Tuesday 29 September 2015

Ecological Economists - the Need of the Hour

The seminar addresses the relationship between economics and ecology by looking at the lives and works of some seminal ecological economists of the 20th century such as J. C. Kumarappa, Kenneth Boulding and E. F. Schumacher. 
For my personal take on J. C. Kumarappa (one of my favourite economists), 
do read this article of mine HERE on this blog.

Monday 28 September 2015

Open Mic – Personal Story Telling
Theme for this session: The Road Less Travelled
On
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
5.30 – 7.30 pm
@
Ashvita Bistro
11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 18
Guidelines:
Must be a personal story based on the story teller’s personal experience/life.
It must be a story not a speech, presentation or rant.
Seven minutes per teller.

Sunday 20 September 2015

National Paper Reading Competition - 2016
for Students of MA English Literature
organized by the 
Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies
Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat -360 005.
On 04, 05, 06 January 2016
Topic: Re-interpreting Eliot

For more details click HERE

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Release of Ninth Issue of 'Eclectic Representations'

The ninth issue of Eclectic Representations, the peer-reviewed bi-annual research journal of the PG & Research Department of English, Madras Christian College (Vol 5, Issue 2), was released today at 9.30 am, to a packed audience in the Anderson Hall, Madras Christian College, by Dr. Artemis Preeshl, (Associate Professor of Theater Arts, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA). Dr. Alexander Jesudasan, Principal & Secretary, MCC, received the first copy. 

The occasion also saw the release of a collection of poems titled Heartprints by Sharon Frederic, II MA English Lit., Our Bursar Mr. C. Sunderaj released the anthology of poems and Dr. Franklin Daniel, President, ELF received the first copy.

Sunday 6 September 2015

Now, avail special student discount price: Rs.1200/- only, for groups of three or more.
Session 1: (2 hrs)
Story Narrative as a Process
Introduction to Narratology
Narrative Cues: Role of Narrative Cues and Audience Perception
Why is it important for a screen writer to be aware of the process?
Story Design

Session 2: (3 hrs)
Anatomy of a Screenplay
Plot
Character
Scene, Sequence, Set-piece
Composition
Understanding Theme
Identifying your story’s theme
Screenplay  Structures:
It’s all about the structure
Introduction to Classic Screenplay Structures

Saturday 5 September 2015


Even as I look back with nostalgia at my school & college life, my mind and my heart direct me to the one great source of knowledge – the fountain of wisdom – the spring of love – my dearest treasures, my teachers! With fire in their eyes, commitment in their words, determination in their minds, love in their hearts, and the utmost dedication for their students -  being always there for me, to motivate me, to encourage me, to believe in me, and to help me face the problems of life, by giving me practical, life-sustaining values which will always be remembered, cherished and followed.

On this precious day, I thank my dear Lord Almighty for graciously giving me such wonderful teachers – the best in the world – and the dearest too, exclusively for me.!!!

Dearest Teachers, I have just one grateful line of gratitude for you:

Thank you so much!

Remembering the exceptional teachers in my life:

Remembering Sister Miriam Theresa, for her selfless dedication to her vocation, Mr & Mrs.Veeradhas, for their commitment and dynamism, and for believing in me, Ms. Sibble, Late Ms. Noeline, Late Mrs. Paulraj, Mrs. Rita, Mrs. Selvi, Mrs. Rasheeda, Mrs. Sathya, Mr. Alexander, from my School days,

Dr. Jesudoss Manalan, my beloved Librarian, Dr. Suresh Frederick, (my friendly guide), Prof. Natarajan, (Retd), Prof. Cruz, (Retd), Prof. Pauline Sathyamurthy, (Retd), Prof. Edward Manickam,