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1<a class="vb-hero__event-cta" href="/results?zone=Confrontation"><span>Junior Debate Confrontation Results · Now Live</span><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a><h1 class="vb-hero__title"><span class="vb-hero__line">Think Better.</span><span class="vb-hero__line vb-hero__line--accent"><span class="vb-hero__line-text">Speak Better. </span><span class="vb-text-red vb-hero__line-accent">Lead Better.</span></span></h1><p class="vb-hero__desc">An original Indian intellectual competition â a unique three-team debate format, 22 years of continuous evolution, and thinking as the purpose behind every stage.</p></div><div class="vb-hero__cta"><button class="vb-btn vb-btn--red"><span class="vb-btn__label">Watch Now</span><span class="vb-btn__circle"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span></button><a class="vb-btn vb-btn--hero-secondary" href="#programs"><span class="vb-btn__label">Explore Programs</span><span class="vb-btn__circle vb-btn__circle--red"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span></a></div></div><div class="vb-hero__media vb-reveal vb-reveal--right"><div class="vb-hero__main-video"><video class="vb-hero__media-element" src="/vidssave.com%20Education%20alone%20can%20change%20the%20society%20%23school%20%23education%20%23students%20480P.mp4" autoPlay="" muted="" loop="" playsInline="" preload="metadata" poster="/verbattle-categories/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2023%2C%202026%2C%2005_20_16%20PM.webp"></video><button class="vb-play vb-play--lg" aria-label="Play Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better."><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-20"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></button><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better."><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><div class="vb-hero__thumbs"><button class="vb-hero__thumb is-active"><img src="/verbattle-categories/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2023%2C%202026%2C%2005_20_16%20PM.webp" alt="Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better."/><span class="vb-hero__thumb-label">Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better.</span></button><button class="vb-hero__thumb "><img src="/verbattle-categories/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2023%2C%202026%2C%2005_20_32%20PM.webp" alt="Develop the Mind. Empower the Voice."/><span class="vb-hero__thumb-label">Develop the Mind. Empower the Voice.</span></button><button class="vb-hero__thumb "><img src="/verbattle-categories/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jun%2023%2C%202026%2C%2005_20_51%20PM.webp" alt="Better Thinking. Better Decisions. Better Leaders."/><span class="vb-hero__thumb-label">Better Thinking. Better Decisions. Better Leaders.</span></button></div></div></div></section><section class="vb-stats-wrap vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-stats"><div class="vb-stats__track"><div class="vb-stats__item"><span class="vb-stats__icon" style="background:#ffe7d4;color:#d26716"><svg viewBox="0 0 64 80" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.6" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M18 8h28v18c0 9-6 16-14 16s-14-7-14-16V8z"></path><path d="M18 12H8c0 8 4 13 10 14"></path><path d="M46 12h10c0 8-4 13-10 14"></path><path d="M32 42v8"></path><path d="M22 58h20l3 8H19l3-8z"></path><path d="M19 50h26v8H19z"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-stats__text"><span class="vb-stats__flip" aria-live="polite"><span class="vb-stats__flip-track" style="transform:translate3d(0, -0%, 0)"><span class="vb-stats__flip-face">$1.5 million</span><span class="vb-stats__flip-face">â¹12.5 crore</span></span></span><small>Spent On The Cause</small></span><span class="vb-stats__divider"></span></div><div class="vb-stats__item"><span class="vb-stats__icon" style="background:#e5f0ff;
1color:#1847af"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.8" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M2 9l10-5 10 5-10 5L2 9z"></path><path d="M6 11.5V16c0 1.5 2.7 3 6 3s6-1.5 6-3v-4.5"></path><path d="M22 9v5"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-stats__text"><strong>10,000+</strong><small>Teachers Trained</small></span><span class="vb-stats__divider"></span></div><div class="vb-stats__item"><span class="vb-stats__icon" style="background:#efe7ff;color:#7b39de"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.8" class="vb-icon-14"><circle cx="9" cy="8" r="3"></circle><path d="M2 20c0-3.3 3-5 7-5s7 1.7 7 5"></path><circle cx="17" cy="9" r="2.4"></circle><path d="M16 15.2c2.6.4 4.6 1.8 5 3.8"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-stats__text"><strong>100,000+</strong><small>Students Put On Stage</small></span><span class="vb-stats__divider"></span></div><div class="vb-stats__item"><span class="vb-stats__icon" style="background:#ddf7ea;color:#128d55"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.8" class="vb-icon-14"><rect x="3" y="5" width="18" height="16" rx="2"></rect><path d="M3 10h18M8 3v4M16 3v4"></path><rect x="6.5" y="13" width="3" height="3" fill="currentColor" stroke="none"></rect></svg></span><span class="vb-stats__text"><strong>100+</strong><small>Large Scale Competitions</small></span><span class="vb-stats__divider"></span></div><div class="vb-stats__item"><span class="vb-stats__icon" style="background:#fff0df;color:#c45a00"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.8" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l1.2 4.2L17.4 7.4l-4.2 1.2L12 13l-1.2-4.4-4.2-1.2 4.2-1.2L12 2z" stroke-linejoin="round"></path><path d="M18.5 13l.7 2.3 2.3.7-2.3.7-.7 2.3-.7-2.3-2.3-.7 2.3-.7.7-2.3z"></path><path d="M4 14l.7 2.3 2.3.7-2.3.7L4 20l-.7-2.3-2.3-.7 2.3-.7L4 14z"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-stats__text"><strong>1000+</strong><small>Academy Registrations</small></span></div></div></div></div></section><section id="programs" class="vb-section vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-section__head"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">Programs</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline">Programs That Shape Future Leaders</h2></div></div><div class="vb-programs"><article class="vb-program-card"><div class="vb-program-card__art" style="background:linear-gradient(180deg, #edf4ff 0%, #dbe7ff 100%)"><img class="vb-program-card__img" src="/newimages/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-24 at 17.03.45.webp" alt="Competition" style="object-fit:cover;object-position:center"/></div><div class="vb-program-card__body"><h3>Competition</h3><p>Debate and speech competitions that build stage confidence, recognition and sharp public speaking.</p><a href="/competitions/karnataka" class="vb-link-red vb-link-red--sm">Explore Competitions<!-- --> <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a></div></article><article class="vb-program-card"><div class="vb-program-card__art" style="background:linear-gradient(180deg, #fff2e8 0%, #ffe1cf 100%)"><img class="vb-program-card__img" src="/verbattleacademy.webp" alt="Academy" style="object-fit:contain;object-position:center"/></div><div class="vb-program-card__body"><h3>Academy</h3><p>Structured academy programs that strengthen thinking, speaking, rebuttal and leadership step by step.</p><a href="/programs/verbattle-academy" class="vb-link-red vb-link-red--sm">Explore Academy<!-- --> <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a></div></article><article class="vb-program-card"><div class="vb-program-card__art" style="background:linear-gradient(180deg, #f7efff 0%, #ead9ff 100%)"><img class="vb-program-card__img" src="/training.webp" alt="Training" style="object-fit:cover;object-position:center"/></div><div class="vb-program-card__body"><h3>Training</h3><p>Focused training sessions for students, teachers and schools to improve clarity, delivery and confidence.</p><a href="/programs/teachers-workshop" class="vb-link-red vb-link-red--sm">Explore Training<!-- --> <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a></div></article><article class="vb-program-card"><div class="vb-program-card__art" style="background:linear-gradient(180deg, #e8fbf3 0%, #cff4e5 100%)"><img class="vb-program-card__img" src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-28 at 13.56.52 (6).webp" alt="Events" style="object-fit:cover;object-position:center"/></div><div class="vb-program-card__body"><h3>Events</h3><p>Workshops, showcases and school events that bring students, teachers and audiences together.</p><a href="/gallery" class="vb-link-red vb-link-red--sm">Explore Events<!-- --> <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a></div></article></div></div></section><section id="competitions" class="vb-section vb-section--tinted vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-section__head"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">Upcoming Activities</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline">Upcoming Activities and Events of Verbattle</h2></div><a href="/register" class="vb-link-red">
1Register Interest <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></a></div><div class="vb-upcoming-grid"><article class="vb-upcoming-card"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__image"><img src="/newimages/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-24 at 17.03.45.webp" alt="Verbattle Senior Karnataka event image" loading="eager" decoding="async" style="object-position:center;object-fit:cover"/><div class="vb-upcoming-card__badge"><span>State Stage</span></div></div><div class="vb-upcoming-card__body"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__timeframe">Upcoming</div><h3 class="vb-upcoming-card__title">Verbattle Senior Karnataka</h3><p class="vb-upcoming-card__paragraph">August opens the circuit with a sharp state-stage showdown in Karnataka.</p><div class="vb-upcoming-card__meta"><span><strong>State-Level Debate Competition</strong></span><span class="vb-upcoming-card__location"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M12 2a7 7 0 00-7 7c0 5.1 7 13 7 13s7-7.9 7-13a7 7 0 00-7-7zm0 9.6a2.6 2.6 0 110-5.2 2.6 2.6 0 010 5.2z"></path></svg>Karnataka</span></div></div></article><article class="vb-upcoming-card"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__image"><img src="/newimages/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-24 at 17.03.46.webp" alt="Verbattle Tamil Nadu event image" loading="eager" decoding="async" style="object-position:center;object-fit:cover"/><div class="vb-upcoming-card__badge"><span>State Stage</span></div></div><div class="vb-upcoming-card__body"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__timeframe">Upcoming</div><h3 class="vb-upcoming-card__title">Verbattle Tamil Nadu</h3><p class="vb-upcoming-card__paragraph">Tamil Nadu brings another focused round of debate energy in Chennai.</p><div class="vb-upcoming-card__meta"><span><strong>State-Level Debate Competition</strong></span><span class="vb-upcoming-card__location"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M12 2a7 7 0 00-7 7c0 5.1 7 13 7 13s7-7.9 7-13a7 7 0 00-7-7zm0 9.6a2.6 2.6 0 110-5.2 2.6 2.6 0 010 5.2z"></path></svg>Chennai</span></div></div></article><article class="vb-upcoming-card"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__image"><img src="/legacy-site/images/teachers-ws-group.webp" alt="Teacher Training Camp event image" loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="object-position:center;object-fit:cover"/><div class="vb-upcoming-card__badge"><span>Learning Tool</span></div></div><div class="vb-upcoming-card__body"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__timeframe">Upcoming</div><h3 class="vb-upcoming-card__title">Teacher Training Camp</h3><p class="vb-upcoming-card__paragraph">A training camp for teachers sharpens debate as a classroom learning tool.</p><div class="vb-upcoming-card__meta"><span><strong>Training Programme</strong></span><span class="vb-upcoming-card__location"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M12 2a7 7 0 00-7 7c0 5.1 7 13 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1<div class="vb-upcoming-card__badge"><span>Grand Finale</span></div></div><div class="vb-upcoming-card__body"><div class="vb-upcoming-card__timeframe">Upcoming</div><h3 class="vb-upcoming-card__title">Verbattle Senior National</h3><p class="vb-upcoming-card__paragraph">Senior National closes the season with a clean, high-stakes final stage.</p><div class="vb-upcoming-card__meta"><span><strong>National Online Debate Competition</strong></span><span class="vb-upcoming-card__location"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-12"><path d="M12 2a7 7 0 00-7 7c0 5.1 7 13 7 13s7-7.9 7-13a7 7 0 00-7-7zm0 9.6a2.6 2.6 0 110-5.2 2.6 2.6 0 010 5.2z"></path></svg>Across India</span></div></div></article></div></div></section><section id="gallery" class="vb-section vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-section__head"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">Visual Story</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline">Gallery</h2></div></div><div class="vb-gallery-grid vb-gallery-grid--animated"></div><div class="vb-gallery-more"><a class="vb-btn vb-btn--red vb-btn--sm" href="/gallery/"><span class="vb-btn__text">Load More</span><span class="vb-btn__circle"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span></a></div></div></section><section class="vb-section vb-section--sponsors vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-sponsors__heading"><span class="vb-sponsors__eyebrow">Support</span><h2>Sponsors</h2><p>Verbattle activities have been supported by both local and international brands. For all the support and everything they do for a brighter, humane, tolerant, humane and understanding future generation, we seriously can not thank our sponsors all enough!</p></div><div class="vb-sponsors__grid vb-sponsors__grid--preview"><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/prestige.webp" alt="Prestige"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/Web-09.webp" alt="Sponsor Feature 09"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/Webzz.webp" alt="Sponsor Feature ZZ"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/Web-14.webp" alt="Sponsor Feature 14"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/Web-10.webp" alt="Sponsor Feature 10"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/Web-15.webp" alt="Sponsor Feature 15"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/karnataka%20turisom%20kannada.webp" alt="Karnataka Tourism Kannada"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/alpenliebe.webp" alt="Alpenliebe"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/ambervalley.webp" alt="Amber Valley"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/airtel.webp" alt="Airtel"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/bescom.webp" alt="BESCOM"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/bisleri.webp" alt="Bisleri"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/karnataka%20turisom%20kannada%202.webp" alt="Karnataka Tourism"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/bosch.webp" alt="Bosch"/></div><div class="vb-sponsor-card"><img src="/sponsors/legacy/britannia.webp" alt="Britannia"/></div></div><div class="vb-sponsors__cta"><a class="vb-btn vb-btn--primary vb-btn--sponsors" href="/sponsors/#top"><span>Load More Sponsors</span></a></div></div></section><section id="founder" class="vb-section vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container vb-split"><div class="vb-founder"><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">From Our Founder</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline vb-underline--sm">Deepak Thimaya</h2><div class="vb-founder__row"><div class="vb-founder__photo-wrap" role="button" tabindex="0"><img class="vb-founder__photo" src="/founder.webp" alt="Deepak Thimaya"/><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Deepak Thimaya"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><div class="vb-founder__quote"><p>Verbattle was built to create courageous thinkers, better listeners and more responsible young voices. Every stage, round and workshop is meant to sharpen both expression and intellect.</p><div class="vb-founder__sign"><div><strong>Deepak Thimaya</strong><small>Founder, Verbattle</small></div><span class="vb-founder__signature">Deepak Thimaya</span></div></div></div></div><div class="vb-testimonials"><div class="vb-section__head vb-section__head--inline"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">Channel Spotlight</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline vb-underline--sm">Watch The Movement</h2></div><button class="vb-link-red vb-link-button">Play Feature <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><div class="vb-testimonial-card"><div class="vb-testimonial-card__video" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/image%20copy%2010.webp" alt="Workshop For Students"/><button class="vb-play vb-play--md" aria-label="Play highlight"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-16"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></button><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Workshop For Students"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><div class="vb-testimonial-card__body"><p>"<!-- -->When students think aloud on stage, the room changes â not because someone won an argument, but because minds learned to listen, question and respond with responsibility.<!-- -->"</p><strong>Workshop For Students</strong><small>YouTube Feature</small><div class="vb-testimonial-card__foot"><span class="vb-stats__stars"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z"></path></svg><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z"></path></svg><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z"></path></svg><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z"></path></svg><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-chip">Animated YouTube popup enabled</span></div></div></div></div></div></section><section id="awardees" class="vb-section vb-section--dark vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-section__head"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow vb-section__eyebrow--light">Wall Of Fame</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-section__title--light vb-underline">Awardees</h2></div><p class="vb-section__copy">Competition categories and championship moments from Verbattle programmes across Karnataka and beyond. Visit Results for named winners, institutions and scores.</p></div><div class="vb-awardees"><article class="vb-award-card"><div class="vb-award-card__badge">Winner</div><div class="vb-award-card__media" role="button" tabindex="0">
1<img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(13).webp" alt="Verbattle Beginner"/><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Verbattle Beginner"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><h3>Verbattle Beginner</h3><p>Emerging voices with strong stage confidence.</p></article><article class="vb-award-card"><div class="vb-award-card__badge">Winner</div><div class="vb-award-card__media" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(16).webp" alt="Verbattle Junior"/><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Verbattle Junior"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><h3>Verbattle Junior</h3><p>Sharp articulation and fast-growing debate instincts.</p></article><article class="vb-award-card"><div class="vb-award-card__badge">Winner</div><div class="vb-award-card__media" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(17).webp" alt="Verbattle Kannada"/><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Verbattle Kannada"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><h3>Verbattle Kannada</h3><p>Regional excellence with impactful original expression.</p></article><article class="vb-award-card"><div class="vb-award-card__badge">Winner</div><div class="vb-award-card__media" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(18).webp" alt="Verbattle Junior Plus"/><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Verbattle Junior Plus"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><h3>Verbattle Junior Plus</h3><p>Advanced performers who own the room with clarity.</p></article></div></div></section><section id="recent-competitions" class="vb-section vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-section__head"><div><span class="vb-section__eyebrow">Verbattle on YouTube</span><h2 class="vb-section__title vb-underline">Recent Competitions</h2></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@verbattle" class="vb-link-red" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Open Channel <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M23 7.2s-.2-1.6-.9-2.3c-.8-.9-1.8-.9-2.2-1C16.9 3.6 12 3.6 12 3.6h0s-4.9 0-7.9.3c-.4 0-1.4.1-2.2 1C1.2 5.6 1 7.2 1 7.2S.8 9 .8 10.9v1.7c0 1.9.2 3.7.2 3.7s.2 1.6.9 2.3c.8.9 1.9.9 2.4 1 1.7.2 7.7.3 7.7.3s4.9 0 7.9-.3c.4 0 1.4-.1 2.2-1 .7-.7.9-2.3.9-2.3s.2-1.8.2-3.7v-1.7c0-1.9-.2-3.7-.2-3.7zM9.7 14.9V8.6l6.1 3.2-6.1 3.1z"></path></svg></a></div><div class="vb-yt-grid"><article class="vb-yt-card"><div class="vb-yt-card__thumb" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/programs/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-21%20at%2000.18.40%20(2).webp" alt="Workshop for Students - Hurry up!"/><span class="vb-yt-card__dur">Students Workshop</span><span class="vb-play vb-play--md" aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-16"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Workshop for Students - Hurry up!"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><p class="vb-yt-card__title">Workshop for Students - Hurry up!</p></article><article class="vb-yt-card"><div class="vb-yt-card__thumb" role="button" tabindex="0">
1<img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(22).webp" alt="Communication Enrichment - Teachers Workshop - Part 4"/><span class="vb-yt-card__dur">Teachers Workshop</span><span class="vb-play vb-play--md" aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-16"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Communication Enrichment - Teachers Workshop - Part 4"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><p class="vb-yt-card__title">Communication Enrichment - Teachers Workshop - Part 4</p></article><article class="vb-yt-card"><div class="vb-yt-card__thumb" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/newimages/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-24%20at%2017.03.45.webp" alt="Debate Statements - Teachers Workshop - Part 7"/><span class="vb-yt-card__dur">Debate Statements</span><span class="vb-play vb-play--md" aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-16"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Debate Statements - Teachers Workshop - Part 7"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><p class="vb-yt-card__title">Debate Statements - Teachers Workshop - Part 7</p></article><article class="vb-yt-card"><div class="vb-yt-card__thumb" role="button" tabindex="0"><img src="/newimagesupdated/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-06-28%20at%2013.56.52%20(19).webp" alt="Analysis - Teachers Workshop Part 5"/><span class="vb-yt-card__dur">Workshop Analysis</span><span class="vb-play vb-play--md" aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-16"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span><button type="button" class="vb-expand" aria-label="Expand Analysis - Teachers Workshop Part 5"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M15 4h5v5M20 4l-6 6M9 20H4v-5M4 20l6-6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><p class="vb-yt-card__title">Analysis - Teachers Workshop Part 5</p></article></div></div></section><section class="ReviewsPage_section__hK4S9"><div class="ReviewsPage_header__9cvBR"><p class="ReviewsPage_eyebrow__xlkf7"><span class="ReviewsPage_eyebrowDash__nbGwM"></span>What Our Champions Say<span class="ReviewsPage_eyebrowDash__nbGwM"></span></p><h2 class="ReviewsPage_heading__ZhNR_">Voices That<span class="ReviewsPage_headingAccent__7vQB4"> Inspire.</span></h2></div><div class="ReviewsPage_sliderWrapper__4kwf5"><div class="ReviewsPage_sliderTrack__S3SV0"><div class="ReviewsPage_card__4u1n_ ReviewsPage_cardCenter__hSbGp"><div class="ReviewsPage_cardInner__t2oFl"><div class="ReviewsPage_cardTag__koZjR">Competition</div><div class="ReviewsPage_quoteIcon__4SNzV">"</div><div class="ReviewsPage_stars__iyzw_"><span class="ReviewsPage_star__Ql_vJ ReviewsPage_starFilled__EbvAz ReviewsPage_starAnimated__QS0Xl" style="animation-delay:0s">â
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</span></div><p class="ReviewsPage_quoteText__7sgR5">My parents were worried debate would distract from my studies. Instead, it made me sharper. The research skills, the ability to see both sides of every argument, the way I present ideas in class â Verbattle has made me a better student in every subject.</p><div class="ReviewsPage_cardDivider__Jc3bl"></div><div class="ReviewsPage_reviewer__tHjo7"><div class="ReviewsPage_avatar__U1txo" style="background:#f0a93b"><span class="ReviewsPage_avatarText__HJgfW">KR</span><div class="ReviewsPage_avatarRing__X_ln_"></div></div><div class="ReviewsPage_reviewerInfo__RO7Vs"><p class="ReviewsPage_reviewerName__clc9t">Kavya Reddy</p><p class="ReviewsPage_reviewerRole__AGSik">Class 12, Kendriya Vidyalaya</p><div class="ReviewsPage_reviewerMeta__dFPu0"><span class="ReviewsPage_metaCity__K_jG6"><svg width="10" height="10" viewBox="0 0 10 10" fill="none"><path d="M5 0.833C3.16 0.833 1.667 2.327 1.667 4.167c0 2.5 3.333 4.999 3.333 4.999S8.333 6.667 8.333 4.167C8.333 2.327 6.84 0.833 5 0.833zm0 4.584a1.25 1.25 0 110-2.5 1.25 1.25 0 010 2.5z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg>Mysuru, Karnataka</span><span class="ReviewsPage_metaDot__2FDHh">·</span><span class="ReviewsPage_metaProgram__FgWtZ">Verbattle Junior</span></div></div><div class="ReviewsPage_reviewYear__InE7P">2025</div></div></div></div></div><button class="ReviewsPage_arrow__0872i ReviewsPage_arrowPrev__ZTw82" aria-label="Previous review"><svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none"><path d="M13 4L7 10L13 16" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button><button class="ReviewsPage_arrow__0872i ReviewsPage_arrowNext__DyeWi" aria-label="Next review"><svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none"><path d="M7 4L13 10L7 16" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></button></div><div class="ReviewsPage_dots__o7EnT"><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ ReviewsPage_dotActive__IVe5L" aria-label="Go to review 1"></button><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ " aria-label="Go to review 2"></button><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ " aria-label="Go to review 3"></button><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ " aria-label="Go to review 4"></button><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ " aria-label="Go to review 5"></button><button class="ReviewsPage_dot__MhOQ_ " aria-label="Go to review 6"></button></div></section><section class="vb-cta-wrap vb-reveal vb-reveal--up"><div class="vb-container"><div class="vb-cta"><div class="vb-cta__visual"><img class="vb-cta__students" src="/verbattle-categories/ChatGPT Image Jun 23, 2026, 05_20_32 PM.webp" alt="Develop the Mind. Empower the Voice."/><button class="vb-play vb-play--lg vb-cta__play"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="currentColor" class="vb-icon-20"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></button></div><div class="vb-cta__body"><span class="vb-section__eyebrow vb-section__eyebrow--light">Join The Energy</span><h2>Register For The<br/>Next Stage.</h2><p>Register for the next Verbattle competition or academy programme â students, schools and mentors are welcome.</p><div class="vb-hero__cta"><a class="vb-btn vb-btn--red" href="/register/">Register Now<span class="vb-btn__circle"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span></a><button class="vb-btn vb-btn--white"><span>Replay Feature</span><span class="vb-btn__circle vb-btn__circle--red"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" class="vb-icon-14"><path d="M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span></button></div></div><svg viewBox="0 0 64 80" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.6" class="vb-cta__trophy"><path d="M18 8h28v18c0 9-6 16-14 16s-14-7-14-16V8z"></path><path d="M18 12H8c0 8 4 13 10 14"></path>
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