Other Activities

Sevan Days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Hindi Literature and Research Methodology”
Date: 22 to 29 September 2025
From 22nd September to 29th September 2025, the Department of Hindi Studies, Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru organized a seven-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Hindi Literature and Research Methodology”.

The programme began with a welcome and inaugural address by Dr. Shreedhara P. D., Head of the Department of Hindi. The chief guest and keynote speaker of the inauguration was Professor Sunil Baburao Kulkarni, Director of the Central Hindi Institute, who delivered a lecture on the history, present, future, and relevance of research in Hindi literature. Eminent scholars and professors from various universities across India participated in the programme, including Prof. Puneet Bisaria, Prof. Vijaykumar Rode, Prof. Dhanyakumar Birjdar Jinpal, Dr. Mobin Jehruddin, Prof. C. Jay Shankar Babu, Prof. Rajesh Kumar Garg, and Prof. Suraj Kumar. They presented their views on diverse aspects of Hindi literature and research methodologies. Discussions highlighted the growing need and relevance of integrating research methodologies in the global context of Hindi language and literature. Scholars also shared insights on how to enrich Hindi research and explored different literary discourses, criticism, and linguistic approaches from new perspectives.

The FDP witnessed the participation of research scholars and faculty members from different universities and institutions across the country. The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Director of Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages, and Heads of Departments conveyed their best wishes for the success of the programme. The valedictory session was graced by Dr. Kaveri Swamy (Head, Department of Social Sciences and Languages) and Dr. Shreedhara P. D. (Head, Department of Hindi Studies), along with the entire faculty of the Hindi Department. Each day concluded with an interactive Question & Answer session, where students actively engaged with the speakers. The programme ended with a report presentation by the Head of the Department and a vote of thanks by the programme coordinator, Dr. Ganshetwar Sainath Nagnath.

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Expert Lecturer Sairandhri
Date: 25 September 2025
The Department of Hindi organised an expert lecture on Sairandhri by Maithilisharan Gupt, delivered by Dr. Sreedhara P. D., Professor, Department of Hindi, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University). Dr. Sreedhara presented the session with a detailed PPT, explaining the literary, cultural, and philosophical aspects of the poem. He highlighted Draupadi’s character, the poet’s style, and the socio-cultural significance of the work. The lecture provided deep insights into Maithilisharan Gupt’s contribution to Hindi literature. A total of 161 students attended the lecture, along with faculty members, making it a vibrant and engaging session. Students and faculty actively participated in the interactive discussion, which made the program highly thought-provoking. Overall, the lecture enriched the audience’s appreciation of Hindi poetry and its enduring relevance.

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Hindi Theatre Workshop
Date: 18 to 20 September 2025
From 18th to 20th September 2025, the Department of Hindi Language Studies at Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, successfully conducted a three-day Hindi Theatre Workshop. The workshop was held daily from 09:00 AM -04:30 PM

Students from various streams participated enthusiastically. The session aimed to introduce students to the world of theatre, Mr. Hedayat Ahmad Rang munch Artist focusing on acting techniques, voice modulation, stage blocking, and improvisation.

The workshop began with a formal welcome by the Dr. Mohamed Nayaz Pasha followed by a short briefing about the importance of theatre in language learning and personality dev elopment. Participants engaged in warm-up exercises, voice training, and performed short skits to enhance their acting skills.

On the final day, students presented short group performances and received valuable feedback from the trainer, who encouraged them to actively take part in future theatre events.

Overall, the workshop was highly impactful and left students motivated to participate in future theatre activities.

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Hindi Bhasha Utsav
Date: 16 September 2025
On 16th September 2025, under the auspices of the Department of Hindi, Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, the “Hindi Bhasha Utsav” was celebrated with great enthusiasm and dignity on the occasion of Hindi Day. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Khandare Chandu Laxman, Head of the Department of Hindi, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University). The program commenced with a prayer song, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Sreedhara P. D., Head of the Department of Hindi. In his introductory speech, he highlighted the historical journey of the Hindi language, its social relevance, and the academic achievements of the university’s Hindi Department while warmly welcoming the guests. Prof. Gopa Kumar, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, in his presidential address, stated that Hindi is not merely a medium of communication but also a powerful link that unites the diverse cultures of India. He urged that the study of Hindi should be connected with employment and research opportunities as well. The Chief Guest, Dr. Khandare Chandu Laxman, in his inspiring speech, shed light on the contemporary significance of the Hindi language and its global identity. He expressed that the future of Hindi lies securely in the hands of the younger generation. On this occasion, the books “Prabandhan Kaustubh” and “Vaanijya Kaustubh”, edited by the faculty members of the department, were also released. The event was graced by Dr. Kaveri Swamy, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, and faculty members of the Hindi Department — Dr. Vinod Baburao Meghshyam, Dr. Mohammed Nayaz Pasha, Dr. Muslim Abdul Rajak, Dr. Ganashetwar Sainath Nagnath, Dr. Krishna D. Lamani, and Dr. Bendre Basaveshwar Nagorao. Also present were the Hindi Club Secretary, Arpit Asgar, and Disha Deshmukh.

The entire program was M C by undergraduate student Simran, and the vote of thanks was proposed by undergraduate student Pavani Shetty. The active participation of teachers and students made the celebration of Hindi Language Festival a memorable and highly successful event. As part of the Hindi Day celebrations, a series of five-day competitions were organized, including wall painting exhibition, essay writing, extempore speech, debate, song singing, creative writing, and elocution competitions. Around 250 students from various departments of the university enthusiastically participated and contributed to the success of the festival. The winners were awarded mementos and certificates, which further encouraged and motivated the participants.

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Bhava ya Manovikar
Date: 11 September 2025
The Hindi Department organized a special expert lecture on the topic "Emotion or Mental Disorder." The program aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of emotions and mental disorders from a literary perspective and to clarify the relationship between life and literature.

The program began with a welcome to the guest. Following this, the invited expert lecturer presented his scholarly views. He discussed in detail the various states of emotions and the literary and social impact of mental disorders. The lecture clarified that the role of emotions and mental disorders in human life not only influences personal experiences but also plays a special role in literary expression.

Students also actively participated in the question-and-answer session and expressed their views. The program provided students with an opportunity to understand the subject in depth and further strengthened their interest and curiosity in literature. Finally, the Head of the Department expressed his gratitude to everyone, and thus the lecture concluded successfully, achieving its objectives.

Guest Lecture on Charitra Sanghatan
Date: 11 March 2025
The lecture aimed to enhance comprehension, provoke thoughtful discussions, and encourage students to apply the lessons of Charitra Sanghatan (चरित्र संघटन) in their daily lives. A guest lecture on "Charitra Sanghatan" by Babu Gulabrai was conducted for our Hindi class by Dr. Rekha Sinha from Jain University. She delivered the session with great confidence and clarity, ensuring an engaging learning experience for all students.

Dr. Sinha made the class interactive by incorporating fun activities like tongue twisters and on-the-spot product marketing, keeping students actively involved. Her expertise and engaging teaching style helped us understand the significance of character building, which was the core theme of the lesson. The session was insightful and inspiring, leaving students with a deeper appreciation of character formation in real life.

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Kamana and Shakuntala Natak
Date: 10 March 2025
Kamana Natak
On March 10th, our team proudly presented Jayshankar Prasad’s iconic play, “Kamna”, as part of Rangmanch 2025. Our talented cast delivered heartfelt performances, masterfully capturing Kamna’s emotional depth. The success of this production is a testament to teamwork, dedication, and passion. Our set and costume design perfectly captured Kamna’s essence. Every moment on stage was a testament to our cast’s hard work.
Kamna’s story of desire, sacrifice, and redemption resonated deeply with our audience.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Aditi Kumari Management Department highlighting the importance of the Jayashankar Prasad contribution to the Hindi literature. Dr.Sridhara P.D Hod of the Hindi Department , extended his greetings to all the Faculty Members and the participants.

Shakuntala Natak
On March 10th, our team brought to life Kalidas’ timeless classic, “Shakuntala”, as part of Rangmanch 2025. We the Department of Hindi overwhelmed with pride and gratitude reflecting on our team’s tireless efforts. Rehearsals stretched late into the night, perfecting every detail to transport our audience to ancient Indian mythology. Our talented cast poured their hearts into performances, masterfully conveying Shakuntala’s poignant human emotion. The success of this production is a testament to dedication, passion, and teamwork. Our set and costume design meticulously crafted Shakuntala’s world. Every gesture, every word, and every emotion was carefully crafted. Our cast’s hard work and commitment shone brightly on stage. Shakuntala’s story of love, loss, and longing resonated deeply with our audience.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Shristy saha Management Department highlighting the importance of the Mythologicle Drama.Reverend Fr.Dr.Augustine George Principal extended his greetings to all the Hindi Faculty Members on conducting the Shakuntala Drama very systematically.

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One-Day National Seminar on Dakshin Bharth Me Hindi Bhasha ki Disha Aur Disha
Date: 07 March 2025
Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Department of Hindi has successfully organized a one-day national seminar on 07/03/2025 on the topic "Dakshin Bharth Me Hindi Bhasha ki Disha Aur Disha". The objective of this seminar was to deliberate on the direction and condition of the Hindi language in South India. The main goal was to analyze the status of Hindi in South India, its role in education, employment opportunities, cultural and literary contributions, teaching methodologies, the impact of technology, the position of Hindi in the context of the New Education Policy, linguistic challenges, and future possibilities.

The seminar was divided into four sessions. It commenced with a welcome speech by Dr. Sridhar P.D., Head, Department of Hindi. The inaugural session was presided over by Father Dr. Augustine George, Principal, Kristu Jayanti College. Professor Pratibha Mudiliar Madam inaugurated the seminar, and Professor Sandeep Ranbhirkar sir delivered the keynote address. All the dignitaries shared their insights on the status of Hindi in South India, its role in education, employment, literature, teaching methodologies, and its growing impact in the technological era. Professors and students from various colleges across South India presented their research papers. Additionally, 12 students from the Hindi Department of Kristu Jayanti College also presented their papers. In total, 45 participants took part in the seminar and presented their research papers.

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Extension Activity - Book Donation Programme
Date: 01 March 2025
Seventy-nine(79) literary books have been donated to the Library of Adima Sanskratika Kendra (Adima Cultural Centre), Shivagange, by the Library and Information Center in collaboration with the Department of Social Sciences and Languages. These books will contribute to increasing the knowledge of the people who visit the Adima library. They will gain insights into Kannada literature. The Secretary of Adima Sanskratika Kendra was present at the event. He praised the initiative, thanked Kristu Jayanti College, and informed the local community about the benefits these books will provide. More than 400 people read Kannada literature, and this initiative will help satisfy their thirst for knowledge.

Local residents also participated in the program and expressed their gratitude, stating that these books would be highly beneficial for the people in our village and that this program will provide valuable reading material to the community.

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Guest Lecture on Explorer Beyond Borders
Date: 28 February 2025
The event, titled "Explore Beyond Borders: Map Activity," was conducted on 28 February 2025. Dr. Ashwini Barla, Assistant Professor at Kristu Jayanti College, served as the resource person for the program. The event began with an introductory session where Dr. Barla explained the basics of map reading, highlighting key features such as scale, symbols, and grid references. Students were also informed about the significance of maps in navigation, planning, and understanding global geography.

Following the theoretical session, students participated in a practical map activity. They were provided with worksheets containing exercises designed to test their map-reading skills. The activities included:
Map Identification: Students were asked to identify different map symbols and features.
Grid Reference Practice: Participants practiced locating places using grid references.

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One-Day National workshop
Date: 28 February 2025
The Hindi Department of Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, successfully conducted a One Day National Workshop on 28/02/2025. The topic of the workshop was "Information and Communication Technology for Hindi & Indian Languages and Career Opportunities."

This workshop was organized to help students from various linguistic backgrounds understand the growing significance of Hindi and Indian languages in education and learning, particularly in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It aimed to highlight how ICT can create career opportunities in these languages and the increasing importance of computers in today's world.

• To introduce students to multilingual computing.
• To educate students about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching and learning.
• To enhance students' skills for career development.
• To create awareness about career opportunities in language, linguistics, literature, and allied areas.

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Hindi Computing
Date: 25 February 2025
The guest lecture was conducted by the Department of Hindi for IV-semester B.Com students on the topic of Hindi Computing by Dr. Shivanand H. Koli, Assistant Director (OL), Central Silk Board, Bangalore. The speaker discussed the significance of digital dictionaries and lexicons in Hindi computing and explained how a corpus of Hindi text. such as a large collection of articles, books, and online content. is essential for training machine learning models. The speaker also discussed several challenges in the creation and maintenance of Hindi language resources, such as handling regional variations, the lack of standardized spelling, and issues related to the rich morphological structure of the Hindi language.

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International Mother Language Day
Date: 21 February 2025
The Department of Hindi organized an event for International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2025, to honor and celebrate the significance of mother languages. The event began with an engaging and expressive mime performance presented by a group of students. The students conveyed the importance of the mother language through silent yet powerful gestures. The mime illustrated how language is a key part of one’s identity, culture, and emotional connection to the world around them. Following the mime performance, the Head of the Department, Dr. Sreedhara P. D., delivered an insightful speech on the importance of mother languages and Indian languages. The celebration of International Mother Language Day 2025 was a successful and enriching event that provided students with a deeper.

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Workshop on Hindi Rangamach karyagaar
Date: 28 to 30 January 2025
The Hindi Department of Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, successfully conducted a three-day theater workshop from 28/01/2025 to 30/01/2025. Topic of the workshop "Hindi Rangamach karyagaar" The workshop aimed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of theater arts, including acting, scriptwriting, voice modulation, and stage presence. The event was attended by enthusiastic participants eager to enhance their theatrical skills. Workshop Highlights Day 1: Introduction to theater, basics of acting, and stage dynamics. Day 2: Voice modulation, character development, and improvisation techniques. Day3: Script reading, performance rehearsals, and final stage presentation. It provided a platform for students to develop their theatrical skills and gain practical knowledge of stage performance. The department looks forward to organizing similar workshops in the future to continue nurturing talent and creativity among students.

क्रिस्टु जयंती महाविद्यालय, स्वायत्त के हिंदी अध्ययन विभाग ने 28/01/2025 से 30/01/2025 तक तीन दिवसीय रंगमंच कार्यशाला का सफलतापूर्वक आयोजन किया। कार्यशाला का विषय था "हिंदी रंगमंच कार्यगार"। इस कार्यशाला का उद्देश्य छात्रों को रंगमंच कला की गहन समझ प्रदान करना था, जिसमें अभिनय, पटकथा लेखन, स्वर मॉड्यूलेशन और मंच उपस्थिति शामिल थे। इस आयोजन में उत्साही प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया, जो अपनी रंगमंचीय कौशल को निखारने के लिए तत्पर थे। कार्यशाला की मुख्य विशेषताएँ में पहला दिन: रंगमंच का परिचय, अभिनय की मूल बातें और मंच की गतिशीलता। दूसरा दिन: स्वर मॉड्यूलेशन, चरित्र निर्माण और तात्कालिक अभिनय तकनीकें। तीसरा दिन: पटकथा पाठ, प्रदर्शन पूर्वाभ्यास और अंतिम मंच प्रस्तुति। इस कार्यशाला ने छात्रों को अपने रंगमंचीय कौशल विकसित करने और मंच प्रदर्शन की व्यावहारिक जानकारी प्राप्त करने का मंच प्रदान किया। विभाग भविष्य में इसी प्रकार की और कार्यशालाएँ आयोजित करने के लिए तत्पर है, ताकि छात्रों की प्रतिभा और रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा दिया जा सके ।

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Vichar Vimarsh (Indian culture: past-present-future)
Date: 16 January 2025
The Department of Hindi Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru successfully organized an attractive “Vichar Vimarsh” (Indian culture: past present future) competition. The event was held 16/01/2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Students of different classes enthusiastically participated in the "Vichar Vimarsh" event.

The objective of the event was to explain the importance of Indian culture to the students of modern times. The event was to share the importance and contribution of Indian culture to the students of past present future. Indian culture is the most important in the world. These many states have their own different famous cultures. The programme was also aimed at providing a platform to the students to show case their talents creatively. The event began with a formal welcome by the organizers followed by a brief introduction to the impressive Indian culture. These events total 40 students participated. Overall, the “Vichar Vimarsh” programme was a remarkable success, inspiring the participants and audience and fostering a deep appreciation for cultural and intellectual activities in the college.

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Hindi Translation work shop
Date: 28 & 29 October 2024
On the 28th and 29 of October 2024, the Department of Hindi at Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous), Bengaluru, successfully organized a two days Hindi work shop on Hindi to kannada Translation the topic “Jnana peetha sahityikaron ka anuvad ” in A Conference Hall 1 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Workshop focuses on bridging linguistic and cultural nuances between Hindi and Kannada, helping participants master translation skills effectively. The workshop began with an introduction to the basics of translationas a key note by Dr.Sreedhara. Dr.Tavanappa Rayappa Jodatti emphasizied common translation errors and provides strategies to avoid them in Hindi. Participants are guided through key differences between Hindi and Kannada, for understanding structural variations. Mythili P. Rao, Advisory Member, Rashtriya Chetana Shodh Patrika discussed various aspects of narrative techniques in Hindi to Kannada Translation, emphasizing their cultural significance and relevance in contemporary society.Dr.Rajeshwari Emphasized the importance of Translation and valuable insights in the world

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Political Relevance
Date: 18 October 2024
On the 18th of October 2024, the Department of Hindi at Kristu Jayanti College organized a debate event as part of the Hindi Club activities. The event took place from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM in the M2 Auditorium and centered around the topic of "Discussion on Indian Political System." It attracted enthusiastic participation from students across various disciplines. The event began with a formal welcome by the organizer, Professor Dr. Vinod baburao Meghshayam, who introduced the topic and its significance. Participants presented their viewpoints on the strengths and weaknesses of the political system, analyzing aspects such as democracy, governance challenges, and the role of political institutions.

As the debate unfolded, the atmosphere became lively and thought-provoking, with students articulating their ideas and perspectives on critical political issues. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the organizer, who expressed appreciation for the participants' efforts and insights.

Overall, the debate event was a success, providing students with a valuable platform to enhance their critical thinking and engage with contemporary political discussions.

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Dalit Sahitya Ki Vaicharikata
Date: 23 to 28 September 2024
The crux of the National Faculty Enhancement Program was to give an overview of Dalit literature and appraise its relevance, especially in an era where human rights are given utmost importance. The program was inaugurated by the famous Dalit writer Dr. Sushila Thakbhaureji. In her lecture she reflected on the trials and tribulations, despair and agony, and ostracization faced by of Dalit community and literature. The chief guest underlined the influence of the ideologies of Buddha, Jyotiba Phule and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Dalit literature and their attempts to bring the marginalised to the forefront.

In the second session, Dr. Namdev N Gauda, underscored the aesthetics of Dalit literature and said that the writers of Dalit literature have subverted the classical notions of aesthetics into an aspiration of inalienable representation of human life. Dr. Gauda observed that “he suffering of Dalits is the beauty in this literature” and didn’t foresee the contributions of Indian veterans.

In the third session, Dr. Khandare Chandu Laxman gave his speech on the intervention of Dalit literature in literary genres, in which he paved light on the exploitation undergone by the precursor’s interpretations, the vision and discourse perceived by the Dalit society.

In the fourth session of Faculty Enrichment Program on ‘Sensation of Dalit Literature’, Dr. Vilas Salunke said that Dalit Literature Pain is a product of deep experience, social justice, discrimination and oppression. This sensitivity gives voice to the struggle of that section of the society.

In the fifth session, Dr. Nagarathna N. Rao on the topic ‘Challenges and Possibilities of Dalit Literature’ elaborated the meaning of Dalit literature; who is Dalit, what are the values of Dalit, the difference between Dalit and non-Dalit, and illustrated the mentality of Dalit society. Dr. Rao acclaimed their fight against their predicament and resultant acceptance of the society in today’s changing environment.

In the concluding session of the enrichment program, Dr. Mobin Zaheeruddin presented his views on 'Ideology of Dalit Literature'. The resource person upheld the Dalit movement as was the ideological basis of Dalit literature and its unique place in history. According to him, this development of Dalit literature is not natural but a struggle and that it is necessary to expand beyond the limits of self-confidence.

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Hindi Bhasha Utsav
Date: 17 September 2024
On August 17, 2024, Kristu Jayanti College hosted an insightful, day to celebrate Hindi Divas as a “Hindi Bhasha Utsav”. The celebration aimed to promote Hindi language and acknowledge its importance as a key element of India's cultural and linguistic identity. The event encouraged the use of Hindi in official communication, education, and daily life, while fostering pride in its rich literary tradition.

The celebration commenced with a welcome address followed by a speech delivered by Prof. Sreedhara P.D. He the Chief Guest Dr. Manjunath N Ambigh Registrer (In charge) D.BH.P. Sabha, Chennai addressed the gathering and underline the significance of commemorating the day and remarked. He highlighted the importance of Hindi language and emerging trends in employment in social sciences in particular to Hindi language in India. The Department of Hindi Conducted a series of activities winners won accolades for their excellence. Cultural programmes engaging in activities that honor the language and its cultural significance were performed to grace the event.

Conclusion: The Hindi Bhasha Utsav fest is conducted smoothly it's carrying the importance of Hindi language, it's motivated by the Guest in his speech address the popularity of Hindi, he added that Hindi speaking 170 countries around the world. And Hindi is a one of the official language and creating employment opportunity to youth.

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Literary Panel Discussion Programme - "Harishankar Parsai ke Jeevan par Vichar Manthan"
Date: 22 August 2024
On 22 August 2024, Kristu Jayanti College hosted an engaging session titled "Harishankar Parsai ke Jeevan par Vichar Manthan" focusing on the life and legacy of the renowned satirist Harishankar Parsai. The event brought together literature enthusiasts, faculty members, and students to reflect on the remarkable contributions of Parsai to Indian literature. The session began with an introductory speech by Dr. Sridhara P. D., Head of the Department at Kristu Jayanti College, who emphasized Parsai's mastery in using satire to address societal flaws. Throughout the event, speakers delved into how Parsai's writing, though humorous on the surface, carried strong messages about the moral and ethical dilemmas prevalent in society. The "Vichar Manthan" successfully deepened the understanding of Harishankar Parsai's contributions to literature, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.