Campus Flea 3.0 – Holi Edit at Techno India University was a vibrant two-day celebration of student entrepreneurship held on 26th–27th February at The Biryani Canteen. Blending the festive spirit of Holi with a dynamic flea market, the campus came alive with colourful pop-up stalls, music, and youthful energy. From fashion and handmade art to food and lifestyle brands, students showcased not just products but their passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial dreams.
Lifestyle & Fashion
Shreya Chowdhury, founder of The Quality, shared the vision behind her brand: “My brand, The Quality, stands for delivering premium-quality products at budget-friendly prices because we believe quality should never be a luxury — it should be accessible to everyone. This is my first experience at Techno India University, and it has been truly special and inspiring.” Her stall reflected this philosophy perfectly, offering elegant kurtis, trendy hair accessories, and statement earrings that beautifully combined affordability with style. The enthusiastic response from visitors further strengthened her confidence in her vision.
Tarnishta Das, Abhranil Das, Subhamita Dutta, and Asmita Paul came together as a passionate team to present their brand, Aureva AST, at Campus Flea for the very first time. The brand specializes in handcrafted earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces, with each piece thoughtfully designed and created with creativity and care. Sharing their experience, the team expressed: “Our brand is Aureva AST, and this is our first time at Campus Flea. We are truly grateful for this experience, as so many people visited our stall and supported us by purchasing our products. The response we received has been overwhelming and motivating. This has been a truly great and memorable experience for us.” They also extended their heartfelt gratitude to Techno India University for providing them with such a wonderful platform and shared their excitement about returning in the future with even more enthusiasm.
Soumali Mondal, founder of Softwrap Studio, showcased an impressive collection at Campus Flea, featuring bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in silver, oxidized, western, and Indo-western styles, along with handcrafted pieces and accessories for men. The highlight of her stall was the fun and affordable Mystery Cups, which attracted enthusiastic participation from visitors. Sharing her experience, she said, “The response we have received has been truly overwhelming and heartwarming. We are grateful for this wonderful opportunity to connect with so many people and showcase our brand. We are truly happy and thankful for the encouragement.”
Handmade with Heart
Anjishta Mallik from OBOSHOR brought a heartfelt story to Canteen 3.0, transforming her mother’s passion for handmade creations into a beautiful brand. The stall featured handmade boho bands, clay studs, jewellery, keychains, charms, tote bags, key ring holders, bun bands, earrings, coasters, mirrors, and more — each crafted with love and creativity. Sharing her experience, she said: “It is truly a surreal experience to present our products here at Canteen 3.0, especially with the vibrant Holi vibes and beautiful colors attracting so many people to our stall.’0”
Mitanshi Singh, owner of CrochetPie, introduced her venture at Campus Flea as a heartfelt mother-daughter initiative. At CrochetPie, all products are beautifully handcrafted by her mother, while she focuses on presenting and building the brand with dedication and vision. Sharing her journey, she said: “It is a proud mother-daughter duo — she is the art behind the brand, and I am the hustle that brings it to life. Making my first sale on the very first day of Campus Flea was an unforgettable and extremely valuable experience. When you sell something created with your own passion, it truly feels like a personal achievement. What once felt like an incomplete dream is now slowly turning into reality.”
Tejashwani Nag, owner of Velora Handmade, showcased her creative venture at Campus Flea, featuring handcrafted crochet flowers, hair accessories, and other creative essentials — each thoughtfully made with love and fine craftsmanship. “We offer handcrafted crochet flowers, hair accessories, and creative essentials, all made with love and fine craftsmanship. Being a part of this experience has been truly incredible for me, and I am happy to share that the sales have been very encouraging. This platform has given me confidence, exposure, and motivation to grow further.” – She shared.
Purvi Modi, founder of Purvi Plucks, presented her creative venture featuring handmade products, flowers, customized bouquets, and cute keychains — each thoughtfully designed to add a personal and artistic touch. Sharing her vision, she said: “My aim is to create meaningful and unique products for everyone, turning simple ideas into special memories. I am truly grateful for this wonderful platform.“
Torsha Chatterjee, founder of Sai Creation, expressed her joy at being a part of the event and witnessing an encouraging response to her venture. Sharing her experience, she said: “The sales have been very encouraging, which makes this journey even more special for me as a young entrepreneur. Opportunities like this give young entrepreneurs the confidence to dream bigger.”
Food That Won Hearts
Sania Agarwal, founder of Melt and Mold, introduced her chocolate venture as the beginning of a sweet entrepreneurial journey. Passionate about crafting chocolates, she transformed her love for the art into a growing brand, with Campus Flea marking their very first market experience. Sharing her excitement, she said: “I have always loved making chocolates, so I decided to turn my passion into a business. Campus Flea is our very first market, and it has given us an amazing platform to showcase our products. The sales have been really good, and the entire experience has been positive and encouraging.”
Nayan Sarogi from Aagless Bhojan brought delightful flavors to Campus Flea, offering a variety of shrikhand and chaat options that quickly won hearts. On the first day, the stall saw impressive sales, building strong momentum for the second day. He shared: “First of all, I would like to thank Biryani Canteen for giving us the opportunity to set up our stall here free of cost, which truly supports small businesses like ours. On Day One, we sold four flavors of shrikhand and earned an amazing profit. Today, we are offering our delicious shrikhand along with chatpata Kurkure chaat, and the response continues to be fantastic. It has been an incredible journey so far.”
Swatika Sarkar, representing Chaat Chattori, added a burst of flavor to the event with varieties of Corn Chaat — Indian Masala, Peri Peri, Cheesy, and Butter Salted — along with refreshing Mohabbatein Sharbat. She said: “It feels amazing to serve what we truly love and are passionate about, and the response from everyone has been wonderful. This has been such a fun and memorable experience for us. A big thank you to Techno for organizing such a mega event for young sellers like us.”
Art & Gifting Accessories
Bristi Seal, enthusiastically participated in the event by setting up her stall. She offered posters, stickers, and handmade clay keychains, all thoughtfully prepared with creativity and effort. She said, “It has truly been a wonderful journey, and I genuinely enjoyed the entire process of preparing and presenting our products. Although it required a lot of energy and hard work, I never felt tired because the enthusiasm, customer appreciation, and strong team effort kept us motivated. This experience has been both exciting and fulfilling.”
Adding vibrant energy to Campus Flea 3.0 – Holi Edit, the Western Dance Community under the Sanskaran Club of TIU delivered an electrifying performance that made the celebration even more memorable. Their dynamic choreography, colorful spirit, and enthusiastic stage presence perfectly captured the festive essence of Holi, leaving the audience cheering and elevating the overall atmosphere of the event.
All the participating student entrepreneurs collectively expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Meghdut Sir, Techno India University, and The Biryani Canteen for providing such a meaningful platform. They shared that Campus Flea 3.0 gave them confidence, exposure, and a valuable opportunity to showcase and grow their ventures.
Campus Flea 3.0 was more than just a festive market — it was a celebration of ambition, innovation, and youthful passion. Blending the colors of Holi with the spirit of entrepreneurship, the event transformed the campus into a hub of creativity and opportunity. From handmade crafts and fashion to delicious food ventures, every stall told a story of courage and aspiration. As the two-day celebration concluded, it left behind not just successful sales, but inspired minds, strengthened confidence, and the promise of many more dreams turning into reality at Techno India University.