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The Twelfth Padamshree JTM Gibson Memorial Debate 2006
The
Twelfth Padamshree J.T.M. Gibson Memorial Debate was organized at
Mayo College, Ajmer from September 22, 2006 to September 24, 2006.
The debates were on the basis of the modified Cambridge format (Parliamentary
style of debating) in which eight teams took part.
The teams were:
1. Yadavindra Public School, Mohali
2. Scindia School, Gwalior
3. Modern School, Delhi
4. Daly College, Indore
5. S.M.S.Jaipur
6. Vasant Valley, Delhi
7. Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer
8. Mayo College, Ajmer
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Topics for the Eleventh J.T.M.Gibson Memorial
Quarter-finals
1. The heart of the nuclear bomb is white.
2. Christian missionaries owe an apology to the nation.
3. India is a soft state.
4. This house would accept alternate sexuality.
5. Sledging in sports is an art form.
6. Shashi Tharoor is the right substitute for Mr. Annan –America.
7. Baba Ramdev, a modern Chanakya and Charak is the answer to comatose India.
8. The threat of Islamic terrorism has limited the freedom of expression.
9. Cinema translates into pure entertainment not art.
10. Bucks, bikes and babes have become the mantra of this generation.
11. Election is not a true manifestation of public opinion in India.
Semi Finals
1. ‘Married Jesus’ undermines his divinity.
2. This house does not need celebrity activism.
Finals
India is mature enough to talk sex in the classroom.
Shri V.P.Singh Badnore, very kindly consented to be the Chief Guest for inaugurating the Gibson debates on September 22, 2006 at 10.30 AM.
The qualifying teams in the quarter
final rounds of the debate were:
1. Daly College, Indore
2. Scindia School, Gwalior
3. Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer
4. S.M.S., Jaipur
In the semi-final round that took place
on September 24, 2006:
1) Scindia School Gwalior beat Daly College, Indore
2) Mayo College Girls' School beat S.M.S., Jaipur
In the final round, Scindia School, Gwalior stood winners and lifted the Trophy.
