Fan Moment?
@ Gandhigram University | Dindigul
Today was a memorable day in every way.
I had the opportunity of interacting with an enthusiastic batch of professors who were part of the Refresher Course in English and Foreign Languages, organised by Gandhigram University, Dindigul.
However, it was a Saturday. And that too, a Saturday afternoon session – 2 to 5 pm. 😊
And the topic of my talk was on ‘The Architecture of the Text: How Language Shapes, Structures, and Subverts Critical Practice’.
But Prof. David’s (the Coordinator) words enthused me sky-high.
He said that, this batch is so vibrant and so passionate about learning new trends in literary studies, and they are so involved in the lecture sessions, and ask very thought-provoking questions to the Resource Persons.
As expected, the participants were so vibrant! During the Tea Break, many also had very interesting questions that proved the real tonic for the day.
After the session got over, there was one Professor who almost rushed towards me in all excitement.
Introducing herself with such cheerfulness, she said that she’s been following this – our academic blog since 2012, and it’s been a real motivation and inspiration for her.
She added,
‘Sir, I have been ardently following your blog since the year 2012. During the turbulent Covid lockdown days - especially - your blogposts were so uplifting, that they literally carried me through those days, sir. Every day I visit your blog, for new nuggets, and guess what? Today when I saw your name mentioned as the Resource Person, I immediately rang up my mom and told her, Ma, the blogger whom I have been referring to, all these years, I’m finally meeting him today. He’s our Resource Person today. In fact, everyone back at home knows about you, sir. I am not exaggerating sir. But I should confess that this is my fan moment. It’s like the universe has conspired it’,
she added.
This post is dedicated to you Dr. Shree. You literally made my day.
And well, we had a conversation for over two long hours, over tea - in her favourite tea shop, - that we didn’t see time whizzing past us.
Then, for memory-sake, she also took a selfie with me.
She is a vibrant literary soul – so passionate about literature, especially art!
So proud of you ma’am.
On behalf of all our readers and myself, I take this opportunity to wish you the best in all that you do!
Well, on an added note, Gandhigram is all the more memorable for the amazing forests that act as real therapy. Quite early into the morning, I was busy birding – in the solemn Saturday roads – and had a darshan of the rarely spotted paradise flycatcher, the roufus treepie, the golden oriole, a mongoose, and a pride of peacocks as well. 😊
I was also delighted to find an LED board that displayed the population clock of India, and of Tamil Nadu.
Felt so happy to see a lot of friends and past students as participants.
Special congratulations to Prof. David for organising this in-person Refresher Course, that really adds meaning to the concept of learning!
And the takeaways from today’s post?
Two!
First and foremost, blogging is a powerful tool for inspiring people, as it provides you with a professional platform to share your genuine experiences and insights!
On an aside, I would like to share a lovely note of appreciation for Mr. Saru Krishna’s blogpost today, by Dr. Minnie, an avid reader, and Head, MCA Dept, MCC.
Dr. Minnie said that, Saru’s post was wonderful, and that she enjoyed reading every bit of it, and it was quite thought-provoking also.
Giving Saru’s blogpost HERE for our readers.
Secondly, your blog is a reflection of your identity. Consistency reinforces that identity.
Here’s wishing you happy blogging! 😊
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