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Pongal Celebrations

The Pongal celebrations at don Bosco college were a grand success, with active participation from students and faculty members. The event promoted cultural awareness, unity, and teamwork among the college community

Events and Activities
1. Pongal Cooking Competition: Students participated in a Pongal cooking competition, showcasing their culinary skills. The judges were impressed by the variety of dishes prepared.
2. Traditional Dance Performances: Students performed traditional dances like Bharatanatyam and Folk dance, mesmerizing the audience with their energetic performances.
3. Rangoli Competition- A Rangoli competition was organized, where students showcased their artistic skills by creating intricate designs using colored powders.
4. Pongal Puja- A traditional Pongal Puja was performed, invoking the blessings of the Sun God and the Goddess of Prosperity.

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Tourism Day

The World Tourism Day celebrations at don bosco degree college were a huge success, with active participation from students, faculty members, and guests. The event achieved its objective of raising awareness about the importance of tourism in rural development and promoting sustainable tourism practices. The college plans to continue such initiatives in the future, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of tourism among its students.

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Voters Day

National Voters Day is celebrated every year on January 25th to encourage active voter participation and raise awareness about voting rights in India. Here are the key celebrations and activities in our college

1. Distribution of EPIC Cards: Newly registered voters receive their Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) on this day
2. Awareness Campaigns: Various awareness drives are conducted across the country, focusing on voter education and registration.
3. Special Events: Public rallies, debates, and cultural programs are organized to promote the importance of voting percentage in college

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Engineering Futures – CrEAST

This program is sponsored by L&T’s CSR Department was envisioned as a platform to empower students from underprivileged backgrounds and children with learning disabilities (LD) to explore careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through experiential learning. This initiative provides hands-on training in areas such as Lego Robotics, Electronics, Mechanical Workbenches, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Computer-Based Modeling, and Web Technologies. Additionally, soft skills training is an integral part of the program to ensure holistic development.
Our journey began in 2021, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a pilot program for 50 students. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive feedback, we expanded in 2022 to 231 students, including 24 students with learning disabilities, offering seven technical courses, two advanced courses, and a mandatory soft skills program. The following year we catered to 560 students and 16 courses. This year, 528 students from seven schools participated in eight technical courses, three non-technical courses, two advanced courses, and a specialized technical course for LD students. Additionally, this year counselling sessions and psychometric tests were conducted for 333 students in grades 8, 9, and 10, in collaboration with Don Bosco Prafulta, Andheri. An impact study of our last three years of work was also conducted.

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Young Minds, Green Hearts, Tech-Savvy: Shaping a Sustainable Future

DBIT’s NSS unit conducted a beach clean-up drive at Versova Beach on January 25, 2025, in collaboration with the Afroz Shah Foundation. Over 220 volunteers participated in collecting trash and promoting environmental awareness. The event was graced by Mr. Afroz Shah, lawyer – environmental activist and Mr. Siddesh Kadam, Chairman of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. DBIT’s NSS unit also conducted orientation sessions, participated in Euphoria 2025, and worked on the Solar Jal Jyoti project, demonstrating their commitment to social and environmental causes.

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Euphoria 2025

The vibrant and multi-faceted EUPHORIA 2025, is the annual cultural festival hosted by Don Bosco Centre for Learning, is a grand celebration of sports, talent, and camaraderie, uniting DBCL’s institutions. DBIT’s Computer Engineering Department triumphed overall, securing 17 golds and excelling in cultural events, with Verushka Fernandes and Atharva Kadam earning Best Athlete titles along with the overall Champions. The Mechanical Engineering Department captivated the audience with top performances in volleyball, javelin, and running events and ranked third. The IT Department excelled in sports, winning Box Cricket (Boys) and showcasing artistic talent in Shutter Painting and Group Dance. EXTC department dominated with wins in Box Cricket (Girls) and Kabaddi (Boys), along with victories in athletics and Chess. Overall, it was a great show of talent, skills, sportsmanship and a remarkable spirit of teamwork and camaraderie!

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Don Bosco College, Panjim collaborates with CCP for Clean-up Drive

On the morning of January 30, 2025, a beach clean-up drive was organised by Club Ecotiva of Don Bosco College, Panjim, in collaboration with the Corporation of the City of Panjim. The event took place at Campal Beach, a popular coastal area that attracts locals and tourists alike.

The clean-up drive began with volunteers gathering at the designated meeting point. Over 50 students of Don Bosco College, volunteers from the CCP, Feedback Foundation and local residents came together to make a difference. The initiative was aimed at tackling the disposal of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste along the Mandovi River, which poses a serious threat to marine life. Volunteers were provided with gloves, bags and other cleaning equipment. Participants were divided into smaller groups, each assigned a section of the beach to clean.

After an hour of efforts, the beach was significantly cleaner, with large bags full of waste. CCP and Feedback Foundation provided logistical support and resources for the successful completion of the event. The clean-up helped reinforce the message that small actions, when done collectively, can bring about a significant change in the environment. The collaboration between Don Bosco College and the CCP, Panjim set a great example of community-driven efforts to conserve the local environment.

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DBC Panjim organises Colossus XII: A Techno-Fest of Innovation and Collaboration

Don Bosco College, Panjim hosted the 12th edition of Colossus, a two-day inter-collegiate IT fest, attracting enthusiastic participation from eight teams representing seven colleges across Goa, on January 21st and 22nd, 2025. Colossus XII provided a platform for students to showcase their technical prowess, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

The inaugural ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Mr. Irshad Sen, Co-Founder at Achieve Academy and MD & Co-Founder at RKS Inno Group, as the Chief Guest. A significant milestone was achieved during the ceremony with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Don Bosco College and Achieve Academy. This collaboration aims to enhance student learning by providing opportunities for internships, industry exposure, and skill development.

The fest featured a diverse range of events, including Project Presentations, Debugging challenges, CSS Battle, a thrilling Treasure Hunt, and creative competitions like Meme Making, Logo Design, Film Making, and Music Mashups. A captivating Tech Talk by Dr. Razia de Loyola Furtado e Sardinha on “Explainable AI” provided valuable insights into this cutting-edge field.
“Colossus XII showcased the exceptional talent and creativity of the participating students,” said Mr. Palash Raikar, Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator of the event. “The high-quality projects, engaging competitions, and the insightful Tech Talk made this edition a resounding success.”

Team Tech Titans from Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College & Research Center, Assagao, Goa, emerged as the overall winners, while Team Code Crackers from St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa, secured the runners-up position.

Colossus XII proved to be a valuable platform for students to learn, network, and showcase their abilities. The Department of Computer Applications expressed its gratitude to all the participants, faculty members, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and especially Mr. Irshad Sen and Achieve Academy for their invaluable contributions to the success of the event.

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Cosplay 2025 at Don Bosco College Panjim

The Department of English in association with the Books and Beyond Literary Committee organised Cosplay Day 2025 at Don Bosco College Panjim on January 30, in the play area. Participants dressed as their favourite characters and delivered monologues, and acted out scenes to bring their characters to life. The event was divided into two categories: Individual Cosplay and Team Cosplay.

Participants were assessed based on their performance, dialogue delivery, and overall portrayal of their chosen characters. Judges for the event were assistant professors Arantxa Rangel and Leisha Sequeira.

Winners of the team Cosplay were Mario Pimenta, Sharvi Dhond, Poonam Bind, and Ebenezer Rajamanickam of TYBAMC while the runners-up were Charles D’Souza, Joshua Vaz, Janice Fernandes, Mekisha Noronha and Veloshka Pereira of FYBCom.

In the individual category, the winner for Best Male Cosplay was presented to Charles D’souza of FYBCOM who was dressed as ‘Woody’ from Toy Story. Best Female Cosplay was awarded to Davina Paradesi of FYBA who embodied the character ‘Wednesday Addams’.

A quick round of questions based on movie and music trivia were asked and spot prizes were won by Mevish Ali who was dressed as ‘Draco Malfoy’, Roshni of SYBAMC, and Veloshka Pereira.

As a token of appreciation, the judges were presented with a gift by assistant professors Alisha Nicole Carvalho and Nasween Beig from the Department of English.

The event was hosted by Ishrat Sartur of FYBA, who cosplayed as Little Red Riding Hood. She concluded the event by announcing the winners and delivering the vote of thanks.

The audience enjoyed the event, cheering for the participants and singing songs while scores were being tallied. The event was a huge success, with students displaying their passion, talent and dedication. The event provided a platform for creativity and storytelling, making it an entertaining and memorable experience for both participants and the audience.

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Prajjwal

The objective of Prajjwal is to sensitize the society to different aspects of the society and social issues, thereby contributing towards inclusive growth.
The village of Joypur and the areas in its vicinity, have a pre-dominance of low-lined income groups who are deprived of exercising some of their basic needs and demands. In a survey, it was witnessed that most of the school going children could not opt for proper tuitions with family income as the common barrier. The forum, Prajjwal zeroed in, on catering to one of the basic needs of the school children, by organizing free education workshops during the weekends. With the above objective in view, the Prajjwal team of DBIM, Ghy took upon the initiative to bring the inhabitants of Joypur village to the same common platform, whereby the much needed bond can be developed. ‘Active Interaction with the people’ was the main motive behind the whole programme, so that the stockholders of DBIM, could very well understand the problems and issues the local inhabitants are facing, gel with them and provide feasible solutions.