Tathva ’25 kicks off at NIT-C

Tathva’25, recognised as south India’s largest techno-management fest, begins at the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) on Friday (October 24, 2025).

The three-day festival, running from October 24 to 26, is set to transform the campus into a hub of innovation and is expected to host over 6,000 students from across the southern States, according to a press release.

N. Ranjana, Director, Futuristic Technology Management, attached to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), New Delhi, who inaugurated the event emphasised the critical importance of technology in Indian defence, citing its application in ‘Operation Sindoor’.

She encouraged the “upcoming generation” of students to drive future technological advancements for the nation. Presiding over the function, NIT-C Director Prasad Krishna highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to technology and nation-building.

Over the next two days, Tathva ’25 will feature an expansive Tech Expo, numerous hands-on workshops, and eye-opening interactive sessions under the Tech Conclave.

Among the major attractions is the flagship event RoboWars, a crowd favourite showcasing robotic combat. A new addition this year is the Nexus V.R. Arena, said to be the first of its kind in Kerala. Visitors can also witness a thrilling automotive show, along with various design showcases, exhibitions, and cultural performances before the fest concludes on October 26.

Satyananda Panda, Dean (Students Welfare); Reji Joseph, scientist at LPSC–ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram; Sankar Bora, founder and director of Myntra and GoCHK, Bengaluru; and M.K. Ravi Varma, Dean (IACR), NIT-C, spoke.