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-# Books and Bytes
+# Bytes and Books
+
+**[Register Now](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebFaIx1vY3uYm8MJM5dTgIas73pvvB9el6umy4IK-7rdXCLA/viewform?usp=sf_link)**
+
+![poster bytes and books](bytes-and-books.png)
+
+Nirvana is organizing **Bytes & Books: Readathon** to promote reading and improve focus skills. Participants can choose from various categories of books, and there are two levels of participation: submitting an abstract and presenting their knowledge.
+
+Prizes include certificates for all participants, certificates of merit for the top 10 abstracts, and special prizes for the top 3.
 
 ## Motivation
 
 One of the most important things in any intellectual profession is reading.
-Whether you plan to join industry as a software developer, or work in
-academia as a Prof/Researcher, you will definitely need to read a tons of
-books,research papers and code/documentation.
-In this age of youtube shorts and insta reels, our attention span and focus are
-severely hampered.
-To develop reading and focus skills, and to gain back our attention from
-addictive/compulsive behaviours, we are organizing a Readathon.
+
+Whether you plan to join industry as a software developer, or work in academia as a Prof/Researcher, you will definitely need to read a tons of books,research papers and code/documentation.
+
+In this age of youtube shorts and insta reels, our attention span and focus are severely hampered.
+
+To develop reading and focus skills, and to gain back our attention from addictive/compulsive behaviours, we are organizing a Readathon.
 
 
 ## Categories
 
-You can read any book you wish from the following categories:
-1. Self Development & Motivation
-2. Philosophy & Adhyatma(spirituality)
-3. Science & History
-4. Freestyle & Research Papers (anything related to positive impact on humanity)
+You can read any book you wish from the following **categories**:
+
+1. Self Development & Personal Growth
+2. Fiction
+3. Philosophy & Adhyatma (Spirituality)
+4. Science
+5. Research Papers (outside coursework)
+
+## Round 1: Submit an Abstract
 
-## Level 1: Submit an Abstract
+- **Deadline**: Wednesday 15th November, 7 PM
+- It is okay if you are able to complete only a part of the book you planned to read.
+- You need to submit an abstract **(under 500 words)** containing:
+	- the summary of what you have read
+	- how reading helped improve your focus, and acheive flow state
+	- what you enjoyed during the process
 
-Time given: 1 day or less
-It is okay if you are able to complete only a part of the book you planned to
-read.
-After time period, you would be required to submit 1 abstract (under 300
-words) that contains the following:
-the summary of what you have read
-how reading helped improve your focus, and acheive flow state
-what you enjoyed during the process
-what were your pain points/frustrations during the process
+## Round 2: Present your learnings
 
-## Level 2: Presentation
+Top 10 candidates who submitted the best abstracts will be invited infront of the panel of students and Profs to give a small talk and present their learnings/ideas.
 
-Top 20 Selected candidates would be invited to present their knowledge,
-infront of the panel of students and Profs.
-The presentation would be of 10 minutes, followed by Q/A by the panel.
+The presentation would be of 5 minutes, followed by Q/A by the panel.
 
-## Prizes
+## Recognition
 
 - Certificate of Participation for everyone who submits a valid abstract.
 - Certificate of Merit to top 10 selected abstracts.
-- Attractive Prizes for top 3 winners.
+- Attractive Prizes for top 3 winners of final round.