"Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful!" — Join Us Anyway.

 

"Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful!" — Join Us Anyway.

Are you tired of the "unreasonable silence of the universe"? Do you find yourself debating a piece of string while waiting for a director who never showed up? If the world feels like a "nightmare of being wide awake in a room with no doors," then we have the perfect place for you to spend your Tuesday.

St. Xavier's College, Burdwan (Department of English) is hosting a one-day seminar that promises to be the dramatic equivalent of $x=x$: a tautology that is both hilarious and horrifying.

---

The Event at a Glance

• Theme: Theatre of the Absurd: Pretexts, Texts and Contexts

• Date: 12th June, 2026

• Venue: St. Xavier's College, Burdwan (Sripally Campus)

• Featuring: Paper presentations, an exhibition, and live performance

• The Prize: The Best 3 papers will be awarded!

---

Call for Papers: Step into the Void

We are looking for students (UG & PG) and early research scholars to explore the "geometry of the abyss." Whether you are interested in the "linguistic gymnastics of Ionesco" or the "post-digital isolation" of the 21st century, your voice (or your silence) is welcome.

Suggested Sub-themes:

• Existentialism and the Philosophy of the Absurd

• Language, Silence, and the Failure of Communication

• Samuel Beckett in India: Adaptation and Cultural Resonance

• The Politics of Absurdity: Power, Authority, and Control

• Absurdism in Contemporary Media and Digital Performance

---

Submission Guidelines (For those waiting for nothing in particular)

• Abstract Deadline: 5th May, 2026 (That's today—act fast!)

• Abstract Format: Max 250 words with 5 keywords and a bio note

• Paper Limit: Max 3000 words

• Email to: sxcb.engdept@gmail.com

• Subject Line: Abstract_Absurd2026_YourName

Pro Tip: Do NOT send your abstracts to Godot. He is notoriously bad at checking his inbox. Also, if the subject line is missing, your email will be fed to a rhinoceros.

---

The Logistics

Category	Registration Fee
Students (UG & PG)	Rs. 200
Research Scholars	Rs. 450
Participating Audience	Rs. 100

How to Reach: The college is located 4-5 km from Bardhaman Railway Station. You can catch a toto (e-rickshaw) directly to the college in Sripally, or take a bus to Police Line Bazar and proceed from there.

Important Notes:

• Food: Working lunch provided to presenters ONLY.

• Integrity: Plagiarism is prohibited; AI-detection tools will be used.

• Health Warning: If you find yourself turning into a rhinoceros before the event, please notify the organizers so we can arrange herbivore-friendly seating.

For queries, reach out to our "local ambassadors of the illogical" at 8597176351 or 9474055028.

Will you join us? Any conclusion is not guaranteed.

Which of the 16 sub-themes do you think best captures the absurdity of our current digital age?

Call for Chapters: Amitav Ghosh and the Future of Ecocriticism

 

Call for Chapters: Amitav Ghosh and the Future of Ecocriticism

Amitav Ghosh stands as one of the most ecologically conscious voices in contemporary literature, bridging the gap between the tidal ecosystems of the Sundarbans and the global anxieties of the climate crisis. If you are a scholar exploring the intersection of literature and the environment, this is your chance to contribute to a high-impact academic project.

Dr. R B Soni (Assistant Professor, The CVM University) and Sanskriti Publication House are inviting original scholarly contributions for an upcoming edited volume: Representation of Ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’s Selected Text.

---

Why You Should Contribute

This volume is designed to provide a platform for academics at all career stages—from doctoral researchers to independent scholars and established faculty.

• No Publication Fees: There are absolutely no processing or publication charges.

• Quality Assurance: All chapters will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

• Global Reach: The volume will be published with an ISBN, and authors will receive a Free E-Book and Free E-Certificate.

---

Suggested Themes

The volume seeks to examine Ghosh's work through diverse theoretical and interdisciplinary lenses, including:

• Ecocriticism and Postcolonial Ecology in his fiction.

• Environmental Ethics in The Great Derangement.

• The Sundarbans as a cultural and ecological space in The Hungry Tide.

• Multispecies Narratives and more-than-human worlds.

• Environmental Displacement and climate refugees.

• Blue Humanities and oceanic ecocriticism in The Ibis Trilogy.

• Intersections of gender, caste, and environmental justice.

---

Submission & Formatting Guidelines

To ensure your work is considered, please adhere to the following technical requirements:

Item	Requirement
Abstract	180–250 words with 5 keywords
Full Chapter	3,000–4,000 words (including references)
Font & Spacing	Times New Roman (Size 12), 1.5 Line Spacing
Referencing Style	MLA 9th Edition
Plagiarism	Must be less than 10%
Author Bio	150 words with a passport-size photograph

---

Important Dates to Remember

Mark your calendar! The deadlines are approaching quickly:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 28-05-2026

• Notification of Acceptance: 05-06-2026

• Full Chapter Submission: 01-07-2026

• Tentative Publication Month: July/August 2026

---

How to Apply

Ready to join this critical conversation on climate discourse and narrative form? Send your abstracts and queries directly to the editorial team at:

📧 eco.amitavghosh@gmail.com

Don't miss the chance to have your research featured in a volume dedicated to one of the most vital literary voices of our time. Your insights into "eco-anxiety" and the "apocalyptic imagination" are needed now more than ever.

Are you focusing on Ghosh's fiction or his non-fiction for your potential chapter?