About Us
A magazine is an experiment and it represents a new focus, a new ratio between commerce and intellect.
Pictoreal is one of the distinguished non-technical clubs at PICT. At Pictoreal, our mission is to create and publish the annual magazine of PICT with unique themes that showcase the talents of PICT. Pictoreal organizes several enthusiastic events throughout the year to boost creative minds. The club always promotes one's skills in literature, design, and photography. We support individuals to build practical skills like event management, public speaking, teamwork, and much more. To enhance one's productive skills, we host multiple events like Pics-o-Reel, an annual art and photography exhibition-cum-competition where students can showcase their art pieces. This year, we introduced a new flagship event, Pictofest, which included Pics-o-Reel and various other workshops such as mastering Blender, pottery, and competitions for creative writing and meme making. To promote public speaking skills, we organize Manthan, featuring mini-events such as extempore, debates, group discussions, etc. Pictosocial, a subgroup of Pictoreal believes the culture in PICT to lose ourselves in the service of others until we discover our own lives and our happiness. To promote the same, we organize events like Tree plantation drives, blood donation and Monetary donation drives, and Old-age home or Orphanage visits. To guide and communicate with students in remote areas, we organize Career counselling sessions. Here at Pictoreal, we try to step forward, reach out and help the students in PICT unleash their creative side.
Our members in Pictoreal always live by one motto-
‘May Thoughts, Colours, and Words prevail!’
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OUR FLAGSHIP EVENTS
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Career Guidance
On March 15, 2024, a career guidance session was conducted at Pune Municipality's Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Katraj. It aimed to enlighten 8th and 9th grade students about career pathways after completing the 10th grade. The session encouraged students to explore their dreams and various career options, providing guidance on steps to achieve their goals. An interactive activity prompted students to write down their aspirations, fostering engagement and reflection.
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Manthan
The MANTHAN public speaking competition on September 14, 2023, allowed students to showcase their oratory skills on "Is brain drain a threat to innovation and development in home countries?". Through extempore storytelling and debate rounds, participants gained public speaking experience. First-year student Siddhant Vishnu won, receiving an Amazon gift card. MANTHAN helped students enhance communication skills while addressing a key socio-economic issue.
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PICTOFEST
On February 23rd, PICTOREAL launched its first intercollegiate art festival, PICTOFEST. Over two days, participants engaged in events like Lost in Pieces, Trivia, Meme-making, Creative Writing, and workshops such as Play with Clay and Resin Art. "Taare Zameen Par," an open-air live painting event, received enthusiastic responses. The art exhibition PICS-O-REEL displayed 600+ entries, attracting a large audience from Pune colleges. It concluded with a closing ceremony awarding prizes for all competitions.
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Blood Donation
On January 31st, 2024, Pictoreal and NSS hosted a successful Blood Donation Drive with Janakalyan Blood Bank. Dr. Kulkarni inaugurated the event, emphasizing community involvement and the importance of blood donation. A campus street play raised awareness, resulting in over 231 donors. With support from 50+ volunteers, the event ran smoothly. The closing ceremony celebrated the event’s success and the impact of community collaboration.
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BE Photoshoot
The BE photoshoot by Pictoreal on April 13, 2024, captured final moments for the BEs with class photos and staff portraits. Held in front of the A1 Building and Lawn, the event included interactive activities, fostering bonding among students. It concluded with a ramp walk where BEs flaunted their sarees and suits, adding style and flair.
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Parichay
On October 16, 2023, Parichay introduced PICT's club Pictoreal to over 160 First Year students. Team heads introduced their teams, conducted activities and played games describing every team and its role in the harmonic operation of the club. The PictoSocial team performed a humorous skit on the ‘Blood Donation Drive.’ The event concluded with an open mic, showcasing talents in music and dance.
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Janseva Orphanage
The visit to Janseva Orphanage on November 5, 2023, saw the enthusiastic participation of 40 dedicated volunteers. Our goal was not just to bring smiles to the children's faces, but also to ignite their creativity, promote teamwork, and instill an appreciation for cultural traditions. Through engaging activities like diya painting, killa making, and lantern crafting, we created a memorable experience for both volunteers and children alike, fostering a sense of joy and community spirit.
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Interviews
This year at Pictoreal, we interviewed remarkable individuals: tech enthusiast Pratik Ratadiya, Sujata Mastani visionary Sachin Kondhalkar, wildlife conservation hero Kulbhushan Singh Suryawanshi, and Guinness World Record cyclist Preeti Maske. Each conversation offered invaluable insights, enriching our journey and providing lessons from diverse fields, including technology, culinary arts, conservation, and extreme sports.
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Amche Bappa
Amche Bappa commenced on September 19th, 2023, spanned for 10 days featuring contests where participants displayed creativity and devotion to Ganpati Bappa. They uploaded photos of home decorations and showcased mandal art, enriching community festivities. Reels and videos added dynamic storytelling to express devotion. Overall, Amche Bappa celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit.
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Akshar Paaul NGO visit
The visit to Akshar Paaul NGO on January 14, 2024, was an unforgettable experience. With 30 passionate volunteers, children explored their creativity through handprint bookmarks and origami. On the occasion of Republic Day, inspiring stories of freedom fighters were shared, along with engaging general knowledge questions. But it was the lively song and dance that truly enchanted everyone, leaving hearts full and spirits lifted.
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Cleanliness drive
On April 20th, a cleanliness drive was conducted at ARAI Hills, Pune. The primary objective was restoring the pristine beauty and well-being of the local ecosystem. Three groups of volunteers equipped with garbage bags and hand gloves for safety, commenced the activity at 9:00 AM. After two hours of rigourous scouting, volunteers managed to collected 12+ bags worth of environmentally hazardous waste. Drive halted at 11:00 AM due to intense heat. All waste was then disposed of at the PMC garbage disposal area on the hill.
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Donation Drive
Pictoreal organized its annual Donation Drive for Vol '24, reflecting its commitment to serving the underprivileged. The drive received generous contributions from students and staff, including monetary donations, clothes, footwear, bags, and books. A closing ceremony was held to distribute the donations among three beneficiary NGOs, amplifying the impact of Pictoreal's generosity.
