Infosys cricket: Rs. 150000 prizes
By Neha Bajaj

Leading technology powerhouse Infosys launched a T-20 cricket tournament on Oct 15 for 24 Engineering colleges in Bangalore and Mysore.  According to Infosys: “The event provides an opportunity for Infoscions to interact with prospective IT professionals with the aim of fostering team-work among them”.  With T-20s growing popularity this event would strengthen the company’s relationship with the prestigious engineering colleagues in this region.

The first cricket game, between NIE, Mysore and SJCE, Mysore was held at the Infosys Mysore Cricket Ground on October 15.  46 cricket matches will be held over a month to select the T-20 Champions.

The winner will be awarded a whopping Rs. 75,000.  Runners up gets Rs. 50,000 and third place wins you Rs. 25,000

The colleges that are participating are PESIT and PESSE, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Dayanand Sagar College Of Engineering, M. V. J. College Of Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, B. M. S. College of Engineering, Sir M. V. Institute Of Technology,  R. N. S. Institute Of Technology, Global Academy of Technology, Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology, B. M.S. Institute of Technology,  C. M.R. Institute of Technology, University Visweshwaraya College Of Engineering, Don Bosco Institute Of Technology,  Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College Of Engineering, Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur ,  M. C. E. Hassan,  B. N. M. Institute Of Technology, N. I. E. Mysore, S. J. C. E. Mysore, Vidya Vardhaka, Mysore and P. E. S. C. E., Mandya