National Storytelling Championship (NSC) - India 2025

A storytelling championship is a celebration of creativity, culture, and connection. By gathering diverse voices from all walks of life, it creates a platform for sharing and preserving stories that resonate with universal truths.

Eligibility

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Open to all Indian citizens (students/adults/storytellers) in ages 3+ to 103+ (6 Age Categories).

Participants must register under their correct age category. Incorrect registration will lead to disqualification.

Registration

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A non-refundable nominal fee applies. Multiple payments due to errors may be adjusted upon proof submission to admin@acenovation.com.

Employees/immediate families of ACEnovation, WSTC, or Blu Hornbill Club are prohibited from participating.

Submission Rules

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Video Requirements:

Format: MP4 only.

Length: Max 120 seconds.

Language: English or any another language with English subtitles.

Content:

Must be original or if adapted stories cite sources.

No copyrighted material (music/images/clips) without written permission.

Prohibited: Sensitive topics (politics, religion, race), illegal behavior, or privacy violations.

Submission Window:

Opens: 25 May 2025, 9:00 AM IST.

Closes: 20 August 2025, 5:00 PM IST.

Competition Process

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Knockout Rounds:

Top 10 in each category advance to Finals.

Finalists announced by 10 September 2025.

Grand Finale:

Junior Finals: 20 September 2025.

Senior Finals: 21 September 2025.

Live Grand Finale: 2 October 2025 (Online).

Important Dates

Activity Date/Time

Submissions Open 25 May 2025, 9:00 AM IST

Submissions Close 20 Aug 2025, 5:00 PM IST

Finalists Announced 10 Sep 2025

Junior Finals 20 Sep 2025, 5:00 PM IST

Senior Finals 21 Sep 2025, 9:00 AM IST

Grand Finale 2 Oct 2025

Category	1st Prize	2nd Prize	3rd Prize
Junior 1 (3–4)	Trophy + ₹25,000	Trophy + ₹10,000	Trophy + ₹3,000
Junior 2 (5–7)	Trophy + ₹25,000	Trophy + ₹10,000	Trophy + ₹3,000
Junior 3 (8–12)	Trophy + ₹25,000	Trophy + ₹10,000	Trophy + ₹3,000
Senior 1 (13–15)	Trophy + ₹25,000	Trophy + ₹10,000	Trophy + ₹5,000
Senior 2 (16–18)	Trophy + ₹50,000	Trophy + ₹25,000	Trophy + ₹10,000
Senior 3 (19+)	Trophy + ₹1,00,000	Trophy + ₹50,000	Trophy + ₹25,000

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Manorama Hortus Prize Novel Competition: മനോരമ ഹോർത്തൂസ് പ്രൈസ് നോവൽ മത്സരം

You can now participate in the Malayalam novel competition for the Manorama Hortus Prize. The prize is Rs. 3 lakh. 

The competition is part of the Manorama Hortus Cultural Festival to be held in Kochi from November 27 to 30.

Print out the complete typed version of the novel and send it by post/courier only. Age proof, postal address, email ID and phone number should be written on a separate sheet of paper and kept with it The

word 'Manorama Hortus Prize 2025' should be written on the outside of the envelope. The last date for receipt of the novel is August 31.

Address to be sent: Manorama Hortus Price, Malayala Manorama, Kottayam - 686001.

You can also submit directly at the Manorama Kottayam Office.

മനോരമ ഹോർത്തൂസ് പ്രൈസിനു വേണ്ടിയുള്ള മലയാള നോവൽ മത്സരത്തിൽ ഇപ്പോൾ പങ്കെടുക്കാം. 3 ലക്ഷം രൂപയാണു സമ്മാനം.

നവംബർ 27 മുതൽ 30 വരെ കൊച്ചിയിൽ നടക്കുന്ന മനോരമ ഹോർത്തൂസ് സാംസ്കാരികോത്സവത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമായാണു മത്സരം.

ടൈപ്സെറ്റ് ചെയ്ത നോവലിൻ്റെ പൂർണരൂപം പ്രിൻ്റെടുത്ത് തപാൽ / കുറിയർ മുഖേന മാത്രം അയയ്ക്കുക. പ്രായം തെളിയിക്കുന്ന രേഖ, തപാൽ വിലാസം, ഇമെയിൽ ഐഡി, ഫോൺ നമ്പർ എന്നിവ മറ്റൊരു കടലാസിൽ എഴുതി ഒപ്പം വയ്ക്കണം. കവറിനു പുറത്ത് "മനോരമ ഹോർത്തൂസ് പ്രൈസ് 2025' എന്നു രേഖപ്പെടുത്തണം. നോവൽ ലഭിക്കേണ്ട അവസാന തീയതി ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 31.

അയയ്ക്കേണ്ട വിലാസം: മനോരമ ഹോർത്തൂസ് പ്രൈസ്, മലയാള മനോരമ, കോട്ടയം 686001.

ടൈപ്സെറ്റ് ചെയ്‌ത്‌ പ്രിൻ്റെടുത്ത കോപ്പി മാത്രമാണു സ്വീകരിക്കുക. 

മലയാള മനോരമ കോട്ടയം കേന്ദ്ര ഓഫിസിൽ മാത്രമേ നേരിൽ സ്വീകരിക്കാനുള്ള സൗകര്യമുള്ളൂ.

• ആനുകാലികങ്ങളിലോ പുസ്തകരൂപത്തിലോ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിക്കാത്ത മൗലിക രചനയാകണം.

• വിവർത്തനങ്ങൾ സ്വീകാര്യമല്ല.

• 2025 ജനുവരി ഒന്നിനു 45 വയസ്സ് പൂർത്തിയാകാത്തവരാകണം.

• രചനയുടെ ടൈപ്സെറ്റ് ചെയ്ത കോപ്പി തപാലിൽ അയയ്ക്കണം.

• പ്രായം തെളിയിക്കുന്ന രേഖ, തപാൽ വിലാസം, ഇ മെയിൽ ഐഡി, ഫോൺ നമ്പർ എന്നിവയും ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തണം.

• രചനകൾ തിരിച്ചയയ്ക്കുന്നതല്ല.

• മലയാള മനോരമ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടു പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നവരുടെ രചനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുന്നതല്ല.

• ചുരുക്കപ്പട്ടികയിലെത്തുന്ന രചനകൾ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിക്കാനുള്ള അവകാശം മനോരമ ബുക്‌സിനും മനോരമ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണങ്ങൾക്കുമായിരിക്കും.

• അവാർഡ് സമ്മാനിക്കുക നവംബർ 27നു കൊച്ചിയിൽ ആരംഭിക്കുന്ന ഹോർത്തൂസ് 2025 സാംസ്കാരികോത്സവത്തിന്റെ ഉദ്ഘാടനവേളയിലാകും.

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National Contest for Digital Clock Designing by Indian Railways

Have a flair for design and innovation? Here’s your golden opportunity to showcase your creativity on a national platform and potentially see your work displayed at every railway station across India!

Indian Railways has announced a nationwide competition to design a new digital clock, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With the grand prize set at ₹5 lakh, this is not just a design challenge—it’s a chance to make history.

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🚆 About the Competition

In a move to standardise digital clocks across all Indian railway stations, Indian Railways is calling upon creative minds from across the country to submit innovative clock designs. The competition is open to three distinct participant categories:

• Professionals

• College/University Students

• School Students

This inclusive approach ensures that talent is recognized and rewarded at every level.

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🏆 Prizes to Be Won

• 🥇 Grand Prize: ₹5 Lakh for the overall best design

• 🎖️ Consolation Prizes: ₹50,000 each for five winners in each category

Your design could become the new face of timekeeping across India’s extensive railway network!

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📅 Key Dates

• Submission Window: May 1 – May 31

All entries must be submitted online, so don’t miss the deadline!

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International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) 2025

The International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) 2025 is now open for registration. This prestigious global competition invites high school and university students from around the world to challenge their minds, enhance their computer science knowledge, and gain global recognition for their problem-solving abilities.

Whether you're just starting your journey in computer science or you're a seasoned coder, the ICSC offers a unique platform to compete, learn, and connect with a global community of young tech enthusiasts.

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The Letter To Nature National Writing Contest 2025

The Letter To Nature National Writing Contest 2025 is a powerful civic initiative launched in honor of World Environment Day 2025, aiming to inspire collective reflection and environmental responsibility across India. Organized as a heartfelt environmental movement, the campaign invites citizens—especially children, students, and youth—to pen meaningful letters addressed to the Prime Minister of India, advocating for a sustainable and greener future.

Purpose and Vision

This national campaign provides a platform for individuals to voice their concerns, ideas, and emotions regarding the environment. By writing directly to the Prime Minister, participants become part of a national dialogue centered on climate action and ecological stewardship. The contest encourages solution-driven and emotionally resonant expressions, making space for both personal reflection and visionary proposals.

Participants are asked to move beyond just expressing concern, by suggesting innovative, practical solutions such as:

• Promoting waste segregation at school and community levels

• Initiating local tree-planting drives

• Encouraging green modes of transportation

• Proposing climate-resilient policy changes

• Supporting renewable energy and sustainable agriculture

Key Dates

• Launch Date: 19 May 2025

• Submission Deadline: 3 June 2025

• Photo Collage and Video Series Invitations: 2–3 June 2025

• Final Collage and Video Launch: 5 June 2025 (World Environment Day)

• Digital Certificate Distribution: 5 June 2025

Recognition and Rewards

• Shortlisted letters will be published on the organizer’s official social media platforms within 48 hours.

• All published participants will receive digital certificates.

• Select entries will be invited to join a special video series.

• A photo collage of all participants will be unveiled on World Nature Conservation Day 2025.

Eligibility

The contest is open to all individuals, regardless of age or background. This includes:

• School and college students

• Writers, poets, artists, and educators

• Eco club members, journalists, and philanthropists

• Volunteers affiliated with MY Bharat, NSS, NCC, and other civic programs

• Climate-conscious citizens and youth leaders

How to Participate

1. Write a 100–250 word original letter in either Hindi or English.

2. Ensure the letter is authentic and not AI-generated.

3. Submit your letter via the official form: https://forms.gle/mBDfcpcW9nCD1N266

All submissions will be thoughtfully designed into creative visual posts and shared across official social media platforms to amplify participants' voices.

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The Letter To Nature campaign is more than a writing contest—it is a national movement to ignite environmental consciousness. By participating, individuals are not only expressing their concerns but also contributing to the collective vision of a cleaner, greener India.

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World Environment Day Quiz 2025

Join the World Environment Day Quiz by Sewamo Enterprises LLP
An initiative to celebrate sustainability, awareness, and fun learning

Sewamo Enterprises LLP, a government-funded startup under NITI Aayog, is proud to present the World Environment Day Quiz. In collaboration with its knowledge initiative, The Qurious Qompany, this exciting online quiz aims to educate, inspire and reward participants while celebrating individuals, businesses, and brands making a positive impact on the environment.

What’s in Store?

This quiz is designed for everyone — students, professionals, environmentalists, or simply curious minds who care about the planet. It will challenge your knowledge about sustainability, environmental practices, eco-conscious brands, and people who are making a difference. Expect questions drawn from Sewamo's engaging content on Instagram (@sewamomag), along with a range of unique and fun question types including:

• Multiple-choice

• One/two word answers

• Connect-the-dots questions

• Audio-visual challenges

Format and Rounds

The quiz will be conducted in two online rounds:

1. Preliminary Round
   Platform: Unstop
   Duration: 20 minutes

2. Final Round
   Platform: Zoom or Google Meet
   Duration: 45 minutes

You can skip questions and return to them within the given time. There is no negative marking, so it’s best to attempt every question. Some questions may carry higher points based on difficulty.

What’s at Stake?

Apart from enriching your environmental knowledge, there are exciting rewards:

• Cash Prizes for Top Performers (subject to minimum 100 completed registrations)

• INR 1,000 Sewacation Discount for Top 50 participants

If fewer than 100 people complete registration, the cash prize will be awarded only to the highest scorer.

What is Sewacation?

Sewacation is a unique blend of travel and purpose. Participants experience rejuvenating beachside getaways with a twist—active involvement in sustainability initiatives. From beach cleanups to yoga sessions, Sewacation offers a powerful mix of relaxation and environmental action.

Sewacation has already engaged over 300 participants in clean-up drives across Mumbai, Alibaug, and Patna, including college students and corporate professionals.

There are two main offerings:

• Sewacation: 1 or 2-night stays at premium accommodations (3 to 5-star), combined with beach cleanups and networking opportunities for ambitious women across India.

• Sewacleanup: 2 to 3-hour beach cleanup events enriched with games, yoga, and friendly challenges.

Note: Travel expenses to Mumbai are not covered, but participants in the Top 50 are eligible for a discount on the overall cost.

Key Rules

• Individual participation only

• No multiple entries

• Questions are designed to be non-Googleable

• Fair play is a must

• Judges’ decision is final

How to Register

To participate, simply sign up on Unstop for the preliminary round. After qualifying, you’ll move to the final round on Zoom or Google Meet. Keep an eye on your inbox for further instructions from the organizers.

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Natural History Quiz Competition

Thiruvananthapuram Natural History Museum Oraganises Quiz Competition as part of 2025 International Museum Day & Bio Diversity Day for Secondary Level (9th to 12th grade) Students. 

Rounds: Prelims & Final Teams will be screened by Preliminary written test and the winning 5 teams will be admitted to the Finals. 

First Prize : Rs.2000/- Date : 19.05.2025 Monday Second Prize : Rs.1500/- 0 Time : 2 pm to 4 pm Third Prize : Rs.1000/- 0 Venue : Museum Auditorium 

Conditions for participation 

- Students must form a team of 2 to participate. - Valid school ID must be produced during spot registration. - Participation is based on the student's upcoming academic year class grades. - Students awaiting 12th Board exam results are not eligible to participate.. 

For queries contact : +91 9497875917 

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