Modern College in Piphema celebrated the fourth edition of its Autumn Fiesta 2026 on October 10. The theme, “Vintage Retro,” guided a day of music, sports, e‑sports and other activities that brought students, visitors and faculty together.
The festival aimed to give students a platform to showcase talents, foster creativity, encourage participation and build camaraderie. Events ranged from singing and arm‑wrestling to a Mobile Legends e‑sports tournament.
Commandant of the 78 Battalion, CRPF, Deven Bhosle, attended as a special guest. He spoke about transformation and the changing world, stressing that character remains the foundation of a meaningful life. He reminded students that “vintage” refers not only to fashion but to old cultures, habits and values that should be remembered and upheld, and urged them that the future depends on what they do today.
The day began with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by the formal program at 10 a.m. Principal Dr. Vitsou Yano welcomed attendees, and Lhingmoichong Singson led the invocation. A musical presentation by Keneinguzo Keyho and Seketuno Dahou followed. The main attraction, Modern Rhapsody, featured 18 contestants from various institutions. Judges Aduozo Keretsü, Kedovituo Peseyie and Vetholu Rhakho awarded first place to Y Libeni of Modern College, second to Hito H Yeptho of Mt. Olive College and third to Keneilhoulie of Norman Putsure College. Arm‑wrestling and dumbbell‑hold contests saw 54 participants, while the e‑sports tournament hosted 51 teams, with Team TWM winning, Team OSC runner‑up, and Team EZZ WIN third; TWM ICE was named MVP.
Stalls offered food, refreshments and other items, and prizes were awarded for best costume and best stall set‑up. The day finished with a DJ evening. The event received support from sponsors including Lavender Bakes, K5 Restaurant, CRPF (Sechü Zubza), West Hub, A‑Floristry, SBI (Sechü Zubza), Dutta Hardware and Electronics Store, Power Gym, RPS Enterprise, Meraki Entertainment, Neizovonuo Suohumvu, LFG, IDBI (Kohima), Punjab & Sindh Bank (Kohima), Canara Bank (Kohima), Assam Rifles 22 AR (Medziphema) and Lead Bank (Kohima).
