Google invites children to share their creativity

Updated on: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Google India announces ‘Doodle 4 Google’ competition for 2012, inviting children between the ages of 5 to 16 years to share their creativity by doodling on the Google logo. The theme of this year’s competition is Unity in Diversity. The annual contest that received over a 100,000 entries last, expects a stronger response this year, as they reach out to over 40 cities.

The winner of the competition will be announced in New Delhi on November 6, while the winning doodle will be featured on the Google (India) homepage on November 14 marking the children’s day.

Nikhil Rungta, country marketing head, Google India states, “This is a great opportunity for students to explore the intersection of art and technology, while sharing their talents and creativity on a national scale. Last year’s winning doodle by Varsha Gupta, from Delhi NCR, showcased in vivid detail that India is a land of different cultures, and music is an integral part of it. This year we expect the children of India to showcase to the world how India is united in diversity.”

Participants will be grouped into three different categories—Group one comprising students from class I to III; Group two with students from class IV to VI; and Group three with students from class VII to X. They will also be divided into four regions—north, south, east and west. Three entries will be shortlisted from every region across each of the three groups. Following the preliminary judging, 12 entries will be announced and exhibited for public voting. Based on the number of votes, one winner from each group will then be selected. Finally a jury of independent judges along with the original Google doodler will then choose the final winning doodle from all the finalists. While the winning doodle will be featured on the Google (India) page, all the 12 finalists will receive a tablet and Google kit.

Interested participants can apply online. All participants must submit all necessary details along with their doodle as mentioned on the online form. Submission may be either individually or through the school. Last date for submissions is October 23. To participate and for more details visit, www.google.co.in/doodle4google

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