Vol.1.No.2
Established 2024 8 Pages
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The Digital Electronic English Literature and Technologies- Imparting methods, Close Reading and Digital Reading.
DEAR JANE:AN INTERCOLLEGIATE EVENT, CELEBRATING JANEAUSTEN’S 250
A Literary Celebration Marking 250Years of Wit,Wonder and Incomparably Literary Charm
KAMALI SENTHILKUMAR
To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of the celebrated English novelist Jane Austen, the Department of English (Aided),organized an intercollegiate literary competition titled “Dear Jane” on 16 December 2025. The event was crafted as a tribute to Austen’s enduring legacy: her keen observations, sparkling dialogues, and characters who continue to breathe across centuries
It initially began with an International Guest Lecture by Sofia Al Ahmed from
years of the author’s Birth”. This lecture was a part of the “Dear Jane” celebrations. She provided students with valuable insight into the author’s life and guided them on how they can relate her life, the era she lived in, to the works she wrote
Through the series of competitions organised, a platform was created, where young minds may step into Austen’s world, whether through creativity, criticism and performance The programme has included a combination of offstage and onstage events designed to engage participants and make them dive into the Regency era. The offstage competition “Letter Writing – Quill Quest” , while the onstage events included the lively “Quiz –Regency Riddles” and “Reenacting –Longbourn Curtains”
These competitions enabled students and scholars to express their literary awareness
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THE VALEDICTION OF THE LITERARY AND DEBATING ASSOCIATION FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
SAMYUKTHA
The valedictory, the closing ceremony of the Department of English (Aided), was held on 13 March 2026 at the Chandra Seminar Hall of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women from th
12 30 pm
Dr Manojj Dhinakaran, International Coordinator, was the Chief Guest for the event He addressed the students on the topic “The Architecture of Empathy: Why the World Needs your Unpractical Degree” Through his insights he
provided a new perspective to the students on the way they perceive literature. He made them think and analyse their previous course of action in the field of literature, life and what can be done in the future.
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Miss Literature: Celebrating Words, Inspiring Minds
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Peek through the pages of PURPLE first edition HIGHLIGHTS
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Our first page highlights all major stories and accolades. Our latest news spans across a wide range of areas, and we work to keep you in the loop.
ABOUT US
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Our team primary composed of students from the Department of English (Aided), bringing out their creative thoughts, giving voice through words and shedding new light on journalism. A breakdown of our energetic team and ways for you to reach us
COMMON NEWS
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Starting from department activities, workshops, guest lectures, to conferences and the overall main campus events, we keep you updated on everything.
LITERARY LENS
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The diverse literary perspectives and ideas of the students and staff echo in these pages, either as art, poetry, opinions or reviews, making us not only enjoy but think
EDITORIAL
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Opinion pieces from our beloved editors provide us with insights into their thoughts and a better understanding towards them, a means to create a connection with them
ACHIEVEMENTS
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It keeps track of the achievements of our students in various fields, be it literature, sports or placements
OURTEAM
Dr. C. KerenVinita - Staff In Charge
Bala L R - Chief Editor (III BA)
Adrija Dey -Associate Chief Editor (III BA)
Swetha Krishnan - Copy Editor (II MA)
Supraja Chellam - Managing Editor (II MA)
Anusha - Illustrator (II MA)
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Varshini - News editor (III BA)
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Ahana - Columnist (III BA)
Samyuktha - News Reporter (II BA)
Prathiksha - Columnist (II BA)
SmrithikaVijayan - Columnist (I BA)
Piramothaya - News Reporter (I BA)
DEAR JANE:AN INTERCOLLEGIATE EVENT, CELEBRATING JANEAUSTEN’S 250 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Students from various colleges took part enthusiastically in the intercollegiate competition and showed how their expertise in language and creativity can give a new perspective to literature
Letter Writing - Quill Quest
Letter writing was central to Austen’s novels, both as a narrative device and as a reflection of the era’s culture The offstage competition, “Letter Writing – Quill Quest,” made students compose imaginative letters inspired by the themes and characters found in Jane Austen’s novels By encouraging students to reinterpret her characters in modern contexts, the event demonstrated how her insights into human nature continue to resonate across centuries. The students were judged based on the interpretation of Austen’s wit, nuances and their insight into the modern world, along with the flow of language
Quiz – Regency Riddles
The onstage event “Quiz – Regency Riddles” brought a lively burst of energy to the celebration of Jane Austen’s legacy. With wit and enthusiasm filling the hall, teams competed to showcase their knowledge of Austen’s life and works
In the preliminary round, participants answered a set of carefully crafted questions related to Austen’s biography, her novels, and the social themes she explored From this round, six teams were selected to advance further. The competition then unfolded across three more rounds, each designed to test different aspects of Austenian knowledge.
Reenacting – Longbourn Curtains
Adding to the excitement of the celebrations was the dramatic event
Austen’s novels The event recreated the charm of Regency era assemblies, where m in
The atmosphere was electric, with contestants displaying sharp intellect and audiences cheering for clever answers The format encouraged teamwork, strategy, and a deep appreciation of Austen’s timeless wit Ultimately, the rounds narrowed the field to the final three winners, who were celebrated for their mastery of Austen’s world.
KRISHNAMMAL : PLACE OF TRANSFORMATION
SUPRAJA CHELLAM
The journey at Krishnammal is not measured in time, but in memories, growth, and transformation These two years were not just about academics; they were about discovery, friendship, confidence, and learning with ease It was a chapter filled with meaningful discussions, thoughtful moments, joyful experiences, and lessons that will remain in our hearts forever. From the very first day, Krishnammal felt different It wasn’t just a place where we came to study; it was a space where ideas were welcomed, questions were encouraged, and curiosity was celebrated Learning became a natural and enjoyable process, where thinking, discussing, and exploring ideas were part of everyday life
The journey extended well beyond academics Movie times at Litflix, peaceful library hours, and attending PhD viva voce examinations as the audience enriched our academic experience The IV to Hyderabad strengthened friendships and broadened our horizons, while Litfest at Calicut brought creativity, discussions, and vibrant cultural exchange We learned, thought, discussed, and enjoyed every moment together Truly, these experiences made our time at Krishnammal the best of our lives. These two years also shaped us as individuals. We learned responsibility, teamwork, creativity, and confidence We grew not only in knowledge but also in character The guidance and encouragement we received
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provided students with a platform to showcase their passion, creativity, and appreciation for the classics.
from our teachers helped us discover our strengths and overcome our fears Their constant encouragement and belief in us brought out the best within each of us They pushed us beyond our comfort zones and inspired us to grow with confidence Because of their support, we accomplished things we never thought we were capable of. Their mentorship made our learning journey meaningful, empowering, and truly unforgettable. As we look back on these two amazing years, we carry with us not just lessons from books, but lessons from experiences The friendships we built, the ideas we shared, the laughter we enjoyed, and the knowledge we gained will remain with us always KCW was a place of transformation
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The Digital Electronic English Literature andTechnologies- Imparting Methods, Close Reading and Digital Reading.
Ms.E.R.ANURADHA
Asst Prof of English, Department of English,
The Article traces the Glimpse of the Digital Electronic English Literature in beneficiary to impart the difference in close reading and the digital reading of any Literary Text. To explore the close reading with the aid of the digital witness, which had been embedded in websites from Chaucer to the Modern trends of digital learning Chaucer’s Prologue to the Canterbury Tales Character “Wife of Bath”: Feminist Critics focus on the colourful Wife of Bath as a Model who has an independent, high-status life, supports women’s rights in Patriarchal Medieval London Society.
It is a Hyper text in related to digital Learning of Chaucer’s Prologue to the Canterbury Tales – adaptation to movie drama appeared in 1972. The Above is the Old method of critical analysis called The Hyper Text Code Formation which still remains evident for peruse for modern Research Learners
The 4th Industrial Revolution of Computers :
The Science Fiction The Robotics by Issac Asimov is an example of how digital learning has been turned into tremendous Hi Fi Materialistic for 21st century Society with modern gazettes with AI machines, and it has replaced the unemployment problems of cooking: E Kitchen could be found in Asian Countries like Malaysia
The usage of the Telegraph and the Gramophone in cinema and Cyberspace,20th Century Literature frequently addressed the wondrous and wired nature of merging technologies, which gives cartographic effects on Literature / TV, and Tablet Computers or smart phones threaten the book’s cultural authority and decline or destroy bookish manner
The Gutenberg Elegies by Sven Birket claims that e-learning through the World Wide Web (WWW) would compete with other traditional close reading techniques.
Science Fiction –La Vie –electrique siècle ( 20th )1882, the book that looked at everyday life in the mid-20th century, depicting things such as “telephonscope” (interactive television, aero cabs, food factories, submarine homes and homes with piped food)
In the Victorian Age, the invention of Technologies had rapidly developed and grown on the biases of fields of –short stories ,Science fiction and pulp humanity in west side and their lifestyle increasingly equipped with the fare works of Artificial Intelligence, technological environments Illness of “nuerasthesia” such as “Americanism” and “Londonism” to reflect its modernity New kind of transport that travelled quicker than the natural rhythms of horse
The Story of the Tap Anned Box by Cannon Doyle’s focus on the voice of a dead one heard through the locked room every night is preserved in a phonograph Tennyson and Walt Whitman’s voices are skilled in the sense of Posthumous survival in the British Library’s Sound Archives. Rudyard Kipling Wireless narrates radio communication between a ship and a store with the ghost spirit of John Keats Julia Bureau, a scratchboard of psychic medium who promised to connect mourners with the dead through their telephonic exchanges
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) foregrounds all recording devices, such as telegraphs, newspapers, reports, wax cylinders, voice recording case votes, travel dairies, and data collection from handbooks and timelines
Usage of telegraph, gramophones, telephony, telepathy, photographic emulsion that came into existence in the 1870s, Cinema montage, closeups, jump cuts and flashbacks in James Joyce’s Ulysses, which appeared in 1922 Hugo –Munsterberg produced the first theory of Photo-Play in 1916- exploring closeups, jump cuts, and flashbacks –as the devices that echoed to trace the patterns of human consciousness Benjamin introduces jump cuts in his writings
The great Soviet innovator in film Serge Eisenstein, explained the idea of montage by creating Dickens ’ novels into a rapid series of images and cuts.
Infographics:
This mode allows anyone to impart their lessons in a flow chart with a modern pictorial format
The digital access of 4 0 to 37 0 or 5 G access is highly informative to extract resources which could be explored or unexplored in different research genres Yet in the current scenario, the modern digital learning is applicable not only in extended reality but also in the modern mixed reality of common layman life
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MISS LITERATURE : Celebrating Words, Inspiring Minds
PRATHIKSHA
Miss Literature is an intra-department event conducted by the Department of English (Aided) every year for the students from III BA English Literature and III MA English Literature Through this event, the students are provided a platform to showcase their passion, love for literature and their unique talents
Preliminary Round
All the students from III BA and II MA took part in this round. It was a simple round where each student would choose a chit and talk about the topic given on the chit for 1 minute They were judged based on the language competence, fluency, intellect and content
The selected students from this round competed in the next round, which was a debate They had to either speak for or against the topic “Literature Reflects Society More Than It Shapes It ”
The students divided themselves into two groups, for or against. But what's a competition without a twist? Those who chose for had to speak against and vice versa The shortlisted candidates from this advanced to the next round, where they were asked to write a poem or draft a poster using the words or pictures from a newspaper With this, a few students were moving forward for the final rounds.
The next round was the talent round, where the student had the opportunity to showcase various talents ranging from presentation to enacting, from art to singing to elocution The judges evaluated them, and the final 8 candidates were selected These candidates performed in the final round, the stress round and the winners were declared
Ms Supraja Chellam from II MA was crowned the Miss Literature, Ms. Bala L R, III BA was the 1 runner up, and Ms. Swetha N R, II MA was the second runner up.
Annual Report
- SAMYUKTHA
The Annual report of the activities and accolades of the Literary and Debating Association for the academic year 2025-2026 was presented by Ms Varshini P, the Joint Secretary of the Literary and Debating Association This was a run-through of the entire year, making every bask in the memories
INKSPIRE
The Department magazine for the Department of English (Aided) for the academic year 2025-2026, “INKSPIRE” , was launched by the chief guest, Dr Manojj Dhinakaran This magazine was a culmination of the events of the Literary and Debating Association throughout the year, and the literary works, photographs, etc , from students
End of an Era
After the certificates were presented to the students who contributed to the Literary and Debating association through the course of the year, the event concluded with Dr Keren Vinita C proposing a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, marking the close of the year and adding another successful and delightful year to the legacy of the Department of English (Aided)
A Serene Journey to the Mist-Kissed Corners of Meghamalai
KAMALI SENTHILKUMAR
Some places don't show off their presence, as they are not available in any travel brochures or trending media content. They lie tucked between folds of mountain ranges and billowing clouds, waiting not to be discovered, but to be felt One among them is Meghamalai, fondly known as the High Wavy Mountains, which is one such secret the Western Ghats keeps close to it
Our trip during vacations is not just about reaching a destination, but about slowly leaving behind the noise of the world and stepping into nature's quiet conversation Here, in Meghamalai, clouds drift calmly through tea gardens, cardamom plantations, and the air smells of damp earth, wild blooms, and stories left untold The path where the wheels trace the edge of the sky
The journey to Meghamalai is as thrilling
as the place itself From Theni, the road snakes up into the hills, offering glimpses of lush forests, bubbling streams, and distant plantations wrapped in mist. The final stretches on the ribbon of roads will be rough and winding, although it tests your patience, you will be finally rewarded with something rare and unfiltered beauty Meghamalai doesn’t welcome you with signboards or chaos It greets you in silence, letting nature soothe the souls
Unveiling Meghamalai: Where Paths Dissolve into Mist
As we venture deeper into Meghamalai, the roads grow longer, the trees taller, and the fog thicker, until even the sun seems unsure of its majestic presence Every turn feels like a secret being slowly revealed, not to the eyes, but to the heart
Our first stop would be the Manalar Viewpoint, perched like a forgotten balcony
over a valley wrapped in mist The clouds float below us, not above! It seems like a place where the mountains end, and heaven begins. As the first mist-draped path fades behind, a new trail calls, one that leads deeper into nature’s hush, toward the song of falling waters Of course, it is a waterfall! And that is Suruli Falls or Cloudland Falls Though it lies 69 kilometres away from the heart of Meghamalai, don’t let the distance discourage your spirit Some wonders wait patiently at the end of winding roads. The path may stretch on, but it leads you closer to silence, sacredness, serenity, and the silver song of falling mist If your feet are willing and your heart stays curious, let the road carry you to where the waters tumble from the mountains, and nature cradles you in her quiet, cloudwrapped arms
Chasing places that speak in silence!
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LENS
Of Foxes and Forgetful Grownups:A Book Review on“The Little Prince”
SMRITIKA VIJAYAN
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince is a deceptively simple tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages First published in 1943, it is an artful blend of storytelling, philosophy, and childlike wonder a book that feels timeless in both relevance and relatability.
The story revolves around the Little Prince, who hops from one planet to another after abandoning his conceited yet beloved rose on his home planet, now threatened by overgrown baobab trees. During his planetary sojourn, he encounters curious characters, including worldly rulers who seem like exaggerated caricatures of human folly Yet behind their whimsical descriptions lies a sharp critique of adults who become busy, forgetful, and blind to the essentials of life, preoccupied instead with power, possessions, and pride. The other figures he meets a lost pilot, a fox, and a snake collectively teach him lessons about love, loss, and the invisible bonds that give life meaning
But the heart of the tale blooms when the Little Prince meets the fox In one of literature’s most tender allegories, the fox teaches him about love, responsibility, and the act of “taming ” He explains that bonds are not instant but carefully cultivated, and
VOICES INVERSES
PIRAMOTHAYAH RS
FAR BEYOND LIFE IS US...
Beyond the stars
We are the shine that never fades
Beyond the moon,
We are the boon that one dies to get
Beyond the life,
We are the never dying soul.
Beyond the Earth,
We are the gravity that never falls Beyond the game , We are the success that we need
Beyond the light , We are the dark that never fades
Beyond the past lives,
We are the long-lasting serene lives
with them comes both the joy of companionship and the inevitability of loss. It is here that the book transcends its charming façade, offering wisdom that resonates far beyond childhood The fox’s famous words
“One sees clearly only with the heart What is essential is invisible to the eye” remains the book’s most enduring truth Perfectly do they encapsulate the story’s central tension: adults, in all their forgetfulness and preoccupations, lose sight of what truly matters, while children, in their openness, grasp it instinctively
Saint-Exupéry’s writing uses strikingly simple yet lyrical prose to convey moral and philosophical maxims with clarity, making them accessible to both children and adults These profound messages, nestled between the lines of The Little Prince, are adorned with
the author’s own whimsical watercolour illustrations While some may find the allegory overly sentimental, the story’s enduring appeal lies in its universal wisdom and its gentle reminder that wonder, tenderness, and imagination should not be abandoned with age.
Ultimately, The Little Prince surpasses its categorization as a children’s story. It is better understood as a philosophical companion, a meditation on what it means to love, to lose, and to see the world anew through the unclouded eyes of childhood It asks readers, young or old, to remember what grownups so often forget: that the essential things in life can never be measured, only felt. As the Little Prince himself reminds us, “All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember them. “
THE WAY OF LIFE THROUGH MATHEMATICS
Beyond the fame,
We have the name that never fade
Beyond the money,
We are the honey that never spoils
Beyond the emotions,
We are the silence that speaks life
Beyond the lust,
We have the love of being tied through soul
Beyond the chaos,
We have the calmness that rules the world
Beyond the fights,
We have the courage to find us again
Beyond the misunderstandings,
We have the mirror to reflect our reality
Beyond our soul,
We have the omnipresent Finally,
Beyond us,
WE HAVE ONLY US THAT IS THE OMNISCIENCE
As like the infinity, work hard for eternity
As like the matrices, have no stop to tackle success
Methods of integration is, mind labor’s notation
Entire life is a probability, when self confidence decides your capability
Beauty of arithmetic simplicity, is expressed in a Vibe of positivity
The greatest algebra Eras, is understood through a disciplined Delta
As the dot product is commutative , the chiseled physique is attractive
When emotions at deprived, the deeds become explicit
In the geometry’s mystery, greatness is attained through superiority
Life is a free will, when lines become parallel
So make a array of your life and the Coefficient will take care of the rest.
The Little Prince -The Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -TheAuthor
EDITORIAL
NotAll Who WanderAre Lost… SomeAre
Just in Their 20s
MADHU MANIVANNAN
“Relax, you’re just buffering,” is something we tell ourselves and the people around us as we randomly zone out in this fast, digital world. Our attention spans are slowly competing with toddlers, while the pressure to get employed, stay employed, and not get replaced overnight by a smarter AI hangs over our heads like a knife Expectations, responsibilities, and anxiety buzz around us like bees that clearly did not get the memo to calm down
While elders talk about midlife crises, our brains are fogged with self-induced and globally inflicted quarter-life crises. The world is moving faster, deadlines are shorter, qualifications are higher, and jobs are somehow becoming scarcer. Ironically, when all we want is a job, the list of technical skills required keeps growing longer than the résumés (which already seem to be slightly forged)
Like every other student, we face questions within ourselves and hear from everyone around us are an unending circle of: What next? What is the plan? Am I doing the right thing? We are not sure. Where will life take us? If AI replaces me, what if I end up jobless? All these what-ifs boil down to one anxious thought: Will we even be employed? And if we are, will that job feel meaningful? In both literature and life, technical skills have taken centre stage while understanding the world has quietly exited through the back door (although such understanding does seem to peek here and there in social media comment sections).
We are trained to upgrade software, but rarely taught how to upgrade ourselves The pressure to be employable is louder than the need to be thoughtful (except in movies and series, where characters seem to accomplish wonders by being thoughtful). The truth is that the world we live in is materialistic, at least to a certain extent. Even when we dream of peace and simplicity, we still seem to need money to feel secure As wholesome as it sounds to live close to nature, as the famous transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau suggested, it is rather risky in this fast,crimefilled and expensive world If we want the luxury of complete peace and a natural resource-rich, safe place today, we must either book it or buy it(if not, the odds of getting harmed or arrested for trespassing are quite high), and for that, we need money, the safety net So perhaps the practical goal is to find a job that does not suck our souls out while still giving us Vitamin M-money With Vitamin M, we can go in search of Vitamin Dsunlight, trees, quiet, and a life that feels real One thing we must remember is to stay connected to nature
Nature is slow and grounding, while the digital world has reduced our attention spans to the length of a reel. We struggle to focus, which affects our thinking, creativity, and even our careers A healthy mind still needs more trees than tabs Life was a gift given to live, and figuring it out is part of the adventure Every small step counts, and every misstep only makes us stronger than before
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Profession or
Passion ?
Why do you have to choose between profession and passion? Why not make it the same?
BALA L R
Today’s world is contrasted to a race track where every individual is a participant racing to win the race. The finish line is nowhere in sight, but all that matters to the people is to stay at the front, surpassing the others. And how do we surpass others? Through successful professions
When we think about a profession, our focus remains on the income level, the status in society, etc But we fail to think if this profession will make us happy Any professional today, be it an IT job, a professor or a finance expert, everyone does their job with precision, but when you question them about their happiness, not everyone has a positive answer.
Why is it that some are happy and some aren't?
A person’s true happiness in their profession will depend on their choice of profession and the basis on which they have chosen their profession As the saying goes, if the intent is right, all will be right Only if a person is choosing a profession because it is their passion and what they really want to do, instead of choosing it for monetary factors or other materialistic ideals, can they be truly happy
Discover your passion, make it your profession, and relish the true essence of happiness.
The letters from readers are valuable to us. We take time to read every letter sent to the editor and publish the vital ones
Requisition
The Regulator of the fan is broken in A10 classroom Due to this, the students of III BA are suffering from adjusting the fan speed, and this broken regulator can cause some electrical issues if handled carelessly Therefore, I request you to take the possible action at the earliest to prevent students from getting affected by it
Padmashangari(III BA)
Placements
As the year is about to end, the final year graduating students from III BA and II MA have attended placement drives, and a few have been placed in various companies and institutions.
The placement cell of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women has various opportunities for students opting for placement Go for it!
Lakshana (II MA)
Paperback or Kindle
In today’s world, technology has evolved a lot since it was first invented. It has now come to a point where you can read books with just a subscription and an electronic screen Every individual wishes to have a “KINDLE” because it is today’s trend
But an actual booklover knows how an electronic device can never get you the feel that you get while reading a paperback, be it the smell or the bookmark placement
A paperback is irreplaceable
Bhavinaya Jeyakumar(II BA)
Journaling
In every second of the day that passes by, a human feels a lot of emotions, faces a lot of situations and people This can be positive or negative, but how can a person channel it to keep themself balances as either extreme is dangerous?
Journaling is a therapeutic method that, once you start, aids you in channelling your emotions and keeps them balanced when you vent them out
Jennifer (I BA)
ACHIEVEMENTS
LITZEAL & PHOENIX - TWO OVERALL TROPHIES
For TheAcademic Year 2025-2026, The Students From 2 BA TO 2 MA are keeping the legacy alive by participating and bringing back the overall trophy of both the LITZEAL and PHOENIX, intercollege competitions!
AHANA B
The students from the Department of English Aided, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, took part in the LITZEAL competition conducted by the Department of English SF, PSG College of Arts and Science and the PHOENIX competition conducted by the Department of English Aided, PSG College of Arts and Science on 18 February 2026 and 19 February 2026
LITZEAL
Almost 34 students from the Department of English Aided participated in the various competitions conducted by th Department of English SF, PSG College Arts and Science The competitions were diverse, ranging from off-stage events lik collage a poem, extempore, Pictionary an Literary Premiere League The onstage events were debate, quiz, enactment, etc Our students took part in all these competitions enthusiastically, showing th literary wit along with their talents.
Lifting the Trophy
The events went on for the entire day, and as the valedictory ceremony began, the students were awaiting the results with excitement
They were confident yet curious to know if they could take the trophy back home, to the Department of English Aided, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women.
With the announcement of the winners for each competition, the anticipation turned to certainty as there was at least one person representing PSGR Krishnammal College winning in every event
And finally, when it was time for the declaration of the winner of the overall trophy, the students of PSGR Krishnammal College were all set to go on stage to receive i
PHOENIX
The PHOENIX’26 was organised by the Literary Association of the Department of
English Aided, PSG College of Arts and Science. This intercollegiate competition was based on the theme, “MYTHOLOGYMagnificence of the Myth”. They had various onstage and offstage events like Masque of Myth (Lit parade), Echoes of Time (Drama), Adaptunes, Treasure Hunt, Mythos Knockout (Quiz), Potpourri, Mythi Spells, Mythokavya (Poetry writing), etc
Through their participation in various competitions, our students showcased their vibrant potential and their insights into mythology.
Echoes of Time
The students of the Department of English Aided presented a beautiful enactment of the connection between myth and today’s life They used the mythical characters Sita and Draupadi as their central characters to voice their notions
Overall, Champions
Securing the overall trophy, the students of the Department of English Aided, PSGRKCW, once again proved their unmatched excellence in literary and cultural performance
THE IS A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES!
FROM AN NSS VOLUNTEER TO WALKING DOWN THE KARTAVYA PATH
ADRIJA DEY
Sruthi, a 2nd-year student from the Department of English Aided, started her NSS Journey as a simple NSS Volunteer At the time of joining, all she wanted to do with this was help and serve people. She was not aware of what awaited her in the near future, which would be a great spectacle, teaching her valuable lessons and creating cherished memories of her life She started the journey and went the way her heart says
She has been a consistent NSS volunteer, stepping in and volunteering whenever an event was announced She did her best to make any event a success and kept learning.
RD PARADE Journey
Just like the NCC cadets, the NSS volunteers are also provided with a chance to participate in the National Republic Day Parade and the State Republic Day Parade. She was surprised when she first heard about it. But she wanted to give it a try and participate and train for it Here, she sowed the seed for her NRD journey Through rigorous training in both Parade drill and cultural performance, she gained expertise and honed her skills to make the best version of herself There were difficult time where she was both mentally and physically exhausted, but she never gave up.
WALKING DOWN THE KARTAVYA PATH
All the hardships she faced and the efforts that she put in to make herself the best version of herself were rewarded when she was selected as one of the candidates from Tamil Nadu who can participate in the National Republic Day Parade in Delhi When she first heard the news, she couldn’t believe it But she was delighted by the chance she got
Thus, she took off to Delhi with the other volunteers and after 2 months of severe training, she finally walked down the Kartavya Path on 26 January 2026. th