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EDITORIAL BOARD

CHIEF ADVISOR Dr. DHARMARAJ ADAT Vice-Chancellor

CHIEF EDITOR DR. T.P. RAVEENDRAN Registrar Dr. Dharmaraj Adat EDITOR SWATHI P.M. Public Relations Officer Etymologically the word Renaissance means re-birth. The historians use the term to designate various epochs in human COORDINATOR history where cultural, religious or other revival took place. DR. T.K. MOHAMMED SAGEER However, specifically speaking, renaissance is a term denoting the sociological and philosophical doctrines that developed in Senior Publication Officer Europe (primarily in Italy) at the time of the decline of feudalism MEMBERS and the emergence of bourgeois society from 13th to early 18th centuries. Being in a system of views based on respect for the DR. T.S. SAJU dignity and rights of man, his values as a personality, concern Director, IQAC for his welfare, his all round development and the creation of a favourable condition for social life, it proclaims the slogans Dr. V.R.MURALEEDHARAN liberty, equality and fraternity. Professor, Department of Sanskrit Sahitya From the end of the 18th century to the mid 19th century, India Dr. V.A. VALSALAN had been moving through a perplexing wallow of cultural ideals. Head, Department of Malayalam During this period, infinite number of persons and organizations Dr. SHANTI NAIR contributed to the surge of social and cultural awakening Head, Department of Hindi among the ordinary Indians leading to the growth of a nation- alist consciousness, which culminated in the country’s freedom Dr. RESHMA BHARADWAJ struggle. A waving fret of European ideas and ideals that rushed Head, Department of Social Work in the train of British supremacy was all that was necessary to Dr. JENNY RAPPAI sweep India’s old cultural moorings. Head, Department of English Major studies reveal that the Indian Renaissance is the result T.S. SAJU of Western education in India and the influence of Western Head, Department of Fine Arts thought among the learned. However, the modern studies reveal that the truth is beyond the previously mentioned Euro-centric studies. Superstitions and evil customs were questioned by great social reformers through the arguments based on the traditional discourses. Sanskrit language and literature had always been looked upon for inspiration for the ideals of freedom, equality and social justice. Thus we created a democratic secular socialist republic India. The Constitution of India is framed on ideals that enchance our duty in protecting India’s diversified culture. SANKARI SSUS QUARTERLY NEWS BULLETIN SEMINARS | WORKSHOPS | CONFERENCES

Prof. N. V. P. Unithiri receiving the D-Liitt de- gree from the Chancellor Justice (Retd) P Sathasivam

Padmashri Kalamandalam Gopi receiving the D-Liitt degree from the Chancellor Justice (Retd) P Sathasivam

AWARDING Prof. M. K. Sanoo receiving the D-Liitt degree from the Chancellor Justice (Retd) P Sathasivam

PADMASHRI KALAMANDALAM GOPI, PROF. M.K. SANOO, PROF. N.V.P. UNITHIRI HONOURED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS D-LITT DEGREE

Sree Sankaracharya University “The influence of globalisation have Education Minister Dr. K.T. Jaleel of Sanskrit conferred it’s esteemed caused the death of many dialects, was also present for the event. D.Litt degree on Padmashri Kala- so the effective academic involve- Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. mandalam Gopi, Prof. M.K. Sanoo ment of universities is required to Ravikumar and Registrar Dr. T.P. and, Prof. N.V.P. Unithiri. The hon- respond to such losses,” said Kerala Raveendran also shared the dais. The orary degree is bestowed on Pad- Governor and Chancellor of Uni- members of the Syndicate and mem- mashri Kalamandalam Gopi for his versities P. Sathasivam at the special bers of the Academic Council were contributions towards performing convocation held at Sree Sanka- also part of the academic procession. arts, Professor M.K. Sanu for Liter- racharya University of Sanskrit in Extolling the contributions made ature and Professor N.V.P Unithiri Kalady to confer honorary D-Litt by litterateurs Prof. N.V.P Unithiri, for Sanskrit. degrees to the maestros of literature Prof. M.K. Sanoo, and kathakali ex- and art on 23rd of October. The prestigious degree is bestowed ponent Kalamandalam Gopi to the on the recipients by the Kerala Gov- Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat cultural scenario of Kerala, the Gov- ernor and Chancellor of Universities presided over the function. Pro- ernor said their works are real treas- Justice (Retd) P. Sathasivam. Chancellor and Kerala state Higher ures in the cultural history of Kerala.

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Academic procession

Academic procession

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The Chancellor Justice (Retd)P. Sathasivam speaking at the Special Convocation ceremony.

Professor N.V.P Unithiri is a re- and he turned to be an unques- as a member of Kerala Legislative nowned Sanskrit scholar who has tionable master in Kathakali. His Assembly is highly commendable. several books and translations works performance as Roudra Bhima re- In 2011, Prof. Sanu is awarded with to his credit. He was the former head mains unparalleled in the history the prestigious Padmaprabha Liter- of Sanskrit Department, Calicut of this classical art. Critics of Kath- ary Award. He is also the recipient University and, the first Principle akali evaluate Kalamandalam Gopi of Kendra Sahitya Academy Award, Dean of Sree Sankaracharya Uni- as an incarnation of discipline in Kerala Sahitya Academy award, Vay- versity of Sanskrit. Prof. Unithiri has body-movements and facial expres- alar Award, and Ezhuthachan Pu- also served as the Director of Kerala sions. A documentary film on his raskaram. The conferment of such Bhasha Institute. He has received life on and off stage was directed significant literary awards on him re- Puthezhan Award for his work Pra- by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and pro- flects the reverence and recognition cheena Bharatheeya Darshanam; duced by the Film Division of Gov- accorded to him by Kerala as well as Abudabi Sakthi Award for his book ernment of India. The film won crit- the nation. titled Vrukshayurveda Grandhangal; ical acclaim and secured National The Sree Sankaracharaya University and Kerala Sahitya Academy En- Awards. He is bestowed with Kerala of Sanskrit, Kalady, has so far hon- dowment Award for his work Vy- Kalamandalam Award, Sangeeta Na- ored six scholars (Prof. K.P. Narayana dikam. He has to his credit about 100 taka Academy Award (New Delhi), Pisharody, Prof. M.H. Shastri, Pad- titles, is still a forceful writer and an Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy mashri Mohanlal, Padmashri Resul energetic Sanskrit Language Scholar. Award, Padma Shree, Kalidasa Sam- Pookutty, Prof. R.Vasudevan Potty, Prof. Unithiri is at present doing the man etc. At present Kalamandalam Prof. Venkataraja Sharma) through herculean task of translating Rigveda Gopi is the most sought after artist the conferment of the Honorary De- to Malayalam which would indeed in Kathakali. gree of D.Litt. Those honored by the enrich the Malayalam literature. Professor M.K. Sanoo, is a celebrated University have either contributed Padmashri Kalamandalam Gopi is a Malayalam literary figure, schol- to the popularisation of Sanskrit or distinguished Kathakali artist who is ar, and an admirable teacher. Prof. upheld the beauty and greatness of noted for his exceptional expertise in Sanoo has authored over thirty-six Sanskrit in their writings or perfor- romantic and dramatic portrayal books. Popularly known as a ‘The mances. of the Pachcha roles in Kathakali. Acharya of Acharyas’, he is among The Government of India honored the most celebrated senior critic who him with the civilian award of Pad- played an important role in reshap- mashri in 2009. He is better known ing the outlook towards literature. as a ‘total artist’ in the artistic circles. He is a righteous social and political His performance as King Nala, Bhi- activist, and is a permanent member ma, Arjuna, Dharmaputhra and the of International body for Human like earned him great appreciation rights. The contributions he made

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K.H. Hussain bestowed with Dr. Pradeepan Pambirikunnu Memorial Award

The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat honouring K.H. Hussain.

The varsity conferred its prestig- function held here in association Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raviku- ious ‘Mathrubhasha Puraskaram’ with the Kerala Piravi (Kerala For- mar delivered the ketnote address; (Dr. Pradeepan Pambirikunnu Me- mation Day) celebrations. Registrar Dr. Sunil P. Elayidom, Professor, morial Award) for the year 2018 on Dr. T.P. Raveendran presided over Department of Malayalam, deliv- K.H. Hussain for his contribution the function. Dr. Lissy Mathew, ered introductory address. Finance towards Malayalam language. Professor, Department of Malay- Officer T.L. Suseelan, Dr. Valsalan K.H. Hussain is an acclaimed alam who had won the 2018 Folk- Vathuserry, Head, Department of researcher and documentation spe- lore Academy award is also hon- Malayalam, Joint Registrar K.A. cialist, retired from Kerala Forest oured during the function. Yusuf, Assistant Registrar Sughesh Research Institute (KFRI). He is The administration staff P.B. Sindhu K. Divakar also spoke during the also the founder of Malayalam uni- and V.C. Rajan received accolades event. As an end-note to the func- code font ‘Rachana’. He is notable for for their flawless Malayalam usage tion, different cultural programmes the standardisation and modernisa- in handling administration files. were staged by various academic tion of Malayalam computer script. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor awarded departments. The play ‘Kakarassi’ The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj P.B. Sindhu and V.C. Rajan with cer- was staged by the students of Dance Adat conferred the award during a tificate of excellence and cash prize. Department.

The university community taking the oath on Kerala Formation Day.

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Vishnumoorthy theyyam adorns the cultural heritage at Kannur airport

Vishnumoorthy Theyyam at Kannur International Airport.

The artistically designed Kannur the travellers. “The varsity is proud with aluminium. The varsity’s Fine International Airport Limited of this mural relief as it is likely to Arts Consortium team led by Saju (KIAL) adorns the cultural heritage, create a record for being the largest Thuruthil, Head, Department of uniqueness and beauty of Malabar. mural relief of theyyam”, says Dr. Fine Arts, completed the mural re- Among the many art-forms at the Dharmaraj Adat, Vice-Chancellor. lief in four months’ time at a cost of airport, the mammoth mural relief The mural was first made in con- INR 20 lakh. Former fine arts stu- of Vishnumoorthy theyyam done crete and cement, which makes it dents of the university Diljith, Vish- by the Fine Arts Consortium of the a 3-inch thick base. In the second nu, Sujith and Sreenoj were part of Sree Sankaracharya University of phase, acrylic colours were added the team. The university is presently Sanskrit becomes the lodestar of to the base relief. Later, the gold associating with the airport author- attraction. coloured jewellery in the mural was ities to set-up more such art-form The mural relief, sized 60x80 feet, covered with brass and the cowrie that intends to capture the cultural which bedeck the passenger termi- as well as the other silver coloured legacy of north Kerala at large. nal is now a favored selfie spot for ornaments of the theyyam was covered

The varsity is proud of this mural relief. It is likely to create a record for being the largest mural relief of theyyam. - Dr. Dharmaraj Adat, Vice-Chancellor.

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Fine Arts Consortium: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit’s Fine Arts Consortium has been taking up many such projects periodically to support students get a firsthand knowledge and participation in field of their expertise. “This particu- lar Vishnumoorthy Theyyam project earned the Consortium INR 20 lakh of which 20 per cent is for the univer- sity. A good percentage of the money was given to the students involved in the project. The aim is to give students exposure to big projects and artworks,” says Saju Thuruthil. Furthermore, the Fine Arts Consortium is preparing to engage talented students in the varsity as well as the alumni in the upcoming “This particular Vishnumoorthy major projects. Such involvements will Theyyam project earned the consortium encourage the students to find careers INR 20 lakh of which 20 per cent is for in the field of the studies, reassuring the university. A good percentage of the them to sustain their creative pursuits. money was given to the students involved in the project. The aim is to give students exposure to big projects and artworks”. Saju Thuruthil

Fine arts students working on the mural relief of Vishnumoorthy Theyyam.

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Initiatives to help rebuild flood affected Kalady Panchayat

Adv. K. Thulasi speaking during the inaugural ceremony

The Department of Social work, Sree Sankara- Panchayat chaired the inaugural ceremony. Seventeen charya University of Sanskrit, launched a project wards of the panchayat were severely affected by the by the title ‘Punarbhavam’ to help rebuild Kala- floods. The floods affected a wide section of people dy panchayat, one of the local bodies worst-affect- from all walks of life. Almost all institutions, including ed in the inundation. ‘Punarbhavam’ aims at estab- the panchayat office, Krishi Bhavan and the police sta- lishing a plan document for capacity rebuilding of tion were affected. The project is scheduled to be con- the flood-hit panchayat and improving its meas- ducted in different phases; the first phase will include ures for more adaptable flood prevention systems. surveys undertaken directly by the students to identi- The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inaugurated fy the aftermath of the floods and how the inundation the project. Adv. K. Thulasi, President, Kalady Grama hindered the normal livelihood of the people.

Prof. David Weberman on “Emotional Truth Revisited”

The Department of Philosophy organised a lecture on ‘Emotional Truth Revisited’ as a part of the lecture series ‘Global Thought’. Prof. David Weberman, Department of Philosophy, Central European University, Hungary deliv- ered the lecture. Prof. Abey Koshy, Head, Department of Philosophy, Sree Sakaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, chaired the session. Prof. Weberman, a reputed scholar in Phenomenology, Hermeneutics and Existentialism, said “In the history of mainstream thought, emotions have never been accorded the status of truth. Emotions were castigated from public life of mankind. Thus, they could survive only in literature and art. When emotions are elevated to the realm of truth, aesthetics becomes the first philosophy rather than ontology.” Prof. David Weberman

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Varsity donates INR 1.12 crore towards CM’s relief fund

Vice-Chancellor handing over the cheque to the Chief Minister

Despite being the lone higher education institution The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat handed over in the state to have suffered massive losses (over 7 the cheque to the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi crore) in the August flood, the varsity communi- Vijayan. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Ravikumar, ty was generous and socially committed to donate Registrar Dr. T.P. Raveendran, Syndicate Members copiously to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief K.G. Ramadasan, Prof. K.K. Vishwanathan, Finance Of- Fund. The varsity community contributed a sum ficer T.L. Suseelan were also present during the function. of INR 1,12,99,926 as the first instalment of donation.

Lecture series on ‘Sanskrit and Language Studies’ The Department of Sanskrit of Sanskrit Sahitya chaired the Sahitya organised an extension session. Dr. C.M. Neelakandan, lecture series on the topic ‘San- Prof. Chandrashekaran Nair, skrit and Language Studies’ at Dr. Vishnu Namboodiri, Dr. T. Mini, University auditorium on 29th of Dr. K.A. Raveendran, Dr. Reeja November. The Vice-Chancellor B. Kavanal, Dr. K. Yamuna also Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inaugurat- spoke during different sessions. ed the lecture series. Dr. Ashok Aklujkar, Emeritus Professor, Bristish Columbia University, led the lecture on the said topic. “Sanskrit is a global language, its closeness can be found not just in Indian languages but reflects in other foreign languages as well”, said Prof. Aklujkar. Dr. V.R. Mu- Dr. Ashok Aklujkar ralidharan, Head, Department

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Department of Sociology organises 45Th annual meet of KSS

Prof. Rajan Gurukkal speaking during the inaugural ceremony.

Prof. Surinder S Jodhka

The Department of Sociology in Sociology and to hoist the status Dr. K.G. Dilip, Head, Department conducted the 45th annual meet of of the profession. More than 500 of Sociology, Sree Sankarachrya Kerala Sociological Society (KSS) delegates from all over the nation University of Sanskrit, addressed at the Public Utility centre of Sree participated in the conference. The the delegates through a welcome Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit topic ‘Sociology Society and Social speech. Prof. Surinder S. Jodhka, on 9th of November. The annual meet Engagements’, accepts greater scope Professor, Centre for the Study of also incorporated a three day national and significance in the neo-liberal Social Systems, JNU, delivered the conference on the theme ‘Sociology, context wherein education and ac- keynote address on the conference Society and Social Engagements’. ademia driven by market forces are topic. Prof. V.G. Gopalakrishnan, Professor Rajan Gurukkal, Vice Chair- largely privatised and commoditised Member of Syndicate and Profes- man, Kerala State Higher Education and therefore guided by utility syn- sor, Department of Hindi delivered Council, inaugurated the function. The drome. At this juncture, the national the felicitation speech. The Secre- Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat conference was indeed a revisit to tary of KSS Dr. Uthara Soman pre- was the chief guest and Dr. Antony the societal engagements and inter- sented the annual report of KSS. Palackal presided over the fucntion. ventions of the discipline of Soci- Dr. Biju Vincent, Vice President, ology at the intellectual, academic, KSS is an organisation of Sociolo- KSS and Associate Professor, professional and social fronts. gists from Kerala, formed in 1971 Department of Sociology, delivered to promote teaching and research the vote of thanks.

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Mohanlal’s Vishwasanthi Foundation distributes apparels for flood affected students

students of the Sree Sakaracharya at the varsity’s public utility audi- University of Sanskrit. Chalakudy torium. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. MP Innocent was the chief guest. Dharmaraj Adat presided over the Padma Shri Dr. Mohanlal More than 150 students benefited function. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. from the coupons worth INR 5000 K.S. Ravikumar, Registrar Dr. T.P. Padma Shri Dr. Mohanlal Vish- which can be redeemed for garments Raveendran, Students Services wasanthi Foundation, named after from Seemati textiles. Mohanlal, Director Dr. P. Unnikrishnan also his parents, in collaboration with MP Innocent and, Seemati Chair- attended the function. the textile conglomerate Seemati person Beena Kannan distributed distributed coupons to flood affected the coupons during a function held

World mental health day observed

The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inu- agurated the one-day seminar organised by the Department of Psychology in connection with the observance of World Mental Health Day on 10th of October. Prof. Razeena Padmam, Former Director, School of Behavior Science, MG Univer- sity, delivered the keynote address. Prof. H. Syla- ja, Head, Department of Psychology, delivered the presidential address. Prof. K.K. Viswanathan, Syndicate Member, delivered the felicitation. The following sessions conducted discussions on top- ic like ‘Young people and Mental Health’, ‘Mental health – a definition’, ‘Reflections of mental disor- ders in movies’, ‘ How to improve mental health’ etc. The seminar also included interactions with Vice-Chancellor speaking during the inaugural session. panel of experts.

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Inter-Centre Badminton Championship

Winner of the inter-centre badminton championship

The inter-centre championship and Thiruvananthapuram region- (singles), Mumeena Manika of Kal- 2018 for the men’s and women’s al centre team secured the second ady campus bagged the first posi- categories was held at Kalady main prize for the women’s category tion and Arya S. Kumar of Kalady campus. Kalady main centre team (doubles) respectively. For men’s campus bagged the second posi- won the first prize and Koilandy category (singles), Deepak Suresh tion. The Students Services Direc- regional centre team won the sec- of Kalady campus bagged the first tor Dr. P. Unnikrishnan distributed ond prize for the men’s category position and Vijay T. Pradeep of the prizes for the winners. (doubles). Whereas, Kalady main Kalady campus bagged the second centre team secured the first prize position. For women’s category

The deluge that ravaged Kerala in the Dainik Bhaskar donates books month of August had caused extensive for Hindi library destruction to the Hindi department li- brary. The Hindi department library was the most affected, over 1000 books and 75 journals (including back volumes) quoted at INR 7,50,000 were completely soiled. Many measures were taken since then to replace the lost books. The Na- tional Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar hand- ed over a huge collection of books which they had gathered for the university as a post-flood relief. Dainik Bhaskar repre- sentative Hemraj Mahathou handed over the books to the Vice-Chancellor during a function held here. Pro-Vice-Chan- cellor Prof. K.S. Ravikumar, Syndicate Member Prof. V.G. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Hemraj Mahathou handing over the books to the Vice-Chancellor Shanti Nair, Head, Department of Hindi, Dr. P. Ravi, Former Head, Department of Hindi were also present.

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Department of Sanskrit Nyaya conducts classes on ‘Pralayananthara Jeevitham Oru Santhwanam’

M.K. Rajendran conducting class during the session

The department of Sanskrit Nyaya organised post- public utility auditorium. Prof. K K Ambikadevi, flood relief classes on the theme ‘Pralayananthara Head, Department of Nyaya, Dr. K.M. Sangamesan, jeevitham oru santhwanam’. Kerala Institute of Local Dr. V.K. Bhavani, Dr. Saritha T.P., Dr. K.C. Renuka Administration (KILA) extention faculty member also took part in the session. M.K. Rajendran led the classes held at the university

Refresher course for faculty members

Dr. Rajan Varghese speaking during the inauguration ceremony.

Sree Sankaraharya University’s Strengthening presidential address. Registrar Dr. T.P. Raveendran, of Sanskrit division organised the second phase of the Syndicate Members Dr. M. Manimohanan, Dr. K.G. refresher course ‘Punarnava’ for the faculty members. Ramadasan, Dr. T. Mini, Finance Officer T.L. Susee- Dr. Rajan Varghese, Member Secretary, Kerala State lan, Dr. K.V. Ajithkumar, Nodal Officer, Strengthening Higher Education Council, inaugurated the session. of Sanskrit, Dr. K. Ambikadevi also spoke during the The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat delivered the function.

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International lecture series on “Hermeneutics and Conceptual Relativism”

Prof. David Weberman speaking during the lecture session.

The International School for SreeSankaracharya Stud- inaugurated the lecture series. Prof. David Weberman, ies (ISSS) organised its first international lecture of the Professor of Philosophy, Central European University, lecture series on 18th of December at the University Head- Hungary delivered the first lecture on the topic “Herme- quaters, Kalady. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat neutics and Conceptual Relativism”.

‘Bhasha, Sahityam, Samskaram Edangal Edapedalukal’

Pro-Vice-chancellor Prof. K.S. Ravikumar speaking at the function

The department of Malayalam conducted a three- Department of Malayalam, presided over the inaugural day long national seminar on the topic ‘Bhasha, Sahi- session. Dr. P Pavithran, Professor, Malayalam Depart- tyam, Samskaram – Edangal Edapedalukal’. Thunchath ment, delivered the keynote speech. Pro-Vice-Chancel- Ezhuthachan Malayalam University Vice-Chancellor lor Prof. K S Ravikumar was chief guest during the clos- Prof. Anil Vallathol inaugurated the seminar. ing ceremony. The Malayalam Department professors “Periodic changes needs to be reflected in language Dr. K R Sajitha, Dr. N Ajaykumar, Dr.Sunil P Elayidom based researches. Researches in languages calls for a also spoke during the function. More than 35 research facelift in terms of methodologies and perceptions”, scholars from different universities presented papers says Prof. Anil Vallathol. Dr. ValsalanVathuserry, Head, during the three days seminar.

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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Dr. Pallassana R. Balagopal Students during the field visit to SC colony in Neduvannor, Nedumbaserry gramapanchayat. The areas were severely affected by the august floods.

A four-day long international workshop in the topic The main objectives of the programme were to equip Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was conducted the students and faculty of Department of Social work by the department of Social Work from 19th of December to execute PTSD interventions, to identify the individ- to 22nd of December. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj uals and families having the symptoms of PTSD as well Adat inaugurated the workshop. Dr. Pallassana as to make interventions to the significant individuals R Balagopal, Professor Emeritus (Social Work), University and families to trounce the psychological dilemmas in- of Illinois delivered the keynote address and led the train- duced by flood. ing sessions. Dr. Reshma Bharadwaj, Head, Depart- ment of Social Work, delivered the presidential address.

Conference on The Department of Geography, Sree Sanka- “Periyar – Deluge and People” racharya University of Sanskrit conducted a one day conference in association with Kera- la Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), Ernakulam District Committee. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inaugurated the conference on the theme “Periyar – Deluge and People” at the University auditorium on 18th of October. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S Ravikumar deliv- ered the keynote address. Dr. C. Jayaprakash, Former Director, Geological Survey of India, presented a paper on ‘Geo-Physi- cal Uniqueness of the River Periyar’. Dr. T. S. Saju, Head, Department of Geography, Sree Sankara- charya University of Sanskrit spoke on ‘Land use Patterns of Periyar River Basin’. Dr. Chandramo- han Kumar, Professor, Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology detailed on the ‘Bio-Physical characteristics of the Periyar Basin’.

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The Department of Social Work in collaboration with Primary Health Centre, Kalady launched Kerala Governments’ Leprosy Eradication Pro- gramme – ‘aswamedham’ for Kalady area. The students actively joined with the ASHA work- ‘ASWAMEDHAM’ ers to identifiy and rehabilitate leprosy patients Leprosy Eradication Programme across Kalady Grama Panchayat.

National Human Rights Week observed

The Payyanur Regional Campus, Sree Sankara- charya University of Sanskrit observed National Human Rights Week from 10th of December to 13th of December. The celebrations were organised by Social Work Organization for Re- search and Development (SWORD). “Identity Questions & Human Rights: Narratives from Kerala” was the theme of the three day pro- gramme. The renowned documentary direc- tor Aneez K. Mappila delivered the keynote address. Social Activists Kunhikrishnan, K. Sahadevan, Riya Isha, Geetha Vazhachal spoke during different sessions on topics like Human Rights and Adivasi life, Environment, Identities and Human Rights, Human Rights and LGBT, and Forest Rights and Human Rights.

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Human Rights Day celebration & SWAS inauguration

OBSERVED

The Department of Social Work in Nalini Jameela speaking at the interactive session collaboration with Primary Health Centre, Kalady observed World Aids The Department of Social Work celebrated Human rights day Day. The flash mob and street play and inaugurated the activities of Social Work Students Association performed by the MSW students (SWAS) for the current academic year. Maya Krishna, Lawyer &Ac- against the stigma and discrimina- tivist inaugurated the programme. An interactive session on ‘Hu- tion that still persist in the society man Rights – Law & Justice’ was also organised as a part of the inau- towards HIV+ve people became the gural session. Nalini Jameela, writer and human rights activist, was major attention of the programme. the chief guest. Dr. Reshma Bharadwaj, Head, Department of Social Dr. Pushpa V.V, Chief Medical Offi- Work, presided over the programme. The South Asia Laadli media cer, Kalady, spoke on ‘Social stigma Award winners of 2018, Dr. Reshma Bharadwaj and Nalini Jameela against HIV affected community’. were honored during the function.

Three-day national seminar on “Krishna sobti ka avadan”

Prof. Thankamaniamma speaking during the inaugural ceremony.

The Department of Hindi, Regional Campus, Et- Hyderabad was the Chief Guest. Prof. Shanti Nair, tumanoor, organised a three-day national seminar on Head, Department of Hindi, Sree Sankaracharya Uni- ‘Krishna Sobti ka avadan’ (2017 Njanpeeth winner versity of Sanskrit delivered the presidential address. Krishna Sobti) at the Ettumanoor campus on 13th of Prof. Arjun G. Chavan, Former Head, Department of December to 15th of December. Prof. Thankamania- Hindi, Shivaji University, Kolahpur delivered the keynote mma, Former Head, Department of Hindi, University address. Dr. Babu Joseph, Member of Syndicate, Sree of Kerala inaugurated the seminar. Prof Shasi Mudiraj, Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit delivered the Former Head, Department of Hindi, Central University felicitation speech. Furthermore, there was a special lecture by Dr. Latha P, Former Head, Department of

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National textual workshop on ‘Dvaita and Visistadvaita’

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat delivering the inaugural speech

Prof. K.N. Neelakantan Elayath

Dr. E.K. Retheesh Prof. S. Padmanabhan

The department of Sanskrit Elayath, Former Professor, Univer- of Sanskrit, Thiruvananthapuram Vedanta conducts a 7 Days Nation- sity of Calicut and Former Direc- and Dr. E.K. Retheesh, Associate al Textual Workshop on Dvaita and tor, Adayar Library and Research Professor, Univetsity College, Thi- Visistadvaita. The Vice-Chancellor Center delivered the introductory ruvananthapuram. A discussion Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inaugurated address. on the ‘Major Concepts of Advaita, the workshop on 28th of Decem- The different sessions on ‘Dasap- Dvaita and Visistadvaita’ was head- ber at Kalady main campus. Dr. K. rakarana of Madhava’ were led by ed by Dr. V. Ramakrishna Bhatt, Muthulekshmi, Head, Department Dr. Anandatirtha Nagasampige, Visiting Professor, Sree Sankara- of Vedanta chaired the inaugural Director, Poornaprajna Samsodha- charya University of Sanskrit .The session. na Mandir, Banglore, Dr. B.V. Ven- valedictory session was chaired Prof. S. Padmanabhan, Head, De- kataramana, Dean, Faculty of Sas- by Dr. M. S. Murleedharan Pillai, partment of Sanskrit, University thra, Karnataka Sanskrit University Dean, Faculty of Indian Metaphys- of Madras delivered the keynote ,Banglore and Dr. V.N.K. Panduran- ics. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. address. “A comprehensive knowl- gi, Director, Dvaita Vedanta Study S. Ravi Kumar delivered the vale- edge of Advaita, Dvaita and Visis- Centre, Mysore. Lectures on different dictory address and distributed tadvaita is essential for attaining topics of the text Yatindramatadipika the certificates to the participants. the real Upanisadic knowledge”, were delivered by Prof. V. Vasude- Dr. M. Manimohanan, Member opined Prof. Padmanabhan during van, Department of Nyaya, Regional Syndicate delivered the felicitation his speech. Prof. K.N. Neelakantan Campus, Sree Sankaracharya University speech.

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Dr. K. Muthulakshmi

Dr. P.V. Narayan

Dr. Sunil P. Elayidom

Dr. N. Ajaykumar Aesthetics Thought and Discourses in Malayalam

The Department of Sanskrit Professor, M.G.University, Kottayam Professor, English and Foreign Vedanta, Sree Sankaracharya Uni- spoke on ‘Malayalam Literary Languages University, Hyderabad versity, Kalady, in association with Criticism and Kuttikrishna Marar’ spoke about ‘M.Govindan and URU Art Harbour, Kochi and the and Dr. Sunil P. Ilayidom, Professor, Modern Sensibility in Kerala’, Dr. cultural organisation Sahapedia Sree Sankaracharya University of K.G. Paulose, Former Vice-Chan- organised lectures on the topic Sanskrit spoke on ‘Art and the new cellor, Kerala Kalamandalam ‘Aesthetic thought & discourses in world: Aesthetic Concept of Kesari spoke on ‘Visual Art Forms of Ker- Malayalam’ in the month of October A Balakrishnapillai’ during the lecture ala’, Dr. T.V. Madhu, Professor of Phi- and November at URU Art Harbour, series conducted in the month of losophy, Calicut University spoke Kochi. Dr. P.V. Narayanan, Professor, October. on the topic ‘Leftist Turns in Ar- Sree Sankaracharya University spoke Dr. C. Rajendran, Visiting Professor, tistic Thoughts’, during the lecture on ‘Indian Aesthetics’. Dr. N. Ajay- Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya series conducted in the month of akumar, Professor, Sree Sanka- University of Sanskrit, spoke on the November. Research scholars from racharya University of Sanskrit topic ‘Tradition and Modernity in institutions across India took part spoke on ‘Classical Art Forms of the Aesthetic Thoughts of M.P in the lecture series. Kerala and Indian Aesthetic Tra- Sankunni Nair’. Dr. T.T. Sreekumar, ditions,’ Dr. P.S. Radhakrishnan,

Training Programme On Mental Health - ‘Karuth’ The department of Social Work, Payyanur Regional Campus, Sree Sankaracharya Uni- versity of Sanskrit organised a training pro- gramme on mental health - ‘Karuth’. C lass 11th students of Kottapuram Government Higher Secondary School Nileshwaram, Kasaragod. Prof. K P Jayarajan, Chairman, Nileshwaram municipality inaugurated the programme.

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Rolf Killius on Ethnomusicology The cultural organisation Sahapedia, Centre for Intangible Heritage Studies, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit and Department of Music, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, jointly conducted a talk on ‘Ethnomusicology’. The renowned ethnomusicologist and oral historian Rolf Killius led the session. Rofl Kullius is a consultant (museums, exhi- bitions, and media), oral historian, exhibition curator, ethno- musicologist at MMus SOAS, London University. He was the Curator and Media Producer for the Indian Music Experience (IME) at Brigade – India’s first experiential music museum in Bangalore.

Music concert by the famous musician Dr. Pantula Rama organised by the Department of Music at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady campus. Accompanying artists for violin - M.S.N Moorthy and Mridangam – Dr. Palakkad K. Jayakrishnan

National conference on ‘Mudiyettu’

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat delivering the inaugural speech.

The Centre for Intangible Heritage varsity related to intagible heritage the felicitation talks. ‘Mudiyettu’ Studies, Sree Sankaracharya Uni- studies”, says Dr. Adat during the artists from across Kerala took part versity of Sanskrit, Kalady, conducted inaugural speech. Kerala Folklore in the conference. A.K. Madhu, a one-day national conference on Academy Programme Coordinator Head, Department of Theatre, Dr. ‘Mudiyettu’ at the university inter- P.V. Lovelin was the chief Guest. T.G. Jyothilal, Coordinator, Centre active centre on 21st of December. Dr. B. Venugopal, Honourary Di- for Intangible Heritage Studies also The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharma- rector, Centre for Intangible Heri- spoke. raj Aday inaugurated the confer- tage Studies chaired the conference. ence. “Decisions have been made Registrar Dr. T.P. Raveendran and to start different courses at the Finance Officer T.L. Suseelan delivered

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Dr. Pradeepan Pambirikunnu Memorial programme

The Department of Malayalam organised a one-day commemora- tion talk and seminar in connection with Dr. Pradeepan Pambirikunnu memorial programme. Famed Car- natic vocalist and socio-political activist T.M. Krishnan delivered the commemoration talk. “The idea of beauty comes from one’s social constructive field. Listening, un- derstanding and seeing is what exactly that describes beauty, and this beauty is what is in teaching”, says the Ramon Magsaysay Award winner T.M. Krishna. T. M. Krishna speaking at the event. The prominent activist Sunny M Kapikad delivered the remem- Head, Department of Malayalam contemporary society’. Dr. Sunil brance talk on Dr. Pradeepan chaired the programme. Dr. Neena P. Elayidom, Ajaykumar N, Preeya Pambirikunnu. Vice-Chancellor Prasad, Ramesh Varma, and Shibu S, Dileepkumar K.V. also spoke Dr. Dharmaraj Adat was the Chief Muhammed presented papers on during the function. Guest, Dr. Valsalan Vaduserry, the topic ‘Classical art-forms and

The varsity staged Ramon Magsaysay Award winner T.M. Krishna’s music concert in connection with its Silver Jubilee year celebrations on 17 th of December. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat, Registrar Dr. T.P. Raveendran, Dr. Babu Joseph, Syndicate Member and Silver Hubilee Celebration Committee Chairman also spoke.

Nature Camp The department of Social Work, Payyanur Regional Campus, Sree Sankaracharya University of San- skrit conducted a three-day long nature camp for MSW students at Eravikulam National Park. The na- ture camp was organised in collab- oration with Kerala Forest and Wild Life.

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UNMASKING WEST BENGAL’S ‘PURULIA CHHAU’

‘Purulia Chhau’ performance at the university Koothambalam.

The Department of Dance staged traditions is staged in association movements replicate the chores of West Bengal’s much famed tradi- with the Society for the Promotion of the villagers and community cele- tional art-form ‘Purulia Chhau’ at Indian Classical Music and Culture brations. The 16 member team from the university Koothambalam. The Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY). West Bengal performed episodes semi-classical dance form incorpo- The huge and colorful masks forms from the legendary story of ‘Mahi- rating martial, tribal, and folk an integral part of the art-form, the shasuramardhini’.

Odyssey of Bhasa’s Epic play Urubhangam

The Department of Theatre in connection with the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the University performed Mahakavi Bhasa’s play ‘Urubhangam’ at the Univerity Koothambalam. On popular demand, the play was staged twice on consec- utive days. The play was directed by the Dr. N. Shibija, Lec- turer, Department of Theatre. The renowned theyyam/thira artist Nitheesh Peruvannan performed the main character role of Duryodhana. Urubhangam focuses on the story of Duryodhana and Bhima during the Mahabharatha fight. The play stages different presentation of Duryodhana wherein he is given more human qualities and emotions.

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Three-day international conference on ‘Science and Technology in Sanskrit”

Dr. T.P. Raveendran, Syndicate Members Dr. T. Mini, Dr. V.G. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. M. Manimo- hanan also shared the dias. Dr. B Chandrika, Director, Internation- al School for Sree Sankaracharya Studies, Dr. V.R. Muralidharan, Head, Sanskrit Sahitya, Dr. K.M. Sangamesan, Jensi M. also spoke during the function. Eminent scholars from across the country took part in the conference. Some of the key speakers were Dr. K Murali, Professor, Department of Kayacikitsa, Government Ayurveda College, Kannur, Dr. J.S.R. Prasad, Dr. Christophe Vielle speaking during the inaugural session. Professor, Department of Sanskrit Studies, University of Hyderabad, Dr. T.V. Venkateshwaran, Scien- The Research Forum Sahitya Sanskrit presided over the func- tist, Vighyan Prasar, New Delhi, and Department of Sanskrit Sahit- tion. Dr. Christophe Vielle, Pro- Dr. Padmodaya Sarma, Professor, ya jointly organised a three-day in- fessor, Oriental Institute, Univer- S.V. Agriculture University, Tiru- ternational conference of the topic sity of Louvain, Belgium, was the pati, Dr. Anil Pratap Giri, Associate ‘Science and Technology in San- Chief Guest. The Vice-Chancellor Professor, Department of Sanskrit, skrit’ on 13th of November to 15th honoured the Presidential Award Pondicherry University, Dr. N.K. of November at University main holder Dr. P.C. Muraleemadha- Sundareswaran, Professor, Head, campus. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. van during the function. Dr. Adat Department of Sanskrit, University Dharmaraj Adat inaugurated the released the book titled ‘Scientific of Calicut, Dr. C.N. Vijayakumari, conference. Dr. C. Rajendran, Realm in Sanskrit’. The first copy Director, Centre for Vedanta Studies, Dean, Faculty of Sanskrit Literature, of the book was handed over to University of Kerala. Sree Sankaracharya University of Dr. Muraleedharan. Registrar

Outcome Based Education (OBE) Scientific writing workshop

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) The Department of Social Work organised and NAAC Cell jointly organised an Orientation a one-day workshop on ‘Scientific Writing’ for Programme on ‘Outcome Based Course Restructur- MSW final year students. Dr. Bindu K. C., Assis- ing & NAAC Re-Accreditation Framework’ on 3rd tant Professor, Gender Studies Programme, School of November at the university auditorium. Dr. N. of Human Studies, Ambedkar University, led the Sreekumar, Professor, IIT, Chennai, led the sessions. training session. The worshop was conducted as The IQAC also organised a three day workshop on an immediate outcome requirement of the course. ‘Redesigning of Courses for Outcome Based Educa- The session included ‘Art and science of scientif- tion (OBE)’ on 12th to 14th of November in collab- ic writing’ in order to equip the students to handle oration with Kerala State Higher Education Council dissertations and other articles independently. (KSHEC). Prof. N.J. Rao and Prof. Rajanikant were the Resource persons.

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National Workshop on ‘PHILOSOPHY & AESTHETICS OF ABHINAVAGUPTA’

Dr. Valsalan Vathuserry Dr. Valsalan Vathuserry, Head, Department of Malayalam, is bestowed with the prestigious Appan Thamburan Award for his novel ‘Vishamavritham’. The award is for the category ‘Best Malayalam Novel’.

Prof. Navajeevan Rasthogi delivering the keynote speech

The Department of Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, conducted a three-day National Work- shop on the topic ‘Philosophy and Aesthetics of Abhinavagupta’ on 1st of November to 3rd of November at the University audi- torium. The Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dharmaraj Adat inaugurated the seminar. Prof. Navajeevan Rasthogi delivered the keynote speech on the topic ‘Philosophy and Aesthetics of Abhinav- agupta’. Dr. V.R. Muraleedharan, Head, Department of Sanskrit Sahitya, presided over the inaugural ceremony. Dr. Adat Dr. Biju Vincent released the book titled ‘Prathyavamarsham’ written by Dr. V. Niramala. The first copy of the book was presented to Dr. Biju Vincent, Assistant Professor, Depart- Prof. Rasthogi. Dr. P.C. Muraleemadhavan, Dr. K.M. Sanga- ment of Sociology, is bestowed with ‘Young mesan, Dr. K.A. Raveendran, Dr. C. Rajendran, Prof. Sociologist 2018’ award instituted under the Sachidhananda Mishra, Dr. P.V. Ramankutty, Prof. K.P. Kesavan, name Prof. Jacob John Kattakayam by Kerala Dr. C.M. Neelakandan, Dr. K.P. Sreedevi also spoke during Sociological Society (KSS). different sessions.

NSS Conduct Cleaning Camp Kanjoor Grama Panchayat is among the most affected by the August floods. Initiatives are taken from different fronts to reinstate Kanjoor back to pre-flood state. The National Service Scheme (NSS), Sree Sankaracharya University of San- skrit, Kalady units, Kanjoor Grama Panchayat sanitation committe, and resident associations jointly organised cleaning camps on Gandhi Jayanti day. P. Asokan, Chairman, District Health Education Standing Committee inaugurated the programme. M.K. Lenin, Secretary, Kanjoor Panchayat , Albin Antony, Kanjoor Panchayat Member, T.P. Saritha, Programme Officer, NSS, Jose Panikulangara, President, Sauhritha Resi- P. Asokan inaugurating the cleaning camp dence Association also took part in the function.

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Dr. Reshma Bharadwaj, Head, Department of Social Work, won the The South-Asia Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2018 in ‘Book - Non Fiction' category. Her book is an English translation of Nalini Jameela’s ‘Romantic Encounters of a Sex Worker '. The Laadli Media Awards, recognize and celebrate the efforts of those in media and advertising who high- light pressing gender concerns.

Dr. C. Venugopalan Nair, prominent dancer, Assistant Professor, and Former Head, Department of Bharatanatyam at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit performed the Thunjath Ezhuthachan’s Hari- namkeerthanam in dance-form. Dr. Sunil P. Elayidom This is for the first time the Dr. Sunil P. Elayidom, Professor, dance adaptation of Harina- Department of Malayalam is awarded with makeerthanam is been per- the All India Malayalee Association Award formed. The performance was for Public Intellectual 2018, C.K. Vish- staged at Melpathur auditorium, wanathan Smaraka Award 2018, Chintha Guruvayur. The income gen- Raveendran Award for Public Intellectual erated from the performance 2018, M.N. Vijayan Memorial Award 2018, is decided to be donated to the Safar Hasmi Award for Public Intellectual. Chief Minister’s flood relief fund. ‘Maze’ Entered Into Big League The silent play ‘Maze’ was recently selected for the Bharath Rang Mahotsav conducted by the National School of Drama set to be held in the month of February 2019. ‘Maze’ is directed by S. Sunilkumar third semester PG student, Department of Theatre, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ka- lady. The 75 minutes long silent play talks about the relationship of an old man and boy. The play depicts how thoughts of an individual shape the different phases of a relationship. Midhun Shambhu and Rakesh Pallashery, both students of the Department of Theatre, portray the main roles. The light, music and art departments of the production are handled by Anoop, Sharath Akshay, Manu and Abin, all of S. Sunilkumar them are students of theatre department.

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Ph.D Awadees ( October-December -2018 )

Anjana G.T Anitha A. Teacher In-charge, Department of Social Work is awarded PhD Topic of Research: “ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS IN PRAKRTI VILASA on the topic OF KRISHNA MURTI SASTRI” (Sanskrit Sahitya) “IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON ADOLESCENT CHILDREN” Research Supervisor: Dr. V.N Damodaran Unni, Retired Professor, from M.G University, Kottayam. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Regional Centre, Koyilandy. Jubimol K.G Arun Jaganathan V.R Topic of Research: “WOMEN, NATURE AND CONSCIOUSNESS: AN ECOFEMINIST READING OF SELECT AMERICAN WOMEN’S FICTION” Topic of Research: “THE SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF (English) PARASURAMA MYTH” (Sanskrit Sahitya) Research Supervisor: Dr. Nisha Venugopal, Associate Professor, Research Supervisor: Dr. Sangamesan K.M, Associate Professor, Department of English, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Department of Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya University Kalady. of Sanskrit, Kalady.

Mary Reema Meenu. V Topic of Research: ""kv{XoNcn{X\nÀ½nXn:IÀXrXzhpw enwK]Zhnbpw Topic of Research: “URBANIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON PHYSICAL aebmf kmlnXy Ncn{X§fnÂ'' (Malayalam) ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF MARADU MUNICIPALITY, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, ERALA STATE” (Geography) Research Supervisor: Dr. Sajitha K.R, Associate Professor, Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Research Supervisor: Dr. Lancelet T.S, Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Kalady. Geography, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.

Niveditha O.P Rajasree E.R Topic of Research: “THE CONTRIBUTION OF P.C. VASUDEVAN Topic of Research: “CONTINUITY AND CHANGE:THE CASE OF ELAYATH TO SANSKRIT STUDIES” (Sanskrit Sahitya) ARAYA FISHING COMMUNITY IN KERALA” (Sociology) Research Supervisor: Dr. K.R. Ambika, Associate Professor, De- Research Supervisor: Dr. Dilip K.G, Head, Department of Sociology, partment of Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. Sanskrit Regional Centre, Thrissur.

Sangeetha P.K Seena T.V Topic of Research: “SAMKALEEN NATAK MEIN DALIT SAMVEDANA” Topic of Research: “AAPAATKKAAL PAR AADHARIT HINDI UPAN- (Hindi) YAS: EK ADHYAYAN” (Hindi) Research Supervisor: Dr. Sunitha Gopalakrishnan, Associate Research Supervisor: Dr. V.G. Gopalakrishnan, Professor, Professor, Department of Hindi, Sree Sankaracharya University Department of Hindi, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, of Sanskrit, Kalady. Kalady.

Smitha C.R Shilpa N.S Topic of Research : “aebmf¯nte¡pÅ t\mhÂ: hnhÀ¯IamcpsS Topic of Research: “DHVANI SIDDHANTE VYAKARANA DARSANASYA kzXz]cnWmaw” (Malayalam) PRABHAVAHA” (Sanskrit Vyakarana) Research Supervisor: Dr. Prameela K.P, Teacher in-charge, Centre Research Supervisor: Dr. Sajitha K.R, Associate Professor, for Translation Studies, Sree Sankaracharya University of Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. Sanskrit, Kalady.

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