MUMBAI: Techzone, the largest aggregators, developers, publishers and distributors of entertainment content has partnered with IIT Madras Saarang2013, the world cultural event of IIT-Madras as the technology partner for providing a mobile platform for the participants that offers real-time SMS updates and information about the about the various events scheduled, their dates and timings, celebrities involved, venue etc by simply messaging Saraang to 56060. The platform is also offering real-time registration for the students for 50+ competitions happening at IIT Madras Saarang 2013. Participants can access unlimited international music via Techzone Playground portal.
To add to the merry of the students and to make the event more interesting, Techzone will power a special event called SNAAP. This is an opportunity for the students to come up with an innovative and a creative APP idea and get a chance to win a grand cash prize and also be a part of the team developing this APP on Android and iOS.
Commenting on the official tie-up with Mood Indigo, Techzone MD Naveen Bhandari said, “IIT-Madras is giving the new year a kick-start with a IIT Madras Saarang2013. With an ISO certification to boast of, this event is indeed amongst the leaders of college festivals of the country. We are very excited to be a part of IIT Madras Saarang2013 where there is an amalgamation of student across 500 colleges across nations. PLAYGROUND, our online music store with unlimited international music also fits in perfectly. Its a festival that celebrates and where music and entertainment plays such a great part. Mobile is a great way of connecting with people, and we are proud to power an event of such a great scale where with our expertise, this platform can be utilized to great lengths. Also, SNAAP is one serious challenge to vouch for. I'm looking forward to some brilliant ideas from the vibrant youth of Chennai.”
IIT Madras Saarang2013 head of public relations Soham Chokshi said, "IIT Madras Saarang being what it is, a vast, varied festival, both highly anticipated and much-awaited, getting all of its best sides out there has always been a challenging task, one that we put our whole and soul into. New avenues to get the word out to as many as possible have always been our quest. With Techzone, we have been assisted in our goal to a major extent and through their mobile technology, we have a much closer relationship with our many followers and all they have to do is SMS IIT Madras Saarang to 56060."
IIT Madras Saarang is a huge rage amongst students. This five-day (9-13 Jan, 2012) fest will concentrate on giving you a dose of pure and expressive brilliance that is certified to take your breath away. With a footfall of 50,000, This IIT Madras Saarang promises to be like every other in terms of quality and standards, and unlike any other in terms of newer initiatives and greater audiences. An ISO certified, highly anticipated cultural festival, IIT Madras Saarang(formerly called Mardi Gras) presents for the first time this year, IIT Madras Saarang ‘Eunoia’. IIT Madras Saarang ‘Eunoia’ takes Saarang’s social cause events farther than ever. Under this are associations with Smile Foundation, Make A Difference, Milaap, Neville’s Dawn to Dusk Run, and IIT Madras Saarang ‘Building Dreams’. IIT Madras Saarang ‘Eunoia’ is championing the causes of better nutrition, literacy, expression, and rural development. The greats of the entertainment industry are here again to awe and enthrall before an 8000-strong audience at IIT Madras's OAT. With the much-awaited formidable line-up of Professional Shows!
Come and be a part of this festival where music shall be crafted exclusively for you. Simply SMS Saarang to 56060 and stay connected to Saarang.