📚 New Arrivals at Christ College Library!

Dear readers, faculty, and students,

Discover the latest additions to our library shelves, featuring an exciting mix of fiction, entrepreneurship, technology, and history:

• Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

  A counter-intuitive business manifesto challenging traditional corporate practices to champion lean, focused execution.

• Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (Trans. Geoffrey Trousselot)

  The moving sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, revisiting Tokyo’s magical café where visitors travel back in time.

• A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

  A heartwarming, humorous international bestseller about an orderly widower transformed by unexpected neighborly bonds.

• More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (Trans. Eric Ozawa)

  A cozy return to Tokyo's historic book town, celebrating bibliophiles, family ties, and quiet healing.

• The Sarasvati Civilisation by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) G.D. Bakshi

  A provocative historical exploration using satellite data and archaeology to place the Sarasvati basin at the heart of early Indian history.

• The Anthology of Balaji by Eric Jorgenson

  A forward-looking compilation of Balaji Srinivasan’s perspectives on decentralization, network states, and tech innovation.

• The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

  A charming contemporary romance exploring unexpected flat-sharing, writer's block, and playful chemistry.

• Badawi by Mohed Altrad (Trans. Adriana Hunter)

  A poignant semi-autobiographical novel following a Bedouin boy's journey from desert traditions to Western education.

📍 Visit the Library Today!

All these titles are now cataloged and available in our New Arrivals Section. Drop by the library desk to borrow your next read!

Happy Reading!

— Christ College Library Team

Fresh on the Shelves: New Arrivals for Semesters I & III

 The Christ College Library has expanded its collection with the latest syllabus-aligned textbooks, reference handbooks, and standard academic editions for Semester I and Semester III students across B.Com, BBA, BCA, and B.Sc streams.

All titles listed below are cataloged, accessioned, and available in the lending and reference sections starting this week.

Ink & Insight: When Pens Confront the Crisis, Reflections from the Christ College Library Editorial Contest

 

The Librarian’s Final Word

The "Ink & Insight" contest has proven that Christ College students are not just reading history—they are analyzing it as it happens. These three winners represent the best of our student body: informed, articulate, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

A huge congratulations to Manya, Varshini, and Inika for their exceptional work.

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Published by: The Christ College Library Editorial Board Ink for the Paper, Insight for the Mind.

“New Arrivals on the Shelves!”

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT
Library & Information Centre

Date: 09/24/2025

To All Students & Faculty,

We are pleased to announce that syllabus-oriented books  are now available in our Library & Information Centre.

Key Details:

• These books are placed in the relevant subject sections. Please refer to the catalogue or ask the librarian for help in locating them.

• Many titles are available for borrowing (home use) as per library policy; some remain reference-only (in library).

• Standard loan period: _14__ days (renewal possible if no pending requests).

• Late return fines: Rs. 5__ per day.

• For loss or damage, the borrower is responsible for replacement or compensation.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

We encourage everyone to make full use of these resources to support your studies and teaching.

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Celebrating National Reading Day 2025: Honoring the Legacy of P.N. Panicker

Today, June 19, we commemorate National Reading Day, a tribute to the enduring legacy of Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, revered as the "Father of India's Library Movement." His unwavering commitment to literacy and education transformed Kerala into a beacon of reading culture, inspiring generations across the nation.

In 1945, Panicker established the Kerala Granthasala Sangham, initiating a grassroots library movement that expanded from 47 rural libraries to over 6,000 by 1956. His visionary efforts earned international acclaim, culminating in the UNESCO Krupsakaya Award in 1975. To further his mission, he founded the Kerala Association for Non-Formal Education and Development (KANFED), instrumental in achieving Kerala's remarkable literacy rate. 

As a librarian, I invite everyone to embrace the spirit of this day:

• Read and Reflect: Dedicate time to reading a book that inspires or challenges you.

• Share the Joy: Discuss your favorite reads with friends and family, fostering a community of readers.

• Support Libraries: Visit your local library, participate in reading programs, or consider donating books to promote literacy.

Let us honor P.N. Panicker's legacy by nurturing a culture of reading, recognizing its power to enlighten minds and transform lives.

Happy National Reading Day!

#NationalReadingDay #ReadAndGrow #PNPanicker #LibraryMovement #LiteracyForAll

ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!

 ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!

ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ "📢 ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ!" ಎಂಬುದರ ಅರ್ಥ:

• 📢: ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುವ ಸೂಚನೆ, ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ, "ಶ್ರದ್ಧೆ ನೀಡಿ!" ಅಥವಾ "ಸುದ್ದಿ!" ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದಲ್ಲಿ.

• ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ: ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ದೀರ್ಘ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ.

• ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವ ಕ್ಷಣ: ಅಹಂಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂತೋಷದಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿದ ಸಮಯ.

ಇದು, ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯವು ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಗುರುತಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಸಾಧನೆ ಅಥವಾ ಘಟನೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ, ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಪಡುವಂತಹ ಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ, ಬಾನು ಮುಷ್ತಾಕ್ ಅವರ 'ಹಾರ್ಟ್ ಲ್ಯಾಂಪ್' ಎಂಬ ಕಥಾ ಸಂಕಲನವು 2025 ರ ಇಂಟರ್‌ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಬೂಕರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಗೆದ್ದಿದೆ. ಇದು ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಮೊದಲ ಕೃತಿಗೆ ಈ ಗೌರವ ದೊರಕಿದ್ದು, ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಇತಿಹಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹತ್ವದ ಸಾಧನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ .

ಈ ರೀತಿಯ ಸಾಧನೆಗಳು ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸೌಂದರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಜಾಗತಿಕ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.

New Arrivals: Syllabus-Oriented Books - Even Semester - B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc (General English & Kannada)