Rule takers to rule makers, says Shashi Tharoor at Mood Indigo

The third day of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay’s (IIT-B) Mood Indigo festival saw some of the most celebrated opinion makers sharing their ideas with the student community

The third day of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay’s (IIT-B) Mood Indigo festival saw some of the most celebrated opinion makers sharing their ideas with the student community.

A group of enthusiastic students takes a selfie with former Union minister Shashi Tharoor at the festival in Powai on Sunday. (Prashant Waydande)

Mumbai, India - 19 December 2015: Students taking selfie in front of art installed at Mood Indigo which is annual fest of IIT Bombay Powai in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, December 19, 2015.(Prashant Waydande)

Social activist Medha Patkar, expressed her views on the topic of ‘Globalisation: Threat or Opportunity’. She highlighted matters concerning the latest social reforms and how it impacts the world.

Meanwhile former Union minister Shashi Tharoor spoke about India’s role on a global stage before a large gathering of students. Speaking on the topic ‘India in today’s networking world’, he said, “So far, we have been a rule taker, now is time for us to be a rule maker.”

Comedian Ahsaan Qureshi entertained youngsters with his spontaneous, witty poetry and comical monologue about Indian culture and current affairs.