OVERCLOCK

Excogitate: Before the transistor and electricity, there were mechanical logic machines. Can you come up with something more innovative than the fathers of modern computing - give it a try you might be surprised at the answer. more info...

TechMarket: Contestants will be provided with space to demonstrate a working model of an original concept conceived by them. This event is sure to see tons of great ideas and innovations in the field of technology. more info...

Forage: Junk Yard wars revisited, The rules are simple complete the allotted task in the stipulated time period, in the most elegant manner using Using junk instead of normal engineering materials. After this event you will never look at trash the same way. more info...

SEVENTH AVENUE

Rampage: Set the ramp ablaze; catch a glimpse of the funkiest fashion that can be cooked up. The hottest of models blaze a trail on the catwalk and you cannot afford to miss out on that. more info...

Ragnarock: The lead gets his caster ready, The drummer experiments with a lazy set of techno beats , the vocalist shouts "check" and then the band ascends into a mind-numbing expression of feelings towards... anything and everything transcending from matter to pure sound. This is one event that a rock fan cannot miss, catch every thing from maiden to sum41 and watch it as titans slug it out to see who get crowned the new gods of rock. more info...

DJ night: As the name suggests this is about dancing. Letting the rhythm control your every movement the beats pulsing through your body, letting the music fill your senses and guide you and finally just dancing for the sheer pleasure of it. more info...

ZING

Rhapsody: Test your vocal prowess, and trill to the thrill of the audience. All the budding musicians out there this is your chance to shine. more info...

Footloose: Dance is the hidden language of the soul. The ultimate dance competition, where heaven will be seen down here on earth. This is your chance to be in the spotlight and you can't miss it. Let the audience gape in awe at your elegance and grace as you move, the adrenalin flowing through you. There is nothing else in your universe, just you and the music. The grace and precision of the competing dancers will be rewarded like never before. more info...

Naach: India has a rich and varied tradition, music being an integral part of it has led to there being many colorful graceful dances. This event is about exploring that part of our culture to its fullest. more info...

NET-WARS

Googlelock Holmes: Not so elementary, Watson! The online Treasure-Hunt.. more info...

BullzBear: Stock prices, tension and your pulse...All hit the roof.. more info...

Eureka!: "Please don't include pointless trivia!". Think again..

Su-Do-Ku: "Suji wa dokushin ni kagiru". "The digits must occur only once". more info...

Board Gambit: Servers, clients and one binding factor, Chess..

Comic Strip: Archie, Tintin, Flash Gordon and now....?

Jumble Words: Simple Jumble puzzles, or rather lbujme ezpzlus..

KERNEL

Code Mutants: Though to most of us DXM or "Dues ex machina" (God comes from the machine) is nothing more than a phrase to when you take part in this competition get ready to meet guys for whom its gospel truth, they know it and they live it. more info...

Collaborate: A forum to showcase your software programming and hardware design skills. more info...

ASP UNLEASHED: The Power of The web2.0 at your hands its your to create to mold and to finally have it evolve into something more than what it initially was, That is the power of ASP.NET and we are giving you a free hand to make use of it as you see fit - go ahead dazzle us. more info...

Algorythmus: do your ears perk up when you hear the words Heuristic, do you worship Knuth, and Dijkstra? If yes then this is one event you won't want to miss. Get ready to implement. more info...

NEXUS

Fortress : Rage against the system, this A clarion call for all the hackers out there are you 1337 enough. This is a chance to pit your knowledge, wits and ingenuity against likeminded equally ruthless opponents - be careful else you might be the one whose box gets owned. more info...

Catechize: Sure the networking protocols are easy, sure we know them. After this event you won't be so sure welcome to the information highway where you as datagram have to get to your destination before being dropped - surf then net - literally. more info...

SURGE

Headrush: Welcome to the world of 'quizardry' where trivial facts offers a big boost to your knowledge, where tid-bits of factoids gallivant the land of esoterica, where arcane ideas and recondite learning blossom to the hilt and where the power of learning weds the joy of victory in a style that would leave you gasping for more. HeadRush embodies the spirit of quest for knowledge, a search for higher level of intellect, an exploration into the world beyond the ordinary and a pursuit for total rejoice that life should be. more info...

Imagineer : Multimedia wizards sharpen your tools and get ready to create a multimedia animation using all the latest technologies. more info...

Vista : Imagination, script, actors and a mobile are all that you require to participate in this event. A popular contest internationally, Vista invites you to make your own movies placing no restriction on the right to expression. more info...

Synapshot : Capture the essence of Synapse 2007 by photographing the obvious and not-so-obvious gems that take place during Synapse more info....

MASQUERADE

Naivete : It gets down to the basics as the drama hits the country with Street Plays. Attire and statutes are driven away from the game as the gang does the level best to gather the horde, the decree being dictated by the turnout. more info...

VibeRant : Defying the laws of the body language, dramatic skills would bend on the microphone and wedge the audience to the sequence of the Audio Play. more info...

Proscenium : A true union of imagination, dramatics and technical skills, the crew gets to display the varied talents with the ample support provided for audio, video, architecture and stage. Customize your self-defined amphitheatre and come up with a show. more info...

SYNAPCITY

A 24 X 7 Hub that is always abuzz with life. Come here to hang out with friends, play a game, or just chill. SOme of the highlights are:

-Spin-A-Yarn:  Once upon a time to Happily ever after...

-Jam:  Just-A-Minute, think fast! more info...

-Aerogami:  Aeronautics simplified, origami revisited.

-HighJinks:  Fascinating sounds, unbelievable instruments. more info...

-Rhubarb:  The war of the words, sharpen your wits. more info...

-FacePainting:  Bring your own face, paint will be provided. more info...

-GONE IN 3 SECONDS:  You think you can answer us in 3 seconds? more info...


For further information contact
Pallavi Mishra (pallavi_mishra[at]daiict[dot]ac[dot]in)
Prakhar Jain - 9824337434 (prakhar_jain[at]daiict[dot]ac[dot]in)
Akanksha Modi - 9327481754 (akanksha_modi[at]daiict[dot]ac[dot]in)

BATTLEDROME

There is one new revolution that is taking Indian youth hostage; it is computer gaming, which is fast emerging as a multi-million dollar business with promises of turning the country into a new creative hub. The Computer Game industry now collects over $10 billion per year worldwide. Compared to Hollywood ($180 billion) & book publishing ($23 billion).

BattleDrome invites the gaming elite from across India to compete in an array of Electronic Sports from across genres. They will battle against futility and despair to prevail amongst their peers in games such as :
- Counter - Strike 1.6 (First Person Shooter)
- DotA Allstars (Warcraft III : TFT) (Real Time Strategy) more info...


Also...look out for...

Hardware cum Gaming Expo
Explore, perceive and admire the lastest gizmos and harware gadgets on offer where all the biggies try to lure and bamboozle you with their revlutionary and contemporary products.
Be it Gaming or the lastest MP3 player, get a feel and idea of the stuff floating out there in the market. Chance for all you techno geeks to chime in and get floored by the rapidly changing dynamics of the technology world where the bar keeps getting HIGHER!!!! more info...

EXPATIATION

The three days of festival cannot be a complete without the honourable presence of the eminent personalities from academia and head honchos from the corporate world. Curious minds can learn only through discussions and debates. Synapse takes the responsibility to take people on a remarkable journey of lectures where one gets to interact with the best researchers and scientists of the world opening new vistas for the minds to ponder over..

- Infosys CDG Workshop:  Introduction to usability more info...

- Pramati Technologies Workshop: Emerging Trends in Middleware Technologies more info...