•   Thursday, March 20, 2025
Established 1991, Recognized u/s 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 (2006)
Accredited with โ€˜Aโ€™ Grade with 3.31 CGPA (2017) by NAAC
NIRF India Rankings 2024 Band 201-300

Department
Joslit 2025 - Intercollegiate Competition
English

The Department of English, St. Josephโ€™s College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, successfully organized JOSLIT 2K25, an intercollegiate literary fest, on February 28, 2025. The event provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase their literary skills, engage in team work, and celebrate the power of language and creativity. The inauguration commenced with a keynote address by Dr. L. Kulandai Terese Fatima, Associate Professor, Department of English, C. Kandaswami Naidu College for Women, Cuddalore, in the presence of Rev. Fr. M. Swaminathan, Secretary of the College, Dr. M. Arumai Selvam, the Principal, Dr. J. Jon Arockiaraj, the Senior Vice Principal, Rev. Fr. S. Xavier, the CoE, and Mr. V.R Suresh Kumar, the Head of the Department. She delivered an insightful talk on dystopian literature, highlighting its relevance in contemporary society and its role in shaping critical perspectives on social norms, technology, and resilience. The fest witnessed enthusiastic participation, with eleven colleges competing in various events and over 182 participants showcasing their talents. Participating colleges included: Govt. Arts and Science College, Hosur, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppatur, Tagore Arts College, Pondicherry, Pope John Paul College of Education, Pondicherry, Immaculate College, Viriyur, Immaculate College Chinnakanganankuppam, Don Bosco College Yelaagiri, John Dewey College, Panruti, Kandasamy Naidu College, Cuddalore, and Idhaya College, Pondicherry. The competitions were designed to challenge studentsโ€™ creativity, critical thinking, and literary knowledge. The offline events included: Dramatic Reading Rhyme Fest Modern Art Literary Mix & Match Alternate End Writing Lit. Trials Meme Masters All the Worldโ€™s a Stage (Talent Show) Quiz Battle Oral Olympics Additionally, two online eventsโ€”Design a Cover and Trailer Creationโ€”gave participants an opportunity to exhibit their artistic and digital media skills. The valedictory session was graced by Dr. K. Ganeshram, who spoke on the importance of storytellers in society. He emphasized how narratives shape cultures, preserve history, and influence perspectives, reinforcing the significance of literature in everyday life. Dr. James Mary, Vice Principal (Shift-II Student Discipline) presided over the session. After an intense competition across multiple events, Immaculate College for Women, Chinnakanganankuppam, Cuddalore emerged as the overall champions, while Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women, Pondicherry secured the runners-up position. The festival concluded with a grand valedictory ceremony, where faculty members and participants appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee. Dr. X. Ann Lanka Jeyadarshini was the organizing secretary of the event. She thanked all faculty and student volunteers for the success of the event. JOSLIT 2K25 successfully fostered a spirit of learning, creativity, and collaboration, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.