Techxetra

{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox recurring event | logo = Techxetra logo.png | name = TechXetra | free_label = Motto | free_text = Expanding the frontiers of technology | genre = Student organised, Non-Profit Technical Extravaganza | founded = October 2008 | location = Tezpur, India | events = Robotics, Workshops, D'Colloseum, Nirmaan, Full Throttle | sponsor = Tezpur University | website = {{URL|techxetra.in}} }}

'''TechXetra''' is the National Level Annual Techno-Cultural Festival of Tezpur University, India. TechXetra is a combination of two words- Tech and Xetra. 'Tech' refers to Technology and 'Xetra' meaning terrain. It was one of the most common platforms in North-East India to showcase knowledge and intellect. A blend of different technical and management events, it had cultural events as well. TechXetra used to attract enthusiasts from various parts of India. It was one of those technical festivals of North-East India, which reached out to both engineering and non-engineering students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.in/|title=TechXetra 2017|website=techxetra.in}}</ref> It was sometimes abbreviated as Tx in social networking websites.

==Tezpur University (a Central University)== thumb|University Administrative Block {{main|Tezpur University}} Tezpur University is an Indian Central University, established by an Act of Parliament in 1994 in Tezpur, Assam. It is situated in a place of scenic beauty called Napaam surrounded by greenery and many historic and tourist places. It offers employment oriented and interdisciplinary courses in Engineering, Humanities, Business Administration, Science and many others, to meet the regional as well as the national aspirations and the development of the state of Assam and India. It also promotes research in areas, which are of special and direct relevance to the region, and in the emerging areas in Science and Technology.<ref>http://www.tezu.ernet.in/ Tezpur University</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tezu.ernet.in/notice/limelight.html|title=News@Limelight,Tezpur University,INDIA|website=tezu.ernet.in}}</ref>

==TechXetra (Over the years)== TechXetra saw the light of the day on 17 October 2008. Its main vision was to provide a platform for the budding technical and non-technical students of North-East India to showcase their talents in their respective fields of interest. In 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tezu.ernet.in/techxetra09|title=TechXetra'09|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224092227/http://www.tezu.ernet.in/techxetra09/|archivedate=24 December 2010}}</ref> it made an effort to bring in the necessary resources and innovative events. '''TechXetra 2010'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2010|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20110525074704/http://www.techxetra.org/2010|archivedate=25 May 2011}}</ref> emerged out to be one of the most technically sound festivals of the region. It had a good blend of science and technology coalesced with cultural events. It had more than 30 events<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2010/competition.html|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|access-date=4 March 2011|archive-date=20 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220174938/http://www.techxetra.org/2010/competition.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and witnessed large participation.

=== 2011 === '''TechXetra 2011'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.org|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra}}</ref> was organised with more than 45 competitive events, besides workshops conducted by firms, debate competitions, quizzes with quiz-master ''Mr. Ochintya Sharma, President'', Karnataka Quiz Association etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.org/tx2011/mainpage.php|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219103503/http://www.techxetra.org/tx2011/mainpage.php|archivedate=19 December 2011}}</ref>

The invited speakers in the lecture series<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.org/tx2011/e_dpodium.php|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426065514/http://techxetra.org/tx2011/e_dpodium.php|archivedate=26 April 2012}}</ref> were:

# ''Dr T Ramasami, currently Secretary to the Government of India'', Department of Science and Technology (India).<ref>T Ramasami</ref> # ''Air Marshall P. K. Barbora, Vice Chief of the Air Staff''.<ref>P K Barbora</ref> # ''Nitin Gupta, Founder and CEO, Entertainment Engineers''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.org/tx2011/nitin.php|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224191226/http://www.techxetra.org/tx2011/nitin.php|archivedate=24 December 2011}}</ref> # ''Mr. Ochintya Sharma, Vice President in Samsung India''.<ref>Ochintya Sharma</ref>

The Indian death metal band Bhayanak Maut performed and judged the finals of ''Metanoia 2011,'' the rock band competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techxetra.org/tx2011/e_metanoia.php|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426065608/http://techxetra.org/tx2011/e_metanoia.php|archivedate=26 April 2012}}</ref> Also, there was a performance by Anushka Manchanda<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IAmAnushka|title=Anushka Manchanda (@IAmAnushka) – Twitter|website=twitter.com}}</ref> on the last night of TechXetra 2011.

=== 2012 === '''TechXetra 2012'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2012/|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928171939/http://www.techxetra.org/2012/|archivedate=28 September 2013}}</ref> had more than 60 competitive events, along with technical workshops,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2012/workshop.php|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928180150/http://www.techxetra.org/2012/workshop.php|archivedate=28 September 2013}}</ref> debate competitions and quiz with ''Mr. Vijay Anand Menon'', Economic Times Young Achiever, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/young-achievers/photos|title=young achievers Pictures: young achievers Photos / Images|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> etc.

The invited speakers included were:<ref name="ernet.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.tezu.ernet.in/events/event2/event2.html|title=TechXetra 2014,Tezpur University,Assam,INDIA|website=tezu.ernet.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techxetra.org/2012/invited_talk.php |title=TechXetra 2012, 2-4 Nov, Tezpur University |accessdate=2013-09-23 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928180147/http://www.techxetra.org/2012/invited_talk.php |archivedate=28 September 2013}} TechXetra 2012– Invited Speakers</ref>

# ''A NASA webinar with astronaut Michael Fincke''<ref>http://www.timesofassam.com/headlines/nasa-astronaut-edward-michael-fincke-to-appear-virtually-with-tezpur-university/ Michael Fincke and Tezpur University</ref> # ''Dr J. Narayana Das, Outstanding Scientist, Chief Controller R&D, D.R.D.O.''. # ''Mr. Balasaheb Darade, Ex. N.A.S.A. Engineer''.<ref name="ernet.in"/> # ''Mr. Kanak Gogoi, Innovator''.<ref name="ernet.in"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kanakgogoi.com/index.html |title=Kanak Gogoi |accessdate=2013-09-23 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927095157/http://kanakgogoi.com/index.html |archivedate=27 September 2013}} Mr. Kanak Gogoi</ref> # ''Mr. Jamshed V. Rajan, C.P.O., Nimbuzz India''.<ref name="ernet.in"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themobileindian.com/news/6319_Nimbuzz-will-offer-more-apps-within-its-app|title=Nimbuzz will offer more apps within its app}}</ref>

Euphoria,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allevents.in/tezpur/euphoria-live-techxetra-2012/290967714345374|title=EUPHORIA live @ TECHXETRA 2012|website=allevents.in|access-date=23 September 2013|archive-date=27 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927073748/http://allevents.in/tezpur/euphoria-live-techxetra-2012/290967714345374|url-status=dead}}</ref> one of the most popular and oldest bands in India, ended the journey of Techxetra 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/290967714345374|title=EUPHORIA live @ TECHXETRA 2012|website=facebook.com}}</ref>

=== 2013 === '''TechXetra 2013''' was organized from 25 to 27 October 2013 with more than 70 different events which included various technical, creative and cultural events. Techxetra 2013 was held on the theme of Water:''Wherewithal with Wisdom'' to promote water conservation in accordance with United Nation's International Year of Water Cooperation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unwater.org/water-cooperation-2013/events/worldwide-events/events-list/en/ |title=2013 - United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation: Events list |accessdate=2014-02-16 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114234344/http://www.unwater.org/water-cooperation-2013/events/worldwide-events/events-list/en |archivedate=14 November 2013}}</ref>

The invited speakers in the lecture series were:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2013/index.html#invited_talks|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923082949/http://www.techxetra.org/2013/index.html#invited_talks|archivedate=23 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov0213/state06|title=The Assam Tribune Online|first=TI|last=Trade|website=assamtribune.com}}</ref> #A CERN webinar with physicist Dr. Rolf Landua.<ref name="auto"/> #Juergen Reinhard, Life cycle Assessment specialist, EMPA, Technology and society unit, Switzerland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/*/73485/---/l=2|title=Empa – Page not Found|website=empa.ch}}</ref> #Dr K Viswanathan, retired Deputy Director of Indian Space Research Organisation #Team Indus, a Delhi-based aerospace researched team.

Sycorax from Darjeeling was the headlining band in Metanoia. Bollywood singer Benny Dayal performed on the last night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techxetra.org/2013/index.html|title=Techxetra -|website=Techxetra|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923082949/http://www.techxetra.org/2013/index.html|archivedate=23 September 2013}}</ref>

=== 2014 === '''TechXetra 2014''' was scheduled from 17 October 2014 to 19 October 2014. There were various technical, cultural and creative events which were made a big success through active participation from over 100+ schools and colleges across the region. With the theme 'Bridging the digital divide', techXetra 2014 left a lasting impression on all who became a part of the fiesta. Social initiatives taken includes : Donations were made after collection of funds from various sources to Nabaprabhat orphanage at Tezpur, voter awareness rally conducted in collaboration with the Election Commission of India, a social up-gradation program with nearby school children based on the theme was conducted to introduce them to the benefits of internet and computers and more.<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://techxetra.org/socialinitiative/|title =Social Initiatives at TezhXetra 2014|url-status =dead|archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20150614033727/http://techxetra.org/socialinitiative/|archivedate =14 June 2015}}</ref>

The notable speakers in the lecture series<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://www.techxetra.org/invitedtalks/|title =D'Podium at TechXetra 2014|url-status =dead|archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105431/http://www.techxetra.org/invitedtalks/|archivedate =4 March 2016}}</ref> included : # Alok Mukherjee (DRDO) – Head of Robotics. # I.V. Rao : Maruti Suzuki – Managing Executive Officer. # Swati Sammadar: Corporate Affairs – Strategic relationship, South Asia at Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd. The cultural half of the fest was graced with performances of Yonsample,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://anuraagh.tumblr.com/page/2|title = Yonsample at TechXetra 2014}}</ref> DJ Candice Redding at Sunburn<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://allevents.in/tezpur/sunburn-campus-with-candice-redding-assam/1494361374181269|title = Sunburn Campus at Tezpur University}}</ref> and the fest concluded

with Parikrama performing before a crowd of over 6000.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.843438079076077.1073741886.467747976645091&type=3|title = Gallery – Parikrama at TechXetra 2014 by Media Set| website=Facebook }}</ref>

=== 2015 === '''TechXetra 2015''' was organised from 30 October 2015 to 1 November 2015. There were various events from all genres which experienced participation from all across the region. The theme for the year was "Empowering Peace and Security: A Tech-step Forward". The notable speakers of the lecture series included: #Prof.Jitendra Nath Goswami, Scientist #Mr. M.L. Stone, Entrepreneur #Mr. Uttam Kumar Mishra #Prof. D.N. Buragohain, Alumni, IIT Bombay The cultural section of the festival saw performances from DJ Tejas and Underside headlining Metanoia. The final night concluded with a performance from Bollywood singer Aditi Singh Sharma.

=== 2016 === '''TechXetra 2016''' was organised from 4 November 2016 to 6 November 2016. It saw participation from 100+ schools and 25,000+ footfalls. The theme for the year was "Ideas, Opportunities and Beyond". The notable speakers of the lecture series included: #Shombit Ghosh, Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army #Uddhab Bharali, Innovator #Dr. Bindu Dey, DST #Professor Dr. Ramesh C. Deka, V.C., Assam Down Town University

The cultural section of the fest saw performances from DJ Berry Gangsta and Aberrant headlining Metanoia. The final night concluded with a performance from the popular band Astitva.

=== 2017 === '''TechXetra 2017 - Reboot''', was the tenth edition of the techno-cultural fest, organized from 3 November 2017 to 5 November 2017.

It included workshops on Bluetooth Robotics, Game Development, Tall Building Design, Placement Grooming, Smart City Planning.

Various personalities like the notable author Adithya Iyer were invited.

Metanoia 2017 was headlined by the Pune-based band '''Noiseware'''. On the same night, modern post-rock band aswekeepsearching performed.

On 5 November, Raghu Dixit, the famous folk and fusion artist performed.

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official website}} * [http://www.tezu.ernet.in Official website of Tezpur University]

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