Grand Conclusion of Literature Festival at DPS Udaipur

Udaipur – The two-day inter-school literature symposium “Orate Quill” concluded with great enthusiasm at Delhi Public School, Udaipur. On the second and final day, English and Hindi Storytelling Competitions and an English Drama Competition were held. A total of 50 students from renowned schools of the city participated actively and showcased their talents.

The panel of judges included Prof. Hemendra Chandalya, Head of the Department of English, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University; Dr. Tarana Parveen, Head of the English Department, Meera Girls’ College; and eminent Hindi writer Dr. Kshama Chaturvedi.

In the Hindi Storytelling Competition,

• Vanshi Badala of St. Anthony School, Balicha secured the first position,

• Divyanshi Dhanawat of Neerja Modi School stood second,

• Srishti Maheshwari of St. Anthony School, Sector 4, and Avishi Bhardwaj of DPS jointly secured the third position.

In the English Storytelling Competition,

• Dwisha Salvi of Neerja Modi School bagged the first prize,

• Kanishka Agarwal of St. Anthony School, Sector 4 secured the second prize,

• Iram Jaipuri of Maharana Mewar Public School received the third prize.

In the English Drama Competition,

• The team from St. Anthony School, Balicha stood first,

• Delhi Public School team secured the second position,

• The Neerja Modi School team finished third.

All winners were awarded mementos and certificates of appreciation. The invited judges praised the event, stating that such competitions are essential for guiding students in the right direction. They added that these activities enhance students’ abilities and help them progress with confidence.

Pro Vice-Chairman Govind Agarwal congratulated all the winners and emphasized that literary activities nurture creativity and originality in students, enabling them to think with a fresh perspective in life.