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Sree Narayana College Chempazhanthy

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, South India – 695 587

Annual report 2013-2014 Summary of Achievements in Curricular and

Extra-curricular areas

Established in 1964

Affiliated to the University of Kerala Tel: 0471-2592077, 2596629. Fax : 0471-2596629 E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.sncollegechempazhanthy.org

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PREFACE

With great pride and happiness, we submit the Annual Report of Sree Narayana

College, Chempazhanthy, for the academic year 2013-14. This report is not in conformity

with the AQAR format needed for the online submission of the Internal Quality

Assurance Report to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore. We

present this detailed report as a record of our overall achievements in the academic year.

Suggestions regarding additions, deletions and modifications are welcome from all well-

wishers and stake holders. We also hope that this report will motivate our staff and

students to strive harder in future to raise our institution to heights of excellence and

glory. Let us join hands and move forward.

Dr. K. Vijayakumar Dr. Reena Ravindran Dr. M. Devakumar Convener, Academic Committee Convener, IQAC Principal

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Contents

Introduction 4

Staff Strength 6

Class-wise strength 7

Academic Programmes offered 7

Results of University Examinations 8

Research Activities 11

Details of Research Guides 13

Activities of Departments 18

Founder’s day celebrations 57

Scholar support programme 58

Report of club/Extension activities 58

• NCC 64

• NSS 65

• Red ribbon club 68

• Teens Club 69

Sports and games 70

College Union 71

University youth festival 71

Spectrum Seminar series 73

Research Journals 80

PTA 80

Alumni Association 81

Healthy Practices 81

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ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014

Introduction

With great pride and pleasure, we present this annual report of Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, as an authentic record of our activities and achievements during the academic year 2013-2014. In projecting our accomplishments and drawbacks, it is a self-assessment of our strengths and weaknesses. We also hope that this report would inspire us for an introspection to overcome our hurdles, resolve our drawbacks and work harder to be more productive and promising in all areas of activity, so that our institution can scale greater heights of glory in the years to come.

The college crossed one more historic milestone in its triumphant march in this academic year, when one more department has been elevated to the status of a P.G department with the commencement of M.A English language and literature.

The Academic Committee constituted by the college council, comprising all Heads of Departments, one nominated member and two elected members of the staff, designed the academic plans for the academic year by charting a detailed Academic Calendar, in the beginning of the academic year itself. All academic activities were scheduled and conducted as prescribed in the calendar. The teachers kept record of their daily work and other academic activities in the Daily Work Register approved by the Academic Committee. Detailed result analysis is included in this report.

The College Council constituted various clubs, forums etc. each under the supervision of a convener with 3-5 members of the faculty. These clubs and forums aim at the holistic development of the students, extending opportunities to awaken the latent talents in them. This year, there is an overall increase in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of our students compared with recent past, thanks to the effective coordination of the staff and students of the college during the academic year.

The Parent-Teacher Association of our college has once again proved to be a major pillar of support through their contribution in all spheres of activities and developments relating to the institution. The support of the PTA towards the academic and other activities as well as the infrastructural necessities was substantial in attaining our goals.

The units of the National Service Scheme and the National Cadets Corps, and the Department of Physical Education have once more proved their competence by bagging honours and championships for the college this year also in various spheres.

Our faculty and students have made several achievements in various walks collectively and individually this year also. The warm cooperation and dedication of our faculty, non-teaching staff and students have enabled us to achieve our goals and objectives. Our association and cooperation with socio-cultural organizations have helped us to fulfil our social obligations.

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We have also strived for the timely and effective utilization of not only P.D funds but plan funds and grants & aids from the University Grants Commission. It is the Commission’s encouragement and support that serve to motivate higher educational institutions to take up such academic and developmental endeavors, which otherwise will not be economically and practically feasible for them. The management has also contributed to the maintenance of our infrastructure. A proposal has also been prepared and is awaiting submission for mobilizing funds from RUSA. Another proposal for utilization of unspent balance of Rs.36 lakhs in P.D account has been submitted for administrative sanction.

The year 2014 also marks the golden jubilee year of the college and we are planning for a year-long celebration befitting this glorious occasion from June 2014 onwards. The celebration committee has been constituted including all stakeholders.

The conduct of ‘Spectrum’, the annual interdisciplinary seminar series facilitated by PTA, which crossed a decade during the academic year was appreciated from all quarters. This year also this academic brainstorming was conducted with all the pomp and glory.

The seminar organized on Electoral Reforms, sponsored by Indian Institute of Public Administration-Kerala Regional branch was the first of its kind in a college campus. It was attended by Sri O.Rajagopal, former Union Minister and Sri.M.Vijayakumar former Speaker of legislative assembly.

The seminar on Humanism and Brotherhood of Man, sponsored by Sree Ramakrishna Mission and organized by N.S.S also needs special mention. The seminars celebrating the centenary of Composition of Daivadasakam, one organized by the Non teachinf staff, inaugurated by the Chairman, Kerala Public Service Commission Dr.K.S Radhakrishnan and the other organized by Sree Narayana Study Center inaugurated by Swami Dharmachaithanya were notable tributes to Sree Narayana Guru during this year. The felicitation organized by the nonteaching staff to the budding poet Aiswarya T Anish (daughter of one of our office staff) with P.C. George (Chief Whip) as the Chief Guest also brought public acclaim.

It is with great pleasure we record that the college union activities of the year was inaugurated by the opposition party leader Sri V.S.Achuthanandan, which was celebrated by the media throughout.

A lecture in commemoration of our Founder Manager R.Sankar was delivered by Hon’ble Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly Sri. G. Karthikeyan, this year.

Above all, the immense support from our Management, SN Colleges, Kollam, the Manager of Sree Narayana Colleges Sri.Vellappally Natesan, Assistant Secretary of SN Trusts Sri;Kilimanoor Chandrababu and the Regional Development Committee are the backbone for the successful functioning of our college.

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Staff strength

The total number of number of Teaching Staff during the current academic year is 74 and the number of Non-Teaching staff is 29.

Teaching Faculty

Highest Qualification Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total

Ph. D. 35 10 45

M.Phil. 5 5 10

M.A/M.Sc./M.Com 8 11 19

Total 48 26 74

Non-Teaching Staff Total

Administrative Staff

Senior Superintendent 1

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Head Accountant 1

Clerks 6

Typist 1

Library Staff

Librarian 1

4 Library Staff 3

Lab-Associated Staff

Mechanic 1

14 Herbarium Keeper 1

Specimen Collector 1

Laboratory Staff 11

Other Purposes Office Staff 2 2

Grand Total 29

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Class-wise strength The total number of students as on 31-12-2013 is given below.

Courses Male Female Total Total for all three

batches

I B.A. 114 208 322

903 II B.A. 85 214 302

III B.A. 91 189 279

I B.Sc. 75 140 215

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II B.Sc. 76 135 211

III B.Sc. 74 117 191

I B.Com. 14 27 41

117

II B.Com. 10 28 38

III B.Com. 10 28 38

I M.A. English 4 11 15 15

I M.A. History 4 8 12 22

II M.A. History 1 9 10

I M.Sc. Chemistry 1 11 12 25

II M.Sc. Chemistry 1 12 13

Ph. D. 2 5 7 7

Grand Total 1706

Academic Programs offered

Sl. No

Title of Programs

Duration in years

Year of Starting

Sanctioned Annual intake

Total Student strength

1 B.A English 3 1964 40 148

2 B.A History 3 1968 60 197

3 B.A Political Science 3 1981 40 153

4 B.A Economics 3 1968 60 191

5 B.A Psychology 3 1977 32 93

6 B.A Sociology 3 1981 32 121

7 B.Sc Mathematics 3 1979 40 123

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8 B.Sc Physics 3 1968 32 103

9 B.Sc Chemistry 3 1968 32 103

10 B.Sc Botany 3 1968 32 104

11 B.Sc Zoology 3 1968 32 103

12 B.Sc Geology 3 1979 24 81

13 B.Com 3 1999 30 117

14 M.A English 2 2013-14 15 15

15 M.A History 2 1982-83 15 22

16 M.Sc Chemistry 2 1998-99 15 25

17 Ph.D Chemistry 2010 - 6

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Results of the University Examinations March-April 2013

For the successful completion of a programme and award of the Degree under CBCSS, a student must pass all courses satisfying the minimum credits requirement and must score a minimum Cumulative grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.50 or an overall Grade of C. An overall letter grade (cumulative grade) for the whole programme shall be awarded to the student based on the value of CGPA using a 7- point scale, as given below:

Overall grade in a program

CGPA Overall Letter Grade

3.80 – 4.00 A+

3.50 – 3.80 A

3.00 – 3.50 B+

2.50 – 3.00 B

2.00 – 2.50 C+

1.50 – 2.00 C

< 1.50 D

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University Rank holders in the degree examinations of March-April 2013

Arunima R.O. First Rank in the B.Sc. Geology Examination.

Avani J Nath First Rank in B.A Sociology Examination.

Aishwarya S. Second Rank in the B.A. Psychology Examination.

Preethi R.S. Third Rank in the B.A. Psychology Examination.

University Results (CBCSS) of March-April 2013

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Course Pass* (Semester 1 – VI) with

no. of students in each grade*

A+ A B+ B C+ C D Pass %

B.Sc Mathematics 46 0 0 20 15 1 0 0 78.26

B.Sc Physics 32 0 3 12 14 0 0 0 84.33

B.Sc Chemistry 36 0 1 11 17 2 0 0 86.11

B.Sc Botany 31 0 0 11 10 5 0 0 83.87

B.Sc. Zoology 30 0 1 8 7 3 0 0 63.33

B.Sc. Geology 29 0 0 9 13 4 0 0 89.65

B.A. English 51 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 09.80

B.A. History 55 0 0 1 23 16 0 0 78.18

B.A. Economics 54 0 0 4 13 18 4 0 72.22

B.A. Politics 45 0 0 0 10 23 3 0 80.00

B.A. Sociology 35 0 0 3 17 10 0 0 85.71

B.A. Psychology 25 0 2 8 3 1 0 0 56.00

B.Com. 38 0 0 22 13 1 0 0 94.73

PG Results

No. appeared No. passed I Class II class

M.A. History 12 10 1 4 83.33

M.Sc. Chemistry 16 14 14 87.50

Results of end semester examinations held in 2013

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Admission

The University has recently introduced online allotment process in UG and PG admissions and was systematically completed as scheduled and meritorious candidates were granted admission to the various UG and PG programmes.

Title of the Programme S 2 - July/2013 S4 - June/2013 S5 - Nov/2013

B.Sc Mathematics 60.49 100 87.18

B.Sc Physics 75.81 93.94 93.75

B.Sc Chemistry 85.94 83.33 72.73

B.Sc Botany 91.38 93.55 96.55

B.Sc Zoology 91.84 87.80 83.33

B.Sc Geology 85.00 89.66 92.59

B.A English 93.75 94.44 91.84

B.A History 90.35 76.19 92.59

B.A Economics 84.30 70.50 59.02

B.A Politics 87.78 75.41 81.63

B.A Sociology 91.07 80.95 87.50

B.A Psychology 79.25 74.07 100.00

B.Com 93.62 86.36 --

M.A History 88.89 -- --

M.A Chemistry 75.00 -- --

Examinations University examinations, continuous assessment through internal exams and model examinations for practicals were conducted as per schedule. Seminars were conducted and assignments were given to the students for internal evaluation. Progress reports were analysed and discussions were made with the parents in the class-wise PTA meetings held in each semester. Percentage of attendance was also a criterion for continuous evaluation.

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Reports The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of our college has prepared the AQAR of 2012-2013 and has

submitted it to the NAAC office. The AQAR of 2013-2014 is also getting ready for online submission. The LOI for NAAC Re-Accreditation of the college will be submitted in April 2014.

Research Activities

Major Research Projects - UGC

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Name of Investigator

Department Title of project Status Amount

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Dr. A. Shaji History Alcoholism in Kerala and its Social Impact among the Marginalized Classes : A Study in Historical Perspective

Ongoing

Rs 6.32 lakhs

2 Dr I.G. Shibi

Chemistry Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Metal Based Siddha Medicines

Completed submitted

Rs.7.2 lakhs

Minor Research Projects ongoing -UGC

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Department Title of project Amount

1

Dr. S.Suma

Chemistry Lewis Adducts, Cocrystals and their Metal Complexes-Molecular Engineering, Structural Studies and Screening for Pharmaceutical Applications

Rs 1.50lakhs

2 Smt.Vineetha N.R. Political Science

Sustainable Development, Environmental Concerns and the Panchayati Raj Institutions in Kerala: A Comparative Study

Rs 60,000/-

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Dr.Anjana V.

Statistics Shock Detection in Stock Exchange Returns Rs. 1.50 lakhs

Minor Research Projects approved -UGC

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Department Title of project Amount

1

Dr. I.G. Shibi Chemistry Physicochemical Evaluation of Some Metal Based Traditional Medicines

Rs 1.90 lakhs

2 Dr. Devipriya V.

Botany Microstructural analysis of pollen and genetic diversity study in species of Jasminum L. from Kerala using RAPD markers

Rs 1.60 lakhs

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3 Dr. Mahesh S.

Hindi Hindi Abhayan Adhyapan Ke Sandharbhume Ganana Mulak Bhasha Vignan : Ek Adhyan

Rs 1.45 lakhs

4 Dr. Ajilal P. Psychology Factors Influencing Increased Alcoholism and Mental Illness among Adivasis of Kerala and Remedial Measures

Rs 1.05 lakhs

5 Sri.Sreenish T. Political Science

Impact of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) on the Socio- Economic condition of Kanikkars Life: A Study among Kanikkar at Agasthyamala Forest Region

Rs. 89,000/-

Teachers who were awarded PhD degree in 2013 – 2014 Sl. No. Name of Teacher Department Topic for Research

1 Smt. Suma B.S. Botany Floristic and Ecological Studies on Algae of Polluted Waters in and Around Chavara Industrial Area

2 Smt. S. Girijakumari

Malayalam Sociological Criticism in Malayalam - A Study Based on Joseph Mundassery, Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai & Thayattu Sankaran

3 Smt. G. Lillybai Physics Non-linear Optical Properties of Certain Halides and Tartarates

4 Smt. Roshini C.

English

Mother Tongue Interference in the Pronunciation of English : A Study Based on the Undergraduate Students in Kerala

5 Smt. K.P Jayasree

Chemistry Effect of Protic and Aprotic Solvent Mixtures on the Kinetics of Solvolysis of Aliphatic Acid Chlorides

6 Smt. Mini Anand

English Electronic Media and English Language Acquisition in Semiliterates

7 Smt. Saritha S.R.

History Colonialism and Modernization; History and Development of Southern Railways, A Case Study

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Details of Research Guides

There are 14 faculty members who are recognised research guides of the University of Kerala. They are the following:

Sl.No. Name Department University

No. of

Research

Students

1 Dr. C.G. Usha History Kerala 1 2 Dr. Lekha. K. Nayar History Kerala 5 3 Dr. G. Sreenivasan History Kerala 2 4 Dr. A. Shaji History Kerala 8

5 Dr A.P Greeshmalatha History Kerala/KCHR --

6 Dr.C.Ajayan English Kerala --

7 Dr. P.S. Vijayanath Raj Politics Kerala 2 8 Dr. I. G.Shibi Chemistry Kerala 3 9 Dr. V. Bhagavathy Chemistry Kerala --

10 Dr. S. Suma Chemistry Kerala 7

11 Dr.Reena Ravindran Chemistry Kerala 3

12 Dr. Devipriya.V Botany Kerala 8

13 Dr. K. L. Vivekanandan Geology Kerala --

14 Dr.A.S.Rakhee Psychology Kerala 3

15 Dr Anjana R Psychology Kerala -

1. Dr. C.G. Usha , Department of History

Ongoing Ph.D Research programme

Sl.No. Name of Research Scholar Topic for Research

1 Shibu T. Dalit Movements in Kerala since 1947

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2. Dr. Lekha.K.Nayar , Department of History



1 Vivek Varghese

Historicizing Psychiatric Practices: A Reading of Early Lunatic Asylums in Colonial Kerala 1866-1947

2 Sreepriya S.P.

The Space of EMS Namboodiripad as a Historian-A Critical Re-reading

3 Binnie Mathew

Second World War and Travancore : A Historical Interrogation

4 Nikhil M.C.

Conceptualising Media Intervention in Various Dalit Agitations across Kerala [2000-2010]

5 Bini T.K.

Historicizing the Independent Travancore Imbroglio

3. Dr. G.Sreenivasan, Department of History



1 Sujeesh Kumar C. Initiation and Assimilation of Homeopathy in Kerala: A Historical Interrogation

2 Giftson A.W. Historicising the Activities of the London Missionary Society-Parasala and Social Change in South Travancore

4. Dr. A.Shaji , Department of History



1 Sajeer S. Social Forestry in Kerala: A Study in Historical and Environmental Perspective.

2 Harikrishna Prasad L.S.

Industrialisation-Growth and Modernity: The Travancore Experience (1800-1948 A.D)

3 Anish V.D. Trade in Diplomacy: A Study on European Trade Relations with Ali Rajas of Cannanore

4 Dipu A. Peasant Migration and its Ecological Transformation in Idukki District: A Historical Interrogation

5 Thomas. P. John Situating the Malankara Syrian Catholics in the

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Socio-political Milieu of Modern Kerala.-1930- 1994

6 Umesh Mani M. Historicising the Malabar Special Police (1884- 1956)

7 Sani K.P. Relooking the Anti-British Agitation of Kurichiars of Wyanad

8 Koshy George Historicising the Activities of Marthoma Syrian Catholics of Kerala

5. Dr. Vijayanath Raj, Department of Political Science

PhDs produced earlier Sl.No. Name of Research Scholar Topic for Research

1 Lathakumary R. (2004) Women and Politics with Special Reference to the New Voters of Kerala

2 Krishnamma S. (2004) Trade Unionism during Economic Liberalisation: A Case Study of Industrial Workers in Kerala



1 Smt. Ambika V. Revolutionary Socialist Party and the Cashew and Fishing Communities of Kollam

2 Smt. Raziya Beegum M. Violence against Women in Kerala: A Study of Jaagritha Samiti

6. Dr I.G Shibi, Department of Chemistry



1 Jisha R.S. Physico-chemical and Insilico Analysis of Some Traditional Indian Medicines

2 Jaikumar S. Physico-chemical and Insilico Analysis for Evaluating the Druggability of Some Ayurveda and Siddha Medicinal Preparations

3 Aswathy L. Analytical and Computational Methods to Validate Some Traditional Indian Medicines

7. Dr. S.Suma, Department of Chemistry

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PhDs produced


1 Anoop M.R. ( 2013) Metal Complexes of Thiosemicarbazones and Phenylbutazone

2 Binil P. Sasidharan (2014) Transition Metal Complexes of Semicarbazones

3 Jisha K.R. (2012) Metal Complexes of Biologically Active Molecules

4 Vasanthakumar M.S. (2011)

Synthesis, Characterisation and Thermal Studies of Metal Complexes of Thiosemicarbazones of Isovanillin, Orthovanillin and Vanillin

5 Kala U.L (2008) Synthesis, Spectral and Magnetic Studies on Some Transition Metal Complexes



1 Nisha S. Kumar Studies on Metal Complexes of Semicarbazones

2 Asha A. Metal Complexes of Schiff Bases

3 Binimol Mary Mathew Preparation, Characterization and Structural Studies of Some Lewis Acid-Base Adducts and Cocrystals

4 Suji C.S. Crystal Growth and Structural Studies of Metal Complexes for Technological Applications

5 Anju Mary Jacob (CSIR-JRF)

Preparation and Evaluation of Metal Cross-Linked Chitosan Beads for Drug Delivery Application

Applied for registration

6 Reshmi Jaya Raveendran Studies on Metal Complexes of Pyrazolone Derivatives

7 Jiju K.R. Metal Complexes of Imidazol and Hydrazones

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8. Dr.Reena Ravindran, Department of Chemistry PhDs produced Sl.No. Name of Research Scholar Topic for Research

1 Shiji Fazil (March 2014) Studies of Some Metal Complexes of Pyrazolone Analogues

2 Saraudevi A. (March 2014) Studies on Some Metal Complexes of Multidentate Ligands

Ongoing Ph.D Research programme Sl.No. Name of Research Scholar Topic for Research

1 Bijili B.K Studies on Metal Complexes with ONS Donor Ligands

2 Minitha.R Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Complexes of Hydrazones

Awaiting registration

3 Arulja Mohan Awaiting Registration order

9. Dr. Devipriya V., Department of Botany



1 Devipriya M.S. Molecular Characterization and Systematic Studies on Selected Species of Salacia L.

2 Dhanya C.

Comparative Systematics of Two Solanaceous Genera –

Datura Linn. and Brugmansia Pers.

3 Smitha Nair Analysis of Infraspecific Variations in Jasminum sambac

(L.)Ait for Diversity Characterization

4 Regy Yohannan A Comprehensive Systematic Study of the Genus Jasminum L. from Kerala

5 Nirmala Jeyarani Molecular Characterization and Screening for Molecular Markers Associated with Essential Oil Production in Selected Members of Jasminum L. from Kerala

6 Thushara T. Systematic Studies on the Genus Thunbergia Retz. from Kerala

7 Atheena Suseelan Systematic Studies on the Genus Spermacoce L. from Kerala

8 Raji S. Nair Analysis of Interspecific Variations in the Genus Leea D. Royen ex L. from Kerala

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10. Dr. A.S. Rakhee , Department of Psychology



1 Anitha Kumari Psycho-Social Problems of Deaf Adolescents

2 Mili M. Personality Style and Depression among Type II Diabetes Patients

3 Kalarani K.S. Psychosocial Correlates of Parenting Stress in Mothers with Autistic Children

Activities of Departments

Department of English

Departmental Activities

• The Department of English was elevated to a Post Graduate department in 2013 with a sanctioned strength of fifteen. The PG programme was formally inaugurated by Dr.Balamohan Thampi, Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala on Nov 7, 2013. The first batch consists of eleven girls and four boys.

• Class-wise PTA meetings were conducted in all semesters and parents attended the meeting.

Progress achieved by the students and their weak study areas were brought to their notice.

• Department Level Monitoring Committee Meetings for the FDP students were also conducted during this period to discuss the academic matters. The committee could effectively do the online enrollment and semester registration of the students. The committee could do the internal examinations and prepare the CE sheets in time. Committee analysed the semester results also during meetings.

• The Faculty also participated in the University Examinations as Chairman/ Chief Examiner/ Additional Examiner.

• Felicitation to a budding poet: Aiswarya T Anish, a budding poet and daughter of one of the non-teaching member, Mr. Anish, was felicitated by the Dept. of English on 7.11.2014. Dr Balamohan Thampi Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala handed over the momento in the presence of Dr. K.L Vivekanandan, Member Syndicate and the Principal. The function was followed by a poetry reading session.

Present members of the Faculty Sl.No. Name of Faculty Designation Qualifications

1 Dr. M. Devakumar Principal M.A, Ph.D

2 Dr. C. Ajayan Associate Professor & M.A, M.Phil., Ph.D,

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Head

3 Dr. Mini Anand Associate Professor M.A, M.Phil., Ph.D

4 Dr. C. Roshni Associate Professor M.A, Ph.D

5 Dr. Manu Remakanth Associate Professor M.A, D.J., Ph.D

6 Dr. Swapna Gopinath Associate Professor M.A, M.Phil., Ph.D

7 Smt. Julie PS Assistant Professor M.A, B.Ed.

8 Smt. Lakshmi Priya PS Assistant Professor M.A, B.Ed.

9 Smt. Nayana Konath Assistant Professor M.A, M.Phil.

Achievements of the Teaching Staff

1. Dr.M. Devakumar Positions held

• Is the Principal of our college

• Editor-in-Chief of Logos, a multidisciplinary biannual research journal of SN College, Chempazhanthy.

• Heads several Academic and Associated Bodies in the College.

• Chairman, Organising Committee, Spectrum Annual Seminar Series of the college.

• General Convener, Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee of the college.

Papers Published

• Devakumar M. 2014. The Class Struggle in the Pre-Marxian and Post-Marxian Scenario for the Exclusion of the First World. Logos, 1(2) : 1-5.

• Has also published several in-depth articles on socially and academically relevant matters in popular newspapers.

Papers accepted for publication

The Defeat of the Repressive Regime: The vision of Narayana Guru in Kerala. The Researcher, (2014) 2 (1 & 2).

UGC National seminar addressed

Valedictory Address: UGC National Seminar on “Alienation and Self-Assertion in the politics of Dalit Literature” in S.N College for Women, Kollam, February 25-26, 2014.

Paper Presentations

Presented a paper titled, ‘Swami Vivekananda: His Vision and Mission’, in the seminar on ‘Humanism and Brotherhood of Man in the Teachings of Swami Vivekananda’ sponsored by Sree Ramakrishna Mission in S.N College, Chempazhanthy on 15 February, 2014.

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Presented a paper titled ‘Electoral Reforms:Nota vs Vote In’ in the seminar on Electoral Reforms: Challenges Ahead sponsored by Institute of Public Administration - Kerala Regional Branch in S.N College, Chempazhanthy on 20th February, 2014.

Seminars attended

Attended Students Seminar on Higher Education organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council in Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum on 27 August, 2013.

2. Dr. C Ajayan Invited Lecture

• Resource person at SN College for Women, Kollam. Feb 25-26, 2014. National seminar on Alienation and Self-assertion in the politics of Dalit literature.

• Resource person / chaired a session in the national seminar on Reading Literature in the contemporary critical paradigm held at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara on 13-14 Aug 2013.

Paper presentation – National Seminar

• Presented a paper on "Interrogating Autobiographies: Theories and Life Narratives" at a two-day National seminar held at SSUSRC, Payyannur on Jan 1-2, 2014.

2. Dr B. Mini Anand

• PhD awarded in March 2014 for her thesis titled "Electronic Media and English Language Acquisition in Semiliterates".

3. Dr. Roshni C

• PhD awarded in December 2013, for her thesis titled "Mother Tongue Interference in the Pronunciation of English: A Study Based on the Undergraduate Students in Kerala".

4. Dr. Manu Remakant

Invited Lecture

• Was resource person at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara on 14 Aug, 2013, for the session titled ‘Reading Films.’

• Was resource person at SN College, Chathannur on 21 Jan 2014 for the session titled ‘Reading Films.’

• Was resource person at SN College, Sivagiri on 13 Mar 2014 for the sesson titled ‘Films as Narratives.’

5. Dr. Swapna Gopinath Invited Lecture

• Was a Resource Person in the UGC Sponsored Workshop on ELT Materials Production organized by the Institute of English, University of Kerala on 16, 17 and 18 May 2013.

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• Was a Resource Person for Material Production at the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on ELT Curriculum for Science organized by the Institute of English, University of Kerala on 28 and 29 October 2013.

• Chaired a session and was a panelist at the International Seminar on Ending Gendered Violence: From Theory to Practice organized by All Saints College, Trivandrum on 18 and 19 November 2013.

• Was a Resource Person for Material Production at the UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Diaspora Studies. Coordinated a module and presented a paper on Chinese American Diaspora at the workshop organized by the Institute of English, University of Kerala on 22 and 23 November 2013.

• Delivered a Plenary Talk "Globalizing Pattern in Regional Music and Dalit Culture: A Cultural Studies Reading of Western Musical Tradition in Kerala" at the National Seminar (Readings and Rereadings in Culture, Literature and Film) held at KNM Govt. Arts and Science College, Kanjiramkulam, Trivandrum on 25-26 February 2014.

Paper presentation– International Seminar

• Presented a paper "A Diasporic Perspective on Subalternity and Voices of Dissent in the Homeland: A Culture Studies Reading of the film Papilio Buddha" at the International Seminar (Diasporic Indian Cinemas and Bollywood on the Diaspora: Re-Imagings and Repossessions)held at OUCIP Hyderabad on 22-24 January 2014.

Paper presentation– National Seminar

• Presented a paper "National Identity, Religious Ritualism and Diaspora Community: A Culture Studies Perspective" at the National Seminar (Faith and Ideology in Literature) held at St. Andrew's College, Mumbai on 30 and 31 of August 2013.

• Presented a paper "Negotiating the Loss in Trauma narratives: A Culture Studies Perspective" at the National Seminar (Event, Memory and Literature: Trauma Narratives of the Indian Subcontinent) held at St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry, Kerala on 5 and 6 September 2013.

• Presented a paper "Transnational Music for the Global market: A Culture Studies Perspective" at the National Seminar (The Politics of Popular Culture: Current Trends in Mass Media and Popular Fiction) held at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala on 11 and 12 September 2013.

6. Smt. Nayana Konath


• Presented a paper titled "Trite Humour in 'Thus Spake Shoorpanakha, So Said Shakuni'" at the International Seminar on Humor held at IIST, Valiamala on 13 -14 Dec 2013.

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7. Smt. Julie P.S.

Invited Lecture

• Was a Resource Person at the UGC-SAP sponsored National Workshop at Institute of English from 22 to 23 November 2013

Paper presentation– International Seminar

• International Conference (Sponsored by KAAS) at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Kanyakumari from 20 & 21/9/2013 and presented a paper titled ‘When Tail-Ends Tell Tales.’

Paper presentation– National Seminar

• National Seminar on Re-tracking the Celluloid: History, Politics and Popular Culture in Films at NSS college, Pandalam from 24 to 26 October 2013 and presented a paper on ‘Female Liberation in Malayalam Films.’

Participation in seminars and workshops

• Attended Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Kariavattom from 23/4/2013 to 20/5/2013.

• Refresher Course at ASC, Kariavattom from 11/7/2013 to 31/7/2013.

• State Level Workshop on Literary Theory at Institute of English, University of Kerala on 31.8.2013.

• Attended UGC sponsored National Seminar on Alienation and Self-Assertion in the Politics of Dalit Literature at PG Department of English, SN College for Women, Kollam On 25 & 26 February, 2014 and presented a paper titled Unveiling the Sensibilities of the Marginalized-An Analysis of Jayan K Cheriyan’s `Papilio Buddha’.

8. Smt. Lakshmi Priya P.S.

• Attended Refresher Course at the Academic Staff College, University of Kerala from 5/11/13 to 25/11/13.

Department of History Departmental Activities

• An Alumni Meeting of the department was held on 15/3/2014. 64 former students and their families participated in the meeting and promised their support in the development of the department.

• The department conducted an Invited Lecture on ‘Local History’ by Dr.P.S Gopakumar, Associate Professor, University College, Trivandrum in August 2013.

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• A Quiz Competition was organized in connection with Independence Day Celebrations. Students from various departments participated in it. Mr.Ramesh Babu.M, Manager-Operations, Unigul Traders Pvt Ltd., Pattom, Trivandrum was the Quiz Master.

• Two Essay Competitions were conducted for degree students of the department in connection with the Independence Day Celebrations of the college.

• Class-wise PTA meetings were conducted in all semesters and parents attended the meeting. Progress achieved by the students and their weak areas were discussed.




1 Dr. Lekha. K. Nayar Associate Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D

2 Dr. A.P Greeshmalatha Associate Professor M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D

3 Smt. Praseetha NC Associate Professor M.A., M.Ed.

4 Dr. G. Sreenivasan Associate Professor M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D

5 Sri. R. Sasi Associate Professor M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.

6 Dr. A. Shaji Associate Professor M.A., B.LISc., Ph.D

7 Smt. SR. Saritha Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D

8 Smt. Shyma Jacob Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil.


1. Dr Shaji A.

Book Edited

• Understanding the Environmental Protection in India (ISBN No.978-81- 924182 -0-9)

Papers published

• Shaji A. 2014. Politicisation of Caste Relations in Modern Travancore: Situating the Role of E.Madhavan and his Plea for Independent Community. Logos, 1(2) : 6-10.

Paper presentation - National Seminar

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• Paper entitled “C.P.Ramaswamy Aiyer and Preservation of Hindu Religion in Travancore” presented in Three day National Seminar on Last Phase of Monarchy in Travancore organized by Sree Uthradam Thirunal Institute of Culture during 13-15 May 2013 at Rangavilas Palace, Thiruvananthapuram

• Paper entitled “Politicisation of Caste Relations in Modern Travancore: E. Madhavan and Independent Community Movement” presented in the Three Day ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on Modern Kerala at the Department of History, University of Kerala, 3-5 October 2013

• Paper entitled “Many Facets of Struggle for Social Change in Modern Travancore” presented in U.G.C Sponsored national Seminar in the T.K.M Arts& Science College, Kollam on 25 February 2014

Workshop attended

• Two Day National Workshop on setting up of Freedom Struggle Historical Museum, Thiruvananthapuram organized by the Special Officer, Freedom Struggle Historical Museum, Thiruvananthapuram on 7/5/2013 and 8/5/2013.

Other Academic Achievements

• Elected Member of the Executive Committee of South Indian History Congress • Guiding 8 Research Scholars for PhD • Institutional Co-ordinator of RUSA, S.N College, Chempazhanthy • Doing Major Research Project funded by U.G.C.

2. Dr.G. Sreenivasan

Participation in Seminars and Workshops

• Attended ICHR National Seminar on Modern Kerala from 3 to 5 Oct 2013 at Department of History, University of Kerala.

• Attended UGC National seminar on Martyred in History Men & Causes at Department of History, Kariavattom campus from 16 to 18 January 2014.

3. Smt Praseetha N.C.



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• Attended UGC National Seminar on Martyred in History Men & Causes at Department of History, Kariavattom campus from 16 to 18 January 2014.

• Participated in the Workshop on Syllabus Revision of BA course at Department of History, Kariavattom campus.

4. Dr. Lekha K. Nayar

Position held

• Member, Faculty of Social sciences, University of Kerala.




• Participated in the Workshop on Syllabus Revision of BA & MA course at Department of History, Kariavattom campus.

5. Dr. A.P. Greeshmalatha


• Presented a paper titled ‘A Study of Agricultural Knowledge as Revealed from pazhanchollu’ in the UGC National Seminar at NSS College, Neeramankara on 4 and 5 December 2013.




• Participated in the Workshop on Syllabus Revision of BA & MA course at Department of History, Kariavattom campus.

Position held

• Staff Advisor, Students Union, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy.

Other achievements

• Is a Life Member of South Indian History Congress and KCHR.

6. Prof. R. Sasi

• Was the Returning Officer of the College Union election of 2013-2014.

7. Dr. Saritha S.R.

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Research Degree

• Awarded Ph.D in March 2014 for her thesis titled ‘Colonialism and Modernization; History and Development of Southern Railways, A Case Study.




Department of Chemistry Departmental Activities




Achievements of the Students

• Miss. Divya Chandran A. and Mr. Rajeev M.R., M.Sc. Chemistry (IV semester), were awarded the prestigious TATA CSIR-OSDD SCHOLARSHIP (TCOS) for their M.Sc. Chemistry dissertation entitled “Optimization of Antimalarial Activity of 4-Aminoquinoline derivatives: QSAR, GUSAR, and CoMFA analyses” under the guidance of the PI, Dr.I.G. Shibi by the CSIR OSDD RESEARCH UNIT of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• Rajeev MR and Arya VJ of II M.Sc participated in the N.S Warrier Memorial Quiz Contest at University College, Trivandrum in December 2013.

• Aswathy.S of II B.Sc bagged the First Place in the Craft Fest organized by College Union.


1 Smt. M. Bino Associate Professor & Head M.Sc.

2 Dr. Kalakumari CR Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

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3 Dr. KP Jayasree Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

4 Dr. T. Suresh Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

5 Dr. R. Revamma Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.

6 Dr. IG. Shibi Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

7 Dr. K. Vijayakumar Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

8 Dr. V. Bhagavathy Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.

9 Dr. S. Suma Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.

10 Dr. Reena Ravindran Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.


1. Dr I.G. Shibi

International Publication

• Vijay H. Masand, Devidas T. Mahajan, Komalsing N. Patil, Taibi B. Hadda, Moulay H. Youssoufi, Rahul D. Jawarkar, Indira G. Shibi, “Optimization of Antimalarial Activity of Synthetic Prodiginines: QSAR, GUSAR, and CoMFA” analyses Chemical Biology & Drug Design, Volume 81, Issue 4, pages 527–536, April 2013.

Research Projects

• Major Research Project (F No. 38-217/2009 (SR) Dated 24 Dec 2009) titled “Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Metal Based Siddha Medicines” - completed and submitted the Report to UGC in March 2014.

• Minor Research Project sanctioned by SWRO, UGC, Bangalore in March 2014.

Organization of Seminars/workshops

Being the general Secretary of ACT, Shibi IG has organized • UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Organometallic Compounds and Their Applications”. At

MSM College, Kayamkulam 9 and 10 October, 2013.

• UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Polymeric Materials (ETPM-2014) on the 23 and 24 Jan 2014 at Department of Chemistry of Christian College, Chengannur.

• UGC Sponsored National two day National Seminar on Applications of Advanced Nano Materials at S.N. College, Kollam on 25 and 26 February 2014

• UGC Sponsored National two day National Seminar on 20 and 21 March 2014. rends in Combinatorial Chemistry and Cheminformatics organized by the Department of Chemistry, TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam

• UGC sponsored National Seminar on Material Science and Modern Analytical Techniques on 26-27 March 2014 organised by the Department of Chemistry M.P.M.M.S.N.Trusts College Shoranur, Kerala

• Shibi I.G. being the Chairman Board of Studies (Chemistry) organized and conducted of the Two Day Workshops on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” Sponsored by the University of Kerala and the Kerala State Higher Education Council, Government of Kerala

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i) at HHMSPBNSS College, Neeramankara on 4 & 5 March 2014 ii) at NSS College, Pandalam on 6 & 7 March 2014 iii) at S.N College Kollam on 13 & 14 March 2014 iv) at S.D. College Alappuzha 18 & 19 March 2014

Best paper Awards

• Shibi I. G., Jisha R. S., Neena Haridas, Jagannathan K (2014), “A Scientific Approach to Characterize Padika Linga Chendooram- A Herbo-Mineral Siddha Formulation”. Got the Best Paper Award for oral presentation in the National Seminar on “Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations of Siddha” (SEHFS - 2014) on 24 & 25 January 2014 at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram Organised by Siddha Regional Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai and Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

• Neena Haridas, Jisha R S, and Shibi I G, (2014), “Analysis Of Chandamarutha Chendooram, A Siddha Medicinal Preparation, A Materialistic Approach”, Selected for best paper (oral) contest in the 26th Kerala Science Congress sponsored by Kerala Science Council for Science, Technology and Environment Government of Kerala held at KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad on 28 to 31 January 2014.

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Invited lecture

• Delivered an invited lecture on “Modern instrumental and Insilco methods to evaluate traditional medicines” on 25-04-2013 in the One Day Workshop on "New Dimension in Ayurveda and Siddha Research" held at School of Biosciences, MACFAST, Thiruvalla.

• Inaugurated the National Doctors’ Day celebration and presented paper on “The Application of Modern Instrumental and Computational Methods to Validate the Efficacy of Traditional Medicines” on 01-07-2013 at Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Pothencode, Trivandrum.

• Resource person in the “Academic Exchange Programme in Drug Design” during 8 to 11 August 2013 at PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Vidya Bharati Mahavidyalaya, Amravati, Maharashatra.

• Delivered a lecture on “The Genesis and Relevance of Green chemistry” in the Seminar At St. Gregorious college, Kottarakkara on .03-12-2013.

• Delivered an invited lecture on “Chemical Characterization of Siddha Drugs Using Modern Techniques” in the National Seminar on “Safety And Efficacy Of Herbo-Mineral Formulations Of Siddha” (SEHFS - 2014) on 25th January 2014 at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram Organised by Siddha Regional Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai and Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Cheminformatic Tools in Drug Design” in the Dr . K. Sundaresan memorial Seminar at S.N. College, Kollam on 23rd March 2014.

Paper presentation – International Seminar

• Presented a paper entitled “In Silico Tools to Highlight the Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of Piper longum” in an International Seminar On Ayurveda In Public Health Organized In Connection With Second Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2014) held at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium Ground, Kochi, Kerala on 20th -24th February 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled “Characterization of a Mercury Based Traditional Medicine” in an International Seminar on Ayurveda In Public Health organized in Connection With Second Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2014).

• Presented a paper entitled “Computational Modeling of the Anti-Tubercular Activity of Some Phytochemicals” in an International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014 organized by All Saints' College, Thiruvananthapuram, in Association with Department of Science & Technology (SERC DIVISION) Technology Bhavan, New Delhi Kerala State Council for

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Science, Technology and Environment, Govt. of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on 17th & 18th February 2014.


• Presented a paper entitled “In Silico Analysis to Evaluate the Drug Action of the Chemical Components of Moringa oleifera” in the National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ETCS-2013) in the Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom, on 29 to 31 May2013.

• Presented a paper entitled “In Silico Prediction of Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of Some Phytochemicals Present in Alstonia scholaris” in the 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress held on 6 to 8 of November 2013 at M G University, Kottayam.

• Presented a paper entitled “An In Silico Modeling and Optimization of Few Bioactive Compounds against Inha for Antitubercular Drug Efficacy” in the 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress.

• Presented a paper entitled “In Silico Analysis to Evaluate the Anti-Depressant Activity of Moringa oleifera”, in the National Seminar on “Emerging Trends at the Interface Chemistry and Informatics” sponsored by University Grants Commission at S.N College Varkala, on 12 and 13 December 2013.

• Presented a paper entitled “In silico Prediction of Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of Some Phytochemicals Present in Piper longum” in the National Seminar at S.N College Varkala, on 12 and 13 December 2013.

• Presented a paper entitled “In Silico Tools to Analyze the Anti-Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Activity of Piper longum, Used in Indian Traditional Medicines”, in the 26th Kerala Science Congress at KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad on 28 to 31 January 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled “Designing of Inhibitors against Drug Tolerant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Using Flavanoids from Chromolaena odorata”, in the 26th Kerala Science Congress at KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad on 28 to 31 January 2014.


• Attended a five day OSDD Workshop on “Cheminformatics Tools for Drug Discovery” from 30

April to 4 May 2013 conducted by CSIR-OSDD Research Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

• Attended the two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Organometallic Compounds and Their Applications’and inaugurated the Chemistry Website held at MSM College, Kayamkulam on 10-11 Sept 2013

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Positions held • Dr. Shibi I.G. is the National Principal Investigator of Open Source Drug Discovery of CSIR, New

Delhi.

• Dr. Shibi I.G. is the Chairman, Board of Studies in Chemistry (Pass) of University of Kerala.

• Dr. Shibi I.G. is the member, Board of Studies in Chemistry (PG) of University of Kerala.

• Dr. Shibi I.G. is the Member, Faculty of Science of University of Kerala. Scholarship Awards of Students • Miss. Divya Chandran A, M.Sc. Chemistry (IV semester), Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College,

Chempazhanthy was awarded the prestigious TATA CSIR-OSDD SCHOLARSHIP (TCOS) for doing her M.Sc. Chemistry dissertation entitled “Optimization of Antimalarial Activity of 4-Aminoquinoline Derivatives: QSAR, GUSAR, and CoMFA Analyses” under the guidance of the PI, Dr.I.G. Shibi by the CSIR OSDD Research Unit of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• Mr. Rajeev MR, M.Sc. Chemistry (IV semester), Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy was awarded the prestigious TATA CSIR-OSDD SCHOLARSHIP (TCOS) for doing his M.Sc. Chemistry dissertation entitled “In silico Methods to Evaluate the Anti-Malarial Activity of Some Herbs Used in Traditional Medicines” under the guidance of the PI, Dr.I.G. Shibi by the CSIR OSDD Research Unit of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

2. Dr. S. Suma

Ph.Ds produced:

• The following research scholars working under her guidance were awarded Ph.D degree by the University of Kerala during this academic year.

1. Anoop M.R (Dec 2013): Metal Complexes of Thiosemicarbazones and Phenylbutazone.

2. Binil P Sasidharan (Feb 2014): Transition Metal Complexes of Semicarbazones.

Research Project • Minor research project (UGC) entitled “Lewis Adducts, Cocrystals and Their Metal Complexes-

Molecular Engineering, Structural Studies and Screening for Pharmaceutical Applications” MRP(S)-242/12-13/KLKE005-UGC-SWRO dated 29th March 2013 ( Rs.1,50,000/-)

International Paper Publications • PS Binil, MR Anoop, KR Jisha, S Suma, MR Sudarsanakumar “Growth, Spectral and Thermal

Characterization of Vanillin Semicarbazone (VNSC) single crystals”. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 111 (1), 575-581, 2013

• VS Dhanya, MR Sudarsanakumar, S Suma, SW Ng, MS Augustine, SM Roy “Crystal Structure, Thermal Decomposition, Photoluminescence and Magnetic Studies of a New Two Dimensional Metal–Organic Framework Constructed from Infinite Chains of Edge-Sharing CeO 6(H 2 O) 2(NO 3) Polyhedron with Bullet Shaped Channels”. Inorganic Chemistry Communications 35,140-143,2013

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• SM Roy, MR Sudarsanakumar, S Suma, MR Kurup, VS Dhanya, RM Nair Spectral, Thermal and Structural Studies of an Acetate Bridged Polymeric Cadmium (II) Complex: Poly [aqua (μ-acetato)(4-aminobenzoato) Cadmium (II) Monohydrate] Inorganic Chemistry Communications 2013

• VS Dhanya, MR Sudarsanakumar, S Suma, MR Kurup, M Sithambaresan, SM Roy, SM ..‘Spectral, Thermal, Structural and Microhardness Studies of Tetraaquabis (malonato) Cadmium (II) Copper (II): A New Three-Dimensional Heterobimetallic Framework System. Inorganica Chimica Acta 409, 367-371, 2014

Paper Presentation - National Seminar

• Presented a poster entitled ‘Synthesis and FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR Spectral Studies of Lewis Acid – Base Adducts’ in the National Seminar on "Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences" from May 29-31 2013.organised by Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala. The poster presented along with students was the result of their M.Sc project work.

International Conference attended

• Participated in the International Conference on “Emerging frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry held at All saints College, Thiruvananthapuram on 17 and 18 February 2014.

3. Dr.C.R Kalakumari

National Seminar attended

• Attended UGC National seminar on Emerging Trends in the Interface of Chemistry and Informatics at SN College Varkala on 12 & 13 December 2013.

4. Dr.K.P Jayasree

Research Degree awarded

• Awarded Ph.D on 12.2.2014 for the thesis titled ' Effect of Protic and Aprotic Solvent Mixtures on the Kinetics of Solvolysis of Aliphatic Acid Chlorides'.

National Seminar attended

• Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Tomorrow’s Material Science’ sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram on 11.10.2013

• Attended Workshop on 'Micro scale Experiments in Chemistry” at HHMSPB NSS College for Women, Neeramankara, Thiruvananthapuram on March 4 & 5, 2014.

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5. Dr K.Vijayakumar Is the Academic Committee Convener of the college. 6. Dr. T. Suresh

National Seminar attended • Attended National Seminar on Emerging Trends in the Interface of Chemistry and Informatics at SN

College Varkala on 12 & 13 December 2013.

• Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Tomorrow’s Material Science’ sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram on 11.10.2013

7. Dr.Reena Ravindran

Ph.Ds produced

• The following research scholars working under her guidance were awarded Ph.D degree by the University of Kerala in March, 2014.

1. Shiji Fazil: Studies of Some Metal Complexes of Pyrazolone Analogues.

2. Saraudevi.A: Studies on Some Metal Complexes of Multidentate Ligands.

Minor Research Project

UGC Minor research project entitled “Studies on Metal-Organic Frameworks of Some Heterocyclic Compounds” sanctioned to Dr.Reena Ravindran at SN College for Women, Kollam as per order no: MRP(S)-0259/12-13/KLKEO16/UGC-SWRO dt 29-Mar-13. Amount:Rs 1,30,000/-

International Conference attended

• Participated in the International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014 organized by All Saints' College, Thiruvananthapuram, in Association with Department of Science & Technology (SERC DIVISION) Technology Bhavan, New Delhi and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Govt. of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on 17 & 18th February 2014.

Paper Presentation - International Seminar

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Structural and Biological Studies of a Novel Hydrazone Derived From 4-Aminoantipyrine and its Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes’ in the International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014 organized by All Saints' College, Thiruvananthapuram, in Association with Department of Science & Technology (SERC DIVISION) Technology Bhavan, New Delhi and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Govt. of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on 17 & 18th February 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘A Novel Iron(II) Complex Derived Acetone-N(4)-Phenyl Semicarbazone: Synthesis and Crystal Structure’ in the International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014.

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Presented a paper entitled ‘Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization and NLO Property of Cu(II) Complexes with a Hydrazo Derivative of 4-Aminoantipyrine’ in the International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Studies of Azo derivatives of 2-Aminobenzothiazole’ in the International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, ICEFCC-2014.

Paper Presentation - National Seminar

• Presented a paper titled ‘Structural and Biological Studies of a Novel Hydrazone Derived From 4-Aminoantipyrine and its Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes” at the UGC National seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences 29 to 31 May 2013 at Department of Chemistry, Kariavattom

Participation in Seminar • Participated in the Public Lecture by Sri Pawan Agarwal IAS on ‘Vision and Strategy for Higher

Education in India: Steps Ahead’ organized by the Kerala State Higher Education Council on 21 January 2014 at KSHEC.

• Participated in the Discussion on RUSA at St.Theresa’s College, Ernakulam organized by Council of Principals’ of Colleges in Kerala and IQAC of St.Theresas College on February 2014.

Other Positions Held

• Coordinator, IQAC, SN College, Chempazhanthy. • Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry (PG), University of Kerala. • Vice-President, Academy of Chemistry Teachers. • Managing Editor, Logos, a multi-disciplinary biannual research journal of SN College,

Chempazhanthy.

Department of Physics Departmental Activities

PTA Meetings

PTA meeting of Final year B.Sc. Physics was conducted on 9/1/14 and parents of 28 out of 29 students attended the meeting.

DLMC Meetings

Department Level Monitoring Committee for the FDP students is effectively working in the Department. Convener of the committee is Dr. Sreeletha S., Faculty advisor, Dr. K. Kochunarayanan and Coordinator is Dr. D. Beena. Three meetings were conducted during this period to discuss the academic matters of Semester I, III and V and 2 meetings for II, IV and VI FDP students. The committee could effectively do the online enrollment and semester registration of the students. The committee could do

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the internal examinations and prepare the CE sheets in time. Committee analysed the semester results also during meetings.

Participation in University Examinations

Prof. P S Amaladevi, Dr. K. Kochunarayanan, and Dr. G. Lillybai were Chief Examiners and Dr. Sreeletha S. Additional Examiner for VI Semester examination May 2013 (2010 admission). Prof P.S. Amaladevi was the Chief Examiner for the V Semester B.Sc Examination November 2013. Dr. D. Beena was Additional Examiner for the above Examinations. She was also the Chairman of V semester B.Sc Examination, November 2013.Dr. K. Kochunarayanan was the Chairman of Final year B.Sc. Physics (old scheme) for 2013 March.

“Gravity”, the reunion of our 2001 Batch

The reunion of our 2001 batch was conducted on 7/3/2014, Saturday. The Programme was organized by the old students of that batch. The inaugural function was presided over by Dr. Sreeletha S., HOD. Mr. Justin Russel rendered the welcome speech. Our principal Dr. M. Devakumar inaugurated the programme. Felicitations were offered by former Principal of our College and a former faculty member of our Department Prof. M.R. Sahridayan Thampi, former HOD of our Department Prof. P.N. Muraleedharan, former teachers of our Department Prof. K.K. Jose, Prof. K.G. Sathheshchandran Nair, Smt. Deepa, and the current teachers Dr. K. Kochunarayanan and Dr. D. Beena. Vote of thanks was expressed by the old student Mr. Abhilash. NAAC Coordinator of our College, Dr. Devipriya and the present non-teaching members of our Department also attended the programme. 28 old students and their family members were gathered on that day. After the inaugural meeting the students honored the teachers and non teaching staff by presenting mementoes. After lunch break students introduced their family and their present status. The gathering was dispersed at 4 pm after tea.

Seminar organized by the Department

As part of Annual seminar series of the college, Spectrum 2014 our Department conducted the Seminar on 19/3/2014, at 1.30 pm at the Seminar Hall. Dr. Sudheer S.K. Assistant professor, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala was the chief guest. Head of the Department Dr. Sreeletha S. presided the meeting. Dr.G. Lillybai rendered the welcome speech. Our respected Principal Dr. M. Devakumar inaugurated the seminar. Dr. D. Beena introduced the guest. Dr. S.K. Sudheer delivered a talk on “Lasers and its applications in material processing”. Vote of thanks to resource person was expressed by Prof. P.S. Amaladevi.

Five students of II B.Sc. Physics, also presented Papers. Amrutha C.L. presented the paper Raman effect Amrutha S. presented, “Mangalyan”, Prakash R Presented the topic ‘Earth’s magnetic field’, Saranya Sivan presented ‘Satellites: Communication and weather forecasting’ and Amal JS talked about ‘Petrol engine’. Vote of thanks was expressed by Sethulekshmy J S of I B.Sc. Physics.

Veena Memorial Endowment Award distribution

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This award is contributed in the ever loving memory of late Miss. Veena P.V., by her parents. Miss Veena P.V. was a student of our Department during 2007-2010 and was the top scorer of the class for the year 2010 with 95.4% of marks. The award will be given to the top scorer for Physics every year. This award distribution was also done at the same function for Seminar on 19/3/2014. The award was given by our Principal Dr. M. Devakumar. The top scorer of the year 2013, Mrs. Linsha Fathima Latheef received the award from the Principal.

Achievements of Students

• The final year B.Sc. students conducted the Annual Tour to Ooty, Wayanadu and Wonderla from 20/1/2014 to 24/2/2014. Dr. K. Kochunrayanan and Dr. S. Sreeletha accompanied the students.

• Students of our Department participated in the College union activities like Athappoo competition, and other activities in connection with Onam celebrations and got second prize for Athappoo competition conducted by College union during September 2013.

• Liju M. final year B.Sc. Physics got third prize for Sari wearing competition for boys during Onam fest 2013.

• Lekshmi B.S., Neethu R. Krishnan, Chinchu B.V. and Bapy Prakash of Final year B.SC. Physics participated in the Seminar based on Chaos Theory organized by Break through Science at Science and technology museum during October 2013.

• A team of our students Praveen P.S.,(Final year), Abhijith Mohan M.S.(second year) and Jagadeesh (first year ) got first prize for Quiz Competition organized by College union in connection with Gandhi Jayanthy celebrations.

• Amal J.S. of second year B.Sc. Physics got first prize in district level painting competition conducted by Kerala state Aids control Society on 20/11/2013 and participated in State level painting competition in connection with the same.

• Gokul G.S. of second year B.Sc. Physics got first prize in Kerala University boxing competition held during October 2013.

• Sooraj V.S. and Praveen PS of final B. Sc. Physics got fourth place for Quiz Competition jointly organized by Science club, ENCON club and Quiz club of Sree Narayana College ,Kollam on 21/2/14 . The competition was sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment and was held at S.N. College, Kollam

• Akash Sunil and Saranya Sivan of II B.Sc. Physics got first prize for Prem Nazir Memorial Quiz Competition held on 16/01/2014, organized by the college union.

Achievements of Teachers

1. Dr. Sreeletha S.

Papers published

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• Sreeletha S. 2014. Study of Momentum Transport by Gravity Waves in the Low Latitude Troposphere using Indian MST Radar. Logos, 1(2) : 42-53.

Other Achievements

• Was appointed as an expert by the Public Service Commission for preparing the Syllabus for Physics for the High School Assistant Examination and in connection with this attended the workshop on 11/3/2014 held at PSC office Pattom.

2. Prof. P.S. Amaladevi

• Prof. P.S. Amaladevi has participated in the work shop for the revision of B.Sc. Physics held at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum from 27/3/2014 to 28/3/2014. The workshop was organised by the B.O.S for physics (UG), University of Kerala.

3. Dr. G. Lillybai

• Was awarded Ph.D. Degree by University of Kerala for her thesis titled ‘Non-linear Optical Properties of Certain Halides and Tartarates’ during October 2013.

International paper publication • I Rajeena, Roseleena Toms, VPN Nampoori, P.Radhakrishnan and B.Lillybai, Non-Linear

Optical Studies on Sol-Gel Derived Lead Chloride Crystals Using Z-Scan Technique, Journal of Engineering Computers & Applied Sciences(JECAS) ISSN No: 2319-5606 Volume 3, No.4, April 2014

4. Dr. K. Kochunarayanan

• Member of Board of Studies in Optoelectronics (Faculty of Applied Sciences), University of Kerala.

5. Dr. D. Beena

• Member of Board of Studies in Electronics under the faculty of Applied Science and Technology , Kerala University.

Department of Botany Departmental Activities


• Department Level Monitoring Committee Meetings for the FDP students were also conducted during this period to discuss the academic matters. The committee could effectively do the

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online enrolment and semester registration of the students. The committee could do the internal examinations and prepare the CE sheets in time. Committee analysed the semester results also during meetings.



Kerala University Yuvajanolsavam

Poster Making 3rd prize Akhil DT

College Level Competitions

Ponkathir -2013 (Onam Celebration)

Athapookalam 2nd prize Department participation Onapattu 2nd prize Snehalatha.A.V, Harsha Krishnan, Sreelekshmi,

Athira.I, Arya Murali, Praveen PJ, Akhil DT,Kamalapriya

Thiruvathira 3rd prize Archana R Nair, Arya Murali, Athira, Karthika, Aswathy, Anjali, Reshma

Republic Day Celebrations

Quiz competition 1st prize Arun S Nair, Anurenj P Kumar, Arjun.S.K

VIBGYOR (College Fest)

Musiq mania 3nd prize Anju.G.Nair, Snehaletha.A.V, Athira.I Drawing 2nd prize Department participation

Arts Fest

Essay writing- Hindi 1st prize Athira.V Essay writing- Hindi 2nd prize Amrutha.V.V Group dance 2nd prize Athira.I, Arya Murali, Arya Suresh, Karthika,

Aswathy,Nisha,Amrutha.V.V Poster making 1st prize Akhil.DT Skit 3rd prize Padmajan, Arjun.S.K, Anju.V.Das,

Arya,Sujith,Vishnu Mohinyattam 3rd prize Athira.I Oppana 2nd prize Archana R Nair, Arya Murali, Anju,Arya M.S,

Anju.V.Das, Reshma, Kamalapriya, Haritha.P, Soumya

Malayalam poem 2nd prize Arya Suresh Mapilapattu 3nd prize Arya Murali Light music 2nd prize Snehaletha A.V Folk dance 3rd prize Arya Suresh

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1 Smt. Gadha S. Associate Professor & Head M.Sc, B.Ed.

2 Dr. Suma B.S. Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

3 Dr. Devipriya V. Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., FIAAT

4 Dr. Kavitha K.R. Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.


1. Prof. Gadha S. Paper published

• Regy Yohannan, Gadha S. & Devipriya V. 2014. A Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Napier Museum Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Logos, 1(2) : 61-75.

2. Dr. Suma B.S. Research degree awarded

• Ph.D awarded for her thesis titled “Floristic and Ecological Studies on Algae of Polluted Waters in and Around Chavara Industrial Area” in May 2013.

Other Achievements

• Attended Workshop on Syllabus revision at Mar Ivanios College on 18-19 March 2014.

3. Dr. Devipriya V.

Research Project

• UGC Minor Research Project sanctioned Rs.1,60,000/- in March 2014

Papers published

• Devipriya V & Regy Yohannan. 2014. An Introduction to the Section Trifoliolata of Jasminum L. from Kerala. Logos, 1(2) : 54-59.

• Regy Yohannan, Gadha S. & Devipriya V. 2014. A Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Napier Museum Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Logos, 1(2) : 61-75.

Papers presented – International Seminars

• Presented a paper entitled ‘An Introduction to the Medicinally Important Genus Jasminum L.’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013) organized by Dept of Biotechnology, C.M.S. College, Kottayam 17 -18 October 2013.

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• Presented a paper entitled ‘An Overview of the Species of Salacia L. from Kerala, South India’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013).

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Daturas and Brugmansias of South India – A Review’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013).

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Leea D. Royen ex L., a Medicinally Less Explored Genus of the Leeaceae’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013).

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. - a medicinally valuable species of the Oleaceae’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013).

• Presented a paper entitled ‘The Medicinal Prospects of Thunbergia Retz., a Popular Ornamental’ in the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013).

Papers presented – National Seminars • Presented a paper entitled ‘Petiolar Anatomy and the Intrageneric Classification of Jasminum L.

(Oleaceae)’ in XXIII IAAT National Conference on Recent Advances in Plant Taxonomy Research organized by IAAT &Department of Botany, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 27 -29 December 2013.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘The Inflorescence Architecture in Eleven Accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.’ in XXIII IAAT National Conference on Recent Advances in Plant Taxonomy Research organized by IAAT &Department of Botany, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur on 27 -29 December 2013.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Studies on the Microspore Exine Ornamentation of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers.’ in the National Seminar on Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss. Organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kannur. 24 -25 January, 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Assessment of Climbing Plant Diversity of Aikaranad Panchayath, Ernakulam, Kerala State’ in the National Seminar at Sree Narayana College, Kannur in January, 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘In vitro Propagaton of Scoparia dulcis L.’ in the National Seminar at Sree Narayana College, Kannur in January, 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Flowering Trees of Mazhuvannoor Panchayath, Ernakulam District, Kerala’ in the National Seminar on Role of Plant Systematics in Biodiversity and its Conservation, organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala. 4 -5 March, 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled ‘Comparative Study on the Inflorescences in Eleven Accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.’ in the National Seminar at Sree Narayana College, Cherthala. March, 2014.

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• Presented a paper entitled ‘Pollen Morphological Studies on Selected Members of the Genus Hibiscus L.’ ’ in the National Seminar at Sree Narayana College, Cherthala. March, 2014.

Other achievements

• Elected Executive Council Member of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy for two years with effect from 1-1-2012 to 31-12-2014.

• Elected Executive Council Member of Society of Cytologists and Geneticists for four years with effect from 31-1-2012 to 31-12-2016.

• Co-ordinator, NAAC Steering Committee, S.N. College, Chempazhanthy

• Guiding eight students for their Ph.D. work

Department of Mathematics






• Sreeram P. & Nithin N.L. of III B.Sc Mathematics bagged the Second Prize in the Quiz Competition in Statistics conducted by University College on 19-october-2013.

Present members of the Faculty

Sl.No. Name of Faculty Designation Qualifications

1 Smt. Salila Ravi Associate Professor & Head M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.

2 Dr.G. Hariprakash Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

3 Dr. P.V. Ajith Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

4 Smt.Dhanya S.R. Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil.

5 Smt. Bijila B.R. Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil.

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1. Dr.G.Hariprakash

Paper Publication

• Hariprakash G. 2014. On Fuzzy Partial Congruences. Logos, 1(2) : 76-103.

Paper Presentation - International

• Presented a paper in the World Congress on Research and Innovations (WCRI2K13) organized by Department of Mathematics, St.Joseph’s College, Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur.

Paper Presentation – National

• Presented a paper in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Semigroup organized by Department of Mathematics, Sree Narayana College, Punalur, Kollam.

1. Smt . Salila Ravi

• Attended Pass Board Meeting of B.Sc Subsidiary on 30-August-2013.

2. Smt. Dhanya.S.R

• Attended Two days’ Workshop on Syllabus Revision in FDP Mathematics at Mar Ivanios College,Thiruvananthapuram, conducted by BOS Mathematics -20, 21 -March-2014

3. Smt. Bijila.B.R

• Refresher Course in Mathematics sponsored by UGC conducted by Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. - from 20-August-2013 to 09-September-2013.

• National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Graph Connections, organized by Department of Mathematics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. – 9 - 11-January-2014.

• A meeting on the XII plan period organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council at the Library hall P.M.G - 21-01-2014.

• Two days’ Workshop on Syllabus Revision in FDP Mathematics at Mar Ivanios College,

Thiruvananthapuram, conducted by BOS Mathematics -20, 21 -March-2014

Department of Statistics Departmental Activities

• Department Level Monitoring Committee Meetings for the students were conducted during this period to discuss the academic matters. The committee could do the internal examinations and prepare the CE sheets in time. Committee analysed the semester results also during meetings.

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1 Smt. Anjana V. Assistant Professor & Head M.Sc.


1. Dr. Anjana V. Achievements

• Coordinator, Scholar Support Scheme

• Convener, CLMC

Participation in seminars and Workshops

• Attended a National Seminar on Statistics for 21st Century, organized by Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. –20, 21 and 22-March-2014.

• Attended Two days’ Workshop on Syllabus Revision in FDP Statistics – 15-March - 2014..

Department of Zoology Departmental Activities






1 Smt. S. Sudha Associate Professor & Head M.Sc., M.Phil.

2 Dr. V.C. Valsa Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

3 Dr. Kiran Vasudevan Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.

4 Smt. M.S. Vidya Panikker Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil.

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1. Dr. Kiron Vasudevan Best paper Award – International Seminar • A poster on ‘Effect of Varying Levels of Protein Feed on Growth and Production of Male

Oreochromis mossambicus (peters) in Cages’ won the Best Poster Award in the International seminar sponsored by KSCSTE on Advances in Aquaculture technologies at All Saints College on 18-19 2013.

Paper Publication – International

• Kiron Vasudevan and V.Jayaprakas, “Studies on some aspects of the culture of mossambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus”, Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 6, (2013), 47-51.

• Kiron Vasudevan and V.Jayaprakas, “Effect of varying levels of protein feed on growth and production of male Oreochromis mossambicus(Peters)in cages”, Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 7, (2013),128-130.

2. Smt M.S.Vidya Panicker

• Attended refresher course from 19.7.2013 to 8.8.2013 at ASC, Kariavattom.

Department of Geology Departmental Activities




Seminar organized by the Department

• As part of Spectrum 2014, Sri M.P. Muraleedharan, Dy Director General Geological Survey Of India, delivered a lecture on the field aspects of geology on 21 March 2014.

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• An invited Lecture on ‘Geo Technical Engineering’ by Dr. Sajinkumar K.S. Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, Kariavattom was organized in January 2014. He discussed the Engineering and Geological Aspects of Tunnels. Achievements of Students

• Students of Geology bagged the First Prize for Sports.

• Varun and Jishnudas of 2nd BSc secured Second Place at the College Level Quiz.

• Our students also were the Overall Winners getting Second Prize under the banner VIBGYOR.

• Final BSc students attended a Workshop on ' Field Techniques in Geological Mapping " on 11 February 2014 and made a Field Visit to different quarries and rock exposures in and around trivandrum , on 12 February 2014.

• Quiz Competition called GEOQUIZ conducted for Geology and Geography Students within the State of Kerala by the Department of Geology, University of Kerala. Varun of 2nd BSc and Adarsh of 3rd BSc attended the quiz programme. The team won the best performers award at the audience round.


1 Sri. MD. Ratheeshkumar Associate Professor & Head M.Sc.

2 Dr. KL. Vivekanandan Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

3 Smt. Neena. L Associate Professor M.Sc.

Extension programme

• The Department actively participated in the Annual Science Exhibition of Christ Nagar Higher Secondary School Thiruvallam during October 2013. The department contributed fossils, rocks and minerals for display at the exhibition which was highly appreciated by the organizers.


1. Sri. M.D. Ratheesh Kumar

Papers Published • Co-authored a paper entitled ‘Water Quality and Ecological Aspects of Fresh Water

Ponds from a Critically Exploited Region of South Kerala’ in the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management at the CWRDM, Calicut from 19 to 21 February 2014.

Participation in Seminars/Workshops

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• Attended a Lecture on ‘Earth Science Studies in the Polar Regions--Indian Initiatives’ at the Department of Geology , Kariavattom on 28 January 2014.

• Attended a Lecture Series as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, of the Department of Geology, Kariavattom – Prof. Ernst Hegner, Ludwig Maximillians University, Munich, Germany was the speaker and the topic was ‘Applications of Isotopic Data in Petrology’.

• Attended the Seminar—‘Mineralia’’--Seminar on The Mineral Resources of Kerala in the Department of Geology, Kariavattom from 6 to 8 March 2014.

Dr. K.L.Vivekanandan Positions held

Member, Kerala University Syndicate


• Attended Two Day Workshop on ‘Field Techniques in Geology’, conducted by the Department of Geology, Kariavattom on 11 and 12 February, 2014.

• Attended the Seminar—‘Mineralia’’--Seminar on The Mineral Resources of Kerala in the Department of Geology, Kariavattom from 6 to 8 March 2014.

Department of Political Science Departmental Activities




Seminar organized by the Department The Department of Political Science has conducted a One Day Seminar on ‘Electoral Reforms: Challenges Ahead’ on 20 February 2014, in association with the Indian Institute of Public Administration-Kerala Regional branch. The seminar was inaugurated by Sri K.Sasidharan Nair, State Election Commissioner, Kerala and was presided over by Prof. Joseph.K. Alexander, Chairman, IIPA-KRB. Sri O.Rajagopal, former Union Minister and Sri M.Vijayakumar, Former Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly presented the theme paper. Principal Dr.M Devakumar delivered the key note address. Around 150 students from different departments and 25 teachers actively participated in the seminar.

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1 Dr. PS. Vijayanatharaj Associate Professor & Head M.A., M.H.R., Ph.D.

2 Sri. S. Sisubalan Associate Professor M.A.

3 Smt. Vineetha NR Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed.

4 Sri. Sreenish TV Assistant Professor M.A., M.Phil.


1. Dr. P.S.Vijayanathraj

• Research Guide, Kerala University

• Member, Board of Studies in Social Science (Kannur University)

• Faculty Member in Social Science (Kerala University)

2. Sri. S.Sisubalan

• Booth Level Officer (BLO), (State Election Commission)

3. Smt.N.R Vineetha


• Doing UGC sponsored (XI plan) Minor Project. Topic: ‘Sustainable Development, Environmental Concerns and Panchayathi Raj Institutions in Kerala: A Comparative Study’.Amount: Rs.60.000/.

Paper published

• Vineetha N.R. & Sreenish T.V. 2014. Return of Politics. Logos, 1(2) : 11-14.

Coordinating Seminar

• Coordinated a Seminar on “Humanism And Brotherhood Of Man in the Teachings of Swami Vivekananda”organised by National Service Scheme, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy in association with Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Kerala, NSS Cell, University of Kerala & Sree Ramakrishna Mission 15 January 2014.


• Attended the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science (Multidisciplinary) conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kariavattom from 16.01.2014 to 05 02 2014.

• Attended a One Day National Seminar on ‘Analysing Risk Society through Different Lenses of Social Science’ organised by Society for Social Science Research at the Fourth Estate Hall, Press Club, Thiruvanathapuram at 9 January 2014.

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• Attended Seminar on “Electoral Reforms : Challenges Ahead” organised by the Department of Political Science, S.N. College, Chempazhanthy in association with the Institute of Public Administration – Kerala Regional Branch, Thiruvananthapuram, on 20 February 2014, held in the Seminar Hall.

• Attended Two Day UGC Sponsored Workshop on ‘Academic Writing’ organised by P G and Research Department of Economics, S.N College, Varkala on 3 & 4 March 2014.

4. Sri. Sreenish.T.V


• Doing UGC sponsored (XI plan) Minor Project. Topic: ‘Impact of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) on the Socio- Economic condition of Kanikkars Life: A Study among Kanikkar at Agasthyamala Forest Region’. Amount: Rs.89.000/.

Paper published

• Vineetha N.R. & Sreenish T.V. 2014. Return of Politics. Logos, 1(2) : 11-14.

Paper Presentation

• Presented a paper on ‘Environmental Governance in India: A Retrospective and Perspective’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Political Science, S.N College, Chengannur, in association with Department of Political Science, University of Kerala during 20-21 August 2013.

Department of Economics Departmental Activities




Endowment Award

• Mrs. Meenu Mohan , top scorer of BA Economics, 2013 was the first recipient of the newly constituted endowment award by Dr. K.C Baiju, Associate Professor of Economics, Central University, Kasargode in memory of his late mother.

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• Abhinand Suresh and Muhammed Shiraz of I Semester Economics (2013-2016 batch) participated in the National KGR Memorial Quiz Competition held in Meenakshi College, Kodambakom, Chennai on 30 September 2013.

• Saravyan R. of III Semester(2013) bagged Second prize in Waterpolo at the Junior Aquatic National Champlionship 2013.

• Saravyan. R won the Third prize in Waterpolo at the All India University Championship 2013

• Saravyan.R bagged Third Prize in 50 meters Breast stroke at the Senior Aquatic State Championship 2013

• Salu.B.S of III Semester Economics (2013) won First prize in Water polo at the Junior Aquatic National Championship 2013.

• Salu.B.S won the First prize in 50 meters Butterfly, First prize in 100 meters Butterfly and Third prIze in 50 meters Free style at the Inter University Meet 2013.

• Salu.B.S bagged First Prize In Waterpolo at the Senior Aquatic State Championship 2013.

• Haritha.H.N. of III Semester Economics (2013) won Second prize in 4x100 Medlay relay, Third prize in 200 meters Breast Stroke at the All India University Championship 2013.

• Haritha.H.N won Third Prize in 50 meters Breast stroke, Third Prize in 100 meters Breast stroke , and Third Prize in 200 meters Breast stroke at the Senior Aquatic State Championship 2013.



1 Dr. Jameela V.A. Associate Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D.

2 Sri. Vinod C. Sugathan Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed.

3 Smt. Raji Raveendran Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed.


1. Smt Raji Raveendran:

Participation in Workshops and Training Programmes

Attended Orientation-Special Winter School Programme at Academic Staff College, Kariavattom from 28.11.2013 to 18.12.2013.

Attended UGC sponsored National Workshop on ‘Academic Writing’ organized by PG and Research Department of Economics, SN College, Varkala on 3 & 4 March, 2014.

2. Prof Vinod C Sugathan is the Secretary of Parent Teacher Association of our College.

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Department of Sociology





Sociology Association Inauguration

• Inauguration Ceremony of the Sociological Association of the S.N. College Chempazhanthy was held on 5 July 2013. The programe was inaugurated by Principal Dr. M. Devakumar and Dr. Krishnan Sivasubramoney, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Medical College, Thiruvananathapuram delivered a talk on ‘Youth and Mental Health’.

Observance of Special Days

• On 27 June 2013 students of the department observed the Anti- Narcotics Day. The slogan and captions brought up by the students during the poster competition on anti narcotics awareness program expressed the thoughtfulness and positive vision in demolishing such a dangerous social malice.

• First, Second and Third year students of the Sociology were made to assemble at the college Seminar Hall and a Quiz Program was conducted on July 11 2013 based on National and International demographic trends as .a part of the observance of World Population Day.

SACSHI

• Sociology Alumni Co-ordination Society for Humanity Improvement, the alumni association of the Department of Sociology had their annual meeting on 2 October 2013. The function was graced with the presence of pioneers of the Department Dr. K.B. Thankamani, Dr. R. Kasthuri, Dr. K. Usha and Dr. B. Jayasree. Old students of the department felt happy to see their fellow colleagues once again. One or more representative from every batch warmly shared their nostalgic memories. The executive committee of SACSHI was reconstituted and action plans were reorganized.

Release of Departmental Magazine

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• The departmental magazine ‘Shrishti’ was released by Principal Dr. Devakumar during the inauguration of the Sociology Association. The magazine provides a room to express the creative talents of Sociology students.

Participation in Spectrum Seminar Series

• As a part of the seminar series ‘SPECTRUM - 2014’organized by the college, the Department of Sociology was graced with the presence of Dr. Antony Palakkal, Associate Professor, Loyola College, Trivandurm who delivered a talk on ‘Theoretical Concerns in Social Research’. Eight students from the third year also presented papers in the seminar on various topics.

Blood Donation by Students

• Occasionally, boys and girl students of the Department voluntarily go to RCC, Medical College and Community Health Centres to donate Blood.


• In the University Examination, Avani J. Nath, secured top grade in the university.

• 31 students of the Department lead by the Head of the Department Dr.Uthara Soman participated in the 3 day Seminar organized by the Kerala Sociological Society at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Eranakulam.



1 Dr Uthara Soman Assistant Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D.

2 Smt. NB Lekha Assistant Professor M.A.

3 Smt. Aiswarya AS Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed.


1. Dr. Uthara Soman Paper Presentation

• Dr.Uthara Soman presented paper on ‘Global Intrusion into the Food Habits of Urban Population’ in the 3 day Seminar organized by the Kerala Sociological Society at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Eranakulam.

Other Achievements

• Participated in the two day program (on March 12 and 13) of Syllabus Revision program conducted by the University at Kariyavattom Campus.

2. Smt. N.B. Lekha Paper Published

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• Lekha N.B. 2014. Property Rights among Nayar Women: An Intergenerational Study. Logos, 1(2) : 31-41.

Other Achievements

• Participated in the two day program (on March 12 and 13) of Syllabus Revision conducted by the University at Kariyavattom Campus.

3. Smt. Aiswarya A.S. Other Achievements

• Participated in the two day program (on March 12 and 13) of Syllabus Revision conducted by the University at Kariyavattom Campus.

Department of Psychology Departmental Activities

• An Alumni Meet was organized by the Department of Psychology on 26 January 2014. Dr. M. Devakumar, Principal, S.N.College, Chempazhanthy presided over the meeting.


• Department Level Monitoring Committee Meetings for the FDP students were also conducted

during this period to discuss the academic matters. The committee could effectively do the online enrollment and semester registration of the students. The committee could do the internal examinations and prepare the CE sheets in time. Committee analysed the semester results also during meetings.



• Aishwarya S - II Rank in the III BA examination of April 2013.

• Preethi R.S – III Rank in the III BA examination of April 2013.

• The sixth semester students of the Department of Psychology participated in a Quiz competition conducted by Karuna Sai National Psychopark, Vellanadu on December 7 2013.

• Ranjankam Iyer Memorial Cash Award for the best outgoing student of the Department, (instituted by Dr. R Sreedevi Ammal, Former HOD, Department of Psychology, .SN.College Chempazhanthy) was given to Aishwarya.S who had secured a second position in the University examinations.

• The students of the department of Psychology won second position for overall performance in the Arts festival organized by the College Union.

• On 4th March 2014, the sixth semester students were taken to Hindustan Latex, Akkulam for an industrial visit.

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• The final semester students conducted an IQ and Developmental Assessment of students in Govt. LP School, Chempazhanthy on 14 March 2014



1 Dr. JS. Nishima Assistant Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D.

2 Dr. AS. Rakhee Assistant Professor M.A., Ph.D.

3 Dr. Aravind Thampi Assistant Professor M.A., Ph.D.

4 Dr. Anjana R Assistant Professor M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

5 Dr. Ajilal P Assistant Professor M.A., Ph.D.


1. Dr A.S.Rakhee

Paper Published

• Rakhee A.S. & Aparna N. 2014. Ecology and Mental Health. Logos, 1(2) : 15-19. Paper communicated

• Mili.M & Rakhee.A.S. The Relevance of Psychosocial Model in Diagnosis of Diabetes in India Psychological Studies. Springer Journals.

2. Dr.Ajilal.P Minor Research Project

• UGC Minor Research Project sanctioned titled ‘Factors Influencing Increased Alcoholism and Mental Illness among Adivasis of Kerala and Remedial Measures’.

Paper Published

• Ajilal P. 2014. Ego Defense Mechanisms: Good or Bad? An Exploratory Analysis. Logos, 1(2) : 15-19.

Counselling Centre • The Counselling Centre of the Department of Psychology offered counselling to 14 male students

and 38 female students in the college in the current academic year Psychological tests were administered to 238 students of the college in order to assess their intelligence, personality, vocational preferences etc. awareness classes and class campaigns against alcoholism and drug abuse were also organized.

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• Students of the dept. attended a Seminar in Kumaranasan National Institute of Culture at

Thonnakkal. Present members of the Faculty


1 Dr. S. Girija Kumari Assistant Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D.

2 Smt. Sini V. Assistant Professor M.A., M.Ed.

3 Smt. Preetha V.K. Assistant Professor M.A., B.Ed.

Achievements of the Teaching Staff 1. Dr. S. GirijaKumari Degree awarded • Was awarded Ph.D in May 2013 for her thesis titled, ‘Sociological Criticism in Malayalam – A

Study Based on Joseph Mundassery, Kuttippuzha Krishna Pillai & Thayattu Sankaran’.

Department of Hindi Departmental Activities





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1 Dr. S. Mahesh Assistant Professor & Head M.A., Ph.D.


1. Dr. S. Mahesh

• Is the Nodal Officer in charge of availing scholarships to students under Kerala State Higher Education Council.

Release of Translated Work

• In connection with the Centenary Celebrations of the Composition of Daivadasakam by Sree Narayana Guru, Dr Mahesh.S released a Hindi version of Daivadasakam.

Department of Commerce Departmental Activities




1 Sri. M.Vijayakumar Associate Professor & Head M.Com.,

2 Sri. T.K Valsan Associate Professor M.Com., M.A, M.Sc (Hotel

Management)

3 Dr.Jayaraj kumar Associate Professor M.Com., Ph.D

4 Smt. Swapna. O Assistant Professor M.Com., B.Ed

Founder’s day Celebrations • The 41st death anniversary of our Founder Manager Sri R.Sankar was observed in the auditorium on

7 November 2013. The commemoration lecture was given by the Hon,ble Speaker of Legislative Assembly Sri.G.Karthikeyan. Teachers and non-teaching members visited the house of destitutes and made contributions for giving mid-day meal on the day and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.

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• Convener : Smt. Anjana V.

The Scholar Support Programme is a part of the ‘New Initiatives in Higher Education’ initiated by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala. The application for launching the programme in this college was submitted by the Manager and Principal jointly. The programme involves remedial classes for selected students who are weak in studies. The inauguration of Scholar Support Programme in our college was held at 11.00 am on 5/2/2014 by the Principal. The Heads from different departments made their felicitations.

The college council held on 20/1/2014 identified to implement this programme in six subjects – two science subjects (Botany, Mathematics), three arts subjects (English, Economics, Political science) and Commerce. The college council appointed Smt. Anjana V, Assistant Professor of Statistics as the co-ordinator in charge of SSP. Eight students each from Botany, Mathematics, Economics, Politics, Commerce and ten students from English have been selected for giving special classes under SSP.

Stationery kits (a note book & a pen) and study materials were distributed to the students as part of this programme. A total of 130 classes (120 classes for subjects & 10 general classes) were handled by the faculty members from different subjects of this college. Class tests were conducted and model question papers were discussed during the tutorial hours. A total of twenty one books were also procured under this programme and is kept in the library for reference to students. The classes under SSP ended on 24/03/2014.

Thus this programme equips the weak students to face the university examinations with more confidence.

Report of Club/Extension activities

There are several extension clubs functioning in the college as part of extra-curricular activities. Dr.Manu Remakanth is the General Coordinator of Club activities. Following are the main clubs functioning in the college:

Extension Activity / Club Convener

Health Education Dr. A. S. Rakhee

Planning Forum Dr.V.A.Jameela

Science Club Dr.V.Bhagavathy

People’s Planning Programme Dr.A.P.Greeshmalatha

Women’s Study Centre Dr.Swapna Gopinath

Human Rights Forum Dr.Vijayanatharaj

Nature/Eco Club Dr. S. Anilkumar (Upto February 2014)

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Dr. K.R. Kavitha (From March 2014)

Debate Club Dr. S. Girijakumari

Anti Ragging Cell Prof. S.Sisubalan

NCC (Boys) Capt.(Dr.) S.S.Baiju

NCC (Girls) Dr. Anjana.R

NSS Prof. Vineetha N.R

Performing Arts Club Dr. Uthara Soman

Theatre Club Smt. Sini V.

Media Club Smt. Lekshmipriya P.S

Women’s Studies unit Convener : Dr Swapna Gopinath Co-convener: Smt. Julie P.S The Unit was an active presence in the campus with Unit members playing a major role creating awareness among students. Activities for the academic year was focused upon the theme 'Women and Activism'. The first program was a one-day workshop on self-defense which was conducted by Master Sivakumar on 27-10-2013. Members participated and responded to the training program in a very positive manner. Kumari Arya Suresh was the chief guest for the following event which was an interactive session and was held in the month of October, 2013. The members of the Unit worked hard to make the drive against substance abuse a huge success. They designed posters and campaigned actively. International Women's Day was celebrated on 10-03-2014. The Unit collaborated with the Literary Club and conducted a one-day Women's Writing Workshop. The chief guests for the day were Dr. J Devika, Writer-activist and Suneetha Balakrishnan, writer-creative writing trainer. Students also took part in the reading session in the afternoon. Creative texts were read and discussed. Literary Club Convener – Smt. Julie P.S

Literary Club started its activities for this academic year on 13 October 2013. About twenty-five members were selected from various departments and meetings were held at regular intervals to discuss recent literary works and developments. The Club actively participated in the Anti-Drug Campaign organized in the college on 29 November 2013 through poster presentations. Literary club in collaboration with the Women Studies unit had organized a Women’s Studies Workshop on 10-3-2014. Eminent scholars J.Devika, Associate Professor, CDS and Ms. Suneetha Balakrishnan, Censor Board Member spoke on interesting topic such as creative writing. It was followed by a reading session where students read out literary pieces and critically analyzed each work. The workshop was well appreciated by the participants and the faculty.

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Debate club Convener - Dr S.Girijakumari. Co-convener – Dr. Mahesh.S & Sri. Sreenish T.V During this academic year, 26 students from various departments enrolled in the debate club. The club coordinator explained the significance of debate clubs and the main requisites for a debate to the members. Students were given topics of their interest and the following debates were conducted. 1. Campus Politics. 2. Safety of Women. 3. Western culture influence in younger generation. 4. Twenty five students participated in a debate programme in Soorya TV on the topic-Which is more

effective for curing a snake bite : Ayurveda or Allopathy? 5. Club members Abhinanda of BA English and Anchu of B.Com participated in the "All Kerala

Debate Competition" at SN College, Kollam.

Nature/Eco Club Convener – Dr. S. Anilkumar (upto February 2014) & Dr. Kavitha K.R. (from March)

A lecture on Mushroom Cultivation was given by Dr. S. Anilkumar on 22-10-2013 in the Seminar Hall. He made an elaborate presentation on the various aspects relating to the cultivation, propagation and marketing of mushrooms in Kerala. Students and teachers from several departments attended the seminar, which also included a demonstration on the preparation of mushroom bags for indoor cultivation practices. In addition, regular meetings were conducted to discuss about the recent developments in biodiversity conservation and environmental activities.

Sree Narayana Study Centre Coordinator - Smt Sudha.S

Sree Narayana Study Centre was formally inaugurated this year by Sree Dharmachaithanya Swamikal of Adwaithasramam, Kottayam. A class on Daivadasakam and its significance in the present world was highlighted by Swamikal on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of its composition. The Hindi translation of Daivadasakam by Dr.Mahesh. S, Asst.Professor, Department of Hindi, was released and recited on this occasion. Performing Arts Club

Convener: Dr. Uthara Soman. & Co- conveners – Dr. Swapna Gopinath, Prof. Ratheesh Kumar and Smt. Lekha N.B

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On 20 June of 2014 the conveners of the club drafted the plan of action for the year after discussions with the student members of the club. The joint effort enabled the club to produce its first fruit which was ‘The Vayalar Anusmaranam’ conducted on 22 October, 2013. In association with this event a light music competition was organized by the club. The competitions were restricted to the songs of Vayalar. The winners were awarded cash prizes sponsored by the PTA.

Prize Winners

1. First prize : Abina Balu 2nd DC English 2. Second prize : Ashwathy 3rd DC History 3. Third prize : Ashwin.B Suresh 2nd DC Geology

The ensuing event organized by the club was an ‘Anti-drug and Anti awareness programme’. All the clubs participated actively in this event. The active support given by the club members and the conveners brought success to the event.

The club then shifted it focus on getting the students prepared for the inter- college arts fest. A

team of nine students participated in the following fests – Equinox, Aufait and Ivano fest. Prizes won

1. Second prize for Group dance in Aufait ( Cultural fest of SCT College) 2. Second prize for Synchro Dance in Ivano Fest (Cultural fest of Mar Ivanios College.) 3. Third Prize for FACE OFF in Ivano Fest (Cultural Fest of Mar Ivanios College.)

The Arts Fest organized in collaboration with the college union had the participation of

all the departments.

Overall Championship - English Dept First runner- up - Geology Second runner-up - Psychology

The winners were further trained by the club for the University Youth Festival. Prizes won:

1. Second prize for wind instrument - Jeevan Jayanth – 1st DC psychology 2. Third prize for poster designing - Akhil.D.T – 3rd DC Botany

The guidance and encouragement by the Convener and Co- conveners as well as the financial assistance provided to them together with the sincere efforts of the members of the club enabled the students of the college to upgrade themselves to a higher level in the field of arts. Theatre Club

Convener – Smt. Sini V. & Co-Convener Smt. Preetha V.K.

A one-act play was staged by the members of the club in connection with the mass campaign against drug abuse on 29/11/2013.

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Health Education Club

Convener - Dr A.S Rakhee

With an aim of enhancing the mental health of students, “Tips for enhancing mental health” were displayed on the Notice Board of various departments by Health Education Club members on 10 October 2013, the World Mental Health Day.

In order to create awareness among students about the ill effects of alcoholism and drug addiction and to caution students against it, members of the Health Education Club conducted Class Campaigning on 6 December 2013. Notices regarding the ill effects of alcohol and drugs written by the students were also distributed.

On 4 February 2014(World Cancer Day), members of the health education club collected Pamphlets from the Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram. The pamphlets were distributed among the students,

A Diabetes Detection Camp for the teaching and non- teaching staff was organized on 17 February 2014 with a team from the Govt. Nursing College, Thiruvananthapuram.

As part of making students aware about the importance of dental hygiene, a Free Dental Medical Camp for students, teachers and non teaching staff was conducted on 11 March 2014. Eight doctors from PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Vattapara, Thiruvananthapuram were present. 156 students availed this facility. Students having dental problems were identified and those below poverty line were offered free treatment at PMS Dental College.

A class on ‘Yoga techniques’ by Dr. Anjana.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, S N College, Chempazhanthy was conducted on 14 March 2014.

Planning forum

Convener: Dr Jameela V.A

Planning forum of Sree Narayana College Chemphazhanthy started functioning this year on 8/8/2013, as part of the Extension Activities for the III & IV semester students. Dr.Jameela.V.A, Head of the Department of Economics was the convenor and Prof. Vijayakumar, (Associate Professor, Department of Commerce), Prof:Vinod.C.Sugathan (Assistant Professor, Dept:of Economics, Prof: Raji Raveendran, (Assistant Professor, Department of Economics) were the guiding members.

On 14/8/2013, the enrolment procedure was completed with 34 student members of various departments. The activities of the planning forum commenced with an Orientation Class to the students on19/11/2013.The objective of the planning forum was to provide a platform to the students to discuss and debate on all major challenges of the day and help them to respond and react so as to become responsible citizens.

A number of activities were carried out under the auspices of this club, which includes Quiz competitions, Lecture, discussions and Assignment work.

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Major Activities Undertaken were

Orientation Class on 19/8/2013

Assignment on the topic “Kasthurirangan Report And Protection of Western Ghats” on 27/8/2013

Quiz Competition on 3/9/2013

Essay on the topic “Drug Addiction Among Youth”20/11/2013

A Poster presentation was held with the theme ‘Clean the Campus’ on 29/11/2013

Lecture on “Challenges And Possibilities of 21st Century” on 11/2/2013 by Mr. P.Vijayan IPS, Commessioner of police, Thiruvananthapuram City

Quiz competition conducted on 3-9-13 covering topics from GK to sports, movies, literature, business and governance. The theme of the Poster Exhibition was Clean Campus. The posters were well arranged in room No-1 by the club members. All the distinguished guests visited the exhibition hall and encouraged the students by giving suggestions. The Exhibition lasted till 1.30 pm on 29-11-2013. The students and teachers of various Departments came to see the poster exhibition. The exhibition provided an opportunity for interaction between the student community of the college and the members of the Planning Forum, and also helped to create an awareness among the students about the importance of keeping the environment clean.

In the Lecture held on 11/2/1014 Mr. P.Vijayan IPS, City Police Commissioner, Thiruvanathapuram in his keynote address stressed the importance of human resource as the most important asset of the 21st Century. The speaker pin-pointed the significance of exploring the potentials of youth in molding the future of India. He expressed his hope that India will definitely become a super power beating China in 2030, provided we utilize the potentials, knowledge and skills of the youth. Earlier the Principal in his Presidential Address pointed out that India is going to cross the population of China in 2030 and India would become a country with maximum youth in world population in 15 years. Hence we have to plan the strategy to make use of their potentials in tackling the unemployment problem which will get aggravated.

The Planning Forum has undertaken a Socio-Economic Survey with the help of the members in the first week of March, in order to find out the immediate problems of the society around the college.

Peoples’ Planning Forum

Convener: Dr.Greeshmalatha A.P

The club conducted an Awareness Class on drug abuse on 29.11.2013. Class campaigning and poster presentations on the ill-effects of drug abuse were carried out.

Media Club

Convener - Smt Lekshmipriya P.S

Media club started its activities for this academic year on 13 October 2013. About twenty-five members selected from various departments were divided into three groups - Event Management Team,

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Photo Team and Writing Team. The various teams worked well to accomplish their assigned tasks. Photo Exhibition conducted on 4 November 2013, being the first event organised by the Club was a big success. More than a hundred photos taken by the students were exhibited. It provided a platform for young, aspiring students to exhibit their photographic talents. On 29 November 2013, an Anti Drug Campaign was organized in the college and Media Club spread its message in a crystal clear tone through a well knitted skit and beautiful hand drawn posters. The Evergreen Actor of Malayalam Cinema Sri Prem Nazir was commemorated by a Quiz competition held in his honour on 17 January 2014. A Class on DSLR Photography by Mr. Dev Das was organized on 6 February 2014. It motivated the students and also gave an impetus to amateur photographers to pursue it as a career. A news letter titled “Campus Voice” was released by the Club as part of the inauguration of the Spectrum Seminar Series on 18 March 2014.

The Event Management Team discharged its duties well by organizing various programmes in a befitting manner. The efforts of the Photo Team are commendable. Photos taken on occasions like Onam Celebrations, Shanker's Day, Blood Donation Camp, Self Defence Workshop etc. were uploaded on the official page of Media Club in Face Book.

Science Club

Convener - Dr.V. Bhagavathy

Science club was activated this year on 25 October 2013. Thirty one science students were admitted in the science club according to their preference. In the first meeting, on the same day itself, programs which can be organized in the college by the students were discussed. Public oriented programs for awareness of ‘science in society’ can be implemented by the science club.

In November 29, 2013, the club activities were formally inaugurated by our Principal Dr.M.Devakumar. On the same day students of science club arranged posters in the college campus regarding Drug Abuse and the steps to be taken in the college level against the use of drugs and drinks.

National Science day, 28 February 2014, was celebrated with an invited talk on the focal theme ‘Fostering Scientific Temper’ by Dr. Krishnan Sivasubramoney, Associate Professor of Psychiatry Medical College, Tvpm. A Poster Exhibition by the club members was also arranged on the occasion.

National Cadet Corps

National Cadet Corpse (NCC) - 1. Capt. Dr. S.S.Biju 2. Dr.Anjana R.

NCC training is provided to selected students to instill in them a spirit of unity, discipline and willingness to serve the country in war and peace. There are two companies functioning in the college, one for men and the other for women cadets. Besides the regular parades, adventure activities like cycle expedition, trekking, charity and extension were also undertaken. Cadets who attend training camps such as National Integration Camp, Army Attachment Camp, Basic Leadership Camp, Republic Day Parade Camp and Annual Training Camp got certificates.

In the year 2013-14 the enrolled strength of N.C.C men are 130 and women are 85. During the year 20 parades were conducted by 1(K) BN NCC on 19th, 26th and 29th of August; 5th, 9thand 26th of

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September; 10th, 17th and 24th of October; 8th, 21th, and 28th of November 2013; 16th, 17th, 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th of January and 6th and 7th of February 2014.

Independence Day and Republic Day were observed in the college. The Principal Dr.M. Devakumar received salute of the cadets on the Independence day. Capt.S.S.Biju and one trainer from NCC wing were also present. A Traffic Awareness Programme was conducted during the period of the Sivagiri pilgrimage. A Cleaning Programme was conducted on the Gandhi Jayanti day. Nine students participated in the National camps. 35 students appeared in the B certificate examinations and 10 students appeared in the C certificate examinations. In order to create awareness among students about the harm of drug addiction, NCC cadets hoisted a large canvas for the teachers and students to scribble their ideas on.

National Service Scheme (N.S.S.)

Programme officers: S.Sisubalan (till 29.8.2013), N.R Vineetha & A.S Aiswarya (from 30/08/13)

The National Service Scheme Units, Sree Narayana College Chempazhanthy has done many services to the students and to the community. A brief description of the activities (2013-2014) is the following:

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Programme-details Date Participants

M F Total

1. World environmental day observation-Planted saplings in the campus 5.6.2013 30 60 90

2 Campus cleaning programme for ‘dengue control’ & Independence day celebrations- flag hosting.

15.8.2013 33 40 73

3 Inter Departmental quiz competition in connection with Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi. Nine team participated from various departments.

Topic –Life and contribution of Sree Narayana Guru.

20.8.2013 6 12 18+audiance

4 Inauguration of ‘Nammude Maram Programme’ by the Principal Dr.M.Devakumar. 100 of medicinal saplings planted in the campus & started Green Campus programme.

22.8.2013 42 38 80

5 Participated in a function in connection with unveiling the Statue of R. Sankar at Sree Narayana Gurukulam, Chempazhanthy.

31.8.2013 70 93 163

6 Teachers day celebration- Exhibition of posters related to the message of teachers day ”Acharaya devo Bhava” & honored all teachers giving Rose flowers.

5.9.2013 18 22 40

7 N.S.S Day celebration & Orientation to newly enrolled students. Classes were taken by Sri.S.Sisubalan & Prof. S. Sasi.

24.9.2013 45 65 110

8 Blood donation Programme in association with Rotary Club Kazhakkuttom. The programme was inaugurated by the Principal. Blood donation awareness class was taken by Dr. Kala (Dept. of Pathology, SAT Hospital, TVM). Dr. Saravana Kumar (Deputy Supt., SAT Hospital, TVM), presided the programme. Sri. Sisubalan delivered the keynote address. Blood group checking was conducted along with the programme.

1.10.2013 44 85 129

9 Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations.-As the part of the programme, Communal pledge was taken by the N.S.S Volunteers. Our Principal addressed the students and made a lecture about the need of social

2.10.2013 45 64 109

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Cleaning programme conducted under the leadership of Sri. S.Sisubalan & A.S. Aiswariya at Chempazhanthy residential association area & also cleaned the watershed near by the college.

10 Participation of Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration and the seminar on ‘Youth and Gandhian Philosophy’ conducted at VJT hall at10.30 am. Dr. M.Saliha (Pro vice-Chancellor, Kamaraj Uty) inaugurated the seminar The NSS volunteers of our college actively participated in the cultural programme.

05.10.2013 10 12 22

11 An awareness class and a street play on ‘Suicide Prevention’ conducted by Inter Collegiate Prior Fellowship -theme Drug Abuse. The aim of the programme was to create awareness about the impact of suicide in human life. The chairman of ICPF inaugurated the programme. The N.S.S programme officer Aiswariya A.S welcomed the gathering and Sri Sisubalan’ senior N.S.S programme officer delivered a lecture as the part of the programme. The members of the ICPF also presented a power point presentation related to suicide.

08.10.2013 800

12 A Programme ‘Lend a helping hand to a friend’ was initiated and fund was collected to lend a helping hand to Sanumol (I BAHistory) for the treatment of her father suffering from liver disease. The collected fund was handed over by the Principal to Sanomol’s family.

17.10.2013 20 20 40

13 The N.S.S unit prepared a Blood Donation Directory. 13 volunters from various Departments led this work.

25.10.2013 8 8 16

14 AIDS day celebrations: N.S.S unit conducted AIDS awareness rally within the college campus. Red Ribbon wearing ceremony was inaugurated by the Principal. Dr. Saravana Kumar was the special guest. AIDS awareness class taken by project fellow of KSACS.

02.12.2013 50 60 110

15 Six N.S.S volunteers who participated in the three day leadership- residential camp conducted by ALTIUS at AICUF centre, Trivandrum. were Anu.S.Manohar - Zoology, Anandu – Zoology, Devika - Political science, Nandhini-Political Science and Athira-Political Science

14.12.2013 3 3 6

16 N.S.S Annual Seven day camp Special camps form an integral part of the NSS programme. The special camps give the volunteers an opportunity for group life, group activity and sufficient interaction. Special camps are organized to fulfill these objectives. The camp was conducted at Govt, U.P.S, Chenkottukonam from Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2013 N.R.Vineetha, programme officer co-ordinated the camp & Sri S.Sisubalan, Senior programme officer guided the activites of the camp. The inaugural meeting of the Annual seven day camp began at 10 am on Friday 20th of December 2013.The inaugural meeting was presided over by the Principal of the college Dr.M.Devakumar. The meeting commenced with the NSS song sung by the NSS coir. The distinguished guests and the audience were welcomed by the programme officer and the camp director Smt N.R.Vineetha. The meeting was formally inaugurated by Sri Kilimanoor G Chandra Babu ( the Assistant Secretary SN Trusts) In his inaugural speech he praised the organizers for arranging a grant function and exhorted the volunteers and other service minded persons to be lenient towards the needy and suffering people in the society.

19.12.2013- 26.12.2013

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Other major activies in the camp are: 1. Awareness class on ‘Duties and responsibilities of the NSS

Volunteer’ by Dr.L.Thulaseedharan, (Principal, S.N College, Alathoor & The Former the programme Co-ordinator, National Service Scheme ,Vocational Higher Secondary, Kerala.)

2. Seven day Karate class of Shenshasi S. Sivakumar (National Chief JKSF,CRPF Coach)

3. Group Dynamics – Karthik Sasi (Personality Development Trainer)

4. Health Survey

5. An awareness class on ‘Life Style Diseases’ was taken by Dr.Benny P.V (President IMA Kazhakootam)

6. Medical Camp was lead by Dr. Saravana Kumar (Deputy Sptd. SAT Hospital, TVM).

7. Skill training programme for making File Board, Covers etc was conducted with the help of Gandhian study centre, University of Kerala.

8. Personality Development Class was taken by Dr. P Anilkumar (Asst. Prof, University College, TVM)

9. Film Criticism & Film Show

10. Cleaning work in the school premises

11. Cultural programmes, Camp Fire & field visit.

17 The N.S.S unit will conduct a campaigning programme related to campus cleaning. The N.S.S volunteers distributed pamphlets for all students of this college. The volunteers used placard and apron for the success of this programme. Various slogans related to cleaning were exhibited through the placards and apron. Sri. Sisubalan played a keyrole for the success of the programme along with the programme officers N.R. Vineetha and Aiswariya A.S.

13.01.2014 50 70 120

18 A massive campaign against Drug Abuse - class campaign, street play, poster exhibition etc conducted.

90 70 160

19 N.S.S unit organized a seminar on ‘Humanism and Brotherhood Of Man in the Teachings of Swami Vivekananda in association with Dept. of Sports And Youth Affairs, Govt of Kerala, NSS Cell and University of Kerala & Sree Ramakrishna Mission on January 15, 2014 at seminar hall.

15.01.2014 80 120 200

20 Fund collection for the maintenance of the building, the plastering of outside wall and outer ceiling work of the house of the Grand Niece of Sree Narayana Guru, which was built by N.S.S unit of our college under the leadership of Sri. S Sisubalan & Prof.R.Sasi. The amount was handed over to Gurukulam who they had taken up the maintenance work.

21 N.S.S unit in association with the Teens Club conducted a medical camp for the students of our college. The aim of this camp was to detect anemia among students. Dr. Gayathri and Dr. Devaraj and Mr. Balendran, Health Superior and Vinu, Lab Assistant from Pangappara

08.03.2014 30 30 60

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PHC led the camp.

23 Class campaigning was carried out for campus recruitment & to create an ambience for ASAP summer skill programme registration.

10.03.2014-12.03.2014

40 70 110

24 Free drugs distribution in cooperation with PHC, Pangappara for the eradication of filariasis.

20.03.2014

25 Nature trip to Kanyakumari & visit to historical Monuments like Padmanabhapuram Palace

22.03.2014 22 32 54

26 Create an ambience to kalajatha, Theme-Drug abuse and sexual exploitation conducted by NSS University of Kerala

28.03.2014 80 100 180

Red Ribbion Club (2013-14)

The Red Ribbon club is functioning very well in the college.The activities of the club started on 01.09 2013. The NSS Programme Officers Smt N.R. Vineeetha & Smt. Aiswarya.A.S could lead the club in a systematic and disciplined manner. The club organized several informative programmes and humanitarian activities in this college.

National Blood Donation Day Observation (01.10.2013)

As part of the social service and humanitarian service the Red Ribbon club of the College gives more importance to blood donation

a) Blood donation awareness campaign was conducted in our college with the assistance of KSACS (Kerala State Aids Control Society).The Principal Dr.M.Devakumar inaugurated the programme. Dr. T. V. Saravanakumar (Asso. Prof. Obstetrics & Gynecology & Deputy Superintendent in SAT Hospital) interacted with the students and explained the merits and importance of blood donation. The awareness was class taken by Dr. Kala, working in the Department of Pathology, SAT Hospital.

b) Voluntary Blood donation camp was conducted in our college in association with SAT Hospital. 44 students and 3 teachers donated blood. Blood group checking was also carried out and blood group checking cards were distributed.

c) A Directory of blood donors was prepared by the NSS volunteers.

d) Distribution of certificates for blood donors was carried on 3/10/2013.

Observance of World AIDS Day (01-12-2014)

a) AIDS awareness rally was conducted in our college.100 RRC members participated in the rally. This programme was a great success. Along with this an AIDS awareness programme was conducted in Association with KSACS and Rotary Club Kazhakkootam. The awareness class was taken by a project fellow of Kerala AIDS Control Socitey.

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b) The Posters and booklets dealing with the themes of AIDS awareness were distributed among the students.

c) The Principal inaugurated the Red Ribbon wearing ceremony.

Other programmes Red Ribbon club of our college has been doing a kindful service to the poor patients by donating blood without any monetary benefits. Our students sincerely donate their blood to any hospital in case of an emergency.

Amal.J.S (II B.Sc Geology) & Sujith S.S (II B.Sc Chemistry) got 1st and 2nd prize in District Level Competition on AIDS day celebrations, respectively and participated in the State level competitions. Imthiyas. A (I BA Sociology), Rajesh Kumar. R (I BA Sociology) and Robin.L (I B.Sc Psychology) participated in the Essay Writing Competition. This programme was organised by Kerala State AIDS Control Socitey.

A class on Positive Talking was conducted on 27.12.2013. Sri. Suresh, an HIV patient shared his experiences with the students. This interaction was an eye-opener to the students as they were able to know the hardships an HIV-hit person undergoes. This could remove the apprehensions of the students about the horrors of HIV-AIDS

VrindaVijayan (I1B.A.History), Anuja A.S (11 BA Politics) participated in three day Residential Programme on ‘Life skills for Red Ribbon Child Peer Educators’ at Mariarani Training Centre, Chavadimukku, Sreekaryam from 16/02/2014 to 18/02/2014.

Red Ribbon club plays an active role in enlightening our youth about their vital role in society and also in spreading the message of ‘Blood is Precious’. We are sincerely thankful to all supporters for strengthening the club day by day.

TEENS CLUB Programme Officers: N.R Vineetha and A.S Aiswarya

The ARSH (Adolescence Reproductive and Sexual Health) state plan provides the formation of

Teens club in the college. The club started its functioning in the college from the academic year 2012-

2013. The National Rural Health Mission and Health Service department has provided all assistance to

the programme. The NSS Programme Oficers were appointed as its coordinators. A Health Corner was

also organized as part of the Teens club. A weighing machine, height measuring device and a Body Mass

Index Chart purchased in the last year are being used in the Health Corner for the students. This year

teens club started its programme from Nov.2013. NSS Programme officer Smt.A.S.Aiswarya attended

the programme officers meeting at NRHM office at Thampanoor. Principal Dr.M.Devakumar, guided the

functioning of the club.

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The first programme on 2.12.2013 was a Medical Camp & blood donation awareness class by

Dr. Saravana Kumar (Deputy Sptd., SAT Hospital, TVM). Feature films which gave awareness about

blood donation and diseases like HIV -AIDS were shown. About 200 students got benefited from the

class. The volunteers appreciated the move of the programme officers for giving them such a rare

opportunity. NSS programme officer Smt N.R Vineetha delivered the Vote of thanks.

A Health Survey was conducted by the volunteers at Chenkottukonam Residential Area on

23.12.2013 .The analysis showed that 43% of the study area are suffering from life style diseases like

blood sugar, High BP etc. So an awareness class on ‘Life Style Diseases’ was conducted by Dr.Beenny

P.V (President, IMA, Kazhakootam) on 24.12.2013 at Govt.LPS Chenkottukonam. The students and the

people in the study area participated. Several students and residents in the study area raised doubts and

queries which made the seminar a lively experience. The class was very interesting and useful to the

students and the public alike.

Teens Club conducted a medical camp for the students of our college on 8.3.2014 at college

Guest Room. The aim of this camp was to detect anemia among students. Dr. Gayathri, and Dr. Devaraj

along with Mr. Balendran, Health Superior and Mr.Vinu, Lab Assistant from Pangappara PHC collected

blood samples for analysis. As per the direction of the doctors, anemic students were sent to PHC,

Pangappara for further medical care. Free drugs distribution in cooperation with PHC, Pangappara for the

eradication of filariasis was conducted on 20.3.2014 at seminar hall. Thus the programmes of the teens

club were very beneficial to the students.

Sports and Games The following are the major achievements of our students in Sports and Games.

Kerala University intercollegiate aquatic overall champions.

Kerala University intercollegiate aquatic (men) champions.

Kerala University intercollegiate waterpolo (men) champions.

Kerala University intercollegiate hockey (women) runner-up.

Kerala University cycling (men & women) champions.

32 Students from our college represented Kerala University for the All India Inter- University Championships.

Outstanding Achievers are

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Lidiya M Sunny (I BA Psychology) –Won 3 gold and I silver in the All India inter-university cycling championship.

Krishnendu T Krishna (III BA Sociology) – Won I gold and I silver medal in the National Cycling Championship.

Vivek AG (III BA Psychology) – Won I Bronze in the All India inter-university Cycling Championship.

Salu B (II BA Economics) - Junior National water polo winner.

Sandhya S (II BA Economics) - Individual champion in the IV College games at Koppam.

Alex A (II BA Political Science) – Got selected to the coaching camp of South Asian Federation (SAF) games.

Athira Mohanan-Won 1 gold and 1 silver in the National Mountain bike championship at Kerala.

COLLEGE UNION

The following are the members of the College Union 2013-14

College Union (2013-2014)

Chairman Sreerag M.G II BA English Vice- Chairman Jayalakshmi III BA Economics General Secretary Rajaneesh.M II DC Zoology

University Union Councillors Athul D.S III BA History Anu S. Manohar I BSc Zoology

Magazine Editor Nakul Hari II BSc Maths Arts Club Secretary Abhinanda V.S II BA English Lady Representatives Ahina Fathima II BA English

Sandra A.P II B.A Politics

University Youth Festival

Our students participated actively in the Kerala University Youth Festival at Thiruvananthapuram. Akhil DT (II B.Sc Botany) won the third place in poster designing and Jeevan Jayanth (I B.A Psychology) won the second position in Wind Instrument (Western).

The major programmes implemented by the College Union during the academic year 2013-2014 are the following:

(1) Union inauguration: The college union activities were inaugurated by the former Chief Minister of Kerala Sri. V.S Achuthanandan. Principal Dr. M. DevaKumar presided over the function.

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(2) Arts Day festivals: As usual the college union conducted the Arts day festivals. It was inaugurated by the Sri Gopinath Muthukad.

(3) Arts& Crafts exhibition: Along with the Media Club an Arts & Crafts Exhibition was conducted in the College seminar hall.

(4) A painting exhibition, literary competition and debate competition was conducted in the college by the college union.

(5) The Union made arrangements for the participation of students in the Kerala University Youth Festival.

(6) The union actively participated in the Onam Celebrations and Christmas Celebrations.

(7) The college union organised an Arts Fest UTSAV 2014 and a Film Festival in March 2014.

Programme Winners

Gandhi Quiz Abhijit Mohan (Physics)

Athapookalam I – Economics; II - Botany & Physics ; III - B.Com

Thiruvathira I - Geology; II - English; III - Botany

Onappattu I - Geology & History; II - Botany; III - English

Vayalar Recitation Abhina Balu ( English)

Kerala Piravi essay contest I - Sneha S.P (Sociology); II - Abhinanda V.S (English);

III - Sikha C.S (English)

Photo Expo- Nostalgia Anju (English)

Quiz on Prem Nazir I - Physics; II - English; III - Geology

Debate competition Abhinanda (English); Anchu (B.Com)

Republic Day quiz-Kowning India Botany

Cricket tournament Mathematics

VIBGYOR Programmes

1. Fashion Show B.Com

2. Music Mania Mathematics

3.Drawing Expo Psychology

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4.Craft expo Chemistry

5.Mehendi fest Psychology

6.Food fest History

SPECTRUM SEMINAR SERIES 2014

Spectrum 2014, the annual academic seminar series of Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, was organised from 17-21 March 2014. The seminar series was conceptualized in 2003, in obeisance to the revolutionary call by the great saint Sree Narayana Guru for “Liberation through Education.” The caption Spectrum reflects the multidimensional facet of the one-week long annual academic festival. These events are expected to provide the students and the faculty, a platform for interaction with luminaries from various disciplines of arts, science and humanities, to equip them with more knowledge for higher academic pursuits in future.

As the college is crossing the water-mark of its golden jubilee, Spectrum completed one decade of academic brainstorming. At this historic moment, Spectrum 2014 was inaugurated by Dr. B. Ashok IAS., Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Thrissur. The Annual Merit Day was also observed by distributing cash awards to the meritorious students of the college in academic and extracurricular domains.

2014 March 17, Monday FN Session 10 am – 10.30am

Venue : College Auditorium

Opening Ceremony Lighting the lamp - Dr. M. Devakumar (Principal)

Invocation - College Choir Welcome - Dr. Reena Ravindran (Convener)

Principal’s Message

17.03.2014 FN Seminar Hall

Department of Economics Lecture/Prese

ntation Topic Resource

Person/Student Address

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Invited Lecture

Current Macroeconomic Scenario

Mr. Salim Gangadharan Former Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Thiruvananthapuram & Lakshadeep

Presentations

Food Security Sooraj I BA Economics

Impact of Oil Price Hike Akhil Raj S II BA Economics

Inter-State Migration Sinu II BA Economics

The Status of Women in Kerala Pranav I BA Economics

17.03.2014 AN Seminar Hall Department of Psychology

Lecture/Presentation

Topic Resource Person/Student

Address

Invited Lecture

Introduction to CBT Dr.L.R. Madhujan Clinical Psychologist & Director, Karuna Sai Psychopark, Vellanadu

Presentations

Psychological Well Being and Personality in Relation to Food Preferences

Keerthana Pradeep II B.A Psychology

Superstitions in India Bhagyanath Viswanath II B.A Psychology

Psychology of Violence Against Women Flemy Biju I B.A Psychology

Social Network Addiction Aswantya S.K I B.A Psychology

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Department of English



Address

Invited Lecture

Films and Culture Dr. Meena T Pillai Institute of English, University of Kerala

Presentations

Cultural Discourses in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Cinema

Arunima Nath I B.A English

Body Images of Womanhood in Indian Advertisements

Shylaja.S, II B.A English

Cultural Readings of Familial Interactions in Malayalam Tele-Serials

Rahul Babu II B.A English

A Study based on Kamala Das, ‘My Story’ Arjun Shaji I B.A English

Patriarchal Discourse in Indian Theatre : A Study of ‘Matsyagandhi’ bu Sajitha Madathil

Anarkali Nishad I B.A English

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Deconstructive Reading of Indian Mythology with reference to ‘Thus Spake Shurpanakha, So Said Shakuni’

Archana Surendran I B.A English

18.03.2014 AN Auditorium Department of History

Lecture/Prese



Invited Lecture

Myth, Memory and Locality: Writing History at Micro Level

Dr.Muhammed Maheen Head, Department of History, University of Calicut

Presentations

Re-examining Kallara Pangode Revolt Chinnu R.S, II M.A History

A.SreedharaMenon-The Historian Devika.S.Raj I M.A History

Kerala’s Industrial Development and Sir C.P,

Silpa P.S II M.A History

K.Karunakaran-Leader and Administrator Par Excellence

Janu Mol. M I M.A History

18.03.2014 AN Seminar Hall Department of Mathematics



Address

Invited Lecture

Fibonacci Series

Dr.M.S. Anilkumar Associate Professor, VTMNSS College, Dhanuvachapuram

Presentations Conic Sections Jeena Jayan I B.Sc Mathematics

Applications of Matrices Archana V.S. II B.Sc Mathematics

19.03.2014 FN Auditorium Department of Sociology



Address

Invited Lecture

Theoretical Concerns in Sociological Research

Dr. Antony Palackal Associate Professor of Sociology, Loyola College of Social Science, Sreekariam

Socio-economic & Psychological Issues of Honey B III BA Sociology

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Presentations

Fisher Folk Due To Rough Sea

Reflections on Socio-Economic Dimensions of Women IT Professionals at Technopark

Arya Gopinath GM III BA Sociology

Psycho-Social Problems of Old Age Beena Rani.U III BA Sociology

Socio-economic Life and Issues of Kani Tribes in Peppara

Resmi BS III BA Sociology

Usage of Social Networking Media Among Teenage Students

Gokul Govind III BA Sociology

Psycho-Social Problems of Female Prisoners

Swathy S III BA Sociology

Issues of Waste Management in Vilappilsala Panchayat

Haritha S Nair III BA Sociology

Functional Role of Anganwadis in Rural Areas of Trivandrum District

Remya.K III BA Sociology

19.03.2014 FN Seminar Hall

Department of Political Science Lecture/Prese



Invited Lecture

The Trajectory of the Emerging Global Order

Dr. K.C. Sreekumar Professor, NSS Law College, Kottiyam

Presentations Regionalism in India : A study of Telungana

Karthika R. Salim III BA Political Science

19.03.2014 AN Auditorium Department of Botany

Lecture/Prese



Invited Lecture

Why Conserve Biodiversity ? Dr. Parvathy Menon Associate Professor & Head, Department of Botany, NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

Presentations Biodiesel Akhil D.T III BSc Botany

Transgenic Crops Arun S. Nair III BSc Botany

Carnivores Among Plants Anju G. Das II BSc Botany

Biomimetics Arjun S. K. II BSc Botany

DNA in Forensic Science Viji Das I BSc Botany

Some Interesting Facts About Microbes Athira A.B. I BSc Botany

19.03.2014 AN Seminar Hall

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Department of Physics



Address

Invited Lecture

Lasers and its Applications in Material Processing

Dr. Sudheer S.K. Assistant Professor, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala

Presentations

Satellites of India : for Communication and Weather Forecasting

Saranya Sivan II BSc Physics

Raman Effect Amrutha C.L II BSc Physics

Earth’s Magnetic Field Prakash R II BSc Physics

Petrol Engine Amal J.S II BSc Physics

Mangalyan Amrutha .S II BSc Physics

20.03.2014 FN Auditorium Department of Commerce



Address

Invited Lecture

Young Entrepreneurs Dr. K.I. Georgee Associate Professor of Commerce, Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum

20.03.2014 FN Seminar Hall Department of Zoology



Address

Invited Lecture

Life Style Diseases, diet and exercises Dr. Zinia T Nujum Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine , Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum

Presentations Drug Addiction Meenu Krishna S.P I BSc Zoology

Physiological Effects of Smoking Vishnu S III BSc Zoology

Ill-effects of Alcoholism Shincy Sankar I BSc Zoology

20.03.2014 AN Seminar Hall

Department of Chemistry Lecture/Prese



Invited Lecture

Some Enticing Aspects of Chemistry Dr. M.S. Suseelan Former Principal, Government College, Attingal

Celebrating the Centenary Of Crystallography

Revathy S Kumar II MSc Chemistry

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Presentations

Development of Multiscale Models for Complex Chemical Systems

Asha Priya V.C I MSc Chemistry

Fighting Debilitating Pain With Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Gayathri A.R III BSc Chemistry

Looking Back 100 Years : Nobel Prize winner Alfred Werner-1913

Sarin S Krishna II BSc Chemistry

Green House Effect Arya M.A I BSc Chemistry

Graphene: “The Miracle Material” Priyanka. A III BSc Chemistry

20.03.2014 AN Auditorium

Department of Physical Education Lecture/Prese



Invited Lecture

Concept of Wellness Lt. (Dr.) G.P. Sudheer Associate Professor of Physical Education, Christian College, Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram

21.03.2014 FN Seminar Hall Department of Geology



Address

Invited Lecture

Field Geology Sri.M.P Muraleedharan Deputy Director General (Rtd), Geological Survey of India

Beach Placer Minerals around Chavara, Kollam

Bhajan J II BSc Geology

Environmental Issues around Thiruvananthapuram City

Devi. C. Babu II BSc Geology

21.03.2014 AN Seminar Hall Valedictory Session

Presidential address - Dr. M. Devakumar (Principal)

Guests of Honour - Dr. N. Veeramanikandan (Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala)

Organising Committee Patron Sri. Vellappally Natesan Manager, SN Colleges, Secretary, SN Trusts

& General Secretary, SNDP Yogam

Chairman Dr. M. Devakumar Principal

Co-Chairman Sri. Kilimanoor G. Assistant Secretary, SN Trusts

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Chandrababu

Convener Dr. Reena Ravindran Co-ordinator, IQAC

Co-Convener Dr. Devipriya V. Co-ordinator, NAAC

Joint Conveners Dr. A.Shaji Co-ordinator, RUSA

Prof. Vinod C. Sugathan Secretary, PTA

Members

Dr. KL Vivekanandan

Dr. C. Ajayan

Dr. S. Girijakumari Dr. S. Mahesh

Dr. Lekha K Nayar Dr. P.S. Vijayanatharaj

Dr. Jameela V.A Dr. J.S. Nishima

Dr. Uthara Soman Prof. Salila Ravi

Prof. Anjana V. Dr. S. Sreelatha

Prof. M. Bino Prof. S. Gadha

Prof. S. Sudha Prof. M.D. Ratheesh kumar

Prof. M. Vijayakumar Capt. Dr. S.S. Biju

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Conveners, Sub Committees Dr. IG Shibi Dr. G. Hariprakash

Prof. TK Valsan Prof. K. Kochunarayanan

Dr. Aravind Thampi Dr. Manu Ramakanth

Dr. PV. Ajith Dr. Swapna Gopinath

Prof. R. Sasi Dr. K. Vijayakumar

Research Journals The college publishes a biannual multidisciplinary research journal LOGOS. The second issue of the journal was released during this year. Teachers from various departments contributed articles to the journal. The fourth issue of the annual research journal of the PG & Research Department of History entitled HISTORIA was also released this year. Parent Teacher Association (PTA) The PTA of the college functions actively for the growth and development of the college. An executive committee of ten members with a Teacher Secretary and a Parent Vice-President meet occasionally for the healthy and peaceful functioning of the college. The PTA has been playing an active and important role in the growth and development of the college. The financial burden of several academic and other activities were also borne by the PTA. They include purchase of library books, purchase of chemicals for the laboratory purpose, beautification of seminar hall, expenses for internal examinations, printing of progress cards, academic diaries, attendance registers and feed-back forms, maintenance and modification of toilets, construction of a new toilet in the department of Malayalam, repairing of Photostat machine, regular cleaning of the campus water tank and toilets, electrification of class rooms, revamping of internet cafe, replacement of unusable lights and fans, maintenance of the public addressing system, painting of black boards and fencing of garden. The PTA financed the annual multidisciplinary seminars series, SPECTRUM. TA was also given to those students representing the college in various quiz programmes outside the campus. The expenses related to the participation of our college in the university youth festival was also borne by the PTA. Office bearers of PTA PTA President Dr.M.Devakumar (Principal) PTA Secretary Prof Vinod.C.Sugathan Vice-President Sri.Thottam Anilkumar Executuve members Dr.K.Vijayakumar (Teacher Rep) Smt Vidia Panicker ( Teacher Rep) Prof R.Sasi (Teacher Rep)

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Dr.Aravind Thampi (Teacher Rep) Sri.Sasidharan.K (Parent Rep) Sri K.G.Ullas (Parent Rep) Sri N.Sasidharan (Parent Rep) Sri.Vivekanandan.V (Parent Rep) Updating of College Website

The website of our college has been updated as per the information received from the staff and students.

Alumni Association: CHESNA

Attempts have been initiated to strengthen the Alumni Association of the college CHESNA. As part of this strengthening, departmental alumnies were formed in Physics and Political Science and the existing ones were revitalized in Sociology and Psychology. Departmental alumni is in the process of formation in History. The annual family get-together of CHESNA was organized in the college on 8/2/2014. Sri T.Sarathchandra Prasad Ex MLA ( President, CHESNA) chaired the session. Sri Ayilam Unnikrishnan (General Secretary, CHESNA) presented the report. The meet was inaugurated by the Principal.

Earlier the commemoration of the poet Kilimanoor Remakanthan, who is also a former faculty member of this college, was organized by CHESNA in Press club, Trivandrum on 30.11.2013. Dr.Sashi Tharoor, Deputy Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt of India inaugurated the function. Dr.M.R.Thampan, Director, Kerala Language Institute introduced the works of Kilimanoor Remakanthan. The first award instituted in the name of Kilimanoor Remakanthan for the best budding poet was awarded to Smt. Anjitha Pothuval of Kerala Varma College, Trichur. Dr. Puthusseri Ramachandran, Dr. G. Balamohan Thampi, Dr. George Onakkur and Principal Dr.M. Devakumar spoke on the occasion. Observing the 3rd death anniversary of the poet meaningfully, Dr. Sashi Tharoor released Kilimanoor Remakanthan‘s Malayalam poetic translation of 4338 lines of ‘The Odessey: A Modern Sequel” published posthumously. It may be noted that the last translation of the poet remains incomplete.

Healthy Practices

The teaching and non-teaching members of the college jointly contributed 1 lakh rupees to Sree Narayana Gurukulam to feed the pilgrims who visit the hermitage on Narayana Guru’s birthday and during the days of Sivagiri Pilgrimage (December 30,31 & January 1). About 3 lakh pilgrims visit Gurukulam these days and about 1 lakh people are accommodated in the college. Volunteers and NCC Cadets are deployed for the maintenance of discipline and keeping the premises clean. More than Rs 60000/- is spent by PTA for providing facilities to the pilgrims such as drinking water, temporary toilets, parking for vehicles etc. The students who join this college, established in the name of Narayana Guru, get the true insight on the vision of Narayana Guru when they become part of this festival. They realize the value of universal brotherhood without any discrimination. The first hand practical experience of serving people in these camps and insight received by listening to erudite speakers lead to the moulding of personality and outlook of a generation of students of this college. The Sree Narayana Medical

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Helpline offers medical check-up and ambulance service to the pilgrims. This is another experience leading to the transformation of these students to socially committed human beings. These are lessons which a student does not get in class rooms.

The college observes the Founders Day also in a befitting manner. Inspite of exposing the students to the talk of erudite speakers on the mission and vision of the Founder and the messages of Narayana Guru, they are given experience of visiting the home of destitutes for giving mid-day meal. Sharing experiences of the inmates in these establishments make the students aware of the living conditions they enjoy in their houses and the love they get from their parents. This enables them to conquer their egoism and live as ideal citizens with love and respect for their parents and commitment and responsibility towards the society.

Annual get-togethers

The annual get-together of the non-teaching staff was held on 27/3/14 with Sri.Happy Kumar, Dy Mayor as Chief guest. The annual get-together of the teaching staff was held on 28/3/14. The Principal presented the annual report of achievements and activities of the college during the academic year in the function.

Retirement of Faculty

Eleven of our senior colleagues including our Principal, Dr.M. Devakumar, are retiring from service at the end of the academic year after a long spell of sincere and dedicated service. They are

Dr. C.Ajayan, HOD English Dr. S. Sreelatha, HOD Physics Smt. M. Bino, HOD Chemistry Sri. M.Vijayakumar, HOD Commerce Smt. S.Sudha, HOD Zoology Sri. T.K.Valsan, Dept of Commerce Dr. S. Jayaraj Kumar, Dept of Commerce Sri. S. Sisubalan, Dept. of Political Science Dr. K. Kochunarayanan Dept. of Physics Dr. V.C. Valsa, Dept of Zoology

Dr. M. Devakumar along with the ten teachers bade farewell to the colleagues. The farewell parties by the college council and teachers’ organizations also ensued, culminating in banquets and photosessions.

Conclusion

The overall annual performance of our college in its functioning, achievements of staff and students in academic, co-curricular and sports activities, execution of socially relevant activities and instillation of moral and ethical values in the students, during the academic year 2013-14, has progressed far beyond that of the preceding years. We are aware that there have been some lapses as we were not able to complete some of the activities scheduled for the year, and this was largely due to the tight academic schedule in the present semester system, which we were not willing to compromise with.

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This report will be incomplete if I fail to thank Sri. Vellappally Natesan, our Manager, who has

extended unflinching support and encouragement in our attempt to attain noble standards of excellence in all spheres of activity. I take this opportunity to congratulate and acknowledge the dedication and sincerity of my staff members, who worked in unison and co-operated whole-heartedly for the advancement of our institution. I also extend my sincere thanks to the retiring faculty for their extremely valuable service and wish them a peaceful and fruitful post-service life.

The blessings of our patron saint Sree Narayana Guru will help us to attain greater excellence in the

future, as we forge ahead upholding the Guru’s vision and ideals, in our endeavor to strengthen the society by imparting quality education and to uplift the weaker sections of the society for a better tomorrow.

Dr. M. Devakumar Principal

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