ATHENA

ATHENA Cultural Committee, NLIU Bhopal. facebook.com/athena.nliu is the online mouthpiece of the Cultural Cell at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.

The cell has been active since 2002 and is named after the Greek Goddess of reason, wisdom, civilisation, war-strategy, law & justice, intelligent activity, arts, literature and skill: ATHENA.

A new year. A new stage.Athena is back, but this time it’s bigger, better, and more vibrant than ever. From thrilling da...
18/08/2025

A new year. A new stage.
Athena is back, but this time it’s bigger, better, and more vibrant than ever. From thrilling dance and music performances to exciting drama, stunning art, workshops, competitions, and cultural events, there’s something here for every personality!
Don’t miss out— join us for the orientation.
Date: 18th August
Time: 4-5pm
Venue: Auditorium

Leaving our mark one scribble at a time — here’s to the memories, the madness, and the magic of our final year!Every lin...
16/04/2025

Leaving our mark one scribble at a time — here’s to the memories, the madness, and the magic of our final year!
Every line on our shirts holds a story, a laugh, a tear, a bond that time can’t erase.
From strangers to family, we’ve grown together through every high and low.
This day isn’t just about ink on fabric—it’s about hearts full of moments we’ll carry forever.
As we turn the page, these scribbles remain a beautiful reminder of where it all began.

Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🎉We’re thrilled to collaborate with Vidhigya, a renowned coaching institute based in Madhy...
13/03/2025

Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🎉

We’re thrilled to collaborate with Vidhigya, a renowned coaching institute based in Madhya Pradesh, known for its excellence in CLAT, Judiciary, IPMAT, and CUET coaching. With a decade of experience, Vidhigya empowers students to achieve their full potential under the guidance of NLU alumni and retired judges. Additionally, Vidhigya Juris has generously sponsored 20KG of herbal colours for Athena, adding a special touch to our celebration.

We’re also proud to partner with Nidaan, an NGO focused on mental health, dedicated to integrate it into India’s mainstream health system and advocate for inclusive care for those with mental illnesses. Nidaan Institute of Rehabilitation and Training provides remedial interventions for children with special needs, including learning disabilities and autism. The institute also offers programs to enhance study skills and creative expression.

And here’s a special touch to our Holi celebration: The vibrant, eco-friendly Holi colours you’ll be enjoying are made from recycling temple flowers by persons with intellectual disabilities. This unique initiative combines creativity with sustainability, making our celebration even more special.

A big shoutout to both Vidhigya and Nidaan for their amazing support! 🙏

**Create, Captivate, and Conquer! 🎥🎨**  Got a story to tell or a vision to design? Showcase your creativity in our **Ree...
10/03/2025

**Create, Captivate, and Conquer! 🎥🎨**

Got a story to tell or a vision to design? Showcase your creativity in our **Reel Making Challenge** and **Graphic Designing Workshop**!

📅 **Reel Making Challenge** – March 11 | 🕟 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Think you can tell a story in under a minute? Test your storytelling and editing skills, create captivating short-form content and stand a chance to win exciting cash prizes! 💰🎥

📅 **Graphic Designing Workshop** – March 12 | 🕟 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Ready to transform your creative ideas into stunning visuals? Learn to craft eye-catching designs using industry-standard tools in this hands-on session. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up, this workshop is for YOU! 🚀🎨

TIMELESS TALES & MODERN TWISTS!!Aahwan invites you to recreate classic scenes like never before, by giving Shakespeare, ...
10/03/2025

TIMELESS TALES & MODERN TWISTS!!
Aahwan invites you to recreate classic scenes like never before, by giving Shakespeare, Mahabharata, or iconic movies a modern spin. This is your chance to show us your creative genius. Our goal is to encourage creative interpretation, relevance, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Calling all drama enthusiasts, theatre lovers, and creativity champions. Join us for an exciting opportunity to reimagine timeless classics in modern settings and take your creativity to the next level!

Aman ChoubeyConvenor-2017There are a lot of memories and instance of Athena which I would love to share but the best amo...
25/09/2021

Aman Choubey
Convenor-2017
There are a lot of memories and instance of Athena which I would love to share but the best among them being the Rangoli Competition 2017, which is usually organized a day before Ethnic Day every year. We usually saw very less participation from the student community in that competition, however in that particular year the faculty member who was invited to judge the same started making rangoli along with the participants and also helped in the decoration for the next day. This shows the compassion our faculty members have for the students.

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
It’s not big a deal to manage the committee work and academics as you just need to identify your priorities at that moment and strike a balance. I was blessed to have a great team of committee members who helped me in the committee work so much so that I never had to worry about my academics.

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
Being a part of Athena has shaped my personality on multiple scales. People generally don’t realize but it’s a very important cell of our college as you always need a stress buster, some place where you can work on the creative side of yours. Therefore, I along with my committee members tried to get Athena the recognition it deserves. Further, my experience with Athena inculcated various qualities including but not limited to Teamwork, Leadership, Creativity, Meeting the deadlines efficiently, etc.
4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
Before I became the Convenor of Athena, it was just limited to 2 events in an year. So the primary task before us was to make it an active cell of University round the year and keep the family of NLIU engaged in various creative activities throughout the year. To an extent we did achieve the same and we also did plan to organize the fest but it was finally executed by the committee which followed ours.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
This half a decade of your life is the golden phase and you should always try to enjoy in the best manner you can and engage yourself not only in academics related activities but should also explore the creative side of yours.

Pulkit Rahangdale Co-Convenor- 20161. What is your best memory at Athena?- Countless to point out a single one. All will...
25/09/2021

Pulkit Rahangdale
Co-Convenor- 2016
1. What is your best memory at Athena?
- Countless to point out a single one. All will have to be the times I got to perform my arts, and I cherish every single one of them even today.

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. To what extent is it true?
- Totally untrue. There is never enough time to play more music/ paint more walls/ dance/ indulge in any other art form that one fancies. While academics is a facet to the law-school life (which is no easy task anyway), it is one's hobbies and interests that give fun and flavor to the law-school experience. Over-indulgence in either can prejudice the NLIU experience.

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
- Well it did solve a mini-identity crisis for me at a point in life, when the just-out-of-school boy in me could use the arts to express and identify with people. Because you gravitate to and attract things and people with similar interests or intellect (smart or dumb is anybody's guess), Athena did in fact introduce me to these amazing people and the associated experiences that have moulded me into what I am today. One useful takeaway from my experience could be to always be open to things and not let your preconceived/ ill-informed notions make the decisions for you; some wonderful things are waiting on the other side.

4. How do you think Athena has progressed since you left?
- Athena has been doing great from what I have learned. It was a long unrealised dream to one day host the NLIU Cultural Festival and I was so glad when it came to fruit as MP04.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
- You have a great responsibility and a very fun-filled responsibility in Athena. There are countless cells/ committees at NLIU and not discounting any of their importance, what task you have at hand is one that touches the artistic and creative side of your peers, which gives it all its relevance and makes it so more enjoyable. During my time at NLIU, I got to meet such creative souls and that we could do our bit to encourage and bring out their creativity in whatever form was the most gratifying thing for us. I am convinced far better artists join NLIU and it is for you to acknowledge, encourage and appreciate their art, and as a consequence make the campus a better place.
Thanks for having me. This is especially helpful for me personally as I get a chance to introspect and reminisce about my time at NLIU after ages. Thanks a lot.

SatyendraConvenor-20151. What is your best memory at Athena?As in first place, I would like to express an acknowledgemen...
25/09/2021

Satyendra
Convenor-2015
1. What is your best memory at Athena?
As in first place, I would like to express an acknowledgement of appreciation for holding an interview with me to unite closely with my college ,
It's a privilege and feeling of glorified worth being a scholar and now an alumnus of this college.
Plunging with best memories, I started as a convenor of a cultural cell adverting as Athena in fifth year. One of the best memory from the fine is of last trimester when I was in last grad.
As a convenor we used to organise and regroup the events like rangmanch, palchhin, movie screening and apparently the most sought after community dinner.
The cultural event was to be held in April but before it could befall a tragedy subdued our Morales of impassioned emotions and excitement of our souls.

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
I totally disagree with this element that you cannot administer academics with committee work,the entire assemblage requires utmost teamwork and I always feel gladdened that my juniors disposed hand in hand with me.
So it's a whole lot teamwork and the endeavours we put in.
It's like you can give commitment to both academics and committee work,both are manageable.

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
We lost two of our college buds in an unfortunate disastrous accident in which one student was a fellow member of my accultured Athena ,also he was very much familiar to me.This was a tragic loss to the college..
This terrible incidence led each and every student confining the faculty into a melancholy. I recalled that when I intended movie screening and community dinner the upshot was incredible. My closely associated juniors who were deeply dropping towards sadness,got engaged themselves into cultural fest and pulled together each and everyone to enjoy the dainties of fest for betterment.
Keeping things rational in mind I realised that how crucial it is to organise and conduct the events like this. Due to this incidence we didn't regimed to open up with a party. Later on we distinctly planned to throw a party for our juniors as it was a tradition and praxis since we started our fests.This party was esteemed as 'Bhasad' and we got our veins back with powered memories till now.
From then the students have been conducting this cultural fest as the most prominent get together ( hereby continuing the custom since 2014)
Cultural events were proved to be crucially important for the entire clg community that time. I literally realised the importance of existence of Athena

4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
Counting backwards from, the present Athena had stride towards the acceptance of upgradations infolding thoroughly with other universities of national level in regard with responsibilities and functions with a sense of concern and professionalism.
Athena has made a remarkable triumph by organising a series of real events investing a picture of human life, depicting grave and humorous actions more than ordinary interest.
These events were called the Nukkad Naatak striking the best dramatic and Cultural fest are the best improvement till now..
5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
I would like to recognise with gratitude that each one of us is born with wings and a hidden talent ,use this talent with wisdom and dexterity.
We realised that during the events of Athena,uniting with eachother persuaded the real strength leading us to happiness,the same circumstance arose during the outbreak of the disease and those times were feeble.
People had lost the support of their closed ones and the pandemic shattered their belief in humanity.
I only want to conclude with utter gratification that it's not always about money and status,taking care in requisite and involving with the needy should be the priority.

Deepti AryaConvenor-20131. What is your best memory at Athena?There are several, but the practice sessions for plays/dra...
25/09/2021

Deepti Arya
Convenor-2013
1. What is your best memory at Athena?
There are several, but the practice sessions for plays/drama will always be my fondest memories of Athena. You get to see a different side of a person when they do something like this. We weren't 'seasoned' actors, there wasn't a regular dramatics club etc., so most of the times, people were 'handpicked' to play a character. At the end of the day, you had a bunch of people across batches who knew very little of each other. It was a very different experience, and will always be very close to my heart.

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
Frankly, at least in my time, the responsibilities of Athena were not too many and were mostly confined to specific events, such as Palchinn and Rangmanch. It was very different from say, the MCA, whose work and responsibilities were much more gruelling and demanded a lot of discipline. Most of Athena's responsibilities cropped up when an event was to be organized - it would get hectic in those times, especially Palchinn, as the same was organized a week or so before the mid-terms. It would become hectic then, but the key I guess is to delegate responsibility, have a strong and willing team. Academics and committee work can easily go hand-in-hand if one is able to delegate and balance work.

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
I was always fond of plays, acting, writing etc. Athena gave me a much needed break from a serious law school life. As the Convenor, my job varied from coming up with events, speaking and coordinating with various people involved in the lighting arrangements, audio systems, stage setups, and running to New Market at odd times to buy things - all of this gave me a sense of belonging. Things trivial as these would become an immense source of joy when, after an event, people came up and congratulated, thanked, looked happy. Athena made me understand the importance of not overlooking even little things, of taking initiative, of making sure that not even one person felt dissociated with what was going onstage - I was very aware that unlike other events, Rangmanch and Palchinn were meant for "everyone". Till date, I find myself working with ease in a team, fully aware that every little job is as important as the seemingly bigger ones. An important aspect of Athena was working with enthusiastic juniors, mostly 1st and 2nd years, who willingly came forward and put their heart into whatever they did. Now, as a litigation counsel, with more than six years in the profession, I find myself much more understanding and appreciative of my juniors in the profession. I attribute this only to Athena, which made me understand that work is work, no matter who does it; and age is no reason why someone cannot be relied on with a responsibility.

4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
Athena has grown by leaps and bounds since I left. I see it much more active than in my time.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
I will always regret of not being more organized in the manner that Athena was operated. I always thought of having multiple 'sub-bodies' - such as a dramatics club, writing club, reading club etc. I feel these activities along with academics, keep a campus lively, allow students to indulge in constructive hobbies. However, since their was no prior structure, I guess I was too scared to start it from square one. The task seemed onerous, even when I formulated a plan, I had to eventually drop it due to the many roadblocks. I hope the present and future students are able to run Athena in a much more organized and structured manner. It should not be confined to two-three events - as I have previously stated here, the inclusivity which Athena's events have is much more than any other - every student looks forward to it. A committee like this, should actively work towards expanding its horizons. I am sure the present and future members would do it, and I will be happy to support in any manner.

Sunaina SharmaCo-Convenor- 20121. What is your best memory at Athena?In my first year itself, being a member of Athena h...
25/09/2021

Sunaina Sharma
Co-Convenor- 2012

1. What is your best memory at Athena?
In my first year itself, being a member of Athena helped me make lots of friends and memories. Through out my five years of college, being part of cultural events always made me happy so it’s difficult to pick out the best memory.
2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
Now this is one leading question!! :D I feel one has to prioritise according to the situation and need. That’s why we used to schedule cultural events/committee works in such a way that it wouldn’t directly clash with exams and other academic pursuits.
3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
I learnt a lot while I was a member of Athena especially in my fifth year. It definitely taught me people skills.

4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
To be honest!! I am not really aware how Athena progressed since I left college. Though looking at this initiative, it looks like it’s in safe hands.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
Sometimes one gets too worked up in organising the events and forgets to enjoy the whole process. So take a pause when things get chaotic. Everything gets alright so enjoy your college life.

Vikram Aditya NarayanConvenor-20121. What is your best memory at Athena?I have good memories of working along with the p...
25/09/2021

Vikram Aditya Narayan
Convenor-2012

1. What is your best memory at Athena?
I have good memories of working along with the passionate team of Athena members and office bearers to organise several cultural events in the year of 2013. We had fun putting things together and often even while cleaning up after events were over!

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
I do not think this was a dominant view during my time in NLIU. Some people may have believed this, but many others thought there was more than enough time to devote to academic work and extra curricular work. That said, I was also lucky to work with a wonderful, highly dedicated team which made committee work quite seamless (and fun).

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
Athena served as a platform for me to learn about the wide range of talents that other NLIU students had, while also being a space for me to express my creative side. I remember my first involvement with Athena was in a play in my first year, which we also performed for a competition in Bangalore. It was a great experience, and in the process I made several friends who I am still close to today. After that first experience, I kept looking for more opportunities to be involved with Athena's activities.

4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
Unfortunately I have not been able to follow Athena's activities much in the last few years, but I often hear about the NLIU student community making great strides and I am sure Athena is no exception to that general trend.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
Just the regular platitudes: be creative, push boundaries and most of all - have fun! :)

Rhea JoshiConvenor- 20121. What is your best memory at Athena?Rangmanch - every year2. There's a myth that it's difficul...
25/09/2021

Rhea Joshi
Convenor- 2012

1. What is your best memory at Athena?
Rangmanch - every year

2. There's a myth that it's difficult to manage academics and committee work together. Till what extent is it true?
I think it was fairly easy to balance both, given our trimester system. I found that if you attended all the classes regularly and devoted the evenings and weekends to committee work, you would easily be able to manage both.

3. How did Athena contribute in shaping your personality?
I am not sure how to answer this. Athena was all about team work. I remember how Sarabjeet, Rishabh, Anant and I used to each handle our specific responsibilities and in the end it would all come together seamlessly. Any Athena event majorly depended on the participants’ enthusiasm and touch wood we lucked out on that front! We had so many talented people across the batches. So I guess what it added to my personality was a feeling of belonging; belonging to a team, belonging to a fraternity and belonging to NLIU!

4. How do you think has Athena progressed since you left?
I’m so glad to see Athena being taken forward by the batches that have come after us. Each batch has contributed a little something into making the events bigger and better. I’d specially like to appreciate the current batch and all their efforts in keeping the committee active and vibrant during the pandemic.

5. One thing that you would like to tell the current as well as future members of Athena.
Athena is not only about a break from the hectic law school curriculum. It’s also about honing talent and encouraging cultural pursuits. NLIU is blessed with students from all over the country representing the vast and varied cultures of India. Athena should continue to highlight that aspect so that our students are exposed to the diversity of India in their formative years.

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