Invited Lectures/Speeches (2018 onwards)

Aju K. Narayanan

Select list of Invited Lectures / Papers

2023

Delivered a review of the book, 'Neroodayodoppam' and deleivered a lecture on 'Pablo Neruda' in the Seminar, conducted by Vanitha Sahithi, Kottayam on 28.07.2023.
Conducted 'Njattupura', a three day Literary workshop as camp director, and delivered a lecture on "Ezhuthu: Enthu? Enthinu? Engane?" conducted by KCBC Media Commission and Yuvakshethra College, Palakkad on 21-23, July, 2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Anuvarthanam Malayala Cinemayil" in the International Seminar conducted by the Kerala Chalachithra Academy and St. John's College, Anchal on 11.07.2023.
Inaugurated the Vayanapakshacharanam, and delivered a lecture on 'Vaikom Sathyagrahavum Kerala Navothanavum' in the webinar conducted by Yuvasamithi, Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath on 07.07.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered two lectures (1. Kavithayude Varthamanam 2. Natakathinte Naalvazhikal) in the seminar 'Kalasahitheeyam' conducted by Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangham held at Kumarakom on 17.06.2023.
Delivered a speech on "Navothanavum Kerala Samoohavum" in the public meeting in connection with 43rd Annual Celebrations of Vivekananda Arts and Radio Club, Vallikunnam on 28.05.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Charithramozhukunna Alappuzha" in the Seminar conducted by Susheela Gopalan Patanakendram, Alapuzha on 23.05.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Research on Cinema" in the National Seminar conducted by AKRSA in collaboration with the Directorate of Research, Calicut University on 20.05.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a speech on "Police: Cinemayilum Nadakathilum" in the Seminar conducted by the Kerala Police Officers Association in connection with the State Conference held at Perumbavoor on 17.05.2023.
Delivered a talk on "Nirmalyam" in the open forum in connection with the International Film Festival, conducted by Chithradarsana, Kottayam on 13.05.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture in the seminar, in connection with the Study Camp conducted by Kerala School Teachers Associationheld at Hosana Mount, Bharananganam on 13.05.2023.
Delivered a review of the book, 'Ella Rithukkaludeyum Kavi' edited by M.R. Renukumar, in the seminar conducted by the Kottayam Book Festival on 13.05.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered the commemoration lecture on "John Paul Cinemakalude Lavanyasasthram" in the Seminar conducted by MACTA and KCBC Media Commission held at POC, Kochi on23.04.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Kerala Theatre" in the Seminar, in connection with the World Theatre Day Celebrations, conducted by ALA Theatre Group held at Mulamthuruthy on 26.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Naadu, Arivu, Nattarivu: Chila Saiddhanthika Sameekshakal" in the Seminar conducted by SSV College, Valayanchirangara in collaboration with Kerala Folklore Academy on 24.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered Rev. Dr. John Vallamattam Memorial lecture on "Cultural dimensions of Kerala-ness" conducted by Newman College, Thodupuzha on 23.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklorinte Samakalikatha" in the Seminar (Arangola-2023) conducted by Henry Baker College, Melukavu in collaboration with Kerala Folklore Academy on 23.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Kalayum Sahithyavum" in the Bodhi Seminar, conducted by DB College, Sasthamkotta on 08.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a speech on "Linga svathvam: Vyathyasthathakalum Velluvilikalum" in the SAMAM Seminar conducted by the State Institute of Encyclopedia and Kerala Bhasha Institute held at CMS College, Kottayam on 03.03.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Social Media Cinema Niroopanam" in the open forum in connection with Kottayam International Film Festival, conducted by the Kerala Chalachithra Academy on 27.02.2023.
Conducted a Film Making Workshop and delivered various lectures on "Film Making" for the selected students of St. Mary's College, Sultan Bathery, Wayanad conucted by the Film Club and IQAC held from 23rd Feb. to 25th Feb. 2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Reading the Frame: Expanding Cinematic Horizon" in the open forum, in connection with Media one Academy Film Festival-2023 conducted by Media One Academy, Kozhikkodu on19.02.2023.
Delivered a review of the book, 'Sree Buddha of Kiliroor' written by Adv. K. Anilkumar in the Seminar held at Press Club, Kottayam on 16.02.2023.
Delivered a talk on "Malayalam" in the Seminar, conducted by Malayala Aikyavedi, in connection with 12th State conference on 12.02.2023.
As an invited resource person, inaugurated the Prajna 2023 programme and delivered a lecture on "Folk Narratives", conducted by the PG Department of English, Baselius College, Kottayam in association with IQAC on 06.02.2023.
As an invited guest, inaugurated the annual day celebrations of Holy Angels Public School, Pallipad, Haripad and delivered a talk on "School Curriculum and Education" on 27.01.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Navothana Naalvazhikalum Assante Chandalabhikshukiyum" in the public conference, conducted by PKS held at Ettumanur on 26.01.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklore Theories" in the Seminar, conducted by the department of Malayalam, Vimala College, Thrissur in collaboration with Kerala Folklore Academy held on 25.01.2023.
Delivered a special lecture on "Malayaliyude Bhashajeevitham" in the Seminar, conducted by Malayala Aikyavedi held at CMS College, Kottayam on 21.01.2023.
As an invited resource person, delivered lecture on "Post-truth" in the National Seminar, conducted by the department of English, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 20.01.2023.

2022
As an invited resource person, delivered speech on "I.V. Sasiyude Cinemakal" in the open forum, conducted by MACTA on 22.12.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered an introductory speech on "Cinema: Kalayum Kalavum" in the open forum, conducted by the Kerala Chalachithra Academy in connection with IFFK-2022 on 12.12.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folk Theatre: Sankalpanangal, Mathrukakal" in the Seminar, conducted by the Kerala Folklore Academy and Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 25.11.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Cinemayude Drisyabhashayum Soundaryasasthravum" in the Seminar, conducted by the Kerala Chalachithra Academy and Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu on 18.11.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Aathiyum Kalarikalum" in the Seminar, conducted by the Kerala Folklore Academy in connection with ‘Chengannoor Peruma’ held at Christian College, Chengannur on 01.11.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a speech on "Narabali: Charithra varthamanangal" in the book fest, in connection with the state conference of Karshaka Sangham held at Kottayam on 16.10.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Pradesika Charithram: Enthu? Enthinu? Engane?" in the TWo-Day Workshop, conducted by the department of History in collaboration with DSS, M.G.University, Kottayam on 12.10.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Swathanthryathinte 75-aam Varshavum Bhinna Sheshi Samoohavum" in the Seminar, conducted by DAWF, held at Kongadu, Palakkad on 01.10.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Godard" in the film festival on Godard conducted by M.G.University Campus Union on 30.09.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Research Ethics" in the PhD course work programme, conducted by the department of Malayalam, Kannur University held at P.K. Rajan Memorial Campus, Neeleswaram on 29.09.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Sahithyavum Samskarapatana Siddhanthangalum" in the Seminar, conducted by Kerala Bhasha Institute and Govt. Arts and Science College, Calicut on 28.09.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Madhyamangalude Rashtreeyam" in the Seminar, conducted by AIDWA, Kottayam District committee on 27.09.2022.
Inaugurated the 'Godard Film Festival' and delivered a talk on "Poetics and Politics of Godardian Movies" in the open forum conducted by Chithra Darsana Film Society, Kottayam on 21.09.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Malayalam Drama" in the inaugural function of 'All Kerala Professional Nataka Mela', conducted by KCBC, held at POC, Ernakulam on 20.09.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Reel Cinema, Digital Cinema" in the Seminar, conducted by the Department of Russian and Comparative Literature, University of Calicut on 23.08.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Current Trends in Folklore Studies" in the National Seminar, conducted by School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut in collaboration with Kerala Folkore Academy on 23.08.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Folklore and Folkloristics" in the Seminar, jointly conducted by National Service Scheme, DB College, Sasthamkotta and Nattukalakarakkoottam, Kollam held at DB College, Sasthamkotta on 21.08.2022.
Delivered a talk on the novel "August 17" in the Gramaphone Programme conducted by Unity in Literature and Art (ULA), Neendoor on 17.08.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Ezhuthum Vayanayum" in the Book Releasing Programme conducted by the Higher Secondary Malayala vedi, Kottayam on 13.08.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Desam, Rashtram, Bharanakoodam" in the seminar in connection with VRB memorial programmes, held at Changanassery on 09.08.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Folklore and Folklife" in the Kava, State Level Leadership Camp, conducted by Nattukalakarakkoottam held at Wayanad on 30.07.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Oral History" in the National Level Writeshop, conducted by St. Theresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam on 27.07.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "School Education System" in the Community Living Camp, conducted by College of Teacher Education, Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies, Thottakkad 22.07.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Kerala Theatre" in the area convention of NATAK, Kottayam 17.07.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Cinema: History, Aesthetics and Politics" in the meeting in connection with John Kunnappilly Commemoration Programme conducted by Nirmala Art Society (NAS), Muvattupuzha on 10.07.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Reading" in the Seminar, in connection Vayana Pakshacharanam conducted by District Police Library, Kottayam on 07.07.2022.
Delivered a lecture on "Research: What, Why and How?" in the Lecture Series conducted by School of Letters, MG University, Kottayam on 06.07.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Chandalabhikshuki" in the Seminar conducted by Ranjini Library and Reading room on 28.06.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Lokacharam enna Nattuvazhakkam" in the National Seminar conducted by Ettumanoorappan College in collaboration with Kerala Folklore Academi on 03.06.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Buddhist Traditions of Kerala" in the seminar conducted by Sree Buddha Samskarika Patana Kendram, Kiliroor on 16.05.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk in the cultural meeting, conducted by All Kerala Private College Teachers' Association (AKPCTA), Ernakulam Disctrict held at Changampuzha Park, Edappally, Kochi on 11.05.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Kalamandalam Haiderali: Life and Biopic" in the public meeting in connection with P. Balachandran Memorial Film Festival conducted by Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangham, Vaikom, on 02.05.2022.
Delivered an introductory lecture on the movie "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar" in the Exhibition programme conducted by Samskara, MG University, Kottayam on 12.04.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Contemporary Malayalam Movies" in the Open Forum in connection with International Film festival (IFFMGU) conducted by the Department Students' Union, MG University, Kottayam on 10.04.2022.
Delivered a talk on "Vijnana Samoohavum Keralavum" in the Seminar conducted by Kerala State Library Council, Kottayam Taluk on 02.04.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Gaveshanam: Arivulpadanathinte Vyavaharika Bhoomika" in the National Level Workshop conducted by the IQAC and the Department of Malayalam, Kannur University held at PK Rajan Memorial Campus, Nileswar on 31.03.2022.
Delivered a lecture on the book "St. Thomas: Mythum Charithravum" in the book release function in connection with Vidwan PG Nair Memorial National Seminar conducted by UC College, Aluva held on 24.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Gothra Kavitha: Lavanya sasthravum Prathyaya Sasthravum" in the National Seminar conducted by the PG and the Research Department of Malayalam, UC College, Aluva held on 24.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Ghatanavadam: Parikalpanakal, Prayogangal" in the National Seminar conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thuravur Regional Centre on 23.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Chalachithra Kalayude Lavanya Sasthram" in the webinar conducted by Naipunya Institute of Management and Information Technology (NIMIT), Koratty, Thrissur on 19.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Malayalam Studies: New methodologies" in the One-day Seminar conducted by the Research and PG Department of Malayalam, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta on 11.03.2022.
Inaugurated the Film Festival, and delivered a talk on "Poetics and Politics of Films", conducted by K.E. College, Mannanam on 09.03.2022.
Inaugurated the Womens Day Programme and delivered a lecture on "Break the Bias", conducted by the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 08.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered the keynote on "Malayalam Film Literature" in the Seminar conducted by Kendra Sahithya Academy in collaboration with mala College, Muvattupuzha on 04.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Gaveshanam: Enthu? Enthinu? Engane?" in the National Level Workshop coducted by the Directorate of Research, University of Calicut, Kozhikkodu on 03.03.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklorum Chalachithravum: Chila Saidhanthika Vicharangal" in the National Seminar coducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 25.02.2022.
As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Malayalam" in the seminar coducted by Kerala University Teachers Training College, Aryadu, Alappuzha on 21.02.2022.
Inaugurated the 'Read Aloud day' Celeberation and delivered a speech on "Reading", conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University Library, on 02.02.2022.

2021

· Delivered a talk on the book "Neroodayodoppam" in the book release function conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University Employees Association on 19.12.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "The Influencs of Romanticism on Pedagogical Litarature in Malayalam" in the webinar conducted by The English and Foreign Langauge University (EFLU), Hyderabad on 15.12.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "The Application of Media Theories in Research" in the seminar conducted by St. Joseph College of Communication, Media Village, Changanassery on 10.12.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklore: Samakalika Chinthakal" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and St. John's College, Anchal on 05.11.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Vamozhi: Soundarya Sasthravum Prathyaya Sasthravum" in the webinar conducted by Aksharam Museum on 30.10.2021.

· Delivered a talk on "Pradesha Charithram: Ezhuthinte Vazhikal" in the webinar conducted by District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Alappuzha on 16.10.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Nattu Sahithyam: Rachanayum Rasanayum" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and Vimala College, Thrissur on 08.10.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Jootha Paithrukam: Charithravum Nattarivukalum" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and SNM College, Malyankara on 06.10.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklorum Samskara Patanavum" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and NSS College, Nenmara on 03.10.2021.

· Inaugurated the District Level Convention of Vidyarthi Malayala Vedi, Kottayam and delivered a speech on "Mathrubhashayude Rashtreeyam" on 01.10.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklore Patanam: Naveena jnana Parisarangal" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and University College, Thiruvananthapuram on 24.9.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Vanor Nadeepurathile Nattarivukall" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and St. Joseph's College, Alappuzha on 23.9.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklore Patanathinte Reethisasthram" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and Govt College, Kasaragodu on 22.9.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Pradesika Chalachithravum Folklorum" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and NSS College, Cherthala on 14.9.2021.

· Delivered "Shivaraman Cheriyanadu Memorial Lecture" in the commemoration webinar conducted by Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangham, Mavelikara area Committee on 13.9.2021.

· Delivered a talk on "Chalachithra Patanam: Samakalika Reethisasthram" in the webinar conducted by Democratic Research Scholars' Organization on 12.9.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Nattil Pookkunna Kathakal, Kathayil Viriyunna Nadu" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Panmana Regional Centre on 11.9.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Chalachithravum Folklorum: Chila Abhimukheekaranangal" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and Maharajas College, Ernakulam on 08.9.2021.

· Delivered a short presentation as an invited respondent in the webinar conducted by the School of Folklore Studies, Calicut University and Folklore Society of South Indian Languages (FOSSILS) on 29.8.2021.

· Inaugurated the Onam Celeberations -2021and delivered talk on "Onathinte Naalvazhikal" in the webinar conducted by NSS Girls' High School, Karuvatta on 23.8.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Buddhamathathinte Kuttanadan Kaivazhikal" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and Nehru Arts and Science College, kanhangad on 17.8.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Gaveshanavum Samskara patanavum" in the webinar conducted by Govt. Arts and Science College, Nilambur, 13.8.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Pradesika Charithram: Saidhanthika sameekshakal" in the webinar conducted by Kerala Folklore Academy and St.Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikkodu, 11.8.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Chalachithram: Sasthravum Lavanya sasthravum" in the seminar conducted by the Elements of Cinema (film academy), Ernakulam on 27.7.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Chalachithram: Gaveshana sadhyathakalum Velluvilikalum" in the webinar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Kannur University on 26.7.2021.

· Delivered a talk on "Sthree Padavi: Varthamanam, Varumkalam" in the webinar conducted by the Democratic Youth Federation of India, Kottayam on 19.7.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "School Curriculum and Education" in the webinar conducted by the Vidyarangam Kalasahitya Vedi, Govt. High School, Kanjiramattam, Thodupuzha on 16.7.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Kerala Culture and Folklore" in the webinar conducted by Adi Sankara Training College, Kalady on 09.7.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Folklorum Samskarika Patanavum" in the webinar conducted by School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut on 03.7.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Effective Reading in a Changing World" in the webinar conducted by the IQAC, St. Xavier's College, Vaikom on 24.6.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Vayanayude Vasantham" in the webinar conducted by the Vidyarangam Kalasahitya Vedi, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ayaparambu, Haripad on 19.6.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Kuttanadinte Nattarivum Samskaravum" in the webinar conducted by Thanima, Kuttanad on 19.6.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Charithrathinte Palamakal" in the webinar conducted by Bishop Hodges Higher Secondary School, Mavelikkara on 13.6.2021.

· Inaugurated the 'Vayanadinacharanam' and delivered a talk on "Vayanayude Rashtreeyam" in the webinar conducted by CMS High School, Kanam on 19.6.2021.

· As an invited discussant, delivered a talk on "Resurgence of Temple Activities in Kerala: A Historical Reading" in the webinar, conducted by the Centre for Cultural Studies, University of Kerala on 11.4.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Chalachithra Nirmanathinte Rasathanthram" in the Sahavasa Camp, conducted by the College of Teacher Education, Thodupuzha on 20.3.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Valathupaksha Samskarikatha Uyarthunna Velluvilikal" in the webinar conducted by AKGCT in connection with the 63rd State Conference on 16.3.2021.

· Inaugurated the cultural club activities of St.Mary's college, Sultan Bathery and delivered a talk on "History and Culture" on 11.3.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Kerala Vikasanathinte Charithra Vazhikal" in the seminar conducted by Kerala Library Council, held at Vaikom on 06.3.2021.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on "Cinemayude Nottangal" in the webinar conducted by NSS Training College, Pandalam 02.3.2021.

· Delivered a lecture on "Research and Methodology" in the seminar conducted by School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in connection with Expressions, Lecture Series held on 03.2.2021.

· Delivered the inaugural speech on "Malayalavum Malayaliyum" in the annual district meeting (webinar) conducted by Malayala Aikya Vedi, Alappuzha on 04.02.2021.

· Delivered the inaugural speech on "Mathrubhasha" in the annual district meeting conducted by Malayala Aikya Vedi, Kottayam held at Ettumanoor on 30.01.2021.

· Delivered a talk on "2020-le Malayala Cherukatha" for Akashvani, Kochi. Broadcasted on 05.01.2021.

· Delivered a talk on "Kalamandalam Haiderali" in the commemoration programme conducted by Sree Keralavarma Public Library, Vadakkanchery on 05.01.2021.

2020

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on "Malayala Cinemayude Bhavukathva Parinamangal" in the webinar conducted by Chithradarsana Film Society, Kottayam, on 12.12.2020.

· Delivered a speech on the novel "Meesha" in the meeting conducted by the Suhruth Sangham, Neendoor, held on 22.11.2020.

· Delivered a commemoration speech on Vayalar Ramavarma in the Seminar/webinar conducted by Vayalar Kala Vedi, Neendoor, Kottayam on 27.10.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Vettiyar Premnathinte Folklore Mekhalayile Sambhavanakal” in the webinar conducted by Nattukalakarakkoottam in connection with Vettiyar Premnath Anusmaranam on 08.09.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Cinemayum Samakalika Jeevithavum” in the webinar conducted by the Kerala State Chalachithra Academi and the department of English, Marthoma College, Ayoor on 05.09.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Buddhamathathinte Nadodithangal” in the webinar conducted by Kerala Buddhist Council in connection with Damma Megha Buddhist Webinar Series on 30.08.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Nattutsavangalude Samskarika Vinimayangal” in the webinar conducted by St. Annes' HSS, Kottayam in connection with Centenary Webinar Series on 28.08.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Paithruka Vyavasayam: Sankalpanavum Prayogavum” in the webinar conducted by the Research Department of Malayalam, Govt College, Pattambi on 18.08.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Gaveshanavum Samskara Patanavum” in the National Level webinar conducted by the Research Department of Malayalam, SDCollege, Alappuzha on 14.08.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Gaveshana Reethisasthram” in the webinar conducted by the research department of Malayalam, St. Xavier's College, Aluva on 08.08.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Siddhantham: Enthu? Enthinu? Engane?” in the webinar conducted by the research department of Malayalam, Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur on 05.08.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Thakkol Vakkukal” in the webinar conducted by the department of Malayalam, CHMK memorial Govt College, Koduvally on 01.08.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Higher Education” in the webinar conducted by the United Action Forum to Protect Collegiate Education on 16.07.2020.

· Delivered a talk on “Unnatha Vidyabhyasam Neridunna Velluvilikal” in the webinar conducted by All India Democratic Student Organization on 30.06.2020.

· Delivered a speech on “Covid Kalathe Unnatha Vidyabhyasam” in the webinar conducted by Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham in connection with 'Pavanan Commemoration Programme' on 22.06.2020.

· Delivered a speech on “Fandry: Poetics and Politics” in the open forum in connection with Shonadri Gandharva Film Festival held on 07.03.2020.

· As the chief guest, delivered a talk on “Manavikatha” in the Snehasamvada Sadass conducted by Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham, Kottayam Area Committee held on 20.02.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Book cover designing” in the International Book Festival ('Krithi') conducted by the Government of Kerala and SPCS held at Kochi on 13.02.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Folklore, History and Popular Culture” in the National Seminar conducted by the Centre for Buddhist Studies, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 07.02.2020.

· As the chief guest delivered a talk on “Society and Education” in the Annual Day Programme of Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Vadavukodu, Ernakulam on 03.02.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Poetics and Politics of Cinema” in the one-week orientation course for the university & college teachers conducted by DCDC, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 23.01.2020.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Folklore and Historical Writing” in the Seminar conducted by C.M.S. College, Kottayam and Krithi International Book Festival (SPCS) on 16.01.2020.

· Delivered a speech on “Munpe Parakkunna Chithrakala” in the open forum in connection with the painting exhibition, conducted by Samskara, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 15.01.2020.

· Delivered the keynote on “Research Methodology” in the Seminar conducted by the research department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 14.01.2020.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on “Aadhunikathayude Aparangal” in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam on 14.01.2020.

· As an invited resource person, presented a paper on “Biopic: Januss, Charithram, Varthamanam” in the National Seminar conducted by the research department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Regional Centre, Ettumanur on 11.01.2020.

2019

· Presented a paper on “the methodology of folklore research” in the seminar conducted by the Association for Comparative Studies (Tapasam) held at Kana Institute, Thuruthi, Chamganassery on 21.12.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on “Ecological/Folk Pathways of Aesthetics” in the Two day National Seminar conducted by the Department of English, Govt. College, Kattappana on 17.12.2019.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on “Aadhunikathayude Shlatha Chinthakal” in the Three day National Seminar conducted by the PG and Research Department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Kattappana on 16.12.2019.

· As an invited resource person delivered a talk on “Literature and Society” in the Literary Camp conducted by CSI synod, held at Eco spiritual Centre, Othara on 13.12.2019.

· Delivered a talk on “Eco Aesthetics” in connection with Walk with a Scholar (WWS) programme, an initiative of Govt. Of Kerala, conducted by Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu on 12.12.2019.

· Served as a resource person in the Two Day National Seminar on “Bhasha, Sahityam, Samskaram” organised by St. Paul’s College, Kalamassey in association with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 12.12.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on “Art of Film making” in the Film Making Workshop (Poorvarangam) by Kristhu Jyothi College of Management and Technology, Changanassery held 03.12.2019.

· Inaugurated the Social Science Lab and delivered a lecture on ‘School Education and Social Science’ at Bishop Hodges Higher Secondary School, Mavelikara on 18.11.2019.

· Delivered a talk on ‘Literature in connection with the stage and the scene’ in the Bagshaw Literary Festival organized by the department of English, CMS College, Kottayam on 29.11.2019.

· As an invited resource person delivered a talk on ‘Cultural Studies’ in the Teacher Transformation Programme jointly organised by DHSE and Department of Collegiate Education held at SNGS College, Pattambi on 19.11.2019.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on ‘Theory and Methodology of Humanities’ in the Seven-Day workshop for University/College Teachers conducted by Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam in collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council on 18.11.2019.

· Inaugurated the Folk Film Workshop (Milindi) and delivered a lecture on ‘Folkumentary’, conducted by Thrissur Janasamskara Chalachithra Kendram in association with Kerala State Chalachithra Academy on 08.11.2019.

· As an invited resource person delivered a talk on “Malayalam Language” in connection with Malayala Bhasha Varaaghosham conducted by KSEB, Kottayam Circle on 07.11.2019.

· As an invited resource person delivered a public talk on “Madhuram Malayalam” in connection with Keralappiravi Dinaghosham conducted by Chirakkadavu Panchayath, Ponkunnam on 01.11.2019.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on “ Folklorile Samakaleenatha” in the Three Day National Seminar organized by Panampilly Memorial Govt. College, Chalakkudy on 30.10.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Cultural Studies' in the Orientation Programme for Higher secondary school teachers conducted by the Department of Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Kerala held at U.C.College, Aluva on 29.9.2019.

· Presented a paper on “Cyber Aadhunikatha: Oru Samvadam” in the Three Day National Seminar organized by School of Letters, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 26.9.2019.

· Delivered the Keynote address on “Literature, History and Culture: New Perspectives” in the seminar conducted by Kristhu Jyothi College of Management and Technology, Changanassery held on 29.8.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Tracing the contours of Cultural Studies: From Roots to Routes' in the one-day national seminar conducted by the Postgraduate department of English, Sr.Mary's College, Manarcaud on 10.7.2019.

· Delivered a lecture on 'Malayalam: Language and Literature' in the Orientation Programme conducted by the research and postgraduate department of Malayalam, SB College (Autonomous) , Changanassery on 27.6.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Malayala Sahithyathinte Varthamanam' in the annual meeting organised by Ettumanur Kavyavedi, Ettumanur on 2.6.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Chinthavishtayaya Seetha' in the seminar conducted by Samskara, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 27.5.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Malayala Patanathinte Reethisasthram' in the workshop organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan held at Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Ernakulam on 25.5.2019.

· Delivered a lecture on 'Kuttanad: Charithravum Samskaravum' in the seminar jointly conducted by the post-graduate department of Malayalam, SD College, Alappuzha and Thanima Samskarika Vedi, Mankombu on 18.5.2019.

· Delivered a lecture on 'Keralathinte Buddhamatha Paramparyam' in the seminar conducted by the Buddhist Council of Kerala in connection with the Buddha Poornima Festival held at Karumadi, Alappuzha on 18.5.2019.

· Delivered a lecture on 'Kottayam Pushpanathum Mlayala Janapriya Novalum' in the seminar conducted by Kottayam Pushpanath Trust, Kottayam on 2.5.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Research Methodology' in the workshop organised by the research and postgraduate department of Malayalam, UC College, Aluva on 25.4.2019.

· Delivered a lecture on 'M.M.Purushothaman Nair and Thirunizhalmala' in the seminar organised by Ettumanoorappan College, Ettumanur, 24.4.2019.

· As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Paithruka Patanam: Prayoga Mathrukakal' in the Seminar organised by the Paithruka Patanakendram, Hill Palace, Cultura; Department, Govt. of Kerala held on 22.3.2019.

· Delivered a Lecture on 'Folklore and Folk Art' in the conference conducted by Adi Sankara Training College, Kalady on 20.3.2019.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on 'Bhashayum Samskaravum' in the M.E.S. Asmabi Golden Jubilee Conference held at Kodungallur on 20.3.2019.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on 'Prakatanathinte Thatvika Sancharangal' in the International Seminar organised by the Department of Theatre, Sree sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 14.3.2019.

· Inaugurated the History Association activities and delivered a lecture on 'The Politics of Local History Writing', Department of History, S.D.College, Alappuzha on 06.3.2019.

· As an invited resource person delivered a Lecture on 'Discipline and Punish: Discourse on Body' in National Seminar organised by the post-graduate department of English, Ilahia College, Muvattupuzha in association with School of Letters, M.G.University, Kottayam on 22.02.2019.

· Delivered a Lecture on 'Higher Education: Roots and Routes' in connection with the 'Walk with a Scholar Programme' conducted by U.C.College, Aluva 20.02.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Cultural Studies' in the Two Day National Workshop, conducted by State Institute of Children's Literature (SICL), Govt. of Kerala and Department of Malayalam, Baselius College, Kottayam on 15.02.2019.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Film and Literature' in the National Residential Literary Camp, conducted by Sree Narayanaguru Centre for Social Transformation, Sree sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady held at Regional Centre, Payyanur on 12.01.2019.

· Delivered the KPAC Endowment Lecture on 'Film and Cultural Studies', conducted by the department of Malayalam, University of Madras, held at Mareena Campus, Chennai on 10.01.2019.

2018

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on 'Ezhuthile Kathayum Charithravum' in the International Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Govt. College, Kattappana on 19. 12.2018.

· Delivered the keynote address in the National Seminar on 'Reference Management' organized by the IQAC, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda on 15.11.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Kerala Culture and Cultural Studies' in the Extension Lecture Programme, conducted by S.D. College, Alappuzha on 07.11.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Folklore' in the Extension Lecture Programme, conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Thuravur Regional Centre on 03.10.2018.

· Delivered a talk on 'Research Methodology', conducted by the Research Department of Malayalam, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur on 27.9.2018.

· As an invited resource person delivered a talk on 'Cultural Facets of Postmodern Stories ' in the Seminar, jointly organised by Kendra Sahitya Academy, New Delhi and Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 25.9.2018.

· As an invited resource person presented a paper on 'Thanmayum Sankarathayum Kraisthava Folkloril' in the National Seminar conducted by the department of Malayalam, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanachery on 13. 9.2018.

· Delivered a talk on 'Cinema: Science and Art' in the study camp Kerala State Chalachithra Academy and Kerala State Shishukshema Samithi held at Adimali on 07.5.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a lecture on 'Research Methodology of Language and Literature Studies ' in the workshop on National level Research Orientation Programme in Languages (ROP2018), organised by the Research Committee, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam on 17.02.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on 'Film and Cultural Studies' in the seminar, in connection with the International Film Festival, conducted by St. Joseph's College, Alappuzha on 12.02.2018.

· Delivered a talk on 'Film and Censorship' in the open forum, in connection with the Regional International Film Festival of Kottayam (RIFFK), conducted by the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy on 06.02.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a special lecture on 'Culture, History, Heritage' held at CMS College, Kottayam in connection with the 'Navabhavam Lecture Series' conducted by the Department of Malayalam, CMS College, Kottayam on 06.02.2018.

· As an invited resource person, presented a paper on 'Film, Folklore and Culture' in the Four Day RUSA National Seminar conducted by the department of malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady held at Ettumanoor regional centre on 21. 02.2018.

· As an invited resource person, delivered a talk on ' Cinema: Art and Science' in the open forum, in connection with the Children's Film Festival, conducted by the State Institute of Educational Technology, Govt. of Kerala held at Thiruvananthapuram on 27.01.2018.

· Delivered an introductory lecture on 'Baul Music' in connection with the musical performance of 'Amer Praner', a Baul Musical group from Santhinikethan, West Bangal, Conducted by the Department of Student Services, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam held at Govt. College, Munnar on 04.01.2018.

Delivered an introductory lecture on 'Baul Music' in connection with the musical performance of 'Amer Praner', a Baul Musical group from Santhinikethan, West Bangal, Conducted by the Department of Student Services, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam held at Govt. College, Kattappana on 03.01.2018.