Mohali, May 9 -- Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, hosted a two-day literary festival aimed at promoting reading, writing, authorship, and creative expression among students. The campus came alive with literary energy and enthusiasm as students, teachers, and parents immersed themselves in the world of books and ideas. The festival commenced with the inauguration of a book fair, offering a wide range of books tailored to the interests of students, teachers, and parents alike. The chief guests for the event were Vivek Atre and Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, both acclaimed authors and inspiring speakers. Addressing the students, they emphasised the importance of cultivating reading habits, highlighting how reading fosters deeper thinking and paves the way for lifelong progress. Welcoming the guests and participants, school principal Praneet Sohal remarked that literature is more than just reading and writing, it is a spiritual experience that enhances cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and creativity. She added, "Through such festivals, we aim to nurture a love for books and inspire a lifelong passion for learning in our students." The event also featured the release of two new books: Middle of Every Thing by Vivek Atre and SSB Simplified by Air Commodore Nitin Sathe. The authors shared their personal writing journeys and offered students valuable insights into creative thinking and expression. Several engaging workshops were conducted by Sunita Madan, Disha, Ayushi, Aashi, and Shikhar, covering topics such as story writing, poetry, drama, and creative writing techniques. Students from Classes 3 to 12 actively participated in a variety of activities including story writing, 'Page to Stage', role-play, character dramatisation, and dramatic performances. Speaking on the occasion, chairman of the Shemrock Group, SS Bajwa, stated that It has always been our mission to foster holistic development in students through not only academic excellence but also literature, culture, and creativity. This festival provides a platform for students to showcase their multifaceted talents. The festival concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, where winners of individual competitions were honoured for their outstanding performances....