The Business Bytes
BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 22, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Loyola International School has clinched the title at the third edition of CSM Synapse, Odisha’s premier inter-school quiz contest.
The team of Purbasha Falguni and Pratyaksh Rastogi from Loyola outperformed five other zonal-winning teams in a fiercely competitive grand finale to secure the grand prize of Rs 50,000. This year’s competition featured an exciting mix of challenging questions, engaging games, thrilling surprises, and impressive rewards.
In the closely contested final, Pratyush Dhal and Ayan Senapati from DAV Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar, claimed the runner-up position and were awarded Rs 25,000. Other finalists, including Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (Berhampur), Indo English School (Rourkela), Delhi Public School (Paradip Refinery), and Deepika English Medium School (Rourkela), were honoured as zonal winners, each showcasing exceptional knowledge and quizzing skills in their respective zones.
CSM Tech CHRO Lagna Panda, and CTO Pradyut Mohan Dash felicitated the winners and participants, expressing admiration for their performance. CSM Tech CFO Manoj Kumar Patra welcomed and commended the participants.
The 2024 edition introduced an innovative two-tier structure, featuring three Zonal Quizzes in July, culminating in the Grand State Finale. This new format increased the competition’s reach and intensity, providing participants with a more challenging and rewarding experience. In this structure, the competition was divided into two levels: the Zonal Quizzes and the Grand State Finale. The top two teams from each zonal round advanced to the finale.
CSM organizes Synapse each year in collaboration with Quizcraft Global, led by Adityanath Mubayi, India’s ace quizmaster and head of research for the popular TV series ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. This partnership ensures world-class content and an engaging quizzing experience for all participants.
A Bhubaneswar-headquartered IT consulting company, CSM Tech has a significant business presence in the US, Canada, Dubai, and multiple African countries. With over 26 years of experience, it has proven its excellence in designing and deploying technology solutions.
