The Tech Grandmasters

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The Tech Grandmasters

NDTV Good Times in partnership with Big Synergy introduce a brand new quiz show on technology, quizzing you on the latest gadgets and gizmos, titledTHE TECH GRANDMASTERS

The contest will provide a platform to all the tech savvy people between the age group of 16-35 years toshowcase their tech quotient, become the Tech Grandmastersof the country and also win some latest and hottest gadgets. The show will feature two teams, battling it out, over three grueling rounds of questioning by none other than the Gadget Guru himself, Rajiv Makhni.

So, if you think you and your partner can ace our tests and if you have the drive, the desire and make a strong teamto win this challenge then please send in your entries to the following address-

Big Synergy
4, Zamrudpur Community Centre,
3rd floor,
Kailash Colony Extension
New Delhi- 110048
Ph No: 011-29244134-37

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have taken the first step towards becoming a contestant on The Tech Grandmasters. All you need to do is fill out this form and send it back to us. Before you start, here are a few points to remember:

First, please carefully read the Rules and Regulations of the contest below-

Rules and Regulations for selection

You should apply as a team of two.

Team participation should mean both members representing the same school, college or a corporate.

Both team members should be over 16 years and below 36 years as of 1st November 2010

You should have an avid interest in technology, latest gadgets news on what’s new and in use.

It is MANDATORYfor all teams to provide us with a video clip with both contestants in the clip introducing themselves (Names, institution you are representing, team name etc) sharing with the selection team on why they should be selected for the show. The team should also share their views on the gadgets they possess, or the ones they would like to have and any interesting invention they have thought of etc.

The clip should not exceed more than 3 minutes (180 seconds). Anything beyond that will not be looked at or considered. The Clip should be in wmv, mp4 format.
In a scenario of the team emailing their application form, the team will have to upload their video along with it. Alternatively if you will send us your form through post. Please send us a VCD of the clip made by you.
Any Application for sent/emailed to us without the video clip will be CANCELLED
Both team members should be fluent in written as well as spoken English
Both team members should be Indians residing in India

Note while filling up the form –

Please attach recent photographs of (both contestants) in the space provided.

Please fill in the boxes in your own hand, in block capital letters, in English, clearly and legibly.

Please ensure that any information you give us about yourself is accurate, and can be verified at any point with original documents, where relevant.

All questions with an asterix in front of it have to be answered clearly, in your own hand.

APPLICATION FORM

Please note that if this application is incomplete or is found to be inaccurate, then your candidature is liable to be cancelled. Please fill the form in Block Letters.

Please attach attested photographs

CANDIDATE 1 CANDIDATE 2

PERSONAL DETAILS: CONTESTANT 1

*FIRST

MIDDLE

*LAST

*DOB DD MM YY

*MAILING ADDRESS:

(Leave a space/ box between words)

Telephone No:

Mobile:

STATE:

CONTEST ZONE

(Please enter as North/South/ East /West as per the geographic location of your residential address)

MOTHER TONGUE: …………………………………………………………………………….

OCCUPATION/ SCHOOL/COLLEGE: ……………………………………………………………

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:………………………………………………………………

CONTESTANT 2

FIRST

MIDDLE

LAST

*DOB DD MM YY

*MAILING ADDRESS:

(Leave a space/ box between words)

Telephone No:

Mobile:

STATE:

CONTEST ZONE ZONAL CODE

(Please enter as North/South/ East /West as per the geographic location of your residential address)

MOTHER TONGUE: …………………………………………………………………………..

OCCUPATION/ SCHOOL/COLLEGE: ……………………………………………………………

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:………………………………………………………………

PLEASE FILL THE FORM IN BLOCK LETTERS (BOTH APPLICANTS)

QUESTIONS

ASSOCIATION WITH YOUR TEAM MEMBER

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HOW TECH SAVVY AND GADGET CRAZY DO YOU CLAIM TO BE? (BRIEF SKETCH OF YOUR TEAM)

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WHICH IS THE ONE GADGET YOU CAN’T IMAGINE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT AND WHY?

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ACCORDING TO YOU WHAT HAS BEEN THE COOLEST INVENTION TILL DATE?

IF GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVENT SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD YOU INVENT?

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS PARTICULAR PERSON TO BE YOUR TEAM MEMBER?

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Postal Address-

Big Synergy
4, Zamrudpur Community Centre,
3rd floor,
Kailash Colony Extension
New Delhi- 110048
Ph No: 011-29244134-37

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