Sponsor for the Inter-Departmental Essay Writing Competition in commemoration with our nation’s Independence Day celebrations 2023 on the theme “Unsung Women Heroines of Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu” on 14th August, 2023 at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Madurai, the “Arul Arakkattalai” emerges as a guiding light, illuminating the paths of countless young women. With the nation’s 77th Independence Day celebrations, on the horizon, our trust took the reins to organize an event in association with the QMC Women’s Champion Club that would resonate with the spirit of freedom and expression. And in commemoration of this occasion, we chose to celebrate not just the past, but also the unsung heroines who adorned the tapestry of Tamil Nadu’s freedom struggle. On the 14th of August, 2023 as anticipation tingled in the air, the campus of Queen Mary’s College, Chennai where knowledge thrived buzzed with a different kind of energy. Young women from various departments of this institution converged with ideas, stories, and perspectives to be unfurled onto paper.
The theme – “Unsung Women Heroines of Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu” – was a rallying call for the participants to dive into the annals of the past, resurrect the forgotten tales of courage, and etch them anew in the collective memory. With each stroke of the pen, the young women embarked on a journey through time. On the whole, around 70 students participated in the competition. Cash prizes were given to the first two places both in English and Tamil. During the Independence Day Celebrations in the College, the Principal Dr. B. Uma Maheswari gave away the prizes. The first prizes were given to Ms. Joshika of B.A. Sociology and Ms. Priyadharshini of B.A. History. And the second prizes were given to Ms. Tiripuralakshmi of B.A. History and Ms. Princy of B.Com (CS). All the participants were given the Participant Certificates. Thus, through ink and narrative, the trust is accomplishing something remarkable – honoring the past while fostering a brighter future. “Arul Arakkattalai” didn’t just sponsor an event; they sowed seeds of inspiration and advocacy.
