CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED

INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL Conference/ Seminar/ Attended

Total: 80

INTERNATIONAL: (23)

1.      Presented a Plenary Talk entitled “Diaspora Studies” in the International Conference organised by TBAK College for Women, Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram (T.N.) from 21-23 Sept. 2012.

2.      Presented a Plenary Talk entitled “English for all: Past, Present and Future” in the International Conference organised by ELTAI at Velammal Engineering College, Chennai from 19-21 July 2012.

3.      Presented a Plenary Talk entitled “Resistance Literature: The Voice of the Other” in the International Conference organised by Garden City College, Bangalore (Karnataka) from     27-28 January 2012.

4.      Presented a paper entitled “Behind The Bars: A Glimpse Of The Ugly Reality In Beautiful Thing” in the International Conference organised by OUCIP & MELOW at OUCIP, Hyderabad (AP) from 22^nd to 24^th September 2011.

5.      Presented a paper entitled “Nurturing a Bond with Nature through Ruskin Bond” in the Tenth Biennial International Conference of Comparative Literature Association of India, organised by Central University of Gujarat, from 3^rd to 6^th March, 2011.

6.      Presented a paper entitled “Stephen Gill’s Immigrant: Building Bridges through Cultural configurations” in the International Seminar on ‘Building Bridges: Negotiating Cultural Memories in Canada and India’ organised by Centre for Canadian Studies, Dept. of Comparative Literature, Jadavpur University, Kolkata (W.B) from 15^th to 18^th February 2011.

7.      Presented a paper entitled “Rushdie to Adiga: The Edifice of the Indian Narrative” in the International Conference on ‘Diversity in New Literatures’ organised by the Department of English, Kakatiya University Warangal (A.P.) and ISCS from 16^th to 18^th December, 2010.

8.      Presented a paper entitled “The Influence of Bhagvadgita on Sustainable Developement” in the International Conference organised by Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) from 9^th to 11^th September, 2010.

9.      Presented a paper entitled “Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Language Learning and Interaction” in the 5^th International and 41^st Annual Conference of ELTAI organised at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai (T.N.) from 5^th to 7^th August 2010.

10.  Presented a paper entitled “The Influence of Non-Sectarian Universal Spiritual Philosophy of Bhagvadgita in Arun Joshi’s Novels” in the First Asian Philosophy Congress organised by Indian Council of Philosophical Research at J.N.U. New Delhi from 6^th to 9^th March 2010.

11.  Presented a paper entitled “Allow Reading Aloud to Feel Proud” in the International Seminar on ‘Innovations in Language Teaching in Technical Education’  organised at T.G. Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur (M.S.) on 26^th Feb. 2010.

12.  Presented a paper entitled “Learning English Generes: A New ELT Paradigm” in the Fourth International and 40^th Annual Conference on ‘Managing Mixed Ability Classes’ organised by English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I) at J.B.A.S. College for Women, Chennai (T.N.) from 7^th to 9^th August 2009.

13.  Presented a paper entitled “Redefining National Identity in the Plays of Girish Karnad” in the 4^th International Writers’ Festival-India 2008 organized by Writers Club International/India Inter-Continental Cultural Association at G.M.N. college, Ambala from 29-30^th Nov. 2008.

14.  Presented a paper entitled “Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana: A Study in Stylistic Perspective” in the International Seminar on Style and Stylistics: Oriental and Western Theories and Practices, organized by RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur from 17-18^th November 2008.

15.    Presented a paper entitled “Literature to Theatre: Metamorphosis of Myths and Legends in the Plays of Girish Karnad” in the International Conference on Indigenous Art and Economic Development in Canada and India, organized by Centre for Canadian Studies, Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar from 25-28^th September 2008.

16.    Presented a paper entitled “Subalterns Can (Not) Speak: A Study of Salman Rushdie’s Shame” in the International Conference organized by School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi from 16-19 February, 2008.

17.  Presented a paper entitled “Allow Reading Aloud to Feel Proud” in the 3^rd International

and 39^th Annual Conference of ELTAI organized at Satyabama University, Chennai from 8^th to 10^th February 2008.

18.  Presented a paper entitled “Being Bombarded by Technology: Need for a Balanced Approach” in the 3^rd International and 39 Annual Conference of English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) organized at Loyola College, Chennai, from          3^rd to 5^thAugust, 2007.

19.   Presented a paper entitled “Potentiality of Drama in Teaching English as a Second Language” in the 5^th Asia TEFL Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8^th to 10^th June 2007.

20.   Presented a paper entitled “No Homework to Know Homework: A Much Needed Shift” in the Featured Session at 2^nd International and 38 Annual Conference of English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) organized at Crescent College, Chennai, on 9^th-10^th February 2007.

21.   Presented a paper entitled “Potentiality of Drama in Teaching ESL” in the International Symposium on “Towards Improvements in English Language and Literature Teaching: Communicating Across the Curriculum” organized by DAV College, Chandigarh, from September 22-24, 2006.

22.   Presented a paper entitled “Jasmine: A Rebel Against Traditional Conservatism” in the International Seminar on Psychodynamics of Women in the Post Colonial Writings of East and West, organized by the Department of English, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam (A.P.) on   25^th and 26^th February, 2006.

23.   Presented a paper entitled “The Fire and the Rain: A Tale of Inflated Egos” in the              First International and 36^th Annual Conference of English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI), Chennai, D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai on 4-5^th February 2005.

NATIONAL: (43)

1.      Attended National Workshop on People’s Linguistic Survey of India organised by Bhasha Research and Publication Centre in Collaboration with STS&T, IGNOU, New Delhi from      18-19 April 2013.

2.      Presented a paper entitled “Use of Punjabi and Hindi words in Mulk Raj Anand’s Novels” organised by IEHE, Bhopal (M.P.) from 23-24 March 2013.

3.      Attended UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Developing CPD Glossary organised by J.M. Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science on 9 March 2013.

4.      Presented a Plenary Talk entitled “NAAC: What, Why and How” in the Seminar organised by Bilaspur University, Bilaspur (C.G.) from 26-27 Feb. 2013.

5.      Presented a Plenary Speech entitled “The Voice of the Other” in the National Conference organised by Brahmavart P.G. College, Mandhana, Kanpur (U.P.) from 16-17 Feb. 2013.

6.      Presented a Plenary Speech entitled “Indian English Writings: An Overview” in the National Seminar organised by Armapore P.G. College, Kanpur on 18^th Feb. 2013.

7.      Presented a paper entitled “Literature to Theatre: Metamorphosis of Myths and Legends in the Plays of Girish Karnad” in the UGC Sponsored National Confernce organised at Govt. Auto. P.G. College, Chhindwara (M.P.) from 4-6 Feb. 2013.

8.      Delivered a Plenary Speech entitle “Booker World: An Indian Perspective” in the UGC Sponsored National Conference organised at S.N.M. Arts and Comm. & S.G.D.S. Science College, Tumsar (M.S.) on 29^th January 2013

9.      Presented a paper entitled “TBL: A Focussed Approach in Teaching English as Second Language” in the 57^th All India English Teachers’ Conference organised at S.P. University, VAllabh Vidyanagar (Gujrat) from 21-23 December 2012.

10.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “Creative Writing in English: A Journey from the Past to the Present” in the National Creative Writers’ Meet organised by Forum of Creative Writers in English, Nagpur on 26^th April 2012.

11.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “Theme of Rebellion in Namita Gokhale’s Shakuntala: The Play of Memory” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Feminism in India: Emerging Trends and Issues, organised by Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya, Bhilai (C.G.) on 4-5 March 2012.

12.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “The Voice of the Other: Conceptualizing the Marginalized Psyche” in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Voicing the Silence: Redefining English Literary Studies, organised by Mata Jijabai Govt. P.G. Girls’ College, Indore (M.P.) on 17-18 February 2012.

13.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “Colonial to Global: Changing Perspectives of English” in the One Day Seminar on Communication Skills: A Gateway to the Global World, organised by Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota, Bilaspur (C.G.) on 3^rd February 2012.

14.  Presented  a paper entitled “Denial and Rejection of Human Rights: The Forgotten Woman in Bapsi Sidhwa’s Water” in the 56^th All India English Teachers’ Conference organised by AESI in association with Dept. of English Studies, Bareilly College, Bareilly (U.P.) on 18-20 December 2011.

15.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “Conceptualizing the Perspectives of IPR, Enterpreneurship in the Era of LPG” in the National conference on Globalisation of Indian Engineering Education, organised by OPJIT, Raigarh (C.G.) on 14-15 October 2011.

16.  Presented a Keynote Address on the theme “Ethnicity and Cultural Plurality: A Postcolonial Paradox” in the UGC Sponsored National Level Conference on “The Polyphonic Voice of Resistance and Looking Beyond: Commonwealth Literature” organised by The Post and UG Dept. of English, Malda College, Malda (W.B.) on 19-20 September 2011.

17.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “The Silence of the Bride: Honour or Horror” in the UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on Resistance Studies-Exploring the Past: Anticipating the Future, organised by Pallagatti Adavappa Arts & Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur (Karnataka) on 23-24 August 2011.

18.  Presented a Plenary Talk on “Unheard Melodies of the Other: An Appraisal of Booker Winning Novels of the Last Two Decades” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Post Independence Indian Fiction in English, organised by Women’s College, Agartala, Tripura on 22-23 July 2011

19.  Presented a paper entitled “Trimetrics of Land Culture and Identity in Indian English Fiction” in the 2^nd Golden Jubilee National Seminar on Glimpses of Land and Landscape in Indian Literature, organised by Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies, University of Delhi from 7^th to 9^th March 2011.

20.  Presented a paper entitled “Intriguing Tale of Loss and Loneliness of (New) Woman in The Girl” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Changing Faces of New Woman in Indian Writing inEnglish’ organised by the Department of English, Govt. D.T. College, Utai, Durg (C.G.) from 3^rd to 4^th January 2011.

21.  Presented a paper entitled “Cultural Transference through Translation: A Two Way Traffic” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Literature in English Translation’ organised by the Department of English, J.P.V. Arts and Comm. College, Bilaspur (C.G.) from 2^nd to 3^rd December 2010.

22.  Presented a paper entitled “Juxtaposition of Literature and Films: A Trans-Cultural Enterprise” in the National Conference on Literature and Films organised by Cenacle, Nagpur on 30 September 2010.

23.  Attended ELTAI Chapter Leadership Development Workshop organised by ELTAI and supported by IATEFL, UK and Hornby Trust, UK held at University of Delhi from 16^th to 17^th April 2010.

24.  Presented a paper entitled “Arun Joshi’s The Foreigner: A Leap from Fragmentation to Wholeness” in the 3^rd National Conference on Modern Man: Existence and Transcendence, organised by CETA, Raipur (C.G.) from 10^th to 11^th Feb. 2010.

25.  Presented a paper entitled “A Meeting of Streams: Bapsi Sidhwa’s The Crow Eaters” in the 54^th All India English Teachers’ Conference organised by AESI, held at Shri. Shivaji Arts and Commerce College, Amaravati (M.S.) from 14^th to 16^th December 2009.

26.  Participated in the Two-day National Seminar on ‘What in a Booker?: The Booker Prize and The Indian Novel’ organised by OUCIP, Hyderabad (A.P.) from 15^th to 16^th September 2009.

27.  Presented a paper entitled “Communicative Competence: A Gateway to the World” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Communication Skills in the Globalized Scenario, organised by KSJ Arts & SMS Commerce College for Women, Dharwad, Karnataka, from 11^th to 12^th September 2009.

28.  Presented a paper entitled “The Plays of Girish Karnad: A Postcolonial Study” in the Two       Day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Postcolonial Indian English Literature, organized by Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol from 6-7, Feb. 2009.

29.  Presented a paper entitled “A Web of Socio-psycho and Cultural Aspects in the Plays of  Girish Karnad” in the 53^rd All India English Teachers’ Conference, organized by AESI, at Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar from 18-20^th December 2008.

30.  Presented a paper entitled “Anxiety in Higher Education: A Postcolonial Approach” in the Interdisciplinary National Research Seminar, organised by Govt. P.G. College, Chmapa (C.G.) from 28^th to 29^th February 2008.

31.  Presented a paper entitled “Focus on the Locus: Ensuring Quality Assurance in Higher   Education” in the National Seminar cum Workshop on Quality Assurance, organised by Govt.         College of Science, Raipur (C.G.) from 1-2 February, 2008.

32.  Presented a paper entitled “Submissive to Assertive: Metamorphosis of Rani in Karnad’s Nagamandala” in the 52^nd All India English Teachers’ Conference organized by AESI at the R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur (M.S.) from 8-10 Jan. 2008.

33.  Presented a paper entitled “Upholding of Ethics in Ramacharitmanasa and The Tempest:  A Journey towards the Ideal State” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Social Aspects in the Literature of Tulsi & Shakespeare: A Comparative Study” organized by The Department of English, J.M.P. College, Takhatpur, Dist. Bilaspur from 26-27 February 2007.

34.  Presented a paper entitled “Challenges of Higher Education in 21^st Century and the Development of Employment Oriented Education in Chhattisgarh” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education in 21^st Century: Challenges & Opportunities, organised by T.C.L. Govt. P.G,. College, Janjgir (C.G.) on 20^th Feb. 2007.

35. Presented a paper entitled “Higher Education : Role in Sensitizing the Attitude Towards Human Rights” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Protection and Awareness of Human Rights in the Present Scenario”, organized by The Department of Political Science, Govt. Arts College, Seepat, Bilaspur (C.G.) from 22-23 February 2007.

36. Presented a paper entitled “Quality and Dignity of Higher Education in the Global       Scenario” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges of Globalisation and WTO & its Impact on Higher Education in India”, organized by Govt. College, Champa (C.G.) from 4-5 February 2007.

37. Presented a paper entitled “Uncertainty to Definable Selfhood; A Study of Nayantara Sahgal’s This Time of Morning” in the All India English Teachers’ Conference, organized by AESI at Shivaji University, Kolhapur (MS), from 27-29 December 2006.

38. Presented a paper entitled “Indian Constitution and Human Rights” in the UGC   Sponsored National Seminar on “Indian Constitution: Duty Implementation-Present and Future”, organized by M.G. Govt. Arts and Science College, Kharsia (C.G.) from 17-18 November 2006.

39. Presented a paper entitled “Rediscovering Self: Metamorphosis of Ma Joad’s Character in The Grapes of Wrath” in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Marginalized Psyche in the Pluralistic Social Setup, organized by Govt. Girls’ P.G. College, Bilaspur (C.G.) on   30-31 October, 2006.

40. Presented a paper entitled “Value Education: A Synonym to Healthy Education System” in the National Interdisciplinary Research Seminar, sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, organized by Govt. College, Champa (C.G.) on 2^nd & 3^rd March 2006.

41. Presented a paper entitled “ Ball to Call: A Paradigm Shift in Language Acquisition” in the 50^th All India English Teachers’ Conference organized by Indian Association of English Studies(IAES) at Lucknow University, Lucknow from 13^th to 16^th January 2006.

42. Presented a paper entitled “Intertextuality in Hypertextual Labyrinth: A Web for Literary Research” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by K.N. College, Korba (C.G.) from 15^th to 16^th December, 2005.

43. Presented a paper entitled “Duality of Hinduism in the Selected Novels of Nayantara Sahgal” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organised by Govt. Arts & Science College, Durg (C.G.) from 21^st to 22^nd October 2005.

44. Attended Two days Orientation Programme for Academic Counsellors of M.A. in English held at IGNOU, Regional Centre, Bhubaneshwar from 21^st to 22^nd March 2005.

45. Presented a research paper entitled “Intricate Labyrinth to Personal Equilibrium: A Study of Arun Joshi’s The Last Labyrinth” in the 2^nd National Conference organised by The Chhattisgarh English Teachers’ Association, Raipur (C.G.) from 28^th to 29^th October 2004.

46. Presented a paper entitled “The Image of Splintered Self in Bharati Mukherjee’s Wife” in the 46^th All India English Teachers’ Conference, organised by Govt. Girls’ P.G. College, Bilaspur (C.G.) from 24^th to 26^th January 2002.

47. Presented a research paper entitled "The Conflict of Sense and Sensibility in Arun Joshi's The Strange Case of Billy Biswas" in the 45^th All India English Teachers' Conference held at Hamidiya Autonomous Arts and Commerce College, Bhopal (M.P.) from 27-29^th January 2001.

48. Presented a research paper in the 1^st National Conference on Crisis in Human Values in Indian Writing in English entitled “Crisis of Human Values in Arun Joshi's The Foreigner" organised by The Chhattisgarh English Teachers' Association, Raipur from 11-12, October, 2000.

49. Participated and presented a research paper entitled "Primitivism v/s Civilization in Arun Joshi's The Strange Case of Billy Biswas” in the 44^th All India English Teachers' Conference held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi from 20-22^nd December 1999

50. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Language Skills in English” organised by the English Department of P.M.B. Gujarati Arts & Law College, Indore from 29^th to 30^th January 1999.

51. Participated and presented a paper in the U.G.C. Sponsored National Research Seminar held in Govt. Post Graduate Arts & Commerce College, Bilaspur during 1-3, December 1998.

52.   Participated in the International Conference on "Makers of Indian English" at Dhvanyaloka, Mysore from 26^th to 30^th June 1998.

REGIONAL: (5)

1.     Participated in the Conference on “Development of Chhattisgarh-Vision-2010” organized by Forum of Scientists & Technologists (FOST), Raipur on April 02, 2006 at Raipur (C.G.)

2.     Participated in the First Vidarbha Regional Conference organised by English Language Teachers Association of India, Vidarbha Chapter on 9^th March 2003 at Hislop College, Nagpur.

3.     Presented a research paper entitled “Diversified Moods of Bharata: A Study of Basavaraj Naikar's Short Stories” in The First Regional Conference organised by English Language Teachers' Association, Chennai and British Council at SVVM School, Coimbatore from     20^th to 21 July 2002.

4.                                                            Participated and presented a research paper in National Environment Awareness Campaign Research Seminar entitled "Cleanliness of Water Resources & its safety" organised by     Govt. College, Champa (M.P.) on 28^th March 2000.

5.     Participated in the deliberations at Raipur English Teachers' Convention held at Saptagiri College, on 16^th September, 1998.

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