Friday, September 25, 2026 · 5:30 am – 11:59 pm
Time Turner 2026 is a creative writing and storytelling competition organised by Xavier School of Management (XLRI) as part of its Ensemble Valhalla 2026 fest. The event invites participants to reimagine well-known narratives by asking a simple but powerful question: what if things had gone differently?
What It Is
Time Turner is a speculative fiction and alternate-history challenge. Participants pick an existing story - from popular sitcoms, mythology, or historical events - and rewrite it with a single pivotal change. The prompt encourages both pop-culture creativity and serious historical reflection.
Sample Prompts
Who It's For
The competition is open to students and creative writers across colleges. Any number of teams can participate from a given college, making it accessible for large campus contingents. Team size is 1 to 3 members, so solo writers and small groups are both welcome.
Formats Accepted
Rules
Prizes
Registration Deadline: 30 November 2026
About the Organiser
XLRI - Xavier School of Management, based in Jamshedpur, is one of India's oldest and most respected business schools, founded in 1949. Its annual management and cultural fest, Ensemble Valhalla, brings together students from campuses across the country for competitions spanning business, creativity, and strategy. Time Turner is one of the fest's creative tracks, blending storytelling with lateral thinking - a useful exercise for anyone interested in narrative, media, or content-driven work.