On March 25, 2026, the Department of Humanities at IHSMheld the III Intra-University Debate Championship, organized and hosted by the Adabiyyat Literature Club, bringing together bright minds, strong arguments, and inspiring teamwork.
The event opened with welcoming remarks by the Head of the Department of Humanities, Nuriya N. Alymkulova, who wished all participants good luck and creative success.
The debate session was moderated by active club members Atif Shaikh and Saba Shaikh, who introduced the debate rules and presented the judging panel.
Jury Panel:
The debates were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges:
A total of 8 teams, comprising students from different semesters, took part in the championship. Participants demonstrated persuasive argumentation, a high level of erudition, excellent public speaking skills, and strong team coordination while debating on challenging global issues.
Finalists:
In the final round, teams debated the motion:
“The United States: A Global Stabiliser or a Global Threat?”
Winner - Verbal Worries:
• Aadil Khan (Semester 6, Group 5)
• Mahsheed Jamil (Semester 3, Group 1)
• Najwa Yousaf (Semester 2, Group 1)
Runner-up - Tunduk:
• Sanjiv Singh (Semester 7, Group 6)
• Shivam Choubey (Semester 8, Group 33)
• Ishika Ganghas (Semester 8, Group 11)
3rd & 4th Places:
The Nerdbies and Victores
Individual Awards:
Special Book Prizes from the Supervisor of the Adabiyyat Literature Club, Aziza A. Ajibekova, were awarded to:
The championship aimed to develop students’ skills in constructive dialogue, logical and critical thinking, and public speaking. All participants received certificates and memorable gifts, while the winners were honored with trophies, diplomas, and special prizes.
The event opened with welcoming remarks by the Head of the Department of Humanities, Nuriya N. Alymkulova, who wished all participants good luck and creative success.
The debate session was moderated by active club members Atif Shaikh and Saba Shaikh, who introduced the debate rules and presented the judging panel.
Jury Panel:
The debates were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges:
- Shitlesh Yadav - President of the Adabiyyat Literature Club
- Aaysha Bano - Vice President of the Adabiyyat Literature Club
- Taha Shaikh - Debate Secretary of the Adabiyyat Literature Club
A total of 8 teams, comprising students from different semesters, took part in the championship. Participants demonstrated persuasive argumentation, a high level of erudition, excellent public speaking skills, and strong team coordination while debating on challenging global issues.
Finalists:
- Verbal Worries
- Tunduk
In the final round, teams debated the motion:
“The United States: A Global Stabiliser or a Global Threat?”
Winner - Verbal Worries:
• Aadil Khan (Semester 6, Group 5)
• Mahsheed Jamil (Semester 3, Group 1)
• Najwa Yousaf (Semester 2, Group 1)
Runner-up - Tunduk:
• Sanjiv Singh (Semester 7, Group 6)
• Shivam Choubey (Semester 8, Group 33)
• Ishika Ganghas (Semester 8, Group 11)
3rd & 4th Places:
The Nerdbies and Victores
Individual Awards:
- Best Debater - Aadil Khan
- Best Speaker - Sadekabanu Kodawala
- Honorable Mention - Dipankar Debnath, Atharv Raut
Special Book Prizes from the Supervisor of the Adabiyyat Literature Club, Aziza A. Ajibekova, were awarded to:
- Najwa Yousaf - “White Nights” by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Harsh Gupta - “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Mohammad Shahzeb - “The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks
The championship aimed to develop students’ skills in constructive dialogue, logical and critical thinking, and public speaking. All participants received certificates and memorable gifts, while the winners were honored with trophies, diplomas, and special prizes.