MY ACADEMIA: A Personal Blog of Dr Arvind Nawale, Professor & Head, Dept of English, Former I/c Principal, SMU
My daughter Apurva joined as a full-time doctoral research scholar in English at Central University of Karnataka (CUK). With Professor & Head, Dr. Donur, Dr. Balikai. On way, also visited Shri. Swami Samarth Temple Akkalkot, Shri Datta Temple Gangapur and my friend Prof. Dr. Kadadi, Chetna Mam at Kalaburgi. 18th Aug 2025
Today, as an external referee, I conducted the Ph.D. viva-voce of two candidates from Banasthali University, Rajasthan- Mrs. Poonam Pandit and Ms. Alia Khalid through video conferencing. Both candidates successfully defended their theses.
Chaired a session on “Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Language Education” of renowned speaker Dr. Kalyani Vallath, Trivandrum, Kerala in A Two-Day International Conference ‘MTELLT-2025’ organised by Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded during 3-4 Feb 2025 under PM USHA Scheme.
As the Chief Guest at the inauguration of "UDAAN-2025," the annual social gathering of Hi-Tech English School (LKG to 10th), run by the National Multipurpose Society under the leadership of my friend, Prof. (Dr.) Maheboob Mangrule and the esteemed Management Team, I had the privilege of witnessing the event yesterday, January 28, 2025. Impressed by remarkable achievements and dazzling performances of the students, reflecting a tapestry of talent, effort, and excellence. It was a celebration that truly soared, living up to the essence of "Udaan.". Thanks both Principals of 2 wings and my friend Prof. (Dr.) Mangrule.
Today, as a chief guest of Inauguration of sport day at Methodist English School. With reverent Pramod Frazer, the District Coordinator, Methodist Church Udgir, Mrs Rita katawati, the administrator of the school and principal at Hitchings School and Jr College Pune, Mrs Nancy Damle, the principal of Methodist English School Udgir and active faculties Someshwar Kapse and Vilas Palle
Glimpses of our Kerala tour including darshan of the world’s richest Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and visit to Vallath Education Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram.
