Xpressions
One of the biggest B School fests in Eastern India, Xpressions is like a carnival that radiates energy - with people roaming around the bustling streets, activities going on in each and every corner of XIMB, the whole atmosphere vibrating with an incessant array of songs- it’s a delight to witness the MBA grads prove that their capabilities aren't just restricted to academia.
Day 1
The event was kicked off with the proverbial war that has been a part of XIMB’s legacy since years. With all the participants waiting with baited breath for the challenges that’d ensue, the Game Committees unveiled the simulated games that they’d been ceaselessly working on for the past 4 months. Kurukshetra, Helios, Skill City, Gladiator and Spardha- these Game Committees have their own individual style of working and the games they’d erected for Xpressions depicted the zeal, passion and intellect that had been involved in doing so.
Helios
Kurukshetra
Skill City
Spardha
It was followed by the preliminary rounds of a series of events like Goonj and Alaap, which ensured the bringing forth of a crowd of students who were oozing with talent. With singing prowess that could put even Professional Big Shots to shame, the event was studded with performers who sang with an unleashed gusto. Snapshot, a flagship event of Xpressions is a photography contest that received thousands of entries from various facets of the B School community.
Abhishek Singh, KIIT
Dhruba Das, XIMB
Ameith Sharma
Sagar Saha- VIT, Vellore
Xpressions also witnessed the partnership between 92.7 Big FM and XIMB. The Radio Jockeys of Big FM dropped at the campus to hold a competition to handpick the students who had the creative streak and the charm to attract the audience. The winners were subsequently given the opportunity to perform on air and showcase their talent amidst a group of professionals.
Team from 92.7, Big FM
A potential RJ
The day was wrapped up by the scintillating Carnival De Vogue. An event that encapsulated creativity, fashion and a zing of oomph- it was a visual treat in itself. The ramp was set on fire by participants who were clad in outfits that spoke volumes about the innovativeness that had been embedded into the Fashion Show.
Women (Em)power
Bluebloods
Pea(cock) and the Princess
Cave Days
The Warriors
In Vogue
Unfurling a darkened gospel
Day 2
By the second day, the full fervour of Xpressions had hit the students and almost all the participants from various B Schools across the country had poured into the campus. With representatives from IIMs, FMS, XLRI, NMIMS, etc and a huge array of Undergrad students from IITs and NITs, the entire campus was bustling with activity.
XIMAHR, the official ‘Human resources’ club of HR organized ‘Case in Point’ in which different teams had to ponder upon a given scenario, akin to what they are likely to face when they step into the corporate arena. On the D-Day, the shortlisted teams had to come forward and present their individual take on the case that was provided to them.
XIMAHR- the HR association of XIMB
Preventing Sexual Discrimination- their take
Case in Point
Canned Film Festival- a movie spoofing event was also held, with the participants coming up with innovative ideas to present a hilarious twist to their favourite Movies or TV shows, and the audience rolling on the floor laughing.
Day 3
The third day of Xpressions witnessed events like ‘Thirkan’ and ‘Yugul Nritya’, which were coloured with unparalleled performances by students from various B Schools across the country. Each performance brought out different colours of human emotions- pathos, misery, joy, ecstasy, that was being depicted on the stage with an undiluted ease by the fluid movements of the participants- leaving the audience spellbound.
Where heart thou?
The Witch's revenge
Spardha, a committee that reflects the zest and passion of the Rural Management students of XIMB, also wrapped up its flagship event successfully. The panel was presented with innovative ideas to deal with the issues that are marring the growth of the rural areas, by students who spoke with an unbridled passion about the same.
Spardha
The highlight of the day was, of course, Celeblitz. Arijit Singh, the current heartthrob of the singing community, left the audience spellbound with his rendition of a wide array of songs- from foot tapping numbers to heart wrenching melodies. The Euphoria was such that thousands of people flocked into the campus to witness the star performance.
Arijit Singh
A performance that enthralled thousands
Kyun Ki Tum hi ho
The evening ended with yet another JLT- a ‘Just Like That’ party that gives the students an opportunity to let their hair down. And enjoy the moment.
Crowding Out
And we enjoyed each and every one of those 259200 moments.
