Speak For India
The "Speak For India" initiative by Federal Bank was
launched in 2014 by the Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, in
collaboration with The Times of India Group. This transformative
initiative has had a profound impact on the youth. This CSR activity
was designed to enhance critical thinking and public speaking skills
and develop leadership qualities among the talented youth. Speak For
India is a debate contest that empowers the youth to express their
opinions, views, and ideas on the changes they wish to see in the
country and to make noteworthy contributions. The Speak For India
Debate Contest is held in Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
The Times Thyagaraja Awards
In 2012, the talent hunt - Times Thayagaraga contest was organised to
identify and honour the best talented amateur Carnatic singer at the
Marghazhi music season. The program began in a small way in 2012 and
now grows yearly with many candidate nominations from sabhas. The
event also boasts celebrity concerts at big venues like the Music
Academy. Great Carnatic music legends like Sudha Ragunathan, L.
Subramaniam, Ranjani-Gayathri, Aruna Sairam, and the late
Balamuralikrishna have rendered mesmerising performances at the Awards programme.
The 13th edition of the Times Thyagaraja talent contest started in
the first week of December 2023. An expert panel of judges chose the
best candidates after the auditions held between December 19 and
December 23. The grand finale will be held on 20 January 2024 at the
Music Academy, where the top candidates will fight it out for the main
title. The winners can perform with legends at the Music Academy and
win gold prizes worth ₹2 lakhs.
Federal Bank's role in encouraging future musicians and debaters
emphasises its tremendous dedication to the development of today’s
youth. By merging finance with arts and communication, Federal Bank
aims to support the dreams of talented youth. Also, it contributes to
building a generation that is empowered and vibrant and can make the
nation proud. This holistic approach to the development of the youth
and the country exemplifies the bank's dedication to creating an
impressive impact on the lives of all young aspiring individuals.
