On 15th October 2012, Jamia Millia Islamia, Department of English, commenced with their three days literary extravaganza called The Pickwick Fest, sponsored by Aleph and Rupa. The objective of this literary carnival was to bring about the plethora of talent and immense potential of students from different universities. Also to bring under one roof Dickens’ lovers and to revive readership of Manto. The festival witnessed participation from different universities, and college of the NCR, in various competitions.
The festival started off with the inaugural function being presided by the Vice Chancellor, Najeeb Jung who also declared the festival open. Dramatization competition and Graffiti Making competition were the events that took place during the first day. These involved a large number of participants. Results of both competitions were announced at the end of the day.
The second day was the busiest of the festival with three events being conducted. First of the day was Quiz Competition which was held simultaneously alongside the Elocution Completion. Author Nilanjana Roy was the chief guest at the elocution competition. The third event was a movie screening followed by group discussion. Author Palash Krishna Mehrotra was the guest of honour at the competition.
A paper presentation was the first event of the last day. The festival came to an end with the valedictory function being presided by Sanjeev Agnihotri, AIR presenter and S.M. Sajid, Registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia. Prizes were distributed after speeches by the dignitaries which was followed by speeches by various members of the organizing team.
-Wafia Kissa
BA (Hons) Eng III
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