PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Nov 7: The 24th edition of XLRI’s prestigious annual cultural, sports and management festival, Ensemble Valhalla, concluded on a high note with enthusiasm and resounding success last evening.
Under the resounding theme “Echoes of Eternity,” the festival encapsulated the spirit of honouring heritage while embracing innovation for a brighter future.
The festival was inaugurated by Vineet Nayar, the Former CEO of HCL Technologies followed by a myriad of flagship, management and cultural events on Day 1.
The first day of the Idea Summit featured influential speakers like Biswapati Sarkar, Soumya Tandon and Shreya Mehta, who shared their invaluable insights and experiences.
The second and third days witnessed spirited participation from college contingents from across the nation.
Flagship events like “Societas,” “War of Wits,” “Helios,” The Next Gen Leader,” and “Genesis” captivated participants, leaving them with a sense of accomplishment.
The cultural segment showcased exciting competitions such as “Natyanjali,” “General Quiz,” “Raagalaya,” and “Machayenge.”
The Idea Summit continued with multiple thought-provoking panels.
On the second day, The Finance panel featured experts Mohith and Mayuna Jain of Stocklopedia and Harsh and Hetvi Kamdar.
The sporting extravaganza of Ensemble Valhalla, “Valhalla,” concluded on the third day with the Valhalla felicitation, where victorious teams in sports such as badminton, table tennis, football, futsal, basketball, volleyball, cricket, tennis, chess, pool and carrom were celebrated, while others left with a renewed determination for next year.
The grand finale on the third day featured the musical virtuoso, Amit Trivedi, who captivated the crowd with a mesmerizing performance in the ‘Shaandar Shaam,’ featuring his timeless Bollywood hits and cult favourites.
This historic concert in Jamshedpur broke records, attracting locals who left with hearts full of contentment and minds brimming with joy from this unforgettable experience.