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✨ KALEIDOSCOPE 2025–26 ✨
The Annual Interdisciplinary Journal of The Multidisciplinary Society, St. Stephen’s College

Theme: 🎭 Mélange: Power, Perception and the Poetics of Resistance
Submission Deadline: 25th November 2025

Kaleidoscope is a platform for critical engagement and creative expression, bringing together diverse voices from across disciplines. As an annual interdisciplinary journal, it encourages thoughtful exploration of contemporary issues through academic writings, research articles, fiction, poetry, visual art, reviews, and personal reflections.

This year’s theme, Mélange: Power, Perception and the Poetics of Resistance, invites contributors to examine the complex dynamics of power—how it shapes our world, how we internalise it, and how individuals and communities resist, reinterpret, or subvert it. We welcome explorations into political authority, cultural narratives, social hierarchies, identity, silence and voice, and the everyday negotiations that define autonomy and agency.

*The concept note for this edition of Kaleidoscope:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzAZ86T9NPXkS7GSFLeYps2ootzlMZy1IKEZfgFYCis/edit?usp=drivesdk

🌿Join us as we delve into the intricate interplay of domination and dissent, creativity and critique, perception and power, how do we understand resistance today, and how do we imagine freedom?

*Submit your entries at:* [email protected]

*For queries, contact:*
📞 Rhea Subash, Editorial Head – +91 9310445047
📞 Sumaerra Banerjee, Editorial Head – +91 9871020730

Greetings, everyone!! ✨🌸
On 11th November 2025, the MULTIDISCIPLINARY SOCIETY of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, hosted a captivating Panel Discussion on the theme:
🎙️ “Reimagining Feminism: India and Beyond.”

The discussion, moderated by Ms. Apoorva Dimri, Faculty, Department of English, brought together a stellar panel featuring Dr. Nivedita Menon, Ms. Devaki Jain, Ms. Zoya Hasan, and Dr. Maya John.
The conversation offered rich interdisciplinary insights into how feminism can be understood and reimagined within the Indian context and in dialogue with global movements. From questions of power and representation to the intersections of gender, economy, and politics — the panel engaged with the faculty and audience in a truly thought-provoking exchange. 💬✨

Heartfelt thanks to our esteemed speakers and the audience for making the event an inspiring success! 💫

Glimpse of one day heritage trip to Raza Library and Fort Rampur ✨✨✨

✨ The Multidisciplinary Society, St. Stephen’s College ✨ presents a Panel Discussion on:

🎙️Reimagining Feminism: India and Beyond🎙️

🗓️ Date: 11 November 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Room B, St. Stephen’s College

The discussion aims to bring together diverse disciplinary and experiential perspectives to rethink feminism within India and in conversation with global ideas.

Panelists:

• Dr. Nivedita Menon – Feminist Scholar; Retired Professor, JNU

• Ms. Devaki Jain – Economist-Feminist; Padma Bhushan Awardee

• Ms. Zoya Hasan– Political Scientist & Historian; Professor Emerita, JNU

• Dr. Maya John– Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, JMC; First Female President, St. Stephen’s College SUS

Moderator:

• Ms. Apoorva Dimri– Faculty, Department of English, St. Stephen’s College

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/et57ifHH38yiQHZG8
*Note:* Entry is subject to venue capacity.

📞 For queries: contact Piyush (+91 88995 23136)

Do we participate individually or in teams? Are online entries accepted? Is there a registration fee? When is the final presentation??

To answer the many queries surrounding the event, The Multidisciplinary Society of St. Stephen's College is elated to present A Guide To The Safdar Hashmi Memorial Paper Presentation 2025, containing:

1. A comprehensive timeline of all the important dates for the paper presentation.
2.The essential guidelines for the competition.
3.The form to register for the event and submit the abstracts.

Please Note: Participants who have already submitted their abstracts to [email protected] before 28/10/2025 need not register through the form.

For any further queries, please contact:
Zubair (+91 6000848084)

The Multidisciplinary Society of St. Stephen's College is proud to announce the CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the Second Edition of its Annual Paper Presentation Competition, henceforth named the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Paper Presentation, in honour of the legendary playwright, director, theorist, activist, and Stephanian — Safdar Hashmi.

The deadline for the abstract (300-500 words) submission is 12th November 2025.

High school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students and scholars across all disciplines and institutions may submit papers on topics broadly situated within the humanities and social sciences.

For further queries, contact:
Zubair (+91 6000848084)

callforabstracts

*✨ The Multidisciplinary Society, St. Stephen’s College ✨ invites you to a One-Day Heritage Trip to the Raza Library and Fort, Rampur ‼️🤩

Join us for a day steeped in history, architecture, and exploration as we journey to one of India’s most remarkable repositories of Indo-Islamic art, rare manuscripts, and Mughal heritage.

📅 Date: 8 November 2025 (Saturday)
🕖 Departure: 7:00 a.m. from College

✨ Experience the rich confluence of culture, history, and scholarship that Rampur has to offer!

🔗 Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/GVfzRmKaMRhzXCSi8

🗓️ Deadline to fill the form: 22 October 2025 (Wednesday)

For any queries, contact:
📞 Anna B. Varghese: +91 85940 82926
📞 Bhumika Singh: +91 97179 83129

✨ Greetings, everyone!! ✨
On 9th October , the Multidisciplinary Society of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, hosted an enriching talk session featuring Ms. Maja Manekshaw Daruwala, renowned advocate for civil liberties, on the theme:
“Experiences of an Advocate of Civil Liberties.” ⚖️🕊️

Held in the Seminar Room at 3:00 PM, the session offered profound insights into the challenges and responsibilities of safeguarding democratic rights. Ms. Daruwala’s reflections touched upon the evolving landscape of justice, the role of legal advocacy, institutional accountability, and the enduring spirit of civil freedom in India. 🗣️📜

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Hope to see everyone in the talk session 🥺!!

Standing in Solidarity 🕊️
- Multidisciplinary Society, St. Stephen's College.
2025-26

✨ Greetings, everyone!!🤗
On 1st October, the MULTIDISCIPLINARY SOCIETY of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, hosted its Inaugural Panel Discussion 👥 on the theme: “Whose Campus is it Anyway? Reimagining the Indian University in a Changing Landscape of Power and Policy.” 🗣️📚

The discussion, moderated by Dr. Karen Gabriel, Head of the Department of English, brought together a distinguished panel featuring Dr. Nandita Narain, Prof. V.K. Tripathi, and Prof. Sukumar Murlidharan.Their insightful dialogue shed light on pressing issues such as financial models, CUET, access to education, NEP, politicisation of academia, teacher workload, administrative challenges, and the future of Indian universities. 🎓💬 The discussion was also followed by the surprise birthday celebration of Dr. Nandita Narain🥳

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Stay tuned for the upcoming events! ;)

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✨Join us for the INAUGURAL PANEL DISCUSSION on 1st October at 3:00 PM in the Seminar Room! 📍✨