Vol. XIV : No. 4 ACHARYA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2013 XXXII CONVOCATION OF ANU

Acharya Nagarjuna University held the 32nd Convocation on the campus on January 10, 2013 in Dr. H.H. Deichmann & Dr. S. John David Auditorium -Cum-Seminar Hall. The Chief Guest of the Convocation was Padmasri Dr. Kota Harinarayana, an eminent aeronautical engineer who delivered the Convocation address. He was conferred Honorary Doctorate by the University. In the Convocation, 61,011 Graduates, Postgraduates and Graduates in Professional Courses, 170 Ph.D. and 53 M.Phil. candidates were conferred Degrees and Diplomas in various faculties. In addition 107 Gold Medals, 8 Prizes were also conferred on the meritorious candidates. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presented a brief report of the activities and achievements of the university, which is well into the fourth decade of its existence.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U. Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U. Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, Vikasa, ANU, E-mail : [email protected] VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS 31-1-13 Retirement function of 3 members 1) Razak 2) Chitra Bahadur 3) Dammar Bahadur Meeting of NUCET admissions 1-2-13 Attended LUMINOVS 2K13 at Bapatla Women’s Engineering College, Bapatla Expert Committee meeting; Principals Meeting 2-2-13 45th College Day celebrations at PAS College, Pedanandipadu 7-2-13 Resource Mobilization committee meeting 8-2-13 National Seminar on ‘Drug Regulation Affairs Quality Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor Assurance’ National Seminar on “Impact of Buddhism on other Date Particulars Ideologies” by the Centre for Buddhist Studies, ANU 3-1-13 Building Committee meeting Deans committee on Foreign Travel Assistance 4-1-13 Opening ceremony of South Zone Inter-University Kho- 9-2-13 ANUSODHANA-2013 by University College of kho (Men) Tournament Technology VIKASA Felicitation function to : P.Sankara Rao & G. 11-2-13 USA team visit to ANU Kesavulu 12-2-13 University Film - Meeting 5-1-13 E.C. meeting at APSCHE, 7-1-13 Felicitation function to Paleti Sankara Rao at Kaza Meeting to Enhance the intake of UG section Extra seats Resource Mobilisation committee in committee room 8-1-13 Convocation Trial run Prize distribution function of South-Zone Inter-University 13-2-13 Boddupalli Somayajulu Memorial Endowment lecture Kho-Kho (Men) Tournament UGC national seminar on “Classroom Interventions to 10-1-13 32nd Convocation of ANU Enhance total development” at St.Joseph’s College of 11-1-13 Seminar on “Social Security and responsibilities of Education for Women informal sector workers in India” of INTUC 15-2-13 Lecture by Prof. Anand Teltumbde on Karl Marx & Conversion as Technical Assistants in Library-meeting B.R.Ambedkar: Perspectives of Emancipation” 12-1-13 Advisory Committee meeting of CDE Budget committee meeting Core BOS meeting of CDE 16-2-13 Freshers day of MBA previous students 17-1-13 Classes on “Research Methodology” in Economics Dept. Get together with Prof. Haragopal Reddy at VIKASA Meeting of Principals, Heads bhavan 19-1-13 Meeting of Chief Editors of University Faculty Journals Meeting of Committee to review of objections, seniority CPC meeting in committee room of the staff 21-1-13 Stone laid for Second floor over the Pariksha Bhavan 19-2-13 Sri Viswanadha Satyanarayana Dharmopanyasamu at Deichmann hall Stone laid for Second floor over the USIC Building 21-2-13 Meeting at International Matru Basha Dinotsavam at Inauguration of Aadhar Cards Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad 22-1-13 MOU signing by the ANU & Indian Institute of Banking 23-2-13 28th Anniversary Day at St. Joseph’s Public School, & Finance, Bombay Guntur 23-1-13 SAP & Non-SAP Departmental meeting Sri Chaityanya International Physical School, “Republic Day Review meeting” Vijayawada 24-1-13 Bus shelter opening 25-2-13 Meeting of Chief Superintendents of Examination ‘Telugu lo natikala poti’— Inauguration by Mr.Mandali centres in Deichmann hall Buddha Prasad 26-2-13 CPC meeting in committee room Prof. K.Satchidananda Murthy Memorial lecture 27-2-13 Women’s Studies Advisory committee meeting in Inaugural of Common Dining hall at Ladies Hostel Deichmann hall 27-1-13 Inauguration of World Class Club House at Rain Tree 5th Johny Memorial International School Pedagogy Park Dwaraka Krishna, opp. University Games Meet-2013 28-1-13 SC to AS meeting 28-2-13 Meeting of ‘Janavignana Vedika’ at Tummalapalli 21st Annual day celebrations at GVR&S College of Kalakshetram Mahila Education, Guntur Meeting of BOS Education in Committee room 30-1-13 Attended Inauguration of International Conference on 1-3-13 ‘CONCLAVE-2013’, Department of MBA at Corporate Governance: Emerging Issues and Global Narasaraopet Engg. College, Narasaraopet challenges, SV University, Tirupathi Research Advisory Committee meeting 2 The Chief Guest of the Convocation Dr. Kota Harinarayana during his remarkable career, worked in premier institutions like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., the DRDO, CSIR etc. The following are the excerpts from his Convocation address. For India, to overcome its poverty, to enhance its infrastructure and to convert its population growth to demographic dividend, the route to prosperity is research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The economy in this century is mostly driven by Earlier seniority signified status; today creativity drives knowledge and knowledge driven institutions and industries. status. University is the breeding ground for creativity. The emphasis is on sustainable development. Innovation is Earlier everyone was a competitor; today every one is the essence. a customer or a partner. University needs to train its students th st If the 20 century was an industrial economy, the 21 to be true innovators and entrepreneurs. century is a “knowledge economy”. In the previous century, For success in our mission of integrated development natural resources defined power, today knowledge is the of the nation, we need a large number of creative leaders. power. Universities will be the centres of this knowledge Creative leadership means exercising the vision to change power. the traditional role from commander to coach, manager to Earlier hierarchy was the model; today synergy is the mentor, from director to delegator and from one who need. Universities must enable interactions between the demands respect to one who facilitates self respect. multiple disciplines, different departments and synergize the Universities will have to keep learning about creation actions. Earlier managers commanded and controlled; today of knowledge, its dissemination, its application and providing leaders empower and coach. access to knowledge. Production of knowledge and Earlier, shareholders came first; today customers excellence is directly related to research. Being recognized came first. as centre of excellence and producer of knowledge, research Earlier employers took order; today teams make has to be one of the primary agendas of the university. There decisions. Universities need to enable the team work and is a need to strike a balance between research and teaching team spirit. as one strengthens the other.

4-3-13 National workshop on “Examination Reforms with 19-3-13 ‘World Social Work Day’ at Dept. of Sociology special reference to Credit Based Evaluation System” 20-3-13 CPC meeting in committee room 6-3-13 Finance Committee meeting at Hyderabad 21-3-13 Farewell party by M.Com.(Final) students at Vanijya 7-3-13 Executive Council meeting at Hyderabad bhavan 8-3-13 International Women’s Day at Women’s Studies Centre Meeting at Committee room Women’s Day celebrations at Hindu College of 22-3-13 68th Academic Senate meeting at Deichmann hall Pharmacy, Guntur Meeting on Perspective Plan 9-3-13 Accounts Computerization committee College Day function of Arts College 23-3-13 Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad 11-3-13 Brochure release function at 5 years MBA Dept. 24-3-13 In Hyderabad 12-3-13 Meeting of Spot valuation chiefs 25-3-13 National seminar on “Dimensions of Violence Against NAAC committee meeting at committee room women” 13-3-13 “Helping hands for old Age people” at Sarvepalli 26-3-13 Seminar by Hindi Dept. on Communal Harmony and Radhakrishnan open air autidotirum National Unity in Hindi Telugu Modern Literature” 14-3-13 ‘Swaranetra’ at Deichmann organised by Physical 28-3-13 Endowment lecture on “From State Capitalism To Neo- challenged persons Liberalism - A Challenge To Labour Rights” 15-3-13 Engineering BOS meeting in committee room Budget meeting in Vice-Chancellor’s chamber 16-3-13 SC to AS meeting at Vice-Chancellor’s chambers Science College Day celebrations 30-3-13 NT staff retirement function L. Chandramohan, Attender; T.Nageswara Rao, 18-3-13 College Day celebrations at PG centre, Ongole Watchman; K.Satyanarayana, Junior Asst. Statistics Advisory Committee Research Mobilisation Committee meeting at Ongole Inauguration of ATM, Andhra Bank at CDE Building 3 WORKSHOPDEPARTMENT ON “EXAMINATION OF BIO-CHEMISTRY REFORMS CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CREDIT BASED NATIONAL SEMINAR EVALUATION SYSTEMS”

Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised a UGC National Seminar on Dimensions of Violence Against Women on 25-26 March 2013. The inaugural session of the seminar was presided over by Prof. M.Madhusudana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce and Law. Prof Y.P Ramasubbaiah, Rector, graced the occasion as The Association of Indian Universities organized a the Chief Guest and Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan was Guest of national level workshop on “Examination Reforms with Honour. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, the Director of the Centre Special Reference to Credit Based Evaluation Systems” in and Director of the seminar, introduced the theme of the collaboration with Acharya Nagarjuna University during 4th seminar. Dr. V.Geetha, writer and activist from Chennai, to 6th March, 2013. The primary objective of the workshop delivered the keynote address. was to design both the core and choice based courses in There were three technical sessions and thirty paper the new CBCS model, keeping in mind the developments presentations in this seminar. The valedictory session of taking place in the various fields. It was also aimed at the seminar was presided over by Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, formulating suitable evaluation methods, consistent with Registrar of the University. Prof. T. Bharathi delivered the the new models proposed to be put in operation. valedictory address. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, in his WORKSHOP ON GENDER STUDIES presidential address, highlighted the importance of the workshop and the series of the developments that had taken place in the higher education during the last two decades. Prof. H.A. Ranganath was the Chief Guest of the workshop. In his keynote address, he said that Universities which were earlier considered as cradles of innovation and entrepreneurship are now considered by the educationists and the public as centres for producing unemployable graduates. The various reports from the industries mentioned that nearly 95 – 98 per cent of the graduates are unemployable. He further stated that in spite of the globalization; Indian universities have become so The Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised a conservative that they tend not to change. workshop on Contemporary Debates on Gender Studies on 27-28 February 2013. Vice- Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao The CBCS is a powerful system which will enable the graced the Inaugural function as Chief Guest and Prof. Y.P. students to have the knowledge of the interdisciplinary Rama subbaiah, Rector, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, subjects and will produce students, who will think differently, Prof. M. Madhusudana Rao, Principal of Arts College and understand subjects and make progress. Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan, Officer on Special Duty, participated Some of the resource persons are Prof. P. Nagabhushan, as Guests of Honour. University of Mysore; Prof. V. Manickavasagam, Registrar, Prof. K.Suneetha Rani, Director of Centre for Women’s Alagappa University, Karaikudi; Prof. K. Chandrasekhara Studies, University of Hyderabad, Prof. E.Sudha Rani, Dean Rao, Pondicherry University, Puducherry; Prof. K.C. of Social Sciences, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University, Narayana Swami, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hyderabad, Prof G.Sandhya Rani, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Bangalore; Prof. A. Ramakrishna, Osmania University, Viswavidyalayam, Tirupathi and Prof. B.Ratna Kumari, Dr. Hyderabad; Prof. B. Sampath Kumar, P.S.G. College, Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies, Andhra Coimbatore; Sri A Vithal Rao, Vijayawada; Dr. S. Rama University, Visakhapatnam were resource persons. Dr. Devi Pani, AIU, New Delhi; Prof. G.V.Chalam, Dean, College Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Director of the Centre, conducted the Development Council, ANU, organized the workshop. workshop. 4 DEPARTMENT OF HINDI ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

The Department of Hindi in association with the State Hindi Academy organized a National Seminar on A Message of Communal Harmony and National Unity in Hindi & Telugu Modern Literature during 26-27 March, 2013. The Chief Guest was Padmasri Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized Prasad, Chairman of UGC Official Language Commission a one day National Seminar on Drug Regulatory Affairs and former Member of the Rajya Sabha. He spoke of the and Quality Assurance on 8th February 2013, sponsored need to encourage more research on the use and spread by State Council of Higher Education. of Hindi which would help the Government in arriving at The conference was inaugurated by Prof. K. Viyyanna policy decisions. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU and the Chief Guest of the presided over the Inaugural function. Dr. K. Srikrishna was function was Dr. J. Balasubramaniam, General Manager, the Seminar Director. R&D, RA CHEM PHARMA LTD., Hyderabad while the Guests of Honour were Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES ANU; Dr. Sreedhara Chaganty, Senior Manager, Laila Nutraceuticals, Vijayawada. Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal of the college was the Director of the seminar. Two technical sessions were organized by Dr. Sreedhara Chaganty and by Dr. J .Balasubramaniam General Manager, R&D, RA CHEM PHARMA LTD., Hyderabad. Around 600 members of students and faculty members belonging to 15 different colleges participated in technical Sessions. Around 350 poster presentations were made by the students in the areas of Pharmaceutical Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Acharya Technology, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Nagarjuna University organized a two day UGC National Analysis and Quality Assurance, Industrial Pharmacy, Seminar on Impact of Buddhism on Other Ideologies Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacology. on 8-9 February 2013. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, and Prof. The Valedictory function was presided over by Prof. M.V.Ramkumar Ratnam, were the Director and Treasurer Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, with Mr. G. Rama Raju, of the seminar. Prof. M.Madhusudana Rao, Principal of ANU Director, Laila Group of Industries, Vijayawada as Chief College of Arts, Commerce and Law, presided over the Guest. The dignitaries rewarded the Best Poster Inaugural session. Prof K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor presentees in each category was the Chief Guest and Prof. George Victor was the Guest of Honour. Prof. Y.C.Simhadri, former Vice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, delivered the keynote DEPT. OF ECONOMICS address on the theme of the seminar. There were four technical sessions and thirty Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Department of presentations in this seminar.Prof. C.Ramaiah, member of Economics, ANU, organized a National Seminar on The Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, Prof. Hindu Business Line Club Interface on A.N.U. campus G. Alloysius, English and Foreign Languages University, in Guntur on 05-02-2013. Hyderabad, Sri Borra Govardhan, eminent Buddhist writer Prof. H.M. Desarda, former member of the and Prof. Ramkumar presided over the technical sessions. State Planning Board and Mr. Mark Lindley, Prof. R.R.L.Kantham, Registrar of the University a Gandhian Scholar, spoke on the challenges in presided over the Valedictory function while Prof. Alloysius sustainable development and the impact of development delivered the valedictory address. on climate change.

5 COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

WORLD FOREST DAY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY

The Department of Environmental Sciences celebrated the World Forest Day on 21st March, 2013. A Photo Exhibition on Nature and Environment was also Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU organised a conducted in collaboration with Sri T. N. Varaprasad, Nature celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March Lover and Amateur Photographer who won many distinctions 2013 on the campus. Prof K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice- at national and international levels. Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Chancellor, presided over the function. Rector Prof. Officer on Special Duty (OSD), ANU was the President of Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Registrar Prof. R.R.L Kantam and the function, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, University Prof.Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD, graced the occasion as guests College of Sciences, was the Chief Guest. The Keynote of honour. Mrs.Vimala, eminent feminist writer from Address on the occasion was delivered by Smt. A. Madhavi Hyderabad, delivered a lecture on the importance of Srilatha, Project Director, ATMA. The Photo-exhibition was International Women’s Day. Mrs. Nagamma Phule, writer visited by 400 students of different departments. Dr. P. and Deputy Collector of Kurnool, spoke about Savitri Bai Brahmaji Rao acted as the Programme Coordinator. Phule’s contribution to women’s education and women’s movement. Dr. V. Jyothi, woman activist delivered a lecture NATIONAL VOTERS DAY on women’s issues and solutions. Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, On the instructions of the District Collector, Guntur, Director of Centre for Women’s Studies presented a brief Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal of ANU College of note on the activities of the Centre. Pharmaceutical Sciences, conducted Voters Pledge on Dr. Urvasi Sarada was felicitated by the officials the premises of the Pharmacy college. The students, of the University conferring on her the Visista Mahila teaching and non-teaching staff of Pharmacy College who Puraskar for her contribution to Indian film industry and possess right to vote took the Voters Pledge on 24th January, capabilities in various fields such as politics. 2013.

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

MARTYRS’ DAY

th Martyrs’ Day was celebrated on 30 Dept. of Sociology and Social Work celebrated the January 2013, on the occasion of the Death World Social Work Day on 19/03/2013 in the department. Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Prof. K. The Chief Guest, Prof. K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor, explained V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU, led the University Community in paying homage to the importance of the Social Work profession Sri Yerram the Martyrs. The meeting was organized Sambireddy Founder President, Balabharati, Guntur, Sri Kanna Master, Director, Kanna Educational Institutions, by the Centre for Gandhian Studies. Prof.R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Principal, ANU Guntur were invited as Guests of Honor. Dr. M.Trimurthi College of Arts, Commerce & Law, Prof.M.V.Ramkumar Rao, Co-ordinator of the department, presided over the Ratnam, Co-ordinator, Gandhian Studies Centre and programme. Yerram Sambi Reddy declared two awards faculty and Students of ANU Colleges attended the of Rs: 1000/- for meritorious students who secured highest Meeting. marks in Sociology and Social Work in the department.

6 FACULTY NEWS

AWARD FOR THE VICE-CHANCELLOR ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao was conferred the Mother Tongue Award in recognition of his pioneering efforts in introducing and implementing the official language Telugu in the administration at the university level. He received the award from the Chief Minister Sri Kiran Kumar Reddy on the eve of the International Mother Tongue Day on February 21, 2013. Dr. PPS Paul Kumar and Dr. P. Johnson, Dept. of Physical Education, were appointed as Principal and Vice- Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Principal respectively of ANU College of Physical Department of Statistics, Education and Sports Sciences on 11.2.2013. received the “State Best Citizen 2012 - Award” by the Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Dept. of Economics, was A.P. State Cultural Awareness appointed as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU on Society (Regd. No. 162, Act 35 1.1.2013. of 2001) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Prof. K.B. Mahalakshmi, Dept. of Geology, was appointed as Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, ANU on on 1.1.2013. M. Kamal Sucharan, Dept. of Journalism & Mass Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Dept. of Commerce and Communication, received the first prize under Special Management, was appointed as Dean, Faculty of Jury category for his short film on "Live the Marriage" in Commerce & Management Studies on 1.1.2013. the competition of short films at Hyderabad. Dr. D. Bhaskara Rao, was appointed as Dean, Faculty of Education, on 1.1.2013. Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Dept. of English, and Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Prof. D. Krishna Rao, Dept. of Physics, was nominated as Co-ordinator for the UGC-NET Examination & Joint Rao, Dept. of Commerce & Business CSIR-UGC Junior Fellowship and Lectureship Examination Administration, were appointed as Principal to be held in ANU in the year 2013. and Vice-Principal respectively of ANU Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar was appointed as a State Convener College of Arts, Commerce & Law on to PECET-2013 by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of 1.1.2013. Higher Education, Hyderabad.

64TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS ANU conducted the 64th Republic Day celebrations on 26.1.2013 on the University playgrounds. Nearly 30 teams from the campus participated in the Republic Day Parade with enthusiasm. Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the function. Other university officilas, staff and students were present for the celebrations.

7 PUBLICATIONS

DEPT. OF BIO-TECHNOLOGY 2013, Article ID 404838, 4 pages, http://dx.doi.org/ i. K.Narendra, K.M.Sowjanya, J.Swathi, A. Krishna 10.1155/2013/404838. Satya. 2013. “Phytochemical evaluation and ix. G.Suresh Kumar, T. Srinivasa rao and M.S.N.Murty. antimicrobial efficiency of threatened medicinal plants 2013. “A Note On Psi-bounded solutions for non- of Andhra Pradesh”.(Pterospermum xylocarpum- Thada homogeneous Matrix Difference Equations”. Bulletin of tree), International Research Journal of Pharmacy.,4:2. Mathematical Analysis and Applications. (Kosova), 5:1, ii. K.M.Sowjanya, K.Narendra, J.Swathi, A. Krishna 1-9. Satya. 2013. “Phytochemical extraction and x. G.Suresh Kumar, B.V.Appa Rao and M.S.N.Murty. antimicrobial efficiency of crude leaf extract of medicinal 2013. “On Psi-Conditional Asymptotic stability of First plant Cascabela thevetia”. International Journal of Order Non-Linear Matrix Lyapunov systems”. Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. International Journal of Non-Linear Analysis and 4:2. Applictions , (Iran), 4:1, 7-20.

DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEPT. OF PHYSICS Satheesh K., GangadharaRao K., Basaveswara Rao B. i. N.Ch. Ramesh Babu, M.G. Brik, G. Naga Raju, I.V. 2013. “Technological Comparision Between Cloud and Grid”. Kityk, N. Veeraiah. 2013. “Up-conversion phenomenon Website: www.ijetae.com (ISSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 3+ 3+ in Yb /Tm doped Li2O–Y2O3–SiO2 glass system”. Certified Journal, 3:4 Applied Physics B – Lasers and Optics. 110, 335–344 (A Springer Verlag Publication, published from Germany). DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS ii. M. Sundara Rao, V. Sudarsan M.G. Brik, K. Bhargavi, i. Nguyen Van Luong, Nguyen Xuan Thuan, K. P. R. Y. Gandhi, N. Veeraiah. 2013. “The de-clustering Rao. 2013. “ Remarks on coupled fixed point theorems influence of aluminum ions on the emission features of in cone metric spaces”. Math.Vesnik, 65:1, 122–136. Nd3+ ions in PbO–SiO2 glasses”. Optics ii. Sumit Chandok, Mohammad Saeed Khan and Communications, 298, 135–140 (An Elsevier K.P.R.Rao. 2013. “Some coupled common fixed point publication, published from North-Holland). theorems for a pair of mappings satisfying a contractive condition of rational type without monotonicity”. iii. P. Ramesh Babu, R. Vijay, P. Srinivasa Rao, P. Suresh, International Journal of Math.Analysis. 7:9,433-440. N. Veeraiah, D. Krishna Rao. 2013. “Dielectric and iii. K.P.R.Rao and P.Ranga Swamy. 2013. “A Coincidence Spectroscopic properties of CuO doped multi-component

point theorem for two hybrid pairs with quasi contraction Li2O-PbO-B2O3-SiO2-Bi2O3-Al2O3 glass system”. Journal in b-metric spaces”. Research Journal of Pure Algebra, of Non-Crystalline Solids, 370, 21–30 (An Elsevier 3:1,56-61. publication, published from Amsterdam, The iv. K.P.R.Rao and K.R.K.Rao. 2013. “A triple fixed point Netherlands). theorem for multi map in a Hausdorff fuzzy metric iv. T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar, K. Neeraja, N. space”. Journal of Mathematics. I, Article ID 812153,6 Veeraiah & M. Rami Reddy. 2013. “Optical and structural pages,http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1155/2013/812153. investigation of Eu3+ ions in Nd3+ ions co-doped v. Sumit Chandok, Mohammad Saeed Khan and magnesium lead borosilicate glasses”. J. Alloys & K.P.R.Rao . 2013. “Some coupled common fixed point Compounds 557, 209–217. theorems for a pair of mappings satisfying a contractive v. T.G.V.M. Rao, A. Rupesh Kumar , N. Veeraiah & M. condition of rational type”. Journal of Nonlinear Analysis Rami Reddy. 2013. “Optical and structural investigation and Application. 1-6 . Article ID jnaa-00174 ,doi:10.5899/ of Sm3+- Nd3+ co-doped magnesium lead borosilicate 2013/jnaa-00174 glasses”. J. Physics Chemistry of Solids 74, 410-417. vi. K.P.R.Rao, Sk.Sadik and M.Imdad. 2013. “Common fixed point theorems for two hybrid pairs of mappings vi. D.V. Sathish, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy, under a new condition”. Journal of Advanced Research T. Raghavendra Rao, P.S. Rao & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. in Applied Mathematics. 5: 2, 94-106. 2013. “Synthesis and Structural Investigations on Cu2+ vii. K.P.R.Rao, G.N.V.Kishore and V.C.C.Raju. 2013. “A ions doped ZnCdO nanopowder”. Journal of Molecular Unique Common fixed point theorem for four maps Structure. 1034, 57–61. (An Elsevier Publication, under y -f contractive condition in ordered partial metric Published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands). spaces”. Journal of Advanced Research in Pure vii. G. Krishna Kumari, Ch. Rama Krishna, Sk. Muntaz Mathematics. 5:2, 25-37. Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari, P.N. Murthy & viii.K.P.R.Rao and K.R.K.Rao. 2013. “ A Common fixed R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013. “Mixed Alkali Effect in Mn2+ point theorem for two hybrid pairs of mappings in b- doped 20ZnO + xLi2O + (30-x) K2O + 50 B2O3 (5 d” x d” metric spaces”. International Journal of Analysis. Volume 25) glasses”. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and

8 Biomolecular Spectroscopy 101, 140-147. (An Elsevier Properties of Lithium Zinc Borate Glass”. Physical Publication, Published UK). Chemistry. 2:6, 94-99. viii. N. Sree Ram, R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar & J. Siva Rama xvii.J. Santhan Kumar, V. Madhuri, J. Lakshmi Kumari, Krishna. 2013. “Preparation and characterization of Sandhya Cole. 2013. “ Spectral Studies of Vanadyl- Co(II) ion doped PVA assisted ZnSe nanoparticles”. Doped Cadmium-Strontium Borosilicate Glass System”. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience. 8, 254-260. (An 44, 479-494 Taylor and Francis Published UK). xviii.J. Santhan Kumar, J. Lakshmi Kumari, M. Subba Rao, ix. G.Rama Sundari, D.V.Sathish, T.Raghavendra Rao, Sandhya Cole. 2013. “EPR, optical and physical

Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy & properties of chromium ions in CdO-SrO-B2O3-SiO2 R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. “Characterization of Fe3+ doped glasses”. Optical Materials, 35, 1320-1326. mixed Alkali Zinc Borate Glasses – Physical and Spectroscopic Investigations”. Journal of Non- DEPT. OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK Crystalline Solids. 365, 6-12. (An Elsevier Publication i. K.Jayalakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013. Published UK). “Women and Poverty”. P.Venkat Rao, (Ed.), Social Work x. T. Raghavendra Rao, Ch. Venkata Reddy, U.S. Emerging Concerns and Challenges, Delhi : Mangalam Udaychandran Thampy, Ch. Rama Krishna, Y.P. Publications (ISBN 978-93-81142-73-8). Reddy, P. Sambasiva Rao & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. ii. N.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013. 2013. “Optical Band gap and FT-IR studies on Cu2+ “Poverty and its Impact on the Health Problems of the Elderly”. P.Venkat Rao (Ed.). Social doped 20ZnO + xLi2O + (30-x) Na2O + 50 B2O3 glasses”. Work Emerging Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials–Rapid Concerns and Challenges. Delhi : Mangalam Communications (Romania) 7, 43-48. (Publication from Publications (ISBN 978-93-81142-73-8). National Institute of Material Physics (NIMP) Romanian). iii. Vemuri Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013. xi. Sk. Muntaz Begum, M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N. “Poverty and Malnutrition”. P.Venkat Rao (Ed.), Social Ravikumar. 2013. “Cu2+ doped PVA passivated ZnSe Work Intervention in Policy Making. Delhi : Mangalam nanoparticles- Preparation, Characterization and Publications (ISBN 978-93-81142-76-9). Properties”. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Material. 23, 350-356. (An Springer iv. Radha Valluri & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer.2013. Publication, UK). “Alcoholism – A Serious Health Concern”, P.Venkat Rao, (Ed.), Social Work Intervention in Policy Making. Delhi xii. Sk. Muntaz Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari , U.S. : Mangalam Publications (ISBN 978-93-81142-76-9). Udaychandran Thampy M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2013. “Electrical Properties of Transition DEPT. OF STATISTICS Metal Ions (Mn2+, Fe3+, Cu2+) Doped PVA Capped ZnSe i. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, S.V.S. Girija & V.J. Nanoparticles”. International Journal of Luminescence Devaraaj. 2013. “ On Characteristics of Wrapped and Applications. 32, 15-17 (Special issue - III) ISSN: Gamma Distribution”. IRACST – Engineering Science 2277- 6362 (India). and Technology : An International Journal (ESTIJ), ISSN: xiii. Ch.Rama Krishna & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar. 2013. 2250-3498, 3:2, 228, April. “Synthesis and Characterization of Transition Metal Ions ii. A.J.V. Radhika, S.V.S. Girija & A.V. Dattatreya Rao. Doped Chlorocadmium phosphate Crystals”. 2013. “On Univariate offset person type II model – International Journal of Luminescence and Applications Application to live data”. International Journal of 32,33-37(Special issue-III) ISSN: 2277- 6362 (India). Mathematics and Statics Studies, 1,1-9, March. xiv. B. Babu, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy, V. Published by European Centre for Research, Training Pushpa Manjari, & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2013. and Development, UK. (www.ea-journals.org) “Synthesis and structural characterization of Co2+ doped iii. R.Subba Rao, G.Prasad, and R.R.L. Kantam. 2013. ZnO nanopowders by solid state reaction through “Acceptance Sampling based on Life Tests : sonication”. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Exponentiated Pareto Model”. Engineering Sciences Biomolecular Spectroscopy. 109, 90-96. (An Elsevier International Research Journal.1:1,152-158. Publication Published UK). iv. R.R.L.Kantam and M.S.Ravikumar. 2013. “Variable xv. J. Lakshmi Kumari, V. Naga Padmini, J. Santhan Control Charts in Inverse Gaussian Distribution”. Kumar, Sandhya Cole. 2012. “Spectro-scopic studies Proceedings of the NCMSA-2013, (14 -15, March 2013), 2+ of Cu ion doped in CaO-SrO-Na2O-B2O3 glasses”. 161-164. Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid v. B.Srinivasa Rao, R.R.L.Kantam, and J.Pratapa Communications. 6, 807-813. Reddy. 2013. “Variable Control Charts Based on Inverse xvi. B. Thirumala Rao, Sandhya Cole, P. Syam Prasad. Rayleigh Distribution”. Journal of Probability and 2012. “ Effects of MoO3 Addition on Spectroscopic Statistics, 8:1, 46-57. 9 vi. B. Re. Victor Babu and Miss Ch. V.V.S. Surekha. iii. 2012. “Violet Traces in the Black Veil: Toni Morrison’s 2012. “Construction of measure of second order slope Jazz”. Literary Miscellany: International Peer Reviewed rotatable designs using balanced incomplete block Journal, 1:4, ISSN: 2230-7451. designs”. Journal of Statistics. 19, 1-10. iv. 2013. “’Smart Paper in Neal Stephenson’s ‘The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer”. IOSR Journal DEPT. OF TELUGU of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 7:3, Jan- Prof.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi .i. 2013. “Bhavakavulu Feb, 51-53. P-ISSN: 2279-0845, e-ISBN: 2278-0837. http:/ Varnalalo Sankranti”. Granthalaya Sarvaswamu. A.P. Library /www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol7-Issue3/ Assosciaion, Vijayawada, 21-23, January. 10735153.pdf and Indexed in Crossref with DOI ii. 2013. “Bharateeya Sanskruthilo Matrubhavana”. Salute no.: 10.9790/0837-0735153 www.c rossref.org & www. The Great. G.A.Rahim,IAS, Abdul Khadar Samraka doi.org Samajika Seva Samiti, Hyderabad, 61-67, March. v. 2013. “Aborigines Response to White Dominance in Jack ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Davis ‘No Sugar’. Thematics Research Journal of English i. D. Ravi Sankar Reddy. 2013. “Synthesis and biological Studies: A Peer- Reviewed International Journal, 4:1, 85- evaluation of 6-fluoro benzothiazole substituted pyrazolo 89, Jan .ISSN: 0975-8313. azetidinones”. Der Pharma Chemica, 5:1, 235-240 D. Sumalatha : i. 2013. “Skills and Technologies to teach (Impact factor: 1.2) Technical English”. Research Journal of English Language ii. P. Rohini. 2013. “Dissolution Enhacement Studies On and Literature. 1:1, 1-3. (ISSN: 2321-3108). Solid Dispersions Of Lornoxicam”. Pharmanest. 3:6, ii. 2013. “A New Media to Explore English Language February,17-24. Learning Skills-A Perspective Approach”. Research Journal iii. P. Rohini, 2013. “ Dissolution Enhancement and of English Language and Literature. 1:1, 131-136. (ISSN: Physico Chemical Characterization of Lornoxicam In 2321-3108). Solid Dispersions With Combined Carriers”. International Journal of Inventions in Pharmaceutical A N U ONGOLE CAMPUS Sciences,1:1,37-44, January,ISSN 2320-1428. DEPT. OF HISTORY Dr. D. Venakteswara Reddy : i. “Gundlakamma Nadi iv. Phani Kumar K. 2013. “Method Development and Parivahaka Prantham – Bouddha Mata Vikasam Validation of Valacyclovir Related Compounds G & E in “Proceedings of 36th Annual Conference of Andhra Pradesh Valacyclovir by RP-HPLC”. International Journal of History Congress. Pharmaceutical Analysis, 38:1,1102-1110. ii. “ Deshabhaktha – The Colossus “ in the Proceedings of v. Kola Phani Kumar. 2013. “Synthesis, Screening And 32nd Annual Conference of South Indian History Congress. in vitro Anticancer Activity Of Piperazine Nucleus iii. “Prakasam Zilla Sourabham “ Prakasam Zilla Neti Kavulu Containing Novel Chalcones On Different Cell Lines”. Prakasam Zilla Rachayithala Sangham. Int.J.PharmTech Res. 5:1. DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Dr. M. Gnaneswara Reddy: i. 2012.“M.Thermal radiation DEPT. OF CSE and viscous dissipation effects on MHD marangoni Dr. E.Sreenivasa Reddy: (i) 2012. “An Efficient Security convection flow over a permeable flat surface with heat Approach Using Pge And Parity Coding”. International generation/absorption”. British Journal of Engineering & Journal of Distributed and Parallel Systems(AIRCC). 3:6, Technology. 1(2), 17-33. November. ii. 2012. “Effects of Thermophoresis, Viscous Dissipation (ii) 2013. “A New Method for Gray Level Image Thresholding and Joule Heating on Steady MHD heat and mass transfer Using Spatial Correlation Features and Ultrafuzzy Measure”. Flow over an Inclined Radiative Isothermal Permeable Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, (USA), Surface with Variable Thermal Conductivity”. Int. J. Heat 12:15 Version 1.0 and Technology, 30:1, 99-110. DEPT. OF ENGLISH iii. 2012. “Heat generation and radiation effects on steady Dr. Suneetha Y. : i. 2012. “MAP Approach to develop MHD free convection flow of micropolar fluid past a moving Specific Vocabulary for Engineering Students”. Virtuoso: A surface”. Journal of Computational and Applied Research Referred Transnational Bi-Annual Journal of Language and in Mechanical Engineering. 2:2,1-10, March. Literature in English, 2:1, 85-91, ISSN: 2249-6076. iv. 2012. “Mass transfer effects on unsteady MHD ii. 2012. “Harry Potter: A Practical Guide to Teach English radiative convection flow of micropolar fluid past a vertical Language to Young Learners”. Counter- View: A Peer- porous plate with variable heat and mass flux”. Journal of Reviewed Multi-Disciplinary International Research Journal, Engineering Physics and Thermophysics. 86:2, March- 1:4, 23-25, ISSN: 2277-775X. April.

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Awareness Programme on Nutritional Food to the Adolescents under what circumstances a victim can use this domestic violence Act, who can use it and on whom, how to proceed and whom to approach, how to get protection and financial assistance. More than 65 staff and students including 20 International students got benefited by this knowledge sharing session.

Creative Art in Emboss Painting

The Department of Lifelong Learning organized an Awareness programme on “Nutritional Food to the Adolescents” in Z.P. High School, Pedakakani of Guntur District on 15th March 2013. The Chief Guest Sri Joseph Kumar, MDO, inaugurating the programme, said that nutritional food helps A Training programme in “Creative Art in Emboss to maintain good health. Dr. B. Babitha, Head, Department Painting” was initiated in Sivalayam of Lalpuram village in of Food and Nuitrition of ANU, was the resource person for Guntur district during March 21-23, 2013. The programme the programme which was co-ordinated by Prof. P. Syama was inaugurated by Sri Rama Krishna, while the Resource Thrimurthy, Head, Dept. of Lifelong Learning with the support persons for this programme were G. Anuradha, Suman of the department staff Mrs. P. Pushpa Rani and Mr. M.V. and Vijayalakshmi. The programme was coordinated by Ramana. Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support of Mrs. P. Pushpa Dr. Babitha explained to the students the importance Rani and Mr. M.V. Ramana. Thirty-four housewives of right kind of food for adolescent students. More than 70 participated in this programme. students got benefited by this programme. Training Programme on Typing Tutor to the School Knowledge Sharing Session on Domestic Violence & Drop-outs Sexual Harassment The Department of Lifelong Learning and Nehru Yuvak Kendra of Maddiralapdu village jointly organized a Week- long Training Programme to the School Dropsouts in “Typing Tutor” on 28th March, 2013. The Training was organized in Sriji Institutions of the same village. Dr. M. Subba Rao, inaugurating the Training, said that developing technical skills in the school drop-outs will certainly motivate them to continue their studies. Mr. Balachander, and Mastan Vali were the resource persons for the training programme which was coordinated by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support of Mr. P. Sunil Babu and Sriji Institutions. Twenty- five school drop- The Dept. of Lifelong Learning organized a Knowledge outs in the age range of 17-22 got trained and benefited sharing session on “Domestic Violence and Sexual by this programme. Chairman of Sriji Institutions, Prof. P. Harassment” in the Department of Education in ANU on Thrimurthy gave away the certificates to the learners. 21st March 2013 The programme was coordinated by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the cooperation of Dr. Yasoda, Head, Department of Education , ANU. Prof. L. Jayasree, Co- ordinator of ANU Grievance Cell and Head, Department of Legal Studies in ANU was the invited speaker for the programme. Prof. L. Jayasree explained to the audience the Domestic Violence Act in India. She gave a very clear picture 11 ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

ANUSODHANA 2K13 VISIT OF USA TEAM Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering Representatives of the Rotary Club of America and Technology organized a National Level Technical visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 11-2-2013. They Symposium ‘ANUSODHANA – 2K13’ on February 9th, 2013. visited several departments in the campus and interacted with the university officials.

Dr. D. Seetharama Raju, an outstanding Scientist, ADA, Bangalore, was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr. VISIT OF ITALY TEAM Raju in his live presentation gave details of different kinds A team of delegates from Italy visited the of Aircraft, their design, mechanism, functioning and role Department of Bio-Chemistry in ANU campus on in the security of our country. 14-3-2013. Mr. Ezio Giardino, Mrs. Giovanna Campia Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Registrar Prof. from VRO ITALIA interacted with the faculty mem- R.R.L.Kantam, Prof. P.Siddaiah, Dean, Faculty of bers and students. Engineering, Principal Prof. E.Srinivasa Reddy and others spoke on this occasion. More than 750 students from various Universities and affiliated colleges of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, and Maharashtra presented papers and poster presentations on various technical topics in their respective disciplines. Students executed the spot events with great accomplishment and made the event successful.

ANU College of Engineering and Technology Prof. E.Sreenivasa Reddy, Principal, ANU College of Engineering & Technology was appointed as Regional Coordinator for EAMCET – 2013 and for PGECET - 2013. Dr. Suneetha Yedla, Department of English, was appointed as an Associate Editor of “Thematics English Language NSS Teaching Journal: A Peer – Reviewed International NSS Unit, University College of Engineering & Research Journal with ISSN: 2231-4873; website: Technology participated in Republic Day Celebrations and www.thematicsjournals.org. took an active role in servicing the students on campus. Mr. S Naga Kishore Bhavanam, Department of ECE, was University College of Engineering & Technology NSS deputed as a Technical Committee member for students rendered their services at the Acharya Nagarjuna “International Conference of Innovations in Electronics and University Convocation for smooth conduct of the function. Communications” (ICIECE 2013). 12 SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Dr. B. Karuna : Presented a paper on "The Cultural Dialectics of Ch.Venu Babu, D.V.K.Reddy & Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Immigrat Experience in Chitea Divakaruni's. The Mistress of Presented a paper on “Management of Drought Mitigation: Spices" at the National Seminar on Indian writing in English after Measures and Challenges” at the 3rd Pre- Annual Conference of 1975 organised by the Dept. of English, P.B. Siddartha College of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Association (APEA) held at Arts & Sciences during 13-14 February, 2012. Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, on 19 January, 2013. Ch.Venu Babu, D.V.K.Reddy, T.Maria Das & Prof.B.Sambasiva DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Rao: Presented a paper on “MGNREGS For Reduction of Distress Prof. Bh. Satyanarayana: i. Delivered a talk at the workshop on Migration: Possibilities and Challenges” at the National Seminar Mathematical Applications of Engineering Disciplines, at Tekkali, held at National Institute of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural during February, 2013. Development, Government of India, Hyderabad, during 18 -20, ii. Delivered a talk at the National Seminar on Galois and Srinivasa February, 2013. Ramanujan, at P.V.K.N. Govt.College, Chittoor, during 14-15 Ch.Venu Babu, Dr.N.Babu & Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented March, 2013. a paper on “Inclusive Growth in Andhra Pradesh: Challenges in Agriculture” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar held at DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Department of Economics, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Prof. N. Veeraiah: Delivered a talk on “Photoinduced non-linear during 11 - 12 March, 2013. optical studies on some heavy metal oxide based glass-ceramics” at National Seminar on Advanced Materials and their Applications, Ch.Venu Babu, K.Pradeep Kumar, G.Venkateswarlu & organized by Department of Physics, Osmania University, Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on “NREGA: Making Hyderabad, during Feb. 27-28, 2013. Way for Women’s Empowerment-An Overview” at the National The following papers were presented at the National Seminar Seminar held at Department of Rural Development and Social on Multifunctional Materials at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, Work, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuram, during 15th - during 6-7 March, 2013. 16th March 2013. Sk. Muntaz Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari , U.S. Udaychandran Ch.Venu Babu, M.N. Swarna, D.S.Sankara Rao & Thampy M.C. Rao & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Electrical Properties Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on “Regional of Transition Metal Ions (Mn2+, Fe3+, Cu2+) Doped PVA Capped Disparities in Andhra Pradesh: Challenges and Remedies” at the ZnSe Nanoparticles”. XXXI Annual Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Economic Association (APEA), held at Department of Economics, Nizam Ch.Rama Krishna & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Synthesis and College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, during 23-24 March, Characterization of Transition Metal Ions Doped Chlorocadmium 2013. phosphate Crystals”. The following papers were presented at the National Conference DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH on Physics and Chemistry of Solids, during 12-13 April, 2013 at Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Chaired a session and presented a SR & BGNR Govt.Arts & Science College, Khammam, A.P. paper on “ Loss and Betrayal in Such a Long Journey” at the 20th V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Ramakrishna, Sk. Muntaz Begum, T. Annual International Conference on Canadian Studies organised Aswani & R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar : “Photoluminescence by the Departmant of English and CLS, Saurashtra University, properties of VO(II) ions doped NaCaAlF PO Phosphor”. Rajkot () during January 20-22, 2013. 3 4 B.Babu & R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: “Synthesis and Characterization Dr.M.Suresh Kumar: i.Presented a paper on “Impact of Buddhism of Ni2+ ions doped ZnO nanopowder”. on Gandhism” in the national seminar on “Impact of Buddhism on other Ideologies”conducted by Centre for Buddhism, ANU, during 8th & 9th February, 2013. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK ii. Presented a paper on “”Bama’s Vanmam : A Study” in the V. Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Presented a paper on national seminar on Dalit Discourse conducted by Department of “Significance of Social Development in the Context of Class Room English , Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Ballary Learning” at the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Class Room th th during 15 & 17 February, 2013. Interventions to Enhance Total Development, organized by iii. Presented a paper on “Seva as Vedantism of Swami St.Joseph’s College of Education for Women, Guntur, during 11- Vivekananda : A Study” in the national seminar on Bhakthi 13 February,2013. Literature and Social Reform conducted by Department of English Kakatiya University, Warangal, during 20-21 March, 2013. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS iv. Presented a paper on “Activating Communication and The Prof. R.R.L. Kantam: Delivered a lecture on “Stochastic Process: Role of Computers : A Study” in the national seminar on English in Applicability to Software Reliability” at the National Seminar on the Class Room : The Science of Communication conducted by Recent Advances in Stochastic Modeling and Its Applications Department of English, Vikrama Simhapuri University, 23-24 during 10-11 February 2013. held at the Department of Statistics, March, 2013. Andhra University. v. Presented a paper on “Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing : A Critical The following papers were presented at the National Conference Analysis”” in the national seminar on Dimensions of Violence on Applied Statistics and Its Applications 2013, organized by the against Women conducted by Centre for Women Studies, Acharya Dept. of Applied Statistics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Nagarjuna University, during March 25th and 26th , 2013. University, Lucknow, 16-17 March, 2013. 13 Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ch. V.V.S. Surekha: “Construction iv. Presented a paper on “Ideology of Nationalism in Amitav of measure of second order slope rotatable designs using Ghosh’s Shadow Lines” at the National Seminar on Indian Writing symmetrical unequal block arrangements with two unequal block in English After 1975, organized by Department of English, sizes”. P.B.Siddartha College of Arts & Science during 13-14 Feb, 2012. Ms. K. Rajyalakshmi, and Prof. B. Re. Victorbabu: “An empirical D. Sumalatha, : i. Presented a paper on “ Adverse Effects of study on robustness of second order rotatable designs using Social Networking Sites on English Communication and Writing symmetrical unequal block arrangements with two unequal block Skills” at the National Seminar on Globalization in English Studies sizes”. organized by Krishna University,during 6 -7 Feb, 2013. Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: Delivered the Keynote address at the ii. Presented a paper on “Class Room to Smart Room: Need of National Conference on Applications of Mathematics in the Hour for Professional Students” at the National Seminar on Engineering and Industry & Training Programme on Latex and Class Room Interventions to Enhance Total Development, Simulations held at Kakatiya University, Warangal, during 26-28 organized by St.Joseph’s College of Education for Women during11 March, 2013. -13 Feb, 2013. iii. Presented a paper on “The Indian Prince In Kamala DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU Markandaya’s Novel The Golden Honeycomb” at the National Prof.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi: i. Presented a paper on ‘Kalidasa Seminar on Indian Writing in English After 1975, organized by Kavita-Ravindra Darsanam’, at the National Seminar on Telugu Department of English, P.B.Siddartha College of Arts & Science Sahityam- Ravindranatha Tagore Prabhavamu, organized by during 13-14 Feb, 2012. S.V.C.K.Raju PG. College, Penokonda, during10-11January, 2013. Ch. Radhika: i. Presented a paper on “Soft Skills – A Buzz Word ii. Presented a paper on ‘Nataka Rachana-Mahilabhyudayam’, at in the New Millennium” at the National Conference on A Para the U.G.C. National Seminar on Telugu Sanghika Natakalu- digmatic Shift in ELT: Empowerment of the English Class room, Samajika Chaitanyam at J.M.J.College, Tenali, during 4 - 5 organized under TEQUIP PHASE-II by Vasavi College of February, 2013. Engineering, Hyderabad, during 1-2 February, 2013. iii. Presented a paper on “Tikkana Bharatam-Pratyamnaya Padalu” ii. Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalization on English at the National Seminar on , Janapada Sahityalaloni Language” at the National Seminar on Globalization In English Bhasha Viseshalu- Pratyamnaya Padala Avasyakata, organized Studies, organized by Krishna University, Machilipatnam, during by Government Degree College, Narseepatnam & CIIL, Mysore, 6-7 February, 2013. during 21-22 February, 2013. iii. Presented a paper on “Victims of Violence with reference to iv. Delivered a Guest Lecture on “Bharateeya Kutumba Vijay Tendulkar’s Silence! The Court is in Session at the UGC Vyavasthalo Stree Patra”, on Antarjateeya Mahila Dinotsavam, National Seminar on Dimensions of Violence Against Women, organized by M.M.Kalasala,Vijayawada, on 8th March, 2013. organized by ANU, Center for Women’s Studies during 25-26 March, 2013. Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy: i. Resource person at the National workshop on Sanskrit Alankara Sastra. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ii. Delivered a lecture on “ Natya Sastra and “ Rasa Sutra Vicherah” Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy: Delivered a lecture on “Cloud conducted by the Department of Sanskrit, Pondicherry during14- Computing” at a workshop in the National Conference on Advance 20 Feb, 2013. Computing, organized by S.V University, Tirupathi. A.J.V.Radhika: Presented a paper “ On Offset Pearson typeII ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES model – Goodness of fit” at the International Conference on D. Ravi Sankar Reddy : Presented the following papers at the Statistics, Science and Society: New Challenges and Opportunities APSCHE sponsored National Seminar on Drug Regulatory Affairs organized by IISA, Department of Statistics, University of Madras, and Quality Assurance organized by the ANU College of Indian Statistical Institute, during 2 - 5 Jan., 2013. Pharmaceutical Sciences on 8th February,2013. i.“Green blood therapy to cure many diseases in our body.” A N U ONGOLE CAMPUS ii. “Fornesyl transferase inhibitors in the treatment of Progesia.” DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Dr. D. Venakteswara Reddy : i. Presented a paper on ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND “Marapurani Swathantra Samara Yodhudu Chimakurthi Seshagiri TECHNOLOGY Rao” at the Andhra Pradesh History Congress 37th session held Dr. Suneetha Y. : i. Presented a paper on “’Smart Paper in Neal at MVR College of Education, Avanigadda during 5-6 January, Stephenson’s ‘The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated 2013. Primer “ at the World Conference on Scientific Fiction Studies, ii. Presented a paper on “Dependents on Weavers” at the ICHR organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune during National Seminar on Children of jati , organized by the Department 1-2 Feb, 2013. of History, KMC PG Studies, Puducherry during 4-5 February, 2013. ii. Presented a paper on “Impact of Globalization on English for iii. Presented a paper on “Padiga Rajulu and Sadhana Surulu Engineers: A War for Talent “ at the National Seminar on Dependents of Padmasali Community “ at the 33rd Annual Globalization in English Studies, organized by Krishna University, Conference of South Indian History Congress,organized by the during 6 -7 Feb, 2013. Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. iii. Presented a paper on “Class Room to Smart Room: Need of iv. Presented a paper on “ The Cult of Matangi in Surabesvara the Hour for Professional Students” at the National Seminar on Kona” at the ICHR National Seminar on The Leather Working Class Room Interventions to Enhance Total Development, Communities of South India: Cultural Heritage and Social organized by St.Joseph’s College of Education for Women during11 Transformation, organized by Department of History, Kakatiya -13 Feb, 2013. University, Warangal during 17 - 18 March, 2013. 14 ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES ANIMAL HOUSE INSPECTION

Republic Day: College won first place for theme “Sankranti” in the University Republic Day Parade. Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March 2013 as part of NSS Program in presence of Prof. Babu Rao Gudavalli, Principal, ANU College of Architecture & Planning; Dr. Sumanth Kumar Kunda, Programme Co-ordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS); Mrs. Sikata Guru, Branch Manager, SBI, NU Campus; K.V.Nirupama, Co-ordinator, Dr. Mahesh, CCMB Scientist, who was appointed ANU College of Architecture & Planning; and M.N.Srividhya, as an inspector by the Committee for the Purpose of Control NSS Co-ordinator, ANU College of Architecture & Planning. and Supervision on Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA), On the occasion, students of Architecture interacted New Delhi, examined the facilities of Animal House th with orphan children from Amodhini, Kaza village, as part established in ANU College of Pharmacy on March 25 , of college student’s participation in social awareness 2013. The Committee’s approval is necessary to conduct program. the animal experiments for the selected dosage forms to test their efficacy and toxicity and the animal house is useful COLLEGE DAY to test the medicines formulated by the students of Pharmacy College of this university. Dr. A. Prameela Rani, Principal of ANUCPS explained the facilities to conduct experiments available in the animal house. Sri Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector, Prof R.R.L. Kantham, Registrar of the university were present.

CONDOLENCE MEETING On March 16th 2013, a Condolence meeting was conducted on the sudden demise of Dr. A. Anjireddy, Founder and Chairman of Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad. The Principal, Prof. A. Prameela Rani and students, members of the faculty of ANUCPS condoled the sudden demise of Dr. A. Anjireddy and recollected his services and achievements in the field of pharmacy. ANU College of Architecture and Planning held Annual Day celebrations on March 28, 2013. The Guests were the Vice Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Officer on Special Duty Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Principal Prof. G. Babu Rao, President Ar. K.S. Kumar and Secretary Ar. Radha Krishna, Coastal Architects Association. International Seminar at Singapore Students Navita Rao, Saranya, Bharathi Sria and Siddarth Pavan Sai under the guidance of Principal, Prof. Babu Rao Gudavalli presented a paper on “Modeling Solar PATENT Hyper Tree Architecture for Urban Lands” in ACE A student of the Pharmacy College had the (Architecture and Civil Engineering) at the International distinction of being awarded a patent, the details of which Conference at Singapore for which the paper got first prize are: Phanikumar Kola. Application No.2076/CHE/2011 A. in student category. These Students have been SYNTHESIS OF PIPERAZINE NUCLEUS CONTAINING awarded certificates on the occasion of College Day NOVEL CHALCONE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR Celebrations. ANTIHISTAMINIC ACTIVITY. Publication Date: 28/12/2012.

15 CAREER GUIDANCE & PLACEMENT CELL AND NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL CENTRE FOR HRD

The 28th Inter-University National Youth Festival The Career Guidance & Placement Cell and Centre 2012-13 was organized by University of Kalyani, Kalyani, for HRD of Acharya Nagarjuna University organized a West Bengal, in collaboration with Association of Indian Coaching programme on Banks Coaching for SC/ST/ Universities from 05-09 February 2013. Students from OBC and Minority Students of all ANU Colleges under the Seventy Universities spread all over India participated in UGC Scheme of Entry into Services, from 01.02.2013 to the National Youth Festival. P. Ravi Teja, Dept. of 31.03.2013. Around 600 students registered for the Journalism and Mass Communication, ANU, participated programme (SC students – 244, OBC students -293, ST in the Collage and Cartooning competitions. students -42 students and minority students -35). The Study material was distributed to the students. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

DEPT. OF TELUGU The Andhra Pradesh Government declared the year 2013 as Development Year in the Fourth World Telugu Conference held at Tirupati from 27th to 29th December, 2012. On this occasion, the Department of Telugu & Oriental Languages conducted playlet competition to the candidates of affiliated colleges and University colleges on 24-01-2013 with the main theme focusing on contemporary problems. A Programme on Social problems and solutions for the promotion of Telugu Theatre Arts and Language was inaugurated by Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad, Chairman, A.P. Official Language Commission and Acharya Nagarjuna University entered into a presided over by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.Rao. Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute of The Vice-Chancellor gave away the cash prizes to Banking & Finance (IIBF) which is a professional body of the winners on 26th January, 2013 in the function arranged banks, financial institutions and their employees in India. on the eve of 64th Republic Day celebrations. The MoU is entered between ANU and IIBF to provide Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head, Dept. of Telugu counseling, coaching and conducting tutorial classes for the & Oriental Languages was the Co- ordinator of this event. candidates/students enrolled for taking Diploma in Banking & Finance examination being conducted by IIBF.

WORKSHOP ON CLOUD COMPUTING AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Prof. R. Saraswathi, retired professor of English, ANU conducted a one day workshop on Cloud presented several back volumes of Journals and loose Computing at Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada issues of periodicals to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial on 28-02-2013. The organizers were Dr. K. Gangadhara Library, ANU Campus, as a gift. Rao and Dr. B. Basaveswara Rao. 16 ENDOWMENT LECTURES

The Boddupalli Somayajulu Memorial Endowment members of faculty and Students of ANU Colleges of Lecture on the Topic The Brights and Blues of Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture and Planning Journalism was delivererd by Sri P. Vijay Babu, Andhra and Physical Education attended the Lecture. Pradesh State Information Commissioner, Hyderabad on The Popular Shoe Mart (Karl Marx) Endowment 13th February, 2013 at Acharya Nagarjuna University. Lecture on the topic From State Capitalism to Neo – Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over Liberalism: A Challenge to Labour Rights was delivered the meeting. Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah Rector, Prof. R.R.L. by Dr.D.Narasimha Reddy, Retired Professor of Kantham Registrar, Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, Economics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on 28th ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law and members of March, 2013 at ANU Campus. faculty and students of Journalism attended the Lecture. The Kalaprapurna Kavi Samrat Sri Viswanadha Satyanarayana Endowment Lecture on the topic Vivekananda – Yuvataku Spoorthi was delivered by Samanvaya Saraswathi, Vaagdhevi varaputhra Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, Hyderabad on 19th February, 2013 at Dr. H.H.Deichmann & Dr.S. John David Auditorium – cum – Seminar Hall, ANU Campus.

Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice Chancellor, presided over the meeting, Prof.R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law and members of faculty and Students of ANU Colleges of Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture and Planning and Physical Education attended Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor presided over the Lecture. the meeting, Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah Rector, Prof.R.R.L.Kantham Registrar, Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, The above Endowment Lectures were Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law and conducted by Prof. M. V. Ramkumar Ratnam.

SEMINAR IN IMBA DEPARTMENT YOGA TEACHERS’ MEET The Department of Integrated MBA organized a one day seminar on Management of Legal Issues in Corporate Business on 25.03.2013. Legal Advisor Sri G. Ramakrishna Prasad delivered a lecture presided over by the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah. Dr. Sivarama Prasad was the Co-ordinator.

The Department of Yoga for Human Excellence in ANU Campus organized a meeting of the Yoga Teachers of Guntur, Prakasam and Krishna districts on 26.03.2013. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Rao was the chief guest for the meeting while Sri G. Suryanarayana was the course Co- ordinator. Also present were the Principals of the Univer- sity Colleges. 2117 NSS ACTIVITIES (JANUARY - MARCH 2013)

The NSS Programme Co-ordinator, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, visited NSS Units of ABM Degree College, and A.K.V.K.Degree College, Ongole. He reviewed and gave orientation about NSS activities and emphasized the importance of Special Camping Programme. The Principal and other staff members were present during the meeting on 2.1.2013.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator had The NSS Units of V.T.J.M&I.V.T.R Degree participated in the valedictory programme organized by the College,Mangalagiri and Edga Mastanamma Memorial NSS Unit of M.S.R.Junior College, Santhanuthalapadu, Vocational Junior College,Perecherla rendered their services Prakasham district. The 7 days special camping programme for the Clean & Green programme for two days. was organized on 26.2.2013 at adopted village viz. Sri Kamepalli vari palem, Ongole.

NSS Special Camping Programmes Visit of MP & MLA for Clean & Green Programme Hon’ble Memebr of Parliament of Guntur Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao; Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly of Managalagiri Smt.Kandru Kamala, and the Vice- Chancellor Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, inaugurated the Clean and Green programme organized at ANU campus on 4.1.2013. The university officials, Prof.G.V.Chalam, CDC Dean Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, Programme Officers, and NSS Volunteers participated in the programme.

Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator inaugurated the special camping programme of NSS unit of St.Ann's College, Gorantla on 13.2.2013, which was organized for 7 days and NSS volunteers rendered their services as per the NSS manual. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, inaugurated the special camping programme of NSS unit AMG Degree College, Chilakaluri Peta, on 14.2.2013 which was organized for 7 days and NSS volunteers rendered their services as per the NSS manual. 18 Visit of NSS Joint Inspection team A Joint Inspection Team comprising Sri. K.C. Reddy, Youth Assistant, NSS Regional Centre and Sri.Rajasekhar, Dy.Statistical Officer, State NSS Cell, conducted joint inspection ANU-NSS Cell and verified the NSS records and allied documents for two days during 8th -10th .01.2013

He also participated as one of the Chief Guests in the International Women’s Day programme organized by Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gorantla, Guntur Dt. A meeting was held at Hyderabad with Dr.V.Srinath Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, had Chary, Programme Coordinator, Palamuru University, on participated as one of the Chief Guests and inaugurated 28.1.2013 and finalized the documents to be despactched Blood donation programme organized by Chalapathi to the office of Guinness World Record, London. Engineering College,Gorantla,Guntur Dt, on 23.3.2013. Adventure Camp at Pulichintala, Guntur Dt Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator participated Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, participated as one of the guest speakers and delivered a talk on "Gender in the inaugural and flag waving programme for the Sensitization," organized by NDRF,10th Batallion, adventure camp programme at Pulichintala, Guntur Dt. on Managalagiri, presently at ANU campus, on 25.3.2013. 9.2.2013 organized by NSS Cell of R.V.R.J.C.College of The programme was organized as a part of Engineering, Chowdavaram.The Adeventure camp was sensitization on different aspects of gender sensitization organized for 3 days under the leadership of amongst the staff members. Sri.M.Sudhakar,Programme Officer. The Co-ordinator submitted NSS reports/details of World Record Certificates & Mementos: tasks and targets achieved as on date to the state NSS The NSS Programme Coordinator dispatched all the offices of NSS Regional Centre and State NSS Cell, documents to the office of Guinness World Record,London Hyderabad for claiming the record Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator participated The Guinness World Record attempt on Largest as one of the Chief Guests in the International Women’s Barefoot Walk conducted with 7,050 on 12.12.12 with the Day celebrations organized by ANU College of Architecture theme Walk for Health and Human values was recognized & Planning at College Seminar Hall. The women children by several world record certifying agencies. from an NGO orphanage also participated in the programme They are as follows : World Amazing Records, Record on 8.3.2013. Holders Republic, Miracle World Records, and Telugu Book of World Records. They have also displayed the same in their respective websites. The outcome of the Guinness World Record is awaited and they informed that the review was under process and the result would be expected within 6-8 weeks.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, released a sum of Rs. 51,07,500 to 227 NSS Units as 2nd installment for conducting special camping programme at adopted villages/slum areas on 25.02.2013.

19 RESEARCH DEGREES DURING JANUARY - MARCH 2013 Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject

1 Kumara Swamy M Dr Anuradha M Bio-technology 2 Srinivasulu Kamma Prof M Vijaya Lakshmi Bio-technology 3 Panneerselvam T Dr P Vijayaraj Kumar Bio-technology 4 A Darbar Vijaya Raju Prof B Ganga Rao Bio-technology 5 Chennupati V Suresh Prof G Vidya Sagar Bio-technology 6 Jithendra Chimakurthy Dr T E Gopala Krishna Murthy Bio-technology 7 Kolisetti Mahendra Dr N Madhavi Chemistry 8 Kanaparthy Suneel Dr Biswanth Das Chemistry 9 Kankati Asha Latha Dr Y Venkateswarlu Chemistry 10 Bhagya Lakshmi Kodali Prof P V V Satyanarayana Chemistry 11 Nagamalleswara Rao Ketana Prof P V V Satyanarayana Chemistry 12 Marivina Kishore Babu Prof G Prasad Commerce 13 Harileela Vemula Prof D A R Subrahmanyam Commerce 14 Kondru Sudheer Kumar Prof G Prasad Commerce 15 Jagadish Tanniru Prof N Vijaya Ratnam Commerce 16 Devaki Kishori Prof T Umamaheswara Rao Commerce 17 Pavan Kumar Thanneeru Prof G Satyanarayana Commerce 18 Venkata Krishna Reddy Chinnapareddy Prof Noor Basha Abdulcommerce 19 Suresh Babu Yalavarthi Dr G S Prasad Computer Science& Engg. 20 Syed Muneer Prof I Ramesh Babu Computer Science& Engg. 21 V Kiran Kumar Dr K Rajasekhara Rao Computer Science& Engg. 22 Swarupa Rani Kanakapodi Prof V Kamakshi Prasad Computer Science& Engg. 23 Kalavathi A Dr R Siva Rama Prasad Computer Science& Engg. 24 Sasidhar Buddiga Prof A Vinaya Babu Computer Science& Engg. 25 Barige Thirumala Rao Prof L S S Reddy Computer Science& Engg. 26 Sk Altaf Hussain Basha Prof A Govardhan Computer Science& Engg. 27 Yesapogu Venkateswarlu Prof P Rajasekhar English 28 Fathima Rani Domathoti Prof P Rajasekhar English 29 Syam Sundar Matam Prof Raja Sekhar Patteti English 30 Pankaj Kumar Kurella Prof Raja Sekhar Patteti English 31 Abdul Nabi Dr P Brahmaji Rao Env. Science 32 V Santhi Sri Kotamamba Dr P Brahmaji Rao Env. Science 33 Subba Rao Chandaluri Dr B Sreenivasa Rao Env. Science 34 Aarati Tyagi Prof Y R Haragopal Reddy Law 35 Venkata Ramana Manduru Prof A Subrahmanyam Law 36 Bandlamudi Sangeetha Prof A Subrahmanyam Law 37 Sri Rama Ravi Kumar Emani Dr J Venkateswara Rao Mathematics 38 Tumati Venkata Naga Prasanna Prof I Ramabhadra Sarma Mathematics 39 Madhusudhana Rao Dasari Dr A Anjaneyulu Mathematics 40 Gangadhara Rao Ankata Dr A Anjaneyulu Mathematics 41 Ravutla Prasad Dr B Satyanarayana Mathematics 42 Krishna Kumari Ganesuni Prof P Narayana Murthy Physics 43 Madhavi Latha Divi Dr Ch Srinivas Physics 44 Ramesh Babu Amruthaluri Prof D Krishna Rao Physics 45 Petti Michael Vinaya Teja Prof D Krishna Rao Physics 46 Kanumuri Mani Prof T Satyavathi Telugu 47 Sagi Prakasa Sastry Prof G Krupachary Telugu 48 Jangam Vijaya Raju Prof G Krupachary Telugu 49 R Shalini Prabhata Prof N Samuyelu Ambedkar Chair 50 Leelavathi Tugiti Prof C Narasimha Rao Rural Development 51 Nagavardhanam Neti Prof Z. Vishnuvardhanam Botany

20 M.Phil. DEGREES AWARDED Sl.No. Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject 1. B B R G Vijaya Lakshmi Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao Env. Scienc 2. D. Aruna Prof. M. V. Narasimha Sarma Economics 3. V. Madhuri Dr. C. Sandhya Physics 4. T. Naganjaneyulu Prof. C. Rambabu Chemistry 5. P. Vijaya Vardhan Dr. K. Madhu Babu Economics 6. D. Subrahmanyeswara Rao Prof. G. Krupachari Telugu 7. A. Nagamalleswara Rao Dr. L. N. Varma Mathematics 8. H. Sandhya Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Commerce 9. B. Nagamani Dr. C. Sandhya Physics 10. M. Yedukondalu Dr. Ch. Srinivasu Physics 11. D. Vijaya Dr. P. Padmavathi Zoology 12. S. Naga Padma Prof. P. Raja Sekhar English 13. N. Baratha Jyothi Dr. K. Sunitha Zoology 14. G. Girish Kumar Dr. V. Vasanta Kumar Statistics 15. Rangamani T P Dr. G. Simhachalam Zoology 16. Rajendra Prasad Jangam Dr. Allu Gowri Sankar Rao Sociology 17. Sarah Veeravalli Prof. P. Raja Sekhar English 18. M. Kamala Karuna Dr. M. Manoranjani Chemistry 19. P. Venkateswara Rao Prof. C.V. Nageswara Rao Chemistry 20. S. Ramprasad Prof. C. V. Nageswara Rao Chemistry 21. V. Srinivasa Rao Prof. P. V. V. Satyanarayana

NON – TEACHING STAFF PROMOTIONS The following Non-teaching Staff members were promoted as follows during January - March 2013. 1. Sri K. Anil Kumar, Record Assistant as Junior Assistant on 09.03.2013. 2. Sri Bh. Sivanageswara Rao, Attender as Record Assistant on 09.03.2013.

NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT The following Non-Teaching Staff retired from service on attaining superannuation during the period January – March 2013. The Non-Teaching Staff Association (VIKASA) felicitated them.

Md. Razack Chitra Bahadur Durga Bahadur L. Chandra Mohan T. Nageswara Rao K. Satyanarayana Superintendent Sergeant Watchman Attender Watchman Senior Assistant 31.01.2013 31.01.2013 31.10.2013 28.02.2013 31.03.2013 31.03.2013 The University places on record the valuable services rendered by them and wishes them a peaceful retired life.

OBITUARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Sri M. Nageswara Rao, Watchman, died on 04.01.20132 Sri G. Sunil Kumar, received an award The University conveyed deep condolences to the for Photography by Photographic Society of bereaved family. India in December, 2012.

21 MEMORIAL LECTURES ANU COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & LAW Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty’s Second Memorial College Day Celebrations Lecture on “Prof. K.S. Murty’s Contribution to Buddhism” was delivered by Prof. M. Rajagopala Rao, Bauddha Sahiti, Guntur, on January 24, 2013. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice- Chancellor of the university presided over the programme. The lecture programme was organized by Sri N. Anjaiah, Director of Prof. K. Satchidananda Murthy Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies, ANU. Prof. K. Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies organized a lecture by Prof. A. Raghurama Raju, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, on March 23,2013. Prof. Raju delivered a lecture on “Philosophical Contributions of Vaddera Chandidas”. Rector of the University Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, presided over the programme.

ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law celebrated its College Day function amidst the gaiety of young students on the evening of 9th March, 2013. The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. K.V. Rao was the Chief Guest. He enthused the students to strive hard to reach higher and nobler goals in life. Presided over by Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, University College of Arts, Commerce & Law, winners of various events in sports and games and cultural events were given prizes in the function. The scintillating dance performance of Miss Lalitha Sindhuri, a Classical dancer, was the highlight of the programme.

ANU COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Teltumde IIT, Kharagpur delivered a Prof. Anand College Day Celebrations lecture on “Marx and Ambedkar, Their Perspectives of Human Emancipation” on February 15th 2013. He explained how Karl Marx with a universal mission of working class liberation and B.R. Ambedkar with a particular mission of oppressed castes emancipation had construed their philosophies and world views and fought for their missions. This lecture programme is the fourth in the series organized by Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific Socialism during the academic year 2012-2013. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice- Chancellor of the University presided over the lecture.

ANU College of Sciences celebrated its College Day function on the evening of 17th March, 2013, in which students participated with enthusiasim. The Chief Guest was Pravachana Samrat Mallapragada Srimannarayana and the Guest of Honour was Sri K. Surendra Babu, Deputy Director of District Treasury. The Principal Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao presided over the function while the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao graced the occasion.

22 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

PROGRAMME ON HELPING HANDS FOR OLD ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION AGE PEOPLE

Students of Sociology and Social Work organized Faculty, Students and Research Scholars of the a programme on Helping Hands for Old Age People, for Department of Sociology and Social Work organized a two which a Benefit Show “Slum Dog Millionnaire” was held in day Art and Craft Exhibition at Deichmann Auditorium from the Deichmann Auditorium. With nominal charges an 8 - 9 February 2013. In this event about 25 NGOs and amount of Rs: 30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) was Voluntary organizations in and around Vijayawada and collected for the social work programme on Helping Hands Guntur put up stalls and exhibited the Arts and Crafts made for Old Age People on 13/3/2013, conducted at Dr. by differently challenged children and women. This Sarvepalli RadhaKrishnan Open Air Auditorium, ANU. The programme was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. University Vice-Chancellor inaugurated the programme and K.V.Rao. The Registrar, Prof. R.R.L.Kantam, the Founder distributed clothes, Bed Sheets and Fruits to the old age of the Dept. of Sociology and Social Work & eminent people in the surrounding villages of ANU, Namburu, Kaza, Sociologist Prof. Y.C.Simhadri, Prof. George Victor, Vice- Venkata Reddy Palem, China Kakani and Kanteru. Dr. M. Chancellor of Adikavi Nannayya University, Rajahmundry, Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator of the Department presided Dr. Bommidala Sri Krishna Murthy, and Principals of the over the programme attended by Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, colleges visited the stalls. Later Prof Y.C.Simhadri visited Rector, Prof. R.R.L Kantam, Registrar, Principals of the the Dept of Sociology and Social Work and addressed the Science and Arts Colleges Prof. Dattatreya Rao, Prof. students of Sociology and Social Work. Madhusudhana Rao, Kaza Village Sarpanch Srinvasa Rao, and Faculty, Students and Research Scholars. VISIT OF EXPERT

Dr. A.K. Mohanthy, Director, A.M.G. India International, Chilakaluripet, visited the department and Dr. Barbara, Director, Social Sciences, Austria, addressed the students of M.A. Sociology and Master of visited the department of Sociology and Social Work and Social Work on the topic “Role of Social Work Professionals addressed the faculty and students of Sociology and Social in the Social Development” on 23 January 2013. Dr. Work on 21/01/2013, Dr. M.Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator of M.Trimurthi Rao, Co-ordinator of the Department, presided the Department presided over the programme. over the programme. 23 ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

South Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho (Men) Tournament 2012-13 Acharya Nagarjuna University organised South Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho(Men) Tournament from 4th to 8th January, 2013. Forty-Seven teams from Southern part of the country participated in this prestigious tournament.

2nd Place

This tournament was inaugurated on 4th January, 2013 by Sri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao, Member of Parliament, Guntur Constituency & Chief Guest of the Function. Smt. Kandru Kamala, M.L.A., Mangalagiri Constituency was the Special Guest and Prof.Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector, Prof.A.V.Dattatreya Rao, Principal, College of Sciences, 3rd Place Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, College of Arts, The Prize Distribution Function was conducted on 8th Commerce & Law, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, January, 2013 at 4.30pm. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice- Prof.Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD, Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dean, CDC Chancellor, ANU presided over the function. Sri Kanna and Dr.Y.Kishore, Director of Physical Education I/c, Acharya Lakshmi Narayana, Hon.Minister for Agriculture, Govt. of Nagarjuna University graced the occasion and Andhra Pradesh was the Chief Guest of the function. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University presided over the function. This tournament was conducted on Knock-out cum league basis. The following is the result: WINNERS Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar (AP) RUNNERS-UP University, Mangalagangotri (KA) III - PLACE Annamalai University, Chidambaram (TN) IV - PLACE University of Calicut, Calicut (KL)

1st Place 24 Published by The Registrar, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, A.P. 522 510 Printed at Don Bosco Technical School Press, Ring Road, Guntur- 522 007