Oct 3, 2007 posted by TechMonk
TopCoder has made an announcement about the 2008 TopCoder Open to be held once again in *Las Vegas* (Yes! Las Vegas and programming :P!!)
What more, the finalist pool has been increased to 120 competitors. (Looks like I will get the chance to go Vegas this time 
)
The 50% growth promises the toughest onsite competition in TopCoder history!
There’s going to be a TopCoder Masters Invitational also, which will have all of the previous onsite TCO finalists competing head-to-head. WOW! Thats going to be really exciting to watch..
These competitions are going to be bundled with top notch selection of educational sessions. The TopCoder Software Symposium will feature a lineup of the most talented engineers in the business who will share their expertise with TopCoder members in attendance.
Mark your calendars and start planning and practicing now!
Check out the website for more details: http://www.topcoder.com/tco08
See ya at Vegas 
-Fr0z3n
Sep 19, 2007 posted by TechMonk
FYI: This one is a great to participate contest for college students of India. Have a look at the website to know the details.
Student Rockstar
Good Luck!
Jul 2, 2007 posted by TechMonk
Thought of sharing information about ongoing contests.
1. Microsoft High Performance Computing Scholars program
Prizes: Student Awards of $1000 and Faculty Research Grants worth $5,000, many more prizes can be avaialed just by registering.
Target Audience: All undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and training students (along with supervising Faculty) of India.
Duration of contest: 15th May 2007 to 30th June 2007
2. Win 1 in 3 copies of Microsoft Expression Studio Commemorative Editions
Prizes: Microsoft Expression Studio Commemorative Editions
Target Audience: General
Duration of Contest: Running..till 6th of July 2007
3. Win with Windows
Prizes: Cafe coffee day vouchers.
Target Audience: General
Duration of Contest: July 2 to July 14, 2007
4. Project Shutter Photo Contest!
Microsoft has initiated a Photography Contest – the Project Shutter Photo Contest! This is aimed at enthusiasts with an eye for photogenic visuals across three themes that best represent the individual’s locality – Food, Culture and Architecture. There are tons of goodies up for grabs, including a T-Shirt every 30-minutes through the next 12 days.
Be sure to check out their gallery to find some of coolest pics.
Good Luck!
