Techxetra

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TechXetra
Type Student organised, Non-Profit Technical Extravaganza
Founded October, 2008
Place Tezpur, India
Institute Tezpur University
Major events Robotics, Workshops, DColloseum, Nirmaan, Full Throttle
Website techxetra.org

TechXetra(Assamese:টেকক্ষেত্ৰ, Hindi: टेकक्षेत्र) is the National Level Annual Technical Festival of Tezpur University, India. TechXetra is a combination of two words- Tech and Xetra. ‘Tech’ refers to Technology and ‘Xetra’ meaning terrain. It is one of the common platforms in North-East India to showcase knowledge and intellect. A blend of different technical and management events, it has cultural events as well. TechXetra attracts enthusiasts from various parts of India. It is the one of those technical festivals of North-East India, which reaches out to both engineering and non-engineering students.[1]

Tezpur University (a Central University)

University Administrative Block
Main article: Tezpur University

Tezpur University is an Indian Central University, established by an Act of Parliament in 1994 in Tezpur, Assam. It is situated in a place of scenic beauty called Napaam surrounded by greenery and with many historic and tourist places. It offers employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses viz. Engineering, Humanities, Business Administration, Science and many others, to meet the regional as well as the national aspirations and the development of the state of Assam and India. It also promotes research in areas, which are of special and direct relevance to the region, and in the emerging areas in Science and Technology.[2][3]

TechXetra over the years, a brief overview

TechXetra saw the light of the day on 17 October 2008. Its main vision was to provide a platform for the budding technical and non-technical students of North-East India to showcase their talents in their respective fields of interest. In 2009,[4] it made an effort to bring in the necessary resources and innovative events. TechXetra 2010[5] emerged out to be the one of the technically sound festivals of the region. It had an able blend of science and technology coalesced with cultural events. It had 30 plus events[6] and witnessed large participation.

TechXetra 2011[7] was organised with 45 plus competitive events, besides workshops conducted by firms, debate competitions, quizzes with quiz-master Mr. Ochintya Sharma, President, Karnataka Quiz Association etc.[8]

The invited speakers in the lecture series[9] were:

  1. Dr T Ramasami, currently Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Science and Technology (India).[10]
  2. Air Marshall P. K. Barbora, Vice Chief of the Air Staff.[11]
  3. Nitin Gupta, Founder and CEO, Entertainment Engineers.[12]
  4. Mr. Ochintya Sharma, Vice President in Samsung India.[13]

The Indian death metal band Bhayanak Maut performed and judged the finals of Metanoia 2011.[14] Also, there was Anushka Manchanda[15] performing on the last night of TechXetra 2011.

TechXetra 2012[16] had 60 plus competitive events, along with technical workshops,[17] debate competitions and quiz with Mr. Vijay Anand Menon, Economic Times Young Achiever, 2011 [18] etc.

The invited speakers included were:[19][20]

  1. A NASA webinar with astronaut Michael Fincke[21]
  2. Dr J. Narayana Das, Outstanding Scientist, Chief Controller R&D, D.R.D.O..[22][23]
  3. Mr. Balasaheb Darade, Ex. N.A.S.A. Engineer.[24][25]
  4. Mr. Kanak Gogoi, Innovator.[26][27]
  5. Mr. Jamshed V. Rajan, C.P.O., Nimbuzz India.[28][29]

Euphoria (Indian band),[30] one of the most popular and oldest bands in India, ended the journey of Techxetra 2012.[31]

TechXetra 2013 was held from 25–27 October 2013.[32]

Modules

Events in TechXetra:[33]

Robotics
There are five robotics events in this module. Basically here, the participants are to design and build robots, manual or automatic, confronting to some pre-defined norms.
Counter Strike
DColloseum
The gaming events include five worldwide popular PC games. The participants in teams test their mettle and skill against other in different gaming events.
Management
TechXetra is devotedly dedicated to management brains. Events such as the 'B-plan', 'the Dalal Street', and 'Ad vantage' are the prime attractions. The high voltage personality test 'D Hot seat' is in this module.
Workshops
TechXetra have technical workshops to offer.[34]
Creation
Here, participants show their creativity by the digi-shooting, capturing moments in their cameras or by mobile shooting. Also there is the debating event ‘Wrangle’ and imaginative writing events such as ‘Wordsmith’ and ‘Mirage’.
Impulse
'Nirmaan', 'Constrolix'- the structure maker contest and 'Circuitrix', besides decoding and other software skills comprise the module.[35]
Rock fest, Bhayanak Maut
Cultural
Four nights of cultural extravaganza, confluence of classical, eastern, rock and western genre of music featuring some well-known musicians of the country and to add to these a cultural attire showcasing on ramp and Dj nite. Also, there are the movie screenings at the University auditorium.[36]
T Ramasami
Armed forces exhibition/Air show
There is the much aspired Armed forces exhibitions of arms and defence equipments by the mighty Indian Army itself.
D podium
Eminent personalities share their life experiences, imparting their knowledge, virtue and expertise, which make up a very tranquil atmosphere among the listeners. People from diverse field like Air Marshall A K Gogoi, Pramod Joshi, and many more have graced the occasion in TechXetra 2010.
Full Throttle
This quiz event conducted by renowned quiz-masters of India is on the last day of TechXetra. Also, there is the inter school quiz event 'Full Swing'.
Online Zone
The official website of TechXetra,[37] houses online events and activities. One needs to get logged in and get ready for brain twist. Includes puzzles, quizzes(Full On) and lot more.

See also

References

  1. ↑ TechXetra Official Website
  2. ↑ Tezpur University
  3. ↑ Tezpur University News@ limelight
  4. ↑ TechXetra'09
  5. ↑ TechXetra'10
  6. ↑ Events in Techxetra'10
  7. ↑ TechXetra'11
  8. ↑ Events and Competitions, TechXetra'11
  9. ↑ TechXetra 2011- Invited Speakers
  10. ↑ T Ramasami
  11. ↑ P K Barbora
  12. ↑ Nitin Gupta
  13. ↑ Ochintya Sharma
  14. ↑ Metanoia 2011
  15. ↑ Anushka Manchanda Twitter update- 23 October 2011
  16. ↑ TechXetra'12
  17. ↑ http://www.techxetra.org/2012/workshop.php
  18. ↑ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/young-achievers/photos/
  19. ↑ http://www.tezu.ernet.in/events/event2/event2.html
  20. ↑ http://www.techxetra.org/2012/invited_talk.php TechXetra 2012- Invited Speakers
  21. ↑ http://www.timesofassam.com/headlines/nasa-astronaut-edward-michael-fincke-to-appear-virtually-with-tezpur-university/ Michael Fincke and Tezpur University
  22. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation DRDO
  23. ↑ http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=chiefcontrollers_narayanaDas.jsp Dr J. Narayana Das
  24. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/Indiacor/posts/299685960096013
  25. ↑ http://www.tezu.ernet.in/events/event2/event2.html
  26. ↑ http://kanakgogoi.com/index.html Mr. Kanak Gogoi
  27. ↑ http://www.tezu.ernet.in/events/event2/event2.html
  28. ↑ http://www.themobileindian.com/news/6319_Nimbuzz-will-offer-more-apps-within-its-app
  29. ↑ http://www.tezu.ernet.in/events/event2/event2.html
  30. ↑ http://allevents.in/tezpur/euphoria-live-techxetra-2012/290967714345374
  31. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/events/290967714345374
  32. ↑ TechXetra 2013
  33. ↑ Events in Techxetra'11
  34. ↑ Workshops in TechXetra'10
  35. ↑ Events in Techxetra'11
  36. ↑ Events in Techxetra'11
  37. ↑ TechXetra website

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