| The concept of 'Pyramid Quizzing' will be introduced for the first time in Indian "corporate" quizzing history at the 4th edition of Tata Crucible Quiz, scheduled to begin from August 11, 2007. This concept is designed to analyze the Speed of thought, Agility of the mind and Width of knowledge of the contestants participating in this quiz. |
| Highlights: 12 cities; Over 500 audience prizes; Over Rs. 30 lakhs at stake; Free Entry |
| "Tata Crucible-The Business Quiz 2007" will be conducted by well known quizmaster Giri 'Pickbrain' Balasubramanian, and will commence with the regional rounds in Chennai (Aug 11), then travelling to Hyderabad (Aug 12), New Delhi (Aug 18), Chandigarh (Aug 19), Cochin (Aug 22), Kolkata (Aug 26), Bhubaneshwar (Aug 27), Bangalore (Sep 1), Pune (Sep 2), Indore (Sep 3), Ahmedabad (Sep 5) and Mumbai (Sep 9). Also for the very first time in Indian Corporate quizzing history, there would be 12 teams (one from each region) that would qualify for the National Finals scheduled to be held in Mumbai at the end of September 2007. |
| The winners of the National finals will walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh along with a beautiful trophy for each of the 2 contestants. Total Prizes of over Rs. 30 lakhs are at stake in the 2007 quiz, including lots of prizes for enthusiastic audiences! |
| The theme of the Tata Crucible- The Business Quiz 2007 is 'Battle call for the brightest minds'. Introduced for the first time in Indian corporate quizzing history, the 'Pyramid Quizzing' participation structure is developed along the lines of the aspiration of any corporate to rise above all, where life gets more demanding as one climbs the pyramid. With this |
| thought in mind they are urged to set a platform and aim high, as success requires one to be AGILE and QUICK besides being KNOWLEDGEABLE. |
| Says, Mr. Romit Chaterji, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Tata Services Ltd, "Tata Crucible has become a much-awaited phenomenon every year as it provides today's corporate world with a challenging opportunity to |
| engage themselves in a battle of intelligence with the best minds in a competitive environment. This enables them to prove themselves and also provides an incentive to get ahead in life. The remarkable response received over the past three years has encouraged the Tata Group to move forward and establish Tata Crucible as a leading brand in the world of quizzing. We are so pleased with the response that this year onwards, we have decided to target some of the emerging markets of India as well." |
| Know your Crucible Quotient |
| Official website: The Tata Crucible enthusiasts can log onto the exclusive official website - www.tatacrucible.com and register for participation, and also take a quick sample test to find out their Crucible Quotient! The forum "Crucible Logs" or CLOGS, provides an opportunity to the corporates and quiz enthusiasts across the country to post their views and comments. |
| Other Facts: |
| * The quiz will cover a wide canvas of subjects from business houses to brands, business history to business fundamentals, from creators of wealth to architects of industries. In short it's all about innovation and |
| excellence in the world of business. |
| * The Tata Companies supporting the 2007 Business Quiz are Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Teleservices, Tata Asset Management, Titan as the Timing Partner, & Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces as the hospitality partner. |
| Participate Now - Register at www.tatacrucible.com |
| Selection Process: A two-member team, from the same company or corporate organization, can participate in the quiz. Any number of teams from same organization can participate. |
| No registration fee |
| Prelim: A written elimination for all contestants will be held at each regional round followed by the Regional Final |
| Regional Final: The top 6 teams from the written prelims will qualify for the live stage round held at the same venue. |
| The Winning team from the Regional Finals will participate in the National Final to be held in Mumbai at the end of September 2007 |
| The decision of the organizers/quizmaster will be final and binding. |
| Team composition cannot be changed after the prelims. |
| A corporate team will be allowed to participate in only one of the 12 locations where the quiz is being held. |
| The Winning Team at each Regional level will be provided Travel and Accommodation arrangements by the organizers of the quiz to participate in the National Final. |
| For complete details on the Tata Crucible-The Business Quiz 2007, please refer to www.tatacrucible.com |
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