SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

CHRIST UNIVERSITY BUSINESS STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATION

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SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2019

CHRIST - BANNERGHATTA ROAD CAMPUS, BANGALORE

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the
educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an
educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth
century in South India who founded the first Catholic
indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary
Immaculate (CMI), in 1831 which administers CHRIST
(Deemed to be University). Established in 1969 as
Christ College, the institution undertook path-
breaking initiatives in Indian Higher Education with
the introduction of innovative and modern curricula,
insistence on academic discipline, imparting of
Holistic Education and adoption of global higher
education practices with the support of creative and
dedicated staff. The University Grants Commission
(UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to Christ College
in 2004 and identified it as an Institution with
Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008 under Section
3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the Ministry of Human Resource
Development of the Government of India, declared
the institution a Deemed to be University. The multi-
disciplinary institution focuses on teaching, research
and service, offering undergraduate to doctoral
programmes in Social Sciences, Science,
Management, Engineering, Education, Architecture
and Law, and with over 24,000 students.

School of Business Studies and Social Sciences,

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta
Road Campus, Bangalore endeavours to
introduce an interdisciplinary approach in
creating a holistic environment for the students
to develop and it has an academic fraternity
dedicated to the motto of ‘Excellence and
Service’. The campus has more than 2700
students studying myriad courses of Business
Studies and Social Sciences.
QUERENCIA 2019
Querencia is the Annual Inter-Disciplinary, Inter University Fest
organized by School of Business Studies and Social Sciences,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus,
Bangalore on September 16 and 17, 2019.

The name ‘Querencia’ signifies drawing strength from one’s

true self where one feels at home – giving individuals from
different disciplines a common arena to come together and
display their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. In this
spirit, the disciplines have been divided into six clusters and
three stand-alone events which are Grandstand, B Plan and
Conundrum.

The nine clusters are:

ALTA VISTA TELESTO ANAHATA

The Tourism The Business The Psychology

Studies Cluster Studies Cluster Cluster

CONUNDRUM ITTALA GRANDSTAND

The Quiz The Media The Cultural

Event Studies Cluster Cluster

LITOPIA COCOON VIHAA

The English Studies The B Plan The Economics and

and History Cluster Event Political Science Cluster

The two-day extravaganza will witness the coalescence of the

finest exponents of critical and creative acumen as the students
compete in a series of events so as to emerge victorious.
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Cynicism Catastrophe - The Prodigious

Meltdown
The theme ‘Cynicism Catastrophe’ operates with
the underlying assumption of Murphy’s Law.
Formulated at Edwards Air Force Base in 1949 at
North Base, named after Captain Edward A Murphy,
an engineer working on Air Force Project MX981,
Murphy’s Law was designed to see how much
sudden deceleration a person can stand in a crash.
The anecdote behind the birth of this Law credits
with a Project Manager who recorded Murphy’s
words, “if there is any way to do it wrong, he’ll find
it,” to a technician in fault.  Ever since then,
Murphy’s Law is with reference to the underlying
assumption that “If anything can go wrong, it will
go wrong.” It encourages a more careful outlook to
life. Instead of looking at this adage with a
pessimistic view, it has often been thought of as a
word of caution to not overlook quality control and
not accept mediocrity, because a small slip is
enough to cause a major catastrophe.

To accompany the theme’s quest to avoid a slip

in to catastrophe, in order to help the
participants to make better decisions, the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
are induced as the reference theme of
Querencia 2019.
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Cynicism Catastrophe - The Prodigious

Meltdown
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are blueprints to
achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. In
today’s times of Global Warming, we are all looking for a
catalyst to empower us to a more sustainable tomorrow
and this is where the sustainable goals will come in. And, a
Sustainable Future is what will form the base intention of
the overall theme. Querencia 2019 is a joint effort in
sustainability, where participants are expected to correct
the mistakes committed by previous generations, before
things go from bad to worse. The theme encourages
participants to look at situations with an added caution
and to explore the different reasons behind failure, and
how they can be prevented in different environments.

The following sub-themes have been devised under the following

central theme:

The Original - “If something can go wrong, it will.”

Appearances - “The opulence of the front office decor varies inversely

with the fundamental solvency of the firm.”

Belief - “Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe, he’ll
believe you. Tell a man the paint on the bench is wet, he’ll touch it
just to make sure.”

Misplaced Articles - “You never find a lost article until you replace it.”

Time Management - “The first 90 percent of a project takes 10 percent

of the time; the last 10 percent takes the other 90 percent of the time.”

Working Under Pressure - “Things get worse under pressure.”

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Registration Guidelines:
It is mandatory for every participating institution to have
representatives in five of the six events in the cluster of their choice
There must be one additional representative in each contingent to
participate in one inter-disciplinary event

The inter-disciplinary events are as follows:

Telesto – Public Relations (team of 2)
Vihaa – How to Rob a Bank (team of 3)
Anahata – Unsub (individual)
Litopia – Baloney Ballot (team of 2)
Ittala – Influencer (team of 2)
Alta Vista – Voyager (team of 2)

Participation in one of the above-mentioned events along with five

(out of six) events fo the cluster chosen is compulsory in order to be
eligible for the overalls of the cluster
Conundrum [The Quiz Events], Cocoon [The B-Plan Event] and
Grandstand [The Cultural Event] are standalone events for which
registrations will happen separately

Other Information:
All event details, descriptions, rules and regulations will be made
available on the official website for Querencia 2019
Accommodation and Transport facilities will not be provided by CHRIST
(Deemed to be University) and will have to be arranged by the
participating institutions
All participants must adhere to the proper dress code and are
expected to maintain the decorum of this institution. Any violation of
the rules and regulations will lead to immediate disqualification of the
participants
Entry into CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without a valid institution
ID card is not permitted
Use of obscene language will not be accepted inside the campus.
Participants are required to carry their own laptops, internet facility
and other necessary event requirements
All decisions taken are under the discretion of the judges and the
event organizers
EVENTS

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TELESTO
The Business Studies
Cluster

The Tycoon 1

Aimed at encouraging the participants

to unleash their inventive potential and
flesh out ideas spanning multiple
dimensions and taking entire control of
them. There is only one rule to take part
in the quest to be The Tycoon… You must
be convinced that second place is not
worth settling for.

2 Corporate Strategy
Times are changing rapidly! The
business world has become a war-front
where rules are made and broken every
day and only the most adaptable and
conniving survive. Are you one of them?

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 Wealth Management 2
‘Beware of the little expense. A small
leak will sink a great ship.’

Let your knowledge about the recent

trend in the economy and mastery of art
of creating financial reports enable you
to keep the ship afloat.
2 Marketing
‘A lot of time people don’t know what
they want until you show them what they
want.’

Do you have what it takes to convince,

control and convert people’s opinion
using your creativity?

Public Relations 1

‘Words are free. It’s about how you use

them that may cost you.’

Public relations is a platform where your

wordplay and crisis management skills
can make or break you.

2 Human Resources
‘The essence of an organization lies in
their personnel’s willingness to
contribute to its success.’

For all of you who are thirsty to prove

your skills in managing personnel in an
organization and with the ability to
power through any hurdles, Human
Resources is the way forward.

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VIHAA
The Economics
and Political Science
Cluster

Dead or Alive 2
Can you battle your way through widespread apocalypse, with only your wit and your
innovation to get you through? Are you shrewd enough to get through a worst-case
autocratic rule, without even knowing who the ruler is? Are you quick enough to stay safe in a
territory and boast sizeable knowledge of the most popular dystopian fiction, from The
Matrix to Hunger Games to Thanos’ idealistic paradise to Mad Max? Are you adept at
combining economics, politics, and media, fluidly and efficiently, while the Universe
conspires to make all the worst outcomes come true?
If yes, then join us in teams of two, and get ready to expect the unexpected!

2 Chatter Matters

Can you argue without pulling any punches? Are you a two-handed thinker? Ever wondered
what your country would do in a global recession? Participate in teams of two will compete
in rounds varying from a rap battle diss-session to a geopolitical crisis. Your ability to
research and think economically is the key here as your intellect will be challenged in
various ways over four gruelling rounds.

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 Trail Mix 3
Ever wondered what it feels like to be a social media influencer, head of a political party, and
an analyst all at the same time? Then, get ready to enter the world of the unexpected, filled
with glamour, diplomacy and crisis. Participate in teams of three and experience everything,
from aesthetics to rapid fire sessions and quirky campaigns to roast thrones. For the first
time ever, witness Media, Political Science and Economics come together just for you!

3 Clean-Up

Finding loopholes in law and committing financial crimes is one thing, but to undo these
scams? Teams of three participants will be assigned personalities of the biggest fraudsters
of all times as they come up with strategies to prove their innocence and Clean-Up the
previously created mess. This event involves manoeuvring your way through, to gain back
your lost reputation and rebuild your empire through political lobbying, financial planning,
PR skills and policy making, along with twisted crisis situations coming your way.

The Clause for Catastrophe 1

“Hey Mr. Trump! Still got ‘Bad Blood’ with China? Seems like you are ‘Never Getting Back
Together’.”
“No, Mr Johnson! Still a better ‘Love Story’ than yours and The European Union.”
Ever wondered to enter the world of trade and jump into the shoes of great political leaders?
Here’s your chance to showcase your skills of teamwork and tackle. Your knowledge about
Economics and Politics with a mix of humour and games will help you to build your Trade
Blocs by solving economic riddles and building your own pool of resources over a game of
Ludo. Then, your power as leaders of the world will come true, of course as a crisis awaits
you...

3 How to Rob a Bank

Do you think you can outsmart the system? Do you have what it takes to break the law? Then,
this is the perfect event for you! How to rob a bank is an interdisciplinary event that takes the
participants through a roller-coaster ride and it is filled with excitement and thrill. With
teams of three members, this event will require you to work hard under stressful conditions
and make master plans on successful bank robberies. Not only does it embody the core
economic principles of efficient resource allocation, it also holds true to the Murphy’s Law,
‘expect the unexpected’.

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 ANAHATA
The Psychology Cluster

Un-Branded 3

It’s time to put your hands together for the advertising freaks and
marketing buffs out there. Do you have what it takes to be greatest
‘Creative-Head’ of them all? Then, Un-Branded is the perfect event
for you. Un-Branded offers you a golden opportunity to explore the
extent of your creativity and fluttery talking skills in a group of three.
You want to know the best part of this event? You need not know
anything about Marketing or Advertising to stand out. All you need
is, you guessed it right - Psychology! So, what are you waiting for?
“Come! Let’s sell ice to penguins.”

1 Dr Psygnosis
‘I’m not a psychopath, I’m a high functioning sociopath…’ or am I?
Ever wondered what life as a Clinical Psychologist would really be
like? Dealing with patients, solving mind-numbing cases, and
coming up with innovative treatment plans. Come explore the field
of Clinical Psychology with us and prove your mettle in Dr Psygnosis!

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 Prospettiva 1

“An artist can see what others can only catch a glimpse of.”
- Leonardo da Vinci
If you have a passion for art, come step into the shoes of different
colours, shapes and sizes. It’s time for a little perspective-taking
and using it as an inspiration for expression! This event will require
you to use your artistic skills to create your piece of art.

3 Action Replay
Lights, Camera... We bring to you Action Replay, the ultimate
blockbuster of an event! With concepts of Cognitive and Personality
Psychology, along with oodles of fun, we give you an opportunity to
create your own story. Grab buckets full of popcorn and don’t forget
your creativity and spontaneity, because you’ll want to stay till the
end-credits for this one! ...and Action!

Unsub 1

It’s time for crime!

Relive your favourite TV shows like The Mentalist and Criminal Minds,
only this time you are your own detective. Solve some of the
toughest mysteries that are driving forensic investigators crazy
with the help of live crime scene investigations, post-mortem
reports, interrogation rounds, criminal profiling and a lot more.
Offering unparalleled real-life stimulation and complexity, UNSUB is
a one of a kind event that will test your detective skills to the core.

1 Modé
‘Style isn’t always about fitting in… It is, sometimes the Mode... The
Mode of Expression, the Mode of Breaking Through and the Mode of
Liberation.’ Modé (Fashion in French). This event uses aspects of
Fashion Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Marketing and many
more to help you redefine yourselves through Emotions and
Personality. Are you ready to show the world what you stand for?
Most importantly, are you ready to make a statement? If you think
you are, come join us on this journey filled with liberation, creativity,
self- discovery and much more.

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 LITOPIA
The English Studies
and History Cluster

Epicure 42
Foodies, gastronomes, and people interested
in food, literature, art and films, this event is
created for you. Get the chance to be as
creative as you can be. Shout out to everyone
who is passionate about literature and are
foodies as well! This event brings to you the
opportunity to combine both and have an
explosion of ideas. This is the platform to
recreate your food fantasies and freshen up
your memories. Add the ‘flavours’ in your
‘favour’. May the best win.

2 Carnivalesque

Bring your creativity, wacky ideas, sketch books

and cameras. Go around the world of literature
with your sketch pens, paints and digital arts as
you join us to create covers, literary art,
memes, photo art, photo stories and much
more. Let’s merge the realm of Literature and
Art like the sunset hues of purple and orange in
a water-colour sunset. Introduce the Picasso in
you to the Book Worm in you!
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 Versifier 1

L
Let your thoughts find words, let your emotions find melody; be
the next Bob Dylan. For all the music and poetry lovers, lyricists,
rappers and the shy artists; we have curated an event just for
you. Bring your words, instruments and flair for the
performance. Tune in to your inner poets, musicians and let the
artist in you be unleashed.
5-8 Cinemoid
Theatre and drama, seems pretty planned, right? Ever heard
theatre keeping you on your feet, keeping you sweating and
anticipating? Well, Cinemoid will!  An event designed to test
quick wit and improv skills with a twist, Cinemoid combines ad-
lib, sit-com, mime, traditional theatre and much more in a quest
to find the theatre group that not just acts, but lives theatre.
Here, we present to you a chance to break away from clichés
and explore the theatrical realm - unconventionally. And this
time, you don’ t need a script to put up a show, all you need is
the flair for it.

Beyond Stone and Bone 2

A chance to bring out the hidden Indiana Jones in you. For
those who love solving mysteries and engage in all things
ancient, this event brings to you a chance to dip your toes in
Archaeology and go old school to unravel and find out the
mysteries presented to you. The internet shall not be your ally
here as we stand to test your problem-solving and creativity
skills.

2 Baloney Ballot
You were one of the most reputed personalities of our nation,
but one event turned your life upside down. All your fame,
wealth and name have been converted into hatred and distrust
among your fans. Baloney Ballot gives you a once in a blue
moon opportunity to stand for the position for the next Prime
Minister of India. Masquerade the likes of Sanjay Dutt, Vijay
Mallya and many more to convince your masses and prove your
innocence! This is your one and only chance to gain back your
lost ground and be the master of your crowd.

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 ITTALA
The Media Studies Cluster

Influencer 42
Mad over Marketing? This event requires the
participants to assume the role of a Brand
Ambassador for the product offered to them.
They need to market the product and make
ads for the same. The various rounds will
require the participants to sell obsolete
products that have earlier failed in the
market or products that haven’t been
advertised before.

1 Voltaire’s Defence
If you’re waiting to get the Journalist in you
wide awake, this hard-core Journalism event
requires you, the participant to bring out the
best of your reporting skills and put your
theoretical knowledge in to practical
application and in exigent situations, to cross
the barriers. The rounds will take the form of
interviews, live reporting, TV debates, and
much more.

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 Marketing Mayhem 4
Participants are given some used, refurbished or recyclable products.
The participants have to create an entirely different product thereby
tapping the potential in the Innovators. These final products have to be
sold to students, teachers or anyone within the University Campus. The
winners of the event are decided based upon the extent of creativity
imparted in the making of the product, the quality of the marketing
strategy used, the number of items sold and finally, the amount of
money that each team has made.

2 Shipwreck
Participants are given the role of Superman, Justin Bieber, Narendra
Modi, Donald Trump and other personalities. The ship is sinking, and
the Captain has only one life jacket left. You, the participant, are on
the ship with other famous celebrities, fictional characters,
hypothetical characters and others. Sink into the given character
and try to escape from the sinking ship by using your impressive,
convincing skills and prove that you deserve the last life jacket. Make
yourself appear prominent and better than any other person or thing
on board to win the life jacket and eventually win the event.

Magna-Carta 1

An event which revolves around the constitutional amendments in the

Indian Parliamentary context. In this event participants get exposed to
how the amendment procedures work in India. They get the chance to
express their opinions on which amendments are truly needed in the
Constitution, in the present scenario. Magna-Carta provides an
enthralling experience for its participants by providing them an open
platform to express their opinions and get involved in the constructive
debate.

3-5 Nazariya
Nazariya, a photography and videography event, aims at
channelizing the photographer in you. The theme strongly
emphasizes on making curiosity and imagination work in tandem.
This event focuses on using the lens to capture and recreate stories
through one’s photography and video making skills. Each participant
will capture and record their perspectives through their skills.

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 ALTA VISTA
The Tourism
Studies Cluster

Extasis: The Steersman 1

‘A leader knows what’s best to do. A manager knows how best to do it.’
Survival through a nexus of the most challenging rounds will only tell
what mettle and tenacity you behold. A battle with some of the best
brains entering the industry and wrangling way up the ladder to
victory, this is what Extasis is about. So, do you think you have what it
takes to handle the ceaseless, competition and make it to the top?

2 Voyager
‘To be infinitely curious, is to be a Voyager.’
Voyager is the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. The
two-day event requires you to riddle your way through, to bring out
the latent traveller in you. Do you have what it takes to get yourself
through the urban jungle of Bangalore?

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 Creatrix 2

‘Innovation and Creation.’

Ingenuity and intuitiveness of a product is what the market needs.
We look forward to providing an excellent service and being able to
have a competitive advantage in the market place. Design and
innovation, is the key focus with a commitment towards sustainable
practices and safe- guarding the homeland. Join in to streamline
your mind through a creative streak for a better future.

2 Kotler’s Quotient
‘Be the storyteller of a destination.’
Kotler’s Quotient is the Tourism Marketing event that will rack your
brain to find creative ways to reinvent the travel industry. In the
tourism sector, consistency and innovation are the factors that can
pave the way to achieve greatness which will earn us a position
among the icons, geniuses and living phenomena of the world. We’re
constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity to reinvent the face
of Tourism Marketing. Only one question remains... “Do you have
what it takes to answer the question, what’s next?”

Transworld 2

‘Battle royale for the minds.’

You think you know the world? Well challenge your grey matter and
sign up for a fun-filled trivia quiz which will take you around the
world in two days! From logos and slogans to flags and famous
attractions, how many can you recall? Take this quiz to find out the
wanderer in you!

2 Travel Tale Teller

‘What you do after you create your content is what truly counts.’
Travel bloggers have a great influence on the choice millennials
make when choosing a destination to visit. This event challenges
your creativity and stigma to tell your travel tales in a way that will
make a difference. The aim of this event is to establish the art and
importance of blogging. A true blogger is one who uses travel as a
background for finding stories of places. Are you ready to get your
workout for an adventure?

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 GRANDSTAND
The Cultural Cluster

Meraki 4Max 18+2

Meraki gives you the opportunity to leave the
audience in awe of your enthralling story
depicted through a beautiful showcase of
expressions, dialogues and characters.
Portray your plot with the utmost creativity to
present your talent amongst the best teams
at the national level.
(18+2 includes the light and sound operators)

1 Beatbox Beatdown
Started off with “boots and cats” and here we
are creating rhythms based on the sounds
produced without any instruments. Beatbox
Beatdown is an event based on beat boxing
and it will help the artists come up with new
genres and compositions while they make the
audience tap their feet and clap their hands.

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 Achanak 5-8
Let your inner artist do the scripts’ job,
Achanak! This improv event will judge you on
your spontaneity and on-the-spot
dramatization of the most basic things.
From sipping tea to hosting an award
function, let you creativity flourish.

8-15 Abhyantara
This event provides a platform for dance teams
to perform, compete and experience a
competition like none other. From Bollywood to
Jazz, this event gives you the freedom to choose
the genre and style of dance you wish to
perform.

Battle of Bands 4-10

Where there are boundaries that bound you
from expressing yourself, pick up an
instrument and just make some music. The
power of music is something that we are all
still realising and hence to bring out the
healing power of music, we bring to you The
Battle of The Bands, where the stage
becomes a boxing ring, and your
instruments and voice will be your gloves to
battle against all the negativity that life
brings along. So, tune your souls to connect
with yourselves and win the hearts of
thousands.
10-22 Goonj
‘Apni Goonj ko goonjne do!’
With this street play event, we bring to you the
possibilities coupled with the outreach of being
able to make your voices resonate from streets
to hearts and it will definitely leave an impact
etched in the minds of the spectators.

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 CONUNDRUM
The Quiz Event

The General Quiz 2

Conundrum is the ideal place for all
who possess great knowledge of
what’s happening in the world.
The General Quiz would test your
knowledge, and it’s designed only
for you.
2 The Business Quiz
If you think you are well aware of
the business world, this is the
perfect platform for you to put
your knowledge of the corporate
world to test.
This Business Quiz is made for you!

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 COCOON
The B-Plan Event

The B-Plan Event 2

‘Though the beauty may be in the
butterfly, the struggle and growth occur
in the Cocoon.’
Cocoon is the Business Plan Competition
which provides a platform for potential
ideas and early start-ups to evaluate
their plans in the risk-free environment of
a competition. Cocoon aims to bridge the
gap between ideas and the realisation of
an enterprise.

We have had instances of the successful

funding of the business plans which we
have received… Welcome to Cocoon – a
product of hunger, knowledge and thirst
for wisdom and the joy of learning.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Telesto – The Business Studies Cluster
- Karanbir Singh Suri: +91 98308 26990
- Kavya Pasricha: +91 98739 14981

Vihaa – The Economics and Political Science Cluster

- Vrinda Shukla: +91 80081 01313

Anahata – The Psychology Cluster

- Navya Sudheer: +91 70906 58536

Litopia – The English Studies and History Cluster

- Jeremy Majaw: +91 87945 62462
- Tanya Banik: +91 97318 26105

Ittala – The Media Studies Cluster

- Arihant Bothra: +91 73054 39744
- Devanshi Arya: +91 88746 35727

Alta Vista – The Tourism Studies Cluster

- Gokul Omanakuttan: +91 76191 17380

Grandstand – The Cultural Cluster

- Shreyans Gupta: +91 81785 85315
- Zaureen Qureshi: +91 78894 02133
- Nithyasree J: +91 80564 01976

Cocoon – The B-Plan Event

- Prachi Tanwani: +91 91315 78774
- Prabhat Gupta: +99947 71021

Conundrum – The Quiz Event

- Aditya Deepak: +91 99471 76693
- Yudhajit Roychowdhury: +91 97424 27064

Student Representatives - Querencia 2019

- Kritika Mathur: +91 82774 90108
- Rhea Varma: +91 98739 34222

Faculty Coordinators - Querencia 2019

- Mr Niranjan L R: +91 95385 43519
- Dr Prerana Srimaal: +91 89715 44823
May The Best
Team Win
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