A RETROSPECTION OF MALAYALAM DEPARTMENT
S.T. HINDU COLLEGE
NAGERCOIL
The Department of Malayalam, S.T. Hindu College, started functioning in the year 1952. Degree Courses with Malayalam as one of the first languages started in the year 1954. There was only one member on the faculty in the first year. The strength of the faculty, however, rose to three in 1961, and subsequently to four in the year 1963. The delinking of Pre University course form Colleges resulted in a fall of the strength to three. In 1975 the Head of the Department, Late. K.G. Unnikrishnan Nair, was designated Professor, and he was in service till 1987. Since 1980 the department continues to be headed by only one member.
The Department has had the unique privilege of enjoying the services of the following learned professors.
1. Prof. Bhaskaran Nair (1952 to 1953)
2. Dr. B.C. Balakrishnan,(1953 to 1959) who later retired as Editor and Head, Dept. of Malayalam Lexicon, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
3. Prof. T.Easwara Chandran(1954 to 1958 )
4. Dr. K. Appukuttan Nair (1958 to 1959), who later retired as Head of the Department of Malayalam, Univ. of Kerala, Trivandrum.
5. Prof. K.G. Unnikrishnan Nair (1958 to 1987)
6.Dr. V.R. Prabhodhachandran Nair (1959 to 1963 ), who later retired as Prof. and Head of the Department of Linguistics, University of Kerala, Trivandrum and later officiated as Chairman of Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur.
7.Prof. Dr. P. Somasekharan Nair (1963 to 1966), who later retired as Editor and Head, Dept. of Malayalam Lexicon, Univ. of Kerala, Trivandrum.
8. Prof. R.Gopalakrishna Pillai (1966 to 1967 )
9. Prof. K.S. Sambu Devan (1967 to 1968)
10. Prof. Omanakutty Amma (1966 to 1970 ),later retired as Professor in Malayalam,Univ.of Kerala,Trivandrum
11. Prof.K. Radhakrishnan (1969 to 1971 )
12. Prof. G. Nagendran Nair, joined in1972 and retired in 1990.
In addition, renowned literary luminaries have made periodical visits to the department to have interaction with the staff and students. They include Jnanapeedam Award winners G. Sankarakurup (Poet), and Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (Novelist); Padmasree Award Thickkurrichi Sukumaran Nair (actor); Mahakavi P. Kunjiraman Nair; Swami Gnanananda Saraswathy; renowned novelists, P. Kesava Dev and Perumpadavam Sreedharan; Shahitya Academy Award winners Vayalar Ramavarma (Poet); O.N.V. Kurup (Poet), Sugathakumari (Poetess), Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan (Poet), Mahakavi M.P. Appan; illustrious academicians and critics. Prof. S. Gupthan Nair, N.V. Krishna Warrior and Puthusseri Ramachandran; academician and playwright Dr. Vayala Vasudevan Pillai; academician and critic Dr. Vellayani Arjunan; critic and poet R. Ramachandran Nair, I.A.S. who retired as Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Kerala; famous playwrights and actors like T.N. Gopinathan Nair and P.K. Venukuttan Nair; Academy Award winners for short story like C.V. Sree Raman and Dr. S.V. Venugopan Nair, Vaisakhan, Mundoor Krishnankutty and Neela Padmanabhan. Further, famous poet S. Rameshan Nair, former student of S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Chemmanam Chacko, D.Vinayachandran and Kurieepuzha Sreekumar; academicians Dr. K. Ramachandran Nair, who retired as Prof. and Head, Dept. of Malayalam, University of Kerala, and Dr. M. Sivadasan, Prof. and Head, Dept. of Malayalam, M.K. University, Madurai; famous musicians like Kamukara Purushothaman and M.G. Radhakrishnan; well-known drama actors like Nagavalli R.S. Kurup, T.P. Radhamoni; and the versatile film actor Ragavan have all graced the department with their august presence.
With a view to bringing out the latent potentials of youngsters, the students of first language have been consistently encouraged to participate in and win titles like “Kala Thilakam” instituted by Chaithanya Kala Vedhi which is a student wing of “Mithram”, an association of Malayalam – speaking minorities of Kanyakumari District.
Faculty members of the Department
At present the Department is headed by Lt.Dr. K.R. Ajeendra Nath M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Changes made in the courses
As Chairman BOS to frame the curriculum under CBCS every three years.
Percentage of Pass (success rate and Drop out rates)
First Year : 100%
Second Year : 100%
Learning resources of the Department
Department subscribe journals for the uplift of knowledge of our students.
Modern teaching methods practiced
Audio – video equipments used for teaching screen play and drama.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal
Counseling of students
The department faculty monitors each and every student’s performance in their academic activities and counsels the students for better performance and trains them for placement activities.
Collaboration with other institution
Department organizes seminars / workshops with the help of Malayalam Lexicon, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala.
Priority areas of research and details of ongoing projects and publications
- Priority Area of Research is Novel, Drama, Satire and Folklore
- Completed one minor project on Comparative Study of Malayalam and Tamil Satirical Literature.
- Muharam: A Folklorist Proof of Hindu Muslim Cultural confluence in the South Indian Folklorist Journal. No.7, 2004.
- Kalippankulam: A Reality or Myth, accepted for publication.
Research Centre of Malayalam
The department has recognized as an research centre of Malayalam in September 2010 by M.S.University,Trirunelveli.Our centre is the one and only research centre in M.S.University area.The following students are doing research under the supervision of Lt.Dr.K.R.Ajeendra Nath,Associate Professor & HOD of Malayalam.
1.Mrs.T.S.Saritha (Part-Time External),Asst.Prof.in Malayalam,Department of Malayalam,CMS College,Kottayam,Kerala.
2.Mrs.E.M.Reena(Part-Time Internal),Asst.Prof.& Head,Dept.of Malayalam,Malankkara Catholic College,Mariyagiri,Kaliyakkavilai.
3. Mrs.G.V.V.Vijila (Full-Time )
4. Ms.Nisha Prasobhan (Full-Time)
5. Mrs.Shinee Das,Y. (Full-Time)
6. Mrs.Aparna S.Kumar (Full-Time)
7. Mrs.A.S.Joshini (Full-Time)
8 Mr.N.Murari Sambhu (Part-Time)
Placement records of the past students and contribution
of the Department
Since 2005 Faculty is giving training to students for placement in visual media as well as in print media. few students who were from STHC earned name and fame in Malayalam literature and Kerala cultural field.The name of the well known poet Mr.S.Ramesan Nair comes first.He translated THIRUKKURAL into Malayalam and it is considered as the best.Mr.T.N.Gopakumar of Suchindrum is a novelist and his main contribution is to electronic medium especially ASIANET.He is well known throughout Kerala and amoung Keralaites residing in foreign countries.Mr.R.K.Kumar is a senior editor in the leading Malayalam Daily “Mathrubhoomi”.Mr.Hemanda Kumar(First Rank Holder in Part-1 Malayalam) is serv ing as a Magistrate in Tamil Nadu.They brought credit to their institution.
Plan of action of the department for next five years
- Plan to start M.A. in Malayalam
- Plan to start Certificate Course in Malayalam
- Plan to organize National Seminars on every year.
Conclusion
In the Diamond Jubilee year of the institution,I recall with gratitude the faith bestowed on me by the Management,the Principals,the love and affection of my fellow teachers and the receptive and responsible students who brought credit to the institution during the University exams and cultural activities outside.
RESUME
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Name
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K.R. AJEENDRA NATH
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Father's Name
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K.Ramachandran Nair
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Date of Birth
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30.07.1967
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Sex
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Male
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Nationality
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Indian
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Religion
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Hindu
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Community
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Forward Class
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Address for Correspondence (Official)
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Lt.Dr.K.R.Ajeendra Nath,
Associate Professor & Head Dept. of Malayalam & Research centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil K.K. Dist. Tamil Nadu, Pin-629 002, Phone: 04652 225019 (0)
Mobile: 9244257332 (0)
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(Home)
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'SANTHAM' T.C. 5/2168/6, MRGRA-19, Maharaja Gardens, Behind Golf Links, Kowdiar Trivandrum, Kerala State, Pin-695 003
Phone: 0471 2438207 (R)
Mobile: 08547428207 (P)
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10. Education
Degree/
Diploma
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Name of University
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Major Subject
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Period of Study
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Class
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Ph. D
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University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
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Malayalam
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1998-2004
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M.Phil
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Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
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Malayalam
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1989-90
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II
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M.A
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Madurai Kmaraj University, Madurai.
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Malayalam
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1987-89
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II
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B.A
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S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil.
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English
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1984-87
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II
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+2
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HSC, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
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Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
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1982-84
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I
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SSLC
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Govt. of Tamilnadu
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English, Maths, Science, History & Geography Malayalam
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1982
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I
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11. Professional Training (Course Attended)
SI. No
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Organization
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From
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To
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Details of Training / Course
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(i)
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National Cadet Corps, Ministry of Defense Delhi.
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14th July 2008
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11th Oct. 2008
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Pre Commission Course conducted by the Ministry of Defence to become an NCC officer at officer's Training Academy, Kamptee
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(ii)
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ICICI Bank, Chennai.
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7th April 2009
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10th April 2009
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Faculty Development programme in the area of Banking and financial services.
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(iii)
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Academic staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandram (UGC) Sponsored
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01.03.2005
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22.03.2005
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Refresher course in Human Rights
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(iv)
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Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum (UGC Sponsored)
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16.4.2001
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07.05.2001
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Refresher course in Malayalam
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(v)
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Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum (UGC Sponsored)
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23.01.2001
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13.02.2001
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Refresher Course in Malayalam.
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(vi)
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Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram (UGC sponsored)
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02.09.1996
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30.09.1996
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Refresher course in Linguistics
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(vii)
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Academic staff College, University of Calicut, Calicut (UGC Sponsored)
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22.03.1994
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18.04.1994
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Orientation programme in Interdisciplinary subjects
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Name & Address of Employer / Institution
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Period of Service
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Designation of Post held
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Subject Taught
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil-2, K.K. District, Tamil Nadu
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04.02.1991 to 04.02.1998
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Lecturer
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Malayalam
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil-2, K.K. District, Tamil Nadu
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04.02.1998 to
05.02.2001
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Lecturer (Senior Scale)
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Malayalam
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil-2, K.K. District, Tamil Nadu
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05.02.2001 to 26.05.2004
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Lecturer (Selection Grade)
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Malayalam
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil
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05.02.2001 to 26.05.2004
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Reader and Head
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Malayalam
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil
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Since 26.05.06
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Associated Professor and Head
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Malayalam
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The Principal S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil.
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05.07.2011
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Nodal officer for Higher Education UGC
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Higher Education Survey
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The Secretary, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil-2.
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Since 21.04.2010
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Co-ordinate for UGC sponsored coaching classes
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Entry in Services, SLET NET
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NCC Directorate Delhi, Ministry of Defence, Indian.
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Since 14.10.2008
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Associate NCC officer
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NCC subjects
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The Secretary S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil.
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Since 13.10.2008
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Co-ordinates and placement officer, career and counseling cell
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Soft skill development
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Teaching Experience : 20 Years
Details of Research Experience
(a) M. Phil (One year) : Narrative Poesses of G. Sankarakurj
(b) Ph.D (Six years) : Souther Ballads : A Religion and Historical Study.
13. Membership of Learned Bodies
§ From 2000 to 2004 as Member Part I Malayalam Board of Studies, M.S University, Tirunelveli.
§ From 01.04.2005 as Chairman Part I Malayalam Board of Studies, M.S. University, Tirunelveli.
§ 2006 Member of the Board setters of M.A. (Folklore), University of Calicut, Kozhicode.
§ 2005 to 2007 Member of SCAA (Standing Council for Academic Affaris) M.S. Univeristy, Tirunveli.
§ Since 2005, Chairman Part I Malayalam Board of Valuation, M.S. University, Tirunelveli.
14. Any other relevant information
§ Completed certificate course in German in the Dept of German, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
§ Completed M.A. (English Language and Literature), Directorate of Distance Education, University of Kerala, Kariyavattam, Trivandrum.
15. Research Papers Published
§ Muharam : A Folkorist Proof of Hindu Muslim Cultural confluence in the South Indian Folklorist Journal No. 7.2004.
§ Kalippankulam : A Reality of Myth, accepted for publication.
16. Papers presented in Conferences / Seminars / Workshops
§ 'A study on Southern Ballads' 27.09.1992 at Malayalam Lexicon, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
§ 'Textual Interpretation on Ponnirathal Katha', 29th Nov. 1992 – Seminar on Folkloristics at S.T. Hindu College.
§ 'Ponnirathal Katha – A study', seminar on Tribal lore of Kerala, University of Kerala, Trivandrum 26.01.1993.
§ 'Structure and Style of Iranikuttipillai Pooru', 13.03.1993 National Conference of FOSSILS, Tirunelveli.
§ 'Malayalathile Thanathunatakangal Oru Padanam' at 2000 ASC, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
§ 'Navodhanakala Malayala Novalukalile Darsanam' at 2001, ASC, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
§ 'Thekkan Patukal Oru Padanam', 09.02.02 at M.K. University, Madurai.
§ 'Muharram: A folklorist Proof of Hindu – Muslim Cultural Confluence' 2002 National Seminar at Kannada University, Hampi.
§ 'Kalippankulam: A reality or Mythi', 2003 National seminar at Payyanoor Arts & Science College, University of Calicut.
§ 'Pakkanar Kali: A Folkloristic study', 26th Sept. 2004 at Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
§ Indiagenions Beauty Care and Cosmetics', 7th March, 2006 at M.K. University, Madurai.
§ 'Folklore: An introduction', at the National Seminar on Tamil Literary Genre, organized by Research Centre, Tamil studies, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 1st, and 3rd March, 06.
§ 'Folklore: An introduction', at the National Seminar on Tamil Literary Genre, organized by Research Centre, Tamil Studies, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 1st, 2nd and 3rd March, 06.
17. Research Projects Done
§ Present Day Satire in Malayalam and Tamil Literature. A minor project funded by UGC, submitted on 2004.
§ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Retrospective – a project submitted to ASC University of Kerala. Trivandrum 2005.
§ Native Consciousness of Jeannette Armstrong's "Whispering in Shadow" – Submitted in the University of Kerala for M.A. Project on 2006.
18. Seminars attended
§ Participated in the 'National Youth Convention' held on 13th to 15th January 2003 at Trivandrum conducted by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
§ Participated in the 'International Seminar on Modern Concept of Development and its Impact on Environment', organized by OISCA International (Nagercoil Chapter) on 27th January, 2004.
§ Participated in the 'International Congress on Kerala Studies', Organised by AKG Centre for Research and Studies held in Trivandurm on 2005 December 9,10 and 11th.
§ Participated and served in the Open Form Sub-Committee of the 10th 'International Film Festival of Kerala', organized by Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala held at Trivandrum on 8th to 17th December 2005.
§ Attended the UGC – Sponsored 'Seminar Series on Universitites in the Knowledge Economy' – Quality Certification in Higher Education / Right to Information Act of Universities on 9th March 2006 at ASC Trivandrum.
§ Attended the UGC sponsored seminar series on 'Universities in the Knowledge Economy' – Freedom Models for Academic Publication / How to get a Patent on 21st February 2006 at ASC, Trivandrum.
§ Participated in the one day seminar on 'English Language Teaching' organized by the Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala, on 7th January 2006 at Senate Chamber, University of Kerala, Trivandram.
§ Attended the 15th Annual Conference of FOSSILS Relations Contacts and Exchange', organized by Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala held on October 25th to 26th, 2007.
§ Attended 'International Malayalam Conference', organized by University of Kerala held on 1,2 and 3rd November 2007.
§ Attended an one day workshop on "Choice Based credit system (CBCS)" at M.S. University, Tirunelveli on 28.05.2008.
§ Attended an one day workshop an for placement officers of affiliated colleges, organized by Dept. of Youth Welfare, M.S. University on 30.10.2008.
§ Attended an International Seminar on "Democratic & Secular Education Organised by Govt. of Kerala at University of Kerala, Trivandrum from 04.12.2008 to 06.12.2008.
§ Attended an three day National Seminar on "Higher Education in India… Issues & Challenges" held at Gujarat Vidyapit, Ahmedabad from 10.10.09 to 12.10.2009.
§ Attended an two day workshop on "Skill – Based subjects: Personality Development and Effective Communication" on 14.12.09 to 15.12.09.
§ Attended an National Integration Camp at Karimganj, Assam from 07.01.10 to 18.10.2010.
§ Attended an International conference on "Challenges to Bio diversity and Environment for sustainable Development" at Mysore from 12.03.2010 to 14.03.2010.
19. Details of Seminars Organized
- Organized an One Day Seminar on "Folkloristics" held at S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 29th November, 1992.
- Organized an One Day Seminar on 'Aspects of Indian Classical Theatre and its Relevance to Modern Period', held at S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on
- Organized an One Day Seminar on 'Novel and Kathakali' held at S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on
20. Works Accepted for Publication
- Narrative Poems of G.Sankarakurup.
- Southern Ballads: A Religious and Historical Study.
21. Membership in Professional Societies and activities in Civil, Public or International affairs:
- Members in the Organization for Industrial, Spiritual & Cultural Advancement (OISCA) International Japan.
- Life Member of Folklore Society of South Indian Languages (FOSSILS) Trivandrum.
- Life Member of Film Lovers Cultural Association (FILCA) Trivandrum.
- Life Member of 'Dhrishya Veethi' (for Fine Arts) Trivandrum.
22. Knowledge of Languages
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hind (low level)
- English
- German (low level)
