At my Alma Mater

Being felicitated for my contribution to research publications and books at my Alma Mater Dayanand Arts College, Latur on Sun 3rd Aug 2014 on occasion of ‘Pre-NAAC Visit Alumni Meet’. My Alma Mater is facing reaccreditation process by NAAC on 11th Aug 14. I wish all the BEST for its  reaccreditation.

At Bandra ‘Bandstand Promenade’,

After my function of books launch n my talk at SNDTW University, just visited Bandra Sea-link ‘Bandstand Promenade’. A wonderful seashore in Mumbai! Thanks Dr Vishwanath for introducing me to this wonderful place and taking my photos n sending me!

At SNDT Women’s University, Churchgate campus, Mumbai.

As a chief guest to launch two books at Churchgate campus of SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, held on Sat 2nd Aug 2014. The books ‘Indian English Drama and Theater: Enriching Experiments’ (Edited by Dr Sujatha Rao n published by Authorspress India) and ‘Indian English Literature: Issues and Concerns’ (Edited by Principal Dr B B Pradhan n published by Newman)  launched in the function. The function is followed by my talk/comments on both books and my special guest lecture on “Crossing Roads: Multiculturalism and English Literature”. A great experience to be with scholars of SNDTWU and its affiliated colleges.

As a chief guest in a function organized by ABVP and Shree Hawagiswami College, held on 23 July 2014.

As a chief guest in a function organized by ABVP and Shree Hawagiswami College, held on 23 July 2014. Talked on Integrity and Indian Youth. Distributed prizes to topper students of 2013-14. A wonderful day at SHMU.

As an external referee for Ph. D. viva-voce at Pune University, Pune.

As an external referee for Ph. D. viva-voce held at Pune University, Pune on 14 July 2014. 

A wonderful day with two scholars- Prof. Dr Jain & Dr. Kharat

At Vipassana International Academy, Igatpuri:

At Vipassana International Academy, Dhammagiri, Igatpuri:
Attended 10 days Vipassana meditation course at Igatpuri. Spent 12 most exciting (though silent) days of my life. What an experience! I successfully observed “A Complete Noble Silence” (Arya Mouna- no talking, no newspapers, no TV, no cell phones, no music n so on) throughout the 10 days! Ya, I survived without my phone/book/laptop/internet/family/friends/pen n paper for 10 whole days! By the end of the course, I almost forgot what my netbook n phone looked like! They also got some well-deserved rest!
The location too was awesome. It was surrounded by a thick forest n hills and there was a giant Pagoda in the center. All the thoughts of the meditators were reflected against the hills and bounced back in pure form. Vipassana is science based and has no religious association. It is a technique to observe sensations on your body and become neutral to both happy / sad sensations.Yes, everyone should experience it at least once in a life!

A Talk on “English Medium Education in Rural Schools of India" at Anandi Public School

A wonderful day with parents, students and teachers of Anandi Public School. Given a talk with PPT presentation on “English Medium Education in Rural Schools of India: Need to be Injected with New Dynamism and Motivation”

Can Indian authors afford to pursue writing as a full time career?

Can Indian authors afford to pursue writing as a full time career? Here's a very good article which appeared in a very popular e-magazine STORIZEN. You can catch this article on pages 10-15 at http://issuu.com/storizen/docs/feb2014 

Pre-Ph.D. Submission Seminar at PG Dept & Research Center in English, Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Ahemadpur

At Pre-Ph.D. Submission Seminar held at PG Dept & Research Center in English, Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyalaya, Ahemadpur on 18/03/2014. Also given a Guest Lecture on Poetry to PG students of MGM. Wonderful presentations by my research scholarsand grand organization by Dr. Nivargi and Dr. Jogdand.