The memories associated with a college fest are often tangible. They come with multiple T-shirts that bear an official designation — volunteer, organiser, or chairperson, that sometimes you carry home and they are then converted into the next kitchen towel. But at least you find some comfort in knowing that the backprint makes it to your résumé. It's also true that festivals are more than just souvenirs. A break from the monotony of college life, an excuse for a missed deadline, the discovery of a friend (or maybe more), what better way to call college home?

Malhar, St. Xavier's College
Malhar is one of Asia's oldest intercollegiate festivals dating back to 1979. In accordance with the college celebrating 150 years, events have been revamped to suit this year's theme — A Time Turner. The first day of the festival dedicated to hosting eminent speakers was traditionally called Conclave. Now, been renamed to Confluence, it includes sessions with a strong line-up of speakers including Nadir Godrej, Orkut Buyukkokten and Anurag Kashyap, as well as a concert where Kabir Cafe and The F16s will be performing.