Book Review Competition 2025
Pre-Event Activities
To ensure maximum participation, the organizers began their promotional activities 15 days prior to the event. The event poster, registration link, and prize details were released well in advance. Members of The Readers’ Club actively spread awareness by pasting posters on common notice boards and classroom boards, and displaying digital posters on campus TV screens. Event information was also disseminated through WhatsApp groups, peer communication, and word-of-mouth promotion. The Library & Information Center circulated an official invitation email to all students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, Dr. Savithri Ma’am shared the event details with the School of Sciences, greatly enhancing the competition’s visibility and outreach.
Event Proceedings
The program commenced with a short prayer, followed by a warm welcome address delivered by Ms. Heersony, who served as the Master of Ceremony. She highlighted the objectives of the competition and acknowledged the contributions of all organizing bodies. After the introduction, the judges were formally welcomed and felicitated by Dr. M. Savithri and Mr. Santosh.
Jury Details
The evaluation panel comprised knowledgeable faculty members and avid readers who brought academic depth and literary insight to the judging process. The invited jury members were:
Dr. Anil Reynold Dsouza, Department of Business and Management
Prof. Kalpesh Dilip Patkar, Department of Law
Evaluation Criteria
Participants were assessed on eight key criteria, each carrying five marks:
- Content Understanding and Summary
- Critical Analysis and Insight
- Learning
- Confidence and Out-of-the-Box Approach
- Language Choice and Grammar
- Originality of Thoughts
- Diversity of Approach
- Presentation
Dr. Anil explained these criteria to all participants prior to the evaluations.
Participation
The combined publicity efforts resulted in 24 entries from students across various departments. The encouraging number of submissions reflected the growing interest of students in reading and literary engagement.
Judges’ Feedback
The judges meticulously reviewed all entries and shared valuable feedback. Prof. Patkar appreciated the diversity of genres presented and emphasized the importance of using authentic resources and verifying credibility through proper references. He noted the strong participation of girls and encouraged students to review books in regional languages, highlighting that regional literature also offers rich literary value. He further advised choosing books from reliable publishers that follow ethical publishing practices.
Dr. Anil highlighted the significance of verifying the accuracy of translations when reviewing translated works. He discussed content ownership, authorial interpretation, and the difference between surface reading and close reading. He encouraged participants to develop independent critical perspectives rather than relying solely on the author’s viewpoint. He expressed delight at the increasing reading habits among youth.
Prize Distribution
Three outstanding entries were recognized:
- First Prize: Ms. Raji Chitra, Dept. of Law — The Light of His Clan
- Second Prize: Ms. Saanavi Bannad, Dept. of Law — Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen
- Special Jury Award: Ms. Bhumika Pandey, Dept. of Law — A Thousand Splendid Suns
All winners were felicitated with certificates and prizes.
Vote of Thanks and Conclusion
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr. Soham Ghosh, who expressed gratitude to the Management, organizing teams, judges, and all participants. The Book Review Competition 2025 proved to be an enriching literary event that strengthened students’ engagement with reading and critical thinking. The collaborative involvement of all departments ensured the event’s success and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to fostering a vibrant reading culture and academic excellence.
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