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{{Short description|Annual cultural festival of IIT Delhi}}
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{{infobox recurring event
| name = Rendezvous, IIT Delhi
| logo = [[File:2ndpagepic.jpg|250px|Rendezvous]]
| dates = 27 - 30 September, 2025
| frequency = Annual
| genre = [[Cultural]]
| first = {{start date and age|1976}}
| venue = [[IIT Delhi|Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT)]]
| location = [[New Delhi]]
| country = [[India]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.rdv-iitd.org/}}
| organised = Board for Recreational & Creative Activities (BRCA), [[IIT Delhi]]
}}
'''Rendezvous''', known as "'''The RDV'''," is the flagship cultural festival of the [[IIT Delhi|Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)]]. Taking place September 27 to September 30, 2025(It usually happens at the end of September or the beginning of October), this event transcends academia, attracting students from 1200+ colleges and welcoming a staggering 160,000+ attendees. It's a celebration of culture, art, and talent like no other, showcasing creativity and innovation at its finest.

== Events ==
Rendezvous, in its every edition, hosts a large number of competitional and non-competitional events engaging a nationwide participation. Faces of RDV(formerly known as Mr. & Mrs. RDV), Fashion Show, Comedy Hunt, Blitzkrieg Beatbox Battle, Rap Battle, [[Chess]] Tournament, Lifestyle, Chef's Art, Meme Fest, [[Valorant]] Tournament, Deguise (a cosplay event), [[FIFA (video game series)|FIFA]] Tournament, [[Battlegrounds Mobile India|BGMI]] Tournament, COD Tournament, Stratazenith, Film Festival are a few to name the mega flagship events. Apart from these, a variety of competitions, workshops and talk sessions are organised by the respective cultural clubs of IIT Delhi namely Dance Club, Debating Club, Design Club, Dramatics Club, Fine Arts and Crafts Club, Hindi Samiti, Literary Club, Music Club, Photography and Films Club, Spic Macay, Quizzing Club.<ref>{{cite web |title=BRCA IIT Delhi Website |url=https://brca.iitd.ac.in/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=brca.iitd.ac.in}}</ref>

== Pronites ==
[[File:Spectrum10.jpg|thumb|Spectrum, the Group Dance Competition]]
Following each eventful day at Rendezvous, Pronite brings out artists from various cultures together on a stage. It has been the main star attraction of the festival with performing artists ranging from the famous Indian musical trio, [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy|Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/iit-delhis-annual-fest-rendezvous-celebrates-40-years/|title=IIT Delhi’s Annual Fest Rendezvous Celebrates 40 Years -|website=rollingstoneindia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> to the famous American Rock Band, [[Hoobastank]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/big-buck-fests-hoobastank-at-iit-delhi/story-akjNRg6RjNtEfS7ee0N2lJ.html|title=Big buck fests: Hoobastank at IIT Delhi|date=2013-10-14|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en}}</ref> having performed here. Dhoom, in the past has staged popular performances like [[Nucleya]], [[Guru Randhawa]] and [[Sonu Nigam]] in 2023 earlier edition of March, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Salim–Sulaiman|Salim-Sulaiman]] and [[Benny Dayal]] in 2022, [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy|Shankar Ehsaan Loy]], [[Amit Trivedi]] and [[Ritviz]] in 2019 [[Javed Akhtar]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://atkt.in/javed-akhtar-iit-delhi-rendezvous-2016/|title=Javed Akhtar at IIT Delhi Rendezvous 2016 {{!}} ATKT.in|date=2016-10-19|work=ATKT.in|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Ehsaan Noorani]] and [[Loy Mendonsa|Loy Medonsa]], [[Javed Ali]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.universityexpress.co.in/delhiuniversity/2015/10/what-iit-ds-rendezvous-have-in-store-this-year/|title=What IIT D's Rendezvous have in store this year - University Express|date=2015-10-15|work=University Express|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en-US}}</ref> in 2015, Falak Shabir and [[Arijit Singh|Arjit Singh]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://festpav.com/fest/view/5998/Rendezvous_2016_cultural_fest_of_IIT_Delhi_October_2016-IIT_Delhi|title=Rendezvous 2016_cultural fest of IIT Delhi October 2016-IIT Delhi-Delhi-Delhi-21-October-2016-24-Oct-2016|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> in 2014, Farhan Akhtar,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wetleafphotography.blogspot.in/2013/10/rendezvous-2013-farhan-akhta-jasleen.html|title=Rendezvous 2013 {{!}} Farhan Akhtar, Jasleen Royal, Bandish Band in IIT Delhi|website=wetleafphotography.blogspot.in|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> Hoobastank in 2013, [[Coke Studio (India)|Coke Studio@MTV]] ([[Angaraag Mahanta|Papon]], [[Shilpa Rao]] and Advaita Band)<ref name="IIT fest to get bigger">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/iit-fest-to-get-bigger/story-EJn9sfVskHFOv1EpfzAK3K.html|title=IIT fest to get bigger|date=2012-10-15|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en}}</ref> in 2012; [[Rabbi Shergill]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.postpickle.com/entertainment/delhis-most-awaited-fest-is-here-get-ready-for-iit-delhis-rendezvous|title=Delhi’s Most Awaited Fest Is Here! Get Ready For IIT-Delhi’s Rendezvous!|website=www.postpickle.com/|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> Rohit Deshmukh, [[Kailash Kher]],<ref>{{cite web | title=Rendezvous: Annual Cultural Fest of IIT Delhi | url=https://www.groovenexus.com/college-fest/rendezvous-iit-delhi/ | website=GrooveNexus | access-date=17 October 2024}}</ref> Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Mohit Chauhan, [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://onlygizmos.com/rendezvous-iit-delhi-2014/2014/09/|title=Rendezvous'14 - IIT Delhi's Cultural Fest is Back!|date=2014-09-30|work=OnlyGizmos|access-date=2017-08-04|language=en-US}}</ref> in 2010. The Pro-Show Spectrum has maintained the legacy of hosting star casts of popular Bollywood movies like [[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]] ([[Arjun Rampal]], [[Abhay Deol]], [[Manoj Bajpai]], [[Esha Gupta]]) in 2012, [[Band Baaja Baaraat]] ([[Anushka Sharma]], [[Ranveer Singh]])<ref name="IIT fest to get bigger"/> and [[Break Ke Baad]] ([[Deepika Padukone]], [[Imran Khan (Bollywood actor)|Imran Khan]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Layout/Includes/TOINEW/ArtWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=CAP%2F2010%2F10%2F24&ViewMode=HTML&EntityId=Ar05701&AppName=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804175127/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Layout/Includes/TOINEW/ArtWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=CAP%2F2010%2F10%2F24&ViewMode=HTML&EntityId=Ar05701&AppName=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2017|title=IITians tech to filmi glamour Think IITs are the land of geeks? Then what’s Bollywood doing here?|work=Times of India}}</ref> in 2010. Blitzkrieg has staged several international headliner bands like [[Cypher16]] in 2012, Textures in 2010, Malefice<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/Rockers-at-IIT/articleshow/5110143.cms|title=Rockers at IIT! - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> in 2009, and Mindsnare in 2008; and Indian Rock Bands like Parikrama.<ref name=":1" />

Apart from competitions, some of the Indian top bands are also invited to perform. 2016 witnessed the presence of the Junkyard Groove and Spud in the Box.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eventshigh.com/detail/delhi/93a61287590d8c412a8380989cd86f8e-blitzkrieg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805055806/https://www.eventshigh.com/detail/delhi/93a61287590d8c412a8380989cd86f8e-blitzkrieg|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 August 2017|title=Blitzkrieg at Delhi - Events High|website=Events High|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref> These have been judged by prominent judges like [[Shiamak Davar]]<ref name="IIT fest to get bigger"/> (Choreography Competition 2012) and [[Shahnaz Husain]] (Fashion Show 2015).

==Programs==

===Influencer Program===
The Influencer Program by Rendezvous IIT Delhi is designed to empower social media influencers of all follower counts and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills and gain recognition. Participants in this program have the opportunity to earn a range of benefits, from cash prizes and exciting goodies to exclusive callouts during Pronites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rendezvousiitd.com/Influencer/|title=Influencer Program}}</ref>

===Campus Ambassador Program===

The Campus Ambassador Program is an excellent opportunity for individuals to represent IIT Delhi on social media platforms. Rendezvous IIT Delhi has reintroduced its Campus Ambassador Program, offering a unique chance to enhance your marketing and publicity skills. By participating, you'll have the chance to earn internship certificates, letters of recommendation, discount vouchers, exciting merchandise, and even Pronite passes!<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cap.rendezvousiitd.org|title=Campus Ambassador Program}}</ref>

== Other performances ==
[[File:Bike racing10.jpg|thumb|The Stunt Mania in 2010]]Informal stages are set up on the streets of IIT Delhi to attract and engage with the passers-by. They host informal events throughout the four days of the festival. In the past, they have seen the presence of Bollywood personalities including Anushka Sharma, [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Piyush Mishra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy-Piyush-Mishra-headed-to-IIT-15102015101043|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805021914/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy-Piyush-Mishra-headed-to-IIT-15102015101043|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2017|title=The Times Group|website=epaperbeta.timesofindia.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref>

The commencement of the "RDV’s Got talent" has given students a platform to showcase their skills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fineartssrcc.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/rdv-iit-delhi-join-and-have-a-blast/|title=RDV, IIT Delhi- Join and Have a blast|date=2014-10-10|website=The Fine Arts Society, SRCC|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref>

Live stages are also put up near the main institute area of IIT Delhi, where professional artist from all across the nation showcase their talent in front of the crowd of RDV.

[[File:Duo-dance10.jpg|thumb|Duo Dance Competition]]

==References==
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==External links==

*{{Official website|https://www.rdv-iitd.org/}}
*[http://www.iitd.ac.in/ IIT Delhi]

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[[Category:College festivals in India]]
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[[Category:Cultural festivals in India]]
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