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)
Ostraca: The Creative Writing Society was established in 2014 in Hansraj College with the aim of providing a space for the students who find their calling in the art of writing. It has since grown into a vibrant community of writers from all across India.
The society is dedicated to opening up avenues for students which can help them hone their skills. Ostraca’s bi-annual international literary journal, The Medley, started in 2018, still serves as a repository of stories which echo the social issues that each edition of the medley holds. It has consistently featured writers from around the world, while simultaneously working with some of the most celebrated authors and poets of India such as Sahitya Akedemi award winner Arupa Patangia Kalita, Nilanjana Roy, Aruni Kashyap, Easterine Kire, Janice Pariat, Shubhangi Swarup, Tishani Doshi, Sumana Roy, to name a few.
The society has also partnered with DU LitFest for several years for its events like “twisted perspectives” which saw brilliant performers emerge from the student community of Delhi University. The annual fest of Ostraca, namely Whimora, sees participation in huge numbers from students across universities in competitions and spoken word events conducted therein. The society also conducts interactive author sessions with authors like Anuradha Marwah and Rakesh Venkateshwaram to name a few.
Ostraca aims to continue devoting itself towards creating a stimulating, safe and encouraging environment where young and aspiring writers can find the opportunities to learn and grow.
