • The questions asked in the media room are expected to be answered in a logical way; intellectual minds and on the spot responses being the expectations. 

  • Graceful and dignified sense of humour is most welcome.

  • Round 1 will be the elimination round and 50 percent of the teams will move to the Round 2

  • Details of the subsequent round(s) will be shared on the day of the event

Judging Criteria

  • Role Appropriateness

  • Content and Relevance

  • Logical Thinking and Spontaneity

  • Team Dynamics

  • Communication Skills

  • Creativity and Wit

  • Overall Impact

Mandatory requirements for registration:

The registration fee is Rs 150/- per participant.

Participants registering through school need to upload the below soft copies in the registration form

● Bonafide certificate on the school letterhead

● The school ID card

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