In today's world, where societal expectations often steer students towards professional careers
in
medicine, engineering, law, or technology, the innate passion for creative expression often gets
overlooked and suppressed. Yet, as history has witnessed, creative talent often thrives without
getting sacrificed at the altar of practicality.
History has seen countless examples of professionals who nurtured their literary passions
alongside their careers, proving that creativity and practicality can coexist beautifully.
Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anton Chekhov, Franz Kafka, Arthur C.
Clarke,
John Grisham, Harper Lee, Michael Crichton, Vikram Seth, Khaled Hosseini
The club aims to foster a culture of reading, writing, and critical thinking and encourages
students
to articulate ideas with clarity, imagination, and conviction.
The Literary Club provides a dynamic platform for students to express, explore, and engage with
literature in its many forms:
Creative Writing
Storytelling, essay writing, poetry, character sketches, and reflective narratives.
Intellectual Exchange
Talks, debates, elocutions, extempore sessions, and public readings.
Global Literary Awareness
Interactions with renowned authors and scholars from across the world.
Analytical Skills
Cultivating literary appreciation and oratorical skills through practice.
Under the mentorship of Dr Sumneet Kaur and Dr Ujjal Jeet, the club has organised interactions
with
renowned authors including Atamjit, Sarabpreet Singh, Deepa Aggarwal, Tehmina Aziz Ayub, Rajwant
Bajwa,
Haroon Khalid (Canada), Cordula Simon (Austria), Tim Brookes (USA), and many more.
Workshops and Learning Opportunities
The club aims for hands-on training and workshops for skill development in students,
focusing
on creative writing, critical analysis, public speaking, and literary appreciation.
These sessions help students refine their writing techniques, understand narrative
craft, and
engage with literature as a form of social commentary.
Through its digital outreach, the club maintains a growing repository of student
readings,
literary performances, and event highlights, making creative expression accessible to a
wider audience.
YouTube Channel
Watch student readings, literary performances, and event highlights
Visit Channel
Activities and Competitions
Throughout the academic year, the club hosts a variety of events designed to stimulate
creativity and intellectual curiosity:
Literary Discussions and Book Reviews
Promoting critical dialogue and analytical thinking
Debates and Elocution Contests
On contemporary social and cultural themes
Creative Writing Competitions
Poetry, essays, stories, and micro-fiction
Extempore and Open Mic Sessions
Encouraging spontaneous expression
Public Reading Events
Where students share their writings with peers
Cross-disciplinary participation is one of our hallmarks - we welcome
students from all
faculties, creating a melting pot of ideas where literature becomes a shared medium for
communication
and understanding.
Joining the Literary Club means becoming part of a community that values ideas, expression, and
individuality. It offers students an opportunity to:
Rediscover your creative voice and express thoughts through words and speech
Build confidence and communication skills through public readings
Engage with literature beyond textbooks, linking it to real-world issues
Collaborate across disciplines, connecting science with art
Contribute to a digital legacy through YouTube and social media
The Literary Club aims to cultivate a generation of articulate thinkers and eloquent
speakers
who can reason, question, and create with purpose. It is a space where passion meets
intellect
and where every voice finds its story.
Club Mentors and Incharge
Dr Sumneet Kaur
Faculty Mentor
GNDU Literary Club
Dr Ujjal Jeet
Faculty Mentor
GNDU Literary Club
Parinoor
Student Incharge
GNDU Literary Club