Faculty Profile of Department of English Dr. Sunanda S. Shelake

Name: Dr. Sunanda S. Shelake

Designation: Asst. Professor, (Head of the Department of English)

Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.

Address: Mahadik Plaza, 14th lane, Jaysingpur

Mobile No: 9881657221

Email Id: [email protected]

Date of Birth: 06th May, 1968

Blood Group: ‘A’ +ve

Research Guide: M.Phil

Research Work:

1. Ph.D. on the topic - “The Plays of Mahesh Dattani and Uma Parameswaran: A Critical Study” 2. Minor Project completed – Title- “Contribution of Mahesh Dattani to the Indian Drama in English”

Awards Received by Faculty:

• Meritorious Teacher Award by , , 2006. • ‘Savitrichya Leki’ Aadarsh Shikshika Puraskar by ‘Savitrichya Leki’ Weekly Magazine,Jaysingpur, 2013. • ‘Special Service Award’ for Teacher by Rotary Club of Jaysingpur, 2014. • ‘Maharshi Valmiki Meritorious Teacher Award’ by Maharshi Valmiki Trust , Jalgaon, 2016.

Research Papers Presented/Published in National & International Conferences:

1. Predicament of New Urban Woman in Transition Interpretations from Mahesh Dattani’s Plays (International: Resurrection ISSN 2278-0319 Vol. V-Issue May 2013) 2. Forced Harmony in the Family Units: Realities in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen (International: Critical Space ISSN 2319-3689 Vol. I No.2- Issue Feb. 2013)

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3. The Sense of Uprooting in the Process of Enrooting: A Study of Uma Parameswaran’s Play (International: The Inside ISSN 0974-1976 Vol. IV No.4- Issue 2009) 4. The Sense of Uprooting in the Process of Enrooting in Uma Parameswaran’s Collection of Poems Trishanku. (International: The Research View ISSN 2321-9777 Vol. I No.I-Issue July 2013) 5. Feminism in Modern Middle Class- as reflected in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen (International: CLOJ ISSN 0972-0901 Special Issue Nov.2013) 6. Multi-Cultural Identity of Women in Kamala Das’Poetry (International: JHSS Vol. II- Issue Nov. 2007) 7. Phisical Activities and Exercises: Harbingers in Stress Management (International: MJAE ISSN 2349-171X Vol.I –Issue I, April 2014) 8. Contemporary Perceptions of Post-Modern Urban Indian Society in the Plays of Mahesh Dattani (International: Zero Time ISSN 2349-896X Vol.I-Issue I, July-Dec. 2014) 9. Theme of Marital Cords and Discords in Shashi Deshpande’s A Matter of Time (National: SOUVENIR ISSN-0976-8262) 10. Published research paper entitled Need for Rethinking about Admission of Non- Students and Unfair Appointment in Higher Education for Maintaining Quality in the Online International Research Journal Thematics. 11. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Violence of Women’s Human Rights and Struggle for Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play Bravely Fought the Queen at One-Day Multidisciplinary National Conference on Human Rights held at Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane, Satara (MS) on 30th December,2016.(SOUVENIR: ISBN 978-81- 926241-7-3) 12. Presented a research paper entitled ‘World Violence and Role of Human Rights in Restoration of Peace’ at the one day National Seminar organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus on 27th August, 2006. 13. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’ at the one day National Conference organized by Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane on 30th December, 2016. 14. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Cultural Conflict in Mahesh Dattani’s Play, The Final Solutions’ in the One Day International Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on the theme ‘Emerging Movements and Trends in Humanities and Sciences’ at Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, on 22nd September, 2017 15. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Nativism in Saint Tukaram’ at the One Day National Conference on Nativism organized by Smt. Meenalben Mehta College, Pachgani on 23rd September, 2017 16. Presented a research paper entitled Importance of Sustaining Quality in the Higher Education at the Two Days National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Ccience and Commerce College, Athani on 19th and 20th January, 2018 17. Presented a research paper entitled Reflictions of Globalization in the Select Plays of Mahesh Dattani at One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference organized by Dr.

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N.D.Patiol Mahavidyalay, Malkapur (PERID) Tal. Shahuwadi, Dist. Kolhapur on 17th March, 2018

Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Workshops:

1. Presented a research paper entitled ‘World Violence and Role of Human Rights in Restoration of Peace’ at the one day National Seminar organized by Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus on 27th August, 2006. 2. Presented a research paper entitled ‘Justice in Mahesh Dattani’s Play ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’ at the one day National Conference organized by Arts and Commerce College, Nagthane on 30th December, 2016. 3. Participated in the One Day International Conference of Humanities, Science, Technology and Environment at Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College, Vijapur on 28th August, 2017 4. Participated in the Seminar on the theme ‘Emerging Movements and Trends in Humanities and Sceinces’ at Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, on 22ne September, 2017 5. Participated in the One Day National Conference on Nativism organized by Smt. Meenalben Mehat College, Pachagani on 23rd September, 2017 6. Chaired the first technical session on ‘Teaching Learning and Evaluation’ in the Two Day National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, Athani on 19th January, 2018 7. Participated in Two Days National Seminar organized by Shri Krishnarao Annarao Lokapur Arts, Science and Commerce College, Athani on 19th & 20th January, 2018 8. Participated in the One Day Interdisciplinary National Conference organized by Dr. N.D. Patil Mahavidyalaya, Malkapur (PERID) Tal. Shahuwadi, Dist. Kolhapur on 17th March, 2018

Books Published (Critical):

1. Mahesh Dattani: New Voice of Theatre. Shubham Publication, Kanpur (ISBN:978-93-83144-03-7), 2015 2. Mahesh Dattani’s Contribution to Indian Drama, Vishvabharati Research Centre, 2018.

Books Published: Creative

1. Chadra Kavadase (Poetry Collection) (Date-18/02/2001) 2. Hi Araspani Swapne (Collections of Gazals), Padmagandha Publication, (Date- 12/02/2005) 3. Zarokhonse Zonkata Chand (Hindi Translation of the book Chandra Kavadase) Published by Wani Prakashan, 2006 (Date-28/01/2006 ( Hindi Sahitya Academy, awarded Bapurao Vishnu Paradkar Purskar to Zaronkhese Zankate Chand -Hindi Translation of the book Chandra Kavadase)

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4. Ritubimb- A collection of Marathi Gazals and poems. Kirti Publuications, Aurangabad, 01/01/2009. 5. Sadyant- Kirti Publications, Aurangabad, 13/11/2014. 6. Two books (collection of Marathi poems,Gazals and Articles) are in press. 7. Drama- ‘Srikrishna: Ek Darshan’ (Hindi). First Performance on 29th August, 2017, Ghorapade Natygruha, .

Other Important Articles Published:

• Articles and Poems published in the following periodicals-

Aawaz Karveer Kashi Family Doctor Shabdankur Chaitnya Apala Doctor Kusumanjali Gazal Sagar Disha Sajjangad Rigved Chaturan Arogya Shivani Samachar Gazal Abhivyakti Anvaya Sanvendana Gazal Darpan Gumphan Vijay Vani Krishna Kath Tarun Bharat Thingi Sanwad Nave-gav-Andolan Samaj Samyawadi Prabhodhini Indradhanush Vyaspeeth Murali Sanwad MaanVaibhav

Examination Work:

• Worded as Senior External Supervisor at K. S. Patil College from 03/12/2016 to 14/12/2016 • Worked as Senior External Supervisor at College Kurundwad from 24/03/2017 to 08/04/2017 • Assessed and moderated the papers of B. A. Patil I, II and III examinations • Paper Setting of B.A.III (Spe. English) Sem. V & VI Papers’ • Worked as Senior Internal Supervisor from 20/11/2017 to 01/12/2017 • Worked as Senior Internal Supervisor from 09/04/2018 to 21/04/2018 • Assessed and moderated the papers of B. A. Part I, II & III, and B.Com. Part II examinations

Guest Lectures:

Lectures delivered on following topics in various colleges, institutions, clubs, NGO’s, teachers’ workshops, etc-

• Mahesh Dattani’s Bravely Fought the Queen: Patriarchal System • Shri Swami Vivekanand • Literature and Society • Poetry and Its Creation • Marathi Gazal: Its Origin and Development • Family Health and its Importance

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• Aids: The King of Hades • Woman: Her Past, Present, and Future • Savitribai Phule • Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and His Social Work. • Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and His Laws Against Domestic Violence • Mi ani Mazi Kavita • and Baa • Ddyanadev and Muktai • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar • Babasaheb ani Ramai • Story of my Poetry (Narayan Surve) • Reflections of Women in Folklore • Reading: A Heavenly Experience • Shree Krishna (Three lecture series) • Geeta….Jivan Margadarshika • Mahila ani San-Samarambha • Mi Ashi Ghadale • Mi shakti…Mi sabala • Sahitya ani Samaj: Sahasambandha

Resource Person:

Bravely Fought the Queen –Mahesh Dattani , Guest Lecture at Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Islampur, 2017.

Resource Person in the One Day Workshop on ‘Creative Writing’ organized by the CPE Scheme, Kamala College, Kolhapur on 02nd February,2018

Poetry Reading and Interviews on AIR :

1. An interview of mine was broadcasted (live broadcast) on AIR Sangli.The topic of interview was “Mee ani Mazi Kavita” 2. Saye-sajani 3. Kavi Sammelana on AIR 4. Poetry Reading (Four Programmes) 5. ‘Yuva Wani’ 6. ‘Sahitya Saurab’ 7. Aashadhasya Prathamdini 8. Kojagiri Sammelan

Awards:

1. Shri Swami Vivekanand Sahitya Puraskar by Nehru Yuva Mandal, Koregaon (Jan. 22, 2006) 2. Kavi Ratna Puraskar by Maharashtra Patrakar Sangh, Mumbai (Nov.22, 2005)

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3. Sahitya Sanwedana Puraskar by Arogya Sanwendan Sanstha, Sangli (Oct. 28, 2005) 4. Adarsha Kavayitri Puraskar by Late Ranjeetsingh Dafle Charitable Trust, Jath, Dist. – Sangli (2005) 5. First Award for writing Marathi Gazal by Shivani Samachar, Jalgaon (2004) 6. Balkavi Thombare Puraskar for writhing best nature poetry by the Weekly Elgar, Satara. (2004) 7. Prize (Thire Position) in Kavya Lekhan by Sahitya Aswad Manch, Mhasavad, Tal- Shahada, Dist- Nandurbar (2003) 8. Award for writhing Marathi Gazal and its presentation by Atre Katta, Goregaon, Mumbai. (2003) 9. Ashawa Kavya Lekhan Puraskar Aurangabad (2003) 10. Kavi Sudhanshoo Puraskar for the collection of Marathi Poems Chadra Kavadase by Sadanand Sahitya Mandal, Audumbar, Dist- Sangli (2002) 11. Sahittya Seva Puraskar by Khochikar Parivar, Sangli (2002). 12. Kavya Lekhan Puraskar by Sahitya Sanskar Kalamanch, Madilage (Br.) Dist- Kolhapur (2001) 13. Kavya Lekhan Puraskar by Dnyn Prabodhini, Gargoti, Dist- Kolhapur (2001) 14. Kavya Lekhan Puraskar by Dnyn Prabodhini, Gargoti, Dist. Kolhapur (1999) 15. Late S.R.Koli Memorial Award for writing poetry by Late S.R.Koli Memorial Pratistan, Sangli (1996) 16. Savana Award for writing poetry by Sarvajanik Vachanalaya, Nashik (1995) 17. Vibhavana Kavya Lekhan Puraskar by Maifil Group, Bhusaval (1994) 18. Kavivarya Vasant Bapat Puraskar by Sahitya Sagar Sanstah, Pune (1993) 19. Vividha Puraskar by Konkan Vibhagiya Sahitya Sanstha, Deogad, Dist- Sindhudurga (1992) 20. Gauri Geet Lekhan Puraskar by Prangan Sahitya Manch, Pernoli, Tal.- , Dist- Kolhapur (1990) 21. First Award for poetry writing by the weekly Apale Jag, Kirloskar Wadi Dist.- Sangli (1990) 22. Kavya Lekhan Puraskar by Karveer Kala, Krida Yuvak Sangh, Kuditre, Dist- Kolhapur (1990) 23. Kavya Lekhan Puraskar Pen Friends’ Circle, Ichalkaranji, Dist- Kolhapur (1990) 24. Kavi Sudhanshoo Puraskar for writing Marathi Poetry by Yuvak Sanghatana, Audumbar, Dist- Sangli (1989) 25. A Prize (Third Position) for writing poetry by Shirala Taluka Patrakar Sangh, Shirala, Dist.- Sangli (1989) 26. Award with KRISHNAI GAZAL GAURAV PURASKAR for the collection of Marathi Gazals Hi Araspani Swapne by Grameen Sahitya Kala Manch, Titave, Tal- Radhanagri, Kolhapur 2009. 27. Awarded with LATE SURESH BHAT MEMORALI GAZAL PURASKAR for the collection of Marathi Gazals Hi Araspani Swapne by Ankur Sahitya Sangh, Akola, 2006.

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28. Awarded Bapurao Vishnu Paradkar Puraskar to Zaronkese Zankata Chand (Hindi Translation of the book Chandra Kavadase) by Maharashtra Hindi Sahitya Academy, Mumbai, 2006. 29. ‘Kavya Ratna’ Puraskar- Tadsar , Kadegaon, Sangli, 2015. 30. Manasi Sahitya Seva Puraskar, Manasi Sahitya Foundation, Pune, 2016. 31. ‘ Chandrabhagatiri’ Gazal Gaurav Puraskar, 2015. 32. Hutatma Gazal Gaurav Puraskar, 2017.

Edited in Published Literature:

1. Aawadlelya Gazala: Editor – Pradeep Niphadkar, Raja Publication, Mumbai (Date- 15th August 2007) 2. Prakashwatevarchya Kavita: Editor- Prof. Chandrakant Potdar, Dakshin Maharashtra Sahitya Sabha, Kolhapur (Date- 31st March 2009) 3. Gazalotsav. Editor- Dr. Ajij Nadaf, Surys International, Solapur (Date- 3rd January,2010) 4. Jagtik Kirticha Parikatha. Editor- Raja Siraguppe, Kirti Publication, Aurangabad (Date- 01st July, 2011) 5. Gazal: Suresh Bhatanantar…. Editor- Dr. Ram Pandit, Abhivyakti Publication, New Mumbai (Date- 17th December,2011) 6. Marathi Gazal: Suresh Bhtanantar…. Editor- Bhimrav Panchale/ D.N.Ganjan, Gajal Sagar Pratishthan, Mumbai (Date- 01st February, 2012)

Foreword given books:

1. Shimpala (Poetry collection) : Dr. Sarita Patanshtti, Sai Publication, Sangli (Date- 23rd October,2005) 2. Kondan (Dvipadi Sangraha): Dipkaran Nirmale, Sangli (20th February,2006) 3. Punyai (Novel): Babanrao Chandroji Pawar, Kirti Publication, Aurangabad (09th October, 2008) 4. Mamatecha Sugandha (Poetry collection): Lata Daphale, Late/Ex Ranajitsiha Dafale Trust, Jath (2009)

Literature Related Work:

• Sahitya Seva Manch, Jath, Ex. Chairperson • Invited as a poetess in many Literary Conferences • Participation in many Literary conferences as a presidential addressor, Chairperson at Poetry conferences, as a compere/anchoring • Invited as a Gazal writer in many Gazal programms. • Speeches in many renowned lecture series. • Expert in creative writing workshop. • Publication of literary articles, poems, Gazals in renowned Diwali Magazines every year. • Publication of Research Papers (English) in national and international Magazines.

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• Speeches, interviews, presentation of poetry and Gazals from AIR broadcasting. • Ranga-Gandha Gazalancha- individual programme of Gazals. • Kavitecha Gava Jave- Gazal/Poetry program.

Literary Activities:

• Participated and presented Poems & Gazals in the programme ‘Kavya Hotra’ at the 76 hours Marathon Presentation of Poetry in Indian Languages organized by the Kala Academy, Goa from 21st to 24th July, 2016 • Inaugural speech at the inauguration of ‘Tarun Bharat’ Dipawali Special Issue at Sangli Tarun Bharat Office Hall on 24th October, 2016 • Published various articles in various issues of the Monthly magazine ‘Nave Gav Andolan’ Jan-Gan-Man throughout the year. • Presented poems and Gazals at Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur on the occasion of ‘Wachan Prerna Din’ Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s Birth Anniversary. • Participated in the Symposium ‘My Experiences in Poetry Writing on Literary Gathering held at Tadsar on 12th April, 2017. • Presented Gazals in the special Gazal Concert organized by The Blind and Handicap People’s ‘Hutatma Bahu Uddeshiya Vikas Kalyankari Sanstha’, on 13th July, 2017. • Delivered a lecture on the occasion of Inauguration of Literary Association of Mahvidyalaya, Miraj on 08th August, 2017. • Delivered a lecture on ‘Life of Women in Folklore’ at Lokjagar Sahitys Sammelan, Hingangaon, Kavathemahankal (Sangli) on 12th November, 2017. • Delivered a lecture on the occasion of Inauguration of Literary Association at Padmabhushan Dr. Vasantarodada Patil Mahavidyalay, Tasgaon on 08th December, 2017. • Recited poems at the 8th Com. Anna Bhau Sathe Sahitya Sammelan, Belgaon on 17th December, 2017. • Guided on Poetry Writing and recited poems and Gazals in inauguration program of Literary Association of Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalay, Islampur on 21st December, 2017. • Anchored and recited Gazals at State Level Invitee Poetess Meet organized by Shabdakala Sahitya Sangh, Mangalvedha on 06th January, 2018. • Delivered a Presidential address in the Kavi Sammelan held at Palus, Dist. Sangli (24/09/2017) and Uttur, Dist. Kolhapur. (21/01/2018) • Participated and presented Poems and Gazals in various literary gatherings at various places. • Recited poems on the occasion of Birth anniversary program of V.D.Karandikar organized by Dakshin Maharastra Sahitya Parishad, Kolhapur held at Shahu Smarak Bhavan on 24th March, 2018.

Academic related work:

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• Prepared the Self- Instructional Material (SIM) for B. A. III (Special English) Understanding Poetry 2016 • Prepared the Self- Instructional Material (SIM) for M.A. I (English) Poetry in English: Modern and Post-Modern, 2018.

Judge for Elocution Competitions:

• Worked as an expert at the State Level Elocution Competition at Rajarshree Shahu Arts, Commerce and Science College, Rukadi on 07th January, 2017 • Worked as an expert at the director General Youth Parliament Championship Elocution Competition for two days at J.J.Magdum College of Engineering organized by the sub Division police office, Jaysingpur on 02nd and 03rd March, 2017. • Worked as an expert (English) in the 37th District Youth Festival organized at Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus by the Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 16th September, 2017. • Worked as an expert (English Debating) in the 37th District Youth Festival organized at Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palus by the Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 16th September, 2017. • Worked as an expert at The Director General Youth Parliament Championship Elocution Competition for two days at J.J.Magdum College of Engineering organized by the sub Division police office, Jaysingpur on 23rd November, 2017. • Worked as an expert at The director General Youth Parliament Championship Elocution Competition for two days at the Sanjay Ghodawat Institute, Atigre, Tal. Hatkanagle, Dist. Kolhapur on 20th December, 2017 • Worked as an expert at the State Level Elocution Competition at Shantiniketan Lokvidyapeeth, Sangli on 13th January, 2018. • Worked as an expert at the State Level Elocution Competition at Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science, Karad on 24th January, 2018.

Chief Guest:

• Delivered Lecture as the Chief Guist at the Prize Distribution Ceremony of Kolhapur Jilha Madyamik & Uchhha Madhyamic Shala Mukhyadhyapak Sangh, Kolhapur on 01st January,2017 • Delivered Lecture as the Chief Guist at the Prize Distribution Ceremony at Shri Saraswati High school, Takaliwadi, Tal. on th January,2017 • Delivered a speech as the chief-guest at the Best-wishes programme arranged by Janatara Kalpvriksha Vidyamandir & Nandrekar Junior College for the X and XII standard students on the 16the February, 2017 • Delivered a lecture on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Kadegaon Nagar Panchayat on 02th March, 2017 • Delivered a lecture on the occasion of the opening of ‘Aadishakti’ Senior citizen (Women) at Shahunagar Hall, Jaysingpur on 25th March, 2017

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• Delivered a lecture on ‘Samruddha Jeewansathi’, organized by the Varad Vinayak Virangula, Kendra, Shahunagar, Jaysingpur on 02nd April, 2017 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Arts, Commerce and Science Women’s College, Tasgaon on the occasion of the College Anniversary Day on 01st August, 2017 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Rajarshree Shahu Memorial Hall, Kolhapur organized by Kolhapur on 27th September, 2017 • Delivered a lecture on ‘The Role of Students and Parents in Education’ at the Prize Distribution Ceremony and Parents Meet at M. G. Shaha Vidyamandir and Juniour College, Bahubali on 16th January, 2018 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Navjeevan High School and Junior College, Jaysingpur on the occasion of Gauri Ganpati Festival. • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at the Prize Distribution Ceremony of New English School, Nandre. (Sangli)

Speeches:

• Delivered a lecture on the occasion at Ganesh Mandal, Hasur, Tal. Shirol on 07th September, 2016, on ‘Festivals of India and Women’. • Delivered a lecture on Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary at Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur on 02nd October, 2016 • Delivered a lecture on Swami Vivekananda and Rajamata Jijau Birth Anniversary at Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur on 12th January,2017 • Delivered a lecture on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Jaysingpur College, Jysingpur • Worked as the polling officer at Yadrav Gram Panchayat Election Centre on 21st February, 2017 • Attended one day workshop on ‘The Maharashtra Public University act 2016’ at Bhasha Bhavan, SUK on 19th March, 2017 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Arts, Commerce and Science Women’s College, Tasgaon on the occasion of the College Anniversary Day on 01st August, 2017 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Rajarshree Shahu Memorial Hall, Kolhapur organized by Kolhapur on 27th September, 2017 • Delivered a lecture on ‘The Role of Students and Parents in Education’ at the Prize Distribution Ceremony and Parents Meet at M. G. Shaha Vidyamandir and Juniour College, Bahubali on 16th January, 2018 • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at Navjeevan High School and Junior College, Jaysingpur on the occasion of Gouri Ganpati Festival. • Delivered a lecture as the Chief Guest at the Prize Distribution Ceremony of New English School, Nandre. (Sangli) on 30th December, 2012 • Delivered a lecture on Dr. Abdul Kalam and the passion for Reading on the occasion for Reading on the occasion of Wachan Prerana Din. in Jaysingpur College Jaysingpur

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• Delivered a lecture at Khare Library Hall, Miraj organized by Miraj, Sangli and Kupwad Corporation Vyakhyanmala on ‘Women and Folk Literature’ on 25th January, 2018 • Delivered a lecture on Women Empowerment at Gangmai Vachan Mandir, Ajra on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 21st January, 2018 • Delivered a lecture on Women and Festivals at Chaitrangan Women’s Club, Ichalkaranji on 7th August 2018. • Delivered a lecture on ‘Life is Beautiful’ in the Vyakhyanmala at Shiv Mandir, Yashwantnagar, Sangli on 13th February, 2018 • Delivered a lecture on ‘ The Culture of Reading’ in the NSS Camp of Willingdon College, Sangli held at Nandre.

Special Programms:

• Gazalranga • In the World of Poetry (Kavitechya Gavamadhe) • My Experiments with Poetry (Kavyanubhav)

Anchoring:

• Anchored most of the programs organized by the college including the Prize Distribution Ceremony. • Anchored all the Workshops, Seminars and Conferences organized by the college. • Worked as the coordinator of ‘Jaydeep and wall paper’ committee of Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur. • Every year anchored the opening and prize distribution ceremony of National level Elocution, Poetry Recitation, Singing and Acting Competition organized by ‘Chandrabhagatiri Trust’, Jaysingpur.

Other:

• Mr. Dadasaheb Ishwar Gaikwad from Rajarambapu Patil Jr. College, Sankh , Tal- Jath, Dist.- Sangli has completed his M.Phil. in 2016 on the topic ‘Sunanda Shelake Yanchya Kavitecha Abhyas’. • Dr. Abasaheb Shamrao Shinde from Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil College, Kavathemahankal has completed his Ph.D. (27th September, 2016) on ‘Sangli Jilhyatil Swatantrottaer Kalkhandatil Aprakashit Lavani Vangmayacha Abhyas’ in which Lavani Poetry of Dr. Sunanda Shelake is included in the Study.

Hobbies:

• Poetry Writing, Anchoring, Lecturing, Poetry Recitation/Gazal Presentation.

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