Asian Business School, Noida organized Write Fest 2025 on 4th and 5th December 2025 at the ABS Campus as a flagship initiative under the Viksit Bharat Series. The festival was conceptualized to translate the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 into a student-centric academic and creative initiative, focusing on clear thinking, powerful writing, and responsible public expression.
Write Fest 2025 served as a two-day literary and creative expression platform bringing together students, writers, and publishing professionals to celebrate the power of words, stories, and ideas. The event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the publishing ecosystem, refine writing and storytelling skills, and encourage creative confidence, critical inquiry, and articulate citizenship among young learners.
The event was supported by Bloomsbury India and Yash Hotels, whose sponsorship played a significant role in the smooth conduct of the festival, participant engagement, and recognition of winners.
Day 1: Industry Insights, Discussion and Performance (4 December 2025)
The fest commenced with registration and welcome, followed by an expert talk by Mr. Shantanu Duttagupta, Executive Publisher, Fingerprint Publishing & Prakash Books. The session focused on contemporary publishing trends, publisher expectations, and pathways for young writers to enter the world of books and publishing. An interactive Q&A session enabled participants to engage with real-world industry perspectives.
This was followed by a panel discussion with distinguished writers and faculty members of Asian Business School, who shared their journeys in writing, research, and publication. The discussion emphasized discipline in writing, challenges faced by authors, and emerging opportunities in academic and creative domains.
The second half of Day 1 featured the “Stories of Viksit Bharat” track, including Management Fan Fiction – Stories of Viksit Bharat, exclusively for ABS students. Participants creatively expressed management concepts and national development narratives through writing and performance, under the tagline “Write it. Act it.”
Day 2: Hands-on Writing and Creative Expression (5 December 2025)
Day 2 focused on experiential learning and competitions aligned with the theme “Viksit Bharat in Action: Youth, Brands and Transformative Stories.” Participants took part in the “Crafting a Story from Character Clue” Story Writing Competition, where teams created original narratives based on character prompts and presented them through role play, mono acts, or presentations.
An Essay Writing Competition was also conducted, testing participants’ abilities in critical thinking, logical argumentation, and coherent writing. All entries were evaluated by an expert judging panel.
The event concluded with a valedictory session, which included a summary of the fest, participant feedback, announcement of winners, and distribution of certificates and prizes.
Write Fest 2025 successfully aligned creative expression with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat, fostering responsible storytelling, cultural awareness, and intellectual confidence among students. The festival enhanced writing, communication, teamwork, and presentation skills while sensitizing participants to the role of literature and ideas in nation-building.
