KOLKATA: The death of singer KK after a performance at Nazrul Mancha amidst allegations of mismanagement and over-crowding at the venue has turned the spotlight on college fests and the student bodies that organise them.
After the pandemic, fests are back with a vengeance with several college unions flying in celebrities from Mumbai, organising performances by local singers and dancers and providing a stage for students and alumni to meet.
But fests are also an opportunity for the unions to flex their muscle, exhibit the following among the student community and capacity to garner high sponsorships from brands.
