India, Jan. 27 -- CRED founder Kunal Shah has sparked a discussion after questioning the relevance of inviting celebrity speakers to college festivals, arguing that such appearances often add little real value for students in the digital age.

In a post on X, Shah wrote, "I see college festivals trying desperately to get someone to come speak at their event. Best speakers may not come to a college event and are better consumed via YouTube. And those who may come may not necessarily add much value. They should rethink the Darshan culture."

The post quickly went viral, triggering a discussion on how college events are evolving and whether traditional speaker sessions still hold relevance.

Several users echoed Shah's view, arguing that the...