Kamal Ghorui
PUNE: The vibrant spirit, creativity, and leadership potential of students were on full display at Minerva 2026, a flagship event organized by ISBM College of Commerce. The event aimed to go beyond academics and provide a platform for the holistic development of students. Speaking on the occasion, ISB&M Chairman Pramod Kumar emphasized that such initiatives are essential to nurture creativity, innovation, and youthful energy. He highlighted that Minerva is designed to help students grow in all aspects of their personality through diverse activities outside the classroom.The event was attended by Principal Dr. Manish Singh, Head of Department Prof. Deepti Deshpande, artists from Sabali The Band, and student representatives Brian Simon and Vedant Dhore. Minerva 2026 served as a dynamic platform to celebrate artistic, cultural, and competitive talents. A total of 87 colleges and over 200 teams participated enthusiastically, including reputed institutions such as MIT, Symbiosis, Annasaheb Magar College, JSPM, Indira College, Delhi University, and Madhav Music College from Gwalior.The festival featured a wide array of competitions and performances, including acting, singing (solo, duet, and group), dance (solo, duet, and group), fashion shows, Battle of the Bands, bike shows, BGMI gaming competitions, street plays, and an energetic artist night with an open DJ. Manish Singh stated that the primary objective of Minerva is to foster creativity, teamwork, leadership qualities, and a competitive spirit among students, while also encouraging collaboration between different colleges. Prof. Deepti Deshpande added that the event was meticulously planned to ensure a memorable and enriching experience for all participants, reflecting the dedication and efforts of the organizing team.
