शिवानी: हिन्दी एवं अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं का संपोषण एवं समन्वय केन्द्र

Shivani Centre and Hindi Sahitya Sabha are jointly organizing an All India Story Writing Competition, titled ‘Akhil Bhartiya Kahani Lekhan Pratiyogita’, from December 20th, 2024, to January 2025. The goal of this competition is to encourage individuals across the nation to showcase their self-written stories and, in doing so, increase awareness of Hindi literature and culture.

Shivani Centre, Rajbhasha Prakoshth, and Hindi Sahitya Sabha will jointly organize Anantini, a kavisammelan that will feature eminent poets from across the country. The event will showcase various genres of poetry, including poems, Shayari, and Ghazals.

Scholars-in-residence, such as the renowned author, poet, and critic Mr. Ashok Chakradhar, will be invited to engage IIT Kanpur students. Their expertise in linguistics, translation, arts, and technology will be used to conduct workshops and training sessions.

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, celebrated worldwide on February 21st, Shivani Centre and Rajbhasha Prakoshth will organize a special event to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. The event aims to celebrate the rich linguistic diversity within our campus community.

Under the supervision of Prof. Neeraj Chawake, Coordinator of NSS, and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Coordinator of Shivani Centre, NSS volunteers will create videos and annotated course material in Hindi or any other Indian language for first-year courses offered in the January 2025-26 semester.

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, celebrated worldwide on February 21st, Shivani Centre and Rajbhasha Prakoshth will organise a special event to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity. The event aims to celebrate the rich linguistic diversity within our campus community.

Scholars-in-residence, such as the renowned author, poet, and critic Mr. Ashok Chakradhar, will be invited to engage IIT Kanpur students. Their expertise in linguistics, translation, arts, and technology will be used to conduct workshops and training sessions.

Shivani Centre will host a literary quiz competition focusing on the extensive literary and mythological knowledge of our nation. The competition aims to enhance contemporary awareness of literature and culture among students at IIT Kanpur.

Shivani Centre has introduced the second batch of Hindi classes for international students, starting on 23rd January 2025, and running through May 2025. These classes aim to enhance students' campus experience and make everyday interactions smoother.

Under the supervision of Prof. Niraj Chawake, Coordinator of NSS, and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Coordinator of Shivani Centre, NSS volunteers will create videos and annotated course material in Hindi or any other Indian language for first-year courses offered in the 2024-25, Semester II and 2025-26, Semester I.