ABOUT US

The English Debating Society referred to as ‘DebSoc’ has a long and illustrious history, during the course of which it has consistently produced and nurtured quality debaters who have won numerous national and international debate competitions. We organize two annual events: Premchand (the annual parliamentary debate) along with Sanjay Srivastava Memorial debate (Oxford Conventional).

Apart from this the society members participate in multiple tournaments across India and the world and bag prizes for the college, every weekend.

We organize regular mocks, knowledge sessions and intra tournament for the training of the society members.

FACULTY ADVISOR

Mr. Devasia Muruppath Antony.

LIST OF PRESIDENTS/POST HOLDERS

Presidents:

Anvisha Srivastava and Shalwin Yoosuf.

General Secretaries:

Ananya Mishra, Salvi Rani and Vasu Khajuria

VISION FOR THE SOCIETY

The ‘DebSoc’ has a long and illustrious history, during the course of which it has consistently produced and nurtured quality debaters who have won numerous national and international debate competitions. Our vision for the society is to ensure that despite the intense competition, it remains a safe place for everyone's all round growth and development. Along with that, we continuously educate ourselves and others on how to move forward as an inclusivity-embracing society.

FESTIVALS OF THE SOCIETY

1. Annual Premchand Memorial Parliamentary Debate

Premchand is one of the oldest and most prestigious parliamentary debate tournaments in India. The rolling trophy is coveted and desired by the best debaters from all over the country. In addition to this, it is the biggest tournament hosted by the Society.

2. Thadani Invitational Memorial Parliamentary Debate

The N.V. Thadani Memorial debate is an invitation-based debate that gathers veterans of various debating circuits and qualified debaters of the season in a Parliamentary debate tournament. Teams’ faceoff in a round robin format.

3. Shri Sanjay Shrivastava Memorial Conventional Debate

Hosted in honor of the late Mr. Sanjay Shrivastava, a prominent alumnus of Hindu College, it is a Conventional debate held at a time that may be specified to the Hindu DebSoc. The event is known to be graced by the presence of esteemed civil servants and bureaucrats.