Indian Institute of Technology campus is abuzz with 1,500 students from across the country these days. The first winter international convention has an array of artists performing during the seven-day convention in dramatics, poetry, instrument playing, vocal music and folk dance. The aim is to unite the artists from different domains together and promote the rich classical heritage and culture, say the organisers. Besides, the students would be able to see the best of weaving artifacts from various states of India being exhibited in the campus. The convention kicked off on Sunday evening with the national chairman of SPICMACAY, Arun Sahay highlighting the importance of music in innovation and education. Sahitya Academy award recipient Ashok Vajpeyi was felicitated by the founder of the cultural group Kiran Seth. The first day performance by renowned singers of the Khayal style of Indian Classical music, Pt Rajan Mishra and Sajan Mishra was widely applauded. The flute recital by Hari Prasad Chaurasia left everyone spellbound. When asked about his age, Chaurasia said mockingly from the stage, “Mere janam ka sal mat poochho, tareekh hi pooch” (Do not ask the year of my birth, ask only the date). It affects my audience.” The second day witnessed performance by classical slide guitar player Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Among others who would be performing are Ustad F Wasifuddin Dagar, Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar, Vidushi Bharati Shivaji and Subhomoy Bhattacharya.