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Report on Independence Day Competitions 2026
Organised by VIT Community Radio 90.8 from 27th July – 5th August 2026
VIT Community Radio 90.8 organised Tamil and English competitions for Grades 6 to 12 from 27th July to 5th August 2026 at SJT 804, VIT Campus. The events promoted national pride and cultural expression through Talk, Song, Radio Drama, and Quiz competitions both in Tamil & English, with enthusiastic participation from students of 30 schools in Vellore.
The competition featured eight categories: Tamil Talk, English Talk, Tamil Song, English Song, Tamil Drama, English Drama, Junior Quiz, and Senior Quiz. A total of 233 entries, comprising 441 students, participated across these categories.
The competitions were spread across ten days, with registrations and time-slot bookings managed through a dedicated online system developed by RJ Daniel. All events, excluding the quiz competitions, were recorded by the VIT Community Radio Club Students at the studio and sent for evaluation to the assigned judges, while the quiz competitions were conducted live by our Student RJs.
VIT Community Radio sincerely thanks all the judges Dr. Mariya Sebastian, SSL,
Dr. Manikandan, SCOPE, Dr. Vishnupriya N. S., SSL, Dr. Denish Raja Durai.K, SSL,
Dr. Sudheer C. V., SSL, Dr. Mathumathy S., SSL, Dr. Praveen T., Dr. Antoinette Daniel, SSL & Dr. Visalakshi, SSL SAS contributed their time, expertise, and guidance in evaluating the performances across the Talk, Song and Drama categories, and the Student RJ Arthi,
RJ Abi Godson, RJ Gargi, RJ Dhuvarakesh who conducted the Quiz competitions.
Winners, Runners-up and Special Mention participants were honored with medals and certificates, all participants received participation certificates.
Ethiraj Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore:
- In Radio Drama in Tamil – Runner, Yeswanthini V, Grade 10, Sudarshan G, Grade 10, Kaviya M, Grade 10, Pavithran S, Grade 10, and Kasish M, Grade 10, secured the position.
GBHSS Nellorepet, Gudiyatham:
- In Talk in Tamil – Special Mention, Vikram D, Grade 10, received the recognition.
Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore:
- In Song in English – Runner, Tina Catherine P, Grade 12, Gugan R, Grade 12, Irene Therasa R, Grade 12, Joy Sherina M, Grade 12, and Effie Aashirya S, Grade 12, secured the position.
Kingston International Academy, Vellore:
- In Quiz Senior – Runner, Vishanth Reddy, Grade 12, and Jai Krishna E, Grade 12, secured the position.
Lakshmi Garden School, Vellore:
- In Quiz Junior – Runner, Mohammad Ibrahim, Grade 8, and Naveen Srihari, Grade 8, secured the position.
Pincushion Montessori International School, Vellore:
- In Quiz Senior – Winner, Tarun, Grade 11, and Yogendra, Grade 12, secured the position.
Shrishti Vidyashram Senior Secondary School, Vellore:
- In Song in Tamil – Winner, Akshara Manoj, Grade 11, Sai Pranav K, Grade 11, Jeevan Adith P, Grade 11, Varsha S, Grade 11, and Johannah Sweety J, Grade 11, secured the position.
Spark CBSE School, Vellore:
- In Talk in English – Runner, Kaviya Shree M, Grade 9, secured the position.
- In Radio Drama in Tamil – Winner, S Tharunika, Grade 8, Srinish K, Grade 8, Dhanesh A, Grade 8, Krishvanth A K, Grade 8, and Aswanth V, Grade 8, secured the position.
- In Quiz Senior – Special Mention, Mariyam Fathima, Grade 11, and Janavi S S, Grade 11, received the recognition.
Spark Matriculation School, Vellore:
- In Song in Tamil – Runner, Kayalvizhi P, Grade 8, Jaasritha N, Grade 8, and Madhuvarshini, Grade 7, secured the position.
- In Radio Drama in English – Winner, Ramya M, Grade 9, Roshini V, Grade 9, Poorvika U, Grade 8, Aafiya Thabasum M, Grade 9, and Joshika B, Grade 8, secured the position.
Springdays CBSE School, Vellore:
- In Talk in Tamil – Runner, Mahathi S, Grade 9, secured the position.
Velammal Bodhi Campus, Vellore:
- In Talk in English – Special Mention, Tasmayi S, Grade 7, received the recognition.
- In Radio Drama in English – Runner, Ganishka J, Grade 7, Ansa Aiman, Grade 9, Mithra MK, Grade 7, Shreesathvika, Grade 9, and Gayathri V, Grade 8, secured the position.
Vidhyalakshmi School, Vellore:
- In Talk in English – Winner, Roshni U K, Grade 11, secured the position.
- In Song in English – Winner, Keziah R, Grade 9, Mathuvarshini K, Grade 9, Sunder V, Grade 9, Jagan V, Grade 9, and Ishani S, Grade 9, secured the position.
- In Quiz Junior – Special Mention, Poorvin S, Grade 9, and Thamodharan R, Grade 9, received the recognition.
BMD Jain School, Vellore:
- In Talk in Tamil – Winner, Akshaya Bairavi P J, Grade 7, secured the position.
- In Quiz Junior – Winner, Komesh S, Grade 9, and Sharan R, Grade 10, secured the position.
GHSS Brammappuram:
- In Song in Tamil – Special Mention, T Prasanna Manikandan, Grade 10, received the recognition.
The competition recordings will be broadcast from 15th August 2026, and available in Spotify and YouTube channel for listeners worldwide. Participants and audiences are encouraged to connect with VIT Community Radio on Instagram to view posts of their performances and relive the moments. The full broadcast can be accessed on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@vitradiolive & on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6uOOkDQiomTEE0Re9TqQaA?si=b63cc6f7e6fb4215 and https://www.instagram.com/vitradio
The Independence Day Competitions 2026 successfully brought together talented school students from Vellore to celebrate India’s freedom through creativity, culture, and community spirit, reaffirming VIT Community Radio 90.8’s commitment to providing a platform for young voices to be heard and celebrated.
En Kural 2026: Learning Radio by Doing Radio
Community radio is best understood through participation and that was the idea behind En Kural 2026, a five-day Community Radio Workshop organised by VIT Community Radio 90.8 from 18th to 22th May 2026 at the Silver Jubilee Tower, VIT, Vellore. Bringing together school students, college students, aspiring radio jockeys and community members aged 12 to 60; the workshop transformed a working radio station into an interactive learning space where participants experienced every stage of radio production.
The workshop aimed to develop participants’ communication, public speaking, storytelling, voice modulation, script writing, podcasting, and radio production skills through practical learning. Participants explored studio operations, programme formats, recording techniques, audience engagement, and live broadcasting. The sessions were led by Dr. S. Saleema Rabiyath, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, and a radio professional with over 25 years of broadcasting experience, who was invited by VIT Community Radio as the workshop resource person.
Each day combined expert-led sessions with hands-on activities. Participants toured the radio station, learnt script writing and storytelling, and worked in teams to produce programmes in various formats, including Outdoor Broadcasting, Group Discussion, Radio Magazine and Radio Drama. They also received training in voice delivery, microphone handling, pronunciation and studio etiquette. A defining highlight of the workshop was the opportunity for every participant to go live on-air, enabling them to apply their classroom learning in a real broadcasting environment while building confidence and communication skills. The workshop concluded with storytelling activities, a quiz, participant feedback and the distribution of certificates and souvenirs.
The learning extended beyond the workshop through participant-produced radio programmes broadcast on VIT Community Radio 90.8. These included a Karuthukalam vox pop on coping with summer, Karasaram – Andrum Indrum discussing societal changes, the environmental radio drama Marathadi Memories, a debate on Junk Food vs Healthy Food, and a radio feature – Life Inside a Scroll, which explored the impact of social media along with expert insights from Dr. Senthil Kumar.
The workshop was coordinated by the VIT Community Radio Students’ Club, with RJ Nithish Vaibhav leading programme production, RJ Akshaya Natarajan and RJ Sriganth managing registrations and RJ Daniel documenting the event. They were supported by 25 volunteers, whose contributions from pre-event planning to post-event activities ensured the successful execution of En Kural 2026.
Under the guidance of Dr. R. Subashini, Director i/c, VIT Community Radio, the workshop was successfully conducted by the Community Radio team, comprising Mr. Koothaperumal Anand, Assistant Manager, Mr. R. Saravana Karthick, Programme Assistant and Mr. P. Palani, Senior Technician. At the valedictory ceremony, Dr. R. Subashini presented certificates and souvenirs to the participants. She also encouraged them to continue producing radio programmes through VIT Community Radio 90.8 to disseminate essential information and contribute to community development.
By combining expert mentorship with immersive studio practice, En Kural 2026 successfully demonstrated that the best way to learn radio is by doing radio. The workshop strengthened communication skills, encouraged creativity and teamwork and reinforced the role of VIT Community Radio 90.8 as a platform for media education, community participation, and lifelong learning.
RJ Workshop for School Students
The “RJ Workshop for School Students,” hosted by VIT Community Radio, spanned five dynamic days, offering a comprehensive introduction to radio broadcasting and Radio Jockeying (RJ).
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Day 1 commenced with a motivating talk by Dr. R Subashini, VIT CR i/c, encouraging students to embrace continuous learning and active engagement in radio talk. Following this, RJ Anand and RJ Saravana Karthick covered the fundamentals of radio jockeying.
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On Day 2, RJ Nirmal from Hello FM, Vellore, shared his extensive radio journey. His feedback helped students enhance their storytelling scripts, guiding them from drafts to polished final versions.
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Day 3 featured hands-on recording sessions led by Mr. Palani, where students discussed specific topics. RJ Saravana Karthick provided script revisions, and RJ Anand conducted an inspiring storytelling session, fostering creativity and narrative skills. The students delved deeper into the intricacies of radio broadcasting, refining their abilities to captivate listeners.
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During Day 4, students showcased their original stories in a reading session. Guided by RJ Anand and overseen by Mr. Palani and RJ Saravana Karthick, they honed their creativity and presentation skills, further enriched through story rewrites and recordings.
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The workshop culminated on Day 5 with an exhilarating Radio Quiz, hosted by RJ Saravana Karthick and RJ Anand, and recorded by Mr. Palani. Five enthusiastic teams participated, adding a competitive yet fun spirit to the event. The final day concluded with a feedback session, blending text and audio reviews.
The workshop was a resounding success, with 30 students from grades 8 to 12 engaging in radio talk, storytelling, and quizzes. Under the guidance of Dr. Subashini R, the workshop sparked creativity and effective communication, ending with students receiving certificates of accomplishment, filled with joy and pride.
