Tuesday, 12 February 2008

Students take to the Dais in this Order..: - II BA Eng Litt.,

Dear Students of II BA English Litt.,
The following is the order in which you all will take to the dais for your Speech, as part of your II CIA for the Paper Prosody and Rhetoric. Students will be judged based on the following criteria given in this website. The time limit for each participant would be five + two minutes, at the end of which, questions will be asked by the audience.

1. Noeline
2. Sujatha
3. Sayujya
4. Shyam
5. Thomas
6. Bestin
7. Blaisen
8. Smitha
9. Sushant
10.Richard
11. Dhanasekar
12. Gifty
13. Karan
14. Sherin
15. Christina
16. Gladwin
17. Karthik
18. Sreekanth
19. Daniel Jesudoss
20. Swaroop
21. Ilenthirayan
22. Pradeep

PS: Those whose names do not figure in this list, will have to sit for their written test on Monday, 18 February 2007.

Wednesday, 6 February 2008

HOW TO ANALYZE AND CRITIQUE A SPEECH..:

This article has been reproduced (with slight modifications, in parts), from www.sixminutes.dlugan.com with prior permission. Students can access the original article HERE. We sincerely thank Andrew Dlugan for giving his consent in quoting from his post. Thanks Andrew once again!
Studying other speakers is a critical skill, and quite an essential skill for a public speaker. The ability to analyze a speech will accelerate the growth of any speaker.

The Most Important Thing to Analyze: The Speech Objectives:
Knowing the speaker’s objective is critical to analyzing the speech, and should certainly influence how you study it.
 What is the speaker’s goal? Is it to educate, to motivate, to persuade, or to entertain?
 What is the primary message being delivered?
 Why is this person delivering this speech? Is he/she the right person?


The Audience and Context for the Speech:
A speaker will need to use different techniques to connect with an audience of 1500 than they would with an audience of 15. Similarly, different techniques will be applied when communicating with teenagers as opposed to communicating with corporate leaders.
 Where and when is the speech being delivered?
 What are the key demographic features of the audience? Technical? Students? Elderly? Athletes? Business leaders?
 How large is the audience?
 In addition to the live audience, is there an external target audience? (e.g. on the Internet or mass media)

Speech Content and Structure:
The content of the speech should be selected and organized to achieve the primary speech objective. Focus is important — extraneous information can weaken an otherwise effective argument.

The Speech Opening:
Due to the primacy effect, words, body language, and visuals in the speech opening are all critical to speaking success.
 Was a hook used effectively to draw the audience into the speech? Or did the speaker open with a dry “It’s great to be here today.“
 Did the speech open with a story? A joke? A startling statistic? A controversial statement? A powerful visual?
 Did the speech opening clearly establish the intent of the presentation?
 Was the opening memorable?

The Speech Body:
 Was the presentation focussed? i.e. Did all arguments, stories, anecdotes relate back to the primary objective?
 Were examples or statistics provided to support the arguments?
 Were metaphors and symbolism use to improve understanding?
 Was the speech organized logically? Was it easy to follow?
 Did the speaker bridge smoothly from one part of the presentation to the next?

The Speech Conclusion:
Like the opening, the concluding remarks are also quite critical to speaking success.
 Was the conclusion concise?
 Was the conclusion memorable?
 If appropriate, was there a call-to-action?

Delivery Skills and Techniques:
Delivery skills are like a gigantic toolbox — the best speakers know precisely when to use every tool and for what purpose.

Enthusiasm and Connection to the Audience:
 Was the speaker enthusiastic? How can you tell?
 Was there audience interaction? Was it effective?
 Was the message you- and we-focussed, or was it I- and me-focussed?

Humor:
 Was humor used?
 Was it safe and appropriate given the audience?
 Were appropriate pauses used before and after the punch lines, phrases, or words?
 Was it relevant to the speech?

Language:
 Was the language appropriate for the audience?
 Did the speaker articulate clearly?
 Were sentences short and easy to understand?
 Was technical jargon or unnecessarily complex language used?
 What rhetorical devices were used? e.g. repetition, alliteration, etc.

Intangibles:
Sometimes, a technically sound speech can still miss the mark. Likewise, technical deficiencies can sometimes be overcome to produce a must-see presentation. The intangibles are impossible to list, but here are a few questions to consider:
 How did the speech make you feel?
 Were you convinced?
 Would you want to listen to this speaker again?
 Were there any original ideas or techniques?

Saturday, 2 February 2008

CA on Rhetoric

Dear Students of II BA English,

As regards your II CIA on Rhetoric, it will be a choice between the Spoken and the Written. Those of you who have opted for the Spoken part, kindly note that the topics have been given out in our class on Friday, February 2008. Those of you who've opted to take your written CIAs check HERE toaccess the broad overview of the portions for the II CIA.

Please note that on no account your status can be changed from written to spoken, or vice versa because your time slots have been prepared.

As regards the Spoken part, please check back on the presentations by your immediate seniors HERE.

Note: Students who have opted for the Spoken version of the CIA, cannot sit for their written CIAs.

The following are the Students who've opted for the Written CIA.

1. Satchin
2. Rinila
3. Sanjoy
4. Vanlal
5. Samuel
6. Jennita
7. Kalaiarasi
8. Mercy
9. Stella
10. Kamatchi
11. Shipporah
12. Swaroop

Check back soon for updates...! All the best...!!

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Announcements... II BA English - Assignments - Reg:

Dear Students of II BA English, For your Assignment on Rhetoric, for those of you all who come under my purview, your Assignment topic is as follows:

Choose any famous Speech by a well-known person that has inspired you and analyse its appeal based on the Canons of Rhetoric, or else, with the Various Elements of Rhetoric.

You are expected to analyse the Speech chosen, based on its Rhetorical features, the main theme and background of the Speech, most famous lines in the Speech, the success of, and the universal appeal behind the speech etc.

Originality and Creativity will be much appreciated and suitably rewarded. All the best.!

For a Database of and index to 5000+ full text, audio and video versions of famous public speeches, sermons, lectures etc, you can CLICK HERE. For yet another selective compilation of most famous speeches, CLICK HERE

And the Debate goes on and on...!

The debate on Science versus Religion, as part of the finishing stages of the novel The Power and the Glory in the very first hour of the II BA English class, yesterday, was heated right from the start.

The topic for the debate was: Do you think religious belief is irrational, in the present era of scientific progress, where every work of nature and its manifestations, right from the wind mill to the cell phone has been attributed to Science? also, Do you feel Science is far better compared to religious beliefs, which divide and differentiate humankind?

While almost fifty per cent of the class took the side of 'Religion,' forty five per cent stood their stead for Science. A five per centime section, motley yet with vociferous views, stood their ground on neutral territory.

Many argued that religion was responsible for so many suppressions, sexism, and bigoted thoughts, while others equally defended their faith with gusto, saying religion still holds good in the present society.

Some argued that religious heads, who have to serve society, are serving themselves, and fighting for their salaries, while the majority of their folk live in dire straits. Another opinion was that religion has always been instrumental in shaping scientists and their views, but on the same line, religious thoughts are dynamic, while the laws of Science are static and universal in its appeal. 

As such, the concept of religion existing on diametrically opposite poles to Science does not arise at all. Quoting Einstein who had attributed his stupendous success in science to God, the speaker said that religious thoughts nourish science and hence cannot be dispensed with. We should take the sap from every religion and use them to nourish our lives and never be bigoted and fanatic in outlook, she said.

For giving a very good perspective on the Religion versus Science debate, and for her thought-provoking and in-depth analysis of the issue, Noeline Shirome gets the Prize for the Best Speaker of the Day.

Thursday, 24 January 2008

A Section of the enthusiastic Students...


A Date with the Youngest Author in India...!

By 10.45 am, the class was literally overflowing. 

Students were eagerly awaiting the youngest author's arrival, and the child prodigy landed sharp at 11.oo am in the S 220 classroom, along with his inspiring mom, who had accompanied him. 


The questions poured forth in quick succession and Master Raja Monsingh tackled them with consummate ease.

When asked, who was his greatest inspiration, he promptly replied, "My Mother.!" 

But when one student asked him, how much percentage of his success he owed to his mom, he started thinking for quite a while, and calmly replied, "20 per cent"

When asked, what was his goal in life - when he grows up, - he casually remarked, "That we can think of when I grow up."

Students congratulating Master Monsingh

Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Results of the First CIA held on 04 January 2008

Dear Students of I BSc Pb&Pbt,

The following are your marks for your I CIA.
Creativity, Sincerity and Neatness have been suitably rewarded.
You can also access your marks at our academic website HERE.

PS: Clarifications, if any, can be made within ten working days of the publication of the I CIA marks.
Regards, Rufus

I BSc Plant Bio & Biotech:
1. Anandhi, B -68
2. Annie Jenifer- 74
3. Archana, N - 64
4.Ashwini, M -73
5. Beni, T.S -60
6. Gayathri, B-68
7. Jane Elaine Linda-73
8. Jasmine John- 70
9. Jenefer, W- 73
10. Kethzial Nireshini, M-68
11. Logeswari, S -70
12. Melanshiya Shanthini, S- 55
13. Nandhini, R -70
14. Parimala Devi, R- 65
16. Rama, E -68
17. Ramya, K -58
18. Rebecca Murmu- 68
19. Revathy, S -64
20. Sandhya Devi, B- 56
21. Shanthirani, M -50
22. Subhashini Sreedharan- 70
23. Sweety Selva Kumari, P- 68
24. Yogalakshmi, R -59
25. Alister, M -72
27. Antony George Reegan, A- Ab
28. Aswin, M-68
29. Daniel Vinay Kumar, V-W
30. Darwin Vinesh Rudy John, C-62
31. Elijah Victor, S -71
32. Emmanuel Antony Raj, P-40
33. James Samuel Dhanraj, D-W
34. Kalaiarasan, G-60
35. Lalsangliana Ralte- Ab
36. Muthupillapan, S- 47
37. Selvin Prabhu, W- 65
38. Shain Samuel, S- 68
39. Vignesh, D- 67
40. Vignesh, K- 75
41. Yuvaraj Kumar, A- Ab
42. Sathiaraj- 68

I BSc Zoology (Reg):


1. Amuthavalli, P- 45
2. Arthi, A - Ab
3. Asha Davidraj- 68
4. Bakialakshmi, K- 50
6. Devi, P - W
7. Gowthami, S- W
8. Jayalakshmi, M- 60
9. Karthiyayani, V- 58
10. Malarvizhi, J- W
11. Mohanapriya, S- 68
12. Nithya, B -W
13. Pilomina, D- W
14. Premalatha, M- 68
15. Rejina Jayarani, S- 64
16. Rekha, R- W
17. Reychal Mary, S- W
18. Roselin, I- 70
19. Saranya, D- W
20. Saranya, S- W
21. Balakrishnan, S- 68
23. Dawngliana Pachuau M.S- Ab
24. Emmanuel Joel Singh, J- 70
25. Ezekiel Prithvin Raja Rao, S- 68
26. Franklin, S -72
27. Hopeland, P -73
28. John Reegan, R- W
29. Kalaivanan, M- W
30. Karthikeyan, N- 55
31. Paul Pravin George- 70
32. Porpatham, S- 59
33. Sachin T.Jose -72
34. Sakthivel, B- 62
35. Tovito H Sema- 72
36. Vijay, T- W
38. Vinoth, D- 65
39. Yogendra Pratap Singh- 70
40. Deepa Mohan- 67
41. Nisha Dymi- 50
42. Vadivu- 62
43. Susitha- 59
44. Kala,M- W
45. Priscilla- 52
46. Danula Evangeline -64
47. Kavitha- 62

W- Withheld; Ab- Absent
Clarifications, if any, should be made before Friday, 29 February 2008

CRAIG MEMORIAL PRIZE

ESSAY COMPETITION ON THURSDAY – 24 January 2008
The Craig Memorial Prize is to be awarded for the best written essay. An essay competition will be held on THURSDAY, 24 January, 2008 at 2 pm in the Examinations Office Gallery. Interested candidates may register their names with Dr.Ann Thomas of the dept before 10.45 am on Wednesday.
- An English Dept Communication [For further details look up the dept notice board]

Friday, 18 January 2008

Meet the Youngest Author in India

Dear Students, I am happy to bring to your midst the youngest author in India, Mr.Raja Monsingh, a child prodigy. The coming week, on Wednesday, 23 Janauary 2008 at 10.40 am in the Language Classroom.(S-220) We hope to have a meaningful time with this child wizard, and learn lots from the great thoughts of this little kid. You can read more about him HERE

"Monsingh believes he can make money through books. "He thinks of himself as a plant and his abilities as roots. The ideas he shares with me is the biggest root. Knowledge acquired from formal education is one of the smaller roots," says Subha"
Thanks to THE HINDU dt 18 April 2007

This week, in the City..:

Business Writing Contest: - The Madras Management Association and teh Sanmar Group have announced the second Ramaswamy Business Writing Competition, which is aimed at nurturing young professionals' talent in drafting business proposals. The competition will be held on January 19 at different locations in Chennai. The proposals will be judged for logical flow, clarity, simplicity and grammar.
The three best business proposals will receive the 'MMA-Sanmar Effective Business Communication' Award, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs.One lakh. FOr further details, call 24962766.



Interested in Turtle walks? - Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network is inviting participants for turtle walks during the weekends. As the number of participants has been restricted to 30 per walk, those interested need to register with Arun on 24901019 or Akila on 99403 00200



Meet the Youngest Author in India - Dear Students of I BSc Pbt and Zoology, I have great pleasure in introducing to you all the youngest author of our country, Master Raja Monsingh. He will meet you all in the coming week, and the exact day will be intimated to you shortly. You can read more about him HERE.

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Assignment Topics - III BA English

Topics for assignments for the following students who come under my purview:

Points to Note before you Ink: The essays should be about 12 to 15 pages in length, handwritten, proofed, and well thought-out, adhering to the MLA Style. Bibliography should be used, wherever applicable. I see these assignments as a chance for you to explore more thoroughly some of the topics we have discussed / we will be discussing in class. Also, when you write the essays, be sure to use examples from the text of the play/novel, which have some very usable quotes: use them to your advantage. All assignments should be submitted to Ms.Rani at the IQAC, before 1.30 pm on 29.02.2008. No further extension is permissible under any circumstances.

Creativity, Neatness and Originality will be rewarded suitably. I would also like to add that I really enjoy reading your essays, and remember, you should be able to make a presentation in class, in about five minutes based on your assignment.
And please don't feel bad if you dont get your marks, as marks from now on, will be strictly based on the above parameters. All the best..!!!

Angelin: How and why did things fall apart? Identify what you interpret to be major themes of Things Fall Apart.

Chaithanya: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapter One, Two and Three of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Jemima: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapter Four, Five and Six of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Mispa: Write a note on Women in Things Fall Apart, and comment on their role in their immediate family and societal set up.

Rita: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Seven, Eight and Nine of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Alexander: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Ten, Eleven and Twelve of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Ashish: Achebe has integrated traditional Igbo/African elements in his novel. Elaborate on a few of them, and explain their importance.

Jason Roy: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Thirteen, Fourteen and Fifteen of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Kunga Ngodup: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Sixteen, Seventeen and Eighteen of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Pothen Cherian: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Nineteen, Twenty and Twenty one of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Sidharth Kumar: Write a play in about two or three acts on Chapters Twenty two, Twenty three and Twenty four and Twenty five of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. You can use the various parameters involved in the staging of a play for theatrical effects.

Tuesday, 15 January 2008

Assignment Topics - II BA English

Topics for assignments for the following students who come under my purview:

Points to Note before you Ink: The essays should be about 12 to 15 pages in length, handwritten, proofed, and well thought-out, adhering to the MLA Style. Bibliography should be used, wherever applicable. I see these assignments as a chance for you to explore more thoroughly some of the topics we have discussed / we will be discussing in class. Also, when you write the essays, be sure to use examples from the text of the play/novel, which have some very usable quotes: use them to your advantage. All assignments should be submitted to Ms.Rani at the IQAC, before 1.30 pm on 22.02.2008. No further extension is permissible under any circumstances.

Creativity, Neatness and Originality will be rewarded suitably. I would also like to add that I really enjoy reading your essays, and remember, you should be able to make a presentation in class, in about five minutes based on your assignment.


1. Jayanthi: Discuss the novel's title. Where are "power" and "glory" found in the book?

2. Adlin: Make a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter I of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

3. Rinila Rachel: After the Mexican Revolution of 1910, there were clashes between the state and the church and under the presidency of Plutarco Elias Calles (1924-28), anti-clerical measures were adopted and organized religion was banned. Calles believed that the Catholic Church was responsible for spreading superstition and that priests were corrupt, greedy, and responsible for the poverty in Mexico. Calles formed the National Revolution Party, which was a coalition of military, labor, and peasant organizations and he totally excluded the church from the party. Do you think Religion is responsible for the corruption, greed and poverty? Defend your stand with slight allusions from the text.

4. Stella: Discuss and comment on at least three important themes that strike you about the novel The Power and the Glory

5. Allan Gladwin: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter II of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

6. Juda: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter III of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

7. Richard Rakesh: The lieutenant is an ambitious young man who wishes to see his country free from poverty, superstition, and ignorance. Since he believes that the priests play a negative role in the country, he is determined to capture this last priest and rid the country of the negative influences of religion. Do you think that priests and religion play a negative role in the country? Defend your stance with slight textual allusions.

8. Sushant: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter IV of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

Friday, 11 January 2008

For II / III BA English Litt students - Assignment topics - Reg:

Dear Students of II BA and III BA English,
For those of you who come under my purview for assignments, the topics will be posted on this, our academic blog, latest by tomorrow, Saturday. So keep watching. Regards, Rufus
Have a lovli holiday time. Wish you all a Happy Pongal.
PS: Don't miss out on the Book Fest goin' on at St.George's School premises.

Thursday, 10 January 2008

FREE SPOKEN ENGLISH CLASSES..!

The Nav Bharath Soft Skills Academy, Triplicane, will conduct free spoken English classes from Friday to Sunday. The purpose would be to bring about awareness of phonetics. Grammar, including tenses, articles, kinds of sentences, active and passive voice would also be taught.
Application, registration and coaching are entirely free of cost. Prior registration is compulsory.


For registration, contact the Academy located on 63, C.N.Krishnaswamy Road, Triplicane. Phone: 98407 22178, 98408 22160




POSTPONED: The "Chennai Science Festival" organised by Science City, will now be held between February 6 and 10, 2008, and not as announced earlier,by the organisers.

Saturday, 5 January 2008

A HAPPY NEW YEAR...!

Dear Students, I wish you all a vibrant and a successful NEW YEAR ahead. May this new year ring in harmony, peace and prosperity in all that you do. Regards, Rufus

Friday, 14 December 2007

LECTURE ON 'CLIMATE CHANGE'

Prof.Shankar, a renowned professor from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, speaks on CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS
DATE: 18 December 2007
Time: 2 pm
VENUE: Anderson Hall, Madras Christian College

Campus Interview for All final year UG students

FIRST SOURCE (ICICI - ONE SOURCE)
Designation: Customer Support Associate
Selection Process: Pre-placement talk, Written Test, GD & Personal Interview.
Requirements: One passport size photograph, Updated Resume, Copies of all Educational Certificates/ Mark Sheets

Thursday, 29 November 2007

TODAY IN THE CITY...!

Free Music Workshop: Kunnakkudy School of Music is conducting a free music workshop on Pancharathna Kriti on Thursday, November 29, 2007, from 6:00 pm.,
VENUE:
Kunnakkudy School of Music ,No 14/65, Rajaji Nagar 1st Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
Contact:
Kunnakkudy School of Music at 9884086060, 9840507415

A Polish film festival in collaboration with the Indian Cine Appreciation Forum, Chennai presents Supplement by Krzysztofa Zanussiego, Thursday, 29 November 2007 @ 6.15 pm
VENUE:
South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, No 605, Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai.
Contact:
Indian Cine Appreciation Forum at 9840151956

BOOK FAIR 2007 - Muthuchidambaranar Pathippagam is organising Book Fair 2007, an exhibition of books, CDs, stationeries, fancy items, gift articles & many more and also offering 10% discount on all products.
VENUE: Muthuchidambaranar Pathippagam,
No AG-66, 3rd Street, River View Colony,
Anna Nagar ,Chennai
TIME:
Nov 5 2007 to Nov 30 2007
CONTACT:
Muthuchidambaranar Pathippagam, at 9840554385, 30535533

Book fest @ Chennai - Plethora of popular and old literary works...!

CROSSWORD is offering booklovers with a selection of popular works at its book fest, "Must Reads", which is on till December 9. The book fest will showcase books in a variety of genres. In the fiction category, readers can enjoy the complete collection of Ernest Hemingway, Italo Morrison, Milan Kundera, Haruki Murakami and many more eminent authors. The non-fiction category includes acclaimed titles such as "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E.Frankl (Psychology) etc. There are also books on Philosophy, politics and history.

In addition, there are special offers on classic titles such as "The Catcher in the Rye", "To Kill a Mocking Bird", and on collectors' packs such as "The Ramachandra Guha Omnibus".

The fest is on at CROSSWORD STORE in T.Nagar. For details, call 42641850 - 55

On Leave..!

Dear Students, I'm on leave for two days - 29, 30 November, (Thursday and Friday) and so you won't be having my classes during these days. Keep up the spirit and i'll meet up with you again on Monday.
Stay happy, stay DYNAMICCC...!
Regards,
Rufus

Wednesday, 21 November 2007

Dear Pbt/Zoo Students

Dear I Pbt/Zoo students, In continuation of the discussion we had on the main yardsticks of diversity between man and beast, we will have an interactive session on the Present Civilization, how it has improved or degenerated compared to the good old past. Your thoughts and ideas are welcome.
Regards,
Rufus

Monday, 12 November 2007

Papers handled by me this semester for II BA & III BA English Litt;

Dear Students of II BA English Lit & III BA English Lit.,
The following is the syllabus that I will be handling this semester for your classes. It is albeit imperative that you get a copy of the Texts as early as possible. If possible, you can also read these texts at home for yourselves before class starts, to facilitate better interaction.
Regards and all best wishes,
Rufus
II BA English:
Modern Period - Fiction:
E.M.Forster : A Passage to India, Graham Greene : The Power and the Glory;

Prosody and Rhetoric:
1) Definition: Elements of Rhetoric-Style-Figures of Speech- Composition
2) Style: Definition-Qualities-Diction-Characteristics of Poetic Diction-Characteristics of Prose Diction- Diction as determined by Object and Occasion
3) Figures of Speech: Definition-Classification
a) Figures that promote clearness: Synecdoche and Metonymy-Simile-Metaphor-Personification-AllegoryFigures that promote Emphasis: Exclamation-Interrogation-Apostrophe-Hperbole-Irony-Antithesis-Epigram-Climax

III BA English:
New Writing - Fiction:
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart; Shyam Selvadurai's Funny Boy;

Wednesday, 7 November 2007

A DIWALI WISH FOR MY DEAR STUDENTS - PAST AND PRESENT

May This Diwali be as bright as ever.
May this Diwali bring joy, health and wealth to you.
May the festival of lights brighten up you and your near and dear ones lives.
May this Diwali bring in u the most brightest and choicest happiness and love you have ever Wished for.
May this Diwali bring you the utmost in peace and prosperity.
May lights triumph over darkness.
May peace transcend the earth.
May the spirit of light illuminate the world.
May the light that we celebrate at Diwali show us the way and lead us together on the path of peace and social harmony
"WISH U A VERY HAPPY DIWALI"
Regards and wishing you all the goodness of the season,
Rufus

Monday, 5 November 2007

On Examinations

Dear Students, With the odd semester coming to an end, you might have had a fairly interesting tryst with the examinations. As regards the Papers handled by me, I would like to get your comments and feedbacks, with your suggestions included, on how easy or tough the questions were, and the strategies you had used to tackle them. This, I sincerely hope will help me introspect on things still to be done on the examinations front on my part. You can write to me at rufusmcc@gmail.com
Wishing you all happy holidays and a very Joyous Happy Diwali,
Regards,
Rufus
PS: Our blog will give you holiday special programmes on a day to day basis starting tomorrow.

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