HANSRAJ COLLEGE
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 3 (Amongst Colleges)
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 3 (Amongst Colleges)
The English Society of Hansraj College is a home for those who find solace in literature, cinema and art. It is a space for individuals to explore their unique voices, unfold ideas and rewrite stories with their creativity.
Our society offers two fun departments that take on different aspects of art and literature.
The first stop: the Cine Club, designed specifically for the cinephiles who are looking for a space to discuss the smallest details of their favourite movies that have been left unnoticed. Each frame gets analysed here.
The next stop is the Book Club. A space where readers decode each novel layer by layer; reading between lines and losing themselves in the myriad of interpretations a book offers. Each month, the club opens a new thematic door to be discovered.
Willow is the annual journal of English Society, where each art form gets its own space; an expression of freedom, voice and creativity. Willow gathers under its shade hues of photographs, scattered stories and verses that are left hidden; giving individuals a space to explore and express their ideas.
But the society works beyond these departments, organising speaker sessions, conferences and annual event 'Litmantes' encouraging curiosity about literature, art and cinema. It is a space that welcomes all those who wish to read, think and belong.
1. National Academic Conference- Living Archives: Culture, Memory and Creative Expression in the Cosmopolitan City
The English Society, Hansraj College organised a National Academic Conference on 28th March, 2026 on the theme 'Living Archives: Culture, Memory and Creative Expression in the Cosmopolitan City'. The theme explored how cultures and memories of homeland are carried into urban spaces where they are represented through different mediums; songs, cinema and literature. The paper presentations and the speaker session became an answer to the question the conference proposed: What do you carry when you leave home?
The conference became a site of academic discussions, unique ideas, and insights on the theme.
2. Litmantes 2025-2026
Litmantes is the annual cultural event of English Society, Hansraj College, organised under the umbrella of Confluence, the annual fest of the college.
Litmantes is a fun amalgamation of cinema, literature and art, curated for all the cinephiles and book lovers. Last tenure, the team organised three events; Blackout Poetry, Pop Culture Quiz and Short Film making competition. Participants enjoyed writing poetry, debating and presenting their creativity on screen through short films.
It was an event packed with imagination, creativity and chaos; a perfect mix for Litmantes.
3. Speaker Session- Breaking the Literary Divide
The English Society Hansraj College organised a speaker session on the theme ‘Breaking the Literary Divide: How Genre Fiction Shapes the Future’ centred around the critical role of fiction and its impact in the real world through the power of inspiration and imagination.
Mr. Rajat Chaudhari, author of 'The Butterfly Effect' led the session as a speaker, introducing students to different aspects of literature and genre fiction. He talked about the intersection of literature with climate activism and how novels can help us understand the larger global impact of our actions. The session was academically enriching and left students with new books to read and thoughts to ponder upon.
4. Open Mic- Voices and Verses
The English Society, Hansraj College organised an Open Mic event titled 'Voices and Verses' on 1st October, 2026 as a demonstration of solidarity to the women demanding their rights. The month began with protests seeking answers on women safety and rights, and the open mic organised in the Amphitheatre allowed writers, poets, students and staff to express their anger on the ongoing cases and to freely explore their thoughts and ideas.
The event became a success when a huge number gathered to show their solidarity; not just as participants but as an audience which gave strength to the presenters and their own unique voices.
5. National Academic Conference- Writing Otherwise: Precarity, Testimony, and Minoritised Literary Traditions
The English Society, Hansraj College organised a National Academic Conference on 12th and 13th October, 2026 on the theme 'Writing Otherwise: Precarity, Testimony and Minoritised Literary Traditions'. The theme explored literature and experiences of minoritised communities with emphasis on caste, race, gender and disability. The paper presentations scheduled for the first day of the conference, 12th October, 2026 questioned how caste and disability are written in the mainstream narratives, challenged the existing traditions to give voices that represented the reality.
The Society organised two speaker sessions on day two of the conference titled Writing at the Margins: Caste and Race led by Dr. Raj Kumar and Writing Disability Otherwise: Bodies, Differences and Politics of Representation led by Professor Renu Addlakha. Each session added an academic depth to the themes explored in the conference, giving students insights into the topics and leading to fruitful discussions.
