Jalandhar October 19 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Career Counselling and Placement Cell of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, in association with the PG Department of English, organized “Page to Stage: LKC Book Reading and Review Competition 2026”. Appreciating the initiative aimed at encouraging students to develop the habit of reading beyond their prescribed curriculum, Dr. Rashpal Singh Sandhu, Principal, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, in his message said that regular reading is not merely an academic activity but an important habit that can contribute to a student’s overall academic, professional and personal development.
Dr. Charanjit Singh, Convener, Career Counselling and Placement Cell, explained the objective of the activity and emphasized that regular reading helps students build a wider knowledge base and develop diverse perspectives, which can be particularly useful in preparing thoughtful and well-supported answers in examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive examinations. He also highlighted the role of reading in developing communication skills, stating that regular reading improves vocabulary, expression and articulation and enables students to present their thoughts more clearly and effectively.
The participants presented reviews of books by highlighting their fundamental themes, stylistic features, striking ideas, memorable quotes or moments, and the ways in which the books challenged or expanded their perspectives. The presentations also explored cross-disciplinary connections, writing style and readability, along with recommendations about who should read the respective books and why. The panel of judges comprised Dr. Manmeet Sodhi, Dr. Surinder Pal Mand, Head, PG Department of Punjabi and Prof. Raizal. A total of 27 students from different disciplines and programmes participated in the competition.
The students presented reviews of a wide range of books, reflecting diverse interests and perspectives
The students presented reviews of a wide range of books, reflecting diverse interests and perspectives. The books included The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, Atomic Habits by James Clear, I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, Balidan by Swapnil Pandey, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett, Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Dying Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me by William E. Hablizel, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Chare Turang Udave Baaz by Jagdeep Singh Faridkot, and Chali Din by Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dhugga.
The presentations demonstrated the students’ ability to engage with books critically and connect literary ideas with personal experiences, contemporary issues and different areas of knowledge. Dr. Balraj Kaur, Head, PG Department of English, delivered the vote of thanks and expressed gratitude to the Principal, judges, organizers, faculty members and participating students for making the event meaningful and engaging. Dr. Manpreet Singh Lehel, Dr. Geetanjali Mahajan & Prof. Ritika were also present on the occasion.