Aligarh, Jan. 30 -- school debate competitions in English and Hindi were organized at S.T.S. (Minto Circle) School, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

Students from various schools functioning under AMU participated in the events. The topic of the Hindi debate was The Original Spirit of Festivals Has Declined in the Digital Age.

Participants presented their views with confidence, logical arguments, and effective language skills. Mayank Chaudhary of STS (Minto Circle) School secured the first position, while Humera from AMU City Girls School stood second, and Tiya Singh from AMU Girls School bagged the third position.

The panel of judges for Hindi debate included Dr. Ghulam Farid Sabri and Dr. Rahil...