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On the 460th birth anniversary of William Shakespeare, the Department of English organized a session titled “The Relevance of Shakespeare in the Contemporary Times” for the students of the English Department.

Dr. S. M. Yahiya Ibrahim, Postgraduate Head of the Department of English at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, was invited as the guest speaker. He aimed to familiarize students with the multidimensional richness of Shakespearean drama, poetry, and characterization. During his talk, he discussed how Shakespeare’s understanding of human nature, moral dilemmas and philosophical depth transcends time and culture. He also highlighted Shakespeare’s influence on modern literature, theatre, psychology and politics, drawing connections to the contemporary societal issues.

An Essay Writing Competition and a Quiz Competition on Shakespeare were held, in which students enthusiastically participated and won awards.

By the Department of English