Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Open Quizzing in India Turns 60
Open quizzing in India is turning 60 years old in 2027.
To celebrate, the Kolkata International Quiz Festival (KIQF) started a year-long celebration in Calcutta, where open quizzing began.
The festival includes different types of quizzes, a panel discussion about the history of quizzing, and the launch of a special logo and T-shirt.
Many students participated in school and college quizzes.
The main events will be held at the Calcutta Rowing Club lawns with quizzes on various topics like pop culture, history, and more.
Open quizzing in India turns 60 in 2027, with celebrations beginning in Calcutta.
The Kolkata International Quiz Festival (KIQF) is hosting the year-long celebrations.
A logo and T-shirt were launched to commemorate the milestone.
Panel discussions and school and college quizzes were part of the initial events.
The highlight will be on-ground quizzes at the Calcutta Rowing Club lawns from January 9 to 11.
- Who
- Organized by Kolkata International Quiz Festival (KIQF) in association with The Telegraph
- What
- Celebration of 60 years of open quizzing in India
- When
- January 5 to 11, 2027
- Where
- Calcutta, India
- Why
- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of open quizzing in India
- Event
- Kolkata International Quiz Festival (KIQF)
- Location
- Calcutta, India
- Date
- January 5 to 11, 2027
- Participants
- 400 students (school quizzes), 90 participants (college quizzes)
- Highlights
- On-ground quizzes, panel discussions, logo and T-shirt launch