Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane talking at Riviera 2023, VIT’s cultural fest, on Thursday.
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A fusion of expertise, concepts and youth was seen at Riviera 2023, the cultural fest of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), which kicked off on its campus in Vellore on Thursday.
With over 45,000 college students from 700 universities and schools within the nation and 44 different nations collaborating, the four-day fest, with the theme ‘Revive the Era’, could have rollicking occasions, skill-based competitions and leisure reveals. “Generally, sports and studies are poles apart as it is difficult to pursue both at the same time. However, at VIT, it is a different story as they go hand in hand,” mentioned cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, who inaugurated the pageant.
Mr. Rahane spoke about cricket, lengthy drives, books and his faculty days. When he was advised that the pageant would appeal to at the least 45,000 members, he mentioned he felt like he was taking part in in a cricket stadium earlier than an enormous crowd.
When a scholar requested the cricketer to share some reminiscences from his faculty days, Mr. Rahane mentioned, “Just for a day, I went to college. Thereafter, I spent my time only on the cricket ground. I missed my college days.”
At 7 a.m., over 2,000 college students took half within the 5-km ‘Green Marathon’ on the VIT campus to spotlight the significance of saving the surroundings. G.V. Selvam, vice-president, VIT, flagged off the marathon.
As a part of the pro-shows of the fest, on day 1, Bollywood singer Armaan Malik and the South Indian rock band Thaikkudam Bridge will carry out. Bollywood playback singer Javed Ali and actor and singer Andrea Jeremiah will carry out on day 2, the Naalayak band will carry out on Day three and DJ Progressive Brothers, an Indian digital music duo band from New Delhi, will current the night efficiency on day four of the fest.
Riviera 2023 has some new occasions such because the Black Sea Battle, RapPresent, Beatboxing, All Sports Golf Battle, Tooley, Amongst Us, Shutterbug for the members. The prize cash this 12 months is value ₹17 lakh.
Actress Raashii Khanna would be the chief visitor for the valedictory operate on Sunday.