St.Thomas College, Kozhencherry

Newsletter 2017-18

NEWSLETTER

(Afliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala and Reaccredited by NAAC with A Grade)

Vol. 12 May 2018

Message from the Manager

GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS FLAGGED OFF

The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Postgraduate and Research Department of English and the Postgrad-

uate Department of Malayalam, commemorating the 50

year since the inception of the B. A. Degree Courses,

were jointly inaugurated on 21 February 2018 by His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan,

the Manager of the college. The meeting, conducted in the Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Hall, was presided over by

the Principal, Prof. K. C. Zachariah. Prof. P. Daniel, former Head of the Department of English, and Prof. T.M.

Philip, former faculty of the Department of Malayalam, recalled happy reminiscences of the toddler stages of the

Departments and extended felicitations. Prof. Libus Jacob Abraham and Prof. Elizabeth John of the Departments of

Malayalam and English respectively, briey highlighted the projects envisaged by each Department for the Jubilee

year. The cultural performance presented by the students and their rendition of the Jubilee songs, the lyrics for

which were composed by Prof. Febu George Mathai, Department. of English and Shri. Alexander John, Department

of Malayalam, and music for both songs composed by Prof. Tom Thomas, Dept. of English, made the programme

vibrant. Dr. Asha Susan Jacob, Head of the Department of English welcomed the gathering and Dr. Saramma

Varghese, Head of the Department of Malayalam extended the vote of thanks.

As the march of history leaves its footprints on the sands of time, St. Thomas

College, Kozhencherry, standing high and proud, has fruitfully played the role of an active

maker of history. It has created not just intelligent minds, but also compassionate hearts

and serving hands. It has moulded generations of “whole” persons, transforming the life

world of the land around and that of nations beyond. It has always risen to the occasion

and answered faithfully the call of duty to spread the light of knowledge, and dispel the

gloom, despair and darkness of ignorance. I sincerely wish that this fraternity continues its

mission, aiming for the zeniths of excellence and equity.

Let us all dream together of a tomorrow, where “knowledge is free,” and the “head

is held high.” Where we stand today, decides what we build tomorrow. While the world

around offers us exciting challenges and onerous responsibilities, the transformative way

of the Cross urges us to break down all barriers, climb up all stiles, join hand in hand, and

build up new bridges, to forge new connections.

I assure you of my prayers and blessings.

Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

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Principal’s Remarks

It is with immense pleasure and satisfaction that I greet you all through this page

of the Newsletter. 2017-18 was a year which helped us rediscover and reinvent ourselves.

There were moments of action, cooperation, introspection, jubilation, and satisfaction.

When the storms of doubts hit, we sailed through them together.

Our vision of education has to be revivied in the light of the changes of the fast

evolving world. Let us not succumb to the pressures of being mere automatons in the ed-

ucation process, engineering students merely for examinations, and cramming them with

syllabi. The ultimate aim of all education must be liberation. While democratic spaces and

dissenting voices are being shrunk all around, it becomes imperative that we wrest the fu-

ture for us.

I hope this Newsletter rekindles our hopes for a brighter tomorrow, by chronicling

our vibrant moments in 2017-18. Wish you all a happy reading.

Prof. K.C. Zachariah

Awake, Arise and Achieve

The activities of Women’s Cell for the year 2017-18 was based on the theme “Awake, Arise and Achieve.” Dr.

Prameela J., Member of Kerala Women’s Commission, inaugurated the activities of the Women’s Cell on 24 July,

2017. The Pathanamthitta District Women Cell Police Wing took self defence classes on 30 November 2017 which

were later led by Adhibha Krishna of DC2 English, on weekends. Literary competitions were conducted in the month

of December. A counseling class titled “Spice up your Education, Career and Life” by Mr. Sunil D. Kuruvilla, founder

of INSIGHT MISSION, was organized on 14 December 2017 for all the students of the rst year UG programme. On

5 March 2018, students and teachers of the unit visited Vayalathala Government Old Age Home. Woolen clothes, bed

sheets, books and food packets were distributed to the inmates. Driving classes were organized for the girl students.

The valedictory function was held on 21 March 2018. Prof. Jyothi Sara John and Prof. Ann Susa Thomas rendered

services as President and Secretary respectively.

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

The activities of the Zoology Association for the aca-

demic year 2017-2018 commenced with the celebration of

World Environment Day on 5 June 2017. An essay compe-

tition both in English and Malayalam on “Environmental

Issues and Mitigation Strategies” was conducted for both

UG and PG students to mark the occasion. A workshop for

high school students was conducted on 5 April 2017 in as-

sociation with the Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad. Fauna

identication of St. Thomas College Campus was initiat-

ed by the Department under the supervision of Prof. Sam

Thomas. The Alumni Meet was held on 10 February 2018.

More than 130 alumni members attended the function The

Chief Guest was renowned oncologist Dr. Thomas Vargh-

ese, who gave a talk on “Cancer and Lifestyle Diseases.”

Scholarships and endowments instituted by the former fac-

ulty were distributed to the students. Prof. Ninu Thomas

served as the coordinator for the Alumni Meet. A Regional

level seminar on “Biological Diversity- A Taxonomical and

In order to inculcate an interest in school students to-

wards learning science, the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parish-

ad (KSSP) conducted a District Bala Shastra Congress in

collaboration with Department of Botany on 5 April 2017

on the topic “Microbial World.” Environment Day was

celebrated on 6 June 2017. Dr. Thomas P. Thomas gave

a brief message and the medicinal plant- Anonamuricata

was planted in the botanical garden. A motivation class by

Prof. P. G. Philip, Associate Professor (Rtd.), Mar Thoma

College, Thiruvalla was held on 28 June 2017. The alumni

meeting of the 1997 M. Sc. Batch was conducted on 8 July

2017. A motivational class by Dr. Thomas John, Rtd. As-

sociate Professor of Botany was held on 28 August 2017.

To create environmental awareness among the students

through organic farming and sale of self-grown agricultur-

al produce, Vegetos 2017 was conducted on 1 November,

2017. A Quiz competition by the Botanical Society of Ker-

ala was organized for UG students on 10 January 2018. A

talk on “Motivation and Goal Setting” was given by Mr.

James Thomas, JCI, Maramon on 12 January 2018. The

Prof. K. V. George Memorial Lecture Series-IX- “Story

of Rubber” by Dr. James Jacob, Director, Rubber Board,

Trivandrum was organized on 16 January 2018.

The inauguration of Botany Association was conduct-

ed on 28 August 2017. Onam Celebration was conducted

on 29 August 2017. Traditional competitions of “Malayali

Manga and Kerala Sreeman” were organized. An elocution

programme on “Ozone as a Protector and Destroyer” on

the occasion of Ozone Day was organized on 20 September

2017. An elocution programme on “Biodiversity-Its Im-

portance and Concerns,” on the occasion of World Science

Day was organized on 10 November 2017. Students active-

ly participated in the Christmas celebration and Christ-

mas tree and Carol Competition which was organized on

21 December 2017. Class wise Cultural competitions were

organized periodically. The Botany Association brought na-

ture to the labs by collecting more than 100 plant specimens

and displaying them in a scientic manner and conducted a

competition of “Know the Plant” which developed a curios-

ity among the UG and PG Botany students. The Association

organized a seminar on 8 January 2018 on “Perspectives

of Algal Study” by Dr. Binoy T. Thomas, Asst. Professor,

Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.

Exploratory Approach,” was conducted on 12 March 2018.

Students and researchers from neighboring colleges par-

ticipated in the seminar. Technical sessions were handled

by Dr. C. P. Shaji and Dr. Gigi K. Joseph. Deliberations

were held on “Fish Identication Tools and Techniques,”

and on “Invertebrate Diversity of Shola Forest.” The twenty

fourth edition of the manuscript magazine Challenger was

released during the report year.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry celebrated Vayana Dinam

on 6 June 2017. Competitions were conducted to improve

the habit of reading among the students. Alumni meet of

the B.Sc 1985-88 Batch was conducted on 21 July 2017 at

the Juhanon Marthoma Hall. Prof Babykutty was the chief

guest. The alumni presented a cash award of Rs 10000 to

the 2015-18 batch class topper Ms. Salini Mohan. Formal

inauguration of the Chemistry Association was held on 30

September 2017. Dr. Ajesh K. Zachariah, Assistant Profes-

sor, Chemistry, Mar Thoma College Thiruvalla delivered a

talk on the “History on Crystallography.”

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A two day residential camp for UG and PG students was organized at Perungalam,

Marthoma Dhyanatheeram on 21- 22 June 2017. Two open sessions on “Do We Need

to be Good?” and “Customize your Personality” were led by Mr. Bansan Thomas

George (CEO & Founder of Synergen Consultants) and Mr. Bansic Miranda (Consult-

ant Psychologists) respectively. The Association inauguration was held on 26 Septem-

ber 2017 and the keynote address was delivered by Dr. B. A. Prakash, Chairman, 5

State Finance Commission on the topic “Kerala’s Fiscal Crisis: A Fallacy or Reality?”

Principal, Prof. K.C. Zachari-

ah, gave felicitations on the oc-

casion. Mr. Rahul Vinod DC3

Student was awarded the “Stu-

dent of the Year” for his perfor-

mance in studies, extracurricu-

lar activities and participation

in various competitions and

cultural events. The Depart-

ment conducted an Intra-de-

partmental Freedom Quiz on 22

August 2017 as part of the In-

dependence Day. Prof. Chinnu

Mariam Chacko was the Quiz

master. Mr. Keynes T. Classen

and Kiran (DC1 Students), Su-

mitra Ammu and Anjitha (DC2)

and Sam Sibin and Nandhu C.V

(DC2) got the 1

, 2

and 3

prizes respectively.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

ECOSTALGIA 2017 – ALUMNI MEET

The annual get together of the Alumni Association of

Economics “ECOSTALGIA” was conducted on 10 No-

vember 2017. The occasion provided great moments to

relive the good old memories. Prof. Jollyamma George

welcomed the gathering. Most Rev Dr. C. V. Mathew,

Presiding Bishop, St. Thomas Evangelical Church and

alumnus of the Economics Department, was the chief

guest for the day. Mr. Philip Mammen presided over

the function. Smt. Titty Annie, Deputy Collector and

Adv. K. Chandrika offered felicitations. The occasion

was graced with the reminiscences of Prof. P. G. Vargh-

ese, former Head of the Department of Economics and

Dr. P. J. Philip, former Head of the Department and

Principal, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry. Mr. John

Titus, CEO Aero Controls Inc. U.S.A. was awarded the

“Distinguished Alumnus Award” for the year 2017, for

his outstanding professional excellence and meritori-

ous contributions to the society. Mr. Cyril C. Mathew,

Alumni Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The Postgraduate and Research Department of Com-

merce celebrated Onam on 30 August 2017.Competition in

various events were conducted and the association bagged

the 2

prize in the general “Athapookalam” competition

conducted in the college. The formal inauguration of the

activities of the association was jointly conducted by Shri.

Rajan Kaipallil and Shri. Sam Abraham, State Co-Ordina-

tor of Parivar Sangadana. Members of this organization

staged cultural programmes and gifts were presented them.

The association won 2

prize in college Carol competition.

Students of the association participated and won prizes in

intercollegiate fests conducted in other colleges.

 In ISL auction bagged the 2

prize at Girideepam

college (Libin George Cherian, Bijosh P Thomas, and

Abel Shaji Kuriakose: DC2 B.Com).

 Got 5

position in Best Management Team at SB

College (Prem Prasannan, Ajesh Mathew, Bino Benny

Sam, and Chris Philip: DC2 B.Com).

 Bagged 1

prize in Marketing Team at Kristu

Jyothi College. (Reenu Varghese, Achsah Annie Shaji,

Blessy M. Zacharia, Amal Abraham Mathew, Nivin

Chacko Varghese, and Alwin K. Abraham: DC2

B.Com)

 Following students also bagged the prize in Inter

College Fest: Veena B. Nair (DC2 B.Com) at CMS

college Kottayam, Swathy Santhosh (DC3 B.Com)

at Mount Zion College, Jibin G. Johnson (DC3

B.Com) at Mount Zion College, Jifn Tom (DC3

B.Com) at Christian College, Chengannur.

DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM

Malayalam Samajam celebrated Onam with various

programmes. Dr. Saramma Varghese, HoD, delivered the

keynote address and shared the myths of Onam. Traditional

sadya was served. The inauguration of the Samajam was

conducted on 4 December 2017 by Dr. Aju K. Narayanan,

Assistant Professor, School of Letters, MGU Kottayam.

He talked about “Malayala Bhashayude Deshakalangal.”

Kerala Piravi was observed in an elegant manner. Christ-

mas was celebrated with pomp and pleasure and the associ-

ation got third prize in the Christmas tree competition con-

ducted by the college. A one day seminar was conducted on

the topic “Malayalam Kadannu Vanna Vazhikal.” A special

programme was arranged to bid adieu to the nal year stu-

dents.

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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

The reading week was

conducted in June and July 2017.

An invited talk on the “Origin and

Development of Hindi” by Prof.

K. M. Varughese, former HoD

was held in August 2017. A quiz

on Indian independence was con-

ducted in August 2017. A two day

camp titled “Know Yourself” was

organized at the Maramon Retreat

Centre in December 2017. The

sessions were handled by Dr. Nelson P. Abraham, Mr. N. Gopakumar and Mrs. Kaberi Roy. The Department also came

forward with an exhibition cum sale for charity in December 2017. An amount of Rs. 10000/- was handed over to the Gov-

ernment Hospital Kozhencherry for the treatment of dialysis patients.The students of the Open course Hindi Film Studies

made two short lms (Roshan and Jal) as part of their course in September 2017. As part of the extension activity of the

Department, training in Communicative Hindi was given to the students of Govt. U. P. School, Kozhencherry East from

October to December 2017.

The Physics Association for the academic year 2017-’18

was inaugurated by Rtd. Prof. Jesso Annie Mathews, for-

mer HoD of Department of Physics, St. Thomas College,

Kozhencherry. Dr. Prathibha Vasudevan was the teacher

in charge of the Association. A Student Lecture Series was

started on 7 November 2017 and the rst lecture was tak-

en by Athul Prem of DC3 Physics, titled “Remembering

C.V. Raman on his birthday” followed by Dileep Mathew,

PG2 Physics on “Gravitational Waves.” The Research and

Postgraduate Department of Physics, St. Thomas College,

Kozhenchery organized an Invited Lecture Series com-

memorating Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on 13 March, 2018.

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Memorial Invited Lecture Series

(AKMLS) is the rst of its kind initiated by this Depart-

ment to disseminate knowledge in science for upcoming

aspirants. A session on “Nuclear Energy: The Need Per-

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ceptions and Reality” was led by Shri. A. V. Satish,

Scientic Ofcer, Health Physics Unit, Kudanku-

lam Nuclear Power Plant, in which he stressed the

signicance of nuclear energy as a future source of

requirements for our country. He urged the students

to take a lead role in eliminating the misconceptions

related to nuclear power plants in India. Dr. V. P.

Mahadevan Pillai, Dean and Faculty of Applied

Sciences and Technology University of Kerala and

Professor, Department of Optoelectronics spoke on

ASAP

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) an initiative by Higher Education and General Education De-

partment, Government of Kerala, aims to bring the students in line with the current labour market, by furnishing them

with additional skills along with their regular academics, based on the needs of the current employment market. ASAP

oers short and intensive summer courses which combine learning with fun. In 2017-18 there were three Summer

School Programmes:- “Accounts Executive: Receivables and Payables” under the DOAP Scheme, and “Assistant Beau-

tician erapist” and “Inventory Clerk” under DOT Scheme. St. omas College, Kozhencherry was the only college

in Kerala that conducted more than one skill programme under the ASAP Summer School Scheme. Dr. Jaya Jacob M.

coordinated the programmes.

“Nanophotonics” in the next scientic session in which he

reported that Nanophotonics has a signicant role to play

in the day-to-day activities of human life. Principal, Prof.

K. C. Zachariah inaugurated the Lecture Series. Dr. Ninan

Sajeeth Philip, HoD, Physics commemorated Dr. A .P. J.

Abdul Kalam and his contributions towards science, tech-

nology and society. Dr. Praveen S. S., Dr. Prathibha Vasude-

van, Dr. Jisha John and Ms. Jinsu Ann Mathew spoke on

the occasion. The organising committee informed that the

department would be conducting this lecture series at reg-

ular intervals for imparting new trends in science and tech-

nology to the upcoming aspirants. The valedictory function

was held on 26 March 2018. Cash prizes sponsored by the

Physics association were given to the best students of UG

and PG classes. Annual report of Physics association activ-

ities 2017-2018 was presented on the occasion by student

representative Shahana P. Ummer.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Association commenced its activities for the aca-

demic year by observing reading week which was started

off with an invited talk by Prof. Libus Jacob Abraham,

Assistant Professor of the Dept. of Malayalam on 19 June

2017. He delivered an informative talk on the importance

of reading by highlighting the evolution of language and

literature. An Orientation class for all the students of the

Department was held on 22 June 2017. Sri. Bansan Thomas

George, motivational

trainer and counsellor,

handled the session.

Through his talk he en-

couraged the students

to always aim for the

best, reminding them

that “focus” was the

starting point of actual

success. The Depart-

ment took part in the

Onam celebrations of

the College held on

30 August 2017. The

students wholeheartedly participated in the athapookalam

competition conducted under the auspices of the College

Union. This was followed by cultural programmes and

games. The formal inauguration of the Association was held

on 26 September 2017. Sri. Abraham Mathew, noted writer

and media person and was the chief guest on the occasion.

The Department also participated in the tree decorating

and carol singing competitions held in connection with the

Christmas celebrations on 22 December 2017. The students

of the Department secured third place in the carol singing

competition. One of the main highlights of the year was

the Golden Jubilee Edition of CHASE, the intercollegiate

competitions of the Department held on 28 February 2018.

The Principal, Prof. K. C. Zachariah inaugurated the one

day event, congratulating the Department for its efforts

in working towards the enrichment of the students.A to-

tal of four events were conducted this year: English Short

Story Writing, English Poetry Writing, Western Group

Song and Quiz competition, which was open to both col-

lege students and school students from standard nine on-

wards. The Department conducted a two-day lm festival,

Spectra 2K18 on 1st and 2nd March 2018. A total of 10

lms were screened at three different venues in the Col-

lege. The movies were from a variety of languages and

themes offering a glimpse into the arena of world lms.

The movies included the likes of English Vinglish, The

Pianist, Vanaprastham, Colour of Paradise etc. The vale-

dictory function of the Association was held on 27 March

2018. The HoD, Dr. Asha Susan Jacob presided over the

function and the Principal, Prof. K. C. Zachariah also

spoke on the occasion.

Prof. Annie George of-

ciated as coordinator.

CMS UP School,

Punnakkadu has been

adopted as part of the

Extension Activities

of the English Depart-

ment of St. Thomas

College Kozhencherry.

Several teachers from

the department en-

gaged classes for the

students on various

topics of practical relevance. Prof. Elizabeth John, Prof.

Vineetha S and Prof. Siby John engaged sessions for the

students on topics such as “New Words,” “Prepositions”

and “Tenses,” among other things. The activities that ex-

tended over an academic year proved to be rewarding for

both the teachers as well as the students. Prof. Vineetha S.

was the coordinator.

The Postgraduate and Research Department of English

conducted two invited talks on “Postmodernism” and “Fou-

cault” on 3 April 2017 and 27 April 2017 respectively. Prof.

Indulal S. Associate Professor, S.D. College, Alappuzha

was the Resource Person. “Meet the Poet” programme with

the Tibetan poet Tenzin Tsundue, entitled “Poetic Musings

on Crossing the Border,” was conducted on 20 February,

2018. Tenzin Tsundue in his vibrant interaction with the

students, narrated his life-journey---its hardships, exile,

refugee status, and frugal means of living---while continu-

ing to be a powerful articulator of freedom and liberty. He

recited his own poems and distributed his anthologies. The

meeting provided a refreshing opportunity for students to

meet a poet included in the syllabus.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT CELL

The College Placement Cell is a part of the MG University Placement and Training Cell. The Placement Cell

provides information about competitive exams and job opportunities to students. Prof. Suresh Mathew George is

appointed as the nodal ofcer to coordinate the activities of the MG University Placement and Training Cell in the

college. College Career Development Cell in association with United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and MAC-

FAST College, Thiruvalla organized a one day workshop for nal year students on “Employability Enhancement

Training.” The training mainly focused on bio-data preparation, interview tips and group discussions. Prof. Sanesh

P. V., Deputy Director of MACFAST, Dr. Vijaya Mohan, Prof. Rejy K.Thariyan and Prof. Suresh Mathew George

handled the different sessions.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

masses. Unfortunately, the Indian masses continuously

suffer from the undemocratic dictations of the cultural,

economic and political elites. Culture plays a vital role

in the maintenance of undemocratic practices through

the recalibration of caste and patriarchy. The class struc-

ture also reinforces cultural discrimination and thereby

cripples political opportunities and representations of the

downtrodden communities. Following the presentation

of Dr. Ramakrishnan, there were four major respons-

es from different perspectives. Prof. Chris Bastin Tom,

(Sree Narayana College, Mezhuvely) reected that a

moral and ethical culture is inevitable for the expression

of democratic practices in everyday life. He pointed out

that though once China was the cradle of democracy, it

gradually slipped into the rule of monarchy. Mr. P. K.

Vijayan presented a critical note from an activist point of

view. Prof. Biji Abraham, Christian College, Chengannur

and Kum. Minta Mariam Varghese presented economic

and feminist perspectives on democracy respectively.

The session concluded at 2.00 p.m. after a meaningful

discussion and vote of thanks

The association conducted an orientation programme

for DC2, DC3 and PG2 students on 14 June 2017 at Dr. Ju-

hanon Mar Thoma Hall. The class was led by Prof. Manesh

Jacob (Department of Mathematics, Mar Thoma College,

Thiruvalla). In memory of the famous mathematician

Mariam Mirzakhani, the department conducted a memori-

al event on 18 June 2017. Prof. Ligin P. Mathew delivered

a presentation about the life journey of Mirzakhani. Onam

was celebrated in October 2017. Various competitions

were conducted and the grand Onam feast that fol-

lowed brought the celebration to a completion. A one-

day seminar titled “An Excursion to the World of Ge-

ometry” was conducted on 29 November 2018 at Dr.

Juhanon Mar Thoma Hall .Classes were led by Prof.

Shine C. Mathew (Department of Mathematics, S. B.

College Changanacherry). Christmas carol programme

was conducted on 22 December 2017. Students and

teachers actively participated in both the Christmas

choir and Christmas tree decorating competitions. The

Department choir won rst prize in choir competition.

An intensive training programme was arranged by the

Department for enabling students to crack PG entrance

examinations of various universities across the coun-

try. Classes were led by Prof. Thomas Mathew and

Prof. Ligin P. Mathew. Prof. Priya Mathews was teach-

er-in-charge of the association.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

On 16 March 2018, the Department of His-

tory and Political Science, St. Thomas College

Kozhencherry organized a one-day national

seminar on the topic, “Experiencing Democ-

racy” with the nancial support of the Insti-

tute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of

Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Fr. George D.

Vellapally, Veteran Gandhian social activist

and founder of Navabhrathavedi inaugurated

the seminar. Fr. Vellapally shared his personal

experiences and political involvement in the

making of India during the era of Nehruvian socialist

reforms. He made critical observations on the emerging

trends of religious fundamentalism and capitalist on-

slaught, which plunder and loot the commons thus threat-

ening the real spirit of democracy. The inaugural session

opened with the prayer of students from Daivadeshakam

of Sree Narayana Guru. Dr. George K. Alex (HoD, De-

partment of History and Political Science) welcomed the

participants and Prof. K. C. Zachariah, Principal, chaired

the inaugural session. Dr. Asha Susan Jacob (IQAC-Co-

ordinator) and Prof. Jollyamma George (HoD, Dept. of

Economics) offered felicitations. Prof. Martiz Kurian

(Assistant Professor, Dept. of History) proposed the vote

of thanks. The inaugural session concluded at 11.00 AM.

The second session opened with a welcome speech by

Ratnakumar N. B. who introduced the chief guest Dr.

A. K. Ramakrishnan, the eminent academic personality

from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr. Ram-

akrishan addressed the major limitations of Indian De-

mocracy. He said that, democracy must come right from

the roots, and it should be the everyday experience of the

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Chairman : Jeril Mammen Daniel

Vice-Chairman : Amrutha K. Anil

General Secretary : Michael Mathai

Arts Club Secretary : Anvin Vinod Mathews

Magazine Editor : Bitsu Varghese Babu

Councillors : Bibin M. Thomas

Ananthakrishnan

Lady Rep. : Rani Elizabeth John

Jeena M. John

Dc1 Rep. : Jithu Raj

Dc2 Rep. : Riya Roy George

Dc3 Rep. : Stefn M. Abraham

Pg2 Rep. : Vinu Abraham

1. On 22 September 2017, the College Union inauguration was held. Adv. K. U. Jenish Kumar (Member, Kerala State

Youth Commission) was the chief guest.

2. On 2 November 2017 Arts Club Inauguration “MERAKI 2K17” was organised. The Inauguration was done

by Arun Kurien (Cine Artiste), followed by live performance by PRAYAAN (Music Band based in Kochi,

Ajay Sathyan and Co.) and cultural performances of students.

3. On 20 November 2017, the Department of Social Justice organised a talk, inaugurated by Smt. Veena George

(MLA).

4. On 28 November 2017, the ofcial launch of the All Kerala Intercollegiate Fest of St. Thomas College,

Major Events Held

Kozhencherry was done by Neeraj Madhav (Cine

Artiste) in an open stage in the campus.

5. On 11 December 2017, College Sports Day was

conducted.

6. On 16 December 2017, our college skit team

performed in Mahatma Gandhi University Union

“NADAKOLSAVAM” staged at Thodupuzha.

7. On 19 December 2017, literary and art competitions

were held as part of the annual Arts Day.

8. On 20 December 2017, a seminar in association with

Mahatma Gandhi University Union was hosted in

the college. Adv. Zakhir Hussain delivered the

keynote address.

9. On 21 December 2017, stage events of Arts Day were conducted.

10. On 22 December 2017 a Christmas programme “SANTO FESTAS 2K17” was organised in the college. Carol and

Christmas tree competitions were held. Rev. Mathews Vazhakunnam, Assistant Professor, Department

of Malayalam, St. Thomas College, Ranni delivered the Christmas Message.

11. On 14 February 2018, All Kerala Intercollegiate Fest “ESPERENZA 2K18” was organised. Dr. Muse Mary

George, Writer and Associate Professor, UC College, Aluva inaugurated the fest.

12. On 5 March 2018, College Day “CRESCENTO 2K18” was organised. Suhaid Kukku (famous participant

of D4 Dance, Mazhavil Manorama) inaugurated the event, which was followed by a live dance performance by

his K-Squad.

13. From 9–13 March 2018, Mahatma Gandhi University Union Kalolsavam “ASHAANTHAM – 2018” was

held at Maharajas College, Ernakulam. A number of our students participated in the event.

COLLEGE UNION

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NATIONAL CADET CORPS

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is an Indian military cadet corps

engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriot-

ic citizens. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and

parades. National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising

the Army, Navy and Air Force. An Army unit of this organization functions

in our college with a strength of 108 cadets of senior division Boys and

Girls. Enrolment of new cadets. The selection process to enrol new cadets

to the unit was held on 12 July 2017. Col. N.P.S Toor, Commanding Of-

cer, 14 K Bn. NCC, Pathanamthitta served as the recruiting board Chair-

man. 107 students participated in the selection process and 45 cadets got

nal selection. (1) U/O Arya Raj (DCIII Economics) represented Kerala and

Lakshadweep NCC directorate in the All India G.V Mavalankar shooting

camp held at West Bengal. (2) Sgt. Arun Shaji (DCII Physics) represented

Kerala and Lakshadweep NCC directorate in the All India Thal Sanik Camp

New Delhi. (3) U/O Githin Gopi, CSM. Madhavadas P. M. and Sgt. Akhil V.

Anil represented Kerala and Lakshadweep NCC directorate in the Repub-

lic Day Camp. (4) SU/O Dheeraj S. Pillai represented Kerala and Lakshad-

weep NCC directorate in the IMA training held at IMA Dheradoon. (5) Four

cadets participated both in National Integration Camp and Army attachment

Camp. (6) The Unit hosted the Combined Annual Training Camp held from

20/4/2017 to 30/4/2017. (7) As part of the NCC day celebrations a mass run

(from Panchayat stadium to college) was conducted on 1 December 2017.

(8) 16 cadets qualied the C Certicate examination and 34 cadets qualied

the B certicate examination. Lt. Shaju K. John Associate NCC ofcer of the

unit participated in the Ref/ SD/DC32 refresher course for direct commis-

sioned ofcers held at Ofcers Training Acdemy, Kamptee, Nagpur from 3

July 2017 to 30 September 2017 and secured A grade.

MAR THOMA STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

substantial amount to a student of our college who was in critical condition after

a serious road accident. Shiju Sam and Samji Roy participated in the Mission

tour programme to Pollachi and Kuruvakalam Mission elds from 17-22 April

2017. Twenty seven students participated in the Students conference held at Mar

Thoma College for Management and Technology Perumbavoor from 24-27 May

2017. Mar Chrysostom birth Centenary students’ library is functioning under the

auspices of MTSA unit. Regular morning worship is held in the chapel under

the initiative of teachers and students. Prayer meetings and singing sessions are

held on Wednesdays at 12.45 p.m. We hope these meetings help to encourage

and strengthen the sense of moral values in students in the midst of confusion

and chaos. The Valedictory function was held on 6 March 2018 and Rev. Simon

Kurien, Vicar Bethel Mar Thoma Church Padi, Chennai was the chief guest. Dr.

Annie J. Mathew who served as the President of MTSA for the past eight years

handed over the charge of MTSA to Prof. Jyothi Sara John during this meeting.

Shiju Sam of III B.A. Economics served as the student secretary.

The formal inauguration of the activ-

ities of the of Mar Thoma Students’

Association 2017-18 was held on 4

August 2017 at 12.45pm in the col-

lege chapel by Rev.Varghese Philip,

Vicar St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church

Kozhencherry. A preparatory prayer

meeting was held at Kallissery Kadav-

il Malika on 21-22 July 2017 to mark

the beginning of the year’s activities .

During the semester break in Novem-

ber, ve of our students took part in

the Minutes for Ministry a voluntary

work in our nearby institutions Prath-

ysa Bhavan, Ranni and Carmel Agath-

iMandiram, Ayroor. Christmas carol

was held on 15 December 2017 and

Rev. Jiju Joseph delivered the key note

address. The MTSA choir sang carols.

Our students won the P.G. Philip En-

dowement ever rolling trophy for the

intercollegiate competitions held at

Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla under

the auspices of MTSA on 14 August

2017. As a part of THANAL, a chari-

ty programme, our students donated a

BRAINS TRUST

The Brains Trust of St.

Thomas College has been playing a

decisive role in moulding the social

and intellectual aspects of students.

It conducts programme like public

speaking, debate, quiz etc. An inter-

departmental quiz competition was

conducted on 9 November 2017.

Dr. Mohan Varghese, HoD Poli-

tics, Mar Thoma College, Thiru-

valla was the quiz master on the

occasion. The team of Sandeep S.

and Sobin Mathew of DC2 Math-

ematics and the team of Ajin R.

and Joel Mathew Thomas of DC3

Mathematics secured the rst and

the second places respectively. The

unit also organised a motivational

class on 9 November 2018 which

was handled by Dr. Mohan Varghe-

se. Prof. Shinu Koshy co-ordinated

the activities.

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NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

The St.Thomas College Kozhencherry NSS unit (Unit no 42) conducted a

number of programmes during this academic year. Prof. Susanna Philip, Prof. Arun

John and Dr. Sneha George Pachayil served as Programme Ofcers. Athira Raj of

DC2 Maths and Aravind Raj of DC2 Physics were elected as the volunteer secretar-

ies. NSS volunteers participated in different programmes conducted by the college

like Independence day, Republic day, Opening day for DC1, Arts day, Sports day etc.

We also celebrated NSS Day on 24 September.

SNEHAVEEDU-KEY HANDING OVER: During the summer vacation the NSS

volunteers themselves participated in helping to nish off the work on the house. The

key handing over ceremony was held on 23 May 2017. The Manager of the college,

Most Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan handed over the key to Mrs.

Reena Varghese, Chakanattu. Panchayat President Mrs. Mini Syam Mohan, Block

Panchayat Member Mr. Bijily P Easow, Ward member Mr. Christopher Das, College

Principal Prof. K. C. Zachariah, Programme Ofcers Prof. Susanna Philip and Prof.

Arun John were present at this function.

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ABOUT MONSOON DISEASES: An awareness

programme was conducted in our adopted village, Kuragumala about ‘Monsoon Dis-

eases and its Precautions’. It was inaugurated by Ward member Mr Christopher Das.

Our volunteers visited 150 families and also carried out a social survey to get an idea

about the current social health and sanitary situation of the adopted village and the

records have been handed over to the Asha Workers and PHC ofcials for follow up

procedures.

ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION: On 5 June 2017, Environment Day was

observed by planting 50 saplings in our college campus. The function was inaugurat-

ed by Panchayat President Mrs. Mini Syam Mohan by planting a Sapporta sapling in

front of the college auditorium. Block Panchayat Member Mr Bijily P. Easow, Col-

lege Principal Prof. K. C. Zachariah and NSS volunteers took part in the celebrations.

The unit also distributed 200 fruit bearing plants to our volunteers.

RAIN WATER HARVESTING:

MAZHAKKOYTHU: On 10 June

2017, St. Thomas College, NSS

Unit conducted a rain water har-

vesting programme – “Mazhak-

koythu”. In Mazhakkoythu we took

20 rain pits in different areas of the

college campus and directed the

owing water to it.

STUDY MATERIAL DISTRIBU-

TION: The unit distributed study

materials including notebooks,

copy books, pencils, pens, colour

boxes to Kozhencherry AMMLP

school student. Most of these

students were from our adopted

village Kurangumala. The ward

member, school H. M. and teach-

ers participated in this programme.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

OBSERVATION: We observed

International Yoga Day on 21

June 2017 in the college auditori-

um. College Principal Prof. K. C.

Zachariah inaugurated the func-

tion. Dr. R. S. Sindhu took classes

and led the training session. About

100 NSS volunteers and NCC ca-

dets were a part of this programme.

ANTI DRUG DAY OBSERVA-

TION& POSTER COMPETI-

TION: As a part of the Anti Drug

Day observation NSS conducted a

poster making competition on 24

June 2017. The topic was “Youth

and Drug Addiction.” 13 teams

participated.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP:

On 6 July 2017, the NSS unit con-

ducted a blood donation camp in

co-operation with the Rotary Club

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and District Blood Bank, Pathanamthitta. The programme

was inaugurated by college Principal Prof. K.C. Zachari-

ah. Rotary Club President Mr. Jick George, Secretary Bijo

Mathew and NSS progamme ofcers were present in this

meeting. 62 students including NSS volunteers donated

blood in this camp.

POPULATION DAY OBSERVATION: On 11 July 2017,

International Population Day, NSS conducted an essay writ-

ing competition. The topic of this competition was “Popula-

tion growth and problems in developing countries.”

PIN NADATHAM (Back walk): The NSS conducted an

awareness campaign against drug addiction on 28 July

2017. In this campaign we arranged a rally, Pin Nadatham -

a back walk from drugs. About 100 students participated in

this back walk. Student’s carried various posters and plac-

ards in Pin Nadatham.

HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI DAYS OBSERVATION:

In memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki days, NSS vol-

unteers gathered on 12 August 2017 in the college. They

lighted candles and prayed for world peace. They also made

“Sadako cranes” and hung them on the trees in front of the

college ofce.

SWACCH BHARATH ABHIYAN PROGRAMME: Pledge

was administered at college by NSS volunteers. Posters

were put on the notice board for raising awareness among

other students. Campus cleaning programmes were con-

ducted on 8 July 2017, 18 November 2017, and 7 January

2018. As part of the awareness programme, the NSS volun-

teers cleaned Kozhencherry market on 15 July 2017 as well

as the bus stand on 2 October 2017. On 29 August 2017 and

2 December 2017 NSS volunteers repaired the potholes on

the roads

NOVEMBER 1st- KERALA DAY OBSERVATION: NSS

observed Kerala day on 1 November 2017. The female vol-

unteers of our NSS unit arranged a Mega Thiruvathira. 60

girls in Kerala saree participated in this thiruvathira. Boys

presented Nadanpattu and Vanchippattu.

FOOD STALLS AND THATTUKADAS: On behalf of

College day, Sports day, Inter collegiate fest and Kerala day

NSS unit set up food stalls. Different food items especially

Kerala delicacies were served in these stalls. The prot from

those stalls was used for different charity projects.

ROAD SAFTY WEEK OBSERVATIONS: As part of road

safety week observation, NSS unit conducted a safety cam-

paign. Different petrol pumps in Kozhencherry were se-

lected for this road safety awareness programme. The NSS

volunteers met persons from different walks of life, includ-

ing auto rickshaw, taxi, tipper lorry drivers and two wheeler

riders and distributed leaets to the drivers.

NATIONAL CAMP PARTICIPATION: One of our volun-

teers – Anjitha, DC2 Economics- was selected for National

Integrity camp. It was a proud moment for our college as

she was one among ve girls from MG University who was

selected for this camp.

SEVEN DAY AND MINI CAMPS- JAIVAM : The main

objective of the camps JAIVAM – 2018 was to make Kot-

tayam district 100% organic literate. Orientation camp for

DC 1students was conducted on 16–18 August 2017 in our

campus in which 100 DC 1 students participated. Seven

day camp was conducted in Chirakkadavu HSS near Pon-

kummam on 31 August to 6 September 2017. The main aim

of the seven day camp was to provide literacy in organic

farming to the inhabitants of Chirakkadavu panchayath.

House visits were conducted surveys were taken and bro-

chures and seeds were distributed among the people in the

area as a part of this literacy campaign. Onam was celebrat-

ed there with different games and Onasadya.

Alumni Sponsored Development Initiatives:

SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

8 November 2017 saw one of the biggest gather-

ing of the Economics alumni in the campus when stu-

dents from the batches of 1956 to 2017 came together

for the grand function of Distinguished Alumnus Award.

During the meeting various proposals were discussed

and the alumni association showed its willingness to

step in to create a better infrastructure for learning. As

a result, the Economics Alumni Association took the

initiative to install a 3 KVA DSP Sine Wave Solar hy-

brid power systems to meet all the power requirements

of the department including all UG and PG classrooms

and seminar hall. Approximate cost of installation was

Rs.3,25,000 The entire cost of installation was spon-

sored by Mr. John Titus, CEO of Aero Controls Inc.

USA, the recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award

2017, and by Mr. Vinod Mathew, father of UG student

Anvin Vinod Mathew. The Department of Economics

and Alumni association worked together to make this

project a reality and it was presented to the college as

a farewell gift to Prof. Jollyamma George, Head of the

Department and Prof. Merry Zachariah. The project

was completed on 28 March 2018.

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ANTI-DRUG CELL

COUNSELLING COMMITTEE

The anti-drug cell of the college has been constituted to ensure a

drug free campus by imposing a total ban on consumption of drugs

and alcohol by students within or outside the campus. The duties of

the college anti-drug cell include organizing awareness programmes

in the college with the help of government and authorised agencies

as well as educating the students about the ill effects of drugs and

alcohol. Principal, Prof. K. C. Zachariah serves as the chairman and

all HoDs, NSS and NCC Ofcers are the members of this committee

and NSS programme ofcer, Prof. Arun John serves as the co-ordi-

nator. The Kerala Excise Department launched a programme called

“Vimukthi 2017” to give awareness to the youth and society about the

ill effects of drugs. A seminar on problems related to drug abuse and

its legal and health consequences was conducted in collaboration with

the District Legal Society and State Excise Department. Sri R. Jayakr-

ishnan, Honarable Sub Judge, Secretary of District Legal Authority

took a class on the legal problems of drug use and drug delivery in

educational institutions and the society. Sri. P. B. Gopalakrishnan,

Pathanamthitta Excise Circle Inspector, took classes on the social and

health problems of drug abuse. Anti Drug Cell conducted a poster

designing competition in cooperation with the NSS on 24 June 2017.

The topic was “Youth and Drug Addiction.” Anti Drug Cell and NSS

conducted an awareness campaign against drug addiction on July 28

2017. In this campaign a rally, ‘PIN NADATHAM’ - a back walk from

drugs was arranged. The event was attended by about 100 students

carrying posters and placards. The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam

conducted a Street Play (drama) in collaboration with Anti Drug Cell.

Principal Prof. K. C. Zachariah inaugurated the

programme and Kendra Yuvajana Sakhyam ge-

naral secretary Rev. Baby John delivered the

main talk. An awareness class was conducted on 9

November 2017 in collaboration with the Kerala

Excise Department and Kozhencherry Grama

Panchayath. K. A. Vidyasagar DYSP, Pathan-

amthitta inaugurated and delivered the keynote

address. Principal Prof. K. C. Zachariah deliv-

ered the presidential address. The Excise Inspec-

tor, and Panchayath member Mr. Christopher Das

participated in this programme.

e counselling programme initiated by the IQAC of St. omas College began its endeavour by appointing

a qualied counselor for the entire college, Smt. Renu P. Cherian. Her services which began on 20 January 2017, is

available in the college once a week. More than 70 students who were in need of psychological and moral help were

counselled. Her services and timely intervention has helped a number of students and they have showed signicant

improvement. Prof. Ligi George served as the Convenor.

Principal, Prof. K. C. Zachariah, inaugurated the

activities of Best Arts on 12 December 2017. During

the occasion, different cultural programmes like fu-

sion dance, musical symphony, mimicry, nadanpattu

etc. were performed by the students. A number of stu-

dents participated in various intercollegiate fests and

secured different positions. Dr. R. S. Sindhu co-ordi-

nated the activities.

BEST ARTS

COMMON COMPUTER FACILITY

The Common Computer Facility is a separate com-

puter division of our college. It was started in the year

2007 .The objective of this division is to impart com-

puter literacy to the rst year students. CCF is conduct-

ing a short term program called “Basics in Computer”

and awards certicates to the successful students. It

offers internet facility to both students and teachers at

a concessional rate. This facility is used by the teach-

ers and students to do research and project works. This

facility is also helpful to the college by providing print

out of question papers for conducting the internal ex-

amination. At the time of the admission of both UG and

PG, CCF functions as a help desk for online registra-

tion. It also provides online registration for PSC, SSC

and Bank recruitment. It assists the ofce and teach-

ing departments by providing repair and maintenance

of computers, network facilities etc. The working time

of CCF is from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Prof. Rejy K.

Thariyan is in charge.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Prof. K. C. Zachariah

(Principal)

Prof. Tom Thomas

(Convenor)

Prof. Libus Jacob Abraham

Prof. Annie George

Prof. Vineetha S.

Prof. Siby John

Prof. Sam Thomas

Dr. Martiz Kurian

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RETIRED TEACHING STAFF

RETIRED NON-TEACHING STAFF

Dr. Annie J. Mathew

(1985–2018)

Dr. Thomas P. Thomas

(1995-2018)

Dr. Antony George P.

(1986–2018)

Prof. Jollyamma George

(1985–2018)

Prof. Merry Zachariah V.

(1986-2018)

C. P. Abraham

Thomas Mathew

C. J. Joy

P. P. Achenkunju

Mathew P. John

Benny Varghese

Philip C. Thomas

Dr. Mini Varughese

Badalti Samajik Chethana Aur

Hindi Ke Mahila Upanyaskar

(1980 Ke Bad)

Dr. Sneha George Pachayil

Neoclassic Prasdhaanam

Malayaala Kavithayil

Dr. Kiran Mathew

Studies on the Experimental

and the Conceptual Foundations of

Quantum Trajectory Formulations

Dr. Nibulal Vettoor

Pranayadarshanam-A Ayyappante

Kavithakale Munniruthiyulla

Anweshanam

AWARDED PH. D

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Anjitha S.

Botany

Adheena Elza Johns

Botany

Lekshmi S. Suresh

Botany

Revathy Vijayasharma

Botany

Subin S.

Botany

Siju Surendran

Zoology

Sreerenjini Kamal

Zoology

Priya Prasad

Zoology

Lekshmi Gopinath

English

Reeba Sara Koshy

English

Elvin Thomas

Zoology

Preetha C.S.

Zoology

Athira R. Mohan

Botany

Sini Mohan

Zoology

Cincy Thomas

Zoology

JRF / NET:

Karen Susan Mathew

Commerce

Aswathy T.

A Grade. Kerala Nadanam.

M. G. University Youth Festival

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NCC ACHIEVEMENTS (See page 9)

Arya Raj

Madhavadas P. M.

Dheeraj S. Pillai

Akhil V. Anil

Liji Saju

M.Sc. Zoology

3rd Rank

Lt. Shaju K. John

Arun Shaji

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3. “Sookshmanjanathinte Kavitha.” Prathirodhathi-

nte Soundarya Vazhikal. iruvananthapuram:

Oruma Publications, May-2017.

4. “K. P. Appanum Aadhunikathavaada Saahithyavum.”

Deepika Varshikappathippu 2017.

HINDI

Jenu Mary Mathews

1. “Counselling- A Tool to Help Students Overcome

Fear of Failure.” Counselling and Mentoring for 21st

Century Learners. UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala,

Thiruvanathapuram.

2. “Ram Darash Misra Aur Yatra Samsaran.” Yatra

Yatri Aur Sanskar. Anuja Books, Delhi.

MATHEMATICS

Ann Susa Thomas

1. “An Introductory Note on the Spectrum and Energy

of Molecular Graphs.” Mapana Journal of

Sciences, 41, 16 (2), 2017. Christ University.

2. “Visualisation of Collage Grammar to Cell Works –

ET0L Mode and Part Sensitive Mode.” Mapana Journal

of Sciences, 42, 16 (3), 2017. Christ University.

PHYSICS

Ninan Sajeeth Philip

1. “Transient Classication in LIGO Data using

Difference Boosting Neural Network.” Phys. Rev. D,

95, 104059, 2017 (arXiv:1610.00429).

2. “Determining the Torus Covering Factors for a

Sample of type 1 AGN in the Local Universe.”

MNRAS, 472, 3492, 2017 (arXiv:1610.00429).

3. “Information Retrieval and Recommendation System

for Astronomical Observatories.” ApJS, 235, 1, 2018.

4. “Detection of Bars in Galaxies using a Deep

Convolutional Neural Network.” Accepted in

MNRAS, 2018.

Praveen S. S.

1. “Numerical Modelling for Unraveling the Physics

of December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.”

Proceedings of Annual Physics Symposium-APS,

Page 14, 2017.

2. “Propagation and Inundation of the 2004 Tsunami

along the Lakshadweep And South West Coast Of

India.” Proceedings of the Workshop on Tsunami

Threat and its Mitigation Along the Indian Coast of

the National Institute Of Technology Karnataka,

Suratkal.

3. “A Failure of Disaster Management Group.” Deccan

Chronicle, 3 December 2017.

4. “Flaunt Memories not Memorials.” Deccan Chronicle

2 February, 2018.

Prathibha Vasudevan

1. “Green Synthesis and Spectroscopic Investigations

of Dy3+doped Iron oxide Nanophosphors.”

International Journal for Research in Applied Science

ENGLISH

Asha Susan Jacob

1. “The Politics of Land and the Politics of Gender:

Sarah Joseph’s Gift in Green.” The Criterion: An

International Journal in English Vol. 8, Issue-II, April

2017. 75-83.

2. “Stockholm Syndrome: Jaishree Misra’s A Love

Story for My Sister.” International Journal of English

Language, Literature and Humanities. Vol. 6 January

2018. 785-795.

3. “The Politics of Gender and Governance.” The Indian

Review of World Literature in English Vol. 14.1

January 2018.12-21.

Elizabeth John and Asha Susan Jacob

“Resistance and Resilience in Growing up Dalit: A

Study of Laxman Mane’s Upara.” Indian Journal of

Postcolonial Literatures. Vol. 17.1 June 2017. 125-132.

Tom Thomas

1. “Notes on Postcolonialism.” Researchers World. 3.5.

102-105, July 2017.

2. “Land, Palestine and Edward Said.” Researchers World.

IX. Special Issue. 59-61, April 2018.

Jijo Varughese

“Class, Caste and Economic Struggle in Chemmeen.”

Reyono: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol.

6. 1 (2017): 34-41.

Sandhya Sreenivasan and Asha Susan Jacob

“Amit Majmudar’s Partitions: A Vantage Point of the

Partition of the Indian Subcontinent.” European

Academic Research. Vol.4.12 (2017):10590-10598.

Sneha Elcy Jacob and Asha Susan Jacob

“Global Soul: A Study Based on Bharati Mukherjee’s

Leave It to Me.” The Criterion. Vol. 8, Issue. V

(November 2017). 99-104.

Reeba Sara Koshy and Asha Susan Jacob

“Creating Self through Othering: The Cycle of Col-

onisation in A Little Princess.” Literary Endeavour.

Vol.8.4(2017): 44-56.

MALAYALAM

Saramma Varghese

1. “Charithrathinte Anubhavavalkaranam Athikathayude

Rechana Sankethathillode.” Haritham Books, January

2018.

2. “Swathathryathinte Manangal.” Olivette Nadam

Chengannur- Mavelikkara Diocese Publication.

Jaison Jose

1. “Niroopanam.” Malayalapatanathinte Reethisasthram,

Teekoy: Turn Books,July-2018.

2. “Arajakathwathinte Kalapaswarangal: Prathisa-

moohikathayude Rashtreeyam.” Delhi Muthal

Delhi Gaadhakal Vare, Kodungalloor: Pulitzer

Books, Aug-2017.

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS / BOOKS / PROCEEDINGS / PERIODICALS

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Anish Chandran

“Socio-Economic Exclusion of In-migrant

Construction Workers in Kerala: A Case Study of

Thiruvanapuram District.” Reyono: Journal of Inter

disciplinary Studies, Vol.5, Issue 2, Pg. No 69-83,

January 2017.

Anish Chandran and Chinnu Mariam Chacko

‘Exploitation of In-migrant Construction Workers in

Kerala: A Case Study.” Scholarly Research Journal

for Inter Disciplinary Studies (SRJIS), Vol-4/37,753-

763, December 2017.

Deepa Mariam Alex

“Evaluating Kerala Model of Development: A Standard

Model of Human Development.” Vidyawarta. Vol.15,

Issue 1, Pg. No. 14-19, February 2018.

HISTORY

George K. Alex

“Ecological Movements and People’s Power.” Delib-

erative Democracy: Understanding the Indian Expe-

rience. Edited by Teresa Joseph and Siby K. Joseph .

Routledge, Oxford. March 2018.

Martiz Kurian

1. “Traders and Trade Guilds in the Temple Inscriptions

of Medieval Kerala.” Gopi Krishnan G. ed., Temples

in Medieval Kerala Heritage and Dynamics of

Patronage, 50-59. NSSHC Press, Changanacherry,

2017.

2. “Situating the Missionary Initiatives in the

Establishment of School System in Travancore.”

Journal of Teacher Learner and Society, Vol. 3, No.1,

2017, pp.373-378.

3. “Seafaring Activities of Arab Muslim Merchant

Groups in Medieval Malabar.” History Today, No.17,

2017, pp.165-168.

COMMERCE

Jaya Jacob

1. “An Empirical Study On The Training Mechanism

Adopted By Commercial Tax Department In

Kerala.” Research Inspiration: An International

Multidisciplinary e-Journal, Vol. 2, Issue-II March

2017.

2. “Training and Development Policies of Banks: A

Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector

Banks in Pathanamthitta District.” Mirror. Vol. 7,

Issue-III December 2017.

3. “A Study on Different Loan Schemes Provided by

Commercial Banks – A Study Focus on SBI and

Federal Bank.” Emperor International Journal of

Finance and Management Research Vol. 4, Issue-III

March 2018.

4. “Effectiveness of Tax Governance in Kerala - A Study

based on CTD in Idukki and Kottayam Districts.”

Mirror. Vol. 8, Issue-IV March 2018.

and Engineering Technology, Volume 6 Issue IV

(April 2018).

2. “Bio approach: Green synthesis of ZnO: Dy3+

Nanophosphors.” International Journal of Advance

Research in Science and Engineering 06 (2017).

3. “Ecofriendly Synthesis of Metal Oxide

Nanophosphor.” National Seminar Proceedings, All

Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, 19-20

September 2017.

Kiran Mathew and Moncy V. John.

“Interfering Quantum Trajectories without Which-Way

Information.” Foundations of Physics (2017) 47:873-

886.

Amal Dev P.

International Journal of Advance Research in Science

and Engineering 06 (2017).

ZOOLOGY

Roy George K.

1. “Evaluation of Different Ranges of LH: FSH

Ratios in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) -

Clinical Based Case Control Study.” General and

Comparative Endocrinology. Vol 260 (2018)

2. “Effect of Different Sublethal Concentration of

Plasticizer Diethyl phthalate on Fresh Water Murrel,

Channa Striatus.” Journal of Applied and Natural

Sciences, 9 (1): 476-481 (2017)

3. “Haematological and Biochemical Alteration in

Short Term Exposure to Bisphenol A in Oreochromis

Mozambicus (Peters 1852).” Pollution Research, 36

(1) 57-62 (2017)

Jinsu Varghese

“ Fruit Blend Yoghurt Whey- A Potential Source for Anti-

bacterial Drugs.” Indian J.Sci.Res.18(2):45-49. (2018)

BOTANY

Leena Abraham

“Physiochemical Analysis and Conservation Strategies for

a Pond Emerged by Pamba Irrigation Project in Vazhakun-

nam, Pathanamthitta District.” Trends in Biosciences 11(7),

2018.

ECONOMICS

Chinnu Mariam Chacko

“Economic Feasibility of Agriculture under

Controlled Environment: A Case study of Poly House

Cultivation of Cucumber and Yard long Bean.”

Reyono: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol.5,

Issue 2, 88-99, July 2017.

Chinnu Mariam Chacko and Anish Chandran

“Evaluation of Integrated Child Development

Scheme (ICDS) with Special Reference to Ernakulum

District.” Emperor International Journal of Finance

and Management Research (EIJFMR), Vol.III, Issue

10, 75-82, November 2017.

Newsletter 2017-18

HISTORY

Martiz Kurian

“Mercantile Activities of Saraswat Brahmin Merchants

in the Late Medieval Malabar” in the National Semi-

nar on Trade in Kerala: New Themes and Perspectives.

Postgraduate Department of History, Maharaja’s Col-

lege, Ernakulum, 12 -13 December 2017.

COMMERCE

Jaya Jacob

1. “Decentralised Governance and Service Delivery in

Kerala.” National Seminar at GIFT, Trivandrum in

April 2017.

2. “Transformation of Economy through Digitalization

Management Perspective.” International Conference

at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi. 28-29 March

2018.

3. “A Comparitive Study on the Effectiveness of Tax

Administration in Commercial Taxes Departments in

India with Special Reference to Two Southern States

(Kerala and Karnataka).” International Conference

and Financial Conclave at Mittal School of Business,

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab in

April 2018.

4. “A Study on the Effectiveness of Tax Governance in

Commercial Taxes Departments in India. International

Conference at Geneva Business School, Geneva,

Switzerland in May 2018.

Ria Mammen

1. “E-Banking Innovations and Growth Indian Scenario.”

Two day National Seminar on Financial Services

Promises and Challenges in the Changing Indian

Scenario. Thunjan Memorial Government College

Tirur. 9-10 November 2017.

2. “A Study on Corporate Governance and Financial

Performance of Selected Companies.” National Confer-

ence on Corporate Social Responsibility and Service

Sectors. Department of Commerce and Toursim,

Catholicate College Pathanmthitta. 15-16 December

2017.

3. “Inuential Factors of E-Tail Purchase Decisions.”

National Conference on New Age Marketing. School of

Management Studies CUSAT. 14 March 2018.

ENGLISH

Asha Susan Jacob

“Situating the Tribal: Mother Forest-The Unnished

Story of C. K. Janu.” 24 October 2017, IIAS, Shimla.

Roshin George and Reeba Sara Koshy

“Transforming the Other into the Norm: The Age of

Aquarius in The Girl by the River.” International Con-

ference on Images of Self and the Other: Exploring

Identity and Alterity. St. Aloysius College, Elthuruthu,

Thrissur. 12-13 January 2018

MALAYALAM

Sneha George Pachayil

“Padayani; Paramparagatha Karshaka Samoohathinte

Atmavishkaram” in the two day National Seminar On

Drishya Kalayude Samskarika Pariprekshyam organ-

ised by the Department of Malayalam, CMS College ,

Kottayam on 28 and 29 November 2017.

Libus Jacob Abraham

“Keralathile Duryodhana Puravrithangalum Nizhal-

kuthu Attakkadhayum” a paper presented in Nation-

al Seminar conducted by Department of Malayalam,

Govt. College, Elanthoor 14 December 2017

HINDI

Jenu Mary Mathews

1. “Suryabala Krith Yamini Katha Upanyas Mein Stri

Vimarsh.” National Seminar on Multiple Perspectives

of Contemporary Hindi Literature, Dept of Hindi,

Sree Sankara College, Kalady, 9-10 February 2018.

2. “Samakaleen Hindi Kavitha Mein Dalit Chethana.”

National Seminar on Eugenics in Contemporary Hindi

Literature, Dept of Hindi, Mahatma Gandhi College,

Thiruvanathapuram, 16-17 February 2018.

MATHEMATICS

Ann Susa Thomas

“A Note on the Concept of Energies of Graphs.” IInd

International Conference on Science, Engineering,

Technology & Social Sciences (ICSETS – 2018).

Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College,

Mannanam. 18-19 January 2018.

PHYSICS

Prathibha Vasudevan

“Ecofriendly Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanophos-

phors.” National Seminar on Advances in Functional

Materials (AFM-2017), All Saints’ College,

Thiruvananthapuram, 19-20 September 2017.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS

Newsletter 2017-18

ENGLISH

Asha Susan Jacob

National Seminar on Land Questions in Neoliberal In-

dia. 9-11 October 2017, IIAS, Shimla.

Tom Thomas

RUSA Sponsored Short-term Course on Women Em-

powerment. Kerala University, UGC HRDC. 6-11 No-

vember 2017.

Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath

Refresher Course in English. UGC-HRDC, University

of North Bengal, Silguri, Darjeeling District, West Ben-

gal. 9-29 January 2018.

Teena Rachel Thomas

Orientation Programme.UGC-HRDC University of

Kerala. 8 - 27 March 2018.

Susanna Philip

Three day International Seminar Catalyzing Women

Empowerment for an Egalitarian Society. Titus II Train-

ing College,Thiruvalla. 25-26 October 2017.

MALAYALAM

Saramma Varghese

Moderator of the Two-Day National Seminar “Benja-

min Beiliyum Pravarthana Mekhalakalum” conducted

at C. M. S College, Kottayam on March 22-23, 2018.

Sneha George Pachayil

Two day National Seminar on “Keraleeya Rangakala:

Padavum Porulum” Organised by the Department of

Malayalam, Govt Arts and Science College, Elanthur on

14 -15 December 2017.

Libus Jacob Abraham

Attended workshop of syllabus revision of U.G pro-

gramme at Government College Kottayam conducted

by M.G. University, Kottayam May 2017.

HINDI

Jenu Mary Mathews

One week short term course in Student Counseling and

Mentoring UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, 30 Octo-

ber – 04 November 2017.

MATHEMATICS

Ann Susa Thomas

1. Three-Day International Seminar on Catalyzing

Women Empowerment for an Egalitarian Society.

Titus II College, Tiruvalla, 25-27 October 2017.

2. Three-Day International Conference on Recent

Trends in Graphs and Networks. St. Xavier’s College

for Women, Aluva, 30 October- 1 November 2017.

PHYSICS

Prathibha Vasudevan

Refresher course on Experimental Physics sponsored

by Indian Science Academies, Bishop Moore

College, Mavelikkara, September 13- 28, 2017.

ZOOLOGY

Roy George

1. Biostatistics and Research Methodology. Short term

Training Course at National Institute of Cancer

Prevention and Research (NICPR) Noida from 14-

23 September, 2017.

2. New Trends in Governance and Leadership in Higher

Education in India. National Seminar organized by

All India Association for Christian Higher Education,

New Delhi on 16-17 November 2017.

Jinsu Varghese

1. Science Writing. Workshop conducted by Current

Science , Bengaluru from 3-8 April 2017.

2. Recent Advances in Biophysics. National Science

Academies Lecture Workshop organized by Mar

Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Thiruvalla

on 15-16 June 2017.

3. Innovations in Biological Pedagogy and Research.

Workshop organized by Department of Zoology,

CMS College, Kottayam and Zoological Society of

Kerala on 8 July 2017.

4. 27th Swadeshi Science Congress held at Amrita Viswa

Vidyapeetham, Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala

from 7-9 November 2017.

5. Foundation Lectures in Biology. National Science

Academies Lecture Workshop organized by St.

Berchman’s College, Changanacherry on 11-12

December 2017.

BOTANY

Jasy Thomas

Eco-technological Perspectives for Sustainable Devel-

opment. National Seminar organized by School of Bio-

sciences, MGU on 27-28 July 2017.

Leena Abraham

Orientation Programme at Academic Staff Col-

lege, Vallabh Vidhya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat from 21

August – 17 September 2017.

Alen Alex Philip

Eco technological Perspectives for Sustainable Devel-

opment. National Seminar organized by School of Bio-

sciences, MGU on 27-28 July 2017.

ECONOMICS

Suresh Mathew George

Refresher Course in Economics, 1-21 February 2018

PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS

Newsletter 2017-18

UGC – Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC),

University of Kerala, Kariavattam, Thiruvanathapuram.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

R. S. Sindhu

Three day International Seminar Catalyzing Women

Empowerment for an Egalitarian Society. Titus II Train-

ing College,Thiruvalla. 25-26 October 2017.

HISTORY

Martiz Kurian

Regional Seminar on Last Sixty Years of Kerala:

History and Culture organized by Postgraduate Depart-

ment of History, Henry Baker College, Melukavu on 20

November 2017.

COMMERCE

Jaya Jacob

1. The 39th All India Accounting Conference and

International Seminar on Accounting Education And

Research at Bangalore University, Bangalore in

December 2017.

2. Seminar on “GST: The Upcoming Issues” conducted

by Logic School of Management on 13 May 2018.

INVITED TALK / RESOURCE PERSON

ENGLISH

Asha Susan Jacob

1. “Breaking the Silence.” Dept. of English, St. Cyril’s

College, Adoor, 12 December 2017.

2. “Effective Communication Skills.” Carmel Bethany

CBSE School, Thadiyoor. 4 November 2017.

3. “Counselling for Teachers.” Carmel CBSE School,

Edathua. 24 August 2017.

PHYSICS

Praveen S. S.

1. Inauguration of National Science Day Celebrations

at Nirmala College of Engineering, Chalakudy and

Invited Talk on the “Concepts of Numerical Modelling

for Predicting Physical/Natural Phenomenon.” 26

February 2018.

2. Lead talk on “Natural Harbingers of Disasters”,

organized by Thiruvananthapuram Press Club. 16

December 2017.

3. Invited Speaker on “Physics of Disasters” at St.

Teresas College, Ernakulam on 8 December 2017,

on the theme topic “Frontiers in Physics.”

BOTANY

Leena Abraham

Invited talk on “Adaptations and Evolution in Plants”

at Department of Botany, Assumption College, Changa-

nacherry on 5 July 2017.

ECONOMICS

Suresh Mathew George

Presented a Paper on “GST: A Magic Bullet to Kerala’s

Fiscal Crisis?” at the National Conference on “Impact

of GST on Trade and Industry” and received the Award

for Best Paper Presenter in the conference, September

2017.

Chinnu Mariam Chacko,

Resource Person to deliver a lecture on “Economics for

Civil services” for Walk With Civil Servant (WWCS)

on 9 December 2017 at SCS centre, Thiruvalla.

Anish Chandran,

Resource Person to deliver a lecture for the Postgradu-

ate students of Christian College, Chenganur on 16 No-

vember 2017.

COMMERCE

Jaya Jacob

1. Seminar on GST organised by Commercial Taxes

Department in Pathanamthitta, 23 June 2017 at

Tiruvalla.

2. “A Paradigm Shift from VAT to GST.” Memorial

Lecture Conducted by St. Thomas College, Ranni. 9

November 2017.

3. National Seminar by Postgraduate Department of

Commerce, St. Thomas College, Ranni.

4. Seminar organised by KITS College, Kottayam on

28 December 2017.

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

PHYSICS

Prathibha Vasudevan

1. Phyto Mediated Biosynthesis and Characterization

of Rare Earth Doped Silver Nanophosphors (Student

project, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, 2017-2018,

ongoing).

2. Biosynthesis of Metal Oxide Nanophosphors,

SPYTIS 11 project 2017-2018 (completed).

BOTANY (ongoing projects)

Jasy Thomas

A Preliminary Study of Weeds seen in Selected Pad-

dy Fields of Pathanamthitta District, Kerala funded by

KSCSTE (Kerala State Council for Science, Technolo-

gy and Environment)- SPYTiS-II. 2017-18.

Leena Abraham

Diversity, Spatial Distribution and Productivity of Trees

in St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry funded by KSC-

STE (Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and

Environment)- SPYTiS-II 2017-18.

Newsletter 2017-18

Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath

Pearls from the Deep

Cambridge UP and M.G. University

ISBN 978-11-08440-17-2

Tom Thomas

Savouring the Classics

Cosmo Books and M.G. University

ISBN 978-81-933683-0-5

Jenu Mary Mathews

‘Pani Ke Prachir’ (Hindi) Aur

‘Chemmeen’ (Malayalam)

Thulantmak Adhyayan

Roshini Publications, Kanpur

ISBN 978-93-83400-37-9

Jenu Mary Mathews

Jayasankar Prasad Ke Natakum

Mein Rajanythik Vicharadhara,

Vikas Prakashan, Kanpur,

ISBN 978-93-81279-61-8

Jaya Jacob M. and

Laby Cherian Punnose

Goods and Service Tax

Gayathri Publishers, Kochi

ISBN 978–81-924688-0-8

Libus Jacob Abraham

Vazhipozhakal: Folk Lore

Mathrukakalum Vicharangalum

SPCS and M.G.University

ISBN 978-93-87439-37-5

Sheena Eapen and Mini Varughese

Yathra-Yathri Aur Sanskar

Anugya Books, New Delhi

ISBN 978-93-86810-22-9

BOOKS

Jaya Jacob M. and

Chinnu Mariam Chacko

GST: The Essentials of Goods and

Service Tax

Himalaya Publishing House

ISBN 978-93-5273-467-2

Printed and published by Prof. K. C. Zachariah for St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry

(For private circulation only)

Layout & Printing : J J Graphic, Plankamon

Ph : 0469-2773070, 2775662

Dr. Annie J. Mathew

Member, National Institute of Plant Sciences,

M. G. University.

Dr. Elizabeth Thomas

Chairperson, Board of Studies for Botany and

Biotechnology, Mar Ivanious College (Autonomous)

2017.

Chairperson and Member, Board of Question

paper setters, SB College 2017.

Member, Academic Council, Assumption College,

Changanacherry 2017.

Scrutiny Board III semester Botany and Biotech-

nology, University of Kerala 2017.

Dr. Jasy Thomas

Member of Doctoral Selection Committee, M. G.

University 2017.

Vice-President, Kerala Botanical Society 2017.

Coordinator, Kerala Forum for United Nations

Academic Impact (KFUNAI) 2017.

Prof. Jollyamma George

Member of Academic Council, M.G. Univeristy.

Dr. Mini Rachel Thomas

Thesis Evaluator-Hindi Phd Thesis of Karpakam

University, Coimbatore-October 2017.

Dr. Asha Susan Jacob

Completed third spell of UGC Associateship at

IIAS,Shimla.

Reviewer, International Journal of English and

Literature.

Reviewer, Criterion International Journal.

Member, Editorial Board, European Journal of

Education Studies.

Prof. Febu George Mathai Kurichiyath

Convenor, Special Vigilance Squad (Exams)-

Kozhencherry-Pathanamthitta Zone.

Prof. Annie George

Member, Special Vigilance Squad (Exams).

Prof. Thomas Mathew

Member, Special Vigilance Squad (Exams).

ACHIEVEMENTS OF FACULTY