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H College Committee Members - 2017 -2018 Rev. Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj . . . President

Dr. Nalli Kuppuswamy Chetti

Sri V. Ratnam, Chief Justice ( Retd. ) .... Vice-President

Swami Shukadevananda

. . . Secretary

Swami Nityeshananda

. . . Asst. Secretary

Dr.P. R. Vittal

. . . Asst. Secretary

Sri S. Ramakrishnan

. . . Asst. Secretary

Sri R. Sivakumar

. . . Treasurer

Swami Padmasthananda

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Swami Satyajnanananda

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Swami Vimurtananda

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Sri P. Haridas

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Sri K.V.S. Gopalakrishnan

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Sri K. Ravi

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Sri S.Vijayaraghavan

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Sri P. Venugopal

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Sri N. Doraiswamy

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Dr. K. Sethusankar

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Dr. S. Ramanathan

. . . University Representative

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Dr. V. Abiramasundaram

. . . Teacher Representative

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Dr. T. Jagathesan

. . . Teacher Representative

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Sri A. Balamuralikrishnan

. . .Office Superintendent

.... Vice-President

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Department of Sanskrit

Inauguration of the Activities of Sanskrit Association Activities of the Sanskrit Association for the academic year 2016-17 were inaugurated on 19thJuly 2016. The function began with the Vedic Prayer by Dr. S. Muthu. The Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. Dr. Kalley Prasanth introduced the speakers to the audience. Swami Shukadevananda blessed the gathering through his Benedictory Address. Dr. S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal, presided over the function. The inaugural address was given by Dr. J. R. S. Vasan Ramanan (Retired Professor of Sanskrit, RKM Vivekananda College). This was followed by a Special Address by Dr. R. Narayanan (Head of the Department of Sanskrit, Indian School, Al Ghubra, Muscat, Oman), an old student of the Department, on “Management Principles in Sanskrit Literature”. The formal vote of thanks was given Dr. R. Ramachandran. Sanskrit Day Celebration The Department celebrated the Sanskrit Day on 24th August 2016 by organizing a lecture of Sri D. K. Hari (Founder, Life Member and Managing Trustee, Bharath Gyan) on “Ancient Indian Astronomy”. Dr. S Thirunavukarasu, Principal, presided over the function and honoured the speaker with a shawl and memento. Endowment Competitions and Lectures of the Department •

Amarabharati and Prof. V. Rajagopalan Endowment Inter-Collegiate Competitions: The Department of Sanskrit conducted the annual Inter-Collegiate Saundaryalahari Recitation Competition under Amarabharati Endowment and Prof. V. Rajagopalan Endowment Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Competitions on 15th February 2017. A good number of students from various colleges participated in these competitions and won prizes.

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The following Endowment competitions were held in the department on 17th February 2017 and prizes were given away to the winners: 1. Prof. L. Vasudevasarma Endowment — Adityahrdayam Competition

3. Sri Agarwal Endowment — Bhagavadgita Competition

2. Sri Agarwal Endowment — Valmiki Ramayana Competition

4. Smt. C. V. Subbammal Endowment — Vedic Chanting Competition 5. Vishnusahasranamam Recitation Competition

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Prof. S. Viswanathan Endowment: Students of the Department organised various activities like Quiz competition under Prof. S Viswanathan Endowment on 16th February 2017. Numerous students from different departments of the College participated in the activities. T S Prasanna Venkatesh of 2nd BA Sanskrit gave a presentation on “Ancient India as Sketched by Kalidasa” with special reference to Kalidasa’s Meghaduta in which he emphasized on the necessity of Sanskrit Literature as internal evidence for reconstructing the history of Ancient India. The current Research Scholars of the Department gave brief details of their research and its progress. Sri S. Sundaram, a M.Phil. candidate gave paper presentation on his research topic. It was followed by a PhD candidate, S. S. Kaarthik’s talk on his research. Then, Sri S. Venkatesh, a MPhil candidate and Sri P. K. Mohan, a M.Phil. candidate, spoke about their research.

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Prof. P. S. Subrahmanya Sastri Endowment Lecture:

Dr. S. Arunasundaram distributed the prizes won by the participants of the different Endowment competitions conducted by the Department.

The Department of Sanskrit organised a lecture under the auspices of Prof. P. S. Subrahmanya Sastri Endowment on Monday, 20th February 2017. The function began with the Vedic Prayer by Dr. S. Muthu. The Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. Swami Shukadevananda sent his blessings to the gathering through his message. Dr. S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal, presided over the function. Dr. Kalley Prasanth introduced the speaker to the audience and spoke about the life of Prof. P. S. Subrahmanya Sastri. Dr. S. Arunasundaram (Assistant Professor, Department of Vyakarana, Madras Sanskrit College) delivered the endowment lecture on “The Contribution of Prof. P. S. Subrahmanya Sastri to Mahabhasya”. The formal vote of thanks was given Dr. R. Ramachandran.

HSwami Vivekananda Jayanti and Sister Nivedita Jayanti Celebrations

An inter-collegiate oratorical competition in Sanskrit was conducted in connection with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and Sister Nivedita’s 150th Jayanti Celebrations on 7th February 2017. A good number of students from various colleges participated in the competitions and won prizes. Sanskrit Association Activities Valedictory The Valedictory session of the activities of the Sanskrit Association was conducted on 4th March 2017. Swami Shukadevananda blessed the gathering through his message. Dr. S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal, presided over the function. The Valedictory Address was given by Dr. O. R. Devanathan (Head, Department of Sanskrit, Presidency College, Chennai). He highlighted the need of the propagation of the principles hidden in the language to the modern world to serve the humanity in a better way and also to preserve our intangible culture embedded in Sanskrit Language. He also highlighted the usage of Alankaras which give an embellishment to Sanskrit Literature by quoting few instances from Sanskrit Literary works. Sri N. R. Kumar (Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant) in his special address stressed the importance of Sanskrit Language through the propagation of which we can serve and help the humanity in a better way by bringing out the hidden treasures by constant and dedicated research of the Literary Sources in Sanskrit. The staff and students of the Department of Sanskrit place on records their sincere thanks and gratitude to •

Dr. K Srinivasan, Former Principal and Head, Department of Sanskrit, RKM Vivekananda College, and

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Dr. J R S Vasan Ramanan, Former COE and Professor of Sanskrit, RKM Vivekananda College, for their special lectures in different topics in Sanskrit Language and Literature to the PG Students of our Department.

Achievements of the Faculties Dr. V. Abiramasundaram

2. Nominated as a Southern Regional Coordinator for Vedic Heritage Portal - a National Project of the Ministry of Culture, Government of

1. Nominated as a special coordinator for MA Saivagama Private Study of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati.

India, entrusted with the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts, New Delhi. 3. Member of the Ph.D., Doctoral Committee at Kanchi University, Enathur, Kanchipuram. 4. Governing Council member of Veda Agama Samskrutha Mahapatasala, Art of Living International Campus, Bangalore.

5. Advisory committee member of Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts, New Delhi. 6. University nominee for Sanskrit Board of Studies, Presidency College, Chennai. 7. External Subject Expert for Sanskrit Board of Studies, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. 8. External Examiner for Ph.D., Viva in Sanskrit at Kanchi University. 9. Participated at the National Conference on “Saivagamas” organised by Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati on 30th and 31th January 2017 as special invitee. 10. Giving weekly lectures on “Lalitha Trishati Bhashya” at Sankara Gurukulam, Alwarpet, Chennai. 11. Giving monthly lectures on “Viveka Chudamani” at Astika Samajam, Pozhichalur, Chennai. Dr. R. Ramachandran 1.

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Dr. R Ramachandran was awarded the title “Spirit of Mylapore” by Sundaram Finance Ltd., Chennai on 10th January 2016.

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Dr. R Ramachandran was awarded the title “Sikshak Sindhu Saman” by Tamil Nadu Hindi Academy & Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai on 10th January 2016.

Delivered special lecture on “Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra” at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai – 41, on 16th March 2016.

Chaired a session at the National Conference on “Sanskrit and Tamilnadu” at the Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute, Chennai on 16th and 17th of September, 2016.

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Delivered a lecture on “Importance and Value of Samskrit” in Sri Dhanvantri Vagvilasini Sabha at Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Nazarathpettai on 1st October, 2016.

Coordinator in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan for Non-Formal Sanskrit Education.

Panel Member of Academic Audit Council for Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women.

Sanskrit Board Coordinator for State level test for lecturers (SET).

Sanskrit Board of Studies Member for the following autonomous colleges: 1) Ethiraj College for Women

2) Meenakshi College for Women

3) MOP Vaishnav College for Women 4) Presidency College 5) SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chromepet 6) Gurunanak College, Velachery Dr. Kalley Prasanth 1.

Delivered a talk on “Significance of Numismatics” for Numismatics and Epigraphy Club, Department of Historical Studies on 3rd March, 2017.

Sanskrit Board of Studies Member for the following autonomous colleges: a) D G Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam and b) Gurunanak College, Velachery.

Dr. S. Muthu Received a Honorary Title “ Gnana Sarva Bhauma” from Lion’s Club of Pallavapuram, Chrompet, Chennai – 44 on April 2017. Sanskrit Board of Studies Member for the following autonomous colleges: Madras Christian College, Chennai and Meenakshi College, Chennai.

Delivered a lecture on “The Greatness of Consecration Ceremony on Vaikhanasa Bhagvat Sastra” at Sarvavyadhikara Visvarupa Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Temple, Mangadu, Chennai on 5 th December 2016.

Delivered a lecture on “Ramakatha” at Thiruputhur Nindra Narayana Perumal Temple on 29th January, 2017.

Delivered a lecture on “Significance of 108 Kalasa Abhisheka in Vaikhanasa Sastra” at Thiruputhur, Melakkottai Anjaneya Bhaktha Sabha, Thiruputhur on 30th January 2017.

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Delivered a Lecture on “Krishnakatha” at Periyakulam Sri Krishna Gana Bhaktha Sabha on 1st February 2017.

A speech was addressed to school children on “Hayagriva Prabhava” at Royapettah Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Chennai on 12th February 2017.

Delivered a lecture on “Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Mahima” at SVDSV Sabha, Vaikhanasa Ashrama, Tirupati on 18th February 2017.

Presented a paper on “18 Domestic Rituals in Vaikhanasa Kalpasutra” at National Seminar on Dharma Sastra, Sri Ahobila Mutt Adarsha Samskrita Vidyalaya, Madurantakam on 25th February 2017.

Presented a paper on “Fundamental Rites of Vaikhanasa” in the Vishnu Temple at Sri Vaikhanasa Trust, SVDSV Sabha, Tirumala on 28th February 2017.

Activities of the Students Sri S. V. Jayaraman, a PhD candidate worked under the guidance of Dr.S Muthu, has appeared for the public viva-voce on 16th March 2017. Swami Jagadeeswarah, a PhD candidate under the guidance of Dr. R. Ramachandran, had submitted his thesis on 7th November 2016. Research Activities This year 5 students were registered for M.Phil, and 4 for Ph.D in our Department. Research Scholars’ Activities Research scholar, Barath Ram K, delivered a special lecture on “Dhananjaya’s Dasarupakam” at Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai – 41, on 15th March 2016. The Research Scholars of the Department gave brief details of their research and its progress during the Prof. S. Viswanathan Endowment activities. Sri S. Sundaram, a M.Phil. candidate gave paper presentation on his research topic. It was followed by a Ph D candidate, S. S. Kaarthik’s talk on his research. Then, Sri S. Venkatesh, a M Phil candidate and Sri P. K. Mohan, a M.Phil. candidate, spoke about their research. UG and PG Students’ Activities

Bharata Vaibhavam is an initiative by Samskrita Bharati to create a platform for Youth, in general college students to participate in nation

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building exercise. Towards this, Samskrita Bharati conducted a 5 day workshop from 6th to 11th June 2016 in order to exchange views on the inherent strengths of our nation and the avenues that are available for youth to further champion the cause. The students of the Department participated in Workshop and was enlightened in various ideas such as — Channelizing their Strengths towards building a great society, Role and Importance of Samskritam in Nation Building, etc. Besides this the participants had chance to enjoy “Sambhashana Samskritam” – Samskrita Bharati’s fastest way of learning Spoken Sanskrit on every day of the program.

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The Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram organised a National Seminar on “Innovative Ideas in Imparting Yoga” on the 29th of June 2016 under the auspices of Department of AYUSH, Government of India as part of International Day of Yoga celebrations. T S Prasanna Venkatesh and Sudarshan K of 2nd BA Sanskrit, and V Kamaraj of 3rd BA Sanskrit took part in the workshop. The students were very much benefited by listening to various speakers and also by the Yoga Session conducted by the KYM.

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The students of the Department participated in Inter-collegiate Sanskrit Competitions organised by the Department of Sanskrit, Stella Maris College, Chennai - 86, on the 3rd of September 2016 and they were given certificates.

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The Egmore Samskrt School conducted their 60 th Gita Recitation Competition on 22nd January 2017 for College level at Sir M. Ct. Muthiah Chettiar Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Chennai - 84. Students of the Department took part in the competitions and were given certificates.

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The students of the Department participated in Inter-collegiate sanskrit quiz competition on “Pancha Maha Kavyas” conducted by Loyola College, Chennai, during the Sanskrit Bhashotsava - 2017, on the 25th February 2017 and they were given certificates.

UG and PG Students’ Achievements

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Students from the Department participated in the Inter-collegiate Sanskrit Competitions conducted by Department of Sanskrit, Shrimathi Devkunkar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women. T S Prasanna Venkatesh of

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2nd BA Sanskrit and P Saravanan of 2nd BSc Mathematics were awarded the 2nd Prize in “Sanskrit Connections” competition.

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T S Prasanna Venkatesh of 2nd BA Sanskrit and V Magizhmaran of 1st BA Sanskrit participated in the “Sri Yogalakshmi-narasimha-swami Suprabhatam and Other Stotras Recitation Competition” organised by the Jnana Vikasa Kendra, held at Sri Ahobila Mutt Oriental Higher Secondary School, Chennai - 33, on 23rd October 2016 and won the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively.

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Students from the Department participated in the presentation and quiz competitions organised by Samskrita Bharati during the Samskritotsava celebrations at D G Vaishnav College between 19th and 21st August 2016 and won prizes.

Department of English Dr. A. Ganesan and Dr. U. Thanesh attended a Five Day Faculty Development Programme at IIT Chennai. Workshops Conducted: Prof. R. Mohan Raj conducted workshops at Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Dr. U. Thanesh conducted workshops on Critical Thinking and Interview skills. Dr. A. Ganesan conducted five workshops on Language and Interpersonal Skills. Conferences Attended. Prof. R. Mohan Raj, Prof P. Poongundran, Dr. U. Thanesh and Dr. A. Ganesan attended many National and International Conferences and presented papers.

Department of Historical Studies

The Department of Historical Studies has organized Quit India Day and Azad – 70 Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight) Celebrations from 9th to 23rd August, 2016 as per the instructions of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. The programs were as follows;

H Inauguration – 09.08. 2016

The Inauguration of the QUIT INDIA DAY was organized by the Dept of Historical Studies on 9th August 2016. Prof W.M. Jai prasad welcomed the gathering. Dr S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal presided and narrated the events of the freedom struggle. Prof J. Pugazenthy, HOD has delivered a special address on “QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT”. He exhorted the sacrifices of the National Leaders like Mahathma Gandhi, Lala Lajpat ray, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. He also pointed out the contributions of Tiruppur Kumaran, Vanchinathan, V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and the patriotic poet Bharathiar in the National Movement in Tamilnadu. Dr. T. Jegadeesan, HOD, Dept of Mathematics and Dr. A. Damodaran, Asst. Prof. of Tamil has also spoken on the occasion. Dr. J.P. Vivekanandan gave vote of thanks. Various Faculty Members have attended the function. The students were informed about the Quiz, Oratorical and Essay Writing competitions to be conducted by the Dept from 10th to 16th August 2016. Competitions As a part of the 70th Independence Celebration various competitions like Quiz, Oratorical and Essay Writing competitions were conducted by the Department of Historical Studies There was a Quiz competition in the Department by 10th August 2016. Around 12 students participated. By 16th August 2016, an Oratorical competition was conducted in the Department. Nearly 20 students participated. An Essay competition was also held in the Department. More than 50 students have participated. The topic was on “THE ROLE OF NATIONAL LEADERS IN FREEDOM STRUGGLE MOVEMENT IN INDIA” on 20th August 2016. Dr. J. Pugazhenthy, Head of the Department of Historical Studies has coordinated the the above competitions. The winners of the above competitions were as follows:

1. M.Sakthi Narayanan -

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2. M. Vinod Kumar - II B.A. Essay Competition 1. M. Sarathi

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Valedictory - 23.08. 2016. The Department of Historical Studies has organized AZADI 70 – Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight) Celebrations on 23rd August, 2016 as per the instructions of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. The Valedictory function of Azad – 70 Yad Karo Kurbani was celebrated on 23rd August 2016 to conclude the Independence Day celebrations. Dr.J.P. Vivekanandan welcomed the gatherings. Dr, S. Thirunavakkarasu, Principal, preside over the function. Dr.R.Ramachandran Controller of Examinations gave the introductory address regarding “INDIAN FREEDOM STRUGGLE”. Prof W.M. Jai Prasad has also spoke on the relevance of 70th Independence of India. The prizes were distributed by the principal for the winners of the Quiz, Oratorical and Essay Writing competitions. Dr.S.Ganesan gave the vote of thanks. The Principal, the Faculties of various discipline and students sung the National Anthem by 11.00. A.M. to mark the MASS SINGING OF NATIONAL ANTHEM and to conclude the 70th year of Indian Independence. Prof. J. Pugazhenthy Prof. J. Pugazhenthy was awarded Ph D Degree by the University of Madras for the title “THE MISSIONARY ENDEAVOUR OF RAMAKRISHNA MATH AND MISSION FROM 1897 – 2013 WITH REFRENCE TO CHENNAI – A HISTORICAL STUDY”. INAUGRATION OF THE ASSOCIATION – 30.01.2017

The Inauguration of the History and Politics Association was held on 30.01.2017 Dr. J. Pugazhenthy, welcomed the gathering. The chief Guest Dr. S. N. SUGUMAR, Associate Professor, Dept of Economicsl, RKM Vivekananda College delivered a lecture on ‘TIME MANAGEMENT’. Dr.J. P. Vivekanandan gave vote of thanks.

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The Valedictory of the History and Politics Association was held on 24.02.2017. Dr. J. Pugazhenthy welcomed the gathering and presided over the function. Dr. S. Thirunavukkarasu, Principal, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, participated and delivers special address. Dr. J. P. Vivekanandan gave vote of thanks. NUMISMATICS AND EPIGRAPHY CLUB Numismatics and Epigraphy club organized a meeting on 3rd March, 2017. Dr. J. P. Vivekanandan welcomed the gathering. Dr. Kelley Prasath, Associate Professor, Department of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous) delivered lecture on ‘THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NUMISMATICS’. Dr. J. Pugazhenthy also explained the heritage value of the Indian coins and cast vote of thanks.

Department of Economics The Achievements of Staff and Students - 2016-2017 The Department of Economics is the Research Department conducting research leading to Ph.D. degree since 1972 and M.Phil from 1977-78. At present, the Department has 12 doctoral candidates and two M.Phil candidates. Mr. Hariharansudhan, Prof.Elango J. Parimalam and Ms.Thyalnaiyaki were awarded Ph.D degrees. Prof.A.Kasirajan, Mrs. Satyabama and Mr.Thirunavukkarasu are submitted their thesis and waiting for Viva-Voce. The staff members of the Department have participated and presented 32 research papers in the National and International Conferences for the year 2016 - 2017. In addition, totally 21 research articles were published bearing ISBN and ISSN. The students from BA and MA classes have brought laurels to the college in general and the department in particular by participating in academic events, sports, NSS and other cultural activities. They have won in many intercollegiate and interdepartmental tournaments apart from individual events.

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The following are the lists of seminars, conferences attended by professors:

H Dr.S.Thirunavukkarasu , Associate Professor and Principal Ph D Awarded 1 V. Harihara Sudhan

Economics of Urban Poverty: a Study with reference to Fishermen in Chennai City-Awarded

2 C.Thyanayagi

Empowerment of Women Agricultural Labourers in Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu-viva due

3 Elango J. Parimalam

An Economic Analysis of Household Demand for Water in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu-Awarded

Conference attended on invitation: Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Punjab University, Inclusive Policy, Dr. Ambedkar Centre, Punjab Punjab, 09.01.2016 University, Punjab & Centre for Education and Communication, New Delhi Committees and Commissions: 1)

Convenor, Syndicate Committee on Recognition, Affiliation and Inspection of Colleges, University of Madras.

Member, Inspection Commission on Recognition, Affiliation and Inspection of Colleges, University of Madras.

Member, Ordinances and Statutes update Committee, University of Madras.

Member, Board of Studies-JBAS College & Gurunanak College.

Member, College Committee, SIVET College.

Member- UGC autonomy conferment Committee.

Member, Academic Council-University of Madras till 31.05.2017.

Member, Standing Committee of Academic Council-University of Madras

Member, Senate-University of Madras from 31.08.2012 to 08.10.2016.

10) Member, Syndicate-University of Madras from 09.10.2013 to 08.10.2016.

11) Convener, Establishment Committee, University of Madras.

Convener, Enquiry Committee, University of Madras.

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13) Member: Selection Committee for Principals, Affiliated Colleges, University of Madras. Dr.S.N.SUGUMAR, Associate Professor National level conferences Organized 1.

Secretary General Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, held on 19th December 2016 at DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai.

Secretary General Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on Tamil Nadu Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, held on 19th October 2015 at Ethiraj College, Chennai.

External Examiner Ph.D public Viva Voce Examination 1.

Mr. M. Jacob Selvakumar in the Vels University, Chennai-117

Mr. V.Madhavan in the Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai-21

Books Edited 1.

Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950 (Co – Author), published by Department of Economics, DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai, 2016

Tamil Nadu Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950 published by Department of Economics, R.K.M.Vivekananda College, Chennai, 2015

Monetary Economics (Co – Author) in tamil published by Maruthy Publications in 2016.

Articles published in national/international journals and Books Health economics (Co – Author) published in the international journal the “New Economists” 2015.

Demonetization in India- Myths and Realities (Co – Author) published in the edited volume, Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950 (Co – Author), published by Department of Economics, DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai, 2016

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Presented a paper entitled “The Economic Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in India”, Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, TNEA and DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai-72, (2016).

Workshops attended 1.

Participated in two days International workshop on Tirumandiram and Varma Science organised by International Institute of Tamil Studies, Tharamani, Chennai held on 16, 17th of April 2016.

Special Lectures 1.

Inaugural address on “Health Economics” in the inauguration of economics department SIET College, Chennai, February 2017.

Inaugural address on “Time Management” in the inauguration of History department Association, R.K.M.Vivekananda College , Chennai, February 2017.

Inaugural address on “Consumer Awareness” in the inauguration of Consumer Club Organized by Department of Commerce R.K.M.Vivekananda College , Chennai, December 2016

Inaugural address on “Mind Management” in the inauguration of Commerce department Association, R.K.M.Vivekananda College , Chennai, February 2017.

Committees and Commissions: 1.

Convenor, inspection commission to sanction Ph.D degree course affiliation, department of economics, Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, 2016

Convenor, inspection commission to sanction Ph.D degree course affiliation, department of economics, Queen Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, 2016

Member, inspection commission to approve MA Economics course in the department of economics malolan college, Maduranthagam, 2016.

Sri A.Selvaraju, Associate Professor

Participated in one day National seminar on “Quality Management Techniques in Libraries (NSQMTL), held on 26 November 2016, at Meenakshi College for women, kodambakkam, Chennai-24,

Presented a research paper on “Make in India for Developing India: The Way Ahead” in the ICSSR Sponsored Two Days National seminar on Make in India – Issues and Challenges held on 9th and 10th March 2017 Organized by PG and Research Department of Economics, H.H.The Rajah’s College(Autonomous), Pudukottai.

Presented Paper on “Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s Thoughts On India’s Economic Development: A Review” in DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR’S PERSPECTIVES ON STATE, SOCIETY AND ECONOMY: REVISITING HIS VISION AND MISSION held on 22nd and 23rd Feb.2017 organized by Dr. B.R Ambedkar 125th Year Birth Anniversary Celebrations Committee, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500046. Sponsored by University for Potential Excellence (UPE) - University of Hyderabad & ICSSR, New Delhi.

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Dr.X.Vincent Jayakumar, Assistant Professor 1.

Presented a paper on “Infrastructural finance as an important economic barometer”, in The Indian Economic Association 99th Annual Conference, held at Sri Venkateswara University, Thirupati, Andhra Pradesh, during 27-29 December 2016.

Published a paper entitled “The significance of infrastructure finance in India’s economic development”, in the National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long term study since 1950, TNEA and DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai-72, (2016).

Participated in the refresher course on Research Methodology conducted by UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry university, Pondicherry, February1 to 21, 2017.

Dr.T.Raghu, Assistant Professor List of Publications Seminar Organized:

Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on “Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950” held on 19th December 2016. (Organizing Committee Member)

Projects Involved/Undertaken:

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Project Coordinator: Baseline Study for TNSRLM under National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) from April to December 2016 conducted for

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the World Bank through Infrastructure Management and Advisory Services Private Limited (INMAAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Journals 1.

“The Role of Agricultural Growth on Economic Development in India”. Published in International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, Special issue on “Make in India for Sustainable Development”, IJBAAR, Bangalore -560 0083. Jan-Mar 2016. ISSN:2347-856X

“The Growth of Indian Education System: A Review”. Published in International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, Special issue on “Make in India for Sustainable Development”, IJBAAR, Bangalore -560 0083. Jan-Mar 2016. ISSN: 2348-0653

Paper Presentation at National Level Seminars 1.

The Indian Economic Association 99th Annual Conference, Presented a paper on “A Study on Employment and Poverty in India”, at Indian Economic Association, held at Sri Venkateswara University, Thirupati, Andhra Pradesh, during 27-29 December 2016.

The Indian Economic Association 99th Annual Conference, Presented a paper on “Foreign Direct Investment Impact on Indian Economy”, at Indian Economic Association, held at Sri Venkateswara University, Thirupati, Andhra Pradesh, during 27-29 December 2016.

A One day National Seminar on “Make in India for Sustainable Development (MISD 2016)” Presented a Paper on “The role of Agriculture Growth on Economic Development in India” Organized by Department of Economics, Periyar University, Selam 636 011, Held at 18th March, 2016.

Dr.V.Raju, Assistant Professor Special lectures/ Invited talks •

One of the panel member and deliver the lecture on De-monetization, DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai. (January 2017)

Projects Involved/Undertaken:

Project Coordinator: Baseline Study for TNSRLM under National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) from April to December 2016 conducted for

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the World Bank through Infrastructure Management and Advisory Services Private Limited (INMAAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Seminar Organized:

Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, held on 19th December 2016. (Organizing Committee Member)

Paper Presented/ Participated at Various Seminar(s): 1.

Presented a paper on “Energy Infrastructure: The Relationship between Electricity consumption and Economic Growth in Tamil Nadu A Causality Analysis, RKM.Vivekananda college,ch-4(2016)

Presented a paper on “Global warming and disaster management” JEPPIAR engineer college, Ch-119, (2016)

Participated: Make in India for sustainable development (MISD 2016), Department of Economics, Periyar University, Salem. (2016)

Sri A.Kasirajan, Assistant Professor Research Articles Published in Journals

Published an research article entitled “A Study on the Prospects of Cotton Industry and Economic Development in India” published in International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, ISSN no. E- ISSN -2347-856X ISSN -2348-0653, Vol. 1, Issue.1, Jan-March, 2016.

Research Articles published in Edited Book Published an article “A Study on the Significance of Road Transport to Economic Development of TamilNadu” in the book by Dr.X.Vincent Jayakumar, Health and Educational Infrastructure, published by Today Publication with ISBN no.978-83-81992-94-4, Chennai, February 2016, pp.121 – 131

Published an article “A Study on the Behavior of Cobb – Douglas Production Function a Special Reference to Indian Railway” in the book by Dr.V.Lakshmi and Dr.S.N.Sugumar, Indian Economic Development: A Long Term Study Since 1950s, published by Department of Economics, DR.B.C.C.C. Hindu Colleg, Chennai with ISBN no.978-163535-119-4, on December 2016, pp.316 – 323

HPaper presented on National / International seminars

Periyar University Organized one day National Seminar on Make in India for Sustainable Development 2016 (MISD 2016), Paper presented “A Study on the prospect of Cotton Industry and Economic Development in India” held on 18th March 2016.

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The Indian Economic Association organized 99th Annual Conference on held on 27th -29th Dec.2016, at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.

Participated in Personality Development Program Organized by NSS Unit – Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College held on 12th March 2016.

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Project Coordinator for statistical tools: Baseline Study for TNSRLM under National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) from April to December 2016 conducted for the World Bank through Infrastructure Management and Advisory Services Private Limited (INMAAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. K. Suresh, Assistant Professor Articles Published in Journals: 1.

Published an article entitled “Make in India with special reference to challenges and opportunities in Indian Health Care Sector”. International Journal of Business and administration Research Review, Vol.1, Issue.1, 2016, PP. 246-250.(ISSN: 2348-0653).

Published an article entitled “Rationale of Make in India”. International Research Journal of Marketing and Economics, Vol. 3, Issue 8, 2016, PP. 18-30 (ISSN: 2349-0314).

Published an article entitled “A Study on Problems and Prospects of Women Entrepreneurs in Chennai City”. International Research Journal of Marketing and Economics, Vol. 3, Issue 8, 2016, PP. 31.39 (ISSN: 2349-0314).

Research Articles published in Edited Book

Presented a paper entitled “Economic Growth and Exclusion: a case study of Tamil Nadu”. National Conference on Social exclusion in India towards inclusion and equity, The New College, Chennai-14, (2016).

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Presented a paper entitled “A study on Green Energy: with special reference to Wind Energy”. ICSSR Sponsored one day National Conference on Infrastructural development and Environment Issues and Challenges, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai-4, (2016).

Presented a paper entitled (2016). “The Economic Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in India”, National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long term study since 1950, TNEA and DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai72, (2016).

Presented a paper entitled (2016). “Demonetization in India- Myths and Realities”, National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long term study since 1950, TNEA and DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai72, (2016).

Training / Workshop / Seminar / Conferences Attend 1.

Presented a paper entitled “A study on Economic Burden of Diabetes in India”. The 99th International Conference jointly organised by Indian Economic association (IEA) and Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh (2016).

Participated in two days International workshop on Tirumandiram and Varma Science organised by International Institute of Tamil Studies, Tharamani, Chennai held on 16, 17th of April 2016.

Books Published: 1.

Monetary Economics (Co – Author) in Tamil published by Maruthy Publications in 2016.

Seminar Organized:

Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, held on 19th December 2016. (Organizing Committee Member)

Projects Involved / Undertaken:

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Project Coordinator: Baseline Study for TNSRLM under National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) from April to December 2016 conducted for the World Bank through Infrastructure Management and Advisory Services Private Limited (INMAAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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HDr.M.Sudhakar, Assistant Professor Seminar Organized:

Tamil Nadu Economic Association Organized a National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long-term study since 1950, held on 19th December 2016. (Organizing Committee Member)

Research Articles published in Edited Book: 1.

Paper Contributed in “Infrastructural Development & Environment – Issues & Challenges” Published a Paper on “An Overview of The Energy Sector And Solar Power In India “Edited by Dr. X. Vincent Jeyakumar, Organized by PG and Research Department of Economics, RKM Vivekananda College- 04. Held at 05th February, 2016. ISBN: 798-8381992-94-4.

Study On Infrastructure of Public Health Centre’s In Tamil Nadu. Published in International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, Special issue on “Make in India for Sustainable Development”, IJBAAR, Bangalore -560 0083. Jan-Mar 2016. ISSN: 2348-0653 .

Presented a paper entitled (2016). “A Study on Economic Conditions for Production and Export of Handicraft Industry In Tamil Nadu”, National Seminar on Indian Economic Development: A long term study since 1950, held on 19 December 2016 TNEA and DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai72, (2016).

Department of Philosophy Academic activities for the year 2016- 2017 Philosophy Association Shri R Sudarsan, Program Executive, All India Radio, Chennai, gave a talk on “Philosophy, & Life”, on 14/03/2017. Staff Activities Dr S Krishnan

Delivered the Saiva Siddhanta Endowment Lecture in the 91st session of the Indian Philosophical Congress held at Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Madhya Pradesh, from 11/02/2017 to 14/02/2017.

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Appointed as an External Examiner to conduct the Viva-Voce Examination for the award of M. Phil., degree examination, held at Madras Christian College, Chennai on 22/08/2016.

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Nominated as a member in the selection committee to select and finalize project proposals of college teachers and students funded by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, held on 19/09/2016.

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Appointed as a expert committee member in the Board of Members to frame the syllabus, in the Department of Philosophy, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 29/11/2016.

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Appointed as an external member to audit the Academic performance of the Philosophy department in the Madras Christian College Thambaram, Chennai on 03/03/2017.

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Attended the UGC sponsored three days International Seminar on “ Bharath Rathna, Babasaheb Dr Bhinroa Ramji Ambedkar’s Wisdom of ‘Buddha Dhamma” as an essential ingredient of an Ideal Democracy” held from 2nd to 4th of March-2017, at the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras.

Attended ICPR National Lecture Program 2016-17 on February 03, held at the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras. Dr V.Chandrasekar Papers presented International Paper presented at the International conference on “Re-learning to be Human for Global Times: RELIGIOUS PLURALISM: an Hermeneutical Understanding for the 21st Century” organsed by RVP, Washington DC, Chennai Philosophical Forum, and Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation, Chennai, on December 22-23, 2016

Paper presented at the International conference on “Spirituality & Skill for Leadership and Sustainable Management” to be held from 18 Feb to 19 Feb 2017 at Varanasi, organized by School of Management Sciences, Varanasi and Centre for Spiritualism and Human Enrichment in partnership with Claffin University, USA and California State University , San Bernardino, USA

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Also presented a lecture to students in the Seminar on Select Aspects of Indian History, Polity and Culture for the Students and Faculty of Georgia State University at Stella Maris College – organized by the Department of History and Tourism in collaboration with the Stella Maris International Centre for Multidisciplinary Research. SHRAVAN K IYER, was awarded the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in philosophy in July 2016 after his successful defense of his research findings in a public viva-voce examination duly constituted as per the norms of the University of Madras An overview of my contribution for 2016-17 ¾

2 research papers submitted in 2 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES organized in Chennai in collaboration with international institutions

1 lecture presented to foreign students at Stella Maris College

1 Ph.D candidate of mine was awarded the degree of PhD in Philosophy by University of Madras

2 candidates have submitted their research findings to the University of Madras and are awaiting results from external examiners

Dr P. KRISHNASAMY PARTICIPATED SEMINAR:

A National Seminar on “Revisiting the Thoughts and Writing of Dr.S.Radhakrishnan” organised by the Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, on 7th and 8th October 2016.

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ATTENDED CONFERENCES:

A Conference on “Indian Economic Development: A Long-Term Study Since 1950” organized by the Department of Economics, Hindu College, Chennai-72, on 19th December 2016.

A Conference on “The World of Ramanuja: Tradition and Thought in History and Today”, organized by the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai-5, on 2nd-5th January 2017.

PUBLISHED PAPERS:

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A paper entitled “The Conception of Mukti in Radhakrishnan’s Philosophy” Published by the Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University on 7th and 8th October 2016.

A paper entitled “Marketing Ethics” Published by the Department of Economics, Hindu College, Chennai-72 on 19th December 2016.

IV. CO-AUTHORED, PUBLISHED, PAPERS: 1.

A Paper entitled “Dr.S.Radhakrishnan’s View on Religion” published by the Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University on 7th and 8th October 2016.

A Paper entitled “Social Infrastructure; Investment in primary, Higher Secondary and Higher Education for Indian Development” published by the Department of Economics, Hindu College, Chennai-72 on 19 th December 2016.

A Paper entitled “Socio -Economic Services: Medical Colleges, Hospitals, Medical Equipment Industries and Pharmaceutical industries for the development of India” Published by the Department of Economics, Hindu College, Chennai-72 on 19th December 2016.

A Paper entitled “Ethics in Human Resource Management” Published by the Department of Economics, Hindu College, Chennai-72 on 19th December 2016.

CHAIRPERSON: Participated as a Chairperson of the Conference on “Indian Economic Development: A Long-Term Study Since 1950”organized by the Department of Economics, Hindu college, Chennai-72, on 19th December 2016.

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Lecture on “The Bhagavatapurana: History, Philosophy and Culture” organized by the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras and C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Institute of Indological Research, Chennai on 6th-8th January 2017.

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Lecture on “Introduction and Development of Buddhism in Korea” organized by the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai-5, on 3rd February 2017.

VII. RESEARCH GUIDANCE: 1.

Admitted 3 Research Scholar in October 2016 session.

Awarded 1-Ph.D on 14th October 2016.

Another 1 Research Scholar is going to be awarded Ph.D on 24th March 2017. At present 9 Scholars are doing Research with me.

Dr T.K. Badrinath 1.

15thSeptember – 5th October 2016, - Participatedin the UGC- Sponsored Refresher Course in Social Sciences (ID) conducted by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

2nd November – 26th November 2016 – Participatedin the Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences Conducted by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC),Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

22-23 December 2016 – Presented a Paper entitled “Swami Vivekananda’s Ideal of Universal Religion” in the “International Conference on Re-Learning to be Human for Global Times Religious Pluralism: An Hermeneutic Understanding for the 21st Century”, organised by the Council for the Research in Values and Philosophy, Washington, DC, USA, Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation, Chennai and Chennai Philosophical Forum, Chennai.

2 – 5 January 2017 – Participated in the Four- day International Conference on “The World of Ramanuja: Tradition and Thought in History and Today”organised by Department of Philosophy University of Madras, & Sri Bhagavat Ramanujacharya DarsanaKainkarya Trust, Chennai.

Dr A.ARIVAZHAGAN

Presented and published a paper entitled ‘The Nature of Integral Experience in the Neo-Vedanta of Dr. S .Radhakrishnan’ , at the UGC Sponsored two days national seminar on ‘Revisiting the Thoughts and Writings of Dr. S .Radhakrishnan’, held on 7th and 8th October 2016 at Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

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Participated and finished the refresher course on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ at UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchrapalli, held on 15th to 05th 2016.

Dr KR.Arumugam, Participated and presented a paper entitled “Folk Religion-SaivismSiddhas” in the national seminar conducted by the Tamil Department of D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai in ‘Siddha Literature’ on 30-12-2016. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Oozh and Vinai” in the international seminar conducted by the Tamil Department of D.G.Vaishnav College, Chennai in ‘Perspectives on Classical Tamil Literature’ on 01-032017. Students Activities Deepan –UPLA1449, of III BA won second prize in the singing Competition conducted by Madras Christian College.

A.Magimai fernandonixon–UPLA1404 and P.Priyadharshan– UPLA1429, of III BA won second prize in the quiz competition conducted by Madras Christian College

Sayee datta–UPLA1401, A.Magimaifernandonixon – UPLA1404 Gnanamoorthy– UPLA1405 Yogapriyan– UPKA1425 P.Priyadharshan– UPLA1429 Rajankumar– UPKA1433, of III BA won the second prize in the skit conducted by Madras Christian College.

Students of Philosophy department won the overall trophy in the set of competitions which was held at Madras Christian College on the teachers day celebration.

3rd year students participated in the three days seminar on “SAIVA SIDDHANTA” at University of Madras, organised by department of Saivasiddhanta).

A.Magimai fernandonixon–UPLA1404, of III BA

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Won first prize in the zonal and state level essay competitions conducted by Ramalingarpanimandram,

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Won first prize in the essay competition which organised by United India Insurance Co. Ltd.,

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Won second prize in the essay competition which conducted by the Tamil department of Loyola college,

Participated in the three days international conference which conducted by Vishnu Mohan foundation on the topic of ‘Peace and Reconciliation’.

Department of Commerce Dr.V.N Parthiban Books Authored: 1.

Human Resource Management

Principles of Management

Awards -

BEST TEACHER AWARD received from Lions Clubs International on Teacher’s day Celebration on Sunday 11th September, 2016 at Kola Perumal Chetty Vashnav Senior Secondary School, Arumbakkam, Chennai.

BEST TEACHER AWARD – 2016Awarded by INDIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS’ ASSOCIATION, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (IARA AWARD - 2016) on 21thMay, 2016.

ACHRIYAR CHEMMAL VIRUDHU (AWARD 2016) Awarded by Tamilaga Kalvi Arachi Valarchi Neruvanam, Chennai – 600 024 on 05.09.2016.

Chairperson for National Seminar on “Business Analytics and Intelligence” organized by Pentagon – The School of Business Studies, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai held on 17.08.2016 at Chennai. RESEARCH ARTICLES published “Consumer behavior towards the Purchase Decisions of ready-to-eat Food Products: A study with Special Reference to Chennai City” Kaveripakkam College of journal of Management Research (Impact Factor – 6.7231), Oct.-December, 2016 (ISSN2249-6459) pp.26 – 36

“Consumer Perception towards the Green Marketing: A Study with Special Reference to Chennai City” International Journal of

Management and Development Studies, Chennai (ISSN 2321-1423) pp.52-60.

“Factors Influencing the Banking Customers to Adoption of Mobile Banking: A Study with Special Reference to Chennai City” Sumedha Journal of Management, Vol.5, No.3, July-September, 2016 (ISSN22776753 ) pp.93 – 101

Seminar attended and Paper presented Attended One day Convention on “The Companies Act, 2013 – Heralding new era of Corporate Governance” organized by Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI, NEW DELHI) with Dept. of Commerce, University of Madras at Chennai on 7th April, 2016.

Attended One day Continuing education programme on “Recent trends in sustainability and sustainable supply chain management”, held on 18th April, 2016 organised by Department of Management Studies, I.I.T. Madras and University of Southern Denmark.

Attended One day Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights 2016” held on 26th April, 2016 organised by Centre for IPR, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai-25.

Attended a UGC sponsored two days national level seminar on “Revisiting the Thoughts and Writings of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan” organized by PG & Research Department of Philosophy, Annamalai University on 7th and 8th October, 2016 and presented a paper entitled: Ethics in Dr. Radhakrishnan’s Philosophy – A closer look.

Attended Two days NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on “Quality enrichment and Excellence in Indian Higher Education System in the era of Globalisation held on 25th and 26th February, 2016 organised by PG and Research Dept. of Commerce, DB Jain College, Chennai and Presented a paper entitled: Contribution of Higher Education to enhance the employability skills.

Attended One day National Level Conference on Economic Development: A long term study since 1950 organized by Dept. of Economics, DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai on 19th December, 2016 and Presented a paper entitled: Ethics and Business – A closer look

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National Level Seminar on “Demonetization to digitization time for a digital Indian Economy” organized by Department of Commerce (CA), P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore-641 004, Tamil Nadu on 27.2.2017 and Presented a paper entitled: Emerging issues and challenges in digitization – A closer look.

Resource Person: 1.

Delivered lecture for seminar organized by Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies (TILS), Chennai. Topic: “Contract Labour Act and Payment of Wages Act” between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm on 28.05.2016 at Chennai for HR Executives.

One day Executive Development Programme Topic: “Overview of Financial Management” at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, SIRC, Chennai on 02nd May, 2016.

Resource Person: Delivered lecture on “Labour Welfare” for M.L. (Master of Law) Course on 12.11.2016 at Department of Legal Studies, University of Madras.

Resource Person: Delivered lecture on: “Awareness of Food Adulteration” for NSS Special Camp organize by Vidhya Sagar Women’s (Arts and Science), Chengalpattu on 20.2.2017

Resource Person: Delivered lecture on: “Know your legal provisions – Ignorance of Law no excuse” organised by PG and Research Dept. of Commerce, DB Jain College, Chennai on 6.3.2017.

Resource Person: Delivered lecture on “Social Security” for M.L. (Master of Law) Course on 14.11.2016 at Department of Legal Studies, University of Madras.

Resource Person: Delivered Lecture at UGC-NET course conducted by Department of Commerce, Madras University on 07.01.2017. Topics: Business Environment and Statistical Methods.

Resource Person: Delivered lecture on “Consumer Protection Act” organised by Dept. of Business Administration, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai held on 31.0.2017 at Chennai.

No. of MBA Projects Guided: 18

No. of PG Dip. Course Projects Guided: 20

HSri G.Mannan

Participated 21 days inter disciplinary refresher course in Environmental sciences conducted by UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University, Pondicherry from 1st to 21st December 2016. Participated one day workshop on “Talking Research” on January 28, 2017 organized by Rajalakshmi School of Business Chembrambakkam, Chennai 600124. Attended the International conference on “Building a digital nation: Problems & Prospects” conducted on February 21, 2017 by the Department of Accounting and Finance and Bank Management, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Chennai -4 . Participated one day Workshop on Accounting, Auditing & Allied Areas for teaching staff of Universities & Colleges on 22nd February 2017 organized by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Chennai. Dr.N. Vasudevan Participated 21 days multi disciplinary refresher course in Women studies conducted by UGC-HRDC University of Madras, Chennai from 2nd to 22nd February 2017. Dr.R. Balaguru Participated 21 days refresher course in E-Commerce and Management conducted by UGC-HRDC University of Madras, Chennai from 3rd to 23rd August 2016. Participated one day workshop on “Talking Research” on January 28, 2017 organized by Rajalakshmi School of Business Chembrambakkam, Chennai 600124. Attended the International Seminar on “Building a digital nation: Problems & Prospects” conducted on February 21, 2017 by the Department of Accounting and Finance and Bank Management, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Chennai -4. Participated one day Workshop for college teachers on February 22, 2017 organized by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Chennai.

Paper published in International Journal of Management on “Quality of work Life in the Hiher Education Sector: Towards An Integrated Outlook.

HSri M.Ramesh

Attended one day workshop on “Talking Research” on January 28, 2017 organized by Rajalakshmi School of Business Chembrambakkam, Chennai 600 124. Participated 21 days multi disciplinary refresher course in Women studies conducted by UGC-HRDC University of Madras, Chennai from 2nd to 22nd February 2017. Commerce Association: Inauguration: The Inauguration of commerce Department was held on 13th July 2016. Dr S.N. SUGUMAR has given a lecture on “MIND MANAGEMENT”. Valedictory: The valedictory function of our Commerce Association was held on 21 February 2017. CS. M. Balasubramanian have Delivered Lecture on” Companies Act 2013". Seminars: Lecture on “ENTREPRENEURAL SHIP” has given by HITESH SYHAM Alumni of RKM. Vivekananda College. On 22nd September 2016. Career guidance in Logistics Management” for Final Year B.Com. students was organized by Mr. D. A. Sukumar, GM, Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai on 3rd August 2016. Prof. Mary, from AAM Business School, Chennai organized Career Guidance programme on “Financial services” 19th August 2016. Citizen Consumer club The annual seminar organized by consumer club of our college on 18th February, 2017. Dr.V.N.Parthiban have delivered lecture on “Consumer Protection and education” Legal aid cell

The seminar for this academic year has been conducted by Legal Aid cell on 8th March, 2017. D.R.V.N.Parthiban delivered a special lecture on “Law Relating to Environmental Protection”

Department of Mathematics

Department Activities 2016 – 2017 1)

The Mathematics Association was inaugurated on 30-8-2016 (Tuesday) by Dr.P.Veeramani, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, chennai and delivered a lecture on “The Role of LUB axiom in Analysis”.

Professor K. Subramanian endowment lecture was conducted on 1702-2017. Associate Professor Dr. Gnanaraj Thomas, Madras Christian College, Tambaram was the chief guest and delivered the endowment lecture on “Application of Matrices in Combinatorics”.

The Department of Mathematics conducted K. Subramanian talent Olympiad test on 22-02-2017 for inter collegiate students. Prizes awarded to the first three winners. I Prize: P.Narayanan, II BSc Mathematics, RKM Vivekananda college, Chennai. II Prize: V.Ganesh, Bsc Mathematics, A.M. Jain College, Chennai. III Prize: F. Peramila BSc Mathematics, Stella Maries College, Chennai. Dr. T.Robinson, Associate professor, Department of Mathematics, Madras Christian College, Chennai delivered the Narayani. N and Kadayam S. Sankaran endowment lecture on “The Mind of a Mathematician” on 2302-2017.

K. Anandarao and C.T. Rajagopal memorial test in “Real and Complex Analysis” was conducted in the Mathematics Department on 27-02-2017 and prizes were distributed to the winners.

The Department of Mathematics conducted Harish Chandra endowment memorial lecture on 14.03.2017. Dr. P.R.Vittal, Former Principal, RKM Vivekananda College , Chennai delivered a lecture on “Stochastic Finance in a Business Company associated with Ruin, Restricted reserve, Dividend and Dividend strategy”.

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Administrative responsibility in our college 1. Admission committee co-ordinator 2. Academic Audit report co-ordinator 3. NSS program co-ordinator

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Acted as a Subject Expert for M.Sc Board of studies in Guru nanak College on 03-02-2017

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Acted as a Subject Expert for M.Sc Board of studies in D.G.Vaishnav college on 07-02-2017

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Attended and delivered a lecture in a Discussion meeting on “Automorphic forms” during December 21- December27, 2016 at School of Mathematics, NISER, Bhubaneswar.

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Given a Seminar talk on “Introduction to Number theory” on 28-02-2017 at Jaya Govind Hari Gopal Agarwal Agarsen College, Madhavaram, Chennai.

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Acted as a Chief guest in the Valedictory function conducted by Department of Mathematics, Loyola college, Chennai on 13-03-2017.

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Under my guidance 3 Part-time P.hd candidates were registered.

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Participated in the IST field theory program held at University of Kashmir, Srinagar from 2nd May to 14th May 2016.

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Paper Publication: Submitted the paper entitled “Hopf algebra Actions on Semialgebras” for publication in Journal of Combinatorics, Information and system sciences (JCISS).

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Attended two day National Conference on “Recent Advances in Theoretical and Computational Methods for Partial Differential Equations”

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during 6th and 7th Jan, 2017 at Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore.

Attended “Refresher Course” in Women Studies held from 2-2-17 to 222-17 at University of Madras.

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Published a Paper titled “Semiparametric Multi State Model for TimeTo-Event Data”, International Journal of Science and Research (2016), vol.5.issue 5, (ISSN (Online): 2319-7064).

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Attended a National Workshop on “Applications of Mathematics” on 17th August 2017 at Guru nanak college, Chennai.

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Attended refresher course on Human Rights from 2-11-2016 to 22-112016 at Madurai Kamarajar University.

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Presented a Paper “Order Statistics in three-parameter Weibull Distribution” in the XXXVI Annual conference of Indian Society for Probability and Statistics (ISPS) during December 17 – 19, 2016 at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

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Presented a Paper “Comparing the methods of estimation of threeparameter Weibull Distribution “in the National Conference on Stochostic Modelling and its Applications” during January 04 – 05,2017 at Mananmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

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Published a Paper titled, “ Comparing the Methods of Estimation of ThreeParameter Weibull distribution”, IOSR Journal of Mathematics (2017), vol.13. issue 1, (e-ISSN: 2278- 5728, p-ISSN: 2319-765X.).

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Attended refresher course on Women Studies from 2-2-2017 to 22-22017 at University of Madras.

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Facilitated two days workshop as a Resource Person on “How to Use SPSS training workshop for data Analysis & Data Interpretation” during 3rd and 4th of March 2017 at C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering & Technology. Melvisharam, Vellore.

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Invited as a Chief guest to preside over the Mathematical Seminar on “Stastical Methods” at Annai Violet Arts and Science College, Chennai53 on 23rd July, 2016.

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Invited to Judge the “Model making competition” as part of School’s Math week celebration on 21st October 2016 at P.S.Senior Secondary School, Chennai-04.

Co-authored a paper titled “Parallel contextual Hexagonal Array Psystems and the same has been presented in the BIC-TA Conference held in Malaysia Nov 2016 and brought out in the proceedings of LNCS (Lecture Notes in Computer Science), Springer.

Students Activities 1.

Lakshmi Narasimhan of II Bsc Mathematics participated in the world heritage of Musical festival held in Delhi during Nov 28 - Dec 5, 2016.

S. Adithya Narayanan of II Bsc Mathematics has gone to foreign Countries to perform music programs.

Department of Physics DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Physics Association was inaugurated on 19th August, 2016. Mr. G. Mahendiran, Assistant General Manager (Research & Development), Zynergy Solar Power Project Pvt. Ltd, Chennai delivered a talk on “Applied Electronics in Industry”. Prof K. Lakshmi Narayanan Endowment lecture was conducted on 16th February, 2017. Dr. C. V. Krishnamurthy, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras, Chennai delivered a lecture on “Infrared Thermography”. The Valedictory function of the Physics Association was held on 03rd March, 2017. Dr. J. Segar, Associate Professor, Department of Physics of our college delivered a talk on “Quantum Information”. STAFF ACTIVITIES Dr. K. Sethusankar. Acted as an external examiner for conducting Ph.D. public viva-voce examination in the Department of Physics, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai for three candidates on 1st April, 2016, 1st and 3rd October, 2016.

Acted as Member of Board of Studies and attended board meeting in the Department of Physics, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai on 8th March, 2016.

Acted as Member of Board of Studies and attended board meeting in the Department of Physics, Presidency College, Chennai.Ph.D Viva-Voce Examinations conducted Candidate

External Exminer

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Mr. G. Jagadeesan

Dr. G. Usha, Associate Professor Department of Physics, Queen Mary’s College (Autonomous) Chennai – 4.

14.07.2016

Mr. S. Antony Inglebert

Dr. G. Usha, Associate Professor Department of physics Queen Mary’s College (Autonomous) Chennai –4.

28.12.2016

Ph.D Theses submitted S.No

Candidate

Date of Submission

Mr. K. Swaminathan

28.12.2016

Mrs. Rajeswari Gangadharan

24.02.2017

Papers Published: Published 4 research papers in international refereed journal – International Union of Crystallography, Acta Crystallographica, Section E, Structure Reports and Research Communications and 1 research paper in International Journal for Light and Electron Optics. 01. Crystal structures of three 1-oxo-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene derivatives: dimethyl 4-(4- meth-oxy-phen-yl)-2-(4-methyl-phen-yl)-1-oxo-1,2di-hydro-naphthalene-2,3-di-carboxyl-ate, dimethyl 1-oxo-2-(pyren-4-yl)4-(thio-phen-2-yl)-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene-2,3-di-carboxyl-ate and ethyl 1-oxo-2-phenyl-2,4-bis-(thio-phen-2-yl)-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene-3carboxyl-ate. S. Gopinath, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, J. Karunakaran, M. Nandakumar and A. K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2017). E73, 177 – 182.

02. Crystal structures of two new carbazole derivatives: 12-(4-nitro-phen-yl)7-phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3-b]carbazole and 2-methyl-4-(4nitro-phen-yl)-9-phenyl-sulfonyl-9H-thieno[2,3-b]carbazole. K. Swaminathan, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, V. Saravanan and A. K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1739 – 1749.

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Crystal structures of three carbazole derivatives: 12-ethyl-7phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3-b]carbazole, (1), 2-(4,5-dimeth--oxy2-nitro-phen-yl)-4-hy-dr-oxy-9-phenyl-sulfonyl-9H-carbazole-3carbaldehyde, (2), and 12-phenyl-7-phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3b]carbazole, (3). Rajeswari Gangadharan, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, Velu saravanan and Arasambattu K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1744 – 1750.

Crystal structure of 6-(p-tol-yl) benzo[b]naphtho [2,3-d] thio-phene and of an ortho-rhom-bic polymorph of 7-phenyl-anthra [2,3-b] benzo[d]thio-phene. S. Gopinath, K. Sethusankar, Helen Stoeckli-Evans, Muhamad Rafiq and Arasambattu K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1310 – 1314.

05. Investigations of Optical, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles by Co-Precipitation Technique. P. Annie Vinosha, L. Ansel Mely, J. Emina Jeronsia, K. Raja, D. Queen Sahaya Tamilselvi, Alison Christina Fernandez, K. Sethusankar and S. Jerome Das. Optik (2016), 127, 9917. Dr. S. Jayakumar Acted as a chair person in an International Conference on Functional Materials 2017 organised by the Department of Physics, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Gave an invited talk on “Studies on Novel Materials” in the International Conference on Modern Materials Research 2016 organised by PG & Research Department of Physics, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu held on 19-20, December, 2016. Acted as an External Examiner for conducting Ph.D. public Viva-Voce Examination in the Department of Physics, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai on 12th April, 2016.

Acted as an Examiner for conducting Ph.D. open Viva-Voce Test in Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra on 15 th November, 2016.

Acted as an academic member of board of studies and attended board meeting in the Department of Physics, New College (Autonomous), Chennai held on 15th February, 2017. Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examinations conducted S. No 01

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Mr. S. Sikkandar Dr. R. Jayavel, Director 02.12.2016 Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Anna University, Chennai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 600 025.

Papers Published: Published 2 research papers in international journals. 01. Thermodynamic and Theoretical Evaluation of binary liquid mixtures using ultrasonic NDE. G. S. Gayathri, S. Jayakumar and S. Bangaru Sudarsan Alwar. International Journal of Application or innovation in Engineering & Management (2016). Vol. 5, Issue. 4, 151. 02. Theoretical evaluation of sound velocity, viscosity and density of binary liquid system. N.Siddharthan and S. Jayakumar. International Journal of Chemical Science. (2016). Issue 14 (S4). 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;16. Conferences / Seminars / Symposia attended: 01. Published two papers on Anti-diabetic Stevia medicinal plant embedded with nanoparticles and Wound healing effect of Calotropis procera plant embedded with nanoparticles in book of abstracts in the Kathmandu Symposia on Advanced Materials 2016 organised by Nepal Polymer Institute in Association with Pokhara university, Nepal Institute of Science and Technology and institut fur polymerwerkstoffe, Germany held on 17-20, October, 2016.

02. Participated and presented four papers on studies on human Gallbladder Stones, Advanced Acoustical Studies on Disodium-tartrate at room temperature, Spectroscopic, ultrasonic and Mechanical studies on human Gallbladder Stones, Prediction of ultrasonic velocity of urea by theoretical methods at room temperature and Ultrasonic Studies for phenol-Benzene binary system in the proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Materials Research 2016 organised by PG & Research Department of Physics, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College,

Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu held on 19-20, December, 2016 and won first prize in poster presentation in the title of “Studies on Human Gall Bladder Stones”.

Sri K. Swaminathan. Submitted Ph.D. thesis to the University of Madras on 28th December, 2016. Acted as a Resource person and gave an invited talk on Microcontrollers and their Applications in a workshop organized by the PG and Research Department of Physics, AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonmous), Poondi, Thanjavur on 03rd March, 2017. Publications: Published 1 research paper in international refereed journal: 01. Crystal structures of two new carbazole derivatives: 12-(4nitro-phen-yl)-7-phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3-b]carbazole and 2-methyl4-(4-nitro-phen-yl)-9-phenyl-sulfonyl-9H-thieno[2,3-b]carbazole. K. Swaminathan, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, V. Saravanan and A. K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1739 – 1749. Conference Attended: Participated in the Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2017) conducted by the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala from 10.02.2017 to 12.02.2017. Acted as a chair person and advisory committee member in the Second National Conference on Recent Developments in Nano Materials and Thin Films Research 2017 held at PG and Research Department of Physics, AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonmous), Poondi, Thanjavur on 04th and 5th March, 2017. Dr. J. Segar Synopsis of Ph.D. Thesis submitted:

Candidate

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Mr. P. Manikandan

06.03.2017

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Got the Ether â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Raymond Fellowship and has visited to the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 02nd May, 2016 to 15th June, 2016.

Visited the Department of Mathematics, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan from 28th June, 2016 to 20th February, 2017. Got The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) fellowship for Research and Advanced Training and has visited to the Newyork University, Shanghai, China from 01st August, 2016 to 25th January, 2017. Publications: Published 1 research paper in international refereed journal: 01.Aspects of infinite dimensional l-super Galilean conformal algebra. N. Aizawa and J. Segar. Journal of Mathematical Physics (2016). Vol. 57, 123502. Dr. K. Elankumaran Attended a Refresher Course in Material Science conducted by the UGC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli from 02nd November, 2016 to 22nd November, 2016. Sri E. Arul Participated in a workshop on Statistical Physics and Material Science sponsored by TEQIP-II from 21st July, 2016 to 23rd July, 2016 held at the Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. Acted as a judge for Vignana Pradharshini (Maths and Science Expo) held at Smt. Kasturbha Nimchand Shah, P. Muthyalu Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai on 24th August, 2016. Dr. K. Raja Publications: Published 1 research paper in international refereed journal: 01. Investigations of Optical, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles by Co-Precipitation Technique. P. Annie Vinosha, L. Ansel Mely, J. Emina Jeronsia, K. Raja, D. Queen Sahaya Tamilselvi, Alison Christina Fernandez, K. Sethusankar and S. Jerome Das. Optik (2016), 127, 9917. Seminars / Workshops attended:

01. Participated in the workshop on Functional Materials and Spectroscopy 2016 organized by the PG & research Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College, Tirupathur held on August, 2016.

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Participated in an International Seminar on Energy Resources organized by the PG & Research Department of Physics, Queen Mary’s College (Autonomous), Chennai held on October, 2016.

Dr. P. Narayanan Publications: Published 3 research papers in international refereed journal: 01. Crystal structures of three 1-oxo-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene derivatives: dimethyl 4-(4- meth-oxy-phen-yl)-2-(4-methyl-phen-yl)-1-oxo-1,2di-hydro-naphthalene-2,3-di-carboxyl-ate, dimethyl 1-oxo-2-(pyren-4-yl)4-(thio-phen-2-yl)-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene-2,3-di-carboxyl-ate and ethyl 1-oxo-2-phenyl-2,4-bis-(thio-phen-2-yl)-1,2-di-hydro-naphthalene-3carboxyl-ate. S. Gopinath, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, J. Karunakaran, M. Nandakumar and A. K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2017). E73, 177 – 182. 02. Crystal structures of two new carbazole derivatives: 12-(4-nitro-phen-yl)7-phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3-b]carbazole and 2-methyl-4-(4nitro-phen-yl)-9-phenyl-sulfonyl-9H-thieno[2,3-b]carbazole. K. Swaminathan, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, V. Saravanan and A. K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1739 – 1749. 03. Crystal structures of three carbazole derivatives: 12-ethyl-7phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3-b]carbazole, (1), 2- (4,5-dimeth--oxy2-nitro-phen-yl)-4-hy-dr-oxy-9-phenyl-sulfonyl-9H-carbazole-3carbaldehyde, (2), and 12-phenyl-7-phenyl-sulfonyl-7H-benzofuro[2,3b]carbazole, (3). Rajeswari Gangadharan, P. Narayanan, K. Sethusankar, Velu saravanan and Arasambattu K. Mohanakrishnan. Acta Cryst. (2016). E72, 1744 – 1750. RESEARCH SCHOLARS’ ACTIVITIES: Sri S. Gopinath

Published two research papers in international refereed journal – International Union of Crystallography, Acta Crystallographica, Section E, Research Communications, under the guidance of Dr. K. Sethusankar,

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Physics, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Chennai.

Participated in a workshop on Statistical Physics and Material Science sponsored by TEQIP-II from 21st July, 2016 to 23rd July, 2016 held at Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

Participated in a Global Conference on Cosmology and Frontiers in Applied Astro Science organized by Department of Physics, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai from 8th February, 2017 to 10th February, 2017.

Participated and made an oral presentation on Crystal Structure Determination and Docking Studies of Indole Derivatives in the Second National Conference on Recent Developments in Nano Materials and Thin Films Research 2017 held at PG and Research Department of Physics, AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonmous), Poondi, Thanjavur on 04th and 5th March, 2017 and won the best oral presentation award.

Sri P. Manikandan 1.

Submitted synopsis of Ph.D. thesis on Quantum Coherence in Multipartite Systems to the University of Madras.

Published a research paper on Coherence Trade-off Relations in Multipartite Systems in Journal of Physics: Conference Series 752 (2016), 012003.

Participated and made an oral presentation on Distribution and Shearability of Quantum Coherence in Multipartitite System in Taiwan Atomic Molecular and Optics Physics Summer School 2016 held at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan from 23th and 26th August, 2016.

Participated and presented a poster on Quantum Coherence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their origin and Trade-off Relation in 16th Asian Quantum Information Science Conference held at Taipei, Taiwan from 28 th August, 2016 to 2 nd September, 2016.

Sri N. Dharanirajan Participated in UGC-sponsored Short term Course in Research Methodology in the University of Madras from 9th and 10th January, 2017.

Participated in a workshop on Principles and Applications on Nano

Science and Nano Technology held at the Science City Chennai, organized by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu and National Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology on 7th September, 2016 to 9th September, 2016. Participated in International Conference on Modern Materials and Research 2016 organized by PG and Research Department of Physics, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri on 19th and 20th December, 2016 and won the first prize in the poster presentation.

Sri G. M. Rajesh 1.

Participated in UGC-sponsored Short term Course in Research Methodology in the University of Madras from 9th and 10th January, 2017.

Participated in a workshop on Principles and Applications on Nano Science and Nano Technology held at the Science City Chennai, organized by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu and National Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology on 7th September, 2016 to 9th September, 2016.

Participated in International Conference on Modern Materials and Research 2016 organized by PG and Research Department of Physics, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri on 19th and 20th December, 2016 and won the first prize in the poster presentation.

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES: Mr. S. Siddarth, M.Sc Physics (2013—2015) got selected for Erasmus Mundus joint Masters Degree Europhotonics course in AIX Marseille Universite, France. Mr. B. Balakumar, M.Sc Physics (2013—2015) got selected for Erasmus Mundus joint Masters Degree Nanoscience and Technology in Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

Mr. V. M. Sabarish of I M.Sc. Physics and V. Vimal and Subrayan Ajay of II M.Sc. Physics attended the Science Academies Refresher Course on Quantum Mechanics (SARCOM16) organized by the Department of Physics, B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai from 28th November, 2016 to 10th December, 2016.

Mr. R. Manikandan and K. Praveen of II B.Sc. Physics and S. Siva Ramakrishnan, B. Arunraj and E. Mohanraj of III B.Sc Physics participated in the workshop on Physics Education and Research organised by the Department of Physics, IIT Madras, Chennai from 26th December, 2016 to 31st December, 2016.

Mr. R. Manikandan and N. Ragul of II B.Sc. Physics participated and won the first prize in the quiz competition of the Inter-Collegiate event SPECTRA 2017 organised by the Department of Physics, Madras Christian College, Chennai on 11th January, 2017. Mr. R. Manikandan, K. Praveen and N. Ragul of II B.Sc. Physics participated and won the third prize in the quiz competition of the InterCollegiate event ELECTRA 2017 organised by the Department of Physics, Stella Mary’s College, Chennai on 4th February, 2017. Mr. R. Manikandan, K. Praveen and N. Ragul of II B.Sc. Physics attended the Winter School on Astronomy 2017 organised by the Western University, Ontario, Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad and International Astronomical Union held at Hyderabad from 20th February, 2017 to 23rd February, 2017.

Department of Chemistry 2016-17 Chemical Society activities for year 2016-17 were inaugurated by Dr. Ram Mohan, Wendell and Loretta Hess Professor of chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, USA and delivered Dr.N.Venkatasubramanian Endowment lecture on 04-07-2016 in the topic “Better Living through Green Chemistry”. Dr. D.Vasudevan, Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi Tamilnadu has delivered the lecture on 2-92016 in the topic “Electrode kinetics, Electro catalysis and Electrosynthesis at conventional and modified electrodes”. Dr. K.Sundararajan, Scientific officer, Material chemistry division, Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research Kalpakkam Tamilnadu has delivered lecture on 2-02-2017 in the topic “Carrier Opportunities in Department of Atomic Energy”. Staff Activities:

Dr. B. Ganeshbabu has completed Ph.D programme from University of Madras under the guidance of Dr.P.S.Raghavan Associate Professor in chemistry (retired), Madras Christian College(Autonomous), Chennai-59

Dr.A.A.M.Prince, Dr. S. Raghavan and Dr.S. Muniraj have participated in the Refresher Course in Environmental Science from 1-12-2016 to 21-122016 at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. Dr.S.Raghavan and Dr.S.Muthukumaran have Participated in a Refresher course on “Materials Science”, conducted by UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli during 02-November 2016 and 22-November 2016.

Dr.S.Raghavan has Participated in National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanobiotechnology, conducted by National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai and he Presented a poster on “Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial studies of functionalized RGO”. Sri.T.Sivaramakrishnan have Participated in a Refresher course in NanoSciences Batch –VIII by UGC-HRDC, University of Madras. Dr.A.A.M.Prince –published the following research article 1.

Cycloisomerisation of acetylenic oximes and hydrazones under gold catalysis: Synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation of isoxazoles and pyrazoles, Journal of chemical science. Vol. 128, No. 1, January 2016, pp. 73–83.

Sol-Gel Synthesis and Characterisation of alpha-Fe2O3 Nano particles, Superlattices and microstructures 86 (2015) 306-312.

Flexible synthesis of isomeric pyranoindolones and evaluation of cytotoxicity towards HeLa cells. Journal of chemical science. Vol. 128, No. 5, May 2016, pp. 787–802.

Gold catalyzed double condensation reaction: Synthesis, antimicrobial and cytotoxicity of spirooxindole derivatives Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 26 (2016) 4310–4317.

Synthesis,in vitro anti inflammatory activity and molecular docting studies of novel4,5-diarythiophene-2-carboxamide derivatives. Journal of Chemical science vol.129,No 1 January 2017 pp 117-130. Indian Acedemy of Sciences.

Phase transfer catalyst assisted free radical Polymerization of styrene –

Sri.T.Sivaramakrishnan - published the research article

HA kinetic study. International Journal of Advanced Chemical science and Applications. Dr.S.Muthukumaran published the research article

Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel active arylidene derivatives of 5,6 –dihydro-4-H-cyclopenta [b] and 4,5,6,7, te tra hydro benzo [b] – Thiophene -2-carboxylic acid. Research on Chemical intermediates Dr.S. Muniraj - published the following research article 1.

Efficient assembly of novel indolo quinoxaline architectures utilizing isatin through condensation and cyclisation process”. Journal of Indian Chemical Society.

3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-5-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]- 1H-pyrazole IUCr Data, Page 1-3, (2016)

Students Activities: II-M.Sc Chemistry Students: ¾

P.POUN KUMAR, M.VIGNESH, Won Ist Prize in annual inter collegiate chemistry quiz competition Contacted by Stella Maris college For Women and at D.G Vaishnav College. III-B.Sc Chemistry Students:

P.EAZHILAN, S.MITHUN, have won Ist Prize in annual inter collegiate chemistry quiz competition Contacted by Stella Maris college For Women

P.EAZHILAN, P.TEJAS, have won second Prize in annual inter collegiate chemistry quiz competition Contacted by Layola college. II-B.Sc Chemistry Students:

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A.MUTHUKUMAR, T.BHARATH, A.BHARATHI, K.S.EZHILARASAN, has won FIRST Prize in the Quiz Competition conducted CSIR – Central Leather Institute on 29-11-2016.

Botany Department activities

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Botany Association was inaugurated on 16th August 2016, by Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director and Head, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, India. He delivered the inaugural lecture on “Identification and utilization of medicinal plants for human wellness”. STUDENT ACTIVITIES II M.Sc. and III B.Sc. Students were taken on an educational field visit to Yelagiri Hills, Vellore Dist from 19.8.2016 to 20.8.2016. II B.Sc. & I M.Sc. students were taken to an educational study tour to study the flora of Western Ghats of Udhagamandalam. The students are visited various botanical gardens and research institutions like Central Potato Research Station of ICAR, Ooty and Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, Coimbatore from 23.09.2016 to 27.09.2016. III B.Sc. & II M.Sc. students were taken to an educational study tour to study the flora of lower Himalaya like Dehradun and Mussoorie. During the trip the students are visited various Museum at Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun. The students were also exposed to IARI research Institutes and Botanical Gardens in Agra & New Delhi from 17.02.2017 to 26.02.2017. Mr. J. MAHESH of Ist B.Sc., Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology has won the award of ARIVU THULIR in the VIth Inter-College Science Communication Review Competition, jointly organized by Ariviyal Poonga of Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamizh Sangam, Chennai – 04, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Tamilnadu Science and Technology, Chennai and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai, on 11th September 2016 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada Street, Mylapore.

The II M.Sc., I M.Sc., & II B.Sc., students were participated and won the following prize & medals in the Inter-Collegiate event of ASTERA 2016 on 01.10.2016, held at Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Stella Maris College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai – 600086.

HQUIZ: II

prize

S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1605

A. SARAVANAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1607

E. MANIKANDAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1608

D. BHARATH

I M.Sc.,

BIOZAP: IInd prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1608

D. BHARATH

I M.Sc.,

UPBA1512

A. GOPINATH

II B.Sc.,

UPBA1514

B. VIGNESH

II B.Sc.

UPBA1520

S. GOMATHY SANKAR

II B.Sc.

UPBA1544

R. RAVENTH

II B.Sc.

STREET PLAY: IIIrd prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1605

A. SARAVANAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1607

E. MANIKANDAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1608

D. BHARATH

I M.Sc.,

UPBA1512

A. GOPINATH

II B.Sc.,

UPBA1514

B. VIGNESH

II B.Sc.

UPBA1544

R. RAVENTH

II B.Sc.

COOKING WITHOUT FIRE: IIIrd prize Name of the students

Class

PPBA1503

A. BHARATH KUMAR

II M.Sc.,

PPBA1504

S. SARATH KUMAR

II M.Sc.,

Dept. No:

S.No.

The I.M.Sc., II B.Sc., & I B.Sc., students were participated and won the following prize & medals in the Inter-Collegiate event of GENOTSAV 2017 on 24.02.2017 held at Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 600034.

EVENTS: BIO-CARTOONING: Ist prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1602

W.N. SUDHEER

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1611

E. MARIA BABU

I M.Sc.,

DEBATE: IInd prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1602

W.N. SUDHEER

I M.Sc.,

AD-ZAP: IInd prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1605

A. SARAVANAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1608

D. BHARATH

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1610

S. JAYAKUMAR

I M.Sc.,

UPBA1612

J. KARTHIKEYAN

I B.Sc.

BIO-LYRICS: IInd prize S.No.

Dept. No:

Name of the students

Class

PPBA1605

A. SARAVANAN

I M.Sc.,

PPBA1611

E. MARIA BABU

I M.Sc.,

The department students actively take part in the intramural sports competitions held at the college. The following members of Kabbadi team have placed First in position.

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Gopinath K. (UPBA1423)

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Mariappan M. (UPBA1451)

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Madhurai Muthu G. (UPBA1441)

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Udhaya Kumar G. (UPBA1438)

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Pradeep S. (UPBA1422)

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Gokulkanth N. (UPBA1443)

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Ilayaraja R. (UPBA1425)

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Ajith Kumar R. (UPBA1420)

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Gokul (UPBA1416)

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Karthick R (UPBA1630)

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Joel (UPBA1619)

HKabbadi Team

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES The department actively involved in research activities and published 45 research articles in reputed national/international journals/Conference proceedings full papers/book chapters. Staff and students actively participated in national/international conferences and workshops and presented their research papers and developed their skills, 34 abstracts were published in the conferences. Four Ph.D. scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degree from University of Madras and one has submitted his Ph.D. thesis to the University of Madras. STAFF ACTIVITIES Two students who registered for Ph.D. under the guidance and supervision of Dr. V. Sivasubramanian, Associate Professor and Head (Retired) have been awarded Ph.D. degree on 4th and 5th July 2016 by the University of Madras. 1. Dr. S. Kumaresan, Associate Professor and Head

One student who registered for Ph.D. under the guidance and supervision of Dr. S. Kumaresan has been awarded Ph.D. degree on 18th August 2016 by the University of Madras and another student has submitted thesis (19/09/ 16) for the award of Ph.D. degree.

HConferences/Workshops attended:

International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016. National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016. Publications in International/National Journals/Conference Proceedings 1.

Stephen, A., Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. 2016. Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 148-150 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Ragupathi, V., Stephen, A. and Kumaresan, S. 2016. Diversity of wild mushrooms and their antibacterial potential from south Western Ghats. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 144-147 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Publications (Abstracts) in Conferences Stephen, A., Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. Botanical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) - A Review. In: National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016.

of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

Ragupathi, V., Stephen, A. and Kumaresan, S. Diversity of wild mushrooms and their antibacterial potential from south Western Ghats. In: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

2. Dr.B.S.Balakumar, Associate Professor Papers Published 1.

D. Karthikeyan, M. Muthukumaran and B.S. Balakumar. (2016) Mass Cultivation of Microalgae in Open Raceway Pond for Biomass and Biochemicals Production: Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 3(2): 247-260.

Thamilvanan D., Karthikeyan D., Muthukumaran M., and B. S. Balakumar. (2016) Antibacterial Activity of Selected Microalgal Members of Chlorophyceae: World Journal of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences. Volume 5(10), 718-729.

Balaji M, Balakumar BS, Chidambara Vinayagam S, and Venugopal, R. Protective effect of morin against human lung cancer cell line under in vitro conditions” R. Biomedicine (2016) 36(4):017-023

3. Dr.D. Anand, Assistant Professor Participated in the Refresher Course on Life Sciences at UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, University of Madras, Chennai from 1509-2016 to 05 -10-2016.

Six research articles contributed in the 9th NABS National Conference on New Biological researches: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Development. Organized by School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 11 to 12 August, 2016.

Participated in the XXX AIFUCTO Conference on Some inputs for draft national education policy 2016 organized by Assam College Teachers Association (ACTA) at Guwhati, Assam from 7.12.2016 to 9.12 2016.

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Two research articles contributed in the International Seminar on Biology for Sustainable Environment. Organized by Dept. of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidhasan University, Tiruchirapalli from 7 to 8 March 2017.

Research papers presented in the conference 1.

Anand.D, Kumaresan.S, John Wyson.W, Marimuthu.S, Ananth Padmanabhan.S, Saravanan.P. Analysis of 16S rRNA of bacterial isolate from Enicostemma axillare (LAM.) Raynel and its Silver Nano particle synthesis. Chennai Nanogathering – 2017, National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanobiotechnology. February 7 – 8, 2017. Organized by National centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai.

Research papers published in the Journal’s Marimuthu.S, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Saravanan.P, Anand.D, Rajarajan.S. Evaluation of in vitro antiviral activity of Hypericum mysorense F.Heyne against HSV-2. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research. 2017; 9(1): 34-37.

Deventhiran.M, John Wyson W. Shik Noor Mohamed.M. Jayakumar.K. Saravanan.P, Anand.D. In vitro propagation and comparative phytochemical analysis of wild plant and micropropagated Cleome rutidosperma DC. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 2017; 9(2): 253-257.

Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Marimuthu.S, John Wyson W. Anand.D, Saravanan.P. In vitro immunostimulation activity of Nigella sativa Linn. And Psoralea corylifolia Linn. seeds using a Murine Macrophage Cell line. Asian Journal of Pahrmaceutical and Clinical Research 2017; 10 (3): 329-332.

Deventhiran.M, John Wyson W, Saravanan.P, Anand.D. Study on the phytochemical analysis of wild and micropropagated Cleome rutidosperma DC. International Journal of Recent scientific Research. 2016; 7 (12): 14613 – 14617.

Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Deventhiran.M, Anand.D, Saravanan.P. Evaluation of in vitro immunomodulatory activity of ethanol seed extracts of Sinapsis alba Linn.

Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(12):71147154.

Jayakumar.K, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Marimuthu.S, Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. In vitro anticancer activity of ethanolic leaf extracts of Hypanthus enneaspermus L., against Hep-2 Cell line. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(12): 7254 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7259.

Marimuthu.S, Saravanan.P, Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. GC-MS analysis of leaf extracts of Hypericum hookerianum Wight & Arn. and its antiviral activity against HSV-2. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(11):6855 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6861.

Deventhiran.M, John Wyson W, Marimuthu.S, Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Saravanan.P, Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts from Wrightia tinctoria R.Br. and its antidermatophytic activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 2016; 40(2):24-27.

Jayakumar.K, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. Anticancer activity of Calophllum inophyllum L., ethanolic leaf extract in MCF human breast cell line. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2016; 7(8):3330-3335.

10. Anand.D, Marimuthu.S, Saravanan.P and Rajarajan.S. In vitro antiviral activity of fungal secondary metabolites against Herpes Simplex Virus2. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 2016; 38(1):73-77. 11. John Wyson W, Deventhiran.M, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Saravanan.P and Anand.D. Phytochemical screening of Sphagneticola calendulaceae leaf extracts using polar and non-polar solvent. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 2016; 8(12): 2011-2015. 12. Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Deventhiran.M, Saravanan.P, Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. A comparative GC-MS analysis of bacterial secondary metabolites of Pseudomonas species. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2016: 5(4):84-89.

13. Babu.A, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. In vitro antifungal activity of leaf extracts of Lecus aspera

and Lecus zeylanica. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2016; 7(2):752-756.

4. Dr.N.Thirunvukkarasu, Assistant Professor One student who registered for Ph.D. under the guidance and supervision of Dr. N. Thirunavukkarasu has been awarded Ph.D. degree on 02nd December 2016 by the University of Madras. Ongoing project 2016-2018 - Principal Investigator - University Grant Commission (Government of India) research grant for the minor research project “Endolichenic fungi from lichen of Western Ghats”. List of Publications 1.

Thirunavukkarasu N, Suryanarayanan TS, Rajamani T, Paranetharan MS 2017 – A rapid and simple method for screening fungi for extracellular protease. Mycosphere 8(1), 131–136.

Reddy, M.S., Murali, T.S., Suryanarayanan, T.S., Govinda Rajulu, M.B. and Thirunavukkarasu, N. (2016) Pestalotiopsis species occur as generalist endophytes in trees of Western Ghats forests of southern India. Fungal Ecology, 24, 70-75

5. Dr. P.Saravanan, Assistant Professor Funds Generated: 1.

Successfully completed one University Grants Commission – Minor Research Projects entitled “Screening of in vitro cytotoxicity and anticancer activity of Medicinal Plants from Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu” sanction for the year 2015-2017 for Rs. 4,95,000/-.

Academic Participation: 1.

Participated in the Refresher Course on Life Sciences at UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, University of Madras, Chennai from 1509-2016 to 05 -10-2016.

Research Contributions:

and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 11 to 12August, 2016.

One research article contributed in the International conference on Cancer Biology: Drug Discovery and Novel Therapeutics Organized by Department of Zoology and Chemistry, SaivaBhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu from 29.09.2016 to 30. 09.2016.

One research article contributed in the Chennai Nanogathering – 2017, National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanobiotechnology. February 7 – 8, 2017. Organized by National centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai.

Research papers published in the Journal’s Marimuthu.S, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Saravanan.P, Anand.D, Rajarajan.S. Evaluation of in vitro antiviral activity of Hypericummysorense F. Heyne against HSV-2. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research. 2017; 9(1): 34-37.

Deventhiran.M, John Wyson W. Shik Noor Mohamed.M. Jayakumar.K. Saravanan.P, Anand. D.In vitro propagation and comparative phytochemical analysis of wild plant and micropropagatedCleome rutidosperma DC. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 2017; 9(2): 253-257.

Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Marimuthu.S, John Wyson W.Anand.D, Saravanan.P. In vitroimmunostimulation activity of Nigella sativa Linn. And Psoraleacorylifolia Linn. seeds using a Murine Macrophage Cell line. Asian Journal of Pahrmaceutical and Clinical Research 2017; 10 (3): 329-332.

Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, AnanthaPadmanabhan.S,

Deventhiran.M,Anand.D,Saravanan.P. Evaluation of in vitro immunomodulatory activity of ethanol seed extracts of Sinapsisalba Linn. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(12): 71147154.

Jayakumar.K, Shik Noor Mohamed.M,Marimuthu.S, Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. In vitro anticancer activity of ethanolic leaf extracts of Hypanthusenneaspermus L., against Hep-2 Cell line. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(12): 7254 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7259.

Marimuthu.S, Saravanan.P,Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. GC-MS analysis of leaf extracts of Hypericumhookerianum Wight &Arn. and its antiviral activity against HSV-2. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 6(11):6855 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6861.

Deventhiran.M, John Wyson W, Marimuthu.S, AnanthaPadmanabhan.S, Saravanan.P, Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts from Wrightiatinctoria R.Br. and its antidermatophytic activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 2016; 40(2):24-27.

Jayakumar.K, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. Anticancer activity of Calophlluminophyllum L., ethanolic leaf extract in MCF human breast cell line. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2016; 7(8):3330-3335.

10. Anand.D, Marimuthu.S, Saravanan.P and Rajarajan.S. In vitro antiviral activity of fungal secondary metabolites against Herpes Simplex Virus2. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 2016; 38(1):73-77. 11. John Wyson W, Deventhiran.M, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Saravanan.P and Anand.D. Phytochemical screening of Sphagneticolacalendulaceae leaf extracts using polar and non-polar solvent. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 2016; 8(12): 2011-2015.

12. Anantha Padmanabhan.S, Deventhiran.M, Saravanan.P, Anand.D and Rajarajan.S. A comparative GC-MS analysis of bacterial secondary metabolites of Pseudomonas species. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2016: 5(4):84-89.

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Babu.A, Shik Noor Mohamed.M, Jayakumar.K, Anand.D and Saravanan.P. In vitro antifungal activity of leaf extracts of Lecusaspera and Lecuszeylanica. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2016; 7(2):752-756.

6. Sri R. Suresh, Assistant Professor Conferences/Workshops attended: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016. National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016. Workshop on “Climate Change and Renewable Energy”. National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWFIndia) Chennai, June 14th 2016. Publications in International/National Journals/Conference Proceedings Stephen, A., Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. 2016. Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 148-150 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Suresh, R., Thampiraj, S., Stephen, A. and Thamilvanan, D. 2016. Western Ghats – a critical ecosystem and refuges for important medicinal plants: a case study of Curcuma longa. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 155-160 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Suresh, R., Thampiraj, S. and Stephen, A. 2016. Preliminary antibacterial activity of selected rhizomatous members of Zingiberaceae from south

Western Ghats. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 151-154 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Stephen, A., Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level. In: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

Suresh, R., Thampiraj, S., Stephen, A. and Thamilvanan, D. Western Ghats – a critical ecosystem and refuges for important medicinal plants: a case study of Curcuma longa. In: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

Suresh, R., Thampiraj, S. and Stephen, A. Preliminary antibacterial activity of selected rhizomatous members of Zingiberaceae from south Western Ghats. In: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

Dr.M. Muthukumaran, Assistant Professor

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Award & Honors: 1.

Received the Appreciation of Good Service merits award certificate from the Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board), Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai, India, for the enumerate the phytoplanktons in the Muttukadu Lake, Chennai water samples.

Awarded Arivu Thulir for winning in the 3rd Batch of Arivu Kalanjiyam WhatsApp Science Quiz held during June-August 2016. Organized by Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamizh Sangam (MTS-Academy, Mylapore), Science and Technology - Government of Tamilnadu, Nehru Yuvakendra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Government of India and Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.

Fellow of Academy for Environment and Life Sciences (FAELS)

Book chapter: 4.

Muthukumaran. M (2016). Algae: Role in the World. Ariviyal Poonga Magazine. Malar 8: (31st Issue), pp: 34 -36.

Muthukumaran. M and V. Sivasubramanian (2016). Microalgae cultivation for biofuels: cost, energy balance, environmental impacts and future perspectives. Biofuels: Production and Future Perspectives (Eds.,) Edited by Ram Sarup Singh, Ashok Pandey, Edgard Gnansounou. To be published by Taylor & Francis Group, CRC Press, USA. Accepted. ISBN 9781498723596.

List of Publications in International and National Journals: 6.

Karthikeyan, D., Muthukumaran. M and B.S. Balakumar (2016). Mass Cultivation of Microalgae in Open Raceway Pond for Biomass and Biochemicals Production. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. 3(2): 247-260.

Thamilvanan. D, Karthikeyan. D, Muthukumaran. M and B.S. Balakumar (2016). Antibacterial Activity of selected Microalgal members of Chlorophyceae. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 5(10): 718-729.

Special Professional Training in National and International Workshop/Hands on Training Programme:

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Participated in a Second National Level Workshop on “Techniques in Bioactive Metabolites from Marine and other Bioresources”. Organized by the Department of Marine Biotechnology, AMET University, 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai-603112, India, held on May 25-27, 2016. Participated in a one day National Workshop on “Phycomarine – It’s significance”. Organized by the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, India, on 12th Jan. 2016.

List of Papers Presented in International and National Conference/ Symposiums: 10. Muthukumaran. M (2016). Biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications of microalgae. Silver Jubilee National Conference on Algal Biology and Biotechnology (NCABB - 2016). Organized by Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai - 600025 and Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology, Chennai - 600040, India, held on 24th and 26th November 2016. Proceedings pp: 48-49. 11. Jayakumar.S, N.S.Subashree, Preetha Mary George, P.Divya, M.Muthukumaran and Dharani (2016). Anti-diabetic Stevia medicinal plant embedded with nanoparticles. Kathmandu Symposia on Advanced Materials 2016 (KaSAM – 2016), held on October 17 – 20, 2016 at Pokhara, Nepal. 12. Jayakumar.S, Anees Ahmed, G.M. Rajesh and M.Muthukumaran (2016). Wound healing effect of Calotropis procera plant embedded with nanoparticles. Kathmandu Symposia on Advanced Materials 2016 (KaSAM – 2016), held on October 17 – 20, 2016 at Pokhara, Nepal. Participation in National and International Conferences: 13. Participated in three days International Conferences on “Advances in Algal Biotechnology”. Organized by the Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Parangipettai – 608 502, Tamilnadu, India and School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore – 632 014, Tamilnadu, India, held on 10th to 12th August 2016. Organizing Committee Member of KIA :

Organizer Committee Member of KIA, organized Silver Jubilee National Conference on Algal Biology and Biotechnology (NCABB - 2016). Organized

Hby Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai - 600025 and Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology, Chennai - 600040, India, held on 24th and 26th November 2016. Reviewer of Journals: ¾

Regional Studies in Marine Science (RSMS)

Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics (IJBB)

8. Dr.A.Stephen, Assistant Professor Conferences/Workshops attended: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016. National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016. Workshop on “Climate Change and Renewable Energy”. National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWFIndia) Chennai, June 14th 2016. Publications in International/National Journals/Conference Proceedings Mhabemo, O., Ramasamy, S., Parthasarathy, P. and Stephen, A. 2016. Clay Mineralogy, Palynology and Geochemistry of the Paleogene sediments in Inner Fold Belt of Nagaland, Northeast India. International Research Journal of Earth Sciences, 4 (12): 1-18 (E-ISSN 2321-2527).

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Suresh, R., Thampiraj, S. and Stephen, A. 2016. Preliminary antibacterial activity of selected rhizomatous members of Zingiberaceae from south Western Ghats. In: Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development”, Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Chennai, pp. 151-154 (ISBN: 978-93-85977-61-9).

Publications (Abstracts) in Conferences (*designates presenter) Stephen, A.* Identification and utilization of pharmaceutically novel chemicals from plants for the treatment of cancer. In: National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016.

Stephen, A., Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. Botanical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) - A Review. In: National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics” at Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 021, Tamilnadu, September 16-17, 2016.

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Stephen, A.*, Suresh, R. and Kumaresan, S. Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level. In: International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Sustainable Development” at Department of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, Chennai 600 006, Tamilnadu, June 22-23, 2016.

Professional Services

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Biodiversitas: Journal of Biological Diversity (ISSN/E-ISSN: 1412-033X (printed edition), 2085-4722 (electronic)

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (ISSN: 2067-3264)

Rheedea (ISSN: 0971-2313)

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Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology

Department Activities Zoology association was inaugurated on 08-09-2016 by Dr. G. GOPAL (Alumnus), Associate Professor,Dept. of Molecular Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai. The welcome address was rendered by the Head, Dr.A.Bojarajan. The presidential address was delivered by the Principal. Benedictory address of the Secretary Maharaj followed by the inaugural lecture on “Careers prospects in life science research” by the chief guest. Pasupuleti vishnu teja of III B.Sc., student secretary of Zoology association proposed the vote of thanks. Viveka Nature Club was inaugurated on 26-07-2016 by Dr.R.Ramanibai, Professor and Head, Dept. of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai and delivered a lecture on “Biodiversity Conservation”. Dr.K.P.Sanjayan, Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Adv. Zoology & Biotechnology, Gurunanak College, Chennai delivered a lecture on “Biological Molecules and Success of Life “ on 13-02-2017. III B.Sc., students went field trip to Western Ghats & West Coast regions for ecological studies from 30-01-2017 to 03-02-2017. I B.Sc., Students went field trip to Rameshwaram Sea shore to study the live forms and their habitats, they also visited CMFRI museum at Mandapam, Nihil ornamental fish farm and Aqua gardens at Kadachanendal, Madurai from 20.02.2017 to 24.02.2017, trained and acquired knowledge about breeding, rearing of various aquarium fishes. II B.Sc., students going to visit Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai on 20-03-2017. Our students participated in the Inter-collegiate competitions held in various city colleges and won the gold medals and certificates. Dr.A. Janakiraman participated in the following seminar and symposium.

DBT- Sponsored National Conference on “Immune response of Marine fishes with respect to Heavy metal pollution” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu from 05-08-2016 to 06-08- 2016.

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DST sponsored International symposium on “Conservation of Aquatic & Terrestrial Biodiversity” organized by Department Of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, TamilNadu from 28-09-2016 to 30-092016. He presented a paper on “Effect of vardah cyclone on meiobenthic fauna of Adyar” in National Conference on Neo-Classical Approaches in Zoological Sciences, organized by University of Madras from 16-02-2017 to 17-02-2017.

SPORTS REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017 Our college has a major share in the University of Madras Sports Discipline This year our college has 19 University representations in different disciplines and 6 students have represented the Tamilnadu state. BADMINTON Our college Runner up in the University of Madras B – Zone Badminton Tournament conducted by Madras Christian College held on 3rd August 2016. The college Badminton team secured Second place in the IIT Madras state level inter collegiate Badminton tournament conducted by IIT Madras held from 24th September 2016 to 30th September 2016 BALLBADMINTON The college Ball badminton team secured First place in the BERTRAM south India state level Ball badminton tournament conducted by Loyola College held on 26th August 2016. Winners of the University of Madras B-Zone (men) inter-collegiate Ball Badminton tournament conducted by Thiruthangal Nadar College held on 12th September 2016. Runner up in the University of Madras Inter-Zone (men) inter-collegiate Ball Badminton tournament conducted by SRM College held on 16th December 2016.

G.Jaswanth of I B.A Sanskrit, K.Karthick of II M.A Philosophy and K.Thirukumaran of II M.A Philosophy represented University of Madras Ball badminton team in the All India inter University South Zone tournament conducted by SRM University held from 26th December 2016 to 31st December 2016.

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M.Saravanan of I B.A (Eng) secured First place in the Madras University Inter Collegiate Boxing tournament held from 13th Dece 2016 to 15th Dece 2016 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chennai. M.Saravanan of I B.A (Eng) represented the University of Madras Boxing team in the All India inter University Boxing tournament conducted by Patiyala University held from 3rd Jan 2017 to 11th Jan 2017. CRICKET Winners of the University of Madras (B-Zone) Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament conducted by RKM Vivekananda College held from 24th Aug 2016 to 31st August 2016. Winners of the University of Madras (Inter-Zone) Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament conducted by RKM Vivekananda College held from 26th Sept 2016 to 29th Sept 2016. Runners up in the BUCK Memorial Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament conducted by YMCA College of Physical Education held from 4th August 2016 to 11th August 2016. Runners up in the SSCA Inter-Collegiate T20 Cricket Tournament conducted by SS Cricket Academy held from 26th Jan 2017 to 30th Jan 2017. K.Vignesh of I M.A.Philosophy, CH.Jitendrakumar of III B.A (Eco) Vishal Vaidhya.K of III B.A (Eco) and Santhosh Shiv of III B.Com represented the University of Madras Cricket team in the All India inter University south zone tournament conducted by Hindustan University held from 3rd Jan 2017 to 11th Jan 2017. Adithya Arun I M.A (Eco) and K.Vishal Vaidhya of III B.A Economics Represented Tamilnadu under-23 Category Team in the All India Interstate Cricket Tournament 2016-2017. S.Ajithram of I B.Com Represented Tamilnadu Under-19 Category Team in the All India Interstate Cricket Tournament 2016-2017. KHO-KHO Runners up in the University of Madras (B- Zone) Kho-Kho tournament conducted by Sindhi College held on 6th September 2016.

The college Kho Kho team secured Third place in the 11th Muthaiah Kumararaja Chettinad Memorial Gold Cup state level Inter Collegiate Kho

Kho tournament conducted by Kumara Rani Meena Muthaiah College held H from 14th October 2016 to 16th October 2016. S.Hari Babu of I M.A (Philo) represented the University of Madras Kho Kho team in the All India inter University south zone tournament conducted by Mangalore University held from 10th Jan 2017 to 14th Jan 2017. SWIMMING

S.Premkumar of III B.A (Philosophy) represented the University of Madras All India inter University swimming competition conducted by Panjab University held from 20th Oct 2016 to 25th Oct 2016. TABLE TENNIS Winners in the University of Madras B-Zone inter-collegiate Table Tennis tournament conducted by Thiruthangal Nadar College held on 1st August 2016. The college Table Tennis team secured Second place in the IIT Madras state level inter collegiate Table Tennis tournament conducted by IIT Madras held from 24th September 2016 to 30th September 2016 TENNIS Runners up in the University of Madras (B-Zone) Tennis tournament conducted by D G Vaishnav College held on 24th September 2016. The college Tennis team secured Third place in the IIT Madras state level inter collegiate Tennis tournament conducted by IIT Madras held from 24th September 2016 to 30th September 2016. VOLLEYBALL Runners up in the University of Madras (B zone) Volleyball tournament conducted by Madras Christian College held on 24th August 2016. Runners up in the Asan Memorial Inter -Collegiate Volleyball tournament conducted by Asan Memorial College held 17th Feb 2017 to 18th Feb 2017. NCC REPORT

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Our NCC unit secured excellent results in the ‘B’ and ‘C’ Certificate Examinations. We utilized 87 Camp vacancies for the camps organized at both state and national level. Sgt. Murthy participated in the prestigious Advanced Mountaineering Camp at Kulu Manali. Cpl. Vishnu Teja participated in the SSB Camp held at Indian Military Academy Camp. Cdt. Prasanna led the NCC Contingent at the Republic Day Celebrations Parade

H held at Marina, and Cdt. Sesh Prasad guided the Contingent as Right Marker.

Ten Cadets participated in the Army Attachment Camp at Hyderabad. CSUO Devaprakash and CUO Saravanan performed the roles of Camp Senior and Company Senior respectively. Thirty cadets visited Indian Naval Ship Virat and Fifty Cadets attended Yoga Camp at Loyola College. Former Cadet of Viveka NCC, Captain Ashik MB serving with 5 Gorkha Regiment was awarded with a gallantry award, Shaurya Chakra on the Republic Day. We hope many get inspired by the achievement of Captain Ashik to join the Armed Forces and serve the nation with pride.

Youth Red Cross Programme Report Our YRC volunteers observed YOGA DAY on 21st June, 2016 at Indian Red Cross Society Premises, Egmore.

Our YRC volunteers successfully participated in the CHENNAI BLINDWALK’16 at Adyar. Which was held in 5 countries, 55 location for creating awareness on eye donations to change the life of visually challenged under the leadership of Mr.Mohammed Ashish

Our Youth Red Cross volunteers participated in the coastal cleaning programme.

On 8 th September, Youth Red Cross volunteers coordinated by Dr.K.M.Bapuji, has participated in District level “YRC students study camp” organised by “Chennai district Youth Red Cross wing, Sponsored by Indian Red Cross Society, Tamilnadu Branch at IRCS campus, Egmore.

On 31st January, our YRC volunteers coordinated by Mr V.Venkatesh participated in “One Day District level YRC students Study Camp” sponsored by Indian Red Cross Society conducted at IRCS campus, Egmore.

Our YRC Volunteers coordinated by Mr. Sooraj Gopan participated in the Organ Donation Awareness Campaign on 6th February 2017, at Defence Colony, Ekkaduthangal.

Our YRC Volunteers coordinated by Mr. Mohammed Ashish participated in the Medical Campaign organised for general public on 6th February 2017, at Defence Colony, Ekkaduthangal.

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Our YRC volunteers coordinated by Mr. Mohammed Ashish successfully completed the training session on CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION held at “Saveetha University” as a part of SAVE A LIFE MOVEMENT.

Our YRC volunteers participated in 104 and 108 emergency helpline mobilization at Government Royappetah Hospital, Government Children Hospital, Government Stanley Hospital and Rajeev Gandhi Government General Hospital.

10. On 1st July Youth Red Cross students Coordinated by Mr. V.Venkatesh met Dr. Iraianbu IAS regarding UPSC exams and Career guidance. 11. Our YRC Volunteers participated in the Thiruvannamalai Deepam festival as Emergency Responding team 12. Our YRC volunteers successfully coordinated the voluntary blood donation campaign at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College by Tamilnadu State AIDS control society and Tamilnadu state Blood Transfusion Council. 13. Our YRC Volunteers coordinated by Mr Sooraj Gopan organised Emergency Management Programme for school students with the collaboration of 108 Ambulance service. 14. Our YRC Volunteers effectively served the poor and needy during Vardah Cyclone. 15. Our YRC Team also conducting Valedictory programme and Personality Development sessions for our college students. 16. Our YRC Team also conducted Adult Awareness Campaign and First responding sessions. Mr.Prabhudoss, Head- 108 Emergency Responding Service had given a Wide Explanation.

17. As the part of Sister Nivedita’s 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration, YRC unit is planning to conduct Disaster Management programme and First Aid course and also going to distribute Free First Aid Kit for more than 200 Students.

ANNUAL JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA - 2017

AND 150th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF SISTER NIVEDITA 155TH Annual Jayanti celebration of Swami Vivekananda and concluding programme of 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sister Nivedita was held on 1st February, 2017. The Inaugural address delivered by REVERED SRIMAT SWAMI GAUTAMANANDAJI MAHARAJ, Senior Trustee of the Rama Krishna Math & Member of the Governing Body of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math and Adhyaksha, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Revered Swami Shukadevanandaji Maharaj the secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College has introduced the chief guest and gave the welcome and Benediction address. Finally the Principal Dr.S.Thirunavukkarasu has proposed the vote of thanks. The Chief Guest also has inaugurated the Blood Donation camp which was organized by NSS Units of the college and conducted for two days on 1st and 2nd of February, 2017. The Madras Voluntary Blood Bureau has arranged the various Hospitals in Chennai to collect the blood. On this occasion a record total of 1,508 Units of blood have been donated by our students. The following Inter-Collegiate competitions were conducted as part of the Jayanthi Celebrations and concluding programme of 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sister Nivedita . The Tamil poetry competition (Kaviyarangam) on “SAMUGA VIDIVELLI VIVEKANANDAR “was conducted on 3.2.2017 at 9.00 a.m. 24 participants both from other colleges and our college have participated. Miss .M.Kamatchi of Presidency College and Mr.A.S.Kishore of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University secured the first and second price respectively. In the other poetry competition (Kaviyarangam) on “BHARATHIARIN PARVAYIL NIVEDITA” has conduted on the same day at 11.30 a.m. 20 participants both from other colleges and our college have took part.

Mr. V. Bharathiraja Pachaiyappa’s College got first place and Miss R. Aishwarya of Presidency College got second place.

Quiz competition was also conducted on 6.2.2017 at 9.00 a.m. 10 teams from other colleges and 3 teams from RKM Vivekananda College have participated on the “Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda”. Mr. R.Sivaprakasam and Mr. M. Vignesh of RKM polytechnic College secured first place and Mr. H. Fredrick Russel Lionel and Miss. R. Tharini School of Excellence in Law secured second place. The another Quiz conducted on the topic of “Nivedita of India”. 12 teams from other colleges and 3 teams from R.K.M. Vivekananda College have registered. Students of Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts & science College miss. S.S. Renuka and Koorapati Yamini santhosh have won first prize and N.Karthikeyan and G. Saravanan of R.K.M. Vivekananda college won Second prize. On 7.2.2017 Elocution competition was conducted in different languages viz. Tamil, English, Hindi, Telugu and Sanskrit on the topics of “Swami Vivekananda in Harmony” and “Nivedita of Ramakrishna- Vivekananda”.

The following is the details related to the topic of “Swami Vivekananda in Harmony” Elocution Competition held on 07.02.2017 at 9.00 am Prize

Tamil

M.Madhan Kumar

D.G.Vaishnav College

V.Ashwathika

Dr.Ambedkar Govt. Law College

M.Amitha

School of Excellence in Law

N.Arun

Madras Medical Mission College

T.Swathi

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

K.Nandini

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

P.Aarthy Sharma

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

S.Shivam Dubey

A.M.Jain College

K.Sudarsan

RKM Vivekananda College

S.Pavithran

RKM Vivekananda College

Telugu

Hindi

Sanskrit

College

English

Name of the Prize Winner

Language

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Elocution Competition held on 07.02.2017 at 9.00 am Name of the Prize Winner

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Prize

Tamil

N.Arun

Madras Medical Mission College

R.Ponni Sri Pooja

Dr.Ambedkar Govt. Law College

Aparna B.Sundar

Dr.Ambedkar Govt. Law College

R.R.Muhila

Presidency College

G.Mounika

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

K.Madhavi

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

P.Aarthy Sharma

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

Komal S.Nikam

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari College of Arts & Science

V.Ragavi

Queen Mary’s College

K.Pooja

Queen Mary’s College

English

Telugu

Hindi

Sanskrit

College

The total students participated in Annual Jayanti celebrations of Swami Vivekananda is 124 The total students participated in 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sister Nivedita 88 The students of 27 colleges of Chennai city and suburban were participated in the various competitions which are conducted in our college as a week-long programme: February 1 to 8. These two important celebrations of our college has planned and organized under the able guidance and support from our Secretary Maharaj and the co-ordination by our beloved Principal.

The professors from our college and other colleges have invited to act as judge to decide the winners of the various competitions.

The team of professors of our college Dr. R. Ramachandran, COE, Dr. S.N Sugumar, Dr.M. Bubuji, Dr.S. Jayakumar, Dr. S. Kally Prasanth and Sri G.Mannan were In the Process of Arrangements. During the conduct of Various Inter Collegiate Competitions the following student volunteers were Rendered their services. Sl.no

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Name of the Student

UCOB 14-01

S.S.M. Mohamed Musthaq

UCOB 14-04

U.Agileswar

UCOB 14-07

S.Arun Kumar

UCOB 14-08

R.Pranav

UCOB 14-11

DS.Santhosh

UCOB 14-15

R.Kalaiselvan

UCOB 14-27

G.Harish

UCOB 14-36

S.Vignesh Kumar

UCOB 14-46

V.Sivakumar

10.

UCOB 14-57

S.Aravind

11.

UCOB 14-63

K.Karthik

12.

UCOB 14-69

Vikram Vaidyanathan

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UCOA 15-54

R.Anmol

14.

UCOA 15-70

L.Nandha Kumar

15.

UCOA 15-75

C.Aadhvan

16.

UCOB 14-09

L. Venkatesh Prasath

The valedictory function of Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi celebrations and 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sister Nivedita was held on 8th February, 2017. The Chief Guest Dr.S.R.Ramanan, the former Director, Regional Metrological Department, delivered the valedictory address and also distributed the prizes to the winners of various inter-collegiate events.

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National Service Scheme units of the college were Inaugurated by Dr. C. Samuel Chelliah,NSS Regional Director on 4th August 2016.

On 29th July 2016,NSS volunteers participated in the General council of the Madras Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Service League held at Gandhi Mandapam.

NSS Volunteers participated in Gardening and plantation in the college campus on 16th August 2016.

On 19th August 2016,NSS volunteers rendered their service in College Campus cleaning.

50 Volunteers participated in the Tiranga March at Madras University on 22nd August 2016.

About 10volunteers attended the Educate,Engage,Empower workshop on Digital India at Madras University on 24th August 2016.

On 1st September 2016,NSS units organized the Health Awareness Program on Dengue and special address by Dr. T. G. Srinivasan,Health Educational Officer.

200 Volunteers participated in the Eye Donation Awareness rally from V.House to Light House organized by Rajan Eye Care on 4th September 2016.

On 8th September 2016,150 Volunteers participated in Eye Donation Awareness rally from Labour Statue to Kannagi Statue organized by Sankara Nethralaya.

10) On 12th September 2016,College campus cleaning was Organised by NSS. 11) 30 Volunteers Participated in Blind walk on World Sight day 12) On the impact of Vardah Cyclone, NSS organized campus cleaning from 28th to 30th December 2016. 13) After cleaning,NSS organized Plantation all over the campus from 2nd to 6th January 2017 and Valediction in the presence of IFS officers Mr. Manojkumar and Mr. Kamal.

14) 20 Volunteers participated in the NSS cultural program at Madras University on 21st January 2017.

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NSS organized Blood Donation awareness program on 30th January 2017, Special address by Dr. Uma Mageshwaran,Kasthurba Gandhi Hospital.

16) Blood Donation Camp organized by NSS units Inaugurated by our President Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj on behalf Celebrations of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sister Nivedita on 1st& 2nd February 2017. Over 1500 i.e. 1508 units of blood were Donated. 17) 150 Volunteers helped the state Police by Volunteering in Kapaleeshwarar Temple Theppam Festival from 10th to 12th February 2017. 18) An Awareness program on Leprosy,Address by Dr. Sridevi and her Colleagues, was organized by NSS units of the college on 14th February 2017. 19) On 18th February 2017, Few of our Volunteers took part in a Debate on View of Youth on Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education & Employment which was telecasted as Karuthukalam in Podhigai Channel on 4thMarch 2017. 20) 60 Volunteers participated in 104-Medical Helpline, Stickering Awareness at Egmore & Chennai Central from 22nd to 24th February 2017.

21) On 25th February 2017, Many Volunteers Participated in DHWANI-NSS intercollegiate Cultural Competitions and won third Prize in Quiz. 22) Apart from these, Our Volunteers periodically Donating Blood for the Emergency needs Various Hospitals. 23) Last but not the least, we have Planned to conduct a camp near Avadi by the end of this month.

Activities of Rotaract Club 2016-17 PROJECT REPORT Project Name: Enlighten No. of Participants:65 Date: 04/07/2016 Venue: College premises

Project Description: This was a seminar conducted in association with Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation, an

international NGO, to create awareness among the students regarding H sustainability and solar energy. Project Name: Fostering Kingpins No. of Participants:57 Date: 26/07/2016 Venue: Rotary Centre

Project Description:Our college Rotaract Club members attended a one day seminar on leadership and how Rotaract transforms individuals from experienced Rotaractors Lenin Mani, corporate trainer, and GirishEswaran, Event Manager, at the Rotary Centre, Egmore. Project Name: Emerge, club installation No. of Participants:100 Date: 28/07/2016 Venue: College premises, Obul Reddy Hall Project Description:This is the first mandatory event that a Rotaract Club must do in order to have a successful year. The new president was officially installed with his board of directors. Project Name: Make A Difference No. of Participants:40 Date: 01/08/2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 04/08/2016 Venue: College premises Project Description:The project was about conducting four initiatives; no bike day, swachchbharath activity, save water awareness and planting trees, on four different days to stress the importance of the above mentioned activities. This project had inspired 16 other colleges to do the same. Project Name: Enlighten No. of Participants:65 Date: 04/07/2016

Project Description:This was a seminar conducted in association with

Venue: College premises

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation, an H international NGO, to create awareness among the students regarding sustainability and solar energy. Project Name: Rajan Eye Rally No. of Participants:500 Date: 04/09/2016 Venue: Marina Beach

Project Description:Our club joined hands with the Rajan Eye Care hospital in creating awareness about eye care and facilitated medical camps. Project Name: Nakshatra No. of Participants:600 Date: 25/09/2016 Venue: Santhome Higher Secondary Project Description:Our club collaborated with the Rotarct Club of Ambattur and conducted a mega Rotaract Cultural event which attracted more than 4000 people crowd among which 600 were from our college. Project Name: Enlighten No. of Participants:65 Date: 04/07/2016 Venue: College premises Project Description:This was a seminar conducted in association with Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation, an international NGO, to create awareness among the students regarding sustainability and solar energy. Project Name: Identity RYLA No. of Participants:15 Date: 07/10/2016 Venue: Hiru Resort

Project Description:Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, RYLA, is a three day leadership event of the district who collaborated with us and completed it successfully.

H Project Name: KalladhadhuUlagalavu No. of Participants:30 Date: 20/08/2016 Venue: 24 schools

Project Description:Our College Rotaract Members trained school students of economically backward school in soft skills and basic communication. We won an award for this project from the district. Project Name: Vidhaigal No. of Participants:60 Date: 08/01/2017 Venue: College premises Project Description:This project was about planting trees in our college premises after the catastrophic Vardha storms. This was an effort towards regreening our college. Project Name: Vivekananda Premier League No. of Participants:250 Date: 13/02/2017 Venue: Alphonsa Ground and Kotturpuram Ground Project Description:VPL, Vivekananda Premier League is a legacy cricket tournament that our college Rotaractors conduct to raise funds towards Pasitheerpom project. We also won an award from the district for this project Project Name: Rotaract Leadership Consortium No. of Participants:50 Date: 19/03/2017 Venue: Feathers, a Radha Hotel

Project Description:Our flagship project RLC, Rotaract Leadership Consortium, was organised in a five star hotel by our club members where famous leaders like Sylendra Babu I.P.S. attended. This won an award in the district and gained huge popularity among Rotaract and Rotary.

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PRIZE WINNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LIST 2016-17

RELIGION PRIZES Particulars

Name

Srimat Swami Ramakrishnanandaji Maharaj Vetrivel S - PECA1402 Prize for Viveka Studies for II M.A/M.Sc classes donated by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Srimat Swami Yatiswaranandaji Prize for Religion for I M.A, M.Sc classes

Mugil K - PPBA1601

Sri Gargi Memorial Prize for Value Based Education for UG classes 2013-16

Thirukumaran S - UMSA1324

Professor S. Narayanan prize - I B.A./B.Sc. Vasanth P - UPLA1619 Harikrishnan K - UCHA1630 Kandaswamy Chettiyar Endowment Prize

Vigneshwaran S - UCOA1645

Kasyap Endowment Prize

Jayandran T - UCOA1577

Prof.S.Vasudevan Prize

Sudarsan K - USKA1502 Manikandan M - UPBA1527 Good Conduct Prizes

Sri M.Subbaraya Iyer Endowment Prize to be awarded to the best outgoing PG student who shows an understanding of the essentials of Hinduism and who takes active part in the community life of the college.

V.S. Madhavan Nampoothiri PPLA1503

Oorgudi Chakrapani and Rukmani Ammal prize to be awarded to UG student adjudged the best in character, conduct and behavior throughout his studentship.

P. Tejas - UCHA1449

Department of Tamil

Venkatesh V - UZOA1501

I.O.B Garden Endowment Proficiency Prize in the I year B.A., B.Sc Autonomous examinations in Tamil

Particulars

Name

I.O.B Garden EndowmentProficiency Prize in the II year B.A., B.Sc Autonomous examinations in Tamil

Santhosh P - UPBA1410

C.Jagannathachariyar Prize for B.A., B.Sc students in the Autonomous examinations in Tamil, I and II years put together

Santhosh P - UPBA1410

Department of Sanskrit Sri Sudarsanam Aiyangar Sanskrit Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes first in the I year B.A., B.Sc., Autonomous examinations

Prasanna Venkatesh T S USKA1503

Sri.M.Anantha Giri Rao Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the B.A., B.Sc student who secures the highest marks in the Autonomous examinations in Part 1 Sanskrit

Rohit A Krishna - UPYA1427

Sri.M.Anantha Giri Rao Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the B.A., B.Sc student who secures the highest marks in the College examinations in Part 1 Sanskrit

Rohit A Krishna - UPYA1427

Dr.P.S.Lokanathan Sanskrit Prize: to be awarded to the B.A., B.Sc student who secures the highest marks in the Autonomous examinations in Part 1 Sanskrit

Rohit A Krishna - UPYA1427

Smt.Mulukutla Subbamma Garu Endowment: Rohit A Krishna - UPYA1427 to be awarded to the student who comes first in Parts I and II of the Autonomous Exams and who clears all the papers in the first attempt Rohit A Krishna - UPYA1427

Dr.P.S.Subramania Sastrigal Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes first in I B.Com Autonomous examinations in Sanskrit

Lakkshmanan R - UCOA1503

Sri.R.S.Venkatarama Sastri Memorial Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes first in Sanskrit Part-1 with 50% or above and who clears all papers in the first attempt

Particulars

Name

Dr.P.S.Subramania Sastrigal Endowment Prize: Prasanna Venkatesh T S to be awarded to the student who comes USKA1503 first in I B.A., Branch XII, Autonomous examinations in Sanskrit Dr.P.S.Subramania Sastrigal Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes first in II B.A., Sanskrit Autonomous examinations

Kamaraj V - USKA1403

Varahoor Sri Kalyana Sundara Sastrigal Prize: Ramakrishnan K S - USKA1301 to be awarded to the student who gets the first rank in B.A Sanskrit Autonomous Examinations Varahoor Sri Kalyana Sundara Sastrigal Prize: Sundaram S - PSKA1403 to be awarded to the student who gets the first rank in M.A Sanskrit Autonomous Examinations Sri.Sundararaghavan Prize : for the student who comes First in the B.A., Sanskrit Degree Autonomous examinations

Ramakrishnan K S - USKA1301

Sri Venkatanarayana Iyer Prize: for the student who comes First in I MA Sanskrit Autonomous Examinations

Suresh K - PSKA1504

Department of English Sri K.Subramaniam Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes First in English in the I year BA, BSc Autonomous Exams

Sooraj Gopan - UZOA1553

Proficiency Prize in I year B.Com Autonomous exam in English

Kishore Kumar R - UCOA1533

Proficiency Prize in II year BA, BSc B.Com Autonomous exams in English

Tejas P - UCHA1449

Kumpati Saradambal Prize: to be awarded to Tejas P - UCHA1449 the student who passes all the examinations in the first attempt and comes First in Part II English in BA, BSc classes

Particulars

Name

Proficiency in Branch XII, I B.A English

Krishna Kumar S - UEGA1547

Proficiency in II B.A English

Abhishek Sugirtharaj S UEGA1401

Proficiency in B.A English Br.XII

Sathya Priyan D T - UEGA1343

Department of History Proficiency in I B.A Autonomous examinations

Sathya Surya S - UHSA1545

Proficiency in II year B.A Autonomous examinations

Mohammed Ashish R UHSA1425

Sri V.L.Krishnaswamy Iyer endowment Prize: to the student who stands first in B.A History Autonomous examinations

Uhsa1334 , Vijayakumar R 1497/2200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 68%

Sri A.Sahasranamam endowment Prize: to Vijayakumar R - Uhsa1334 the student who passes all the papers in the first attempt and who comes first in all the Autonomous examinations put together Department of Economics UECA1546 Ajay Baraneshwar M

Sri S.E.Srinivasan Endowment Prize: to be awarded to the student who comes first in II year B.A economics Autonomous examinations

Barath B - UECA1413

Sri T.S.Abhiraman Endowment Prize: to the student who comes first in B.A Economics Autonomous examinations

Saravana Kumar M UECA1317

S.E.Srinivasan Endowment Prize: to the student who comes first in I year M.A economics Autonomous Examinations

Suresh Kumar P - PECA1505

Sri Raghupathi Memorial Prize: to the student who comes first in the Autonomous examinations in M.A Economics

Devendran C - PECA1401

Sri P.Viswanathan Endowment Prize : to be awarded to the student who comes first in I year B.A Economics- Autonomous Examinations

Particulars

Name Department of Philosophy

Satchidananda Swamigal Endowment Proficiency Prize inI B.A Philosophy

Senthil Dhandapani P UPLA1504

Satchidananda Swamigal Endowment Proficiency Prize in II B.A Philosophy

Magimai Fernando Nixon A UPLA1404

Sri G.V.Subramaniam Memorial Endowment Prize:to the student who comes first in B.A Philosophy - Autonomous examinations

Aravind Neshanth R UPLA1320

Satchidananda Swamigal Endowment Proficiency Prize in I M.A Autonomous examinations

Madhavan Nampoothiri V SPPLA1503

Satchidananda Swamigal Endowment Proficiency Prize in II M.A Autonomous examinations

Zabin Laishram - PPLA1402

Sri T.S.Sundereswaran Prize for MA Philosophy

Zabin Laishram - PPLA1402

Kaja Ramachandra Rao Garu Endowment Award

S. Nithyanandam - PPLA1501

Department of Commerce Muthu U N- UCOB1522

R.Vaidyanathan Memorial Prize : to the student who comes first in II year B.Com Autonomous examinations

Abishek Sriram J- UCOB1447

S.G.Ratnam Iyer endowment Prize : to the student who comes first in B.Com Autonomous examinations

Sarvesh J Khimani- UCOB1313

B.Com Students Prize: to the student who comes first in B.Com exams and also getting highest marks in Special Accounts and Special Audit

Anand Annamalai BUCOA1303 Sarvesh J Khimani- UCOB1313

Gopala Nataraja Endowment Prize: to the best student among final year B.A., B.Com students, who comes first in â&#x20AC;&#x153;general intelligence testâ&#x20AC;? competition

Avinash.K.G - UCOB1614

I.O.B Garden Endowment PrizeI.B.Com General Proficiency Prize

Particulars

Name

Department of Mathematics

L.M.Balasubramaniam and Smt Visalakshi Balasubramaniam Endowment Prize: to the student who gets the highest marks in I yearAutonomous examinations

Narayanan P- UMSB1559

Prof.S.Narayananâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prize: to be awarded to a deserving B.Sc Math final year student based on the Autonomous exams in I & II yrs.

Prasanna R- UMSB1453

Sri.S.Krishnamurthy Rao Memorial Prize: to the student who passes all the exams in first attempt and who scores the highest marks in B.Sc Mathematics Autonomous examinations

Thirukumaran S- UMSA1324

Sri R.Krishnaswamy Memorial Prize: to the student who comes first in the B.Sc Mathematics Autonomous Examinations

Thirukumaran S- UMSA1324

Kumpati Subramaniam Prize: to the student who comes first in M.sc Mathematics Autonomous examinations

Prabhakaran D- PMSA1401

Prof K Subramaniam Olympiad Talent Exam

1. NARAYANAN RKM Vivekananda College 2. V. Ganesh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A M Jain College 3. F. Peramila Stella Maris College

Sri T.S. Sundareswaran Prize for M.Sc Maths Prabhakaran D- PMSA1401 Ramakrishna Parthasarathy Endowment Prize in the form of books/medal for B.Sc maths with Physics and Chemistry coming I in I class

Thirukumaran S- UMSA1324

Department of Physics Sabarish V M- UPYA1301

Sri K.S.Srinivasan Endowment Prize: to the student who secures the highest marks in I and II year Autonomous examinations in B.Sc Physics

Shrinivas Jayaram- UPYA1410

Sri T.S.Ramamurthy Memorial Prize: to the student who comes first in B.Sc Physics Autonomous examinations

Particulars

Name

Prof.M.Narayanamurthy Prize: to the student who comes first in B.Sc Physics Major Autonomous examinations

Sabarish V M- UPYA1301

K.G.Anand Das Prize:to be awarded to the student who comes first in B.Sc Physics (Major) Autonomous exams

Sabarish V M- UPYA1301

S.K.L Ratan Endowment Proficiency Prize in I M.Sc Physics Autonomous examinations

Vimal V- PPYA1501

S.K.L Ratan Endowment Proficiency Prize in II M.Sc Physics Autonomous examinations

Siddarth S- PPYA1401

S.K.L Ratan Endowment Proficiency Prize in I BSc Physics Autonomous examinations

Manikandan R- UPYA1544

Department of Chemistry Sanjay Sridhar- UCHA1531

To be awarded to the student of this college who secures the highest marks in Chemistry in II year B.Sc Chemistry Autonomous examinations

Tejas P- UCHA1449

Krishnamurthy Chemistry Prize: this prize shall be given in the form of books to the student of this college who stands first in the Autonomous examinations held in MarchApril of the previous academic year in B.Sc Chemistry Main.

Karthikeyan K R- UCHA1306

Indo-Commercial Bank Employees Endowment : the interest accruing on the endowment is to be awarded as a cash prize to the student of the I year M.Sc Chemistry who stands first in the college examinations

Ramkumar S- PCHA1510

Mrs.G.Amrutha Bai endowment prize: to be awarded to the student of this college who secures the highest marks in Chemistry after passing the I year B.Sc Chemistry examinations is all the parts.

Particulars

Name

To be awarded to the student of this college who secures the highest marks in the I year M.Sc Autonomous examinations in M.Sc Chemistry.

Ramkumar S- PCHA1510

Principal T.N.Seshadri Prize: The interest accruing from this endowment is to be utilised for award of books to the student who stands first in the Autonomous Examinations in M.Sc Chemistry among the students appearing from this college.

Saravanan G- PCHA1402

Dr. Sundararajan Memorial Medal in M.Sc

Saravanan G- PCHA1402

Dr. Sundararajan Memorial Medal in B.Sc

Karthikeyan K R- UCHA1306

Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology Sri Ranganatha Iyer Prize: to the student Shanmugam P - UPBA1515 who passes I year Botany B.Sc Autonomous examination and scores highest marks in all parts Principal G.Venkataraman Prize: to the student who has the highest aggregate marks in I and II year Autonomous examinations in Botany

Santhosh P - UPBA1410

Gali Pinjala Narasimha Rao endowment Prize: to the student who comes first in B.Sc Botany Autonomous examinations

Karthikeyan G - UPBA1303

S.K.L Ratan EndowmentProficiency Prize in I M.Sc Botany Autonomous examinations

Vikram S - PPBA1506

Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology S.Sankaran Endowment PrizeProficiency Venkatesh V- UZOA1501 Prize in I year B.Sc Autonomous examinations

Prof.K.B.Subramanian endowment Prize: to be awarded to the student who stands first in B.Sc Zoology Autonomous examinations

Santhana Bharathi BUZOA1348

Sabarish U- UZOA1432

S.Sankaran Endowment PrizeProficiency Prize in II year B.Sc Autonomous examinations

Sl.No.

Group

Name

RANK LIST

Rank

Sanskrit 1

M.A.

Sundaram S - PSKA1403

M.A.

Narasimhan R - PSKA1406

B.A.

Ramakrishnan K S - USKA1301

English 1

B.A.

Sathya Priyan D T -UEGA1343

Historical studies 1

B.A.

Vijayakumar R UHSA1334

Economics 1

M.A.

Devendran C -PECA1401

M.A.

Vetrivel S - PECA1402

B.A.

Saravana Kumar M - UECA1317

Philosophy 1

M.A.

Zabin Laishram - PPLA1402

M.A.

Laimayum Johnson Sharma - PPLA1403

B.A.

Aravind Neshanth R- UPLA1320

B.A.

Naveen Chakravarthy N -UPLA1340

Commerce 1

B.Com

Sarvesh J Khimani - UCOB1313

B.Com. Anand Annamalai B - UCOA1303

I II

Mathematics Prabhakaran D - PMSA1401

M.Sc

Ramalingam L - PMSA1414

B. Sc

Thirukumaran S - UMSA1324

B. Sc

Kaushik Ramesh - UMSB1301

M.Sc

Group

Name

Sl.No. H

Rank

Physics 1

M.Sc

Siddarth S - PPYA1401

M.Sc

Prakash K - PPYA1403

B. Sc

Sabarish V M - UPYA1301

B. Sc

Prasanna R - UPYA1315

Chemistry 1

M.Sc

Saravanan G - PCHA1402

M.Sc

Balasubramani S - PCHA1406

B. Sc

Karthikeyan K R - UCHA1306

B. Sc

Ashwin Kumar K S -UCHA1311

Botany 1

B. Sc

Karthikeyan G - UPBA1303

B. Sc

Vedavignesh S - UPBA1329

Zoology Santhana Bharathi B - UZOA1348

B. Sc

Manish Roy - UZOA1319

B. Sc