Visit to Hyderabad Literary Festival – 24th January

Twinkle Kondepogu – B.A. MLHJ III Year

Hello everyone,

This is Twinkle Kondepogu from B.A. MLHJ III year. I have seen my seniors and super seniors talking about HLF and their experiences while they were in college, and that led me into the space of curiosity to know about HLF and experience it. Finally this year, by God’s grace, it was my turn to go and explore it by myself. It was a very different kind of experience for me. I had so much to learn and explore and to meet new people. I met many innovative startup founders and their ideas were inspiring and interesting. I bought a lot of stuff along as a memory.

I want to take a moment to thank the Department of English and Foreign Language for encouraging us to take part in all this. My special thanks to Dr. Jhilam Chattaraj ma’am for the incredible opportunity and to our HOD Suchitra ma’am for the constant support. It was so much fun going along with my juniors, super juniors, and my batchmate Hassena. We took a lot of photos. Thank you HLF for making it possible and keeping literature and art still alive in the era of technology. I would like to make it a ritual visit every year from now on. Whoever is reading this, if you ever get a chance to go to HLF, don’t miss it. Trust me, it’s going to be an amazing memory.

With love,

Twinkle Kondepogu

Ankar Megha – B.Com Computers II Year

I visited the Hyderabad Literary Fest and had a wonderful experience. The sessions were beautiful and full of meaningful ideas. Many great poets shared their inspiring thoughts and poems. Listening to them felt magical and enlightening. It was a different experience to hear poetry live rather than just reading it in books. The way they expressed emotions through their voice made every word more powerful.

The atmosphere was creative, calm, and full of literary energy. I could see people of different age groups sitting together and listening with so much interest. There were beautiful stalls with books, art, and unique items. Each stall had something interesting to explore and admire. I spent some time going through book collections and reading summaries to understand the themes. I discovered new authors and stories that sparked my curiosity and made me want to read more in my free time. Overall, it was a peaceful and inspiring experience for me.

Jayanti – B.Com Computers II Year

Visited the Hyderabad Literary Festival on the 24th of January with my colleagues. It was my first time visiting HLF. We explored a lot of stalls, workshops, and exhibitions, and also attended the Kaavya Dhaara session led by Dr. Jhilam Chattaraj. I had the chance to hear some incredible authors speak. It was a great reminder of how much talent and diverse thought we have around us.

Getting hands-on and learning a new skill alongside other enthusiasts was a fantastic way to step outside my usual routine. Interacting with people who share similar interests made the experience even more meaningful. It really drove home the value of continuous learning and looking at things from a fresh, creative perspective. I’ve come back with a fresh outlook and a long list of book recommendations that I’m excited to explore.

Haseena Ahmed Jabri – B.Sc. FSCCA III Year

Visited HLF on the 24th of Jan with my colleagues. It was my first time visiting HLF. We explored a lot of stalls, workshops, exhibitions and also attended the Kaavya Dhaara session led by Dr. Jhilam Chattaraj. I had the chance to hear some incredible authors speak. It was a great reminder of how much talent and diverse thought we have around us.

Getting hands-on and learning a new skill alongside other enthusiasts was a fantastic way to step outside my usual routine. It really drove home the value of continuous learning and looking at problems from a fresh, creative perspective. I’ve come back with a fresh perspective and a long list of book recommendations.

On 24th January, I attended HLF for the first time, and it felt like a gentle pause from everyday life. The day was calm, inspiring, and deeply memorable. I explored different art forms, met authors and people from diverse backgrounds, and attended sessions like Kaavya Dhaara, which reminded me how powerful spoken words can be.

The Youngistaan Nukkad offered some of the most engaging experiences. The Networking Board stood out for its ability to recognise talent and connect people within the same industry, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration. The Little Boto Project beautifully showed how colouring-based artworks can strengthen bonding between parents and children while nurturing creativity, focus, and learning.

Reading took on a creative form at Booqx, where participants exchanged books with strangers, encouraging a shared reading culture. Pustakaar, a mobile library, added an element of surprise by letting readers roll a die to choose a wrapped book, making reading playful and exciting. I ended the day by gifting myself a few badges and bookmarks—small memories from a meaningful experience.

Pranathi – B.Sc. MSDS II Year

This is Pranathi, B.Sc. MSDS II year. I was very glad to be there and want to thank Jhilam ma’am for suggesting me to go there. It was a beautiful experience for me as an art admirer. It was not just a literary fest but a gathering of art irrespective of which form it is. I attended a few sessions where speakers shared their creative journeys, and it was inspiring to see how passionate they were about their work.

I also enjoyed walking around the venue and observing the art displays and book stalls. Seeing so many people interested in literature and art made me feel happy and motivated. Your job there is just to enjoy and learn a new perspective of each art form. I didn’t even realise when time flew by because every session had something new to offer. Also, the venue was so good and the management did a great job organizing everything smoothly. I’m really lucky that I had a vibeful company with me, which made the whole experience even more memorable and enjoyable.

All of us visited HLF under the guidance of Dr. Jhilam Chattaraj ma’am, and we sincerely thank her for giving us this opportunity. We extend our best wishes to everyone. Apart from academics, such festivals boost students’ confidence, creativity, and communication skills. They provide relaxation from regular routine and help us gain new perspectives in an inspiring environment.

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