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Kaleidoscope 2014 may officially be over, but with the year too coming to an end, one of the largest inter-collegiate festivals in Mumbai deserves a special mention in the list of things that made this year so memorable. This year’s theme, Be Iconic- evident right from the life-sized Tardis to the tribute to some of the greatest authors on the Spiral Staircase (iconic in itself)- left us with only one thing to hate about the week-long fest; that you can never hate it. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all. And as majestic as it was, all good things have to come to an end.

But enough about 2014. We have something even better and promising to look forward to in 2015. That’s right, next year marks the 30^th year of Kaleidoscope; 30 years of sheer energy, effort and will that have given voice and stage to incredible talent, right on the campus of Sophia College for Women. So as we mark the end of another 365 days of our lives, the Workforce, excited as ever, is once again ready to Boom-Snap-Clap their way through a whirlwind of challenges to make Kaleidoscope 2015 grander than ever.

Make sure you don’t miss it; in the words of Albus Dumbledore (and this is 100% true), “don’t pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who could not attend K’scope.” Because even though you may think that the fest is a strict progression of cause and effect, from a non-linear non-subjective viewpoint, it’s more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff, which will leave you breathless.

EC Rap

The EC Rap.

With Kaleidoscope less than two days away,

(September 9th to 14th, don’t forget, okay?)

There’s one set of girls I must talk about,

Whom the fest would be incomplete without.

They’re the Executive Committee, the Khal-EC,

The bosses of the workforce, you see.

They’re found in their natural habitat, the Den,

Organising, supervising, strategizing, time and again.

Say hello to Jemimah and she might just say hello,

Initially, she may appear to be silent and mellow,

But pause and think before giving her a hug,

Because she’ll just dismiss you with a shrug.

She has guts of steel- nothing gives her a scare,

Except for crows...“It’s a phobia, I SWEAR.”

Her MacBook, with Mehr’s, has a strange telepathy thing going on,

Did you know that she once sat working alone in the Den till dawn?

Moving on to Disha, now we’re talking about fabuloustresses,

She’s the lady with whom nobody messes.

She’ll make lists in your book when you’re not lookin’

As she eats chicken schezwan rice minus the chicken.

Ms. Chembur of Secrets, she’s from Gryffindor,

You could ask her for directions and she’ll show you the door.

There’s Zara, of course I’m not talking about the brand,

She’s the Student Body President, with a lot of work in her hand.

She’s a pro cricketer, and absolutely loves to eat,

Separating her from Avani (the other half) is no easyfeat.

Now let’s talk about the two SYs, the little ones,

Hanging out with them is a ton of fun.

Hafsa, our crazy cat lady, she’s all about girl power,

Don’t be fooled by the pretty earrings, she’s no dainty flower.

She’ll call you brother, irrespective of your gender,

And can talk for hours on films and politics, in all her splendour.

She’s a self-confessed control freak, pretty headstrong,

(Somebody told me she can “never be wrong”)

Mehr, in her “jhalla” clothes, is not your average Delhi girl,

She’s super cheesy, but you’ll get caught up in her enthuwhirl.

With her mad hand movements, she’s a total hoot,

(She was in PA last year; you can check her photo shoot)

One thing she’ll never ever do is turn down food,

She drops her iPhone all the time, and her jokes aren’t very good. (hahahaha LOL)

Now you know our EC, the leading ladies of K’scope,

They make sure everybody works, and that the fest is legit dope.

Armed with wit and ideas, to every problem they have a tonic,

To make sure this Kaleidoscope is truly iconic.

10 SIGNS YOU’RE A PART OF THE KALEIDOSCOPE CONTINGENT

10 SIGNS YOU’RE A PART OF THE KALEIDOSCOPE CONTINGENT

Now that you’re sufficiently educated about the ways of the workforce, it’s time to introduce you to the contingent. They’re the group of uber talented folk who participate in Kaleidoscope, and make the naam of their college very roshan. Here are 10 ways that make you a pakka K'scope participant.

1. You could sell your soul to the devil for points. If you haven’t already.

2. You have a sparkling personality. Literally.

Do you know what’s common between tons of art competitions, props and stage performances? GLITTER.

3. You are forever on the hunt for choreographers.

Do you think these dances are going to choreograph themselves?

4. You are used to filling in roles outside of your area of expertise because sometimes people back out.

Of course, I can dance and act and sing and write and paint and play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with my eyes closed. You can’t?

5. You always have some meeting or practice or recital to go to.

Are you done talking? Can I go for dance practice now?

6. You are used to writing extremely long and detailed props lists.

Chart paper: check. Body paint: check. Safety pins: check. Hair spray: check. Pickled bat wings: check. Toenail of a hobbit: check. Blood of a virgin: check.

Wait, what?

7. You ask Numerix to check and recheck your score 73490812 times.

You should probably just chill but WHAT IF THERE’S AN ERROR IN CALCULATION?

8. Let’s face it. Inter-college rivalry is for real.

-Hey. Cool DKT performance. Which college?

-College number 17. You?

-Er, did you hear that? My CL just called me. Gotta go.

*crickets chirping*

9. You fight with people at the registration desks. And the people backstage. And with your CL. And with other participants.

BUT I CAME HERE ONE MINUTE THIRTY SEVEN SECONDS BEFORE THAT OTHER COLLEGE! HOW CAN THEY REGISTER BEFORE US?

Yaar, anger management anyone?

10. You get, well, pretty famous.

Stages. Spotlights. Cheering. Applause. You do the math.

There are people who still call you only by the name of the character you played last year, don’t even try to deny it.

11 THINGS YOU DO IF YOU’RE A KALEIDOSCOPE COORDINATOR

Coordinators. They’re the wizards who breathe life into Kaleidoscope. From setting the theme for the fest, to signing deals with sponsors, to getting permissions, these superwomen manage it all. And before I get accused of patronization, let me tell you, our co-ords, as we call them, are a bunch of crazy workaholic women.

If you become a coordinator, and don’t find yourself invariably doing all of this, you’re lying.

1.Your Spidey sense tingles when you hear ‘ladies, hey!’ no matter where you are, or what you’re doing, and you automatically start boom-snap-clapping away to glory.

So excite!

2. Two words: walkie talkies.

And you can’t help but feel incredibly cool once you get your hands on one. Don’t even try to deny it. Over and Out.

3. Marble stairs mean one thing: EC – Co-ord.

Every Friday, and later, everyday, you find yourself walking towards the Marble Stairs to get updated by the chicas of the Workforce.

4. You’ve set up temporary residence in the Den.

Do you have a friend who is a co-ord? Don’t even ask her what her plans are after lectures. She is going to be working in the Den. Or attending a meeting in the Den. Or chilling in the den.. because she loves it too much. Oh, and the free wifi.

You go, girl. No questions asked.

5. Front seats during the festival make you feel like a celebrity. Don’t even get me started about the food coupons.

You know that feeling of walking past a ginormous queue into the section reserved for coordinators? We’ve earned it.

6. You’re used to having people tell you that you’ve lost weight post-Kaleidoscope.

From the Den to Bhabha Hall to the Marble Stairs to the AV Hall and Back to the Lodge. Who needs a gym when you have K’scope?

7. You are extremely attached to your Coordinator shirts.

First you wear it during Kaleidoscope. Then for college. Finally as pajamas. Maybe you’ll snip out the neckline or sleeves. But throw it away? Never.

8. You cry during the closing ceremony. TYs, I’m looking at you.

The closing ceremony is a mass assembly of onion-cutting ninjas. You’re relieved everything went on smoothly, happy to have been a part of the fest, and sad that it’s the last time.

9. You feel like a proud mom looking at your hard work pay off during Kaleidoscope.

Look, we designed that poster. And look, we got us a deal with that sponsor. Oh, and you see all of these performances? We organized them. Too many feels.

10. You make great friends pan-stream.

Everybody knows that there’s no bonding like K’scope bonding, right?

11. You make amazing memories that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

Even when you would have turned into a senile old woman, come September and you will find yourself fondly reminiscing your good ol’ Kaleidoscope days.

Five reasons to be a part of Kaleidoscope 2014

1. A Unique Theme
               Never before in it's 29 years has Kaleidoscope come up with a theme as unique as "Be Iconic". This year get ready to be surprised with the events planned out for you as we take you on a walk down memory lane of every Iconic being you can possibly think of. It's going to be a real treat to be a part of Kaleidoscope this time as the festival gets even bigger and better.

2. An opportunity to see the beautiful Sophia College Campus
              These seven days of Kaleidoscope is your only chance to see the beautiful Sophia College campus which is otherwise not accessible to everyone. The heritage building and well maintained landscape is a sight to withhold.

3. Amazing Food stalls
                 Each year Kaleidoscope brings to you a variety of cuisines. This year is going to be no different. Watch out for the mind blowing food stalls on campus as they serve you the best food you can get in a college festival.

4. Entertainment-ka-pitara
                 Entertainment has always been a crucial part of Kaleidoscope. This year we go a step further with presenting unique performances and entertainment packed events all through the festival.

5. An unforgettable experience
                 Kaleidoscope is among the top five college festivals in Mumbai. It's a package of everything that you would look for in a college festival. It gives you a great chance to meet new people, have unforgettable experiences and create great memories.

So get ready to BE ICONIC this September 13th and 14th with KALEIDOSCOPE 2014.

Rumour has it – it’s the month of July already and we aren’t that far away from one of Mumbai’s top 5 fests, Kaleidoscope 2014. Tons of hard work and just a split moment it takes for someone to excel and become an icon to millions of people. Take Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, The Beatles and Harry Potter as examples. The amount of appreciation they have all received in their lives is beyond limits. Kaleidoscope has never failed to receive great appreciation either. It has been memorable by every passing year and this year it’s going to take everybody to an entirely new dimension with its incredible theme. With numerous events and surprises that would blow everybody’s minds, K is all set to let you experience the land of magic with everything “Iconic”! Some places and things are definitely worth waiting for and surely Kaleidoscope this year promises to be one of those events that no one can ever forget. Let the Karaoke Cafe get the singer inside you come out or let the after 8 band event make the dancer inside you groove to the rhythm. Two complete days of entertainment and fun – there is no way anyone can miss Kaleidoscope 2014.

‘Be Iconic’ on 13^th and 14^th September 2014.