Upcoming Events/Activities
- Poetry Recitation Competition: August 2024
A poetry recitation competition will be organized for students of IIT Kanpur. The competition aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Hindi literature, encouraging students to showcase their unique interpretations and recitation styles in various genres of Hindi poetry, such as Kavita, Ghazal, Shayari, etc.
- Hindi Pakhwada: September 2024
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Shivani Centre, Hindi Sahitya Sabha, and Hindi Cell will organize 'Hindi Pakhwada,' featuring a variety of competitions including letter-writing, Hindi dictation, story-writing, and a poetry symposium called 'Kavyanjali.'
- Akshar: October 2024
Shivani Centre, in collaboration with Hindi Cell, Gaatha – An Audio Hosting Platform, and Hindi Sahitya Sabha, will host Akshar - An IIT Kanpur Literature Festival. This annual event will include a range of student-focused competitions, book fairs, author readings, literary and art activities, kavi sammelans, plays, and panel discussions, offering a vibrant celebration of literature and the arts.
- Literary Quiz competition: November 2024
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.
- Inviting scholars-in-residence: December 2024
Scholars-in-residence will be invited to share their expertise in language, translation, art, and technology through workshops and training sessions aimed at effectively engaging students at IIT Kanpur.