MNLU Mumbai

About LDS

The Literary and Debating Society of MNLU Mumbai aims to cultivate a vibrant culture of discourse, literature and critical thinking on campus.

Objectives

  • To encourage student participation in Literary and Debating activities
  • To provide a platform for students to engage in academic discussions about pertinent issues
  • To create a space for students to express themselves creatively
  • To foster an active Parliamentary Debating culture
  • To build appreciation for literature and creative expression

Activities

Intra Varsity Debate Competitions

Group Discussions & Panel Discussions

Student and Faculty Debates

Poetry Nights

Mother Language Day Celebration

Team

Team: TBD

Email: mnludebsoc@gmail.com

Events Conducted 2020-2021

The Student Faculty Debate, October 2020
Topic: ‘Should the state have an interest in marriage?’ Faculty speakers: Ms. Simashree Bora, Prof. Abhijit Rohi and Asst. Prof. Upmanyu Sengupta. Student speakers: Nilay Shah and Nilanjan Dey.

The Pro-Am Debate, November 2020
Virtual Pro-Am British Parliamentary Debate to help novice debaters learn from experienced debaters.

The Intra Varsity Challenger Debate, January 2021
Asian Parliamentary Debate format to select teams for external competitions. 40+ students participated.

Achievements 2019-2021

KARTHIKA RAJMOHAN & NILAY SHAH - Batch of 2022

1. COEP BPD 2019 - Semi Finalists
2. BITS Pilani Goa Contention 2019 - Semi Finalists
3. NUALS BPD 2019 - Runners Up. Karthika: Best Speaker. Nilay: 2nd Best Speaker

NATASHA KAVALAKKAT AND ADITYA GUPTA - Batch of 2020

The NLUO Debate, 2019 - Semi Finalists. Both in Top 10 Speakers.

MIHIR DESHMUKH - Batch of 2020

NLUO Debate, 2019 - Broke as Adjudicator. Adjudicated Grand Finals.

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