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Invited Lectures/Paper Presentations (up to 2017)

Aju K. Narayanan

Select list of Invited Lectures / Papers

  • Inaugurated the Three Day National Seminar on "Folkloristics" jointly conducted by the Department of Malayalam, Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu, Kerala Folklore Academy, MG University, Kottayam and delivered the keynote on "Folklore Studies and Cultural Studies" held on 14.12.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'The Politics and the Poetics of of Films, in the open forum, conducted by the department of Commerce, St.Thomas College, Ranni and Kottakakkoottam  on 13.12.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the College Union Activities of Govt. Polytechnic College, Kottayam and delivered a talk on "Education and Society"  held on 08.12.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Reading" in the meeting conducted St. Domenic's College, Kanjirappally in connection with the National Library Week Celebrations held on 06.12.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the Magazine Editor's Camp conducted by the Mahatma Gandhi University Union held  at Baselios College, Kottayam on 06.12.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the activities of Malayala Samajam, St.Thomas College, Kozhenchery and delivered a talk on "Malayalavum Malayaliyum" held on 04.12.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Literature and Film" in the Literary Camp conducted by the College Union, U.C. College, Aluva on 22.11.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Kerala Folklore and Margam Kali' in the book release function, conducted by Kerala Bhasha Institute, Trivandrum and the Research and PG Department of Malayalam, U.C. College, Aluva on 17.11.2017

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Politics of the film, Fandry' in the open forum, conducted by the Research and PG Department of Malayalam, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta and Kottakakkoottam  on 06.11.2017.

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  • Delivered a special lecture  on "Keralam, Keraleeyatha" in the Seminar, conducted by the department of Malayalam, Bhratha Matha College, Thrikkakkara on 02.11.2017.

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  • Delivered the keynote lecture  in the Seminar, conducted by Vaikom Nagarasabha, in connection with the Keralappiravi Celeberations held at Minicipal Hall, Vaikom on 01.11.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Research Methodology'' in the one day seminar, conducted by the Research and PG Department of Malayalam, Govt. Brennan College, Thalassery  on 28.10.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Films: Pappilio Buddha & fandry' in the open forum, conducted by Kottakakkoottam, held at T.V.Puram, vaikom on 18.10.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'School Education and Society' in the Seminar, conducted by KSTA, Kottayam District, on 10.10.2017.

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  • Delivered the key note lecture on 'Panthibhojanapperumayude Noorandukal' in the Seminar, conducted by Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham, Kottayam District, at SPCS Hall, Kottayam on 05.10.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture  on 'History from Below: Poetics and Politics of Oral History' in the UGC sponsored National Residential Workshop conducted by School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, MG University, Kottayam and Kerala Bhasha Institute, Thiruvananthapuram on 27.9.2017.

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  • Delivered a speech  on 'Charithram, Samskaram, Deseeyatha: Samakalika Vicharangal' in the public conference conducted by the Vijnanavikasini library, Muttom, Harippad  on 24.9.2017. 

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  • Delivered a speech  on 'Kerala Navodhanam: Charithram, Varthamanam' in the public meeting conducted by the Jnanaprakasini library, Mattakkara, Kottayam on 23.9.2017. 

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  • Inaugurated the 'Rishi panchami' celebration and delivered a speech, in the public meeting conducted by Viswakarma Service Society, Kozhenchery Taluk Union held at Kozhenchery on 17.9.2017.

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  • Delivered a speech  on 'Thiruvonavum Keraleeyathayum' in the public meeting conducted by SNAC, Kandalloor, Kayamkulam on 04.9.2017. 

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  • Delivered a speech on 'Cultural Significance of Onam' in the Onam Meet conducted by ESAF, held at Thrissur on 02.9.2017. 

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  • As an invited resource person delivered a lecture on 'Janasanchayavum Deseeyathayum' in the seminar conducted by the School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 29.8.2017. 

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  • Inaugurated the activities of the Association, Department of English, BCM College, Kottayam and delivered a speech on 'Cultural Studies' on 25. 8.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person delivered a lecture on 'Samskara Paithruka Patanam: Gaveshanavum Sadhyathakalum' in the seminar conducted by the department of Cultural Heritage Studies, Thunchathu Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur on 24.8.2017. 

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  • Delivered a speech on "Myth, Charithram, Keraleeya Samooham" in the seminar, in connection with Chintha Book Fair held at Urban Bank Auditorium, Kottayam on 28.7.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on "Research Methodology" in the National Workshop for Research Scholars,  conducted by the IQAC, St. Joseph's  College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda on 27.7.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on "Cinemayude Puthiya Vayanakal" in the seminar conducted by the departments of Malayalam and Hindi, St.Peter's College, Kolancherry in association with School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 24.7.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the activities of Literary Academy of Lisieux Seminary, Athirampuzha and delivered a speech on 'Kerala Samskaram, Keraleeya Jeevitham'  3.7.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the programme "Amma Ariyan" (and delivered a speech on 'women empowerment') conducted by Kerala Kaumudi Daily and Lions' Club, Haripad on 1.7.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the cultural conference conducted by the Kerala State Service Pensioner's Union in connection with their  Silver Jubilee Celebrations and delivered the Keynote address held at Mamman Mappila Hall, kottayam on 19.4.2017. 

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  • Delivered the Keynote address on 'Film Criticism and Cultural Studies' in the UGC sponsored National Seminar, conducted by the Department of Comparative Studies,  Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 5.4.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Cultural Critique" in the seminar, in connection with national book fair conducted by Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Thrissur on 3.4.2017.  

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  • Delivered the commemoration speech on 'Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan' conducted by the Purogamana Kalasahitya Sangham, Kottayam Dist held at Ezhumanthuruthu on 1.4.2017. 

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Film and Cultural Studies" in the film appreciation camp conducted by Trichur Film Society, Film Federations of India (Keralam) and Kerala Chalachithra Akademi held at Thrissur on 26.4.2017.  

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  • Inaugurated the function 'ONV- Kalabhavan Mani Anusmaranam' and delivered a speech on 'Cultural Fascism' conducted by the Purogamana Kalasahitya Sangham and P. Krishnapillai Memorial Library, Vaikom held at Vaikom Satyagraha Smarakam on 12.3.2017.  

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Cultural Studies: Methodologies in Folklore' in the Seven- Day Workshop for the Ph D Scholars, organized by Indian Council of Social Science Research (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India), Hyderabad in collaboration with School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 28.02.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered the 'Ezhuthachan Commemoration Lecture' conducted by the Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur held at DB College, Thalayolaparambu on 28.02.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on ' Motion Picture as High Art' in the National Seminar conducted by St. Joseph College of Communication, Media Village, Changanassery on 18.02.2017.

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  • Participated as a Celebrity Guest in the interview programme (Mukhamukham) recording, conducted by Doordarsan, on 16.02.2017.

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  • Delivered a lecture on ' Folklorum Samskarapatanavum' in the Refresher Course Programme for University/College teachers, conducted by the Academic Staff College (UGC-HRD), Kannur University held at Neeleswaram Campus, Kasaragode on 14.02.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the 'Mathrubhasha and Folkore Day' Celebrations and delivered the key note on ' Malayalavum Nattarivum', conducted by the Malayalasamajam, St. Stephen's College, Uzhavur on 15.02.2017.

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  • Inaugurated the International Film Festival conducted by the post graduate department of English, St.Mary's College, Manarcadu and delivered the key note on "Film and Cultural Studies" on 06.02.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Kalakeralam: 2016' in the seminar conducted by Purogamana Kalasahitya Sangham (Kottayam Dist) held at P. Krishnapillai Memorial Library, Vaikom on 26.1.2017.  

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  • Delivered a talk on 'Iranian Cinema' in the open forum in connection with the International Film Festival, conducted by Ambedkar College for Arts and Science, Vandoor, Malappuram Dist. on 20.1.2017. 

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Nadodi Paramparyangal Jootha-Kraisthava Paithrukathil' in the International Seminar conducted by BCM College, Kottayam in collaboration with JET Cart Irish, KCC and Mahatma Gandhi University on 25. 8.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Punarezhuthile Rashtreeya Vivakshakal' in the Seminar conducted by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi held at University of Calicut on 09.8.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Heritage Studies' in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Cultural Heritage Studies, Thunchathu Ezhuthachan Malayalam University on 28.3.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Screen- Folklore, Folklore- Screen: A Contemporary Critique' in the National Seminar conducted by the School of Folklore Studies, Calicut University on 8.3.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Folk Tradition Studies: A Contemporary Critique' in the National Seminar conducted by the department of History, Govt. College, Chavara sponsored by the Govt. of Kerala on 31.1.2017.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Rethinking Media Studies: A Cultural Studies Paradigm' in the National Seminar conducted by the department of English, Govt. College, Kattappana sponsored by the Govt. of Kerala on 30.1.2017.

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  • Presented a paper on ‘Orma, Charithram: Arivu Vazhikal’ in the Seminar conducted by Association for Comparative Studies (Tapasam), held at Santhi Nilayam, Kumaranalloor, Kottayam on 27.1. 2017.

 

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Cultural Studies' in connection with the inauguration of the association, Department of English, St. Thomas College, Pala on 17.12.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered the key note address on 'Madhyama Patanam: Chila Samskara Vimarsa Chinthakal' in the Seminar conducted by the department of Journalism, English and Languages, Govt. College, Tanur, Malappuram Dist. on 15.12.2016.

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  • Delivered the key note address on 'Keezhalatha: Charithram, Varthamanam' in the Sahitya Silpasala, conducted by M.A.College, Kothamangalam on 7.12.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on  in the  seminar on 'Research Methodology' in the Post Graduate Departmant of Malayalam, S.D.College, Alappuzha on 5.12.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a talk in the  seminar on 'Vajra Keralam' in connection with Darsana International Book Fair at Kottayam on 22.11.2016.

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  • Participated as an invited resource person in the Cultural Heritage Exhibition Programme conducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 17.11.2016. 

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  • Inaugurated the Arts Club of  UC College Union, conducted by U.C.College, Aluva  and  delivered a speech on 10.11.2016. 

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  • Delivered  the key note address in the seminar conducted by the Kerala State Service Pensioner's Union in connection with 'Keralappiravi' celeberations held at Haripad on 1.11.2016. 

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  • Delivered  a lecture on ‘Poetics and Politics of Short Films’,  in the open forum in connection with the International Short Film Festival conducted by the School of Indian Legal Thought, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam  on 28.9.2016.

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  • Participated as an invited resource person in the 'Dr. Joshy John Memorial Gaveshaka Sangamam' programme conducted by the research and post graduate department of Malayalam, SB College, Changanachery on 28.9.2016.

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  • Delivered  a lecture on ‘Niroopanathinte Samskarathalam’,  in the study camp conducted by the Vailoppilly Smaraka Samithi held at Kairaleegramam, Appan Thampuran Smarakam, Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Thrissur on 28.8.2016.

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  • Delivered  a talk on ‘Cinema: Fascism and Resistance’,  in the open forum in connection with the Inter-national Film Festival conducted by the M.G. University Student’s Union at M.G. University Campus, Kottayam  on 25.8.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Contemporary Folklore Studies' in the seminar conducted by Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University in connection with World Folklore Day Celeberations on 22.8.2016.

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  • Inaugurated the activities of the School Sub-disrtict level Vidyarangam Kalasahitya vedi and delivered a speech on 'Carriculam, Syllabus and Education' at Govt. GHSS, Haripad on 5.8.2016.

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  • Delivered a lecture on "N.V. Krishna Variarude Gandhiyum Godseyum: Samakala Vayana" in the discussion forum, conducted by the Vaikom Muhammed Basheer Smaraka  Samithi, Thalayolaparampu on 3.8.2016.

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  • Delivered a speech on "The cultural History of Onattukara" in the seminar, conducted by the Thapasya Kalasahitya vedi, Alapuzha district, held at Haripad on 17.7.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a speech in connection with a book release programme, conducted by the Research Scholars Association Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady on 13.7.2016.

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  • Delivered a lecture on "Kerala Charithra Rachana: Puthu Sameepanangal" as the part of the Lecture Series conducted by the PG Department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Kattappana on 1.7.2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Research Methodology" in the Seminar conducted by the PG Department of Malayalam, SNM College, Malyankara on 30.6.2016.​

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Sharan Kumar Limbale's Akkarmasi' in the seminar for school teachers, conducted by the Kerala State Library Council, Ernakulam District held at Nirmala HSS, Muvattupuzha on 29.6.2016.​

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  • Delivered a lecture on 'Buddhism in Kerala' in the seminar 'Ente Gaveshanam', conducted by the All Kerala Research Scholars Association (AKRSA), Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady on 28.6.2016.​

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on ' Mathrubhasha: Soundarya Shastravum Prathyaya Shastravum' in the Seminar conducted by the Research and PG department of Malayalam, Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu on 24.6.2016.​

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  • Delivered the Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer Commemoration lecture  in the Seminar conducted by the Research and PG department of Malayalam, NSS College, Changanassery on 16.6.2016.​

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  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture  on "Research Methodology" in the Seminar conducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 10.6.2016.​

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  • Delivered a lecture  on "Education, Curriculum and Teaching" in the 'Praveshanotsavam' programme conducted by SNDP HSS, Muvattupuzha on 1.6.2016.​

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  • Delivered a lecture  on "Folksong and Folktale" in the study camp 'Ilam Pacha' conducted by the Centre for Organic Farming, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 21.5.2016.

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  • Delivered a lecture  on "Contemporary Malayalam Literature" in the Literary Award Ceremony conducted by the Rotary Club , Trichur on 12.5.2016.

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  • Delivered a speech  on "P.K.Balakrishnante Sahitya Rachanakal" in the Seminar conducted by the Sahodarya Sangham, Edavanakkadu, Ernakulam  on 03.4.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person delivered a lecture on 'Samskaram, Charithram: punaralochanakal' in the Seminar conducted by the Sree Sankaracharya University of sanskrit, Payyanur Centre and the Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India in connection with the Educational and Cultural Exhibition "Samskruthi" on 25.3.2016.

 

  • Chaired a session in the International Seminar on "Thirukkural" conducted by the School of Letters and the Department of  Student Services, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 02.3.2016.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Folklore and Folklife”  in the Seminar conducted by the Folklore Club and the Department of Malayalam, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 22.2.2016.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Poetics and Politics of College Magazine”  in the meeting conducted by the Department of Malayalam and the college Union, Mar Athanaseus College, Kothamangalam  on 19.2.2016.

 

  • Delivered the keynote address on “Education” in the Annual Day function of Varma Public School, Vaikom on 14.2.2016.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Gender Studies”  in the validictory function of State Level  Elocution and Debate competition conducted by AELI International held at Aluva on 13.2.2016.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Janasamskaravum Ganaparamparyavum”  in the National Seminar conducted by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thuravur Regional  Centre on 05.2.2016.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Cultural Studies”  in the Seminar conducted by the Department of English, Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu on 04.2.2016.

 

  • Delivered a talk on “Education: Poetics and Politics”  in the public meeting conducted by the Shanthinikethan Vidyapeetom, Mangalam, Arattupuzha on 30.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Gaveshana Sameepanangal” in the three-day workshop for research scholars, conducted by the department of Collegiate Education, Kerala  and the department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Pattambi on 29.1.2016.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on the Keyword “Culture” in the National Seminar, conducted by the P.G.Nair samaraka gaveshana kendram, Department of Malayalam,U.C.College, Aluva on 22.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Paithrukavum Museumeekaranavum” in the National Seminar, conducted by the department of Malayalam, Kerala University, Karyavattom Campus on 19.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Samskarapatanavum Unnatha Vidyabhyasavum”  conducted by the department of Folklore Studies, Calicut University and Vidyarthi Malayala Vedi on 14.1.2016.

 

  • Delivered a talk on “Cuture and Society” in the public meeting conducted by Varnibha Samskarika Samithi held Federal Bank Auditorium, Choondi, Puthen Kurishu on 17.1.2016.

 

  • Delivered a talk on “Samakalika Malayalam Cherukathakal” in the public meeting conducted by Thodupuzha samskarika Samithi held at Urban Bank Auditorium, Thodupuzha on 10.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Charithram, Samskaram: Chila Punar vicharangal” in the State Level Study Camp, “Ezhuthakam”, conducted by the Students union, Medical University, Sasthra Samithi and Puthakam Trissur held at Medical university campus, Trissur on 9.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on ” Cultural Fascism” in the state level Women Study Camp of Municipal and Corporation Employees, Kerala held at Thrissur, on 2.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a talk  in the public meeting conducted by Saparya Samskarika Samithi, Haripad in connection with the 35th annual meet celebrations on 1.1.2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on ‘Tharathamya Sahityam, Vivarthana Patanam: Chila Samskaravimarsana Vicharangal’ in the National Seminar conducted by Thunchathu Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur on 14. 7. 2016.

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  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on ‘Women: Text, Terming and  Taming ’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the department of Comparative Literature, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 11. 3. 2016.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper on ‘Muziris and Muziris Heritage Project’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the department of History, M.E.S. Asmabi College, Kodungallur on 09.3.2016.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Folklore and Histoty’ for the participants of the Stale Level Study camp, conducted  by the Tribal department of Kerala, at Model Residential School, Nayarangadi, Chalakkudi on  21.12.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered 2 lectures on  “Janapriya samskaram, Janapriya Sahityam” in the seminar conducted by  the PG department of Malayalam, Little Flower College, Guruvayur on 16.12.2015.

 

  • Delivered a talk on “Adheesha newnapaksham, Fascism”  in the seminar conducted by Solidarity, in connection with the State level leader’s camp at Fort Kochi on 15.11.2015.

 

  • Delivered a talk on “Kerala: Culture, History and Folklore ”  in the Cultural Evening Programme conducted by the Rogate Ashram, Kunnumpuram, Aluva on 11.11.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Folklore and Folk identity”  in the National level Project Initiation workshop on “Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in Fisheries” conducted by the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Govt.of India at Willingdon Island, Kochi on 30.10.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on “Structuralism”  in connection with the Prabhashana Parampara conducted by the PG Department of Malayalam, St.Xavier’s College, Aluva on 29.10.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on the book “Padinjaran Kavya Meemamsa Malayalikalkku” written by Dr.SK Vasanthan in the seminar conducted by Vimala College, Thrissur and Vayana Sahrudaya Koottayma, Thrissur on 28.10.2015.

 

  • Engaged in the interview programme on education (Plus Point) conducted by the Asianet Radio 657 AM, Dubai, UAE on 11.10.2015. Broadcasting Date: 11am, 17.10.2015.

 

  • Delivered two lectures on “Methodology of teaching” for teachers of Emirates National School  Sharjah, UAE on 11.10.2015.

 

  • Delivered a speech as chief guest in the Annual meet of the  Malayali Association (Haripad sector) in Dubai held at Sharjah, UAE on 9.10.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person delivered  a lecture on ‘Cultural Fascism and Cinema’,  in the open forum in connection with the Inter-national Film Festival conducted by the M.G. University Student’s Union at M.G. University Campus, Kottayam  on 30.9.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person delivered  a lecture on ‘Samskaram,Charithram, Matham: Puthiya Samoohya Patangal’,  in the seminar conducted by KPAC, Kayamkulam  on 27.9.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture on ‘Vettiyar Premnath’,  in the seminar conducted by Samavedi at Mavelikkara on 12.9.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered  a lecture on ‘Research Methodology’,  for the teaching faculty of Language and Social Science streams  conducted by the Research Committee, St.Peter’s College, Kolencheri on 9.9.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture on ‘Local History’ in the seminar, conducted by the Koratti Swaroopam Trust and Kshathriya Kshema Sabha held at Koratti on 30.8.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture on ‘Folklore and Cultural Studies’ in the department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharaya University of Sanskrit, Thuravur Regional centre, as part of the extension lecture series, on 7.8.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered  a lecture on ‘Matha Vaividhyavum Bahuswara Samoohavum’ in the seminar organized by the Research and P.G. department of Psychology, U.C.College, Aluva, sponsored  by the United Board for Christian  Higher Education in Asia on 9.7.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered  two lectures  on ‘Cultural Heritage Studies’ and ‘ Heritage Industry’ at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur on 25.6.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture  on ‘Folkloristics and Cultural Studies’ in the seminar conducted by Sameeksha, Kalady, an  authorised research centre of M.G.University, Kottayam on 24.6.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture  in the seminar in connection with the ‘Vayanavaaram’ conducted by the MCA department, Ilahia College of Science and Technology, Mulavoor, Kothamangalam on 24.6.2015.

 

  • Delivered  the “P.N.Panikker commemoration Lecture” in connection with the ‘Vayanadinam’ conducted by the Yuvajana Samajam Library, Muppathadam, Aluva on 19.6.2015.

 

  • Delivered  a lecture a on ‘Research Methodology of Folklore Studies‘ in the Workshop/Seminar conducted by the Research forum, U.C.College, Aluva on 25.5.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered a speech a on ‘Mappilappattile Keraleeyatha’ in the Seminar in connection with the Pusthakolsavam  conducted by Kerala State Library Council at Aluva on 23.5.2015.

 

  • Delivered a speech on ‘Nationality:Sign in, Sign out’ in the open forum in connection with the Youth Spring Film Festival conducted by Solidarity at Nalanda, Kozhikkodu on 18.5.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Fascism: Varthamanakala Kazhchakal‘, in the Seminar conducted by Kerala Municipal and Corporation staff union at Singapore Regency, Chavakkad, Guruvayur on 07.5.2015.

 

  • Delivered a speech on ‘Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’ in the public meeting  in connection with the Ambedkar Jayanthy Celeberations conducted by Sambodhi cultural forum at Edappally North, Ernakulam on 14.4.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Western Criticism‘, in the Seminar conducted by the PG Department of Malayalam, SD College, Alapuzha on 28.3.2015.

 

  • As an Invited resource person, delivered a lecture on ‘Malayalam, Malayali: Charithravum Varthamanavum‘, in the Seminar conducted by the Tourism Department of Kerala held at Govt.Guest House, Ernakulam on 18.3.2015.

 

  • Inaugurated  the college union activities and delivered a lecture on ‘Methodology of  Teaching’, at Jai Bharath B.Ed. Training College, Thrikkakkara on 17.3.2015.

 

  • Inaugurated the ‘Mathrubhasha Seminar’ conducted by the Guruvayur Municipality at Municipal library, Guruvayur on 21.2.2015.

 

  • Inaugurated the college union activities and delivered a lecture on ‘Carriculam, Teaching and Education’, at Sahodaran Ayyappan Memorial B.Ed. College, Poothotta on 20.2.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Research methodology’ in the department of Malayalam, Assumption  College, Changanassery on  12.2.2015.

 

  • Inaugurated the seminar on ‘Local History’ and delivered the key-note, in connection with the Sree Sankaracharya National Book fair at Kalady on 6.2.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture in the  Post graduate department of Economics, Niramala College, Muvattupuzha on 3.2.2015.

 

  • Delivered the Keynote address  in the Annual day Celebrations conducted by the Govt. Higher Secondary Girls’ school, Aluva on 29.1.2015.

 

  • Delivered the Commemoration Lecture on Vaikom Muhammed Basheer in the meeting organised by National library at Changampuzha park, Edappally on 20.1.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture, as an invited resource person, on ‘Baul Music and the Cultural significations’ in the seminar organised by Newman college, Thodupuzha in connection with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the College on 16.1.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘History and Heritage’ in the Local Level Tour Guide Programme at Muziris organised by Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS), Govt.of Kerala at its Ernakulam Centre, Pachalam on 7.1.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Kerala Jewish Community: History and Culture’ in the Seminar conducted  by the Mala Paithruka Samrakshana Samithi, at Panchayath Community Hall, Mala on  5.1.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, delivered the key note on ‘Chamayam Enna Prakatanam: Samskara Patanavicharam ’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, St.Joseph’s College, Irinjalakkuda on 17.11.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Chalachitra Niroopanathile Samskara Vimarsana Vazhikal ’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, S.N. College, Cherthala on 29.9.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Folklore Patanathile Chathikkuzhikal ’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, NSS College, Neeramankara, Thiruvananthapuram on 16.9.2015.

 

  • As  an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Jews of Kerala: History and Culture’ in the state level seminar conducted by Marthoma ponthifical Srine at  Marthoma Pilgrim Centre, Azhikkodu, Kodungallur  in association with Muziris Heritage Project, Govt.of Kerala on 14.9.2015.

 

  • As  an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Translating Plays, Playing Translations’ in the UGC National seminar conducted by the Research and Post graduate department of English, Devamatha college, Kuravilangadu on 27.2.2015.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Malayala Nighandu Digital Yugathil: Saadhyathakal, Velluvilikal’ in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam,Sree Sankaracharya University of sanskrit, Kalady on 20.2.2015.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Natakam, Nataka paribhasha, Cinema: Aakhyanathinte Kaimattangal’ in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, U.C.College, Aluva on 11.02.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Issues of representation in Translation and Popular Cinema’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar conducted by the  Centre for Comparative Literature, Sree Sankaracharya University of sanskrit, Kalady on 11.2.2015.

 

  • As an invited resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Problematizing Indian Aesthetics’ in the seminar conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of sanskrit, Thuravur Centre and Samskrutha Vijnana Parishad on 30.1.2015.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Ayyankali’ in the Seminar conducted  by the IKS Samithi, at Vallikunnam, Ochira on  27.12.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk, as an invited resource person, on ‘Culture, History and Folklore’ in the Seminar conducted  by KIRTADS, The Cultural  Department of Kerala, at Pathanamthitta on  26.12.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk,  on ‘Multitude and National Integrity’ in the International Study Camp conducted by the Emirates National School, Sharjah, UAE  at AELI Hills, Keezhmadu, Aluva on  24.12.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘History and Folklore’ for the participants of the Stale Level ‘Sahavasa Camp’ conducted  by the Tribal department of Kerala, at Model Residential School, Nayarangadi, Chalakkudi on  20.12.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Research methodology of Malayalam Language and literature’ for researchers in Malayalam, Maharajas College, Ernakulam on  09.12.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Culture, History and Morality’ in the seminar conducted by the Discussion Forum, MG University Campus, Kottayam on 28.11.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Malayalam and Kerala Folklore’  in the seminar conducted by the SN Trust Higher Secondary School, Tripunithura on 27.11.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the ‘Sasthrolsavam’  conducted by the Sasthra Sahithya Parishad  at Govt.Girls Higher Secondary School, Aluva on 10.11.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the ‘Com.K.Gopal Memorial Award Meet-2014′  conducted by the Bank of India Staff Association and delivered a speech on ‘Education and  Society’ at Federal Bank Towers, Aluva on 8.11.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the ‘Bhasha Seminar’ and delivered the key note at Paravur Public Library, Alappuzha on 7.11.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Folklore Studies: Issues and Possibilities’ at the PG Department of Malayalam, S.D. College, Alappuzha on 7.11.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the Keralappiravi Celebrations  and delivered a speech at KVM Library, Desom, Aluva on 1.11.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the Keralappiravi Celebrations and delivered a speech at Peace International School, Thathappally, N.Paravur on 1.11.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk as an invited resource person on ’Folklore Patanam: Charithravum Varthamanavum’, in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar, organised by the post graduate department of Malayalam, KKTM govt. college, Kodungallur, Thrissur Dt. on 29.10.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the function, ’Vayalar Ramavarma Anusmaranam’ and delivered a speech on ‘Vayalar Ramavarma’, at Govt. H.S, West Kadungallur, Aluva  on 27.10.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk on ‘Nava cinema, Nava Niroopanam’ at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur in connection with the Darshini International Film Festival on 10.10.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Literature and Cultural Studies’ at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Payyanur Regional Centre, Kannur Dist. on 9.10.2014.

 

  • Inaugurated the Drishya film Festival -2014, conducted by Naduvattom VHSS, Pallippad and delivered a speech on ‘Film Studies’ on 30.9.2014.

 

  • Delivered the inaugural address on ‘Poetics and Politics of early Malayalam film songs’ in the meeting conducted by The ‘Nilavu’ Samskarika Samithi, Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam on 21.9.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk on ‘Methodology of Local History Writing’ in the History Seminar conducted by the Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham and Kottayam Nattukkoottam at M.P.Paul Memorial Seminar Hall, SPCS, Kottayam on 20.9.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk on ‘Religious Traditions of Kerala’ in the meeting cunducted by The Aluva Fellowship House in connection with the 68th Death Anniversary of Sri K.C.Chacko at Chacko Gardens, Aluva on 19.9.2014.

 

  •  Inaugurated the Folklore-Day Celeberations of St.Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor and delivered a talk on ‘Folklore, Folkloristics and Cultural Studies’ on 22.08.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk on ‘Folklore and Cultural Studies’ in connection with the inaugural function of the Folklore Club of St.Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva on 13.08.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘ Kuttanadu Heritage Survey Project and Local History Methodology’ in the one-day workshop organized by Centre for Heritage Studies, Hill Palace, Thripunithura at S.B.College, Changanassery on 09.08.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘ Folklore studies, Cultural studies: Reappraisals’ in the lecture series on Emerging Trends and Areas in Kerala History, PG department of History, KKTM Govt. Collge, Kodungallur, 24.07.2014.

 

  • Topic:’ Religion and Secularism: Cultural perspectives’, Kolbe Franciscan Ashram, Aluva, 3.07.2014.

 

  • Delivered the memorial Lecture on ‘Mahakavi G.Sankarakurup’ in connection with G’s 114th birth anniversary celeberations, Govt. Higher secondary school, Nayathode, 03.06.2014.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folklore and Folklife’, Vidyarangam Kalasahitya vedi, FMVTHS, Karumalloor, 27.06.2014.

 

  • Topic delivered: ‘Research Methodology of Malayalam Language and Literature’, Department of Malayalam, Nirmala college, Muvattupuzha, 20.6.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk on ‘Research Methodology ‘, Research Scholars Association, Nirmala college, Muvattupuzha, 10.6.2014.

 

  • Conducted a class on ‘ Kerala Studies through Folklores’, UGC Sponsored National level workshop, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Panmana regional center, 19.3.2014.

 

  • Served as resourse person for the one-day workshop on ‘Film Appreciation and Teaching creativity in classrooms’, IQAC, SNM Training college, Moothakunnam, 15.03.2014.

 

  • Topic: ‘History and Culture’, St.Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, Aluva, 10.2.2014.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Kerala Charithram’ in the seminar conducted by the Kerala State Archives department and Veliyanadu Library on 14.1.2014.

 

  • Delivered a talk as an invited resource person on ‘Samskara thattakathile Nattarivukal’, in the seminar in connection with ‘Paithrukolsavam’ Conducted by KIRTADS (Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt.of Kerala) on 6.2.2014.

 

  • As resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Vamseeyasangeetham: Verukal, Vazhikal’ in the seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, M.A.Collge, Kothamangalam in connection with the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the college on 30.12.2014.

 

  • As resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Gaveshana Reethisasthram’ in the National seminar conducted by the department of Collegiate Education and the PG Department of Malayalam, KKTM College, Pulluttu, Kodungallur on 10.12.2014.

 

  • As resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘So What? Athava Nadan Kalapatanathinu Oramukham’ in the UGC National seminar conducted by the Research and PG Department of Malayalam, Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu on 4.12.2014.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Sahodaran Ayyappan’s Literary works’ in the meeting conducted by the Muziris Heritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) at Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam, Cherai on 4.11.2014.

 

  • Written a paper on ‘ Applied Ethnomusicology’ and it has been read in the UGC National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Pattambi on 31.10.2014.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Sahodaran Ayyappan: Biographical Sketches’ in the meeting conducted by the Muziris Heritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) at Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam, Cherai on 17.10.2014.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Sahodaran Ayyappan as legislator’ in the meeting conducted by the Muziris Heritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) at Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam, Cherai on 8 .10.2014.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘ Savarnanubhoothiyude vipareethangal’ in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, U.C.College, Aluva on 20.02.2014.

 

  • Presented paper on ‘Sahodaran Ayyappan and Inter-dining’ in the meeting conducted by the Muziris Heritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) at Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam, Cherai on 26.9.2014.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘Sahodaran Ayyappan and Renaissance in Kerala’ in the meeting conducted by the Muziris Heritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) at Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam, Cherai on 15.5.2014.

 

  • As resource person, presented a paper in the three day International seminar on ‘Growth of Knowledge Systems in India: Regional Contributions’ organized by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapathi Nivas, Shimla (IIAS, Govt.of India) in association with Centre for Heritage Studies, Thrippunithura on 4.2.2014. The title of the paper is ‘Reclaiming Sidelined Knowledge(s): An Enquiry into the Local Traditions of Kuttanad Folk’.

 

  • As resource person, presented a paper entitled ‘Folklore Patanam Innale Innu: Samskarika Vimarsana Vicharam’ in the Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar organised by Little Flower College, Guruvayoor on 24.1.2014.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Colonial History, Local History and Buddhist Traditions of Kerala’ in the department of History, SD College, Alappuzha on 13.2.2013.

 

  • Served as resource person in the UGC sponsored Two Day National Seminar conducted by St.Xavier’s College, Aluva on 27.2.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Pespectives of Education’ in the Brahmananda Swamy Sivayogi B.Ed Training College, Alathur, Palakkad on 28.2.2013.

 

  • Delivered two lectures (1. ‘Screen Play: Theory and Writing Methodology’, 2. ‘Folk songs: Rhyme and Rhythm’ in the study camp conducted by Sree Narayana B.Ed Training College, Okkal on 4.4.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folk life and Folk Culture’ in the seminar conducted by Kulatheyyam Nadan Kala Samithi, Mannathur, Koothattukulam and Folklore Akademi, Kannur on 21.4.2013.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Education’ in the Teacher’s Day Seminar conducted by the Sree Narayana Memorial B.Ed.Training College, Moothakunnam on 5.8.2013.

 

  • Conducted two sessions of classes on ‘ Buddhist Traditions of Kerala’ for the students of Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS, Govt. of Kerala), at Ernakulam on 16.8.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘Muthukulam Raghavan pillai and Malayalam Cinema’, in the seminar-cum-public meeting in connection with the award distribution function conducted by Muthukulam Raghavan pillai samskarika samithi on 18.8.2013 at Muthukulam Higher secondary school, Muthukulam.

 

  • Delivered an introductional lecture on cinema, in a seminar conducted by St.Xavier’s College, Aluva on 25.9.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folk Arts of Kerala’, in the department of Malayalam, Vimala College, Thrissur on 26.9.2013.

 

  • ‘ Delivered the keynote address in connection with Teacher’s Day Celebrations at SNM training College, Moothakunnam on 05.09.2013.

 

  • Delivered a talk as an invited resource person on ‘Paramparya Kalakalum Pradesika Bhashayum’ in the seminar conducted by the Library Council, Perumbavur on 10.11.2013.

 

  • Topic:’Bhashapatanam Vidyabhyasathil’ in the seminar conducted by the Library Council, Kothamangalam Taluk at Varappetty on 22.11.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘Charithramezhuthile parigananakal, Avagananakal’ in the seminar conducted by the Kerala Yukthivada Sangham on 10.11.2013 at Mavelikkara.

 

  • Topic: ‘Charithravum Samskaravum: Chila Veendu vicharangal’ in the seminar conducted by the Karmalagiri Seminary, Aluva on 3.12.2013.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘ Buddhist Idols: History, Aesthetics and Politics’ in the Two Day National Seminar organised by the department of Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 7.2.2013.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Between Noice and Silence: Cinema as Media’ in the Two Day UGC sponsored National Seminar organised by BPC College, Piravom on 8.2.2013.

 

  •  Presented a paper entitled ‘The resonances of Kannaki’s Anklet’ in the Two Day National Seminar organised by the department of Tamil, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus on 26.3.2013.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Malayala Gaveshanathinte Varthamanakalam’ in the research workshop organised by the Research and Post Graduate Department of Malayalam, Malabar Christian College, Calicut on 26.3.2013.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Performance Theory’ in the Four Days National Workshop organised by the department of Tamil, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus on 27.11.2013.

 

  • Presented a paper as an invited resource person on ‘ Keralam, Malayalam, Malayalee: Samskara Vimarsana Vicharam’ in the seminar conducted by Kothamangalam Taluk Library Council in association with the department of Malayalam, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam on 15.11.2013.

 

  • Topic: ‘Dalit studies’, Department of Malayalam, S.D.College, Alappuzha on 13.1.2012.

 

  • Topic:’Malayalam Language and Literature’ as invited resource person in the seminar conducted by Sree Narayana training College, Okkal, Perumbavoor on 30.1.2012.

 

  • Topic: ‘Malayala Natakam: Udayam, parinamam’ as invited resource person in the seminar conducted by the department of English UC College, Aluva.

 

  • Topic: ‘Cultural Studies’ as invited resource person in the seminar conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Payyanur Regional centre on 13.2.2012.

 

  • Topic: ‘Research Methodology: Malayalam Language and Literature’ as invited resource person in the seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 5.3.2012.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folkloristics and Cultural Studies’ in the department of Malayalam, S.N.College, Cherthala on 30.7.2012.

 

  • A lecture delivered on 13 September 2012 on ‘History as Tradition’ as part of the Inter-Lecture Series conceived by the Hiostory department, U.C.College, Aluva.

 

  • Topic: ‘Filmic Discourses: Themes and Issues’ in the workshop on Film Studies conducted by the Post Graduate department of English, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara on 28.9.2012.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person on 1.11. 2012 on ‘Keraleeyatha: Janathakal, Samskarangal’ in the one day seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Carmel college, Mala.

 

  • Topic: ‘Local History: Theory and Practice’ at Govt.HSS, Chathamattom on 31.12.2012.

 

  • Presented a research paper entitled ‘Kerala Kraisthavakalakalum Svathva roopeekaranavum’ in the National seminar organized by the Department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Malappuram and the directorate of collegiate education, Kerala on 11.1.2012 at Govt. College, Malappuram.

 

  • Presented a paer entitled ‘Eating (out) at the movies: Certain (Dis)tasteful Musings’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by the Department of English, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla on 16.1.2012.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘ Resonances of Kannaki’s Chilambu: Manifestations in Myths and rituals’ in the National Seminar conducted by the Centre for Folklore Studies, Calicut University and the Central Institute of Classical Tamil on 1.4.2012.

 

  • Presented a paper in the National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Cultural Studies’ organized by the department of Malayalam, Government college, Madappally, Vadakara on 13.12.2012.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Kerala Charithra Patanathil MGS Narayanante Sambhavanakal’ in the seminar on Kerala Historiography conducted by the Association for comparative studies (Thapasam) on 15.12.2012.

 

  • Coducted lecture sessions in Folkloristics from 7.1.2011 to 9.1.2011 as part of the academic programme of School of Social sciences, M.G.University, Kottayam.

 

  •  Delivered a lecture on ‘Folkloristics’ as honorary Resource Person in the refresher course in Malayalam for University/College teachers conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Kerala sponsored by UGC on 17.03.2011.

 

  • Delivered orientation lectures on Musiris Haeritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) to the resource persons who have been selected from various local bodies from the project area from 6.5.2011 to 7.5.2011 at centre for Heritage Studies, Hill Palace, Thrippunithura. Lecture 1:(Topic)- ‘Jewish monuments in Kerala’. Lecture 2 : (Topic)- ‘ Folk culture in Muziris’.

 

  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Kerala, Keralaness and Kerala Culture’ as the part of the Interdisciplinary Seminar Series, Christ College, Inrinjalakkuda on 17. 8.2011.

 

  • Topic: ‘Research Methodology of Malayalam Language, Literature and Cultural Expressions ‘ in the Department of Malayalam, Vimala College, Thrissur on 22.08.2011.

 

  • Delivered a lecture as Resource Person, on ‘Narratology’ in the two-day workshop for College teachers on ‘ The Humanities: Methodology and Perspectives’ organized by St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council on 24th of August, 2011.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folklore’ in the Department of Malayalam, St.Xavier’s College, Aluva on 07.10.2011.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folklore and Cultural Studies’ as the part of college union activity,BPC College, Piravom on 20.12.2011.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘ Histories and Memories’ in the Kerala Patana Congress held at Thiruvananthapuram on 2.1.2011.

 

  • Presented a research paper entitled ‘ The emergent significance of Sepia: History and meaning(s) of a colour’ in the UGC national seminar conducted by the Department of English, Henry Baker College, Melukavu on 27.1.2011.

 

  • Presented a research paper entitled ‘ Changampuzhayude Sahitya Chintakal’ in the national seminar conducted by Sahitya Akademi (National academy of Letters) on 15.1.2011 at Changampuzha Park, Edappally, Kochi.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘Webcamum atharum shavarum:Chithariya Su-darsanangal’ in the National seminar conducted by Vidvan PG Nair Smaraka Gaveshana Kendram, Department of Malayalam, U.C.College, Aluva on 3.2.2011.

 

  • Presented a paper entitled ‘ Folk dramas of Kerala’ in connection with the workshop on Drama conducted by UGC Sponsored Equal Opportunity Centre, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam on 2.6.2011.

 

  • Presented a research paper entitled ‘Applied Ethnomusic in Visual media’ in the National Level Seminar conducted the School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut on 16.07.2011.

 

  • Presented a paer entitled ‘ Applied Ethnomusicology: Contesting the terrain of Musical Scores in Advertisements’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by the Department of English, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram on 18.8.2011.

 

  • Delivered orientation lectures on Musiris Haeritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) to the resource persons who have been selected from various local bodies from the project area on 17, July 2010 at Musiris Heritage Project office, Kodungallur.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person for the degree students, Departmaent of Malayalam, St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva on 24, July 2010. Topic: ‘ Folklore Studies and Cultural studies ‘.

 

  • Delivered two lectures as invited resource person as the part of a Course work conducted by Sameeksha, Kalady, Recognized Research Centre under M.G.University, Kottayam on June 30, 2010. Topic: ‘Folklore Studies’.

 

  • Delivered guest lectures as invited resource person to the Refresher course for College and University teachers in English conducted by the UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum on 15.6.2010 and 16.6.2010.

 

  • Delivered a lecture as invited resource person in the Orientation Programme for College Teachers in Malayalam to familiarize them with the UG Programme under Choice Based Credit and Semecter System conducted by the UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum on 27 July 2010.

 

  • Delivered orientation lectures on Musiris Haeritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) to the resource persons who have been selected from various local bodies from the project area on 11.4.2010 at centre for Heritage Studies, Hill Palace, Thrippunithura.

 

  • Orientation lectures delivererd on Musiris Haeritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) to the resource persons who have been selected from various local bodies from the project area and assisted them in field survey from 17.8.2010 to 20.8.2010 at centre for Heritage Studies, Hill Palace, Thrippunithura.

 

  • Topic: ‘Cultural Studies’ at Sree Narayana College of Education, Muvattupuzha on 15.9.2010.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Folklore Studies : Theory and Practice’ in the Scholar on Campus Programme organised by the Dept. of English, UC College, Aluva on 20.12.2010.

 

  • Presented a paper as resource person on ‘ Methodology of Malayalam Studies ‘ in the one day Seminar Conducted by S.N.M.College, Malyankara on 5.2.2010.

 

  • Presented a paper as Musiris Haeritage Project Consultant on ‘ Parur and Chendamangalam Jewish Synagogue Museums’ in the Musiris Haeritage Project (Govt.of Kerala) Research Committee meeting on 3rd July 2010 at PWD Guest House, Ernakulam.

 

  • Presented a research paper in the UGC National Seminar conducted by the Post Graduate Department of History, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Perumbavoor on 14.8.2010.

 

  • Presented a research paper as invited resource person in the UGC National Seminar conducted by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Malayalam, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 12.8.2010.

 

  • Presented a research paper as invited resource person in the UGC National Seminar conducted by the Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Perumbavoor on 22.10.2010.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person in the Sahavasa Camp conducted by Sarvasiksha Abhiyan (Ministry of Education, Gov.of Kerala), Block Resource centre, Mavelikara at Thekkekkara Panchayath, Mavelikara on 22.1.2009. Topic: ‘ Relevance of Folk lore ‘.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person in the Sahavasa Camp conducted by Sarvasiksha Abhiyan (Ministry of Education, Gov.of Kerala), Block Resource centre, Mavelikara at Chunakkara Panchayath, Mavelikara on 23.1.2009. Topic: ‘ Folk Culture ‘.

 

  • Delivered two lectures as invited resource person as the part of a Course work conducted by Sameeksha, Kalady, Recognized Research Centre under M.G.University, Kottayam on June 17, 2009. Topic: ‘Cultural History and Folklore’.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person for the degree students, Departmaent of Malayalam, St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva on 22.10.2009. Topic: ‘ Folklore Studies’.

 

  • Delivered a lecture for the degree level Malayalam students, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakkara on 3.11.2009. Topic: ‘ Cultural Studies’.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Folklore Studies ‘ in the Seminar Conducted by S.N.M.College, Malyankara on 4.10.2009.

 

  • A lecture delivered as invited resource person in the International seminar conducted by The Emirates National School, Sharja, UAE on 17.1.2008. Topic: ‘ National Integrity ‘.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘ Folklore in Globalized context ‘ in the Folklore Seminar Conducted by the Kerala Folklore Academi held at Vadayar, Vaikom on 22.8.2009.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Agrarian Folklore’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Conducted by the Department of Malayalam and the Department of Botony, St. Xavier’s college for Women, Aluva on 7.8.2009.

 

  • Presented a paper on ‘ Folklore and Glocalization ‘ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Conducted by the Department of History, Henry Baker College, Melukavu on 20 August 2009.

 

  • Presented a paper as invited resource person on ‘ Arangarivukal ‘ in the ‘Kalithattu -09′ – three day residential academic programme on performances organized by the Department of Malayalam, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 2.11.2009.

 

  • A series of lectures delivered as invited resource person as the part of a Course work conducted by Sameeksha, Kalady, Recognized Research Centre under M.G.University, Kottayam on July 4 and 5, 2008. Topic: ‘Relevance of Folklore studies’.

 

  • Topic: ‘Folkloristics’, Seminar coducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Regional Centre, Thuravur on 3.12.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Cultural readings of Folklore’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar conducted by the Post Graduate & Research Department of Malayalam, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta on 11.12.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Fertility Folklore’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar conducted by the Department of Malayalam, D.B. College, Thalayolaparambu on 29.8.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Thullalile Nadan Samskruthi ‘ in the Seminar Conducted by Kunjan Nambyar Smarakam, Cultural Department, Govt.of Kerala on 5.5.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Expressions in Folk Arts ‘ in the state level Theatre Camp conducted by Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University, International Centre for Kutiyattam, Thrippunithura and Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 11.10.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘History and Folklore’ in the ‘Symbiosis- Inter disciplinary Seminar’ conducted by the Post Graduate Department and research centre in History, U.C.College, Aluva on 17.10.2008.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Nadodikkathakal’ in the Three day National Seminar Conducted by the Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 2.2.2007.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘ Folk Lore and Folk Life ‘ in the Seminar conducted by Vidyarangam Kalasahitya Vedi,Govt. High school, Veeyapuram, Alapuzha dt. on 13.7.2007.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘ Mahabharatham Nadodikkathakalil ‘ in the Seminar conducted by the Department of Malayalam, School of Indian Languages, Kannur University on 10.3.2007 at Mahakavi P. Smarakam, Kanhangad.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Folklore Theories’, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Regional Centre , Payyanur on 29.9.2006.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Polipattu Traditions of Kerala and Jewish Polipattu’ in the International Seminar conducted by Ithaca College, New York, Hebrew University of Jarusalem and Association for Comparative Studies on 22.2.2006 held in and around Kochi.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Contemporary Folklore Studies’ in the State level Seminar conducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 22.11.2006.

 

  • Topic: ‘ Folklore Studies and Cultural Studies’ , Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Regional Centre, Payyanur on 25.8.2005.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Theyyam -Samskarapatana Veekshanathil’ in the State level Seminar conducted by the Association for Comparative Studies (THAPASAM) on 2.10.2005 at Sameeksha, Kalady.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Nadodikkathakal’ in the State level Seminar conducted by the Folklore Club, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 11.11.2005.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Theyyam – A Cultural Study’ in the State level Seminar conducted by the Association for Comparative Studies (THAPASAM) on 9.10.2004 at Sameeksha, Kalady.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Kuttanattile Folklorukal’ in the State level Seminar conducted by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, Thrissur on 2.10.2003 at Nedumudi, Alappuzha.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Puthen Folklore Patanangal ‘ in the State level Seminar conducted by the Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Regional Centre, Payyanur on 21.11.2003.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Vayanayude Vazhikal ‘ in the State level Seminar conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Regional Centre, Payyanur on 29.8.2003.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Rituals and Rites in the Buddhist tradition in south Kerala’ in the State level Seminar Conducted by the Association for Comparative Studies (THAPASAM) on 9.11.2002 at Sameeksha, Kalady.

 

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Sreemoolavasam: Charitrathilum Vamozhiyilum’ in the State level Seminar conducted by the Association for Comparative Studies (THAPASAM) on 11.11.2000 at Sameeksha, Kalady.

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