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Vijayawada Students Explore Tech & Emotion at “XpoTENtial 2025”

VIJAYAWADA, October 25, 2025 – Bloomingdale International School’s annual innovation festival, “XpoTENtial 2025,” concluded Saturday, showcasing student ingenuity focused on the interplay between technology and human emotion. The two-day event, themed “Between Screens and Soul,” featured 24 student-led “Spark Plug Clubs” who competed in several areas.

Secretary to the Chief Minister, Kartikeya Misra, inaugurated the event, which was also attended by school chairperson Atluri Vijaya Babu, and Tarun Kakani, president of the Sculling and Rowing Association of Andhra Pradesh.

Six groups advanced to the finale, demonstrating creativity, thematic relevance, and practical application. These included:

  • New Flash Club: Recognized for their media coverage and environmental advocacy.
  • Climate Action Club-EcoSpark: Awarded for their website and magazine promoting sustainable living.
  • Performing Art Club: Celebrated for their play capturing the festival’s theme.
  • VIDA-Photography Club: Honored for their biodiversity-focused gallery walk and documentary.
  • Rare Air-Resurrect the Dead Club: Lauded for reviving obsolete products with modern utility.
  • EcoSoul-Android App Club: Acknowledged for developing apps that balance daily functionality with emotional well-being.

“XpoTENtial 2025” provided a platform for students to explore complex ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions.

Regarding the initial text:

The provided text includes snippets about “The Hindu” newsletters and articles alongside the main news item about “XpoTENtial 2025.” Since the prompt asked for a summarization and rewriting as a news article, I focused on the “XpoTENtial 2025” segment, as that’s a self-contained news event.

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