Profile of Dr. A. Sita Ratnam

Name : Dr. Ayyagari Sita Ratnam Date of Birth : 01-08-1965 Address (Residential) : 55-7-32/8, Flat No. 8, 4th Floor, Iswarya Grands, ​ ​ Sanjeyagandhi Colony, H.B. Colony, -22 Ph.No: 0891-2712179 Cell No: 9885144879 [email protected] Designation & Address (Office) : Reader/Associate Professor , Head of the Department, Dept. of Telugu ,Admissions committee Convinor, and Womencell Convenor, Antiragging Committee & Student Affairs Convener, Mrs A.V.N College, Visakhapatnam Department : Telugu Area of Specialization : Modern Literature Feminism, Women Studies Short stories Educational Qualification : M.A., Ph.D. / SLET Date of Joining in Service : 22-08-1989 Teaching Experience : 26years Research Experience : 18 years

Orientation / Refresher Courses / Training Programmer :

SI. Orientation / Organized by From To No. Refresher Courses Orientation Academic Staff Colleg 1. 16-04-2001 10-05-2001 Course A.U., Visakhapatnam Refresher CourseC.I.I.L., Mysore A.U 2. in Telugu Telugu Department 08-03-2002 28-03-2002 Linguistics Refresher CourseAcademic Staff Colleg 3. 03-03-2003 23-03-2003 in Telugu A.U., Visakhapatnam Refresher CourseAcademic Staff Colleg 4. in Women'sA.U., Visakhapatnam 03-07-2006 23-07-2006 Studies Training as NodalAIDS CONTROL Lecturer forSOCIETY, 5. 15-12-2004 16-12-2004 College talk aidsVisakhpatnam programme Training progarmme on 6. Human Values 25-09-2014 27-09-2014 and Professional Ethics

Conferences / Seminars / Workshops - Participation / Presentation of Research Papers :

S.No. Name & Level of Title of the Paper Name of the Date / Year the Seminar​ ​ Organization 1 2 3 4 th th 1 U.G.C. National Strivada Kathak 17 ​ & 18 Seminar Anuvada Strila Jeevana Telugu Department Aug, 2000​ ​ Dhoranulu Chitrana Visakhapatnam Srivada Dalitivada Dhoranulu th st 2 U.G.C. National Streela Andhra University 30 ​ & 31 Seminar Telugu Kavyamulu Telugu Department Jul, 2001​ ​ Bhasha SahityalloAvatarika Visakhapatnam Charitraka Parinama Amsalu Kramam st nd 3 National Seminar Sanghatanatmaka Kakatiya University 21 ​& 22 on Kavitwam Warangal Mar, 2002​ ​ Swatantranantara Telugu Kavitwam th th 4 U.G.C. National Sugatri Saleenula Andhra University Telugu28 ​ to 30 Seminar Katha - Sramaika Department Sept, 2002​ ​ Prabandha Jeevana Visakhapatnam Sahityam of 16th Soundaryam Century ​ th th 5 Gender Spruha Chadralatha Kakatiya University 29 ​ & 30 Aadhunika Telugu Kathalu - Gender Warangal Nov, 2003​ ​ Sahityam to Spruha Pratiphalanalu 6 U.G.C. National Gender justice Ideal College of Arts 8s th th Workshop through Science, 18 ​ & 19 advertisement its advertisements Dec, 2004​ ​ effect on consumer and social ethics th 7 State Level Unnata Vidya ACTA 8s State Council of12 ​Nov, Seminar on Matrubhasha Higher Education 2003​ Standardization of Pramukhyata curriculum at U.G. and P.G. Level Courses th th 8 National Better 27 ​ & 28 Conference on Womanhood Nov, 2004​ ​ women, Science through and Spirituality spirituality and science th th 9 U.G.C. National Streevada Andhra University Telugu14 ​ & 15 Seminar on Drukkonamlo Department Feb, 2005​ ​ Vemana Vemana Visakhapatnam -Samkaleenata th th 10 U.G.C. National Goutam Buddha Andhra University Telugu27 ​ & 28 Seminar on Telugu-A Documentary Department Feb, 2006​ ​ ​ Bhasha Sahitya Visakhapatnam Samskrutulapi - Bouddhamata Prabhavam 11 State Level Importance of Department of 28th & 29th ​ ​ ​ Seminar on woman studies inEconomics, History 85 . Mar, 2006 relevance of Socialthe globalized Politics Mrs AVN College​ Sciences in the scenario present scenario th th 12 U.G.C. sponsored Participation Sri Padmavati Mahila 27 ​ & 28 Workshop Viswavidyalayam, Oct, 2006​ ​ th th 13 U.G.C National Participation Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh 14 ​ to 18 Workshop Centre for Women's Nov, 2006​ ​ Studies College of Arts 85 Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam rd th 14 UGC three days Participation Dr.Dugabai Deshmukh 23 ​ to 25 National Centre for women studies March,​ ​ Colloquium on Re AU, Visakha 2009 designing P.G.Syllabi of Womens Studies th th 15 A.U two days Participation as aManalo – Manam & 27 ​ & 28 seminar on writer Dr.Dugabai Deshmukh Feb, 2010​ ​ Uttarandhra Centre for women studies Adivasi Strila AU, Visakha Sahityam pi Women writers State level sadassu th th 16 UGC National Women Department of Telugu, A.U9 ​ & 10 Seminar Characters in Feb, 2011​ ​ First Decade Telugu Social Movies th th 17 Two days National Mahilala CIIL & GD 9 ​ & 10 Seminar on Astitvalu College. Jan 2012​ ​ Creative Trends in Modern Telugu Literature nd rd 18 National Seminar Kanyasulkamlo Sahithi Mujaek, 22 ​ & 23 on Gurujada Stri Patralu Visakhpatnam Sep, 2012​ ​ Works Munduchupu th th 19 National Seminar Gurajada vari Rajam Velugu Literature &19 ​ & 20 on muduyabaila Buchamma Cultural Organisation Sep, 2012​ ​ Gurajada th 20 One day National Kanyaka, Women Indian Association9 ​ Nov, Seminar on Purnamma, & Mrs A.V.N College 2012​ Gurajada Sahiti Buchamma Stri Prastanam Prastanam st nd 21 Two days National Jashuwa Telugu Academy & Telugu1 ​ & 2 Seminar on Kavithvam – Department, AU, Feb, 2013​ ​ Jashuwa Sahithi Samajika Manava Visakhapatnam. Samalochana Viluvalu th 22 One day National Kandukuri Mahila 28 ​ April, Seminar on Adumalyalam Samkya & Abhudaya 2013​ Kandukuri Rachayathala Sangam, Verasaligam Marxists Adhyana Kandhram th th 23 Two days National Ganga Central Institute of Indian29 ​ & 30 Seminar on Santhanula Languages & Narsipatnam July, 2013​ ​ Prachina SahityamKatha – Samajika Degree College, Samakalina Viluvalu Narsipatnam Sarvajaninatha th th 24 Two days UGC Participation Mrs A.V.N College, 29 ​ & 30 National Workshop Visakhapatnam August,​ ​ on awareness of 2013 RTI th th 25 Two days UGC Govrava Central Institute of Indian27 ​ & 28 National Seminar Adhipatya Porulo Languages & Mrs A.V.N Dec, 2013​ ​ Sampradaya Atmahuti Ayana College, Visakhapatnam Sahityamlo Stri Sathi Patralu th th 26 Two days UGC Gender AU Center for Women 27 ​ & 28 International Vivakshavalana Studies & Study center fo Feb, 2014​ ​ Seminar on Strilu Socially Exclusive and Gender Main Adurkontunna Inclusive Policy, Streaming stagies Samsyalu Visakhapatnam for women Pariskaralu empowerment th th 27 UGC Two days Vyapara Andhra University, 19 ​ & 20 International prakatanalu - English Department, Sep, 2014​ ​ Seminar on Strilu Visakhapatnam Gender issues transcending boundaries of culture th 28 One day UGC Participation Commerce Department, 10 ​ Oct, National Seminar Mrs A.V.N College, 2014​ on Higher Visakhapatnam Education – The role of Teacher st nd 29 Two days National Kuppili Padma Central Sahitya Academy 1 ​ & 2 Seminar on TeluguKathalalo Rajyaga& Asmitha . Nov, 2014​ ​ Literature & Naithikatha Constitutional morality rd th 30 Three days DistrictPanel Speaker & Andhra University & 23 ​, 24 ​ & ​th ​ Level Visakostav Seminar Visakhapatnam 25 ​Jan, Seminar Committee Authorities, 2015​ member Visakhapatnam th th 31 Two days UGC Vallaruguru Andhra University, 26 ​ & 27 National Seminar Natika parisilana Department of Telugu, Sep, 2015​ ​ on Telugu Visakhapatnam. Sahityam Sangikodhama rupakalu th 32 One day National Gurajada Sathadhika Sahitya 29 ​ Nov, Seminar on Rachanalu – Samskruthika Kala 2015​ Gurajada Mahilalu Samajika Samsthalu, AU, Sathavardanthi Visakhapatnam

Projects : 1. Alcoholism and its Impact on Women in Visakhapatnam City. 2. U.G.C. Minor Research Project on "Picturisation of Women's Life in Telugu Social Movies".

Publications :

1. "Charithraka Parinama Kramam Stri Venkabadadaniki Karanalu" - "VAGMAYI" Journal - Published by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Mar, 2002. 2. "Moritho Mangalavaralu" - "VAGMAYI" Journal - Published by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Jul, 2005. 3. "Sugathrisalinula Katha - Sraamika Jeevan Soundaryam" -Prabhandha Sahityam of 16th Century, published by A.U., Waltair. 4. "Strilakavyalu - Avatharika Parinama Kramam" - Charithrika Vyasa Kusumavali, published by A.U., Waltair. 5. "Strivadakathalu - Strila Jeevita Chitrana" - Millennium Vyasa Malika, published by A.U., Waltair. 6. Column Writer for “Taruni Tarangam” in Vividha Bharathi Periodical 2005. 7. "Aadhunika Kalamlo Strila Chaitanyaniki Karanalu" - "VAGMAYI" Journal - Published by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Jul - Sept, 2006. 8. "Bammidi Jagadiswara Rao Kathalu" - Uttarandhra Katha Velugu 2006, published byVelugu_PiibJications, Visakhapatnam. 9. "Importance of women studies in the globalization scenario" - Relevance of Social Sciences in the Present. Scenario, published by Mrs.AVN College, Visakhapatnam. 10. “Vunnatha Vidya - Mathrubhasha Pramukyatha” - Andhra Jyothi. 11. "Sanghatanatmaka Kavitwam' - Swatantranantra Telugu Kavitwam, published by Kakatiya University, Warangal. 12. "Gender justice through advertisements" - advertisement its effect on consumer and social ethics, published by Ideal College of Arts & Science, Kakinada. 13. "Prathikara Dhronudu - Sahithi Kaumudhi" - Nov, 2006. 14. “Punadhini Kulchayakandi” – Andhra Jyothi Fri Daily – 2009. 15. Manavi – Volga Sahithi Tarangalu – 2009. nd 16. Mudu Manchi Chitralu – 2 ​ Visakhapatnam International film festival Souvenir – Dec, 2010. ​ 17. “Kutumbarao Kathalalo – Streelapatralu, Prajasahiti” - Sep, 2010 th 18. “Chaduvula Thalli Mrs.AVN College” Andhra Jyothi – 19 ​ Dec, 2010 19. “Annima NayaraluAn” an essay published in Bhumika – 2011.​ 20. “Stri Samasya Pariskara Margalu – Telugu Sagika Cinema Patra – Telugu Vani” – 2012. 21. “Rakkala Chupu” – Prajasahithi. th 22. “Gurajadavari Buchamma” – Bhumika – 12 ​ Dec, 2012. ​ th 23. “Ravisastri Illu – Oka parisilana” Chinuku – 13 ​ Jan, 2013. ​ th 24. An Article on Andhra Jyothi – “Chaduvula Tallini Adukovali” – 29 ​ Oct, 2014. ​ 25. An essay on Tana essay writing competition – “Telugu Sahityamlo Strila Patrala Swabava Parinamalu”. 26. Telugu Sangika Cinemalalo Stri – Misimi – Feb, 2015. 27. Jasuva Kavitvam Samajika Manava Viluvalu – 2015. ISBN No. 978-81-929374-2-7 28. An essay Chinuku – “Bila Samudhram Nela” – 14th April, 2015. ​ ​ th 29. “Last Mail” – Uttarandhra Kadhalu - 20 ​ July, 2014 ​ Books :

1. "Strivada Kathalu - Streela Jeevitha Chitrana" - Velugu Publication -Mar, 2007. 2. “Telugu Social Cinima – Streela Jeevitha Chitram” – Chinuku Publications Dec, 2009. th 3. A book published by Sikkolu Trust - “Sadhitha” , 15 ​ April, 2015. ISBN No. 978-81-929374-4-1. (Vyasalu) ​ 4. “Kurakula Madi” – Chinuku Publication – 2012. (Katha Sankalanam) 5. “Ankitam 2010” – Bhoomika Publications Dec, 2010 (Editor) 6. “Scholar” a Social Novel published in Chatura – 1996. 7. Eamcet a Social Novel published in Chinuku Monthly mag.

Following is the brief list of Radio talks :

❖ Pusthaka Samiksha - 17-06-2006 ❖ Chinthana - 03-04-2006 ❖ Kadhamba Karyakramam (Variety Programme) - 07-02-2006 ❖ Mahilala Manobhavallu Media Prabhavam - 24-05-2006 ❖ To take an interview of Smt. Indrani Jaggarao - 26-04-2005 ❖ Chintana, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012… & Pustaka Samiksha ❖ Parvathipuram Kadhalu – 24-12-2014. ❖ Krisnastami – 14-07-2015

Honors Conferred ✓ U.G.C Minor Research project “ strila jivita chitrana” was selected by Susila Narayana Reddy Trust as best criticism – 2009, and the trust gave financial support for publication.. ✓ “Kurakula Madi” a Short story written got 1st prize in 2009 Bhoomika short story competitions. ​ ✓ “Mutha Sinnama” a Short story written got 1st prize in 2009 Asmitha short story competitions. ​ ✓ “Telugu Sahityam lo Stri Swabhava Parinamam” essay got 4th prize in Thana competitions. ​

Details of Seminars, Conferences and Symposia organized ➢A National Seminar on Gurajada Sahitya Stri Prasathanam organized by Mrs. A.V.N. College colobrated with Women Association – September, 2013. ➢Pracheena Telugu Sahityam lo Stri patralu – Central Institution of Indian Languages, Mysore and UGC – December 21-22, 2013. ➢A State Level Workshop on Empowerment of Indian Women - A challenge of 21st Century - 2011. ​ ​ ➢Organised a seminar on “ Job Opportunities in and Literature, intercollegiate quiz, radio programs etc. ➢Conducted Gender Sensitisation Workshops , Domestic Violence, Women’s Rights etc. ➢14 local seminars Gender Sensitization Workshops conducted in college.

Invited Talks :

➢As a resource person of one session (Gender issues – Regional Literature) attended in International UGC Seminar conducted by English Dept, AU, 20th September, 2014. ​ ​ ➢Participated as a resource person in a workshop on 21st July, 2014. ​ “Gender Sensitization for Men”, Conducted by The DFWA, as a part of European Commission project. ➢Participated as a resource person in a training programme on 14th May, ​ 2014. “Gender Sensitization for Men”, Conducted by The DFWA, as a part of European Commission project at Mangamaripeta Village. ➢Participated as a panel speaker in inaugural session Visakostav, on 23rd ​ Jan, 2015. “Heritage Culture & Environment”, Conducted by Andhra University & Visakhapatnam Authorities, Visakhapatnam ➢Participated as a speaker in Visahalandhra book exhibition on 2nd Dec, ​ 2014 and delivered a lecture on “Significance of book role in Human Life”, Conducted by Visahalandhra Book House & Arasam. ➢Participated as a Main Speaker in Durgabhai Dashmuk Birthday Celebrations 15th July, 2015 conducted by Baba-Bupu Seva Sangam. ​ ​ ➢Participated as a resource person in “Sarath Sandhya” Seminar on 17th ​ September, 2014 conducted by All Indian Women Cultural Organisation. ➢Participated as a Main Speaker in Sahithi Surabhi Meeting and delivered a Lecture on “Telugu Sangika Chitralu” on 19th July, 2014. ​ ​ ➢Participated as a resource person in International Women’s Day 2015 Seminar on “Women - Sexual harassment”, Conducted by Mahila Chatana. ➢Participated as a Speaker in Kara Masteri 90th Birthday Celebration ​ Seminar “Navathi Tharanam”. Special Talk on Jeevadhara Story on 9th ​ September, 2014. ➢Participated as a Guest Faculty at Govt. Degree College, on 10th September, 2014 and delivered a lecture on “Telugu ​ Sahityam lo Stri Patralu”. ➢Participated as a Speaker in seminar “Vadukabashalo Telugu” Conducted on 29th August, 2014 by Eenadu daily. ​ ​ ➢Participated as a Guest Faculty in a Gidugu Seminar, 29th August, 2013 ​ and delivered a lecture on “Importance of Telugu Language”, Conducted by BVK College, Visakhapatnam. ➢Participated as a resource person in a workshop on 14th February, ​ 2014. “Gender Sensitization for Men”, Conducted by The DFWA, as a part of European Commission project, Achutapuram Mandal at Pudimadaka Village. ➢Participated as a resource person in a seminar Mathru Basha Parirakshna on 21st February,2014 conducted by Bharatya ​ Janasikshana Mandali. ➢Participated as a resource person in International Women’s Day and delivered a lecture on “Women Empowerment”, on 8th March 2014. ​ Conducted by State Bank of Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam. ➢Participated as a speaker on “Manavahakkulu mariyu Mahilala badhratha” Conducted by Gandhi Center, Visakhapatnam, on September, 2014. ➢Participated as a Guest Faculty and delivered a lecture on the “Observation of International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women” Conducted by Trust – Human Resource Development Center and Women Cell, dated 27th November, 2015. ​ ​ ➢Participated as a Speaker on the occasion of Zilla Grandhalaya Varostavalu, Conducted by Zilla Kendhra Grandhalayam, Visakhapatnam on 19th November, 2015. ​ ​ ➢"Mathru Bhasha Pramukyatha" organised by Velugu Sahithi Samithi, Visakhapatnam - Feb, 2004. ➢"Samjamloo Mahilal Pathra" organized by Jana Skishana Mandal, Visakhapatnam - Mar, 2004. ➢"Incidental Poe ay" organized by Visakha Sahithi, Visakhapatnam –Aug, 2004. ➢Feminism in Telugu short stories organized by Visakha Sahithi, Visakhapatnam - Sep, 2005. ➢As a Convener delivered a Lectare on the Need of Awareness of Women in the Eenadu Sukhibhava Meeting on 24-06-2006. ➢"Uttarandhra Rachayithulla iCatha Pathanam" organized by Yuva Spandana, - Jul, 2006. ➢"Uttarandhra Sahithayam - Pianthiya Spruha" organized by Velugu „ Sahithi Samstha - Nov, 2006. ➢"Pithrusawmika Vyyavastha - Kuthumbha Himsa" organized by Stree Vemukthi Sanghatana , Visakliapatnam on Mar, 2007. ➢“Role played by women in social work and services to the society” conducted by Prema Samajam 15th Dec, 2009. ​ ​ ➢“Telugu Bhasha Beri” conducted Aditya Degree and P.G. College, on 29th ​ Aug, 2010. ➢“Women in Telugu Cinema” conducted by Spandana, Rayagada, Orissa State 2009 March 8th 2010. ​ ​ ➢“Development of Women” conducted by women and child development, Visakhapatnam on March 8th 2010 ​ ​ ➢“Feminism in Telugu literature” conducted by Sahitya Surabhi, Visakhapatnam on Sep, 2007

Membership of Professional Bodies :

● Member of Board of Studies in Telugu 2 years - Dr. Krishna Govt. Degree College 2014-15

● Selection Committee Member in District Public Library – 4 years ● CAS Selection Grade Committee Member attended 18-1-2014 ● Residential Teacher Interview board member - 2015 ● Vice President of Visakha Mahila Suraksha Samithi ● Secretary of Women India Association ● Member in Women Conference ● Member in “AASARA” A service Organization ● Member in Sahiti Moziac ● Member in Sahrudaya Sahithi ● Member in Mitra Sahithi ● Member in ACTA ● Life Member in Mrs. A.V.N. College Alumni Association ● Member in Vizag Film Society ● Founder Secretary and Ex-president of Mrs. A.V.N. College Women Welfare Association

● Convener, Ankitham Film Club