Compatibility Meter

9:00 AM, Oct 26 @ LHC G02

What happens when your stream of thoughts is not the only one that contributes to the development of the story? Do you have what it takes to work with your teammates, understand them and work together to produce a coherent story? Twist in the plot: no discussions allowed! Take part in this exciting event and see where your story takes your team. Winning or losing aside, this event promises to be an engaging, fun experience for everyone.

Details:

1. Participation will be in teams of 3.
2. An initial prompt will be given to the team (no discussion amongst themselves will be allowed).
3. The first person will start writing and when a given time slot ends, they hand over the sheet to the next person of the team.
4. The next person must read the content written by the previous team-member/s and continue the story until they pass it on to participant 3 after their time slot ends.
5. This sequence continues with the introduction of certain new prompts intermediately.
6. The participants will be informed when the last round begins and they must end their stories accordingly.
7. The stories will be judged based on their coherence, language, themes and relevance to the prompts.

Sci-Fi

3:00 PM, Oct 26 @ LHC G02

Lexis 4.0 at IISER Kolkata wouldn’t be complete without a science event, and what could be more fitting than a science fiction event? We present Sci-fi, the science fiction event of IISERK. An immersive semi-online event, Sci-fi, welcomes all to unleash their creativity in the realm of science fiction. Whether it’s crafting captivating stories, compelling screen-plays, or even building your very own world, Sci-fi offers a gateway to uncharted territories of imagination.

How it will go:

1. Participants will be given a sequence of four or more images. Their task is to write a long story connecting these pictures . Entries will be judges based on how uniquely they in- corporated the essence of the images. (word limit - 1000 words). This is a solo event. (Submit Here)

2. Short worldbuilding exercise in joining two sci-fi subgenres - write a brief POV of a person living in a world that incorporates the two genres. What does a day in their life typically sound like? What adventures do they get up to? The genres will be available in a list, from which two will then be chosen by the participant. Let your imagination have no bounds! (word limit - 500 words). This is a solo event.(Submit Here)

3. Screenplay exercise in pitching the pilot of a Sci-Fi TV Show before the production team at the Institute of Science Fiction and Research. The judges will judge based on a table read that exceeds no more than 15 minutes. If the number of participants is more than 8, a pre-evaluation will be done based on the scripts submitted. This is a team event with 5 members at most. (Submit Here)

All the events will have individual winners.

Decoded Lyrics

11:00 AM, Oct 27 @ LHC G05

Song lyrics are more than just words and melodies—they carry powerful meanings that often go unnoticed. They give voice to unspoken emotions, reflect societal truths, and ignite the spark for change. Some songs uplift with hope, while others explore inner struggles or offer profound insights, reminding us that music can inspire, heal, and transform lives.

Decoded lyrics is a writing competition where participants explore the meaning, imagery, and emotions behind song lyrics. The challenge is to interpret the song’s message through a creative piece of writing, inspired by the song!

Rules and conditions: -

• Song Selection: You will receive three song options with their lyrics and must select one to write about.
• Writing Format: You can write in any style—such as a story, letter, conversation, or fantasy. The choice is yours.
• Word Count: There is no maximum word limit, but the piece should be at least 200 words.
• No Internet: Using the internet during the event is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified.
• Bring Headphones: Participants must bring headphones to listen to the song they are writing about.
• Connection to the Song: The written piece should clearly reflect the message, emotions, and meaning of the chosen song. It should also align with the song’s feel, rhythm, and tone.

Exciting prizes for :

• The overall best work
• Best Use of Lyrics
• Best Visual Imagery
• Most Unexpected Twist

Mode : English only

Verse

2:00 PM, Oct 27 @ LHC G06

Verse, the on-spot poetry and recitation competition of Lexis 4.0, invites one and all to cel- ebrate the magic of poetry. Paint vivid pictures with your verses, and let your imagination run wild. Whether you are experienced or want to write your first poem, you are welcome to participate in this event to express your creativity and thoughts. Listen to your inner poet and join us at Verse to create an unforgettable journey together.

How it will go:

1. The competition will be in two parts: a writing round followed by a recitation round. Participants will be given 40 mins to write an original poem on the spot based on a theme chosen by them(randomly via chits) and then recite what they wrote.
2. Languages allowed for the competition are English, Hindi and Bengali. (for now)
3. The participants will be evaluated based on their ideas, expression, clarity of thought and relevance to the theme.
4. Participants who regularly write or are involved in poetry recitation are welcome to share their favourite poems with the crowd(original or reproductions) and will not be evaluated based on them if time permits.

Open Mic

7:00 PM, Oct 27 @ LHC G06

Join us at Open Mic Night, where expression takes the stage. Share your art, unleash creativity in a passionate rage. From poetry to music, the spotlight’s warm glow is a space where voices shine, let your talents flow!

The floor is yours, and we are yours to floor.

Reading Room

10:00 AM, Oct 26-27 @ LHC G09

The Reading Room was one of the most praised aspect of Lexis last year and we plan to give the people what they want. A cozy reading nook where everyone is welcome to read their favorite books. We give you the ambience, you just relax! Outline of the event:

1. Books will be available in the reading room (donated by students) - so that it is not nec- essary for people to carry their own books.
2. If someone carries their own book they will have to enter their book in a book/paper at the main counter where volunteers will keep track of this list.
3. Volunteers will keep an eye on the people inside the room at all times to ensure there are no problems and avoid external disturbances (by keeping the door closed).
4. The room will be decorated suitably to give the ambience of it being a “cozy reading nook”.

Board Games Night

9:30 PM, Oct 26 @ LH4

Join us for a fun-filled Board Games Night at Lexis, where strategy meets creativity! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, this event promises engaging challenges, friendly competition, and a chance to unwind. Gather around, roll the dice, and make memories with fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed and interactive setting. Come solo or bring friends—everyone’s welcome!

Dublin Wager

10:30 AM, Oct 27 @ 107

It is a known fact that humans like to be tested and to compete against each other to assert dominance over the opposition. It has historically been proven that it is the Brain and Brawn who comes out on top. Quizzing provides a brilliant activity to keep the same spirit of competition with your opponents using your brainpower by forcing one to think outside the box to work on trivia-based questions, with the hints or relations that are to be searched for in the questions. With this same objective in mind, we bring you Dublin Wager, The Quizzing event of Lexis!

The Quizmaster for this edition of Dublin Wager is Mr. Piyush Kedia!

P.S: Did you know that peanut oil is used as an ingredient in dynamite?

Rules

1. The theme of the quiz shall be General Theme.
2. Open to college students of a maximum of 3 members per team (cross-college allowed, please produce valid ID cards).
3. Two rounds - Prelims and Finale/Mains.
4. The first round will be the elimination round and the top 8 teams will proceed to the Finale.

Event X

4:00 PM, Oct 27 @ G05

An event that promises to be as surprising as its name. The event will be a surprise for the participants and the details of the same will be revealed to them on the day of the event. It will comprise of an assortment of literary trivia and different word games.

Impromptu

11:00 AM, Oct 26 @ LHC G06

This LEXIS staple is designed to show us your quick-wittedness. In the preliminary round, a picture will be shown to the participant. They start off giving a positive/negative interpreta tion of the picture, and each time the moderator says switch, you change to negative/positive. Total time to speak per person will be 30 seconds. Max. 2 switches. A demo will be given for this.

Finals:

The finalists will be playing a game of PowerPoint karaoke: They must deliver a pre sentation based on a set of slides they have never seen before. Judges will choose winners based on relevant criteria (creativity, clarity, appropriateness, and persuasiveness, among other things.)

Just A Minute

1:00 PM, Oct 26 @ LHC G02

Welcome to Just a Minute! A game that’s all about quick thinking and smooth talking, where all you have to do is speak non-stop for 60 seconds on a given topic without hesitation, repetition, or deviation. It’s as fun as it sounds, and a great way to test your wits!

Prelims:

In case there are more than 16 willing to play, we will have prelims. It will be a short written round.

Rules of the game (Finals):

1. The host shall give the players a random topic. Immediately after the announcement, the 60 seconds timer is started.
2. The player shall keep on speaking on the topic until one of his opponents raises a challenge (vide (10)) or the 60 seconds timer runs out, whichever comes first.
3. The raised challenge must be an accurate one. Accusing Hesitation when in reality the speaker deviated from the topic will not be counted as a successful challenge.
4. If the challenge is granted (denied), then the challenger gains 5 points (loses 5 points) and the challenger now continues as the speaker (original speaker continues speaking).
5. The rest of the players must now again be on the lookout for challenging the current speaker.
6. Each speaker scores points corresponding to the time (in seconds.milliseconds) that they speak.
7. Repeat (2)-(6)
8. At the end of 60 seconds of game-time, total scores (from challenges and the speaking time) shall be added.
9. After four (or three, depending on the number of players) rounds, the winner of the game is the player who scores the most points over all rounds in a game.
10. A challenge could include any of the following
    • Hesitation: Any sort of obvious hesitation from the speaker’s end. No “umm”, “uhh” or long pauses.
    • Repetition: Repetition could include repetition of words, repetition of ideas, or repetition of phrases. Common words like pronouns, conjunctions and articles are allowed, and do not count as repetition. However, overly obvious abuse of this freedom can be challenged, and may be ruled against the speaker. However, anything on the topic card can be repeated.
    • Deviation: Deviation could include any of the following:
      • Grammatical Deviation: Any grammatical error.
      • Factual Deviation: Any idea presented that is factually incorrect.
      • Deviation from topic: Yapping about something not in the topic.

Format

(assuming 16 participants, so tentative and may be slightlychanged):

1. Games will be played in groups of four at a time.
2. In Round 1 four games of four players each will play. This is the seeding round. The players’ standings in their respective games in this round will be their seed numbers for the next round. Fourth seed (last place finishers) is eliminated here.
3. In Round 2,

• First seeds from round 1 play against each other. Top two go to Finals, and the third place enters the repechage. Fourth place is eliminated.
• Second seeds from round 1 play against each other. Top two enter the repechage. Final two are eliminated.
• Third seeds from round 1 play against each other. First place enters the repechage. Rest all are eliminated.

4. Round 3 is the Repechage. Top two from this match qualify for the finals. The Other two are eliminated.
5. Round 4 is the Grand Final.

Writing Lab

9:00 AM, Oct 27 @ LHC G02

To seek new ways to write, to search for our most creative sources, we need to hold our initial impulses back. You may have wanted to write something but do not know where to begin. Af- ter all, it seems anything at all can be written down. But, come and embrace the limitations to find what indeed emerges from within. Join us in finding springs of inspiration in constraints and rules and in becoming rats who construct the labyrinth from which they plan to escape.

Rules:

1. All participants are provided with a piece of paper and pens. Each participant is also given one sticky note per round.
2. Each round involves a constraint or writing prompt, which has to be used, and a final piece has to be written on a sticky note. The paper can be used for brainstorming.
3. Each round lasts 5 minutes, and a total of 10 rounds will be held.
4. At the end of each round, all the sticky notes will be posted on a poster board.

Oculus

5:00 PM, Oct 26 @ LHC 110

Everyone imagines the protagonist differently. How do you imagine the friends they make? The obstacles they face? How you imagine their story? Share it with us! Illustrate a short story, any moment that you believe can be improved with art. Prizes await those who capture their imaginations!

How it goes:

• Individual participation.
• Art supplies will be provided.
• Participants get 3 hours to make their illustration (they can arrive at venue at any time but submission deadline is fixed).
• Participants will receive an original short story (same for all).
• Each participant must make one illustration relevant to the story.
• Online references are allowed.

Mad Adz

5:00 PM, Oct 26 @ LHC G02, 101, 102, 111, 112

This is a short skit event. Teams have to prepare a short parody advertisement of a product. The product shall be given randomly on spot. On can expect topics that are out of the box. Hence this event shall require participants’ creativity in presenting the ad as well as in using a tagline.

Judgement:

Credit will be given to creativity, clarity, appropriate use of tagline, script and presentation. 0.5 marks to be deducted for crossing the time limit.

Further details:

This is a team event. Teams of 2-4 people can participate. Registration shall begin a few days before. Spot entries are accepted and most welcome! 40 + 10 min shall be given for each team to prepare the skit. The skit should be 45 sec to 3 min long. There’s no restriction on how creative or humorous one can be in presenting the ads. However vulgarity can lead to disqualification based on the judge’s discretion. No lights/AV support required. Props required (based on the topics, yet to be decided)

War of Words

3:00 PM, Oct 26 @ LHC G06

As an institute committed to the pursuit of truth, War of Words, Lexis’ famed debate event, tests the mettle of ideas and the debaters defending them. With a plethora of spicy topics to choose from, this event will surely have you on the edge of your seats.

Event Outline:

1. The debate will take place in either a Lincoln-Douglas or a Cross-Examination format (depending on participant turnout).
2. For the topics, we plan to send a mail to all members of the IISER-K community, seeking to find the topics they wish to see debated. To this list, several topics will be appended by the EO. The final list will then be decided by either public vote or by Lexis Organizers. The final list of topics will then be sent to all and participants will be able to choose which topics they want to debate over.
3. The event will be judged both by selected judges (IISER-K profs) and the audience (finer details on this will be provided later).