"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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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?