Students show creative side at Panjab University's ‘Cyanide-2026' fest
The festival also featured an Open Mic event, which offered a platform for students to present poetry, stand-up comedy and musical performances
Students displayed their creative side through music, poetry and stand-up performances during ‘Cyanide-2026: The Cosmic Tales’, an annual techno-cultural festival organised by the Dr SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Panjab University.
As part of the festival’s activities, ‘Cyanide Idol’, a solo singing competition, was held between 2 pm and 3 pm at fun stage. Participants presented a variety of songs before an enthusiastic audience, drawing cheers and applause from fellow students.
The festival also featured an Open Mic event, which offered a platform for students to present poetry, stand-up comedy and musical performances. Several participants used the opportunity to share original compositions and humorous acts, adding to the lively atmosphere of the event.
The first evening of the festival — ‘Cyanide Night 1’ — included a fashion show that became one of the highlights of the cultural programme. Students walked the ramp in creative outfits, oozing with confidence and style as part of the fest’s entertainment line-up.
Students from different departments across the university attended the events, making the festival a vibrant gathering of young talent and creativity. Organisers said the cultural activities aimed to encourage students to explore their artistic interests and provided opportunities to showcase their abilities beyond academics.
The festival will continue with several more competitions and performances planned over the coming days.
