Vol. XV : No. 4 ACHARYA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JANUARY - MARCH 2014 ACADEMIC EXHIBITION

Acharya Nagarjuna University organized an Academic Exhibition in the campus during January 1-2, 2014, which evoked tremendous response from the students. In all, 46 departments in the university and affiliated colleges participated in the exhibition, which served to elicit the latent talent and creativity in the students. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao inaugurated the exhibition which was presided over by the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah. Present in the Inaugural were the Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, the Principals of the University Colleges Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Prof. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy, Prof. Prameela Rani and the OSD Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao. The Dean, College Development Council, Prof. G.V. Chalam was the Convenor of the Academic Exhibition, the third one to be held in the campus. A large number of students from schools and colleges visited the stalls on both the days. The Chief Guest for the Valedictory was Mr. Nagababu, DRO, who appreciated the efforts of the students in showcasing their innovative ideas and designing their exhibits.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U. Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, A.N.U. Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law Prof. C. Rambabu, 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. , 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 BOS meeting in committee room Income Tax meeting with Accounts staff and University Auditor 28-1-14 Annual Day celebrations at BHH Degree College for Women, Guntur 29-1-14 Dr. Vijaya Ratnam’s felicitation function 30-1-14 Inauguration of National seminar on Buddhist Studies Meeting on Centre for Entrepreneurship Development Meeting at Venkateswara Balakuteer 31-1-14 11th Foundation Day celebration of CDE NT Staff Retirement function for 4 members Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor Medical Advisory Committee meeting Annual Day celebrations at MKR & M Degree College, Date Particulars Duggirala 1-1-14 Inaugural of Academic Exhibition 1-2-14 Meeting with AUNTEA members 2-1-14 Lecture-Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies, University Budget Meeting by Prof. Druv Raina, JNU, Delhi 3-2-14 Inauguration of Water Plant at Commerce Dept. by Sri UG Examination review meeting Rayapati Sambasivarao 3-1-14 CDE Advisory Committee meeting 4-2-14 Felicitation function of Prof. N.Vijayaratnam th CDE 18 Meeting of the Core Board of Studies. Meeting on Budget review 6-1-14 INSPIRE Programme at JMJ College, Tenali Meeting with ACE, & Coordinator on UG Exams issue. Meeting of Affiliated Colleges Principals (UGC 6-2-14 Occasional lecture by Dr. Gupta, organized by Centre recognised) for Scientific Socialism University of Calcutta. 1st Conference of Architecture & Planning institution in 7-2-14 Inaugural Programme of National Seminar on “The status AP of Tribal women in ”, by Dept. of Social Work 7-1-14 Youth Festival, ANU Campus – Inaugural 8-2-14 XXXII Annual Conference of the A. P Economic CDE Advisory committee meeting & Core Board of Association (APEA) at Maris Stella College, . Studies meeting 10-2-14 CAS interviews in Committee room, ANU 8-1-14 Student Interaction meeting 11-2-14 Inaugural of National Conference on “Emerging Trends PG Courses Awareness Programme at Ongole in Physical Education” 9-1-14 Discussion with Sri Rajan, for Education & Prof D.Rama Kotaiah Endowment lecture by S.N.Subba Training Programme Rao. Inaugurated Medical Camp, Kakani Smt.Vasanta Balamohandas Foundation Awards Valedictory function of Youth Festival, ANU Campus. Function at Guntur. 10-1-14 Attended national seminar (Computing Accounting) at 14-2-14 Inauguration of the National seminar on “E-Content Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Development”, ANU campus 13-1-14 International conference on Navigation System and 15-2-14 Alumni Meet Signal Processing Application, ANU Anniversary of Westbury School, Tenali All India Inter-University Soft Ball (Men & Women) - Inaugural Function of Nutri Vision at Vijayawada Inauguration 16-2-14 Building inauguration - Sri Harshini Degree College, 17-1-14 Research Advisory Committee meeting. Ongole Meeting on Free software 18-2-14 Establishment of IMW Solar Generating station Technical 18-1-14 Met with the Hon’ble Governor at Guntur presentation plan of action Prize distribution function at All India Inter-University Softball Tournament in ANU campus 20-2-14 National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems Meeting with 6 Colleges (ANU Campus) Principals and Sustainable Environmental Management. 20-1-14 In New Delhi 21-2-14 Alumni Association meeting with ANU colleges principals 23-1-14 PECET Workshop on Physical Education Methodology Meeting on Research Admissions, Scholarships, SC to AS meeting in Committee room Contingencies amounts of Depts of Sciences and Arts. 24-1-14 Prof. K.S.Murthy Memorial Lecture Distribution of Scholarships at Sarada College Meeting at Krishna University 22-2-14 Inaugural of National Seminar by HRM Dept. 25-1-14 Women Entrepreneurs Training organised by the 23-2-14 Felicitation Programme at Chirala Director, International Students cell 25-2-14 97th Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad 15 years of celebrations at GCKVN Degree College, th Sangadigunta 28-2-14 129 Meeting of SC to AS, Building Committee meeting 26-1-14 Republic Day celebrations in ANU campus 1-3-14 Techno Festival at Chalapathi Institute of Technology, 27-1-14 Retirement function of Prof. M.Satyanarayana, Telugu Lam Department 2-3-14 Botany Department - SAP Meeting 2 Several prizes were given away to the best works in the Valedictory session of the Academic Exhibition. University College of Arts, Commerce & Law including Professional Colleges-Engineering, Pharmacy & Architecture: Physical Education: I Prize – Mech. Engg. Branch, College of Engineering, ANU I Prize – Dept. of Tourism & Hospital Management, ANU II Prize – College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU II Prize – Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, ANU III Prize – Com. Sci. & Engg. Branch, College of Eng. ANU III Prize – ANU College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences Affiliated Colleges: University College of Sciences: I Prize – Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur. I Prize – Dept. of Bio-Technology, ANU II Prize – Dept. of Microbiology, ANU II Prize – St’s Ann’s College, Guntur. III Prize – Dept. of Physics, ANU III Prize – RVR College of Education, Guntur.

VISIT OF POLAND TEAM WATER PLANT INAUGURATION Sri , M.P., inaugurated a Mineral Water Plant near the Univeristy Arts building at a cost of Rs. 4.10 lakhs, sanctioned from MP LADS on 3- 2-2014. Present in the programme were the Vice- Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, the University Engineer Sri Kumar Raja, and other staff.

Prof. Michal Piasecki, Professor in Physics and Prof. Margaret Piasecki, Professor in Psychology of Jan Dlugosz University, Czestochowa, Poland, visited the University on 17th March, 2014 and discussed with the University authorities the possibility of collaboration with the Departments of Physics, Biotechnology, English and Business Management of the University. Prof. Michal Piasecki also delivered a talk on “Non- Linear optical properties of glass ceramic materials” in the Physics Department on 18th March, 2014.

3-3-14 Inaugural of National Seminar “The Changing Dimen- sions of Public Relations” -Journalism Department. 22-3-14 National seminar of Dept.of Economics on “Agrarian Distress”; ANU College Day - Arts College B.C. Association meeting School Foundation Tulasi Ram Prasad 4-3-14 PECET Meeting 24-3-14 National Seminar on “Genomics and Proteomics: by 5-3-14 Left for Port Blair Department of Biotechnology 6-3-14 Gave Keynote on “Opportunities and Challenges” in Lecture Programme on “Caste and Democracy" National Conference organised by Dr.K.V. Ramana Inaugural Programme of the “Special Camping murthy, ICT. Programme” at Kaza Village, 10-3-14 National Seminar by Dept. of Social Work , PG Centre, Ongole 25-3-14 Executive Council meeting 12-3-14 Alumni Association meeting with HOD’s 26-3-14 Retirement function of Smt. B.Nagamanimma, Library 14-3-14 National Workshop an “Role of Modern Instrumentation Assistant Techniques” by College of Pharmaceutical Sciences” 27-3-14 National Seminar on “Advances in Metal-Matrix 15-3-14 Inaugural Function of ANUSODHANA-2014 Composites (AMMC-2K14)” Meeting regarding CDE M.Ed., course. Felicitation to Smt.Nagamani, Library Asst, by Officers 17-3-14 Visit of Poland Delegates-Dept of Physics Association 18-3-14 College Day of Ongole P.G. Campus. Science College Day 28-3-14 Inauguration of Statue of Prof.G.S.Raju in ANU 19-3-14 UGC MRP meeting with PIS Project period completed th National Conference on Emerging Trends in Marketing 70 Academic Senate meeting at Deichmann hall at KLCEUI 29-3-14 National Seminar by MBA-IB CAR Award function by Bandaru Srinivasa Rao at Women’s Day Celebrations -Puraskar to Smt. Ravu Bala Ananthavarappadu Saraswathi Book release function at S.V.Temple, Gardens 31-3-14 Programme by Nagarjuna Sangeetha Academy, Guntur.

3 ANU, ONGOLE CAMPUS NATIONAL SEMINAR IN JOURNALISM National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics, ANU Ongole Campus, organized a National Seminar on Emerging The Department of Journalism and Mass during 6-7 Trends In Mathematics and Its Applications Communication, Acharya Nagarjuna University, March, 2014, sponsored by UGC & AP State Council of conducted a National Seminar on The Changing Higher Education. The seminar was inaugurated by the Dimensions of Public Relations on March 3rd, 2014. Chief Guest , former Vice- Prof. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy The Seminar was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor Chancellor of ANU. Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar of ANU, Prof. K.V.Rao while Prof. C.K. Sardana and Dr. presided over the function. Dr. M. Gnaneswara Reddy, the C.V.Narasimha Reddy were the Guests of Honour and Director of the Seminar, spoke on the theme of the seminar Mr.Johnson Choragudi, Regional Joint Director, was the while delivered the keynote Prof. N. Bhaskar Reddy Keynote speaker. address. The Seminar was organised by Dr.G. Anita, Co- , Rector of the Prof.Y.P. Rama Subbaiah ordinator of the Department. Many academicians, University, presided over the Valedictory function while Research Scholars, Students and other PR professionals , former Vice-Chancellor of Prof. P.V. Arunachalam from different states participated in this seminar. Dravidian University, delivered the valedictory address.

NATIONAL SEMINAR IN DEPT. OF HRM DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

A UGC sponsored National Seminar on Agraian Issues and Challenges in was The Bommidala Department of Human Resource conducted on March 22-23, 2014 by the Department of Management organized a National Seminar on Emerging Economics with Prof. P. Narasimha Rao, as the Seminar Trends in Industrial Relations during 22-23 February Director. This seminar had eight technical tracks and 97 2014. The Chief Guest was Dr. Bommidala Sri Krishna papers were received. Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Murthy while the keynote speaker was Sri Ravi presided over the inaugural function and Sri Y. Srinivasan. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao presided Nagendranath, President of Andhra Pradesh Rythanga over the Inaugural function. Samakhya, was the Chief Guest while Sri Y. Sanjiv A Book entitled Empowerment of Women in India Rangrrass, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Limited, (New Strategies) edited by Dr. Nagaraju Battu with Dr. delivered the keynote adders. Around 150 delegates V. Tulasi Das and V.N. Nirmala as Associate Editors, attended the seminar from across the country. was released in the Inaugural Session.

CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION Centre for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, received permission from the Southern Regional Committee, NCTE, Bangalore, in the month of March 2014 to commence M.Ed. course with 250 seats under distance mode from the academic year 2014-15. 4 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK National Seminar on the "Status of Tribal Women National Seminar on “NGOs and Civil Society in in India" the Era of Globalization”

The Department of Sociology and Social Work The Department of Sociology and Social Work organized a UGC National Seminar on NGOs and Civil organized a UGC National Seminar on The Status of Tribal Society in the Era of Globalization, in ANU Campus Women In India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies for during 18th -19th March, 2014. The Chief Guest was Dr. Empowerment during 7th -8th February, 2014. The Chief Arun Kumar K. Mohanty, Director, AMG India Guest for the Inaugural was Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. International, Chilakaluripet, while Keynote Address was Viyyanna Rao and Prof. M. Lakshmipathi Raju gave the given by Prof. R. D. Sampath Kumar, Dept. of Social Work, Keynote Address. University Rector Prof. Y.P. Rama Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and the President of Subbaiah, Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, OSD Prof. A.V. the Seminar was Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector, ANU. Dattatreya Rao, and Principal, University College of Arts, More than 150 participants from various Universities, Commerce and Law Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, were affiliated Colleges, NGO’s attended the Seminar and the Guests of Honour. Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao, Dean, presented 84 papers. The Chief Guest for the valedictory Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the Inaugural was Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, ANU, and the programme of the Seminar. Sri Devara Vasu, Special Guest, valedictory address was given by Prof. C. Venkata delivered the lead lecture while delegates of several states Chelam Periyar, University Salem. Dr. M. Trimurthi Rao, presented the papers. Dr. M. Trimurthi Rao, was the Director Coordinator, Dept. of Sociology and Social Work was the of the Seminar. Director of the Seminar.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES National Seminar on Environmental Management Director, NEDCAP, Guntur. Prof. G.R. K. Naidu, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Prof. C. Rambabu, Principal, University College of Sciences, Prof. E.U.B. Reddi and Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, also spoke on the occasion. The valedictory function was presided over by Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, while Sri M. Anjaneyulu, Principal Controller of Defence Accounts, Kolkata, was the Chief Guest. Sri Anjaneyulu honoured the members of the Uppalapadu Bird Protection Committee. Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy was the Director and Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao was the Organising Secretary of the Seminar.

The Dept. of Environmental Sciences, ANU, Workshop on Science organised a National Seminar on Renewable Energies, The Dept. of Environmental Sciences conducted Ecosystems and Sustainable Environmental an interactive Workshop on Science and Society in Management on 20-21 February, 2014. Prof. K. Viyyanna collaboration with Delhi Science Forum and Jana Vignana th Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, in his inaugural address, Vedika on 7 March, 2014. Dr. Prabir Purkayastha, delineated the efforts made by the University to utilise solar Chairman of Delhi Science Forum, moderated the energy. The Chief Guest was Sri E. Narasimhulu, IFS, Chief workshop. Co-ordinator of the Dept. Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy, Conservator of Forests (Planning & Extension) Guntur, and Dr. Suresh, Chairman, Jana Vignana Vedika, Guntur District the Guest of Honour was Sri G. Haranadh Babu, Project and Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao, participated in the workshop.

5 BUDDHIST STUDIES SEMINAR INSPIRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies organized a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy during January 30-31, 2014 in the campus. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presided over the Inaugural session while the Chief Guest was Prof. P.R. Bhat, IIT Mumbai. Also present were Dr. ANU College of Sciences conducted INSPIRE Arun Kumar Mohanty, Director, AMG International, Internship programme during 29th March-2nd April 2014. Chilakaluripet and Sri Gadde Mangaiah, the Rector Prof. 150 intermediate students who scored more than 90% as Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Coordinator of the Centre Dr.L. per the guidelines from different colleges had registered Udayakumar, staff and students of the University. for the programme. In the inaugural function of the 5 day Programme Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, NANO – TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, ANU, were present. The Keynote Address was delivered by Prof. G. Rajarami Reddy, Professor of Zoology and Vice-Chancellor, V.S. University, Nellore, on “Trends in Neuro Science”. Other resource persons were Prof. N. Veeraiah, Department of Physics, ANU, Prof. P. Appa Rao, University of Hyderabad, Prof. D. Raghunandana Rao,M.D,D.M, NIMS, Hyderabad; Prof. M. Ghanashyama Krishna, Department of Physics; Prof. P. Suresh, Department of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad; Prof. J.K. Dey, IIT, The Department of Nano-Technology organized a Khagarpur, Prof. V.Kannan, Department of Mathematics, UGC National Workshop on Advances in Material University of Hyderabad; and Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Processing during 28th-29th March 2014 in the university Department of Biotechnology, ANU; S.S. Bhatnagar campus. Prof. N. Veeraiah presided over the inaugural Awardee Dr. G. Narahari Sastry from I.I.C.T., Hyderabad; function graced by Prof. K.V. Rao Vice-Chancellor, ANU Prof. N. Siva Kumar, University of Hyderabad; Prof. A. and Prof. Y. R. Haragopal Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor, Ramachandraiah, NIT, Warangal and Prof. A.V.Dattatreya ANU. The Resource Persons for the Workshop were Prof. Rao, Department of Statistics, ANU; Prof. Lalitha S. Suryanarayana Rao, Dept. of Physics, IIT, Hyderabad; Guruprasad, from University of Hyderabad; Prof. B. N. Dr. I. Sreekanth, Scientist, DRDO, Hyderabad; and Prof. Reddy, Osmania University, Hyderabad and Bhatnagar N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, HCU, Hyderabad. Dr. M. Awardee Dr. K. Gopalan, NGRL, Hyderabad. Rami Reddy, Co-ordinator, Department of Nano-Technology Prof. C. Rambabu was the Convener and Prof. was the Convener for the Workshop attended by K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao the Organizing Secretary of the researchers and students from various departments and programme. organizations.

BIOTECHNOLOGY SEMINAR Department of Biotechnology conducted a National Seminar & Workshop on Genomics and Proteomics: An Informatics Approach on 24th& 25th March 2014. Vice- Chancellor Prof K.V.Rao, inaugurated the seminar and Key- note address was delivered by Prof. C. Suresh Kumar from Sri Krishna Devaraya University. Director of the Seminar & Workshop Dr.A.Krishna Satya presented the theme of the Workshop which had four technical sessions.

6 YOUTH FESTIVAL ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES National Workshop

Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the Youth Festival in the campus during January 7-9, 2014 in which A UGC sponsored National Workshop was students from more than 50 colleges of Guntur and organised during 14th -15th March, 2014 at ANU College Prakasam districts took part. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. of Pharmaceutical Sciences on Role of Modern Rao inaugurated the Youth Festival. The Chief Guest was Instrumentation Techniques in Current Concepts of Sri P.V. Sunil Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IG), Pharmaceutical Sciences. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,Vice- Guntur Range, advised the students to set high goals in Chancellor, ANU, presided over the inaugural function and order to reach good positions as per the expectations of Dr.T.V.Narayana, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, their parents. Education Division Chairman and PCI member, was the Students vied with one another in competitions Chief Guest. Dr. Narayana spoke of the need for pharmacy conducted in theatre, fine arts, dance, quiz, music, literary colleges to have tie-up with industries for providing field events and spot photographs. The Coordinator of the Youth exposure for the budding pharmacists. Prof.A.Prameela Festival was Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal of the Rani, Principal of the college, was the Workshop Convener. College of Arts, Commerce and Law, while Dr. S. Murali Staff members, students and representatives from various Mohan was the Assistant Coordinator. industries displayed latest equipment. 250 members from The Chief Guest for the Valedictory of the Youth different affiliated colleges participated in the Workshop. Festival was Sri A. R. Laya, who regaled the audience with songs rendered through whistling. Another guest was INSTALLATION OF STATUE OF DR. G.S. RAJU Ms. Anjana Soumya who enlivened the evening with her singing.

NON- TEACHING STAFF NEWS Retirement The following Non-Teaching Staff have retired from service on attaining superannuation. The Non-Teaching Staff Association felicitated them in acknowledgement of the services rendered by them. The University wishes them a happy retired life. The bronze statue of Dr.G.S.Raju, Chairman, Siris Group of Industries, was installed on the premises of ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences on March 28, 2014. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof.A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS, Prof.Y.R.Haragopal Smt. D. Nagamanimma Sri L. Anka Rao, Sri R.Venkateswara Reddy, former Vice-Chancellor, ANU, recalled the Library Assistant Senior Assistant Rao, Attender unforgettable services rendered by Dr.G.S.Raju to the on 31-01-2014 on 31-3-2014 on 31-1-2014 pharmacy field and his generous donations to the university. Promotions Later, Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, inaugurated the new sports ground on the premises of ANUCPS. The following Non-Teaching Staff were promoted during the period January to March 2014 as follows: Obituary Sri B. Deva Prasad as Superintendent on 28-01-2014. T. Krishna, Time Scale NMR, died on 22-01-2014. Sri P. Mohan Rao as Senior Assistant on 28-01-2014. Ch. Papa, Rice Cleaner, died on 06-02-2014. N. Subba Rao, Time Scale NMR, died on 10-02-2014. Sri Ch.Kondaiah as Senior Assistant on 01-02-2014. N.Ramaiah, Daily Wage worker, died on 05-02-2014. Sri B. Siva Nageswara Rao as Junior Asst. on 18-03-2014. The University conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. 7 COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS WORLD FOREST DAY 116TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF PHULE The university observed the 116th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Phule on 17 March 2014. Staff and students, led by the Vice-Chancellor, garlanded his statue and paid tributes to the great social reformer.

th The Dept. of Environmental Sciences of the ANU 65 REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS College of Sciences celebrated the World Forest Day on 21st March 2014 in the campus. The keynote speaker was Dr. T. Patanjali Sastri, environment protection activist and President, Center for Environment, . The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, Prof. C. Rambabu, Principal, ANU College of Sciences, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao, Head of the Department and members of the Environment Protection Force, Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Dr. A.V.V.S. Swamy and Mr. Sasidhar were also present.

ANU observed the Martyrs’ MARTYRS’ DAY Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the 65th Day on January 30, 2014 on the Republic Day celebrations on 26-01-2014 in a grand occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s manner. The day was marked by the enthusiastic Death Anniversary. In a meeting participation of teams from university departments and organized by the Centre for affiliated colleges in the Republic Day parade. In the Gandhian Studies, the Vice- programme coordinated by the Principal of ANU College Chancellor led the university staff in of Engineering & Technology Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy, paying homage to the great leader the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao gave a clarion call for who had inspired countless people youth and students to contribute to the progress of the the world over. Prof. M.V. Ramkumar nation. Other university officials, staff and students Ratnam, Coordinator of the Centre, participated in the celebrations. Prizes were given away faculty and students were present. to the best performing teams in the Parade.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Centre for Women’s Studies, ANU, organized the celebrations of International Women’s Day (March 8) on 29th March, 2014. As per the tradition of the University, the Centre honoured the first generation playback singer and film actress Smt. Rao Balasaraswathi Devi with Visishta Mahila Puraskar. Vice - Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao presided over the function while Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce and Law and Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Officer on Special Duty, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. Smt. Ratnamala, eminent feminist writer and activist from Hyderabad, and Dr. V. Jyothi, academician from Guntur, also spoke on the occasion. A large number of staff and students participated in the programme. Prof. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Director of Centre for Women’s Studies, explained about the activities of the Centre.

8 FACULTY NEWS Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Dept. of English, was appointed Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, was elected as Fellow as Registrar of the of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences at its annual th university on 1-1-2014 meeting held on 27 January, 2014 at Palamuru consequent upon the University, Mahabubnagar. superannuation of Prof. Dr. R. Ramesh Raju, Dept. of Chemistry, was apponted Kantam. Prof. Rajasekhar as Associate Fellow of AP Academi of Sciences – 2013 had previously served as by AP Academi of Sciences, Hyderabad. the Coordinator, UG Venkata Rathnamma.V., Dept. of Zoology, was selected Exams and Co-ordinator, as Associate Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of UGC-NET Coaching Sciences - 2013 in recognition of her contribution to scheme, ANU. Science and Technology on 27th January 2014. Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Dept. of Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Statistics, was appointed as Officer on Work, was appointed as a Reviewer for Conference Special Duty, ANU on 2-1-2014. He was Proceedings of International Conference on formerly the Principal of the University Transformation of Business Trends and Challenges, New College of Sciences in addition to Book Review Publishing House (NBRPH), Maharashtra, rendering his services in several January, 2014, (ISBN: 13:9788192152882). positions. AWARDS Prof. C. Rambabu, Dept. of Chemistry, was appointed as Principal, Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, College of Sciences, ANU on 2-1- Dept. of English, was conferred 2014. Pratibha Puraskar for Best Woman Teacher by KVR Educational Trust, Guntur, on Prof. B. Re Victor Babu, Dept. of Statistics, March 8, 2014. She received was appointed as Vice-Principal of the College the award from Sri Mandali of Sciences, ANU on 9-1-2014. Buddha Prasad, Chairman, Telugu Language Commission and , MLC, in a function organized Prof. K. John Paul, Dept. of Geology, was appointed as Sri K.S. Lakshman Rao Coordinator, UGC-NET Coaching scheme on 3-2-2014. on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Dr. L. Uday Kumar, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, Dr. D. Srinivasa Rao, was appointed as Coordinator, UG Exams, ANU on Department of Bio- 1-1-2014. Dr. V. Venkateswarlu, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, technology, received Abdul was appointed as Coordinator, P.G. Exams, on 21-3-2014. Kalam Lifetime Achieve- ment Award from Shri Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dept. of Economics, was appointed Babagouda Patil, Former as Assistant Chief Warden while Dr. Amarendra Babu, Union Minister, Govt. of Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar, Dept. India. of Hindi were appointed as Wardens of ANU hostels on 3- 2-2014. Prof. B. Kesava Rao and V. Padmavathi won the Best Poster Presentation Award at the International Symposium VISIT ABROAD on Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends held at Dr. S.M.Khasim, Dept. of Botany, visited Thailand to CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad during March 2-5, 2014. attend the 2nd International Orchid Symposium Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture, (IOS,2014), jointly organized by ISHS (Belgium) and King received Certificate of Merit for the First Best Project Mongtuk’s University of Technology held at Bangkok during during the Winter School/Refresher Course held between 19-21 February, 2014. 20.01.2014 to 08.02.2014, organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, JNTU-Hyderabad. 9 ADIEU The following faculty retired from service on attaining superannuation.

Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam, Dept. of Commerce & Dr. M. Satyanarayana, Dept. of Telugu, retired Business Administra-tion, was felicitated on 04-02-2014 from service on 31-1-2014 on attaining superannuation. on the occasion of his superannuation by the Department He was felicitated by the Vice-Chancellor and the faculty, and students. His services to the university in Department staff and students in a function arranged on various positions, in particular, as Coordinator, NSS Cell, the occasion. The university placed on record the services ANU, were lauded. The university officials wished him a rendered by him and wished him a happy retired life. peaceful retired life.

RESEARCH PROJECTS Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Dept. of Chemistry, was sanctioned Dr. P. Venkata Rao, Dept. of Social Work, ANU Ongole the following projects. Campus, has been sanctioned a project entitled “Social 1) UGC Major Research Project funded by UGC Network Analysis of Commercial Sex Workers in Prakasam entitled “Synthesis and biological evaluation of District of A.P.” supported by Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Nortopsentin and Topsentin analogues” during June, 2013 Control Society (APSACS), Govt of A.P. - May 2016 worth an amount of Rs. 12,20,800/-. 2) UGC Major Research Project entitled Dr. K. Mallikarjuna, Dept. of Botany and Microbiology, “Spectroscopic investigations on rare earth doped was appointed as the Principal Investigator for the following nanocrystals embedded cadmium phosphate glasses for research projects: optical fiber amplifiers” during June, 2013 – May 2016 with (i) DST-SERB FAST TRACK Scheme for Young an amount of Rs. 13,50,800-00 as a Co - investigator Scientists entitled “In vitro propagation and conservation, 3) CSIR Extramural Major Research Project funded antimicrobial screening and genetic diversity analysis of a by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, entitled “Synthesis, anti-tumor and maechanistic studies critically endangered medicinal plant Strychnos wallichiana of Nortopsentin analogues” during June 2013 – May 2016 Steud Ex DC” worth Rs. 20,92,000/-. with an amount of Rs. 35,00,000-00. (ii) UGC-Major Research Project entitled “In vitro Dr. B. Naga Raju, Dept. of HRM, was sanctioned a UGC propagation and conservation, antimicrobial screening and Major Research Project entitled “Stress Audit among genetic diversity analysis of an endangered mangrove Women Employees in Service Sector: A Study in Selected medicinal plant Xylocarpus granatum Koenig” worth Rs. Cities of Andhra Pradesh” for a period of Two Years i.e. 3,05,000/-. from 2013 to 2015.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MOTR Project ISRO SHAR has sanctioned a prestigious project to ANU on designing a “Multi Object Tracking Radar (MOTR)” to be used in space and defense applications. ANU has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SDSC-SHAR to design the MOTR, becoming the first university in the country to have a tie-up with the SDSC-SHAR in designing indigenous Radar. India is the fourth nation in the world, after U.S.A, Japan & Germany to design MOTRs.

10 PUBLICATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGY Extract of Biophytum sensitivum (L) DC”. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Krishna N., Rajesh Kumar M., Usha Kiranmayi M. and Res., 24:2, 34, 215-218. Vijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Optimization of culture conditions for S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna and P. Aruna. 2014. “An enhanced antimicrobial activity of Rhodococcus erythropolis VLK- Efficient Protocol Devised for Rapid Callus Induction From Leaf 12 isolated from South coast of Andhra Pradesh, India”. British Explants of Biophytum sensitivum (Linn) DC”. International Journal Microbiology Research Journal, 4, 59-75. of Phytopharmacy. 4:1; 20-24. (As corresponding author). Usha Kiranmayi M., Sudhakar Poda, Krishna N. and S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna and Challa Siva Reddy. 2014. Vijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Exploration of Actinobacteria from “In vitro Pharmacological Investigations Using Leaf Callus Extracts mangrove ecosystems of Nizampatnam and Coringa for of Canthium parviflorum Lam”. British Biotechnology Journal 4:3, antimicrobial compounds and industrial enzymes”. British 325-338. Biotechnology Journal, 4, 173-184. S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna, Naragani Krishna. 2014. “An Krishna N., Rajesh Kumar M., Chandrakala S. and Efficient Protocol Devised for Rapid Callus Induction From Leaf Vijayalakshmi M. 2014. “Antimicrobial potential of Streptomyces Explants of Canthium parviflorum Lam”. International Journal of violaceoruber VLK-4 from South coast of Andhra Pradesh, India”. Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 25:1 (18); 111- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and 113. (As corresponding author). Research, 25, 125-129. Chandrakala S, Mallikarjuna K., Reddy CS. 2013. “In vitro pharmacological investigations of Biophytum sensitivum callus Usha Kiranmayi M. Vijayalakshmi M. Sudhakar P. and extract: Lack of potent activities”. J Pharm Negative Results; 4:60- Dayanand Agasar. 2014. “Optimization of process parameters 5. (As corresponding author). for improved production of bioactive metabolites by Streptomyces tritolerans DAS 165T”. British Microbiology Research Journal, 4, DEPT. OF BIO-TECHNOLOGY 428-442. K.V.N.Rathnakar Reddi, S. Siva Rajesh, Kumara Narendra, K. Chandrasekhar, M. Vijayalakshmi, K. Vani, Tanushri Kaul, Swathi J., P. Chandra Obul Reddy, A. Krishna Satya, T. Malireddy K. Reddy. 2014. “Phloem-specific expression of the Sivaraman and A. Chandra Sekhar. 2014. “In Vitro Anti-venom lectin gene from Allium sativum confers resistance to the sap- Potential Of Various Jatropha Extracts On Neutralizing Cytotoxic sucker Nilaparvata lugens”. Biotechnology Letter, 1-9 (DOI Effect Induced By Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) of Crude Venom From 10:1007/S 10529-014-1459-8). Indian Cobra (NajaNajaNaja)”. Bangladesh J Pharmacol 2014; 9: Ch. Subramanyam Reddy, K. Vani, Saurabh Pandey, Ganga 22-28. (I.F: 0.356) Gupta, M. Vijayalakshmi, P. Chandra Obul Reddy, Tanushri DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Kaul. 2013. “Manipulating Microbial phytases for Heterologous Expression in Crops for Sustainable Nutrition”. Annals of Plant Prof.C. Rambabu. 2013. i) “Densities, viscosities and speeds of Sciences, 2, 436-454. sound of binary mixtures of N-ethyl aniline with Toluene and nitro toluens at 303.15 and 308.15 K” . Int.J.Chemical and Satyanandam, T. Babu, R. Rosaiah. G and Vijayalakshmi M. Petrochemical Technology, 3 : 5, 23-32. 2013. “Screening of Rhizobium strains isolated from Vigna mungo native to rice fallows for the production of indole acetic acid”. ii) 2013. “Derivative Spectrophotometric Methods for Determination International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Science, 3, 56- of Sildenafil in Pharmaceutical Formulation”. Asian Journal of 61. Research in Chemistry, 6:12, 1116-1120. Kavitha, A. and Vijayalakshmi, M. 2013. “Evaluation of bioactive iii) 2013. “Development and validation of a RP–HPLC method for compounds produced by Nocardia levis MK-VL_113 and the determination of chlordiazepoxide in Formulations”. Der Streptomyces tendae T-VL_333 for cytotoxic activity”. Indian Pharm Chemica, 5:6, 288-293. Journal of Medical Research, 137, 391-393. iv) 2014. “Spectrophotometric Determination of Doripenem in Bulk M. Usha Kiranmayi, Sudhakar P., Ch. Padmavathi and M. and Pharmaceutical Formulations by Oxidation and Azo Dye Vijayalakshmi. 2013. “Contribution of Marine Actinonbacteria to reactions”. Analytical Chemistry,( an Indian Journal), 14:2, 43-48. human health”. Abiotic Stress and Biotechnology. (Ed.)T. Pullaiah, v) 2014. “FTIR Spectroscopic Method for the determination of New Delhi: Regency Publications, 137-168. Famotidine in pure and pharmaceutical formulations.” Analytical Amrutha. V. A., G. Naga Ratna Supriya and R. Pallavi. 2014. Chemistry, (an Indian Journal), 14:2, 61-66. “Characterization of L-Asparaginase Producing Endophytic Fungi vi) 2014. “Study of thermodynamic and transport properties of N- Isolated from Ripened fruit of Capsicum frutiscence”. International methylaniline with substituted chlorobenzenes at different Journal of Pharmacology Development and Technology, 52-57, temperatures”. Physical Chemistry, (an Indian Journal), 9:3, 102- ISSN No: 2248-9096 4-1. 118. Amrutha. V. A., P.Gangamani, Gireesha S Pagadala, G. Naga vii) 2014. “Volumetric, Ultrasonic and Viscometric studies of binary Ratna Supriya and R.Pallavi. 2014. “Evaluation of liquid mixures of N- ethylaniline + chlorobenzene, +bromobeneze, immunostimulating activity in ethanol, ethyl acetate, methanol +1, 2-dichlorobenzene+1, 3 dichlorobenzene + 1, 2, 4- and chloroform extracts of ocimum sanctum l”. International trichlorobenzene at 303.15 and 308.15K”. Korean J.Chem. Engg. Journal of Phytochemistry and Pharmaceutical Research, 5-4, (Springer), 31:5, 881-895. 311-315. ISSN No: 0973-48733-4873. viii) 2014. “Application of Validated Stability-Indicating HPLC S. Chandra Kala, K. Mallikarjuna. 2014. “In Vitro Analysis of Method in Stability Testing of Acetaminophen and Guaiphenesin Cytotoxicity and 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibition Activity by Using Callus Tablets. Chem.Sci.Trans. 3:1, 201-208. 11 ix) 20414 “Ebulliometric determination of vapor - liquid equilibria ii) 2013. “A Study on Leadership Styles in Public-Sector for binary mixtures of NMP with some cyclic compounds”. Journal Enterprises (A Case study of Bharath Earth Movers Limited) of Molecular Liquids, 193, 220-225. Management Today -for a Better Tomorrow”. International Journal x) 2014. “Derivative spectrophotometric determination of naratriptan of Management Studies, 3:4 October-December, 1- 9. hydrochloride in pure and dosage forms by oxidative coupling and iii). 2013. “Modern Hygienic Industrial Canteen Amenity: A Change condensation reactions”. Journal of Global Trends in Factor for Healthy Physical Work Environment of the Work Force Pharmaceutical Sciences (Elsevier Products), 5:1, 1410-1418. in Indian Industrial Units”. Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy xi) 2014. “Spectrophotometric Determination of Etravirine in Bulk and Biotechnology, 1:6, November – December, 886 - 892 and Pharmaceutical Formulations”. American Journal of Analytical iv) 2013. “Technology Recruitment Process: Pros and Cons”. Mc Chemistry, 5, 77-82. Stanford Journal of Management. Vol. 7, November, 37 – 44. xii) 2014. “Assay of Famotidine in API and Dosage Forms by UV v) 2013. “Technological Developments in Indian Banking Sector”. Direct and UV Derivative Spectrophotometric methods”. Der International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT & Management, Pharmacia Sinica, 5:1,57-65. 3:12, December, 43-47. xiii) 2014. “Sensitive Visible Spectrophotometric methods for the vi) 2013. “Women Empowerment Through Micro Enterprises – Role Determination of Anagrelide in Pure and Pharmaceutical Dosage of Microfinance (A Study with Special Reference to select Mandals Forms”. Arch. Appl. Sci. Res., 6:1,109-114. in W.G. District, A.P.)”. African Journal of Applied Economics & xiv) 2014. “A New Validated Stability-Indicating RP-HPLC Assay Rural Development. 2:5 December,129 – 137. Method for Pentoxifylline In Bulk Drug”. Am.J.Pharm.and Health vii) 2014. “A Study on Impact of Non-Price Variables on the Value Res, 2:2, 37-42. of Index Options”. Indian Journal of Commerce & Management K.Nirmala and R.Ramesh Raju. (i) 2012. “A novel method Studies, 5:1, January, 83 - 90. devolopment for validation and detection of colchicine drug by RP- viii) 2014. “Factors Determining Capital Structure of HPLC”. Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 5:1, 106-111. Pharmaceutical Industry in India”. International Journal of Research (ii).2013. “Determination of Vancomycin by using RP-HPLC method in Management Studies, 3:1, January, 11 - 23. in Pharmaceutical preparations”. IJRAP, 4:1, 116 – 119. ix) 2014. “Impact of Mobile Devices on E-Commerce”. Journal of (iii).2013. “New RP-HPLC method development and validation for International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, 2:1, analysis of combreastatin”. JPR: BioMedRx, 1:4, 367 – 370. February, 103-111. K.Sunder Kumar, C.Nagavardhani and R.Ramesh Raju. 2012. x) 2014. “Determinants of Capital Structure of Indian Textile Industry “Study of some air quality Parameters in urban area of Vijayawada - An Empirical Analysis”. International Journal of Advance (India) in effect of human activities”. Journal of Applicable Research in Business, Management and Accounting, 2:1, January, Chemistry,1:3, 416-426. 1 – 11. xi) 2014. “Role of Capital Market in Indian Financial System - Past, P.Srinivasa Rao, N.Bujji Babu and R. Ramesh Raju. 2012. “Study Present and Future”. ABHINAV: National Journal of Research in on the impact of Endosulfan Pesticide on behavioral responses in Commerce and Management, 3:2 February, 85-95. the Fresh Water Fish Labeo Rohita”. Journal of Applicable Chemistry,1:4, 536-540. xii) 2014. “Role of Gestures and Postures in Teaching for Generating Interest in Professional Courses Students”. Primax N.Bujji Babu, R.Ramesh Raju. 2012. “Development and Journal of Human Resource Management, 1:4, January. validation of Deflazacort drug in Pharmaceutical dosage form”. International Journal of Science and Technology, 1, 29- 34. xiii) 2014. “Teaching Techniques for Winning the Confidence of Academically Weaker Students of Professional Courses”. C.Nagavardhini, K. Sunder Kumar, K.Anitha and R.Ramesh International Journal of Business & Administration Research Raju. 2013. “Assessment of air Pollution monitoring sites in rural Review (IJBARR. 1: 3 January – March,1 – 4. and urban areas of Vijayawada (India)”. Journal of Applicable Chemistry, 2:5, 1229-1235, 2013. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE M. Sri Lakshmi, R. Ramesh Raju, C. Rambabu, GV. Rama Rao P. Indira Priyadarsini. 2014. “Building Efficient Intrusion Detection and K. Narendra. 2012. (i). “Theoretical Evaluation of ultrasonic System using Factor Analysis and Support Vector Machines”. velocities in binary liquid mixtures containing Cyclohexanone”. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, 3:4, April. 1:4, 1512 – 1518. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS (ii) 2013. “Study of Molecular interactions in Binary liquid mixtures containing higher alcohols at different Temperatures”. Research Dr.E. Raju and Prof.B. Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Health of Women: and Reviews: Journal of Chemistry, 2:1, 12- 24. A Review”. Human Rights International Research Journal. 2, 234 – 237. ISSN 2320-6942. CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES Ch.Venu Babu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao, G.Venkateswarlu and Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani. 2012. “Social Mobility among Tribal Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Agricultural Indebtedness: A Communities in Medieval Andhra”. ANU Journal of Humanities, Study of Chillies Cultivation in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh”. 4:1&2, June- Dec. 185-194. ANU Journal of Social Sciences, June, 40-52. ISSN 0976-2744. DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013 “A Study of Socio-Economic Prof. G.V. Chalam. 2013. (i). “Wholesale Banking in India: A New- Dimensions of Child Labour in Agriculture: A Case study of Krishna Fangled Mutation”. International Journal of Trade & Commerce- District”. ANU Journal of Social Sciences, December,1-11. ISSN IIARTC, 2 : 2 July – December, 303 - 311. 0976-2744. 12 Dr.E. Raju and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2013. “Living Pattern of (ii). 2014. “Stress at work: How do Women Employees Cope”. Street Children: A Case Study of Coastal Andhra Pradesh”. ANU Paripex-Indian Journal of Research, 3:1, January. ISSN 2250-1991. Journal of Social Sciences, December, 175-198, ISSN 0976-2744. Bangalore. Ch.Venu Babu and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao. 2014. “A Study of (iii). 2014. “Talent Management – A Global Perspective”. Mc Socio-Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment in Andhra Stanford Journal of International Management, 1:11, February, Pradesh”. Global Business: Opportunities & Challenges, (Global ISSN 2321-1652. Research Society Publications), March, 1, 98-104. ISBN 978-81- (iv). 2014. “Women in Indian Agriculture: A Review with Reference 910003-0-14. to Andhra Pradesh”. Women in Agriculture. Ed. Dr. P. Sundararaj, Dr. K. Madhu Babu. 2013. i. “MGNREG’s Impact on Supply of et al. Tamilnadu B-DIGEST Publications, ISBN: 978-87-929047- Labour to Agriculture Sector in Andhra Pradesh”. ANU Journal of 2-6. Social Sciences, 5:2, December,52-72, ISSN 0976-2744. Dr. B. Naga Raju. (i) (Ed). 2014. Empowerment of Women in India: New Strategies. Regal Publications, ISBN No: 978-81-8484-339- ii. 2013. “MGNREGP: A Step Towards Inclusive Development in 2. Proceedings of Seminar. India-A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh”. Inclusive Growth:Issues and Measures”. Prof. D.Pullarao (ed.) New Delhi: Abhijeet (ii). (Ed.) 2014. Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations. AP Zenon Publications, 322-334. ISBN 978-93-5074-027-3. Academic Publishing. ISBN No: 978-81-926819-5-5. Proceedings. iii. 2014. “Employer-Employee Relations and the Performance of DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM Public Sector”. Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations. (ed.) Dr. Dr. G. Anita. 2013. (i). “Social media and Society”. ANU Journal Naga Raju Battu. Hyderabad: Zenon Academic Publishing, 70- of Social Sciences 5:2, 111-123, December. 74. ISBN:978-81-926819-5-5. (ii). 2013. “Social Exclusion and Print Media Approach Toward DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Inclusive Growth”. Social Exclusion and Inclusive Growth. Eds. Dr. Susan, I.V. and Kinley. 2013. “Awareness of Parents and B.Sivaramakrishna & Dr.P.Subba Rao. ISBN 978-81-8429-090-5. Teachers on Parental Involvement in Education under Tarshigang DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS District”. International Journal of Informative and Futuristic Satyanarayana Bh., Mohammad Yahya Abbasi, Abul Basar and Research, IJIFR. 1-10. ISSN: 2347-1697. Syam Prasad K. 2014. “Some results on Abstract Affine Gamma DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Near-rings”. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematical Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani. 2012. i. “A Gynocentric View of Sciences, 7:1, 43-49, ISSN: 0972-9828. Partition in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Ice-Candy-Man”. Journal of Literature DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS and Aesthetics, 12:2, 54-74, (International Journal). ISSN 2278- P. RameshBabu, R.Vijay, V.RaviKumar, D.KrishnaRao, 523X. N.Veeraiah 2014. “The Influence of In O on Electrical ii. 2012. “William Styron’s Lie Down in Darkness: A Thematic Study”. 2 3 Characteristics of IronMixed Li2O–PbO–B2O3–SiO2– Bi2O3 Multi- ANU Journal of Humanities, 4:12, 87-104. ISSN 0975-9557. Component Glass System”. Ceramics International, 40, 8311– Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. 2014. (i) “Austin’s Theory of Language: A 8322 (An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, The Study of Shakespeare’s Macbeth”. Indian Chronicle of English Netherlands) Literature, (International Journal) 1:2, 50-57. ISSN 2321-0818. M. Kondaiah, and D. Krishna Rao 2014. “ Experimental Study (ii). 2014. Sudha Murthy’s Wise & Otherwise – A Review”. Indian of the Excess Properties for (1,2-Dichloroethane or Chronicle of English Literature, (International Journa) 1:2, January Dichloromethane with N, N-Dimethyl formamide or Dimethyl 113. ISSN 2321-0818. sulfoxide) at 308.15 K”. Journal of Molecular Liquids,.195, 110- (iii). 2014. “ Hita Sri’s Translated Short stories-an Analysis”. 115(An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland) Virtuoso, (International Journal), 4:2, February, 34-39. ISSN 2249- M. Kondaiah, K. Sreekanth, D. Sravana Kumar, D. Krishna 6076. Rao 2014. “ Acoustic and Volumetric Properties of Mixture of (N,N- Dr. B. Karuna. 2012. “The Renewed and Rejuvenated Woman: A Dimethylacetamide + Ethyl crylate) With 1-Butanol or iso-Butanol Study of Shashi Deshpande’s Heroines”. ANU Journal of or t-Butanol at 308.15K”.Journal of Thermodynamics (An Hindawi Humanities, 4: 1&2, 61-71. ISSN 0975-955-9557. publication), Article ID 124012, doi.org/10.1155/2014/124012 DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY L. Paviæ, A. Moguš-Milankoviæ, P. Raghava Rao, V. Ravi Nageswara Rao, P.V., Appa Rao, S. and Subba Rao, N. 2014. Kumar, N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Effect of Modifier Ion on Electrical,

“Suitability of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation and Dielectric and Spectroscopic Properties of Fe2O3 Doped Sodium industrial purposes in the Western Delta region of River Godavari, Sulfo Phosphate Glass System”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Andhra Pradesh, India”. Journal of Geological Society of India. 604, 352–362, (An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland) ISSN No. 0016-7622, Impact factor- 0.567 (SCI), Published by K. Bhargavi, M. Sundara Rao, V. Sudarsan, M. Piasecki, I.V. GSI (Bangalore) and Springer. Kityk, M. Srinivasa Reddy and N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Influence 3+ 3+ DEPARTMENT OF HINDI of Al Ions on Self Up-Conversion in Ho Doped Lead Silicate Glasses”. Optical Materials, 36, 1189-1196 (An Elsevier i. Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar. 2014. “Her Identity and Emancipation”. publication, published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Galaxy-an International Journal. January, ISSN 2347-6915. L. Pavic, N. Narasimha Rao, A. Mogus Milankovic, V. Ravi DEPARTMENT OF HRM Kumar, I.V. kityk, N. Veeraiah. 2014. “Physical Properties of ZnF2– Dr. B. Naga Raju. 2014. (i) “Work-life Balance of Women PbO–TeO : TiO Glass Ceramics-Part III Dielectric Dispersion and Employees in Service Sector”. 2 2 Intercontinental Journal of Human ac Conduction Phenomena”. Ceramics International, 40,5989-5996 Resource Research Review. 2:1, January. ISSN (Online) : 2320- (An Elsevier publication, published from Amsterdam, The 9704, ISSN (Print): 2347-1662 Bangalore. Netherlands). 13 V. PushpaManjari, Ch. Rama Krishna, Ch. Venkata Reddy, Sk. Journal of Computer Application and Engineering Technology, 3:1, Muntaz Begum Y.P. Reddy and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 150-159. 2014.”Synthesis and Characterization of Fe(III) ions doped DEPT. OF TELUGU NaCaAlPO4F3 phosphor”. Journal of Luminescence, 145, 324-329 (An Elsevier publication, from UK). Prof.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi. 2012. “Uttam Dampatyam Nirvachanam-Uttara Ram Charitam”, ANU Journal of Humanities, Ch. Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar.2014. “Synthesis 4:1&2, June-December, 233-240 (ISSN 0975-9557). and characterization of Vanadium ions containing DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY Chlorocadmiumphosphate CdHPO4Cl·[H3N (CH2)6NH3]0.5 crystals”. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 433, 7-11(An Elsevier publication, Dr. K. Sunita, M. Rajyalakshmi, K. Kalyan Kumar, M. Sowjanya, from UK). P.V.V. Satish and D. Madhu Prasad. 2014. “Human malaria in T. Aswani, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, R. Joyce Stella, G. C57BL/6J mice: An in vivo model for chemotherapy studies”. Indian Thirumala Rao, Ch.Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. Journal of Experimental Biology (NISCAIR), 52: 67-72, January. 2014. “Synthesis and spectral characterizations of trivalent VenkataRathnamma.V, and Nagaraju.B. 2014. i. “Oxidative ions(Cr3+, Fe3+) doped CdO nanopowders”. Spectrochimica Acta stress by Chlorantraniliprole in various tissues of Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy,121, 544-550.(An Ctenopharynodon idella”. Journal of Medical Sciences and Elsevier publication, from UK). Public Health ,2:1, 21-27. B. Babu, T. Aswani, G. Thirumala Rao, R. Joyce Stella, B. ii. 2014. “The effect of Chrorantraniliprole on the oxygen Jayaraja and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2014. “Room temperature consumption of the freshwater fish labeo rohita (Hamilton) j. of ferromagnetism and optical properties of Cu2+ doped ZnO Frontiars of 3. Biological and Life Science, 2:1, 5-7(DOI: 10. nanopowder by ultrasound assisted solid state reaction technique”. 12966). Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials,355, 76-80.(An Elsevier publication, from North Holland). iii. B. Nagaraju and V.Venkata Rathnamma. 2014. “Gas liquid chromatography- ûame ionization detector (GLC-FID) residue V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N. analysis of carbamate pesticide in freshwater ûsh Labeo Rohita”. Ravikumar. 2014. “Synthesis and spectral investigations of Mn(II) Journal of Toxicology Research Doi 10.1039/C3tx500872014- 177- ions doped NaCaAlPO F phosphor”. The European Physical 4 3 183 Journal Applied Physics, 65, 10403.( Cambridge University Press). T. Aswani, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu, Sk. Muntaz Begum, G. ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS, ONGOLE Rama Sundari, K. Ravindranadh and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 2014.”Spectral characterizations of undoped and Cu2+doped CdO M. Gnaneswara Reddy. 2014. (i) “Influence of thermal radiation, nanopowder”. Journal of Molecular Structure,1063, 178–183(An viscous dissipation and hall current on MHD convection flow over Elsevier Publication, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands). a stretched vertical flat plate”. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 5, V. Pushpa Manjari, T. Aswani, B. Babu, G. Thirumala Rao, R. 169–175(Elsevier). Joyce Stella and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar. 2014. “EPR and Optical (ii) 2014. “Effects of Thermophoresis, Viscous Dissipation and studies of Cr(III) ions doped NaCaAlPO4F3 nanophosphor”. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Joule Heating on Steady MHD Flow over an Inclined Radiative Special Issue-2, 259-264, ISSN:2277–4106. Isothermal Permeable Surface with Variable Thermal Conductivity”. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 7:1, 51-61. Keerti Marita G, J. Santhan Kumar, Sandhya Cole. 2013. “An (iii) 2014. “Thermal radiation and chemical reaction effects on MHD ESR and Optical study of Vanadium doped K20-CdO-B2O3-SiO2 Glasses”. International Journal of Physics and and Research, 3: mixed convective boundary layer slip flow in a porous medium 4,17-24. with heat source and Ohmic heating”. Eur. Phys. J. Plus, 129: 41(Springer). DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK N.Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013. “Health Problems DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION of Aged Women”. Prerna: Inspiring Social Change, (A Journal by Dr. P. Hari Babu. 2014. “A Study on problems and prospects of SIESCOMS, Mumbai), 4:2013/001, December, 12-21, (ISSN: 2319- FCV Tobacco exporters-An empirical study”. School of 989X). Management Studies. Sreenidhi Institute of Science and DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Technology, 2, Jan-Jun, ISSN: 2278-2354. Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2013. “Slope rotatable designs - A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS bibliography”, Journal of Statistics, 20, 30-43. Dr. Ch. Thandava Krishna. 2014. (i) “FDI on Retail sector in India”. Prof.K. Rosaiah, K. Maruthi Nagarjuna, D.C.U.Siva Kumar and Nava Arthiki, (A Journal of Socio- Economic Matters), Arra, 21 : 2, Dr.B.Srinivasa Rao. 2014. “Exponential-Log Logistic Additive July-Dec, 16-24. ISSN 2277-2529. Failure Rate Model”. International Journal of Scientific and (ii) 2014. Research Publications, 4:3, 1-5. Gender and Agriculture in India: Issues and Challenges B-digest Publications, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, 122-133. Prof.K. Rosaiah, Prof.R.R.L. Kantam, Dr.V. Rama Krishna and D.C.U.Siva Kumar. 2014. “An Economic Reliability Test Plan for ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Type – I Generalized Half Logistic Distribution”. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Science, 4:2, 1486-1493. Dr. K. Vijay Rama Krishna V, Krishna Veni. P. R. Vijay K Bala Murali Krishna K. and Hari Babu B. 2014. “Development and . 2014. K.Srinivasa Rao, K. Chandan and B.Basaveswara Rao validation of liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous “Analysis of Erlang Loss Model with Two User Game”. International estimation of doxylamine succinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride and 14 folic acid in the combined dosage form”. World Journal of Pharmacy oxidant and Anti- microbial agents”. Indo- American Journal of and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3:3, 1283-1298. Pharmaceutical Reaserch, l-4:1,533-539. ISSN 2231-6876. Grandhi Srikar et al. 2014. “Study of Influence of Povidone and iii. 2014. “Synthesis, characterisation and biological evolution of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate on Performance of Mouth Dissolving some novel 6-fluro Benzothiazole substituted thiazolidinones as Tablets of Mirtazapine”. Sch. Acad J.Pharm,; 3:3, 201-207. antheimentic activity”. Derpharma Chamics, 1, 111-114. ISSN 0975- 413x.7 Gayatri Ramya. 2014. “Formulation and Evolution of Gastric Floating drug delivery system of Carvedilol with natural polymers”. ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3:2, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS January, 1596-1608 A.J.V.Radhika, S.V.S.Girija & A.V.Dattatreya Rao. 2013. “On Dr. K. Masthanamma. 2014. i. “Development and validation of Rising Sun Von Mises and Rising Sun Wrapped Cauchy Circular UV Spectrometric methods for estimation of Rilpivirin bulk and Models”. Journal of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Informatics, pharmaceutical formulation”. IJPSR, 5:2, 483-489. ISSN -0975- 9:2, 41–55, ISSN (Print) 1336-9180, DOI: 10.2478/jamsi- 2013- 8232, P-ISSAN, 2320-5148. 0011, March. ii. 2014. “Stability indicating RPHPLC method for determination of S.V.S.Girija , A.J.V.Radhika, and A.V.Dattatreya Rao. 2014. “On Azilsarton and Leposomil”. Pharmaceutical Dosage Form, 7, Offset l-Arc Models”. Mathematics and Statistics, 2:3, 127-136. ISSAN-02, 168-172. (Horizon Research Publishing, USA) ISSN: 2332- 2144. iii. 2014. “Method development and validation of RP-HPLC method for the estimation of DARUNAVIR in bulk and dosage form”. IJPSR, DEPT. OF ENGLISH 1:5, 13-16. Dr. Ch. Radhika. 2014. (i). “Bama’s Karukku: A Subaltern D. Ravi Sankar Reddy. 2014. i. “N-substituted Fluro benzothiazole Testimonial Autobiography.” The Commonwealth Review (Special Shiff’s :synthesis and characterisation of new novel anthelmintic Number on Commonwealth Literature Today). ISCS (Indian Society agents”. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical for Commonwealth Studies) 22 : 2, 143-149. ISSN: 0974-0473. Reaserch, 6 : 2, 71-75. ISSN 0975-1556, Impact factor:1.117 (ii). 2014. “Quest for Spiritual Tranquility in Arun Joshi’s The Strange ii. 2014. “Synthesis, characterisation and biological evolution of Case of Billy Biswas.” Research Scholar (International) 2:1, 195- novel 6-fiuoro Benzothiazole substituted thiazolidinones as Anti- 198. ISSN No: 2320-6101.

COLLEGE DAY CELEBRATIONS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & LAW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCEINCES

The University College of Sciences, ANU, conducted University College of Arts, Commerce & Law the Annual Day Celebrations for the year 2014 on 27th celebrated its College Day on 22-03-2014. Prof.K.Viyyanna March, 2014. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor was Rao was the Chief Guest and Prof.M.Madhusudhana Rao, the Chief Guest and Dr. A. Kodanda Ramaiah, Deputy Principal of the College, presided over the function. Sri Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, (Retd.), Andhra Sankara Narayana ‘ HASYAVADHANI’, Senior Chief Sub- Pradesh, and Sri D. Vijaya Kumar, Mimicry Artist and Editor, Eenadu, Hyderabad, and Dr.T.Mani Kumar, Ventriloquist were the Guests of Honour for the programme. ‘Janapada Ratna’, Folklore and Tribal Studies Department, Prof. C. Rambabu, the Principal, University College of Dravidian University, Kuppam, were the Guests of Honour. Sciences, ANU, presided over the function.

COLLEGE DAY - ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS College Day celebrations of ANU Ongole campus were conducted in Ongole on 18th March, 2014. The Chief Guest of the function was G.S.R.K.R. Vijay Kumar, Collector and District Magistrate, while the Chairperson was Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU. Warm felicitations to the Collector were offered by Prof. K. Viyanna Rao and faculty of ANU Ongole Campus in the function.

15 CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN AFRO-ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES – LECTURES

Prof. Dhruv Raina of JNU, New Delhi, delivered a lecture under the aegis of Prof. K.Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies on the theme “Opening the Pandora’s Box of Social Theory” on January 2nd, 2014. He explained how Needham's theory changed the very paradigm of writing the history of science. The programmme is the third in the series organized by the Centre which was presided over by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice- Chancellor of the University.

Prof.M.S.S.Pandian of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, delivered a talk on "Caste and Democracy" under Occasional Lecture Series organised by Prof. K.Satchidananda Murty Centre for Studies in Afro-Asian Philosophies on March 24th, 2014. The old understanding of the relationship between caste and democracy as being irreconcilably opposed to each other needs to be looked at with a critical eye, said Dr.Pandian. The meeting was chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Prof.A.Rama Murthy, delivered the third Memorial Lecture in memory of late Prof. K.Satchidananda Murty organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University on January 24th, 2014. The concept of the Brahman as elucidated by both western and eastern traditions, if properly interpreted, can easily remove divisive and separatist tendencies prevailing among the people, he said, in a well-attended meeting, chaired by Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the university.

ENDOWMENT LECTURE The following Endowment Lecture was conducted by the Co-ordinator Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam during the period January – March 2014. Dr. S.N.Subba Rao, Director, National Youth Project, New Delhi, delivered the Second Davuluri Ramakotaiah Endowment lecture for the Promotion of Peace, Values and Human Rights entitled “A Great India is Possible” on 11th February, 2014 at ANU Campus. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presided over the Lecture.

ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC SOCIALISM – LECTURE Peaceful Earth Foundation conducted a seminar for I/IV Prof.Sobhanlal Data Gupta, B. Tech. students on January 31st to bring awareness about Kolkata, gave a lecture organized by green earth. Dr.K.R.R.MohanRao Centre for A technical symposium for B. Tech. students was conducted on March 15th - 16th in which the Chief Guest Sri Scientific Socialism on February 6th, K. Ravi Krishna, President of Petro-facts, Chennai, offered to 2014. Dr.Datta Gupta, made it clear provide internship for students of all branches in their company. said revival of a humanist, yet 600 students participated in the programme. revolutionary, democracy, outlined by “Swecha” organization conducted a national symposium Marxist tradition is necessary. The on “Usage of Free Software” on March 6th-7th for Engineering meeting was chaired by Prof. students in the campus. A member from Microsoft company K.V.Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the addressed the students about internet security, android University. programme etc,

STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAMME A Student Career Awareness programme was conducted at ANU Ongole Campus on 8 January, 2014. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Department of Bio-technology, Prof. C. Rambabu, Department of Chemistry, Dr. G. Rosaiah, Coordinator, P.G. Admissions, spoke to create awareness on career and job opportunities for higher level students.

16 SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

DEPT. OF BOTANY & MICROBIOLOGY Environmental Management, organized by Dept. of Environmental

Dr. S.M.Khasim: Presented a paper on “Seed morphometry in Sciences, ANU, during 20-21 February, 2014. Coelogyne , Cymbidium and Pholidota ( Orchidaceae) with iv. Presented a paper on “Service Sector and Quality Management reference to their interrelationships and ecological significance”. in India: Quality of Services - Perceptions of Passengers – An at the International Orchid Symposium (IOS,2014), jointly Assessment (A Case study of Andhra Pradesh State Road organized by ISHS (Belgium) and King Mongtuk’s University of Transport Corporation, Hyderabad)” at the UGC National Seminar Technology held at Bangkok during 19-21 February, 2014. organized by the Department of Business Management, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, during February 21-22, 2014. CENTRE FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES Dr. Swaroopa Rani: i. Presented a paper on “Identity of Tribal v. Presented a paper on “State and Status of Contract Workers Women- Theoretical Questions” at the UGC National Seminar on and Employment Relations”. at the National Seminar on Emerging Status of Tribal Women in India-Issues and Challenges of their Trends in Industrial Relations organized by Department of Human Empowerment organised by the Dept. of Sociology and Social Resource Management, ANU during 22-23 February, 2014. Work, ANU during 7-8 Feb, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ii. Presented a paper on “Ambedkar on Women’s Liberation- P. Indira Priyadarsini: Attended a Workshop on Faculty Relevance” at the ICHR National Seminar on Ambedkar’s Development Programme on Data Mining and Data Analysis in Contribution in Nation Building- Historical Role, Relevance and National Institute of Technology,Tiruchirapalli, during March 10th- Contemporary Challenges, held at JNU, New Delhi during 24-25 14th,, 2014. February 2014 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS iii. Presented a paper on “ Dalit Historiogrphy- Issues and Challenges” at the International Conference on The Caste The following papers were presented at the International th Question and Historian’s Craft, held at Centre for Study of Seminar on 17 IORA at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Developing Societies, New Delhi, during 26-28 February 2014 Economics, Pune, during 31 January- 2 February 2014. iv. Presented a paper on “ Empowerment of Dalit Women- Issues (i). Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, Dr.D.S.Sankara Rao and and Challenges” at the International Seminar on Gender Prof. B.Sambasiva Rao: “The Status of Higher Education in the Mainstreaming - Issues and Strategies for Empowerment, held at Era of Globalization: A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh”. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women’s Studies during 5- 6 (ii).Dr.E. Raju, and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: (i) “Health of Women: March 2014. A Review.” DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Ch.Venu Babu and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper The following posters were presented at the International on “A Study of Socio –Economic Benefits of FDI in India” at the Symposium on Nature Inspired Initiatives in Chemical Trends”, International Conference on Global Business: Opportunities & (NIICT-2014), held at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, during 2-5, March 2014. Challenges, organized by the Department of Commerce, Osmania (i) G.Usha Rani and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: “Recent Chemical University, Hyderabad, during 27-29 March 2014. trends inspired by the naturally occurring anti-rhematic agents from The following papers were presented at the International Coldenia procumbens linn”. Conference on Gender Mainstreaming: Issues and Strategies for (ii) P.Asha Bhanu and Prof.B. Kesava Rao: “Anti-oxidant and Empowerment organized by Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for anti-hemorrhagic activity of Syzygium samarangense”. Women’s Studies during 5-6 March, 2014. R.Sreenivasulu and R.Ramesh Raju: Presented a paper on i) Ch.Venu Babu, and Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: “A Study of “Synthesis of 3,6 – bis(3’-indolyl) dihydro tetrazines, Nortopsentin Women’s Working Conditions and Problems of Rural Non- Farm analogues” at 2nd UK –India Med Chem Congress, IICT, Sector in Krishna District.” Hyderabad, on 22 – 23 March, 2013. C.Nagavardhini, K. Sunder Kumar, K.Anitha and R. Ramesh ii) Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Women in higher Raju: Presented a paper on “Assessment of Air Pollution Education in India”. Monitoring Sites in Rural and Urban Areas of Vijayawada (INDIA)” iii) Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Food Crops Production –Food Security in the seminar on Role of Chemistry in Energy Development and in Andhra Pradesh”. Environmental Protection, during March 3-4, 2014. The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on Agrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh organized by DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS the Dept. of Economics, ANU, Guntur, during 22 -23 March, 2014. ADMINISTRATION (i). Ch.Venu Babu, G.Venkateswarlu, M.N.Swarna and Prof. G.V. Chalam: i. Attended the Skills - Enduring Trainers Prof.B.Sambasiva Rao: “A Study of Socio Economic Conditions National Workshop conducted by AU College of Engineering, of Agricultural Indebtedness in Andhra Pradesh”. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, on January 9, 2014. ii. Presented a paper on “Buddhist Applied Philosophy: Ethical (ii). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Agricultural Marketing Conduct – Debunking the Myths” at the UGC National Seminar in India: An Overview”. on Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Centre for Mahayana Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: Presented a paper on Buddhist Studies, ANU, during 30-31 January, 2014. “Health of Women: A Review” at the International Conference on iii. Presented a paper on “Waste management - Indian Context Women Empowerment (ICWE 2014), organized by International (Form and Type of Wastes: Effects and Prevention” at the National Multidisciplinary Research Foundation, Hotel Manorama at Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable Vijayawada, during 7-8, March 2014. ISBN 978-93-84124-01-4. 17 The following papers were presented at the U.G.C. National (iii) Dr. B. Karuna: Presented a paper on “Re construction of Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy, at Center for Mahayana Personal and Ethnic Identity in Joy Kogowa’s Obasan. Buddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur during 30- 31 January, 2014. Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Delivered Keynote address at the (i). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “Socio- Economic National Seminar on Hurdles in Imparting of Communications Skills Conditions of Street Children”. to Rural Students in Urban colleges at VSR & NVR College, Tenali (ii). Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Women Empowerment Through on March 1, 2014. Buddhism: A Comment”. The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on st The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Writing in English in 21 Century st NGO’s and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organized by organized by S.D.M.Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada 21 nd the Department of Sociology and Social Work, ANU, Guntur, on 7- -22 January, 2014 8th February, 2014. (i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Acculturisation as theme of Bharathi Mukherjees Novels with special reference to Jasmine: A Study”. (i). Dr. E. Raju & Prof. B. Sambasiva Rao: “NGO’s working on (ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy “New Historicism in Urvasi Butalia’s The Street Children in Andhra Pradesh”. Other Side of Silence”. Also chaired a session. (ii). Dr. K. Madhu Babu: “Empowering Women Through NGO’S The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on in Andhra Pradesh”. Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Acharya Nagarjuna Dr. K. Madhu Babu:(i). “Sustainable Agriculture and Tribal University, 30th -31st January 2014. Farmers-Role of Andhra Pradesh Tribal Development” at National (i) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Teachings of Buddha and their relevance Seminar on The Status of Tribal Women in India organized by the in Personal Communication”. Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, Guntur on February 7-8, (ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Buddhist Philosophy in Rabindranath 2014. Tagore’s Plays Natir Puja and Chandalika”. (ii). Presented a paper on “Livestock Sector Issues and Challanges The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on in Andhra Pradesh” at the XXXII Annual Conference of Andhra The Status of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges and Pradesh Economic Association held at Department of Economics, Strategies for Empowerment organized by the Department of Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, on 8th -9th February, 2014. Sociology and Social Work, ANU,7th -8th February 2014. (iii). Presented a paper on “Organic Farming Sustainable (i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Representation of Tribals in Kesava Agriculture in Practice” at the National Seminar on Renewable Reddy’s He conquered the Jungle”. Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable Environmental Management organized by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences, (ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Culture and Life Style of “DOMA’ Tribe ANU, on 20th -21st February, 2014. Also chaired a session. on Simla Hills in Chaman Nahal’s The Gandhi Quartet”. (iv). Presented a paper on “Employer-Employee Relations and The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on the Performance of Public Sector” at the National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable Environmental Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations organized by the Management organized by the Department of Environmental Department of Human Resource Management, ANU, Guntur, on Sciences, ANU, 20th -21st February 2014. 22nd -23rd February, 2014. (i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “Eco-criticism and concerns in (v). Presented a paper on “Living Conditions of Dalits in India Wordsworth’s poetry”. During the Post-Independence Period” at the National Seminar (ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Social Ecocriticism in Amitav Ghosh’s on Empowering Marginalized Communities: From Theory to Praxis, The Hungry Tide”. at the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: (i) Presented a paper on “Communication (CSSEIP), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 27-28 March, Skills to the Rural students: Challenges and Issues” at the National 2014. Seminar on Hurdles in Imparting Communication Skills to the Rural DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Students of Urban Colleges organized by Department of English, V.S.R & N.V.R College, Tenali 1st March 2014. Dr. Susan, I.V. (i) Presented a paper on “Role of Buddhist Applied Philosophy on Information and Communication Technology” at the (ii). Presented a paper on “The role of N.G.O’s in M.K.Gandhi’s UGC National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy, organized Hind Swaraj” at the National Seminar on NGOS and Civil Society by Dept of Buddhist Studies, ANU during 30- 31 January 2014. in the Era of Globalization organized by the Department of th th (ii) Presented a paper on “Status of Tribal Women: Role of Sociology and Social Work, ANU, 18 -19 March 2014. Institutions” at the UGC National Seminar on Tribal Women in The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on India: Issues, Challenges and Strategies, organized by Dept of The Changing Dimensions of Public Relations organized by Sociology and Social Work, ANU during 7 - 8 February 2014. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, ANU, 3rd-4th March 2014. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “The role of Newspapers to enhance th The following papers were presented at the 27 Annual Communication Skills and Personality Development Skills”. International Conference of Indian Association for Canadian Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: “Professional Ethics and Public Relations” Studies, on Culture Spaces: Canada and India at SV University, also chaired a session. Tirupati during 27 -29 January 2014. The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on (i) Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Chaired a session and presented Modern Theories in Literature & Language organized by the a paper on “Personal and Political Moral Concerns in Rohinton Department of English, P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Mistry’s A Fine Balance”. Vijayawada, 19th -20th March, 2014. (ii) Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Presented a paper on “Tradition and (i). Dr. M. Suresh Kumar: “The Text and Context in Translation Culture in Canada in the novels of Anitha Rau Badami”. Studies”. 18 (ii) Dr. B. Karuna: “An Ecofeministic Reading of Margaret Atwood’s iv. Presented a paper on “Agricultural Trade and Exports” at the Surfacing”. National Seminar on Agrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: Participated in the U.G.C national workshop Pradesh organized by the Department of Economics, ANU during on E-Content Development, jointly organised by the Department 22-23, March, 2014. of Commerce and Business Management and Center for Distance v. Participated in UGC Sponsored National Workshop on E-Content Education, ANU, on 14th and 15th, February 2014 in ANU. Development organized by Dept .of Commerce & Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education, ANU during DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY 14th -15th February, 2014. The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on DEPT. OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Sustainable Environmental Dr. G. Anitha: i. Presented a paper on “Small newspapers and Management organized by the Department of Environmental tribal development” in the UGC National Seminar on Sciences, ANU, during 20-21 February, 2014. Status of Tribal Women in India organized by Dept of Sociology and Social i) P.V. Nageswara Rao & S. Appa Rao : "Distribution of E-coli in Work, ANU, 7-8 February, 2014. groundwater in the western delta region of River Gadavari, A.P." ii. Presented a paper on “Community Radio Service and NGOs” in ii) P.V. Nageswara Rao & R.V. Ramana : "Groundwater quality the UGC National seminar on NGO’s Civil Society in the Era of in a part of Guntur District A.P." Globalization held by Dept of Sociology and Social Work, ANU, during 18-19 March 2014. DEPARTMENT OF HINDI iii. Presented a paper on “Right to Information and Transparency” i. Dr. A.C.V. Ramakumar: Presented a paper on “Grameen in the UGC National seminar on Right to Information, held by parivesh me stree ke shoshan aur peeda ke shithiya” at the National Dept of Journalism and Communication, Yogi Vemana University, Seminar on Hindi-Telugu Sahityamlo-Stree Vaad organized Kadapa, AP, during 11-12 March, 2014. SDMSM Kalasala, Vijayawada on 18th February 2014. iv. Presented a paper on “Job satisfaction, attrition and mass media” ii. Presented a Paper on “Hindi-Telugu Bhasha evam saahit ke in the UGC national seminar on Emerging Trends in Industrial naye vemarsh: ek mulyankan” at the U.G. C National Seminar on Relations by Bommidala Dept of Human Resources Management, Dalit vimarsh par Dr Ambedkar ka vichaar at Govt. Degree College, ANU, during 22-23 February, 2014.Won the best paper Rajahmundry, during 10-11 January 2014. presentation. Dr. K. Sri Krishna: (i) Presented a paper on “Rashtriya Atma v. Presented a paper on “Non-violent movements and role of social Nirbaratha ke Prabhal Aakankshi ‘Dinakar’, at the seminar on media” in the National Seminar on Buddhist Applied Philosophy Rashtriya Atma Nirbaratha Aur Hindi conducted by Department of held by Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU, during 30- Hindi, P.V.K.N Govt.Degree College, Chittoor on 29-30 Nov – 13. 31 January, 2014. ii). Chief Guest of Hindi-Day Celebrations conducted by B.S.N.L DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Zonal Office on 19-August- 2013. Dr. Bh. Satyanarayana: i. Delivered the Keynote Address entitled iii) Chief Guest of Hindi Day Celebrations conducted by “Fuzzy Ideals in the Algebraic System: Gamma Near-Ring” at the Government Degree College, Chebrolu on October 24 2013. UGC National Conference on Fuzzy Mathematics and its Applications at Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Maharastra, during 5-6 February, 2014. Dr. N. Sai Babu & Ch. Radhika: (i). Presented a paper on ii. Gave a talk on “Finite Goldie Dimension and Fuzzy Dimension “Education & SHG are the Success Mantra in Empowering the in Module Theory” at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Tribal Women” at the UGC National Seminar on The Status of Mathematics and its Applications, at ANU PG Centre at Ongole, Tribal Women in India, Issues, Challenges and Strategies for 6-7 March, 2014. Also chaired a session. Empowerment, organized by Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, ANU during 7-8 February, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS (ii). Presented a paper on “Role of NGO’s in the Field of Education” Prof. N. Veeraiah: (i). Delivered an Invited talk on “Improved 3+ at the UGC National seminar on NGO’s and Civil Society in the Bioactivity of calcium fluoro boro phosphate glasses due to Al Era of Globalization, organized by Dept. of Sociology & Social ions” at the International Conference on Materials and Work, ANU during 18-19 March, 2014. Characterization Techniques organized by Vellore Institute of Technological University, Vellore during March 10th - 12th, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF HRM (ii). Delivered an Invited talk on the “Potential applications of Dr. B. Naga Raju: i) Presented a paper on “Corporate Social glasses in Modern Science & Technology” at the National Seminar Responsibility” at the National Seminar on Buddhist Applied on Recent Trends in Materials Science organized by Ideal College Philosophy organized by the Centre for Mahayana Buddhist of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada on 22-02-2014. Studies, ANU during 30-31, January, 2014. iii) Delivered an Invited talk on “Bioactive glasses” at National ii. Presented a paper on “Tribal Women in India” at the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications - Seminar on The Status of Tribal Women in India:Issues, Challenges NCAMEA-2014 organized by Dept. of Physics, Osmania and Strategies for Empowerment organized by the Department of University, Hyderabad, during 31st January and 1st February, 2014. Sociology and Social Work, ANU, during 7-8, February, 2014. i. Dr. Sandhya Cole: Delivered a lecture on “ Microprocessors iii. Presented a paper on “Sustainable Environmental Management” and its Applications “ at the National Seminar on Advances in at the National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Electronics at P.B. Siddardha College of Arts & Science, Sustainable Environmental Management organized by the Vijayawada, on 23 October 2013 . Department of Environmental Sciences, ANU during 20-21, ii. Subba Rao M, Dr. Sandhya Cole: Presented a paper on “Optical February, 2014. 2+ & X-ray diffraction Characterization on Cu doped Zn3 (PO4)2 19 ZnO nano crystalline powder” at the National Seminar on Recent Nanotechnology and Allied Industries, Bapatla Engineering Trends in Surface Sciences and Nanotechnology - RTSSN 2013, College, Bapatla during 7-8th March, 2014. at Department of Science and Humanities, Pottisriramulu The following papers were presented at the International Chalavadi Mallikarjuna Rao College of Engineering & Conference on Materials and Characterization Techniques, held Technology, Vijayawada, during 29-30 November 2013. at VIT University, Vellore during 10-12th March 2014. iii. M.Subba Rao, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole: i. G. Thirumala Rao, R. Joyce Stella, B. Babu, V. Pushpa 2+ Presented a paper on “Synthesis and characterization of Cu Manjari, B. Jaya Raja and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Novel Cu2+ doped Zn (PO ) ZnO nano crystalline powder” at a National 3 4 2 doped ZnO-CdS nanocomposite: synthesis, structural, Seminar on Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences (MTCS 2013) spectroscopic and magnetic properties”. organized by the Department of Chemistry, ANU, Guntur during (ii) R. Joyce Stella, G. Thirumala Rao, V. Pushpa Manjari, M. 20-21 December 2013. Rajesh, B. Babu, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Structural and Optical iv. M. Subba Rao, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole: properties of Mn(II) ions doped CdO/ZnS nanocomposite”. Presented a paper on “Nano Materials and Health Hazards” at the International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Nutrition The following papers were presented at the National Conference & Genetics organized by the Department of Chemistry, Vikrama on Emerging Nanomaterials, SK University, Anantapur during 21- nd Simhapuri University, Nellore, during 27-29 December 2013. 22 March 2014. v. G. Keerti Marita, J. Santhan Kumar, M. Subba Rao and i. B. Jayaraja, V. Pushpa Manjari, M. Rajesh Yadav, G. 3+ Thirumala Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Optical and Sandhya Cole: Presented a paper on “Role of Cr Ions in K2O- Luminescent Properties of LiCaAlF3PO4 nanophosphors”. CdO- B2O3- SiO2 (KCBSi) at the National Seminar on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA 2014) at the ii. G. Rama Sundari, M. Avinash, B. Jayaraja, R. Joyce Stella Department of Physics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, during and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Investigations on Structural and 31st January 1st February 2014. Optical Properties of Molybdenum Doped Alkali Zinc Borate vi. Madhuri, J. Santhan Kumar and Sandhya Cole: Presented a Glasses”. paper on “The role of Tungsten ions in Lead-Borate Glasses iii. B. Babu, M. Rajesh Yadav, N. Bakthavatchala Reddy and System by means of Spectroscopic investigations”. at the National R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Optical and magnetic properties of TM Conference on Emerging Nano Materials (NCENM-2014), during (Co2+&Ni2+) doped ZnO Sonochemical assisted synthesis”. 21-22 March 2014 organized by the Department of Physics, Sri R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Gave an invited talk on “Synthesis and Krishanadevaraya University, Anantapur. structural, optical, magnetic properties of TM doped ZnO vii. Bhushan Kumar L. Nirmal Rajeev Y. Sandhya Cole: nanopowders” at Second National Conference on Physics and Presented a paper on “Growth and Characterization of Pure and Chemistry of Solids, held at SR &BGNR Govt. Arts & Science th Rare Earth doped Organometallic Nonlinear Opticals of College, Khammam during 29-30 March 2014. Manganese Mercury Thiocyanate (MMTC)” at an International G.Rama Sundari, M.Avinash, B.Babu, R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Conference on Materials and Characterization Techniques Presented a paper on “Preparation and Characterization of Alkali (ICMCT2014 ) organized by VIT University, Tamil Nadu, during zinc borate glasses” at Second National Conference on Physics 10-12 March, 2014. and Chemistry of Solids, SR &BGNR Govt. Arts& Science College, viii. V. Madhuri, J. Santhan Kumar, M. Subba Rao and Sandhya Khammam during 29-30 March 2014. Cole: Attended a National Seminar on Renewable Energies, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK Eco Systems and Sustainable Environmental Management, at the The following papers were presented at the UGC National Department of Environmental Sciences, ANU, Guntur during 20- Seminar on the Status of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges 21 February 2014. and Strategies for Empowerment organized by Department of ix.V. Madhuri, Sandhya Cole: Attended a National Seminar on Sociology & Social Work, ANU, during 7-8 February 2014. Advanced in Biomaterials for Medical Applications (ABMA-2014) i. R.John & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Development or organized by the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at R.V.R. & Displacement(A Study on Polavaram Displaced Tribal Women”. J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur, during14th -15th March, 2014. ii. K.Jayalakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Education, Health G. Rama Sundari, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu, T. Aswani, T. and Employment of Tribal Women”. Raghavendra Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Presented apaper iii. N. Santhi Priya, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer & V.Prakasini: “Educational Status of Tribal Women”. on “Physical and Spectral Investigations on TiO2 doped Alkali Zinc Borate Glasses” at National conference on Advanced Materials iv. M.Nageswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Child for Energy Applications, NCAMEA-2014, held at Osmania Malnutrition in India – Reasons and Challenges”. University, Hyderabad during 31-01-2014 to 01-02-2014. Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) “Health of Tribal Women in Andhra Pradesh – An Analysis”. R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar, V. Pushpa Manjari, B. Babu and T. (ii) “Socio-Economic Status of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Aswani: Gave an Invited talk on “Synthesis, Optical and Pradesh”. Luminescence properties of transition metal ions doped Inorganic Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: (i) Delivered Keynote address at the nanophosphors” at National Conference on Nanotechnology and One Day National Seminar on Women’s Reservation Bill Allied Industries, Bapatla Engineering College, held at Bapatla sponsored by U.G.C. organized by Department of Humanities & th during 7-8 March, 2014. IQAC, V.S.R & N.V.R. College, Tenali, on 25th February 2014. K. Ravindranadh, B. Babu, V. Pushpa Manjari, G. Thirumala (ii) As a Chief Guest spoke on “Women’s Empowerment” at the Rao, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar:Presented a paper International Women’s Day Celebration at Vadlapudi, Tenali 2+ on “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Nanosized Mn doped Ca-Li organized by Jan Sikshana Samstha & Sangam Dairy, Guntur Hydroxyapatite Powder” at National Conference on district on 08-03-2014. 2120 The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminar i. Ms. K. Rajya Lakshmi and Professor B. Re. Victor Babu: on Social Work Education and Development organized by “On second order slope rotatable designs under Auto-correlated Department of Social Work, ANU Ongole campus, during March structure of errors”. 10-11, 2014. ii. “Second order slope rotatable designs under Auto-correlated i. N. Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: structure of errors using BIBD”. “Problems of Rural Aged Women”. Prof. K. Chandan: Delivered a lecture on “Optimal control of two- ii. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “A Study on Child phase M/M/1 queueing system with server Start-up, N-Policy, Labour in Agricultural Sector in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh”. unreliable server and Banking” at the National Conference on iii. Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: “Recent Changing Trends in Social Applied Statistics and Related Working Practices, at the Work Education”. Department of Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, North The following papers were presented at the UGC National Seminar Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, during January 30-31, 2014. on NGOs and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organized Mr. K.Satish Kumar and Prof. K. Chandan: Presented a paper by Department of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, during 18-19, on “Two-Phase N-Policy M/M/1 Gated Queuing System with Server March 2014. Breakdowns and Balking” at a National Conference on Recent i. K.Jaya Lakshmi & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs in Advances in Statistics, during 21-22 January 2014. Basic Health Care and Education”. Prof. K. Rosaiah: (i) Delivered a lecture on “Statistical Quality ii. M.Koteswara Rao, N. Santhi Priya & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: Control” at Department of Statistics, SDMSM Kalasala “Role of NGOs in Promoting Education”. (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 28.02.2014. iii. K.Kalpana, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer & Dr.S.Ramesh: “NGOs (ii) Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on E- Role in Empowerment of Differently Abled through Inclusive Content Development jointly organized by the Dept. of Commerce Environment in India”. & Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education, iv. N. Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao, & Dr.Saraswati Raju ANU, during 14 &15 February 2014. Iyer: “Aging and Non Governmental Organizations in India”. v. R.John & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs in Health DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU Care Programmes (A Study in West Godavari District, A.P)”. Prof.G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi: Presented a paper on “Vidura Neeti in Mahabharatam” at the International Conference on vi. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Role of NGOs in the Mahabharatam organized by Oriental Research Institute, S V U, Eradication of Child Labour in Guntur District, A.P.”. Tirupati during 7-11 January 2014. Also chaired a session. vii. V.Prakasini & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “NGOs and Civil Society”. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) “Importance of Social Work N. Baratha Jyothi and Dr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “A Profession in Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGO’s) Study on prevalence of anemia and growth pattern among HIV Management”. infected children and adolescents from rural areas attending VCTC (ii) “Empowerment of Dalit Women through Self Help Groups and ART center Govt. General Hospital, Vijayawada, A.P., India” (SHGs) in Andhra Pradesh – A Study”. at 2nd International Science Symposium on HIV & Infectious Diseases (HIV SCIENCE 2014) organized by YRG Centre, The following papers were presented at the UGC Sponsored Chennai, Tamilnadu from 30 January - 1 February, 2014. National Seminar on Agrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh organized by Department of Economics, ANU, on March P.V.V. Satish, K. Somaiah, A. Kanaka Raju, N. Sree Rekha and 22-23, 2014. Dr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “Fin and tail rot disease in i. N.Santhi Priya, M.Koteswara Rao & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: nursery ponds of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India” at 101st “Economic Conditions of Agricultural Labour”. Indian Science Congress, organized by University of Jammu, Jammu from 3-7 February, 2014. ii. Y.Sunil Babu & Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer: “Problems of Child Labour in Agricultural Sector”. K. Somaiah and Dr. K. Sunita: Presented a paper on “ Effect of iii. Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: “Dalit Women Livelihood through Phenthoate on protein levels in the freshwater fish L. rohita” at Agricultural Sector-A study”. National Seminar on Renewable Energies, Ecosystems and Dr. A. Gowri Sankar Rao: (i) Presented a paper on “Buddhist Sustainable Environmental Management organized by Department Philosophy in Social Work perspective – With Special Reference of Environmental Sciences, ANU, Guntur from 20-21 February, to Human Concern” UGC National Seminar on Buddhist Applied 2014. Philosophy organized by Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur (Dist.) – 522 510, 30th & 31st January – 2014. ANU ONGOLE CAMPUS, ONGOLE The following papers were presented at the UGC National (ii) Participated in the National Workshop on E-Content Seminar on Social Work Education and Development organized jointly organized by the Dept. of Commerce & Development by the Department of Social Work, ANU Ongole Campus, Ongole, Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education, ANU, during 10-11 March, 2014. on 14th and 15th, Feb 2014. DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS (i) Dr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: “Addressing The following papers were presented in the UGC sponsored the future of professional social work in India”. National Conference on Advances in Statistical Theory, Modeling and Applications (NCASTMA)” held during 27-28, March 2014 at (ii) Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Sustainable development and social work Department of Statistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. profession”. 21 DEPT. OF ECONOMICS (iii) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Socio-economic conditions of Rock salt (iii) Dr. N Sanjeeva Rao: “Poverty alleviation programmes in A.P”. farmers of Beerangunta village, Kothapatnam mandal, Prakasam (iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Poverty and its eradication in India”. district”. (v) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Poverty alleviation among fisher folk (iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Role of Agriculture financial institutions in India”. women through SHGS: An empirical study on Prakasam District The following papers were presented at the 74th Session of Indian of A.P”. History Congress held at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, DEPT. OF HISTORY during 28-30 December, 2013. (vi) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Indian’s rural poverty and alleviation DEPT. OF HISTORY programmes”. (i) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Indian Diaspora and economic contributions in India”. DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK (ii) Dr. G. Soma Sekhar: “The period 1858-85 regarded as Borker (vii) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Social Work: Realities and Challenges”. Pledges”. (viii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “Role of Social Work Teacher in 21st Century”. The following papers were presented at National Seminar (ix) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “Social Work Education – on Department of History & Archaeology and culture, Dravidian Field Work Training in Industrial Setting”. University, Kuppam, during 2-3 April, 2014. The following papers were presented at the National DEPT. OF HISTORY Seminar on Status of Tribal Women in India : Issues Challenges (i) Dr. G. Raja Mohan: “Environment issues in the coastal Andhra & Strategies for Empowerment organized by Department of Social Pradesh”. Work, ANU, Guntur, during 7-8, February 2014 (ii) Dr. G. Soma Sekhar: “Sri Darsi Chenchaiahs Role in Social Programme movement”. DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (i) Dr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: “Empowerment The following papers were presented at the National Seminar of Tribal Women in India”. on NGO’s and Civil Society in the Era of Globalization organized by the Department of Sociology & Social Work, ANU, Guntur on DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK 18 and 19 March 2014. (ii) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Micro-Finance and Empowerment of Tribal Women: A study through SHGs in Srikakulam district of Andhra DEPT. OF SOCIAL WORK Pradesh”. (i) Dr.P.Venkata Rao: “Role of NGOs in Rural Development”. (iii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “The Socio-Economic Profile of Tribal Women: (ii) Dr.R.Srinivasu: “Social Workers and NGOs-an instrument for A study in Kotture village, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh”. Social Development”. (iv) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “Participation of Tribal Women (iii) Dr.M.H. Preetham Dev Kumar: “ The Role of NGOs in Social in Panchayaths”. Action and Social Development”. The following papers were presented at National Seminar (iv). Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Problems and remedies in India”. on Buddhist Applied Philosophy organized by Centre for Mahayana DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Buddhist Studies, ANU, Guntur, during 30-31 January 2014. Dr. N.Venkateswara Rao & Miss. B. Padmaja: (i) Presented a DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION paper on “Role of mathematics in other disciplines”, at the (i) Miss. B. Padmaja: “Corporate social Responsibility”. Department of Mathematics, ANU Ongole Campus, Ongole, during 6-7 March, 2014, (ii) Dr. P. Hari Babu: “Corruption – Problems of Indian Economy”. (ii) Presented a paper on “Employee Relations: Emerging Issues (iii) Dr. S. Vijay Kumar: “Corporate governance and corporate and Challenges”, at Department of Human Resource Management, social Responsibility”. ANU, Guntur. During 22-23 February, 2014. The following papers were presented at the XXXII Annual DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Conference of Andhra Pradesh Economics Association, organized Dr. P. Obulesu: Presented a paper on “NREGP facet of inclusive by Department of Economics, Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, growth: A case study of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh”, during 8-9 February, 2014, conference volume, pp.90-96. Department of Rural Development and Social Work, ANU, Guntur, DEPT. OF ECONOMICS 24th 25th March, 2014. Dr. N Sanjeeva Rao: (i) “Economics of dairy farming in A.P.”. (ii) “Growth of service sector in A.P.”. ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (iii) Dr. N. Nirmala Mani: “Empowerment of Fisher, folk women in Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Gave a talk in AIR on “Role of Women in Prakasam District of A.P”. Pharmacy” which was broadcast on March 28, 2014. (iv) Dr. P. Obulesu: “Land reforms and women development in The following faculty attended the UGC-Sponsored National Andhra Pradesh”. Workshop on E-Content Development organized by the Centre The following papers were presented at the National Seminar on for Distance Education of ANU in collaboration with the Department Agrarian Issues and Challenges in Andhra Pradesh organized by of Commerce and Business Administration during 14 -15 February Department of Economics, ANU Guntur, during 22-23 March, 2014. 2014. (i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Also chaired a technical session. DEPT. OF ECONOMICS Dr. N Sanjeeva Rao: (i) Presented a paper on “Agriculture (ii) Dr. P Ravi, (iii) Dr. K. Vijay, (iv) Mr. P. Raghuveer, development in A.P.”. (v) G. Srikar, (vi) Mrs. K.E.Pravallika, (vii) Ms.Ch. Srujani, (ii) “Agricultural marketing and exports”. (viii) Mrs. D. Madhuri 22 The following papers were presented at the National Conference (ii) G. Srikar: Presented a poster on “Formulation and Evaluation on Re-Visioning Pharmacy Education and Research: of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Combined Embedded Matrix Contemporary Issues and Future Strategies, at Sri Siddhartha Tablets of Diltiazem HCl”. Pharmacy College, Nuzvid on 16-17 March, 2014. The following faculty attended the UGC National (i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a review paper on “Natural Workshop on Role of Modern Instrumentation Techniques In gums” and “Microballoons-A novel and potential approach of gastro Current Concepts of Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by ANU retentive drug delivery system”. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences during 14 - 15 March 2014. (ii) Dr. P Ravi: Presented a paper on “Screening of anti-oxidant (i) Dr. P Ravi, (ii) Dr. K. Vijay, (iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer, activity of hydro alcoholic extract of Euphorbia thymifolia Linn”. (iv) G. Srikar, (v) Mrs. K.E.Pravallika, (vi) Ms. Ch. Srujani, (iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer: Presented a paper on “Formulation (vii) Mrs. D. Madhuri, (viii) Gayatri Ramya, Development and In-Vitro Characterization of Self-Nano (ix) D. Ravi Sankar Reddy Emulsifying Drug Delivery System Containing Poorly Soluble Drug Atorvastatin”. ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The following faculty attended attended the National Conference DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH on Revisioning Pharmacy Education and Research: Contemporary The following papers were presented in UGC National Issues and Future Strategies. seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Writings in English in 21st st i) Dr. K. Vijay ii) Dr. Ravi Sankar Reddy Century organized by SDMSM Kalasala, Vijayawada on 21 - nd The following papers were presented at the National Workshop 22 January, 2014. on Research: Design, Execution and Publication, at Vijaya Institute Dr. Suneetha Y: “Preoccupation of Western Culture in Gita of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Women during 21- 22 March 2014. Mehta’s Raj”. (i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: (i) Presented research work on “Design D.Sumalatha: “Themes of Identity, Alienation and Isolation in the and development of matrix tablets of Lamivudine using natural works of Jhumpa Lahiri”. polymers for controlled release”. Dr. Y. Suneetha: (i) Presented a paper on “Affinity for Shadonian (ii) Presented a review paper on ‘Buccal films-An innovative and Culture in Linda Smith’s The Piper of Shadonia” in International promising drug delivery technology’. Conference on Cultural Spaces: Canada & India organized by Sri (iii) G. Srikar: Presented a paper on “Novel Approaches in Venkateswara University and Indian Association for Canadian Compression – Coated Tablet Dosage Forms”. Studies, Tirupati on 27th - 29th January, 2014. (iv) Rohini Pilli: Presented a paper at the National Workshop The following faculty participated in UGC Sponsored National on Research Design , Execution and Publication. Workshop on E-Content Development organized by Department Prof. A. Prameela Rani: (v) Presented a review paper on “Role of Commerce & Business Administration and Centre for Distance of proteomics in effective target drug discovery” and Education, ANU on 14-15 February, 2014. “Bioinformatics-A vital tool for drug design” at the National Seminar (i) Dr. Y. Suneetha, (ii) Dr. D. Sumalatha and Workshop on Genomics & Proteomics: An Informatics The following faculty participated in UGC Sponsored National Approach (NSGPI-2014) at the Department of Biotechnology, ANU, Workshop on Emerging Trends in Global Business organized by during 24 -25 March, 2014. Department of International Business Studies, ANU on 29th - 30th The following papers were presented at the National Conference March, 2014. on Innovations and Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized Dr. Y. Suneetha & D. Sumalatha: Presented a paper on “ Feminist by Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri on 29 March, 2014. Literary Criticism: A Case Study of Anne Tyler’s Writing” in a National Seminar on Modern Theories in Literature &Language (i) Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Presented a review on “Pelletization- organized by P.B.Siddartha College of Arts and Science, A potential multiple unit drug delivery system” and Vijayawada on 19th - 20th March, 2014. ‘Transferosomes-A novel and targeted drug delivery vesicles”. The following papers were presented in the National (ii) Dr. P Ravi: i.. Presented a paper on “Screening of Anti - Conference on Communication Skills for Academic Excellence and Inflammatory Activity of Alcoholic Extract of Erythryna Variegate Career Development organized by PVP.Siddartha Institute of L. Leaves”. Technology (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 28th March, 2014. (iii) Mr. P. Raghuveer: Presented a paper on “Self-Nano i. Dr. Y. Suneetha & D. Sumalatha: “Classroom Management Emulsifying Drug Delivery System- Lipid Based Drug Delivery Techniques for Engineering Students”. Strategy for Enhancement of Drug Bio Avilability”. ii. Ch. Radhika: “Role of Communication Skills in the Assessment The following faculty attended the National Conference on Process”. Innovations & Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by D. Sumalatha: (i) Partcipated in an International Conference on Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri, on March 29, 2014 Cultural Spaces: Canada & India organized by Sri Venkateswara i) Dr. K. Vijay, ii) Rohini Pilli University and Indian Association for Canadian Studies, Tirupati on 27th - 29th Jan, 2014. The following papers were presented at the International Conference on Drugs for Future: Infectious Diseases, organized Dr. Ch. Radhika: (i). Presented a paper on “Tagore’s Use of by NIPER, Hyderabad on 27 - 28 March, 2014. Buddhism in Liberating the Women with Reference to the Dance Drama Chandalika” at the UGC National Seminar on Buddhist Presented a poster on “The Systematic Review on (i) Dr. P Ravi: Applied Philosophy, organized by Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Clinical Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer”. Studies, ANU during 30-31st January, 2014.

23 NSS ACTIVITIES (JANUARY - MARCH 2014)

SPECIAL CAMPS Chief guest and Prof. Chandrasekhar, Vice-Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law, Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, Dr. Ravi Kumar, NSS Programme Officer, Kaza Village Secretary and others.

‘NSS-Special Adventure Training Camp’ at Manali. (HP) The University NSS team participated in the NSS- st st During the period from 1 Jan’ to 31 Mar’2014, nearly Special Adventure Training Camp held at Atal Bihari 100 NSS Special Camping Programmes were organized at Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports different adopted villages/slum areas spread over Guntur (ABVIMAS), Manali, Himachal Pradesh, from 1st to 10th and Prakasam districts by NSS units of ANU Colleges. January, 2014. Sri M. Sudhakar, NSS Programme Officer of R.V.R & J.C College of Engineering, Chowdavaram, NSS Winter Special Camping Programmes Guntur, acted as contingent leader. NSS volunteers (3 boys) The NSS Units I & II of Govt. Women’s College, and (3 girls) were deputed for the NSS special adventure Guntur, organized NSS special camping programme from training programme and the details are as follows: 14.03.2014 to 20.03.2014 at their adopted village Agatavarappadu, Pedakakani Mandal, Guntur district. NSS Programme Officer During the 7 day programme, AIDS awareness rally, clean Sri M. Sudhakar R.V.R & J.C College of Engineering, & green, medical awareness, socio-economic survey, Chowdavaram, Guntur women empowerment, literacy campaign, environmental NSS Volunteers - Boys awareness, health hazards of smoking and alcohol, etc., M. Anil Kumar, II B.Com., V.T.J.M & I.V.T.R Degree College, were organized with the support and involvement of local Mangalagiri, Guntur (Dt) people. The inaugural programme was attended by D. Ratna Kishore, M.Pharm., ANU College of Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, Pharmaceutical Sciences, ANU, Guntur(Dt) ANU, Dr. Sasi Bala, In-charge, Principal, Govt. Women’s A. Prathap Reddy, II B.Sc., Sri Gowthami Degree College, College, Guntur, Dr. Rajarajeshwari, Programme Officer, Darsi, Prakasam(Dt) NSS Unit-I, Dr.Prashanthi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit- II, staff members of Govt. Women’s College and village NSS Volunteers - Girls elders. K. Phani Alekya, III B.Tech. (ECE) R.V.R & J.C College of The NSS Unit-I of ANU College of Arts, Commerce Engineering, Chowdavaram, Guntur & Law, had organized NSS special camping programme A.Sai Chandusha, II B.Com., J.K.C. College, Guntur from 24.03.2014 to 30.03.2014 at their adopted village Kaza, Y.Hema Charitha, III B.Tech. (EEE) R.V.R & J.C College of Guntur district. Programmes such as socio-economic Engineering, Chowdavaram, Guntur survey, awareness on human diseases, voluntary blood The NSS volunteers had undergone training in different donation, AIDS, clean and green, plantation of 500 different mountaineering activities such as river crossing, rappelling, varieties of saplings, clean/repair of the drainage at rock climbing, ice skiing, trekking, camping, jungle craft. The Scheduled Caste colony were successfully organized. The adventure training was conducted in the wilderness of the inaugural programme was graced by Dr.M.Radhakrishna Himalayas including trekking of 60 Km., and attaining 9000 Murthy, Chairman, Hindu College of Pharmacy, Guntur as feet height.

Release of NSS Grants Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, had released 2nd installment grant for conducting NSS Special Camping Programme of different NSS units operating at Guntur and Prakasam districts. Each NSS Unit had received an amount of Rs.22, 500/- for special camping programme.

24 RESEARCH DEGREES DURING JANUARY - MARCH 2014 Ph.D. DEGREES AWARDED Name of the Research Scholar Name of the Research Guide Subject

1. M.Sravanthi Prof. K. S. Tilak Biochemistry 2. T. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Prof .C. Ram Babu Biochemistry 3. N. Sarath Chandra Bose Dr. K. Ammani Biochemistry 4. Arjuman Akhil Mohammad Prof .V. Viveka Vardhani Biochemistry 5. Madhuri Vajha Dr. K.S.R. Murthy Biotechnology 6. P. Madhusudana Prof. Chitta Suresh Kumar Biotechnology 7. G. Ratna Prasad Prof .P Srinivasa Babu Biotechnology 8. Kiran Kumar Angadi Dr. K. Ammani Biotechnology 9. Lakshmana Swamy Parasa Dr. L. Cyril Arun Kumar Biotechnology 10. M. Kumar Dr. C. Ganesh Kumar Biotechnology 11. D. Ravi Dr. J.V.L.N. Seshagiri Rao Biotechnology 12. Post Sai Reddy Dr. G.V.M. Sharma Chemistry 13. A. Siva Madhavi Prof. P. V. V. Satyanarayana Chemistry 14. S. Venkat Rao Prof. C. Ram Babu Chemistry 15. Y.A.S.J. Prasanna Kumari Dr. Y. Sunandamma Chemistry 16. M. Rama Prof. B. Syam Sundar Chemistry 17. Ramanaiah Ganji Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry 18. S.V. Balaji Dr. S. Chandrasekhar Chemistry 19. D. Bala Karuna Kumar Prof. C. Ram Babu & Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao Chemistry 20. Zareena Begum Prof. C. Ram Babu Chemistry 21. K.V. Raghavendra Rao Dr. J.S. Yadav Chemistry 22. K. Jaya Prasanthi Prof. B. Syama Sundar Chemistry 23. M. Suvarna Saritha Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce 24. S. Venkata Ramana Prof. B. K. Surya Prakasha Rao Commerce 25. S. Vijaya Kumar Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce 26. B. Syam Sundar Prof. Abdul Noor Basha Commerce 27. K. Vijay Kumar Reddy Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Commerce 28. P. Mohan Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Commerce 29. Uppu Ravi Babu Dr. V. Vijay Kumar CSE 30. Gopala Krishna Murthy Nookala Dr. O. Naga Raju CSE 31. Lalitha Saroja Thota Prof. A. Appa Rao CSE 32. B. Raja Srinivasa Reddy Prof. I. CSE 33. G. Krishna Mohan Dr .R Satya Prasad CSE 34. G. Chenchamma Prof. A. Govardhan CSE 35. Bandla Sreenivasa Rao Dr. R. Satya Prasad CSE 36. V.V.R. Maheswara Rao Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE 37. R.V.V.S.V. Prasad Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE 38. S.V. Naga Srinivasu Prof .I. Ramesh Babu CSE 39. Bhanu Prakash Battula Dr. R Satya Prasad CSE 40. V.V.Jaya Rama Krishnaiah Prof. K. Mruthyunjaya Rao CSE 41. Suneetha Chittineni Dr. B. Raveendra Babu CSE 42. D. Venkata Naga Raju Dr. V. Valli Kumari CSE 43. Satuluri Naganjaneyulu Prof. K. Mrithyumjaya Rao CSE 44. M. Rajani Prof. P. Narasimha Rao Economics 45. I. Victoria Susan Prof. B. David Raju Education 46. Moturi Ravi Kumar Prof. D. Bhaskara Rao Education 47. K. Narasimha Rao Prof. P. Rajasekhar English 48. B. Venkata Ramana Prof. R. Saraswathi English 49. Afsha Jamal Dr. K. Sandhya English 50. G. M. Susmitha Prof. P. Rajasekhar English 51. G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda Prof. B. David Raju History 52. T. Nanda Vardhan Prof. B. David Raju History 53. K. Sivananda Kumar Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah Law 54. Rama Koti Reddy Chintha Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law 55. S. Venkateswarlu Prof. V. Lakshmi Prasanna Maths 56. A. J. Venkata Radhika Dr. S.V. S. Girija Maths 57. R. Santhi Kumar Dr. T. V. Pradeep Kumar & Prof. D. R. K Reddy Maths

25 58. T. Srinivasa Rao Dr. A. Anjaneyulu & Dr. V. Vasantha Kumar Maths 59. T. Ravi Dr. A. Anjaneyulu Maths 60. K. Krishna Rao Prof. Y. Venkateswara Reddy Maths 61. A.V.S. Sastry Prof. K. Srinivas Pharmacy 62. R.V. Celestin Baboo Prof. K. Srinivas Pharmacy 63. Shaik Babu Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 64. T. Vindhya Kumari Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 65. T. Anjaneyulu Prof. P. Narayanamurthy Physics 66. A. Rupesh Kumar Dr. M. Rami Reddy Physics 67. Chatla Kishore Prof. G. Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu 68. T. Alekhya Prof. M. Satyanarayana Telugu 69. Meka Bhanu Prasad Kumar Babu Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu 70. Pilli Suguna Deena Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu 71. J. Purushotham Sai Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani Aquaculture 72. V. Hymavathi Dr. P. Johnson Physical Education M.Phil. DEGREES S.No Name Name of the Guide Subject 1 K. Maruthi Nagarjuna Dr. K. Rosaiah Statistics 2 Naga Chandana Pallapothu Prof. Mannava Satyanarayana Telugu 3 Ch. Anil Kumar Dr. R.V. Subrahmanyam Physics 4 Prasad Chundi Dr. Naga Raju Battu Human Resource Management 5 Sharon Lily Dasari Dr. V. Tulasi Das Human Resource Management 6 Inaganti Bade Saheb Dr. Naga Raju Battu Human Resource Management 7 N. Venkateswara Rao Dr. V. Jyothi Commerce and Business Administration 8 Sk. Mustak Dr. T. Narayana Murthy Commerce & Business Administration 9 J. Neelima Dr. M. Srinivasa Narayana Commerce & Business Administration 10 J. Venkata Kalyani Dr. M. Srinivasa Narayana Commerce & Business Administration 11 Syed Sadat Ali Alias Abdul Gani Dr. T. Narayana Murthy Commerce & Business Administration 12 N. Murali Mohan Dr. M. Jayanthi Biotechnology 13 Gowri Bala Kumari Kolipakula Dr. T.V. Reddy Chemistry 14 P. Srinivasa Rao Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Chemistry 15 Anandkumar Pal Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer Social Work 16 R. Ramachandra Rao Dr. G. Simhachalam Zoology & Aquaculture 17 J. Sivaiah Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION V. Chandrasekhar Rao, Principal, University College of Arts, Commerce & Law and Prof. S. V. Raju, Prof. Noor Basha Abdul graced the function. A National Workshop on E-Content Development was conducted jointly by the Department of Commerce & Business Administration and Centre for Distance Education during 14th – 15th February, 2014 in the University. A seminar on Strategy of Being an Entrepreneur was jointly conducted by the Department of Commerce, ANU and Woxsen Master Class at Dr. H.H.Deichmann & Dr.S.John David Auditorium on 25th January, 2014. The Department of Commerce & Business Administration and MSME, Hyderabad, jointly organized a workshop on Industrial Motivation on 25-02-2014. Prof.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The Department of International Business Management organized a workshop on Social Media Marketing on 24-02-2014. The Resource Persons were Ch. Revanth and S. Abhijith. The Department of International Business organized a workshop on Indian Economy in Doldrums during 13-15 March, 2014. The Resource Persons were Dr. Papa Rao, Business Analyst, Hyderabad.

26 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES

National Seminar on Physical Education Workshop

The College of Physical Education conducted a State-wide Workshop on the Revised Modalities for PECET Tests and Common Core Syllabus for The ANU College of Physical Education conducted a U.G.D.P.Ed., B.P.Ed & M.P.Ed. Courses in the State and UGC Sponsored National Seminar on the Emerging Trends Physical Efficiency Tests for Qualified DSC Candidates in Physical Education & Sports Sciences on 11th & 12th on 23rd & 24th January, 2014 under the auspices of A.P. State February 2014 with the collaboration of National Association Council of Higher Education and with Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar, of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NAPESS). For as Convener, PECET-2013. In the Inaugural session for the Inaugural Prof. Y. Kishore, Dean & Director of Physical this workshop Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice- Chancellor, ANU Education, ANU acted as a Chairman, and Prof. K. acted as a Chairman, while Prof.P.Vijay Prakash, Vice- Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, as Chief Guest while Chairman, A.P.State Council of Higher Education, Prof.P.Chinnapa Reddy, President, NAPESS, and Sri M.V. Hyderabad, was Chief Guest, and Prof.Sunderraj Urs, Pardhasarathi, Deputy General Manager, Andhra Bank, Professor in Physical Education, Bangalore University, Guntur Zone were Special Invitees. The Rector, the Bangalore, was the Special Guest. Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Registrar, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, OSD, ANU, Sri. N.V. Rector, ANU, Prof. P. Rajasekar, Registrar, Prof. K. Narasimham, Senior Branch Manager, Andhra Bank, ANU, Venkateswarulu from Nigeria, Former Directors of Physical and others were present. 285 participants attended this Education in A.P., and present Directors of Physical conference and 153 papers were presented. Education in A.P., attended as Guests of Honour. For this conference Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar, Principal, For the Closing ceremony, Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah, UCPESS, ANU acted as Conference Director and Dr. Rector, ANU, acted as Chairman, while Prof. Sunderraj P.Johnson, Vice-Principal, UCPESS, ANU acted as Urs, Professor in Physical Education, Bangalore University, Conference Convener. was the Special Guest.

PECET-2014 Committee meeting Convener, PECET -2014. The committee meeting was held at ANU on 4 March, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U. Prof.L.Venugopal Reddy, Chairman, A.P.State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad, released the schedule of Physical Education Common Entrance Test (PECET)-2014.

NSNIS Six weeks certificate course – 2014 Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, has allotted an extension center to ANU for the conduct of six weeks certificate course in the following five games. These courses are going to be conducted on the university campus from 15 May to 24 June, 2014: 1. Athletics 2. Hockey 3. Kabaddi 4. Kho-Kho 5. Softball. A.P. State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad has entrusted the responsibility of conducting of Physical Considering the remarkable Sports background of the Education Common Entrance Test (PECET-2014) to ANU, University and the available Sports Infrastructure, the once again. Prof.Y.Kishore, Dean, Faculty of Physical NSNIS, Patiala, has chosen ANU as a centre for the conduct Education, Yoga and Sports Sciences, was nominated as of the courses. 27 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES All India Inter-University Softball (Men&Women) Tournament 2013-14

ANU organised All India Inter-University Softball (Men & Women) Tournament from 13th to 18th January, 2014. 50 Men Teams and 37 Women Teams from all over the country participated in this prestigious tournament. The tournament was inaugurated by Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU. Smt.Sanjukta Raiguru, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of India was the Special Guest of the function. Prof.Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector, Prof.P.Raja Sekhar, Registrar, Sri CBR Prasad, President, CBR Foundation for Sports, Vijayawada, Principals of ANU, and O.S.D., A.N.U. graced the occasion. State Bank of India, ANU Campus branch, sponsored an amount of Rs.5,00,000/- for the conduct of the Softball Tournament. This tournament was conducted on Knock-out cum league basis. The following is the result: Position Men Women Winner Sant Gadge Baba Amaravathi Lovely Professional University, Phagwara University, Amaravathi Runners-Up Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Punjab University, Chandigarh Third Place Punjab University, Chandigarh Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Fourth Place Punjabi University, Patiala University of Delhi, Delhi The Prize Distribution function was conducted on 18th January, 2014 on the University Campus. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU was the Chief Guest of the function while Dr. V.Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, Smt.Sikata Guru, Chief Manager, State Bank of India, A.N.U., and other university officials graced the occasion.

OTHER EVENTS The University College of Physical Education conducted several other programmes: * Conducted a Workshop on Yoga for Yoga Teachers in the University Area. Attended by nearly 300 yoga teachers. * Conducted Inter-Collegiate Yoga (Men & Women) Tournament on 26th February 2014. It is the first time in the University area. * Conducted Mobilization Classes on Yoga Therapy for the University Campus Students in the month of March. * Conducted FSTO Examination regarding Athletics with the collaboration of Federation State Technical Officials on 17th & 18th March 2014.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL Youth Festival English Language Skills Training The International Students Cell conducted International Youth Festival for the international Students from 26th to 28th March, 2014. The Vice Chancellor, ANU, Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, Prof. G.V.Chalam, Dean, CDC, Prof. V.Chandra Sekhara Rao, Director, ISC, ANU, and Dr. P. P.S Paul Kumar greeted the students on the occasion.

The International Students Cell organized two spells of English Language Skill Development Training Programme, in International Students Cell for the international students on 16th January, 2014 and 26th February, 2014, respectively.

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