Literature Club

About

Since its inception, MCC Literature Club has remained one of the most active clubs in the college with different club activities within and outside the college being held every semester. The club aims to promote healthy reading culture and encourage critical thinking. It also aims to move beyond passive reading of literary texts and promote critical engagement, discussion and interpretation. The club is created with an objective to create a space where members can explore their creative faculty, express their thoughts and opinions and share their writings with a larger audience.

Objectives:

• To foster reading habits, enhance literary appreciation.

• To encourage students to express themselves through various forms of literature such as poetry, short stories, essays, and drama.

• To serves as a platform for dialogue, debate, and creative engagement with literary texts across languages and cultures.

Membership:

Membership is open to all bonafide students of the college who are interested in literature, writing, or public speaking. Interested students must register themselves on Club Registration Day/Membership Drive Day, held at the beginning of every new academic session. Membership is to be annually renewed. Members are expected to participate actively and maintain academic and ethical standards.

Structure:

The Club shall be coordinated by a faculty member composed of a Co-Ordinator, Treasurer, and two or more other faculty, and governed by an Office Bearers (OB) consisting of a Leader, Assistant Leader, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, elected or appointed annually among the club members.

Functions:

1. Organize and participate in literary events such as book readings, poetry reading, debates, writing contests, and author interactions.

2. Encourage participation in inter-college literary fests and other competitions.

3. Promote multilingual literary engagement.

Members must respect diverse viewpoints, maintain decorum in discussions, and avoid plagiarism or offensive content. The policy will be reviewed annually for necessary revisions, if required.

Coordinator	Treasurer	Members
KC Lalthansanga	Dr. Hannah Lalhlanpuii	Dr. Lalhlimpuii
		Dr. KC Malsawmtluangi
		Dr. Lalbiakdiki
		Dr. Esther Malsawmkimi

Faculty In Charge

KC Lalthansanga

Assistant Professor

Office Bearers

Current Office Bearers (2025-2026)

Mayson Roduhawma Sailo

Chairman

(5th Semester, Department of Mizo)

C. Malsawmzuali

Vice Chairman

(3rd Semester, Department of English)

Lalrinngheti

Secretary

(5th Semester, Department of Mizo)

R. Vanlalawmpuii

Asst. Secretary

(3rd Semester, Department of Sociology)

Members

To be updated

Activities

International Translation Day 2025 Live Discussion at AlR, Aizawl

A live radio discussion was broadcast on All India Radio, Aizawl, on 30th September, 2025; 7:00- 8:00 PM in observance of International Translation Day 2025. The panel featured Sir K.C. Lalthansanga, Dept. of Mizo, Coordinator, MCC Literature Club and Dr. Hannah Lalhlanpuii, Dept. of English.

The discussion focused on the role and challenges of translation within Mizo Literature and contemporary Mizoram. The talk also covered several critical areas related to the development and key milestones of translation efforts within the Mizo literary tradition. Participants also emphasized the crucial role of translation in facilitating both literary and cultural progress. The current state of English-Mizo and Mizo-English translation in contemporary Mizoram was also discussed, highlighting areas of success and significant gaps.

The live discussion was held as part of the activity of MCC Literature Club in observance of International Translation Day 2025.

A live radio discussion was broadcast on All India Radio, Aizawl, on 30th September, 2025; 7:00- 8:00 PM in observance of International Translation Day 2025. The panel featured Sir K.C. Lalthansanga, Dept. of Mizo, Coordinator, MCC Literature Club and Dr. Hannah Lalhlanpuii, Dept. of English.

The discussion focused on the role and challenges of translation within Mizo Literature and contemporary Mizoram. The talk also covered several critical areas related to the development and key milestones of translation efforts within the Mizo literary tradition. Participants also emphasized the crucial role of translation in facilitating both literary and cultural progress. The current state of English-Mizo and Mizo-English translation in contemporary Mizoram was also discussed, highlighting areas of success and significant gaps.

The live discussion was held as part of the activity of MCC Literature Club in observance of International Translation Day 2025.

MCC Literature Club Hosts First Campus Book Fair

The Literature Club of Mizoram Christian College organized a Campus Book Fair in collaboration with The Book Cafe to mark International Literacy Day 2025 on 8^th–9^th September 2025. As part of the event, The Book Cafe set up a book stall on campus, while the Literature Club ran a food stall to raise funds. The Club earned a profit of ₹ 4,252 over the two days.

This was the first Campus Book Fair organized by the MCC Literature Club, and it formed part of the scheduled activities for the 2025–2026 academic session.

The Literature Club of Mizoram Christian College organized a Campus Book Fair in collaboration with The Book Cafe to mark International Literacy Day 2025 on 8^th–9^th September 2025. As part of the event, The Book Cafe set up a book stall on campus, while the Literature Club ran a food stall to raise funds. The Club earned a profit of ₹ 4,252 over the two days.

This was the first Campus Book Fair organized by the MCC Literature Club, and it formed part of the scheduled activities for the 2025–2026 academic session.

Literature Club, MCC Attends ‘Rimawi Poetry: Reading & Discussion’ at In Lehkha

On August 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM, the In Lehkha Foundation organized a poetry reading and discussion event titled “Rimawi Poetry: Reading & Discussion” at In Lehkha, Chaltlang Venglai, Aizawl. The five members attended and were accompanied by Mr. KC Lalthansanga, Coordinator of the Literature Club, Mizoram Christian College (MCC).

During this event, three members presented their poems:

C. Malsawmzuali, Vice Chairman, presented her English poem titled “Stress”.
Lalrinawma Langel, Member, recited his Mizo poem titled “Thuawihna”.
Malsawmtluangi, Member, recited her English poem titled "Unsaid".

The gathering was engaging and meaningful, filled with creative expressions and thoughtful discussions. All members thoroughly enjoyed the session, and it proved to be a fruitful literary experience.

On August 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM, the In Lehkha Foundation organized a poetry reading and discussion event titled “Rimawi Poetry: Reading & Discussion” at In Lehkha, Chaltlang Venglai, Aizawl. The five members attended and were accompanied by Mr. KC Lalthansanga, Coordinator of the Literature Club, Mizoram Christian College (MCC).

During this event, three members presented their poems:

C. Malsawmzuali, Vice Chairman, presented her English poem titled “Stress”.
Lalrinawma Langel, Member, recited his Mizo poem titled “Thuawihna”.
Malsawmtluangi, Member, recited her English poem titled "Unsaid".

The gathering was engaging and meaningful, filled with creative expressions and thoughtful discussions. All members thoroughly enjoyed the session, and it proved to be a fruitful literary experience.

Green Library Week: Hilltop Stories

On October 11, 2024, the Literature Club celebrated Green Library Week with an event titled “Hilltop Stories” at Lalsavunga Park, Hlimen, Aizawl. The special guest was Ahmangaihi Khiangte, author of “Pangparhnima” (MAL Book of the year, 2023.” Who inspired attendees with literal journey.

The programme featured poetry readings, a book discussion on “Pangparhnima”. The event successfully fostered creativity and literary appreciation leaving participants with a memorable experience.

On October 11, 2024, the Literature Club celebrated Green Library Week with an event titled “Hilltop Stories” at Lalsavunga Park, Hlimen, Aizawl. The special guest was Ahmangaihi Khiangte, author of “Pangparhnima” (MAL Book of the year, 2023.” Who inspired attendees with literal journey.

The programme featured poetry readings, a book discussion on “Pangparhnima”. The event successfully fostered creativity and literary appreciation leaving participants with a memorable experience.

A Day of Poetry and Coffee

On August 23, 2024, the Literature Club organised an engaging literary event titled “A Day of Poetry and Coffee” event which took place at “In Lehkha” Chaltlang. The activities included:

Poetry writing and Discussion.
Talk on publishing and Bookshop Ventures.

Highlight of the event – Poetry reading and Competition.

The winners were:

1st Prize: Lalrinngheti (4th Semester, Department of Mizo)

2nd Prize: Lalpekhlui (6th Semester, Department of English)

3rd Prize: Erin Lalnghilhlovi (6th Semester, Department of English