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href="/debate/conduct-rules/"><span class="vb-navdropdown__icon"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="1.8" class="vb-icon-18"><path d="M12 3l7 3v5c0 4.6-3 8.7-7 10-4-1.3-7-5.4-7-10V6l7-3z"></path><path d="M9.2 12.2l1.9 1.9 3.7-4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg></span><span class="vb-navdropdown__copy"><strong>Conduct Rules</strong></span></a></div></div></div></div><a class="vb-navlinks__item  " href="/thinkers-pool/"><span class="vb-navlinks__label ">Thinkers Pool</span></a><a class="vb-navlinks__item  " href="/debate/alumni/register/"><span class="vb-navlinks__label ">Alumini Center</span></a></nav><div class="vb-nav__right"><a class="vb-nav__mobile-karnataka vb-navlinks__item vb-navlinks__item--highlight" href="/verbattle-karnataka-senior-2026/"><span class="vb-navlinks__label vb-navlinks__label--gold">VBK-26 Senior</span></a><a class="vb-btn vb-btn--sm vb-btn--register-nav vb-nav__desktop-register" href="/register/"><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><span class="vb-btn__text">Register</span></a><button class="vb-burger " aria-label="Toggle menu"><span></span><span></span><span></span></button></div></div></header><div class="lp-page fd-page"><section class="lp-hero fd-hero cp-hero-float"><div class="lp-hero__inner"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-hero__copy" style="transition-delay:0ms"><span class="lp-eyebrow"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="12" height="12" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-building2 lucide-building-2" aria-hidden="true" style="display:inline;margin-right:6px"><path d="M6 22V4a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v18Z"></path><path d="M6 12H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2"></path><path d="M18 9h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v9a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-2"></path><path d="M10 6h4"></path><path d="M10 10h4"></path><path d="M10 14h4"></path><path d="M10 18h4"></path></svg>About Verbattle</span><h1><span class=""></span></h1><p class="lp-hero__lead">The largest, most exciting and unique debate and dialogue platform — building logical thinkers and democratic citizens since 2005.</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-hero__banner lp-hero__banner--panel" style="transition-delay:100ms"><div class="vb-hero-panel" aria-hidden="true"><div class="vb-hero-panel__inner"><div class="vb-hero-panel__meta"><span class="vb-hero-panel__chip"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-brain-circuit" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M12 5a3 3 0 1 0-5.997.125 4 4 0 0 0-2.526 5.77 4 4 0 0 0 .556 6.588A4 4 0 1 0 12 18Z"></path><path d="M9 13a4.5 4.5 0 0 0 3-4"></path><path d="M6.003 5.125A3 3 0 0 0 6.401 6.5"></path><path d="M3.477 10.896a4 4 0 0 1 .585-.396"></path><path d="M6 18a4 4 0 0 1-1.967-.516"></path><path d="M12 13h4"></path><path d="M12 18h6a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v1"></path><path d="M12 8h8"></path><path d="M16 8V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2"></path><circle cx="16" cy="13" r=".5"></circle><circle cx="18" cy="3" r=".5"></circle><circle cx="20" cy="21" r=".5"></circle><circle cx="20" cy="8" r=".5"></circle></svg>Verbattle</span><div class="vb-hero-panel__lines"><span class="vb-hero-panel__line"></span><span class="vb-hero-panel__line"></span><span class="vb-hero-panel__line"></span></div></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__stage"><div class="vb-hero-panel__halo"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__dot vb-hero-panel__dot--a"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__dot vb-hero-panel__dot--b"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__gear"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__board"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__accent"></div><div class="vb-hero-panel__person"><span class="vb-hero-panel__limb vb-hero-panel__limb--arm-a"></span><span class="vb-hero-panel__limb vb-hero-panel__limb--arm-b"></span><span class="vb-hero-panel__limb vb-hero-panel__limb--leg-a"></span><span class="vb-hero-panel__limb vb-hero-panel__limb--leg-b"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--white" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="fd-intro-layout"><div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section-head" style="transition-delay:0ms"><span class="lp-eyebrow">Who We Are</span><h2>A platform for thought, dialogue &amp; democratic values</h2></div><div class="lp-prose"><p class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up" style="transition-delay:0ms">Verbattle is a thinking organisation established to improve the quality of thinking among children, young people and society. It uses debate, dialogue, public speaking, training, competitions and intellectual activities as tools to develop logical thinking, critical thinking, leadership, communication and responsible public conduct.</p><p class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up" style="transition-delay:40ms">Verbattle is constituted through two complementary verticals: Verbattle Foundation (charitable and social-impact work) and Verbattle, the Thinking Company (enterprise programmes and services). Both share a common origin, philosophy and mission while serving different operational purposes.</p><p class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up" style="transition-delay:80ms">Mr. Deepak Thimaya, Founder and Chief, coined the word “Verbattle” in 2005. Verbattle began with a state-level competition in Karnataka and has since conducted hundreds of large-scale competition events across Indian states, national platforms and international programmes.</p><p class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up" style="transition-delay:120ms">Verbattle Foundation promotes debate and dialogue for public benefit, youth leadership, democratic values, teacher training and outreach. Verbattle, the Thinking Company, delivers academies, competitions, courses and institutional programmes on a sustainable professional basis.</p></div></div><aside class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  fd-side-gallery" style="transition-delay:80ms"><div class="lp-media"><img src="/legacy-site/images/galn.webp" alt="Verbattle event gathering"/></div><div class="lp-media"><img src="/legacy-site/images/xt1.webp" alt="Verbattle on stage"/></div></aside></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--soft" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section-head lp-section-head--center" style="transition-delay:40ms"><span class="lp-eyebrow">Verbattle Foundation</span><h2>verbattle foundation</h2></div><div class="lp-split"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-media" style="transition-delay:0ms"><img src="/legacy-site/images/debate1.webp" alt="Verbattle debate in session"/></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-prose" style="transition-delay:80ms"><p>Verbattle Foundation is a professional global debate education and promotion organization. Verbattle was born out of the need to make our society; democratic in approach, responsible in thinking and accountable in action, in addition to emphasis on civilized behaviour. Verbattle has been working with various sections of the society to achieve this objective. Verbattle has concentrated its work on children and youth with the hope that these sections of the society can give better and earlier results. Verbattle has achieved much of its objective with the tremendous response it has received for its activities and programs, especially the Verbattle Debate Competition.</p><p>Verbattle Foundation, is an international non-profit organization with partners in the United States of America, the European Union, India and Canada. Verbattle is a registered trademark owned by Verbattle Foundation. All donations to Verbattle Foundation are tax exempt under section 80G in India.</p><p>
1Verbattle Foundation has been set up to instil qualities of tolerance and understanding in the society, with its sublime goal to work as an effective tool for conflict resolution.</p><p>Verbattle organises one of the biggest intellectual activities as a knowledge sport, for children and youth, through its unique and internationally-acclaimed debate format.</p></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section fd-lists-section" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section-head lp-section-head--center" style="transition-delay:40ms"><span class="lp-eyebrow">Our Focus</span><h2>What Verbattle stands for &amp; builds toward</h2></div><div class="lp-grid-2"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-list-panel" style="transition-delay:0ms"><h3>Verbattle is primarily into</h3><ul><li>Debate promotion</li><li>Debate training</li><li>Competitive thinking and learning</li><li>Communication and Leadership training</li><li>Promotion of civic and democratic values</li><li>Promotion of inclusiveness in the society Our</li><li>Development and promotion of logical thinking</li><li>Helping young people learn better decision making skills</li></ul></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-list-panel" style="transition-delay:80ms"><h3>Verbattle works towards encouraging children, young people &amp; educators to</h3><ul><li>Be tolerant,Respect dissent</li><li>Make better decisions,Be humane and civil</li><li>Develop social responsibility</li><li>Develop a culture of responsible debating</li><li>Develop rationality and logical thinking</li><li>Believe in inclusiveness in thought and approach</li><li>Accept diverse perspectives and opinions</li><li>Respect and practice democratic values</li><li>Become responsible and accountable</li></ul></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--white" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-band" style="transition-delay:40ms"><div><h2>OUR WORK</h2><p>In addition to conducting Verbattle Debating Championships/Competitions in its unique and internationally acclaimed debate format, the other initiatives include debate and leadership training projects, school and university debate clubs, student and teacher training projects and workshops, forums, conferences, capacity building projects and supporting activities to promote the spirit and values of democracy.</p></div></div><div class="fd-initiatives-grid cp-stagger-grid"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:0ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->1</h3><p>Verbattle Debating Championships and Competitions in its unique and internationally acclaimed debate format</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:60ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->2</h3><p>Debate and leadership training projects for students and educators</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:120ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->3</h3><p>School and university debate clubs</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:180ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->4</h3><p>Student and teacher training projects and workshops</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:240ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->5</h3><p>Forums, conferences, and capacity building projects</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:300ms"><h3>Initiative <!-- -->6</h3><p>Supporting activities to promote the spirit and values of democracy</p></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--accent" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="lp-split"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-prose" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-section-head"><span class="lp-eyebrow">We Believe</span><h2>WE BELIEVE</h2></div><p>Verbattle is about personal strength, team work, spirit of camaraderie, standing for one&#x27;s beliefs, espousing the virtues of a democratic way of life along with imbibing qualities of tolerance, brotherhood and goodness on a platform that also brings out scholastic eminence.</p><p>Verbattle believes that children and youth should be made to realize the importance of peaceful ways of solving conflict and dealing with dissent. Verbattle aims to make children more understanding, tolerant and have an inclusive and positive attitude. Verbattle aims at creating good citizens and better leaders of tomorrow.</p><p>As an ultimate goal, Verbattle would be involved in the spread of democracy throughout the world for the establishment of vibrant and practical democratic processes and systems in all aspects of private and public functions.</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-media" style="transition-delay:100ms"><img src="/legacy-site/images/newimg8.webp" alt="Verbattle participants"/></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--white" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="lp-split lp-split--reverse"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-media" style="transition-delay:0ms"><img src="/legacy-site/images/newimg3.webp" alt="Verbattle achievement"/></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-prose" style="transition-delay:80ms"><div class="lp-section-head"><span class="lp-eyebrow">Our Achievement</span><h2>OUR ACHIEVEMENT</h2></div><p>Over more than two decades, Verbattle has conducted numerous large-scale debate and speech competitions for school and college students, alongside training programmes for children, teachers and mentors.</p><p>Verbattle has consistently promoted democratic values, logical thinking and responsible public conduct through competitions, workshops, forums and outreach.</p><p>Internal and external resource persons contribute to programmes under Verbattle&#x27;s philosophy, methods and quality standards.</p></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--white" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="lp-split lp-split--reverse"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--left  lp-media" style="transition-delay:0ms"><img src="/legacy-site/images/2026/Verbattle-2026-03.webp" alt="Verbattle democratic dialogue"/></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--right  lp-prose" style="transition-delay:80ms"><div class="lp-section-head"><span class="lp-eyebrow">Conflict Resolution</span><h2>An effective tool for peaceful dialogue</h2></div><p>
1Verbattle Foundation has been set up to instil qualities of tolerance and understanding in the society, with its sublime goal to work as an effective tool for conflict resolution.</p><p>Verbattle believes that children and youth should be made to realize the importance of peaceful ways of solving conflict and dealing with dissent. Verbattle aims to make children more understanding, tolerant and have an inclusive and positive attitude.</p><p>As an ultimate goal, Verbattle would be involved in the spread of democracy throughout the world for the establishment of vibrant and practical democratic processes and systems in all aspects of private and public functions.</p></div></div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--dark" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section-head lp-section-head--center" style="transition-delay:40ms"><span class="lp-eyebrow">International</span><h2>Global presence &amp; partnerships</h2><p>Verbattle Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization with partners in the United States of America, the European Union, India and Canada.</p></div><div class="lp-grid-2 fd-partners-grid cp-stagger-grid"><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  fd-partner-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:0ms"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-earth" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M21.54 15H17a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4.54"></path><path d="M7 3.34V5a3 3 0 0 0 3 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 1.1.9 2 2 2a2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h3.17"></path><path d="M11 21.95V18a2 2 0 0 0-2-2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2.05"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle></svg><h3>United States of America</h3><p>International partner network supporting debate education and youth leadership programs across North America.</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  fd-partner-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:70ms"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-earth" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M21.54 15H17a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4.54"></path><path d="M7 3.34V5a3 3 0 0 0 3 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 1.1.9 2 2 2a2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h3.17"></path><path d="M11 21.95V18a2 2 0 0 0-2-2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2.05"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle></svg><h3>European Union</h3><p>Cross-border collaboration bringing Verbattle&#x27;s format to schools and institutions throughout Europe.</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  fd-partner-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:140ms"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-earth" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M21.54 15H17a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4.54"></path><path d="M7 3.34V5a3 3 0 0 0 3 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 1.1.9 2 2 2a2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h3.17"></path><path d="M11 21.95V18a2 2 0 0 0-2-2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2.05"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle></svg><h3>India</h3><p>Home base since 2005 — competitions, training and outreach across more than 14 states and regions.</p></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  fd-partner-card cp-card-lift" style="transition-delay:210ms"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-earth" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M21.54 15H17a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4.54"></path><path d="M7 3.34V5a3 3 0 0 0 3 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 1.1.9 2 2 2a2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h3.17"></path><path d="M11 21.95V18a2 2 0 0 0-2-2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2.05"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle></svg><h3>Canada</h3><p>Partner region extending Verbattle&#x27;s democratic dialogue mission to Canadian institutions.</p></div></div><div class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  fd-tax-note" style="transition-delay:300ms">Verbattle is a registered trademark owned by Verbattle Foundation. All donations to Verbattle Foundation are tax exempt under section 80G in India.</div></div></section><section class="cp-reveal cp-reveal--up  lp-section lp-section--soft" style="transition-delay:0ms"><div class="lp-container"><div class="lp-band"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="28" height="28" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-earth" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M21.54 15H17a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4.54"></path><path d="M7 3.34V5a3 3 0 0 0 3 3a2 2 0 0 1 2 2c0 1.1.9 2 2 2a2 2 0 0 0 2-2c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h3.17"></path><path d="M11 21.95V18a2 2 0 0 0-2-2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-1a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2.05"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle></svg><div><h2>From Karnataka to South India and beyond</h2><p>Verbattle, established in 2005, began with a state-level competition in Karnataka. 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