The University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Jaipur proudly hosted UEM LitFest 2025 in collaboration with Voices, bringing together an inspiring assembly of literary minds, scholars, and creative voices. This year’s theme, “A Journey from Puranas to New Stories,” beautifully connected classical narratives with contemporary storytelling.
The festival commenced with a warm Welcome Tea, followed by the ceremonial Lighting of the Lamp, marking an auspicious beginning. Our esteemed Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Biswajoy Chatterjee, set the stage with his Welcome Address, emphasizing UEM Jaipur’s commitment to literature and academia. Prof. Rajul Bhargava, Founder and Editor of Voices, highlighted the evolving literary landscape in her Opening Remarks.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Sudhi Rajiv, Vice Chancellor of Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication, delivered an insightful address on “Making the World Women Fit,” shedding light on gender narratives and empowerment in literature.
The LitFest featured a series of thought-provoking discussions:
•Troubled Testimonies & Nostalgic Reminiscences – A deep dive into memory, trauma, and literature with Meenakshi Bharat & Neha Bansal in conversation with Sudha Rai.
•Myriad Musings & Pictorial Storytelling – Exploring visual and textual storytelling with Rachna Singh & Tabeenah Anjum, moderated by Mini Nanda.
•Mythopoesis & Mythology Revisited – A modern reinterpretation of ancient myths with Ashutosh Singh & Jaishree Bhargava.
•Flames of Distant Mountains – A heartfelt exploration of displacement, identity, and belonging with Misna Chanu & Urmil Talwar.
•Ways of Seeing—Reseeing – A fresh perspective on literature and art with Ronojoy Sircar & Maheeka Nanda.
The festival concluded with the prestigious Literary Excellence Icon Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to literature. Dr. Mukesh Yadav delivered a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to all the speakers, organizers, and participants.
The UEM LitFest 2025 stood as a testament to the transformative power of storytelling, bridging the past with the present and inspiring the future. From insightful discussions to cultural dialogues, the event reaffirmed the enduring relevance of literature in shaping minds and societies.
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