The begining of the end.. Manoranjan(Horizons2k7)

The atmosphere was eclectic..the stage was set... It was the final showdown for one to prove their worth.. The Manoranjan of Horizons 2K7
A peek into the precursor of the final day revealed that after a power packed week of watching stomach patting adolf hitlers, eyecatching visuals (microkinis), audacious dance moves wherin one freely jut his groins in any angle possible under the name of lola cola dance, amateurs luck, virulent jealousy, and tempers running skyhigh, the general mass was panging for more.

The odds were heavily stacked in favour of the Prodies, who were the reigning champions. A close source had earlier revealed they were on their way to create a masala entertainer, for the masses, filled with a myriad of emotions, which would put to shame any yashraj venture.

Clinging close to their heels, were the Chem-meta bandwagon, whose merger had left many depts stunned with their over-the-top performance.

The silent killers were the EEE, who managed to warrant some big points in the eleventh hour,

The top 3, have emerged favourites amongst cut-throat competition, but it was anyone's battle..

some were vying for the top spot, some were vying to place in the top 3, and some just wanted to redeem lost pride

After a hiatus,due to technical glitches, amidst euphoric roars of the audience, the show began. The next 2 hours or so, must have left the judges in a fix to crown the best, with superlative performances coming in from every department, who had put in tremendous effort in making props and costumes.

Hats off to the Prodies, who came up with the most entertaining act, by portraying their theme of "Be who u are" in the form a musical filled with dance and oodles of masala. They left no stones unturned, and even small details like a DJ's CDs were looked into. Amazing props and costumes, and an absorbing storyline with catchy numbers !! They deserved to win hands down, and so they did !

The electrifying EEE executed to perfection a serious theme "Destruction of Nature" with an original background score and excellent synchronisation. They handled it with elan, and struck a right chord with their visuals. No elaborate costumes, no unnecessary distractions. cogent and original ! No surprise that they came second

The much hyped Chem-Meta performance, stood up to their expectations and possibly took their theme "Numbers" seriously. The sheer number of participants in their extravaganza ensured a cohesive performance. Dance being their major highlight, it was a unique display, with inexhaustive props and indigeneous costumes. They tied for second place wit EEE.

The underdogs, Archis, gave a hilarious offering, peppered with hindi songs from the past and a strong performance by their cast, it was 10 mins of non-stop fun, right from the word go ! Their theme hovered around the "Silence is golden", with the silent one finally coming up trumps. Their execution was flawless, and so very natural, that it was a class apart. Iam sure they missed out being in the top 3 by a small margin.

A surprise was in store by the Compscis, who gave a sensitized performance on apartheid. Their theme "Black or White" was manifested by inter-weaving a story around limber movements. A neat narration, backed by a soundtrack that blended with the mood led to an aesthetic creation whose tempo never dropped.Their USP was its ability to absorb the viewers and empathise with their characters.

The rest of the depts, gave the top five a run for their money, especially the Civil-lians who came up with an innovative idea, that could have laid the 'foundation' for a victory, but they lost focus somewhere in the middle, and couldnt revive.ECE,ICE and Mech put up a good performance, but unfortunately failed to impress the judges, nevertheless, they deserve a standing ovation simply for the effort which they took.

On the whole, It was a welcome break from the monotonity of college life, and It was an opportunity for many to try their hands at various competitions..