XLIBRIS successfully organized XRANTIA: Tales of the Unseen, a flagship event of the Department of English, on 27th August 2024. The event was honoured by the presence of Prof. Mary Vidya Porselvi, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, as the Chief Guest, who delivered an insightful speech on Gothic Literature. Rev. Fr. Registrar inaugurated the event with an inspiring address, followed by Prof. Padma who highlighted the journey of the literary club during the inaugural session.
In the valedictory ceremony, Mr. Joy Shankar Mishra, actor, scriptwriter, and producer, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Prof. Sudha Mishra emphasized the importance of extracurricular and co-curricular activities in shaping students’ careers during her address. Various engaging events such as short story writing, open mic, cosplay, dance, and escape room competitions were organized, which were open to participants across different schools. The winners of the dance competition were honoured with cash awards in recognition of their performances.