#Rapid Comedy : Tag with David

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The Humour Club of ShrimathiDevkunvarNanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women organized an engaging and laughter-filled event titled “Rapid Comedy: Tag with David”on 18/12/2024 at seminar hall 1. The program aimed to provide a refreshing and entertaining session for the students while showcasing the power of humor in connecting people and spreading positivity.Chief Guests were Mr. Nesan David and Mr. Vijay. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Nesan David, a renowned stand-up comedian known for his impeccable wit, observational comedy, and ability to captivate audiences with relatable humor. With years of experience in the field of comedy, Mr. Nesan has performed across various platforms, making people laugh through his insightful and entertaining narratives. He has done more than 100 College Shows & 50 Sold out Public shows in more than 10 Cities in India. The session opened with e Humour Club Banner Launching by Mr. David Nesan .During the session, Mr. Nesan David delighted the audience with a live stand-up comedy performance that had everyone in splits. His relatable humor and quick improvisation left a lasting impression.Students and faculty engaged in an interactive Q&A with Mr. Nesan.The seminar hall resonated with laughter and joy throughout the event. Participants appreciated the effort taken by the Humour Club in organizing such a unique and refreshing program.

Comedy Session and interdepartmental Competition.

Street Play about Standards

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To teach students about the significance of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and its role in guaranteeing product quality and safety, the Humour Club of SDNB Vaishnav College collaborated with the Standards (BIS) club to organise a street play on February 7, 2025. To increase awareness of the importance of BIS certification in common products, the event was organised. Students from the Humour Club staged the street play, which skillfully combined humour and information to keep the audience interested. The street play illustrated how using uncertified products can be dangerous and how BIS standards protect customers through humorous conversations and realistic scenes. The street play’s characters, who represented typical purchasers and vendors, underlined the significance of checking.

Nagaichuvaiye Nallasuvai

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Shrimathi Devkumar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women’s Humor Club in association with Ability to Access Cell conducted a Guest lecture on Nagaichuvaiye Nalla Suvai by Dr. Mu Muthuvelu on 06.02.25 in the Seminar Hall 1 at 11.30. 1.00 PM. Tamil Thai song was played at the beginning followed by our college prayer song. Sruthi and Vinothini III B Com hosted the event. Sri Varshini, III B Com student gave the welcome address. Dr. Mu Muthuvelu Former Registrar and Professor of the Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies spoke about the dimensions of comedy. Humor is embedded even in the smallest words, actions and exchanges among relationships in our daily life. He also talked about comedy found in the literature.
Therefore, his speech was structured in such a way as to arouse the interest of the students so that they can easily engage in humour and get relieved from tension out of day today life. He summed up various messages about humor and said that life without humor is useless and life without humor is not a good life. He engaged the audience by humorous anecdotes and

Beyond Humor: Memes as Tools as Social Learning and Public Awareness

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The Humor Club in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chromepet, organised an invited talk titled “Beyond Humor: Memes as Tools of Social Learning and Public Awareness” on 29 December 2025 at Seminar Hall II from 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. The session was delivered by Ms. Akshaya N, Research Scholar, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT Chennai. The event aimed to explore the growing social relevance of memes and their potential as effective tools for learning, communication, and public awareness. The speaker highlighted how memes transcend mere entertainment and function as powerful cultural texts that reflect social realities, influence public opinion, and promote critical thinking. Through engaging examples, she traced the evolution of memes and discussed their role in addressing social issues, education, and digital activism. The session also included a hands-on component where students were trained to create meaningful and socially relevant memes, encouraging creativity and responsible digital expression. The interactive nature of the talk motivated students to actively participate, share ideas, and experiment with meme creation as a form of learning. Overall, the event was informative and engaging, successfully sensitising students to the educational and social potential of memes in contemporary digital culture.

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 The Humor club members introduce the guest speaker and the objective of the programme ‘Beyond Humor: Memes as Tools as Social Learning and Public Awareness’- 29/12/2025

Ms. N. Akshaya addresses the students on the element of humor, its social relevance and responsibility to the club members- 29/12/2025

A section of the audience working on the memes as trained by the speaker Ms. N. Akshaya- 29/12/2025

Strength Of the Programme

⮚ The programme addressed a contemporary and relatable topic, increasing student interest and engagement.
⮚ Integration of theoretical insights with hands-on activities enhanced experiential and participatory learning.
⮚ The resource person’s expertise enabled effective discussion on social, educational, and cultural dimensions of memes.
⮚ Interactive sessions encouraged active student participation, creativity, and critical thinking. ⮚ The programme promoted responsible digital citizenship and ethical content creation among students.
⮚ Alignment with IQAC objectives ensured quality enhancement in innovative teaching–learning practices.

Challenges

⮚ Varying levels of digital literacy and design skills among students posed initial difficulties during the hands-on activity.
⮚ Time constraints limited the scope for more in-depth discussion and extended practical sessions. ⮚ Ensuring that all meme content remained socially sensitive and appropriate required continuous guidance.
⮚ Managing large group participation during interactive activities was challenging within the given time frame.

Programme Outcome

⮚ Students gained a deeper understanding of memes as effective tools for communication, education, and social awareness.
⮚ Participants developed critical perspectives on how digital content influences public opinion and social behaviour.
⮚ Students enhanced their creative and analytical skills through practical meme-creation activities.
⮚ The session promoted responsible digital citizenship and ethical content creation among students.
⮚ Learners were motivated to use memes constructively for learning, social engagement, and digital activism.

Humor on Screen: A Screening of Comic Narratives

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The humor club hosted a lively movie screening event titled “Humour on Screen: A Screening of Comic Narratives,” offering students an engaging exploration of comedy
through cinema. The screening showcased carefully selected films and excerpts that highlighted different forms of comic storytelling, including satire, slapstick, situational humor, and character-driven comedy. As part of the movie screening event, Charlie Chaplin’s popular movie “Modern times” was screened for the students. The film portrayed the social issues and labor struggles prevailing in that period. Students not only enjoyed the entertainment value of the films but also gained insight into how humor is constructed and communicated on screen. The event encouraged laughter, discussion, and critical reflection, making it both an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating experience that strengthened the club’s aim of appreciating humor as a powerful narrative and cultural tool.

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Strength Of The Program

One of the major strengths of the program was the enthusiastic participation of students, which created a lively and engaging atmosphere throughout the screening. The event successfully combined entertainment with learning, allowing students to appreciate humor not only as a source of enjoyment but also as a meaningful narrative device. By showcasing diverse comic styles and storytelling techniques, the screening broadened students’ understanding of humor across different contexts. The shared experience of laughter and discussion fostered a sense of community among participants, making the program both impactful and memorable.

Program Outcome

At the end of the program, students gained a deeper appreciation of humor as an effective narrative tool in cinema. The screening enhanced their ability to critically observe and analyze comic elements in visual storytelling while fostering creativity and cultural awareness. The event also contributed to students’ emotional well-being by providing a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment and strengthened peer interaction through shared participation.