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  "Artificial Intelligence can answer our questions, but only reading can shape the way we think." This powerful message echoed throughout the National Reading Day webinar, "Prompting the Mind: Reading in the Age of AI," organized by the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) on 19 June 2026 . The session was led by Dr. Sonali Karekar , Librarian at MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous), who shared a refreshing perspective on how libraries can nurture reading habits in today's AI-driven world. Rather than debating whether AI will replace books, she encouraged participants to explore how libraries can make reading more engaging, collaborative, and meaningful. What made the session particularly inspiring was its focus on simple yet impactful activities that any academic library can implement to transform readers into active participants. Growing a Tree of Knowledge Imagine walking into a libr...

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) in collaboration with the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) , St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engineering College) , successfully organized the First Inter-Collegiate Book Review Competition on 21 January 2026 at the SFIT LIRC (2nd Floor, B Wing). The competition was conducted from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. with the objective of promoting a reading culture , enhancing writing and critical thinking skills , and providing students with a platform to express their literary insights creatively. The programme was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Albert W. D’Souza , Chairman, St. John College of Engineering and Management . His encouragement and motivational address inspired students to actively engage in reading, writing, and intellectual pursuits. A total of 24 students from various institutes participated in the competition. Each participant submitted a written review of a book of their choice, showcasing dive...

🎭 Tales and Thoughts – Session 3 Recap 📅 Date: 13th August 2025 Session 3 of Tales and Thoughts was an inspiring blend of creativity, self-expression, and storytelling that left everyone a little more thoughtful—and a lot more expressive! 🎭 Mood Masks: Emotions Take Shape We kicked things off by diving into the fascinating world of emotions through the making of Mood Masks . Participants explored the many faces we wear—sometimes hidden, sometimes bold—and gave them life through art. From joy to confusion, calm to chaos, each mask became a powerful, personal window into the inner world of its creator. This wasn’t just craft—it was catharsis. ✍️ Doodle Chain: Connecting Through Creativity Next came the Doodle Chain —a collaborative burst of imagination where everyone added their spark to a growing visual story. One doodle led to another, and by the end, what started as simple lines became a shared tapestry of wild ideas, quirky characters, and unexpected turns. It was proof t...

15 October - a special day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Missile Man of India - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A day to celebrate that reading can take you to faraway places at a single point of time. A day to cherish books, reading and the bond we share with books; no matter in what form they are - Paper or Kindle. In honour of Reading Inspiration Day which was celebrated on 17th October 2023, we at St. Francis Institute of Technology are delighted to share the names of our most dedicated library users. These individuals embody the spirit of lifelong learning and exemplify the transformational power of reading. Their passion for books extends beyond the walls of our library, inspiring others to embrace the joy of reading and discover the vast world of knowledge it unlocks. Rightly so, our Learning and Information Resource Centre (Central Library) celebrated this big with great enthusiasm. The Best Library Users of the last Academic Year were appreciated and felicitated at t...

  "The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page!" @sfit_engg_official wishes everyone a very Happy National Reading Day! 19th June is celebrated as National Reading Day in India to honour the Keralite teacher, P.N. Panicker. This celebration of reading did not begin until 1996. However, it has grown into a large-scale movement over the years, with many participants rejoicing, learning, imbibing, and celebrating the habit of reading. Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker is known as the father of the library movement in Kerala. He died on 19th June 1995, after which in 1996, National Reading Day was celebrated as a tribute to the legend. The Ministry of Education of Kerala also observes Vayana Varam (reading week) for the week between the 19th to 25th of June. The 27th P N Panicker National Reading Day/ Digital Reading Month Celebrations 2023 are being celebrated as previous years in collaboration with Govt. of India, Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog, National Digitial ...

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